Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090033342 | Sensor Device - The invention relates to a sensor device for producing signals that provide information as to whether an object, especially the limbs of a person, are present in an area of observation. The aim of the invention is to provide a sensor device which allows generation of measuring signals that have high informative value with respect to the presence of an object in an area of observation. For this purpose, a sensor device comprises a support structure extending along an area of observation. A plurality of detection sections is configured one after the other on the support structure for detecting detection events in the zone of observation defined by the respective detection section. The invention provides a monitoring circuit which allows an area of observation, extending along a boundary zone of some length, subdivided into small sections, for example a closing edge, to be monitored in an especially precise manner. | 02-05-2009 |
20090109018 | Detection device, particularly for realizing a protection system - The invention relates to a detection device, particularly for realizing a protection system via which, for example, motor-driven injury-relevant systems can be operated in a controlled manner. The aim of the invention is to provide solutions via which advantages result with regard to the detection of injury-relevant situations, particularly the presence of limbs in danger-relevant areas. To this end, according to a first aspect of the invention, a detection system is provided, particularly for realizing a protection system via which, for example, motor-driven injury-relevant systems can be operated in a protected manner, comprising a receiving device for detecting the presence of an object, particularly of a living thing, in an observation area. This detection device comprises a detection element for recording a received event caused by the action of a modulated electrical field. This system is characterized by a launching device that has an emitting element for emitting the modulated electrical field, the receiving device and the transmitting device being configured in such a manner that, based on the transmission behavior of the observation area located, at least in sections, between the receiving element and the emitting element, the presence of the object, particularly the living thing, is detected in the observation area. | 04-30-2009 |
20090209170 | INTERACTIVE DOLL OR STUFFED ANIMAL - A toy has a body in the form of a doll or a living being, an audio output to reproduce audio effects, a memory to provide audio data, a controller to control the reproduction of different audio effects based on the reading of the audio data, and a sensor for generating detection signals correlated with the proximity of an object to the toy. The controller is designed in such a way that a selection of the reproduced audio effects depends on an evaluation of the detection signals and of signals generated by a provided interface device that is connected through devices in the play accessories being fed to that controller, and/or being made available for access. | 08-20-2009 |
20090293356 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TYING CLIMB STRINGS ESPECIALLY FOR CLIMBING PLANTS - The invention relates to a system and a method for tying climb strings especially for climbing plants. Such climb strings are used particularly in hop growing in the form of plastic strings or metal wires. The aim of the invention is to be able to tie plant climb strings more efficiently than in prior art. Said aim is achieved by a system for tying plant climb strings to guide wires, said system comprising: a traveling gear device; an arm structure that is coupled to the traveling gear device; a device for supplying the plant climb strings; a tying unit which is fastened to the mast structure and is used for tying the plant climb string to a selected section of the guide wire; a device for detecting the guide wire; and a manipulating device for adjusting the position of the tying unit relative to the guide wire. The detecting device is configured so as to detect the position of the guide wire in a contactless fashion. | 12-03-2009 |
20090315710 | SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - The invention relates to a signal processing system and to individual components of said system. The aim of the invention is to provide solutions which make it possible to solve a number of sensor problems in a cost-effective manner within a limited space with relatively little circuitry. To this end, a sensor system for generating control signals is disclosed, said control signals being used for setting switching states, a user located in the region of the sensor system acting as a—signal transmission structure. Said sensor system comprises: a first sensor component having a sensor, a local-key switch and a signal extraction switch for generating a partial signal whose information content is indicative of a sensor event detected by the sensor, a second sensor component also having a sensor, a local-key switch and a signal extraction switch for generating a partial signal whose information content is indicative of a sensor event detected by the sensor of a signal requester component that comprises an interface device via which an extraction of seek signals searched in the mentioned user and an introduction of partial signals from the user in the interface device is carried out, wherein the local-key switch associated to each sensor component is configured in such a way that the partial signal carries an information content that allows the partial signal to be allocated to the respective sensor component. It is thus advantageously possible to detect the signals of several sensors without the need of specific direct wirings between the sensor components and the signal requester component. | 12-24-2009 |
20100001955 | INPUT DEVICE, PARTICULARLY COMPUTER MOUSE - The invention refers to an input device for computer system. The invention is based on the task of creating solutions to make it possible to considerably simplify mouse-based input operations in the use of computers. This task is solved in accordance with the invention by a computer mouse with a housing and a movement detector to generate control data which as such correlate with the movement of the housing along the X or Y axis, and a hand detector to generate control data which as such correlate with the position and/or the finger gestures of a hand in relation to the housing before the computer mouse is touched. This makes it advantageously possible to carry out input operations to an even better degree with a computer mouse, in particular cursor controls, in a way that can be intuitively and easily mastered. | 01-07-2010 |
20100044120 | INPUT DEVICE - The invention relates to an input device for a user to perform switching, control and other input and selection operations. Input devices of this type are known in particular in the form of switches, sliders and touch screens on electrical equipment and other controls, e.g. in the vehicle field. The object of the invention is to create solutions that make it possible to create with a large degree of freedom of design an input interface that is advantageous for a user, particularly one that is easy to operate intuitively. This object is attained according to the invention with an input device for providing an input surface for generating switching, control and other input and selection operations, according to an input operation performed by a user, with at least one input organ for forming an input point provided for the generation of that signal, and an evaluation circuit for detecting the input operation performed by the user near the input point, wherein the input organ is embodied such that it supplies a haptic feedback, and the evaluation circuit defines a detection zone in which the input organ is located. | 02-25-2010 |
20100063813 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTIDIMENSIONAL GESTURE ANALYSIS - Hand gestures are translated by first detecting the hand gestures with an electronic sensor and converting the detected gestures into respective electrical transfer signals in a frequency band corresponding to that of speech. These transfer signals are inputted in the audible-sound frequency band into a speech-recognition system where they are analyzed. | 03-11-2010 |
20100102941 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND INPUT DEVICE FOR THE SAME - The invention relates to a mobile communication device and an input device provided for operating said communication device by means of which input operations necessary for using the communication device may be carried out. The aim of the invention is to provide solutions by means of which it is possible, in particular for relatively compact mobile electronic devices, in particular communication devices and digital cameras to carry out said input operations in a manner which is particularly easy to coordinate for the user. According to a first aspect of the invention, the above is achieved by means of a mobile communication device with a housing arrangement which is designed to be held in one hand, a display device, included in the housing arrangement to provide an image reproduction surface, a control device for controlling the display device such that in an input mode the above provides an input graphic, which supports the carrying out of an input process and an input device for carrying out the input process according to input processes of a manual type, wherein said device is characterised in that the input device is designed such that an input zone is provided in a region apart from the display device on an operative manipulation of the device, within which input operations can be carried out by a user, wherein the user carries out control actions with his free hand with relation to the housing device without, in the process, touching the display device or the communication device with this hand. | 04-29-2010 |
20100182166 | INPUT PANEL AND SWITCH DEVICE FOR THE OPERATION OF AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE - The invention is based on an input panel and switch device for the operation of an electrical appliance, in particular to realize the input of operating settings in household appliances. | 07-22-2010 |
20110296735 | System and methods to avoid insect attacks - The invention teaches at least one system and/or methods to protect humans and/or animals or plants (as targets) from bloodsucking or parasitic purposes by a variety of insects. Mosquitoes spread malaria that annually affects two hundred million people and results in two million deaths every year. This innovation will show a new and environmentally defensive approach against such attacks by using generated alternating electric fields, which create a kind of synthetic aura around a subject like an invisible shield. Combined means of frequencies, voltage levels or modulations influence the nervous system of attacking organisms to avoid or ignore the target or force them to escape. | 12-08-2011 |
20120004523 | System and methods for self-powered, contactless, self-communicating sensor devices - The innovation introduces a new kind of smart biological-sensing controller, based on silicon and/or flexible polymer printed electronics. The purpose of the device is to monitor and/or control biological signals of living organisms (for example, microbes, bacteria, insects, plants, animals, and people). Embedded in a system, the innovation can work contactless and battery-free since it is self-powered, wirelessly self-communicating without the use of electromagnetic waves like radio frequencies (RF), infrared or other electromagnetic technologies. Instead, the innovation uses alternating electric fields for powering, measuring and communicating, and introduces an innovative new method of mobile vital signs monitoring. | 01-05-2012 |
20120112828 | Systems and methods for self powered electronic devices - The innovation teaches methods how electronic circuits can power themselves by detecting and converting the energy of electric field lines provided from the surrounding environment. | 05-10-2012 |
20120225604 | Systems and Methods for Tele-Interactive Toys and Games - This invention shows it is possible to use broadcast media to significantly enhance interactive learning or to entertain users while they play with toys or other games or play components. Signal sequences broadcast via the Internet, cable, satellite, or other media can invoke functions in toys while they are being used. These media broadcasts include shows, quizzes, educational or training movies, entertaining or scientific footages, and even broadcasts from radio stations. | 09-06-2012 |
20120295684 | Electronic board game creator - This invention fills the gap between traditional board games played on cardboard with pawns, playing cards, and dice and electronic game consoles and PC games. The invention introduces the possibility to create a board game on the fly with the invention of underlying systems and methods and hard and software. With a contactless communication unit (CCU) at the heart of the system, it allows players to play board games on cardboard, stationery, touch screen device on the go (mobile), or online with users across the globe or at least one virtual player (software). | 11-22-2012 |