| 03rd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 20 |
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| 20090015339 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR TRACKING INFORMATION IN AN ELECTRIC GRID - An apparatus for rapidly tracking fundamental frequency information in the signal of an electric grid is a cross-coupled phase-lock loop filter (CCPLL) that includes the use of a phase-lock-loop (PLL) apparatus having a plurality individual filters, wherein an input for a first filter in the plurality of individual filters comprises the signal of the electric grid and an output signal from at least a second filter in the plurality of individual filters. A method for using the CCPLL includes applying a signal to the CCPLL and monitoring the output of the CCPLL. Use of the CCPLL may be accomplished or modeled via computer instructions stored on machine readable media. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015340 | Phase Controlled Oscillator Circuit with Input Signal Coupler - An oscillating signal in an oscillator is caused to phase shift toward the phase of an input signal coupled to the oscillating signal. The resonant frequency of the oscillator is about equal to an integer multiple of the frequency of the input signal. The input signal may be generated in a pulse generator to have an input pulse duration less than or equal to that of the oscillating signal. The oscillator circuit may be used as a filter to filter pulse width variations or to filter jitter from a reference clock. The oscillator circuit may also serve as a buffer by amplifying the input signal. Phase interpolation can be obtained by coupling at least one input signal with at least one oscillating signal. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015341 | Piezoelectric oscillator - In order to remove external noise of the same phase, such as a power supply noise, on an crystal oscillator, one oscillation output has been conventionally obtained from one oscillation circuit, and by using a differential amplifier, the one oscillation output is turned into two oscillation outputs that are 180 degrees out of phase. However, it has been impossible to remove the noise of the same phase that occurs in the oscillation circuit. According to the present invention, there is provided a piezoelectric oscillator including a piezoelectric vibrator, and first and second oscillation circuits, and comprising a configuration such that an input terminal of the first oscillation circuit and one terminal of the piezoelectric vibrator are connected, an input terminal of the second oscillation circuit and the other terminal of the piezoelectric vibrator are connected, characterized in that: oscillation outputs that are 180 degrees out of phase to each other are obtained from outputs of the first and second oscillation circuits. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015342 | Fast startup resonant element oscillator - A startup circuit | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015343 | Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) With Simultaneous Switching Of Frequency Band, Oscillation Core And Varactor Size - The invention relates to a voltage controlled oscillator for generating a variable frequency. The oscillator comprises an oscillator core and a transconductive portion for compensating current losses in the oscillator core. The oscillator core comprises an inductive portion with at least one inductive element and a capacitive portion whose capacitance can be continuously varied by means of a control voltage for varying said frequency. The capacitive portion comprises multiple variable capacitive elements whose capacitance is continuously variable by means of said control voltage, each variable capacitive element being switchable for being added to or removed from the capacitive portion. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015344 | Avoidance of Discontinuities When Switching Between Modulation Schemes - Modulator system ( | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015345 | BROADBAND TRANSITION FROM A VIA INTERCONNECTION TO A PLANAR TRANSMISSION LINE IN A MULTILAYER SUBSTRATE - According to one embodiment, a broadband transition to joint a via structure and a planar transmission line in a multilayer substrate is formed as an intermediate connection between the signal via pad and the planar transmission line disposed at the same conductor layer. The transverse dimensions of the transition are equal to the via pad diameter at the one end and strip width at another end; The length of the transition can be equal to the characteristic dimensions of the clearance hole in the direction of the planar transmission line or defined as providing the minimal excess inductive reactance in time-domain according to numerical diagrams obtained by three-dimensional full-wave simulations. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015346 | Electronic device and method of matching the impedance thereof - An electronic device includes a first and a second micro-electromechanical switch assembly on a substrate, between which first and second switch assembly a first line having a first impedance and a second line having a second impedance are present. The first switch assembly includes an input terminal and a first and a second output terminal connected to the first and the second line, respectively. The second switch assembly includes an output terminal and a first and second input terminal connected to the first and second line, respectively. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015347 | Switching device with selectable phase shifting modes for reduced intermodulation distortion - According to one exemplary embodiment, a switching device with phase selection terminals to select between at least two phase shifting modes to reduce intermodulation distortion in the switching device includes a first phase selection terminal to select a first phase shifting mode of the switching device by enabling a first transmission line in a first phase shifting switching branch coupled to an input of the switching device. The switching device further includes a second phase selection terminal to select a second phase shifting mode of the switching device by enabling a second phase shifting switching branch coupled to the switching device input. The intermodulation distortion in the switching device is reduced by selecting one of the first and second phase shifting modes. The first transmission line is enabled by enabling a FET coupled in series with the first transmission line in the first phase shifting switching branch. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015348 | Variable Power Coupling Device - Systems and methods for a coupling device are shown. In various embodiments, a variable frequency divider comprises a first transmission line and a second transmission line. The first transmission line may comprise a first and a second end. The first end may comprise a first terminal and the second end may comprise a first branch and a second branch. The first transmission line may be configured to receive a first signal at a first frequency at the first terminal and divide the first signal to output the divided first signal at the first branch and the second branch. The second transmission line may be proximate the first transmission line and configured to receive a second signal at a second frequency to control the frequencies of the output divided first signal at the first branch and the second branch through electromagnetic influence between the first transmission line and the second transmission line. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015349 | METHOD AND APPARTUS FOR ALTERING PHASE SHIFT ALONG A TRANSMISSION LINE SECTION - A new technique is presented that allows for controlling the phase of a propagating signal by selectively switching in and out relatively small perturbations along a transmission line section that provide slightly different physical paths for the currents to follow. By using relatively minor perturbations, the phase of a transmission line section can be controlled without drastically altering the impedance of the section, thereby maintaining good impedance matching properties. Also, by keeping the alternate current paths small, generally fine control of phase shift is possible along with allowing the design to remain relatively simple. Such tunable elements can then be incorporated in designs where resonators (or other elements) are separated by specific phase lengths to construct other signal processing functions, such as filters. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015350 | BAND-STOP FILTERS - Multiple tank elements disposed along a common axis and multiple conductive pads disposed along opposing sides of the tank elements define a serpentine transmission path. The tank elements, each having a capacitor and an inductor in parallel communication, define respective portions of the serpentine transmission path that cross the common axis. In a circuit element having multiple tank elements defining a transmission path in which each tank element is preceded or followed by a next neighbor tank element, inductors of next neighbor tank elements are structured to generate directionally opposing magnetic fields upon passage of electrical current progressing along the transmission path. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015351 | NANO-ELECTROMECHANICAL CIRCUIT USING CO-PLANAR TRANSMISSION LINE - A co-planar waveguide structure is integrated with an upwardly extending resonant pillar to produce transfer cells that provide controlled transmission of electricity between adjacent structures of the co-planar waveguide in order to produce easily fabricated electronic devices operating at megahertz and gigahertz speeds for filtration, modulation, rectification, and mixing of high-frequency signals. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015352 | FILTER ASSEMBLIES AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS BASED THEREON - A filter assembly ( | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015353 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC INTRACHIP COMMUNICATION AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - An integrated circuit includes a substrate and a first integrated circuit die having a first circuit coupled to the substrate via a first bonding wire, the first circuit having a first intra-chip interface. A second integrated circuit die has a second circuit coupled to the substrate via a second bonding wire, the second circuit having a second intra-chip interface, the second bonding wire electrically isolated from the first bonding wire. The first circuit communicates with the second circuit via the first intra-chip interface and the second intra-chip interface, and wherein the first intra-chip interface and the second intra-chip interface communicate via a first electromagnetic coupling between the first bonding wire and the second bonding wire. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015354 | Electromagnetic bandgap structure, printed circuit board comprising this and method thereof - An electromagnetic bandgap structure and a printed circuit board including it as well as a method of manufacturing thereof that can solve a mixed signal problem between an analog circuit and a digital circuit are disclosed. The electromagnetic bandgap structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention can include: a first metal layer; a first dielectric layer, stacked on the first metal layer; a metal plate, stacked on the first dielectric layer; a second dielectric layer, stacked on the metal plate and the first dielectric layer; a second metal layer, stacked on the second dielectric layer; and a via, directed from the metal plate to the first metal layer and the second metal layer. The via can be connected to the first metal layer and is not connected the second metal layer. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015355 | COMPENSATED ATTENUATOR - An attenuator circuit for attenuating a signal transmitted from an input circuit to an output circuit may include a ground conductor and a series impedance element providing a series resistance for coupling the input circuit to the output circuit. In some examples, a first shunt impedance element may provide a primarily capacitive reactance and couple the series impedance element to the ground conductor. In these or other examples, a second shunt impedance element may provide a primarily inductive reactance and couple the series impedance element to the ground conductor. The second shunt impedance element may be electrically separate from and may extend electrically in parallel with the first shunt impedance element. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015356 | Current Inductive Timer Socket - A current inductive timer socket comprises: a principle relay circuit | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015357 | AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH MECHANICAL TRIP INDICATING MECHANISM - An air circuit breaker having a mechanical trip indicating mechanism, in an air circuit breaker including a switching mechanism, an actuator having an output link for providing a mechanical driving force, a first link unit connected between the output link of the actuator and the switching mechanism for applying the mechanical driving force from the output link to the switching mechanism to perform a trip operation, a front surface plate provided with a manipulating unit accessible by a user, the air circuit breaker comprising: a first rotation lever connected to the first link unit, a second link unit limitedly moved by the first rotation lever, a bias spring for applying an elastic biasing force to the second link unit to be moved in one direction, a second rotation lever installed to be rotatable with coming in contact with one end portion of the second link unit, and a mechanical trip indicating mechanism supported by the front surface plate and having an indicating portion exposed to the front surface plate to indicate the tripped state of the air circuit breaker and a driving force receiving portion contacted with the second rotation lever to receive a driving force from the second rotation lever to expose the indicating portion. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015358 | Electrical Switching Device Comprising Magnetic Displacement Elements for a Switching Element - Electrical switching device, especially a high-frequency switching device, with at least one oblong electrical switching element, which is arranged with one contact end between two fixed-contact elements spaced a transverse distance from one another and can be moved by two adjustment elements forming a transverse movement drive transversely to a longitudinal direction optionally towards the one or the other fixed-contact element. The adjustment elements are disposed laterally alongside the switching element and can be moved transversely to and from the switching element. In order to improve the transverse movement drive for the switching element, the switching element-comprises magnetic material, wherein the adjustment elements are formed by magnets. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015359 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS, AND TRIP ACTUATOR RESET ASSEMBLY AND LEVER ARM ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A lever arm assembly is provided for a circuit breaker trip actuator reset assembly including a cradle assembly pivotably coupled to the circuit breaker pole shaft, a reset lever pivotably coupled to the circuit breaker housing, and a trip actuator including an actuating element, which moves the reset lever in response to a trip condition. The lever arm assembly includes at least one linking element including a first end pivotably coupled to the cradle assembly, a second end, a pivot, and a deflection assembly having a deflection member. When the cradle assembly moves from a first position toward a second position, it moves the linking element, thereby moving the deflection member into engagement with the reset lever. This pivots the reset lever to reset the trip actuator. After the trip actuator has been reset, the deflection assembly is deflectable to accommodate excess motion of the cradle assembly. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015360 | HAPTIC FEEDBACK SYSTEM AND METHOD - A haptic feedback system includes movable and static portions coupled by one or more magnetic fields that serve to retard movement of the movable portion with respect to the static portion so as to provide haptic feedback when the movable portion is moved relative to the static portion. A magnet associated with one of the movable and static portions reacts with structure associated with the other of the movable and static portions so as to provide haptic feedback when the movable portion is moved with respect to the static portion. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015361 | MAGNETIC AND ELECTRONIC TOY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS - Magnetic and electronic toy construction systems and elements are provided that include an assembly of at least two panels that have at least two magnet holders located around the perimeter of the panel for embedding and positioning magnets therein. Magnets are disposed in each of the magnet holders such that all of the dipole axes of magnets in a single panel are coplanar and intersect to define a polygon. When attaching two adjacent panels, at least two ferromagnetic spheres are used such that the dipole axes of one magnet from each of the adjacent panels are collinear. In this manner, several panels configured in this way may be nested together to form great varieties of constructions. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015362 | COIL UNIT AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT - A coil unit includes a planar coil, a coil-receiving housing having a depression that receives the planar coil, the planar coil being disposed in the coil-receiving housing so that a transmission side of the planar coil faces a bottom of the depression, and a substrate having a mounting surface that is provided with a mounted component and faces a non-transmission side of the planar coil, an inner end lead line and an outer end lead line of the planar coil being connected to the substrate. The substrate is secured as a lid of the coil-receiving housing on an open end side of the depression of the coil-receiving housing. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015363 | INTEGRATED TRANSFORMER - A transformer comprises a substrate comprising a semiconductor material, a first conductor over the substrate, a second conductor over the substrate, and a magnetic layer over the substrate. The first conductor defines a generally spiral-shaped signal path having at least one turn. The second conductor defines a generally spiral-shaped signal path having at least one turn. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015364 | MINIATURE CIRCUITRY AND INDUCTIVE COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Miniature circuitry and inductor components in which multiple levels of printed circuitry are formed on each side of a support panel, typically a printed circuit board or rigid flex. Magnetic members are embedded in one or more cavities in said support panel. Electrical connection between the plural levels of circuitry and multiple windings around the magnetic members are provided by plural plated through hole conductors. Small through hole openings accommodate a plurality of the plated through hole conductors since each is insulated from the others by a very thin layer of vacuum deposited organic layer such as parylene having a high dielectric strength. Adhesion of this plated copper to the organic layer is provided by first applying an adhesive promotor to the surface of the organic layer followed by the vacuum deposition of the organic layer. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015365 | SURFACE-MOUNT CURRENT FUSE - A surface mount current fuse of the present invention includes a first base which has a recess and is smaller in width at the other end than at one end in the longitudinal direction, and a second base which has the same shape as the first base. The first base and the second base are combined to form a box-shaped body by joining the lower surface of the second base to the upper surface of the upper surface of the first base in such a manner that one end of the first base and the other end of the second base are in contact with each other. The recess of the first base and the recess of the second base form a space portion in which to dispose an element portion. The borderline between the first base and the second base passes through the center point on a side surface of the body. As a result, the surface mount current fuse has high production efficiency. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015366 | MECHANICAL REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE FOR FUSES - A fuse includes an electrical assembly and a fuse tube assembly. The electrical assembly has two electrical contacts accessible from the exterior of the fuse and a fuse element in contact with the two electrical contacts. The fuse tube assembly includes a support structure surrounding at least a portion of the electrical assembly and a reinforcing structure formed over the support structure and in contact with at least a portion of the electrical assembly. The reinforcing structure is made of a fiber matrix pre-impregnated with a resin. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015367 | NONLINEAR RESISTOR CERAMIC COMPOSITION, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, AND MULTILAYER CHIP VARISTOR - A nonlinear resistor ceramic composition has a major component containing zinc oxide, a first minor component containing an oxide of a rare-earth metal, a second minor component containing an oxide of Ca, and a third minor component containing an oxide of Si. A percentage of the second minor component to 100 moles of the major component is in the range of 2 atomic % ≦ the second minor component <80 atomic % in terms of Ca. A percentage of the third minor component to 100 moles of the major component is in the range of 1 atomic % ≦ the third minor component <40 atomic % in terms of Si. An atomic ratio of Ca to Si (Ca/Si) is not less than 1. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015368 | DATA INPUT DEVICE WITH ENCODING OF ACTIVATION DIRECTION - A data input device includes a first electrode structure having a first collector electrode and a first plurality of finger electrodes extending from the first collector electrode and a second electrode structure including a second collector electrode and a second plurality of finger electrodes extending from the second collector electrode, the first and second electrode structures being arranged on a first carrier layer in such a way, that in an active area of the data input device, the first plurality of finger electrodes extend between the second plurality in an interdigitating arrangement. The device further including at least one shunting element arranged in the active area of the data input device on a second carrier layer in facing relationship to the interdigitating arrangement of the first and second plurality of finger electrodes such that, if the first and second carrier layers are pressed together in response to a force acting on the data input device, the at least one shunting element establishes an electrical contact between respective adjacent finger electrodes of the first and the second plurality of finger electrodes. According to the invention at least one of the first electrode structure, second electrode structure or shunting element including at least one series of resistive patches having different electrical resistances, the resistive patches of the at least one series being arranged along the active area in an order of increasing electrical resistance in such a way that the electrical resistance between respective terminals of the first electrode structure and the second electrode structure varies monotonically if an activation of the input device propagates monotonically along the series of resistive patches. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015369 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A resistor R | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015370 | Method of Providing a Radio Service at a Remote Terminal - A method of providing a service at a remote terminal including receiving information broadcast by a commercial radio station in a broadcast radio channel; discriminating an identifier of an application within the received broadcast information; initiating an authentication process for authenticating broadcast information received via the broadcast channel; and in response to a positive authentication, enabling use of information received via the broadcast radio channel by the identified application. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015371 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ACCESS TO SERVICES - The subject matter described herein generally relates to methods and systems for controlling access to services and more specifically relates to a method and a system for controlling access to a variety of services within security sensitive sites. In one embodiment, the invention provides a system for controlling access to a plurality of services within an area, each service of the plurality of services being associated with a service identifier identifying the service, the system comprising: at least one service device storing a service identifier for identifying a service among the plurality of services, each service device covering a proximity zone within the area and being capable of activating the service identifier stored by the service device for the user, in response to the detection of a user in the proximity zone; and an access control subsystem to control the access of a user to a service identified by a service identifier activated for the user. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015372 | Locking System for Electronic Equipment - The operating control system can be use on electronic equipment, such as cell phones, computers, engine analyzers, etc. An input device, programming a single or multiple devices, enables the input of user access data by a primary user for multiple modes. Access for secondary users can be controlled and monitored by the primary user. The system requires password entry upon the total loss of power, shutting down the system if the password is not obtained. In another embodiment the system differentiates between power outages, removal of power, loss due to water and normal loss of power due to use. A further embodiment tracks usage of the device by units, enabling primary user refill of the units. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015373 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SECURE KEYLESS ENTRY FOR VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT - The technology described herein provides a keyless entry system and associated method for fleet vehicle management. Secure keyless entry is provided to a user for a vehicle in the fleet vehicle management environment without the user having possession of a vehicle key or a vehicle key fob to gain entry to the vehicle. Additionally, in various embodiments, this technology provides a personalized, programmable access device carried by a user desiring access to a particular locked vehicle in a fleet vehicle management environment, an access control device configured to access electronically an on-board vehicle keyless entry system, and an access chip module electronically attached to the access control device and configured to activate the on-board vehicle keyless entry system and thereby unlock the particular locked vehicle. Furthermore, this technology provides a system with local management, reporting, audit trails, wireless connectivity to each access control device, and self-testing. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015374 | USER AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of, and a service that employs, user authentication each employs a bluecard created by the service and stored on a personal trusted device (PTD). The system includes the service and the bluecard. The bluecard includes a unique identifier derived from a hardware address of the PTD. The PTD and the service communicate with one another over a personal area network (PAN) during user authentication. The method includes creating the bluecard and pushing the bluecard onto the PTD using an object exchange (OBEX) protocol of the PAN. The service includes a terminal and the created bluecard. The terminal has the PAN that communicates with the PTD. The bluecard is subsequently sent to the service from the PTD for user authentication via the PAN. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015375 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOCATING MISSING ARTICLE - Disclosed herein are an apparatus for locating a missing article, which senses and responds to only a wave-shaped sound composed of long-period signals generated by the user and a silent time between the long-period signals, and a method for locating a missing article using the same. The apparatus includes a signal sensor for sensing a wave-shaped signal, a signal processor for interrupting an input of the sensed signal when the sensed signal is maintained for less than a predetermined time, and compulsorily interrupting an output of the sensed signal when the sensed signal is maintained for more than the predetermined time, and a main controller for comparing an Output signal from the signal processor with a password stored in a memory, and outputting control signals for generation of visual and audible location confirm signals when the output signal from the signal processor is the same as the stored password. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015376 | RFID TAGS HAVING FERROMAGNETIC PATCHES - RFID tags and devices disclosed herein make use ferromagnetic films to store information. The tags include patches of ferromagnetic materials, each patch having a particular ferromagnetic resonance frequency determined by the composition of the ferromagnetic film. When stimulated, the patches emit microwave or RF signals at their resonance frequencies and at intensities proportional to the patch sizes. The signals are read and the frequency spectrum of the tag may be determined by using a FFT. Identity and other information may be provided by the spectrum. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015377 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAGGING - A RFID tag or label comprises a RFID tag module (comprising an electronic identification circuit and a coupling means) and an antenna structure coupled to the coupling means. The RFID tag module is separate from, separable or arranged to be severable from, the antenna structure. The tag module can be placed in or on an object and the antenna structure in or on packaging material for use with the object. A patch antenna type RFID tag antenna structure has a ground plane spaced from the patch antenna so as to increase the range of the tag. The ground plane is not substantially larger than, and electrically insulated from, the patch antenna. The ground plane is flexible, so the RFID tag structure can be worn by a human, and can be incorporated into a piece of clothing. A RFID antenna structure for use with a tag reader is made flat and robust so that it can be mounted on the ground to be walked upon or driven over. A bi-directional YAGI type RFID tag antenna structure has director elements on two opposite sides so that the YAGI antenna radiates in two opposite directions. An object includes a gain increasing metallic structure for increasing the gain of a RFID tag when placed near the object so as to form a RFID tag antenna structure. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015378 | RFID READER CANCELLING LEAKAGE SIGNAL - A radio frequency identification (RFID) recorder for cancelling a leakage signal includes a digital unit calculating and storing an amplitude and a phase of the leakage signal, and a leakage cancellation circuit generating a leakage cancellation signal to cancel the leakage signal in response to a control of the digital unit. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015379 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTEXT-BASED WIRELESS INFORMATION PROCESSING - A context of the user of a mobile communication device determines what product or service is requested. By determining where the mobile communication device is, unique identifying information is used to identify a specific product or service. By using information regarding products limited to a defined area, a reduced product/service identifier can be used on products/services. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015380 | Reading out of information using an optoelectronic sensor and an RFID reader | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015381 | WIRELESS TAG READER/WRITER ANTENNA - A wireless tag reader/writer antenna according to an embodiment of this invention includes an antenna unit that incorporates a reader/writer antenna for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves to and from wireless tags; and a plurality of magnetic-wave shields that clamp the antenna unit and extend in a direction of radiating electromagnetic waves from the reader/writer antenna. The magnetic-wave shields are configured be provided to be detached or to slide. So configured, the magnetic-wave shields can effectively block electromagnetic waves that are detrimental to communication with the wireless tags. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015382 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLISION AVOIDANCE IN A MULTIPLE RFID INTERROGATOR ENVIRONMENT - A method for collision avoidance in a multi-reader environment comprising a plurality of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) interrogators, the method comprises each of the plurality of interrogators entering a quiet state during which none of the interrogators transmits, each of the plurality of interrogators selecting a transmit time after the quiet period during which each of the interrogator will attempt to transmit, each of the plurality of interrogators monitoring their associated receive path, an interrogator of the plurality of interrogators transmitting an instruction during its selected transmit time indicating the beginning of a session when the interrogator does not detect data on its receive path prior to its select transmit time, the interrogator comparing its receive path to its transmit path when it transmits the instruction, the interrogator returning to the quiet state when the receive path does not match the transmit path, and the interrogator completing the session when the receive path matches the transmit path. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015383 | Inductively coupled extension antenna for a radio frequency identification reader - Systems and methods are described for adapting a portable RFID reader to create a portable RFID reader assembly that includes an extension antenna. In many embodiments, the extension antenna can be added to increase the reach of the portable RFID reader. The extension antenna is inductively coupled to the portable RFID reader and in many embodiments, the extension antenna is retrofit to an existing portable RFID reader. In other embodiments, a portable RFID reader and one or more extension antennas are produced as part of a set. One embodiment of the invention includes a reader having reader circuitry configured to generate an activation signal, a first antenna, where the first antenna is electrically connected to the reader circuitry, a reader housing containing the reader circuitry, an extension antenna including an elongated housing, a second antenna located at one end of the housing, and a third antenna located at the opposite end of the housing, where the second antenna is electrically connected to the third antenna. In addition, the first antenna and second antenna are inductively coupled. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015384 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DEFINITION OF THE ALLOCATION OF AN APPLIANCE TO ONE OF A PLURALITY OF POSSIBLE OPERATING POSITIONS, IN PARTICULAR IN THE CABIN OF AN AIRCRAFT - An automatic definition process is carried out for a control unit ( | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015385 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INCREASED RFID TRANSMISSION SECURITY - A method and system for secure RFID system communication is provided. The RFID system comprises an RFID reader ( | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015386 | RFID TAG HAVING AN IMPROVED OPERATIONAL SPEED AND OPERATING METHOD OF THE SAME - A RFID tag and a method of operating it are disclosed which are capable of storing flag data for a period of time and comprises nonvolatile memory. The RFID tag includes an analog block for transmitting/receiving a command and a response by radio frequency and for providing a power-on reset signal and an operational voltage in accordance with the radio transmitting/receiving state. A digital block initiated by the power-on reset signal and supplied with the operational voltage provides a response corresponding to a command referring to storing data in the nonvolatile memory and generates the flag data representing the current data processing state and value. Finally, a short-term memory block supplied with the operational voltage and interfaced with the digital block stores and outputs the flag data via internal nonvolatile capacitors. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015387 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD, FIXED RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD, AND PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A start of a vehicle is made to be capable of limited in compliance with a necessity. For example, in a case where an operation mode at a time point in which a “request” from an ECU was received is a start inhibition mode, a portable electronic key forms an “answer” including a “start inhibition information”, and transmits that “answer” to the ECU by a UHF. In this case, in an ECU side, the start of the vehicle is inhibited. In contrast to this, in a case where it is a start permission mode, an “answer” not including the “start inhibition information” is formed and transmitted to the ECU. In this case, in the ECU side, the start of the vehicle is permitted. That is, by the fact that an accelerator is stepped on and the like, the vehicle starts. The present invention can be applied to a passive entry system. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015388 | VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICE - A vehicle lighting device includes: an infrared sensor which detects an object around a vehicle using infrared light; a visible light source which illuminates visible light to the object when the infrared sensor detects the object; a reflection mirror which reflects the infrared light and the visible light to an area around the vehicle; and a light path adjusting mechanism which adjusts light paths of the infrared light and the visible light in a synchronizing manner by rotating the reflection mirror. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015389 | Method for Determining a Display Image - In order to determine an easily perceived display image for a driver assistance system, in particular a distance-measuring system or a parking assistant, a method makes use of the determination of Bezier curves on the basis of measured distance values on various measuring lines. Wherein different variants for the selection of the reference points and the curve edge points are available for the modeling and parameterization of the Bezier curves taking into account the respective current situation. It is also possible for object positions not to be taken into account under certain conditions in order to obtain smooth illustrative curves. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015390 | Collision-detecting device for automotive vehicle - A device for detecting a collision of a vehicle with an obstacle includes an enclosed space positioned behind a front bumper cover. Deformation or displacement of the bumper cover due to a collision is transmitted to the enclosed space. Air pressure in the enclosed space and its temperature are measured by sensors and electrical signals representing the pressure and the temperature are fed to an electronic control unit that determines whether the enclosed space is hermetically closed or not based on the pressure and the temperature of the air in the enclosed space. If the enclosed space becomes non-hermetical due to a collision impact, the air therein leaks and the pressure therein becomes atmospheric pressure irrespective of the temperature of the air in the enclosed space. Therefore, the hermetical condition of the enclosed space is surely detected. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015391 | Collision detection sensor for vehicle - A chamber room is located between a bumper reinforcement and a bumper cover in a vehicle front-rear direction. The chamber room is deformed with a relative movement of the bumper cover to the bumper reinforcement in the event of the collision. A pressure sensor is located in the chamber room to detect a pressure change in the chamber room. A touch sensor is located between the bumper reinforcement and the bumper cover to detect contact with the bumper cover. The touch sensor and the chamber room are located at different positions in a vehicle top-bottom direction. It is determined whether collision occurs based on the detection results of the pressure sensor and the touch sensor. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015392 | Collision detection sensor for vehicle - A collision detection sensor includes an absorber, a chamber member, a pressure sensor, and a collision detection circuit. The absorber is deformed with a collision to absorb collision impact force. The absorber is located in a vehicle bumper and located in front of a bumper reinforcement in a vehicle front-rear direction. The chamber member defines a chamber room therein. The chamber member is located in the bumper and located in front of the bumper reinforcement in the vehicle front-rear direction. The pressure sensor detects pressure in the chamber room. The collision detection circuit detects the collision based on the detected pressure. A front end of the absorber is located further away from the bumper reinforcement than a front end of the chamber member in the vehicle front-rear direction. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015393 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING POSITIONS OF WHEELS OF VEHICLE AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE USING THE SAME - An apparatus for detecting positions of wheels of a vehicle is provided. In the apparatus, a triggering signal is transmitted from the body side to each transceiver mounted at each wheel. In each transceiver, the strength of the received triggering signal is measured and formatted into a frame of data to be transmitted to a receiver mounted to the vehicle body. The strength of the triggering signal is used to detect wheel positions by determining that each transducer is disposed at which wheel. The receiver determines if there is a reply of the flame of data containing the strength when the triggering device transmits the triggering signal. When no replay comes from the transceiver, the strength of noise is measured in the transceiver in response to a command from the receiver. When the noise strength is less than a threshold, the receiver commands an alarm member to issue alarm. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015394 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING VEHICLE SEAT OCCUPANCY - A device for detecting the occupancy status of a vehicle seat with an electrical capacity sensor device that is arranged in a seat belt buckle assigned to the vehicle seat and whose electrical capacity is altered relative to a reference potential (mass, ground) by the presence of a person occupying the vehicle seat and which, as a result, emits an electrical seat occupant presence output signal. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015395 | DISPLAY DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A display device for a motor vehicle includes a display control for generating a first image signal, an image multiplexer for combining the first image signal with a second image signal and for outputting a mixed image signal, and a screen for representing an image depending on the mixed image signal. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015396 | Bridge system for installing electronic appliance to light source socket and bridge method thereof - A bridge system for installing electronic appliance to light source socket and a bridge method are disclosed. The system includes a light source plug, a power line communication module and a connection unit. The light source plug is electrically connected to the light source socket to perform data communication through the power lines. The power line communication module is electrically connected to the light source plug to convert AC power into DC power and perform analog-to-digital data conversion simultaneously through the power lines. The connection unit is electrically connected to the electronic appliance to provide AC or DC power and transmit converted digital data to the electronic appliance. Accordingly, there is no need to add power cables or power adapters. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015397 | EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM - An emergency communication device is disclosed herein, including a substantially enclosed housing, at least one receiver, at least one transformer, at least one latching relay, at least one power supply, wherein the receiver, transformer, latching relay, and power supply are located within the housing, a telephone cord, an automatic dialer, wherein the automatic dialer is operatively connected to the housing, and is operatively connected to at least the power supply, and a flashing light. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015398 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING LOCATION INFORMATION OF CHECKED BAGGAGE - A system and method for notifying an end user of a location of baggage is provided. The method includes providing a computer infrastructure being operable to maintain baggage information and contact information of the end user, read an RFID tag at predetermined locations, and send the location of the baggage to the end user based on the location of the RFID tag and the read baggage information. The RFID tag is encoded with the baggage information. The system comprises an RFID tag encoded with baggage information and at least one RFID reader configured to read the encoded baggage information as it travels past a predetermined location. The system further includes at least one transmitting device to transit a location of the baggage to an end user, as received from an RFID scanner. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015399 | Tracking System And Methods Thereof - The present invention relates generally to tracking systems and methods for monitoring the location of an asset or group of assets. In particular, the present invention provides systems for monitoring the location of a large group of assets. Furthermore, the present invention provides systems and methods for identifying an asset within a group of assets. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015400 | Shipping Container Monitoring Based on Door Status - Remotely monitorable shipping container assembly including a shipping container including at least one door, a door status sensor for monitoring the open or closed status of the door(s) and a communications device mounted on the container and wirelessly transmitting information to one or more remote facilities including the status of the door(s) as monitored by the door status sensor. The remote facility may be for example, a facility interested in ensuring the integrity of the contents of the container, a facility which is charged with preventing theft of the contents of the containers, a law enforcement facility which is responsible for preventing transport of illegal cargo, and the like. A positioning system may be arranged on the container for determining a position thereof. The communications device is coupled to the positioning system and transmits the determined position of the container with the open or closed status of the door(s). | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015401 | VEHICLE LOCATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - Method and system for locating a parked vehicle. A method for locating a parked vehicle includes receiving a vehicle arming signal at a vehicle arming signal receiving unit. The received vehicle arming signal is broadcast throughout a parking area in which a vehicle associated with the vehicle arming signal is parked. An arming acknowledgement signal provided by the vehicle associated with the vehicle arming signal is detected, and a location of the vehicle associated with the vehicle arming signal is identified using the arming acknowledgement signal. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015402 | System Method and Device for Providing Asynchronous Event Driven Reminders - The present invention is a device method and system for providing asynchronous event based reminders in the context of a mobile communication/computing device. According to some embodiments of the present invention, integral with a communication/computing device there may be provided a Reminder Logic Module functionally associated with or integral with an Event Register, an Event Receiving Unit, an Event Correlation Unit and an Event Action/Response Triggering Unit. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015403 | METHOD AND MECHANISM FOR ASSISTED DIAGNOSIS AND MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a system and method of a health monitoring network which automates detection of faulty or failed sensors using real-time fault checking on a dynamically registered sensor data stream. The monitoring system and sensor network can provide a one-touch system to notify users when a sensor requires attention, without prior knowledge of the operational characteristics, installation method or configuration of sensors in the network. The network uses a decision engine to assist in maintenance according to a profile based on individual preferences and capabilities. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015404 | METHOD FOR COORDINATING COOPERATIVE ROBOTS - A method for coordinating cooperative robots is provided. The method includes following steps. An abnormal event is detected by a sensor disposed in an environment or in a robot. The abnormal event is broadcasted to the cooperative robots. Each robot determines whether the priority of the abnormal event is higher than that of its currently executing task. If the answer is “yes,” whether function attributes of the robot meet attributes of the abnormal event is then determined. If the function attributes of the cooperative robot do not meet the attributes of the abnormal event, the robot broadcasts to acquire help from other robots, thereby constituting an instantly designated task team. The instantly designated task team goes to where the abnormal event takes place to process the abnormal event. After the abnormal event has been eliminated, the instantly designated task team is dismissed and these robots resume their original tasks. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015405 | TAMPER DETECTOR FOR A SECURITY SENSOR - A security arrangement includes a mounting device having an upstanding wall. The mounting device is mounted to a surface of a structure such that the wall is oriented substantially perpendicular to the surface. A security sensor senses an event that occurs outside of the security arrangement. A tamper detector is attached to the security sensor and includes an optical emitter, an optical receiver, and a slot disposed between the emitter and the receiver. The emitter transmits optical energy that is received by the receiver through the slot. The wall of the mounting device is received in the slot when the tamper detector is coupled to the mounting device to thereby block the transmission of the optical energy from the emitter to the receiver. A controller is communicatively coupled to the receiver and produces a tamper signal in response to the receiver receiving the optical energy. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015406 | Television Or Other Display Device With Embedded RFID Reader For Managing Media Collections - A method and system in accordance with the present invention enables the user to access and locate specific media items such as CDs and DVDs quickly and easily, even if there are large number of them located in one space, and they appear to be very disorganized. Additionally, it gives the user the capability of not only locating specific media items, but also instantly viewing information about them, such as title, genre, performer, date of performance, for example, and even to access and link this information with Internet search and sale-type programs. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015407 | RIFID TAGS AND METHODS OF DESIGNING RFID TAGS - RFID tags and methods of designing RFID tags. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are RFID tags comprising a tag antenna, a matching circuit coupled to the tag antenna, a shorting device coupled to the tag antenna and the matching circuit (wherein the shorting device is configured to selectively couple the tag antenna to common), and a tag circuit coupled to the matching circuit and the shorting device (the tag circuit configured to control the shorting device). In one or more such embodiments, a difference between a reflection coefficient of the tag antenna when the shorting device is conductive and a reflection coefficient of the tag antenna when shorting device is non-conductive is greater than or equal to approximately 0.8. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015408 | HANDY-TYPE WIRELESS TAG READER/WRITER | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015409 | Method and System for Determining the Placement of RFID Antennas to Obtain A Readable Region for RFID Tags - This invention presents an apparatus and system and its accompanying method for automatically placing of RFID antennas and a method for obtaining a readable region for passive RFID Tags are disclosed. The apparatus and system include a Portable and Adjustable Mounting Framework (PAMF) with built in chain belt for holding the RFID antennas, an Antenna Position Controller (APC) and Antenna Position Holders (APH) for control the movement of the antennas, a Moveable Object Platform (MOP) for carrying a number of RFID tags and a Computer Integrated System (CIS) with Readable Region Analysis (RRA) software to capture the transmitted and received RF signal from/to the RFID readers. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015410 | WIRELESS ASSET MONITORING AND SECURITY SYSTEM - An asset monitoring and security system includes at least one asset assigned a unique identifier and operable wirelessly transmit an identification signal embodying the identifier. A data store maintains a list of the assets and privileges associated with the assets for authorized users of the assets. A control unit is adapted to receive identification signals from the assets and monitor positions of the assets within a defined area. The control unit communicates with the data store and is further operable to initiate an alarm event when privileges associated with a given asset for authorized users of the asset are exceeded. Each of the assets includes a lock-out mechanism that impedes use of the asset when the lock-out mechanism is activated. The control unit activates the lock-out mechanism of a given asset when the privileges associated with the asset for authorized users of the asset are exceeded. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015411 | MEDICAL PRODUCTS - Disclosed are a medical product and a system for wirelessly identifying a location of the medical product. In an implementation, the medical product has a body like a conventional surgical drape and a module attached to the body. The module is wirelessly communicated with a detector which shows a location of the medical product. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015412 | RFID Tags for Pallets and Cartons and System for Attaching Same - A method for installing an RFID tag on shipping articles includes applying a strip of conductive material to the surface of the article and providing an RFID chip having a body, a first bottom conductive point, a second bottom conductive point and a nonconductive fin between the first bottom conductive point and the second bottom conductive point. The fin is received in the shipping article. The RFID chip is attached to the shipping article by inserting the chip onto the strip of conductive material on the shipping article such that the fin severs the strip into a first strip and a second strip. The first bottom conductive point is electrically attached to the first strip and the second bottom conductive point is electrically attached to the second strip. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015413 | WIRELESSLY TRANSMITTING BIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS - A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is disclosed that comprises a transceiver and a component coupled to the transceiver. The component is adapted to collect at least one biological parameter. The transceiver is adapted to wirelessly receive power from a base device, where the power received from the base device is used to power the component. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015414 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURE TRANSACTIONS IN A RFID INVENTORY FLOW UTILIZING ELECTRICALLY PROGRAMMABLE FUSES - A security tag adapted for use with a radiofrequency identification (RFID) system, includes: circuitry for at least one of transmitting and receiving an RFID signal, at least one one-time-programmable-read-only-memory (OTPROM) and at least one fuse (eFUSE) coupled to the OTPROM; wherein the circuitry is adapted for communication with the OTPROM and providing instructions for at least one of selectively reading the at least one fuse and selectively blowing the at least one fuse. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015415 | RUBBER-COVERED RFID MODULE, AND PNEUMATIC TIRE HAVING THE IT IS EMBEDDED - An RFID module comprising a transponder covered with a 0.2 to 2 mm thick rubber sheet containing 100 parts by weight of a diene-based rubber, less than 30 parts by weight of carbon black and 5 to 55 parts by weight of silica, having a relative permittivity of 7 or less and having a dynamic modulus of elasticity (E′) of 2 to 12 MPa, which can extend a communication distance with a required installation location and is superior in the durability at the time of being embedded in the tire. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015416 | Fasten Device for Tire Pressure Alarm Transmitter - The present invention relates to a fasten device for tire pressure alarm transmitter, which comprises a fasten base for fastening a valve core style transmitter, and a strip for binding the fasten base on wheel rim, wherein: the fasten base has a board shaped support portion, and a hole for accepting the strip to drill through is set on the support portion; a securing board is set on the middle portion of the support portion, and a position slot that matches with the valve core of the transmitter is excavated on the securing board; and a buckle that matches with the securing board is set on one end of the support portion to fasten the transmitter corporately. As the fasten base having a support portion, a buckle and a securing board with position slot are provided on the support portion, the valve core of the transmitter can be fixed inside the position slot, and the transmitter is fastened on the fasten base by the buckle together with the securing board, then it is installed on the wheel rim by the strip. In the present invention, the valve core style transmitter then can be bound on the tire through the special fasten base. It provides more choices for the consumers, and the consumers do not need to buy an expensive transmitter when they want to change their TPMS from valve core style to binding style, thus cost is reduced. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015417 | Method and apparatus for managing battery log information and method of generating revenue through sales thereof - Example embodiments of the present invention provide management and reporting tools for service providers to manage batteries within battery backup units (BBUs) deployed their networks. Service providers may generate battery reports periodically, on-demand, or on an event driven basis, and, in turn, may notify customers of a status of battery replacement. Specifically, example embodiments of the present invention allow an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) to log BBU history via a craft port, Optical Line Terminal (OLT), direct internal communications with the battery, or some other technician interface. The ONT may store this information in memory when it detects a battery replacement or when a technician issues commands about battery log information. The OLT or an Element Management System (EMS) may query battery log information from all ONTs and generate management reports therefrom. The information may be sold, on a subscription fee basis, for example, to battery manufacturers or service providers. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015418 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, MANAGEMENT METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM WHICH STORES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - There is provided an electronic device having a detachable part and a main unit with a communicating section. In order to prevent the electronic device from being left, the electronic device including a sensor detecting a detached state of the part; a first timer measuring time for which the part has been in a detached state from the main unit since the sensor has detected the detached state of the part; and a warning section issues a warning, the warning section issues the warning if the first timer detects the passage of a first time period. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015419 | MULTIPURPOSE INDICATOR LIGHTS - A method of utilizing device indicator lights includes providing a device that includes a plurality of device indicator lights and a user control. A first set and a second set of device states are monitored. The plurality of device indicator lights are individually utilized to communicate each of the first set of device states. It is determined if the user control has been activated. The plurality of device indicator lights are used in concert to communicate one of the second set of device states upon a determination that the user control has been activated. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015420 | INTELLIGENT USER INTERFACE INCLUDING A TOUCH SENSOR DEVICE - The present invention, according to a preferred embodiment, is directed to portable electronic devices which operate on exhaustible power sources, for example, batteries. The electronic devices of the present invention comprise at least one signal switch and a microchip in communication with the switch wherein the switch is only capable of transmitting a signal to the microchip that the switch has been activated or deactivated. The microchip is in communication with the exhaustible power source of the electronic device and controls (i) the power on/off function of the device, (ii) at least one other function of the device in response to activation and deactivation signals from the switch, and (iii) an automatic shut off function in response to the receipt of an activation signal from the switch. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015421 | Portable Apparatus - A portable apparatus including an interface configured to input first motion data of a user from a foot-worn first self-contained activity determining unit is disclosed. The portable apparatus also includes a second self-contained activity determining unit configured to determine second motion data of the user. Furthermore, the portable apparatus includes a processing unit configured to determine and store a user-specific dependency between the first motion data and the second motion data, and determine a current speed of the user or a current traveled distance of the user based on current second motion data and the user-specific dependency. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015422 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING OPERATIONAL DATA FOR EQUIPMENT USING SENSOR BREACH DURATIONS - A wireless equipment management system that is configured to track sensors for work measurement for predetermined events. The sensors are configured to measure event durations of a specific piece of equipment as defined by a user and sent to a Network Management Center. This enables the user to measure work times by configuring work events as sensor input events. The event durations can be displayed and reports can be produced at the Network Management Center. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015423 | Method and device for transmitting signals from a position measuring arrangement to an evaluation unit - A method for transmitting signals from a position measuring arrangement to an evaluation unit, the method including transmitting position signals, reference pulses, and warning signals indicating a malfunction state from a position measuring arrangement for determining the position of two elements of a machine which are movable relative to each other, to an evaluation unit. The method further includes logically interconnecting the reference pulses with the position signals in such a way that, in a malfunction-free state, a valid status combination for outputting the reference pulses and an invalid status combination for outputting the reference pulses appear in each period. The method including transmitting warning signals indicating a malfunction state during the invalid status combination of the position signals and the reference pulses which, in the malfunction-free state, is invalid for outputting the reference pulses. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015424 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LOCATING MISSING PERSONS AND/OR OBJECTS - This invention relates to a device for locating missing persons and/or objects, which device consists of at least one locator transmitter with a transceiver and at least one locator receiver which is designed as receiving transmitter and receives data telegrams sent from the transceiver and optically and/or acoustically displays the same as data enabling the locating. The invention further relates to a method for locating missing persons and/or objects, in which method at least one locator transmitter with a transceiver communicates in a wireless fashion with at least one locator receiver with a receiving transmitter and receives data telegrams sent from the transceiver and optically and/or acoustically displays the same as data enabling the locating. In order to design a device and a method in such a way that the aforementioned disadvantages are avoided and that the locating of missing persons and/or objects is made much easier and faster it is provided that the locator receiver ( | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015425 | CAMERA OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE USED AS A PROXIMITY DETECTOR - A portable electronic device includes an optical input device operative to capture image data, at least one subsystem for controlling at least one operating parameter of the electronic device, and a proximity detection circuit operatively coupled to said optical input device and said subsystem. The proximity detection circuit is operative to determine if an object is within a predetermined distance of the electronic device based on the captured image data and, based on the determination, command the at least one subsystem to change the least one operating parameter. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015426 | Designation based protocol systems for reconfiguring control relationships among devices - A designation based system ( | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015427 | Electronic-ink based multi-purpose board game employing a game board and game pieces with an electronic-ink display structure - An electronic-ink based multi-purpose board game includes a game board having a first electronic-ink display structure for displaying an graphical appearance associated with a particular game to be programmed and played using a plurality of game pieces. Each game piece has a second electronic-ink display structure for displaying a graphical appearance associated with the particular game programmed and to be played using the board game. The first and second electronic-ink display structures each include an addressable display assembly including a layer of electronic ink including a bi-stable non-volatile imaging material. The electronic monetary instrument includes an integrated circuit structure having a storage element for storing instructions, programs and data. The integrated circuit structure also includes a programmed processor in communication with storage element. A signal receiving structure receives electromagnetic signals from an activation module, using the antenna structure. Each electronic-ink display structure displays graphical indicia representing the game board or game pieces for the selected game to be programmed and played using the multi-purpose board game of the present invention. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015428 | Event communication system for providing user alerts - An event communication system involves facilitating entry by a user of one or more device addresses via a network accessible user interface of the event communication system. The device addresses are associated with alerts provided by the event communication system. Test alert messages targeted for the device addresses are sent via the user interface. The system sends alerts user devices corresponding to the one or more tested device addresses in response to predetermined events. The system may provide user access to historical copies of data relating to the alerts. Registration on the system involves storing a personal identity data of a student on a database and comparing the personal identity data to registration data entered via the user interface. Authentication is automatically provided based on the comparison. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015429 | Method and system for situation tracking and notification | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015430 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LOCATING AND IDENTIFYING LABWARE RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAGS - Methods and systems for automatically locating and identifying labware using radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags are described herein. The methods and systems include a plurality of RFID tags (pre-programmed with unique data codes) that are associated with labware (or labware holders). For example, the RFID tags can be embedded within the locating pegs of the labware (or labware holders). The methods and systems also include a plurality of RFID tag readers that mount near known locations of an instrument deck which receives the labware. The RFID tag readers automatically scan for the presence of RFID tags such that when a piece of labware is added to the instrument deck, and then report to a processing device the specific known location on deck where each tag was found, as well as the unique data code of each tag. Using this information, the methods and systems determine one or more of the location, orientation, and identity of the received labware. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015431 | Arrangement Comprising An Object Made At Least Partially Of Metal Or Precious Metal And An RFID Indetification Device - The invention relates to an arrangement including an object made at least partially of metal and/or precious metal and an RFID system, wherein the object and the RFID system are connected to one another in such a way that the transponder and the aerial of the RFID system are applied on a site of the object, on its surface, which is facing or can be caused to face an assigned reading device or are embedded into its surface in the form of an inlay, and means are provided which shield or attenuate the electrically conductive surface of the object against eddy currents induced in the conductor loop. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for tracking and position-fixing objects of all kinds, which are made at least partially of metal and/or precious metal or are plated therewith, and into which a position-fixing device operating according to RFID technology is integrated. A transponder and, spaced apart from the latter, an aerial coupled with a reading device are disposed in or on the object at an application-specific conductive site and the transponder is shielded with respect to the conductive surface. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015432 | Remote Control System for Electronic Devices - The invention includes a control system for a electronic devices that generally includes interfaces integrated into a piece of apparel, where the apparel can be worn by an individual. The interface has one or more actuable members and the system has a port and a contact. The contact is communicatively coupled to the interface and to the port, and is operable to receive commands from the interface when any of the actuable members are actuated. A transmitter is supplied and is operable to contact the contact and receive commands from the interface. The transmitter is associated with a receiver, and is operable to send to the receiver the commands received from the interface. The apparel can be sports apparel. The apparel can be made from a man-made fabric or can be made from a natural material. The port can be a recess, and the transmitter is inserted into the recess. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015433 | REMOTE CONTROL FRAMEWORK - A remote control framework enables a plurality of target devices to be controlled by a plurality of remote control devices irrespective of bearer types. In a preferred embodiment any target device may also act as a control device and any control device may also act as a target device. The framework also enables any application running on any target device to be controlled by any controller device. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015434 | ENHANCED AC IMMUNITY IN GROUND FAULT DETECTION - A method for reducing the occurrence of false ground fault detections in a central office terminal is provided. The method includes generating a no-fault signal when no ground current is detected, delaying generation of a fault signal when ground current is detected at least for the duration of an expected pulse in AC induced signal, and when the ground current persists for a sufficient period, generating a signal indicating a fault condition. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015435 | Marking device - A marking device is disclosed. The marking device includes a marker housing. The marker housing includes an attachment portion configured to pivotally attach the marker housing to a pole. The marker housing also includes a translucent portion formed around at least a portion of the housing. The marker housing also includes an environmental seal. The marking device includes an electrical light positioned within the marker housing and oriented toward the translucent portion, and a programmable circuit configured to activate the electrical light in one or more marking flashing patterns. The environmental seal protects the electrical light and programmable circuit from external environmental conditions. Optionally, the device can clip to a marker such as a flag to indicate the existence of a hazardous condition. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015436 | DUAL MODE PILOT DIRECTOR LIGHT UTILIZING VISIBLE AND INFRARED LIGHT EMITTING DIODES (LEDS) - Pilot Director Lights (PDLs) mounted on the exterior of a refueling tanker aircraft utilize visible light emitting diodes (LEDs) and infrared LEDs as light sources to provide visual information to the pilot of an approaching aircraft The PDLs are switchable between a visible mode that uses the visible LEDs and a covert mode that uses the infrared LEDs. The PDLs may include a plurality of light emitting devices arranged in arrays, rows, or other patterns, each light emitting device being configured to illuminate a particular symbol/pattern in one example. Each light emitting device may include a plurality of modular banks of LEDs which are configured to emit light through a clear lens within a particular field of view. The PDL arrays may provide visual feedback regarding the elevational and fore-aft position of the approaching aircraft relative to the boom envelope of the tanker aircraft. | 2009-01-15 |
| 20090015437 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR MANAGING THE ACTIVATING OF A WARNING MESSAGE IN AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a process for managing the activating of emission of a given warning message in an aircraft, characterized in that it comprises the following successive steps:
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| 20090015438 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AN INTERRUPTION OF A BROADCAST OF A SONOROUS MESSAGE IN AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a method for managing an interruption of emission, in an aircraft, of an acoustic message comprising an information item about a state of part of the said aircraft and/or about its environment, characterized in that, the acoustic message being structured into one or more successive acoustic fragments each representative of the said information item, the said method comprises the steps:
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