Stimulation apparatus

Alarm handling and viewing support in a process plant

ENERGY-SAVING PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR A PART OF A CLOCK-BOUND INTELLIGENCE SIGNAL

USER-ACTIVATED PERMISSION FOR PROGRAMMING A MEMORY IN A SELECTIVE CALL RECEIVER

CALL RECEIVER WITH DYNAMICALLY ASSIGNING PICTURE SPEED

IMPROVED ON A PERSON CALL DEVICE CREATING INFORMATION PLANT.

STABILIZED ONE, GROPE-CASH, ELECTROMAGNETIC OSCILLATOR (VIBRATOR) WITH RESONANCE ANCHOR

SELECTIVE CALL RECEIVERS ALSO BY THE USER DEFINIENTEN MEMORY OH DIRECTION INFORMATION AND INDICATOR PROCEDURES

Low resolution adaptive distance display

Guide systems for indicating a distance between a first object and a second object and a method for visually representing a distance between two objects as the distance reduces are provided. A sensor measures a distance between the first object and the second object. A processor receives a distance measurement from the sensor and determines whether the distance measured by the sensor is within one of a plurality of distance intervals. Upon determining that the distance is within one of the plurality of distance intervals, the processor displays a distance indicator on the display. The distance indicator is located on the display based on the distance according to a scale for the distance interval, where a display area on the display represents the distance interval. The scale for the distance intervals becomes finer as the distance between the first object and the second object decreases.

Method for displaying disaster and safety information, and portable device

The purpose of the present invention is to display disaster and safety information. To this end, the present invention comprises: a global positioning system (GPS) module for receiving position information of a portable device; an information receiving module for receiving disaster and safety information; a sensor module for sensing tilting of the portable device; a processor module for visualizing the disaster and safety information from a first person point of view or a third person point of view according to the sensed tilting value; and a display module for displaying the disaster and safety information.

DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING RECEIVER HAVING A SELECTIVELY ATTACHABLE DEVICE FOR MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT ADDRESS DECODING CAPABILITY

PAGER BASED INFORMATION SYSTEM

PAGER BASED INFORMATION SYSTEM A pager based information system is used to transmit both conventional private messages (using unique pager IDs) and two types of unconventional multi-recipient (M-R) messages (using database IDs and group IDs), all using the conventional POCSAG pager transmission format. Operation of the pager is software controlled through the use of a microprocessor and a RAM; auxiliary chips are not needed because of the relatively slow transmission speeds. Authority to receive the M-R messages is provided at the time of manufacture (database IDs) or via broadcasts (group IDs). Database type M-R messages are stored in the pager RAM in a hierarchial or tree structure. The software controlled pagers permit the over-the-air modification of the operation of selected pagers, such as the addition or deletion of group IDs and the change in the tree structure of the storage area for the database messages. The pager includes a real time pager clock which is update by pairs of broadcast ...

PAGING RECEIVER WITH PROGRAMMABLE AREAS OF RECEPTION

Paging Receiver With Programmable Areas of Reception A paging receiver (10) is disclosed which is compatible with transmissions from analog or digital paging transmitters. The paging receiver has a command structure which permits it to be dynamically programmable to change its functionality including programming of the channel frequencies which the paging receiver is to receive. The programmability of the channel frequencies permits the paging receiver to be used for making national, regional, remote area, local area, and sublocal area pages, and pages to a group in the local area and to switch from channel frequencies which are heavily used during peak paging times to lesser used channels. The paging receiver transmits paging receiver identification code digits in an order of increasing significance which significantly lessens power consumption for all paging receivers tuned to a particular frequency for determining if a page is to be received which prolongs paging receiver battery life ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A WEAPON DETECTOR

A detector for detecting the removal and/or insertion of a firearm out of and/or into a holster. The detector may transmit a message each time the firearm is removed from the holster. A recording system may receive the message and determine whether or not it will begin recording the data it captures. A detector may detect the change in a magnitude of an inductance and/or an impedance of a circuit to detect insertion and removal of the firearm into and out of the holster. The holster is configured to couple to the detector to position the detector to detect insertion and removal of the firearm.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR NOTIFYING AN AUTHORIZATION TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AN AIRCRAFT GAS TURBINE ENGINE

Procédé de notification d'une autorisation d'arrêt complet d'un moteur à turbine à gaz d'aéronef, et moteur à turbine à gaz d'aéronef comprenant un dispositif pour une telle notification, le procédé comprenant, suite à la détection (E10) d'un passage du moteur à un régime de ralenti : (a) une étape (E20) d'évaluation, à partir d'une valeur d'un premier paramètre de fonctionnement du moteur, d'une valeur d'un second paramètre T45MG caractérisant un comportement thermique d'une pièce du moteur sujette à cokéfaction; (b) une étape (E30) de comparaison de la valeur du second paramètre T45MG avec une valeur de seuil prédéfinie T45seuil correspondant à une valeur du second paramètre n'engendrant pas de cokéfaction de ladite pièce; et (c) une étape (E50) de notification d'autorisation d'arrêt complet du moteur si la valeur du second paramètre T45MG est inférieure à la valeur de seuil prédéfinie T45seuil, les étapes (a) à (c) étant réitérées sinon.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACTIVATING AND CONTROLLING FIRE AND MASS NOTIFICATION VISUAL DEVICES

One embodiment of a method for activating a stimulus on a notification device includes encoding an instruction to activate the stimulus in a voltage dropout pulse of a synchronization protocol and sending the synchronization protocol, including the voltage dropout pulse, over a single two wire circuit to which a fire notification device and a mass notification device are coupled, where the notification device is the fire notification device or the mass notification device.

Tableau indicateur

Einrichtung zum Anzeigen besetzter Räume.

Verfahren und Einrichtung zur Erzeugung von sichtbaren Zeichen.

Elektrisch betätigbare Zeichenfernmeldeanlage.

Appareil de transmission d'ordres de tir.

Lichtrufanlage mit Alarmruf.

Lichtrufanlage mit Alarmruf.

Elektrische Signalvorrichtung.

Einrichtung zum Anzeigen von Betriebszuständen mittels einer Schauzeichenanordnung.

Signalanzeigevorrichtung.

Signalanlage mit Notrufeinrichtung

Elektromechanischer Anzeigeapparat.

Signalanzeigevorrichtung.

Signalisierungseinrichtung

Procédé d'affichage et d'enregistrement de signalisations et dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre du procédé

Einrichtung zur Einstellung von in Zeichenmeldern von Anzeigeanlagen enthaltenen, bewegbaren Zeichenträgern

Elektromagnetisch-optisches Schauzeichen, insbesondere für Telephonvermittlungsanlagen

Meldeeinrichtung

Visuelle elektromagnetische Anzeigevorrichtung

Signalmelder mit einer elektromagnetischen Antriebsvorrichtung

Lichtrufanlage mit Alarmruf.

Einrichtung mit elektromagnetischem Schrittschaltwerk

Anzeigeanlage mit in Zeilen und Kolonnen angeordneten Zeichenmeldern

Vorrichtung zur Überwachung mehrerer gruppenweise angeordneter Signalpunkte

Dispositif pour représenter un chiffre, notamment un chiffre d'un nombre dans un système de numération décimale

Optischer Zeichenmelder mit verschiedene Zeichen tragenden Unterlagen

Einrichtung zur bildlichen Informationsübertragung, insbesondere zur Information von Reisenden

CALL RECEIVER FOR A PERSON CALL NET.

Pulse grid perimeter warning system and method with renewable energy power generation and supply functions

DISPOSITIF D'INFORMATION PAR AFFICHAGE NUMERIQUE OU ALPHANUMERIQUE A DISTANCE

L'invention concerne un dispositif d'information par affichage numérique à distance. Le dispositif d'information comprend un coffret mural 1, un pupitre mobile de commande 2, et une série d'appliques lumineuses d'affichage 3, 4 et 5. Les appliques telles que 3 et 4 ne sont alimentées que par deux fils, en parallèle. Ces deux fils véhiculent d'une part un courant d'alimentation, et d'autre part les bits transmis pour permettre l'affichage, la transmission s'effectuant en mode asynchrone série, 110 Bauds, et permettant un affichage à quatre chiffres au moyen de tubes lumineux électroniques 25. Application : Recherche de personnes.

Transmitting apparatus of commands and signals in particular for airships

Device heralding waiting for telephone installations

Device of visual representation or posting

Indicator usable in particular for the central stations of countryside

Indicating table of numbers for electrical installations

Improvements with the rotary apparatuses for the transmission of remote indications

Installation for the transmission of signals

INDICATOR

Improvements with the apparatuses allowing to transmit indications electrically, of a station transmettrice at a receiving station by the system with spread out movements

Improvements brought to the electromagnetic devices

Slowing down driving guide system for school zone

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER OF LIGHTING DEVICES USING SMART SENSOR

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and a method for controlling power of lighting devices. According to one aspect of the present invention, the system for controlling the power includes a plurality of lighting devices, a plurality of sensor devices each associated with at least one of the lighting devices, and a server for communicating with the sensor devices. Each of the sensor devices includes: a moving object detection unit capable of adjusting the sensitivity according to a plurality of steps; a communication interface unit for communicating with the server; and a control unit for performing a sensitivity adjusting operation for adjusting the sensitivity of the moving object detection unit and a sensing operation for turning on at least one associated lighting device of the lighting devices and transmitting sensing information to the server via the communication interface unit when the moving object detection unit detects that a moving object exists in the vicinity ...

UNDERGROUND WATER INSPECTION AND MANAGEMENT APPARATUS FOR ARTIFICIALLY MONITORING UNDERGROUND WATER

The present invention relates to an underground water inspection and management apparatus for measuring the condition of underground water and, more specifically, relates to an underground water inspection and management apparatus for artificially monitoring underground water, which can obtain the state information of the underground water with high reliability. The underground water inspection and management apparatus for artificially monitoring underground water can be installed in a simple manner and can measure the condition in an individual manner by introducing only underground water existing in each underground water layer through a valve to the inside of a hollow unit of an insertion pipe, when a plurality of underground water layers exist inside a ground floor. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

역방향 주행 차량 감지 경보시스템

... 본 발명에 따른 역방향 주행 차량 감지 경보시스템은 도로 상에 설치되는 차량 감지센서부와, 상기 감지센서부와 연동되는 제어부와, 상기 제어부 및 차량 감지센서부에 전력을 공급하는 전력공급부와, 상기 제어부와 연동되는 시각신호 발신부를 포함하며, 상기 차량 감지센서부는 도로 상에 일정 간격 한 쌍 설치되며, 상기 한 쌍의 차량 감지센서부를 통해 지나가는 차량의 속도를 계산하여, 계산되는 차량의 속도에 따라 상기 시각신호 발신부가 다르게 제어되도록 구성되는 것을 특징으로 한다. 본 발명에 의해, 도로 상에서 역방향으로 주행하는 차량이 있는 경우, 역주행 차량 운전자에게 이를 시각적 및 청각적으로 확실히 환기시킬 수 있어 역주행에 의한 사고를 방지할 수 있다. 또한, 역주행 상황 발생 시 역주행 차량 운전자뿐만 아니라, 인접하는 타 차량 운전자들에게도 역방향 주행 발생 상황을 알림으로써, 역주행에 의한 대형 사고를 미연에 방지할 수 있으며, 차량 운전자의 급한 용무 또는 부주의에 의한 오진입 등의 역주행 상황 발생 원인에 따라 이에 탄력적으로 대처할 수 있다. 또한, 역주행 상황 발생 시 이에 대한 후속적인 조치들이 자동적으로 이루어짐으로써, 역주행 차량에 대한 사후 조치에 필요한 인력을 감소시킬 수 있다 ...

IoT기반 통합관리형 수배전반 시스템

... 본 발명에 따른 IoT기반 통합관리형 수배전반 시스템은 수전반, 배전반(고압배전반, 저압배전반), 수배전반, 분전반, MCC(전동기 제어반)과 같은 전력배전기기의 전력 상태정보, 기기 상태정보가 통합적으로 검출되면서 전력 이상과 기기 이상이 통합적으로 간편하고 원활하게 감시/관리되고, BLE 통신에 의한 정보 송수신이 가능하여 취약환경조건(낮은 접근 용이성 등)을 갖는 현장에 위치한 관리자나 전력배전기기의 문을 개방하지 않은 현장 관리자도 전력배전기기의 전력 상태정보, 기기 상태정보를 블루투스 통신으로 신속하고 용이하게 전달받을 수 있으며, 전력배전기기의 상태정보, 모니터링정보, 기기이상 감시정보 등이 현장의 현장 정보출력기기나 원격지 단말기 또는 현장관리자 휴대단말기를 통해 문자/음성 메시지, 경보용 문자/사운드 정보 등의 다양한 형태로 신속하고 원활하게 출력되고, 특히 3축 가속도센서에 의해 검출되는 전력배전기기 움직임정보에 대한 FFT 주파수분석을 통해 도출되는 흔들림 특성정보로부터 중요 개소의 볼트풀림 여부 판단정보와 같은 기기상태 판단정보가 산출됨으로써 지진 등에 의해 발생되는 흔들림과 그에 따른 기기 이상/피해가 정확하고 정밀하게 파악될 수 있으며, 이를 통해 현장 관리자가 기기 이상/피해의 원인을 신속하게 파악하면서 이에 대응할 수 있어 사고발생을 최소화시킬 수 있는 기술적 특징을 갖는다.

SMART OCCUPANCY DETECTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

The present invention relates to a smart occupancy detecting system and method. According to the present invention, the smart occupancy detecting system uses sensing devices that are installed in a plurality of spaces inside the facility, respectively and the sensing device comprises: a first and a second sensor detecting a movement and a temperature inside the spaces; a control unit controlling the second sensor such that the second sensor starts temperature detection at a time point at which the movement is initially detected through the first sensor; a detection unit determining that a user has occupied the spaces when the temperature detected within a predetermined time is deviated from a predetermined threshold range and the movement is not detected; and a communication unit transmitting a space occupancy determination result to a management server. Therefore, a user can identify a space occupancy state before using the spaces, thereby improving space utilization. Moreover, the occupancy ...

AUTOMATIC BILLIARD SCORE COUNTING SYSTEM

The present invention relates to an automatic billiard score counting system. The present invention provides the automatic billiard score counting system, comprising: a billiard ball where a sensor operated in a case of an external collision is mounted; and a cushion where the sensor operated when coming in contact with the billiard ball is mounted. The present invention can accurately measure an impact between the billiard ball and another billiard ball or the billiard ball and the cushion through the sensors provided to the billiard ball, the cushion, and a cue, thereby accurately determining a score. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

Electric fire monitoring system

도로교통 사고 방지용 스마트 랜턴

... 본 발명은 전자제어 통신 기술에 관한 것으로, 즉, 본 발명의 실시예에 따른 도로교통 사고 방지용 스마트 랜턴은 제 1, 2 레이저 빔의 전면 발광으로 포착된 후방 이동수단의 움직임을 촬영하고, 이동수단 고장 또는 사고시, 스위치 온 동작에 따라 위험경고 표시 이미지 데이터 또는 위험경고 표시 단어 데이터를 후방 도로상에 표출시킴으로써, 고속도로나 전용도로, 일반도로를 포함하는 도로 운행시 상시 일어날 만한 도로상에서의 차량고장 혹은 차량간 접촉 사고를 원인으로 한 연쇄반응으로 후방 이동수단의 전방 주시 의무에 대한 부재(不在)로 인한 2차, 3차에 걸친 상당히 우려될만한 충돌 및 인명사고의 발발을 미리 사전에 방지한다.

SYSTEM FOR REQUESTING EMERGENCY RESCUE OF COMPANION ANIMAL

According to the present invention, a system for requesting an emergency rescue of a companion animal requests an emergency rescue of a companion animal by allowing the companion animal to wear a wearing device of the companion animal capable of short-range wireless communication, and installing a companion animal emergency rescue request application for relaying a companion animal emergency rescue request signal in a mobile terminal, and comprises: a companion animal wearing device to detect a state of a companion animal by installing a sensor thereon, and determine whether the detected state of the companion animal is an emergency rescue request situation to transmit an emergency rescue request signal including a phone number of an owner via short-range wireless communication; and an emergency rescue request application which receives the emergency rescue request signal to generate an emergency rescue request message including position information of the corresponding terminal, uses a ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL GAS SHUT-OFF DEVICE

The present invention relates to a multifunctional gas shut-off device and, more specifically, to a multifunctional gas shut-off device to automatically shutoff gas supply and send a warning message to a set portable terminal when gas leakage or earthquake is detected. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the multifunctional gas shut-off device to control a shut-off valve for controlling a gas flow inside a gas pipe comprises: a valve determination unit to mechanically operate the shut-off valve; a manual operation unit to manually operate the valve determination unit; a control unit to control the valve determination unit; a timer setting unit to set time and transfer the set time to the control unit; a signal output unit including an alarm unit receiving a signal of the control unit to inform a user of the signal as a speech in order to make the user recognize the signal, a display unit to display the signal on a screen, and a transmission unit to transmit a text message ...

PORTABLE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT

The present invention relates to a semiconductor equipment system capable of monitoring an air valve from a long distance using a portable electronic device and, more specifically, relates to a semiconductor equipment system in which gas necessary for a semiconductor manufacturing process is supplied into a chamber by driving an air valve wherein the air valve is controlled by a solenoid valve connected to a counter to manage driving of the air valve. Accordingly, since the number of times of driving the air valve is able to appropriately be controlled, a status of the air valve is able to appropriately be maintained to improve a rate of operation of the semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Moreover, the air valve is able to be prevented from being damaged; thereby suppressing the generation of particles due to maintenance and damage to the air valve, and extending a service life of the air valve. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 (110) Chamber (130) Solenoid valve (150) Control unit (160) Display ...

HYBRID FIRE MONITORING SYSTEM USING OPTICAL FIBER TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND CONSTANT TEMPERATURE-TYPE LINE DETECTOR

The present invention relates to a hybrid fire monitoring system using an optical fiber temperature sensor and a constant temperature-type line detector, and more particularly to a hybrid fire monitoring system using an optical fiber temperature sensor and a constant temperature-type line detector, which enables an optical fiber temperature sensor configured to readily detect a relatively big fire through measurement of temperature distribution across a large area and a constant temperature-type line detector configured to readily detect whether a temperature at a specific location exceeds a reference temperature to complement each other, thereby rapidly detecting occurrence of a fire and dealing with the fire. For this purpose, according to the present invention, the hybrid fire monitoring system using an optical fiber temperature sensor and a constant temperature-type line detector comprises: a measurement target; optical fiber which is installed on the measurement target; a light source ...

DEVICE FOR DETECTING BODY TEMPERATURE AND METHOD THEREFOR

The present invention relates to a device for detecting body temperature. A control device (80) which receives photographed image and thermal image information from a photographing camera (10) and a thermal image camera (30) outputs the photographed image on a display device (90) to be displayed. When the thermal image information is heated after analyzing the thermal image information of the thermal image camera (30) for a viewer who views the display device (90), a virtual heating notification image is synthesized in the photographed image for the viewer and outputs the image to the display device (90) to display an augmented reality image with heating notification. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 (AA) Start (BB) End (S201) Displaying a photographed image (S202) Detecting the body temperature of a display viewer (S203) Heated? (S204) Displaying an augmented reality image with heating notification on a heater ...

IOT HUB SYSTEM FOR PERSONAL SIGNAGE SERVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PERSONAL SIGNAGE SERVICE USING SAME

The present invention relates to an IoT hub system for a personal signage service, and a method for providing a personal signage service using the same. The IoT hub system for a personal signage service of the present invention comprises: a signage device installed in a smart signage service space and receiving and playing content from a content server; a sensing device; a signage IoT hub; an IoT platform; and a signage IoT service application server. The personal content specialized for a specific user can be provided on the basis of a user location change and danger situation information provided by an IoT platform. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 (1000) Content server (1100) IoT platform (1200) Signage IoT service application server (200) Smart signage service space (300) Signage screen (400) Terminal agent (500) Player (700) Signage IoT hub (820) Body (830) Movement wearing sensing device (900) Environment sensor (AA) Signage device ...

동물 인터랙션 장치, 시스템 및 방법

... 적어도 일부의 먹이에 접근을 허용하고 불허하는 먹이 접근 구성요소를 포함하는 먹이 접근 장치가 제공된다. 다양한 실시예에서 적어도 일부의 먹이로의 접근의 허용 및 불허는 동물의 상태에 달려있다. 위에서 제공된 장치는 동물에 제공되고, 적어도 하나의 인디케이터가 선택적으로 활성화되고, 동물의 제1 상태는 적어도 하나의 센서를 통해 감지되고, 동물의 상태에 기초되어, 이전에 보호된 먹이는 접근가능하게 되고, 이후 상기 보호된 먹이는 동물의 제2 상태에 기초되어 다시 이용가능하게 된다. 시스템은 각각 자동으로 동물과 인터랙션하기 위한 초기 알고리즘을 포함하는 적어도 하나의 동물 인터랙션 알고리즘을 포함하는 동물과 자동으로 인터랙트하기 위하여 또한 제공된다. 본 발명의 다른 측면들이 제공된다.

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING PROTECTIVE RELAY STATE

Disclosed is a digital distribution device for displaying a protective relay state, which comprises: a digital protective relay for monitoring a transmission state and a distribution state of power of a distribution board in real time, controlling a circuit breaker when an abnormality occurs, to block a distribution line of the distribution board, and transmitting information on a monitoring result of the transmission state and the distribution state of the power; and an alarm display module separately modularized from the digital protective relay, recognizing at least one of the information on the monitoring result of the transmission state and the distribution state of the power, and determining whether to display an alarm as a result of recognition to display the same to the outside. Accordingly, various protective relay states such as input/output power information on a distribution board, relay operation information, system state information, and state information on a protective relay ...

항공기 가스 터빈 엔진을 완전히 셧다운하는 허가를 통지하기 위한 방법 및 장치

... 항공기 가스 터빈 엔진을 완전히 셧다운하는 허가를 통지하는 방법에 있어서, 상기 방법은 상기 엔진이 낮은 아이들(idle) 속도로 절환된 것의 검출(E10) 후에, (a) 코우킹(coking)을 겪는 엔진의 구성요소의 열적 거동을 특징짓는 제2 파라미터(T45MG)에 대한 값을 상기 엔진의 제1 동작 파라미터의 값으로부터 평가하도록 평가하는 단계(E20); (b) 상기 구성요소의 코우킹을 유발하지 않는 상기 제2 파라미터의 값에 대응하는 미리정의된 한계 값(T45thresh)과 상기 제2 파라미터의 값(T45MG)을 비교하는 단계(E30); 및 (c) 만약 상기 제2 파라미터의 값(T45MG)이 상기 미리정의된 한계값(T45thresh)보다 더 낮으면 상기 엔진을 완전히 셧다운하는 허가를 통지하는 단계(E50)(그렇지 않으면, 단계 (a) 내지 단계 (c)가 반복됨)를 포함함.

MISSING CHILD PREVENTING SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a missing child preventing system, which determines whether a child is missing according to whether a person under protection is positioned within a preset cell zone based on a position of the person under protection, enables a protector terminal and a terminal of the person under protection to output a missing child state when the child is missing, thereby being capable of checking whether the child is missing and taking an instant and rapid countermeasure thereagainst, enabling a missing child preventing application (6) to map current positions of the protector and the person under protection on a prefabricated virtual map, to provide the current positions to the protector terminal, at the same time to detect an optimal moving path from the current position of the protector to the current position of the person under protection when the child is missing, and then providing the optimal moving path to the protector terminal, thereby drastically enhancing ...

A RADIO SYSTEM FOR SENSING APPLICATIONS

A radio system for sensing the spatial configuration of a physical object comprising a transmitter (102) which sends a query message to a transponder (104) having at least one antenna (106). A radio frequency shield (108) is moveably interposable between the transmitter and one or more antennas and thereby attenuates the signal strength of the query message received at an antenna. In any state of spatial configuration of the physical object, the transponder is able to receive the query message and, in reply, send a response message containing data determined according to the signal strength of the query message received at the one or more antennas.

Radio message display system

A radio message display system for transmitting a message entered on an input device over a radio link which is set up by a paging transmitter and a paging receiver, the message being displayed on a display panel. A transmit side is provided with an encoder for coding the message entered on the input device, and the paging transmitter adapted to modulate a carrier by the coded message and transmitting the modulated carrier. A receive side, on the other hand, is provided with the display panel in which the paging receiver is accommodated for receiving and demodulating the carrier. The receiver may display the message on a display section thereof or deliver it to an external output terminal thereof. The display panel supplied with the message via the output terminal of the receiver displays it on another display section.

PROJECTION METHOD AND PROJECTION SYSTEM

The invention provides a projection method and system. The method includes providing a first sensing group sensing a space and generating a first sensing result to determine whether a user is in an entering or exiting state relative to the space; providing a second sensing group sensing a first or second object in the space according to the first sensing result and generating a second sensing result; and generating a prompt information according to the second sensing result and displaying the prompt information. The system includes a first sensing group, a second sensing group, and a display device. The method and system of the invention sense the space according to the entering and exiting state of the user to effectively reduce the inspection steps of the user for the space, thereby effectively improving the safety of the space, and improving the operating convenience of the user of the space. 1. A projection method , wherein the projection method comprises:providing a first sensing group, wherein the first sensing group senses a space and generates a first sensing result to determine whether a user is in an entering state or an exiting state relative to the space;providing a second sensing group, wherein the second sensing group senses a first object or a second object in the space according to the first sensing result and generates a second sensing result; andgenerating a prompt information according to the second sensing result and displaying the prompt information.2. The projection method of claim 1 , wherein the step of the second sensing group sensing the first object or the second object in the space according to the first sensing result comprises:sensing the first object via the second sensing group when it is determined that the user is in the entering state relative to the space; andsensing the second object via the second sensing group when it is determined that the user is in the exiting state relative to the space.3. The projection method of claim 1 , ...

Animal interaction device, system, and method

An animal interaction device is provided that includes a food access component which allows and disallows access to at least a portion of the food. In various embodiments, the allowing and disallowing of access to at least a portion of the food is dependent upon the animal's condition. A method is also provided such that the device above is provided to an animal, one or more indicators are optionally activated, the animal's first condition is sensed via one or more sensors, and based upon the animal's condition, the previously protected food is made accessible, and subsequently the protected food is made available again based upon the animal's second condition. A system is also provided for automatically interacting with an animal including at least one animal interaction device each of which comprises an initial interaction algorithm to automatically interact with the animal. Other aspects of the invention are provided.

Assistive technology

A device or system is provided which is configured to detect one or more sound events and/or scenes associated with a predetermined context, and to provide an assistive output on fulfilment of that context.

Satellite Aided Location Tracking with User Interface

A satellite aided location tracking and data services with user interface. A graphical user interface is provided that enables users to monitor the status of movable assets. Detailed information in a position history enables the user to obtain status information (e.g., starts and stops) at each position report. This status information promotes visibility into the journey of each movable asset.

Apparatus and method for programmable read preamble

A memory device is provided. The memory device includes a preamble memory and a memory controller. The preamble memory is arranged to store a read preamble such that the read preamble includes a training pattern that is suitable for aligning a capture point for read data. Further, the training pattern is programmable such that the training pattern can be altered at least once subsequent to manufacture of the preamble memory. In response to a read command, the memory controller provides the read preamble stored in the preamble memory, as well as the read data.

Hospital bed with nurse call system interface unit

A system for use in a healthcare facility having a nurse call system with a nurse call computer located remotely from patient rooms is provided. The system includes a hospital bed having communication circuitry configured for communicating data from the hospital bed. An interface unit is spaced from the hospital bed. The interface unit has a first connector to which the hospital bed couples via a wired connection, a second connector which is communicatively coupled to the nurse call system, and circuitry comprising a third connector for connection to an external device.

Electronically Triggered Personal Athletic Device

An athletic device is worn by a participant during an athletic event (e.g., a race). In one example, a race course is provided with a plurality of mats or signal devices along the race course. The mats may have antennas and generate a magnetic field. The athletic device may include a chip system having an RFID tag and a display. As the participant progress along the course, the tag is triggered at each mat and race data may be displayed on the device. Data relating to a location of the participant may also be provided to the participant during the athletic event.

METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR REMOTE DIAGNOSIS

The present invention relates to a remote treatment method and an electronic device. More specifically, the present invention provides a remote treatment method and an electronic device that indicate a progress state of a checkup. 1. An electronic device comprising:an output unit configured to output an image of a treatment target; anda controller configured to display an indicator reflecting a progress state of a treatment for the treatment target considering an attribute of the indicator, andthe controller configured to change the attribute of the indicator based on the progress state.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a communication unit configured to receive information regarding the progress state of the treatment from at least one of an external device and a checkup tool.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising an input unit configured to receive information regarding the progress state of the treatment.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a communication unit configured to receive checkup data from a checkup tool claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine the progress state of the treatment based on the received checkup data.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the attribute of the indicator includes information regarding at least one of whether to output the indicator claim 1 , and a position of output claim 1 , a color claim 1 , a brightness claim 1 , a shape claim 1 , and a size of the indicator.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to change the attribute of the indicator so that the indicator is output when the treatment is started.7. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to change the attribute of the indicator so that the indicator indicates that the treatment is in progress when the treatment is being performed.8. The electronic device of claim 7 , wherein the controller is configured to change the ...

Satellite Aided Location Tracking with User Interface

A satellite aided location tracking and data services with user interface. A graphical user interface is provided that enables users to monitor the status of movable assets. Detailed information in a position history enables the user to obtain status information (e.g., starts and stops) at each position report. This status information promotes visibility into the journey of each movable asset. 1. A method , comprising:receiving first user input that is specified in a first user interface, wherein said first user input enables definition of a perimeter associated with a departure location;receiving, via a communications network, a motion position report from an asset, said motion position report being transmitted when it is determined that said asset has achieved a moving condition, said moving condition being determined based on an analysis of a first non-zero amount of time that said asset is moving as compared to a second non-zero amount of time that said asset is stationary; andinitiating a transmission of a notification message to a user that said asset has departed said departure location after receipt of said motion position report from said asset.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said first user input defines a circular perimeter.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said first user input defines a polygon shaped perimeter.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said first user input is received via a web interface.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said motion position report includes position information.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said position information is GPS code phase measurements.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining whether a determined position of said asset is outside of said perimeter associated with said departure location.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting a position history of said asset via a web interface claim 1 , said position history including a departure event associated with a time of day ...

INSTRUMENT STATUS DISPLAYING DEVICE AND INSTRUMENT STATUS DISPLAYING METHOD

An instrument status display displaying on a screen, in a tree format, respective indicators corresponding to instruments controlled in a hierarchical structure, having an installation time mark acquiring portion acquiring, as an applicable installation time mark, a time mark that is nearest to a reference time mark without being later than the reference time mark, where the time mark is a time mark for the connection of an instrument, from an installation/removal event history database; an alert event acquiring portion acquiring alert event information notified from an instrument over the interval from the applicable installation time mark, acquired by the installation time mark acquiring portion, up until the reference time mark; a display formatter determining a display format of an indicator based on alert event information; and a displaying portion displaying, on a screen, an indicator in a display format determined by the display formatter. 1. An instrument status display displaying on a screen , in a tree format , respective indicators corresponding to a plurality of instruments controlled in a hierarchical structure , comprising:an installation time mark acquiring portion acquiring, as an applicable installation time mark, from an installation/removal event history storing portion storing installation/removal event information pertaining to installation/removal of events that occur when an instrument is connected to or disconnected from a system, a time mark when the instrument was connected, where the time mark is the nearest to a prescribed reference time mark without being after the prescribed reference time mark;an alert event acquiring portion acquiring, from an alert event history storing portion storing alert event information regarding alert events produced by the instruments, alert event information for which there has been notification from the instrument during an interval from the applicable installation time mark, acquired by the installation ...

ALARM DISPLAY APPARATUS AND ALARM DISPLAY METHOD

An alarm display apparatus includes an acquisition module, a plant simulation module, a prediction module, an actual measurement alarm determination module, an estimation alarm determination module, a prediction alarm determination module and a display module. The display module displays, on the same screen, an actual measurement alarm information outputted from the actual measurement alarm determination module, an estimation alarm information outputted from the estimation alarm determination module and an prediction alarm information outputted from the prediction alarm determination module. 1. An alarm display apparatus for displaying alarm information indicating a generation state of alarms based on information acquired from a plant , comprising:an acquisition module configured to acquire actual measurement values of data obtained from the plant;a plant simulation module configured to simulate a current state of the plant based on the data obtained from the plant to thereby output current estimation values of data of the plant;a prediction module configured to predict a future state of the plant based on the estimation values outputted from the plant simulation module;an actual measurement alarm determination module configured to compare the actual measurement values acquired by the acquisition module with a threshold value to thereby output actual measurement alarm information based on a result of the comparison between the actual measurement values and the threshold value;an estimation alarm determination module configured to compare the estimation values outputted from the plant simulation module with a threshold value to thereby output estimation alarm information based on a result of the comparison between the estimation values and the threshold value;a prediction alarm determination module configured to compare the prediction values outputted from the prediction module with a threshold value to thereby output prediction alarm information based on a result of ...

DISPLAY PROCESSING SYSTEM, DISPLAY PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A display processing system () includes: a state display unit () which displays, for a plurality of parameters each having an upper limit value, a state value of each parameter for a predetermined period of time with respect to the upper limit value; a determination unit () which determines, for each of the parameters, whether the state value is close to the upper limit value or not; a warning display unit () which displays a warning to a user with regard to a parameter of which the state value is determined by the determination unit () to be close to the upper limit value; and a countermeasure display unit () which displays, for each of the parameters, a countermeasure for improving the state when the state value is close to the upper limit value. 1. A display processing system comprising:a state display unit which displays, for a plurality of parameters each having an upper limit value, a state value of each parameter for a predetermined period of time with respect to said upper limit value;a determination unit which determines, for each of said parameters, whether said state value is close to said upper limit value;a warning display unit which displays a warning to a user with regard to the parameter of which said state value is determined by said determination unit to be close to said upper limit value; anda countermeasure display unit which displays, for each of said parameters, a countermeasure for improving the state when said state value is close to said upper limit value.2. The display processing system according to further comprising:a reception unit which receives an operation command for selecting said countermeasure displayed by said countermeasure display unit;a calculation unit calculates, upon receiving said operation command, as change of said state value for each of said parameters, an effect obtained when said countermeasure selected by the received operation command is taken; andan effect display unit which displays said change of said state ...

Context Dependent Application/Event Activation for People with Various Cognitive Ability Levels

The system includes a computer-readable memory having a data structure configured to store information about a time-based event for a patient having reduced cognitive abilities, and optionally also electronic data reflecting the patient's cognitive ability. A networked computer system coupled to the computer-readable memory provides an information communicating interface to the patient. The computer system is programmed to monitor context information relevant to the patient and to dynamically adjust the presentation of the stored information based on the context, and optionally also based upon the patient's cognitive ability. 1. A computer-implemented system for assisting persons of reduced cognitive ability to manage upcoming events , comprising:a computer-implemented data store configured to store information about a context-based event for a patient having reduced cognitive abilities;a networked computer system coupled to said data store that provides an information communicating interface to the patient;said computer system being programmed to monitor context information relevant to the patient;said computer system being further programmed to dynamically adjust the presentation of said stored information to the patient based on said context information.2. The system of wherein the context information includes a time relative to the context-based event.3. The system of wherein the context information includes information relating to at least one of: the patient's medical condition claim 1 , weight claim 1 , vital signs claim 1 , activity level claim 1 , habitual behaviors and lifestyle.4. The system of further comprising at least one sensor for measuring at least one of: the patient's medical condition claim 1 , weight claim 1 , vital signs claim 1 , activity level claim 1 , habitual behaviors and lifestyle.5. The system of wherein the context information includes information relating to at least one of: location of patient claim 1 , mobility of patient and ...

DISPLAY PROCESSING SYSTEM, DISPLAY PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A display processing system includes a state display unit () which presents a usage state of a resource with respect to a reference value for each group based on a statistical value indicating the usage state of the resource, wherein the reference value is that of a value indicating the usage state of the resource of a system providing a service, and is provided for the each group classified in accordance with policy. 1. A display processing system comprising a state display unit which presents a usage state of a resource with respect to a reference value for each group based on a statistical value indicating said usage state of said resource ,wherein said reference value is that of a value indicating the usage state of the resource of a system providing a service, and is provided for said each group classified in accordance with policy.2. The display processing system according to further comprising:a determination unit which determines whether there is a problem in said usage state of said resource based on said statistical value and said reference value for each group; anda presentation unit which presents a determination result made by said determination unit.3. The display processing system according to further comprising a calculation unit which calculates a statistical value indicating said usage state of said resource in accordance with at least one statistics processing method for each group.4. The display processing system according to further comprising a reception unit which receives at least one selection from among a plurality of statistics processing methods claim 3 ,wherein said state display unit presents said usage state of said resource based on said statistical value calculated in accordance with said statistics processing method received by said reception unit.5. The display processing system according to further comprising a collection unit which collects a value indicating the usage state of said resource associated with said group claim 3 , ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING TRANSMITTED DATA

A reflective LCD, electronic ink or electrophoretic display panel presents a five day weather forecast representative of weather forecast data transmitted to the display location via a commercial paging service from a remote server. The server obtains forecast data from a commercial weather service, reformats selected data into compressed encoded data for efficient transmission in data packets simulcast to remote display devices via the paging network. 1. Apparatus for displaying information transmitted from a remote location comprising , in combination:a transmitter for broadcasting an information bearing data signal to each of a plurality of receiving locations, and aa display device located at each of said receiving locations for displaying a representation of said information bearing signal at each of said locations simultaneously, said display device comprising:a receiver for detecting said information bearing signal broadcast by said transmitter to produce a received data signal,signal processing means coupled to said receiver for converting said received data signal into a plurality of control signals, anda mosaic of separately controlled non-uniform visual elements connected to receive said control signals from said signal processing means, the appearance of each of said visual elements being controlled by one of said control signals.2. Apparatus for displaying information transmitted from a remote location as set forth in wherein said transmitter and receiver respectively send and receive data packets via a radio transmission link.3. Apparatus for displaying information transmitted from a remote location as set forth in wherein said radio transmission link is part of a radio paging system.4. Apparatus for displaying information transmitted from a remote location as set forth in wherein said mosaic of separately controlled visual elements is formed by a display panel in which said visual elements receive and assume a visual state representative of said ...

DEVICE FOR LEAK DETECTION IN A BRANCHED PIPE SYSTEM OF A WATER NETWORK

An apparatus for locating leaks in a branching pipeline () of a water supply network having numerous leak locating devices (-), which enable a locating of leaks at different locations in the water lines (), e.g. via an acoustic detection of the flow sounds and/or the pressure and/or the flow rate, wherein the locating of leaks occurs via at least one sensor () having a measurement component () and an evaluation component () connected thereto, and a communication link () is available for transmitting the detected signal and/or data to the display () of a user terminal (), wherein the communication link () is designed as a WLAN connection between the leak locating device (-) and the user terminal (), and an internet browser is allocated to the user terminal (). 1191123121314172120179112020. An apparatus for locating leaks in a branching pipeline () of a water supply network having numerous leak locating devices (-) , which enable the locating of leaks at different locations in the water lines ( , ) , e.g. via an acoustic detection of the flow sounds and/or the pressure and/or the flow rate , wherein the locating of leaks occurs via a least one sensor () having a measurement component () and an evaluation component () connected thereto , and a communication link () for transmitting the received signal and/or data to the display () of a user terminal () is available , characterized in that the communication link () is designed as a WLAN connection between the leak locating device (-) and the user terminal () , and an internet browser is allocated to the user terminal ().220. The apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized in that a WLAN/WiFi module and an internet browser connected thereto are disposed in the user terminal ().320. The apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized in that the internet browser in the user terminal () is independent of the operating system used.415911. The apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized in that a WLAN module designed as ...

Electronically Triggered Personal Athletic Device

An athletic device is worn by a participant during an athletic event (e.g., a race). In one example, a race course is provided with a plurality of mats or signal devices along the race course. The mats may have antennas and generate a magnetic field. The device may include a chip system having an RFID tag and a display. As the participant progress along the course, the tag is triggered at each mat and race data may be displayed on the device. Data relating to a location of the participant may also be provided to the participant during the athletic event. 1. A user device worn by an athlete during a timed event , the device comprising:an attachment member to be worn by the athlete;a transceiver coupled to the attachment member, the transceiver to receive wireless signals during the timed event; anda display coupled to the attachment member to display data associated with the timed event, wherein the display includes a bistable display configured to perpetually display the elapsed time for the athlete at the conclusion of the timed event, ["track the athlete's performance during the timed event based on the wireless signals; and", 'provide, on the display, athletic performance information to the athlete during the timed event., 'wherein the user device is configured for a single use for the timed event and is configured to2. The user device of claim 1 , the transceiver further comprising an RFID transceiver.3. The user device of claim 1 , wherein the athletic performance information includes a split time for the athlete during the timed event.4. The user device of claim 3 , wherein the athletic performance information includes a predetermined split time for the athlete during the time event.5. The user device of claim 4 , wherein the athletic performance information includes a comparison between the split time for the athlete during the timed event and the predetermined split time for the athlete during the timed event.6. The user device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

In one embodiment, there is provided an electronic apparatus. The apparatus includes: a communicator configured to communicate with an external apparatus; an acquisition module configured to receive a first synchronization data from the external apparatus and to determine a time interval of the external apparatus, after association with the external apparatus; and a display module configured to display a first image and to vary the first image according to the time interval determined by the acquisition module. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising:a communicator configured to communicate with an external apparatus;an acquisition module configured to receive a first synchronization data from the external apparatus and to determine a time interval of the external apparatus, after association with the external apparatus; anda display module configured to display a first image and to vary the first image according to the time interval determined by the acquisition module.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe display module is further configured to display the first image such that the first image varies at a preset time interval prior to displaying the first image such that the first image varies at the determined time interval.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the display module is further configured to display the first image such that the first image varies at the determined time interval after a delay time has lapsed.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic apparatus and the external apparatus are configured to display an image at the substantially same time.5. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic apparatus and the external apparatus are configured to display an image alternately.6. A method of controlling an electronic apparatus claim 1 , the method comprising:(a) receiving a first synchronization data from an external apparatus configured to communicate with the electronic ...

System for monitoring caregivers and equipment

A hospital monitoring system for monitoring hospital personnel, a plurality of patient locations for patients, and associated devices is configured to control the associated devices based on the presence of hospital personnel or alarms.

MEDIUM PROCESSOR NOTIFYING WHEN SERVICING IS REQUIRED

A medium processor for processing a medium has a path for transporting the medium; a display for displaying a processing status of the medium; a sensor for sensing the medium on the path, the sensor including a light-emitting device for emitting light and a photosensitive device for receiving the light; and a controller for controlling the operation of the processor. The controller has a light amount detector for detecting the amount of the light the photosensitive device receives; a comparator for comparing the amount of the light with a predetermined reference value; a light amount adjuster for adjusting the amount of electric power to adjust the amount of electric power in steps; a cleaning determiner for determining that the sensor needs to be serviced under a certain condition; and a display controller for controlling the display to display an indication of the sensor to be serviced. 1. A medium processor for processing a medium , comprising:a path transporting the medium to be processed in said medium processor;a display displaying a processing status of the medium;a sensor sensing the medium on said path, said sensor including a light-emitting device emitting light and a photosensitive device receiving the light emitted from said light-emitting device to produce a signal associated with the light received; anda controller controlling an operation of said medium processor to determine whether or not the medium is present on said path, said controller comprising:a light amount detector detecting from the signal an amount of the light that said photosensitive device receives upon startup of said medium processor;a comparator comparing the amount of the light detected by said light amount detector with a predetermined reference value;a light amount adjuster adjusting an amount of electric power to be supplied to said light-emitting device to vary, when said comparator determines that the amount of the light is outside a tolerable range with respect to the ...

PATIENT CONTROL MODULE WITH CELL AND SMART PHONE CAPABILITIES

A patent control module and associated system allows a patient in a hospital, clinic, or the like, to control room features, such as lights, televisions, and the like, as well as providing cell phone capabilities, such as being able to call or text their nurse, run cell phone applications, play games, and the like. The control module allows a patient to call or text their nurse directly and relay their needs. The cell phone features, such as applications, games and the like, can occupy the patient while they convalesce. The system can provide education modules to patients, where tracking cookies can keep track of those modules completed by patients. The system can provide patients access to their charts, past medical history, consent forms, intake paperwork, regulatory paperwork, and the like. 1. A control module comprising:a nurse call feature, allowing a patient to call a nurse with the control module;a cell phone feature, allowing a patient to call or text the nurse via the control module; anda communication system allowing the control module to communicate with a supporting control system.2. The control module of claim 1 , further comprising light control buttons for controlling lights.3. The control module of claim 1 , further comprising television control buttons for controlling a television.4. The control module of claim 1 , further comprising a display screen.5. The control module of claim 4 , wherein the display screen is a touch screen.6. The control module of claim 1 , wherein the control module is hard wired to communicate with the supporting control system.7. The control module of claim 1 , wherein the control module communicates wirelessly with the supporting control system.8. The control module of claim 1 , further comprising at least one speaker and at least one microphone.9. A control module comprising:a nurse call feature, allowing a patient to call a nurse with the control module;a cell phone feature, allowing a patient to call or text the nurse ...

Passenger service unit comprising a ventilaton nozzle and a reading light

The invention relates to a passenger service unit comprising a reading light and a ventilation nozzle. The ventilation nozzle is pivotably mounted within a frame wherein the frame is fixed to the passenger service unit. A ring shape-element is arranged circumferentially around the ventilation nozzle and incorporates a plurality of light means providing a light beam to the passenger. The light means are adjusted by an adjustment means which effects a relative movement of the light means to the ring-shaped element. The ring-shaped element is immovable fixed to the frame.

System and method for gesture-based management

A system includes a first mobile device configured to initiate communication with at least one other mobile device. The first mobile device includes a status indicator configured to provide a persistent visual indication to a user of the status of a mute function of the first user device during the active communication. The first mobile device further includes a user interface configured to receive predefined user input and allow the user to toggle between mute and un-mute states based on the user input regardless of whether a display of the device is shut off and/or the user interface is locked.

HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH WHITEBOARD

A system for use in a healthcare facility having a nurse call system with a nurse call computer located remotely from patient rooms is provided. The system includes a hospital bed having communication circuitry configured for communicating data from the hospital bed. An interface unit is spaced from the hospital bed. The interface unit has a first connector to which the hospital bed couples via a wired connection, a second connector which is communicatively coupled to the nurse call system, and circuitry comprising a third connector for connection to an external device. 110.-. (canceled)11. A system for alerting caregivers carrying wireless communication devices of alarm conditions associated with pieces of equipment in a healthcare facility , the system comprising at least one computer device that is remote from the pieces of equipment and that receives data from the pieces of equipment , a display screen associated with the computer device , the computer device being operable to display at least one alarm selection screen on the display screen , the at least one alarm selection screen permitting a user to select types of alarms to which designated caregivers are to be notified , the computer device being operable to initiate a communication to the wireless communication device of at least one of the designated caregivers in response to the data received from at least one of the pieces of equipment being indicative of at least one of the types of alarms selected on the at least one alarm selection screen , wherein the at least one computer device is operable to display a whiteboard screen that includes a list of patients and bed status information for each respective patient of the listed patients.12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the whiteboard screen lists an assigned caregiver for each respective patient of the listed patients.13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the whiteboard screen lists caregiver numbers for each of the assigned caregivers.14. The system ...

Stimulation Apparatus

An apparatus ( 1 ) for applying stimulation to a body has a distributed control system comprising a first CPU ( 7 ) in a main unit ( 24 ), a second CPU ( 30 ) in a display and control unit ( 2 ) and a further CPU 5 in each of one or more interface cards ( 3, 4 ). The second CPU ( 30 ) is configured to control the operation of the first CPU ( 7 ), whilst the first CPU ( 7 ) is configured to control and coordinate the operation of the CPUs ( 5 ) in each interface card ( 3, 4 ).

Configuration of a Stimulation Apparatus

A method for configuring an apparatus () to apply stimulation to a body comprises identifying () one or more stimulation pads () connected to the apparatus. The method further comprises receiving () a user selection of a stimulation pad () and activating () a visual indicator () on the stimulation pad () selected by the user. This method can assist a user to position stimulation pads on the body correctly. 1. A method for configuring an apparatus to apply stimulation to a body , the method comprising:identifying one or more stimulation pads connected to the apparatus;displaying a visual representation of each stimulation pad positioned upon a region of the body to which that pad should be attached;receiving a user selection of a visual representation of a stimulation pad; andactivating a visual indicator on the stimulation pad selected by the user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying one or more stimulation pads comprises receiving an inventory of stimulation pads connected to the apparatus.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein identifying one or more stimulation pads further comprises polling one or more interface cards to which the stimulation pads are connected.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising generating an inventory of stimulation pads connected to the apparatus based upon the polling.5. (canceled)6. A processor-readable medium comprising instructions which claim 3 , when executed claim 3 , cause the processor to perform a method for configuring an apparatus to apply stimulation to a body claim 3 , the method comprising:identifying one or more stimulation pads connected to the apparatus;displaying a visual representation of each stimulation pad positioned upon a region of the body to which that pad should be attached;receiving a user selection of a visual representation of a stimulation pad; andactivating a visual indicator on the stimulation pad selected by the user.7. The processor-readable medium of claim 6 , wherein identifying one or ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALERT VALIDATION

Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are described herein that are configured to enable validation of an alert condition. In some example embodiments, a method is provided that comprises detecting an alert condition. The method of this embodiment may also include generating a set of messages based on one or more key events in a primary data channel and one or more significant events in one or more related data channels in response to the alert condition. The method of this embodiment may also include determining a validity of the alert condition based on the set of messages that express the one or more key events, the one or more significant events, a relationship between the one or more key events and the one or more significant events, an alert context and the one or causes of the alert condition. 1. A method comprising:generating, using a processor, a set of messages based on one or more key events in a primary data channel and one or more significant events in one or more related data channels in response to an alert condition, wherein at least one message in the set of messages corresponds to at least one of the one or more of the key events or the one or more significant events and is expressible as a simple sentence;determining a validity of the alert condition based on the set of messages that express the one or more key events, the one or more significant events, a relationship between the one or more key events and the one or more significant events, an alert context and the one or more causes of the alert condition;generating a valid trigger event text portion indicating a validity of the alert condition in an alert validation text in an instance in which the alert condition is valid;generating an invalid trigger event text portion indicating the validity of the alert condition in an alert validation text in an instance in which the alert condition is invalid; andgenerating the alert validation text based on the set of messages and a ...

WIRELESS DEVICE FOR PROVIDING NOTIFICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A wireless device for providing notifications associated with a mobile electronic device is provided. The device comprises: an indicator; a body enabled to mate with a mobile electronic device, the body comprising the indicator such that when the body is mated to the mobile electronic device, the indicator is not obscured by the body; an induction device for wirelessly receiving signals from the mobile electronic device to control the indicator; and, a circuit connecting the induction device to the indicator, the circuit enabled to receive the signals and control the indicator in response thereto. 1. A device comprising:an indicator;a body enabled to mate with a mobile electronic device, the body comprising the indicator such that when the body is mated to the mobile electronic device, the indicator is not obscured by the body;an induction device for wirelessly receiving signals from the mobile electronic device to control the indicator; and,a circuit connecting the induction device to the indicator, the circuit enabled to receive the signals and control the indicator in response thereto.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a tacky material claim 1 , such that to mate the body with the mobile electronic device claim 1 , the tacky material sticks to the mobile electronic device.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a skin that wraps around at least a portion of the mobile electronic device.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a holster for receiving the mobile electronic device.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the induction device is positioned at the holster for interacting with a respective induction device located at the mobile electronic device claim 4 , the respective induction device for transmitting the signals.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the holster comprises at least one magnet for interacting with a holster indicator at the mobile electronic device claim 4 , the induction device positioned at the ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALERTING AN OWNER OF A LOST ANIMAL

Methods, systems, and techniques for alerting an owner of a lost animal involve receiving found animal identification information describing the animal from a person who has found the lost animal; attempting to retrieve a reference profile of the animal by using the found animal identification information to search a database that includes the reference profile; when the reference profile is retrieved, contacting the owner of the animal using the animal ownership information; and when the reference profile is not retrieved, broadcasting a message to attempt to alert the owner of the animal. The reference profile includes animal ownership information and reference animal identification information that overlaps with the found animal identification information. Methods, systems, and techniques for entering reference animal identification information, for searching for an animal that is lost, for obtaining found animal identification information, and for searching a database may also be involved in alerting the owner. 1. A method for alerting an owner of a lost animal , the method comprising:(a) receiving found animal identification information describing the animal from a person who has found the lost animal;(b) attempting to retrieve a reference profile of the animal by using the found animal identification information to search a database that comprises the reference profile, wherein the reference profile comprises animal ownership information and reference animal identification information;(c) when the reference profile is retrieved, contacting the owner of the animal using the animal ownership information; and(d) when the reference profile is not retrieved, broadcasting a message to attempt to alert the owner of the animal.2. A method as claimed in wherein broadcasting the message comprises placing postings about the animal on a social media website.3. A method as claimed in further comprising:(a) receiving a photo of the animal;(b) checking to see whether the ...

DISTRIBUTED HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A graphical audio station of a nurse call system is operable to permit a user to perform one or more of the following functions: establish a two-way voice communication link with another computer device in another patient and/or with a another computer device located in another staff work area and/or with a wireless communication device carried by caregiver and/or with a telephone of the healthcare facility; broadcast a voice page to a group of other selected computer devices; compose and send a text message to a portable device that is carried by a caregiver and that has wireless communication capability; browse web pages and/or view multimedia content, such as videos, hosted on servers of the healthcare facility and/or that are accessible via the Internet; view and/or acknowledge and/or answer and/or cancel alerts or nurse calls originating in a plurality of patient rooms. 120.-. (canceled)21. A healthcare communication system for use in a healthcare facility having a plurality of patient rooms , the healthcare communication system comprising:a plurality of graphical audio stations, each of the patients rooms having at least one of the plurality of graphical audio stations located therein, anda master station communicatively coupled to each of the graphical audio stations, each of the plurality of graphical audio stations having a graphical display screen that is operable to display user inputs that are usable to conduct a search for a location within the healthcare facility of a specific caregiver.22. The healthcare communication system of claim 21 , wherein the user inputs comprise a keyboard shown on the graphical display screen claim 21 , the keyboard being usable to enter a name of the specific caregiver to be located.23. The health care communication system of claim 22 , wherein the a first box is shown on the graphical display screen for entry of the specific caregiver's first name and a second box is shown on the graphical display screen for entry of the ...

HOSPITAL BED HAVING USER INPUT TO ENABLE AND SUSPEND REMOTE MONITORING OF ALERT CONDITIONS

A hospital bed has a bed frame and communication circuitry operable to transmit bed status data to a network of a healthcare facility and to receive messages from the network. The messages include information indicating whether bed status conditions are being monitored by a remote computer of the network for generation of alert messages to at least one caregiver in response to alert conditions being indicated by the bed status data. The bed has at least one user input that is used locally at the bed to enable and suspend monitoring of the bed status conditions by the remote computer. 120.-. (canceled)21. A hospital bed having a bed frame and communication circuitry that is operable upon power up of the hospital bed to determine if a static Internet Protocol (IP) address is present and if the static IP address is not present , to attempt to get an IP address using a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).22. The hospital bed of claim 21 , wherein the communication circuitry is operable upon receipt of a state machine reset of the hospital bed to determine if the static Internet Protocol (IP) address is present and if the static IP address is not present claim 21 , to attempt to get the IP address using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).23. The hospital bed of claim 21 , wherein the communication circuitry is configured to determine whether a default startup has occurred and if so claim 21 , to communicate using default parameters.24. The hospital bed of claim 23 , wherein the communication circuitry determines if the static IP address is present after determining that a default startup has not occurred.25. The hospital bed of claim 21 , wherein if the attempt to get an IP address using the DHCP was not successful claim 21 , the communication circuitry enters into a safe mode during which further algorithm execution is delayed for a period of time.26. The hospital bed of claim 25 , wherein the period of time is randomly established.27. The hospital ...

SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING AN ALERT

An alert beacon carried directly by a human being is equipped with a transmit circuit able to produce an alert signal transmitted on the same channel as that used by a walkie-talkie. The transmit circuit has a memory containing, for each symbol of the coordinates of the current position of the alert beacon, an audio transcription of the symbol, and a microcontroller able to introduce, into the alert signal produced, the audio transcriptions recorded in the memory corresponding to each symbol of the coordinates in such a way that the coordinates can be played back in the form of a voice message comprehensible to a user of any walkie-talkie that has received this message on a channel that is being listened to. 1. An apparatus comprising a system for transmitting an alert even in the absence of a cellular network , said system comprising a walkie-talkie configured to be carried by a first human being , wherein said walkie-talkie comprises a radio-electric transmitter-receiver and a loudspeaker , wherein said radio-electric transmitter-receiver is configured to listen directly to a channel used to exchange audio signals alternately with other walkie-talkies , and wherein said loudspeaker is configured to transmit said audio signal received on said channel used to exchange audio signals alternately with other walkie-talkies into a voice message directly perceivable by said first human being , and an alert beacon that can be carried , during an outdoor activity , by a second human being , wherein said alert beacon comprises a geo-location module and a transmit circuit , and wherein said transmit circuit comprises a memory and a microcontroller , wherein said geo-location module is configured to generate coordinates , in the form of a succession of numerical symbols , corresponding to a current position of said alert beacon on the terrestrial surface with a resolution of less than 500 meters , wherein said transmit circuit is configured to produce an alert signal ...

MULTI-ACTION BUTTON FOR MOBILE DEVICES

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing a multi-action button for mobile devices are provided. Alerts are received and multi-action buttons are determined corresponding to the alerts and clinicians associated with mobile devices. The multi-action buttons are displayed on the mobile devices. 1. One or more computer storage media storing computer-executable instructions that , when executed by one or more computing devices , cause the one or more computing devices to perform a method that facilitates providing a multi-action button for mobile devices:receiving an alert at a mobile device associated with a clinician;determining a multi-action button that corresponds to the alert and a role associated with the clinician; anddisplaying the multi-action button on the mobile device.2. The media of claim 1 , wherein the alert is associated with a patient in a healthcare facility.3. The media of claim 1 , further comprising requiring acknowledgment or further action from the clinician that are integrated into the multi-action button.4. The media of claim 1 , wherein the multi-action button corresponds to a role associated with the clinician.5. The media of claim 3 , wherein acknowledging the alert automatically opens a workflow directing the clinician to perform an action.6. The media of claim 1 , wherein the multi-action button corresponds to a proximity or location associated with the clinician.7. The media of claim 1 , wherein the multi-action button corresponds to a patient associated with the alert.8. The media of claim 1 , wherein portions of the multi-action button identify other clinicians to escalate the alert.9. The media of claim 1 , wherein the multi-action button corresponds to a proximity or location associated with other clinicians.10. The media of claim 1 , wherein the multi-action button corresponds to an availability associated with other clinicians.11. The media of claim 1 , further comprising escalating the alert to another clinician. ...

Attaching patient context to a call history associated with voice communication

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for declining, attaching, and editing patient context to mobile voice communication are provided. Patient demographic or alert information is attached to items within call histories associated with voice communication which are stored in the EMR and utilized for later analysis (e.g., analytics, patient progress, billing, reimbursement, staff scheduling, patient acuity, and the like). In embodiments, the context is declined, attached, or edited to items from the call history. In embodiments, the context is attached to items in the call history when the voice communication is initiated.

Attaching patient context to a call history associated with voice communication

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for declining, attaching, and editing patient context to mobile voice communication are provided. Patient demographic or alert information is attached to items within call histories associated with voice communication which are stored in the EMR and utilized for later analysis (e.g., analytics, patient progress, billing, reimbursement, staff scheduling, patient acuity, and the like). In embodiments, the context is declined, attached, or edited to items from the call history. In embodiments, the context is attached to items in the call history when the voice communication is initiated.

DRINKING DRAMATIZATION GLASS AND REMOTE TOAST COUNTER SYSTEM

A drinking dramatization glass includes: a glass body ; a storage part placed inside the glass body for storing a communication device having an image display part ; and a transparent part through which to view, from the exterior, images displayed on the image display part; wherein a dielectric substance capable of letting radio waves pass through is filled inside the storage part, and a first radio-wave transmission surface formed on a side face of the glass body and a second radio-wave transmission surface formed on a side face of the storage part are placed at a close-enough distance from each other for letting radio waves pass therethrough when a drink is present between them, wherein the storage part manifests, when its periphery is surrounded by the drink, a waveguiding function of letting radio waves pass through the interior thereof. 1. A drinking dramatization glass , comprising:a glass body being a bottomed cylinder with a top opening;a storage part for storing a communication device having an image display part that displays images, a wireless communication part equipped with an antenna, a voice output part that outputs voices, and a control part that controls their driving; anda transparent part through which to view, from an exterior, images displayed on the image display part;characterized in that:a first radio-wave transmission surface, made of a dielectric substance capable of letting radio waves pass through, is formed on a side face of the glass body;the storage part is placed inside the glass body, where a dielectric substance capable of letting radio waves pass through is filled inside the storage part, and a second radio-wave transmission surface, made of a dielectric substance capable of letting radio waves pass through, is formed on a side face of the storage part;the first radio-wave transmission surface and the second radio-wave transmission surface are placed at a close-enough distance from each other so that they can let radio waves pass ...

VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL PROGRAM PRODUCT

A vehicle display control device includes a display and a display controller executing a content display process to display, on the display, a content indicating an operation time of a vehicle. The display controller stops executing of the content display process in response to the vehicle being not operated at the operation time indicated by the displayed content. 1. A vehicle display control device comprising:a display; anda display controller executing a content display process to display, on the display, a content indicating an operation time of a vehicle,wherein the display controller stops executing of the content display process in response to the vehicle being not operated at the operation time indicated by the displayed content.2. A vehicle display control device comprising:a display; anda display controller executing a content display process to display, on the display, a content indicating an operation time of a vehicle,wherein the display controller enables a display of the content in an superimposed manner in which the content is superimposed on an object included in a foreground of the vehicle or in a non-superimposed manner in which the content is not superimposed on the object included in the foreground of the vehicle.3. The vehicle display control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe display controller executes a reset process in response to the vehicle being not operated at the operation time indicated by the displayed content, andin the reset process, the display controller resets a subsequent operation time and displays a content indicating the reset subsequent operation time on the display.4. The vehicle display control device according to claim 3 , wherein claim 3 ,when the vehicle is not operated at the operation time indicated by the displayed content, the display controller executes the reset process after an elapse of a predetermined time period from the operation time indicated by the displayed content.5. The vehicle display control ...

ADAPTIVE AUDIO-ALERT EVENT NOTIFICATION

An audio sample is collected. The collected audio sample is compared to a plurality of pre-existing unique audio-alert event signatures to identify one of the plurality of unique audio-alert event signatures matching the collected audio sample. An alert-notification message is communicated to an alert-notification device. The alert-notification message includes event-classification data associated with the identified unique audio-alert event signature. 1. A method comprising:collecting an audio sample;comparing the collected audio sample to a plurality of pre-existing unique audio-alert event signatures to identify one of the plurality of unique audio-alert event signatures matching the collected audio sample; andtransmitting an alert-notification message to an alert-notification device, the alert-notification message including event-classification data associated with the identified unique audio-alert event signature.2. The method of further comprising:responsive to determining that none of the plurality of unique audio-alert event signatures matches the collected audio sample, generating a new candidate event signature using the collected audio sample;collecting a subsequent audio sample;matching the collected subsequent audio sample to the new candidate event signature;receiving event-classification data associated with the new candidate event signature; andgenerating an audio-alert event signature based on the new candidate event signature and on the event-classification data associated with the new candidate event signature.3. The method of further comprising querying a user to provide the event-classification data.4. The method of wherein collecting the subsequent audio sample comprises collecting a plurality of subsequent audio samples claim 2 , and the method further comprises:maintaining a match counter associated with the new candidate event signature; andreceiving event-classification data associated with the new candidate event signature after the match ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES

Embodiments of the present invention include devices and methods for monitoring a drone(s). The method includes: receiving information of a drone via a communication unit and displaying the information of the drone on a display panel of a device. The information includes the location of the drone and an icon indicating the location of the drone is displayed on a map rendered on the display panel. The method further includes determining, based on the information, whether the drone poses a danger and, responsive to the danger, issuing a warning of the danger. 1. A method for monitoring a drone by use of a mobile device:receiving information of a drone via a communication unit of a mobile device on a ground;displaying the information of the drone on a display of the mobile device;based on a location of the drone relative to the mobile device, detecting a danger posed by the drone; andresponsive to detection of the danger, issuing a warning of the danger.2. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of displaying information of the drone includes:rendering a map of the display; anddisplaying an icon indicating a location of the drone on the map.3. A method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the step of displaying information of the drone includes:determining a zone on the map; anddisplaying the icon in a preset color when the drone is located in the zone.4. A method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the step of displaying information of the drone includes:determining estimated trajectory and crash site of the drone; anddisplaying the estimated trajectory and crash site on the map.5. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the warning includes at least one of visual claim 1 , verbal and mechanical warning signs.6. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the information includes a trajectory of the drone claim 1 , further comprising:storing the trajectory in a data storage of the mobile device; andreplaying the trajectory of the drone using the stored information on a ...

Interactive and Real-Time Absentee Reporting and Flagging System for Schools, Parents and Other Institutions

A method and system are disclosed for interactive participation by parents with educational/school facilities and other governmental institutions wherein all are kept aware of the current location and the current absentee and other documented conditions (grades/tardiness/absentee record etc.) of a specific student. By having attendance data, one can see negative tendencies or significant shifts in a student's attendance. This can further benefit counselors, teachers, parents and guardians to expand their watch for behavior shifts of individual students through interviews, surveying media such as Facebook™, chat lines, Twitter™, Snap Chat™ and text messages (i.e. red flags indicating a change in one's environment and potential need for counseling or behavior analysis). 1. An Interactive and Real-Time Absentee Reporting and Flagging System (a) an existing absentee reporting system;', '(b) a portal means between the group of computers, the school controlled website, and the series of smartphones for communicating real time and interactively exchanging information among the approved parent and/or approved guardian, a group of teachers, and a group of school administrators;', '(c) a log-in process to choose/and-or create a file for a specific child and to initially approve the approved parent and/or the approved guardian for use of the portal means;', '(d) a review file of a set of recent absentees and tardiness events for the specific child with a reason code;', '(e) a manner to enter and/or edit the reason code by the teacher or the school administrator for the set of recent absentee or tardiness of the specific child;', '(f) a means for securely signing by the approved parent and/or the approved guardian for acknowledging absenteeism and other school forms of the specific child;', '(g) an interactive comments capability between the approved parent and/or the approved guardian, the group of teachers, and the group of school administrators; and', '(h) augmenting the ...

OUTDOOR MESSAGING DISPLAY FOR HOME AUTOMATION/SECURITY SYSTEMS

An outdoor messaging display for a home automation system can include an arrival detection device for detecting a visitor's arrival. The system can also include a display device attached near a door that is capable of displaying text to the visitor. The system can also include a home automation controller that can receive a notification from the arrival detection device indicating that a visitor has arrived or has been detected. The home automation controller can send an alert to a device of the resident indicating that the visitor has arrived or been detected. The home automation controller can receive a message from the resident and output the message to the output display for the visitor to read. 1. A system , comprising:an arrival detection device capable of detecting arrival of a visitor at a premises;a display device attached to the premises at a door of the premises, the display device capable of displaying text to the visitor of the premises; and a processor; and', receive a notification from the arrival detection device indicating that a visitor has arrived at the premises;', 'send an alert to a device of a resident of the premises, the alert comprising an indication that the visitor has arrived at the premises;', 'receive a message from the device of the resident of the premises;', 'send instructions to the display device attached to the premises comprising an output message of text for display to the visitor based on the message received from the device of the resident of the premises, the output message of text including a coupling code, the coupling code comprising a number to which the visitor can text an opt-in message;', 'receive, from a mobile device of the visitor, an opt-in message using the coupling code;', 'receive, from the mobile device of the visitor, a first visitor message using the coupling code; and', 'transmit the first visitor message to the device of the resident of the premises., 'a memory having stored thereon instructions, which ...

PORTABLE GENERATOR INCLUDING CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR

An internal combustion engine-based system including an engine, a shutdown circuit coupled to the engine to shut down the engine, a controller in communication with the shutdown circuit, and a carbon monoxide (CO) sensor in communication with the controller. The controller communicates with the shutdown circuit to shut down the engine at a predetermined CO threshold concentration when the CO sensor provides the controller with signals that are representative of a CO level proximate the engine that indicate a trend of building CO levels over a set time interval. 1. A internal combustion engine-based system comprising:an engine;a shutdown circuit coupled to the engine to shut down the engine;a controller in communication with the shutdown circuit;a carbon monoxide (CO) sensor in communication with the controller, wherein the controller communicates with the shutdown circuit to shut down the engine at a predetermined CO threshold concentration when the CO sensor provides the controller with signals that are representative of a CO level proximate the engine that indicate a trend of building CO levels over a set time interval.2. The internal combustion engine-based system of claim 1 , wherein the shutdown circuit calculates a variance of output CO levels from the CO sensor over the set time interval to determine an environment of the generator.3. The internal combustion engine-based system of claim 2 , wherein the shutdown circuit is structured to determine the predetermined threshold CO concentration for the determined environment.4. The internal combustion engine-based system of claim 3 , wherein the shutdown circuit is further structured to complete a shutdown procedure upon determining the predetermined threshold CO concentration for the determined environment is exceeded.5. The internal combustion engine-based system of claim 4 , wherein the shutdown circuit is communicably and operatively coupled to two opto-isolated outputs claim 4 , each of the two opto-isolated ...

INFORMATION SENDING METHOD AND INFORMATION SENDING APPARATUS

An information sending method and an information sending apparatus are provided, which relate to the field of wireless communication technologies. A method includes acquiring state information of a receiver device; and determining a sending policy of to-be-sent information according to the state information. According to a method and apparatus in embodiments of the present application, a sending policy is determined according to state information of a receiver device, so that a receiver acquires information as much as it does not change a current state, thereby improving user experience of the receiver. 1. A method , comprising:acquiring, by a device comprising a processor, state information of a receiver device; anddetermining a sending policy of to-be-sent information according to the state information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acquiring the state information of the receiver device comprises:sending a request for acquiring the state information, the request comprising identification information of a target receiving device; andreceiving an acknowledgement to the request, the acknowledgement comprising the state information.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the state information comprises at least one of an application state or a system state of a target receiving device.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the application state comprises a currently running application.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the determining the sending policy of the to-be-sent information according to the state information comprises:determining the sending policy according to the application state of the target receiving device.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the determining the sending policy of the to-be-sent information according to the state information comprises:determining the sending policy of sending the to-be-sent information in a manner corresponding to an application currently executing on the target receiving device.7. The method of claim 3 , wherein the ...

Signaling Device for an Obscured Environment

A portable signaling device for use in a reduced visibility environment. The signaling device includes a housing for carrying the signaling device into the reduced visibility environment, the housing having a signaling side and an attachment side, the signaling side configured to transmit an infrared signal and the attachment side configured to be secured to a structure within the environment, and an infrared energy source located within the housing, the infrared energy source including a power source, an emitter connected to the power source, and a switching mechanism connected to the power source and the emitter. The signaling device also includes a control circuit coupled to the infrared energy source, the control circuit configured to receive an input representing a message to be transmitted to a thermal imaging camera being carried by a first responder, the message providing a visual indication of a firefighting operation, and operate the infrared energy source to transmit the infrared signal representing the message to the thermal imaging camera. 1. A portable signaling device for use in a reduced visibility environment , said signaling device comprising:a housing for carrying the signaling device into the reduced visibility environment, the housing having a signaling side and an attachment side, the signaling side configured to transmit an infrared signal and the attachment side configured to be secured to a structure within the environment;an infrared energy source located within the housing, the infrared energy source including a power source, an emitter connected to the power source, and a switching mechanism connected to the power source and the emitter; anda control circuit coupled to the infrared energy source, the control circuit configured to receive an input representing a message to be transmitted to a thermal imaging camera being carried by a first responder, the message providing a visual indication of a firefighting operation, and operate the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VISUALIZING NETWORK SECURITY ALERTS

A method and apparatus can be configured to perform the steps of displaying, on a display, a first visual representation of volume in three-dimensional space. The method can also display, on the display, a visual representation of a network security alert. The network security alert can correspond to a notification of a network attack, a network intrusion, or an unwanted activity. The representation of the network security alert can be positioned within the first visual representation of volume. The position of the representation of the network security alert within the first visual representation of volume reflects at least one characteristic of the network security alert. 1. A method , comprising:displaying, on a display, a first visual representation of volume in three-dimensional space; anddisplaying, on the display, a visual representation of a network security alert, wherein the network security alert corresponds to a notification of a network attack, a network intrusion, or an unwanted activity, the representation of the network security alert is positioned within the first visual representation of volume, and the position of the representation of the network security alert within the first visual representation of volume reflects at least one characteristic of the network security alert.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising displaying claim 1 , on the display claim 1 , a second visual representation of volume in three-dimensional space claim 1 , wherein the first visual representation of volume is positioned within the second visual representation of volume claim 1 , and the first visual representation of volume is positioned within the second visual representation of volume in accordance with a first logical coordinate system.3. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising displaying claim 2 , on the display claim 2 , a third visual representation of volume in three-dimensional space claim 2 , wherein the second visual ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING SMART PILL BOTTLES TO DISPLAY PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION TO USERS

In some instances, a method performed by a smart pill bottle delivery device is provided. The method comprises determining one or more prescription timing intervals indicating times for the user to take one or more medication units of the medication based on retrieving a prescription for the user from memory, providing one or more visual notifications indicating for the user to take the one or more medication units based on the one or more prescription timing intervals, subsequent to providing the one or more visual notifications, detecting position information indicating an action performed by the user, and causing display of a second display screen based on the position information indicating the action performed by the user. 1. A method for dispensing medication to a user , comprising:based on retrieving a prescription for the user from memory, determining one or more prescription timing intervals indicating times for the user to take one or more medication units of the medication;based on the one or more prescription timing intervals, providing one or more visual notifications indicating for the user to take the one or more medication units, wherein providing the one or more visual notifications comprises displaying a first display screen on a display device;subsequent to providing the one or more visual notifications, detecting, by a smart pill bottle delivery device (SPBDD) and using a position sensor, position information indicating an action performed by the user; andbased on the position information indicating the action performed by the user, causing display of a second display screen on the display device, wherein the second display screen displays information that is at least partially different from information displayed on the first display screen.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the position information indicating the action performed by the user comprises rotational motion or translational motion of the SPBDD claim 1 , and wherein displaying the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE OBSERVATION IN A NON-NETWORKED PRODUCTION FACILITY

A method includes: via a user interface of a hub device, receiving a first set of user credentials associated with a first operator, the hub device connected to a set of mobile devices; accessing a first operator schedule defining a first scheduled manufacturing operation and a first observer of the first scheduled manufacturing operation, the first observer characterized by a first set of observer credentials; detecting disconnection of a first mobile device in the set of mobile devices from the hub device, the first mobile device associated with a first device ID; in response to detecting disconnection of the first mobile device from the hub device, associating the first device ID with the first operator; and routing a first video feed from the first mobile device to the first observer based on the first device ID and the first set of observer credentials. 1. A method for remotely observing a manufacturing operation in a production facility comprising:via a user interface of a hub device, receiving a first set of user credentials associated with a first operator, the hub device connected to a set of mobile devices; a first scheduled manufacturing operation; and', 'a first observer of the first scheduled manufacturing operation, the first observer characterized by a first set of observer credentials;, 'accessing a first operator schedule definingdetecting disconnection of a first mobile device in the set of mobile devices from the hub device, the first mobile device associated with a first device ID;in response to detecting disconnection of the first mobile device from the hub device, associating the first device ID with the first operator; androuting a first video feed from the first mobile device to the first observer based on the first device ID and the first set of observer credentials.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein routing the first video feed from the first mobile device to the first observer based on the first device ID and the first set of observer ...

VACUUM CLEANER SYSTEM AND DANGEROUS POSITION POSTING METHOD

A vacuum cleaner system includes a vacuum cleaner that performs cleaning while autonomously running and a display unit that displays information acquired from the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner system includes: an object information acquisition unit that acquires object information, which is information on an object present around the vacuum cleaner, based on a first sensor, a danger determination unit that determines danger of the object based on the acquired object information, a map acquisition unit that acquires a map of an area where the vacuum cleaner runs; and a dangerous position display unit that causes the display unit to display the danger of the object determined by the danger determination unit and the acquired position of the object on the map in association with each other. 1. A vacuum cleaner system including a vacuum cleaner that performs cleaning while autonomously running and a display unit that displays information acquired from the vacuum cleaner , the system comprising:an object information acquisition unit that acquires object information based on a sensor included in the vacuum cleaner, the object information being information on an object present around the vacuum cleaner;a danger determination unit that determines danger of the object based on the acquired object information;a map acquisition unit that acquires a map of an area where the vacuum cleaner runs; anda dangerous position display unit that causes the display unit to display the danger of the object determined by the danger determination unit and the acquired position of the object on the map in association with each other.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein a first sensor that acquires first object information that is one piece of the object information, and', 'a second sensor that acquires second object information of a type different from a type of the first object information, and, 'the vacuum cleaner includes, as the sensor, at least'}the danger determination unit ...

ADAPTING A WARNING OUTPUT BASED ON A DRIVER'S VIEW

A human machine interface (HMI) can communicate warnings and messages to a driver by selecting among a variety of warning devices based on information related to the driver's viewing angle. The variety of warning devices can include a primary-visual warning device (e.g., a heads up display), secondary-visual warning devices (e.g., an instrument cluster or a navigational screen), a portable device (e.g., a tablet or a cellular phone), an audio system, or a haptic device. The HMI apparatus displays warnings on visual warning devices within the driver's view, can signal an active portable device to output a warning. Visual warnings can include directional cues. Audio warnings may accompany the visual warnings, and can be output with greater intensity when no visual devices are within the driver's view. 1. An apparatus comprising processing circuitry configured to:determine which of a plurality of visual warning devices is within a first determined viewing angle of a driver; andsignal a first visual warning device, from among the plurality of visual warning devices, to output a first visual warning when the first visual warning device is determined to be within the first determined viewing angle of the driver.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to:determine the viewing angle of the driver based on one of an image of the driver, an image in the direction of a view of the driver, and positional data of the driver.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to:determine whether none of the plurality of visual warning devices are within the first determined viewing angle of the driver; andsignal an at least one non-visual warning device to output a first non-visual warning at a first warning level when none of the plurality of visual warning devices are within the first determined viewing angle of the driver.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the ...

Systems and methods for optimization of plasma collection volumes

A plasmapheresis system and a method for operating a plasmapheresis system are provided by which the volume/weight of anticoagulated plasma that is collected is optimized. In one example, a nomogram is provided that utilizes the donor's hematocrit to calculate the volume/weight of raw plasma within a plasma product having the maximum volume permitted by the FDA nomogram. In a plasmapheresis procedure having multiple collection phases followed by a reinfusion cycle in which concentrated red blood cells are returned to the donor, the volume of plasma product to be collected is calculated prior to the start of each collection cycle to account for the donor's increasing hematocrit, thus resulting in a greater total volume of plasma product to be collected during the plasmapheresis procedure.

TREATED WATER INDICATING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A treated water indicating system and method are described. The water indicating system includes a water treatment unit and a tap. The water treatment unit receives water. The tap includes an indicator light. The indicator light is configured to produce a visible indication of a state of the water treatment unit, in which the indicator light operates in a first mode to produce a visible indication that the water treatment unit is in a first state producing acidic water. Additionally, the indicator light operates in a second mode to produce a visible indication that the water treatment unit is in a second state producing ionized alkaline water. Furthermore, the indicator light operates in a third mode to produce a visible indication that the water treatment unit is in a third state producing ionized purified water. The tap is configured to be coupled to the water treatment unit. 1. A treated water indicating system , the system comprising:a water treatment unit configured to receive water;a tap including an indicator light, the indicator light is configured to produce a visible indication of a state of the water treatment unit; andwherein the tap being coupled to a countertop, coupled to the water treatment unit.2. The system of wherein the water treatment unit is a water ionizer.3. The system of wherein the water treatment unit includes a control panel configured to indicate the state of the water treatment unit;the control panel further configured to change the state of the water treatment unit; andthe control panel is further configured to receive a user input that changes an input state for the water treatment unit.4. The system of wherein the tap further includes a treated water spout.5. The system of wherein the tap further includes a waste water spout.6. The system of wherein the tap is electrically connected to the water treatment unit claim 1 , the electrical connection providing the tap with power and an information signal.7. The system of wherein the water ...

QUICK-CHANGE DEVICE

A quick-change device for automatically changing an attachment on a construction machine includes first receptacles disposed on one side of a support for receiving a first coupling element; second receptacles disposed on the other side of the support for receiving a second coupling element, with the second receptacles having at least one locking element which moves between a release position for coupling or uncoupling the attachment and a locked position for holding the attachment in place on the quick-change device; and a display device disposed on the support for monitoring the lock status. The display device includes an electrical lock status indicator and an electrical control unit which activates the lock status indicator in an extended locked position of the locking element and deactivates it in a retracted release position and an extended position of the locking element different from the locked position. 1. A quick-change device for automatically changing an attachment on a construction machine , the device comprising first receptacles disposed on one side of a support for receiving a first coupling element , second receptacles disposed on the other side of the support for receiving a second coupling element , with the second receptacles having at least one locking element which moves between a release position for coupling or uncoupling the attachment and a locked position for holding the attachment in place on the quick-change device , and a display device disposed on the support for monitoring a lock status , wherein the display device comprises an electrical lock status indicator and an electrical control unit which activates the lock status indicator in an extended locked position of the locking element and deactivates the lock status indicator in a retracted release position and an extended position of the locking element different from the locked position.2. The quick-change device of claim 1 , wherein the electrical control unit is implemented in the ...

Ornament and Associated Systems and Methods

Exemplary embodiments are directed to systems and methods of interacting with an ornament. Exemplary embodiments can establish a communication network between an ornament, a first user interface including a first graphical user interface, and a second user interface including a second graphical user interface. Exemplary embodiments can execute a messaging function at the second graphical user interface to generate and send a first message from the second user interface to the first user interface. Exemplary embodiments can, upon sending the first message to the first user interface, transmit a signal to the ornament to actuate a visual indicator of the ornament in a first color scheme or pattern to indicate that the first message has been sent to the first user interface. 1. A method of interacting with an ornament , comprising:establishing a communication network between an ornament, a first user interface including a first graphical user interface, and a second user interface including a second graphical user interface;executing a messaging function at the second graphical user interface to generate and send a first message from the second user interface to the first user interface; andupon sending the first message to the first user interface, transmitting a signal to the ornament to actuate a visual indicator of the ornament in a first color scheme or pattern to indicate that the first message has been sent to the first user interface.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising opening the first message at the first graphical user interface of the first user interface and transmitting a signal to the ornament to actuate the visual indicator of the ornament in a second color scheme or pattern.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising executing a messaging function at the first graphical user interface to generate and send a second message in response to the first message from the first user interface to the second user interface.4. The method of claim 3 , comprising claim ...

Mobile terminal and control method thereof

A mobile terminal and a control method thereof are disclosed. A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a sound output unit which outputs a sound corresponding to reproduction of a content; a setting unit which includes a plurality of noise blocking levels and sets at least one noise blocking level on the basis of a user input; and a control unit which, when the content is reproduced, blocks surrounding noise according to the set noise blocking level and, when a specific event is detected, adjusts the already set noise blocking level such that the degree of surrounding noise blocking is changed according to the detected specific event.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS LOCATING EYEGLASSES

The disclosure relates to methods and systems used to locate eyeglasses. Specifically, the disclosure relates to systems of components configured to provide a user with the location of the glasses. 2. The system of claim 1 , wherein upon receiving a signal from the mobile communication transceiver claim 1 , the alarm module is configured to emit an audible signal.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the miniature locator having microprocessor claim 2 , transceiver claim 2 , power source and alarm module located on a single printed circuit board are encased in a housing removably embedded within a temple arm of the eyeglasses.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the transceiver and processor are consolidated to a single component.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the printed circuit board (PCB) is a rigid-flexible-rigid PCB.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the mobile communication device is a cellular phone claim 4 , a smartphone claim 4 , a tablet computer claim 4 , a Wi-Fi module claim 4 , a GSM module claim 4 , or a Bluetooth module.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the power source is a pair of batteries.8. The system of claim 6 , wherein the miniature locator has a volume of no more than 0.25 cm. This application is a continuation in part of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/362,992 filed Jun. 5, 2014, which is a §371 National Phase Application of PCT/IL2012/050515 filed Dec. 6, 2012, claiming priority from U.S. Provisional application No. 61/567,134 filed Dec. 6, 2011, all which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.The disclosure is directed to methods and systems used to locate eyeglasses. Specifically, the disclosure relates to a system of components configured to provide a user with the location of the glasses.Few known devices are utilized for finding misplaced items. Some of these known devices are aimed particularly to locate misplaced eyeglasses. Typically, devices for locating misplaced eyeglasses are configured to be installed in a casing ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus includes a processor is provided. The processor is configured to output a warning to a user upon detection of a possibility of occurrence of harm on the user in a case where a device that covers user's vision is used in a closed space that accommodates at least one user. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising: "output a warning to a user upon detection of a possibility of occurrence of harm on the user in a case where a device that covers the user's vision is used in a closed space that accommodates at least one user.", 'a processor, configured to2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor output the warning by using the device.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the processor presents the warning to a field of view of the user by using the device.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the processor outputs the warning by using a speaker of the device.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the processor outputs the warning by vibrating the device.6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereina sensor is provided inside or outside the closed space and configured to detect an action of a person other than the user, andthe processor outputs the warning in a case where the sensor detects the action of the person other than the user.7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6 , whereinthe sensor detects a state concerning a door of the closed space, andthe processor outputs the warning according to the state concerting the door of the closed space.8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the processor outputs the warning in a case where the sensor detects an opened state of the door of the closed space.9. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the processor outputs the warning in a case ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus includes a processor is provided. The processor is configured to perform control so that a device that covers user's vision becomes available in a closed space that accommodates at least one user, in a condition that a door of the closed space is closed or locked. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising: "perform control so that a device that covers a user's vision becomes available in a closed space that accommodates at least one user, in a condition that a door of the closed space is closed or locked.", 'a processor, configured to2. The information apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:perform control so that the device becomes unavailable in the closed space, in a condition that the door of the closed space is open or unlocked.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein in the condition that the door of the closed space is closed or locked claim 1 , the processor is further configured to:receive a state of the door detected by a sensor provided inside or outside of the closed space.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein in the condition that the door of the closed space is closed or locked claim 1 , the processor is further configured to:acquire a number of users for which the closed space is reserved; anddetermine whether a number of persons in the closed space is equal to or less than the number of users for which the closed space is reserved so as to determine whether to permit the device to be used.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein in the condition that the door of the closed space is closed or locked claim 4 , the processor is further configured to:receive the number of persons in the closed space detected by a sensor provided inside or outside of the closed space.6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the processor is further configured to: ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE MOBILE VISUAL DISPLAY AND MODIFICATION OF BED MANAGEMENT INFORMATION AND PATIENT PLACEMENT INFORMATION

An apparatus and method for using a mobile computer device for graphically displaying and modifying information in a manner to enhance comprehension of the information and allowing for the mobile and decentralized management of information to be accomplished, wherein such information may be related to bed management and patient placement information and, furthermore, enabling the information of interest to be organized, sorted, and used in various useful and novel ways. 1. An apparatus for modifying and graphically displaying bed management and patient placement information , the apparatus comprising:a display;an arrangement for producing a plurality of cells for being viewed on the display, the cells having a plurality of modifiable attributes; anda controller which modifies at least one of the attributes of at least one of the cells to convey information.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an arrangement for producing a plurality of icons for being viewed on the display, said icons conveying information.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said information is related to bed management and patient placement information.4. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein:said icons have a plurality of modifiable attributes; andsaid controller modifies at least one of the attributes to convey updated information related to bed management and patient placement.5. The apparatus according to claim 4 , whereinsaid icons are adapted to display secondary information associated with each attribute of the icon.6. The apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the secondary information is displayed solely to authorized users of the apparatus.7. The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein said user can input comments.8. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said cells are displayed in different colors to convey information related to bed management and patient placement.9. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said apparatus comprises ...

Providing information related to the posture mode of a user appplying pressure to a seat component

A system for producing information about the posture of a user applying pressure to a seat component is provided. A sensor structure with array of sensors is connected with the seat component, with the sensors in a predetermined pattern configured to provide output signals related to predetermined posture modes of the user applying pressure to the seat component. The output of the sensors in circuit communication with a processor to provide signals to the processor related to predetermined posture modes of the user applying pressure to the seat component, and the processor provides output related to the predetermined posture modes of the user applying pressure to the seat component. 122-. (canceled)23. A process for producing information about the posture of a user applying pressure to a seat component that comprises a cushion supported on a frame member , comprisingb. Providing a sensor structure, comprising an array of sensors connected with the seat component, at predetermined locations and in a predetermined pattern configured to provide output related to predetermined posture modes of a user applying pressure to the seat component, the output of the sensors being in circuit communication with a processor to provide signals to the processor related to predetermined posture modes of the user applying pressure to the seat component, and the processor providing output data related to the predetermined posture modes of the user applying pressure to the seat component,c. calibrating the sensor structure to the size and weight of a specific user by operating the sensor structure with that user sitting in the seat component, in a correct postural position, to establish a correct postural calibration profile for that user,d. after the correct postural calibration profile is established for that user, allowing that user to site in the seat component, and operating the sensor structure and comparing postural data from the sensor structure to the correct postural ...

Active Cable with Display

An apparatus comprises a cable including conductors to carry data signals and a power voltage from a device when the cable is connected to the device, and at least one active display assembly fixed along a length of the cable. The active display assembly includes a power converter connected to the conductors to convert the power voltage to a supply voltage, and a programmable display and a controller powered by the power converter. The programmable display is configured to display programmed indicia responsive to the supply voltage, and the controller is configured to program the display. 1. An apparatus comprising:a cable including conductors to carry data signals and a power voltage from a device when the cable is connected to the device; and a power converter connected to the conductors and configured to convert the power voltage to a supply voltage; and', 'a display configured to display programmed indicia responsive to the supply voltage., 'at least one active display assembly, fixed along a length of the cable, and including2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the active display assembly further includes:a controller connected to the supply voltage and configured to program the display to display the indicia.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to:receive a program data message from the device via the data signals, wherein the program data message identifies alphanumeric indicia with which to program the display; andprogram the display to display the alphanumeric indicia.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the indicia includes one of a network device port identifier and a cable identifier.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the controller is further configured to program the display to periodically flash the indicia ON and OFF responsive to a beacon data message from the device.6. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the controller is further configured to:send a self-identification data message to the device via the ...

Display system for tracking large numbers of persons and/or objects

A display system for tracking large numbers of persons or objects in real-time is disclosed. The display system utilizes a tracking system that employs various types of technologies, such as RFID, to determine the location of the person and/or objects being tracked. The displays of the present invention utilize colors, graphics, and the physical groupings of related data on a display device, usually a computer monitor, to present tracking information in a compact, readily changeable, and easily analyzed format in real-time.

ACTIVITY METER, ACTIVITY AMOUNT MEASUREMENT DEVICE, PORTABLE TERMINAL, INFORMATION SHARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, INFORMATION SHARING SYSTEM, ACTIVITY ASSISTANCE DEVICE, AND ACTIVITY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

An activity meter () includes (i) a sleep level judging section () for repeatedly detecting a sleep level of a user and (ii) a notifying section () for automatically notifying the user of specific information only during a period during which a most recent sleep level is less than a predetermined level. 1. An activity meter to be worn by a user , comprising:a judging section for repeatedly judging a sleep level of the user; anda notifying section for automatically notifying the user of specific information only during a period during which a most recent sleep level is less than a predetermined level.2. An activity meter as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising:a receiving section for receiving, from a telephone, incoming message information indicating that the telephone has received an incoming message,the notifying section notifying the user of the incoming message information as the specific information only during a period during which a most recent sleep level indicates that the user is not in a specific state, andthe specific state being an asleep state or a deep sleep state.3. The activity meter as set forth in claim 2 , whereinin a case where a most recent sleep level at a time point at which the receiving section received the incoming message information indicates that the user is in the specific state, the notifying section notifies the user of the incoming message information at a start of a period during which the most recent sleep level indicates that the user is not in the specific state.4. An activity meter as set forth in claim 2 , further comprising:a control section for controlling the telephone, 'only in a case where a most recent sleep level at a time point at which the incoming message information has been received indicates that the user is in the deep sleep state, the control section carrying out prevention control of the telephone so as to prevent the telephone from outputting the incoming message sound.', 'in a case where an incoming ...

MECHANISM FOR PERFORMANCE MONITORING, ALERTING AND AUTO RECOVERY IN VDI SYSTEM

In an aspect of the disclosure, a method, a computer-readable medium, and an apparatus are provided. The apparatus retrieves health and performance data of one or more hypervisors of the VDI system from a data store. The apparatus also determines that a first hypervisor of the one or more hypervisors is in an alert condition based on the health and performance data. The apparatus then sends an alert message in accordance with the alert condition to an alert destination. 1. A method of monitoring a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) system , comprising:retrieving health and performance data of one or more hypervisors of the VDI system from a data store;determining that a first hypervisor of the one or more hypervisors is in an alert condition based on the health and performance data; andsending an alert message in accordance with the alert condition to an alert destination.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:communicating with the one or more hypervisors to obtain resource utilization data of the one or more hypervisors;storing the resource utilization data in the data store;retrieving threshold data from the data store;determining the health and performance data of the one or more hypervisors based on the resource utilization data and the threshold data; andstoring the health and performance data in the data store.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the resource utilization data include processor usage data claim 2 , memory usage data claim 2 , disk usage data claim 2 , and network traffic data of each hypervisor of the one or more hypervisors;wherein the resource utilization data further includes installed license data, expiration date data, and unused time period data of at least one program running or installed on the one or more hypervisors.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:retrieving alert configuration from the data store; anddetermining the alert destination based on the alert configuration and the alert condition.5. The method of claim ...

WATER DISPENSING AND DISPLAY APPARATUS

An apparatus for dispensing liquid, such as water, with the dispensing of the liquid associated with a media presentation, for example, a video presentation, viewable on a monitor of the apparatus by consumers proximate to the apparatus, including the consumer to whom the water is being dispensed, is disclosed. The media presentation begins upon the dispensing of the water, and continues until it is stopped or completes (ends). 1. A dispensing apparatus comprising:a drinking water dispensing system for communication with a source of drinking water, the dispensing system including an activatable mechanism for dispensing drinking water to a receptacle associated with a user, the activation of the activatable mechanism causing the dispensing of drinking water by the drinking water dispensing system;a display;at least one sensor for detecting at least one of people in proximity to the dispensing apparatus and motion of people in proximity to the dispensing apparatus; and,a controller, in electrical communication with the drinking water dispensing system, the display and the at least one sensor, the controller configured for responding to the activation of the activatable mechanism for dispensing drinking water by causing content to be presented on the display; the controller including at least one processor programmed to select the content for the presenting on the display based on at least one of the type of people or numbers of people, which are detected in said proximity to the dispensing apparatus.2. The dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the actiavatable mechanism includes a manually activable mechanism.3. The dispensing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the at least one sensor includes at least one proximity sensor and at least one motion detection sensor. This application is related to and claims priority from commonly owned Russian Utility Model Registration No. 2014110198, entitled: Video-cooler with remote control, filed 18 Mar. 2014, the disclosure of which ...

BED DEVICE

A bed device includes: an operation section that receives an operation input; a controller that controls a movement of the bed in accordance with the operation input; a detector that detects a position of a patient on the bed; and, a limitation table that stores a limitation area set on the bed in association with a limitation content, wherein when the position of the patient detected by the detector is included in the limitation area, the limitation content is read out from the limitation table so as to control the controller in accordance with the limitation content. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a higher safety bed device which can not only notify the danger based on the bed movement but also limit the movement of the bed in accordance with the status of the patient or the bed device. 1. A mattress system comprising:an air mattress including first air cells extending in a first direction, a second air cell extending in a second direction crossing the first direction, the second air cell being provided under the first air cells;an input unit configured to input an instruction of the user;a detector configured to detect a condition of the air mattress; anda controller configured to control an operation of the air mattress based on the instruction, the controller being configured to limit the movement of the air mattress if the condition of the air mattress is satisfied with a first condition.2. The mattress system according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to continue to limit the movement of the air mattress even if the input unit receives the instruction.3. The mattress system according to claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to temporarily suspend the movement of the air mattress if the condition of the air mattress is satisfied with a first condition.4. The mattress system according to claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured not to limit the movement of the air mattress if the condition of the air mattress ...

WARNING SYSTEM, WARNING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

A warning system according to an embodiment includes an acquisition unit, an analysis unit, and a calculation unit. The acquisition unit acquires, from first sensor data including information on a target, condition information on the target. The analysis unit analyzes, from second sensor data including information on a region, current state information on an object included in the region and action prediction information on the object. The calculation unit calculates a degree of caution, based on the condition information on the target, the current state information on the object, and the action prediction information on the object. 1. A warning system comprising: an acquisition unit configured to acquire, from first sensor data including information on a target, condition information on the target;', 'an analysis unit configured to analyze, from second sensor data including information on a region, current state information on an object included in the region and action prediction information on the object; and', 'a calculation unit configured to calculate a degree of caution, based on the condition information on the target, the current state information on the object, and the action prediction information on the object., 'a hardware processor configured to function as2. The warning system according to claim 1 , whereinin a case where it is identified from the condition information on the target that the target is in operation or in motion, the calculation unit calculates the degree of caution higher as the object is more likely to approach or come in contact with the target, based on the current state information on the object and the action prediction information on the object.3. The warning system according to claim 1 , whereinthe calculation unit determines whether or not a predetermined number of persons are at predetermined positions in predetermined states and calculates, in a case where the predetermined number of persons are not at the predetermined ...

Hidden Camera Detection Systems And Methods

Hidden camera detection systems and methods are disclosed herein. An example method includes illuminating a surface with infrared light, obtaining an image of the surface using an infrared camera, and determining the presence of a hidden camera associated with the surface by determining a difference in spectral reflectance between how the infrared light is reflected off of the hidden camera as compared to how the infrared light is reflected off of the surface. 1. A method for detecting a hidden object in a vehicle , the method comprising:illuminating a surface within the vehicle with infrared light;obtaining an image of the surface using an infrared camera within the vehicle; anddetermining a difference in spectral reflectance between the infrared light reflected off of the hidden object and the infrared light reflected off of the surface; anddetermining, based on the difference in spectral reflectance, a presence of the hidden object.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hidden object is a camera or a microphone.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the infrared light is reflected off of a filter material of the hidden object.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the filter material comprises a cut filter that is a hot mirror that reflects the infrared light to a greater degree than the surface to create the difference in spectral reflectance.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the filter material comprises a cut filter that is a heat absorbing mirror that absorbs the infrared light to a greater degree than the surface to create the difference in spectral reflectance.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the difference in spectral reflectance is created by elevation changes relative to the surface caused by the hidden object.7. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising presenting a message that alerts a user when the hidden object is determined.8. A device claim 1 , comprising:an infrared light source;an infrared ...

Radio communication apparatus and radio communication system

Disclosed is a radio communication apparatus capable of stopping useless transmission of a calling signal to a locator. A calling apparatus transmits, using a near field radio communication apparatus, a calling signal to a locator attached to an item and outputting a notification sound, the calling signal being used for calling the locator. The calling apparatus periodically stands by for reception of a response signal from the locator using one slot when performing consecutive transmission of the calling signal to the locator using a plurality of slots. The calling apparatus stops the consecutive transmission of the calling signal by being triggered upon reception of the response signal from the locator.

CONTROLLER, ELECTRICITY STORAGE SYSTEM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

A controller in an electricity storage system that includes a first DC/DC converter connected to a storage battery, and a bidirectional inverter connected to the first DC/DC converter. The controller includes a control circuit which changes a content to be displayed by a display, according to whether the electricity storage system is in a predetermined state in which a first PV is connected to the bidirectional inverter via a DC bus. 1. A controller in an electricity storage system that includes a first DC/DC converter connected to a storage battery , and a bidirectional inverter connected to the first DC/DC converter , the controller comprising:a control circuit which changes a content to be displayed by a display connected with the controller, according to whether the electricity storage system is in a predetermined state in which a solar cell module is connected to the bidirectional inverter via a DC bus.2. The controller according to claim 1 , further comprising:the display.3. The controller according to claim 1 , wherein causes the display to display an amount of electric power generated by the solar cell module as an indication regarding the amount of the electric power generated by the solar cell module, when the electricity storage system is in the predetermined state; and', 'causes the display to display a fixed value as the indication regarding the amount of the electric power generated by the solar cell module, when the electricity storage system is not in the predetermined state., 'the control circuit4. The controller according to a claim 1 , wherein 'causes the display to display an indication for checking whether a state of connection between the solar cell module and a second DC/DC converter that is connected between the solar cell module and the bidirectional inverter is normal, when the electricity storage system is in the predetermined state; and', 'the control circuitcauses the display not to display the indication for checking whether the state ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A LOST INSTRUMENT OR OBJECT

A locatable object includes a microprocessor for operating the object, and a memory for storing at least a first position and a second position. The locatable object also includes an instrument recovery system integrated into the object. The instrument recovery system further includes a receiver for determining the location of an object, and a communications device for communicating at least the second position to another system. 1. A locatable object comprising:a microprocessor for operating the object;a memory for storing at least a first position and a second position; a receiver for determining the location of an object;', 'a communications device for communicating at least the second position to another system., 'an instrument recovery system integrated into the object, the instrument recovery system further comprising2. The locatable object of wherein the instrument recovery system uses at least a portion of the microprocessor of the object.3. The locatable object of wherein the instrument recovery system includes a second microprocessor.4. The locatable object of wherein the communications device further comprises:a radio; andan antenna.5. The locatable object of further comprising a motherboard which includes the microprocessor claim 4 , the memory and the instrument recovery system claim 4 , the antenna of the communications device incapable of being disabled without disabling the motherboard.6. The locatable object of further comprising a motherboard which includes the microprocessor claim 1 , the memory and the instrument recovery system claim 1 , the instrument recovery system incapable of being disabled without disabling the motherboard.7. The locatable object of wherein the receiver for determining the location of the object is a Global Positioning System receiver.8. The locatable object of wherein the receiver for determining the location of the object is a differential Global Positioning System receiver.9. The locatable object of wherein the ...

GEO-LOCATION SERVICES

A method for geo-location services is described. In one embodiment, the method includes monitoring a condition of a user at a location, identifying an emergency situation in relation to the user at the location, and upon identifying the emergency situation, sending a notification message to a predetermined contact, the notification message comprising a temporary code to unlock a door lock at the location within a predetermined time period. 1. A method for geo-location services , the method comprising:monitoring a condition of a user at a location;identifying an emergency situation in relation to the user at the location; andupon identifying the emergency situation, sending a notification message to a predetermined contact, the notification message comprising a temporary code to unlock a door lock at the location within a predetermined time period.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:upon identifying the emergency situation, querying the user for a response;upon receiving no response, sending the notification message to emergency response personnel.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether a temperature of the user satisfies a temperature threshold.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether a heartbeat of the user satisfies a heartbeat threshold.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether breathing of the user satisfies a breathing threshold.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether a brain wave of the user satisfies a brain wave threshold.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether an orientation of the user satisfies an orientation threshold.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether at least one of a movement and a non-movement of the user satisfies a movement threshold.9. A computing device configured for geo-location services claim 1 , comprising:a processor; monitoring a condition of a user at a location;', ' ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROGRAMMING, CONTROLLING AND MONITORING WIRELESS NETWORKS

A system for programming, controlling and monitoring wireless networks enabling a wireless device (Dev) being utilized and integrated into car electronic control module or home (or business) alarm/security system. This system also presents a general control (robotic) device, which controls general input and output functions, where plurality of cellular handsets, internet devices can co-control, monitor, share and exchange information through the cellular, the internet networks and other wire/wireless network. 1. A computerized method for identifying and registering a new appliance , useful in association with a mobile device associated with an owner , the method comprising:receiving at the new appliance a unique activation user identifier and a password from the mobile device;receiving at the new appliance a unique mobile device identifier from the mobile device;transmitting by the new appliance a unique security key to the mobile device;receiving at the new appliance a unique service identifier from the mobile device;transmitting at the new appliance via a cellular network the unique service identifier to a cellular service provider;receiving an activation acknowledgement at the new appliance via the cellular network from the cellular service provider; andtransmitting by the new appliance an updated unique security key to the mobile device via the cellular network.2. The method of further comprising activating the new appliance by receiving at the mobile device the activation code based on at least one of an over the air activation (OTA) claim 1 , a handset assist activation (HAA) claim 1 , a handset imitation activation (HIA) claim 1 , and a manual activation (MAN).3. The method of further comprising:identifying and updating the unique security key associated with the mobile device; andlimiting communications with the identified mobile device.4. The method of further comprising:identifying an unidentifiable unique security key; andalerting one or more registered ...

ASSIGNED SEATING SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMATED-TAXI

A system for an automated-taxi includes a display and a controller. The display is viewable by one or more of a plurality of clients of an automated-taxi. The controller-circuit is in communication with the display. The controller is configured to determine a seating-arrangement of the plurality of clients transported by the automated-taxi. The seating-arrangement is determined in accordance with destinations of the plurality of clients. The controller is also configured to operate the display to show the seating-arrangement to one or more of the plurality of clients. A method of operating an automated-taxi includes receiving destinations of a plurality of clients to transported by an automated-taxi; determining a seating-arrangement of the plurality of clients in accordance with the destinations; and operating a display viewable by one or more of a plurality of clients of an automated-taxi to show the seating-arrangement to one or more of the plurality of clients. 1. A system for an automated-taxi , said system comprising:a display viewable by one or more of a plurality of clients of an automated-taxi;a camera configured to render an image of a client; anda controller-circuit in communication with the display, said controller configured to determine a characterization of the client in accordance with the image, wherein the characterization includes a handicap of the client, determine a seating-arrangement of the plurality of clients and the client transported by the automated-taxi, said seating-arrangement determined in accordance with destinations of the plurality of clients and the handicap, and operate the display to show the seating-arrangement to one or more of the plurality of clients.2. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the controller-circuit is configured to determine a baggage-arrangement that indicates where to place baggage of one or more of the plurality of clients transported by the automated-taxi claim 1 , said baggage-arrangement ...

BED DEVICE

A bed device includes: an operation section that receives an operation input; a controller that controls a movement of the bed in accordance with the operation input; a detector that detects a position of a patient on the bed; and, a limitation table that stores a limitation area set on the bed in association with a limitation content, wherein when the position of the patient detected by the detector is included in the limitation area, the limitation content is read out from the limitation table so as to control the controller in accordance with the limitation content. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a higher safety bed device which can not only notify the danger based on the bed movement but also limit the movement of the bed in accordance with the status of the patient or the bed device. 1. A bed comprising:a surface configured to support a user;an input unit configured to input an instruction of the user;a detector configured to detect a position of the user; anda controller configured to control a movement of the surface based on the instruction, the controller being configured to limit the movement of the surface if a part of body of the user is in a first area, the first area being located above the surface.2. The bed according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to continue to limit the movement of the surface even if the input unit receives the instruction.3. The bed according to claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to temporarily suspend the movement of the surface if a part of body of the user is in the first area.4. The bed according to claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to control the surface in a plurality of forms claim 2 , and the controller is configured to limit the movement of the surface if a part of body of the user is in a first area and the input unit receives a first instruction.5. The bed according to claim 4 , wherein the controller is configured not to limit the movement of the surface ...

OPERATING MACHINE INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM

An operating machine information acquisition unit acquires information on an operating machine, including position information on the operating machine. A terminal device is carried by a worker around the operating machine, capable of displaying information, and includes a terminal device information acquisition unit. The terminal device information acquisition unit acquires position information and orientation information of the terminal device. A calculation unit causes the terminal device to display state information relating to a state of the operating machine based on the position information of the operating machine and the position information and the orientation information of the terminal device. 1. An operating machine information display system that displays information on an operating machine , the operating machine information display system comprising:an operating machine information acquisition unit that acquires information on the operating machine, the information including position information of the operating machine;a terminal device that is carried by a worker around the operating machine and capable of displaying information; anda calculation unit,wherein the terminal device includes a terminal device information acquisition unit that acquires position information and orientation information of the terminal device, andthe calculation unit causes the terminal device to display state information relating to a state of the operating machine based on the position information of the operating machine acquired by the operating machine information acquisition unit and the position information and the orientation information of the terminal device acquired by the terminal device information acquisition unit.2. The operating machine information display system according to claim 1 , wherein the calculation unit determines display information to be displayed on the terminal device based on a parameter indicating degree of attention acquired from the state ...

Methods of Automatically Recording Patching Changes at Passive Patch Panels and Network Equipment

Methods of executing patching connection changes in a patching field are provided in which an electronic work order is received on a display located at the patching field, the electronic work order specifying the patching connection change. A technician may perform the patching connection change. Then, an electronic message may be sent from the patching field indicating that the patching change has been completed.

Goods stocking system

The invention relates to a goods stocking system comprising a goods shelving unit (), in which at least one goods storage compartment () is provided, a sheet-like sensor element (), which is removably arranged on the bottom () of the goods storage compartment (), an energy supply () for the sensor element (), a controller (), which can evaluate a signal of the sensor element (), and a data link () between the sensor element () and the controller (). 110-. (canceled)11. A goods stocking system comprising: at least one goods storage compartment carried by said goods shelving unit and configured to store goods for consumption on a bottom surface of said at least one goods storage compartment, with the bottom surface descending diagonally towards a removal side of said goods shelving unit such that the goods stored thereon slide forward after removal of at least one of the goods by a customer,', 'a sensor element arranged on the bottom surface of said at least one goods storage compartment and configured to wirelessly transmit a signal corresponding to how many goods are on the bottom surface,', 'an energy supply coupled to said sensor element; and, 'a goods shelving unit comprisinga controller configured to receive the signal transmitted by said sensor element to evaluate how many goods are on the bottom surface of said at least one goods storage compartment.12. The goods stocking system according to claim 11 , wherein said sensor element comprises a pair of spaced apart electrodes configured to form a capacitive sensor.13. The goods stocking system according to claim 12 , wherein said sensor element further comprises an evaluation circuit configured to determine a capacitance of the capacitive sensor in response to the goods on the bottom surface of said at least one goods storage compartment.14. The goods stocking system according to claim 12 , wherein the capacitive sensor further comprises claim 12 , between said pair of electrodes claim 12 , spaced-apart first and ...

Dock Management System with GFCI Failure Indication

In a method of warning of a hazardous electrical condition at a dock with wiring coupled to a voltage source via a dock breaker, an electric voltage between a ground and at least one of the dock frame or the water is detected. A plurality of voltage values of the electric voltage is stored. When at least two successive voltage values of the plurality voltage values exceeds a baseline safe voltage by a preset margin, then a shock warning signal is asserted, a dock breaker is opened and a shock warning indication is transmitted to a remote unit via a communication chipset. When at a voltage is sensed in the dock wiring system after the dock breaker has been opened, then a faulty dock breaker warning indication is transmitted to the remote unit via the communication chipset. 1. An electric shock detection system for use with a dock having a dock frame and a dock wiring system that is connected to a power source by a dock breaker , the dock being disposed in water , the electric shock detection system configured for use with a remote unit , comprising:(a) at least one electricity probe configured to detect an electric voltage between a ground and at least one of the dock frame or the water;(b) a shock hazard indicator disposed adjacent to the dock that generates a human-perceptible indication of a shock hazard when a shock warning signal is asserted;(c) a communication chipset in communication with the remote unit; and (i) store a first voltage value received from the at least one electricity probe, the first voltage value being no greater than a voltage known to be safe and designated as a baseline safe voltage;', '(ii) receive a plurality of second voltage values from the at least one electricity probe;', '(iii) when at least two successive second voltage values of the plurality second voltage values exceeds the baseline safe voltage by a preset margin, then assert the shock warning signal, open the dock breaker and transmit a shock warning indication to the remote ...

INTERFACING PERIPHERAL DEVICES USED IN A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT

A peripheral device () is knocked against a control unit (), whereafter the peripheral device is attached to an item of clothing, such as a jacket. The control unit is connected to a wiring loom in the jacket, to operate attached light-emitting devices. The control unit is located within the jacket to receive environmental data during an operation shift. In response to the knocking step, the control unit energizes a passive transponder attached to the peripheral device and the passive transponder transmits held signature data in response to being energized. The control unit stores the transmitted signature data and the control unit only records environment data that includes stored signature data. 1. An apparatus for use in a hazardous environment , comprising:a control unit including a processor and a battery;an item of clothing having light-emitting devices and a wiring loom for connecting said light-emitting devices to said control unit; anda peripheral device attached to said item of clothing, wherein:said peripheral device is configured to generate environmental data and broadcast said environmental data after predetermined intervals by radio transmission;each said broadcast includes signature data identifying said peripheral device;said peripheral device includes a passive transponder including a data storage device for holding said signature data;said control unit includes an energizing device for energizing said passive transponder, a receiver for receiving data transmitted from said passive transponder and a data storage device for storing transmitted signature data; andsaid processor is configured to only record environmental data that includes previously stored signature data.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:said control unit includes a knock-detection device; andsaid processor is configured to activate said energizing device in response to a knock being detected by said knock-detection device.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:said peripheral ...

Emergency Monitoring and Information System

Aspects of the disclosure include systems and methods for providing information to first responders and/or occupants of a building during an emergency. Such information may include, for example, video information, directional information, and/or real-time updated information which may expedite evacuation, provide first responders with information about the emergency that may be unavailable from outside the building, and/or allow for targeted responses to the emergency. 1. An event alarm device for a structure , comprising:at least one detector;at least one alarm; andat least one communications device, coupled to the at least one alarm and the at least detector, in which an when an event triggers the at least one detector, the at least one alarm is activated and the at least one communications device transmits information from the at least one detector to a location external to the structure, in which the information aids, at least in part, in responding to the event.2. The event alarm device of claim 1 , in which the at least one detector comprises a camera.3. The event alarm device of claim 2 , in which the information comprises a video signal.4. The event alarm device of claim 3 , in which the information aids claim 3 , at least in part claim 3 , in evacuating the structure.5. The event alarm device of claim 3 , in which the information aids claim 3 , at least in part claim 3 , in determining where within the structure the event is located. Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to building safety, and more particularly to an emergency monitoring and information system.When an emergency, e.g., fire, earthquake, etc., occurs, emergency personnel and/or other first responders typically arrive at the scene without detailed knowledge of the situation they may encounter. In a building fire, for example, the initial concern is whether people are trapped in the building. Because the first responders have no data as to whether the building is occupied or not, ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INSTALLING WIRELESS SOIL CONDITION DETECTION DEVICES AND MONITORING AND USING SIGNALS TRANSMITTED THEREFROM

Multiple subterranean probes at an area of land detect soil conditions and wirelessly transmit soil condition information to a service provider's backend server or to a technician's hand-held wireless device. The server provides multiple user interface screens of a customer application that display soil condition information and irrigation's system status. Local micro weather stations may determine and wirelessly transmit weather condition information to the server. An installer may use the customer application to determine that received signal strength at a given probe is weak and should thus be relocated, or to determine refined location information corresponding to the probe. Historical soil condition information and artificial intelligence may predict soil conditions where a previously installed probe has been moved or quit working. Probes' housings seal internal electronics, including soil condition sensors, wireless communication modules, processors, and memory. Location coordinates may be acquired at a supra-high rate to increase location determination precision. 1. A method for installing a wireless soil condition detection device in a subterranean location , comprising: receive signals from one or more soil condition parameter detection sensors;', 'cause the transceiver to wirelessly transmit and receive information corresponding to the signals received from the one or more soil condition parameter detection sensor; and', 'wherein the transceiver is configured to communicate wirelessly with a long-range wireless communication network;, 'activating a wireless transceiver of the soil condition detection device that includes a processor toat a first subterranean location monitoring at one or more points in time the strength of wireless radio signals received by the transceiver from the long-range wireless communication network;processing over a predetermined period, or for a predetermined number of samples, the values corresponding to the strength of wireless ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device for changing a notification mode and a method therefor are provided. The electronic device includes communication circuitry, at least one processor, and a memory. The memory stores instructions, when executed, configured to cause the at least one processor to establish communication with a wearable device through the communication circuitry, and upon identifying a change in an operation state of the wearable device, change from a first notification mode of the electronic device to a second notification mode according to the identified operation state of the wearable device. 1. An electronic device comprising:communication circuitry;a display;at least one processor; anda memory, establish communication with a wearable device through the communication circuitry,', 'after establishing communication with the wearable device, identify a change in an operation state of the wearable device from a first operation state of the wearable device to a second operation state of the wearable device, the operation state of the wearable device comprising a wearing state of the wearable device, the change in the operation state of the wearable device comprising changing from a state of being worn by a user to a state of not being worn by the user, and', 'based on the identifying of the change in the operation state of the wearable device to the second operation state of the wearable device, change from a first notification mode of the electronic device to a second notification mode of the electronic device., 'wherein the memory stores instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions claim 1 , when executed by the at least one processor claim 1 , further cause the at least one processor to claim 1 , based on the identifying of the change in the operation state of the wearable device to the second operation state of the wearable device claim 1 , control ...

System and Method for Generating Data Regarding a Vehicle Crash

A method for generating data regarding a vehicle crash includes receiving initial sensor data, determining that the initial sensor data includes sensor data indicating a crash has occurred, receiving additional sensor data; and generating combined sensor data. A computing device for generating data regarding a vehicle crash includes a processor and a memory including instructions that when executed cause the processor to receive initial sensor data, determine that the initial sensor data includes sensor data indicating that a crash has occurred, receive additional sensor data; and generate combined sensor data. A computer readable storage medium includes non-transitory computer readable instructions stored thereon for generating data regarding a crash, wherein the instructions when executed cause a processor to receive initial sensor data; receive additional sensor data, determine that the initial sensor data includes sensor data indicating that a crash has occurred; and generate combined sensor data. 1. A computer-implemented method for generating data regarding a vehicle crash , the method comprising:receiving, using one or more processors of a mobile computing device within a vehicle, initial sensor data;in response to determining, using the one or more processors, that the initial sensor data includes sensor data indicating that a vehicle crash has occurred, receiving additional sensor data for a first amount of time; andgenerating, using the one or more processors, combined sensor data that (i) is based on the initial sensor data and the additional sensor data and (ii) includes first sensor data corresponding to a period of time before the crash of the vehicle and second sensor data corresponding to a period of time after the crash of the vehicle.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:storing, using the one or more processors, the initial sensor data in a buffer of the mobile computing device; andcausing, using the one or more ...

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR TRACKING CONSUMER INTERACTIONS WITH PRODUCTS USING MODULAR SENSOR UNITS

The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for tracking consumer interactions with products using modular sensor units. In one system, a plurality of weight and motion sensors is configured to track consumer interactions with products. The system further includes a plurality of sensor mounts for holding the sensors in place. Each sensor mount includes signal lines for transmitting power to the sensors and for conducting signals between the sensors and a signal processor. The system further includes a plurality of conductors for interconnecting sensor mounts to a signal processor. The system further includes a plurality of connectors to allow rapid addition and removal of the sensors and their mounts as needed for a particular product planogram. 1. A system for tracking consumer interactions with products using modular sensor units , the system comprising:a plurality of weight sensors configured to track pickup and putback of products;a plurality of mounting devices for securing the weight sensors in place relative to each product facing and each mounting device including signal lines for transmitting power to the sensors and for conducting signals to a signal processor;a plurality of conductors for connecting weight sensors to the signal processor; anda plurality of connectors associated with the conductors to allow rapid addition and removal of weight sensors as needed for a particular product planogram.2. The system of wherein wires between the weight sensors and a data logger are concealed underneath product and pickup sensor mounts.3. The system of where connections between the weight sensors and a data logger are made using electronic bushes in a sliding track.4. The system of wherein the weight sensors are daisy-chained to each other.5. The system of wherein the weight sensors are connectable to each other in shelf sections.6. The system of wherein the shelf sections are connectable to each other to allow daisy- ...

INTEROPERABLE DEVICE LOCATION

A method of locating interoperable devices at a location, comprising receiving from a guest device at the location a query over a network to a location server. The query includes an indicator of location of the guest device, and an identifier of the guest device. The method includes querying a data store, to identify a set of proximate interoperable devices at the location, using the indicator of location; identifying permitted proximate interoperable devices from the set of proximate interoperable devices, for which contact permission by the guest device has been granted; and dispatching a message over the network to each of the permitted proximate interoperable device causing them to emit a beacon signal, that is audible or visible at the location. 1. A method of locating interoperable devices at a location , comprising:receiving from a guest device at the location, a query over a network to a location server, said query including an indicator of location of said guest device, and an identifier of said guest device;querying a data store, to identify a set proximate interoperable devices at the location, using said indicator of location;identifying permitted proximate interoperable devices from said set of proximate interoperable devices, for which contact permission by said guest device has been granted; anddispatching a message over said network to each said permitted proximate interoperable device, causing each said permitted proximate device to emit a beacon signal, that is audible or visible at said location.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising dispatching from said location server to said guest device claim 1 , a list of said permitted proximate interoperable devices.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising dispatching from said location server to said guest device claim 1 , a message to display a relative location of said permitted proximate interoperable devices.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said beacon signal varies in dependence on an ...

Method and Apparatus for Detecting Leaks in a Building Water System

A system and method for detecting multiple incidents in a set of flow meter units attached to a set of water consuming units. A plurality of uniquely identified flow meter units are operatively connected to a central control unit. The control unit is programmable to send alerts based on leaking incident status of particular flow meter units so that a responder may receive the alert and timely address the alert. The central control receives and stores data from the multiple flow meter units, including volumetric flow, time, and status and location of each alert. A method of detecting leaking in a building having multiple separate units, each unit having a unit water supply, includes placing a specially configured controller having a flow meter and automatic shut-off valve in each unit of the building. Leak sensors are positioned in water-leak risk areas wherein the controller communicates with both the flow meter and the sensors. A communication is established in between the controller and the sensors. One or more individuals are identified to receive an alert when leakage (or over-pressure conditions) occurs. Water flow is measured with the controller in multiple of the units and using one or more of the sensors. The measurements detect changes when compared to earlier established baseline parameters. An alert is sent to one or more of the individuals (e.g. owner(s), maintenance staff, management) when an abnormal water flow valve is measured. 130-. (canceled)31. A method of detecting leaking in a building having multiple separate units , each unit having a unit water supply , comprising the steps of:(a) placing a controller having a flow meter and automatic shut off valve in at least one unit of the building;(b) placing remote leak sensors in water-leak risk areas wherein the controller communicates with both the flow meter and the sensors;(c) establishing a communication between the controller of step “a” and the sensors of step “b”;(d) identifying one or more ...

Electric energy information provision system and method thereof

In some embodiments, an electric energy information provision method includes measuring electric energy, analyzing the measured electric energy to generate electric energy information, and displaying the generated electric energy information in response to a request of a user. The electric energy information may include a variation status, a standard deviation analysis result, a dispersion deviation analysis result, trend line information, past accumulative electric energy variation information, anticipated future accumulative electric energy variation information, an electric energy usage status diagnosis, and electric energy reduction plan information.

Vehicle Message Addressing

A vehicle messaging method () and system () can include any number of data sources (-), an interface () that formats messages and addresses from the data sources, and a corresponding number of messaging servers (-) that receive targeted messages intended for a predetermined subset of subscribers associated with a vehicle identification number (VIN). Each messaging server can include a corresponding controller (-) programmed to assign () targeted messages to a predetermined channel and encode () the addresses of the targeted messages to the predetermined subset of subscribers using a VIN or portion thereof. The controller can be further programmed to transfer () the targeted messages and addresses to a satellite uplink () and satellite () via a messaging uplink interface () for retransmission and reception by a plurality of selective call receivers addressable individually using a predetermined VIN or portion thereof. 1. A vehicle messaging device , comprising:a selective call receiver; determine if a received address is based on a vehicle identification number;', 'decode a targeted message to a specific vehicle identification number if the received address matches a stored address containing the specific vehicle identification number; and', 'decode a group targeted message to a range of vehicle identification numbers if the received address matches a stored address containing portions of the vehicle identification number., 'a decoder coupled to the selective call receiver, wherein the decoder is programmed to2. The vehicle messaging device of claim 1 , wherein the selective call receiver is a satellite digital audio radio claim 1 , a terrestrial frequency modulated radio claim 1 , or a cellular radio receiver.3. The vehicle messaging device of claim 1 , wherein the decoder is further programmed to decode a broadcast message to all vehicles if the received address has wildcard data that matches a stored address.4. The vehicle messaging device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

USER INTERFACES FOR TRACKING AND FINDING ITEMS

In some embodiments, an electronic device present user interfaces for initializing a remote locator object. In some embodiments, an electronic device presents notifications when a remote locator object is separated from the user. In some embodiments, an electronic device presents notifications when an unknown remote locator object is tracking the user. In some embodiments, an electronic device presents a user interface for a short distance locator user interface for finding a remote locator object. In some embodiments, an electronic device presents user interfaces for finding a remote locator object using a map user interface or using a short distance locator user interface. 1. A method , comprising , at an electronic device with one or more wireless antenna , a display device , and one or more input devices:while a remote locator object that is associated with a user other than a user of the electronic device is near the electronic device,in accordance with a determination that the remote locator object meets tracking criteria, automatically presenting, without user input, a tracking alert that indicates that the remote locator object that is not associated with the user meets the tracking criteria.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tracking criteria include one or more of: a requirement that a location associated with the remote locator object is within a predetermined threshold distance of a location associated with the user claim 1 , a requirement that the location associated with the remote locator object has remained within a threshold distance of a location associated with the user for at least a threshold amount of time claim 1 , a requirement that the remote locator object is not associated with the user claim 1 , and a requirement that the remote locator object is reporting location to another user.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tracking alert includes a selectable option that includes information enabling the user to visually identify the ...

REMOTELY CONNECTED CAR INTERNET OF THINGS KEY

A motor vehicle remote monitoring arrangement includes a motor vehicle having a wireless communication device transmitting a vehicle status signal. A vehicle key receives the vehicle status signal via a mobile electronic device and provides an indication to a user of the vehicle. The indication is indicative of the vehicle status 1. A motor vehicle remote monitoring arrangement , comprising:a motor vehicle including a wireless communication device configured to transmit a vehicle status signal; and receive the vehicle status signal via a mobile electronic device; and', 'provide a visible indication to a user of the vehicle, the indication being indicative of the vehicle status signal., 'a vehicle key configured to2. The motor vehicle of wherein the motor vehicle wirelessly transmits the vehicle status signal in response to receiving a wireless vehicle status request signal.3. The motor vehicle of wherein the wireless vehicle status request signal is transmitted by the vehicle key.4. The motor vehicle of wherein the motor vehicle is configured to authenticate the wireless vehicle status request signal.5. The motor vehicle of wherein the motor vehicle is configured to authenticate the mobile electronic device.6. The motor vehicle of wherein the motor vehicle is configured to authenticate a human user of the motor vehicle.7. The motor vehicle of wherein the vehicle status signal is indicative of a fuel level claim 1 , a level of battery charging claim 1 , or a vehicle safety status.8. A method of remotely monitoring a motor vehicle claim 1 , the method comprising:transmitting a vehicle status signal from the motor vehicle;receiving at the vehicle key the vehicle status signal, the vehicle status signal being received via a mobile electronic device; andproviding on the vehicle key a visual indication to a user of the vehicle, the indication being indicative of the vehicle status signal.9. The method of wherein the motor vehicle wirelessly transmits the vehicle status ...

ITEM LOCATION TRACKING VIA IMAGE ANALYSIS AND PROJECTION

Tracking an item of interest through an environment is described. Tracking the item of interest through the environment is accomplished using passive optical tracking where an item is identified in an image of the environment using image processing and various locations of the item are tracked through the environment. When a user wants to know an item's location, a location image is projected onto the location of the item to allow a user view a current location of the item. 1. A method comprising:receiving an image of a physical environment;identifying, from the image, an item of interest in the physical environment;determining, from the image, a first location of the item of interest within the physical environment;tracking a location of the item of interest within the physical environment over a period of time; andprojecting, using a projector, a location image into the physical environment that indicates to a user a current location of the item of interest.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:projecting at least one guidance image into the physical environment to guide the user to the current location of the item of interest; andproviding a visual indication to the user when the user has reached the current location of the item of interest within the physical environment.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the item of interest in the physical environment comprises:receiving an item of interest input from the user;identifying at least one feature of the item of interest; andprocessing the image using the at least one feature to identify the item of interest.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the item of interest in the physical environment comprises:determining at least one feature of the item of interest from an item of interest data store; andprocessing the image to identify the at least one feature in the image indicating the item of interest is present in the image.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein projecting the location image ...

Whisker and Paw web application

Methods and apparatus of a smart electronic health records platform for veterinarians and human providers are disclosed. The platform integrates clinical IT systems with patient tracking whiteboards, billing processes and artificial intelligence software to increase efficiency of the patient treatment process. By aggregating many services into one platform, interaction and communication between clinics and patients will be enhanced and streamlined. 1. An web application defined by program code on computer readable memory , wherein the program code is configured to:store a plurality of health records;allow a medical practitioner to take and store a plurality of new health records;allow a medical practitioner to take a plurality of medical notes digitally;distribute the health records deliberately to a client, an administrator, or a practitioner;integrate a patient tracking system with the health records;employ an artificial intelligence software;employ a database of information from a veterinary advisor textbook and a practical veterinarian knowledgebase;2. The artificial intelligence of wherein the program code is further configured to:receive information about a plurality of symptoms via a natural language process;connect symptoms to a plurality of diagnoses and a plurality of treatment plans;summarize a plurality of findings;distribute and display this information to a plurality of medical practitioners, administrators, and clients;3. The web application of wherein the program code is further configured to:integrate a plurality of known software for billing, scheduling, and calendaring;allow a client to pay a medical bill in the web application;allow a administrator to submit a insurance claim;allow a client and administrator to share a calendar;4. The patient tracking system of wherein the program code is further configured to:allow the system to be interactive;prompt a practitioner to complete steps of a patient care process;alert a member of the patient care ...

NETWORK CONNECTIVITY UNIT FOR HOSPITAL BED

A hospital bed is programmable with new firmware that is downloaded to the bed over a network. The firmware is downloaded to the bed automatically from a remote computer device. The remote computer device receives a message from the hospital bed which includes data regarding the version number of the bed's current firmware, and if the version number indicates that the firmware is an outdated version, the remote computer device downloads a new version of the firmware to the bed. 120.-. (canceled)21. An interface unit for use in a healthcare facility having a computer located remotely from a patient room which has a patient bed therein , the interface unit being located in the patient room and spaced from the patient bed , the interface unit comprising:a first connector which is communicatively coupleable to the hospital bed,a second connector which is communicatively coupleable to the computer, andcircuitry comprising at least two device connectors for connection to external devices, the circuitry storing a unit identification (ID) that is associated with the patient room of the healthcare facility, the unit ID being transmitted by the circuitry through the second connector without transmitting the unit ID through the first and third connectors.22. The interface unit of claim 21 , wherein at least one device connector of the at least two device connectors comprises an Ethernet port for connection of the circuitry to an Ethernet of the healthcare facility.23. The interface unit of claim 22 , wherein the Ethernet port comprises an RJ-45 port.24. The interface unit of claim 22 , wherein the data from the hospital bed is received by the circuitry via the first connector according to a first communication protocol and the circuitry converts the data from the first protocol into an Ethernet protocol.25. The interface unit of claim 24 , wherein the data from the hospital bed is sent to the computer via the second connector according to the first protocol.26. The interface ...

PERSONAL SAFETY MONITORING USING A MULTI-SENSOR APPARATUS

A system, apparatus and methods for facilitating personal safety monitoring via an apparatus with multiple sensors are disclosed. The sensors may include a number of biometric sensors including a body temperature sensor, a pulse rate sensor and a blood oxygen sensor and/or any other sensors. The apparatus may be configured to generate various alerts in response to signals generated by the sensors. For example, the apparatus may generate a variety of biometric stress alerts corresponding to different biometric stress signatures associated with the biometric sensors. The alerts generated by the apparatus may be transmitted to a server or a client device associated with the apparatus for further processing, which may include generating a notification for presentation on the client device in response to an alert being received from the apparatus. 1. A system , comprising:a first apparatus, comprising:a plurality of biometric sensors configured to detect biometric data, including a body temperature sensor to detect a body temperature of a wearer of the first apparatus, and a pulse oximeter to detect a pulse rate and a blood oxygen level of the wearer of the first apparatus;a GPS receiver configured to detect a location of the first apparatus;a first processor configured to receive geolocation data from the GPS receiver and the biometric data from the body temperature sensor and the pulse oximeter; anda first wireless transceiver coupled with the first processor, the first wireless transceiver configured to transmit the geolocation data and the biometric data, the first wireless transceiver further configured to transmit an alert when the biometric data matches a predefined biometric stress signature; anda second apparatus configured to monitor and track the first apparatus, the second apparatus comprising:a second processor;a second wireless transceiver coupled with the second processor, configured to receive the geolocation data and the biometric data, the second ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALERT VALIDATION

Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are described herein that are configured to enable validation of an alert condition. In some example embodiments, a method is provided that comprises detecting an alert condition. The method of this embodiment may also include generating a set of messages based on one or more key events in a primary data channel and one or more significant events in one or more related data channels in response to the alert condition. The method of this embodiment may also include determining a validity of the alert condition based on the set of messages that express the one or more key events, the one or more significant events, a relationship between the one or more key events and the one or more significant events, an alert context and the one or causes of the alert condition. 1147-. (canceled)148. A method for verifying a cause of an alert condition associated with one or more data channels , the method comprising:determining, using at least one processor, at least one key event in each of one or more primary data channels, wherein the at least one key event indicates the alert condition;identifying, using the at least one processor and a diagnostic model, one or more possible causes of the alert condition;determining, using the at least one processor and the diagnostic model, one or more secondary data channels to verify a cause of the alert condition of the one or more possible causes;verifying the cause of the alert condition; andgenerating, using the at least one processor, an alert validation text, wherein the alert validation text is configured to linguistically express the at least one key event and the cause of the alert condition.149. The method of claim 148 , wherein the one or more secondary data channels are related to the one or more primary data channels.150. The method of claim 148 , wherein the alert validation text is further configured to linguistically express a recommended response to the alert condition ...

Providing temperature sensation to a user based on content presented to the user

A controller including a temperature feedback mechanism is coupled to a client device. The temperature feedback mechanism is configured to be heated or cooled based on instructions received from the client device and contacts a portion of a user's body. In various embodiments, the temperature feedback mechanism is a Peltier device integrated into the controller. Various applications executing on the client device may implement instructions that, when executed by the client device, heat or cool the controller coupled to the client device to augment other content presented by an application.

STATUS INDICATION TRIGGERING AND USER INTERFACING IN A SMART-HOME DEVICE

In various embodiments, a smart home device is presented. The smart home device may include at least one sensor. The smart home device may include a speaker, a light, and a motion detection sensor that detects motion in an ambient environment of the smart home device. A processing system of the smart home device may be configured to select an illumination state based on a determined status. The processing system may cause the light to illuminate based on the selected illumination state. The processing system may determine a gesture has been performed in the ambient environment of the smart home device following the light being illuminated based on the selected illumination state. The processing system may output a detail of the status via the speaker corresponding to the illumination state in response to determining the gesture has been performed.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING BATTERY STATE ON BASIS OF ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for detecting a battery state (for example, swollen state) at least partially on the basis of atmospheric pressure, a battery, or an electronic device comprising the battery. According to one embodiment, the electronic device comprises: at least one sensor; a housing; a battery disposed inside the housing and including an atmospheric pressure sensor; and a processor, wherein the processor can be configured to detect an internal atmospheric pressure of the battery by using the atmospheric pressure sensor, to check state information related to the electronic device by using the at least one sensor, and to perform a designated function when the atmospheric pressure satisfies a designated condition at least on the basis of the state information. In addition, various embodiments are possible. 1. An electronic device comprising:at least one sensor;a housing;a battery disposed in the housing and comprising a barometer sensor; anda processor,wherein the processor is configured to sense an internal atmospheric pressure inside the battery by using the barometer sensor, obtain status information related to the electronic device by using the at least one sensor, determine that the internal atmospheric pressure has satisfied a specified condition, at least partly based on the status information, and perform a specified function, at least partly based on the determining.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises another barometer sensor configured to sense an external atmospheric pressure outside the electronic device claim 1 , and the processor is configured to obtain claim 1 , as at least part of the status information claim 1 , the external atmospheric pressure sensed by the another barometer sensor.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to determine that the specified condition has been satisfied when the internal atmospheric pressure is ...

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT DEVICE, MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

A management system includes a plurality of sensors installed in a predetermined area, and a management device. The management device includes: an acquisition unit configured to acquire sensor information wirelessly transmitted from the plurality of sensors; an accumulation unit configured to accumulate the acquired sensor information; a determination unit configured to perform abnormality determination regarding the predetermined area by use of the sensor information; a notification unit configured to notify a content based on a result of the determination by the determination unit; and a display control unit capable of performing a control of temporally displaying a content regarding the predetermined area, on the basis of the sensor information acquired by the acquisition unit.

MONITORING SYSTEM

A monitoring system for determining whether an object is touched by a living body includes a receiver and a piezoelectric sensor attached to a substrate such that when the substrate is attached to the object. The piezoelectric sensor generates an output signal as a function of whether the living body is in contact with at least one of the substrate and the object. A processor processes the output signal to determine whether the living body is in contact with at least one of the substrate and the object and outputs a contact information signal containing information indicative of whether the living body is in contact with at least one of the substrate and object based on the determination. A transmitter transmits the contact information signal to the receiver. 1. A monitoring system for determining whether an object is touched by a living body , the monitoring system comprising:a receiver;a piezoelectric sensor attached to a substrate such that when the substrate is attached to the object, the piezoelectric sensor generates an output signal as a function of whether the living body is in contact with at least one of the substrate and the object;a processor that processes the output signal to determine whether the living body is in contact with at least one of the substrate and the object and outputs a contact information signal containing information indicative of whether the living body is in contact with at least one of the substrate and object based on the determination;a transmitter that transmits the contact information signal to the receiver.2. The monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the piezoelectric sensor detects biological tremors of the living body when the living body is in contact with at least one of the substrate and the object and the output signal provides an indication of such detected biological tremors.3. The monitoring system according to claim 2 , wherein the processor determines whether the living body is in contact with at least ...

AN ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICE INCLUDING A SWITCH TO SELECTIVELY TOGGLE THE DEVICE BETWEEN STATES

An electronic smoking device operable in at least two states. A switch is configured to selectively toggle the device between a first state in which a power source provides energy to a first heating element to produce a first vapor of a first flavor, and a second state in which the power source provides energy to a second heating element to produce a second vapor of a second flavor. The controller may operate the device in a most recently toggled state based on detection of the draw by a sensor. The switch may be a non-momentary switch, and may extend through an opening in a casing. An indicator assembly may include indicator lights configured to be selectively illuminated based on the device being in the first or second state. The device may be operable in a third state in which energy is provided to the first and second heating elements. 1. An electronic smoking device comprising:a casing comprising a mouthpiece;a first atomizer disposed within the casing and comprising a first reservoir configured to store a first vaporizable material, a first wick disposed in the first reservoir, and a first heating element coupled to the first wick;a second atomizer disposed within the casing and comprising a second reservoir configured to store a second vaporizable material, a second wick disposed in the second reservoir, and a second heating element coupled to the second wick;a controller;a switch coupled to the controller, wherein the switch is configured to be actuated to selectively toggle the device between a first state and a second state;a power source in communication with the controller and operable to provide energy to the first heating element in the first state to atomize the first vaporizable material to produce a first vapor of a first flavor, and provide energy to the second heating element in the second state to atomize the second vaporizable material to produce a second vapor of a second flavor; anda sensor coupled to the casing and in communication with the ...

Display device, method of operating a display device, and computer program product

There is provided a display device comprising a processing unit, a display unit coupled to the processing unit and a near field communication unit coupled to the processing unit, wherein said processing unit is arranged to synchronize display messages to be displayed by the display unit with corresponding near field communication messages to be stored in the near field communication unit. Furthermore, a corresponding method of operating a display device is conceived. Furthermore, a corresponding computer program product is provided.