40th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 21 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100253456 | MINIATURE SHIELDED MAGNETIC COMPONENT AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Low profile magnetic components and methods of manufacture include first and second core pieces extending interior and exterior to an open center area of a coil. Surface mount terminations are also provided to complete electrical connections to a circuit board. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253457 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOVABLE INDUCTOR BY USING MAGNETISM AND DEVICE THEREOF - A movable inductor using magnetism is provided. The movable inductor includes a substrate; a first structure layer disposed on the substrate, and having two protruding portions respectively disposed at two sides thereof; at least two fixing elements disposed on the substrate, and connected with the protruding portions; and a thermal bonding layer at least disposed on the fixing elements. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253458 | TRANSFORMER HAVING LEAKAGE INDUCTANCE - A transformer includes a bobbin assembly, a primary winding coil, a first secondary winding coil, a second secondary winding coil, and a magnetic core assembly. The bobbin assembly includes a primary winding part, a first secondary winding part, a second secondary winding part and a channel. A first opening is formed in a bottom surface of the bobbin assembly and communicates with the channel. The primary winding coil is wound around the primary winding part. The first secondary winding coil is wound around the first secondary winding part. The second secondary winding coil is wound around the second secondary winding part. The magnetic core assembly is partially embedded into the channel of the bobbin assembly, and includes a first magnetic part and a second magnetic part. The second magnetic part includes a first extension post, and the first extension post is inserted into the first opening of the bobbin assembly. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253459 | Inductor Having Separate Wire Segments - An inductor is disclosed that comprises a magnetic core that includes at least one core segment. The inductor further comprises a plurality of separate conductive wire segments that together form a current path around at least a portion of the magnetic core. Each segment forms a turn around a portion of the magnetic core and the segments are connected end-to-end to form the current path. A first of the plurality of wire segments includes a first leg and a second leg. A second of the plurality of wire segments includes a first leg adjacent the first leg of the first wire segment but not in electrical contact therewith. The second wire segment further includes a second leg adjacent the second leg of the first wire segment but not in electrical contact therewith. The second leg of the second wire segment is in electrical contact with the first leg of the first wire segment to electrically connect the first and second wire segments. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253460 | Transformer Based Voltage Supply - There is disclosed a voltage summer including a transformer having a primary side and a secondary side, wherein a first voltage to be summed is connected to the primary side and a second voltage to be summed is connected to the secondary side. There is further disclosed a transformer comprising a primary winding and a secondary winding and having a turns ratio of primary winding to secondary winding of x:y, providing x turns in series in the primary winding and providing y turns in series in the secondary winding; providing an equal number of turns in the primary and secondary windings; and closely coupling each primary winding turn with a secondary winding turn. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253461 | PLANAR TRANSFORMER WITH BOARDS - Transformers ( | 2010-10-07 |
20100253462 | SHORT HYBRID MICROSTRIP MAGNETIC RESONANCE COILS - A hybrid microstrip coil for magnetic resonance imaging including a microstrip assembly aligned in the superior/inferior (S/I) direction. In one example, the microstrip assembly has conductive strips disposed on one side of a substrate corresponding shield planes disposed on the other side of the substrate. The microstrip assemblies are coupled together by coaxial sections forming a continuous transmission line and having a specific overall electrical length. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253463 | INDUCTANCE PART AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is an inductance part including a coiled conductor formed from a metal conductor, a magnetic body formed by pressure-molding a mixture of metal magnetic powder and bonding material in such a manner that the coiled conductor is embedded in the mixture, and a terminal derived from the coiled conductor. The coiled conductor is formed in a single layer with no insulating film on its surface. The metal magnetic powder of the magnetic body penetrates into the surface of the coiled conductor so as to make the filling factor of the metal magnetic powder in the magnetic body not less than 80% by volume. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253464 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An electronic component capable of obtaining a large inductance value and a high Q value and a method of manufacturing the electronic component are provided. A coil includes a plurality of coil conductors incorporated in a multilayer structure, a plurality of lands provided at the plurality of coil conductors, and a via-hole conductor connecting the plurality of lands. Lead-out conductors are incorporated in the multilayer structure and connect the coil and external electrodes. The plurality of coil conductors form a substantially rectangular loop path in plan view from the z-axis direction by overlapping each other. The plurality of lands protrude toward outside the path at a short side of the path and do not overlap the lead-out conductors in plan view from the z-axis direction. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253465 | Compact electromagnetic component and multilayer winding thereof - An electromagnetic component has a multilayer winding. The multilayer winding has a stack body. The stack body has multiple sub-stacks and at least one second metal ring, each of which is interposed between two adjacent sub-stacks of the stack body. Each sub-stack has identical upper and lower first metal rings. Further, each second metal ring has identical upper and lower half rings. Therefore, the multilayer winding only uses two forms of the metal rings, so manufacturing costs will be decreased. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253466 | Method of Electromagnetic Induction - This invention discloses the method of producing electromagnetic induction suitable for transformers and electromagnets. This invention provides significant improvements over existing technology. The system consists of primary and secondary conductors wound in a layered geometric configuration using conductors with specific wire diameter or atomic structure ratios. The coil operates through resonance on an AC or oscillating DC power source. This method of electromagnetic induction is capable of or creating an electromagnet or generating electricity in the secondary coil, dependant on the geometry of the configuration. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253467 | THERMAL OVERLOAD RELAY DEVICE - A thermal overload relay device has a mechanism that allows the interphase pitch between connection lines to be readily changeable without using a jig or the like in the work for electrically connecting the thermal overload relay to different types of electromagnetic contactors, thereby reducing the maintenance cost. The mechanism comprises a connection line-holding structure disposed in a casing and holding the connection lines, while permitting the distances between the connection lines to be readily changeable between among at least two different interphase pitches. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253468 | Methods and Apparatus for Art Supply Useage Compliance - Techniques are addressed for providing young children with an art experience in which opportunities to misuse art supplies, such as crayons, markers and the like are substantially reduced. To such ends, an art supply system is provided in which selectively enabled art supplies are automatically enabled so that they are useable only within a compliant usage zone, such as within a predetermined distance of an acceptable work surface. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253469 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR SYSTEM - A user-operated system for interactive vehicle door opening and closing. The system detects vehicle position (gravity) and external force (such as wind) and provides an assistive force in effortlessly opening or closing the door. In some embodiments, the system provides a fail safe mode of operation in case of power failure and/or limit stops to minimize or prevent damage to external objects in the event the door is inadvertently brought into contact with the external object. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253470 | Transmitter For Transmitting A Secure Access Signal - A transmitter ( | 2010-10-07 |
20100253471 | SERVICE PROVIDING DEVICE, SERVICE PROVIDING METHOD, BIOMETRIC INFORMATION AUTHENTICATION SERVER, BIOMETRIC INFORMATION AUTHENTICATION METHOD, PROGRAM, AND SERVICE PROVIDING SYSTEM - Provided is a service providing device including a biometric information extraction unit for extracting biometric information, which is information unique to a living body, from living body image data obtained by capturing an image of a part of the living body, an authentication request unit for transmitting the biometric information extracted by the biometric information extraction unit and collation order information, which is information relating to an order of collating at least a piece of registered biometric information registered in advance with the biometric information at a time of authentication of the biometric information, to a biometric authentication server for authenticating the biometric information based on the at least a piece of registered biometric information registered in advance, and for requesting the authentication of the extracted biometric information, and a service providing unit for providing a specific service to a user according to an authentication result for the biometric information. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253472 | ELECTRONIC SHELF LABEL SYSTEM - It is an object of the present invention to provide a technique relating to an electronic shelf label system that is capable of suppressing malfunction of an electronic shelf label caused by the increase of internal resistance of a battery. In order to achieve this object, in an electronic shelf label system of the present invention, an electronic shelf label | 2010-10-07 |
20100253473 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THEREFOR - An automotive vehicle includes one or more computers. The one or more computers are configured to, in a first mode of operation, receive and store, at a plurality of instances, inventory information about assets in a vicinity of the vehicle, and identify patterns in asset inventories based on the inventory information and a history of vehicle locations associated with the inventory information. The one or more computers are also configured to, in a second mode of operation, generate output representing at least one suggested vehicle destination based on the identified patterns and assets detected in the vicinity of the vehicle. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253474 | DEVICE FOR INCREMENTALLY ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF AN RFID TAG - A device for incrementally adjusting the position of an RFID tag includes a base, and a lid releasably attachable to said base. The base includes a generally planar surface in which a plurality of locators are formed at regular intervals. A portion of the RFID tag is received by one of the plurality of locators, thereby allowing for the incrementally adjustment of the position of the RFID tag. The plurality of locators extend collinearly and are formed overlapping so that the position of the RFID tag is adjustable in increments less than the overall length of the RFID tag. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253475 | Device and method for monitoring a maintenance unit - The invention relates to a method for monitoring a maintenance unit moving inside a pipeline, a state data signal generated by a first receiving and transmission unit due to a maintenance unit passing by being transmitted to at least one further receiving and transmission unit that is disposed at a distance along or in a pipeline, characterized in that the state data signal is provided with exact localization information by the first receiving and transmission unit, is routed via at least one further receiving and transmission unit in the direction of an interface device, and is supplied there to a SCADA system for analyzing the information that can be retrieved from the state data signal in quasi-real-time. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253476 | Storage and Dispensing Devices for Administration of Oral Transmucosal Dosage Forms - Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253477 | RFID READING DEVICE AND A METHOD IN AN RFID READING DEVICE - The invention relates to an RFID reader and method for it. The reader comprises a transmitter portion, a receiver portion, and an antenna or antenna group connected to them. According to the invention, the transmitter portion comprises a reactive power divider, in which there are at least two reactive branches (L | 2010-10-07 |
20100253478 | DATA PROCESSING DEVICE, IC CARD AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An object is to provide a data processing device which achieves multiple functions or easy additional providing of a function while suppressing adverse influence on a communication distance or to improve resistance to electrostatic discharge in the data processing device. The data processing device includes an antenna which transmits and receives a first signal to/from a first terminal device through wireless communication, an integrated circuit which executes a process in accordance with the first signal, and a terminal portion which transmits and receives a second signal to/from a second terminal device and has an exposed conductive portion on its surface. A protection circuit is provided between at least one terminal of terminals of the terminal portion and a power supply terminal of a high potential and between the one terminal and a power supply terminal of a low potential. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253479 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION REPEATER - The present method enables an RFID repeater to be used in conjunction with an RFID tag to allow data in the RFID tag to be read using wireless packet switched technologies. For example, the present method enables an RFID repeater to be coupled with an RFID tag. The RFID repeater reads and records the data from the RFID tag and then transmits the retrieved data from the RFID tag over a wireless packet network. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253480 | DISPOSABLE AND TAMPER-RESISTANT RFID LOCK - A disposable and tamper-resistant RFID lock that employs an RFID tag. Use of tamper evident housing. Disabling an RFID tag contained in the housing cutting, crushing, or puncturing the RFID tag. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253481 | Method and system for miniature passive RFID tags and readers - This invention makes possible small size, long range, reliable, low-power, low-cost RFIDs fulfilling the needs of the industry and the roadmap set for RFID, as by Walmart and the DoD. Tag energization and data communication take place by independent means. The invention employs low-power communication means, such as ultra wideband (UWB), for transfer of data between Tag and Reader, and relatively high power narrowband means to remotely energize the Tag. Said means of powering and communication mechanisms, further, are independent of the underlying process, or technology, of implementation of the Microchip on the Tag, as well as from the transceiver technology aboard the Reader. As such, they provide an ideal method and system by which to power and communicate with RFIDs, through cycles of evolution and changes in physical implementation technology. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253482 | AUTOMATIC PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR THE URBAN PARKING PHASES OF VEHICLES USING RADIO FREQUENCY (RFID) - An automatic payment system for the urban parking phases of vehicles using radio frequency (RFID), contemplating the implementation of a hybrid card for radio frequency identification (RFID-smartcard) which is installed inside the vehicle, integrated by blocks into which the system, together with the communication protocols used, has been divided, and has a series of buttons and an LCD display for the user to interact with the system without needing any other additional device and in which an ultra high frequency (UHF) RFID tag reader/writer, together with a passive tag adhered thereto, is placed, the objective of which will be to read and write the necessary data on the passive tag, which can in turn be read by an external, portable, neither fixed nor stationary RFID reader. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253483 | FREIGHT CONTAINER CARGO-WORKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD USING RFID TECHNOLOGY - A freight container cargo-working management system and method which can use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for displaying a cargo-working location of a container by recognizing an RFID tag adhered to a container vehicle passing through a warehouse entrance is provided. A freight container cargo-working management system including: an RFID tag to include freight information and be adhered to a container; an RFID reader to be installed at a warehouse entrance for recognizing the freight information included in the RFID tag; a cargo-working location information transmitter to be installed at the warehouse entrance for wirelessly transmitting cargo-working location information of the container corresponding to the freight information recognized by the RFID reader; and a cargo-working location display to be included in a vehicle with the container attached for displaying the cargo-working location information wirelessly transmitted from the cargo-working location information transmitter. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253484 | PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY PACKAGE - A pharmaceutical supply package comprising: a memory storing an identifier specific to the pharmaceutical supply package; a transmitter operable to transmit the identifier for reception by a reception device external to the pharmaceutical supply package; and a receiver operable to receive data and to store the received data in the memory. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253485 | TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a touch screen device. The touch screen device includes a flexible rectangular touch screen panel, an actuator, and a rectangular bezel. The touch screen panel bends when subject to a user's touch. The actuator is mounted to the touch screen panel, thus applying vibration to the touch screen panel. The bezel includes a widthwise mounting part to which part of the touch screen panel is mounted, a lengthwise edge facing the actuator, and a groove having a shape corresponding to that of the actuator so that the actuator does not make contact with the bezel. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253486 | INFORMATION-PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PROGRAMS USED THEREIN - A method for displaying information includes detecting an input to a surface of a display, the input commanding a predetermined operation; determining a type of operation commanded based on the input; performing a command corresponding to the type of operation; and notifying a user of the type of operation by emitting a sound or vibration pattern associated with the type of operation. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253487 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HAPTIC DEVICES HAVING MULTIPLE OPERATIONAL MODES - A haptic device having a plurality of operational modes, including a first operational mode and a second operational mode is provided. The first operational mode is associated with a frequency range. The second operational mode is associated with a frequency range that is different from the frequency range of the first operational mode. A controller is coupled to the haptic device, and is configured to send the haptic device a plurality of control schemes. Each control scheme is uniquely associated with an operational mode from the plurality of operational modes. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253488 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THEREFOR - An automotive vehicle includes one or more computers. The one or more computers are configured to, in a first mode of operation, receive and store, at a plurality of instances, inventory information about assets in a vicinity of the vehicle, and identify patterns in asset inventories based on a history of days and times when the inventory information was received. The one or more computers are also configured to, in a second mode of operation, generate output representing an alert if an asset expected to be in the vicinity of the vehicle on a particular day and time, based on the identified patterns, is not in the vicinity of the vehicle. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253489 | DISTORTION AND PERSPECTIVE CORRECTION OF VECTOR PROJECTION DISPLAY - A method to represent graphical images upon a transparent windscreen head up display of a vehicle describing an operational environment for the vehicle includes monitoring data describing critical information in the operational environment for the vehicle, monitoring a location of a viewpoint of an operator of the vehicle, determining a desired graphic to represent the critical information in a viewing space based upon the data and the viewpoint, transforming the desired graphic in the viewing space into a projected graphic in a projection space defined by the surface of the windscreen, transforming the projected graphic in the projection space into patterns of projected light in a projector space, and generating commands to a graphics projection system based upon the patterns of projected light. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253490 | ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM AND ANTI-THEFT CONTROL METHOD - An anti-theft system of a vehicle includes multiple speakers | 2010-10-07 |
20100253491 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING FUNCTIONS ACCORDING TO LOCATION - An apparatus, system, and method for controlling functions of a vehicular alarm. The method includes receiving one or more signals including location information, determining a location of the vehicle using the location information, setting one or more functions based on the location information, determining whether an alarm function is activated, and activating the one or more functions according to the setting upon determining that an alarm has been activated. The method may further include using GPS data or signals transmitted from one or more base stations (e.g., from cellular telephone base stations, computer networks, proprietary transmitters, etc.) to determine the position of the apparatus (e.g., installed in the vehicle). The apparatus may also inform a user of regulations relating to an area dependent upon its location. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253492 | DAYTIME PEDESTRIAN DETECTION ON FULL-WINDSCREEN HEAD-UP DISPLAY - A substantially transparent windscreen head up display includes a display having one of light emitting particles or microstructures over a predefined region of the windscreen permitting luminescent display while permitting vision through the windscreen. A method to represent graphical images upon the substantially transparent windscreen head up display of a vehicle alerting to pedestrian traffic includes monitoring informational inputs detecting a location of a pedestrian, monitoring data related to a location of the eyes of an occupant of the vehicle, determining a graphical image to register the location of the pedestrian upon the substantially transparent windscreen head up display based upon the informational inputs and the data related to the location of the eyes of an occupant, and displaying the graphical image upon the substantially transparent windscreen head up display. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253493 | RECOMMENDED FOLLOWING DISTANCE ON FULL-WINDSHIELD HEAD-UP DISPLAY - A substantially transparent windscreen head up display includes one of light emitting particles or microstructures over a predefined region of the windscreen permitting luminescent display while permitting vision through the windscreen. A method to display a graphic upon a substantially transparent windscreen head up display of a host vehicle describing a preferred driving distance for the host vehicle includes monitoring a speed of the host vehicle, determining a preferred driving distance for the host vehicle based upon the speed of the host vehicle, determining a graphic describing the preferred driving distance for display upon the substantially transparent windscreen head up display, and displaying the graphic upon the substantially transparent windscreen head up display. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253494 | VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM - A driver more reliably becomes aware, on a vehicle glass, of near-vehicle object information of which the driver should be aware. A vehicle information display system | 2010-10-07 |
20100253495 | IN-VEHICLE IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND MEMORY MEDIUM - Every time a camera transmits a picked-up face image to an ECU, the ECU detects a face area from the transmitted face image, and corrects an exposure time so as to have brightness most appropriate to determine a facial direction and the condition of eyes at the detected face area. The corrected exposure time is notified to the camera, and the camera picks up an image of the face of a driver at the notified exposure time. Accordingly, the ECU analyzes a face image which is periodically picked up with the most appropriate brightness regardless of a change in an environment, and determines whether or not a driver is doing a hazardous driving. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253496 | Display apparatus and meter for vehicle - A display apparatus for a vehicle includes: a display element; an image generation element for generating a vehicle image, an analog image and an indication image; and a display controller. The analog image includes an indication position and multiple indexes arranged on an upside and downside of the indication position. The indication image shows the current vehicle speed at the indication position. Each index shows a corresponding vehicle speed. Display dimensions of each index are inverse proportion to the corresponding vehicle speed, and a distance between the indication position and each index is proportion to a difference between the current vehicle speed and the corresponding vehicle speed. The display controller controls the display element to display the indication image at the indication position of the analog image. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253497 | BRAKE SHOE - A brake shoe for a brake system has a backplate with a friction lining attached thereto and provisions which are mounted in the region of the friction lining that have the purpose of sensing the wear. In order to sense the state of wear of the friction lining and/or in order to identify the brake shoe, a passive transponder is provided which communicates using a wireless transmission technology, preferably using RFID (radio frequency identification) technology. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253498 | CHILD SEAT MONITORING SYSTEM - A vehicle system for communicating with a child seat is provided with a receiver configured for receiving a seat sensor signal from a child seat controller. A controller is configured for communicating with the receiver for analyzing the seat sensor signal and comparing the seat sensor signal to pre-existing guidelines to determine a status message. A user interface is configured for communicating with the controller for displaying the status message. The child seat is provided with a plurality of seat sensors for measuring different adjustable features of the seat including; a harness sensor for measuring a tension within a harness; a buckle switch for measuring a connection of a buckle; and a level sensor for measuring an inclination of a seat sub-assembly. The seat controller is provided for receiving measurement signals from the seat sensors and transmitting the seat sensor signal. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253499 | LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM - A method of controlling a plurality of lights on a vehicle lighting system provides a first and second light having a first and second processor. Each is in operative communication with a bus establishing an operative communication between the first and second processor. A master processor is arbitrated among the first and second processors. Thereafter the master processor signals the first and second processors to execute a preconfigured flash pattern. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253500 | DOOR MIRROR - A door mirror includes a turn signal lamp for indicating a traveling direction; a foot lamp; and a housing that houses the turn signal lamp and the foot lamp, wherein the turn signal lamp and the foot lamp are provided in the housing such that the turn signal lamp and the foot lamp are provided with outer lenses lying adjacent to each other such that light based on a turning on of one lamp is guided to an outer lens of the other lamp. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253501 | SYNCHRONIZED LUMINATED SAFETY APPAREL - A safety synchronized illuminated system includes wearing apparels worn on a person. A plurality of light strips is secured to the wearing apparels. The wearing apparels include jacket, helmet and a pair of gloves. A power source, CPU chip for timing, sequencer for time sequential selection and turn signal box activates the plurality of light strips in four items: jacket, helmet, a pair of boots and a pair of gloves in a one-by-one time sequential manner, and synchronized rolling fashion in light patterns and following the traffic color codes via wire or wireless link. Each of items of the apparel can be also activated individually, independently and separately. When the light strips are activated by switch and a power source, the wearing apparels worn on the person is more visible to others especially at night. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253502 | PRODUCT LOCATOR AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A PRODUCT - An item locator for locating an item comprising a receiver for receiving a wireless signal, including a specific code, a memory for storing a programmed code, a comparator for comparing the received specific code and the programmed code, and an alerter for outputting an alert signal when the received specific code and the programmed code match. The item locator may be a separate device or built-into the item. The wireless signal may be transmitted from a landline telephone, cellular telephone, a computer, an iPod, Bluetooth device (with or without the programmed code) or a blackberry, for example. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253503 | ACTIVE GPS TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPORTING POSITION THEREOF - An active GPS tracking system and method includes a user setting interface for receiving a reporting distance, a distance trigger module, a GPS module and a wireless communication module. The distance trigger module calculates a moving distance of the active GPS tracking system, and generates and sends an interrupt signals to the GPS module to make it enter a working mode when the moving distance is greater than or equal to the reporting distance. Then, the GPS module determines a current position of the active GPS tracking system and determines whether an actual displacement is greater than or equal to the reporting distance to determine if reporting the current position. If the actual displacement is greater than or equal to the reporting distance, the wireless communication module receives the current position from the GPS module, and reports to a monitor center. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253504 | METHOD FOR WIRELESSLY MONITORING THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF ONE OR MORE PERSONS AND ASSOCIATED PERSON MONITORING SYSTEM - A person monitoring system employs an exemplary method for wirelessly monitoring one or more persons, wherein each person is initially positioned in a respective person support device (PSD) and each PSD is associated with a presence determining device (PDD) operable to detect a presence of a person in the PSD. A portable unit (PU) of the system wirelessly receives status signals during a training period from one or more PDDs. Each status signal includes a respective identifier corresponding to the PDD. The PU stores identifiers included in status signals received during the training period to produce monitored identifiers. After expiration of the training period, the PU wirelessly receives status signals from at least some of the PDDs. The PU then determines whether each monitored identifier is included in at least one respective post-training status signal received during a predetermined time interval and, if not, alerts a user of the PU. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253505 | PHYSIOLOGICAL HOMECARE SYSTEM - A handheld physiological homecare system including a sensing device and an extension sensing device is provided. The sensing device includes a processor, a signal processing circuitry with input interface, a memory for storing physiological signals and related information, a battery for providing power, a status display unit, for showing physiological information, and a communication interface. The extension sensing device includes at least a sensor/electrode, and a housing having a dock structure and a holding portion. Therefore, after the dock structure of the extension sensing device is mechanically engaged with the sensing device for forming one handheld combined device and electrically connecting the sensor/electrode to the signal processing circuitry, by holding the holding portion, the combined device can be used to acquire physiological signals from user's body, and after biosignal acquisition, the communication interface can be used to output user's physiological information for further analysis. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253506 | TRACKING SYSTEM - A tracking system for tracking the location of a plurality of persons, objects and groups of persons or objects or combination of persons and objects which allows creating person or object communities (such as vehicles, objects having a high monetary value or objects that continuously need to be monitored such as guns or medical equipment) and keep tracking of the communities in real time worldwide, as well as registering a tracking history of each person or object and creating customized monitoring zones worldwide and tracking rules for setting customized alarms, for example when the distance among one or more members of the group or members of different groups are greater or lesser than an predetermined value when a member of the group exits a predetermined area or is near a predetermined area or when a person or object remains in a single spot for more or less than a predetermined period of time, which is useful for monitoring the security of a person or object. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253507 | Wireless device with an aggregate user interface for controlling other devices - An apparatus, device, methods, computer program product, and system are described that make a determination that a wireless device is in proximity to at least one secondary wireless device, and determine an aggregate user interface on the wireless device based on the determination. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253508 | Configurable Geofences - A wireless device for facilitating for GPS-based asset tracking via a wireless communications network and a centralized management system. The wireless device includes dynamically configurable event profiles which allow the wireless device to be dynamically reconfigured and to perform certain actions based on a dynamically configurable combination of received events. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253509 | Personal environmental monitoring method and system and portable monitor for use therein - A personal environmental monitoring method and system and a portable monitor for use therein permit real-time mobile monitoring of environmental conditions in the immediate vicinity to ensure compatibility with the particular environmental sensitivities of a person being monitored. The portable monitor may be a fully integrated mobile device that provides real-time mobile monitoring of immediate environmental conditions without network connectivity. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253510 | Networked RF Tag for Tracking People by Means of Loyalty Cards - The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects. The novel method broadly comprises the steps of: a) attaching a low radio frequency detection tag to each of the objects, each tag comprising a tag antenna operable at a low radio frequency not exceeding 1 megahertz (preferably not exceeding 300 kilohertz), a transceiver operatively connected to the tag's antenna, the transceiver being operable to transmit and receive data signals at the low radio frequency, a data storage device operable to store data comprising identification data for identifying said detection tag, a programmed data processor operable to process data received from the transceiver and the data storage device and to send data to cause the transceiver to emit an identification signal based upon the identification data stored in said data storage device, and an energy source for activating the tag's transceiver and data processor; b) storing, in the data storage device of each tag, shipping data selected from object description data, address-of-origin data, destination address data, object vulnerability data, and object status data; c) comingling the objects in a repository selected from a warehouse and a truck, the repository being provided with at least one large loop field antenna operable at said low radio frequency; the field antenna being disposed at a distance from each object that permits effective communication therewith at the low radio frequency, d) reading the identification data and shipping data from the transceiver of each tag by interrogating all tags comingled in said repository with data signals, such as specific IP addresses or other identification codes, via said field antenna; and e) transmitting the identification data and shipping data from each tag to a central data processor to provide a tally of the objects in said repository. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253511 | LOCATE APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO DETECT OUT-OF-TOLERANCE CONDITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH UNDERGROUND FACILITY LOCATE OPERATIONS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - In connection with a locate operation to detect a presence or absence of an underground facility, a magnetic field from an underground facility is detected, and one or more signals also are obtained that are indicative of one or more environmental conditions in an environment in which the underground facility is detected. The signal(s) indicative of the environmental condition(s) are compared to a target value or range of values to determine if an out-of-tolerance condition exists. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253512 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ASSESS SIGNAL SIMILARITY WITH APPLICATIONS TO DIAGNOSTICS AND PROGNOSTICS - Signal processing technology for assessing dynamic system similarity for fault detection and other applications is based on time- and frequency-domain time series analysis techniques and compares the entire autocorrelation structure of a test and reference signal series. The test and reference signals are first subjected to similar pre-processing to help guarantee signal stationarity. Pre-processing may include formation of multivariate signal clusters, filtering and sampling. Multivariate periodograms or autocovariance functions are then calculated for each signal series. Test statistics are computed and assessed to determine the equality of the test and reference signals. When the difference between sample autocovariance functions or periodograms of such signals exceeds a preselected threshold value, fault detection signals and/or related diagnostic information are provided as output to a user. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253513 | LOCATE TRANSMITTER HAVING ENHANCED FEATURES FOR UNDERGROUND FACILITY LOCATE OPERATIONS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A locate transmitter and method for a locate operation to detect the presence or absence of an underground facility. An applied signal is generated, to be applied along the underground facility, and one or more environmental conditions of an environment are detected. Output signals representing the detected signals may be logged into local memory and/or provided to one or more processors for analysis and/or transmission. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253514 | LOCATE TRANSMITTER CONFIGURED TO DETECT OUT-OF-TOLERANCE CONDITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH UNDERGROUND FACILITY LOCATE OPERATIONS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A locate transmitter and method for performing a locate operation to detect a presence or absence of an underground facility. An applied signal is generated to be applied along the underground facility. One or more environmental conditions of an environment in which the transmitted is located are detected and compared to a target value or range of values to determine if an out-of-tolerance condition exists. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253515 | METHOD OF OPERATING A DRIP SENSOR SYSTEM IN AN ENTERAL PUMP SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method of operating an infrared drip sensor in an enteral pump system to reduce false alarm conditions. The method consists of the following steps: optically coupling a infrared beam emitter with an infrared beam detector along an infrared beam path that extends through a drip chamber and intersects the drip path; monitoring the output signal of the infrared beam detector to detect pulses; monitoring the pulses for an interruption thereof; and running an infrared beam power update routine when an interruption is detected in the pulses, the infrared beam power update routine consisting of incrementally increasing a power level of the infrared beam until the power level of the infrared beam is sufficient to re-establish an output signal at the infrared beam detector. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253516 | HANDS-FREE DOOR OPENING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Automatically operating a door system is controlled by an affirmative action of a patron. An occupancy status of an inside area is provided to the patron approaching the door from an outside area. The patron is directed to request the door be opened in response to an unoccupied status. A presence of the patron in the inside area is sensed and the door automatically closed, and optionally locked. One actuator is set to an in use status indicating use of the inside area by the patron. A door ready for opening status is provided to the patron. With an affirmative action with a second actuator by the patron desiring to open the door and exit the inside area, the door is unlocked and opened. Sensing an absence of the patron within the inside area, the door is automatically closed, and first actuator reset to the ready state. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253517 | ANTITHEFT AND MONITORING SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS - An antitheft and monitoring system for a plurality of photovoltaic panels, wherein the panels are connected by means of a connection line to a distribution substation. The monitoring system comprises a first unit associated to the distribution substation, wherein the first unit is designed to generate activation codes, and a plurality of second units associated to the panels, wherein each of the second units is designed to inhibit operation of the respective panel in the absence of the activation code for a pre-set period. Furthermore, each second unit is selectively activatable via a unique activation code generated by the first unit. The antitheft and monitoring system is moreover configured to activate an individual panel selectively by sending onto the connection line the corresponding unique activation code and detecting, via a measuring device, the characteristics of voltage and current of the individual active panel. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253518 | Electronic Mail Box System - An electronic mailbox system features: a mailbox housing with an inner cavity and slot for holding mail, a lid, an electrically-operable lock system for the lid, a mail sensor for detecting the mail being inserted into the slot, a first transmitter, a first receiver and a mailbox microprocessor; and a control box with a second transmitter, a second receiver, a control box indicator light, an unlock button, a reset button, and a control box microprocessor. When the mail sensor detects mail delivery the control box indicator light becomes illuminated. When the unlock button is pushed the lock system unlocks. When the reset button is pressed the indicator light is deactivated. An alarm system may be activated upon receipt of mail and/or if a tamper sensor detects tampering. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253519 | UNDERDECK CARRIER SYSTEM FOR MOBILE CONTAINERS FOR SEGREGATING PRODUCT TYPES IN COMMON SHIPMENT - A transportation system for secure, auditable and trackable smart mobile containers (SMC) for securely shipping less than truckload volumes of products that require special handing segregation as controlled products, such as ethical drugs, along with general, non-controlled merchandise. Dedicated semi-trailer lockers are secured under the deck I-beam framing, including lockable fold-down doors that become ramps for loading/unloading. The lockers are mounted back to back along the center line of the trailer under-deck. Each SMC includes a electronics package that can read RFID tags, has condition sensors and an RF module to permit remote monitoring of location and cargo/container conditions. The SMC can include an electronic lock that provides access security, and an audit trail of all opening and closing events. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253520 | DEVICE, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FORWARDING DATA FROM RFID DEVICES - A device, method and system for forwarding data from a number of RFID devices, wherein data, e.g. ID and/or sensor data, is wirelessly received from the RFID devices ( | 2010-10-07 |
20100253521 | Methods, Systems and Articles of Manufacture for Monitoring Subjects within a Facility - A monitoring system includes a plurality of display devices located throughout a facility, and a data server in communication with the display devices. Each subject within the facility has an information tag attached thereto that contains subject identification information. A plurality of information tag readers in communication with the data server are located throughout the facility. Each information tag reader is configured to activate and read subject identification information from an information tag of a subject who comes within a predetermined distance of the reader. If the reader is located near a display device, the data server displays subject information for the identified subject on the display device. Displayed subject information includes identification information for of a subject and one or more coded icons adjacent to the identification information, wherein each coded icon provides information about a respective subject attribute. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253522 | SYSTEM AS WELL AS METHOD FOR PROTECTING AN ITEM TO BE SECURED - In order to further develop a system ( | 2010-10-07 |
20100253523 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) LABEL AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE LABEL - The invention consists in an RFID label consisting of at least: one functional layer comprising at least one electronic component, one antenna connected to the electronic component; one upper layer; one lower layer having an adhesive surface; wherein the upper and lower layers consist of one or more materials capable of resisting to ultraviolet radiation and/or of filtering the ultraviolet radiation. The invention also includes the method for manufacturing the RFID label and the machine applying the method for manufacturing the RFID label. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253524 | ELECTRONIC TAG HOLDER FOR CAPPED BOTTLE NECK - A housing assembly supports an electronic tag to the extending neck of a bottle. The housing assembly includes a housing for accommodating the electronic tag. The housing has a bearing surface for engagement with the extending neck of the bottle. A strap is coupled to the housing about the bottle neck. The strap has a bearing surface for engagement with the extending neck. The bearing surface of at least one of the strap and the housing is tapered to match the taper of the extending neck of the bottle. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253525 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE AUGMENTATION - Systems and methods for human performance augmentation. A method for human performance augmentation includes collecting sensory data using at least one sensor on a user. When sensory data is collected, a processor processes the collected data into actionable situational intelligence. Once processed, the user is alerted through a tactile interface in communication with the processor. The tactile interface provides multimodal stimulation to the user. An example system for human performance augmentation includes at least one microsensor configured to collect sensory data, the microsensor having a processor. The system further includes a tactile interface in communication with at least one microsensor, such that when altered the tactile interface provides multimodal stimulation to the user. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253526 | DRIVER DROWSY ALERT ON FULL-WINDSHIELD HEAD-UP DISPLAY - A substantially transparent windscreen head up display of a vehicle includes a display having one of light emitting particles or microstructures over a predefined region of the windscreen permitting luminescent display while permitting vision through the windscreen. A method to alert a drowsy driver condition upon a substantially transparent windscreen head up display includes monitoring a sensor configured to observe an operator of the vehicle, determining the drowsy driver condition based upon the monitoring the sensor, and alerting the drowsy driver condition upon the substantially transparent windscreen head up display based upon the determining the drowsy driver condition. Alerting the drowsy driver condition includes displaying a graphic selected to attract attention of the operator and the substantially transparent windscreen head up display. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253527 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, OR RADIOLOGICAL AGENTS - A method and an apparatus for detecting the release of a chemical, biological, or radiological agent are disclosed. In some embodiments, a microphone is used to continuously monitor sound and acquire acoustic data and a sensor is used to substantially continuously monitor a property that is related to a chemical, biological, or radiological agent. The acoustic data is analyzed for a signature that is distinguishable from background sound. The sensor data is analyzed for an event that is indicative of the release of a chemical, biological, or radiological agent. The acoustic signature, and the time at which it is observed, is used to corroborate the sensor data. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253528 | SMOKE DETECTOR WITH INCLUDED FLAME BARRIER - A smoke detector comprises a first housing to face an area in which to detect smoke, a second housing secured to the first housing, electronics to detect smoke within the area, and a flameproof barrier positioned between the first and second housings. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253529 | GAS LEVEL DISPLAY CONTROLLER, GAS LEVEL DISPLAY DEVICE, AND GAS LEVEL DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD - A gas level display controller includes a mass computation module, a reference value setting module, and a display control module. The mass computation module obtains a pressure and a temperature of compressed hydrogen stored in a hydrogen tank and calculates a mass of the compressed hydrogen in the hydrogen tank, for example, according to a known gas state equation. The reference value setting module sets a reference value, which is used for display of a remaining amount of the compressed hydrogen in the hydrogen tank on a display device, to the mass of the compressed hydrogen calculated by the mass computation module on the occasion of filling the compressed hydrogen into the hydrogen tank to limitation of the hydrogen filling The display control module calculates a ratio of the mass of the compressed hydrogen to the reference value and makes the remaining amount of the compressed hydrogen in the hydrogen tank displayed on the display device, based on the calculated ratio. This arrangement enables a symbol ‘FULL’ to be reliably displayed on a display device on the occasion of filling a compressed gas into a tank to limitation of the gas filling. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253530 | All-directional fall sensor - The all-directional fall sensor of the present invention includes a first casing defining a first interior space filled with a liquid and a floater buoyed by the liquid inside the first casing. The floater includes an indicator having indicative materials therein. The indicator includes a body defining a chamber, which is divided into at least a first portion and a second portion with a first sealing member located therebetween. The indicative materials are contained in the second portion of the chamber and are sealed therein with the first sealing member. When the all-directional fall sensor is applied with a force, the first sealing member would be dislocated and thus the indicative materials are dispersed within the chamber. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253531 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING INDICATORS OF A PROPERTY MONITORING SYSTEM - Property monitoring system and method of operating. Two signal lines are used to couple a master controller in series with a plurality of indicators. Each indicator has a visual display. Each visual display has a plurality of LEDs, or other type of lighting device. The master controller is configured to generate a multi-bit digital command message to be transmitted serially to the plurality of indicators over the second signal line upon receipt of an alarm condition message. Each command message has a predetermined time delay for activating each of the indicators, or a component thereof, so that all indicators activate in unison. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253532 | Method of Locating an Emitting Handheld Device and Man/Machine Interface System Implementing Such a Method - A method of locating a handheld device emitting an electric field and/or magnetic field includes defining a reference area, arranging at least one electric field and/or magnetic field probe proximate to or inside the reference area, arranging the handheld device within the reference area, receiving from the probe a detection signal of the electric field and/or magnetic field emitted by the handheld device, and analyzing the detection signal supplied by the probe and determining therefrom the location of the handheld device within the reference area. Embodiments of the invention are applicable to the performance of an interactive action, which is initiated depending upon the location of the handheld device within the reference area. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253533 | UNION REMOTE CONTROLLER, UNION REMOTE CONTROLLER INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A method of a union remote controller and a union remote controller information providing system and a method for operating the same is disclosed, in which various electronic apparatuses are controlled just by downloading simple remote controller information regardless of whether an electronic apparatus is on the market, kinds, manufacture companies, and model names. The union remote controller includes a data base for storing remote controller information correspondingly to manufacture companies and models; and a server for operating an Internet site which obtains remote controller information provided from manufacture companies of each electronic apparatus, stores them in a data base, and provides remote controller information according to a user's request. Since it is possible to control multiple electronic apparatuses with one remote controller, and it is also possible to control products which will be on the market later by simply downloading data, there is no temporal and economical inconvenience for a user to maintain a number of remote controllers. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253534 | UNION REMOTE CONTROLLER, UNION REMOTE CONTROLLER INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A method of a union remote controller and a union remote controller information providing system and a method for operating the same is disclosed, in which various electronic apparatuses are controlled just by downloading simple remote controller information regardless of whether an electronic apparatus is on the market, kinds, manufacture companies, and model names. The union remote controller includes a data base for storing remote controller information correspondingly to manufacture companies and models; and a server for operating an Internet site which obtains remote controller information provided from manufacture companies of each electronic apparatus, stores them in a data base, and provides remote controller information according to a user's request. Since it is possible to control multiple electronic apparatuses with one remote controller, and it is also possible to control products which will be on the market later by simply downloading data, there is no temporal and economical inconvenience for a user to maintain a number of remote controllers. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253535 | VEHICLE KEY FOB HAVING AUDIO FILE STORAGE - A key fob is provided that includes a housing, a key function operative with a vehicle ignition for allowing operation of the vehicle, and a communication link for allowing communication between the key fob and the vehicle. The key fob also includes memory storing audio files. The audio files may be downloaded or streamed to a vehicle via the communication link. The memory may further store saved audio file information, such as music identifiers, provided on board the vehicle and downloaded to the key fob upon initiation by a user. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253536 | RADIO COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, PROGRAM AND RADIO COMMUNICATION METHOD - There is provided a radio communication apparatus capable of communicating with a base station of radio communication and moved with movement of a movable body, including: a storage unit having position information of unknown base stations whose base station identification information attached to the base station is unknown recorded therein; a notification unit that notifies the movable body or an operation subject of the movable body of the position information of the unknown base stations recorded in the storage unit; a communication unit that receives a radio signal containing the base station identification information from the base stations including the unknown base stations; and a recording unit that records the base station identification information contained in the radio signal received by the communication unit in the storage unit. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253537 | Advanced Steering Tool System, Method and Apparatus - A steering tool is movable by a drill string to form an underground bore along an intended path. A sensing arrangement of the steering tool detects its pitch and yaw orientations at a series of spaced apart positions along the bore, each position is characterized by a measured extension of the drill string. The steering tool further includes a receiver. At least one marker is positioned proximate to the intended path, for transmitting a rotating dipole field to expose a portion of the intended path to the field for reception by the receiver. The detected pitch orientation, the detected yaw orientation and the measured extension of the drill string are used in conjunction with magnetic information from the receiver to locate the steering tool. The steering tool may automatically use the magnetic information when it is available. A customized overall position determination accuracy can be provided along the intended path. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253538 | SMART METER COVER WITH INTEGRAL UNTETHERED ANTENNA ELEMENTS FOR AMI COMMUNICATIONS - Method and apparatus for mounting and locating untethered embedded antenna elements in the dielectric cover of electric utility meters configured for but not limited to wireless remote one way or two way radio communications for automated metering applications such as remote meter reading, remote connect/disconnect, home area networking, meter equipment firmware downloads, load management or locations based services. A multiplicity of untethered integral antenna elements and topologies may be located within a replacement dielectric cover for a direct-connect cable free or cable connection to a radio or microwave modem. Also described is a method and apparatus for retro-fitting the antenna elements on the inner face of an existing utility meter dielectric cover. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253539 | VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE COMMUNICATOR ON FULL-WINDSHIELD HEAD-UP DISPLAY - A substantially transparent windscreen head up display includes one of light emitting particles or microstructures over a predefined region of the windscreen permitting luminescent display while permitting vision through the windscreen. A method to display a graphic describing traffic information based upon vehicle-to-vehicle communication upon the substantially transparent windscreen head up display of a host vehicle includes monitoring the vehicle-to-vehicle communication, determining the traffic information based upon the vehicle-to-vehicle communication, determining the graphic describing the traffic information for display upon the substantially transparent windscreen head up display, and displaying the graphic upon the substantially transparent windscreen head up display. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253540 | ENHANCED ROAD VISION ON FULL WINDSHIELD HEAD-UP DISPLAY - A method to selectively project graphical images upon a transparent windscreen head up display of a vehicle based upon a need for enhanced vision includes monitoring informational inputs describing an operational environment for the vehicle, processing the informational inputs to generate display requirements, generating the graphical images to be projected based upon the display requirements, and projecting the graphical images upon the transparent windscreen head up display. Processing of the informational inputs can include determining the need for enhanced vision based upon the informational inputs and generating the display requirements based upon the informational inputs and the need for enhanced vision. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253541 | TRAFFIC INFRASTRUCTURE INDICATOR ON HEAD-UP DISPLAY - A substantially transparent windscreen head up display includes one of light emitting particles or microstructures over a predefined region of the windscreen permitting luminescent display while permitting vision through the windscreen. A method to display a graphic based upon a traffic infrastructure indication upon a substantially transparent windscreen head up display of a vehicle includes monitoring the traffic infrastructure indication, analyzing the traffic infrastructure indication, and displaying the graphic upon the transparent windscreen head up display based upon analyzing the traffic infrastructure indication. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253542 | POINT OF INTEREST LOCATION MARKING ON FULL WINDSHIELD HEAD-UP DISPLAY - A substantially transparent windscreen head up display includes one of light emitting particles or microstructures over a predefined region of the windscreen permitting luminescent display while permitting vision through the windscreen. A method to display a graphic identifying a point-of-interest upon the substantially transparent windscreen head up display of a vehicle includes monitoring the point-of-interest, monitoring a GPS digital map device, determining a graphic describing the location of the point-of-interest based upon data from the GPS digital map device for display upon the substantially transparent windscreen head up display, and displaying the graphic upon the substantially transparent windscreen head up display. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253543 | REAR PARKING ASSIST ON FULL REAR-WINDOW HEAD-UP DISPLAY - A substantially transparent head up display includes one of light emitting particles or microstructures over a predefined region of the substantially transparent head up display permitting luminescent display while permitting vision through the substantially transparent head up display. A method to display a graphic upon the substantially transparent head up display of a vehicle illustrating a parking aid includes monitoring a parking mode, determining the graphic illustrating the parking aid for projection upon a view of a parking surface proximate to the vehicle for display upon the substantially transparent head up display based upon the parking mode and displaying the graphic illustrating the parking aid upon the substantially transparent head up display. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253544 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING TRAFFIC INFORMATION - A system for providing traffic information to a plurality of mobile users connected to a network. The system comprises a plurality of traffic monitors, each comprising at least a traffic detector and a transmitter, the traffic detector generating a signal in response to vehicular traffic and the transmitter transmitting the signal. A receiver receives the signals from the traffic monitors. A computer system is connected to the receiver and is further connected to the network. The computer system in response to a request signal received from one of the users transmits in response thereto information representative of the signals transmitted by the traffic monitoring units. Alternative systems for gathering traffic information are disclosed. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253545 | SIGNAL LAMP FOR PEDESTRIAN - A signal lamp for a pedestrian—includes a body that has a first surface, a second surface facing the first surface, and at least three side surfaces formed between the first surface and the second surface; display modules that are formed on at least three surfaces directing to different directions among the first surface, the second surface, and the three side surfaces and visually displays individually designated information; and a control module that is installed at the body and controls information that is individually displayed on the display modules, wherein at least first display module of the display modules that are formed at least three surfaces, respectively, by the control operation of the control module is operated to display the information that instructs the passage or stop of the pedestrian. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253546 | ENHANCED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods and apparatus are provided for enhancing the situational awareness of an operator. Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) traffic data transmitted by a traffic entity are received. The ADS-B traffic data are processed to determine traffic entity position. The traffic entity position is mapped to corresponding image coordinates on an enhanced vision system (EVS) display. A region of interest around at least a portion of the corresponding image coordinates is selected. An actual image of the traffic entity is rendered on the EVS display, at the corresponding image coordinates, and with at least a portion of the region of interest being highlighted. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253547 | Geographically Selective Messaging System and Process - A device and process for selectively communicating a digital audio message to a maritime vessel equipped with a Digital Selective Calling radio when the vessel is within a geographic area. The process involves steps of inputting geographical location information for a sensed maritime vessel to a computer processor; creating signal formatting instructions for a Geographical Area Call to the vessel that rings the vessel's radio, and then automatically tunes the radio to a clear frequency to receive a digital audio message; transmitting the signal to the vessel; and, transmitting the digital audio message to the vessel on the clear frequency. Optionally, the process includes a step of receiving input of frequency use data from a radio receiver/scanner to select a clear frequency to send the digital audio message. The device of the invention includes a computer readable medium storing instructions for implementing the process. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253548 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY LOCATING END OF TRAIN DEVICES - An end of train unit includes a positioning system such as a GPS receiver and is configured to transmit a message including the EOT unit's location when the EOT unit detects a loss of air pipe pressure and/or it is tipped over and/or a low battery condition is detected. In highly preferred embodiments, the EOT unit periodically re-transmits the message until an acknowledgment message is received. In some embodiments, information from the positioning system is used to create a signal as a substitute for a motion sensor. In other embodiments, information from the positioning system is used to determine the speed of the end of the train. End of train unit tracking is also performed. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253549 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDNG AND USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION - Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for providing traffic information of public transportation means, such as a bus, and utilizing the provided information. A method of encoding public traffic information according to the present invention creates, for an arbitrary bus stop, a first component including the number of buses to arrive at the bus stop and as many pieces of bus information as the created number of buses, and incorporates the first component along with an identifier allocated to the bus stop into a second component. The second component is then incorporated into a transfer message. A sequence of messages, each being constructed as described above, is wirelessly transmitted. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253550 | Digitizing Apparatus, Digitizing Method and Capacitance Touch Sensing Apparatus - A digital apparatus includes a timing control circuit, a period counter, a phase digitizer and a calculation circuit. The timing control circuit generates a first control signal according to a square wave signal and a predetermined value. The period counter generates a first digital value according to a reference clock signal and the first control signal. The phase digitizer generates a second digital value according to a phase difference between the square wave signal and the reference clock signal. The calculation circuit generates an output digital value according to the first digital value and the second digital value. An object of obtaining a high-resolution digitization with a reasonable sampling clock is realized by effectively combining the period counter with the phase digitizer. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253551 | KEYBOARD WITH PAINT SCHEME - A keyboard includes a seat; a plurality of keys positioned on the seat, the key comprising a vertically depressible bridge and a cap releasably fastened on the bridge; a plurality of primers each formed on the cap; a plurality of paint layers each coated on the primer wherein each of a predetermined number of the paint layers has a piece of a paint scheme selected from a computer; and a plurality of character layers each having a unique character set coated on the paint layer. The keyboard is aesthetic. Further, such type of keyboard featured a specially designed paint scheme on exterior is very competitive in the market. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253552 | KEYBOARD BASED IN POLYMER, COPOLYMER OR COMPOSITES WITH PIEZO- AND/OR PYROELECTRIC PROPERTIES AND RESPECTIVE USE - The invention refers to a new keyboard based in a polymeric, copolymeric or composite film ( | 2010-10-07 |
20100253553 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING HIDDEN GHOST KEYS ON KEYBOARD MATRIX - The present invention discloses a method and system for detecting hidden ghost keys on a keyboard matrix. The keyboard matrix is composed of multiple rows crossing with multiple lines that form multiple key-locating positions. The method comprises: selecting multiple preset keys from the matrix; detecting ghost keys among the matrix based on the selected preset keys; selecting multiple examining keys from the preset keys and the detected ghost keys, based on that at least one ghost key is included in the examining keys; and determining hidden ghost keys based on the examining keys. The system detects ghost keys among the matrix via a preset key selecting unit and a ghost key detecting unit, which selects multiple examining keys via an examining key selecting unit, and determines hidden ghost keys based on the examining keys through a hidden ghost keys detecting unit. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253554 | GHOST KEY DETECTING CIRCUIT AND RELATED METHOD - A ghost key detecting circuit includes at least first and second scan lines, at least first and second return lines, a plurality of switch elements, and a level detecting circuit. The level detecting circuit is used for performing level detection upon measured voltage values at the first and second return lines. When a measured voltage value at a return line is greater than or equal to a reference voltage value, the level detecting circuit generates a logic signal for indicating that a switch element corresponding to the return line at a current scan line is turned off. When the measured voltage value is smaller than the reference voltage value, the level detecting circuit generates a logic signal for indicating that the switch element is turned on. | 2010-10-07 |
20100253555 | ENCODING METHOD AND SYSTEM, DECODING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A decoder, an encoder, a decoding method and an encoding method are provided. The encoding method includes receiving data; generating a set of first codewords by applying a first encoding process on the received data; and performing a second encoding process on a folded version of each first codeword to provide a set of second codewords, wherein a folded version of a first codeword is representative of a storage of the first codeword in a two dimensional memory space, wherein the second codeword comprises redundancy bits. | 2010-10-07 |