Locking packaging container

VEHICLE IMPACT SENSOR AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

The present disclosure involves systems, software, sensors, and applied solutions for detecting incidents associated with a vehicle, where sensors associated with the vehicle identify impacts or proximity alerts to other vehicles and objects and record information related to those detected incidents. The recorded information can be immediately communicated to interested parties of the person or entity (e.g., emergency responders, business contacts) associated with the vehicle, or alternatively, stored for inspection at the vehicle and reviewed at a destination along the vehicle's route. In one example method, operations include detecting an incident associated with a monitored vehicle, where detecting the incident comprises receiving an alert from at least one sensor associated with the vehicle, identifying a location of the vehicle in response to the detection, and storing a record of the detected incident, where the record includes the identified location of the vehicle and a time associated with the detected incident. 1. (canceled)2. A computerized method performed by one or more processors , the method comprising: detecting, by the at least one proximity sensor and prior to an impact, an object or vehicle nearing the monitored vehicle within the particular distance associated with the proximity threshold; and', 'triggering a proximity alert in response to the detection;, 'detecting proximity alerts associated with a monitored vehicle, where detecting the proximity alerts comprises receiving an alert from at least one proximity sensor associated with the monitored vehicle, the monitored vehicle associated with a plurality of proximity sensors operable to determine when a proximity threshold is violated by an outside object or vehicle relative to the monitored vehicle, the proximity threshold comprising a particular distance from the monitored vehicle, and wherein detecting the proximity alerts includesdetermining, within a particular period of time, whether a ...

System and method for controlling device location determination

A controlling device such as a remote control has programming for transmitting a signal response to a plurality of control environments, each environment including a signaling device. Each signaling device in receipt of the signal request sends a signal response having a unique ID which is chosen to be characteristically attenuated by the surroundings of the environment. Because the controlling device can only be in one environment at a given time, and given the attenuation characteristics of the signal response from each signaling device, only one signal response will be received by the controlling device in each environment. Location definitions associated with the received unique ID may be used by programming in the controlling device to recall saved devices states, commands sets, macros, and even to dynamically generate commands based on the location information.

System and method for saving and recalling state data for media and home appliances

A set of media playback and device settings data from each home appliance of a first set of home appliances is stored on a central server and/or sent to a remote control device upon initiation of a suspend command by a user. The stored media and devices states may be used at a later time to control the first set of home appliances, or a user may, after relocating to a second set of home appliances, initiate a resume state command whereupon media playback and device settings data from the central server and/or remote control device controls each home appliance in the second set of home appliances to bring about the same or substantially similar media and device states as in the first set of home appliances.

System and methods for interacting with a control environment

A system and methods for facilitation of user interactions with an electronic device. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced interface to a user. A method of providing user interaction using a compact status indicator is described. A method for providing a virtual scroll wheel to a user for interaction with content sets is described. A method for allowing a user to dynamically modify a scalable user interface is described. A method for providing gesture based input to a user via a virtual gesture pad is described. A method of providing an interactive graphic search query interface is described. A method for indicating and selecting available content type is described.

LOCKING PACKAGING CONTAINER

The technology disclosed herein includes a packaging apparatus comprising an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, and at least one locking mechanism configured to lock the inner sleeve inside the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism is an interior sliding mechanism, which locks the inner sleeve in its entirety in the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism is an interior sliding mechanism, which permits the inner sleeve to move partially out of the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism includes a spring, a tab, a flap, a key, a magnet lock, or other locking component. In some implementations, the inner sleeve includes a pull tab for removal of the inner sleeve from inside the outer sleeve.

Vehicle impact sensor and notification system

The present disclosure involves systems, software, sensors, and applied solutions for detecting incidents associated with a vehicle, where sensors associated with the vehicle identify impacts or proximity alerts to other vehicles and objects and record information related to those detected incidents. The recorded information can be immediately communicated to interested parties of the person or entity (e.g., emergency responders, business contacts) associated with the vehicle, or alternatively, stored for inspection at the vehicle and reviewed at a destination along the vehicle's route. In one example method, operations include detecting an incident associated with a monitored vehicle, where detecting the incident comprises receiving an alert from at least one sensor associated with the vehicle, identifying a location of the vehicle in response to the detection, and storing a record of the detected incident, where the record includes the identified location of the vehicle and a time associated ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIRTUALIZING INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES TO AUTOMATE TASK EXECUTION IN A PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

A method and apparatus for virtualizing industrial vehicles to automate task execution in a physical environment is described. In one embodiment, the method includes determining input parameters for controlling vehicle hardware components, wherein the vehicle hardware components comprise actuators that are used to control hardware component operations, generating mappings between the input parameters and the hardware component operations, wherein each of the input parameters is applied to an actuator to perform an corresponding hardware component operation, correlating the mappings with vehicle commands to produce abstraction information and executing at least one task comprising various ones of the vehicle commands using the abstraction information. 1. A method of virtualizing industrial vehicles to automate task execution in a physical environment , comprising:determining input parameters for controlling vehicle hardware components, wherein the vehicle hardware components comprise actuators that are used to control hardware component operations;generating mappings between the input parameters and the hardware component operations, wherein each of the input parameters is applied to an actuator to perform an corresponding hardware component operation;correlating the mappings with vehicle commands to produce abstraction information; andexecuting at least one task comprising various ones of the vehicle commands using the abstraction information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein executing the at least one task further comprises adjusting the input parameters based on measured vehicle responses associated with the task instruction execution.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein adjusting the input parameters based on measured vehicle responses further comprises modifying a vehicle behavior model using updated vehicle latency attributes associated with at least one of velocity commands or steering commands.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein executing the at least one task ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATION OF A CONTROLLING DEVICE

A system and method whereby an user interface editing device is used to create a user interface for a controlling device, the created user interface including user interface elements that are associated with functional operations of a virtual equivalent of an appliance. After the created user interface is transferred to the controlling device, the virtual equivalent of an appliance is caused to be linked to an intended target appliance whereupon activation of those user interface elements of the graphical user interface that were associated with functional operations of the virtual equivalent of an appliance will cause the controlling device to transmit commands to control corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. 1. A method for configuring a controlling device to command functional operations of an intended target appliance , comprising:receiving at the controlling device a generic graphical user interface comprised of user interface elements that are associated with functional operations of a virtual equivalent of an appliance; andin response to the controlling device being introduced into a network ecosystem which includes the intended target appliance, causing the controlling device to use data obtained from the network ecosystem to automatically establish within the controlling device a link between the received, generic graphical user interface and the intended target appliance whereupon activation of those user interface elements of the received, generic graphical user interface that were associated with functional operations of the virtual equivalent of an appliance will cause the controlling device to transmit commands to control corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the data obtained from the network ecosystem is obtained directly from the intended target appliance.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the data obtained from the network ...

System and method for saving and recalling state data for media and home appliances

A set of media playback and device settings data from each home appliance of a first set of home appliances is stored on a central server and/or sent to a remote control device upon initiation of a suspend command by a user. The stored media and devices states may be used at a later time to control the first set of home appliances, or a user may, after relocating to a second set of home appliances, initiate a resume state command whereupon media playback and device settings data from the central server and/or remote control device controls each home appliance in the second set of home appliances to bring about the same or substantially similar media and device states as in the first set of home appliances.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAVING AND RECALLING STATE DATA FOR MEDIA AND HOME APPLIANCES

A set of media playback and device settings data from each home appliance of a first set of home appliances is stored on a central server and/or sent to a remote control device upon initiation of a suspend command by a user. The stored media and devices states may be used at a later time to control the first set of home appliances, or a user may, after relocating to a second set of home appliances, initiate a resume state command whereupon media playback and device settings data from the central server and/or remote control device controls each home appliance in the second set of home appliances to bring about the same or substantially similar media and device states as in the first set of home appliances. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable media of a media streaming source system having stored thereon instructions which , when executing by a processing device , perform steps for facilitating a playing of a streaming media , the steps comprising:providing the streaming media to a first steaming media playback device capable of playing the streaming media wherein the steaming media is provided to the first streaming media playback device using a first format;receiving a request to provide the streaming media to a second streaming media playback device capable of playing the streaming media;in response to the request, causing the steaming media to be provided to the second streaming media playback device capable of playing the streaming media in lieu of providing the streaming media to the first streaming media playback device wherein the streaming media is provided to the second streaming media playback device using a second format different than the first format; andautomatically selecting the second format.2. The non-transitory computer-readable media as recited in claim 1 , wherein the instructions consider a playback capability of the second streaming media playback device when automatically selecting the second format.3. The non-transitory computer-readable ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DEVICE LOCATION DETERMINATION

A controlling device such as a remote control has programming for transmitting a signal response to a plurality of control environments, each environment including a signaling device. Each signaling device in receipt of the signal request sends a signal response having a unique ID which is chosen to be characteristically attenuated by the surroundings of the environment. Because the controlling device can only be in one environment at a given time, and given the attenuation characteristics of the signal response from each signaling device, only one signal response will be received by the controlling device in each environment. Location definitions associated with the received unique ID may be used by programming in the controlling device to recall saved devices states, commands sets, macros, and even to dynamically generate commands based on the location information. 1. In an environment including a plurality of appliances , a method comprising:accepting into a portable controlling device user input, the user input being indicative of an operation to be performed by a one or more of the plurality of appliances in the environment;determining by the portable controlling device a current location of the portable controlling device relative to each of the plurality of appliances in the environment;using by the portable controlling device both the user input accepted into the portable controlling device and the determined location of the portable controlling device relative to each of the plurality of appliances in the environment to select from a database of commands available to the portable controlling device one or more commands to be transmitted to the one or more of the plurality of appliances; andtransmitting by the portable controlling device the selected one or more commands to cause the one or more of the plurality of appliances to perform the operation.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , comprising:receiving at the portable controlling device at least one ...

System, method, and applications for monitoring online usage of minors

Systems, software, and computer implemented methods associated with a smart monitoring system used to monitor, manage, and modify the usage of various applications and/or websites on a mobile or other computing device are described herein. In one example method, user interactions performed at a client device are monitored, and a determination is made as to whether the monitored user interactions are associated with non-educational content or applications. In response to determining that they are, an activity timer is increased based on ongoing interactions with the non-educational content or application. In response to a determination that a current value of the activity timer exceeds a predetermined threshold value, an interruption process is triggered on the client device causing at least one educational activity to be performed by the user of the client device. Before allowing interaction with the non-educational content or application, the educational activities must be satisfactorily completed.

FACE MASK CARRYING SYSTEM

A convenient face mask or personal protective equipment carrying system that not only provides an easy access of the mask itself to the user but also enables the carrying system to be part of an accessory for a user. In one embodiment, the carrying system includes a holder, which may be in a form of a bracelet, a necklace, a hair tie, a necktie clip, a purse clip, etc. In another embodiment, the holder may include an anchor for receiving the elastic bands of the face mask. In another embodiment, the face mask is in a folded state or in a state where the surface area of the face mask is reduced to engage the anchor. In an alternative embodiment where the face mask does not have an elastic band, the holder further may include an elastic band to hold the face mask in a folded state by the anchor. 1. A face mask carrying system comprising:a holder comprising an anchor engaged therewith, wherein the anchor is disposed on an outward surface of the holder; anda face mask in a folded state, wherein the face mask comprises a set of bands, wherein one of the set of bands securely engages the face mask to the anchor.2. The face mask carrying system of claim 1 , wherein the holder comprises a bracelet claim 1 , a necklace claim 1 , a ring claim 1 , or a clip.3. The face mask carrying system comprising:a holder comprising an anchor engaged therewith, wherein the anchor is disposed on an outward surface of the holder;an elastic band disposed on the holder; anda face mask in a folded state, wherein the elastic band wraps around the face mask and secures the face mask by looping the elastic band over the anchor.4. The face mask carrying system of claim 3 , wherein the holder comprises a bracelet claim 3 , a necklace claim 3 , a ring claim 3 , or a clip.5. The face mask carrying system comprising:a holder comprising a loop;an anchor base for engaging an anchor, wherein the anchor base is disposed on an outer surface of the loop;an elastic band disposed on the holder; anda face mask ...

AN ONLINE FORUM TOOL

The present invention relates to an online forum tool for following posts relating to topics of interest. The tool includes a topic display index for displaying post topics of interest to be possibly followed. A selection tool is provided for selecting one or more of the topics displayed in the topic display index. A following tool is provided for following posts relating to the topics selected using the selection tool. The following tool enables a user to follow relevant posts relating to the selected topics of interest from the index to thereby maintain the user's interest. The following tool may include one or more feature groups being followed, each feature group including topics of interest customized by the user using the selection tool. Advantageously, the user can use the single forum tool to follow posts relating to the various customized feature groups being followed. 1. An online forum tool for following posts relating to topics of interest , the tool including:a hierarchical topic display index displaying a plurality of forum topics that are hierarchically arranged such that at least one of the plurality of forum topics defines a sub-topic of another forum topic, and wherein each of the plurality of forum topics is selectable to facilitate various levels of customization to suit the user;a selection tool for selecting one or more of the forum topics displayed in the topic display index; anda following tool for following posts relating to the forum topics selected using the selection tool, the following tool enabling a user to follow relevant posts relating to the selected forum topics from the topic display index to thereby maintain the user's interest.2. An online forum tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the following tool includes one or more feature groups being followed claim 1 , each feature group including topics of interest customized by the user using the selection tool claim 1 , the user able to use the single forum tool to follow posts ...

LOCKING PACKAGING CONTAINER

The technology disclosed herein includes a packaging apparatus including an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, and at least one locking mechanism configured to lock the inner sleeve inside the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism is an interior sliding mechanism, which locks the inner sleeve in its entirety in the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism is an interior sliding mechanism, which permits the inner sleeve to move partially out of the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism includes a spring, a tab, a flap, a key, a magnet lock, or other locking component. In some implementations, the inner sleeve includes a pull tab for removal of the inner sleeve from inside the outer sleeve. 1. A packaging apparatus comprising:an inner sleeve;an outer sleeve, including an open compartment and a closed compartment;a first locking mechanism to lock the inner sleeve inside the outer sleeve responsive to sliding the inner sleeve in the open compartment of the outer sleeve, wherein the first locking mechanism locks the packaging apparatus when a first tab of the first locking mechanism located on the inner sleeve moves from a position substantially parallel to a side panel of the inner sleeve and protrudes through a first aperture in an interior wall of the outer sleeve in a position extending perpendicular to the side of the inner sleeve into the closed compartment of the outer sleeve, the interior wall of the outer sleeve located-between the open compartment and the closed compartment; anda second aperture located in an exterior panel of the outer sleeve to provide access for a user to press the first tab of the first locking mechanism from the position extending perpendicular to the side of the inner sleeve to a position substantially parallel to the side panel of the inner sleeve to unlock the packaging apparatus and allow the inner sleeve to slide out of the open compartment of the outer sleeve of the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATION OF A CONTROLLING DEVICE

A system and method whereby an user interface editing device is used to create a user interface for a controlling device, the created user interface including user interface elements that are associated with functional operations of a virtual equivalent of an appliance. After the created user interface is transferred to the controlling device, the virtual equivalent of an appliance is caused to be linked to an intended target appliance whereupon activation of those user interface elements of the graphical user interface that were associated with functional operations of the virtual equivalent of an appliance will cause the controlling device to transmit commands to control corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. 1. A computer-readable media having stored thereon instruction which , when executed by a processing device of a first controlling device , cause the first controlling device to perform steps comprising:receiving via a network ecosystem from a second controlling device a data that is indicative of a linkage between a first input element of the second controlling device and a physical node within the network ecosystem that is associated with an intended target appliance; andusing the data that is indicative of the linkage between the first input element of the second controlling device and the physical node within the network ecosystem that is associated with the intended target appliance to automatically configure a graphical user interface that is associated within the first controlling device to a virtual equivalent of the intended target appliance whereupon an activation of a second user interface element of the graphical user interface will cause the first controlling device to transmit a command to the physical node within the network ecosystem that is associated with the intended target appliance for the purpose of controlling an operational function of the intended target appliance.2. The computer-readable media as ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATION LINKS

A system and method for managing a communication link between a consumer electronic device adapted for two-way, wireless communications with at least one peripheral. The communication link is managed using a controller that is associated with the consumer electronic device that functions to assign communication slots to the peripheral to facilitate communications between the peripheral and the consumer electronic device. 1. A time slot controller , comprising:a processing device; anda non-transitory, computer-readable media having stored thereon instructions executable by the processing device, the instructions facilitating communications between the time slot controller and a peripheral device via use of a wireless communications link system comprised of a plurality of communications time slots;wherein the instructions cause the time slot controller to assign to the peripheral device a unique tag number for subsequent use by the peripheral device in connection with an individual communications session with the time slot controller via use of at least one of the plurality of time slots whereupon, in response to receiving a data communication from the peripheral device in the at least one of the plurality of time slots, the instructions further cause the time slot controller to automatically determine if the unique tag number included with the data communication has been made invalid and, when the unique tag number included with the data communication has been made invalid, to automatically send to the peripheral device a communication for causing the peripheral device to stop transmitting data communications to the time slot controller in the at least one of the plurality of time slots.2. The time slot controller as recited in claim 1 , wherein the instructions cause the time slot controller to automatically assign the unique tag number to the peripheral device in response to a registration request communication being received from the peripheral device.3. The time ...

LOCKING PACKAGING CONTAINER

The technology disclosed herein includes a storage apparatus comprising an inner sleeve, including a first tab including memory-inducing laminated material, a second tab including memory-inducing laminated material, and an inner sleeve storage compartment; and an outer sleeve encompassing the inner sleeve when the storage apparatus is locked, and including a first aperture for receiving the first tab in a first locking mechanism, and a second aperture for receiving the second tab in a second locking mechanism. 1. A storage apparatus comprising: a first tab including memory-inducing laminated material;', 'a second tab including memory-inducing laminated material; and', 'an inner sleeve storage compartment; and, 'an inner sleeve, including a first aperture for receiving the first tab in a first locking mechanism; and', 'a second aperture for receiving the second tab in a second locking mechanism., 'an outer sleeve encompassing the inner sleeve when the storage apparatus is locked, and including2. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first tab and the second tab are located proximate to each other and fold against a first panel of the inner sleeve wherein the second tab is located between the first tab and the first panel of the inner sleeve.3. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the outer sleeve further comprises a third aperture for accessing the first locking mechanism.4. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a glue lap layer in the inner sleeve.5. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the storage apparatus is relockable.6. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second locking mechanism is not accessible from an exterior surface of the storage apparatus.7. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first tab and the second tab fold against at least one layer of laminated material.8. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner sleeve storage compartment is configured to receive a plurality of configurable ...

GYROSCOPICALLY STABILISED AERIAL VEHICLES

Various forms of a gyroscopically stabilised aerial vehicle are provided. The aerial vehicle comprises a jet turbine and or an electric motor coupled to a gyroscopic stabilisation assembly via a shaft assembly. In preferred embodiments the gyroscopic stabilisation assembly comprises a gyroscopic fan with alternating pivoting fan blades to provide controlled stable flight. The aerial vehicle is preferably configured for vertical take off and landing (VTOL) to enable it to be used in a wide variety of situations, including in relation to fighting fires with its exhaust gasses. 1. An aerial vehicle comprising:an aerodynamic body;a jet turbine or an electric motor coupled to the aerodynamic body by an aerial vehicle frame to provide thrust to the aerial vehicle, the jet turbine having a source of fuel, an engine air intake to draw air, and an outlet through which a combusted air fuel mixture is exhausted;a shaft assembly configured to be driven by the jet turbine; anda gyroscopic stabilisation assembly comprising at least one gyroscopic member coupled to the jet turbine by the shaft assembly;wherein the at least one gyroscopic member is configured to be rotationally driven by the jet turbine and gyroscopically stabilise the aerial vehicle during flight.2. The aerial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the gyroscopic member is a gyroscopic fan comprising a plurality of fan blades.3. The aerial vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the gyroscopic fan comprises a plurality of pivoting fan blades.4. The aerial vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the gyroscopic fan comprises a plurality of alternating pivoting fan blades.5. The aerial vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the orientation of one or more of the pivoting fan blades is variable to allow the pitch of said one or more blades to be varied.6. The aerial vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the pivoting fan blades are pivotally coupled to the shaft to allow the pitch of said one or more blades to be varied.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. ( ...

CONFLICT RESOLVER FOR A LIDAR DATA SEGMENTATION SYSTEM OF AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

An autonomous vehicle is described herein. The autonomous vehicle generates segmentation scenes based upon lidar data generated by a lidar sensor system of the autonomous vehicle. The lidar data includes points indicative of positions of objects in a driving environment of the autonomous vehicle. The segmentation scenes comprise regions that are indicative of the objects in the driving environment. The autonomous vehicle generates scores for each segmentation scene based upon characteristics of each segmentation scenes and selects a segmentation scene based upon the scores. The autonomous vehicle then operates based upon the segmentation scene. 1. An autonomous vehicle comprising:an engine;a braking system;a steering system;a lidar sensor system; and a processor; and', responsive to receiving lidar data from the lidar sensor system, the lidar data comprising points representative of positions of objects in a driving environment of the autonomous vehicle, generating, by way of a first segmentation algorithm, a first segmentation scene that is indicative of objects in a portion of the driving environment, wherein the first segmentation scene comprises a first plurality of regions that each include a plurality of points from the lidar data, wherein each region in the first plurality of regions is representative of a different object;', 'generating a second segmentation scene by way of a second segmentation algorithm, wherein the second segmentation scene is indicative of objects in the same portion of the driving environment as the first segmentation scene, wherein the second segmentation scene comprises a second plurality of regions different from the first plurality of regions and that each include a plurality of points from the lidar data, wherein each region in the second plurality of regions is representative of a different object;', 'generating a first score for the first segmentation scene based upon geometric features of the first plurality of regions;', ' ...

LOCKING PACKAGING CONTAINER

The technology disclosed herein includes a storage apparatus comprising an inner sleeve, including a first tab including memory-inducing laminated material, a second tab including memory-inducing laminated material, and an inner sleeve storage compartment; and an outer sleeve encompassing the inner sleeve when the storage apparatus is locked, and including a first aperture for receiving the first tab in a first locking mechanism, and a second aperture for receiving the second tab in a second locking mechanism. 1. A child-resistant storage apparatus comprising: a first tab;', 'a second tab to locate at least partially between the first tab and a first panel of the inner sleeve when the first tab and the second tab are moved to a position substantially parallel to the first panel; and', 'an inner sleeve storage compartment; and, 'an inner sleeve, including a first aperture for receiving the first tab in the closed outer sleeve compartment which together form a first internal locking mechanism; and', 'a second aperture for receiving the second tab in the closed outer sleeve compartment which together form a second internal locking mechanism., 'an outer sleeve to receive the inner sleeve in an open outer sleeve compartment inside the outer sleeve, the open outer sleeve compartment adjacent to a closed outer sleeve compartment inside the outer sleeve, the outer sleeve including2. The child-resistant storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first tab and the second tab include memory-inducing material.3. The child-resistant storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first tab and the second tab include laminated material.4. The child-resistant storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the outer sleeve further comprises a third aperture for accessing the first internal locking mechanism via the closed outer sleeve compartment.5. The child-resistant storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first internal locking mechanism locks the inner sleeve in its entirety in the outer ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATION LINKS

A system and method for managing a communication link between a consumer electronic device adapted for two-way, wireless communications with at least one peripheral. The communication link is managed using a controller that is associated with the consumer electronic device that functions to assign communication slots to the peripheral to facilitate communications between the peripheral and the consumer electronic device. 1. A method for facilitating communications between a time slot controller and a peripheral device via use of a wireless communications link system comprised of a plurality of communications time slots , comprising:receiving at the time slot controller from the peripheral device a registration request message, the registration request message including a registry number that was assigned to the peripheral device;causing the time slot controller to assign at least one of the plurality of communications time slots to the peripheral device to facilitate communications between the peripheral device and the time slot controller; andusing the registry number that was assigned to the peripheral device as received in the registration request from the peripheral device by the time slot controller to direct data received from the peripheral device in the assigned at least one of the plurality of communications time slots to at least one of an application being executed by the time slot controller and an appliance coupled to the time slot controller.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the wireless communications link system comprises an infrared protocol communications link system.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the time slot controller is embedded within an appliance.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , comprising using the assigned at least one of the plurality of communications time slots to support both inbound and outbound traffic relative to the time slot controller.5. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the time duration ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATION LINKS

A system and method for managing a communication link between a consumer electronic device adapted for two-way, wireless communications with at least one peripheral. The communication link is managed using a controller that is associated with the consumer electronic device that functions to assign communication slots to the peripheral to facilitate communications between the peripheral and the consumer electronic device. 1. A method for facilitating communications between a time slot controller and a peripheral device via use of a wireless communications link system comprised of a plurality of communications time slots , comprising:receiving from the peripheral device at the time slot controller a data communication in at least one of the plurality of communications time slots, the data communication received from the peripheral device including a unique tag number that was assigned to the peripheral device for use in an individual communications session with the time slot controller;determining at the time slot controller if the unique tag number that was included with the data communication received from the peripheral device remains valid; andwhen the time slot controller determines that the unique tag number that was included with the data communication received from the peripheral device no longer remains valid, causing the time slot controller to send to the peripheral device a communication for causing the peripheral device to stop transmitting data communications to the time slot controller.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , comprising causing the time slot controller to assign the unique tag number to the peripheral device.3. The method as recited in claim 2 , comprising causing the time slot controller to communicate the assigned tag number to the peripheral device in an end-of-cycle data packet.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , comprising causing the peripheral device to communicate the assigned tag number to the time slot controller in a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAVING AND RECALLING STATE DATA FOR MEDIA AND HOME APPLIANCES

A set of media playback and device settings data from each home appliance of a first set of home appliances is stored on a central server and/or sent to a remote control device upon initiation of a suspend command by a user. The stored media and devices states may be used at a later time to control the first set of home appliances, or a user may, after relocating to a second set of home appliances, initiate a resume state command whereupon media playback and device settings data from the central server and/or remote control device controls each home appliance in the second set of home appliances to bring about the same or substantially similar media and device states as in the first set of home appliances. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable media having stored thereon instructions which , when executing by a processing device of a streaming media recording device , perform steps for facilitating a playing of a recorded streaming media , the steps comprising:causing at least a portion of a streaming media that the streaming media recording device receives from a source of streaming media to be stored in a memory of the streaming media recording device wherein the streaming media is streamed to the streaming media recording device using a first format;receiving a request to commence a streaming of the at least a portion of the streaming media that was caused to be stored in the memory of the streaming media recording device to a streaming media playback device in communication with the streaming media recording device for rendering by the streaming media playback device;in response to the request, commencing a streaming of the at least a portion of the steaming media that was caused to be stored in the memory of the streaming media recording device to the streaming media playback device using a second format wherein the second format is different than the first format; andautomatically selecting the second format.2. The non-transitory computer-readable media as ...

VEHICLE IMPACT SENSOR AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

The present disclosure involves systems, software, sensors, and applied solutions for detecting incidents associated with a vehicle, where sensors associated with the vehicle identify impacts or proximity alerts to other vehicles and objects and record information related to those detected incidents. The recorded information can be immediately communicated to interested parties of the person or entity (e.g., emergency responders, business contacts) associated with the vehicle, or alternatively, stored for inspection at the vehicle and reviewed at a destination along the vehicle's route. In one example method, operations include detecting an incident associated with a monitored vehicle, where detecting the incident comprises receiving an alert from at least one sensor associated with the vehicle, identifying a location of the vehicle in response to the detection, and storing a record of the detected incident, where the record includes the identified location of the vehicle and a time associated with the detected incident. 1. A computerized method performed by one or more processors , the method comprising:detecting an incident associated with a monitored vehicle, where detecting the incident comprises receiving an alert from at least one sensor associated with the vehicle;identifying a location of the vehicle in response to the detection; andstoring a record of the detected incident, the record including the identified location of the vehicle and a time associated with the detected incident.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing an indication of the detected incident to a driver of the monitored vehicle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the indication of the incident comprises at least one of a notification light within the vehicle claim 2 , a notification display on a graphical user interface associated with the vehicle claim 2 , and a notification sound played within the vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , in response ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOMENT TENSOR MIGRATION IMAGING

A method for estimating moment tensor components of a source can use a waveform based method that performs a stack function on projected data from each sensor. The method can produce a cumulative result for each moment tensor component, for each propagation phase at each image point and origin time. A system for use in imaging a subterranean region of interest can include instructions which operate on recorded actual seismic data output from seismic receivers having known positions, and at least one processor, whereby the instructions cause the processor to project a selected data sample from the seismic data onto a moment tensor component. 1. A method of imaging a subterranean region , the method comprising:recording actual seismic data output from seismic receivers of known position;inputting the seismic data to a processing system; andthe processing system executing instructions which project a selected data sample from the seismic data onto a moment tensor component.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the processing system computing desired quantities for determining data weights in a ray based moment tensor imaging migration claim 1 , the quantities being any measurement derived from tracing of one or more seismic rays.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the desired quantities include complex ray amplitude claim 2 , geometrical spreading factor source direction cosines or angles claim 2 , receiver direction cosines claim 2 , and ray KMAH index claim 2 , for each propagation phase of interest.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising claim 2 , for each receiver and component claim 2 , selecting a data sample for a selected image point and origin time.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the processing system executing further comprises projecting the selected data sample onto the moment tensor component i claim 4 ,j claim 4 , by forming a vector from the prior computed quantities in travel time tables.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising ...

PROCESSES SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY APPLICATIONS

The present invention provides for systems and methods of transmitting and converting a landscape image to a portrait image for use in a virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) environment at a very high speed with negligible latency thus providing a seamless video feed to enhance the VR or AR environment to meet the demands of VR and AR head mounted displays. The present invention further provides for systems and methods for compositing and communicating video, audio, user data, and commands for VR and AR applications with stationary and moving participants. The present invention overcomes the unmet needs of the art by providing a wireless video processing which includes equipment that has a low power consumption, while providing a reliable and seamless virtual or simulated environment. The present invention further overcomes the unmet need by providing systems and methods to reduce the latency caused by image rotation. 1. A method for specially compositing and seamlessly transmitting a virtual reality signal via wire or wireless method containing video , audio and data , the method comprising:calculating position information for a receiver located on a VR User;communicating said position information to a transmitter having a steerable antennae, steerable signal, or other acceptable method to target the intended VR/AR receiver having the ability to redirect a transmitted signal;targeting said transmitter redirecting the transmitted signal based on the position information to maintain a line of sight signal to a receiver.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising converting the video signal between standard HDMI claim 1 , at various resolutions and frame rates claim 1 , and the type of signal used prior to transmitting said signal.3. The method of further comprising utilizing the transmission signal to send video and audio claim 1 , and added capacity for command and user-defined data;wherein utilization of the video transmission is used to embed command ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAVING AND RECALLING STATE DATA FOR MEDIA AND HOME APPLIANCES

A set of media playback and device settings data from each home appliance of a first set of home appliances is stored on a central server and/or sent to a remote control device upon initiation of a suspend command by a user. The stored media and devices states may be used at a later time to control the first set of home appliances, or a user may, after relocating to a second set of home appliances, initiate a resume state command whereupon media playback and device settings data from the central server and/or remote control device controls each home appliance in the second set of home appliances to bring about the same or substantially similar media and device states as in the first set of home appliances. 1. A controlling device , comprising:a processing device;a command transmitter;and a memory storing instructions executable by the processing device, wherein the instructions, when executed by the processing device, cause the controlling device to cause a one of a plurality of states for a home entertainment system to be identified within a repository of home entertainment system state data as a function of a metadata that is indicative of at least of one of a content genre, a content rating, and a content category of a media content that is being accessed from a media source and to automatically transmit, via use of the command transmitter, a sequence of commands to cause each of the plurality of appliances in the home entertainment system to be placed into a state that corresponds to the one of the plurality of states for the home entertainment system that was caused to be identified within the repository of home entertainment system state data.2. The controlling device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the memory further stores the repository of home entertainment system state data.3. The controlling device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the controlling device is further adapted to communicate with a central server having an associated database that stores the ...

PROCESSES SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY APPLICATIONS

The present invention provides for systems and methods of transmitting and converting a landscape image to a portrait image for use in a virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) environment at a very high speed with negligible latency thus providing a seamless video feed to enhance the VR or AR environment to meet the demands of VR and AR head mounted displays. The present invention further provides for systems and methods for compositing and communicating video, audio, user data, and commands for VR and AR applications with stationary and moving participants. The present invention overcomes the unmet needs of the art by providing a wireless video processing which includes equipment that has a low power consumption, while providing a reliable and seamless virtual or simulated environment. The present invention further overcomes the unmet need by providing systems and methods to reduce the latency caused by image rotation. 1. A method for rotating a transmitted video image from portrait to landscape , the method comprising:processing a video image that has landscape image orientation;relocating pixels of said image creating a scrambled/encoded image while maintaining landscape image orientation;transmitting said scrambled/encoded image as relocated image data;receiving said scrambled/encoded image data and creating an unscrambled/decoded image upon receipt that is in portrait image orientation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein relocating pixels of said image comprises:processing pixel data of the video image; andmoving the pixel data from a pixel location in the video image to a different pixel location in a relocated image, such that the image data within the relocated image is transposed while remaining in a landscape image orientation.3. The method of wherein said creating a transposed image further comprises receiving said relocated image data and creating a portrait image from the received image data while continuously receiving image data.4. The method ...

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE CONTROLLED BASED UPON A LIDAR DATA SEGMENTATION SYSTEM

An autonomous vehicle is described herein. The autonomous vehicle includes a lidar sensor system. The autonomous vehicle additionally includes a computing system that executes a lidar segmentation system, wherein the lidar segmentation system is configured to identify objects that are in proximity to the autonomous vehicle based upon output of the lidar sensor system. The computing system further includes a deep neural network (DNN), where the lidar segmentation system identifies the objects in proximity to the autonomous vehicle based upon output of the DNN. 1. An autonomous vehicle (AV) comprising:an engine;a braking system;a steering system;a lidar sensor; and a processor; and', receiving lidar data, the lidar data based upon output of the lidar sensor, the lidar data comprising a plurality of points representative of positions of objects in a driving environment of the AV;', 'assigning a label to a first point in the points that indicates that the first point is representative of ground cover or vegetation based upon output of a deep neural network (DNN) that is configured to classify points as being representative of ground cover or vegetation;', 'generating a segmentation of the lidar data based upon the label being assigned to the first point, wherein the segmentation is indicative of a second point in the lidar data and a third point in the lidar data being representative of a same object; and', 'controlling at least one of the engine, the braking system, or the steering system during operation of the AV in the driving environment based upon the segmentation., 'memory that stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform acts comprising], 'a computing system that is in communication with the engine, the braking system, the steering system, and the lidar sensor, wherein the computing system comprises2. The AV of claim 1 , wherein the output of the DNN comprises a probability that the first point is representative of ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DEVICE LOCATION DETERMINATION

A controlling device such as a remote control has programming for transmitting a signal response to a plurality of control environments, each environment including a signaling device. Each signaling device in receipt of the signal request sends a signal response having a unique ID which is chosen to be characteristically attenuated by the surroundings of the environment. Because the controlling device can only be in one environment at a given time, and given the attenuation characteristics of the signal response from each signaling device, only one signal response will be received by the controlling device in each environment. Location definitions associated with the received unique ID may be used by programming in the controlling device to recall saved devices states, commands sets, macros, and even to dynamically generate commands based on the location information. 1. A non-transitory , computer readable media having instructions for configuring a portable controlling device to control functional operations of one of a first controllable appliance located in a first environment and a second controllable appliance located in a second environment , the instructions , when executed by the portable controlling device , performing steps comprising:causing a first location definition for the first environment to be stored in a memory of the portable controlling device in association with a first identifying characteristic that is indicative of a signal that is transmitted from a first device within the first environment, the first location definition specifying a first command code set and a first user interface, displayable in a display of the portable controlling device, having a first set of user interface elements which are activable to cause the portable controlling device to use the first command code set to transmit commands for controlling functional operations of the first controllable appliance;causing a second location definition for the second environment to ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DEVICE LOCATION DETERMINATION

A controlling device such as a remote control has programming for transmitting a signal response to a plurality of control environments, each environment including a signaling device. Each signaling device in receipt of the signal request sends a signal response having a unique ID which is chosen to be characteristically attenuated by the surroundings of the environment. Because the controlling device can only be in one environment at a given time, and given the attenuation characteristics of the signal response from each signaling device, only one signal response will be received by the controlling device in each environment. Location definitions associated with the received unique ID may be used by programming in the controlling device to recall saved devices states, commands sets, macros, and even to dynamically generate commands based on the location information. 1. A method for adapting a portable controlling device to control functional operations of a controllable appliance , comprising:accepting into a portable controlling device user input, the user input being indicative of an operation to be performed by the controllable appliances;determining by the portable controlling device via use of at least one signal received from at least one signaling device remotely located relative to the portable controlling device a current location of the portable controlling device;using by the portable controlling device both the user input accepted into the portable controlling device and the determined location of the portable controlling device to select from a database of commands available to the portable controlling device one or more commands to be transmitted to the controllable appliance; andtransmitting by the portable controlling device the selected one or more commands to cause the controllable appliance to perform the operation.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the portable controlling device comprises at least one of: a remote control claim 1 , a ...

VOICE ASSISTANT WITH SOUND METERING CAPABILITIES

Described are systems and methods for enabling voice interaction with appliances, services (e.g., media streaming services, gaming services, news feed services, social platform services, etc.), and the like by way of appropriate supplied apps (also referred to as “skills,” “actions,” or the like) which may be presented or downloaded to a smart device having associated therewith one or more cloud-based voice service platforms. Also described are systems that utilize one or more microphones to provide sound metering for control purposes. 1. A non-transitory , computer readable media having stored thereon instructions executable by a processing device associated with a sound metering device , the instructions , when executed by the processing device , causing the sound metering device to perform steps , comprising:calculating a signature for a first sound captured within an environment via use of a one or more microphones associated with the sound metering device;causing the calculated signature for the first sound to be stored in a data repository;responding to an input that is received by the sound metering device and that is associated with a given state of at least one controllable appliance within the environment by using the input and the calculated signature for the first sound as retrieved from the data repository to predict an event to dispatch to a controlling application adapted to cause commands for controlling corresponding functional operations of the at least one controllable appliance to be communicated to the at least one controllable appliance;dispatching the predicted event to the controlling application whereupon the controlling application will use the dispatched, predicted event to cause one or more commands to be communicated to the at least one controllable appliance to thereby place the at least one controllable appliance into the given state.2. The computer-readable media as recited in claim 1 , wherein the controlling application and the ...

DIRECTIONAL SHEATH AND RELATED METHOD OF USE

A directional sheath for use in angiography, thrombectomy and/or chemotherapy procedures. The sheath includes a distal end and proximal end, defines aperture(s) between the ends, and includes an occlusion balloon adjacent the distal end. An inflation lumen is in fluid communication with the balloon, so the balloon can be inflated to occlude a blood vessel. The sheath can include a dilator. In one method, the sheath is inserted in a blood vessel, and the balloon is inflated to occlude it. A substance is introduced through the sheath, while the distal end remains occluded by a dilator distal end. The substance passes a dilator intermediate portion and exits the sheath through the apertures, whereby the substance is introduced retrograde in the blood vessel. In another method, the sheath is introduced into a vessel having a thrombus, the balloon is inflated to occlude it, and the thrombus is pulled into the sheath. 1. A method of performing an angiography procedure comprising:providing an introducer sheath including a sheath distal end and a sheath proximal end, the introducer sheath defining an internal sheath lumen bounded by an exterior sheath wall, the exterior sheath wall including a sheath exterior surface and a sheath interior surface, the internal sheath lumen being in fluid communication with a contrast fluid port adjacent the proximal end, the exterior sheath wall defining a plurality of apertures, the introducer sheath including an occlusion balloon located adjacent the sheath distal end;providing a dilator including a dilator distal end and a dilator proximal end, with a dilator intermediate portion located therebetween, the dilator distal end having a first dimension, the dilator intermediate portion having a second dimension, less than the first dimension, the dilator being located within the internal sheath lumen so that the dilator distal end occludes the internal sheath lumen;inserting the sheath distal end into a blood vessel of a subject;inflating ...

System and methods for interacting with a control environment

A system and methods for facilitation of user interactions with an electronic device. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced interface to a user. A method of providing user interaction using a compact status indicator is described. A method for providing a virtual scroll wheel to a user for interaction with content sets is described. A method for allowing a user to dynamically modify a scalable user interface is described. A method for providing gesture based input to a user via a virtual gesture pad is described. A method of providing an interactive graphic search query interface is described. A method for indicating and selecting available content type is described.

System and methods for interacting with a control environment

A system and methods for facilitation of user interactions with an electronic device. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced interface to a user. A method of providing user interaction using a compact status indicator is described. A method for providing a virtual scroll wheel to a user for interaction with content sets is described. A method for allowing a user to dynamically modify a scalable user interface is described. A method for providing gesture based input to a user via a virtual gesture pad is described. A method of providing an interactive graphic search query interface is described. A method for indicating and selecting available content type is described.

System and method for flexible configuration of a controlling device

A system and method whereby an user interface editing device is used to create a user interface for a controlling device, the created user interface including user interface elements that are associated with functional operations of a virtual equivalent of an appliance. After the created user interface is transferred to the controlling device, the virtual equivalent of an appliance is caused to be linked to an intended target appliance whereupon activation of those user interface elements of the graphical user interface that were associated with functional operations of the virtual equivalent of an appliance will cause the controlling device to transmit commands to control corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING FOULING AND/OR CORROSION ON VESSELS AND MARINE OBJECTS

A corrosion or fouling prevention system for preventing the fouling or corrosion of a vessel or an aquatic object having a surface in contact with seawater and/or brackish water in an aquatic environment, the system comprising: a flexible and non-permeable barrier that extends about a surface of the vessel or aquatic object to avoid direct contact between the surface and the seawater and/or brackish water, an attachment structure for attachment of the barrier relative to the vessel or aquatic object to position the barrier in a spaced apart arrangement from the surface of the vessel to define an internal volume in between the surface of the vessel of the object and the barrier to receive a fluid that has a composition that is different to the aquatic environment. 1. A corrosion or fouling prevention system for preventing the fouling or corrosion of a vessel or an aquatic object having a surface in contact with seawater and/or brackish water in an aquatic environment , the system comprising:a flexible and non-permeable barrier that extends about a surface of the vessel or aquatic object to avoid direct contact between the surface and the seawater and/or brackish water,an attachment structure for attachment of the barrier relative to the vessel or aquatic object to position the barrier in a spaced apart arrangement from the surface of the vessel to define an internal volume in between the surface of the vessel of the object and the barrier to receive a fluid that has a composition that is different to the aquatic environment wherein the attachment structure comprises one or more floatation devices adapted for being positioned relative to the vessel or object and wherein during use the barrier is suspended in a generally downward direction relative to the floatation device to position the barrier in said spaced apart arrangement and wherein the floatation devices further comprise walls enclosing a hollow cavity for receiving and removal of fluid therein such that ...

High Accuracy Tracking System For Interactive Equipment In Virtual And Augmented Reality Simulators And Operational Employment

The present invention provides devices, methods and systems for use with interactive equipment in a simulated or augmented environment, or in real world operations. The inventive devices, methods and systems allow for interactive operation equipment in a virtual or augmented reality environment while eliminating virtual drift of the operational equipment. The present invention further eliminates the need to reset a simulated environment to accommodate swapping out equipment, allowing a seamless simulation to provide an optimal virtual training environment. Finally, the present invention provides for a highly accurate operational equipment to be used in a virtual or augmented environment allowing for optimal training, while minimizing down time.

SINGLE THROW BATTERY SWITCH WITH IMPROVED CONTACT DOME

A switch and methods of assembling a switch. The switch may include a housing; a first terminal electrically coupled to a power source; a second terminal electrically coupled to a load; a contact having a first contact end and a second contact end, the contact being operable to be in a closed position, in which the first contact end engages the first terminal and the second contact end engages the second terminal such that the contact electrically connects the first terminal to the second terminal, and an open position, in which the contact does not electrically connect the first terminal and the second terminal; and a biasing member configured to bias the contact towards the first terminal and the second terminal, the biasing member being operable to apply a first biasing force proximate the first contact end and a second biasing force proximate the second connect end. 1. A switch comprising:a housing;a first terminal supported by the housing and electrically coupled to a power source;a second terminal supported by the housing and electrically coupled to a load;a contact having a first contact end and a second contact end, the contact being operable to be in a closed position, in which the first contact end engages the first terminal and the second contact end engages the second terminal such that the contact electrically connects the first terminal to the second terminal, and an open position, in which the contact does not electrically connect the first terminal and the second terminal; anda biasing member configured to bias the contact towards the first terminal and the second terminal, the biasing member being operable to apply a first biasing force proximate the first contact end and a second biasing force proximate the second connect end.2. The switch of claim 1 , wherein the contact is pivotable about an axis between the closed position and the open position.3. The switch of claim 2 , wherein the contact extends radially claim 2 , wherein the first contact ...

INTEGRATED RECHARGEABLE POWER AND POWER MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY FOR INDIVIDUAL WEAPON MOUNTED ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The present invention provides for devices and methods for making and using an integrated rechargeable power supply and power management system for providing uninterruptable power to weapon mounted electronic devices even during swapping of the battery. The inventive apparatus provides for a common power source for weapon attachments, which can be integrated into a weapon. These devices and methods provide for an easy swap of the power source in an active environment, and further include power management and safety functions. The inventive devices and methods further provide for better ergonomics and improved weight/balance to enhance shooting skills, less physically taxing heft, and potentially save lives. Finally, the present invention is backwards compatible with present weapons. 1. An integrated rechargeable power supply and power management system for providing power to weapon mounted electronic devices , the system comprising:at least one battery;at least one power distribution circuit;a removable enclosure formed as a buttstock, said enclosure for holding said at least one battery and at least one power distribution circuit;a power storage device electrically included in said weapon and electrically downstream of a power connector of said buttstock and said weapon, said power storage device sufficient to retain essential power to keep electronic devices temporarily energized during buttstock swapping;at least one buttstock power connector on said buttstock in electrical communication with said at least one battery;at least one weapon power connector on said proximal end of the weapon configured to interface with said at least one buttstock power connector;at least one connection mechanism for connecting and securing the buttstock to the proximal end of the weapon; andat least one release mechanism for disengaging the buttstock from the proximal end of the weapon.2. The system of further comprising a female charging port which is in wired communication with ...

Integrated Rechargeable Power and Power Management Technology for Individual Weapon Mounted Electronic Devices

The present invention provides for devices and methods for making and using an integrated rechargeable power supply and power management system for providing power to weapon mounted electronic devices. The inventive apparatus provides for a common power source for weapon attachments, that can be integrated into a weapon. These devices and methods provide for an easy swap of the power source in an active environment, and further includes power management and safety functions. The inventive devices and methods further provide for better ergonomics and improved weight/balance to enhance shooting skills, less physically taxing heft, and potentially save lives. Finally, the present invention is backwards compatible with present weapons. 1. An integrated rechargeable power supply and power management system for providing power to weapon mounted electronic devices , the system comprising:at least one battery;at least one power distribution circuit;a removable enclosure formed as a buttstock, said enclosure for holding said at least one battery and at least one power distribution circuit;at least one connection mechanism for connecting and securing the buttstock to the proximal end of a weapon; andat least one release mechanism for disengaging the buttstock from the proximal end of the weapon.2. The system of further comprising a female charging port which is in wired communication with the at least one battery for charging said battery.3. The system of further comprising a male power connector for interfacing with at least one connector for supplying power to at least one weapon mounted device.4. The system of wherein said power distribution circuit includes a switch claim 1 , a protection circuit claim 1 , a voltage regulator claim 1 , a balance adapter claim 1 , an LED battery level voltage meter claim 1 , an LED display claim 1 , or combinations thereof.5. A method for changing an integrated rechargeable power supply and power management system for providing power to ...

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH A CONTROL ENVIRONMENT

A system and methods for facilitation of user interactions with an electronic device. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced interface to a user. A method of providing user interaction using a compact status indicator is described. A method for providing a virtual scroll wheel to a user for interaction with content sets is described. A method for allowing a user to dynamically modify a scalable user interface is described. A method for providing gesture based input to a user via a virtual gesture pad is described. A method of providing an interactive graphic search query interface is to described. A method for indicating and selecting available content type is described. 1. A computer-readable media embodied in a non-transient , physical memory device having stored thereon computer-executable instructions , the instructions , when executed by a controlling device in communication with a switch device , cause the controlling device to perform steps comprising:causing a user interface to be displayed in a touch screen display associated with the controlling device, the user interface comprising a first plurality of icons each corresponding to a one of a plurality of media streaming sources that are coupled to the switch device and a second plurality of icons each corresponding to a one of a plurality of media rendering devices that are coupled to the switch device;receiving from the touch screen display a data indicative of a user input wherein the user input comprises a moving touch across a surface of the touch screen display that functions to link a one of the first plurality of icons with a one of the second plurality of icons; andin response to the controlling device receiving the data, causing the controlling device to issue one or more commands to the switch device, the one or more commands selected to cause the switch device to route a media stream from the one of the ...

HIGH ACCURACY TRACKING SYSTEM FOR INTERACTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR SIMULATION OR OPERATIONAL EMPLOYMENT

The present invention provides devices, methods and systems for use with interactive equipment in a simulated or augmented environment, or in real world operations. The inventive devices, methods and systems allow for interactive operation equipment in a virtual or augmented reality environment while eliminating virtual drift of the operational equipment. The present invention further eliminates the need to reset a simulated environment to accommodate swapping out equipment, allowing a seamless simulation to provide an optimal virtual training environment. Finally, the present invention provides for a highly accurate operational equipment to be used in a virtual or augmented environment allowing for optimal training, while minimizing down time. 1. A device mount for holding equipment to be interactively and directly used in a virtual reality or augmented reality setting by an operator engaging in the virtual reality or augmented reality setting , the device mount comprising:an equipment holding portion for holding equipment to be interactively used in a virtual reality or augmented reality setting, said equipment holding portion intended to be manipulated by said operator;a base portion connected to an equipment holding portion, wherein said base portion or said equipment holding portion, or the connection therebetween, have at least one axis of rotation;at least one gear at said at least one axis of rotation;at least one positional reference device having at least one engagement gear, wherein said engagement gear of said positional reference device is engaged with said gear at said at least one axis of rotation, and wherein said positional reference device receives position information from said engagement gear; andat least one processor for receiving position information from said positional reference device and communicating said position information for integration into a virtual reality or augmented reality program for real-time interactive response.2. The ...

PERCUSSIVE METHOD FOR CAPTURING DATA FROM SIMULATED INDIRECT FIRE AND DIRECT FIRE MUNITIONS FOR BATTLE EFFECTS IN LIVE AND/OR MIXED REALITY TRAINING SIMULATIONS

The present invention provides for systems, devices and methods for weapons modification to allow for use of real weapons in a simulated and augmented environment without exposing participants in the simulated and augmented training to risks of live ammunition. Embodiments of the invention provide an inexpensive and easily attachable/detachable appended system for the weapon which modifies or applies to a weapon in a simple fashion, and is capable of sensing necessary data for use in a simulated or synthetic training experience, and providing audio or tactile feedback to the firer, without rendering the weapon incapable of live fire use by simple detachment of hardware. Embodiments of the invention further provide an inexpensive and easily attachable/detachable weapon modification system that can provide all beneficial data capture, recording and transmission from a live fire weapon to either a simulated training system for processing, or other field use recording system.

Configurable controlling device and associated configuration upload and download system and method

A configurable controlling device and associated editor program that allows a consumer to modify on a personal computer for downloading to the controlling device configuration data which is used to cause the controlling device to perform a function, such as to transmit a command to an appliance, to change the user interface page being displayed, etc. A central server facility is provided through which the managed exchange of configuration data between the editor program and remotely-located controlling devices may be performed.

System and methods for interacting with a control environment

A system and methods for facilitation of user interactions with an electronic device. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced interface to a user. A method of providing user interaction using a compact status indicator is described. A method for providing a virtual scroll wheel to a user for interaction with content sets is described. A method for allowing a user to dynamically modify a scalable user interface is described. A method for providing gesture based input to a user via a virtual gesture pad is described. A method of providing an interactive graphic search query interface is to described. A method for indicating and selecting available content type is described.

SAFETY SYSTEM.

System and method for controlling device location determination

A controlling device such as a remote control has programming for transmitting a signal response to a plurality of control environments, each environment including a signaling device. Each signaling device in receipt of the signal request sends a signal response having a unique ID which is chosen to be characteristically attenuated by the surroundings of the environment. Because the controlling device can only be in one environment at a given time, and given the attenuation characteristics of the signal response from each signaling device, only one signal response will be received by the controlling device in each environment. Location definitions associated with the received unique ID may be used by programming in the controlling device to recall saved devices states, commands sets, macros, and even to dynamically generate commands based on the location information.

System and methods for interacting with a control environment

A system and methods for facilitation of user interactions with an electronic device. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced interface to a user. A method of providing user interaction using a compact status indicator is described. A method for providing a virtual scroll wheel to a user for interaction with content sets is described. A method for allowing a user to dynamically modify a scalable user interface is described. A method for providing gesture based input to a user via a virtual gesture pad is described. A method of providing an interactive graphic search query interface is described. A method for indicating and selecting available content type is described.

Home appliance control system and methods in a networked environment

A home control and automation system and method. The system generally includes one or more wireless remote controls, a plurality of appliances (including network enabled appliances and traditional legacy appliances in the exemplary system), associated control centric devices, and associated content centric devices. Various methods for control and operation of appliances in the networked home control and automation environment are disclosed.; Specifically, methods are disclosed which enable advanced home control features such as location based control setup and operation, network enabled legacy appliances and system integration, save and recall capabilities for appliance and media states, generic command based appliance controls, dynamic/complex macro command generation, and Internet based control capabilities from remote locations are disclosed in conjunction with the system of the current invention.

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Improved furniture components and assemblies

In one aspect the invention provides a furniture panel and a furniture assembly which incorporates such a panel. The panel is formed from at least two structural components including a first structural component being an edge structure and a second or subsequent structural component(s) selected from one or more cover sheet(s) and one or more edge structure(s). At least one internal fixing element is also provided to engage together at least two of said structural components, with the internal fixing element or elements being at least partially enclosed within a housing defined by the engagement of said structural components. The housing defined at least partially conceals the internal fixing element from view.

A dispenser and a method of filling a liquid additive container

A dispenser (100) has a base (1) engagable with a liquid additive container (2) by relative movement of the container (2) toward the base (1) along an engagement axis (E). The container (2) has an inlet port (12) and an outlet port (21). The dispenser (100) is provided with a main flow passage (18) and a main flow restricting means (19). The base (1) is provided with an outlet means (11) which communicates with the inlet port (12) and an inlet conduit (20) connecting the main flow passage (18) with the outlet means (11). The base (1) is provided with an inlet means (22A) which communicates with the outlet port (21) and an outlet conduit (22) connecting the main flow passage (18) with the inlet means (22A). At least one of the inlet means (22A) and the outlet means (11) of the base (1) are provided in a surface (9A) of the base (1) which is substantially parallel to the engagement axis (E).

System and method for controlling device location determination

A controlling device such as a remote control has programming for transmitting a signal response to a plurality of control environments, each environment including a signaling device. Each signaling device in receipt of the signal request sends a signal response having a unique ID which is chosen to be characteristically attenuated by the surroundings of the environment. Because the controlling device can only be in one environment at a given time, and given the attenuation characteristics of the signal response from each signaling device, only one signal response will be received by the controlling device in each environment. Location definitions associated with the received unique ID may be used by programming in the controlling device to recall saved devices states, commands sets, macros, and even to dynamically generate commands based on the location information.

System and method for limiting access to data

A system and method for limiting access to data including a secured appliance. The secured appliance has limited responsiveness to received remote control data frames unless such remote control data frames include parameters matching those stored within the secured appliance.

Rotary hot air welder and stitchless seaming

The present invention provides a hot air welding apparatus (10) that provides accurate and repeatable control of the drive wheel (32,24) speed. To afford very precise control of the speed and the relative rotation of the drive wheels at all times during the welding process, the present invention is provided with a computer control system (23) and two high torque stepper motors (40,42), one for each drive wheel. The computer control system allows the speed and position of the drive wheels to be regulated with a very high accuracy. The computer control system allows the drive wheel settings to be adjusted while the seam is being welded and further includes an automatic ramp capability, a repeat mode, and a test strip mode. Further, the computer control system is capable of controlling the temperature of the air used in the welding process.

Configurable controlling device and associated configuration distribution system and method

A configurable controlling device and associated program that allows a consumer to modify on a personal computer for downloading to the controlling device configuration data which is used to cause the controlling device to perform a function, such as to transmit a command to an appliance, to change the user interface page being displayed, etc. The editor program provides for managed uploading of modified configuration data to a central server facility from which the uploaded, modified configuration data may be made available for managed download to one or more remotely-located controlling devices.

Winch

The invention comprises a winch, including a chain wheel (10, 11) mounted on a spindle (1). A clutch (11) provided to selectively engage or disengage the chain wheel (10, 11) with the spindle (1). A clutch nut (27) having a central aperture, is movable rotationally and longitudinally on the spindle (1) by way of mutually engaging threads (4) on the spindle (1) and central aperture. A stop (30) is provided on the spindle, to prevent longitudinal movement of the clutch nut (27) away from the chain plates beyond a predetermined position. A carrier (24) rotates on the spindle (1) and a rotational direction limiting means is provided between the carrier (24) and the spindle (1). Rotation means rotate the carrier (24) with respect to the clutch nut (27) so that by rotating the rotation means in one direction the clutch nut (27) is moved towards the chain wheel to cause the chain wheel to be rotated by the spindle (1), and by rotating the rotation means in the opposite direction, the clutch nut (27) moves away from the chain wheel to release the chain wheel from the spindle (1), engagement of the clutch nut (27) with the stop (30) causing the carrier (24) to rotate thereby rotating the chain wheel without rotation of the spindle (1). Other related constructions are provided.

System, method, and applications for monitoring online usage of minors

Systems, software, and computer implemented methods associated with a smart monitoring system used to monitor, manage, and modify the usage of various applications and/or websites on a mobile or other computing device are described herein. In one example method, user interactions performed at a client device are monitored, and a determination is made as to whether the monitored user interactions are associated with non-educational content or applications. In response to determining that they are, an activity timer is increased based on ongoing interactions with the non-educational content or application. In response to a determination that a current value of the activity timer exceeds a predetermined threshold value, an interruption process is triggered on the client device causing at least one educational activity to be performed by the user of the client device. Before allowing interaction with the non-educational content or application, the educational activities must be satisfactorily completed.

Jet and rotor assisted aerial vehicle with vertical and horizontal flight

An aerial vehicle configured to fly both vertically and horizontally, suited to fighting fires or assisting search and rescue operations. The aerial vehicle has an airframe, a drive shaft, a rotor having blades that allow the angle of pitch of each of the blades to be varied, a power transmission, a jet turbine, and a wing. In the vertical flight configuration the rotor provides lift by rotating the blades relative to the airframe. In the horizontal flight configuration the rotor is substantially stationary and the wing and blades of the rotor generate vertical lift and control pitch, yaw, and/or roll of the aerial vehicle as the jet turbine provides horizontal thrust.

System and method for saving and recalling state data for media and home appliances

A set of media playback and device settings data from each home appliance of a first set of home appliances is stored on a central server and/or sent to a remote control device upon initiation of a suspend command by a user. The stored media and devices states may be used at a later time to control the first set of home appliances, or a user may, after relocating to a second set of home appliances, initiate a resume state command whereupon media playback and device settings data from the central server and/or remote control device controls each home appliance in the second set of home appliances to bring about the same or substantially similar media and device states as in the first set of home appliances.

System and method for saving and recalling state data for media and home appliances

A set of media playback and device settings data from each home appliance of a first set of home appliances is stored on a central server and/or sent to a remote control device upon initiation of a suspend command by a user. The stored media and devices states may be used at a later time to control the first set of home appliances, or a user may, after relocating to a second set of home appliances, initiate a resume state command whereupon media playback and device settings data from the central server and/or remote control device controls each home appliance in the second set of home appliances to bring about the same or substantially similar media and device states as in the first set of home appliances.

Home appliance control system and methods in a networked environment

A home control and automation system and method. The system generally includes one or more wireless remote controls, a plurality of appliances (including network enabled appliances and traditional legacy appliances in the exemplary system), associated control centric devices, and associated content centric devices. Various methods for control and operation of appliances in the networked home control and automation environment are disclosed.; Specifically, methods are disclosed which enable advanced home control features such as location based control setup and operation, network enabled legacy appliances and system integration, save and recall capabilities for appliance and media states, generic command based appliance controls, dynamic/complex macro command generation, and Internet based control capabilities from remote locations are disclosed in conjunction with the system of the current invention.

System and method for saving and recalling state data for media and home appliances

A set of media playback and device settings data from each home appliance of a first set of home appliances is stored on a central server and/or sent to a remote control device upon initiation of a suspend command by a user. The stored media and devices states may be used at a later time to control the first set of home appliances, or a user may, after relocating to a second set of home appliances, initiate a resume state command whereupon media playback and device settings data from the central server and/or remote control device controls each home appliance in the second set of home appliances to bring about the same or substantially similar media and device states as in the first set of home appliances.

Autonomous vehicle controlled based upon a LIDAR data segmentation system

An autonomous vehicle is described herein. The autonomous vehicle includes a lidar sensor system. The autonomous vehicle additionally includes a computing system that executes a lidar segmentation system, wherein the lidar segmentation system is configured to identify objects that are in proximity to the autonomous vehicle based upon output of the lidar sensor system. The computing system further includes a deep neural network (DNN), where the lidar segmentation system identifies the objects in proximity to the autonomous vehicle based upon output of the DNN.

System and method for moment tensor migration imaging

A method for estimating moment tensor components of a source can use a waveform based method that performs a stack function on projected data from each sensor. The method can produce a cumulative result for each moment tensor component, for each propagation phase at each image point and origin time. A system for use in imaging a subterranean region of interest can include instructions which operate on recorded actual seismic data output from seismic receivers having known positions, and at least one processor, whereby the instructions cause the processor to project a selected data sample from the seismic data onto a moment tensor component.

System and methods for interacting with a control environment

A system and methods for facilitation of user interactions with an electronic device. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced interface to a user. A method of providing user interaction using a compact status indicator is described. A method for providing a virtual scroll wheel to a user for interaction with content sets is described. A method for allowing a user to dynamically modify a scalable user interface is described. A method for providing gesture based input to a user via a virtual gesture pad is described. A method of providing an interactive graphic search query interface is described. A method for indicating and selecting available content type is described.

Locking packaging container

The technology disclosed herein includes a storage apparatus comprising an inner sleeve, including a first tab including memory-inducing laminated material, a second tab including memory-inducing laminated material, and an inner sleeve storage compartment; and an outer sleeve encompassing the inner sleeve when the storage apparatus is locked, and including a first aperture for receiving the first tab in a first locking mechanism, and a second aperture for receiving the second tab in a second locking mechanism.

A dispenser and a method of filling a liquid additive container

System and method for monitoring remote control transmissions

System and method for managing communication links

A system and method for managing a communication link between a consumer electronic device adapted for two-way, wireless communications with at least one peripheral. The communication link is managed using a controller that is associated with the consumer electronic device that functions to assign communication slots to the peripheral to facilitate communications between the peripheral and the consumer electronic device.

System and method for controlling device location determination

A controlling device such as a remote control has programming for transmitting a signal response to a plurality of control environments, each environment including a signaling device. Each signaling device in receipt of the signal request sends a signal response having a unique ID which is chosen to be characteristically attenuated by the surroundings of the environment. Because the controlling device can only be in one environment at a given time, and given the attenuation characteristics of the signal response from each signaling device, only one signal response will be received by the controlling device in each environment. Location definitions associated with the received unique ID may be used by programming in the controlling device to recall saved devices states, commands sets, macros, and even to dynamically generate commands based on the location information.

Single throw battery switch with improved contact dome

A switch and methods of assembling a switch. The switch may include a housing; a first terminal electrically coupled to a power source; a second terminal electrically coupled to a load; a contact having a first contact end and a second contact end, the contact being operable to be in a closed position, in which the first contact end engages the first terminal and the second contact end engages the second terminal such that the contact electrically connects the first terminal to the second terminal, and an open position, in which the contact does not electrically connect the first terminal and the second terminal; and a biasing member configured to bias the contact towards the first terminal and the second terminal, the biasing member being operable to apply a first biasing force proximate the first contact end and a second biasing force proximate the second connect end.

Low bandwidth aal5 data communication system

A low bandwidth data message is transferred between at least two entities in an ATM network by packaging the massage into an AAL5 frame and then segmenting the frame into at least one ATM cell for transmission across a virtual channel. A receiving entity performs a substantially reverse operation in order to retrieve the message. Low bandwidth data may comprise data transfer at a rate of 1-5Mb per second, and preferably 2 Mb per second or data transferred at a rate of 1% or less of an operating speed of a processor in an ATM entity.

Locking packaging container

Home appliance control system and methods in a networked environment

System and method for managing communication links

An improved zip tie

A zip tie comprising: an elongate strap comprising of a series of ratchet members along at least a portion of the length of the strap. A head is positioned at the first end of the strap and has an insertion passage to receive a tail at a second end of the strap. The head includes a pawl for engaging the ratchet members on the elongate strap and allows the movement of the elongate strap in one direction only. The head also has a cutting edge to cut at least a part of the length of the elongate strap.

System and method for managing communication links

A system and method for managing a communication link between a consumer electronic device adapted for two-way, wireless communications with at least one peripheral (1, 2). The communication link is managed using a controller that is associated with the consumer electronic device that functions to assign communication slots (10) to the peripheral (1, 2) to facilitate communications between the peripheral and the consumer electronic device.</S DOAB>

Locking packaging container

The technology disclosed herein includes a storage apparatus comprising an inner sleeve, including a first tab including memory-inducing laminated material, a second tab including memory-inducing laminated material, and an inner sleeve storage compartment; and an outer sleeve encompassing the inner sleeve when the storage apparatus is locked, and including a first aperture for receiving the first tab in a first locking mechanism, and a second aperture for receiving the second tab in a second locking mechanism.

Single throw battery switch with improved contact dome

Configurable controlling device having an associated editing program

A configurable controlling device (100) and associated editor program that allows a consumer to create on a personal computer (302) for downloading to the controlling device a user interface (400) comprised of user interface pages having icons which icons, when activated on the controlling device, cause the controlling device to perform a function, such as to transmit a command to an appliance, to change the user interface page being displayed, etc. The editor program allows for the visualization of links (1502-1512) created between user interface pages (400, 500, 600, 700, 800), single step assigning of commands to logical groups of function keys (both iconic and hard keys), single step assigning of backgrounds to groups of user interface pages (400, 500, 600, 700, 800), and pre-rendering of user interface pages prior to the downloading of the user interface (400) to the controlling device (100).

Vehicle guidance, power, communication system and method

A vehicle communication, power, and guidance system for use in guiding and communicating with a land vehicle along a roadway, the system comprising: one or more reference devices positioned along the roadway, each of the reference devices further comprising: a memory device for storing fixed values for one or more vehicle and traffic related parameters; and one or more transmission modules for transmitting said fixed values for one or more vehicle and traffic related parameters; a vehicle mounted device comprising: a receiving module for receiving transmitted signals from the transmission module of said reference devices; and a processing module for processing the received signals and a transmitter module to transmitting signals to the reference device to communicate with one or more controllers of the vehicle to guide and control movement of the vehicle along the roadway.

Gyroscopically stabilised aerial vehicles

High accuracy tracking system for interactive equipment for simulation or operational employment

The present invention provides devices, methods and systems for use with interactive equipment in a simulated or augmented environment, or in real world operations. The inventive devices, methods and systems allow for interactive operation equipment in a virtual or augmented reality environment while eliminating virtual drift of the operational equipment. The present invention further eliminates the need to reset a simulated environment to accommodate swapping out equipment, allowing a seamless simulation to provide an optimal virtual training environment. Finally, the present invention provides for a highly accurate operational equipment to be used in a virtual or augmented environment allowing for optimal training, while minimizing down time.

System and method for flexible configuration of a controlling device

System and method for flexible configuration of a controlling device

Packaging container

Autonomous vehicle controlled based upon a lidar data segmentation system

An autonomous vehicle is described herein. The autonomous vehicle includes a lidar sensor system. The autonomous vehicle additionally includes a computing system that executes a lidar segmentation system, wherein the lidar segmentation system is configured to identify objects that are in proximity to the autonomous vehicle based upon output of the lidar sensor system. The computing system further includes a deep neural network (DNN), where the lidar segmentation system identifies the objects in proximity to the autonomous vehicle based upon output of the DNN.

Gyroscopically stabilised aerial vehicles

Various forms of a gyroscopically stabilised aerial vehicle are provided. The aerial vehicle comprises a jet turbine and or an electric motor coupled to a gyroscopic stabilisation assembly via a shaft assembly. In preferred embodiments the gyroscopic stabilisation assembly comprises a gyroscopic fan with alternating pivoting fan blades to provide controlled stable flight. The aerial vehicle is preferably configured for vertical take off and landing (VTOL) to enable it to be used in a wide variety of situations, including in relation to fighting fires with its exhaust gasses.

sistema e método para conservaçâo de bateria em um dispositivo portátil.

&nbsp; SISTEMA E MÉTODO PARA CONSERVAÇÃO DE BATERIAS EM UM DISPOSITIVO PORTÁTIL. Um dispositivo manual, tal como um controle remoto, tem um recurso limitado por tempo, tal como iluminação de luz de fundo, que é ativado mediante a ocorrência de um evento de disparo detectado por um sensor de disparo, tal como um sensor de movimento. O dispositivo manual funciona para desabilitar e/ou ajustar descendentemente um período de tempo durante o qual será permitido que o recurso limitado por um tempo esteja ativo mediante uma ocorrência futura de um evento de disparo em resposta à determinação pelo dispositivo de que um número predeterminado de eventos de disparo detectados por meio do sensor de disparo são eventos de disparo falso. O recurso limitado por tempo pode ser desabilitado ao desabilitar o sensor de disparo.

Método para controlar recurso limitado por tempo de dispositivo que é ativado mediante ocorrência de evento de disparo

sistema e método para conservação de baterias em um dispositivo portátil. um dispositivo manual, tal como um controle remoto, tem um recurso limitado por tempo, tal como iluminação de luz de fundo, que é ativado mediante a ocorrência de um evento de disparo detectado por um sensor de disparo, tal como um sensor de movimento. o dispositivo manual funciona para desabilitar e/ou ajustar descendentemente um período de tempo durante o qual será permitido que o recurso limitado por um tempo esteja ativo mediante uma ocorrência futura de um evento de disparo em resposta à determinação pelo dispositivo de que um número predeterminado de eventos de disparo detectados por meio do sensor de disparo são eventos de disparo falso. o recurso limitado por tempo pode ser desabilitado ao desabilitar o sensor de disparo.

Locking packaging container

Locking packaging container

The technology disclosed herein includes a re-lockable, environmentally friendly packaging apparatus including an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, and at least one locking mechanism configured to lock the inner sleeve inside the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism is an interior mechanism, which locks the inner sleeve in its entirety in the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism is an interior sliding mechanism, which permits the inner sleeve to move partially out of the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the inner sleeve includes a pull tab for removal of the inner sleeve from inside the outer sleeve.

Gyroscopically stabilised aerial vehicles

Various forms of a gyroscopically stabilised aerial vehicle are provided. The aerial vehicle comprises a jet turbine and or an electric motor coupled to a gyroscopic stabilisation assembly via a shaft assembly. In preferred embodiments the gyroscopic stabilisation assembly comprises a gyroscopic fan with alternating pivoting fan blades to provide controlled stable flight. The aerial vehicle is preferably configured for vertical take off and landing (VTOL) to enable it to be used in a wide variety of situations, including in relation to fighting fires with its exhaust gasses.

Locking packaging container

The technology disclosed herein includes a storage apparatus comprising an inner sleeve, including a first tab including memory-inducing laminated material, a second tab including memory-inducing laminated material, and an inner sleeve storage compartment; and an outer sleeve encompassing the inner sleeve when the storage apparatus is locked, and including a first aperture for receiving the first tab in a first locking mechanism, and a second aperture for receiving the second tab in a second locking mechanism.

An improved zip tie

Conflict resolver for a lidar data segmentation system of an autonomous vehicle

An autonomous vehicle is described herein. The autonomous vehicle generates segmentation scenes based upon lidar data generated by a lidar sensor system of the autonomous vehicle. The lidar data includes points indicative of positions of objects in a driving environment of the autonomous vehicle. The segmentation scenes comprise regions that are indicative of the objects in the driving environment. The autonomous vehicle generates scores for each segmentation scene based upon characteristics of each segmentation scenes and selects a segmentation scene based upon the scores. The autonomous vehicle then operates based upon the segmentation scene.

Packaging container

Packaging container

System and method for enhanced data transfer within control environments

A system and method is disclosed for enhanced data transfer methods within control environment for implementing functions on control devices. Generally, as a user browses content on a Content Server via a Control Point, various content sets will be concatenated by the Content Server based on an initial request from the Control Point, and all content in the content set will be sent as a single item from the Content Server to the Control Point, thus minimizing the number of message round trips and thus the protocol overhead needed to retrieve all content requested by the user. Information about the concatenated content set may be sent separately from the Content Server to the Control Point, or may be embedded in the content set as metadata, such that individual elements of the content set may be selectively displayed, controlled, and/or manipulated by the user via the Control Point.