25th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 27 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110148569 | METHOD FOR GAP CHARACTERIZATION IN INDUCTIVELY COUPLED ACCESS SYSTEMS - An access facility for a vehicle has a first transmit/receive device for transmitting a first radio signal and for receiving a second radio signal, a second transmit/receive device for transmitting the second radio signal and receiving the first radio signal, a transmission strength determining device for determining a transmission strength value, which represents the transmission field strength of the first radio signal transmitted by the first transmit/receive device, and a reception strength determining device for determining a second reception strength value, which represents the reception field strength of the first radio signal at the location of the second transmit/receive device. The information content of the first radio signal has the transmission strength value, and the access facility features a relation determining device for determining a relation between the transmission strength value and the reception strength value. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148570 | Configuration RFID Circuit - A radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader circuit includes a transceiver configured to communicate with a plurality of different types of RFID transponders using radio frequency signals. The RFID reader circuit includes a processor circuit that is configured to detect and communicate with the plurality of different types of RFID transponders via the transceiver, respectively using a command set for the type of RFID transponder that the processor circuit is communicating with. The processor circuit is further configured to, in response to detecting an RFID transponder having configuration data for a new command set, access and use the configuration data for the new command set to update a configuration of the RFID reader circuit to enable communication with a new type of RFID transponder. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148571 | DEVICE FOR POWERING ON COMPUTER - A coded entry controlled device can power on a computer. A control circuit receives a power on coded entry via a keyboard and compares the input power on coded entry with an entry pre-stored in a storage circuit. The microcontroller actuates a switch circuit to power on the computer in response to a correct entry. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148572 | TOUCH-CONTROL LOCK - A method for operating a touch-control lock system according to a gesture or a figure, comprising steps of: (a) sensing a designated gesture or figure while a user uses his finger touches a touch-control panel of the touch-control lock system and outputting an electronic signal according to the designated gesture or figure; (b) processing the electronic signal by a micro-control unit and judging whether or not the electronic signal is a valid input by the micro-control unit; (c) determining whether or not the designated gesture or figure is valid by the micro-control unit; (d) loading correct data for the designated gesture or figure stored in a touch-control instruction processing unit and comparing the correct data with the designated gesture so as to determine if the designated gesture or figure is valid; and (e) outputting a control command to an application apparatus to react correspondingly. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148573 | PASSIVE ENTRY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VEHICLE - A passive entry system and method for determining the location of a remote transmitter positioned near a vehicle. The system and method may include an irregularly shaped authorization zone. The authorization zone may be formed using as least three LF antennas. Alternatively, at least two antennas may be used to form at least one elliptically shaped authorization zone. A controller may determine the location of the fob when the fob is physically positioned within the authorization zone. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148574 | MOBILE IDENTIFICATION TRANSMITTER OF A SECURITY SYSTEM - The invention relates to a mobile identification transmitter ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148575 | EXTENDABLE FLUSH DOOR HANDLE FOR VEHICLE - An extendable flush door handle assembly for a door or liftgate of a vehicle includes a base portion and a handle portion movably attached to the base portion. The handle portion is movable between a recessed position, where the handle portion is at least partially received in the base portion, and a partially extended position, where the handle portion extends partially outward from the base portion and is graspable by a user. The handle portion is moved from the recessed position to the partially extended position responsive to a trigger, such as a signal from a key fob or a passive entry system or a vehicle door unlock button or the like. The handle portion, when in its recessed position, is at least partially received in the base portion so as to be not readily graspable by a user until the handle portion is moved toward its partially extended position. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148576 | Device, System and Method for Personnel Tracking and Authentication - A personal surrogate device has a central processing unit (CPU), a digital memory including a machine readable medium, and a display screen, all interconnected through a bus network, one or more biometric input mechanisms coupled to the bus network, a wireless transceiver, a GPS system, a software suite executing from the machine-readable medium managing functionality of the device, and an identity code stored in the digital memory as a digital string. The code, transmitted via the wireless transceiver, identifies the device as associated with a particular person. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148577 | CONTROLLING A STRIKING MEANS FOR A BELL - To improve the striking of a bell, first of all a signal is registered. An actuator is then induced, by means of a signal generated following the registered signal, to transfer the striking means into a predefined starting state. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148578 | AUTOMOTIVE DIRECTION FINDING SYSTEM BASED ON RECEIVED POWER LEVELS - A system is provided for locating a vehicle. The system comprises a transmission device such as a key fob for transmission and receiving of a signal. Typically the key fob has a plurality of indicators such as LED indicators arranged in a circle. The key fob is adapted to transmit a radio frequency or microwave frequency transmission signal. An antenna array is positioned on or in a vehicle. The array comprises a plurality of antennas, generally arranged in a circular pattern. The array is adapted to receive the transmission signal from the transmission device which is converted to be analyzed by a microcontroller unit (MCU). The MCU is adapted to: (i) receive digital data converted from the transmission signal, (ii) calculate an angle of arrival (AOA) or direction of arrival (DOA) based on known components and an algorithm, and (iii) transmit a selection signal back to the key fob. A signal processing unit is coupled to the plurality of antennas and the MCU. The signal processing unit is adapted to receive the signal transmission from each antenna, convert the signal to digital data, and transmit the digital data to the MCU. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148579 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTIVE OPERATION OF A POWER AMPLIFIER OF A RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) READER DEVICE - A method and system for adaptive operation of a power amplifier of an RFID reader device enables more efficient power management of the reader device. The method includes transmitting an RF interrogation signal from an antenna of the RFID reader device (step | 2011-06-23 |
20110148580 | RFID TRANSPONDER USING AMBIENT RADIATION - A tag operates in an environment where transmitted interrogators are not possible or desired. High-efficiency diode rectifiers and low-power oscillators are used in combination with an energy storage element and hysteretic switch. The combination of multi-diode rectifier, low power tunnel diode oscillator, energy storage element and hysteretic switch allow for nanowatt levels of received RF power to be stored to produce micro-watts of RF transmit power. The device trickle charges off of ambient RF radiation until enough energy is stored for transmission. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148581 | System for asset tracking - An asset tracking system includes one or more RFID readers and one or more RFID tags cooperating with the readers, and at least one garment, wherein the readers each include an RF wideband transceiver and a linearly polarized antenna. Each reader polls periodically a corresponding one or more RFID tag to determine a distance of a particular tag from each reader. Each reader computes the tag's distance in real-time and updates a corresponding database in real-time for an on-demand reaction as determined by a processor in each reader. Each tag includes a wideband transceiver and an antenna array. The antenna array is implanted on each garment and ensures a spherical coverage around each tag. The antenna array includes two or more patch antenna distributed around each garment so as to provide full 360 degree and spherical coverage around each garment, and wherein each patch antenna is provided on a dielectric. Coverage is thereby provided by the patch antenna array and removes the need of having a single line of sight. Each tag may include an on-board processor adapted to adaptively switch between the antennas in the antenna array so as to select an appropriate antenna of the array for a signal from a corresponding reader. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148582 | RFID TRANSPONDER AND METHOD - An RFID transponder comprising an RFID module including an IC and a matching and coupling elements, and a plastic enclosure. An electromagnetic transmission line is coupled to the IC, said electromagnetic transmission line capable of making a galvanic, a capacitive or an inductive coupling between the IC and an external metal object so that said external metal object is able to function as an antenna of the RFID transponder. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148583 | Antenna Unit With Automatic Tuning - An antenna unit provided with an antenna which comprises at least one turn, wherein the antenna unit is further provided with an electronic circuit which is connected with the antenna, wherein the electronic circuit comprises connection contacts for connecting the antenna unit with a transmitting device, wherein the electronic circuit is arranged to draw energy from a transmission signal which is supplied to the connection contacts and, utilizing this energy, to tune the antenna unit such that this antenna unit has an impedance which has at least substantially no imaginary component in use of the transmission signal concerned. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148584 | METHOD OF PLACING RFID TAG FOR UNDERGROUND USE UNDER GROUND SURFACE - A method includes: placing a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag for underground use under a ground surface, wherein a ground plate which has a diameter greater than that of the RFID tag or a tag antenna and on a top of which the RFID tag is mounted is placed underground such that the RFID tag protrudes above the ground surface or a bottom of the RFID tag is aligned with the ground surface. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148585 | PASSIVE RFID SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed are a passive RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system and method capable of recognizing a great deal of tags at a high speed. A reader of a passive RFID system, including: a processor dividing slots and subchannels to configure a round, recognizing subchannels that are not involved in a collision and interference by the slots, and changing the subchannels that are not involved in a collision and interference, into a sleep state; a transmission unit encoding a command generated through the processor, performing an amplitude jitter modulation on the encoded command, and transmitting the modulated command; and a reception unit acquiring and demodulating tag signals received through a plurality of subchannels by the slots, and providing the demodulated tag signals to the processor. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148586 | HYGIENE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Hygiene monitoring systems and methods are described herein. In various embodiments, the systems and methods may be used to monitor cleaning events (e.g., hand washing events, equipment sanitation events, etc.). | 2011-06-23 |
20110148587 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING SERVER FOR RFID READER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING RFID READER - A method and apparatus for operating a server for an RFID reader by using both an SNMP command language and an RM/RP command language, and a method for operating an RFID reader are provided. The method for operating a server for an RFID reader includes: generating a mapping table including an object of an RFID reader, a management target, and an object identifier (OID) which are mapped to each other; checking and configuring the object of the RFID reader by using an simple network management protocol (SNMP) command language; and checking and configuring the object of the RFID reader by using a reader management/reader protocol (RM/RP) command language. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148588 | DEVICE FOR THE SECURE CONTACTLESS DATA EXCHANGE BETWEEN A READER AND A CARD - The invention relates to a contactless data exchange system provided with a transponder comprising:
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20110148589 | Real-Time Location System Using Tag Interrogator and Embedded or Fixed Tag Transmitters - A system tracks vehicles within a terminal and includes at least one tag interrogator mounted on a vehicle to be identified and tracked within the terminal. The tag interrogator is operative for emitting a signal containing data identifying the vehicle to which the tag interrogator is mounted. At least one tag transmitter is fixed at a known location within the terminal where vehicles are to be identified and receptive to a tag interrogator on the vehicle when the vehicle passes within proximity to the fixed tag transmitter for transmitting a wireless RF signal having data identifying the tag transmitter and identifying the tag interrogator as an identifier for the vehicle to which the tag interrogator is mounted. At least one access point is positioned at the terminal for receiving the RF signal from the tag transmitter for subsequent processing to verify vehicle identity at the known location. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148590 | Data Transmission Method and Apparatus in RFID and Remote Sensor Systems - A method and apparatus is provided for data transmission in RFID and remote sensor systems with at least one reader and a plurality of transponders or remote sensors being located in an electromagnetic field of the reader, in which a multipart return link header containing transmission parameters for the return link, such as timing or modulation references, is transmitted at the beginning of a return link transmission of useful data from a transponder or sensor to a reader. A relative time duration of individual subsymbols of the return link header is modified to select a data transfer mode from among a number of different data transfer modes. A combination of different return link transmission mechanisms is thereby possible, whereby these are mutually compatible and moreover are simple to realize in terms of circuitry and control engineering. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148591 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A RADIO DEVICE - A radio device such as a wireless tag reader communicates with multiple types of wireless identification tags in a monitored region. The radio device includes a network interface to receive messages transmitted over a network. In response to receiving a message indicating to reconfigure the radio device to support an additional wireless tag protocol, the radio is reconfigured to support communications with a corresponding new type of wireless identification tag in a monitored region. Based on this technique of reconfiguring the radio device via network messages, the radio device optionally supports additional, new or latest versions of wireless tag protocols without having to physically reprogram or replace the radio device. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148592 | ANTENNA ASSEMBLY FOR A TAG READER - An antenna assembly includes a stand having a convex outer surface positioned to intercept and engage a vehicle tire as the vehicle tire passes over the convex stand surface. The height and contour of the convex stand surface slows the rotational rate of the vehicle tire, and thereby a transmitting device carried by the tire, to a preferred rotational read rate as the vehicle tire passes over the convex surface. One or more antenna members mount to the stand proximal to the convex surface, each antenna having a directionally aimed tilted antenna field positioned to continuously receive data transmission from the electronic transmitting device as the vehicle tire passes over the convex stand surface at the reduced rotational read rate. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148593 | METHOD FOR READING A VEHICLE TAG WITHIN A READ STATION - A method of reading a data transmission from an electronic transmitting device mounted to a vehicle tire assembly includes: positioning a convex upper surface of a stand to intercept a vehicle tire of the vehicle tire assembly; establishing rotational engagement between the vehicle tire and the convex upper surface of the stand to slow the speed of the vehicle and reduce the rotational rate at which the vehicle tire rotates to a targeted reduced rotational read rate; and directing an antenna field from at least one antenna toward an approach path (and at least one antenna toward the exiting path) of the vehicle tire to the convex upper surface and lower surface of the stand to receive data transmission from the electronic transmitting device as the vehicle tire passes over the stand upper surface then down the lower surface at the reduced rotational read rate. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148594 | RFID SYSTEM - An RFID system controls a device using a serial interface protocol through the use of a wireless communication scheme thereof. The RFID system includes: a digital unit configured to control the command signal generated according to a radio signal, and generate an address, data, and a control signal; a memory unit configured to perform a data read or write operation according to the control signal applied from the digital unit; a coupling unit coupled to an external driving device; a decoder configured to decode an output data of the memory unit; and a driving controller configured to sequentially output decoded data of the decoder to the coupling unit in synchronization with a serial clock. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148595 | Apparatus and Method for Integrating a Transmitting Device and a Battery Pack - An apparatus is provided that includes a processor mounted on a battery pack and a communication pathway from the processor to an electronic device comprising power battery contacts. The apparatus also includes an antenna mounted on the battery pack and coupled to the processor and adapted to transmit and receive data. A method is provided that includes installing an integrated chip including a processor and an antenna on a battery pack. The method also includes coupling the integrated chip and an electronic device when the battery pack is installed in the electronic device using power battery contacts. A high frequency signal superimposed on a direct current carried through the power battery contacts operates to send data between the processor and the electronic device. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148596 | RFID DEVICE - A radio frequency identification (RFID) device includes: a first amplifier configured to amplify a level of a first radio signal applied through a first antenna, and output an amplified signal; a second amplifier configured to amplify the amplified signal to a predetermined level, and output a power signal; a demodulator configured to demodulate the amplified signal and generate a command signal; a transmission switch configured to selectively output the power signal according to a response signal corresponding to the command signal; and a modulator configured to output a second radio signal, which is generated by modulating the power signal, to a second antenna. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148597 | Dosing System and Method for the Dosing of a Medium - A dosing system and a method for dosing a medium, having a dosing control unit ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148598 | RFID SYSTEM - An RFID system includes: an input unit configured to generate a command signal according to a radio signal applied through an antenna; a digital unit configured to control the command signal and generate an address, data, and a control signal; a memory unit configured to perform a data read or write operation according to the control signal applied from the digital unit; a coupling unit coupled to an external driving device; and a driving controller configured to output a driving signal, which controls the driving device according to data stored in the memory unit, to the coupling unit, wherein the memory unit includes a first address area which stores data for transmitting and receiving the radio signal, and a second address area which stores data for controlling the driving device. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148599 | RFID READER, RFID TAG, AND METHOD OF RECOGNIZING PLURALITY OF RFID TAGS - The RFID reader of an RFID system includes a processor for processing a command for the RFID tag and a response from the RFID tag, a modem for modulating the command from the processor or demodulating the response from the RFID, and an RF unit for transmitting the modulated command transferred from the modem to the RFID tag or receiving the response from the RFID tag and transferring the response to the modem. The RFID tag of the RFID system includes a power supply unit for generating energy using a radio wave received from the RFID reader, a receiver for demodulating a signal received from the RFID reader, a data processor for performing operation according to the signal demodulated by the receiver, and a transmitter for backscattering a signal from the data processor. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148600 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SELF-POWERED WIRE FREE DATA NETWORKS - A self-powered wire free data network method (D) that includes at least one self-powered wire free transmission apparatus (A), self-powered wire free receiver apparatus (B) or self-powered wire free transceiver apparatus (C) makes capable the wire free transmission and reception of environmental conditions whereby the processing of said data makes capable the control of various processes. A self-powered wire data network (E) that includes at least one self-powered wire free transmission apparatus (A), self-powered wire free receiver apparatus (B) and at least one self-powered wire free transceiver apparatus (C) makes capable the wire free transmission and reception of environmental conditions over extended distances whereby the processing of said data makes capable the control of various processes. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148601 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) DEVICE - A radio frequency identification (RFID) device is disclosed. The RFID device is configured to read/write data in response to a radio frequency (RF) signal received from an antenna unit. The RFID device includes an event controller, a connection unit, and a driving controller. The event controller outputs a control signal for executing a specific event, if a command signal generated by the RF signal corresponds to predetermined specific event data. The connection unit is connected to an external driving device of the RFID device. The driving controller outputs a driving signal controlling an operation of the driving device to the connection unit in response to the control signal. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148602 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION OF A SUBJECT, AND A RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG ASSEMBLY - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for determining the location of a subject is provided. The method includes receiving, by a first set of receivers out of a plurality of receivers, a first signal from a radio frequency identification tag being assigned to the subject, wherein the radio frequency identification tag has assigned a radio frequency identification tag identity; receiving, by a second set of receivers out of a plurality of receivers, a second signal from the radio frequency identification tag, the second signal being different from the first signal, wherein the second set of receivers is different from the first set of receivers; computing a location score based on an information about the first signal, wherein the information about the first signal is included in the first signal and on the first set of receivers, and further based on an information about the second signal, wherein the information about the second signal is included in the second signal and on the second set of receivers; and determining the location of the subject based on the location score. A system for determining the location of a subject is also provided. A radio frequency identification tag assembly is also provided. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148603 | OILFIELD EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A system comprising a piece of oilfield equipment, an identifier assembly and a reader. The piece of oilfield equipment has an exterior surface. The identifier assembly comprises an identification tag storing a unique identifier. The identification tag is capable of outputting a signal indicative of the unique identifier. The identification tag is mounted to the exterior surface of the piece of oilfield equipment beyond an external surface perimeter of the piece of oilfield equipment such that the identification tag is isolated from the exterior surface of the piece of oilfield equipment. The reader has an antenna receiving the signal indicative of the unique identifier from the identification tag. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148604 | Device and Method for Converting a Computing Device into a Remote Control - There is provided a method and device allowing a user to remotely control an electronic device with infrared signals using a media player device. Sound signals, either generated by or saved on the media player device correspond to infrared commands and are invoked by the user through a user interface. The sound signal is played back by the media player device and is received by an external device, connected to the media player device through a port, such as the headphone jack. The external device then converts the sound signal into an infrared signal. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148605 | Magnitude Comparator, Magnitude Comparator Based Content Addressable Memory Cell, and Non-equal Bin Width Histogrammer - A magnitude comparator for comparing magnitude of a first data and a second data is disclosed. The first data and the second data are both binary data. The magnitude comparator includes many non-least comparator cells and a P-channel transistor. Each of the non-least comparator cells includes a first transistor, a second transistor, a third transistor and a fourth transistor. The drain of the second transistor is electrically connected to the source of the first transistor, and the source of the second transistor is electrically connected to a ground terminal. The third transistor electrically connects the first transistor, and the fourth transistor electrically connects the first transistor and the third transistor. The source of the P-channel transistor electrically connects a supply terminal, the gate of the P-channel transistor electrically connects the ground terminal, and the drain of the P-channel transistor electrically connects the third transistor of the first comparator cell. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148606 | ALARM ORGANIZER SYSTEMS - A programmable alarm organizing device comprising: a settable alarm capable of sounding at least one audible tone over speakers; a timing mechanism; a recording mechanism. The settable alarm is able to be programmed at one interval to actuate audible tones at multiple times during a period such as a day, week, year(s). The timing mechanism activates the settable alarm and displays a visual readout of a time. The recording mechanism in combination with the touch screen calendar is used to input information to activate the settable alarm. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148607 | System,device and method for providing haptic technology - System and method of for providing haptic feedback to a subject. The method may include providing signals to an electronic interactive device, the device including an array of micro-step motors for contacting a skin surface of the subject and converting the signals to provide input signals to the array of micro-step motors. Haptic feedback may then be provided to the skin surface of the subject in response to the input signals. Exemplary micro-step motors may include two clutching actuators separated by a lateral actuator, each actuator adaptable to operate independently of the other actuators, and a shaft having a motion defined by movement of at least one of the lateral or clutching actuators. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148608 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROL - A method includes generating an actuation signal for tactile feedback, wherein the tactile feedback comprises a ramp-up segment that comprises at least one ramp-up characteristic that changes during the ramp-up segment and providing tactile feedback to a display in response to the actuation signal. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148609 | Apparatus And Method For Reducing False Alarms In Stolen Vehicle Tracking - A determination is made as to whether an expected signal has not been received from a stolen vehicle tracking (SVT) module in a vehicle. When the expected signal has not been received, at least one operating parameter of the vehicle is determined and based upon the at least one operating parameter, a reason for the absence of the expected signal is determined. Based upon the determined reason for the absence of the expected signal, it is then determined whether or not to issue an alarm. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148610 | Apparatus And Method For Compromised Vehicle Tracking - Before a vehicle is parked, a signal is received from at least one of a base station and a location determination system. It is determined when the signal fails to meet at least one predetermined criteria. When the signal fails to meet the at least one predetermined criteria, a warning message is formed and presented to an operator of the vehicle. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148611 | WIRELESS BRAKE LIGHT AND SIGNAL INDICATOR FOR TRANSPORTATION - A wireless brake light and signal indicator for transportation has a front controller mounted on a handlebar of a bicycle, a brake signal generator mounted to a brake lever and connected to the front controller, and a tail signal indicator wirelessly controlled by the front controller. The brake signal generator has an insulation body and two strip electrodes sleeved therein. The strip electrodes are mutually isolated. The insulation body has a resilient portion formed at one end thereof. The strip electrodes are constantly open and located oppositely in the resilient portion. The resilient portion aligns with the force application portion of the brake lever. Once the brake lever is gripped, the resilient portion is compressed so that the strip electrodes are shorted and a brake signal is sent to the front controller. The front controller wirelessly activates a brake light to warn vehicles or pedestrians behind. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148612 | IN-VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM - An in-vehicle monitoring system is configured to determine the presence of an object when the number of continuous generations of an object detection signal obtained in connection with a transmission signal reaches a threshold. The in-vehicle monitoring system comprises an adjustment unit configured to decrease the threshold if the distance obtained from a transmission signal and an object detection signal decreases. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148613 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPROVING AUTOMATIC GUIDANCE OF A VEHICLE - A device for approving automatic guidance of a vehicle, having an interface to a monitoring apparatus for at least partially monitoring a vehicle driver located in the vehicle, having an interface to an apparatus for automatically guiding the vehicle and for ascertaining a travel direction of the vehicle when automatic guidance is to be performed, and having an analysis unit for comparing a field of vision of the driver, which is determined from the monitoring of the driver, to the travel direction of the vehicle during the automatic guidance, automatic guidance only being approved if the travel direction of the vehicle during the automatic guidance is in the field of vision of the driver. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148614 | DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING AN "ECO" METER INDEX TO BE DISPLAYED FOR THE DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A device and method are provided for calculating an “eco” meter index that indicates the driving efficiency and to a display of this “eco” meter index for the driver of a motor vehicle. The display is based on calculating an “eco” meter index in dependence on the accelerator pedal position (Acc Pedal), the engine speed (RPM), the vehicle speed (V | 2011-06-23 |
20110148615 | Method for Determining at Least One Operating State of a Hybrid Vehicle and a Hybrid Vehicle - A method determines at least one operating state of a hybrid vehicle, wherein the at least one operating state is determined by way of at least one time duration. Furthermore, a hybrid vehicle is provided which has a unit for implementing the method. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148616 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPREHENSIVE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING AND WHEEL SPEED DETECTION - Systems and methods facilitate the monitoring of tire pressure, the detection/determination of wheel speed, or a combination thereof. A system is provided comprising a hub cap, a target coupled to the hub cap, and at least two displacement sensors configured to measure a displacement between each displacement sensor and the target. The target has a variable thickness, and the target comprises a hollow vessel in fluid communication with a tire. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148617 | TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE MONITORING APPARATUS - An inflation pressure sensor is mounted in a wheel of a vehicle and determines a tire inflation pressure. A wheel-side communication device transmits a detected tire inflation pressure to a body-side communication device at a predetermined interval. An inflation pressure storing unit stores, as an after-travel inflation pressure, a tire inflation pressure after start of travel of the vehicle. A comparing unit compares the after-travel inflation pressure with a lowest reference pressure. The lowest reference pressure is a tire inflation pressure immediately after start of the vehicle or a predetermined recommended inflation pressure. A reference pressure setting unit sets the after-travel inflation pressure as a reference pressure of tire inflation pressure determination when the after-travel inflation pressure is higher than the lowest reference pressure, and sets the lowest reference pressure as a reference pressure of tire inflation pressure determination when the after-travel inflation pressure is equal to or lower than the lowest reference pressure. When the tire inflation pressure becomes below an alarm pressure threshold obtained from the reference pressure, an alarm unit generates an alarm. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148618 | FUEL-SAVING DRIVING DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE, FUEL-SAVING DRIVING DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE, FUEL-SAVING DRIVING RATING DEVICE, AND FUEL-SAVING DRIVING DIAGNOSTIC METHOD - An accelerator opening determining unit determines whether an accelerator opening achieved through an accelerator operation by a driver of a vehicle exceeds an upper limit value thereof. A travel distance adding-up unit adds up a travel distance within accelerator-opening upper limit value when the accelerator opening is not determined to exceed the upper limit value. When the accelerator opening is determined to exceed the upper limit value, the travel distance adding-up unit adds up a travel distance exceeding accelerator-opening upper limit value. A fuel-saving driving rating unit rates the driving of the driver based on each added-up value added up by the travel distance adding-up unit. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148619 | Embedded System and Method for Monitoring and Verifying an Emergency Situation of a Subject - A method of verifying alerts received from alerting devices associated with a user. The method includes: verifying the received alerts from the user by applying a specified procedure to the user; analyzing the received alert in respect to specified temporal characteristics of the received alerts; classifying each received alert as either a false alarm or as a valid alarm according to the verifying and the analyzing; and reporting the valid alarms to a service center. Double checking the received alerts both by the verifying and the analyzing enhances alarm reliability. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148620 | TEST MODE CIRCUITRY FOR A PROGRAMMABLE TAMPER DETECTION CIRCUIT - An integrated circuit includes an output pad, an alarm output pad, and a test mode output pad. A first multi-bit register is programmable to store programmable data such as data that identifies a customer for whom the integrated circuit has been manufactured. A second multi-bit register is programmable to store customer specified threshold data. A first circuit selectively couples the first and second multi-bit registers to the output pad. The first circuit is operable responsive to the integrated circuit being placed into a test mode to perform parallel-to-serial conversion of either the customer identification data stored in the first multi-bit register or the customer specified threshold data stored in the second multi-bit register and drive the converted data for output through the output pad. The integrated circuit further includes a tamper detection circuit operable responsive to the customer specified threshold data to generate a tamper alarm signal. A second circuit selectively couples the tamper alarm signal to the alarm output pad and test mode output pad depending on whether the integrated circuit is in a test mode. More specifically, the second circuit operates to drive the alarm output pad with the tamper alarm signal when the integrated circuit is not in test mode and drive the test mode output pad with the tamper alarm signal when the integrated circuit is in test mode (with the alarm output pad driven to a known state). | 2011-06-23 |
20110148621 | DEVICE WITH MAGNET ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a device with a magnet arrangement having at least one permanent magnet, where the device displays a magnetically active, first contact surface for fixing it in place in a contact position on a magnetisable base. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148622 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING - A system includes a local patient monitor and a plurality of remote patient monitors. The local patient monitor may display a plurality of physiological parameters for a local patient. The local patient monitor may further display a remote monitoring interface with the local patient's physiological parameters. The remote monitoring interface may include a plurality of status icons respectively representing the plurality of remote patient monitors. In one embodiment, the local patient monitor receives alarm information from a first remote patient monitor indicating that one or more physiological parameters for a remote patient are outside of a determined range. The alarm information may include, for example, location information for the remote patient and an alarm condition indicated by the one or more physiological parameters. The local patient monitor may display the alarm information within the remote monitoring interface. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148623 | TRANSIT STOP DETECTION - Techniques are described that may be implemented in a portable electronic device to provide automatic detection of transit stops made by mass transit system vehicle in which a user of the device is a passenger. In an implementation, the portable electronic device includes an inertial sensor assembly to sense motion of the vehicle and generate a signal indicative of the vehicle motion. The inertial sensor assembly signal is used to detect the occurrence of a transit stop made by the vehicle. The portable electronic device can then display a prompt in response to detection of the transit stop. In embodiments, other measured data (e.g., elapsed time from a prior event, location information, direction, sound, and so on) may be used to verify the occurrence of the transit stop. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148624 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A LOCATION OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - Disclosed herein are systems and method for locating medical devices on a network. The medical devices to be located comprise a unique identifier, which may be transmitted to a server over the network. The network may have a plurality of network connection points. The server may include a location subsystem configured to store a location of each of the plurality of network connection points. The server may also include a device tracking subsystem configured to store a last known device location based on the unique device identifier. The last known location of the medical device may be updated when the medical device is connected to the network based on the location of the one of the plurality of network connection points used to transmit the unique device identifier. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148625 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING LOCATION-BASED ALERTS FOR TRACKING PERSONAL ITEMS - An approach is provided for tracking personal items. A triggering event associated with tracking a personal item is detected via a bearer tag coupled to the personal item. Sensing of the bearer tag is initiated in response to the detection of the triggering event. A determination of whether location of the personal item satisfies a predetermined criterion is made. A notification is generated if the criterion is satisfied. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148626 | GPS Device and Portal - A portable GPS device and portal for communicating with the GPS device and methods of use thereof are described. A method of tracking movement of a portable GPS device using a geofence comprises: initializing a geofence, the geofence specifying a geographic boundary; storing parameters of the geofence in a portable GPS device; sending a notification message from the portable GPS device to a remote location in response to the portable GPS device determining that it has crossed the boundary. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148627 | TRACKING UNIT - A tracking unit for assisting in the recovery of stolen monies or other property includes a housing containing a GPS receiver for receiving GPS signals from overhead satellites, a cellular phone transceiver, a microprocessor, and a battery. Following a theft, the microprocessor activates the cellular phone transceiver to dial the telephone number of a central monitoring station. The microprocessor obtains location data from the GPS receiver and transmits the location data, along with identification information, to the central monitoring station. The tracking unit also includes a separate, conventional RF beacon transmitter for allowing authorities to home-in on the tracking unit within a large building or other structure, either after the GPS signals are lost, or after the location of the tracking unit is localized to a specific building or area. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148628 | CONTENT PROCESSING SYSTEM CAPABLE OF EVENT DETECTION AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT - In accordance with at least some embodiments of the present disclosure, a process for transmitting a signal is presented. The process may be implemented to detect an occurrence of a predetermined event associated with an object and in response to detecting the occurrence of the predetermined event, transmit a signal relating to a content associated with the object. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148629 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR NOISE ALERTING - A method for noise alerting includes: recording ambient sound around an electronic device and generating corresponding sound signals; determining a volume of the ambient sound according to the sound signal; obtaining a noise grade corresponding to the determined volume of the ambient sound in a first table mapping relationships between a plurality of volumes and noise grades; searching a second table mapping relationships between the noise grades and solutions to obtain a solution corresponding to the obtained noise grade of the ambient sound; and outputting an alert to a user for recommending the obtained solution. The electronic device for noise alerting is also provided. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148630 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENSING PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAM AND FALL - Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for sensing photoplethysmogram and fall. According to the present invention, the apparatus and for sensing photoplethysmogram and fall may include: a sensor unit that senses acceleration and photoplethysmogram; a photoplethysmogram/fall determining module that synthetically tests sensed acceleration signals and photoplethysmogram signals sensed by the sensor unit to determine whether emergency occurs due to fall or emergency occurs due to photoplethysmogram; and a communication module that transmits the test results. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148631 | Manhole Security Cover - A manhole security cover includes a manhole cover body comprising a non-metallic RF signal transmissive material. The manhole cover body is seatable on a manhole frame to cover a manhole opening. In the seated position, the first side is accessible from outside the manhole, the second side is disposed within the manhole, and the peripheral edge portion engages a manhole cover support surface on the manhole frame. A manhole cover tamper sensor is responsive to a predetermined movement of the manhole security cover body. A transmitter is operatively connected to the manhole cover tamper sensor and configured to generate a radio frequency manhole cover tamper signal when the manhole cover tamper sensor detects the predetermined movement of the manhole security cover body. An antenna is operatively coupled to the transmitter to radiate radio frequency energy through the manhole cover body to a receiver located outside of said manhole. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148632 | SMART REMINDERS - Systems and methods for scheduling appointment reminders are based on multiple conditions including estimated travel time. An estimate of the time needed to travel between the user's location and the location of the appointment cam be determined by retrieving location information from a global address list (GAL), a local address book of a calendaring application, from a map service, or other location determining technology. Users can subscribe to alert service to receive information regarding recent events such as traffic problems, flight delays, weather conditions, etc., which is then used in setting or modifying reminder times. Notifications can be generated for timing conflicts based on the estimated travel time. If the estimated travel time would require the user to leave a previous appointment early, or be late for a subsequent appointment, a notification can be generated to the user. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148633 | USING TRAJECTORY FOR AUTHENTICATION - An authentication system authenticates a device based on a detected trajectory of that device within a physical environment. The device includes a wireless transmitter that communicates with sensors distributed throughout the environment. As the device moves throughout the environment, the sensors send location information to an authentication system. The authentication system tracks the trajectory or dynamic location of the device and authenticates the device based on whether the observed trajectory of the device conforms with a predicted trajectory or behavior. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148634 | PREDICTIVE GEOFENCE CROSSING - A predictive geofence system predicts a geofence crossing for a distance-horizon and/or a time-horizon. The predictive geofence system includes a predictive geofence platform that predicts future positions of objects, and generates an alert if the predicted future positions of the objects result in a geofence crossing or the predicted future positions cross a geofence in less than a set time. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148635 | SURVEILLANCE METHOD FOR MONITORING AN OBJECT OF VALUE - A method of monitoring an object of value to optimize energy consumption, the object of value being equipped with an event detection device including: a circuit configured to provide contactless communication with a remote entity; a sensor configured to detect an event related to the monitoring of an object of value; a unit configured to collect energy; the method including a first step of collecting energy by the detection device; a second step, started following the detection of an event by the detection device, in the course of which energy collected during the first step is restored such that: the detection device activates at least one contactless communication circuit of a remote entity or searches for one; the detection device transmits to the contactless communication circuit of the remote entity information related to the detected event. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148636 | DETECTION SYSTEM - A detection system, which detects items present within a radio frequency field generated by the detection system. The detection system may be used at the exits of a facility and assists in detection of items leaving the facility. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148637 | RFID Anti-Theft Tag Structure - An RFID anti-theft tag structure is disclosed. The RFID anti-theft tag structure includes a first protective layer, a paper sheltering layer, a permanent-magnetic alloy film, an RFIC, a sticky film, at least one alloy sheet, and a second protective layer sequentially disposed one on another from bottom to upper side. The alloy sheet can be repetitively magnetized and demagnetized. The permanent-magnetic alloy film and the alloy sheet are thus combined for cooperatively achieving the anti-theft function. The permanent-magnetic alloy film is divided into two independent portions, which are electrically coupled to the RFIC for serving as an antenna of the RFIC, so as to achieving the RFID function. In such a way, the RFID anti-theft tag structure of the present invention integrally attains the anti-theft tag function and the RFID function, and thus saving production cost and improving the convenience of use. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148638 | SECURITY MONITOR METHOD UTILIZING A RFID TAG AND THE MONITOR APPARATUS FOR THE SAME - A security monitor method and monitor apparatus utilizing a RFID tag. A wearer wears a RFID tag having an acceleration sensor and a magnetic field sensor. The status of the wearer is determined by an acceleration variation and an angle variation of an included angle with the terrestrial magnetism on X axis, Y axis and Z axis detected and calculated by the acceleration sensor and the magnetic field sensor. If the status determined is abnormal, the monitor apparatus transmits wireless warning signals to monitor ends such as a hospital or a home for the aged. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148639 | ANIMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING RADIO ANIMAL TAGS AND ADDITIONAL TRANSCEIVER(S) - An animal management system includes a beacon, a radio animal tag configured to monitor the proximity of the animal tag to the beacon, and a reader configured to read information from the animal tag. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148640 | CRIME PREVENTION SYSTEM USING HUMAN BODY COMMUNICATION AND CRIME PREVENTION METHOD USING HUMAN BODY COMMUNICATION - Disclosed are a crime prevention system using human body communication and a crime prevention method using human body communication capable of actively and effectively preventing a generation of a crime by using human body communication. The crime prevention system using human body communication includes: a monitoring device attached to a monitoring target to sense his physical contact with an observer and providing information obtained by monitoring the monitoring target through human body communication when body contact of the monitoring target with the observer is sensed; and a reception device attached to the observer, receiving the monitoring information through human body communication, and transmitting the monitoring information to a pre-set destination. A criminal act of the monitoring target may be prevented in advance, and when a criminal act is attempted, an observer who may fall a victim of the criminal act can actively cope with the situation. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148641 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING SURVIVAL STATUS OF LIVING THING AND METHOD USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for detecting the survival status of a living thing. The apparatus for detecting the survival status of a living thing includes a tilt sensor, a determination unit, and a communication unit. The tilt sensor is attached to a target living thing, and detects minute vibrations generated by the motion of the target living thing. The determination unit determines the survival status of the target living thing for a preset update period based on the minute vibrations. The communication unit sends an update packet including determination results of the determination unit to an outside. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148642 | Reliable Sensing of Nose and Mouth Immersion - Electronic Tags are mounted on swimmers to reduce their risk of drowning by identifying when their heads are underwater for periods of time which may indicate a dangerous submersion situation, and for triggering corresponding alerts and alarms. In this method, each monitored person is equipped with a lightweight electronic Tag worn on the head that communicates with monitors that issue the alerts and alarms, including audible and visible distress signals. The Tags comprise electrodes mounted on each side of a swimmer's head that close a circuit when said swimmer's nose or mouth is in the water. After a certain period of time, if the circuit is still closed, an alarm is sent to said monitors. The monitors, in turn, communicate the alarms to receivers used by supervisory personnel, such as lifeguards or parents. The invention may be used in aquatic environments, such as public recreation facilities, pools, waterfronts, and water parks, as well as in more private settings, such as homes, apartment buildings or hotels. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148643 | TSUNAMI WARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TSUNAMI WARNINGS - A tsunami warning system ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148644 | Visual Alert Timing Device - I have invented an improvement to a basic timer device that allows for a visual alert mode and pray that Letters Patent may be granted for the improvement idea for a visual alert timer, as set forth in the patent application specification which uses electrical power, however the device can be powered by any source and can function as both an auditory and/or a visual alert device. I invented this idea to improve the timer on 20 Feb. 1989 as an assistive device for the Deaf; however this improvement idea can be used to aid any individual needing a visual alert while working in a noisy work environment at home or in the workplace. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148645 | LADDER WARNING SYSTEM - A ladder warning system comprises a pressure sensor attachable to a first step of a ladder; one or more warning devices; and a battery that distributes current to the one or more warning devices upon the pressure sensor sensing pressure exerted on the first step of the ladder. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148646 | DEVICE FOR CONFORMING RECYCLE OF DISPOSABLE MEDICAL HANDPIECE - Disclosed is a device for confirming recycle of a disposable medical handpiece, which can prevent imprudent recycle of the medical handpiece that should be discarded after one time. The device includes a signal conversion unit which receives DC power from the handpiece and detects voltage applied to a driving motor of the handpiece to convert the voltage into a rated signal and output the rated signal; a control unit which receives the output signal of the signal conversion unit, detects an initial operation state of the driving motor based on the output signal and then outputs a lamp switching signal when the driving motor is operated again after a predetermined operation interval is elapsed; and a lamp which is connected with an output terminal of the control unit and turned on in response to the lamp conversion signal. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148647 | Manhole Security Device and Methods Thereof - A security device for detecting the position of a manhole cover includes a pinger device, such as an acoustic pinger, that transmits a signal in the direction of the expected position of the manhole cover. The device takes energy samples to determine if the signal has been reflected back by the manhole cover. If the device determines the signal has not been reflected, it determines that the manhole cover has been moved from the expected position. In response, the device captures an image of an area around the expected position of the manhole cover. In addition, the device can notify a remote security station via a network that the manhole cover has been moved. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148648 | CAPACITIVE OCCUPANT SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An occupant detection system and method are provided for detecting an occupant seated in a vehicle seat. An electrode is arranged in a seat proximate to an expected location of an occupant for sensing an occupant proximate thereto. The electrode may be integrated with a seat heater. Control circuitry controls the seat heater. A signal generator is coupled to the electrode and configured output to the electrode a plurality of signals at a plurality of frequencies. Occupant detection circuitry detects voltages responsive to the plurality of signals at the plurality of frequencies and detects a state of occupancy based on the detected voltages. An LC circuit coupled to the electrode and the control circuitry suppresses capacitance generated by the control circuitry. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148649 | Proximity Sensor Enabled Electromagnetic Service Connector System - An electromagnetic service connector system and components for providing or receiving an electromagnetic service, such as power or data. An electromagnetic service switch is provided for selectively transferring the electromagnetic service from the host or other electromagnetic service source to the electromagnetic service consumer. The electromagnetic service switch is activated to transfer an electromagnetic service in response to detection of a proximity target associated with an electromagnetic service consumer by a proximity source associated with an electromagnetic service provider. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148650 | Mechanical Proximity Sensor Enabled Electromagnetic Service Connector System - An electromagnetic service connector system includes first and second electromagnetic service connector components for communicating an electromagnetic service between an electromagnetic service provider and an electromagnetic service consumer. The electromagnetic service may be any form of electrical power or data. An electromagnetic service switch is provided for selectively transferring the electromagnetic service from the electromagnetic service provider to the electromagnetic service consumer in response to a proximity sensor engaging a proximity target. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148651 | Substance Communicating Device with Sensor Enabled Connector - A substance communicating device for use in conjunction with an appliance or a system including an appliance and a substance communicating device. The appliance has a first service connector component and a first proximity system component. The substance communicating device has a second service connector component operably engageable with the first connector component to permit the communication of a service between the first and second service connector components. The substance communicating device further has a second proximity system component operably associated with the second service connector, the second proximity system component being configured to engage the first proximity system component when the first and second service connector components are engaged to selectively permit the communication of the service between the substance communicating device and the appliance. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148652 | WALKING GUIDANCE APPARATUS USING HUMAN BODY COMMUNICATION - A walking guidance apparatus using human body communication, including: a first human body communication device acquiring a walking guidance information signal, converting the acquired walking guidance information signal into a signal available for human body communication, and transmitting the converted signal through a user's body; and a second human body communication device receiving the signal transmitted through the user's body from the first human body communication device, converting the received signal into a signal that can be recognized by the user, and outputting the converted signal. Walking guidance information having a high privacy function and high stability and accuracy can be provided to enhance user convenience. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148653 | DOOR BELL SYSTEM - The present invention illustrates a touch input and display device of door bell systems to replace conventional bells, which only have push buttons. Having a variety of input options, the door bell systems in the present invention can produce customized products, such as visitors ringing the bell, door opened automatically, transmitting calls, and message bulletin board etc. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148654 | EVENT REMINDER METHOD - A method includes setting, by a mobile device, a notification based on the mobile device being within proximity of a predetermined location at a predetermined date or time. The mobile device detects that the mobile device is located within proximity of the predetermined location at the predetermined date or time. Subsequent to the detecting, the mobile device provides the notification. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148655 | USB FLASH DRIVE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AVAILABLE STORAGE CAPACITY OF THE USB FLASH DRIVE - A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive includes an USB interface, a control unit, a storage unit, a timer, a logic circuit, and a quartz meter that includes a scale dial and a dial pointer. The control unit calculates a storage capacity difference between a current storage capacity and a previous storage capacity, and calculates a runtime of the dial pointer according to a time calculation algorithm. The control unit generates an enabling signal if the storage capacity difference is not equal to zero, and generates an interrupt signal when the runtime equals the time value. The logic circuit outputs a high voltage to the quartz meter to control the dial pointer to run around the scale dial according to the enabling signal, and outputs a low voltage to the quartz meter to control the dial pointer to stop running around the scale dial according to the interrupt signal. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148656 | DOWNHOLE POWER GENERATION - Downhole electrical power generation apparatus and methods of using stored pressurized gas and/or ambient downhole pressure. One example comprises first and second fluid receiving chambers, a fluid communication path for allowing flow of fluid from the first chamber via the fluid communication path to the second chamber and a turbine generator disposed so that fluid flowing from the first chamber via the fluid communications path to the second chamber operates the turbine generator to generate electrical power. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148657 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PROVIDE VALUE ADDED SERVICES IN AN ASSET NETWORK - A telematics system in an asset network is provided. The telematics system includes one or more sensors configured to acquire data from multiple assets at different locations in the asset network. The telematics system also includes a transceiver configured to receive the data acquired from the one or more sensors. The telematics system further includes a data analysis system. The data analysis system includes a central data server configured to receive the data transmitted from the transceiver. The data analysis system also includes a processing circuitry configured to combine data, analyze combined data to detect trends, generate value added services based on the detected trends and distribute the value added services to multiple end users. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148658 | Method and System for Interacting with A Vehicle Over a Mobile Radiotelephone Network - A telemetry system coupled to a vehicle can communicate with a remote site using the overhead control channels of a wireless network, such as a cellular mobile radiotelephone network. The telemetry system can monitor or control aspects of the vehicle's operations based on remote user input. The telemetry system can receive a command from a data processing center and, based on the command, perform an action at the vehicle such that a user can remotely interact with the vehicle. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148659 | ROAD TRAFFIC INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM, ROAD TRAFFIC INFORMATION PROVIDING DEVICE, ROAD TRAFFIC INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - An utterance type road traffic information providing device (system) provided with a roadside apparatus ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148660 | ADVANCED ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM FOR SIGNALIZED TRAFFIC INTERSECTIONS - Pedestrian call systems with bidirectional communication between pedestrian call stations and traffic controllers are arranged so as to detect system errors. Communications can be provided over power conductors, and systems can be configured and monitored using a web browser. In one example, traffic systems are provided with Ethernet interfaces that can be used for bidirectional communication over power lines. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148661 | GUIDING DEVICE - A guiding device includes: a laser light source that emits a laser beam; and a linear guiding portion that propagates the laser beam and is extended in the guiding direction on a road surface on which a mobile body moves. The linear guiding portion is provided with a function of radiating the laser beam in the guiding direction from the surface where linear guiding portion extends, while propagating the laser beam, and guiding the mobile body by light. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148662 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NOTIFICATION OF PARKING-RELATED INFORMATION - Devices, systems and methods for notifying vehicle owners of parking-related conditions are described. Particularly, devices, systems, and methods for identifying and presenting at the appropriate time relevant parking information to an owner are disclosed. Present embodiments can accomplish this presentation using a common handheld device, providing an easy and accessible means for identifying relevant parking information. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148663 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A PARKING PROCESS OF A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a method and a device for assisting a parking process of a vehicle ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148664 | GALLEY CONTROL SYSTEM OF AIRCRAFT - The invention provides a control system adopting a communication network using wireless visible light and IR light communications in a galley of an aircraft which is subjected to limitations of aviation regulations regarding wired communications. Insert equipments | 2011-06-23 |
20110148665 | Method And A Device For Detecting Lack Of Reaction From The Crew Of An Aircraft To An Alarm Related To A Path - A method and a device for detecting lack of reaction of the crew of an aircraft to an alarm related to a path. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148666 | USER INTERFACE PASSIVE HAPTIC FEEDBACK SYSTEM - A user interface system includes a user interface and a plurality of torsion bars. The user interface is configured to rotate, from a null position, about two perpendicular rotational axes. The plurality of torsion bars are coupled to the user interface and include two or more torsion bars disposed along a first one of the rotational axes and two or more torsion bars disposed along a second one of the rotational axes. Each torsion bar is configured to selectively supply a feedback force to the user interface that opposes the rotational direction and that varies as a function of the control position and the rotational direction. The system provides for the setting and adjustment of a preload force to the user interface, for retaining the set preload force, for passively returning the user interface to its null position, and for preventing each passive mechanism from introducing additional force into adjacent vectors. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148667 | INTELLIGENT MULTI-AXIAL INTUITIVE JOYSTICK SUITABLE FOR USE BY BOTH LEFT-HANDERS AND RIGHT-HANDERS - Provided is an intelligent multi-axial intuitive joystick suitable for use by both left-handers and right-handers and applicable to machine tools, measuring equipment, cars, and so on, which require moving instructions. The joystick features at most four-axis output control, multiple output modes to select from, a dead-band setting function, axial angle shift detection, origin calibration, feedback from axial force application, Z- and C-axis intuitive operation, working status display, and system surveillance. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148668 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A RESISTIVE TOUCH PANEL OF A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A system and a method for protecting a resistive touch panel of a communication device includes setting a pressure threshold level, obtaining parameter values of the resistive touch panel and location information of the touch point and calculating the value of the touch resistance. The system and the method further includes confirming a pressure level corresponding to a range of the calculated resistance value, and outputting audio alerts using the alarm unit to prompt that the press action on the resistive touch panel is too forceful if the confirmed pressure level is not lower than the pressure threshold level. | 2011-06-23 |