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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Emergency call device

Номер: US20120003953A1
Автор: Walter Degelsegger
Принадлежит: Individual

An emergency call device which can be used to automatically detect and report criminal incidents. The device has a digital camera and/or a microphone having electronics interacting therewith for optically and/or acoustically recording events. An antenna having electronics interacting therewith for capturing dedicated geographic coordinates and establishing a radio connection to a remotely located station and for automatically transmitting information thereto, and an optical and/or acoustic signal device, which optically and/or acoustically highlights the function of the emergency call device at the site of the emergency call device, started by a simple push of a button. The emergency call device is part of a band to be worn on the body of a human. With an outer housing part and an inner housing part that can be telescoped therefrom.

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05-07-2017 дата публикации

Устройство тревожного оповещения об угрозе личной безопасности или нарушении состояния здоровья

Номер: RU0000172365U1

Полезная модель относится к области удовлетворения человеческих потребностей. Устройство тревожного оповещения выполнено в виде носимого на пальце пользователя кольца, во внутренней полости которого смонтирован источник питания, процессор и блок передачи сигнала посредством беспроводной связи на внешне располагаемый приемник этого сигнала, а также выведенная наружу из корпуса в нижней его части физическая кнопка для инициации генерирования указанного сигнала, являющегося сигналом тревожного оповещения об угрозе личной безопасности пользователя или нарушении состояния здоровья. В кольце также размещены шина в виде гибкой ленты, расположенные в верхней части корпуса источник питания в виде плоской формы аккумулятора, однокристальный Bluetooth контроллер со встроенным процессором, выполняющим функции процессора и блока передачи сигнала, антенна, при этом из корпуса наружу выведен LED-индикатор, а в полости корпуса размещен вибромотор для выдачи тактильно ощущаемых вибросигналов при нажатии кнопки для инициации генерирования сигнала, являющегося сигналом тревожного оповещения об угрозе личной безопасности пользователя или нарушении состояния здоровья. При этом устройство снабжено расположенной в верхней части корпуса и внутри последнего платой, на которой размещены однокристальный Bluetooth контроллер, антенна и регулятор напряжения, под платой размещен указанный аккумулятор, а вибромотор прикреплен снизу к плате и расположен вдоль указанного аккумулятора, шина одним концом прикреплена к плате и пропущена внутри кольца вдоль шинки до участка сопряжения второго и третьего квадрантов в направлении по часовой стрелке, LED-индикатор выведен из корпуса наружу на участке между физической кнопкой и платой, а на участка сопряжения второго и третьего квадрантов в направлении по часовой стрелке на шине закреплены и выведены наружу из корпуса два постоянных магнита и два контакта для подключения зарядного устройства. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) (11) Зе за 53 ) КО ее 1 (51) МПК ...

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for generating localized fire incident and fire exit route map

Номер: US20120025971A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A method and apparatus are provided for finding fires. The method includes providing a plurality of reference locations within a facility where each of the reference locations is associated with a readily identifiable feature of the facility, detecting a fire within the facility, receiving a fire location request from a monitoring location within the facility and dynamically generating a routing map from the monitoring location to a location of the fire and from the fire to a fire exit of the facility using at least some of the plurality of reference locations based upon the request.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Computer-Implemented System And Method For Managing Motor Vehicle Parking Reservatons

Номер: US20120092190A1
Принадлежит: Palo Alto Research Center Inc, Xerox Corp

A computer-implemented system and method for managing motor vehicle parking reservations is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces are managed through a server. Smart parking devices physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. Vehicle occupancy sensors physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. Parking availability indicators associated with the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. A motorist reserves a parking space. A reservation request for the parking space is accepted. The request is granted if available over any other reservations. Occupancy of the requested parking space is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor. The motorist's or the motor vehicle's identity are verified against the reservation through the nearest smart parking device. Parking availability is indicated through the nearest parking availability indicator based upon the current time, any motor vehicle occupancy, applicable parking regulations, or any unfulfilled reservations for the parking space.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Computer-Implemented System And Method For Offering Residential Parking Reservations

Номер: US20120095812A1
Принадлежит: Palo Alto Research Center Inc, Xerox Corp

A computer-implemented system and method for providing recurring residential parking reservations is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces located in a residential area are managed through a server. Smart parking devices, vehicle occupancy sensors, and parking availability indicators are interfaced to the server. Use of the parking spaces by a resident is reserved on a recurring basis throughout a subscription period. A parking reservation, including recurring times and dates, is requested. The request is granted provided the parking space is available over any other reservations stored in the server. Use of the reserved parking space is managed throughout the subscription period. Occupancy of the requested parking space is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor. A motorist's identity is verified through the nearest smart parking device. The use of the reserved parking space is denied if not by the resident and parking non-availability is indicated during each recurring time and date.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Remote medical device alarm

Номер: US20120112903A1
Принадлежит: Zoll Medical Corp

A remote alarm for use with a wearable medical device. The remote alarm is configured to receive alarms, voice messages and prompts issued by the wearable medical device and to repeat those alarms, voice messages and prompts in a manner that can more easily be perceived by a patient wearing the wearable medical device or a bystander. The remote alarm can be configured to receive a communication from the wearable medical device, and in response, to identify one or more messages to be provided to the patient or a bystander. The messages may be provided audibly, visually, tactilely or combinations thereof. The remote alarm may further be configured to take certain actions depending upon the content of the communication, such as sending a telephone message to alert emergency personnel to the identity, location and medical condition of the patient, or sending an email.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm device

Номер: US20120112920A1
Автор: Pradeep Ramdeo
Принадлежит: Individual

A carbon monoxide and smoke alarm device includes a housing mountable to a ceiling in a building. A carbon monoxide sensor is disposed in the housing to detect an airborne carbon monoxide substance within the building. A smoke sensor is disposed in the housing to detect an airborne smoke substance within the building. An audible alarm module is disposed in the housing to be activated by any one of the sensors. A processor/memory unit is disposed in the housing to be activated by any one of the sensors. A transducer is disposed in the housing to be activated by the processor/memory unit to send a signal to a person at a remote computer and to a person at a cell phone.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Automated Audio Messaging in Two-Way Voice Alarm Systems

Номер: US20120139718A1
Принадлежит: Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd

An alarm monitoring station is capable of establishing a two way communications channel over a network to connect the monitoring station and alarm panels at monitored premises, for real time voice communication between the panels and the monitoring station. The monitoring station is further operable to provide pre-programmed voice messages to the alarm panels based on the sensed alarm condition over the two way communications channel. In this way, occupants at the premises may be notified of the sensed condition before speaking with an operator at the monitoring station.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Alarm system with two-way voice

Номер: US20120157034A1
Принадлежит: Alarm com Inc

Techniques are described for establishing a two-way voice communication session with an alarm system. The alarm system may establish a two-way voice communication session with an operator associated with a monitoring service that provides monitoring services for alarm events detected by the alarm system. The alarm system also may establish a two-way voice communication session with a notification recipient that is interested in receiving notifications associated with events detected by the alarm system.

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26-07-2012 дата публикации

Integrated security network with security alarm signaling system

Номер: US20120188072A1
Принадлежит: IControl Networks Inc

An integrated security system that includes a security alarm reporting system (SARS) that is resilient to equipment failure and, as such, provides a comprehensive solution to the problem of an intruder attempting to disable an alarm reporting system. The integrated security system includes a gateway/touchscreen coupled to a security system. The gateway/touchscreen and the security system are at a first location and manage a variety of security and network devices at the first location. A security server at a second location is coupled to the security system and receives a first signal from the security system. A heartbeat signal is initiated that monitors health of the security system. The heartbeat signal may be initiated in response to the first signal. The security server detects a failure of the heartbeat signal and generates a report and sends the report to a central monitoring station. The report is an electronic report that indicates failure of the security system.

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26-07-2012 дата публикации

Remote Location Monitoring

Номер: US20120188080A1
Принадлежит: La Crosse Tech Ltd

A remote location monitoring system, for example, a home monitoring or weather monitoring system may include one or more sensors and/or receivers at a remote location such as a residence or business to be monitored. The sensors and receivers may communicate with a central server via a gateway device, and may be controlled by users locally or remotely via the server. Users may register to receive remote notifications of weather events and other home monitoring events. Users may also access remotely sensors and receivers to configure alerts, notifications, and automatic responses for the devices and integrated appliances at the remote location.

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23-08-2012 дата публикации

Object Locator System and Method

Номер: US20120214545A1
Автор: Glenn Johnson
Принадлежит: Individual

A locating system and method for locating objects, such as keys, is disclosed. The locating system may include a transmitter for transmitting an encrypted code in the 900 MHz band. The transmitter may be powered by a battery. By transmitting in the 900 MHz band, the battery power consumed by the transmission may be relatively low and the encrypted code may travel a relatively long distance, such as 100 feet or more. The locating system may include a battery-powered locator device that is configured to detect, receive, and/or decode the encrypted code and determine whether the encrypted code is associated with the locator device or an attached object. After which, the locator device may provide an indication of its position. For instance, an audible sound of 85 dB or greater may be generated. The transmitter may be a self-contained device, or affixed onto or incorporated into a communications device.

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11-10-2012 дата публикации

Self-Contained Security System Including Voice and Video Calls Via the Internet

Номер: US20120257615A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A security system is provided. The security system includes a control panel located within a secured space, a plurality of sensors coupled to the control panel that detect security events within the secured space, a user interface within the secured area coupled to the control panel, a camera located in the user interface that collects video images in the secured space surrounding the user interface upon activation of one of the plurality of sensors, a sound transducer located in the user interface, a programmed processor within one of the user interface and the control panel that supports VoIP calls between a called or calling party and the user interface and a control button on the user interface that activates a VoIP connection with a called or calling party through the user interface and control panel.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Display for hand-held electronics

Номер: US20120268103A1
Принадлежит: Merchandising Tech Inc

The invention disclosed here is a display system for managing power and security for a plurality of hand-held electronic devices sold to consumers in a retail location. The display includes features that allow power to be supplied to individual devices and security sensors without continuous hard wiring or multi-conductor retractor cables. The display also allows for individual security alarms to be triggered when a theft occurs. Security alarm conditions are preferably triggered via wireless signals.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Integrated control system for facilities using a local area data collecting and recording device

Номер: US20120268550A1
Автор: Hong-Dae Park
Принадлежит: Powertech Co Ltd

The present invention relates to an integrated control system for facilities using a local area data collecting and recording device. The present invention comprises: a CCTV/Web-Camera for taking moving images; a still camera for taking pictures; a data collection (DAQ) unit for collecting abnormal sounds; a hard disk for converting and synthesizing data signals into digital signals, and then storing the digital signals in a compressed file; a local data collecting and recording device; a wired and wireless communication network; a communication converter for conversion to a standard protocol; a distance central/local monitoring center server for performing monitoring; first and second monitors for observation; an analysis system for the precise analysis of an accident site; and an information provider for providing information to a local on-site worker, a manager and a department or agency concerned.

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08-11-2012 дата публикации

Monitoring remote environmental conditions

Номер: US20120280809A1
Принадлежит: Arthroscopic Surgery Associates Corp

A server system for remote monitoring includes a wireless communication interface, a processor, and a storage device. The wireless communication interface receives at least one data packet over wireless communications from a remote monitoring system. The processor processes the data packet including sensor information from a sensor coupled to the remote monitoring system. The storage device stores the sensor information.

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22-11-2012 дата публикации

Mobile electronic device and method for crime prevention

Номер: US20120293662A1
Автор: Tomokazu Ota
Принадлежит: Kyocera Corp

According to an aspect, a mobile electronic device includes a light-emitting unit and a control unit. The light-emitting unit emits light. The control unit performs control such that a predetermined operation is executed when a variation between first information and second information is greater than a threshold. The first information and the second information are obtained with respect to an area to which the light-emitting unit emits the light.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Firearm sensor system

Номер: US20120297654A1
Принадлежит: Otis Patent Trust

A firearm sensor system includes one or more sensor groups and a data storage device. Each of the sensor groups is configured for attachment to a firearm. One of the sensor groups includes a sensor for measuring a position of a firearm bolt relative to a start position of the bolt, and a wireless transmission component for wirelessly transmitting the sensor data. The data storage device includes a computer-readable medium having an executable application stored on the computer-readable medium. The application, when executed on a computing device, receives data from the sensor group via a wireless communication system and presents the data in a user interface displayed on a monitor. In one embodiment, the sensor includes a spring force sensor coupled to a bolt return spring on the firearm.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

System and Method for Playing Back Wireless Fire System History Events

Номер: US20130024800A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A method and apparatus are provided for displaying alarm and communication system events. The method includes the steps of providing a control panel coupled to a plurality of environmental sensors within a protected area, storing a sequence of events detected within the protected area by a communication system and at least some of the plurality of environmental sensors along with a time of the respective event in a history buffer of a memory of the control panel, depicting the plurality of environmental sensors and communication system on a display of the control panel and playing back the sequence of detected sensor and communication system events for a selected time period from the history buffer on the display where each of the plurality of depicted environmental sensors on the display is shown in an activated state for each instant of time of the selected time period that the history buffer indicates that the sensor was in the activated state and a deactivated state otherwise.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

System and method for remotely controlling features of wireless mobile devices

Номер: US20130051378A1
Принадлежит: Eric Carlton, Randal Gruberman

Systems and methods of controlling features of a wireless mobile device are provided. The method includes receiving a signal, the signal including a MAC OUI and serial number carried therein, determining if the features of the wireless mobile device are in a correct state in accordance with the MAC OUI and serial number, and when the features of the wireless mobile device are not in the correct state, modifying at least one feature of the wireless mobile device in accordance with the MAC OUI and serial number.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

Security system and method

Номер: US20130082835A1
Принадлежит: ADT US Holding Inc

A security control apparatus, system and method are provided. The security control apparatus includes a wireless communication element that supports a plurality of wireless communication protocols. The wireless communication element is configured to provide wireless communications with a user interface device and at least one premise-based device. A remote communication element is configured to provide remote communications with a monitoring center. A processor is in communication with the local wireless communication element and the remote communication element. The processor is configured to use the wireless communication element to communicate with the user interface device to receive local control and configuration data. The processor is also configured to use the remote communication element to communicate data associated with at least one of a life safety feature and life style feature with the monitoring center.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

Centralized detection of radiation in multiple facilities

Номер: US20130085788A1
Автор: Steve Rowlan
Принадлежит: Nucor Corp

A central system of monitoring radiation levels in a plurality of facilities at the same time is disclosed. The system may include radiation detection systems, at least one processor to process monitoring data generated by the radiation detection systems to compensate for naturally occurring radiation, and a central monitoring station capable of generating an alarm at the central monitoring station and at a facility where an undesired radiation level has been detected. A method of monitoring radiation levels in production facilities is also disclosed. The method may include providing a plurality of radiation detection systems, providing a central monitor in communication with the radiation detection systems, communicating data from the radiation detection systems to the central monitor, and analyzing the data to detect potential radioactive materials.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Programmable Digital Labels for a Medicine Container

Номер: US20130141236A1
Автор: Victor Chu
Принадлежит: Mil Digital Labeling Inc

A bottle for storing medicine that may include at least one sensor to determine an aspect about the medicine stored within the bottle. The bottle may also include a processor that receives the information from the one or more sensors. A wireless communication interface may be integrated with the bottle to communicate information.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

System and method for monitoring clinician responsiveness to alarms

Номер: US20130162424A1
Автор: Stephen Thomas Treacy
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A method of monitoring clinician responsiveness to alarms generated by patient monitors. The method includes the steps of: receiving an alarm event from a patient monitor at a central monitor, determining an alarm initiation time for the alarm events, receiving at the central monitor an acknowledgement of the alarm event by a clinician, calculating an event response time as the time between the alarm initiation time and the acknowledgement of the alarm event by the clinician, determining a total number of alarm events, determining event response times for each of the total number of alarm events, and computing a responsiveness score based on the event response time for each of the total number of alarm events.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Detection and alarm system

Номер: US20130241727A1
Автор: Robert W. Coulombe
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention is directed to a detection and alarm system comprising at least one sensor configured to produce a first signal when a critical state is detected. The critical state is defined as the presence of a particular element specific to that particular sensor, for example, the presence of water when the sensor is water sensor. The detection and alarm system further includes a monitoring unit including a receiver and a transmitter. The receiver is configured to receive the first signal from the sensor, and the transmitter is configured to transmit a second signal when the receiver has received the first signal. The detection and alarm system also includes at least one notification device configured to receive the second signal from the transmitter and produce an alarm to notify a user of the critical state.

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

System and Method for Using Alarm System Zones for Remote Objects

Номер: US20130278410A1
Принадлежит: Numerex Corp

An alarm system for monitoring a local premises and multiple remote objects is described. The system includes sensors in the local premises, an alarm panel connected to the sensors in the local premises, and remote objects having alarm systems in communication with the alarm panel. The remote objects are assigned a zone in the alarm panel to represent the remote object, such that an alarm condition at the remote object is reported as an alarm condition in the assigned zone.

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS CONFIGURATION, CONTROL, AND STATUS REPORTING OF DEVICES IN A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Номер: US20130285808A1
Автор: III Joseph, Piccolo
Принадлежит:

A method and system for configured one or more fire alarm system devices in a fire alarm system are disclosed. The fire alarm system includes the fire alarm system devices, a fire alarm panel, and a wireless handheld device. The fire alarm system devices communicate with the fire alarm panel via a first communications interface (such as a wired communications interface), and the wireless handheld device communicates with the fire alarm panel via a second communications interface (such as a wireless communications interface). In operation, the fire alarm control panel receives an indication from one of the fire alarm system devices of a user input. In response, the fire alarm panel sends a communication (such as a form) to the wireless handheld device. In response to the communication, the wireless handheld device sends a response to the fire alarm control panel (such as including information in the form). The fire alarm panel may then update its memory with the information sent from the wireless handheld device in order to control the operation of the fire alarm system device. 1. A fire alarm control panel for controlling a plurality of fire alarm system devices , the fire alarm control panel comprising:a first communications interface configured to communicate with the plurality of fire alarm system devices;a second communications interface;a memory configured to store configuration information; and receive an indication, via the first communications interface, of a user input from a fire alarm system device;', 'send at least one communication, via the second communications interface, to a wireless handheld device;', 'receive a response, via the second communications interface, from the wireless handheld device, the response including information entered by a user; and', 'update the memory with at least a part of the information., 'a controller configured to2. The fire alarm control panel of claim 1 , wherein the at least one communication sent to the wireless ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

System for advanced security management

Номер: US20130307682A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A system receives input from a plurality of sensors in a security management system. The input relates to two or more events. The input is stored in a database. A correlation between the two or more events is determined. A priority is dynamically assigned to the two or more events, and the correlation, the priority, and information relating to the two or more events are reported to a system user.

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

Terminal node device and wireless sensor network system using the terminal node device

Номер: US20130329719A1

Provided is a terminal node device including: a communication module communicating with an external sink node device and another terminal node device; sensor modules; and a control unit allowing the terminal node device to be operated while allowing the terminal node device to transition into one of the initial, synchronous, and leave states. In the initial state, the control unit scans a received message; if a beacon message is received from a sink node device, the control unit transitions into the synchronous state; and if not for a predetermined time, the control unit transitions into the leave state. Accordingly, if a beacon message is received from the sink node device, the terminal node device transitions into the synchronous state to constitute a server-based wireless sensor network; and if not, the terminal node device transitions into the leave state to constitute an independent sensor network.

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

System And Method for Secure Printing

Номер: US20140009781A1
Автор: Ola Wiberg, Stephen Pineau
Принадлежит: Viscount Security Systems Inc

Secure printer operation using a traditional card reader located at the printer. A print job is requested at a computer remote from the printer, the print job is stored at a server, and when a user scans an access card or fob at the reader, a signal is sent to the server, which then commands the printer to start printing.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Sensor Installation in a Building Management System

Номер: US20140039685A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A sensor is installed in a building management system by determining a sensor type of the sensor from among a plurality of supported sensor types based on information collected by a mobile device of a user; identifying configuration information required by the building management system for the determined sensor type; obtaining the required configuration information from the user using an interface on the mobile device, wherein at least a portion of the interface is generated to accommodate one or more requirements of the building management system with respect to the determined sensor type; and providing the obtained required configuration information to the building management system. The sensor type and unique identifier of the sensor can be automatically determined. Portions of the required configuration information for the determined sensor type can be automatically populated using default information for the determined sensor type.

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

DUAL BAND NURSE CALL SYSTEM

Номер: US20140043150A1
Принадлежит: Tektone Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc.

A nurse call station and system capable of scalable accommodating a plurality of wireless nodes by incorporating a dual band of 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz for use in transmission and repeating an identification signal. The nurse call system is comprised of various components that includes but is not limited to gateway nodes, transmitter nodes, repeaters, end nodes and locators. Transmitter nodes may be comprised of various transmitter styles including wireless check in stations, wireless emergency call stations and resident bed stations. 1. A dual band nurse call system comprising:at least one transmitter assembly to be carried by a health care patient, said transmitter providing a transmitter identification signal at 900 MHz;at least one locator assembly constructed and arranged to receive said identification signal at 900 MHz,at least one repeater assembly constructed and arranged to receive said identification signal at 900 MHz and transmit said identification signal at 2.4 GHz;a gateway assembly constructed and arranged to receive said identification signal at 2.4 GHz and forwarding said identification signal to at least one receiver node for distribution;a network control software constructed and arranged to operate in a plurality of modes to determine network events, said network control software communicates with said nurse call system at 900 MH and operates as a generic interface that controls communication between said repeater, said gateway, said locator and said receiving node.2. The dual band nurse call system according to wherein said transmitter is a 900 MHz DSSS radio sub-system using an asynchronous frequency hopping.3. The dual band nurse call system according to wherein each said transmitter implements a Carrier Sense Multiple Access protocol.4. The dual band nurse call system according to wherein said repeater implements a Carrier Sense Multiple Access protocol.5. The dual band nurse call system according to wherein said repeater receiving identification ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Fire alarm with integrated firefighter communications system

Номер: US20140064461A1
Автор: Daniel G. Farley
Принадлежит: SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP

A fire control system may include a fire alarm control panel situated at a first location, the fire alarm control panel coupled to a first hardwire circuit. The fire control system may also include one or more telephone stations, wherein each telephone station of the one or more telephone stations is disposed at a different location than each other telephone stations and coupled through the first hardwire circuit to the fire alarm control panel, and one or more radio repeaters are each disposed at one or more respective locations, and wherein each radio repeater is operative to receive audio information as a radio signal and to transmit the audio information as an electrical signal through a second hardwire circuit to the central telephone.

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

System and method for emergency communications through a residential gateway

Номер: US20140066003A1
Принадлежит: CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC

A system and method for sending an emergency communication from a residential gateway. A user and location of the user is associated with the residential gateway. An indicator of an emergency is received through the residential gateway. The user and the location associated with the residential gateway are determined in response to receiving the indicator. A database returns the user and the location utilizing an identifier of the residential gateway. An emergency communication is sent indicating the location through a network in communication with the residential gateway.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

MEDICAL BRACELET STANDARD

Номер: US20180000346A1
Автор: Cronin John
Принадлежит:

Various embodiments described herein relate to a wearable device for monitoring health parameters of a patient. According to various embodiments, a wearable device, associated mobile device, or other user device may receive health parameters of the user obtained by at least one sensor configured to sense one or more health parameters from the user; receive an identification of a medical alert to be provided to third parties with respect to the user, persist the identification of the medical alert in a memory of the user device, and repeatedly transmit at least one of the identification of the medical alert and an indication of the availability of the medical alert via a communications interface of the user device configured to communicate wirelessly with nearby reader devices. 1. A user device comprising:a wireless communications interface configured to communicate wirelessly with nearby reader devices;a memory; and receive health parameters of the user obtained by at least one sensor configured to sense one or more health parameters from the user,', 'receive an identification of a medical alert to be provided to third parties with respect to the user,', 'persist the identification of the medical alert in the memory, and', 'repeatedly broadcast, via the communications interface, a low energy beacon to establish a new low energy wireless communication link with one or more nearby reader devices, and', 'transmit, over the low energy wireless communication link, at least one of the identification of the medical alert and an indication of the availability of the medical alert., 'a processor in communication with the communications interface and the memory, wherein the processor is configured to2. The user device of claim 1 , wherein the beacon includes the identification of the medical alert or the indication of the availability of the medical alert.3. The user device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in transmitting the identification of the at least one medical alert ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Human Body Condition and Behavior Monitoring Alarm System

Номер: US20190000402A1
Автор: Tang Minghong
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The utility model relates to the field of smart wearable devices, in particular to a human body condition and behavior monitoring alarm system. The human body condition and behavior monitoring alarm system comprises a master chip, a display, a temperature and humidity sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a brain wave sensor, an electronic gyroscope, a heart rate sensor, a pressure sensor, a hydrogen sulfide sensor, a noise detection module, a Bluetooth module and a power supply module. The human body condition and behavior monitoring alarm system is capable of monitoring both physical health conditions and behavior conditions of human bodies. 1. A human body condition and behavior monitoring alarm system , characterized by comprising:{'b': '1', 'a master chip () used for receiving, sending and processing information and sending alarm commands;'}{'b': 2', '1, 'a display () connected with the master chip () and used for displaying information data;'}{'b': 3', '1', '1, 'a temperature and humidity sensor () connected with the master chip () and used for sensing and collecting human body temperature and humidity data in real time and transmitting the collected data to the master chip ();'}{'b': 4', '1', '1, 'a blood pressure sensor () connected with the master chip () and used for sensing and collecting human body blood pressure data in real time and transmitting the collected data to the master chip ();'}{'b': 5', '1', '1, 'a brain wave sensor () connected with the master chip () and used for sensing and collecting human body brain wave data in real time and transmitting the collected data to the master chip ();'}{'b': 6', '1', '1, 'an electronic gyroscope () connected with the master chip () and used for sensing and collecting human body posture data in real time and transmitting the collected data to the master chip ();'}{'b': 15', '1', '1, 'a heart rate sensor () connected with the master chip () and used for sensing and collecting human body heart rate data in real time ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, SURVEILLANCE METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20220006979A1
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

A surveillance system () includes an area information acquisition unit (), a position information acquisition unit (), a candidate determination unit (), and a notification unit (). The area information acquisition unit () acquires information of a surveillance-desired area. The position information acquisition unit () acquires pieces of position information of a plurality of portable terminals (), each portable terminal performing surveillance using an image capturing unit. The candidate determination unit () determines a candidate portable terminal () to be moved to the surveillance-desired area from among the plurality of portable terminals () based on the acquired pieces of position information of the plurality of portable terminals (). The notification unit () outputs a notification to the candidate portable terminal requesting to move to the surveillance-desired area. 1. An event surveillance system for surveillance of an event venue , comprising:at least one memory storing instructions; andat least one processor coupled to the at least one memory and configured to execute the instructions to:receive an image of a surveillance area and determine monitoring target;determine at least one mobile imaging device to be moved to the monitoring target from multiple mobile imaging devices based on the position of the monitoring target; andoutput a notification to the at least one mobile imaging device, the notification indicating a request to move to the monitoring target.2. The event surveillance system according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to execute the instructions to acquire position information of the at least one mobile device expressing participation in the surveillance from among the multiple mobile imaging devices.3. The event surveillance system according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to execute the instructions to:identify a dense area in which the number of the mobile imaging devices or a density of ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

Intelligent Electric Vehicle to Predict the Accident and Notify before Accident

Номер: US20220009437A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to an intelligent electric vehicle to predict the accident and notify before accident. The present invention identifies the real-time position and the mobile WIFI network connection which is an example of a person being in the car. Through this, the position-detecting vehicle technology, the car also alarms the immediate response team with the fact that a request is being made when a collision is happening and that the victim has been identified using call-based technology. As the crosswalk detection unit senses a pedestrian crossing the road ahead, a stopping system examines the driving behavior of vehicles behind the vehicle to determine whether they are blocking the way, and decides only whether not and stop the vehicle to make way clear for the crossing of the person. The invention also provides process and methods for dynamically defining a safety zone around a user. 1. An Intelligent Electric Vehicle system to Predict the Accident and Notify before Accident , said system comprising:a smash up predicting arrangement for detecting if automobile occupant has been hurt in an accident involving the vehicle;a vehicle position detecting system for detecting the real-time location of the automobile and a mobile WI-FI, communication end to end workstation which receive a signal predicting injury to the vehicle occupant from the damage predicting system to generate a calling from the vehicle to a call center, wherein said system is configured to connect with a call center and performs notification to an accident immediate response team facility on the basis of the calling and obtain prediction in sequence that the vehicle passenger has been injured from a damage intelligent predicting system and vehicle position in sequence detected by the vehicle location detecting technology and if one who notify an accident reaction facility of an accident, emergency cleaning-up after an mishap and treatment for an injured vehicle occupant and other all ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

System and method of providing context sensitive help for alarm system installation

Номер: US20160004521A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

Systems and methods of providing context sensitive help for alarm system installation are provided. Methods can include the alarm system transmitting a first piece of information to a smart device responsive to an event, where the first piece of information can include information displayed on a user interface of the alarm system or an alternative representation of the information displayed on the user interface of the alarm system. Methods can also include the smart device receiving the first piece of information, the smart device identifying and retrieving a second piece of information associated with the first piece of information, and the smart device displaying the second piece of information on a user interface of the smart device.

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

CAREGIVER ROUNDING COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170004264A1
Принадлежит:

An information technology system for a healthcare facility is provided. The system includes a first computer device to keep track of rounding intervals for caregivers and to determine whether the caregivers successfully complete their rounds in a timely manner for their assigned patients. The system also has a real time locating system (RTLS) that tracks locations of the plurality of caregivers and that is in communication with the first computer device. The system further has a number of graphical displays in communication with the first computer device. Each graphical display is operable to display a list of patients for whom rounds are due and to display reminder messages to the plurality of caregivers relating to rounding. 120.-. (canceled)21. An information technology system for a healthcare facility having a real time locating system (RTLS) for tracking locations of a plurality of caregivers within the healthcare facility , the information technology system comprisingat least one computer device to keep track of rounding for a plurality of caregivers and to determine whether the caregivers successfully complete their rounds in a timely manner for their assigned patients, a successful round being defined as one in which a caregiver visits an assigned patient within a rounding interval and remains in the patient's room for a threshold period of time, anda plurality of graphical displays in communication with the at least one computer device, each graphical display being operable to display a list of patients for whom rounds are due and to display reminder messages to the plurality of caregivers relating to rounding, wherein the at least one computer device is used to administer rounding parameters for each of the plurality of caregiver, wherein different types of caregivers have different rounding parameters.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the at least one computer device determines automatically that the caregivers successfully complete each of their ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR PROVIDING ALERTS VIA ELECTRIC STIMULATION

Номер: US20170004685A1
Автор: KARSTEN Peter
Принадлежит:

A wearable device for providing alert signals to a user is adapted to be secured adjacent the skin of the user and comprises a controller adapted to receive an alert instruction corresponding to an alert event, and at least one electrode arranged to be in contact with the skin in use of the device for providing an alert stimulus in the form of a mild electric shock. The controller is arranged to actuate the electrode(s) to supply an alert signal corresponding to the alert instruction by selecting one of a plurality of alert signals in dependence upon the event. 1. A wearable device for providing alert signals to a user , the device being adapted to be secured adjacent the skin of the user and comprising a controller adapted to receive an alert instruction corresponding to an alert event , and at least one electrode arranged to be in contact with the skin in use of the device for providing an alert stimulus , the controller being arranged to actuate the electrode(s) to supply an alert signal in response to the alert instruction , the alert signal comprising at least one pulse to cause a sensation in the skin of the user , in which , in response to the alert instruction , the controller is configured to select one of a plurality of alert signals in dependence upon the alert event.2. A device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the controller comprises a wireless receiver for receiving an alert instruction corresponding to an alert event from a remote device.3. A device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the device comprises apparatus for providing a further alert stimulus.4. A device as claimed in claim 3 , comprising a vibration element claim 3 , the controller being configured to actuate the vibrating element claim 3 , and at least one alert signal comprising a vibration pulse.5. A device as claimed in claim 1 , in which each alert signal corresponds to at least one of a plurality of different alert events claim 1 , and each alert signal varies from each other signal by ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

ALARM AND MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20170004700A1
Автор: KIM Justin Chiwon
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An alarm and monitoring system including a primary device and at least one secondary device, the alarm and monitoring system including a transceiver that receives a notification signal from a primary device or a secondary device, the notification signal including the alarm event signal; a controller coupled to the transceiver, the controller being configured to receive the notification signal from the transceiver and generate a rendering signal; and a rendering device coupled to the controller, the rendering device being configured to receive the rendering signal and render an alarm event, wherein the primary device receives the notification signal from a cloud system, and wherein the cloud system receives a communication signal from a linked user device or an external services server and forwards the notification signal to the primary device. 1. An alarm and monitoring system for rendering an alarm event signal at a user location , the alarm and monitoring system comprising:a transceiver that receives a notification signal from a primary device or a secondary device, the notification signal including the alarm event signal;a controller coupled to the transceiver, the controller being configured to receive the notification signal from the transceiver and generate a rendering signal; anda rendering device coupled to the controller, the rendering device being configured to receive the rendering signal and render an alarm event,wherein the primary device receives the notification signal from a cloud system, andwherein the cloud system receives a communication signal from a linked user device or an external services server and forwards the notification signal to the primary device or the secondary device.2. The alarm and monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the rendering device comprises a haptic device that generates a vibration signal based on the received notification signal.3. The alarm and monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the rendering device comprises a ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Lovely life costume and designer jewelry for emergency alert devices II

Номер: US20170004701A1
Принадлежит:

An ornamental enclosure and an emergency alert device comprising of a removable housing with a through hole with a actuator button placed within the through hole that is adjacent to the activation button of the alert device. Retainer tabs hold the alert device in place. The ornamental enclosure is distinguished by attachment mechanisms that are a belt buckle configured to engage a belt or a fastener configured to engage a wristband or bracelet. There is a free floating activation push button placed within the ornamental housing which depresses an adjacent actuator button that is positioned to engage the activation button of the alert device. Another embodiment is an ornamental enclosure with a through hole housing common internal emergency alert circuitry, a generic energy source and an activation push button placed within the through hole. The push button is adjacent to an actuator that when pressed causes the actuator to engage a common micro circuit board switch activation mechanism of the generic internal emergency alert circuitry. A variety of durable materials, styles and attachments may be utilized. 1. An ornamental enclosure and emergency alert device , comprising:a removable housing having a front surface, a back surface, and a through hole, the front surface being ornamental, sidewalls surrounding the through hole extending from the back surface, the sidewalls have a retainer tabs extending towards the through hole and are substantially parallel to and spaced from the back surface;a button actuator placed within the through hole; andan alert device having an activation button on the front surface, and an opposite back surface, the alert device having sides complimentary in shape to the sidewalls to engage the sidewalls;when the device is placed within the sidewalls, the activation button of the alert device is adjacent to the button actuator, and the back surface of the alert device engages retainer tabs;wherein the removable housing comprises an ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND VEHICLE MONITORING METHOD

Номер: US20150006022A1
Автор: HSU CHENG-TA
Принадлежит:

An electronic device determines whether an accident happens to a vehicle according to a change of a speed of the vehicle, or a change of a gradient of the vehicle and location information of the vehicle. The electronic device generates rescue information upon the condition that the accident happens to the vehicle. The electronic device dials a predetermined telephone number and outputs the rescue information when the predetermined telephone number is connected. 1. An electronic device that is positioned on a vehicle , the electronic device comprising:at least one processor; anda storage system that stores one or more programs, which when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to:calculate a speed of the vehicle according to location information of the vehicle, location information of the vehicle being obtained from a Global Positioning System (GPS) device of the electronic device;determine whether the speed exceeds a predetermined threshold;monitor a change of the speed of the vehicle and a change of a gradient of the vehicle under the condition that the speed exceeds the predetermined threshold, the change of the gradient of the vehicle being monitored by a gradient device of the electronic device;determine whether an accident happens to the vehicle according to the change of the speed of the vehicle, the change of the gradient of the vehicle and the location information of the vehicle;generate rescue information upon the condition that the accident happens to the vehicle; anddial a predetermined telephone number and output the rescue information when a phone call to the predetermined telephone number is established.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the accident is determined to happen to the vehicle when the speed of the vehicle is decreased to zero within a predetermined duration.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the accident is determined to happen to the vehicle when the gradient of the vehicle is ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Disaster situation management system and personal identification terminal associated with the same

Номер: US20160005293A1
Принадлежит: NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

Disclosed herein are a disaster situation management system and a personal identification terminal associated with the system. For this, the disaster situation management system includes a personal identification terminal detachably worn on a body of a user and configured to input and store information including personal information and location information of the user, a center server configured to enable communication with the personal identification terminal through a communication network, and configured to collect personal information and location information of each user who wears the personal identification terminal from the personal identification terminal and to manage the collected information, and a hospital server configured to enable communication with the center server through the communication network, collect personal information and location information of the person who wears the personal identification terminal, and provide the collected information to the center server, the collected information being read through a reader.

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

AUDIO DETECTION USING DISTRIBUTED MOBILE COMPUTING

Номер: US20160005305A1
Принадлежит:

A method of identifying incidents using mobile devices can include receiving a communication from each of a plurality of mobile devices. Each communication can specify information about a detected sound. Spatial and temporal information can be identified from each communication as well as an indication of a sound signature matching the detected sound. The communications can be compared with a policy specifying spatial and temporal requirements relating to the sound signature indicated by the communications. A notification can be selectively sent according to the comparison. 120-. (canceled)21. A method within and by an event processor , comprising:receiving a first communication from a first mobile device regarding a first audio event detected by the first mobile device, the first communication including spatial, temporal, and signature information regarding the first audio event;receiving a second communication from a second mobile device regarding a second audio event detected by the second mobile device, the second communication including spatial, temporal, and signature information regarding the second audio event;selecting, from a plurality of temporal constraints and spatial constraints and based upon the received signature information, a temporal constraint and a spatial constraint; andsending, based upon the first and second communications being evaluated using the temporal constraint and spatial constraint and a validation policy, a notification.22. The method of claim 21 , whereinthe first communication is sent from the first mobile device only upon the first mobile device determining that the first audio event matches a signature stored within the first mobile device, andthe second communication is sent from the second mobile device only upon the second mobile device determining that the second audio event matches a signature stored within the second mobile device.23. The method of claim 22 , whereinthe first communication includes a first measure of how ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COMMUNICATING DATA FROM AN ALARM SYSTEM TO EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL

Номер: US20160005306A1
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods of communicating data from an alarm system to emergency services personnel are provided. Some methods can include receiving information from a monitoring system in a monitored region via a first communications link, where the information relates to a detected event in the monitored region. Upon receiving the information, some methods can also include transmitting the information to a communications module via a second, different communications link. 1. A method comprising:receiving information from a monitoring system in a monitored region via a first communications link, the information regarding a detected event in the monitored region; andtransmitting the information to a communications module via a second, different communications link.2. The method of wherein the second communications link includes a radio frequency communications link.3. The method of wherein the second communications link incudes an optical claim 1 , light claim 1 , or infrared signaling interface.4. The method of wherein the second communications link includes a secure data link.5. The method of wherein the information includes real-time data.6. The method of wherein the information includes pre-stored data.7. The method of wherein the information includes an image of the monitored region.8. The method of wherein the information includes a video data stream of the monitored region.9. The method of further comprising claim 1 , upon occurrence of the detected event in the monitored region claim 1 , receiving the information from the monitoring system.10. The method of further comprising transmitting the information to the communications module when the communications module is within a predetermined distance from the monitored region.11. The method of further comprising authenticating the communications module prior to transmitting the information to the communications module.12. The method of further comprising:receiving a command from the communications module via the ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

Portable devices, systems and methods for alert notification

Номер: US20220013000A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Portable devices, systems and methods for alert notification are provided. The systems may include a portable device, a remote server and an external communication device. The portable device comprises wireless communication circuitry, at least one sensor and a processor. The at least one sensor may be configured to detect a condition in which the portable device is exposed and to output an associated sensor data. The processor may be configured to receive an input signal associated with an activation of an emergency mode, and in response to the receipt of the input signal, transmit an output signal for transmission by the wireless communication circuitry. The output signal providing an alert notification at the external communication device. The alert notification comprising the sensor data from the at least one sensor, and may be provided as a software application message or an SMS message.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESPONDING TO AN ACTIVE SHOOTER

Номер: US20210005076A1
Принадлежит: Alert Patent Holdings LLC

An automated alert system, device and method designed to deliver crisis notifications within seconds to law enforcement personnel. The alert system and method is designed to enhance the response time to an active shooter scenario, thereby minimizing the number of causalities or victims associated with such dangerous scenarios. The system and method uses combination of various hardware components, cellular automation and partnership with first responders to provide an advanced alert system which ensures quick responses. 1. A method comprising:receiving a notification of an activation of an alert and alarm tablet, wherein the notification of the activation comprises a location of the site; andin response to receiving the notification of the activation of the alert and alarm tablet at the site, generating a plurality of notifications of the alarm event at the site and the location of the alarm event.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving video images from the site and providing the video images to first responders.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving information from one or more sensors at or near the alert and alarm tablet.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the notifications of the alarm event are provided to a plurality of other alert and alarm tablets at the site.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the notifications of the alarm event are provided directly to first responders near the site.6. A tablet comprising:a processor;memory coupled to the processor;a transceiver coupled to the processor,a display coupled to the processor, the display comprising a user interface;a speaker coupled to the process; andalert and alarm software stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the processor when an alarm is activated with the user interface,wherein the processor is configured to generate a notification of the alarm and transmit the notification of the alarm to an alert platform using the transceiver.7. The tablet of claim 6 , ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Systems and methods for installing, commissioning, testing, and maintaining a fire alarm control panel via a mobile device

Номер: US20180005513A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

Systems and methods for installing, commissioning, testing, and maintaining a fire alarm control panel via a mobile device are provided. Some methods can include receiving a first signal from a fire alarm control panel device, the first signal containing identifying information of the fire alarm control panel device, transmitting a second signal containing the identifying information to a server device, receiving a third signal containing a second piece of information from the server device, and displaying the second piece of information on a user interface device, wherein the second piece of information includes information for installing, commissioning, testing, or maintaining the fire alarm control panel device.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC MONITORING BRACELET

Номер: US20200005627A1
Принадлежит: GEOSATIS SA

An electronic monitoring bracelet, comprising a ring-shaped body configured so as to be mounted around a limb or an object, and an electronic monitoring system positioned in the body, the electronic monitoring system comprising an integrity detection system and an internal source of energy. The ring-shaped body is in the form of a rigid shell containing a chamber or several chamber sections in which are positioned components of the electronic monitoring system, the ring-shaped body entirely encircling the bracelet. 131.-. (canceled)32. An electronic monitoring bracelet for monitoring a person subject to judicial oversight , comprising a ring-shaped body configured for mounting and securely locking around a limb of a person in a manner not unlockable by said person wearing the electronic monitoring bracelet , and an electronic monitoring system positioned in the body , the electronic monitoring system comprising an integrity detection system including at least one sensor configured for detecting violation of an integrity of the bracelet , and an internal source of energy , wherein the ring-shaped body is in a form of a rigid shell containing a chamber or several chamber sections therein in which components of the electronic monitoring system are positioned , the ring-shaped body in the form of a rigid shell entirely encircling the bracelet and configured to entirely encircle said limb , wherein the rigid shell is unbendable.33. The electronic monitoring bracelet according to claim 32 , wherein the ring-shaped body is formed with two removably rigid coupled portions that are unbendable configured for mounting around a limb and locked together.34. The electronic monitoring bracelet according to claim 32 , wherein the monitoring system further comprises a localization system claim 32 , and a communications system for transmitting monitoring and integrity data claim 32 , and components for forming the integrity detection system and a source of energy claim 32 , the ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Theft Prevention Device And Theft Prevention System

Номер: US20200005629A1
Автор: KAIHATA Keita
Принадлежит: TAKAYA CORPORATION

There is provided an antitheft device and an antitheft system capable of reliably detecting theft via a simple installation method. The antitheft device includes a receiver that receives a radio wave of a predetermined frequency, and a microcomputer (controller) that determines whether or not the antitheft device is located at a position where it is impossible to detect a radio wave of a predetermined frequency by the receiver The microcomputer (controller) performs an alarming operation, upon determining that the antitheft device is located at a position where it is impossible to detect a monitoring radio wave WW of a predetermined frequency by the receiver Accordingly, it suffices to attach the antitheft device to a managed object MO such as a commercial item being monitored, and therefore it is not necessary to extend a cable from a sensor part attached to the commercial item. 1. An antitheft device comprising:a receiver that receives a radio wave of a predetermined frequency ; anda controller that determines whether or not the antitheft device is located at a position where it is impossible to detect a radio wave of the predetermined frequency by the receiver, and performs a warning operation upon determining that the antitheft device is located at a position where it is impossible to detect a radio wave of the predetermined frequency; anda movement detector that detects a movement of a main body including the receiver and the controller;wherein the controller performs a warning operation upon detecting a movement of the main body and also failing to detect a radio wave of the predetermined frequency, determining an angle of acceleration, and existing a difference of the angle equal to or larger than a predetermined value.2. (canceled)3. The antitheft device according to claim 1 , wherein the movement detector is one of: an acceleration sensor claim 1 , a gyro sensor claim 1 , a vibration sensor claim 1 , a geomagnetic sensor claim 1 , and a GPS sensor.46.-. ( ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

SPATIOTEMPORAL ANALYSIS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Номер: US20220014895A1
Принадлежит:

Described herein are systems, devices, methods, and media for emergency spatiotemporal analysis. One or more emergency response resources may be returned, transmitted and displayed. In some embodiments, emergency metrics may be determined and displayed. 1. A method for providing emergency data comprising:defining a representative area for emergency spatiotemporal analysis;identifying one or more emergency response resources located within the representative area within a timeframe, wherein the length of the timeframe is based at least partly on information about the one or more emergency response resources or user input;transmitting the emergency data comprising the one or more emergency response resources located within the representative area; anddisplaying the emergency data comprising the one or more emergency response resources within an interactive map.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the timeframe is based on type of resource.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the timeframe cuts off based on expiration date or maintenance date.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the timeframe is longer for static resources as compared to dynamic resources.56. The method of claim 1 , wherein the representative area is a circular shape claim 1 , a regular or irregular polygon claim 1 , a jurisdictional boundary for a public safety agency..6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the representative area is a regional agency claim 1 , wherein the regional agency oversees a plurality of emergency service providers claim 1 , each emergency service provider corresponding to a given geographic boundary and wherein the emergency data is aggregated among the plurality of emergency service providers.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein defining the representative area for emergency spatiotemporal analysis comprises receiving an emergency alert comprising an emergency location and generating a proximity area around the emergency location.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein generating the ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Security system with networked touchscreen

Номер: US20170006107A1
Принадлежит: IControl Networks Inc

An integrated security system integrates broadband and mobile access and control with conventional security systems and premise devices to provide a tri-mode security network that with remote connectivity and access. The integrated security system includes a touchscreen providing security keypad functionality as well as content management and presentation, and is used as a security system interface and an interface for interacting with a network. The integrated security system delivers remote premise monitoring and control functionality to conventional monitored premise protection and complements existing premise protection equipment. The integrated security system integrates into the premise network and couples wirelessly with the conventional security panel, enabling broadband access to premise security systems. Automation devices can be added, enabling users to remotely see live video or pictures and control home devices via a personal web portal, mobile phone, or other client device. Users can receive notifications of detected events via electronic message.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for providing an emergency notification for an allergic reaction

Номер: US20190005796A1
Автор: Lee Brian
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A method and an apparatus for providing a notification of a usage of a medical injector are disclosed. For example, the method determines location information of the medical injector. The method then detects the usage of the medical injector, and records a time of the usage of the medical injector. The method then sends the notification comprising the time at which the usage of the medical injector is detected and the location information of the medical injector. 1. A method for providing a notification of a usage of a medical injector , the method comprising:receiving, via a processor, the notification in a text message format;determining, via the processor from the notification in the text message format, location information of the medical injector and a time of the usage of the medical injector;converting, via the processor, the notification in the text message format to a format in accordance with an emergency service provider; andsending, via the processor, the notification in the format in accordance with the emergency service provider comprising the time of the usage of the medical injector and the location information of the medical injector.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the notification is sent to the emergency service provider.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the processor provides an additional notification to a list of recipients claim 2 , wherein the list of recipients comprises one or more of: a family member claim 2 , a guardian claim 2 , a next of kin claim 2 , a caregiver claim 2 , a doctor claim 2 , a neighbor claim 2 , a school official claim 2 , and a nurse.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the format in accordance with the emergency service provider comprises a voice format.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the processor comprises a processor of a server of a network service provider.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the processor augments the notification in accordance with the emergency service provider with personalized information ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

ALERT SYSTEM FOR MRI TECHNOLOGIST AND CAREGIVER

Номер: US20190005804A1
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An alert system for providing the capability for a care giver or technologist in a medical procedure room such as the magnet room of an MRI installation to send an alert signal to personnel outside the magnet room. The system includes an alert device in the procedure room with an alert switch, and a wireless signal transmitter for generating encoded alert signals upon activation of the alert switch. An alert control system in the control room of the installation includes a signal receiver, an audio transducer and a controller, the controller responsive to alert signals received from the alert device to generate alert signals including generating audio signals from the audio transducer. In one embodiment, the alert device includes a microphone, with one-way or two-way communication between the alert device and the control system. 1. An alert system for providing the capability for a care giver or technologist in a medical procedure room to send an alert signal concerning a patient undergoing the medical procedure to personnel in a control room outside the procedure room , the system comprising:an alert device carried by or available to the care giver or technologist in the procedure room, the device including an alert switch configured for manual activation by the care giver or technologist, a microphone for capturing audio signals including the care giver's or technologist's voice, and a wireless signal transmitter for generating alert signals upon activation of the alert switch, and wherein the alert device is substantially non-magnetic;a base station disposed in the procedure room, the base station comprising a receiver for receiving the alert signals, a decoder or data converter responsive to the received signal, and a transmitter for sending the signals from the decoder or data converter to the receiver of the alert control system;an alert control system in the control room, comprising a signal receiver, an audio transducer and a controller, the control system ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

WHEEL FASTENER ALARM

Номер: US20190009746A1
Принадлежит: Maclean-Fogg Company

A wheel fastener alarm is provided with a fastener body, a cap covering the fastener body, a sensor array disposed within the fastener body, and a cover disposed over an opening in the fastener body and a hole in the cap. 1. A wheel fastener alarm comprising:a nut body comprising a cavity extending longitudinally through the nut body and comprising an internal thread along at least a bottom portion of the cavity;a cap disposed around a top portion of the nut body and secured to the nut body, wherein the cap has an opening in the end of the cap, the opening disposed over the cavity;a non-metallic cover disposed over the opening; and a sensor configured to detect an attribute of a wheel stud within the nut body and generate output information,', 'a processor configured to generate a signal based on the output information,', 'a transmitter configured to send the signal to a remote location, and', 'a power supply configured to provide power to the sensor array., 'a sensor array disposed within the cavity, the sensor array comprising2. The wheel fastener alarm of claim 1 , wherein the attribute is information to detect an alarm condition claim 1 , wherein the information is at least one of wheel stud location information claim 1 , acceleration information claim 1 , magnetic field information claim 1 , shock information claim 1 , vibration information claim 1 , or temperature information.3. The wheel fastener alarm of claim 1 , wherein the sensor array further comprises a shock sensor claim 1 , wherein the shock sensor is configured to detect when the wheel fastener alarm is being removed from a wheel stud.4. The wheel fastener alarm of claim 3 , wherein the shock sensor is a ball bearing switch.5. The wheel fastener alarm of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is an inductive wheel stud sensor.6. The wheel fastener alarm of claim 5 , wherein the wheel stud sensor is configured to detect a wheel stud within the wheel nut over a range of approximately 1-4.5 mm.7. The wheel ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING PORTABLE ARTICLES

Номер: US20220028232A1
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A method of, and system for, handling a portable article. The method includes the step of delivering the portable article to a destination site at which the portable article is operatively associated with an alarm assembly. The alarm assembly has an armed state and an unarmed state. With the portable article operatively associated with the alarm assembly at the destination site and the alarm assembly in the armed state, the alarm assembly generates an alarm signal in the event an unauthorized activity with respect to the portable article occurs. 1. A method of handling a portable article , the method comprising the steps of:delivering the portable article to a destination site at which the portable article is operatively associated with an alarm assembly,the alarm assembly having an armed state and an unarmed state,with the portable article operatively associated with the alarm assembly at the destination site and the alarm assembly in the armed state, the alarm assembly generates an alarm signal in the event an unauthorized activity with respect to the portable article occurs.2. The method of handling a portable article according to wherein the portable article is operatively associated with the alarm assembly by placing the portable article in proximity to a component of the alarm assembly at the destination site.3. The method of handling a portable article according to wherein the portable article is operatively associated with the alarm assembly by pairing a component on the portable article with a component at the destination site.4. The method of handling a portable article according to wherein the portable article is operatively associated with the alarm assembly by attaching at least a part of the alarm assembly to the portable article.5. The method of handling a portable article according to wherein the portable article is operatively associated with the alarm assembly by attaching at least a part of the alarm assembly to packaging material for the portable ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

WIRELESS AUDIO SYSTEM USING SMOKE DETECTORS WITH INTEGRATED AUDIO SYSTEMS PAIRED FOR MOBILE DEVICE OUTPUT

Номер: US20170011608A1
Автор: Wilging Philip J.
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A system for pairing a smoke detector based audio system with a device for wireless audio. The system has a smoke detector circuit with an integrated audio system. The device is paired to the smoke detector circuit using a communications protocol and used to output audio from a speaker. The system has an alarm circuit and an alarm speaker, that can be separate from the audio speaker. The alarm circuit is connected to one or more detection device for determining hazardous conditions. If a hazardous condition is detected, the audio from the device is overridden and alarm audio is output to warn of the hazardous condition. 112.-. (canceled)13. A smoke detector device with integrated wireless audio playback , the smoke detector comprising:an enclosure;a power supply selector switch, coupled to a wired power source to receive power and coupled to a battery back-up power source to receive power;a smoke detector circuit driving an alarm speaker, within the enclosure and coupled to the power supply selector switch, the smoke detector circuit receiving power from the power supply under normal operations and receiving power from the battery back-up power source when power from the power supply is not available;a speaker circuit driving an audio speaker to playback audio from a wirelessly-connected external device, within the enclosure and also coupled to receive power from the power supply under normal operations and not receiving power from the battery back-up power source when power from the power supply is not available; andan override circuit, within the enclosure and coupled to both the smoke detector circuit and to the speaker, the override circuit receiving a signal from the smoke detector circuit and, in response, send a first signal to interrupt audio playback from the audio speaker and send a second signal to activate an audible alarm from the alarm speaker.14. The smoke detector device of claim 13 , further comprising:an application executing on an external device, ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Distressed aircraft notification and tracking system

Номер: US20170011615A1
Автор: Joseph Bekanich
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention is a service for sending and/or receiving messages in a first format intended for a recipient or authority, where the service identifies for the intended recipient a second format for receiving messages, and where the service formats a communication for delivery to the intended recipient, where the message is prepared to be presented to the recipient in the first and/or the second format.

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

MECHANISM TO CREATE PATTERN GESTURE TRANSMISSIONS TO CREATE DEVICE-SOURCING EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Номер: US20180011594A1
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A system may comprise a registration device configured to register patterns for users; a recording device configured to record a received pattern, as an electronic pattern, wherein the recording device recognizes the received pattern as one of the registered patterns; a receiving device configured to observe human movement patterns with a camera, transform the observed human movement patterns to an electronic signal, and receive the recognized registered pattern from the recording device by a first wireless transmission; a forwarding device configured to transmit the electronic signal, and the received recognized registered pattern to an alert service by a second wireless transmission; and an alert service, configured to receive the electronic signal and the received recognized registered pattern from the forwarding device and configured to transmit the electronic signal and the received recognized registered pattern to a second electronic device by a third wireless transmission. 1register patterns for users using a registration circuit in the computer processor, wherein the patterns include swiping a screen of a first electronic circuit, touching a screen of the first electronic circuit, a person blinking the person's eyes, the person biting the person's teeth, and the person holding the person's breath;record a received pattern as an electronic pattern using a recording circuit in the computer processor including a video and an electronic sensor configured to record a received pattern, wherein the recording circuit recognizes the received pattern as one of the registered patterns;observe human movement patterns with a camera using a receiving circuit in the computer processor, transform the observed human movement patterns to an electronic signal, and receive the recognized registered pattern from the recording circuit by a first wireless transmission, wherein groups of the observed human movement patterns are recognized as a group pattern;transmit the electronic ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

ROBOTIC ASSISTANCE IN SECURITY MONITORING

Номер: US20190011909A1
Автор: Kerzner Daniel
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Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on storage devices, for monitoring, security, and surveillance of a property. In one aspect, a system includes multiple robotic devices, multiple sensors, wherein the multiple sensors includes a first sensor, multiple charging stations, and a monitor control unit. The monitor control unit may include a network interface, one or more processors, and one or more storage devices that include instructions to cause the one or more processors to perform operations. The operations may include receiving data from the first sensor that is indicative of an alarm event, accessing information describing the capabilities of the each of the robotic devices, selecting a subset of robotic devices from the multiple robotic devices, and transmitting a command to each robotic device in the subset of robotic devices that instructs each respective robotic device to deploy to the location of the first sensor. 1a plurality of robotic devices;a plurality of sensors located at different locations through a property, wherein the plurality of sensors includes a first sensor;a plurality of charging stations; and a network interface;', 'one or more processors; and', receiving data from the first sensor that is indicative of an alarm event;', 'determining the location of the first sensor;', 'determining a security strategy for responding to the alarm event;', 'accessing information describing the capabilities of each of the robotic devices;', 'selecting a subset of robotic devices from the plurality of robotic devices based on the security strategy; and', 'transmitting a command to each robotic device in the subset of robotic devices that instructs each respective robotic device to navigate to the location of the property that includes the first sensor., 'one or more storage devices that include instructions that are operable, when executed by the one or more processors, to cause the one or more processors to perform operations ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

System and Method Identifying Unevacuated Facility Residents During An Emergency Condition

Номер: US20160012711A1
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A system to detect an alarm condition in a predetermined facility is coupled to a data acquisition system which collects information as to condition and location of residents of the facility. In response to detection of the alarm condition, the data acquisition system automatically forwards resident condition and location information to a filter module. That module filters the information to determine which residents still are in the facility and need to be evacuated. Information as to such residents can be graphically presented on a per floor basis of the facility substantially in real-time to facilitate first responders in the evacuation of those residents. 1. A method comprising:providing a condition monitoring system;using the monitoring system to detect an emergency event at a predetermined premises;collecting at a predetermined site information as to location of members of a selected group of individuals who are associated with the premises;determining which members are still at the premises; andassociating the members still at the premises with positions on a floor plan.2. A method as in including transferring position information to at least one local mobile device.3. A method as in which includes displaying position and member indicia on at least one of the devices.4. A method as in which includes obtaining information as to members still in need of evacuation.5. A method as in where collecting includes using existing sensors of a call system to collect individual location information.6. A method as in where determining includes filtering patient information to determine those individuals not yet evacuated and providing details of their locations.7. A method as in which includes associating individuals not yet evacuated with floor plan locations.8. A method as in which includes storing the associated individual information and floor plan locations.9. A method as in which includes downloading at least some of the stored individual information and floor plan ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Intrusion Detection System

Номер: US20160012713A1
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Systems and methods for intrusion detection using a standalone monitor communicating with a monitoring application on a user device. The monitor is generally a self-contained device that does not require third party monitoring services and communicates directly with the user device, or over a local network, such as a home network. 1. A standalone , self-contained intrusion detection monitor comprising:a housing;a wireless communication system enclosed in said housing;one or more intrusion detection systems enclosed in said housing;;a microprocessor enclosed by said housing and operatively coupled to said wireless communication system and operatively coupled to said one or more intrusion detection systems, said microprocessor causing said wireless communication system to transmit a monitoring signal if said microprocessor determines that the output of at least one of said one or more intrusion detection systems is indicative of a human intruder; anda power supply supplying power to said wireless communication system, said microprocessor, and said one of more intrusion detection systems.2. The monitor of claim 1 , wherein each one of said one or more intrusion detection systems is selected from the group consisting of: a microphone claim 1 , an infrared sensor claim 1 , a motion detector claim 1 , and a camera.3. The monitor of claim 1 , wherein said wireless communication system comprises an antenna communicating over a telecommunications network.4. The monitor of claim 1 , wherein said transmitted alert is configured to be received by a wireless user device.5. The monitor of claim 4 , wherein said wireless user device is a tablet computer or smart phone.6. The monitor of claim 1 , wherein said microprocessor determines whether said output is indicative of a human intruder based upon at least one of the direction of detected movement claim 1 , the size of a detected moving object claim 1 , the location of detected movement.7. The monitor of claim 1 , wherein at least ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION DEVICE AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20160012714A1
Принадлежит: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

An audio warning monitoring device, system and method including an audio detector, one or more audio screens to determine if monitored sound is an alarm, a processor or logic device to potentially analyze sound data and then instruct a transmitter to send a message with the monitoring device identification and signals representing sound detected by the audio detector to a server. The computer server analyzes the message and authenticates the audio detector, looks up user data associated with the detector, and contacts a user from previously stored user data in order to notify of the alert and then relay the audio signals in an audio file. At the user's option, the server may contact a staffed or automated monitoring center. Here a human operator may listen to the signals in the audio file and take appropriate action, such as calling the location of the alarm for verification or contacting a professional first responder(s). 1. A system comprising:a server located remotely from a detection component of a detection device, the server being configured to communicate with a transmission component of the detection device; the detection device comprises the detection component and the transmission component;', 'the transmission component is configured to communicate with the detection component;', 'the detection component is configured to detect an alarm condition;', 'the transmission component is configured to notify the server of the alarm condition when the detection component detects the alarm condition; and', 'the server is configured to notify at least one user of the alarm condition when the server is notified of the alarm condition., 'wherein2. The system of wherein:the alarm condition comprises a change of temperature at the detection component.3. The system of wherein:the change of temperature at the detection component comprises a change of temperature above a high threshold temperature or below a low threshold temperature at the detection component.4. The ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Fire alarm inspection application and user interface

Номер: US20180012482A1
Автор: Oana Secara, Tyler Brown
Принадлежит: Tyco Fire and Security GmbH

A system and method for facilitating inspection of fire alarm systems includes a graphical user interface rendered on a touchscreen display of a mobile computing device receiving selections of inspection results. The graphical user interface includes a testing pane, which indicates devices that are currently being tested, and a selection pane, which indicates devices yet to be tested. The devices indicated by the selection pane are filtered according to the inferred location of the inspector or the inferred order of test. Selection of devices indicated by the selection pane results in those devices being indicated by the testing pane. Results of inspections of the devices indicated by the testing pane are then selected by the touchscreen display detecting gestures (e.g. swipes toward the left or right) corresponding to different results. The results are sent to a connected services system and stored in a connected services database.

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

SMART WATCH FOR INDICATING EMERGENCY EVENTS

Номер: US20190012901A1
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A portable device including a gesture recognizer module for automatically detecting a specific sequence of gestures is described. The portable device may be used to detect a health, safety, or security related event. The portable device may further include an emergency event module for automatically determining whether the sequence of gestures corresponds to an emergency event. The portable device may further include a proximity detection module for automatically determining whether a mobile device corresponding to a user listed as an emergency contact is in a state of proximity to the portable device. The portable device may further include a notification module for automatically transmitting a message, indicating the emergency event, to the user of the mobile device determined to be in the state of proximity. 120.-. (canceled)21. A smart watch comprising:a processor;a memory;a touch screen configured to be in a locked state or an unlocked state;at least one contact of a user associated with the smart watch stored in the memory, wherein the at least one contact of the user is designated by the user as a contact that may automatically receive location information, via a cellular network, corresponding to the user in case of an emergency; and to automatically place an emergency call, without any further user interaction, in response to both either a first information generated by the smart watch or a second information generated by the smart watch, (1) wherein the smart watch is configured to generate the first information, even when the touch screen is in the locked state, based on a specific input sequence to the smart watch comprising a first input provided by the user followed by a second input provided by the user, wherein the first input comprises an interaction with a user input device associated with the smart watch, different from the touch screen, and the second input comprises a swipe interaction with the touch screen associated with the smart watch, and ( ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT ALERTS IN MULTI-USER ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20190012902A1
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Techniques for providing a notification to a user in a home network are provided. An example method according to the disclosure includes receiving an alert for the user, determining a location of the user, determining one or more proximate devices based on the location of the user, determining a location of one or more proximate non-interested users based on the proximate devices, determining an activity of the user, determining a preferred notification device based at least in part on the location of the user, the location of one or more proximate non-interested users, and the activity of the user, generating a notification message based at least in part on the preferred notification device, and sending the notification message to the preferred notification device. 1. A method of providing a notification to a user in a home network , comprising:receiving, at a communication device, an alert for the user;determining, by the communication device, a location of the user;determining, by the communication device, one or more proximate devices based on the location of the user;determining, by the communication device, a location of one or more proximate non-interested users based on the proximate devices;determining, by the communication device, an activity of the user;determining, by the communication device, a preferred notification device based at least in part on the location of the user, the location of one or more proximate non-interested users, and the activity of the user;generating, by the communication device, a notification message for the user based at least in part on the preferred notification device and the alert; andsending, by the communication device, the notification message to the preferred notification device.2. The method of wherein determining the location of the user is based on one or more presence sensors in the home network.3. The method of further comprising:calculating, by the communication device, a target sound level for the preferred ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

SECURITY SYSTEM FOR DETECTING HAZARDOUS EVENTS AND OCCUPANTS IN A BUILDING

Номер: US20210012627A1
Автор: Coles Aaron Brent
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A gunshot detection/security system for detecting dangerous events in a school or other building includes one or several pods placed throughout the building premises. Each pod includes a camera, a thermal camera, and an acoustic sensor for detecting video, images, heat signatures, and sound within a detection area for the respective pod. The sensor data is then analyzed to identify a dangerous event in the building, and provide alerts regarding the dangerous event via the pods or client computing devices of students/occupants in the building, administrators, parents, and emergency responders. A server computing device generates digital maps of the interior and exterior of the building having location information regarding the occupants of the building and a danger zone indicating the epicenter for the dangerous event. 1. A method for routing a user to a building exit during a dangerous event , the method comprising:identifying, by one or more processors, a dangerous event within a building occupied by an occupant;in response to identifying the dangerous event within the building, determining, by the one or more processors, a route from a location of the occupant to a building exit which avoids a danger zone corresponding to the dangerous event; andcausing, by the one or more processors, an indication of the route to be presented to the occupant by controlling one or more lights on a path corresponding to the route.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein controlling one or more lights on a path corresponding to the route includes:identifying a set of multi-sensor devices on the path corresponding to the route, each multi-sensor device including one or more light emitting elements; andsending a control signal to each of the set of multi-sensor devices to activate the one or more light emitting elements.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein each multi-sensor device is configured to emit light having a plurality of different colors via the one or more light emitting elements ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

SECURITY DEVICE AND METHODS

Номер: US20210012645A1
Автор: Brown Leveland
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A security system has a monitoring device configured to receive a wireless signal and a wearable device having a processor and a GPS tracking system configured to detect a GPS location of the wearable device. The wireless communication system, responsive to the processor identifying the wearable device is one of inside a predefined range of the monitoring device or outside a predefined range of the monitoring device, emits a wireless signal identifying the GPS location to the monitoring device. The wireless signal includes information regarding the user of the wearable device. 1. A security system , comprising:a monitoring device configured to receive a wireless signal;a wearable device having a processor and a GPS tracking system configured to detect a GPS location of the wearable device, a user interface, and a wireless communication system; whereinthe wireless communication system, responsive to the processor identifying the wearable device is one of inside a predefined range of the monitoring device or outside a predefined range of the monitoring device, is configured to emit a wireless signal identifying the GPS location to the monitoring device; and further whereinthe wireless signal includes information regarding the user of the wearable device.2. The security system of claim 1 , wherein:the monitoring device is configured to display identifying information regarding the user of the wearable device.3. The security system of claim 1 , wherein:the information regarding the user comprises employment information.4. The security system of claim 1 , wherein:the monitoring device is a television having a cable connection.5. The security system of claim 1 , wherein:the wireless communication system, responsive to the processor identifying the wearable device is outside the predefined range of the monitoring device, is configured to emit a wireless signal identifying the GPS location to the monitoring device, the monitoring device having a first television having a ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

System and Methods for Providing Notification in the Event of a Security Crisis

Номер: US20150015381A1
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The present invention provides a system and methods for notifying first responders of a security crisis or threat. The alarm system can be scaled to allow the alarm system to be used effectively in facilities of differing sizes and layouts. The system is also flexible, enabling the system to integrate with currently existing systems or to operate with new devices. 1. A security threat alarm system for notifying a monitoring organization of a security threat comprising:a plurality of alarm actuation devices, said plurality of alarm actuation devices being located in the same building, wherein each of said plurality of alarm actuation devices is capable of being actuated upon the existence of a security threat and each of said plurality of alarm actuation devices is capable of providing a location signal indicating the location in the building of the one of the plurality of alarm actuation devices that has been actuated;at least one indicator, said at least one indicator being located in the same building, wherein when one of said plurality of alarm actuation devices is actuated, said indicator notifies at least one occupant of said building that one of said plurality of alarm actuation devices has been actuated;a controller, said controller coupled to said plurality of alarm actuation devices and coupled to said at least one indicator, said controller being capable of receiving a location signal from one or more of said plurality of alarm actuation devices upon actuation and determining the location of the one or more of the plurality of alarm actuation devices that has been actuated, said controller being capable of controlling said at least on indicator to notify said at least one occupant of said building that one of said plurality of alarm actuation devices has been actuated;a transmitter, said transmitter coupled to said controller, said transmitter being capable of transmitting said location signal received from said controller upon actuation of said one or ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DISTRIBUTED ON-STREET VALET PARKING WITH THE AID OF A DIGITAL COMPUTER

Номер: US20200013288A1
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A system and method for providing distributed on-street valet parking with the aid of a digital computer is provided. Parking spaces for valet services are reserved. One of the reserved parking spaces is designated as a valet drop-off parking space. A motor vehicle is detected in the valet drop-off parking space and a notification that the motor vehicle requires parking is provided to a valet of the detected motor vehicle. A search is conducted for the reserved parking spaces available for valet services for the motor vehicle. At least one of the reserved parking spaces available for the motor vehicle is identified and the motor vehicle is parked in the identified reserved parking space. 1. A system for providing distributed on-street valet parking with the aid of a digital computer , comprising:vehicle occupancy sensors each located proximate to a parking space; reserve two or more of the parking spaces for valet services;', 'designate at least one of the reserved parking spaces as a valet drop-off parking space;', 'detect a motor vehicle in the valet drop-off parking space;', 'provide a notification to a valet that the motor vehicle requires parking;', 'conduct a search for the reserved parking spaces available for valet services for the motor vehicle; and', 'identify at least one of the reserved parking spaces available for the motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle is parked in the identified reserved parking space., 'a server configured to manage the parking spaces and comprising a memory and processor, wherein the processor is configured to2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the processor designates one or more of the reserved parking spaces as a valet pick-up parking space claim 1 , wherein each valet pick-up parking space is the same or different than the valet drop-off parking space.3. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the processor monitors a lockbox near at least one of the reserved parking spaces.4. A system according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Neighborhood watch system, and method of implementing same using autonomous vehicles

Номер: US20220032968A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A neighborhood watch system includes a central control unit (CCU), an environment sensing units mounted on one or more autonomous vehicles which are self-driven vehicles, alarm units mounted on the autonomous vehicles, the environment sensing units being operable to continuously obtain 360° views of surroundings of the autonomous vehicle, and to send the 360° views of the surroundings to the CCU. The CCU is configured to receive the 360° views of the surroundings and to analyze the 360° views to obtain at least one object of interest stored in the CCU. When the CCU obtains the one object of interest, the CCU informs a security agency about time and location of the one object of interest, and selectively activates the alarm unit. The neighborhood watch system further includes a communication unit including one of a handheld device and a computer operatively connected with the CCU.

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRIGGERING AN ALARM DURING A SENSOR JAMMING ATTACK

Номер: US20210013989A1
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Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a storage device, for triggering an alarm during a sensor jamming attack. In one aspect, a monitoring system sensor unit is disclosed that includes a sensor, a communication unit configured to communicate with a monitoring system using a range of frequencies, and a jamming detection unit. The jamming detection unit may include a processor and a computer storage media storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include detecting a sensor jamming event, selecting a different form of communication other than the range of radio frequencies for the communication unit to communicate with the monitoring system, and providing, to the communication unit, an instruction to communicate with the monitoring system using the form of communication, wherein the communication unit may communicate, to the monitoring system using the form of communication, the sensor data. 1. A sensor unit that is configured to perform operations comprising:generating sensor data that indicates an attribute of a property;determining that a radio frequency jamming event is occurring at the property;based on determining that the radio frequency jamming event is occurring at the property, encoding the sensor data into one or more audio tones representing the sensor data; andproviding, for output, the audio tones representing the sensor data.2. The sensor unit of claim 1 , the operations comprising:after providing, for output, the audio tones representing the sensor data, determining that the radio frequency jamming event is no longer occurring at the property; andbased on determining that the radio frequency jamming event is no longer occurring at the property, providing, for output, one or more radio frequencies representing additional sensor data.3. The sensor unit of claim 1 , the operations comprising:detecting one or more audio tones generated by a second ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Voip emergency call support

Номер: US20190014462A1
Принадлежит: Qualcomm Inc

Techniques to support emergency voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls are described. The techniques may be used for various 3GPP and 3GPP2 networks, various location architectures, and various types of User Equipment (UE). A UE communicates with a visited network to send a request to establish an emergency VoIP call. The UE interacts with a location server instructed by the visited network to obtain a first position estimate for the UE. The UE performs call setup via the visited network to establish the emergency VoIP call with a PSAP, which may be selected based on the first position estimate. The UE may thereafter perform positioning with the location server to obtain an updated position estimate for the UE, e.g., if requested by the PSAP.

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ANOMALY AND INITIATING AN ENHANCED AUTOMATIC RESPONSE USING ELEMENTS OF A WIRELESS NODE NETWORK USING ID NODES AND ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD CONDITIONS PER ID NODE

Номер: US20210014311A1
Автор: SKAAKSRUD Ole-Petter
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods are described for monitoring, detecting, and initiating a response to an environmental anomaly within a shipping container of packages involves sensor-based ID nodes, a command node and an external transceiver on a transit vehicle. Each ID node generates and broadcasts sensor data on environmental conditions proximate the respective ID node within the shipping container. The command node detects the sensor data from each ID node and compares it with locally maintained context data (an environmental threshold condition) for that ID node to detect the environmental anomaly when sensor data exceeds a respective threshold condition. The command node then generates a layered alert notification related to the environmental anomaly identifying a targeted mediation recipient and targeted mediation action, and establishing a mediation response priority. The command node initiates a mediation response related to the targeted mediation action by transmitting the layered alert notification transmitted to the external transceiver. 1127-. (canceled)128. An improved monitoring system for detecting an environmental anomaly in a shipping container that maintains a plurality of packages and for reporting a layered alert notification related to the environmental anomaly to an external transceiver associated with a transit vehicle transporting the shipping container , the system comprising: an ID node processing unit,', 'an ID node memory coupled to the ID node processing unit, the memory maintaining at least an ID node monitoring program code,', 'at least one environmental sensor configured to generate sensor data related to an environmental condition proximate the respective ID node as disposed within the shipping container,', 'a wireless radio transceiver coupled to the ID node processing unit, the wireless radio transceiver being configured to access the sensor data generated by the at least one environmental sensor and broadcast the sensor data in response to a ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

SECURITY SYSTEM WITH NETWORKED TOUCHSCREEN

Номер: US20210014312A1
Принадлежит:

Methods and systems for monitoring a premises are described. A computing device may receive data from a premises management system. The computing device determines one or more actions to perform by analyzing the data. The computing device may determine to output, via a user interface, an indication associated with the data. A user may request video associated with the data. 1. A system comprising:a premises management system located at a premises, wherein the premises management system comprises a premises device; and cause output, based on an automation rule and state data associated with the premises device, an indication of the state data;', 'receive, based on the indication of the state data, user input indicating a request for video content associated with the state data;', 'receive, based on the user input, a video stream associated with the requested video content; and', 'cause output, by the computing device, of the video stream., 'a computing device configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the premises device comprises at least one of a sensor claim 1 , a sensor associated with a video camera claim 1 , a motion sensor claim 1 , a door sensor claim 1 , a window sensor claim 1 , a glass break sensor claim 1 , or a smoke sensor.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing device is located at the premises.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing device comprises at least one of a touchscreen device claim 1 , a gateway device claim 1 , or a premises management device.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the video stream comprises at least one of a live video captured by a video camera claim 1 , a video clip captured by a video camera claim 1 , a video stream output via an application of the computing device claim 1 , or a video stream sent via a network link between the computing device and a video camera.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the user input indicating the request for the video content associated with the state data comprises a ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

CAR THEFT TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170015278A1
Автор: YAP Kung Leng
Принадлежит:

The current specification discloses a method, system and devices for detecting a theft of a car. A use of the car and a current location of the car are detected. A car identifier and location information indicative of a location of the car is sent to a network server over a wireless connection. A token device is determined that is associated with the car identifier and a location request is sent from the network server to the token device. Location information indicative of a current location of the token device is derived and the received location of the car is compared with the derived location of the token device. If a position mismatch between the location of the car and the location of the token device is detected, a warning message is sent to a pre-determined device. 1. A method for detecting a theft of a car comprising:detecting a use of the car,detecting a current location of the car,sending a car identifier and location information indicative of a location of the car to a network server over a first wireless connection,the network server determining a token device that is associated with the car identifier,the network server sending a location request to the token device,the network server receiving a signal suitable for determining a location of the token device, andthe network server comparing the received location of the car with the derived location of the token device,wherein, if a position mismatch between the location of the car and the determined location of the token device is detected a warning message is sent to a pre-determined device.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining the location of the token device comprisesreceiving a location message of the token device in response to the location request and deriving a location of the token device from the location message, orderiving a time of a location of the token device, determining a time difference between the time of the location information of the token device with a current ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Position tracking device and method for providing low power geofence service

Номер: US20210014645A1
Принадлежит: Amotech Co Ltd

A method capable of providing a low power geofence service according to the present invention comprises the steps of: detecting a reference Vrect value for estimating an indoor/outdoor position from a solar charger of a position tracker; determining whether the solar charging module (solar charger) of the position tracker is in a charging or non-charging situation, on the basis of the detected Vrect value; if it is determined that the solar charging module of the position tracker is in the charging situation, determining that the position of the position tracker is outdoors and acquiring position tracking data by using a global positioning system (GPS) module; if it is determined that the solar charger of the position tracker is in the non-charging situation, determining that the position of the position tracker is indoors or in a shaded area, and acquiring position tracking data by using one among Bluetooth low energy (BLEs), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), and ultra-wide band (UWB) modules other than the GPS module; and transmitting the acquired position tracking data to a server by using a low power communication scheme.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

INTEGRATED SECURITY SYSTEM WITH PARALLEL PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE

Номер: US20160019763A1
Принадлежит:

An integrated security system that includes a security coprocessor coupled to a conventional security system panel and an interactive security system. The integrated security system enables conventional security system features as well as the consumer-oriented interactive features and functions of an interactive security system without sacrificing reliability or the significant burden and cost associated with frequent software updates associated with conventional security systems. The integrated security system also minimizes or eliminates the need for new battery backup circuitry or larger batteries.

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

HELMET AND METHOD OF USE FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION

Номер: US20170018169A1
Принадлежит: CHOPRIX LLC

A wearable emergency alert apparatus includes a communication device configured to communicate an alert to a node on a communications network external to the wearable emergency alert apparatus, a shock sensor in communication with the communication device, where the shock sensor is pre-configured to send a message to the communication device based on experiencing pressure from a source external to the wearable emergency alert apparatus exceeding a pre-determined threshold, and where the communication device is configured to communicate the alert based on receiving the message. The apparatus also includes a microcontroller communicatively coupled to one or more of: the communication device, or the shock sensor and a heat sensor communicatively coupled to the microcontroller. Based on the heat sensor obtaining a heat value exceeding a given threshold, the microcontroller activates one or more of: the communication device, or the shock sensor. A power source is also electronically coupled to the communication device and the microcontroller. 1. A wearable emergency alert apparatus , comprising:a communication device configured to communicate an alert to a node on a communications network external to the wearable emergency alert apparatus;a shock sensor in communication with the communication device, wherein the shock sensor is pre-configured to send a message to the communication device based on experiencing pressure from a source external to the wearable emergency alert apparatus exceeding a pre-determined threshold, and wherein the communication device is configured to communicate the alert based on receiving the message;a microcontroller communicatively coupled to one or more of: the communication device, or the shock sensor;a heat sensor communicatively coupled to the microcontroller, wherein based on the heat sensor obtaining a heat value exceeding a given threshold, the microcontroller activates one or more of: the communication device, or the shock sensor; anda ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Integrated security system with parallel processing architecture

Номер: US20160019778A1
Принадлежит: IControl Networks Inc

An integrated security system that includes a security coprocessor coupled to a conventional security system panel and an interactive security system. The integrated security system enables conventional security system features as well as the consumer-oriented interactive features and functions of an interactive security system without sacrificing reliability or the significant burden and cost associated with frequent software updates associated with conventional security systems. The integrated security system also minimizes or eliminates the need for new battery backup circuitry or larger batteries.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Device and method for monitoring a situation within a volume

Номер: US20220036719A1
Автор: Flore ROCCA, Luc Deborgies
Принадлежит: Kapelse

The device for monitoring a situation within a volume includes at least one electronic unit containing a plurality of different types of sensors, at least one program for controlling the sensors according to a predefined profile and a program for processing data recorded by the sensors, a device for signaling the detection of data representative of an event within the volume, a remote management unit and device for exchanging data between the electronic unit and the remote management unit defined by a radio transmitter/receiver that includes the electronic unit and the remote management unit. The electronic unit includes a device for manual activation of the radio emitter, defined by a button arranged on a housing for an infrared presence sensor equipped with its lens forming a protuberance on the outer face of the unit. The invention also concerns a method for monitoring a situation within the volume by the device.

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

System and Device using Spectrum-Impact-Smoothed Channel Sequencing and Deferred Acknowledgments

Номер: US20190018376A1
Принадлежит:

Disclosed herein are wireless devices operable at intermediate wireless at ranges of thousands of meters, utilizing packets that include a preamble and a data payload. Devices may be such things as keypads, door latches, occupancy monitors, sprinkler controllers and other devices needing a communications link. A digital spread-spectrum frequency hopping rotation is used, wherein packet transmissions rotate through frequency sequences. A spectrum-impact-smoothed channel set is fashioned using sequences that each specify a unique preamble frequency relative to the other sequences and channels. The set is traversed as packets are transmitted, thereby distributing the focused radio-frequency emission impact of packets having long preambles over time. Packet acknowledgments are deferred until a group of packets in a stream has been exchanged. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims. 1. A pair of wireless communications devices operational at intermediate ranges , one of said devices being a stream-producer and the other being a stream-receiver , said devices utilizing a set of discrete radio frequencies upon which are organized a set of spectrum-impact-smoothed (SIS) channels each having a distinct digital spread spectrum frequency sequence , each SIS channel specifying a unique frequency to be used in the transmission of a packet preamble relative to all of the other SIS channels within the set , each of said devices comprising:a transceiver functional for wireless communication using the frequency sequence of the spectrum-impact-smoothed channels; andan electronic circuit implementing a state machine immutable to power-transient events;wherein said state machine of each device is configured to sequence through a set of states to implement the functions of:(a) configuring said transceiver of the particular device to transmit or receive a ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

DETERMINING ENTRY INTO OR EXIT FROM A PLACE WHILE A TRACKING DEVICE IS IN THE PLACE

Номер: US20180018865A1
Автор: Findlay Ewan, MURRAY Sara
Принадлежит:

A computer-implemented method comprises: receiving () first information indicative of a tracking device being located in a particular place, for example by detecting that the tracking device is connected to a charging station for charging; receiving () second information, from a passive detecting means, indicative of the user of the tracking device leaving said place, for example based on sounds that the user has made in leaving; () determining, based on the first and second information, that a user of the tracking device leaves said place while the tracking device remains in said place; further to said determining, causing () at least one separation related action to be performed, for example sending a message to a remote server (). 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving first information indicative of a tracking device associated with a user being located in a particular place;receiving, from a passive detector means, second information indicative of the user of the tracking device leaving said place or another person entering said place;determining, based on the first and second information, that the user of the tracking device leaves or the other person enters said place, while the tracking device remains in said place;further to said determining, causing at least one action to be performed.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving the first information comprises receiving information on whether the tracking device is connected to a charging station or wherein the receiving the first information comprises receiving information on whether the tracking device is sufficiently close to a first communications means located in the place to enable short-range communication or a signal of a predetermined strength.3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the at least one action comprises sending third information indicative of a result of said determining to at least one of: a server means, a communications device of a predetermined person ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Audio Trapping Lure

Номер: US20160021870A1
Автор: Gary L. Cleaver
Принадлежит: Individual

An audio trapping lure includes a housing defining an interior area for containing electronic components including a processor, a daylight sensor, a body heat sensor, cell phone transmission capabilities, and a speaker. The audio trapping lure includes digital sound files of the distress cries of prey of a predator to be hunted or trapped. Under the control of programming, the processor causes predetermined distress cries to be emitted through the speaker at predetermined intervals of time and for a predetermined duration. The audio trapping lure is activated only when the daylight sensor indicates it is dark. The audio trapping lure is deactivated when the body heat sensor detects the proximity of a heat source, indicating the predator has already been trapped. The cell phone text function is activated upon the deactivation of the device by the body heat sensor indicating an animal has been trapped.

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

PERSONALIZED EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN

Номер: US20190019379A1
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for generating and transmitting a Personalized Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP). The computer receives an emergency condition real-time data from a plurality of building sensors, a tracking data of at least one user from a plurality of tracking sensors, a facility structural data from a facility database, and a stored user data from a user database for the at least one user. The computer generates a personalized emergency evacuation plan (PEEP) for the at least one user, wherein is a set of recommendations to put the user in the safest position, based on at least the emergency condition real-time data and the received stored user data. The computer transmits the PEEP to a user mobile device, wherein the user mobile device presents the PEEP to the at least one user. 1. A method for generating and transmitting a Personalized Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) , the method comprising:receiving, by a computer, an emergency condition real-time data from a plurality of building sensors and receiving, by the computer, a tracking data of at least one user from a plurality of tracking sensors, wherein the emergency condition real-time data includes at least one from the location of the emergency, alarms going off, and/or other data from any sensor within the building;receiving, by the computer, a facility structural data from a facility database, wherein the facility structural data includes building layout, location of stairs, location of exits, and any other stored data about the building;receiving, by the computer, a stored user data from a user database for the at least one user, wherein the stored user data includes a user age, a user gender, a user medical condition, and any other user data;generating, by the computer, a personalized emergency evacuation plan (PEEP) for the at least one user, wherein is a set of recommendations to put the user in the safest position, based on at ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

MULTIPURPOSE EVENT DETECTION SENSOR AND PAYLOAD ALERT SYSTEM

Номер: US20190019390A1
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed towards providing a multipurpose event detection sensor and a communications means for delivering a payload notification. In particular, embodiments of the present invention are configured to provide a system comprising a sensor capable of detecting events, such as vibrations of varying forms and amplitude, generating an alert based on certain parameters of those events and transmitting that alert to a remote system via a communications means. 1. An event detecting sensor and alert system , the system comprising:a plurality of event sensors including a first sensor and a second sensor;a processor; anda communications means,wherein said plurality of event sensors, said processor and said communications means are operably connected and are configured to:detect, via said plurality of event sensors, an occurrence of an event,wherein a difference in detection times of detecting said event by the respective first and second sensors is used to determine at least one of a severity and a direction of said event.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said first sensor is located at the front of a vehicle and said second sensor is located at the rear of a vehicle.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of event sensors claim 1 , said processor and said communications means are further configured to:receive event data associated with said event;analyze said event data associated with said event to determine if a magnitude of said event exceeds a predetermined threshold;generate an event message payload when a detected magnitude of said event exceeds said predetermined threshold, and wherein said event message payload comprises relevant information about said event, including which sensor detected said event, the severity of said event, and direction of said event; andtransmit, via said communications means, said event message payload to a remote processing system.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein said one or ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Method, Computer Program, and System for Monitoring a Being

Номер: US20190019396A1
Принадлежит: Lech Smart Home Systems LLC

A method, computer program, and system for monitoring a person in a structure having a first room and a second room. The system includes motion sensors and accelerometers to determine states and activities within the states, respectively. No visual images of any type are used to monitor the person. The person does not need to wear any type of equipment or component or necklace or bracelet or special clothing with any type of equipment or component in order to be monitored by the system. 1. An apparatus for monitoring a person accessing a refrigerator in a kitchen of a structure comprising:an accelerometer having a transmitter attached to the refrigerator which senses when the refrigerator is opened and transmits a signal wirelessly with the transmitter each time when the refrigerator has been opened indicating the refrigerator has been opened;a receiver which receives each signal wirelessly from the transmitter, the receiver remote from and in communication with the transmitter; anda non-transient memory in communication with the receiver in which each signal received by the receiver is stored, each signal stored in the memory having a time associated with when the refrigerator was opened and each signal was transmitted.2. The apparatus of including a computer in communication with the memory which receives each signal stored in the memory and the time associated with when the refrigerator was opened and each signal was transmitted over a predetermined period and determines whether each of the signals stored in the memory during the predetermined period when added together were below an acceptable norm for the person opening the refrigerator during the predetermined period claim 1 , the computer producing an alert when the computer determines that each of the signals stored in the memory during the predetermined period were below the acceptable norm.3. The apparatus of including a motion detector having a transmitter disposed in the kitchen which detects motion of ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING DEVICE IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190019401A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for controlling a neighboring device on the basis of a disaster message in a communication system. An embodiment of the present invention proposes a method for controlling, by a portable terminal, at least one device which can be connected and communicate with the portable terminal, in a communication system, the method comprising the steps of: acquiring situation information; when the acquired situation information includes risk information, selecting at least one device to be controlled according to the risk information; and transmitting a control signal corresponding to the risk information to the at least one selected device. 1. A method for controlling , by a portable device , at least one device capable of communicating with the portable device in a communication system , comprising:obtaining situation information;if risk information is included in the obtained situation information, selecting at least one device to be controlled corresponding to the risk information; andtransmitting a control signal which corresponds to the risk information to the selected at least one device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the situation information is information included in one of a text message including uniform resource locator (URL) information which is capable of being connected on an emergency mode claim 1 , a disaster text message received from a disaster agency server claim 1 , an information message provided from a social network service (SNS) claim 1 , a push notification message claim 1 , and a text message received from a server included in a place where the disaster occurs.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:parsing the obtained situation information on a word basis to determine whether the risk information is included in the obtained situation information.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the selecting further comprises selecting the at least one device from a preset control list based on ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

Power gating in hazard detection systems

Номер: US20150021997A1
Принадлежит: Google LLC

Hazard detection systems according to embodiments described herein are operative to provide failsafe safety detection features and user interface features using circuit topology and power budgeting methods that minimize power consumption. The safety detection features can monitor environmental conditions (e.g., smoke, heat, humidity, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, radon, and other noxious gasses) in the vicinity of the hazard detection system associated and alarm occupants when an environmental condition exceeds a predetermined threshold.

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

Power quality differentiation in hazard detection systems

Номер: US20150022026A1
Принадлежит: Google LLC

Hazard detection systems according to embodiments described herein are operative to provide failsafe safety detection features and user interface features using circuit topology and power budgeting methods that minimize power consumption. The safety detection features can monitor environmental conditions (e.g., smoke, heat, humidity, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, radon, and other noxious gasses) in the vicinity of the hazard detection system associated and alarm occupants when an environmental condition exceeds a predetermined threshold.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Locating wireless devices

Номер: US20220038819A1
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

Systems, methods, devices and non-transitory, computer-readable storage mediums are disclosed for location-tracking wireless devices. In an embodiment, a method performed by an electronic device comprises: playing, or initiating the playing of, a sound through a loudspeaker of an accessory device via a communication link. The sound is played at a specified frequency that utilizes a frequency response of the loudspeaker (or loudspeaker plus speaker enclosure). The sound is received through two or more microphones of the electronic device and filtered by one or more filters. The one or more filters are configured to pass the sound at or around the specified frequency and to reduce masking of the sound by ambient noise. The filtered sound is associated with direction data generated from sensor data provided by one or more inertial sensors of the electronic device. In another embodiment, the specified frequency is higher than the maximum human hearing range.

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

Systems and methods for silencing an audible alarm of a hazard detection system

Номер: US20150022344A1
Принадлежит: Google LLC

Hazard detection systems and methods according to embodiments described herein are operative to enable a user to interface with the hazard detection system by performing a touchless gesture. The touchless gesture can be performed in a vicinity of the hazard detection system without requiring physical access to the hazard detection system. This enables the user to interact with the hazard detection system even if it is out of reach. The hazard detection system can detect gestures and perform an appropriate action responsive to the detected gesture. In one embodiment, the hazard detection system can silence its audible alarm or preemptively turn off its audible alarm in response to a detected gesture. Gestures can be detected using one or more ultrasonic sensors, or gestures can be detected using a motion detector in combination with one or more ultrasonic sensors.

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

GEO-LOCATION SERVICES

Номер: US20150022348A1
Принадлежит:

A method for geo-location services is described. A location of a user is monitored, via a sensor, in relation to a predetermined location. Upon detecting a predetermined condition of the user, a determination is made of which contact on a contact list is nearest to the predetermined location. A notification is sent to the contact determined to be nearest to the predetermined location. 1. A method for geo-location services , the method comprising:monitoring, via a sensor, a user at a predetermined location;detecting, via the sensor, a predetermined condition of the user;upon detecting the predetermined condition, determining which contact on a contact list is nearest to the predetermined location; andsending a notification to the contact determined to be nearest to the predetermined location.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:monitoring, via the sensor, a condition of the user, wherein the condition includes at least one of temperature, heartbeat, breathing, brain waves, movement, and voice.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:sending the notification to emergency response personnel; andsending the condition of the user to the emergency response personnel.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the notification to the contact determined to be nearest to the predetermined location comprises at least one of a summary describing the predetermined condition of the user claim 1 , a current status of the user claim 1 , information related to sending a notification to emergency response personnel claim 1 , and a current status of the emergency response personnel.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:maintaining a community contact list, the community contact list comprising a list of contacts within a predetermined geographic area; andsending the notification to one or more contacts on the community contact list.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:monitoring, via the sensor, a location of the user in relation to one or more predetermined ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

POWER MANAGEMENT IN HAZARD DETECTION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20150022368A1
Принадлежит:

Hazard detection systems according to embodiments described herein are operative to provide failsafe safety detection features and user interface features using circuit topology and power budgeting methods that minimize power consumption. The safety detection features can monitor environmental conditions (e.g., smoke, heat, humidity, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, radon, and other noxious gasses) in the vicinity of the hazard detection system associated and alarm occupants when an environmental condition exceeds a predetermined threshold. 1. A battery powered hazard detection system , the system operative to function according to any one of a plurality of different modes , the system comprising:a DC power source; anda plurality of power-consuming components operative to consume power supplied by the DC power source, the power-consuming components comprising at least one processor, at least one sensor for detecting at least one of smoke, heat, and carbon-monoxide, first wireless communications circuitry characterized by relatively low power consumption and configured to wirelessly communicate according to a first protocol characterized by relatively low data rates, and second wireless communications circuitry characterized by relatively high power consumption and configured to wirelessly communicate according to a second protocol characterized by relatively high data rates;wherein at least one of the power consuming components is operative to enforce a power budgeting scheme so that the DC power source can power the system for a minimum operational lifetime, wherein the power budgeting scheme enables the system to operate according to any one of a plurality of different modes for a mode-specified run-time constraint during the minimum operational lifetime.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of different modes comprises an idle mode claim 1 , a log update mode claim 1 , and an alarm mode.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of different ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING TRAY MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20210019532A1
Автор: Calmus Jonathan
Принадлежит: City of Eden, LLC

The present disclosure relates to a method and system for facilitating tray management by determining at least one missing tool from the plurality of tools placed in tray. The tray management system (TMS) is connected to a weighing system to measure combined weight of tools before and after usage of tools. The combined weight of the tools is measured after at least one tool is removed for usage from the tray or placed back in the tray and a weight discrepancy is determined dynamically. Using the weight discrepancy, image sensor captures plurality of video segments. The TMS identifies occurrences of removing at least one tool from the tray and the corresponding occurrence of placing the tool in the tray in video segments and determines missing tool in the tray. The TMS alerts the user about the missing of tools in real time and enables effective tray management. 121-. (canceled)22. A method comprising:receiving, by a processor of a tray management system, at least a first data and a second data associated with a plurality of tools placed in a tray, wherein the first data is obtained before usage of the plurality of tools and the second data is obtained after usage of the plurality of tools;determining, by the processor, a weight discrepancy of the plurality of tools upon receiving the second data, wherein the weight discrepancy is computed as a difference of the first data and the second data;obtaining, by the processor, a plurality of video segments captured by at least one image sensor, wherein each of the plurality of video segments is captured when the weight discrepancy is determined to be above a threshold;identifying, by the processor, at least one missing tool using the plurality of video segments; anddisplaying an alert about the at least one missing tool, the alert comprising an image of the at least one missing tool.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the capturing of each video segment is continued until the weight discrepancy is determined to be below ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Appartus and method for abnormal situation detection

Номер: US20210019640A1

An apparatus and method for abnormal situation detection are disclosed. An abnormal situation detection apparatus can map first sensor data among sensor data transmitted from a plurality of sensors into a vector value, convert it into first situation information in the form of an image pattern, and generate a learning model using the first situation information and an abnormal situation reference range. In addition, the abnormal situation detection apparatus can convert second sensor data among sensor data transmitted from a plurality of sensors into a form that can be input to the learning model, and determine whether an abnormal situation occurs by applying the converted second data to the learning model.

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

System and Method for Identifying and Locating Sensed Events

Номер: US20200020215A1
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Method and system for detecting multiple alarms triggered by the same event and suppressing the duplicate detections, reducing false alarm rate. The first sensor to be activated is identified via a timestamp associated to the activation, then it is identified whether the other sensors have been activated by the same event. In particular a plurality of microphones is deployed in separate rooms to detect gunshots from firearms in a indoor setting. 1. A method of locating an origin of an event with sensors that are connected by a communication network , the method comprising:synchronizing the sensors by broadcasting a time message over the network;adding a time stamp to each signal, generated by each sensor in response to the event, to produce time stamped signals;sending the time stamped signals through the network to a command and control unit;sorting the time stamped signals with the command and control unit to determine which of the sensors first sensed the event.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein broadcasting the time message includes sending a UDP multicast time message.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: producing the time message with the command control unit.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: assigning one of the sensors to be a timeserver and producing the time message with the timeserver.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising: verifying if the timeserver is functioning and claim 4 , if the timeserver is not functioning claim 4 , randomly assigning another one of the sensors to be a new timeserver.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:adding a sensor identification mark to each signal indicating which sensor produced each signal; anddetermining a location of a source of the event based on a location of the sensor that first sensed the event.7. The method according to claim 6 , further comprising:when two signals have time stamps that are close in time, comparing amplitudes of the two signals to determine which ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

FIXED PROPERTY MONITORING WITH MOVING ASSET LOCATION TRACKING

Номер: US20200020216A1
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Techniques are described for moving asset location tracking and monitoring system technology. A system monitors for events related to a monitoring system that monitors a fixed property and the system detects an event related to the monitoring system based on the monitoring. The system performs an operation that leverages geographic location tracking of at least one mobile asset associated with the fixed property based on the detected event. 1. (canceled)2. A system for monitoring a fixed property , the system comprising:a fixed sensor that is located at the fixed property and that is configured to generate fixed sensor data that reflects an attribute of the fixed property;a mobile sensor that is configured to generate mobile sensor data that reflects a location of a mobile asset; receive, from the fixed sensor, the fixed sensor data;', 'based on the fixed sensor data, determine that an event has occurred at the fixed property and that a resident is located at the fixed property;', 'determine that the mobile asset is associated with the event;', 'based on the mobile asset being associated with the event, select, from among multiple periodic frequencies, a periodic frequency for the mobile sensor to transmit the mobile sensor data;', 'based on the resident being located at the fixed property, select, from among multiple tracking scales, a tracking scale for the mobile sensor to generate the mobile sensor data; and', 'transmit, to the mobile sensor, instructions to generate the mobile sensor data at the selected tracking scale and transmit the mobile sensor data at the selected periodic frequency., 'a monitor control unit that is configured to3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the monitor control unit is configured to:identify a geofence around the property associated with the event;receive, from the mobile sensor at the selected periodic frequency, additional mobile sensor data collected according to the selecting tracking scale;based on the additional mobile sensor ...

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