35th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120218029 | TOUCH SWITCH - A touch switch including: a conductive member for which voltage is applied from a plurality of locations for detecting presence or absence of a touch and a touch position on the conductive member of a conductor to be detected based on an electrical conduction status of the conductive member; and a detection-level changing mechanism for changing a detection level of the electrical conduction status of the conductive member due to the touch of the conductor on the conductive member. The presence or absence of the touch and the touch position on the conductive member of the conductor is detected if the detection level meets a predetermined condition. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218030 | METHOD FOR MANAGING CIRCUIT RELIABILITY - Managing reliability of a circuit that includes a plurality of duplicate components, with less than all of the components being active at any time during circuit operation, where reliability is managed by operating, by the circuit, with a first set of components that includes a predefined number of components; selecting, without altering circuit performance and in accordance with a circuit reliability protocol, a second set of components with which to operate, including activating an inactive component and deactivating an active component of the first set of components; and operating, by the circuit, with the second set of components. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218031 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE FOR AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND AN APPARATUS WITH A VOLTAGE REGULATION MODULE AND AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - The present invention relates to a method for controlling the supply voltage for an integrated circuit, which is connected to a voltage regulation module via a sense line, a voltage supply line and a bus wherein the supply voltage is provided by the voltage regulation module ( | 2012-08-30 |
20120218032 | HIGH EFFICIENCY NEGATIVE REGULATED CHARGE-PUMP - A charge-pump circuit for providing a regulated negative voltage is disclosed. The charge-pump circuit includes at least one flying capacitor stage having a capacitor with a first terminal selectively coupled between a negative voltage input through a first electronic switch and a negative voltage output through a second electronic switch. A second terminal of the capacitor is selectively coupled between a fixed voltage node through a third electronic switch and an error signal input through a fourth electronic switch. A positive voltage source is coupled to the negative voltage output through a feedback network. A feedback amplifier having an error signal output, a reference voltage input, and a feedback input is coupled to the feedback network. A switch controller having a first clock output drives the first electronic switch and the third electronic switch, while a second clock output drives the second electronic switch and the fourth electronic switch. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218033 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR REDUCTION OF SUPPLY VOLTAGE CHANGES - An integrated circuit and a method. The integrated circuit includes an internal component having an output for providing a driven input signal; an output driver, connected to the internal component, for converting said driven input signal in an output signal; an output pad for outputting said output signal to a component outside the integrated circuit; a power grid configured to supply a supply voltage to the output driver; a controllable current consuming component connected to the power grid, said connectable current consuming component being controllable to consume current in accordance with a supply voltage change reduction pattern; a change detector connected to the internal component and the controllable current consuming component, for detecting a change in said driven input signal prior to said change resulting in a change in said output signal and to control said current consuming component to consume current in response to said detecting. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218034 | VOLTAGE CALIBRATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for power supply calibration to reduce voltage guardbands is disclosed. In one embodiment, an integrated circuit (IC) includes a voltage measurement unit configured to measure an operating voltage during a start-up procedure. The IC further includes a comparator configured to compare the measured operating voltage to a target voltage. The comparator is further configured to cause a change to a supply voltage (upon which the operating voltage is based) if the operating voltage is not within a target voltage range and to repeat the measurement of the operating voltage. If the operating voltage is within the target voltage range, the comparator is configured to inhibit further changes to the operating voltage. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218035 | FILTER CIRCUIT - In a filter circuit comprising a plurality of low pass filters (LPFs) that are connected in series, each of the plurality of LPFs comprises a switched-capacitor circuit (SC), and a fully-differential amplifier (AMP) which amplifies a signal output from the SC, and outputs the amplified signal. An AMP of an LPF which inputs a signal output from a 1-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) comprises a discrete-time type common-mode feedback circuit, and an AMP of an LPF which outputs a signal output from the filter circuit comprises a continuous-time type common-mode feedback circuit. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218036 | OFFSET COMPONENT CANCELATION METHOD AND CIRCUIT - Techniques are disclosed for canceling an offset component (e.g., dc component or dc offset) in an amplifier circuit. For example, an apparatus comprises an amplifier circuit with an amplifier element and a feedback resistor network coupled between an output of the amplifier element and an input of the amplifier element. The apparatus also comprises a current source coupled to the feedback resistor network, the current source generating a current signal that generates a voltage in a first portion of the feedback resistor network that cancels an offset component present in an input signal received by the amplifier circuit. A second portion of the feedback resistor network may be adjustable so that a gain applied to the input signal is adjustable while the offset component is canceled from the input signal. One or more resistors in the feedback resistor network may be composed of the same or substantially similar material as one or more resistors associated with the current source. In such case, the voltage generated in the first portion of the feedback resistor network that cancels the offset component present in the input signal received by the amplifier circuit is independent of a temperature variation and/or a process variation. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218037 | CALIBRATION OF SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS - A signal processing apparatus is provided that comprises a signal path including first and second signal processing stages for processing a signal. A switch, in a first state couples and in a second state de-couples an output of the first signal processing stage to an input of the second signal processing stage. An auxiliary stage coupled to the output of the first signal processing stage generates a control signal dependent to a DC level at the output of the first signal processing stage, on a DC level in the auxiliary stage, and indicates a DC offset at an output of the second signal processing stage. A calibration circuit, responsive to the control signal, adjusts a DC level in the signal path preceding the output of the first signal processing stage when the switch is in the second state. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218038 | AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL DEVICE HAVING FREQUENCY RESPONSE UNIT INCLUDED THEREIN AND RELATED AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An automatic gain control device includes a variable-gain amplifier, a power detector, a gain control unit and a frequency response unit. The variable-gain amplifier is implemented for determining a gain according to a gain control signal and generating an amplified signal by amplifying a received signal according to the gain. The power detector is implemented for determining a power of a frequency response result and accordingly outputting a detection result. The gain control unit is implemented for outputting the gain control signal according to the detection result. The frequency response unit is implemented for performing a frequency response operation on the amplified signal to generate the frequency response result. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218039 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SATURATION CORRECTION IN A POWER CONTROL LOOP - A power amplification circuit includes a power amplifier, an RF detector, an error amplifier, a saturation detector, and an offset circuit. The power amplifier provides an amplified signal based on an input signal and a gain control signal. The RF detector provides a detection signal indicative of a logarithm of the power of the amplified signal. The error amplifier provides the gain control signal based on an amplification control signal and the detection signal. The saturation detector provides a saturation signal in response to the gain control signal differing from a reference signal by less than a first predetermined voltage. The offset circuit decreases a voltage level of the amplification control signal by up to a second predetermined voltage in response to the saturation signal and the amplification control signal differing from the detection signal by less than the second predetermined voltage. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218040 | CLASS-AB POWER AMPLIFIER - According to an embodiment, a class-AB power amplifier includes an amplifying element whose power supply voltage is expressed as Vdc and whose maximum current is expressed as Imax, a conduction angle θo of the amplifying element being more than π(rad) and less than 2·πr(rad), and load impedance of a fundamental wave being expressed as Z | 2012-08-30 |
20120218041 | AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT - An amplifier circuit includes: a first transformer in which a first inductor and a second inductor are magnetically coupled; a first field-effect transistor in which a gate is connected to a first input node via the first inductor, a drain is connected to a drain bias potential node via the second inductor, and a source is connected to a reference potential node; and a first output node connected to the drain of the first field-effect transistor. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218042 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING THE SENSITIVITY OF AN ELECTRICAL GENERATOR TO A NONLINEAR LOAD - A method and generator for modifying interactions between a load and the generator are described. The method includes applying output power to the load using a power amplifier, controlling a level of the output power responsive to a power control setting, and adjusting a conduction angle of the power amplifier to reduce a level of sensitivity of the power amplifier to variations of an impedance of the load. The generator includes a compensation subsystem coupled to the power amplifier that controls a conduction angle of the power amplifier to enable a sensitivity of the power amplifier to be adjusted. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218043 | Amplifier Activation - An amplifier comprises a main amplification stage and an auxiliary amplification stage. An input of the main amplification stage and an input of the auxiliary amplification stage are coupled to a common node, and an output of the main amplification stage is coupled to an output node. During activation, before power is supplied to the main amplification stage, the output node is coupled to a reference voltage (V | 2012-08-30 |
20120218044 | Three-Stage GaN HEMT Doherty Power Amplifier for High Frequency Applications - A three-stage GaN HEMT Doherty power amplifier for high frequency applications includes: a carrier amplifier; first and second peaking amplifier; a 10-dB power divider configured to divide an input signal to the carrier amplifier and the first and second peaking amplifiers; a first path for controlling input power of the carrier amplifier; and a second path for maintaining an efficiency of 40% or more in an output range of 40 dBm to 50 dBm. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218045 | CLASS-C POWER AMPLIFIER - According to one embodiment, a class-C power amplifier includes an amplifying element whose power supply voltage is expressed as Vdc and whose maximum current is expressed as Imax, a conduction angle θo of the amplifying element being less than π(rad), and load impedance of a fundamental wave being expressed as Z | 2012-08-30 |
20120218046 | CLASS-AB POWER AMPLIFIER - A class-AB power amplifier according to the present embodiment includes an amplifying element whose power supply voltage is expressed as Vdc and whose maximum current is expressed as Imax, a conduction angle θo of the amplifying element being more than π(rad) and less than 2·π(rad), and load impedance of a fundamental wave being expressed as Z | 2012-08-30 |
20120218047 | VERTICAL BALLAST TECHNOLOGY FOR POWER HBT DEVICE - Power amplification devices are disclosed having a vertical ballast configuration to prevent thermal runaway in at least one stack of bipolar transistors formed on a semiconductor substrate. To provide a negative feedback to prevent thermal runaway in the bipolar transistors, a conductive layer is formed over and coupled to the stack. A resistivity of the conductive layer provides an effective resistance that prevents thermal runaway in the bipolar transistors. The vertical placement of the conductive layer allows for vertical heat dissipation and thus provides ballasting without concentrating heat. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218048 | OSCILLATION DEVICE - Provided is an oscillation device capable of obtaining a stable oscillation frequency by compensating for a change in oscillation frequency caused with an elapse of operating time of a quartz-crystal oscillator. A difference value ΔF between a frequency difference between first and second quartz-crystal oscillators after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from a reference time and a frequency difference between the first and second quartz-crystal oscillators at the reference time is determined. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218049 | PLL - A PLL includes: a charge-pump equalizer which has a plurality of charge pumps generating charge currents according to phase-difference signals, each being generated by delaying the phase-difference signal by different times, adds and outputs the charge currents generated by the charge pumps; a replica circuit, having ideal characteristics of a loop filter and a voltage controlled oscillator, which input a digital value having phase difference of the phase-difference signals, and generates a replica output according to the ideal characteristics; and a coefficient generating circuit which smoothes correlation values of the difference signals and the phase-difference signals to generate charge pump coefficients, and negatively feeds back the same to the plurality of charge pumps. The charge pumps generate the charge currents each having current values corresponding to the charge pump coefficients. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218050 | POWER SUPPLY CABLE FOR POWER LINE COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT - A connector including a magnetic core and a cable. The cable includes a first conductor and a second conductor. The first conductor and the second conductor are wound around each other. The cable is wound a plurality of times through a center of and around the magnetic core. A first end of the first conductor and a first end of the second conductor are configured to connect to power line communication equipment. A second end of the first conductor and a second end of the second conductor are configured to connect to a power line. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218051 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SIGNAL CONNECTION SYSTEM - A termination block for connecting a first signal device and a second signal device. The termination block includes a housing, first and second connectors, and an electrical circuit having passive elements that connect the first and second connectors and provide impedance matching. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218052 | ANTENNA SHARING DEVICE - Antenna duplexer ( | 2012-08-30 |
20120218053 | PASSIVE DISCRETE TIME ANALOG FILTER - A discrete-time analog filter including multiple storage cells each coupled to common input and output ports and each including at least one of capacitor and at least one switch. Each cell periodically samples an input signal and contributes to an output signal. At least two cells sample the input signal at different frequencies. The cells may be grouped together into one or more filter taps, where each filter tap may have a specified timing delay. Timing signals of a given tap may be non-overlapping phases of a given frequency. Cells may have a fixed or programmable capacitance associated with a corresponding weighting coefficient, and different taps may have different weighting coefficients. Taps may be coupled to implement a negative weighting coefficient. Programmable gain may be implemented with switches or by tap output coupling including sub-filter summing arrangements. Self-timed cells based on a master clock are disclosed. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218054 | DIELECTRIC CERAMIC AND RESONATOR - A dielectric ceramic which is capable of stably having a desired relative dielectric constant (εr), while having high Q value and good temperature coefficient of the resonance frequency. Specifically disclosed is a dielectric ceramic which contains lanthanum, magnesium, calcium and titanium, and when the compositional formula of the components is expressed as αLa | 2012-08-30 |
20120218055 | STACKED ACOUSTIC RESONATOR COMPRISING A BRIDGE - In accordance with a representative embodiment, a bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonator structure, comprises: a first electrode disposed over a substrate; a first piezoelectric layer disposed over the first electrode; a second electrode disposed over the first piezoelectric layer; a second piezoelectric layer disposed over the second electrode; a third electrode disposed over the second piezoelectric layer; and a bridge disposed between the first electrode and the third electrode. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218056 | COUPLED RESONATOR FILTER COMPRISING A BRIDGE - In accordance with a representative embodiment, a bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonator structure, comprises: a first BAW resonator comprising a first lower electrode, a first upper electrode and a first piezoelectric layer disposed between the first lower electrode and the first upper electrode; a second BAW resonator comprising a second lower electrode, a second upper electrode and a second piezoelectric layer disposed between the second lower electrode and the second upper electrode; an acoustic coupling layer disposed between the first BAW resonator and the second BAW resonator; and a bridge disposed between the first lower electrode of the first BAW resonator and the second upper electrode of the second BAW resonator. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218057 | FILM BULK ACOUSTIC RESONATOR COMPRISING A BRIDGE - A film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) structure includes a first electrode disposed over a substrate, a piezoelectric layer disposed over the first electrode, and a second electrode disposed over the first piezoelectric layer. A bridge is disposed between the first electrode and the piezoelectric layer. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218058 | COUPLED RESONATOR FILTER COMPRISING A BRIDGE AND FRAME ELEMENTS - In accordance with a representative embodiment, a bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonator structure, comprises: a first BAW resonator comprising a first lower electrode, a first upper electrode and a first piezoelectric layer disposed between the first lower electrode and the first upper electrode; a second BAW resonator comprising a second lower electrode, a second upper electrode and a second piezoelectric layer disposed between the second lower electrode and the second upper electrode; an acoustic coupling layer disposed between the first BAW resonator and the second BAW resonator; and a bridge disposed between the first lower electrode of the first BAW resonator and the second upper electrode of the second BAW resonator. An inner raised region or an outer raised region, or both are disposed over the second upper electrode. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218059 | STACKED BULK ACOUSTIC RESONATOR COMPRISING A BRIDGE AND AN ACOUSTIC REFLECTOR ALONG A PERIMETER OF THE RESONATOR - In a representative embodiment, a bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonator comprises: a cavity provided in a first layer and having a perimeter bordering an active region of the BAW resonator; a distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) bordering the cavity, wherein the first layer is one of the layers of the DBR; a first electrode disposed over the substrate; a first piezoelectric layer disposed over the first electrode; a second electrode disposed over the first piezoelectric layer; a second piezoelectric layer disposed over the second electrode; a third electrode disposed over the second piezoelectric layer; and a bridge disposed between the first electrode and the third electrode. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218060 | BULK ACOUSTIC WAVE RESONATOR COMPRISING BRIDGE FORMED WITHIN PIEZOELECTRIC LAYER - A bulk acoustic wave (BAW) structure includes a first electrode disposed over a substrate, a piezoelectric layer disposed over the first electrode, and a second electrode disposed over the first piezoelectric layer. A bridge is formed within the piezoelectric layer, where the bridge is surrounded by piezoelectric material of the piezoelectric layer. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218061 | Transmission Lines Applied to Contact Free Slip Rings - A non-contacting rotary interface has a first core with a first pair of balanced transmission lines coupled to the first core and a second core moveable in relation to the first core with a second pair of balanced transmission lines coupled to the second core and configured to receive signals from the first pair of balanced transmission lines. The first pair of balanced transmission lines has a first transmit wire coupled to a termination point at a first end of the first transmit wire, a first transceiver coupled to the first transmit wire at a second end of the first transmit wire, a second transmit wire coupled to the termination point at a first end of the second transmit wire, and a second transceiver coupled to the second transmit wire at a second end of the second transmit wire. The balanced transmission lines may be electrical traces on a circuit board. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218062 | CIRCUIT BREAKER - A circuit breaker is disclosed, wherein the circuit breaker according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a permanent magnet rotatably hinged to a yoke, and wherein the permanent magnet is changed in magnetic path direction thereof by rotation to set up a sensitivity current, whereby a defect ratio of product is minimized. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218063 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH WITH TWO ELECTROMAGNETS - There is an electromagnetic switch for a starter includes a first and second electromagnet and a frame and a cover. The first and second electromagnets are set alongside in the frame. The first and second electromagnets are configured to change a position with respect to the cover by rotating about the axis with respect to the frame. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218064 | Magnetic Switch for Operating a Circuit - A multilevel correlated magnetic system and method for using the same are described herein. A wide-range of devices including a retractable magnet assembly, a disengagement/engagement tool, a click on-click off device are described herein that may incorporate or interact with one or more of the multilevel correlated magnetic systems. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218065 | ENCLOSURE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - An enclosure for electrical equipment is provided. The enclosure includes a frame, a first plate, and a first member coupled to the frame and configured to receive the first plate. The first plate is configured to receive a transformer, movable between a first position and a second position, at least partially supported by the first member when the first plate is in the first position, and offset from the first member when the first plate is in the second position. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218066 | REACTOR - Provided is a reactor having a small size with consideration of loss reduction. A reactor | 2012-08-30 |
20120218067 | ARC-RESISTANT DRY TYPE TRANSFORMER ENCLOSURE HAVING ARC CHANNELS - Arc resistant enclosures for dry-type transformers. More particularly, transformer enclosures having one or more arc-resistant features, including arc channels, arc fault dampers, and arc fault plenums, and methods for providing same. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218068 | ANTENNA - An antenna includes: a case body having a bottom plate portion, side plate portions extending from the bottom plate portion, and an opening portion surrounded by the side plate portions; a magnetic resonance antenna portion placed in the case body; and a magnetic shield body disposed on a side closer to the opening portion than the magnetic resonance antenna portion. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218069 | HIGH FREQUENCY ROTARY TRANSFORMER FOR SYNCHRONOUS ELECTRICAL MACHINES - A high frequency rotary transformer for an electrical machine includes a primary transformer component having a primary transformer winding, and a secondary transformer component having a secondary transformer winding. The primary transformer winding is configured to be coupled to a DC power source via a DC to AC converter. The secondary transformer winding is configured to be coupled to a winding of the rotor. Each of the primary and secondary transformer components are mechanically coupled to either the stator or the rotor. The secondary transformer component is configured to rotate with respect to the primary transformer component to produce a magnetic flux via the primary transformer winding and the secondary transformer winding. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218070 | INSULATING SUPPORT FLANGE FOR CURRENT LOOP SYSTEM - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for isolating a current loop conductor of a current loop system of a pre-charge circuit from a plurality of current transformers disposed around the current loop conductor. In particular, the embodiments described herein include an insulating support flange having a first tubular section, a second tubular section radially disposed around the first tubular section and connected to the first tubular section via a solid annular section extending radially outward from the first tubular section to a first end of the second tubular section, an annular base extending radially outward from a second end of the second tubular section, and a plurality of prongs extending axially from or near to an outer circumference of the annular base, wherein each of the prongs comprises an end face that is angled toward the second tubular section. The insulating support flanges are configured to mate with each other along an axial direction of the current loop conductor. In addition, each of the plurality of current transformers is installed (i.e., held in place) between the prongs, annular base, and second annular section of its respective insulating support flange. As such, a fixed open air space between the first and second annular sections of the insulating support flanges isolates the current transformers from the current loop conductor, thereby reducing the possibility of discharge between the current transformers and the current loop conductor. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218071 | HIGH-FREQUENCY COUPLER AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A high-frequency coupler and a communication device are compact, capable of efficiently communicating a large volume of data over a short distance and can be used in combination with a non-contact IC card. The high-frequency coupler includes magnetic-field-generating patterns and a surrounding pattern disposed around a periphery thereof, and is used to communicate a large volume of data over a short distance in a communication system that uses broadband frequencies. Out of the magnetic fields radiated in directions perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the plane of the patterns from the magnetic-field-generating patterns, portions extending laterally in the plane of the patterns are blocked by the surrounding pattern, the magnetic fields are lengthened in a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the plane of the patterns and the communication distance is increased. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218072 | PIPELINE MONITORING SYSTEM - A pipeline monitoring system includes at least one power generating device and at least one information device. The at least one power generating device generates electric power by movement of the fluid in the pipeline so as to power the at least one information device which then sends a signal and the monitors judges the problem of the pipeline according the signal, such that the maintenance is timely provided. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218073 | Accessible Region of a Device - A device to detect a portable device associated with a user accessing an accessible region of the device with a sensor, identify the portable device and log the user into the device with a profile of the user if the accessible region is accessed by the portable device, and generate a session on the device based on the profile of the user. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218074 | BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION AND VERIFICATION - Biometric authentication and verification are described. A method in biometric identification includes establishing a foundational biometric measurement based on a first user input. The method also includes providing a second user input at a biometric terminal, the second user input used by the biometric terminal to determine whether to acknowledge a verifying biometric measurement, in response to receipt of the established foundational biometric measurement and the second user input. The method may also include establishing the foundational biometric measurement, by the user, utilizing biometric equipment. Alternatively, the establishing of the foundational biometric measurement based on first user input is performed by providing the first user input to a biometric kiosk, the biometric kiosk using the first user input to establish the foundational biometric measurement. Advantages of the present invention include the ability to perform more secure biometric transactions. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218075 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL ACCESS - Methods and apparatus to support personal information management are described. One example method includes receiving personal information of a user from a mobile device through close-proximity communication, wherein the personal information includes government-issued credentials of the user; accessing verification information related to the personal information; and verifying the personal information based on a comparison of the verification information and the personal information. Other implementations are possible. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218076 | WIRELESS CAPABLE SECURITY DOOR ANTENNA - A door security system comprises a door, and a handle assembly attached to the door. The handle assembly includes a lock mechanism, a handle, and an escutcheon. The lock mechanism has an unlocked state and a locked state for securing access to the door, and the handle is rotatably supported by the handle assembly as a means of access through the door when the lock mechanism is in the unlocked state. At least one of the handle and the escutcheon acts as an antenna capable of wirelessly receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals and capable of communicating with the lock mechanism to switch the lock mechanism between the unlocked and locked state. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218077 | 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. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218078 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SUPPORT PERSONAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - Methods and apparatus to support personal information management are described. One example method includes receiving personal information of a user from a mobile device through close-proximity communication, accessing verification information related to the personal information, obtaining biometric information; and verifying the personal information based on the biometric information and based on a comparison of the verification information and the personal information. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218079 | DYNAMIC INFORMATION RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) CARD WITH BIOMETRIC CAPABILITIES - Embodiments of the present invention implement dynamic elements within a RFID card. Specifically, the embodiments update card information dynamically, using a biometric image scanner (e.g., for scanning a fingerprint passively). The scanner is activated only when a user intends to use it with a designated reader by bringing the RFID card within the reader RF field range, thus preventing unauthorized reader's RFID scan. Even if an unauthorized reader comes into contact with the RFID card, the reader cannot read the user's biometric information, unless the user holds the card for use by the reader. Thus, unauthorized biometric information scanning is effectively prevented. The medium owned and controlled by the user collects a biometric fingerprint image for safety and security. When a card is swiped by the user, the biometric imaging array sensor captures user fingerprints and transfers the corresponding image data to a verification system to match and track user biometric information with a predefine accuracy, and track changes of repeated uses. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218080 | SYSTEM FOR REPRESENTING LOCATIONS OF PERSONS IN A STRUCTURE - A computer-based system is configured to receive data relating to locations and identities of a plurality of persons in a structure, and display on an output device a plurality of icons representing the locations in the structure and the identities of one or more of an individual person and a group of persons. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218081 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION ANTENNA SWITCHING IN A CONVEYOR SYSTEM - A radio frequency identification (“RFID”) method, computer-readable medium, apparatus, and system are provided. In one embodiment, the method acquires dimensions of an item. The dimensions and speed of the item are used to determine the item's location on a conveyor (i.e., to track the item on the conveyor). The location of the item is used to determine which switch RFID reader antenna in a plurality of RFID reader antennas is the most suitable RFID reader antenna to communicate with a transponder located on the item. In other embodiments, the apparatus, system, and computer-readable medium are also provided which perform similar features recited by the above method. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218082 | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM INCLUDING DISPLAY WITH NFC DEVICE ASSOCIATED THEREWITH AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A communications system includes a display configured to display at least one time variable image, at least one passive near field communications (NFC) device associated with the display, and a media device. An identifier is associated with the at least one passive NFC device. A mobile wireless communications device includes a second NFC device, a wireless transceiver, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive, via communication between the at least one passive NFC device and the second NFC device, an identifier for the at least one passive NFC device. The processor is also configured to send, via the wireless transceiver and to the media device, the identifier and the identifier time, and receive, from and media device and via the wireless transceiver, data relating to the at least one time variable image based upon the identifier and an identifier time based upon the identifier. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218083 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES TO SECURE DATA TRANSMISSION IN RFID SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatuses to secure data transmission in a radio frequency identification (RFID) system against eavesdropping, using multiple communication channels. In one embodiment, a method includes communicating key information and cipher text generated based on the key information, or plain text, using a plurality of different, distinct and separate communication channels connected to an RFID tag. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218084 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING PRINTED MEDIA BASED ON RADIO FREQUENCY MEMORY TAG DETECTION - An approach is provided for associating content information with a radio frequency (RF) memory tag related to one or more items. One or more RF memory tags for maintaining additional information are associated with the one or more items. A data association platform causes, at least in part, a capture of content information from printed media. The data association platform then processes the content information to determine one or more items. A portion of the content information, additional information, or combination thereof is determined to be presented on reading of one or more RF memory tags. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218085 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - Disclosed is a communication apparatus comprising: a communication section which performs communication in an ASK modulation format with an RFID tag; and a control section which sets a modulation degree of the ASK modulation of the communication section to a large degree when polling of the RFID tag is performed by the communication section and which sets the modulation degree to a small degree when response information is received from the RFID tag through the communication section. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218086 | MULTI-SAMPLE READING IN SLEEP MODE FOR PASSIVE INFRARED DETECTORS AND OTHER ANALOG INPUTS - This disclosure provides systems and methods for detecting a change in environmental conditions utilizing sampling circuitry configured to sample an environmental sensor while a processor remains in a low-power state or a sleep state. According to some embodiments, a pre-filter performs a simplified analysis of the sensor samples to determine if the processor should wake and perform additional analysis on stored sensor samples. Specific examples are provided for detecting motion using passive infrared detectors. Accordingly, systems and methods for reducing the power consumption of a motion detection system are provided herein. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218087 | NETWORK END DEVICE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM - Aspects of the invention provide for a network end device configuration system. In one embodiment, a system is disclosed comprising: at least one computing device adapted to configure an end device to an electrical network by performing actions comprising: obtaining an indicator that the end device has entered the electrical network; querying the end device for global positioning data about the end device in response to the obtaining of the indicator; obtaining the global positioning data about the device; and associating an identification of the end device with the global positioning data about the end device. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218088 | LOCATION LOCALIZATION - A location localization method and system. The method includes transmitting by an RFID tag reader, a request for locating a passive RFID tag in a facility. The RFID tag reader receives from active RFID tags, a first date/time associated with first data. The RFID tag reader transmits to the active RFID tags, a request for retrieving the first data. The first data comprises distances between each active RFID tag and the passive RFID tag. The RFID tag reader receives the first data. The RFID tag reader receives a map of the facility and locations on the map for the active RFID tags. The RFID tag reader determines a location within the facility for the passive RFID tag based on the first data, the map, and the locations on the map. The RFID tag reader transmits the first location to a user. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218089 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE HAPTIC FEEDBACK - Methods and apparatus to provide haptic feedback are disclosed. One example method includes receiving a goal condition at a mobile device, requesting information from a host device using a first close-proximity communication, receiving the information at a mobile device using a second close-proximity communication, determining a level of haptic feedback based on the received information and the goal condition, and causing a haptic effect on the mobile device based on the level of haptic feedback. Other implementations are possible. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218090 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE DEVICES TO COMMUNICATE THROUGH SKIN RESPONSE - Devices, systems and methods for communicating to another user or users through skin response technology are provided. The present disclosure provides for receiving at least one message over a network by a mobile device; transmitting the received at least one message to a vibrotactile device configured to be worn on the skin of a user; converting, by the vibrotactile device, the transmitted at least one message into a predefined vibration pattern; and effecting the predefined vibration pattern onto the skin of a user by at least one actuating element of the vibrotactile device. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218091 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE DEVICES TO COMMUNICATE THROUGH SKIN RESPONSE - Devices, systems and methods for communicating to another user or users through skin response technology are provided. The present disclosure provides for receiving at least one message over a network by a mobile device; transmitting the received at least one message to a vibrotactile device configured to be worn on the skin of a user; converting, by the vibrotactile device, the transmitted at least one message into a predefined vibration pattern; and effecting the predefined vibration pattern onto the skin of a user by at least one actuating element of the vibrotactile device. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides a vehicle system for communicating a message to a driver of the vehicle via a vibrotactile device configured to be disposed on a steering device of the vehicle. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218092 | WIRELESS LIFT GATE CONTROL SYSTEM INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION OF OPERATOR - A lift gate system is provided which in one implementation has a lift gate assembly including an actuator for actuating a lift gate, a main controller configured for controlling the actuator, and a wireless transceiver for receiving an operation command. The system further has a wireless controller including an authorization controller configured for checking that an operator is authorized to operate the lift gate, the wireless controller configured such that upon authorization of the operator by the authorization controller, the wireless controller may wirelessly transmit an operator command to the main controller for controlling operation of the lift gate accordingly. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218093 | DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE - An ECU of a driving support device predicts the risk of contact between a host vehicle and obstacles around the host vehicle when the host vehicle travels by a driving action related to at least one normative action candidate, which is a normative driving action candidate of the host vehicle for the surrounding conditions of the host vehicle. Therefore, it is possible to provide the normative action candidates considering the risk of contact between the host vehicle 400-and the obstacles around the host vehicle. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218094 | METHOD FOR ROAD GRADE ESTIMATION FOR ENHANCING THE FUEL ECONOMY INDEX CALCULATION - A method is provided of estimating a road grade of a current driven road. A nominal value of a vehicle operating parameter is measured during a nominal vehicle operating condition. The vehicle operating parameter is related to a vehicle thrust power. The nominal value of the vehicle operating condition is comprised of a nominal acceleration corresponding to the nominal value when the vehicle is driven on a substantially non-inclined road. The nominal value and nominal acceleration is stored in a memory. An actual value of the vehicle operating parameter is determined during a current vehicle operating condition. A vehicle acceleration corresponding to the actual value of the vehicle operating parameter is measured. The road grade of the current driven road is estimated as a function of a comparison between the measured acceleration value and the nominal acceleration that would be expected for the actual value of the vehicle operating parameter. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218095 | Dual Tire Pressure Monitor with Equalizer Apparatus and Tire Inflation System Integration - A wireless dual tire pressure monitor and equalizer apparatus is adapted to install on a vehicle dual wheel and connect to the two tire valve stems. The apparatus includes capabilities of monitoring individual tire pressure and transmitting tire data to be received by a remote receiver, equalizing pressure in the two tires when pressure is above a selected level, isolating the two tires when pressure is below the selected level, and transmitting warning signals upon detection of low pressure and air leaks. The apparatus further includes capability to integrate with available tire inflation systems for providing tire pressure monitoring and equalizing functionalities. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218096 | BLANK TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING DEVICE AND ITS SETUP METHOD - A blank tire pressure monitoring device includes a housing having an air valve at one end and connection terminals at an opposite end, a circuit board mounted in the housing and carrying a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, an acceleration sensor, an analog-digital converter electrically connected with the pressure sensor, the temperature sensor and the acceleration sensor, a general purpose I/O terminal unit electrically connected with the connection terminals of the housing; an embedded microcontroller module electrically connected with the general purpose I/O terminal unit and the analog-digital converter and having built therein a flash memory, a microcontroller core and a special-function register controller, a LF receiver electrically connected to the embedded microcontroller module, and a transmitter electrically connected to the embedded microcontroller module; and a method is still also disclosed for setting up a blank tire pressure monitoring device. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218097 | TRANSMISSION INDICATOR FOR VEHICLE - A transmission indicator apparatus for a vehicle, may include a base provided on a side of a gearshift lever of the vehicle, a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) circuit mounted on the base and provided with light sources, a cover provided above the PCB circuit to shield an internal structure therein, wherein stage characters of a stage character part and stage selection displays of a stage selection part may be formed on the cover to transmit light of the light sources and be thus distinguished, and a partition provided in a space between the PCB circuit and the cover and located between the stage character part and the stage selection part of the cover, thus preventing light interference between the light sources. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218098 | DECELERATION RATE INDICATOR APPARATUS - An apparatus for providing deceleration rate information of a user operating a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes a unit including an accelerometer, a processor, and a lighting mechanism. The processor receives from the accelerometer deceleration info of the vehicle and variably adjusts at least one aspect of the lighting mechanism, thereby quantitatively signaling the deceleration rate to a driver of a following vehicle. The unit may be mounted on an article of clothing, a bag, or the vehicle itself. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218099 | RELAY METHOD FOR ALARM SYSTEM AND ALARM DEVICE - The relay method for an alarm system of the present invention includes: a third process in which a reception intensity of the acknowledgement signal is measured when the source alarm device receives the acknowledgement signal, and in which, if there are one or more destination alarm devices that have not transmitted the acknowledgement signal among all of the destination alarm devices registered in advance, a destination alarm device that has the lowest reception intensity of the acknowledgement signal is assigned as a relay destination alarm device; and a fourth process in which an abnormality signal is relay-transmitted from the source alarm device, through the relay destination alarm device, to the destination alarm devices that are interconnected with the relay destination alarm device, and then, from the destination alarm device that has received the abnormality signal, a signal indicating that a sender thereof is the destination alarm device is outputted, and also an acknowledgement signal is transmitted to the source alarm device. In addition, when there are one or more all of the destination alarm devices which have not transmitted an acknowledgement signal to the source alarm device among all of the destination the alarm devices registered in advance, the third and fourth processes are repeated. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218100 | Perimeter Security System - A perimeter security system includes a barrier and a series of sensors. The sensors are connected together via connection cables that include pin-type engagement structure for connection with the sensors. The sensors may include a graduated sensory alert that changes as a person or object approaches. The pin-type connection arrangement includes a receiver having a passage for receiving an insert. The insert and a first end of the cable have matching cross-sections that enable the cable to be inserted within the receiver in a single orientation. A series of pins extend from the cable, and a pin contact arrangement is associated with the receiver. The insert may be one of at least a pair of differently configured inserts, each of which has a cross-section that matches only one end of the cable. Each insert includes an end wall, which includes a series of openings through which the pins extend. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218101 | SITUATIONAL MARKING AND AWARENESS TAG (SMART) BEACON, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are disclosed comprising a plurality of small independent light sources which are arranged in a mesh network and capable of exchanging data such that they can be operated together and under control of a controller in order to provide enhanced lighting effects in particular applications. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218102 | MANAGING EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES USING MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - One or more embodiments manage emergency response services. An emergency event is determined to have occurred. A set of civilian responders currently available to respond to the emergency event is selected from a plurality of civilian responders in response to determining that the emergency event has occurred. Each civilian responder in the set of civilian responders is associated with at least one wireless communication device. The set of civilian responders is notified that the emergency event has occurred. A set of emergency event information associated with the emergency event is transmitted to at least one wireless communication device associated with each civilian responder in the set of civilian responders. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218103 | Item Locator with Distance Determining Capabilities - Disclosed is an item locator that utilizes a transmitter and a receiver. The receiver is attached to an item that may become lost or misplaced, and a signal is sent from the transmitter to the receiver, causing the receiver to emit an audible, visual, and vibratory alert when activated. A receiver is placed on a wallet, cell phone or other frequently misplaced item. The alarms appeal to multiple senses, allowing an individual to rely on their strongest and sharpest senses to locate the items or choose a preferred method. In addition, the receiver includes a range measuring means for providing the distance between the transmitter and the misplaced item. The range measuring means preferably functions off of a sent radio signal and a received signal from the receiver attached to the misplaced item, wherein the time delay provides a distance measurement thereto. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218104 | SIGNAL TRANSMITTING APPARATUS - A signal transmitting apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises two connecting wires. Two connectors are respectively to two opposite ends of each of the two connecting wires. Two alarm devices are mounted on the two connecting wires and each near a corresponding one of the two connectors. Two conducting wires are respectively connected to the two alarm devices to form a closed circuit such that the two alarm devices are synchronously operated when one of the two alarm devices is connected to a power source for user to confirm a connecting wire is operated in somewhere. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218105 | WARNING TAG AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN INDICATION RELEVANT TO SHELF LIFE OF A PRODUCT - A warning tag for providing an indication relevant to shelf life of a product is to be disposed on a product. The warning tag includes a storage unit, a clock unit, a control unit and a warning unit. The storage unit stores product information of the product. The product information includes time data associated with end of the shelf life of the product. The clock unit generates a current time. The control unit is electrically coupled to the storage unit and the clock unit, and outputs a warning signal based on the current time and the end of the shelf life of the product. The warning unit is electrically coupled to the control unit, and generates the indication according to the warning signal. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218106 | Dispenser Assembly For Dispensing Disinfectant Fluid And Method For Use Thereof And Data Collection And Monitoring System For Monitoring And Reporting Dispensing Events - A dispenser assembly for dispensing disinfectant to a user and associated monitoring systems and methods. The dispenser assembly includes a main housing defining a cavity and a container disposed within the cavity and releasably secured to the main housing. The container contains a fluid therewithin. An electronics unit is coupled to the main housing and includes a sensor for detecting an activation signal. The electronics unit includes a controller for producing a reminder signal in response to the detection of the activation signal to remind the user to dispense fluid from the container. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218107 | ENTITY DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AN AREA - An entity detection method and system are provided for monitoring an area. The method comprises providing an illuminated band extending continuously along an extremity of the area; providing an optical detector having an image sensor adapted to capture an image, the illuminated band being viewable by the image sensor and being capturable in the image, a space between the band and the image sensor being part of the area; storing a detection threshold; analyzing the image to detect a discontinuity in the continuous illuminated band apparent on the image, comparing the detected discontinuity to the detection threshold; and indicating a status of the area to be one of a presence of an entity and an absence of the entity based on the comparing. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218108 | System and method for disclosing unauthorized removal of articles from secured premises - A system and method for securing premises by distinguishing between authorized and unauthorized removal of articles from the premises via an approach within the premises to an exit ( | 2012-08-30 |
20120218109 | SECURITY SYSTEM - A security system includes a sensor attached to a merchandise item, a slave unit attached to a merchandise rack and connected to one or a plurality of sensors via a wire, and a master unit that monitors theft of the merchandise item by wirelessly receiving a signal using a first frequency band from one or a plurality of slave units. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218110 | Method, System, and Apparatus for RFID Removal Detection - According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus, system and method for forming RFID labels is disclosed. The RFID labels can include an RFID chip, at least one antenna element and at least one conductive material. The RFID chip may then transmit desired signals based upon a coupling of the conductive material to the RFID chip. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218111 | Pulse Oximeter Alarm Simulator And Training Tool - According to various embodiments, methods and systems are provided herein for training a user in alarm behaviors of a medical device. The alarm behaviors may be accessed via a simulator system that obtains input regarding alarm settings, accesses stored plethysmographic waveform data representative of data obtained through the simulated medical device and that applies the alarm setting inputs to the stored plethysmographic waveform data to provide simulated alarm outputs representative of alarm outputs of the medical device. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218112 | Compact Dryer Exhaust Duct & Chimney Manometer - A cost effective manometer is realized for accurately measuring back pressure in all types of vents and ducts. Common back pressure can be caused by restrictions, such as lint or soot buildup. The manometer consists of a main body having two reservoirs for storage of measuring fluid. The first reservoir contains measuring fluid during transit eliminating the need for end user to manually fill manometer prior to first use. Measuring fluid is transferred to second main reservoir prior to initial use. The second reservoir contains an adjustable bladder or plunger for obtaining a zero reading prior to measurement. The manometer can be used on all types of vents and ducts where positive or negative pressure exists. The manometer can be used for measuring positive or negative pressures as well as differential pressures. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218113 | INTEGRATED FUSE STATUS INDICATION IN AN OPEN FUSE BLOCK - An open fuse block is provided having a visual indicator or light assembly connected in parallel with a replaceable fuse mounted in the fuse block. When the fuse is blown, the corresponding visual indicator is illuminated to identify the blown fuse, thereby facilitating quick and easy replacement of the fuse. Since the visual indicator is connected in parallel with the fuse element, when the fuse is blown, the fuse results in an open circuit and the flow of electricity is rerouted through the visual indicator. The visual indicator is thereby illuminated and the corresponding blown fuse can be easily identified. The visual indicator or light assembly can include, for example, a neon bulb, light emitting diode, fluorescent bulb, incandescent bulb, or any other visual indicator that emits light. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218114 | ROLL-LOCK SNAP-ON CURRENT TRANSFORMER - A PeakPower Energy Management and Control System having one or more roll-lock snap-on current transformer power monitoring devices, each to avoid interrupting power when installing current and/or power monitors. Each roll-lock snap-on current transformer power monitoring device may be snapped onto existing power wires inside a power panel or near equipment being monitored without disconnecting any wires or turning off power. Each roll-lock snap-on current transformer power monitoring device may be utilized in standalone mode as well as within a PeakPower Energy Management and Control System in accordance with disclosed embodiments. Each roll-lock snap-on current transformer power monitoring device may communicate via the power lines (Power Line Controller) or communicate via wireless using an integrated microprocessor based RF transceiver. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218115 | Back looking warning assembly and a method for determining the presence of a tangible entity in close proximity to the back of an individual - A portable assembly | 2012-08-30 |
20120218116 | Position Monitoring System And Method Of Use - A position monitoring system comprising a casing which attaches to an item and a locator chip which inserts into the casing; a distance monitoring unit, where the distance monitoring unit houses a global positioning device which monitors a location of the locator chip; a display screen on a front face of the distance monitoring unit, where said display screen shows the location of the locator chip; a dial attached to the front face of the distance monitoring unit; a range of distances displayed radially around the dial, where an individual distance determines a radius for a circular boundary around the distance monitoring unit and where the dial turns to the individual distance to set the radius for the circular boundary; and a speaker attached to the distance monitoring unit, wherein the speaker sounds an alarm to alert a user when the locator chip leaves the circular boundary. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218117 | QUANTIFICATION INDICATING CIRCUIT - A quantification indicating circuit includes an indicating lamp set, a converting circuit, and an indicating lamp control circuit. The indicating lamp set has a plurality of indicating lamps. The converting circuit has a plurality of predetermined threshold values which are compared with a numerical signal of a circuit board to generate a comparison result. The comparison result is converted to be outputs of a plurality of control bits. The indicating lamp control circuit is coupled between the indicating lamp set and the converting circuit and is used for controlling the number of the indicating lamps which are brightened according to the outputs of the control bits. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218118 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INITIALIZATION OF A WELLBORE SURVEY TOOL VIA A REMOTE REFERENCE SOURCE - A method and an apparatus are provided for determining an orientation of a wellbore survey tool at a first position with respect to a reference direction. At least one first signal is indicative of an orientation of a directional reference system with respect to the reference direction. The directional reference system is positioned at a second position spaced from the first position. At least one second signal is indicative of a relative orientation of the wellbore survey tool with respect to the directional reference system. The orientation of the wellbore survey tool at the first position is determined in response at least in part to the at least one first signal and the at least one second signal. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218119 | Downhole Telemetry System Using an Optically Transmissive Fluid Media and Method for Use of Same - A multi-channel downhole telemetry system for enabling communication in a wellbore. The system includes a downhole transmitter operable to optically transmit a first data stream on a first optical channel and a second data stream on a second optical channel. A downhole receiver is operable to receive the first data stream and the second data stream. An optically transmissive fluid disposed in the wellbore provides a medium for the optical transmission of the first data stream and the second data stream between the downhole transmitter and the downhole receiver. The optically transmissive fluid contains suspended solids having refraction surfaces that scatter the optically transmitted data streams in the wellbore. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218120 | METER PROCESSING COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Systems for supporting communication between networks are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a meter processing communication system includes: a utility meter; and a central processor integrated with the utility meter, the central processor including a single communications stack, the single communications stack and central processor being configured to process communications between a plurality of different networks. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218121 | HUMIDITY TELEMETRY IN PROCESSING OF MATERIALS - A method of monitoring the humidity of material being subjected to processing step using it humidity monitoring transducer, and transmitting humidity data from the monitoring transducer by wireless telemetry to a receiver external to the mass of material. If the material is a mass of material, the transducer can be embedded within the material. The method is particularly useful in the case of a material in a closed environment, such as packaging or if the material is in motion during the processing step, for example, when the mass of material is subjected to multiple pharmaceutical processing steps and/or plural dosage forms. The processing step can be, for example, pre-formulation, mixing, granulation, a coating step, in which a coating material is sprayed onto pharmaceutical dosage forms while the dosage forms are being tumbled. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218122 | PARKING ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A parking enforcement system and method. The system and method may employ mobile technology and, in particular, a mobile device. From the perspective of the mobile device, a parking identifier is received, wherein the parking identifier corresponds with a parking space or corresponds with parking spaces. The mobile device then receives parking session information relating to the parking space or spaces corresponding with the parking identifier. The mobile device is capable of outputting this information in various forms to assist with parking enforcement. The parking session information may be transmitted to the mobile device from a network server in communication with the mobile device over the network. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218123 | SET-TOP BOX FOR MONITORING TELEHEALTH SENSORS - The subject disclosure provides a system and method for a set-top box for monitoring telehealth and biometric sensors. A subject patient is associated with telehealth and biometric sensors which measure the subject patient's vital signs and other health related attributes. In one aspect, the system includes a set-top box for continuously gathering biometric and telehealth sensor data. The set-top box includes a sensor interface for interfacing with the sensors and supports wireless and wired connections to the sensors. The system additionally may include a system management station for providing feedback to the subject patient. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218124 | DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - A method for assisting a driver driving a vehicle, and a driver assistance system for assisting a driver driving a vehicle are described. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218125 | TWO-WAY VIDEO AND 3D TRANSMISSION BETWEEN VEHICLES AND SYSTEM PLACED ON ROADSIDE - A system and method for providing visual information to a driver of a first vehicle, including: at least one camera or sensor which is not on the first vehicle but which captures image data that includes a view of a road within a vicinity of the first vehicle; a decision unit which receives the image data from the camera or sensor and which identifies information in the image data which a driver of the first vehicle needs to be informed of; and a display unit on the first vehicle which displays information transmitted to the first vehicle in a view that displays information determined to be missing in the vehicle's current line of sight, so that the otherwise missing information can be observed by a driver of the first vehicle. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218126 | Systems and Method for Controlling Preemption of a Traffic Signal - A priority control unit is provided for use with light-based and GPS-based traffic control priority systems. The priority control unit includes a light emitter subsystem that is configured to emit pulses of light. The pulses of light encode a priority request for activating preemption of a traffic signal by a light-based traffic control priority system. The priority control unit also includes a GPS-based subsystem that is configured to transmit a priority request by radio waves. The priority request from the GPS-based subsystem is for activating preemption of a traffic signal by a GPS-based traffic control priority system. A switch is coupled to the light emitter subsystem and to the GPS-based subsystem. The switch simultaneously activates both the light emitter subsystem and the GPS-based subsystem for transmitting priority requests in response to user control. In another embodiment, the priority control unit further includes a broadcast based subsystem for transmitting priority requests. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218127 | Terminal Intelligent Monitoring System - A flight information system, accessories, methods of use and applications are disclosed herein. A central computer system programmed to retrieve and analyze flight relevant data, including weather, operational, ground condition, aircraft condition, and navigational status data, is provided. Additionally, user terminals in communication with the central computer system may optionally send and receive data as well as program the central computer. Pre-programmed and user configurable alerts are provided. To minimize pilot decision process errors, a “Go” or “No Go” determination may be made by the system. Interaction with a human or computerized analysis based advisor is optionally available through the system upon request of the user. | 2012-08-30 |
20120218128 | VEHICLE LOCATOR KEY FOB WITH RANGE AND BEARING MEASUREMENT - An apparatus and method of determining bearing and distance measurements between a mobile device and an object using Rf based measurements. The mobile device communicates with a control in the object to determine the relative bearing between the mobile device and the object with respect to magnetic north and, optionally, the distance between the mobile device and the object. An indicator on the mobile device aid in directing s the user of the mobile device toward the object as the mobile device is moved relative to the object. The mobile device can be a key fob and the object can be a vehicle. | 2012-08-30 |