15th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130088322 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088323 | System and Method for Shipping Distribution and Pickup - A shipping and distribution system with remote holding pods where a shipper can safely leave a package, and the recipient of the package can pick it up. The system controls the package from the time the shipper leaves it at the pod until the package owner or recipient or authorized party retrieves it. A system controller with an online interface allocates the temporary storage resources to shipping/receiving parties. Secure access codes are provided to both the shipper and the recipient. The secure storage area at the pod can contain a contents sensor that can notify the receiver when the package is deposited and the sender when the package is retrieved. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088324 | Method and System for Training Users Related to a Physical Access Control System - A system and method for training users of an access control system. In particular, the system and method allow for the imposition of “penalties” for improper behavior so as to balance the training of the user with the burden placed on the operators of the system reacting to violations, while allowing the users to accomplish their tasks. The system can also track the location of users or items, determine if a request to pass through a control point is proper based on various factors, and if appropriate, administer a “penalty” based on several contributing factors. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088325 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USER AUTHENTICATION IN IN-HOME DISPLAY - A system for authenticating a user of an in-home display (IHD) and an authentication method are provided. A user of an IHD is authenticated by using a mobile terminal including an authentication application. The authentication system receive authentication request data from the mobile terminal and allows the IHD to display a message in relation to user confirmation, and when certain requirements are met, the authentication system performs user authentication to permit a user to use the IHD. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088326 | UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVERS AND SUPPLEMENTARY RECEIVERS WITH SPARSE CODING TECHNIQUE OPTION - A garage door/gate opening/closing mechanism is provided that utilizes electromechanical actuation to exert force on a button or buttons of a wall switch in order to actuate a garage door, where the switch actuates a garage door opener. The electromechanical actuator is actuated by means of an electrical signal produced by a radio frequency receiver or by means of a switch. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088327 | TEMPLATE DELIVERY TYPE CANCELABLE BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - In a biometric authentication system, a delivery server includes a parameter conversion unit which generates, by converting the parameter, a parameter for delivery, a template conversion unit which generates, by converting the template, a template for delivery, and a delivery unit which delivers the template for delivery and the parameter for delivery to one of the client terminal and an authentication device; the authentication device includes a sensor which obtains biometric information on a registered user, a feature quantity obtaining unit which obtains a feature quantity from the biometric information, and a feature quantity conversion unit which generates, by converting the feature quantity using the parameter for delivery, a converted feature quantity; and the client terminal includes a match determination unit which determines, by comparing the converted feature quantity with the template for delivery, whether or not the converted feature quantity and the template for delivery match. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088328 | BIOMETRIC ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATING DRUG DISPENSER - A system, a device, a method, and a computer program are provided that dispense pharmacy/clinic loaded medications only to a specific patient that has biometric information pre-programmed to a Biometric Electronic Communicating Drug Dispenser (BECDD) device by, e.g., a clinic physician or authorized user. The biometric information may include, e.g., a finger print, a retinal signature, a voice signature, a DNA code, a blood type, or the like. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088329 | LIGHTABLE BRACELET SYSTEMS - A smart bracelet system having a first smart bracelet and second smart bracelet. The first smart bracelet comprises a first bracelet body having a first inner volume; a first attacher; a first pocket; a first powerer; a first chip; and a first illuminator. The second smart bracelet comprising; a second bracelet body having a second inner volume; a second attacher; a second pocket; a second powerer; a second chip; and a second illuminator. The first smart bracelet and the second smart bracelet are in communication with one another. The communication uses electromagnetic waves useful to enable communication between the bracelet during periods of darkness; thus tracking means are presented. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088330 | USE OF MULTIPLE NFC TAGS - A computer implemented method including: maintaining, in a storage, information about one or more sets of tags, wherein each set of tags comprises two or more tags, receiving, from a user device, a request for content relating to a certain tag, wherein the request comprises an identifier, identifying, on the basis of the identifier and the information maintained in the storage, a set of tags that comprises said certain tag, and returning, to the user device, information about content relating to said certain tag and information about content relating to at least one other tag belonging to said identified set of tags. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088331 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING LOCATION OF OBJECT IN LOCATION RECOGNITION SYSTEM - Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for recognizing a location of an object using radio frequency Identification (RFID). The method for recognizing a location of an object includes: activating tags located around radio frequency identification (RFID) tags by transmitting power to the RFID tags in a magnetic resonance type; transmitting a call signal for identifying a mobile tag attached to an object; receiving a tag identifier of the mobile tag corresponding to the call signal; receiving location information from fixed tags around the mobile tag; and recognizing the location of the mobile tag using the location information. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088332 | REMOTE CONTROLLER AND CONTROL METHOD FOR A MULTIMEDIA DEVICE - A multimedia device is disclosed in a specification. The multimedia device comprises a first interface, a memory to store a code value of a function corresponding to an electronic device coupled to the multimedia device through the first interface, and a controller to control information indicative of the function of the electronic device, obtain the code value stored in memory after receiving a first signal selecting the function, and transmit a second signal including the code value through a second interface coupled to a remote controller. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088333 | MULTIMEDIA DEVICE HAVING DETACHABLE CONTROLLER - Provided is a multimedia device that has a detachable controller. The detachable controller may attach to a main body of a multimedia device and act as a control panel of the main body. Further, the controller may be detached from the main body of multimedia device and act as a remote controller of the multimedia device. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088334 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING REFERENCE TAG USED FOR POSITIONING - A method and an apparatus for selecting a reference tag used for positioning are provided. The method includes: obtaining first signal strength emitted by a reference tag and second signal strength emitted by a tag to be positioned, where the first signal strength and the second signal strength are detected by each radio frequency reader; comparing the first signal strength with the second signal strength to determine a boundary of the radio frequency readers, and dividing a network into a first area and a second area with the boundary; determining an estimated direction of the tag to be positioned relative to the reference tag according to a relative position of the reference tag and the boundary; and according to the estimated direction and according to the specified number of reference tags, selecting a valid reference tag group as the reference tag used for positioning. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088335 | MOBILE DEVICE STAGING WITH RFID TAGS - A system for staging a mobile device is described. The mobile device includes a processor that executes a software application. A memory stores a unique identifier for the mobile device. The unique hardware identifier is readable by the software application and unreadable by any system that is external to the mobile device. The mobile device also includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag associated with the mobile device. The RFID tag stores a unique serial number that is readable by a staging system external to the mobile device and by the software application. The staging system encrypts a staging profile using both the unique serial number and the unique hardware identifier to create a device-specific key. The staging system writes the encrypted staging profile to the RFID tag. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088336 | MULTI-FREQUENCY BULK RFID TAG COMMISSIONING - A system and method for the rapid bulk commissioning of RFID tags includes exploiting simultaneous writing of plural tags via isolated communications bands, avoiding write acknowledgement, collision/retransmission, and other delays. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088337 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A REMINDER SERVICER USING VISUAL RECOGNITION - A downloadable reminder application uses object recognition technology to recognize one or more objects appearing on a display screen of the mobile computing device and matches them to a set of known target objects. The downloadable reminder application process any associated trigger conditions for the target object. The downloadable reminder application then sets the future reminder for the target object to activate. The downloadable reminder application when it detects that a mobile computing device is satisfying the trigger condition for a target object for which it has set a future reminder on, then the downloadable reminder application in the mobile computing device fires the future reminder that was set for that target object and provides the alert to the user along with any triggerable contributions associated with that target object. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088338 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING KEY SOUND EFFECTS IN A MOBILE TERMINAL - In an apparatus and a method for providing a key sound effect in a mobile terminal, when one key is selected among a plurality of keys included in a key pad, a key sound effect corresponding to the selected key is detected among key effect sounds corresponding to the plurality of previously stored keys in a pulse code modulation (PCM) method and the detected key sound effect is output through a speaker without conversion. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088339 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE FOR PROVIDING TACTILE FEEDBACK AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are an electronic device case for providing tactile feedback and an operation method thereof. The electronic device case for providing tactile feedback, includes: a communication interface unit receiving a control signal from an electronic device according to an operation of the electronic device; an actuator driver generating an electric signal corresponding to preset tactile pattern data according to the received control signal; and one or more film type actuators provided to contact the actuator driver and varying physical properties according to the control signal. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088340 | Systems And Methods For Haptic Confirmation Of Commands - Systems and methods for haptic confirmation of commands are disclosed. For example, one system includes a microphone; a housing configured to be contacted by a user, and an actuator in communication with the housing, the actuator configured to output a haptic effect to the housing. The system also includes a processor in communication with the microphone and the actuator, the processor configured to receive speech information from the microphone; recognize the speech information and determine a command associated with the speech information. If the speech information is recognized and the command is determined, the processor is configured to generate an actuator signal configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic effect, and transmit the actuator signal to the actuator. Otherwise, the processor is configured generate a second actuator signal configured to cause the actuator to output a second haptic effect; and transmit the second actuator signal to the actuator. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088341 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR 3 DEGREE OF FREEDOM (3DOF) TACTILE FEEDBACK - A 3 degree of freedom (3DOF) tactile feedback apparatus and method are provided. The 3DOF tactile feedback apparatus may include a movable unit that may move in at least one direction to be in contact with human skin, and an actuator to move the movable unit based on an input signal. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088342 | METHOD OF GENERATING HAPTIC EFFECT USING VARIATION IN SOUND VOLUME - A method of generating a haptic effect using a variation in sound volume is provided. According to the method, when an electronic device having the haptic device provides a sound effect, by dividing the variation types of a sound volume stored as generated sound source data, and generating the haptic effects depending on the variation types, the haptic feedback can be provided together with the audio feedback to the user. Furthermore, by dividing the variation types of sound volume before and after output with respect to sound output which consecutively changes, and generating the haptic effects depending on the variation types, various haptic feedbacks can be provided together in line with the audio feedback provided to the user. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088343 | VIDEO-BASED WARNING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - The present invention proposes a warning system that can be implemented in any kind of vehicle, in order to efficiently detect moving objects. The system utilizes at least one camera for a continuous imaging of the surroundings of the vehicle. Thereby, moving objects can be monitored. A computing unit is programmed to estimate a motion of any moving object based on a pixel motion in the camera image. If a dangerously moving object is detected, a warning unit can be used for issuing a warning signal. To take such a decision, the estimated motion of at least one of the moving objects can be correlated or compared to predetermined motion patterns. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088344 | ALARM FOR BABY STROLLERS - The present invention relates to a device, system, kit or apparatus for use with a child or stroller for detecting the removal of the child or baby form the stroller. The present invention may have a fixed plate secured to the frame of the stroller and a flexible plate in close association with a seat of the stroller. The fixed plate and the flexible plate are attachment to the stroller such that they are substantially parallel to each other. A sensor mounted on the fixed plate is engaged directly or indirectly by bending of the flexible plate due to the weight of the child or baby in the seat of the stroller. When the weight of the baby or child is removed from the seat, the flexible plate disengages the sensor due to the flexible plate being biased to maintain its original shape and an alarm is activated. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088345 | COMMUNICATING STATUSES OF VEHICLES - In some implementations, a method for wirelessly communicating with the processor of a vehicle includes receiving, from a status module in a vehicle, a value for a dynamic attribute of the vehicle. The value for the dynamic attribute is wirelessly transmitted, from the vehicle, to a Radio Frequency (RF) reader. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088346 | WHEEL LOSS DETECTION - A device and method for detecting wheel loss from a vehicle when the vehicle is in motion. The device ( | 2013-04-11 |
20130088347 | Method and Apparatus For Do Not Disturb Message Delivery - A computer implemented method includes detecting a vehicle state for which a user is to be notified. The method also includes sending a notification for a user regarding the vehicle state. The method further includes receiving a response that a do not disturb mode is enabled for the user. The method additionally includes queuing the notification for later delivery. The method also includes re-sending the notification for the user at a later point in time than when an original notification was sent. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088348 | METHODS FOR ENSURING THE SAFETY OF A WHEELCHAIR PASSENGER IN A TRANSPORT VEHICLE - A method for ensuring the safety of a wheelchair passenger in a transport vehicle is disclosed. The method ensures that the wheelchair is blocked from moving by fixating the wheelchair to the vehicle floor and ensures that the wheelchair passenger is secured in his wheelchair by a safety-belt system. Prior to transport the method includes sensing if the wheelchair is correctly fixed to the vehicle floor and sensing if the safety-belt system is applied correctly. In a second aspect, a method for ensuring the safety of a wheelchair passenger in a transport vehicle is provided, by instructing the operator of the securing procedure to be followed. The safety of a wheelchair passenger in a vehicle is ensured by allowing the wheelchair user to indicate his status of safety. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088349 | TRANSMISSION OF DATA TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL - A system includes a fire extinguisher station having a number of sensors to detect various predetermined conditions that can be communicated in alarms to a central station. The central station receives alarms from the fire extinguisher and determines whether to contact emergency personnel and/or building maintenance personnel. Other items of emergency equipment can be included in the system for improved detection and response to emergency conditions. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088350 | WIND-POWERED ALARM ANEMOMETER - A wind-powered anemometer generates sufficient electrical energy to monitor its rotational speed and to provide an alarm when the rotational speed exceeds a predetermined set point value. The anemometer includes an electrical generator and a signal conditioning system. An alarm is provided to enunciate when a dangerous condition is present. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088351 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NOTIFYING OF AND MONITORING DANGEROUS SITUATIONS USING MULTI-SENSOR - Provided is technology for sensing and monitoring dangerous situations, and more specifically, a system and method for notifying of and monitoring dangerous situations in real time. There is provided a system for notifying of and monitoring a dangerous situation using a multi-sensor, including: a dangerous situation notification apparatus configured to sense occurrence of a dangerous situation, and to create dangerous situation notification information; a dangerous situation collection apparatus configured to receive the dangerous situation notification information, to detect a location at which the dangerous situation has occurred based on the dangerous situation notification information, and to collect information about the dangerous situation from the location at which the dangerous situation has occurred; and a dangerous situation control apparatus configured to receive information about the location at which the dangerous situation has occurred, and the information about the dangerous situation, thereby monitoring the dangerous situation. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088352 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING SENSORY OVERLOAD TO DETER, DELAY, OR DISRUPT A POTENTIAL THREAT - The present invention applies OODA Loop (for observe, orient, decide, and act) and Defense and Delay concepts to its processes, by observing and reacting to unfolding threatening events more rapidly than potential perpetrators, thereby disorienting, dazing, and confusing perpetrators before they act, or before they cause additional harm. A sensory overload controller is used to initiate various events that can disturb a perpetrator's thought process, thereby deterring, delaying, and distracting perpetrators, and disrupting or decreasing the intensity of a potential criminal act. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088353 | Systems and Methods for Detecting Tampering Associated with a Utility Meter - Systems and methods for detecting tampering associated with a utility meter. According to one embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a method. The method can include detecting either a rate of change or change in magnitude of a magnetic field associated with a utility meter; based at least in part on the rate of change or the magnitude of the magnetic field, determining that a magnetic event has occurred; upon or after occurrence of the magnetic event, receiving additional utility meter information; based at least in part on the magnetic event and additional utility meter information, determining that meter tampering has occurred; and generating an event indication for transmission to a utility service or for subsequent review by the utility service. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088354 | System, Method and Device for Tracking Surgical Sponges - A system, method, and device for tracking surgical sponges for a medical procedure is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a sleeve having a first open end and a second open end and being configured to be removably disposed outside an outer surface of a receptacle. The sleeve including an RF reader having a first antenna assembly comprised of at least one antenna and configured to radiate sponges that enter the receptacle and to receive identifying (ID) information from radiated sponges. The sleeve may include a wireless transmitter electrically connected to said RF reader and configured to receive from said RF reader the ID information of radiated sponges and to wirelessly transmit the ID information of radiated sponges. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088355 | THREE DIMENSIONAL RF SIGNATURES - Method and systems to detect tampering in a physical article are described herein. A method includes receiving, at a first point in time, at least two response signals from at least one RF tag in a set of RF tags associated with the physical article; forming a first response signature for the physical article based on the received response signals; receiving a second response signal from at least one other RF tag in the set of RF tags associated with the physical article at a second point in time; assessing a relative spacing between the RF tags associated with the physical article has changed from the first point in time to the second point in time; and determining tampering of the physical article as a result of the spacing assessment. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088356 | TAKAN ALARM INCLUDING ANY PLURALITY OF SERIES CONNECTED MODULES FOR USE WITH AN INTERCONNECTED ARCHITECTURE NETWORK OF FLUID CONDUIT LINES - A processor incorporated into an alarm system which includes a PC board supporting a first component for output characteristics including a strobe light and/or audible siren. A second component is integrated into the PC board for providing power and for communicating with first and second locations associated with a conduit line to be monitored, with a third component providing the visual or audio output. The second component connects to an identically constructed PC board located in a remote succeeding alarm. The alarm is capable of monitoring at least one of an electrical conductivity or a fluid pressure condition contained within the conduit lines. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088357 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND SENSORY WARNING GENERATING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic apparatus and a sensory warning generating method thereof are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a cradle and a handheld electronic device. The cradle has a motion sensor, and the handheld electronic is installed on the cradle and has a microprocessor, wherein the cradle or the handheld electronic device may has a warning indicator. The motion sensor is capable of detecting a motion of a object to produce a detection result, and the microprocessor drives the warning indicator in accordance with the detection result, such that the warning indicator produces a sensory warning. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088358 | FASTENER TESTING DEVICE - A fastener testing device includes a base, a testing unit, a mobile platform, and a prompting unit, tests an installation state between a plurality of installation holes on a subject and fasteners corresponding in position to the installation holes, respectively. The subject is mounted on the base. The testing unit is driven by the mobile platform to move close to the subject and test the installation state. The testing unit generates a test signal in response to a state of contact between the fasteners and probes corresponding in position to the installation holes, respectively. The prompting unit receives the test signal and informs each of the installation holes of a correct installation state or an incorrect installation state. Accordingly, incorrectly-installed ones of the installation holes are directly identified by the fastener testing device quickly, conveniently, and accurately. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088359 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A PREDETERMINED TYPE OF AMBIENT LIGHTING - A predetermined type of ambient lighting is generated in which the influence of each of a plurality of luminaries on a predetermined type of ambient lighting is determined ( | 2013-04-11 |
20130088360 | SUBSEA OPTICAL SWITCH - An optical monitoring system includes a sensor network including a plurality of optical sensors. The optical switch module is disposed on a first side of a pressure barrier, coupled to the sensor network, and operable to select various subsets of the optical sensors responsive to a control signal. The sensor interrogation unit is disposed on a second side of the pressure barrier and operable to generate the control signal and receive an optical signal from a particular subset of the sensor elements selected by the optical switch module. The optical penetrator is coupled to the interrogation unit and the optical switch module and operable to communicate the optical signal through the pressure barrier. The inductive control unit is operable to inductively communicate the control signal and a power signal to the optical switch module through the pressure barrier. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088361 | SENSOR COMMUATED ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH SENSORLESS ANGULAR POSITION DETERMINATION AND METHOD - An electric motor assembly, mud pulser and a method for transmitting data. The electric motor assembly includes an electric motor having a rotor and a stator that includes one or more windings; one or more sensors on the stator and configured to determine an angular position of the rotor; and a motor control circuitry configured to control a commutation of the electric motor based on signals received from the one or more sensors. The motor control circuitry is configured to determine a total angular rotation of the rotor based on a back emf voltage of the one or more windings and independent of the signals from the one or more sensors. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088362 | INTELLIGENT WELLHEAD RUNNING SYSTEM AND RUNNING TOOL - Systems and methods communicating between a subsea running tool disposed within a subsea wellhead, a blowout preventer assembly, and/or a subsea tree, and a surface platform are provided. An example of such a system includes a running tool assembly. The running tool assembly can include a running tool and a running tool wireless interface carried by the running tool. Wireless interface is configured to communicate running tool sensor data to a blowout preventer assembly wireless interface through a fluid medium located between the running tool wireless interface and a blowout preventer assembly wireless interface when the running tool is operably positioned within a bore extending through a component of the blowout preventer assembly or a bore extending through the subsea wellhead. The wireless communications scheme for communicating with a sensor data can include radiofrequency communications through the fluid medium between antenna components thereof, mutual inductive coupling, backscatter coupling, and/or capacitive coupling. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088363 | Telemetry Method and System for Well Logging - A telemetry system using four-level positive pulses is provided to transmit data over a logging cable. More particularly, method and apparatus are provided for using multi-level positive pulses that may have variable width for communication from up hole to down hole, self-clocking modulation and a synchronization circuit to obtain more efficient downlinks and transmission of data to the surface via electric wireline. A peak detector circuit avoids the requirement for very high-speed analog-to-digital converters and a synchronization circuit allows knowing when a pulse is ready to be processed, thus reducing the requirements for processing. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088364 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENTS IN A WELLBORE - During drilling of an earth borehole, resistance measurements may be made at the drill bit through use of a bottom hole assembly that includes a drill bit having a sensor, such as an electrode, located generally at an exterior surface of the drill bit. The current will be induced in the formation from multiple transmitters, at least one of which will be supported on, or very close to the drill bit. Connection mechanisms are described that enable the releasable engagement of electrical conductors to circuitry within the drill bits. The obtained resistivity measurements at the drill bit can be used for many purposes, including formation imaging and geosteering of the drilling operation. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088365 | RF Telemetry Transmission Between An Active Implantable Medical Device And A Remote External Receiver - Optimized RF telemetry transmission between an active implantable medical device and a remote external receiver in which the information to be transmitted are grouped by class (TYPE 0, TYPE 1, . . . , TYPE n) according to a criticality index (IC) defining a priority rank as between the different information classes to be transmitted. A plurality of modulation schemes and of data rates characterize different transmission configurations, each with a reliability index inversely related to the probability of failure of transmission in a noisy environment. The criticality indexes of the highest priorities are assigned to the transmission configurations with the higher reliability indexes. On an information transmission request, an RF telemetry transmission configuration is selected ( | 2013-04-11 |
20130088366 | Fixed Network for an Automatic Utility Meter Reading System - A fixed network for automatically reading a utility meter system has been developed. The network includes multiple meter interface units (MIUs) that each collect data from a designated utility meter. The collected data is transmitted to a primary data collector. The network includes multiple data collectors and each MIU identifies its own primary data collector based on signal quality between the collector and the MIU. The network includes a central host computer that is used to receive the collected data from the primary data collectors. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088367 | Fixed Network for an Automatic Utility Meter Reading System - A fixed network for automatically reading a utility meter system has been developed. The network includes multiple meter interface units (MIUs) that each collect data from a designated utility meter. The collected data is transmitted to a primary data collector. The network includes multiple data collectors and each MIU identifies its own primary data collector based on signal quality between the collector and the MIU. The network includes a central host computer that is used to receive the collected data from the primary data collectors. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088368 | Fixed Network for an Automatic Utility Meter Reading System - A fixed network for automatically reading a utility meter system has been developed. The network includes multiple meter interface units (MIUs) that each collect data from a designated utility meter. The collected data is transmitted to a primary data collector. The network includes multiple data collectors and each MIU identifies its own primary data collector based on signal quality between the collector and the MIU. The network includes a central host computer that is used to receive the collected data from the primary data collectors. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088369 | VEHICLE LOCATION INFORMATION-BASED ABNORMAL DRIVING DETERMINATION AND WARNING SYSTEM - The disclosed system includes a first unit including at least one sensor. The first unit senses driving situations (characteristics) of a vehicle through the at least one sensor. Furthermore a second unit is configured to receive location-based information about the vehicle, and a control unit which includes an operation statistic unit calculates an acceptable range to be output by the first unit on a particular type of road based on the information detected by the sensing unit and the information received by the location second unit. The control unit also includes an abnormal driving determination unit which compares values sensed by the first unit with values calculated by the operation statistic unit to determine whether or not the vehicle is being driven in an abnormal state. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088370 | CROSSING GATE TIP SENSOR - Systems, methods, routines and/or techniques for a crossing gate tip sensor are described. According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a crossing gate tip sensor may be attached to or incorporated into a gate arm of a crossing gate. The crossing gate tip sensor may accurately detect the orientation (among other things) of the gate arm. In some embodiments, a crossing gate tip sensor may include a tilt sensor that includes one or more accelerometers. In some embodiments, a crossing gate tip sensor may include a microcontroller and/or a wireless communication unit. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088371 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING A VEHICLE TRACKING DEVICE IN A VEHICLE - A simulated vehicle tracking device is installed in a conspicuous location in a vehicle. The simulated vehicle tracking device outwardly resembles the appearance of a functional vehicle tracking device, including one or more indicator lights that turn on to simulate the operation of indicator lights on a functioning vehicle tracking device. An functional vehicle tracking device is installed in an inconspicuous location in the vehicle. A person inclined to disable vehicle tracking will remove or disable the simulated vehicle tracking device instead of the functional vehicle tracking device. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088372 | Measuring Capacitance of a Capacitive Sensor with a Microcontroller Having Digital Outputs for Driving a Guard Ring - A guard ring is provided around each capacitive sensor plate and charged to substantially the same voltage as a voltage on the capacitive sensor plate. The guard ring reduces parasitic capacitances of the capacitive sensor plate caused by differences in voltage potentials between the capacitive sensor plate, and adjacent circuit conductors, ground planes and power planes. Two digital outputs and associated voltage divider resistors are used to drive the guard ring voltage to substantially the same voltage as the voltage on the capacitive sensor plate. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088373 | DATA COMPRESSION APPARATUS AND DATA COMPRESSION METHOD - A size comparison unit reports, to an access control unit, the size of a piece of compressed data having the smallest size from among pieces of compressed data generated via compression processing units compressing blocks, an algorithm name representing a compression processing unit that has generated the piece of compressed data having the smallest size; the access control unit selects a piece of compressed data to be written in a tape medium and reports, to a statistical information processing unit, an algorithm name representing a compression processing unit that has generated this selected piece of compressed data; the statistical information processing unit extracts, from the reported algorithm name, a regularity present in a result of the selection of compressed data and, in accordance with this extracted regularity, specifies and stops a compression processing unit to be stopped. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088374 | SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMATION ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTER WITH COMPARATOR INPUT TOGGLING - A successive approximation analog-to-digital converter (SA-ADC) includes a reference generator configured to output a first voltage and a second voltage; a comparator, the comparator having a positive input and a negative input thereto, the comparator being configured to receive the first voltage and the second voltage; and a comparator input toggle located between the reference generator and the comparator, wherein the comparator input toggle is configured to receive the first and second voltages from the reference generator and provide the first and second voltages to the comparator, wherein the comparator input toggle is further configured to switch between a first position, in which the first voltage is connected to the positive input, and the second voltage is connected to the negative input, and a second position, in which the second voltage is connected to the positive input, and the first voltage is connected to the negative input. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088375 | INPUT-INDEPENDENT SELF-CALIBRATION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMATION ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER WITH CHARGE-REDISTRIBUTION DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER - A method and apparatus for correcting the offset and linearity error of a data acquisition system. A charge redistribution digital to analog convertor (CDAC) is connected to one of the differential inputs of a comparator whose second input comes from a function CDAC. The calibration algorithm is built into a digital control unit. The digital control unit detects the offset and capacitor mismatch errors sequentially, stores the calibration codes for each error in calibration mode and provides the input-dependent error correction signals synchronized with the binary search timing to adjust the differential input of the comparator and compensate the input-dependent errors present at the output of the non-ideal function CDAC during normal conversions. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088376 | SIGMA-DELTA MODULATOR WITH SAR ADC AND TRUNCATER AND RELATED SIGMA-DELTA MODULATION METHOD - A sigma-delta modulator includes a processing circuit, a quantizer, a truncater and a feedback circuit. The processing circuit receives an input signal and an analog information and generates an integrated signal by perform an integration upon a difference between the input signal and the analog information. The quantizer includes a successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for receiving the integrated signal and generating a digital information according to the integrated signal. The truncater receives the digital information and generates a truncated information according to the digital information. The feedback circuit generates the analog information to the processing circuit according to the truncated information. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088377 | Microcontroller ADC with a Variable Sample & Hold Capacitor - An ADC module includes an analog to digital converter coupled with an analog bus, wherein the an analog to digital converter comprises a main sample and hold capacitor; and a plurality of additional sample and hold capacitances which can be programmably coupled in parallel with said main sample and hold capacitance. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088378 | RF PULSE SIGNAL GENERATION SWITCHING CIRCUIT, RF PULSE SIGNAL GENERATING CIRCUIT, AND TARGET OBJECT DETECTING APPARATUS - An RF pulse signal generation switching circuit for controlling an output of a power FET for amplifying a high frequency signal to generate an RF pulse signal that is the high frequency signal pulse formed into a pulse-wave shape is provided. The circuit includes first and third n-type FETs of which gates are inputted with a control pulse that supplies a rise timing and a fall timing of a pulse, and a second n-type FET of which a gate is connected with a drain of the first FET. A source of the first FET and a source of the third FET are grounded, respectively. The drain of the first FET is applied with a first drive voltage via a resistor. A drain of the second FET is applied with a second drive voltage. A source of the second FET is connected with a drain of the third FET and the connection point therebetween is connected with the power FET. A capacitor is connected between the connection point and an end of the resistor from which the first drive voltage is applied. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088379 | RADAR SYSTEM AND DETECTION METHOD - A radar system includes an arithmetic processing unit, which sends a warning command to a warning device when a local minimum point of the intensity of the reflected wave from a target within a predetermined detection range is detected. By determining whether it is necessary to send a warning command based on whether there is a local minimum point of the intensity within the detection range, it is made possible to determine whether it is necessary to send a warning command more quickly as compared to the conventional system. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088380 | RADAR DEVICE - In a radar device, a wide band filter unit suppresses unnecessary components contained in a reception signal subjected to frequency conversion by a frequency conversion unit. The wide band filter unit has frequency characteristics for performing filtering so that isolation between transmitting and receiving becomes a desired level or lower. Although the wide band filter unit has an increased noise power compared to a matched filter, the wide band filter performs the filtering so as not to round a pulse waveform. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088381 | SCALABLE, ANALOG MONOPULSE NETWORK - Embodiments of the concepts described herein are directed toward a common RF building block in the form of a monolithic assembly for an AESA array featuring a scalable RF design based on 2 | 2013-04-11 |
20130088382 | CALIBRATION METHOD FOR AUTOMOTIVE RADAR USING PHASED ARRAY - Examples of the present invention include calibration methods for phased array radar apparatus. The calibration methods include an electronic calibration of phase shifters, and compensation for mechanical misalignment. Approaches are particularly useful for automotive radar, and may be used for initial calibration after installation on a factory line, or at later times such as at a service station whenever recalibration becomes necessary. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088383 | Automotive Radar Transmitter Architecture - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a radar transmitter comprised within a single integrated chip substrate, which is capable of continuous beam steering of a transmitted radar beam as well as an option to change the physical position of the origin of the transmit radar beam. The radar transmitter has a signal generator that generates an RF signal. The RF signal is provided to a plurality of independent transmission chains, which contain independently operated vector modulators configured to introduce an individual phase adjustment to the high frequency input signal to generate separate RF output signals. A control unit is configured to selectively activate a subset of (e.g., two or more) the independent transmission chains. By activating the subset of independent transmission chains to generate RF output signals with separate phases, a beam steering functionality is enabled. Furthermore, the subset defines a changeable position of the transmitted radar beam. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088384 | Portable Communication Terminals and Methods for Cooperative Positioning Support During Poor Satellite Coverage - In one or more embodiments described herein, there is provided an apparatus including a memory having computer code stored thereon, and a processor. The code is configured to cause the apparatus to: receive partial GNSS data from one or more GNSS satellites relating to the geographical location of a first portable electronic device, wherein the received partial GNSS data is insufficient for determining the geographical location of the first portable electronic device; communicate with one or more further portable electronic devices in proximity to the first portable electronic device to access partial GNSS data relating to the geographical location of the respective further portable electronic devices; and use the accessed partial GNSS data of the further portable electronic devices to supplement the received partial GNSS data of the first portable electronic device to thereby determine the geographical location of the first device. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088385 | Space Based Augmentation System Adapted for Improving the Accuracy and Reliability of Data Provided by a Satellite Navigation System and Associated Method - A space-based augmentation system improving the accuracy and reliability of satellite navigation system data includes, each at least: a ground station transmitting data to satellites, a ground station receiving signals transmitted by a satellite and by a satellite equipped with transmitting/receiving means for transmitting data received from the ground transmitting station for a given geographical area; two ground computing centres, redundantly and respectively calculating navigation message streams and transmitting to the ground transmitting station navigation message streams and information representative of Quality of Service provided by the system, from signals transmitted by the ground receiving stations. The computing centres, ground receiving station and ground transmitting station are connected by a communication network. The ground transmitting station selects navigation message streams of a master computing centre according to information representative of respective Quality of Service of said computing centres, and said computing centres are synchronized on said master computing centre. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088386 | Satellite shoe with global positioning system - This is a specially designed shoe fitted with a GPS chip to track the movement and location of the persons wearing it. The chip is hidden in a separate compartment in the sole of the shoe. The chip is powered by a long-life battery and could be recharged from time to time. The chip emits signals to the wireless tower and subsequently picked up by the satellite, which in turn sends the exact location information of the chip via cyberspace in the home computer. A map is displayed in the computer showing the approximate location of the chip with a coded number within 20-30 yards of the pointer. The shoe is primarily invented to track the missing children and elderly people with Alzheimer. According to U.S. Department of Justice, 797,500 children get missing every year in the United States. The purpose of this invention is to track these missing children by a sophisticated device that never existed before. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088387 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING MALFUNCTIONING STATE OF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) SATELLITE - Provided is an apparatus for monitoring a malfunctioning state of a global positioning system (GPS) satellite, the apparatus comprising: an orbit computing unit to compute an orbit of a geostationary satellite; a data receiver to receive GPS data from the GPS satellite; a data correction unit to correct an error in a clock error value of the GPS data; a first computing unit to compute a data pseudorange between the GPS satellite and a base station based on the corrected GPS data; a second computing unit to compute a geographical distance between the GPS satellite and the base station; and a determining unit to determine a malfunctioning state of the GPS satellite by comparing the data pseudorange and the geographical distance. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088388 | SATELLITE RADIOWAVE RECEIVING DEVICE - A satellite radiowave receiving device includes: a receiving unit which receives a radiowave signal; a conversion unit which converts the radiowave signal into digital data; a detection/arithmetic operation unit which detects the satellite signal; a capturing unit which searches a reception frequency; a setting unit which sets a second bit number, and the number of parallel processing in which the predetermined arithmetic operation can be executed in parallel; and a specifying unit which specifies the reception frequency of the satellite signal, and the detection/arithmetic operation unit executes the predetermined arithmetic operation in parallel for the input signal data related to reception frequencies of which number is equal to or less than a predetermined number of maximum parallel processing, and the number of parallel processing is determined so that a total bit number is equal to or less than the maximum bit number/the number of maximum processing. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088389 | SELECTION METHOD OF SATELLITES FOR RTK POSITIONING CALCULATION AND A SELECTION DEVICE OF SATELLITES FOR THE SAME - A use for real-time in RTK positioning is provided, which raises the capacity factor of high precision positioning time. The mask threshold of either an elevation angle mask or signal strength mask is initialized. The satellite signal chosen via this mask threshold performs RTK positioning calculation. The quality check of this positioning solution is performed. When a decision result is good, this positioning solution turns into a high precision positioning solution. When a decision result is bad, other mask thresholds are changed from an initial value. The satellite signal newly chosen via this changed mask threshold performs RTK positioning calculation. The quality check of this positioning solution is performed. When a decision result is good, this positioning solution turns into a high precision positioning solution. A quality check is performed by the Ratio test and a satellite signal also chooses a GLONASS signal automatically with a GPS signal. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088390 | ADJUSTMENT MODULE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH THE ADJUSTMENT MODULE, AND ANTENNA PERFORMANCE ADJUSTING METHOD THEREOF - An adjustment module, an electronic device with the adjustment module, and an antenna performance adjusting method thereof are disclosed. The adjustment module is used for adjusting an antenna module. The antenna module is disposed in the electronic device and used for radiating a wireless signal. The adjustment module includes a monitoring module, a determining module, and a capacitance adjusting unit. The monitoring module is used for detecting an alternating current signal waveform when the antenna module radiates the wireless signal. The determining module receives the alternating current signal waveform and is used for generating an adjusting voltage value when the alternating current signal waveform is a non-constant amplitude. The capacitance adjusting unit is used for changing a capacitance value according to the adjusting voltage value to adjust a resonance point coordinate of the antenna module. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088391 | Multi-Beam Active Phased Array Architecture with independant Polarization control - In an exemplary embodiment, a phased array antenna comprises multiple subcircuits in communication with multiple radiating elements. The radio frequency signals are independently adjusted for both polarization control and beam steering. In a receive embodiment, multiple RF signals of various polarizations are received and combined into at least one receive beam output. In a transmit embodiment, at least one transmit beam input is divided and transmitted through multiple radiating elements, with the transmitted beams having various polarizations. In an exemplary embodiment, the phased array antenna provides multi-beam formation over multiple operating frequency bands. The wideband nature of the active components allows for operation over multiple frequency bands simultaneously. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088392 | DISTRIBUTED POWER CONDITIONING WITH DC-DC CONVERTERS IMPLEMENTED IN HETEROGENEOUS INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A flat panel active electronically scanned array (AESA) ( | 2013-04-11 |
20130088393 | TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE PHASED ARRAY FOR AUTOMOTIVE RADAR IMPROVEMENT - Examples of the present invention include methods and apparatus for phased array automotive radar which allow reductions in erroneous detections such as sidelobe clutter and ghost images. An example radar includes a steerable transmit antenna and a steerable receive antenna. Transmit and receive beams may be steered using an electronic control circuit so the main lobe of the transmit beam remains generally aligned with the main lobe of the receive beam, and the side lobe of the receive beam remains generally aligned with a null in the transmit beam. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088394 | Method and System for Using a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Phase Shifter for Smart Antenna Beam Steering - Phase shift values between signals received at a plurality of receiving antennas are determined to orient one or more receiving antennas of the plurality of receiving antennas during signal location. Subsequent signals are received utilizing the oriented receiving antennas. Candidate angle of arrival (AOA) values are computed based on the determined phase shift values during the signal location so as to adaptively orient the receiving antennas. Each of the candidate AOA values is iteratively selected one at a time to adaptively orient the receiving antennas. The receiving antennas may be adaptively oriented according to the computed receive signal power levels. The determined phase shift values may be rounded to nearest discrete phase shift values. In this regard, one candidate AOA value is selected for each of the receiving antennas based on the corresponding rounded phase shift values such that the receiving antennas may be adaptively oriented during the signal location. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088395 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING DIRECTION OF ARRIVAL - In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus, comprising a receiver configured to receive a first portion of a radio signal comprising a time redundant portion received at a first antenna and a second portion of the radio signal received at a second antenna, a correlator configured to determine a value of correlation between the first portion and the second portion and a processor configured to estimate direction of arrival of the radio signal based at least in part upon the value of correlation. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088396 | BANDWIDTH ADJUSTABLE DIELECTRIC RESONANT ANTENNA - Disclosed herein is a bandwidth adjustable dielectric resonant antenna. The dielectric resonator antenna includes: a multi-layer substrate; a first conductor plate formed on a top portion of an uppermost insulating layer to have an opening part; a second conductor plate formed on a bottom portion of a lowermost insulating layer; a plurality of metal vial holes penetrating through a circumference of the opening part of the first conductor plate at a predetermined interval; a feeding unit supplying power to the dielectric resonator embedded in the multi-layer substrate in the cavity shape by the first conductor plate, the second to conductor plate, and the plurality of metal via holes; and at least one multi-resonant generation via holes formed within the dielectric resonator so as to adjust the bandwidth by generating the multi-resonance within the dielectric resonator, thereby improving the bandwidth without increasing the size of the dielectric resonator and implementing miniaturization. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088397 | Terminal Device - A terminal device includes a first house configured to at least accommodate a processing unit and a wireless communication unit. The wireless communication unit is configured to cause the terminal device to perform wireless communication with an external apparatus and exchange data. The wireless communication unit includes an antenna unit configured to receive and transmit a RF signal, a RF circuit connected with the antenna unit and configured to transmit the RF signal to or receive the RF signal from the antenna unit, wherein, an air vent is set on the first house, and the antenna unit is formed by the air vent. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088398 | ANTENNA APPARATUS AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE USING SAME - An antenna device includes an antenna element | 2013-04-11 |
20130088399 | ANTENNA HAVING A FEEDING STRUCTURE, AND A FEEDING METHOD - Provided is an antenna having broadband frequency characteristics due to the use of a power supply structural body having a closed loop consisting of a conductive circuit and an inductive element, such that the capacitance due to a capacitive element and the inductance due to the closed loop give rise to resonance, and the magnetic flux generated in the closed loop at the resonance frequency is coupled to a radiator. Also provided is an antenna having broadband characteristics in a plurality of bands. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088400 | MONOPOLE SLOT ANTENNA FOR MULTIPLE INPUT AND MULTIPLE OUTPUT - The present invention pertains to a monopole slot antenna for multiple input and multiple output comprising a substrate. An antenna module is disposed on the first surface of the substrate and includes a first antenna and a second antenna disposed symmetrically with each other. A first inner monopole slot and a first outer monopole slot are disposed on the first antenna. The first inner monopole slot is formed by connecting a first straight section with a plurality of first bended sections. The first outer monopole slot surrounds the outer periphery of the first inner monopole slot. The second antenna is disposed symmetrical to the first antenna. An isolation unit is defined between the first antenna and the second antenna and has a third straight section and a third bended section. Furthermore, two feeding units are defined on the second surface of the substrate. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088401 | ANTENNA CORE, ANTENNA, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AN ANTENNA CORE AND AN ANTENNA - The invention relates to an antenna core, an antenna comprising an antenna core, and to methods for producing an antenna core and an antenna. The antenna core used in each case consists of a continuous soft-magnetic strip having a plurality of layers which are stacked one on top of the other and each of which is formed by a section of the strip. The layers are connected to one another by curved sections of the strip at end regions of the antenna core. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088402 | ANTENNA ASSEMBLIES HAVING TRANSMISSION LINES SUSPENDED BETWEEN GROUND PLANES WITH INTERLOCKING SPACERS - Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of interlocking spacers that may be used for suspending transmission lines of a feed network between electrically-conducting ground planes of an antenna assembly. Also disclosed are exemplary embodiments of antenna assemblies including such interlocking spacers. An exemplary embodiment of an antenna assembly generally includes a feed network including one or more transmission lines, a first ground plane, and a second ground plane spaced apart from the first ground plane with a space therebetween. At least one pair of spacers is configured to be interlocked to one another when positioned on opposite sides of a substrate including the transmission lines of the feed network. The spacers are operable for suspending the transmission lines in the space between the ground planes. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088403 | Low Phase Variation CMOS Digital Attenuator - A low phase variation attenuator uses a combined attenuation path and a phase network to significantly reduce a phase error between a reference signal and an attenuated signal without degrading the insertion loss. A grounded parallel connection of a resistor and a capacitor is employed in series with an attenuation transistor, which is connected to a middle of a two resistor voltage divider. The two resistor voltage divider includes two resistors of equal resistance that are connected in a series connection. The two resistor voltage divider is connected in a parallel connection with a reference transistor, which functions as a main switch for the transmission or attenuation of a radio frequency (RF) signal. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088404 | MULTI-FEED ANTENNA APPARATUS AND METHODS - A space efficient multi-feed antenna apparatus, and methods for use in a radio frequency communications device. In one embodiment, the antenna assembly comprises three (3) separate radiator structures disposed on a common antenna carrier. Each of the three antenna radiators is connected to separate feed ports of a radio frequency front end. In one variant, the first and the third radiators comprise quarter-wavelength planar inverted-L antennas (PILA), while the second radiator comprises a half-wavelength grounded loop-type antenna disposed in between the first and the third radiators. The PILA radiators are characterized by radiation patterns having maximum radiation axes that are substantially perpendicular to the antenna plane. The loop radiator is characterized by radiation pattern having axis of maximum radiation that is parallel to the antenna plane. The above configuration of radiating patterns advantageously isolates the first radiator structure from the third radiator structure in at least one frequency band. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088405 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MATCHING ANTENNA IN WIRELESS TERMINAL - Disclosed are apparatus and method for matching an antenna in a wireless terminal, which are tailored for easy control of impedance matching. A controller is configured to generate state information corresponding to states of the wireless terminal, and providing the state information to a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) unit. The FPGA unit outputs an optimal Tunable Matching Network (TMN) adjustment value corresponding to the state information of the wireless terminal State information may include operating bands/protocols and modes discerning particular environmental conditions impacting electric fields, such as a hand-held condition. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088406 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, ANTENNA, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHODS THEREOF - Low-loss printed circuit boards, low-loss wide-band antennas, and manufacturing methods thereof are provided by using a resin as a board material. A resin material ( | 2013-04-11 |
20130088407 | HYBRID CABLING SYSTEM AND NETWORK FOR IN-BUILDING WIRELESS APPLICATIONS - A hybrid network for in-building wireless (IBW) applications that provides a forward link path and a reverse link path, each on separate media. In particular, a hybrid cabling system for providing wireless coverage in a building comprises a forward link comprising at least one optical fiber to couple a first signal generated at an RF input bank with an RF antenna node, and a reverse link comprising coaxial cable, wherein a portion of the reverse link includes radiating coaxial cable configured to receive a second signal transmitted by a wireless user equipment in the building and pass the second signal to the RF input bank. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088408 | TRANSPARENT FILM FOR REDUCING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a transparent film for reducing electromagnetic waves includes forming a first dielectric layer and forming a pattern layer on the first dielectric layer. The pattern layer is made of a transparent electrode material having surface resistance. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088409 | REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR SATELLITE ANTENNA AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a reflector assembly for satellite antenna according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, including: a reflector having a parabola shape and made of a first material; and a reinforcing member disposed at an edge of the reflector in a circumferential direction of the reflector and made of a second material, wherein the reflector includes a bend part formed by bending an edge of the reflector so as to enclose the reinforcing member to couple the reinforcing member to the reflector. According to the present invention, it is to provide a reflector assembly for a satellite antenna capable of increasing rigidity of the reflector maintaining lightness and improving efficiency of manufacturing process and productivity. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088410 | NOTIFICATION DEVICE - An electronic notification device can include a flexible exterior facing display screen and an electronic device coupler. The electronic device coupler can be configured to electrically couple the flexible display screen to an electronic device. The electronic device coupler can provide at least power to the flexible display screen from the electronic device. The electronic device coupler can also provide data to the flexible display screen from the electronic device. The flexible display screen configured to display a notification of receipt of a message. In one example, the flexible display screen is adapted to receive signals transmitted from the electronic device to display the notification via at least one of a Bluetooth connection, a near field communication connection, and a Wi-Fi connection. The electronic device coupler can be one of an induction coupler, a conductive contact pad, and a USB connector to provide power to the flexible display screen. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088411 | DEVICE WAKEUP ORIENTATION - Methods and devices for selectively presenting a user interface after waking from a stand-by mode. More particularly, the method includes a device entering a stand-by mode while in a first orientation or state. While in the stand-by mode, the device changes orientation or state. The device can determine the new orientation or state upon waking and provide the appropriate display for the new orientation or state. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088412 | APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - An apparatus for displaying information in a motor vehicle, has a first display device which has a display area which is arranged in a dashboard of the motor vehicle. The apparatus also has a second display device for displaying the information on a windshield of the motor vehicle, which has a projection device. The second display device is arranged with respect to the first display device, and the two display devices are connected to a common control device, in such a way that coherent information, which continues from the first display device to the second display device, can be displayed on the two display devices. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088413 | Method to Autofocus on Near-Eye Display - An optical system has an aperture through which virtual and real-world images are viewable along a viewing axis. The optical system may be incorporated into a head-mounted display (HMD). By modulating the length of the optical path along an optical axis within the optical system, the virtual image may appear to be at different distances away from the HMD wearer. The wearable computer of the HMD may be used to control the length of the optical path. The length of the optical path may be modulated using, for example, a piezoelectric actuator or stepper motor. By determining the distance to an object with respect to the HMD using a range-finder or autofocus camera, the virtual images may be controlled to appear at various distances and locations in relation to the target object and/or HMD wearer. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088414 | SURGICAL HEADS-UP DISPLAY THAT IS ADJUSTABLE IN A THREE-DIMENSIONAL FIELD OF VIEW - An ophthalmic surgical system includes a three-dimensional imaging device operable to display a three-dimensional image of a patient's eye. The ophthalmic surgical system further includes a display device including an image processor The display device is operable to generate a heads-up display of user-selectable surgical parameters on the three-dimensional image of the patient's eye. The heads-up display is adjustable in a three-dimensional field of view of the three-dimensional image. The system also includes a user interface operable to receive a user selection of one or more of the user-selectable surgical parameters to be displayed. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088415 | VIRTUAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF VIRTUAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE - In a virtual image display device, direction adjustment of an image optical axis, i.e., angle adjustment of a direction of eyes of an observer can be performed by providing a cushion member or adjusting an amount of shift between an image display unit and a projection system, and thereby, strain on eyes of an observer in use may be reduced. Even when the virtual image display device is used over a long period, for example, stress on the observer may be suppressed. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088416 | OLED Display Driver Circuits and Techniques - We describe a method of driving an OLED display. The OLED display comprises a plurality of pixel driver circuits on chiplets, each pixel driver circuit comprising an output transistor for driving a first connection of an associated OLED pixel. A cascode transistor on the chiplet is coupled between the output transistor and the first connection of said associated OLED pixel. A power supply is provided to the chiplet, defining a chiplet voltage range. A second connection of the associated OLED pixel is connected to an OLED voltage outside said chiplet voltage range. The OLED pixel is then driven using the pixel driver circuit on the chiplet over an OLED voltage range greater than said chiplet voltage range. In some preferred embodiments a drain connection of the cascode transistor is set at a voltage below a ground or negative (Vss) power supply to a chiplet. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088417 | ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME - An OLED display device is provided. The OLED display device includes a first transistor connected to a data line and a first node; a second transistor connected to the first node and a second node; a third transistor connected to a reference voltage terminal and a third node; a fourth transistor connected to an initialization voltage terminal and the second node; a fifth transistor connected to the reference voltage terminal and the second node; a driving transistor; and an OLED connected to a low-level power supply voltage terminal and the second node. The driving transistor has a source connected to the second node, a gate connected to the third node, and a drain connected to a high-level power supply voltage terminal. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088418 | STEREOSCOPIC IMAGE DISPLAY - A stereoscopic image display includes a display panel, which selectively displays a 2D image and a 3D image and includes a plurality of pixels, and a patterned retarder for dividing light from the display panel into first polarized light and second polarized light. Each of the pixels includes a main display unit including a first pixel electrode and a first common electrode, a subsidiary display unit including a second pixel electrode and a second common electrode, and a line unit disposed between the main display unit and the subsidiary display unit. The line unit includes a gate line, a discharge control line through which a discharge control voltage is applied to a discharge control TFT, and a lower common line through which a common voltage is applied to an upper common line. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088419 | DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A device and a control method for the device are disclosed. A device and a control method for the device according to the present invention comprises a sensing unit; and a controller, if at least one of a second control command is received through the sensing unit while carrying out a control operation based on at least one of a first control command received through the sensing unit, generating a display signal based on a control command selected according to a predetermined criterion from the received multiple control commands of the first and the second control command. According to the present invention, a control command for generating a display signal can be effectively selected in the case that another control command is received while a particular control command is carried out. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088420 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING IMAGE BASED ON USER LOCATION - A method and an apparatus for displaying an image based on a user location allowing a user to view a displayed image similar to original image although viewing it from any location are provided. The method includes receiving a location value indicating a location of a user while displaying an original image, transforming the original image based on the received location value, and displaying the transformed image. | 2013-04-11 |
20130088421 | DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE - Provided is a display control device including a communication unit that performs communication with an external device, a detecting unit that detects a direction of an operation device based on detection information representing motion of the operation device, and a display control unit that generates an imaging control command used to control an imaging operation based on the detected direction of the operation device, and controls display of an image obtained through an imaging operation by causing the communication unit to transmit the imaging control command to the external device. | 2013-04-11 |