| 30th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 21 |
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| 20100188135 | LOAD BALANCING OF PARALLEL CONNECTED INVERTER MODULES - A method and an arrangement are disclosed for balancing load between parallel connected inverter modules, which inverter modules are arranged to supply a common load. The method can include providing similar switching instructions for parallel connected inverter modules, determining on the basis of phase currents of each parallel inverter module a first time period for each output phase of each inverter module for correcting current imbalance by advancing or delaying turn-on or turn-off time instants of switch components of the inverter modules, and advancing or delaying the turn-on or turn-off time instants of the switching instructions based on the first time period. The method also can include determining temperatures of each output phase of each inverter module, modifying the switching instructions for one or more of the parallel inverter modules for controlling the temperatures of the output phases, and controlling the inverter modules with a switching instruction in which the turn-on or turn-off times have been advanced or delayed in respect of one or more parallel modules and further modified in respect of one or more inverter modules. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188136 | DYNAMIC THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic thermal management system regulates heat dissipation of a system or device including a power supply and an amplifier. The heat dissipation from the power supply and amplifier are regulated to distribute heat more evenly across a heat sink shared by the amplifier and the power supply. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188137 | BOOSTING CIRCUIT - Provided is a boosting circuit having a small circuit scale. When a node (Vg) is reset by a reset transistor (M | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188138 | Fast Start Charge Pump for Voltage Regulators - A digital multilevel memory system includes a charge pump and a voltage regulator for generating regulated high voltages for various memory operations. The charge pump may include a plurality of boost circuits to boost the output of the charge pump during a fast start up. Afterwards, the boost circuits are disabled to allow the charge pump to generate high voltages without boosting. The boost circuits may be successively enabled to boost the voltage. The boost circuits may be loadless. The voltage regulator may operate in an open loop and may include a resistive divider as a reference voltage for regulating the high voltage from the charge pump. The charge pump may include spread spectrum pump clocking to reduce electromagnetic inference for capacitor or inductor on-chip charge pumping. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188139 | DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING TEMPERATURE DEPENDENT NEGATIVE VOLTAGE - A negative voltage supply device includes a negative voltage detector and a negative voltage pumping unit. The negative voltage pumping unit pumps a negative voltage in response to a detection signal. The negative voltage detector detects a level of a negative voltage by using a first element and a second element, which are different in the degree of change in their respective resistance values depending on the temperature, and outputs the detection signal. The detection signal informs the negative voltage pumping unit that pumping of the negative voltage is no longer needed. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188140 | Accurate Global Reference Voltage Distribution System With Local Reference Voltages Referred To Local Ground And Locally Supplied Voltage - A system and method for accurately distributing a master reference voltage to a plurality of local circuits within a system. A central master reference voltage is distributed to a plurality of local circuits as a difference in the voltage of a pair of conductors oriented substantially spatially parallel. Local reference voltages are generated based on the master reference voltage and a local voltage source. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188141 | CONSTANT-VOLTAGE GENERATING CIRCUIT AND REGULATOR CIRCUIT - A constant-voltage generating circuit includes: a reference potential generating unit; first and second amplifier units whose outputs are respectively connected to the output line; and a low-pass filter, and wherein first and second operation periods are repeated, one alternating with the other, the first amplifier unit stores offset voltage of the first amplifier unit during the second operation period, and produces an output, during the first operation period, that brings the first potential and the second potential equal to each other by canceling out the offset voltage using the stored offset voltage, and the second amplifier unit stores offset voltage of the second amplifier unit during the first operation period, and produces an output, during the second operation period, that brings the first potential and the second potential equal to each other by canceling out the offset voltage using the stored offset voltage. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188142 | CIRCUIT FOR AND METHOD OF REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION IN INPUT PORTS OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A circuit for reducing power consumption in input ports of an integrated circuit is disclosed. The circuit comprises a plurality of receiver circuits of the integrated circuit for receiving input signals coupled to the integrated circuit; and a bias current generator coupled to the plurality of receiver circuits, the bias current generator providing a bias voltage for each receiver circuit of the plurality of receiver circuits to mirror the current in the bias current generator in each of the receiver circuits. A method of reducing power consumption in input ports of an integrated circuit is also disclosed. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188143 | Bias circuit, and gm-C filter circuit and semiconductor integrated circuit each including the same - A bias circuit, includes: a first positive channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor transistor forming a first current source; a second positive channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor transistor composing a current mirror circuit of the first positive channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor transistor and forming a second current source; a first negative channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor transistor having a drain to which a current is supplied from the first current source; a second negative channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor transistor composing a current mirror circuit together with the first negative channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor transistor, and having a drain to which a current is supplied from the second current source; and a resistor connected between a source of the second negative channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor transistor and a ground; wherein a resistance component for gm adjustment is connected between a source of the first negative channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor transistor and the ground. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188144 | Semiconductor integrated circuit, method for driving semiconductor integrated circuit, method for driving electronic apparatus, display device, and electronic apparatus - The present invention provides a semiconductor integrated circuit capable of achieving high voltage. The proposed semiconductor integrated circuit includes a first node [VOUT] connected to a first potential node [VDD], and a first n-channel transistor [NT | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188145 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS FROM AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The disclosure relates to a system and method for attenuating harmonics in output signals. In the system, an electronic circuit for reducing leakage of radio frequency signals from a power amplifier of a wireless communication device is provided. The circuit comprises: a printed circuit board ‘PCB’ having the power amplifier mounted on the PCB; a first electrical track in the PCB connecting to a power input terminal of the power amplifier; and a first capacitor connected to the first electrical track and a ground reference in the PCB, the first capacitor reducing transmission of radio frequency signals from the input terminal of the power amplifier. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188146 | High Efficiency Power Amplifier Having Embedded Switching - A power amplifier includes at least one amplification path comprising at least a first amplification device and a second amplification device, where the first amplification device has a common control terminal to provide amplification when biased on and to prevent conduction of a signal through the amplification path when biased off. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188147 | MULTI-WAY DOHERTY AMPLIFIER - An electronic circuit has a multi-way Doherty amplifier. The multi-way Doherty amplifier comprises a two-way Doherty amplifier with a main stage and a first peak stage that are integrated in a semiconductor device; and at least one further peak stage implemented with a discrete power transistor. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188148 | PREDISTORTION MECHANISM FOR COMPENSATION OF TRANSISTOR SIZE MISMATCH IN A DIGITAL POWER AMPLIFIER - A novel and useful apparatus for and method of predistortion compensation of device (e.g., transistor) mismatch in a digital power amplifier (DPA). The device mismatch predistortion mechanism of the present invention addresses the problem of matching between two types of binary weighted transistors, whereby mismatched transistors cause degradation in wideband noise. The invention provides a digital predistortion mechanism which functions to pre-distort the mismatch ratio based on a data table calculated a priori enabling a polar transmitter to meet output spectrum and error vector magnitude (EVM) requirements of the particular modern wideband wireless standard, such as GSM, 3G WCDMA, etc. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188149 | Lock-in Amplifier and Method for Filtering a Measurement Signal Using Such an Amplifier - A lock-in amplifier with an additional phase-sensitive detector is provided. A measurement signal is mixed in a multiplicative fashion with a reference signal, which is phase-shifted by 90 degrees, for a modulation frequency. In order to reliably filter out interference signal portions in a widest possible dynamic range and, at the same time, minimize unavoidable influence on the useful signal portion, a control device is connected downstream of the additional phase-sensitive detector. The control device determines a control variable corresponding to the strength of the interference signal from the measurement signal mixed with the reference signal phase shifted by 90 degrees and uses the control variable to change the integration duration of the integrator proportionally to the control variable, a corresponding cut-off frequency of an equivalent low pass being coordinated automatically. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188150 | Switching Amplifier - A switching amplifier is disclosed and comprises: a power supply (Vcc); input circuits (Va, Vb); switch transistors (M | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188151 | OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER AND PIPELINE AD CONVERTER - A differential voltage interconnect (W | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188152 | SIGNAL CONVERSION CIRCUIT AND RAIL-TO-RAIL CIRCUIT - A signal conversion circuit | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188153 | High-efficiency power amplification apparatus using saturated operation and method for controlling the same - A saturated power amplification apparatus and a method for controlling the same are provided, in which a power device is provided, and an output matcher matches a load impedance of the power device. The load impedance is a complex impedance exceeding an impedance generated during power matching in the saturated power amplification apparatus. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188154 | Trans-impedance amplifier - Systems and apparatus for converting an input current signal into two or more output voltage signals on an integrated circuit. In one aspect, an integrated circuit includes a first trans-impedance amplifier that includes a first cascode amplifier; and a second trans-impedance amplifier that includes a second cascode amplifier, the second cascode amplifier and the first cascode amplifier sharing an input transistive element; where the first cascode amplifier is coupled to one or more first switches that disable the first trans-impedance amplifier, the second cascode amplifier is coupled to one or more second switches that disable the second trans-impedance amplifier, and control logic coupled to the one or more first switches and the one or more second switches disables at least one of the first trans-impedance amplifier or the second trans-impedance amplifier. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188155 | CLOSED LOOP RAMP UP FOR POP AND CLICK REDUCTION IN AN AMPLIFIER - To reduce pop or click during turn-on, a method and apparatus are provided. Initially, a plurality of current sources in the amplifier is actuated. The amplifier is transitioned from an off-state to an on-state in a class B amplifier mode by de-coupling each input node of an output stage of the amplifier from a voltage rail, and the amplifier is transitioned from the on-state in the class B amplifier mode to an on-state in a class AB amplifier mode by actuating at least a portion of an intermediate circuit in the amplifier. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188156 | OSCILLATOR CIRCUIT - There is provided an oscillator circuit including: a current source; a resonant unit; an oscillation amplification unit connected to the current source and connected in parallel to the resonant unit; a feedback resistor connected in parallel to the oscillation amplification unit; a switch unit having a first end connected to the current source side of the oscillation amplification unit; a replica circuit connected between a second end of the switch unit and a ground side of the oscillation amplification unit and having a configuration identical to a configuration of the oscillation amplification unit; and a level detecting unit that detects an input voltage of the oscillation amplification unit, and, when the detected input voltage is higher than a bias voltage level at a time of oscillation, cause the switch unit to allow a current from the current sources to bypass through the replica circuit. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188157 | ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT - This invention makes it possible to reduce a power consumption of an electronic circuit (microcomputer, for example) while preventing malfunctioning of an oscillator by appropriately setting a power supply impedance of a low frequency oscillator corresponding to an operation mode. A high frequency oscillator, a medium frequency oscillator and a low frequency oscillator are provided as sources of system clocks. In addition, there is provided a quartz oscillator to generate a clock for a timepiece. When the high frequency oscillator is in operation, a power supply impedance of the quartz oscillator is reduced to improve a noise tolerance. In a waiting period during which the high frequency oscillator, the medium frequency oscillator and the low frequency oscillator are halted, on the other hand, the power supply impedance of the quartz oscillator is increased to suppress the power consumption. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188158 | OPTIMAL DITHERING OF A DIGITALLY CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR WITH CLOCK DITHERING FOR GAIN AND BANDWIDTH CONTROL - A digital phase locked loop (DPLL) and method include an adjustable delay line configured to receive a reference clock as an input and to output a dithered reference clock signal. A phase and frequency detector (PFD) is configured to compare the dithered reference clock signal with a feedback clock signal to determine phase and frequency differences between the dithered reference clock signal and the feedback clock signal. A digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) is configured to receive early or late determinations from the PFD to adjust an output in accordance therewith, wherein the dithered reference clock signal distributes jitter response to enhance overall operation of the DPLL. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188159 | OSCILLATOR CIRCUIT - There is provided an oscillator circuit including: a current source; a resonant unit; an oscillation amplification unit connected to the current source while being connected in parallel to the resonant unit; a feedback resistor connected in parallel to the oscillation amplification unit; a bypass resistor having a resistance lower than a resistance of the feedback resistor; a switch unit connected between the feedback resistor and the bypass resistor, and configured to switch to the feedback resistor or the bypass resistor; and a control unit configured to control the switch unit such that a current from the current source is bypassed to the bypass resistor during a predetermined oscillation starting period, and to control the switch unit such that the current from the current source flows to the feedback resistor after the predetermined oscillation starting period has ended. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188160 | OSCILLATOR ARRANGEMENT - The present invention relates to an oscillator arrangement, arranged for providing an oscillator output and phase noise detection and/or control of said oscillator output, the arrangement comprising a mixer ( | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188161 | NON-RECIPROCAL CIRCUIT DEVICE - A nonreciprocal circuit device has a structure that allows a direct current magnetic field having an even density to be applied to a necessary portion of a ferrite without impairing a reduction in profile so as to improve insertion loss. The nonreciprocal circuit device, for example, a two-port isolator, includes permanent magnets, a ferrite to which a direct current magnetic field is applied by the permanent magnets, and a first center electrode and a second center electrode that are disposed on the ferrite. The permanent magnets are disposed so as to oppose principal surfaces of the ferrite. Portions of each of the permanent magnets opposing relay electrodes on top and bottom surfaces are preferably thicker than other portions thereof. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188162 | WIDEBAND DIVIDER - Disclosed is a power divider including a first amplifier, a second amplifier, and an isolation circuit. The first amplifier includes a first capacitor with one end thereof connected to an input terminal, a first FET having a gate terminal connected to the other end of the first capacitor, a first feedback circuit connected between a drain terminal of the first FET and the one end of the first capacitor, a first source circuit connected between a source terminal of the first FET and the ground, and a second capacitor connected between the drain terminal of the first FET and a first output terminal. The second amplifier includes a third capacitor with one end thereof connected to the input terminal, a second FET having a gate terminal connected to the other end of the third capacitor, a second feedback circuit connected between a drain terminal of the second FET and the one end of the third capacitor, a second source circuit connected between a source terminal of the second FET and the ground, and a fourth capacitor connected between the drain terminal of the second LET and a second output terminal. The isolation circuit is connected between a source of the first FET and a source of the second FET. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188163 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - In view of achieving a cost reduction of an antenna switch, a technique is provided which can reduce harmonic distortion generated in the antenna switch as much as possible in particular even when the antenna switch is comprised of a field effect transistor formed over a silicon substrate. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188164 | POWER DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POWER DEVICE - An RF power device that includes a transistor with a compact impedance transformation circuit, where the transformation circuit includes a lumped element CLC analogue transmission line and an associated embedded directional bilateral RF power sensor that is inductively coupled to the transmission line to provide detection of direct and reflected power independently with high directivity. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188165 | ANTENNA DUPLEXER AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE SAME - A small antenna duplexer that includes antenna terminal, first filter electrically connected to this antenna terminal and passing a first frequency band, second filter electrically connected to antenna terminal and passing a second frequency band, and third filter electrically connected to antenna terminal and passing a third frequency band. First filter and third filter are used for one band, and second filter and third filter are used for another band. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188166 | FILTER, DUPLEXER AND COMMUNICATION MODULE - According to an aspect of the invention, each of a filter, a duplexer and a communication module includes a plurality of series resonators connected to a signal line in series and a plurality of parallel resonators connected to the signal line in parallel. At least two of the plurality of parallel resonators are connected to the signal line between two of the plurality of series resonators in parallel, inductors are respectively connected to the at least two parallel resonators, and the inductors have different inductances from each other. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188167 | KU-BAND DIPLEXER - A compact Ku band microwave diplexer configured as a three port surface mount component on a miniature alumina substrate. Input signals occurring at a common port having frequencies within a first pass band are passed to a second port while being isolated from signals occurring at a third port. Signals occurring at the third port are passed to the common port while being isolated from the signals at the second port. A microstrip dual spur line filter is used combined with open circuit stubs to provide enhanced second harmonic suppression on the transmit side, while using a coupled line microstrip filter on the receive side. This approach allows for compact size and automated component assembly through pick and place and reflow manufacturing techniques. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188168 | WIDE BAND FILTER STRUCTURE - Provided is a wide band filter structure including two coupling units and one bridge unit. Each of the coupling units has a joint. The joint is concentrically encircled by a spiral with two ends. One of the ends of the spiral is positioned at the joint. The bridge unit is connected to between the two spirals by the other ends thereof, respectively. The wide band filter structure achieves high impedance, prevents wide band Delta-I noise, improves electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and reduces cost when used in related layout of printed circuit boards and IC package substrates. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188169 | Reactance Varying Device - A reactance varying device comprises a voltage-controlled variable-capacitance circuit, a biasing circuit and an impedance transformer. The biasing circuit has a virtual AC ground node, which acts as a gateway to supply a bias voltage to the variable-capacitance circuit. The impedance transformer separates the variable-capacitance circuit from the AC ground node, as well as provides an inductive element to form a reactance varying LC tank. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188170 | TRANSMITTER WITH ADJUSTABLE TRANSMIT LEVEL FOR MAGNETIC LINK - A device, e.g., a hearing aid, has an electronic circuit for wireless communication of a digital signal. The circuit has a driver driving an RLC tank. The driver has a plurality of inverters whose outputs are coupled to a node of the coil via a respective one of multiple capacitors in the tank. The circuit has a controller that selectively drives one or more of the inverters with the digital signal and connects the inputs of the other inverters to a supply voltage or ground. The tank has a further plurality of series arrangements of a further capacitor and a high-voltage switch connected between the node and ground. The controller is configured for controlling the high-voltage switches. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188171 | INDUCTIVE COUPLING IN TRANSVERSE ELECTROMAGNETIC MODE - Among other things, a circuit includes a first and a second electromagnetic resonator, each configured to operate in a transverse electromagnetic mode, and a coupling device configured to operate in the transverse electromagnetic mode, wherein the coupling device is connected to the first and second electromagnetic resonators and inductively couples the first and second electromagnetic resonators. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188172 | QUICK TRACTABLE FILTER - The invention relates to a bandpass filter comprising at least one first oscillating circuit formed of inductive means (L | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188173 | ACOUSTIC WAVE DEVICE, TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, AND ACOUSTIC WAVE DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A first acoustic wave device includes a second acoustic wave device. The second acoustic wave device includes a substrate made of a piezoelectric material, a pair of interdigital electrodes formed on the substrate, each of the intergidital electrodes including a plurality of electrode fingers, and a adjustment medium. The adjustment medium includes at least a single layer and is formed on at least a part of the pair of the intergidital electrodes. The adjustment medium further includes a thick portion and a thin portion being null or thinner than the thick portion, an area of the thick portion opposed to a region being determined according to a predetermined characteristic value, the area including the intergital electrodes and a plurality of spaces between the electrode fingers adjacent each other. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188174 | COMPACT TUNABLE DUAL BAND STOP FILTER - Various exemplary embodiments include a technique for tuning a filter to have two stop bands. This technique may involve combination of signals from a plurality of high-band notch resonators and low-band notch resonators. Loop wires may couple both high-band and low-band notch resonators to a central conductor, thereby enabling the central conductor to transmit a signal having dual stop bands. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188175 | DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH SAME DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A data transmission system includes a transmitter including a drive unit outputting complementary signals to first and second transmission lines according to data for transmission, and a receptor including first and second termination resistors, and a receiver circuit. One ends of the first and second termination resistors are respectively connected to first and second nodes that are connected to first and second transmission lines and other ends of the first and second termination resistors are connected in common to a third node. The receiver circuit supplies a current to the third node and outputs received data corresponding to data for transmission, in accordance with a potential difference between the first and second nodes. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188176 | DIVIDED ADJUSTABLE ARMATURE FOR A CIRCUIT BREAKER - A divided armature for the trip mechanism of a circuit breaker especially useful for low trip current breakers allows for two independent adjustments: first of the magnetic air gap between the yoke and the armature and second of the clearance between the trip bar and the back plate of the armature. The divided armature allows the force of a return spring of the trip mechanism to be unchanged while adjusting the magnetic air gap to set the trip current point. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188177 | Sliding door opening/closing device for vehicle - The present invention provides a sliding door opening/closing device for a vehicle that applies a sufficient opening/closing drive force to the left and right sliding doors and reduces a force necessary to lock and unlock the latch, despite a simple configuration of the device, and that facilitates the manufacturing process, improves operability and safety, and reduces noise. A lock device, against both sides of which locking portions abut, rotates a columnar permanent magnet so as to form magnetic locking circuits and fixes the locking portions by magnetic forces of the locking magnetic circuits. The rotational operation of the columnar permanent magnet is converted into the downward operation of a latch, and the lowered latch restrains the locking portions with respect to the lock device. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188178 | MAGNETIC WATERPROOF SWITCH ASSEMBLY - A magnetic waterproof switch assembly comprises a waterproof housing. A base, an iron sheet and a switch are set in the waterproof housing. An entrance of the waterproof housing is tightly sealed by a waterproof cover and is filled with a waterproof glue. A magnet controlling component is positioned outside the waterproof housing. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188179 | IRON-BASED SOFT MAGNETIC POWDER FOR DUST CORE AND DUST CORE - The invention relates to an iron-based soft magnetic powder for a dust core, wherein a film comprising Fe and Co, a phosphoric acid-based chemical conversion film and a silicone resin film are formed in this order on the surface of an iron-based soft magnetic powder, and to a dust core obtained by molding the iron-based soft magnetic powder for a dust core. The invention also relates to an iron-based soft magnetic powder for a dust core formed by coating the surface of an iron-based soft magnetic powder with an insulating film, wherein the powder has a particle diameter of from 45 μm to 180 μm, the insulating film is composed of two layers in which a lower layer composed of a phosphoric acid-based chemical conversion film and an upper layer composed of a silicone resin film, and each of the films has a thickness of from 100 nm to 280 nm, and to a dust core obtained by molding the iron-based soft magnetic powder for a dust core. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188180 | MAGNETIC ELEMENT, AND ANTENNA DEVICE USING THE MAGNETIC ELEMENT - Provided is a magnetic element capable of enhancing fixing strength of a base with respect to a core even if the base is fixed to the core by insert molding. A magnetic element ( | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188181 | INSULATING MEMBER - An insulating member is provided with a rear surface section, a pair of side surface sections and a pair of column sections. The rear surface section is formed to be arranged between an edgewise coil and the yoke inner circumference surface of a stator core. The pair of side surface sections extend from the rear surface section to cover the side surfaces on the slot side of teeth and are formed flexibly in the facing directions. The pair of column sections extend from the rear surface section along the end surfaces on the coil end side of the teeth, while keeping spaces between the column sections and the side surface sections so as not to disturb deformation of the side surface sections. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188182 | Narrowbody Coil Isolator - Disclosed herein are various embodiments of narrowbody coil isolators containing multiple coil transducers, where integrated circuits are not stacked vertically over the coil transducers. The disclosed coil isolators provide high voltage isolation and high voltage breakdown performance characteristics in small packages that provide a high degree of functionality at a low price. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188183 | Magnetic Induction Devices And Methods For Producing Them - A magnetic induction device (MID) is disclosed. The MID includes a core, and at least one first winding including at least one conductive strip deposited on the core and including at least two turns which are substantially simultaneously shaped. Related apparatus and methods are also disclosed. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188184 | INDUCTOR AND CORE MEMBER THEREOF - An inductor comprises a core member including a groove portion and a wire-winding portion. The groove portion extends through the wire-winding portion along the direction of the wire-winding axis, and the groove portion's cross-sectional area perpendicular to the wire-winding axis is in the range of from one-third to one-half of the core member's entire cross-sectional area perpendicular to the wire winding axis. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188185 | Piezoelectric Transformer - To provide a piezoelectric transformer which can reduce the capacity of an input unit and realize a impedance matching with a drive circuit of an input side. A piezoelectric transformer includes: a piezoelectric substrate ( | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188186 | SOFT MAGNETIC AMORPHOUS ALLOY - A soft magnetic amorphous alloy represented by the following composition formula: {Fe | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188187 | CIRCUIT PROTECTOR MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Electronic systems and methods automatically monitor a presence, absence, and change of circuit protectors at specified locations in an electrical system. Circuit protectors may be automatically detected and correlated with specific circuit protection holders as they are installed and replaced in the electrical system. Determinations may be made regarding whether the installation or replacement is proper or improper for optimal protection of the electrical system. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188188 | SENSING DEVICE AND SYSTEM, CONTROLLING METHOD AND CONTROL PROGRAM - A sensing device includes a situation acquisition unit acquiring information on situation of a site of interest sensed; a sensing range change unit changing sensing range of the situation acquisition unit; a position identification unit identifying position of the situation acquisition unit; and a sensing operation controlling unit which detects inhibited content, a subject of inhibition of transmission, from the information on the situation of the site of interest. If the inhibited content has been detected, the sensing operation controlling unit calculates position of the inhibited content based on the position identification information from the position identification unit. The sensing operation controlling unit controls the sensing range change unit, based on the position identification information including the position of inhibited content calculated, so that the position of inhibited content is not contained in the sensing range. An inhibited content detection unit outputs information on the site of interest to an operation terminal upon non-detection of inhibited content. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188189 | SAFETY SYSTEM FOR CONTROL OF THE ACCESS TO AN OBJECT - A safety system is provided for control of the access to an object with a lock, that can alternatively be locked or unlocked by a mechanical key subsystem and by a remote control key subsystem offers the possibility to intentionally deactivate a remote control key subsystem by using for example the mechanical key subsystem when locking the object. Later, the remote control key subsystem can be reactivated by using the mechanical key subsystem again for unlocking. This way, the use of the remote control key subsystem can be prevented in situations where a theft of a remote control key is more probable than in other situations. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188190 | ELECTROMECHANICAL LOCK - An electromechanical lock and its operation method is disclosed. The method includes: reading data from an external source; matching the data against a predetermined criterion; providing a fulcrum provided that the data matches the predetermined criterion; holding the lock by a locking pin, when engaged, in a locked state, and, when disengaged, in a mechanically openable state; and if the fulcrum is provided, levering mechanical power with the fulcrum to the locking pin to mechanically disengage the locking pin. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188191 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SECURE IDENTIFICATION SOLUTIONS - The present invention provides a method and system for verifying and tracking identification information. In an embodiment of the invention, a system for delivering security solutions is provided that includes at least one of the following: a radio frequency (RF) identification device, an identification mechanism (e.g., a card, sticker), and an RF reader. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188192 | KEYLESS-GO IGNITION SWITCH WITH FAULT BACKUP - A vehicle ignition system includes a fob for transmitting an identification code. The fob includes a low frequency transceiver circuit and low frequency antenna. An ignition module is provided including, a housing, switch contacts and a push button slidably mounted in the housing and arranged so that pushing of said button closes said switch contacts. A LF coil is provided and is axially stationary within the housing and is located inside of the push button. An ignition module circuit provides power to the fob and establishes low frequency communications with the fob via the LF coil. An immobilizer circuit is operatively coupled to the ignition module for permitting or preventing actuation of the ignition system in response to the low frequency communications with the fob and the ignition module. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188193 | MIRROR ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - An interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror reflective element having a front surface, a rear surface and a reflector. A display element is disposed to the rear of the rear surface and is operable to emit light when actuated, the emitted light passing through the mirror reflective element to be viewable to a driver of the vehicle. A garage door opener device is included in the rearview mirror assembly, which includes at least one user actuatable input device associated with operation of the garage door opener device. Actuation of at least one user actuatable input device causes the display element to provide a visual indication to the driver viewing the front surface, when the mirror assembly is installed in the vehicle, of at least one of (i) operation of the garage door opener device and (ii) coding the garage door opener device. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188194 | MOBILE RFID MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A mobile RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system and method are provided to monitor multiple control zones of the system simultaneously through a mobile outpost monitor. The control zones included in the system are connected with each other through a data exchange interface. Each of the control zones includes a link interface connecting with a gateway of at least one RFID tracking module. The gateway connects with at least one RFID reader and a signal transmitter to receive tag information of RFID tags within the control zone, and transmits the tag information through the signal transmitter. When the mobile outpost monitor moves from one control zone to another, the mobile outpost monitor may switch to link with the signal transmitter of the gateway in the current control zone. Through the data exchange interface, the mobile outpost monitor is able to obtain the monitoring information of another control zones. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188195 | Smartcard Protocol Transmitter - Techniques for protecting communication between a card reader and a contactless smartcard are disclosed. In one embodiment, a protocol transmitter includes a transmit circuit and a processor. The transmit circuit is configured to generate a blocking signal having a frequency used by the card reader to communicate with the contactless smartcard. The processor is coupled to the transmit circuit and configured to modulate the blocking signal according to a communication protocol of the contactless smartcard. A first antenna of the protocol transmitter is disposed a predetermined distance from the card reader and is coupled to the transmit circuit to radiate the blocking signal. Optionally, the processor modulates the blocking signal so as to simulate a data exchange between the card reader and the contactless smartcard. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188196 | CURABLE LIQUID COMPOSITION CURED FILM AND ANTISTATIC LAMINATE - The present invention relates to A curable liquid composition comprising 0.5-20 wt % of conductive particles, 0.4-10 wt % of a curable compound having at least two polymerizable groups, 15-50 wt % of water, 5-50 wt % of a solvent D and 30-80 wt % of a solvent E, wherein solvent D is an alcohol or a keton and solvent E is an organic compound comprising one hydroxy group and one ether group, wherein the organic compound comprises between 3 and 8 carbon atoms, which forms an azeotrope with water. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188197 | FINDING SENSOR DATA IN AN RFID NETWORK - A system and method of selectively reading sensor data from a memory device is able to search the memory device for an indicator that identifies the sensor data, and read only the sensor data identified by the indicator from the memory device. In this way, interrogating devices are able to sort through sensor data stored in a network of memory devices, such as an RFID network, and report specific data of interest despite the existence of a variety of data types in the network. In some embodiments, flags are stored and associated with specific types of data, such as various sensor data, thereby allowing numerous memory devices and sensors to operate and be read efficiently in the same environment. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188198 | FUNCTION DISPLAY DEVICE - A function display device includes an operating portion, a display portion for displaying a function operable by the operating portion, a trigger information generating portion that generates trigger information for displaying the function on the display portion based on movement of an operator with respect to the operating portion, and a control section for controlling the display portion based on the generated trigger information so as to display the function in a region of the display portion easily visible from the operator. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188199 | ANTITHEFT DEVICE, ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, ANTITHEFT SECURITY SYSTEM, AND ANTITHEFT METHOD - An antitheft device that activates in connection with tampering with a vehicle, includes an air-conditioning unit operation determining portion that determines whether an air-conditioning unit is about to be operated or is operating, and a restricting portion that performs control to prohibit or restrict activation of the antitheft device when it is determined by the air-conditioning unit operation determining portion that the air-conditioning unit is about to be operated or is operating. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188200 | Device and method for warning of lane deviation detection - In a driving lane deviation detection and warning system, a deviation detection ECU suppress a warning unit to supply a warning when an obstacle placed in a front of a vehicle is detected, and the driver's operation allows the vehicle to deviate from a driving lane. That is, when the driver's operation allows the vehicle to deviate from the driving lane in order to escape any collision with an obstacle, the deviation detection ECU instructs the warning unit to prevent the supply of a warning to the driver. This prevents the warning unit to provide an unnecessary warning to the driver even if the driver intends for the vehicle to deviate from the current driving lane of the vehicle. That is, it is possible to reliably instruct the warning unit to supply the warning to the driver when the vehicle deviates from the current driving lane against the driver's will. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188201 | Method and System for Tuning the Effect of Vehicle Characteristics on Risk Prediction - A Method and System for Tuning the Effect of Vehicle Characteristics on Risk Prediction is disclosed. The system many incorporate many of those driver risk assessment system features previously disclosed by Assignee's Prior Applications. The present system provides a major functional distinction from those prior systems by adding the feature of real-time tuning of the risk assessment/prediction/analysis system in response to ongoing changes in vehicle motion characteristics. Specifically, system monitors the vehicle center of gravity for changes on a real-time basis, and then adjusts the risk prediction/assessment/analysis system responsively. The system executes an initialization feature that implements an initial, or series of initial vehicular motion profiles at the commencement of either a driving trip of the system being powered up. A catalog or index of “standardized” motion profiles are accessible for initial comparison to actual vehicle motion characteristics in order to streamline the tuning of the driver risk analysis system. The system determines if and when an offset in Center of Gravity (i.e. from where initialized) has occurred, after which the system responsively tunes the driver risk assessment/prediction/analysis/reporting system. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188202 | Method and Monitoring Unit for Monitoring a Tire Pressure - A method and a monitoring unit for monitoring an air pressure in a tire of a motor vehicle register a measured value of the air pressure in the tire. The current and/or future distance of the motor vehicle relative to a service station and/or an operating situation of the motor vehicle associated with a service process is then determined. An alarm signal is only then output if the measured value does not reach a predefinable threshold value and one or both of the conditions applies: the current or future distance of the motor vehicle relative to a service station does not reach a predefinable threshold value, the registered operating situation corresponds to a predefinable operating situation. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188203 | BRAKE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A brake monitoring system and method for a vehicle having multiple axles and a plurality of brake actuators and an engine control module, each brake actuator being associated with one of the axle. The system include sensors for measuring, in real-time, brake pressure and brake lining wear, and generating first and second signals. The first and second signals are received and stored in a chassis communications module. The chassis communications module detects fault condition of the brakes as a function of the first and/or second signals and for recording the fault condition, the fault condition being one of a brake monitor warning and a brake lining warning and provides an indication of status via warning lights. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188204 | DISPLAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A display device for vehicles has a screen | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188205 | Management of Resources in Emergency and Operational Situations - Provided is a method for designing, managing and executing response plans. Specific plan and resources are defined and a defined plan is executed either automatically or manually according to pre-determined or “real-time” parameter definitions. An executed plan notifies, by various user-defined means, actively or pre-defined parties in a near simultaneous fashion of security communications, notifications, directives and/or information. One embodiment of the system includes a component that requires a notified party to acknowledge a particular notification event by responding with a personal identification number (PIN) or calling a specified telephone number and entering the PIN. The system enables parties to be organized into groups based upon member profiles. Individual parties can be assigned to sub-groups, enabling specifically designed communications to go to the parties of any particular sub-group. Alternative means of contact can be prioritized and utilized either simultaneously or sequentially until contact with a particular party is achieved. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188206 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING WATER LEAKS - A low cost, robust, wireless sensor system that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The system includes one or more intelligent sensor units and a base unit that can communicate with a large number of sensors. When one or more of the sensors detects an anomalous condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The base unit can contact a supervisor or other responsible person by a plurality of techniques, such as, telephone, pager, cellular telephone, Internet, etc. In one embodiment, one or more wireless repeaters are used between the sensors and the base unit to extend the range of the system and to allow the base unit to communicate with a larger number of sensors. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188207 | Server System for Remote Monitoring - A server system for remote monitoring includes a wireless communication interface, a processor, and a storage device. The wireless communication interface receives at least one data packet over wireless communications from a remote monitoring system. The processor processes the data packet including sensor information from a sensor coupled to the remote monitoring system. The storage device stores the sensor information. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188208 | WIRELESS PATIENT PARAMETER SENSORS FOR USE IN MRI - A wireless patient monitor for MRI provides for on-board filtering of physiological signals from the patient to provide improved assessment and processing of MRI noise before the signal is affected by the transmission process. A system of powering of a wireless patient monitor using capacitors is also provided. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188209 | WIRELESS TRACKING AND MONITORING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a wireless tracking and monitoring system having at least one mobile unit and at least one central unit, wherein each mobile unit has at least one first communication component for communication with the central unit, wherein each mobile unit has at least one sensor, and wherein position finding can be carried out via a position finding system by at least one of the sensors. In this case, each mobile unit has a second communication component for communication with the central unit or with a target unit, and wherein the first and the second communication components of the mobile unit can be operated at the same time. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188210 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO TRANSFER AND TO DISPLAY LOCATION INFORMATION - The present invention relates to a method and system to display information about an object. The system includes a mobile device to relay information about an object to a location content provider. The location content provider formats the information into a visual representation and transmits the information to, one or more digital television provides. One or more of the digital television provides can forward the information to a recipient to display on the recipient's television. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188211 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING ITEMS - A convenient handheld locator is provided for locating an item in an urban environment in which the locator is programmed to search for and locate specific items, with the detected item being displayed on the locator as to its identity or name, also displaying where the item is relative to the locator, as to position and range. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188212 | Applications for a Two-Way Wireless Speaker System - The two-way wireless speaker system of this invention increases sound fidelity by enabling speakers to acknowledge receipt of audio data packets. This provides increased functionality because the audio hub can receive data not only from wired inputs, but also wireless transmission from computer, cell phone, and other sources. Audio hub can use information from speaker to customize/adjust audio signal for each speaker independently, giving better audio quality and synchronization among speakers. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188213 | USB FINGERPRINT SCANNER WITH TOUCH SENSOR - A fingerprint scanner is provided. The fingerprint scanner includes a control module for detecting and controlling the transmission of signals, an electrical connector coupled to the control module for connecting the fingerprint scanner to a periphery device, a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) indicators coupled to the control module to indicate operation status of the fingerprint scanner, and a fingerprint scanning module. The fingerprint scanning module is coupled to the control module to detect fingerprints and sense touches, and send fingerprint signals and touch signals to the control module. The fingerprint scanning module includes a touch sensor for sensing different touches that represent different command signals. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188214 | DISPLAY INTEGRATED VIBRATING ALARM - An alarm system and method for use with a breathing apparatus that provides a source of breathable air to a user/diver. A tactile signal is generated in response to a signal representing at least one parameter corresponding to the breathing apparatus status, and the tactile signal can be both felt and heard by the user. The tactile signal may be generated in combination with a visual and/or an additional audible alarm. The tactile signal may be a vibration. The alarm may be worn on the face, either on the mask or on the mouthpiece. The vibrator serves two functions, one as a tactile alarm that the diver can feel during operation, and a second as an auditory alarm through bone-conduction of sound. The tactile alarm indicates to the user/diver that his particular unit is the one transmitting an alarm signal, and cannot be mistaken for any other device. The tactile signal may be generated to have one or more signal characteristics that are modulated to convey additional information about the parameter or parameters being monitored. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188215 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ALERTS ON A MARKING DEVICE, BASED ON COMPARING ELECTRONIC MARKING INFORMATION TO FACILITIES MAP INFORMATION AND/OR OTHER IMAGE INFORMATION - A marking device for a marking operation to mark a presence or an absence of one or more underground facilities is configured to access and display facilities map information, and/or other image information, as a visual aid to facilitate the marking operation. In various aspects, methods and apparatus relate to: selection of an appropriate “base” facilities map, or information from a database of facilities map data, relating to a given work site/dig area; selection of an appropriate pan and/or zoom (resolution) for displaying facilities map information; appropriately updating displayed facilities map information while a marking device is used during a marking operation (e.g. changing pan, zoom and/or orientation); overlaying on the displayed facilities map information marking information and/or landmark information relating to the marking operation; and storing locally on the marking device, and/or transmitting from the marking device, facilities map information and/or overlaid marking/landmark information (e.g., for further processing, analysis and/or subsequent display). In one aspect, a location at which marking material is dispensed is compared to a location of a facility line as indicated by the facilities map or other image information, and an alert may be generated based on the comparison. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188216 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ALERTS ON A LOCATE DEVICE, BASED ON COMPARING ELECTRONIC LOCATE INFORMATION TO FACILITIES MAP INFORMATION AND/OR OTHER IMAGE INFORMATION - A locate device for a locate operation to detect a presence or an absence of one or more underground facilities is configured to access and display facilities map information, and/or other image information, as a visual aid to facilitate the locate operation. In various aspects, methods and apparatus relate to: selection of an appropriate “base” facilities map, or information from a database of facilities map data, relating to a given work site/dig area; selection of an appropriate pan and/or zoom (resolution) for displaying facilities map information; appropriately updating displayed facilities map information while a locate device is used during a locate operation (e.g. changing pan, zoom and/or orientation); overlaying on the displayed facilities map information locate information and/or landmark information relating to the locate operation; and storing locally on the locate device, and/or transmitting from the locate device, facilities map information and/or overlaid locate/landmark information (e.g., for further processing, analysis and/or subsequent display). In one aspect, a location at which an indication of detection of a facility is generated is compared to a location of a facility line as indicated by the facilities map information/image information, and an alert is generated based on the comparison. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188217 | Refrigeration Case Motion Detector - Disclosed is a triple-sensor motion detector for illuminating the approach to a display case or other object. The triple-sensor motion detector provides a field of detection that spans the front width of the case, yet does not include the areas along the sides of the case. The detector reduces inadvertent triggering of the illumination by persons approaching the side of the case or approaching another case on the other side of an aisle. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188218 | SYSTEM TO DETECT PRESENCE IN A SPACE - A system to detect a presence in a space is provided and includes a sensor to issue a signal at an instance when a door to the space closes, a detector to periodically issue packets that identify when a presence was last detected in the space, and a processing unit, coupled to the sensor and the detector, which is configured to receive the signal and the packets and which has executable instructions stored thereon that, when executed, cause the processing unit to identify when the door closes based on the signal and to judge the space to be unoccupied after a wait time if the packets indicate the presence was last detected prior to the closing. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188219 | SECURITY MODULE - A security module ( | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188220 | SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - An alarm system is disclosed which notifies an owner when a personal item they have secured with the alarm system is moved or taken. The alarm system includes a notification device, wherein the notification device generates a notification output in response to being in an actuated state. The alarm system includes a switch coupled to the notification device, where the switch places the notification device in a non-actuated state in response to receiving pressure from an item to be secured. If the item being secured is moved or tampered with, a notification output is created which notifies the owner that their personal item may be in danger. The notification output can be an audible sound or a visible light or a signal to a cell phone or a wireless signal. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188221 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING AND DISPLAYING ITEMS FOR MERCHANDISING - A system and method for automatically advertising items put on display, as well as protecting those items against theft. The system and method include an event sensor associated with the item and connected to a monitoring and alarm transmitter for initiating an advertising experience on an associated and local graphic display whenever the item is manipulated or approached by a patron. Should the item be removed or taken from its display stand, a wireless alarm is automatically transmitted to a receiver of an authorized person. The system and method also perform a logging function when a patron approaches the item or removes it without taking it away. The system and method also include the ability to provide power to electronic items that are on display. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188222 | TETHER CORD AND SENSOR ALARMS - Methods, systems and other embodiments associated with protecting merchandise items are presented. A method of protecting merchandise items includes displaying a plurality of merchandise items at a consumer display so that the merchandise items can be handled by a consumer. Each merchandise item is connected to the consumer display with a corresponding tether. A first alarm is generated when one of the consumer items is removed from one of the corresponding tethers. A second alarm is generated that is different than the first alarm when one of the tethers is severed. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188223 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING AND DISPLAYING ITEMS FOR MERCHANDISING - A system and method for automatically advertising items put on display, as well as protecting those items against theft. The system and method include an event sensor associated with the item and connected to a monitoring and alarm transmitter for initiating an advertising experience on an associated and local graphic display whenever the item is manipulated or approached by a patron. Should the item be removed or taken from its display stand, a wireless alarm is automatically transmitted to a receiver of an authorized person. The system and method also perform a logging function when a patron approaches the item or removes it without taking it away. The system and method also include the ability to provide power to electronic items that are on display. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188224 | Method for searching electronic data and system thereof - The invention provides a method for searching electronic data and a system thereof. The method for searching electronic data includes: obtaining identification data from an RFID tag, Generating an authentication key according to the identification data, being connected to a third-party server. The third-party server is to determine whether the authentication key is right. If the authentication key is right, a first operation is allowed to be performed on the third-party server and a destination server address is obtained. A destination server is connected according to the destination server address, such that the second operation is allowed to be performed on the destination server. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188225 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF READING RFID TAGS AT HIGH SPEEDS - Processing a transponder signal received from a transponder may include providing a first signal that is in-phase with the transponder signal and a second that is off-phase with the first signal. A first transformed signal is generated using the first signal, where the first transformed signal has a first characteristic equal to the first characteristic of the first signal and a second characteristic different from the second characteristic of the first signal. A second transformed signal is generated using the second signal, where the second transformed signal has a first characteristic equal to the first characteristic of the second signal and a second characteristic different from the second characteristic of the second signal. Information incorporated in the transponder signal is obtained using a combination of the first transformed signal and the second transformed signal. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188226 | DEVICE CONFIGURATION MANAGER AND ABSENT CONNECTION ALERTER - A system and method for notifying a vehicle user that a particular item that is part of a predetermined group of items is missing when the user enters the vehicle. Items that a vehicle user may bring into the vehicle that may be part of the group may be in wireless communications with the vehicle by any suitable communications protocol, such as Bluetooth protocol or an RFID tag. The vehicle will identify whether there is a known group of items entering the vehicle, and if so, determine whether an item from that group of items is missing. If a missing item is detected, the vehicle can then notify the user about the missing item. Additionally, the vehicle can also tell the vehicle user where the missing item is located if the missing item is part of an ad-hoc internet group. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188227 | Anti-theft Device - An anti-theft device monitors objects having a shaft, strap, or similar element. The anti-theft device is comprised of a housing hingably connected to a cover. The housing and cover can move from an open position to a closed position to enclose the shaft or similar element. The housing has a first latch component and contains electronics including an arming switch on its top. When the housing and cover are moved to the closed position, the cover changes the status of the arming switch. The cover has a second latch element which combines with the first latch element on the housing to hold the housing and cover in the closed position. The anti-theft device may be armed or disarmed by a handheld remote. The latching elements may be releasably lockable and may be released by a magnet. The anti-theft device may have passcode protection capabilities. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188228 | System and Method for Monitoring Hygiene Standards Compliance - This invention relates to a system and method of monitoring hygiene standards compliance in a medical facility in which there is provided a surveillance network having a monitoring unit | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188229 | Safety shut off system for household appliances - A safety shut off system incorporated into the electrical circuitry of the house for shutting off an appliance after a predetermined time period elapses within which no physical movement within the vicinity of the appliance is detected includes a motion sensor interconnected to the breaker controlling the appliance whereupon the motion sensor signals the breaker to trip after the time period elapses in which no movement is detected, a contactor that allows current flow between the motion sensor and the breaker, and a relay interconnected to the appliance fan and light and the breaker whereupon turning on the appliance automatically actuates the fan and light but when the breaker is tripped for shutting off the appliance the relay is actuated to shut off the fan and light. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188230 | Dynamic reminder system, method and apparatus for individuals suffering from diminishing cognitive skills - A computer implemented method for automatically delivering a series of dynamic alerts to a user and for automatically reconfiguring the user interface to compensate for changes in perceived diminished cognitive ability of the user, said method being implemented using a computer application running on a computing device having a user interface, said method comprising the steps of: a) delivering a series of alerts to the user on the computing device at predetermined intervals until receipt of the most recent alert is acknowledged by the user by complying with at least one of a plurality of action requests displayed on the user interface of the computing device; b) automatically modifying the intensity level and/or number of sensory means of at least one alert in said series of alerts; and c) in the event that a predetermined number of alerts go unacknowledged by the user, modifying the number and/or character of said plurality of action requests to better accommodate the user's cognitive ability. In another embodiment the subject invention is described in terms of an article of manufacture embodied in a machine storage medium including data that, when accessed by a machine, cause the machine to carry out the above steps. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188231 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC SENSOR POSITION RECOGNITION - The present invention relates to an automatic sensor position recognition system comprising: a position recognition unit ( | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188232 | BREATH ANALYZER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A breath analyzer system and method for determining an estimate of blood alcohol concentration of a person. A light source projects light into a sampling region where breath from the person is expected. A first light detector and a second light detector are configured to detect light intensity of light having certain wavelengths at a first time and a second time. Signals from the light detectors at the first time and the second time are used to determine an estimate of the blood alcohol concentration of the person by determining a ratio of a first light detector signal change to a second light detector signal change. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188233 | DEVICE FOR WAKING UP A DRIVER AND AN OPERATOR - An arrangement to awaken a sleeping driver or operator of a vehicle, a vessel, an aeroplane or any other system that is controlled by a person, includes a detection part that is arranged to measure movements of a control element that belongs to the vehicle with which control element the driver has hand contact, a calculation circuit arranged to compare movements of the control element over time, and an alarm part arranged to produce vibrations in the control element. The calculation circuit is arranged to activate the alarm part when no movement of the control element has occurred during a pre-determined period, which pre-determined period indicates that the driver has fallen asleep, and in that all the parts are mounted on or are integrated with the control element. | 2010-07-29 |
| 20100188234 | Multiple Event Notification Appliance - An apparatus, system and method including an event notification appliance including first and second light sources configured to indicate an event, including a fire and/or alert. | 2010-07-29 |
