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20140313032 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR NOTIFYING A COMMUNITY OF SECURITY EVENTS - A method of operating a security monitoring system comprises defining a group of people to receive a notification of an event taking place at a location associated with any member of the group, by a system, determining that a security event has at least potentially taken place that the members of the group need to be notified of, by the system, and notifying the members of the group of the event, via a network. Notifications of the at least potential security event may be provided to a first party of the at least potential security event and members of the group may be notified if the first party does not respond to the notification within a predetermined period of time. A system is also disclosed. | 10-23-2014 |
20140317710 | METHOD FOR CONNECTING DEVICES TO A NETWORK THROUGH AN AUDIO CABLE AND A USER DEVICE - A method of configuring a first device, such as a monitoring device, to be controlled by a second, user device, via a network, comprises connecting the user device to the monitoring device to be configured, via an audio cable, providing a network password to a wireless network to the monitoring device from the user device, via the audio cable, connecting the monitoring device to the wireless network; and associating the monitoring device to the user device by a processing device, so that the user device can interact with the monitoring device and the processing device, via the wireless network. The user device may be a mobile user device, which may be connectable to a WiFi network and/or a cellular network, or example. A cryptographic key may be issued between the monitoring device and the user device for secure communication. | 10-23-2014 |
20140320280 | METHOD FOR ARMING AND DISARMING A NETWORK ENABLED DEVICE USING A USER'S GEO-LOCATION - A method of controlling operation of a security device in a location by a mobile user device, comprises monitoring a region around a location of interest, via a mobile user device; providing at least one security device within the region, wherein the security device comprises at least one sensor to monitor a location. The user device recognizes that the user device has entered the region, and searches for a security device within the region. The security device is detected and at least certain security features and/or sensors are disarmed. Disarming may mean that at least certain notifications are not sent about the status of the location. When the user device recognizes that the device is leaving the region, security features and/or sensors may be armed. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320281 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DESIGNATING AND NOTIFYING SECONDARY USERS FOR LOCATION-BASED MONITORING - A method of operating a security monitoring system comprises defining a primary user at a location, defining at least one backup user based on input from the primary user, determining that an event has taken place that the primary contact is to be notified of, notifying the primary user of the event, and if the primary user does not respond to the notification in a predetermined period of time, notifying the at least one backup contact of the event. Backup users may be defined based on input from the primary user. Backup contacts may be contacted in an order based on the preferences of the primary user or the location of the backup contacts, for example. The police, a fire department, and/or an ambulance service may be notified if the primary user and the backup contact do not respond to the notifications. Systems are also disclosed. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320312 | MONITORING AND SECURITY DEVICES COMPRISING MULTIPLE SENSORS - A monitoring device comprises a single housing, a plurality of sensors supported by the housing to detect respective characteristics of a location, a processing device within the housing, and memory within the housing to store data collected by the plurality of sensors. The sensors may include a camera, a temperature sensor, an air quality sensor, an infrared sensor, an ambient light sensor, a humidity sensor, an accelerometer, a carbon monoxide sensor, and/or a carbon dioxide sensor, for example. Processing may be provided on the device to evaluate the sensor responses, such as by comparison to respective thresholds. In additions, sensor data may be sent to a network for further processing. The device does not require physical or wired installation, and is easy to set up. Multiple, separate sensors are not required in order to monitor a space and a separate processing device is also not required. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320648 | Remote User Interface & Display For Events For A Monitored Location - Providing information about a monitored environment comprises monitoring a location by a plurality of sensors, collecting data from the plurality of sensors by a processing device, and providing information to a user of the status of the location based on data collected by at least some sensors, for display on a user device, via a network. A user may be enabled to scroll through updates in the order that the information was provided, on the user device, by an App, for example. Providing video clips from a location to a user device comprises storing first video clips related to respective events at the location that the user has been informed of and/or receiving a request to provide stored video clips of the location over a time period, from the user, retrieving the stored video clips, and providing the retrieved video clips to a user device for display. | 10-30-2014 |
20140321505 | THERMO ISOLATION CHAMBER FOR HOUSING COMPONENTS AND SENSORS - A monitoring device comprises a housing, a thermally isolated chamber defined by the housing, and a temperature sensor supported by the housing within the thermally isolated chamber to detect a temperature of a location where the device is located. An air quality sensor may also be supported by the housing within the thermally isolated chamber, to sense a quality of air in the location. The housing may define a first vent through the housing to allow external air to flow into the thermally isolated chamber. A first open end of the chamber may be proximate the first vent to allow air flow through the vent, into the chamber. A second open end of the chamber may open into an interior of the housing, and the housing may define a second vent to allow air flow out of the housing. The thermally isolated chamber may comprises thermally reflective material. | 10-30-2014 |
20140327555 | MONITORING & SECURITY SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH LEARNING CAPABILITIES - A system for monitoring a location comprises at least one processing device and memory. The processing device is configured to receive data collected from sensors at a location, store the data in the memory and analyze the data to determine whether to provide a notification to a party based, at least in part, on at least one criterion; and send a notification if the at least one criterion is met. The criteria may be based on data previously received from the sensors at the location. The data may be analyzed to derive a pattern and subsequent received data may be compared to the pattern to identify a deviation from the pattern. If there is a deviation, a notification may be sent, unless a user instructs the system not to send notifications for such deviations. Patterns may be derived for data from single and/or multiple sensors. Methods are also disclosed. | 11-06-2014 |
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20110166480 | FOOT COMPRESSION SYSTEM - Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the foot. Improved blood circulation may reduce the occurrence of undesirable complications such as deep vein thrombosis, ulcers, and the like. | 07-07-2011 |
20110214315 | THERAPY SHOE - Methods and systems for aiding with dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement, reducing edema, reducing leg cramping, treating plantar fasciitis in the extremities, and/or the like. In an exemplary embodiment, a therapy shoe entirely contains a therapy device which provides a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot. The system may assist blood circulation which may reduce the occurrence of undesirable complications such as deep vein thrombosis, ulcers, and the like. | 09-08-2011 |
20130041298 | FOOT COMPRESSION SYSTEM - Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the foot. Improved blood circulation may reduce the occurrence of undesirable complications such as deep vein thrombosis, ulcers, and the like. | 02-14-2013 |
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20100010398 | FOOT COMPRESSION SYSTEM - Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the foot. Improved blood circulation may reduce the occurrence of undesirable complications such as deep vein thrombosis, ulcers, and the like. | 01-14-2010 |
20120022413 | TREATMENT AND/OR PREVENTION OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS VIA COMPRESSION - Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to a portion of the human body. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the body. In this manner, prevention and/or treatment of various medical conditions may be achieved, for example restless leg syndrome, edema, plantar fasciitis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, venous insufficiency, wound care, and/or the like. | 01-26-2012 |
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20110232930 | SPINDLE BEARING ARRANGEMENT FOR A POWER TOOL - A power tool with a motor, a housing, a transmission, an output spindle, a front bearing and a rear bearing. The motor has an output shaft. The transmission is disposed in the housing and receives a rotary input from the output shaft. The transmission includes an input planetary stage, which has an input planet carrier, and an output planetary stage. The output spindle is driven by the transmission and has a first end, which extends at least partly through the input planetary stage, and a second end opposite the first end. The front bearing is disposed between the output spindle and the housing to support the second end of the output spindle for rotation about the spindle axis. The rear bearing indirectly supports the first end of the output spindle in the housing for rotation about the spindle axis. | 09-29-2011 |
20140069675 | SPINDLE BEARING ARRANGEMENT FOR A POWER TOOL - A power tool that includes a housing, a motor, a pair of motor bearings, a transmission, an output spindle and front and rear spindle bearings. The motor is received in the housing and includes a stator and an output shaft that extends through the stator. The motor bearings support the output shaft for rotation relative to the housing and are disposed on opposite ends of the stator. The transmission is driven by the motor and includes an input pinion that is mounted to the output shaft for rotation therewith. The output spindle is driven by the transmission. The front spindle bearing is mounted to a front end of the output shaft radially between the housing and the output shaft. The rear spindle bearing is mounted to a rear end of the output spindle and a portion of the rear spindle bearing rotates with the output shaft. | 03-13-2014 |
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20150265398 | INTRAOCULAR LENS HAVING AN OPTICAL AND A HAPTIC PART, METHOD FOR MAKING AN INTRAOCULAR LENS AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTING AN INTRAOCULAR LENS INTO AN EYE - An intraocular lens has an optical part and a haptic adjoining the optical part. At least one additional fixation element that differs from the haptic is formed on at least an upper side of the intraocular lens. The additional fixation element is formed to fix the position of the intraocular lens in the capsular bag of an eye. A method for making an intraocular lens and a method for implanting an intraocular lens in a capsular bag of an eye are also disclosed. | 09-24-2015 |
20150265463 | OPHTHALMIC DEVICE FOR TREATING TISSUE IN THE ANTERIOR OF AN EYE - An ophthalmic device for treating tissue in the anterior of an eye includes a laser for generating a light beam, an optical device for reshaping the light beam into a line focus, wherein a ratio of length to width of the line focus is at least 10, preferably 100, particularly preferably 1000, and an optical system for guiding the light beam to an object plane, in which the tissue to be treated is arrangeable, wherein the laser emits yellow light in a wavelength range between 525 nm and 675 nm, preferably between 550 nm and 610 nm, particularly preferably between 580 nm and 610 nm. | 09-24-2015 |
20150265468 | SURGICAL SYSTEM FOR OPENING THE LENS CAPSULE IN AN EYE - A surgical system for opening the lens capsule in an eye includes an application instrument introducible into the anterior chamber of the eye through an incision in the cornea and/or in the sclera. The application instrument has a contact body that is placeable against the anterior capsular wall of the lens capsule of the eye. Light provided by a light source for generating heat in a contact zone of the capsular wall contacting the contact body is appliable to the contact body. The heat has thermal energy that coagulates the biological tissue in the contact zone. | 09-24-2015 |
20150265470 | Methods and Systems for Performing a Capsulotomy - A method of performing a capsulotomy comprises applying a light-absorbing agent to a lens capsule of an eye | 09-24-2015 |