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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Remote control command translation

Номер: US20120084452A1
Автор: Andrew Scott, Bradley Robert Pettit
Принадлежит: Microsoft Corp

Embodiments are disclosed that relate to translating remote control commands. One embodiment provides a remote control command translation device comprising a network receiver configured to receive one or more metacommands via a first protocol and a transmitter configured to output one or more translated commands via a unidirectional protocol, wherein the unidirectional protocol is different than the first protocol. The remote control command translation device further comprises a logic subsystem configured to execute instructions and a data-holding subsystem comprising mass storage containing translation information and instructions executable by the logic subsystem to receive, via the network receiver, a metacommand from a remote device via the first protocol, to translate the metacommand into a translated command based on the translation information, and to transmit, via the transmitter, the translated command corresponding to the metacommand via the unidirectional protocol.

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Номер записи: 1
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Electronic Locking System and Method

Номер: US20120096909A1
Автор: Jason Hart, Matthew Herscovitch, Sotoudeh Hamedi Hagh
Принадлежит: Jason Hart, Matthew Herscovitch, Sotoudeh Hamedi Hagh

The present invention provides an electronic locking system and method that includes a lock with a locking member and at least one antenna. A remote power source remotely powers the lock to actuate the locking member, using induction technology.

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Номер записи: 2
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Electronic apparatus, remote controller and remote control system

Номер: US20120098637A1
Автор: Akira Katsuyama
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

An electronic apparatus is remotely controlled based on a remote control signal transmitted from a remote controller using radio wave. The electronic apparatus contains a communication module that receives the remote control signal transmitted from the remote controller and an electronic apparatus main body that performs predetermined processing based on the remote control signal from the remote controller. The remote control signal is received by the communication module. The communication module has an intermittent operation mode in which the communication module operates intermittently when the electronic apparatus main body shifts to a standby state thereof. The period of off time of the communication module in the intermittent operation mode thereof is shorter than a period of transmission time of the remote controller for transmitting a power-on signal that causes the electronic apparatus main body to shift the standby state thereof to a normal state thereof.

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Номер записи: 3
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Flexible and convenient ir emitter device

Номер: US20120217396A1
Автор: John Michael DEMSKIE
Принадлежит: Remote Technologies Inc

Added functionality and convenience is provided for integrator of automation systems due to the design of an IR emitter component that can be easily positioned in front of IR receivers, while also being IR transparent. The IR emitter component includes a holder designed for easy attachment to many different surfaces. The holder is also configured for removably coupling to an IR emitter device, thus allowing the holder to remain attached to the related component. The IR emitter component is also IR transparent, thus allowing additional IR signals to be passed through the device.

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Номер записи: 4
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Dual wireless/optical audio switch

Номер: US20120224725A1
Автор: Kurt Fredric Ditzel, Yohan Paul PREVOT
Принадлежит: Individual

A dual wireless/optical audio switch system comprised of a set of optical input ports for home gaming systems, television, video streaming devices, a user selection panel, a signal routing circuit, two radio frequency transceiver units, a touch controller unit, a USB power control unit, a wireless remote, a wireless USB soundcard, and wireless headset. The system allows for the user to have multiple optical audio outputs from electronic devices connected to its inputs as well as receive wireless streaming audio from a wireless USB soundcard that is also able to wirelessly stream audio to a headset. Through user selection from the system front touch panel or wireless remote, the audio signal of choice is multiplexed to a single optical output port to be connected to a home entertainment receiver.

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Номер записи: 5
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Wheel Unit, Central Unit and System for Localizing a Plurality of Wheels on a Vehicle

Номер: US20120242502A1
Автор: Christoph Steiner, Jakob Jongsma
Принадлежит: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG

Embodiments of the present invention provide a wheel unit configured to transmit a transmit signal at a predefined rotational position of a wheel rotating around a rotational axis, when the wheel unit is attached to the wheel.

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Номер записи: 6
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Wireless battery-powered remote control with glow-in-the-dark feature

Номер: US20120286675A1
Автор: Lawrence R. Carmen, Matthew Philip McDonald, Walter S. Zaharchuk
Принадлежит: Lutron Electronics Co Inc

A glow-in-the-dark night light for a control device allows the control device to be easily found when the control device is located in a dark space. The night light may be provided on an actuator of the control device and may comprises a glow-in-the-dark material that has a luminance spectrum that decays with time after initial excitation. The night light is illuminated by an electromagnetic-energy-generating element to periodically recharge the glow-in-the-dark material with adequate energy to keep the glow-in-the-dark material visible in low ambient light conditions. The electromagnetic-energy-generating element draws relatively little current, such that the night light may be provided in a battery-powered remote control that has an acceptable battery lifetime.

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Номер записи: 7
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Communication apparatus and computer program product

Номер: US20130047014A1
Автор: Kotaro Ise, Masataka Goto, Takeshi Ishihara, Yoshimichi Tanizawa
Принадлежит: Individual

According to an embodiment, a communication apparatus includes a data reception controller configured to receive data from an external device functioning in an active state via a network and store the data in a buffer; a remote controller configured to, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, issue a request to the external device to switch to a power saving state; and a processor configured to process the data stored in the buffer.

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Номер записи: 8
21-03-2013 дата публикации

System and method for controlling an infrared camera using a mobile phone

Номер: US20130072120A1
Автор: Jiping Wu
Принадлежит: Guangzhou SAT Infrared Technology Co Ltd

The present application provides a system and method for controlling an infrared camera by using a mobile phone. The system includes a client and an infrared camera used as a server and connected to the client through a communication network. The infrared camera is mounted in a location to perform infrared measuring and/or monitoring, so as to provide infrared image videos of a monitored object and temperature data of the points contained in an infrared image. The client is mounted in a position far away from the location of the infrared camera to provide a remote control for the infrared camera. The present application allows monitoring personnel or a user to remotely monitor and control an infrared camera by using a mobile phone.

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Номер записи: 9
28-03-2013 дата публикации

DATA PROCESSOR FOR ONLINE BIOMETRIC MONITORING

Номер: US20130076533A1
Автор: MORAN DOV
Принадлежит: WIRELESS MEDICAL LTD.

A biometric meter data processor including a modem, a file system including a data file, a touchscreen for presenting to a user, a biometric monitor, driver circuitry for enabling the biometric monitor to measure a biometric of a user wherein the biometric monitor is unable to measure the biometric of the user when it is not connected to a connector, coupled with the modem. 1. A data processor for a biometric meter , comprising:a modem for wireless transmission of data;a file system, coupled with said modem, comprising at least one data file;a screen, coupled with said modem and with said file system, for presenting data stored in said at least one data file to a user;a connector, coupled with said modem, for connection with a biometric monitor;driver circuitry, coupled with said modem and with said connector, for enabling the biometric monitor to measure a biometric of a user and to write the measurement to at least one data file in said file system while the biometric monitor is connected to said connector, and wherein the biometric monitor is unable to measure the biometric of the user when it is not connected to said connector;processor circuitry, coupled with said modem, with said file system, with said screen and with said driver circuitry, (i) for extracting a measurement written to at least one of the data files by the biometric monitor, (ii) for instructing said modem to transmit the extracted measurement to a remote computer, (iii) for analyzing measurements in the at least one data file, and (iv) for displaying results of the analysis on said screen to the user.2. The data processor of wherein said file system further comprises at least one status file claim 1 , wherein said driver circuitry enables the biometric monitor to write an activity status code to at least one status file in said file system while the biometric monitor is connected to said connector claim 1 , and wherein said processor circuitry prompts the user to perform an appropriate action ...

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Номер записи: 10
28-03-2013 дата публикации

MODULAR PATIENT COMMUNICATOR FOR USE IN LIFE CRITICAL NETWORK

Номер: US20130076535A1
Автор: Mass William R., Sievert Jim
Принадлежит: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.

A modular patient communicator provides for communications with a patient implantable medical device (PIMD) and connectivity with a central authority (CA) via an unsecured network. Medical firmware and a radio facilitate wireless interrogation of the PIMD and acquisition of PIMD data. A universal communications port facilitates mechanical and signal connectivity with one or a multiplicity of disparate detachable modules, some of which provide the communicator with an external communications facility and have disparate communication protocols. The communicator is devoid of an external communications facility other than the radio and universal communications port. Life critical network software is executed in cooperation with an attached module to cause the communicator to transmit a request to a network access facility for a connection to the unsecured network, authenticate the communicator to the CA, and facilitate secured communication between the communicator and CA upon successful communicator authentication. 1. A modular patient communicator for communicating with a patient implantable medical device (PIMD) and facilitating connectivity with a central authority (CA) via an unsecured network , the communicator comprising:a housing;a processor;a user interface coupled to the processor;a radio configured to effect communications only with the PIMD in accordance with program instructions of medical firmware executable by the processor;a universal communications port supported by the housing and coupled to the processor, the communications port comprising a connector configured to detachably engage and establish signal connectivity with at least one module of a plurality of disparate modules;the communicator devoid of a facility to effect external communications other than by way of the radio and the universal communications port, at least some of the plurality of disparate modules configured to provide the communicator with an external communications facility and ...

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Номер записи: 11
28-03-2013 дата публикации

PNEUMATIC FENDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20130076536A1
Автор: Kaneko Michito, Nakatani Koji, Sakakibara Sigeki, Yamada Syuu
Принадлежит: THE YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO., LTD.

A pneumatic fender management system that establishes a correspondence between a pneumatic fender in which an identification tag recording first identification information is embedded and a pressure sensor detecting a pneumatic pressure of the pneumatic fender and transmitting a detected value. The pressure sensor includes a sensor part detecting a pneumatic pressure of the pneumatic fender, a transmission part transmitting a signal from the senor part; a reader part reading the information in the identification tag, and a control part having a memory part recording second identification information. The control part compares the first identification information read by the reader part with the second identification information in the memory part, and if the compared information is identical, causes the transmission part to transmit the pneumatic pressure information detected by the sensor part, and if the compared information is different, stops the sensor part and/or the transmission part. 1. A pneumatic fender management system that establishes a correspondence between a pneumatic fender in which an identification tag recording first identification information is embedded and a pressure sensor configured to detect a pneumatic pressure of the pneumatic fender and transmit a detected value ,the pressure sensor including a sensor part configured to detect the pneumatic pressure of the pneumatic fender, a transmission part transmitting a signal from the senor part, a reader part reading the information in the identification tag, and a control part having a memory part recording second identification information, andthe control part being configured to compare the first identification information read by the reader part with the second identification information in the memory part, and if the compared information is identical, cause the transmission part to transmit the pneumatic pressure information detected by the sensor part, and if the compared information is ...

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Номер записи: 12
28-03-2013 дата публикации

WIRELESS BATTERY-POWERED REMOTE CONTROL HAVING MULTIPLE MOUNTING MEANS

Номер: US20130076555A1
Автор: Altonen Gregory, Felegy, Jacoby, JR. Edward M., JR. Elliot B., Snyder Gregory M.
Принадлежит: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC.

A remote control for a wireless load control system, the remote control comprising: a housing having a front surface and an outer periphery defined by a length and a width; an actuator provided at the front surface of the housing; a wireless transmitter contained within the housing; and a controller contained within the housing and coupled to the wireless transmitter for causing transmission of a wireless signal in response to an actuation of the actuator, the wireless transmitter and the controller adapted to be powered by a battery contained within the housing; wherein the length and the width of the housing are slightly smaller than a length and a width of a standard opening of a faceplate, respectively, such that the outer periphery of the housing is adapted to be received within the standard opening of the faceplate when the housing and the faceplate are mounted to a vertical surface. 1. A remote control for a wireless load control system , the remote control comprising:a housing having a front surface and an outer periphery defined by a length and a width;an actuator provided at the front surface of the housing;a wireless transmitter contained within the housing; anda controller contained within the housing and coupled to the wireless transmitter for causing transmission of a wireless signal in response to an actuation of the actuator, the wireless transmitter and the controller adapted to be powered by a battery contained within the housing;wherein the length and the width of the housing are slightly smaller than a length and a width of a standard opening of a faceplate, respectively, such that the outer periphery of the housing is adapted to be received within the standard opening of the faceplate when the housing and the faceplate are mounted to a vertical surface.2. The remote control of claim 1 , further comprising:a faceplate having a front surface having a standard designer-style opening and adapted to be mounted to the vertical surface;wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 13
11-04-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD

Номер: US20130088321A1
Автор: MACK Jerome A., MORRIS Richard D.
Принадлежит: APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS, LLC

Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. 169-. (canceled)71. The device of claim 70 , wherein the identification information includes authentication information.72. The device of claim 70 , comprising an RFID reader coupled to the housing and configured to interrogate the RFID tag.73. The device of claim 70 , wherein restricting the use of the biological device is restricting the number of times the biological reagent is used.74. The device of claim 73 , wherein restricting the use of the biological device is restricting consumable use to a one time use.75. The device of claim 70 , wherein the processor is configured to communicate over a network with a database.76. The device of claim 75 , wherein the database includes information to validate the identification information.77. The device of claim 75 , wherein the database includes information regarding instrument operation.78. The device of claim 70 , wherein the controlling comprises comparing the identification information to a look-up table.79. The device of claim 70 , wherein the device comprises a display.80. The device of claim 79 , wherein the display is configured to display a message to a user based on the identification information.81. The device of claim 70 , wherein the device is a sequencer.82. A biological device comprising:a housing;an RFID reader, wherein the RFID reader is capable of interrogating an RFID tag associated with a reagent carrier; anda processor capable of processing information from the RFID reader,wherein the processor is capable of determining from the processed information whether the reagent carrier is authorized for use.83. The device of claim 83 , wherein the information is an unique identifier associated with the RFID tag.84. The device of claim 83 , wherein the device includes a network connection configured to connect to a remote database.85. The device of claim 84 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 14
11-04-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD

Номер: US20130088322A1
Автор: MACK Jerome A., MORRIS Richard D.
Принадлежит: APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS, LLC

Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. 169.-. (canceled)70. A method for authenticating a reagent carrier capable , the method comprising:reading identification information from an RFID tag associated with a reagent carrier;determining whether the reagent carrier is authorized for use, wherein the determining uses the identification information; andoptionally performing the biological analysis.71. The method of claim 70 , comprising performing the biological analysis.72. The method of claim 70 , wherein the determining comprises determining whether the biological reagent is authorized reagent carrier is not authorized for use and thereby the biological analysis is not performed.73. The method of claim 72 , wherein the biological reagent is not authorized for use because the biological reagent is a one time use reagent that has been used.74. The method of claim 73 , wherein the biological reagent is a reagent for performing a polymerase chain reaction claim 73 , a ligase chain reaction claim 73 , an antibody binding reaction claim 73 , an oligonucleotide ligation assay claim 73 , a hybridization assay claim 73 , or a genetic sequence determination.75. The method of claim 74 , wherein the biological reagent is a reagent for performing the polymerase chain reaction.76. The method of claim 74 , wherein the biological reagent is a reagent for determining the genetic sequence of a sample.77. The method of claim 70 , wherein the determining comprises determining whether the biological reagent has been used one time claim 70 , wherein an attempt to use the biological reagent more than one time is not authorized.78. the method of claim 73 , wherein the biological reagent is a reagent for performing a polymerase chain reaction claim 73 , a ligase chain reaction claim 73 , an antibody binding reaction claim 73 , an oligonucleotide ligation assay claim 73 , a hybridization ...

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Номер записи: 15
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Voice controlling system for adjusting a video wall

Номер: US20130088642A1
Автор: Chisen HSIEH
Принадлежит: Delta Electronics Inc

A voice controlling system for adjusting a video wall is provided. The video wall comprises a plurality of display apparatuses, and the voice controlling system comprises a wireless mobile apparatus and a controlling server. The controlling server connects with the video wall via a connection. The wireless mobile apparatus is configured to convert a voice command from a user into a controlling signal and to transmit the controlling signal to the controlling server via a wireless network. The controlling server is configured to adjust the display apparatuses of the video wall via the connection according to the controlling signal.

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Номер записи: 16
25-04-2013 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND USER EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20130099939A1
Автор: DENG Junjie
Принадлежит: HUAWEI DEVICE CO., LTD.

An apparatus and method for processing an information processing request in a mobile device. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving an information processing request message; collecting at least one type of environmental state information associated with the mobile device if the information processing request message is not processed by the mobile device within a predetermined time; generating prompt information according to the collected environmental state information, wherein the prompting information is used to prompt a user to process the unprocessed information processing request message. Therefore, a user can timely perceive the information processing request message that has been received but not processed by the mobile device in time, thus effectively increasing the usability of the mobile device. 1. An information processing method in a mobile device , wherein the method comprises:receiving an information processing request message;collecting at least one type of environmental state information associated with the mobile device if the information processing request message is not processed by the mobile device within a first predetermined time; andgenerating prompting information according to the collected environmental state information, wherein the prompting information is used to prompt a user to process the unprocessed information processing request message.2. The information processing method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of generating prompting information according to the collected environmental state information comprises generating the prompting information if the collected environmental state information meets a preset condition.3. The information processing method according to claim 2 , wherein the environmental state information includes at least one of the following information: first gravity sensing information claim 2 , first sound sensing information and first light sensing information;4. The information processing ...

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Номер записи: 17
09-05-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING POWER THROUGH THE FLOW OF WATER

Номер: US20130113631A1
Автор: Nagel Steven, Nardi Benedict J., PITCHFORD Barth R., Pitchford William D., Simon Robert P., Smith Russell S.
Принадлежит:

A remote water meter monitoring system is provided. A mesh network-type transceiver unit is coupled to a water meter housing having a water counting mechanism inside to transmit water consumption information as well as other sensor information, such as backflow detection, water pressure, and water metrics (e.g., residual chlorine and temperature) to a central server system via a bridge device and a corresponding mesh network. Mechanical energy from the water flowing through the water meter housing is converted to electrical energy via an energy conversion unit. An electrically powered shut off valve is remote addressable via the transceiver unit. 1. A remote water meter monitoring system comprising:a water meter body coupling a water supply source to a water customer;a flow meter contained within the water meter body that is configured to measure a flow rate of water through the water meter;a power supply system including at least one battery and a power generator,wherein the power generator is powered by a flow of water through the water meter body; a controller communicatively coupled to the water meter body and power supply system; and at least one antenna connected to the controller; and a meter pit cover containing a through-hole;', 'an insert disposed in the through-hole of the meter pit cover, the insert containing an exciter loop; and', 'a conductive plate attached to the insert, the conductive plate disposed below and in parallel with the meter pit cover., 'the at least one antenna including2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the controller and antenna are configured to transmit and receive information from and send information to the system.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the controller and antenna are configured to send water usage information wirelessly to a bridge device.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein sending water usage information comprises sending information either directly or through one or more other water meter ...

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Номер записи: 18
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Health Management Devices and Methods

Номер: US20130113632A1
Автор: Bernstein Daniel, Cole Jean-Pierre, Fennell Martin J., Kiaie Namvar, Love Michael, Scott Steve, Sloan Mark K., Watkin Jared
Принадлежит: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.

Methods and devices and systems including a data collection module for receiving and storing analyte data over a predetermined time period from a subject, a user interface unit coupled to the data collection module for providing one or more indication related to the analyte data, a control unit coupled to the data collection module and the user interface unit to control, at least in part the operation of the data collection module and the user interface unit, a communication module coupled to the control unit for communicating one or more signals associated with the analyte data to a remote location, where the user interface unit is configured to operate in a prospective analysis mode including substantially real time output of the analyte level received by the data collection module, and a retrospective analysis mode including limited output of information to the subject during the predetermined time period, and further where the communication module is configured to communicate with the remote location after the analyte data is received and stored in the data collection module over the predetermined time period, are provided. 1. (canceled)2. A glucose monitoring system comprising a receiver unit configured to receive sensor data indicative of a glucose concentration of a host measured by a substantially continuous glucose sensor , the receiver unit comprising:(i) a user interface configured to interact with a user;(ii) computer memory;(iii) a wireless receiver configured to receive sensor data transmitted from a substantially continuous glucose sensor electronics module, the electronics module operatively coupled to a continuous glucose sensor;(iv) a battery configured to provide power to the receiver unit;(v) a housing enclosing the computer memory, the wireless receiver and the battery, wherein the user interface is at least partially disposed on the housing;(vi) a first communication port in the housing configured to permit mechanical removable attachment of ...

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Номер записи: 19
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Power Management for a Radio Frequency Identification System

Номер: US20130120116A1
Автор: Moshfeghi Mehran
Принадлежит: Golba LLC

A method and device of power management for a networked radio frequency identification (“RFID”) system are disclosed. The described power management methods reduce the power consumption of battery-operated RFD) readers and REED tags. These power conservation methods increase the RFID system's hours of operation and decrease the cost by allowing the RFID readers and tags to function for a longer period of time before requiring charging or replacement of their batteries. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for transmitting information relating to radio frequency identification (“RFID”) in an RFID reader , comprising:obtaining location information from a global positioning system (“GPS”);calculating a current location of said RFID reader according to said location information;retrieving a plurality of active RF reading zones relating to said current location of said RFID reader from a storage location of said RFID reader;determining whether said current location of said RFID reader is within said at least one zone of said plurality of active RF reading zones; andswitching at least a portion of components of said RFID reader into a sleep state to conserve power if said current location of said RFID reader is outside of any of said plurality of active RF reading zones.16. The method of claim 15 , further comprising:activating at least a portion of components of said RFID reader from said sleep state to an active state if said current location of said RFID reader is within said at least one of said plurality of active RF reading zones.17. The method of claim 15 , wherein said determining whether said current location of said RFID reader is within at least one zone of said plurality of active RF reading zones further includes:identifying power efficient reading zones from said plurality of active RF reading zones according to said location information; andcomparing said current location of said RFID reader with at least one of said power efficient reading zones.18. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 20
16-05-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING LOCATION AND TRACKING COORDINATES OF A TRACKING DEVICE

Номер: US20130120141A1
Автор: Anderson Roger B., Beydler Michael L., Butler David, Mejia Desiree, Scalisi Joseph F.
Принадлежит: Location Based Technologies Inc.

A device and method to monitor location coordinates of an electronic tracking device are disclosed here. The device includes circuitry to receive at least one portion of a receive communication signal comprising location coordinates information; accelerometer circuitry to measure differential positioning of the portable electronic tracking device; and a battery power monitor configured to selectively activate and deactivate at least one portion of the transceiver circuitry and location tracking circuitry. The method includes receiving at a portable electronic tracking device at least one portion of a receive communication signal comprising location coordinates information; measuring differential positioning of the portable electronic tracking device; and activating and deactivating at least one portion of the transceiver circuitry and location tracking circuitry. 1. A method to control power usage comprising:measuring a receive communication signal level by primary location tracking circuitry of an electronic tracking device communicated by a primary location tracking system;reducing applied power level to the primary location tracking circuitry in response to measurement of a receive communication signal level less than a first signal level;increasing applied power level to supplemental location tracking circuitry response to measurement of the receive communication signal less than the first signal level;determining differential positional measurements based in part on acceleration measurements of supplemental location tracking circuitry associated with a secondary location tracking system; anddetermining positional coordinates of electronic tracking device responsive to a known reference coordinate values and the differential positional measurements.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receive communication signal less than a first signal level comprises an attenuated receive communication signal less than a first signal level in response to the electronic ...

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Номер записи: 21
16-05-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHODS OF IMPROVING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY

Номер: US20130123804A1
Автор: Atarot Gal, Frimer Motti, SHOLEV Mordehai
Принадлежит: M.S.T. Medical Surgery Technologies Ltd.

Methods and devices for improving the interface between a surgeon and an operating medical assistant or between the surgeon and an endoscope system for laparoscopic surgery. A device is useful for controlling an endoscope system for laparoscopic surgery and includes a wearable interface for enhancing the control of an endoscope system during laparoscopic surgery. 1. A device useful for the interface between a surgeon and an automated assistant , comprising:a. at least one endoscope, mechanically interconnected to said automated assistant; said automated assistant is adapted to maneuver said endoscope to a desired location;b. at least one instrument;c. at least one wearable operator comprising at least one wireless transmitter, adapted to transmit a signal once said at least one wearable operator is activated; said at least one wearable operator is either wire or wirelessly in communication with said at least one of said instrument;d. at least one wireless receiver; adapted to receive said signal sent by said transmitter;e. at least one laparoscopy computerized system, in communication with said wireless receiver, adapted to provide a visual onscreen depiction of said at least one instrument to be selected following the activation of said at least one wearable operator; and,f. at least one video screen;wherein said device is adapted to control and to direct said endoscope via said laparoscopy computerized system and said automated assistant on said instrument to be selected following the activation of said at least one wearable operator.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said communication between said at least one of said wearable operators and said instrument is either wire or wirelessly coupling.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said device is adapted to control and to direct said endoscope via said laparoscopy computerized system and said automated assistant on said instrument to which said activated wearable operator is coupled.4. The device ...

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Номер записи: 22
23-05-2013 дата публикации

WIRELESS CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20130127605A1
Автор: Beasley Paul, Heid Oliver
Принадлежит:

A wireless control device may include an antenna and a power harvester configured to generate power for the device from a radio frequency signal incident on the antenna. The device may further include an upconverter stage comprising a first port to receive a control signal to be upconverted and a second port to receive the incident radio frequency signal and to output the upconverted control signal at upper and lower sideband frequencies. The antenna may be coupled to the second port. 1. A wireless control device , comprising:an antenna;a power harvester configured to generate power for the device from a radio frequency signal incident on the antenna;a power splitter configured to split the incident signal;an upconverter stage comprising a two port system embodied as either (a) a low noise amplifier and a two port mixer or (b) a two port parametric amplifierwherein the two port system comprises a first port configured to receive a control signal to be upconverted and a second port configured to receive the incident radio frequency signal and to output the upconverted control signal at upper and lower sideband frequencies; andwherein the antenna is coupled to the second port.2. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the upconverter stage comprises a two port parametric amplifier having a low noise amplifier provided at the first port of the parametric amplifier.3. A device according to claim 1 ,wherein the upconverter stage comprises a two port parametric amplifier comprising a pair of varactor diodes connected between the first port and the second port;wherein the diodes are connected in parallel from the first port and in series from the second port;wherein the first port is configured to receive an input signal via the low noise amplifier; andwherein the second port configured to receive an incident local oscillator signal and output an upconverted amplified input signal.4. A device according to claim 2 , wherein the power harvester is configured to provide a DC ...

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Номер записи: 23
23-05-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING PRESENCE OF PERSONS AT A PHYSICAL LOCATION

Номер: US20130127616A1
Автор: ROBITAILLE Cyril
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to a method and a system for monitoring presence of persons at a physical location. A radiofrequency identification ultra-high frequency (RFID-UHF) signal emitted without intervention by a RFID-UHF tag carried by a person is received at the physical location. The person is identified using a code received in the RFID-UHF signal. Presence information of the person is logged in a database. An example of a physical location comprises a school bus or chartered bus. Passive RFID-UHF tags are carried by students or travelers getting on and leaving the bus. A RFID reader detects the students or the travelers as they enter and leave the bus. Presence information of each student or traveler may be confirmed by an operator in order to correct or overcome any false or missing identification. The presence information may be transmitted, for example via cellular transmission, to a remote server. 1. A method of monitoring presence of persons at a physical location , comprising;receiving at the physical location a radiofrequency identification ultra-high frequency (RFID-UHF) signal emitted by a RFID-UHF tag carried by a first person, wherein the RFID-UHF signal is emitted without intervention from the first person;identifying the first person using a code received in the RFID-UHF signal; andlogging presence information of the first person in a database.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the RFID-UHF signal is received upon arrival at the physical location by the first person.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the RFID-UHF signal is received upon departure from the physical location by the first person.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising:the presence information indicates either that the first person is present at the physical location or that the first person is absent from the physical location.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising;reading an identity of the first person from the database;presenting the identity of the first person to an operator; ...

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Номер записи: 24
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Glucose Measurement Device And Methods Using RFID

Номер: US20130127635A1
Автор: Goodnow Timothy T., HE LEI
Принадлежит: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.

A glucose monitoring system, includes a glucose sensor strip or package of strips. The strip includes a substrate and a glucose monitoring circuit that has electrodes and a bodily fluid application portion of selected chemical composition. An antenna is integrated with the glucose sensor strip. An RFID sensor chip is coupled with the glucose sensor strip and the antenna. The chip has a memory containing digitally-encoded data representing calibration and/or expiration date information for the strip. 1. A glucose measurement system , comprising:a glucose measuring device comprising a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, electronics configured to (i) receive one or more signals indicative of a glucose level in a sample and (ii) determine the glucose level based on the one or more signals, and a display for providing the determined glucose level;a circuit board;an RFID chip mounted on the circuit board;an in vivo glucose sensor coupled to the circuit board and in signal communication with the RFID chip;a memory for storing digitally encoded data representing a monitored glucose level detected by the in vivo glucose sensor; and 'wherein the RFID reader of the glucose measuring device is configured to receive the digitally encoded data representing the monitored glucose level when the RFID chip is within a predetermined range of the RFID reader.', 'an antenna coupled to the circuit board and in signal communication with the RFID chip;'}2. The glucose measurement system of claim 1 , wherein the glucose measuring device comprises a port for receiving a glucose test strip.3. The glucose measurement system of wherein the antenna includes a loop antenna.4. The glucose measurement system of wherein the loop antenna includes a conducting loop that is disposed around a perimeter of the circuit board and electrically coupled to the glucose sensor.5. The glucose measurement system of claim 1 , wherein the display is configured to display a communication activatable when ...

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Номер записи: 25
30-05-2013 дата публикации

PROGRAMMING A UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

Номер: US20130136455A1
Автор: De Buysscher Yve, Thissen Rogier Louis Jacques Willem
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

A method of programming a Universal Remote Control is described. A user is requested to execute a command sequence comprising more than one command from an original Remote Control for controlling a device (). The commands from said sequence are captured and analyzed (). The analyzed commands are matched with a code-set or branches of a code-tree data base (). The command sequence is used for generating a macro for executing an activity including the device (). 1110400. A method of programming a Universal Remote Control ( ,) , the method comprising:{'b': '306', 'requesting in a Remote Control learning program a user to execute a command sequence comprising more than one command from an original Remote Control for controlling a device or from another Universal Remote Control programmed for controlling the device ();'}{'b': '308', 'analyzing captured commands from said sequence ();'}{'b': '310', 'matching said analyzed commands with a code-set or branches of a code-tree data base (); and'}{'b': '316', 'using the command sequence for generating a macro for executing an activity including the device ().'}2304312. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in the Remote Control learning program a virtual device is started () corresponding to the device controlled by the original Remote Control and wherein a status of the virtual device is varied according to the captured and analyzed commands ().3130. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the Remote Control learning program is an application on a Personal Computer ().4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the Personal Computer captures the commands directly or via the Universal Remote Control.5302. The method according to claim 1 , comprising the further step of requesting the user to enter a device type and brand name of the device controlled by the original remote control ().6. The method according to claim 1 , comprising the further step of improving said matched code-set or code-tree using the analyzed ...

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Номер записи: 26
06-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR LAUNCHING AND A RADIOSONDE

Номер: US20130141248A1
Автор: Krapu Mikko, Mäkinen Pasi, Meskanen Ari
Принадлежит: VAISALA OYJ

A method and a radiosonde wherein the radiosonde is launched from a launching station and transmission of the radiosonde is started in order to send measurement data to a receiver. The transmission of the radiosonde is started only after a delay from the launch. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the delay is 30-3000 seconds claim 1 , advantageously in the range of 60-1000 seconds.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the delay is of random length within a predefined range.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the delay is set by altitude information claim 1 , eg. based on pressure or satellite navigation.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the delay is set by location information claim 1 , e.g. based on satellite navigation information.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the delay is based on temperature information claim 1 , e.g. a predetermined temperature change.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement data is sent from the radiosonde to a launching station.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the radiosonde is launched from a stationary ground launcher.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the radiosonde is launched from a ship.10. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the radiosonde is launched from a mobile vehicle like a car claim 1 , a truck claim 1 , or a train.11. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the transmission is encrypted.12. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement data is buffered into memory before the start of the transmission.13. A radiosonde comprising;a battery,measurement electronics supplied by the battery, anda transmitter supplied by the battery,means for triggering the transmitter on only after delay from launch of the radiosonde, anda memory capable of storing measurement information gathered by measurement electronics during the time between the launch and powering the transmitter.14. The radiosonde according to claim 13 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 27
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and method of operation for a remote control system

Номер: US20130142181A1
Автор: Ashok Hirpara, Edward Zylka, Glen M. Harris, Jean Michel Chardon, John Roberts, Joseph Battelle, Justin M. Henry, Kevin Simon, Ravi Mazumdar, Samir Sangani, Saumil Makim, Scott Harrington
Принадлежит: Logitech Europe SA

A remote control system includes a first network configured for communication via a first format. The first network includes a router configured to receive packetized remote control codes transmitted to the router in the first format. The remote control system further includes a second network configured for communication via a set of second formats. The second network includes a translator communicatively coupled to the router via a network link The translator is configured to receive the packetized remote control codes from the router in the first format and translate the remote control codes from the first format to a set of second formats. The second network further includes a blaster communicatively coupled to the translator. The blaster is configured to received the packetized remote control codes in the set of second formats and transmit the packetized remote control codes in the set of second formats to a set of consumer-electronic devices.

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Номер записи: 28
13-06-2013 дата публикации

RADIO REMOTE CONTROL WITH POSITION SENSOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20130147611A1
Автор: Brendel Wolfgang
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a radio remote control system of a machine that comprises at least one machine drive for a moveable machine part, which machine drive can be controlled by the radio remote control system, comprising a hand-held unit () comprising a control unit, a transmitter and at least one motion sensor, wherein the control unit is configured to communicate control commands issued by a user to a transmitter, and to cause the transmitter to transmit the control commands to the machine, in particular to an associated receiver, and wherein movements of the hand-held unit () in space about at least one tilt axis or pitch axis (KA, DA) can be detected by the motion sensor in such a way that in a motion control mode, the detected movements can be converted by the control unit into control commands, which can be communicated to the machine, wherein the motion control mode can be activated by a user input at the hand-held unit (). It is proposed according to the invention that the control unit is also configured such that on activating the motion control mode, the current attitude (I) of the hand-held unit () in space is detected as the current reference attitude (I), so that movements relative to this current reference attitude (I) can be detected by the motion sensor, and can be communicated by the control unit as control commands to the machine. The invention also relates to an operating method for a radio remote control system according to the invention. 1. Radio remote control system of a machine that comprises at least one machine drive for a moveable machine part , which machine drive can be controlled by the radio remote control system , comprisinga radio receiver assigned to the machine,a hand-held unit comprising a control unit, a transmitter and at least one motion sensor,wherein the control unit is configured to communicate control commands issued by a user to the transmitter, and to cause the transmitter to transmit the control commands to ...

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Номер записи: 29
13-06-2013 дата публикации

MEDICAL DATA TRANSPORT OVER WIRELESS LIFE CRITICAL NETWORK

Номер: US20130147622A1
Автор: Bange Joseph E., Gryzwa Mark, Hoyme Kenneth P., Johnson David C., LaLonde John R., Mass William
Принадлежит: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.

A communicator facilitates communications with a remote server via a wireless network supporting a plurality of disparate data transport mechanisms having differing characteristics. A processor coupled to memory is disposed in a communicator housing, which is configured for portability. The memory stores wireless radio firmware and data transfer instructions that are executable by the processor for transferring data to the remote server in accordance with a priority level. The priority level is based in part on criticality of the data and the communicator status. A radio disposed in the housing effects communications via the wireless network in accordance with the firmware. A power source in the housing supplies power for communicator components. The processor executes program instructions for selecting a data transport mechanism among the plurality transport mechanisms based on the priority level, and transmits the data via the wireless network via the radio using the selected transport mechanism. 1. A communicator configured to facilitate communications with a remote server via a wireless network , the wireless network supporting a plurality of disparate data transport mechanisms having differing characteristics , the communicator comprising:a housing configured for portability by an ambulatory patient;a processor coupled to memory, the processor and the memory disposed in the housing, the memory storing wireless radio firmware and data transfer instructions, the data transfer instructions executable by the processor for transferring data to the remote server in accordance with a priority level, wherein the priority level is based at least in part on criticality of the data and the communicator status;a radio disposed in the housing and configured to effect communications via the wireless network in accordance with program instructions of the wireless radio firmware executable by the processor; anda power source provided in the housing and configured to supply ...

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Номер записи: 30
13-06-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-FERROIC STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20130147636A1
Автор: Georgeson Gary E., Miller Robert James
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

A structural health monitoring system for multiple layer structures includes a plurality of strain-sensitive magnetic particles dispersed within a bonding area between at least two individual layers, at least one multiferroic sensor dispersed on a surface of the multiple layer structure, proximate to an area of the structure to be monitored, the at least one multiferroic sensor capable of monitoring strains experienced by the strain-sensitive magnetic particles, and analyzing changes in the strains experienced by said strain-sensitive magnetic particles that may indicate damage or degradation in the structure, and a controller configured for periodic interrogation of the at least one multiferroic sensor. 19-. (canceled)10. A structural health monitoring system for multiple layer structures comprising:a plurality of strain-sensitive magnetic particles dispersed within a bonding area between at least two individual layers;at least one multiferroic sensor dispersed on a surface of the multiple layer structure, proximate to an area of the structure to be monitored, said at least one multiferroic sensor capable of monitoring strains experienced by said strain-sensitive magnetic particles, and analyzing changes in the strains experienced by said strain-sensitive magnetic particles that may indicate damage or degradation in the structure; anda controller configured for periodic interrogation of the at least one multiferroic sensor.11. (canceled)12. The structural health monitoring system of wherein said plurality of strain-sensitive magnetic particles are substantially evenly dispersed within the bonding area.13. The structural health monitoring system of wherein said multiferroic sensors are dispersed on the surface of the multiple layer structure to provide overlapping coverage of said plurality of strain-sensitive magnetic particles.14. The structural health monitoring system of wherein said at least one multiferroic sensor is configured to sense at least one of a ...

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Номер записи: 31
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Television remote control device, and television system using the same

Номер: US20130148715A1
Автор: JIAN Li, Jin-Xin Wang, Tang Li
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, Hongfujin Precision Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd

A television includes a program receiving unit, a display unit, a command receiving unit, a selection unit, a signal compressing unit, and a signal emitting unit. The program receiving unit receives a plurality of television program signals. The display unit displays program contents according to the television program signals. The command receiving unit receives a remote control signal. The remote control signal includes a display control command and a preview control command The selection unit selects the corresponding television programs to the display unit for being displayed in accordance with the display control command, and sends the corresponding television programs to the signal compression unit to be compressed in accordance with the preview control command. The signal emitting unit converts the compressed television signals into wireless radio signals and sends out the signals. The present disclosure further provides a television remote control device and a television system using thereof.

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Номер записи: 32
20-06-2013 дата публикации

WIRELESS CONTROL AND COORDINATION OF LIGHT BAR AND SIREN

Номер: US20130154820A1
Автор: Bakalor Joseph, Miller Roger L.
Принадлежит: Code 3, Inc.

A wireless interface module is used with at least one of a light bar, a control head, and/or a siren so that a mobile device can wirelessly control the light bar and/or siren via a user interface. 1. A system for controlling the use of signaling equipment on an emergency vehicle with a power supply , comprising:a light bar powered by the power supply and having a plurality of light heads for providing visual emergency warning signals; anda wireless interface module mountable on the vehicle for communicating with a mobile device having a user interface, said module powered by the power supply, said user interface configured to receive operating instructions to be transmitted to the light bar.2. The system of further comprising:a siren mounted in the vehicle for providing an audible emergency warning signal;wherein the wireless interface module is adapted for connection to the light bar and the siren for providing a wireless communication link to the light bar and the siren; andwherein the system is configured for use with a mobile device configured with a wireless circuit to communicate wirelessly with the light bar and the siren via the wireless interface module when the mobile device is outside of the vehicle, the mobile device configured to transmit operating instructions to the light bar and the siren and configured to provide the user interface to receive the operating instructions to be transmitted to the light bar and siren.3. The system of further comprising a control head mounted in the vehicle and connected to the light bar and to the siren claim 2 , said control head configured to provide operating instructions to the light bar and the siren.4. The system of wherein the control head has a wired connection with the siren and the light bar.5. The system of wherein the control head includes a display indicating a status of the light bar and a status of the siren and wherein the user interface includes a display indicating the status of the light bar and the ...

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Номер записи: 33
27-06-2013 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130162412A1
Автор: FU CHIEN-CHUN, YU KUO-CHIH
Принадлежит:

A remote control system for controlling remotely a plurality of remote controllable appliances includes a first and second mobile terminal, at least one remote control apparatus, a server, and at least one remote control apparatus. The first mobile terminal transmits a first wireless signal in response to a remote controllable appliance selection and a function to be performed to the server. The server transmits a second wireless signal carrying an identification for identifying the selected remote controllable appliance and the selected function to the second mobile terminal. The second mobile terminal transmits a third wireless signal carrying an infrared remote control code correspondingly to the remote control apparatus, thereby the remote control apparatus transmitting an infrared remote control signal carrying the infrared remote control code to the selected remote controllable appliance to execute the selected function. 1. A remote control system for remotely controlling a plurality of remote controllable appliances , comprising:a first mobile terminal configured for transmitting a first wireless signal in response to a remote controllable appliance selection made by a user and a function selected by the user to be performed on the selected remote controllable appliance;a second mobile terminal;at least one remote control apparatus communicating with the second mobile terminal via a network; a database configured for storing a first table listing the plurality of remote controllable appliances and a second table listing a plurality of performable functions of each of the plurality of remote controllable appliances;', 'a communicating unit configured for receiving the first wireless signal transmitted by the first mobile terminal; and', 'a signal identifying unit configured for determining the selected remote controllable appliance and the selected function according to the first wireless signal, generating a second wireless signal carrying an identification ...

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Номер записи: 34
27-06-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING DATA USING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION CHANNEL

Номер: US20130162442A1
Автор: HONDA ATSUSHI
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

A first apparatus receives, from a second apparatus, a signal including information on first time-periods each associated with an occupancy rate, using a wireless channel. The first time-periods each indicate a time-period during which data are scheduled to be collected by the second apparatus, and the occupancy rate indicates a ratio of a duration-time during which data are actually collected by the second apparatus using the wireless channel, to the each first time-period. The first apparatus, based on the occupancy rate and the received power of the first signal, calculates interference values each indicating a degree of interference caused by a radio wave from the second apparatus during the each first time-period, and acquires, based on the calculated interference values, second time-periods during which data are scheduled to be collected by the first apparatus, and collects data from a node apparatus during the third time-periods using the wireless channel. 1. A system for collecting data using a wireless communication channel , the system comprising:a first node apparatus configured to measure first data to be collected; and to collect the first data from the first node apparatus using a predetermined wireless communication channel having a predetermined frequency,', 'to receive, from a second data-collecting apparatus to collect second data from a second node apparatus using the predetermined wireless communication channel, a first signal including information on first time-periods each associated with an occupancy rate, using the predetermined wireless communication channel, the first time-periods each indicating a time-period during which the second data are scheduled to be collected from the second node apparatus by the second data-collecting apparatus, the occupancy rate indicating a ratio of a duration time during which the second data are actually collected by the second data-collecting apparatus, to the each first time-period,', 'to measure received ...

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Номер записи: 35
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Method for Determining Traffic Flow Data in a Road Network

Номер: US20130162445A1
Автор: Bessler Sandford, Jandrisits Marko, Paulin Thomas
Принадлежит: KAPSCH TRAFFICCOM AG

Determining traffic flow data in a road network comprising passing a first radio beacon and receiving a request message that at least includes a start location and a stop location; determining if an on-board unit position is within a predetermined range of the start location, and responsively starting a recording of measurement data; determining if the on-board unit position is within a predetermined range of the stop location, and responsively stopping the recording of the measurement data; and transmitting the recorded measurement data to a next radio beacon that is passed by the on-board unit. 1. A method for determining traffic flow data in a road network with road segments of which at least some are equipped with radio beacons for DSRC radio communications with vehicle-mounted on-board units , which are configured to determine their position and record measurement data of their vehicle or their environment , comprising the following steps carried out by an on-board unit:a) passing a first radio beacon and receiving a request message, which at least includes a start location and a stop location, from the first radio beacon via a first DSRC radio communication;b) determining if a position of the on-board unit is within a predetermined range of the start location, and starting recording of measurement data;c) determining if the position of the on-board unit is within a predetermined range of the stop location, and stopping the recording of the measurement data; andd) transmitting the recorded measurement data to a next radio beacon that is passed by the on-board unit along its way via a second DSRC radio communication.2. The method according to using a plurality of on-board units each of which carries out the steps a) to d) claim 1 , further comprising:determining a first group of radio beacons comprising those radio beacons that are the last in substantially all possible access routes to the start location formed by road segments of the road network;providing the ...

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Номер записи: 36
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Control System for a Remote Vehicle

Номер: US20130166107A1
Автор: GERSON Roger, KENYON Samuel H., LEDOUX Melissa N., Robbins Michael Anthony, WOODBURY Travis
Принадлежит: iRobot Corporation

A hand-held controller for operating a remote vehicle includes a controller body having right and left grips, a first set of input devices are disposed in a left control zone adjacent the left grip, and a second set of input devices are disposed in a right control zone adjacent the right grip. The first set of input devices includes a first analog joystick, a 4-way directional control, and a left rocker control. The second set of input devices includes a second analog joystick, an array of at least four buttons, and a right rocker control. The hand-held controller also includes a mode changer disposed on the controller body and configured to receive an input to change between two or more function modes. Each function mode assigns different functions to one or more of the input devices. 1. A hand-held controller for operating a remote vehicle , the hand-held controller comprising:a controller body having right and left grips; a first analog joystick;', 'a 4-way directional control adjacent the first analog joystick; and', 'a left rocker control located adjacent the 4-way directional control;, 'a first set of input devices disposed in a left control zone adjacent the left grip, the first set of input devices including a second analog joystick;', 'an array of at least four buttons adjacent the second analog joystick; and', 'a right rocker control adjacent the button array;, 'a second set of input devices disposed in a right control zone adjacent the right grip, the second set of input devices includinga mode changer disposed on the controller body and configured to receive an input to change between two or more function modes, each function mode assigning different functions to one or more of the input devices; anda speed toggle disposed on the controller body and configured to receive an input to change between two or more speed modes.2. The hand-held controller of claim 1 , wherein the speed modes include a first speed mode for ascending stairs and a second speed ...

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Номер записи: 37
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Electronic Control Glove

Номер: US20130169420A1
Автор: Blount, JR. Willie Lee
Принадлежит: Blue Infusion Technologies, LLC

Many people active and inactive can't readily control their audio experience without reaching into a pocket or some other location to change a setting or answer the phone. The problem is the lack of convenience and the inaccessibility when the user is riding his motorcycle, skiing, bicycling, jogging, or even walking with winter gloves on, etc. The electronic control glove described here enables enhanced control over electronic devices wirelessly at all times from the user's fingertips. The glove is manufactured with electrical conducive materials along the fingers and the thumb, where contact with the thumb and finger conductive materials creates a closed circuit which is transmitted to a control device on the glove that can then wirelessly transmit messages to remote electronic devices such as cell phones, audio players, garage door openers, military hardware and software, in work environments, and so forth. 1. An electronic control glove , comprising:(a) a glove unit comprising finger coverings, a thumb covering which covers the tip of the thumb, and a covering over each finger of the hand; (figure in general and throughout the spec)(b) a detachable control unit configured to wirelessly control one or more electronic devices and receive inputs from other electronic devices;(c) a conductive thumb selector located at the tip of the thumb and operably connected to said control unit;(d) one or more finger conductive sensors positioned along the length of the finger coverings and operably connected to the detachable control unit;(e) one or more buttons, switches or the like to turn the device on or off;(f) wherein the detachable control unit, thumb selector and finger conductive sensors are configured such that contacting any of the finger sensors in any combination, with the thumb selector forms a closed circuit and permits the wireless and direct control of one or more remote electronic devices, and is capable of transmitting and receiving information; and(g) ...

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Номер записи: 38
04-07-2013 дата публикации

DIGITAL DEVICE CONTROL SYSTEM USING SMART PHONE

Номер: US20130171981A1
Автор: Woo In Koo
Принадлежит: DIGIENCE CO., LTD.

There is provided a digital device control system using a smart phone, including a smart phone having an application of a remote control function, a digital device of which on/off of a power supply, channel or volume is controlled according to a signal received from the smart phone, and an IR repeater functioning as a central control unit connected to the smart phone through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi communication and connected to the digital device through a plurality of infrared ray communications in order to remotely control the digital device, and therefore, the digital device can be controlled using the smart phone instead of a remote controller. In addition, since a plurality of LEDs capable of performing infrared ray communication is included in the IR repeater so as to transmit and receive an infrared signal of a wide range, a digital device desired to be controlled can be remotely controlled even when the digital device is placed at a far distance or at a blind spot in a room, and a plurality of digital devices can be controlled simultaneously. 1. A digital device control system using a smart phone , the system comprising:the smart phone having an application of a remote control function;a digital device of which on/off of a power supply, channel or volume is controlled according to an infrared; andan IR repeater functioning as a central control unit connected to the smart phone through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi communication and, if a signal of the smart phone is received, transmitting the infrared signal to the digital device, whereinthe IR repeater includes:a communication unit for wirelessly communicating with the smart phone through the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi communication;a code storage unit for storing information on an electronic product and a manufacturer corresponding to a custom code;a plurality of infrared ray transmission and reception units including a plurality of LEDs for expanding a transmission angle to a range of 60° to 360° and transmitting the infrared ...

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Номер записи: 39
11-07-2013 дата публикации

ARROW MOUNTED TRACKING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130176110A1
Автор: Falls Dennis Alan, Steinman Dennis
Принадлежит: IRON MOUNTAIN PRODUCTS, LLC

An animal tracking device for tracking an animal shot with an arrow. The animal tracking device may include an antenna, a controller, an accelerometer switch, a battery powering the controller and/or accelerometer switch, an animal attachment component, and a housing physically connecting components of the animal tracking device. The accelerometer switch may measure an amount of G force it experiences and send an interrupt signal to the controller when the amount of G force measured is at or greater than a threshold amount for a threshold amount of time, indicating that the arrow has been shot. The controller may send wireless signals to a receiver via the antenna in response to receiving the interrupt signal. The housing may be detachably attached to the arrow. The animal attachment component may attach to an animal shot by the arrow and force the housing away from the arrow. 1. An animal tracking device configured to removably attach to an arrow shaft , the animal tracking device comprising:an antenna;a controller communicably coupled with the antenna and configured for sending wireless signals to a receiver via the antenna;an accelerometer switch configured to measure an amount of G force experienced by the accelerometer switch, wherein the accelerometer switch is communicably coupled with the controller and configured to send an interrupt signal to the controller when the amount of G force measured by the accelerometer switch is at or greater than a threshold amount for a threshold amount of time;a battery contact electrically coupled with at least one of the controller and the accelerometer switch and configured for receiving a battery; anda hollow housing for enclosing the antenna, controller, accelerometer switch, and battery and configured to be detachably attached to the arrow shaft;2. The animal tracking device of claim 1 , further comprising an animal attachment component fixed to the housing and configured to attach to a target or animal shot by the ...

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Номер записи: 40
11-07-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING SPORT ACTIVITIES

Номер: US20130176112A1
Автор: Yu Feng-An
Принадлежит:

An approach is provided for a system for managing sport activities, which comprises at least one identifier, multiple transceivers and a server. The identifier is configured for inspecting each player in a sport activity, and has a serial number. The transceivers are located in specific spots of the sport activity, and each transceiver comprises a short-range radio signal receiver being configure for reading the serial number of the identifier, and a long-range radio signal transmitter the serial number of identifier and a timestamp when the serial number is obtained. The server is located distant from the sport activity, receives the timestamp and serial number from the transceiver, and uploads the timestamps with the corresponded player. 1. A system for managing sport activities comprising:at least one identifier being configured for inspecting each player in a sport activity, and having a serial number; 'a short-range radio signal receiver being configure for reading the serial number of the identifier; and', 'at least one transceiver being located in specific spots of the sport activity, and comprising'}a long-range radio signal transmitter the serial number of identifier and a timestamp when the serial number is obtained; anda server being located distant from the sport activity, receiving the timestamp and serial number from the long-range radio signal transmitter of the transceiver, and uploads the timestamps with the corresponded player.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the identifier is a RFID tag claim 1 , and the short-range radio signal receiver of the transceiver is a RFID reader.3. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the long-range radio signal transmitter of the transceiver is a GSM transmitter that transmits data to the server via a UMTS network.4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the long-range radio signal transmitter of the transceiver is a TDMA transmitter.5. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the identifier ...

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Номер записи: 41
11-07-2013 дата публикации

MOBILE TERMINAL

Номер: US20130176116A1
Автор: Jeong Shinjae, Jung Mijin, Lee Soohwan
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A mobile terminal is disclosed. The mobile terminal can transmit/receive information or a signal to/from a cooking apparatus, improve user convenience, remotely monitor a state of the cooking apparatus, and receive a control command with respect to the cooking apparatus. 1. A mobile terminal , comprising:a wireless communication unit for communication with a cooking apparatus;a display unit for displaying predetermined information;an application implemented on the display unit and including a user interface relating to the cooking apparatus; anda controller for controlling the application, receiving state information of the cooking apparatus through the wireless communication unit, and transmitting a control command with respect to the cooking apparatus,wherein the controller displays an execution screen including one or more menu items upon execution of the application, the menu items including a smart access menu for requesting communication with the cooking apparatus, andwherein the controller displays, on the display unit, a window including a cooking apparatus state display area in which a state of the cooking apparatus is displayed and an icon display area in which an icon including at least one of a photo, symbol and picture relating to the cooking apparatus is displayed upon selection of the smart access menu.2. The mobile terminal according to claim 1 , wherein the state of the cooking apparatus includes a waiting state or an operating state claim 1 , and the operating state includes a cooking state claim 1 , a cooling state or a self-cleaning state.3. The mobile terminal according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the operating state corresponds to the cooking state claim 2 , the controller displays claim 2 , on the display unit claim 2 , a window including a cooking information display area in which at least one of a cook mode and the name of a dish is displayed claim 2 , a cooking time display area in which at least one of a cooking start time claim 2 ...

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Номер записи: 42
11-07-2013 дата публикации

DATA-CAPABLE STRAPBAND

Номер: US20130176142A1
Автор: Drysdale Richard Lee, Fullam Scott, Levinson Nora Elam, Luna Michael Edward Smith, Martino Raymond A., Orvis Skip Thomas
Принадлежит:

A data-capable strapband is described, including techniques for monitoring co-participation in an activity using a data-capable strapband. Data associated with each co-participant's participation in the physical activity may be gathered, processed, analyzed, monitored and compared by each co-participant using data-capable strapbands. Additional devices, such as mobile communications devices, mobile computing devices, computers, laptop computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and the like, along with any available accompanying software applications, may be used in conjunction with the data-capable strapbands to further analyze the data that is gathered and presented via, for example, a server configured to provide a social networking service. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a first set of data associated with at least one attribute of an activity originating from a first wearable device associated with a first user into a server including a processor and memory;calculating on the server a difference between the first set of data associated with at least one attribute of the activity originating from the first wearable device associated with the first user and a second set of data associated with at least one attribute of the activity originating from the first wearable device associated with the first user or from a second wearable device associated with a second user, the server further determining a first status of the first wearable device associated with the first user;communicating the first status from the server to the first wearable device associated with the first user;wherein the activity is a physical activity in which either the first user or the second user, or both, are engaged.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving the second set of data associated with at least one attribute of the activity originating from the second wearable device associated with the second user into the server.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 43
11-07-2013 дата публикации

MONITORING METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE

Номер: US20130176143A1
Автор: Ivanier Philip Murray
Принадлежит: TELECOM IP LIMITED

The invention provides a monitoring method. The method includes collecting data using one or more sensors, transmitting the data wirelessly to one or more residential gateways, each residential gateway being a device installed in a premises to at least provide the premises with access to the internet, and transmitting the data from the one or more residential gateways to a central database via the internet. The invention also provides related systems and devices. 1. A monitoring method comprising:collecting data using one or more sensors;transmitting the data wirelessly to two or more residential gateways, each residential gateway being a device installed in a premises to at least provide the premises with access to the internet; andtransmitting the data from the two or more residential gateways to a central database via the internet.2. The method of further comprising automatically establishing a wireless connection between the one or more sensors and at least two residential gateways that are within range of wireless communication with the one or more sensors.3. The method of wherein the automatic wireless connection is established between the one or more sensors and all of the residential gateways that are within range of wireless communication with the one or more sensors.4. The method of wherein the data are transmitted to all available residential gateways.5. The method of any one of wherein the data are transmitted over a WiFi link to the residential gateways.6. The method of further comprising comparing copies of the same data received from at least two residential gateways.7. The method of further comprising deleting unwanted copies of the same data received from the at least two residential gateways.8. The method of further comprising encrypting the data before transmitting it to the residential gateways.9. The method of wherein the one or more sensors are configured to sense a condition or parameter relating to a utility.10. The method of wherein the data ...

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Номер записи: 44
11-07-2013 дата публикации

FEATURES FOR USE WITH A MULTI-SIDED CONTROLLING DEVICE

Номер: US20130177318A1
Автор: Alvarado Cesar, Do Linh, Jubilo Joven, Xu Rex
Принадлежит: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.

A multi-sided controlling device automatically makes keys on one or more sides of the controlling device active as a function of an operating mode of the controlling device. One or more sides of such a multi-sided controlling device may also have at least one keycap behind which is positioned an IR transmitter usable when another side of the controlling device is active. 1. A multi-sided controlling device , comprising:a housing having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side has a first set of activable key elements and the second side has a second set of activable key elements, and wherein at least one of the first set of activable key elements of the first side comprises a key cap;a first transmitter disposed behind the key cap of the at least one of the first set of activable key elements of the first side, the first transmitter comprising a first IR transmitter; anda processing device having associated programming for causing a signal to be transmitted via the first IR transmitter disposed behind the key cap of the at least one of the first set of activable key elements of the first side in response to a sensed interaction with a one or more of the second set of activable key elements of the second side when the second set of activable key elements of the second side are activated.2. The muti-sided controlling device as recited in claim 1 , comprising a sensor claim 1 , coupled to the processing device claim 1 , for generating a signal whereby the processing device uses the signal to activate and deactivate the second set of activable key elements of the second side of the housing.3. The multi-sided controlling device as recited in claim 2 , wherein the sensor comprises an orientation sensor.4. The multi-sided controlling device as recited in claim 1 , comprising a receiver claim 1 , coupled to the processing device claim 1 , for receiving a signal whereby the processing device uses the signal to activate and deactivate the second set of activable ...

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Номер записи: 45
11-07-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC AUXILIARY DEVICE AND WRIST STRENGTH TRAINING DEVICE HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20130178336A1
Автор: Chuang Pei-Sung
Принадлежит: NANO-SECOND Technology Co., Ltd.

An electronic auxiliary device is adapted for being joined with a wrist strength training device and wirelessly coupled to an information device, as well as the electronic auxiliary device comprises a device body and a function device. The device body has an auxiliary unit and is adapted for being joined with the wrist strength training device. The function device is disposed inside the device body. The function device is capable of acquiring the exercise information and transmitting the exercise information to the information device wirelessly, so as to compute the exercise information by the information device or to interact with the information device through the exercise information. Therefore, the wrist strength training device has both training and entertaining effects. 1. An electronic auxiliary device , adapted for being joined with a wrist strength training device and wirelessly coupled to an information device , the electronic auxiliary device comprising:a device body, having an auxiliary unit, and adapted for being joined with the wrist strength training device; and a processing circuit;', 'at least one sensing circuit, coupled to the processing circuit, and adapted for acquiring the exercise information of the wrist strength training device;', 'a wireless transmission circuit, coupled to the processing circuit, and adapted for receiving or transmitting a wireless signal; and', 'an electrical power circuit, coupled to the processing circuit, and adapted for supplying electrical power;, 'a function device, disposed inside the device body, and comprisingwherein the function device acquires the exercise information and transmits the exercise information to the information device wirelessly.2. The electronic auxiliary device according to claim 1 , wherein the device body comprises a lateral wall claim 1 , two sidewalls claim 1 , a top wall claim 1 , and a bottom wall claim 1 , the lateral wall claim 1 , the two sidewalls claim 1 , the top wall claim 1 , and ...

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Номер записи: 46
18-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND TIMER APPARATUS FOR FOB REMOTE

Номер: US20130181822A1
Автор: Leavitt Richard Warren
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure describes a method and apparatus for actuating one or more wireless FOB remote(s) based on specific user pre-programmed times. The advantage of this device is that it can utilize existing FOBs to automatically lock your vehicle, alarm; close garage without requiring manual intervention after a timer is set. Additionally, the apparatus is compatible with most existing systems without requiring any modifications to them. 1. An apparatus capable of receiving one or more remote FOBs , the apparatus comprising: a receptacle for receiving at least one wireless FOB remote , wherein said receptacle can allow a user to adjust the position of said wireless FOB remote in relation to a button in said FOB and an actuator in said apparatus; a programmable timer capable of sending a signal to an actuator at a user programmed time , wherein said signal can cause said actuator to apply sufficient pressure to activate said button on said wireless FOB remote that is positioned perpendicularly to said actuator; a power source to provide power to said timer and said actuator of said apparatus; a user interface to allow the user to program said timer.2. The apparatus of wherein said receptacle comprises a housing unit.3. The apparatus of wherein said receptacle comprises a plurality of horizontal plates to be positioned above and below said FOB remote to prevent said FOB remote from sliding upon pressure being applied from said actuator; said horizontal plates comprised of a plurality of securing agents positioned at the distal ends of said plates claim 1 , wherein said securing agents are secured via clockwise rotation claim 1 , an aperture to be aligned with the lock button of said FOB fastened via said securing agents claim 1 , wherein said FOB is positioned perpendicular to said actuator.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said actuator comprises an electrical system.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said actuator comprises a pneumatic system.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 47
18-07-2013 дата публикации

System and Method of Extending the Communication Range in a Visible Light Communication System

Номер: US20130183042A1
Автор: Ho Horace C., Knapp David J.
Принадлежит:

A system, remote control device and method are provided herein for communicating with and controlling various devices using visible light communication (VLC). According to one embodiment, a method is provided for extending a communication range of a visible light communication system comprising a remote control device and a plurality of controlled devices. Such a method may include, for example, transmitting a communication message from a remote control device to a first controlled device located within range of the remote control device, wherein the communication message is transmitted through free space using visible light, and extending the communication range of the visible light communication system to a second controlled device, which is located outside of the range of the remote control device, by using the first controlled device to retransmit the communication message through free space using visible light to the second controlled device. 1. A visible light communication system comprising:a remote control device configured to transmit a first communication message through free space using visible light; anda plurality of controlled devices, wherein a first one of the controlled devices is configured to receive the first communication message and retransmit the first communication message through free space using visible light to a second one of the controlled devices.2. The visible light communication system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first one of the controlled devices is located within a communication range of the remote control device and the second one of the controlled devices is located outside of the communication range of the remote control device.3. The visible light communication system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the remote control device is further configured to transmit a second communication message claim 1 , and wherein the first and second communication messages are transmitted sequentially with a fixed timing between each ...

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Номер записи: 48
25-07-2013 дата публикации

One-Handed Remote Unit That Can Control Multiple Devices

Номер: US20130188960A1
Автор: Born Joseph, Gao Xiuzhi
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A universal console using infra-red (IR) technology allows users to consolidate their remote control devices to a single universal device that can control a PC, DVD, games, TV, and other IR coupled devices. It further has the benefit of being highly power efficient and thus allowing the use of batteries without needed to be recharged or replaced for many months. Through the use of different dongles (and different configurations) different models can be offered for use on game consoles, smart TVs, and other connected devices. 1. A remote control that can control multiple devices comprising:a hand-held remote unit with a plurality of alphanumeric and numeric keys, command keys and a pointing device, said hand-held remote unit being adapted to transmit data to a computer or game commands to a game console using IR or RF;a first dongle attachable to said computer, the first dongle being adapted to receive said data and communicate it to the computer;said hand-held remote unit also being adapted to transmit a command to a TV using IR or RF;said hand-held remote unit also being adapted to transmit a command to a rotating disk video or audio device.2. The remote control of wherein said first dongle can also send update data back to said hand-held remote unit using IR or RF.3. The remote control of wherein said update data contains codes and/or macros for operation.4. The remote control of wherein at least some of said keys are illuminated during use.5. The remote control of wherein said hand-held remote unit receives notifications and updates using IR or RF.6. The remote control of further comprising at least one button that switches between target devices.7. The remote control of further comprising a dongle that receives IR from the hand-held remote unit and communicates wirelessly with the PC or game console.8. The remote control of further comprising a pointing stick multi-contact press which includes a tilting key with at least one rib pressing a plurality of buttons ...

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Номер записи: 49
25-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF UPDATING A DATABASE FOR MANAGING A VEHICLE FLEET

Номер: US20130191331A1
Автор: Champredonde Jonathan, Contreras Marcos
Принадлежит:

A handling machine performs a method for updating a database for managing a fleet of vehicles, during replacement of a tyre on a vehicle that includes a plurality of predetermined spatial zones. The database includes a tire identifier for each tyre of the vehicle and a zone identifier for each predetermined spatial zone. Each of the tire identifiers is associated with a corresponding one of the zone identifiers in the database. A zone identifier of a spatial zone containing a tyre is determined when first predetermined conditions are met, and a tire identifier of the tyre is determined when second predetermined conditions are met. An association in the database between a zone identifier and a tyre identifier is updated if at least the first and second predetermined conditions are met simultaneously at least once. 112-. (canceled)13. A tyre handling machine comprising first and second readers for reading first and second readable objects , respectively , the first and second readers being arranged such that:the first reader can read the first readable object if the first reader meets at least a first predetermined reader condition associated with the first reader; andthe second reader can read the second readable object if the second reader meets at least a second predetermined reader condition associated with the second reader.14. The machine according to claim 13 , whereinthe first reader is of a radio wave type, andthe first reader meets the first predetermined reader condition if the first reader is able to send a radio wave reading signal with a power greater than or equal to a first predetermined reading power.15. The machine according to or claim 13 , whereinthe second reader is of a radio wave type, andthe second reader meets the second predetermined reader condition if the second reader is able to send a radio wave reading signal with a power greater than or equal to a second predetermined reading power.16. The machine according to or claim 13 , further ...

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Номер записи: 50
01-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PROVIDING WIRELESS VEHICLE ACCESS

Номер: US20130194068A1
Автор: Monig Stefan, Schröter Veit
Принадлежит:

To provide motor vehicle access, a connection is set up between an ID signal generator assigned to the vehicle and a wireless communication device. A first identification code, stored in the ID signal generator, is transmitted to the communication device. A connection is set up between the communication device and a service provider via a public communication network. The identification code is sent together with a second identification code which identifies the wireless communication device. A multi-part authorization message is generated by the service provider. Parts of the authorization message are sent to the communication device and parts transmitted to a control device in the vehicle. Access authorization of the communication device is checked on the basis of the part of the authorization message from the vehicle and the part from the communication device, via a connection between the communication device and the control device of the vehicle. 1. A method for providing wireless vehicle access to a motor vehicle , comprising the steps:establishing a connection between an ID signal generator associated with the motor vehicle and a wireless communication device,transmission of a first identification code stored in the ID signal generator from the ID signal generator to the communication device,establishment of a connection via a public communication network between the wireless communication device and a service provider andtransmission of the first identification code from the wireless communication device to the service provider, together with a second identification code that identifies the wireless communication device,generation of a multi-part authorisation message by the service provider,transmission of portions of the authorisation message to the wireless communication device,transmission of portions of the authorisation message to a control device in the motor vehicle,establishment of a connection between the wireless communication device and the ...

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Номер записи: 51
08-08-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING A LOGICAL SENSOR NETWORK

Номер: US20130201029A1
Автор: Kung Hsiang-Tsung, Vlah Dario
Принадлежит: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Methods and systems for operating a sensor network comprising a plurality of nodes and at least one resource, where a resource can be a sensing device (e.g., a camera or microphone) or other peripheral devices (e.g., a storage or recording system). In at least one embodiment of the present invention, at least one node in a network determines at least one resource available to it and the type of the resource or its capabilities. Based on the type or capabilities of the resource, the node associates with one or more logical node names and acquires instructions for performing at least one function. 143. -. (canceled)44. A method of operating a network comprising a plurality of programmable network nodes and at least one resource , the method comprising:determining by at least one of the plurality of programmable network nodes that the at least one resource is available to it;determining by the at least one programmable network node a type of the at least one available resource;deciding if the at least one programmable network node has necessary instructions to communicate with the at least one available resource;providing the at least one programmable network node with the necessary instructions based on the deciding;receiving sensory input via the at least one available resource; andproviding the sensory input to one or more of the plurality of programmable network nodes in the network based on a presence or absence of an outstanding request for the sensory input.45. The method of claim 44 , wherein the instructions are provided from another network node or an external input means.46. The method of claim 44 , wherein the instructions are provided from local storage accessible by the programmable network node.47. The method of claim 44 , wherein the determining that the at least one resource is available to it claim 44 , comprises:broadcasting, by the at least one programmable network node, a request for a resource; and,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00044', 'claim 44 ...

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Номер записи: 52
08-08-2013 дата публикации

VACUUM INSULATION PANEL QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME

Номер: US20130201032A1
Автор: Hewitt Charles, Wojciechowski Timothy
Принадлежит: Caralon Global Limited

A system and method for implementing quality control for a panel is described. For example, the panel may be configured as a vacuum insulation panel having sensors arranged within the panel and/or on a surface thereof. A radio frequency identification unit may be in operable communication with the sensor and may transmit panel information to an external radio frequency identification receiver. A data collation element in operable communication with the radio frequency identification receiver may be configured to receive and analyze aggregated panel performance data received from the radio frequency identification receiver. 1. A quality control system for a panel , the system comprising:at least one sensor;a radio frequency identification unit in operable communication with the sensor, the radio frequency identification unit being configured to receive panel information associated with the panel;a radio frequency identification receiver configured to receive panel performance data transmitted from the radio frequency identification unit, the panel performance data comprising the panel information; anda data collation element in operable communication with the radio frequency identification receiver and configured to analyze aggregated panel performance data received from the radio frequency identification receiver.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises a dielectric film.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the radio frequency identification unit is in operative communication with the dielectric film.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the panel comprises a vacuum insulation panel.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is positioned within the panel.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a plurality of sensors positioned in multiple locations within the panel.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the dielectric film is coated with a coating configured to change at least one property responsive to an event.8. The system ...

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Номер записи: 53
15-08-2013 дата публикации

PROGRAMMING A UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL VIA DIRECT INTERACTION

Номер: US20130207788A1
Автор: Belz Steven M., Edwards Gregory, Pratt James, Van Vleck Paul
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method and system for programming a universal remote control (URC) to operate with a remote-controlled device is disclosed. Programming codes for the remote-controlled device may be transferred from an original remote control using a programming interface. The transfer may be performed directly with the URC. The transfer may also be performed using consumer-premises equipment of a multimedia content distribution network. The URC may be configured to use at least one of the programming codes to remotely control the remote-controlled device. 129-. (canceled)30. A method , comprising:establishing a near-field wireless connection between a consumer-premises equipment and an original remote control;receiving, via an original remote control interface, an original remote control code describing output generated by the original remote control for controlling a remote-controlled device; andconfiguring the universal remote control to generate an output signal including the remote control code.31. The method of claim 30 , wherein establishing the near-field wireless connection includes establishing a connection between a radio-frequency identification device coupled to the original remote control and a radio-frequency identification receiver coupled to the consumer-premises equipment.32. The method of claim 30 , wherein the near-field wireless connection is a personal area network connection.33. The method of claim 30 , further comprising:receiving user input for assigning original remote control codes to universal remote control control elements.34. A consumer-premises equipment apparatus claim 30 , comprising:a processor; and receiving from an original remote control first information indicating an identified remote-controlled device controllable associated with the original remote control;', 'requesting a network server for programming codes associated with the remote-controlled device;', 'receiving second information, including the programming codes, in reply to the ...

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Номер записи: 54
22-08-2013 дата публикации

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR HOME APPLIANCE

Номер: US20130214935A1
Автор: Kim Yanghwan, Park Hyongjun, Shim Jonghoon
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

The present invention relates to information management systems for a home appliance, and more particularly, to an information management system for embodying communication between a home appliance and a wireless terminal and between the home appliance and an external service business operator server possible for providing information a user requires quickly and remote management of the home appliance.

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Номер записи: 55
22-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING REMOTE DEVICES

Номер: US20130214937A1
Автор: HUFF Richard M., Petite Thomas David
Принадлежит: SIPCO, LLC

Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a system for monitoring a variety of environmental and/or other conditions within a defined remotely located region. Such a system may be configured to monitor utility meters in a defined area. The system is implemented by using a plurality of wireless transmitters, wherein each wireless transmitter is integrated into a sensor adapted to monitor a particular data input. The system also includes a plurality of transceivers that are dispersed throughout the region at defined locations. The system uses a local gateway to translate and transfer information from the transmitters to a dedicated computer on a network. The dedicated computer, collects, compiles, and stores the data for retrieval upon client demand across the network. The computer further includes means for evaluating the received information and identifying an appropriate control signal, the system further including means for applying the control signal at a designated actuator. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described.

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Номер записи: 56
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Data center with free-space optical communications

Номер: US20130216234A1
Автор: Arne Josefsberg, Burton J. Smith, Charles Whitmer, Clarence T. Tegreene, Craig J. Mundie, Edward K.Y. Jung, Howard Lee Davidson, James Robert Hamilton, Jordin T. Kare, Kenneth Lustig, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Michael Manos, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Richard F. Rashid, Robert V. Welland, Robert W. Lord, Roderick A. Hyde, William Henry Mangione-Smith
Принадлежит: SEARETE LLC

A data center for executing a data processing application includes processing units, sub-units or servers. Each of the processing units, sub-units or servers can execute a part or all of the data processing application. The processing units, sub-units or servers are electrical disjoint with respect to data communications, but can communicate with each other over free space optical links.

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Номер записи: 57
29-08-2013 дата публикации

WIRELESS SENSOR READER

Номер: US20130222153A1
Автор: Rowland Harry, Sundaram Balamurugan, Watkins Roger
Принадлежит: Endotronix, Inc.

A wireless sensor reader is provided to interface with a wireless sensor. The wireless sensor reader transmits an excitation pulse to cause the wireless sensor to generate a ring signal. The wireless sensor reader receives and amplifies the ring signal and sends the signal to a phase-locked loop. A voltage-controlled oscillator in the phase-locked loop locks onto the ring signal frequency and generates a count signal at a frequency related to the ring signal frequency. The voltage-controlled oscillator is placed into a hold mode where the control voltage is maintained constant to allow the count signal frequency to be determined. 1. A method of obtaining a measurement from a remote location , the method comprising:transmitting a plurality of excitation pulses each at a predetermined frequency to a wireless sensor;receiving a signal from said wireless sensor in response to said plurality of excitation pulses;sampling and holding said received signal; andascertaining the frequency of said received signal;wherein said wireless sensor is configured to change its resonant frequency in proportion to at least one sensed parameter.2. The method of further comprising generating a count signal at a frequency to match the frequency of said signal from said wireless sensor.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said count signal is generated by a voltage controlled oscillator.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the frequency of said count signal is an integer multiple of said ring signal frequency5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said wireless sensor is a passive sensor.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said wireless sensor comprises at least one inductor and at least one capacitor.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein at least one of said at least one inductor and said at least one capacitor changes its value in response to said at least one sensed parameter.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of said excitation pulses is a different frequency.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 58
29-08-2013 дата публикации

MOBILE TERMINAL AND DEVICE CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20130225154A1
Автор: Park Bum Sun
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A mobile terminal and device control method for the same are disclosed. The device control method for a mobile terminal having a touch screen, includes: downloading, during registration of a device capable of short-range wireless communication operating in a short-range communication mode, a user interface (UI) of the device; finding a list of registered devices, displaying the found list, selecting a device from the displayed list, calling the selected device, and connecting to the selected device; and displaying a device UI of the connected device on the touch screen, and controlling the connected device through the displayed device UI according to a touch operation. Electronic devices within a range can be easily and accurately controlled using a mobile terminal having a touch screen. In particular, the use of a user interface downloaded from an electronic device enables easy control of full functions of the device, enhancing user convenience. 125.-. (canceled)26. A method comprising:receiving, at a first device capable of wireless communication, a notification in response to identifying, at a second device capable of wireless communication, the first device; andpresenting, via the first device, an indication of a location of the first device in response to receiving the notification, the presenting including enabling a user to locate the first device.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein the notification is generated in response to determining that at least one of the first device or the second device is powered on.28. The method of claim 26 , wherein presenting the indication comprises:presenting the indication to a user.29. The method of claim 26 , further comprising:registering a first one of the first device and the second device with a second one of the first device and the second device prior to identifying the first device.30. The method of claim 29 , wherein registering comprises:storing UI information of the second device at the first device.31. The ...

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Номер записи: 59
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Electronic device and wireless control method

Номер: US20130229266A1
Автор: Chien-Yi Yen
Принадлежит: Chi Mei Communication Systems Inc

In a wireless control method, functional components that can be wirelessly controlled in an electronic device are set to be remote control components. A wireless control means of each of the remote control components and functions of each of the remote control components are preset. The method determines a remote control component that is currently working in the electronic device. The method further receives a wireless control signal by the electronic device, and executes a function of the determined remote control component, when the received wireless control signal is used to perform the wireless control means of the determined remote control component.

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Номер записи: 60
05-09-2013 дата публикации

EQUIPMENT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

Номер: US20130229267A1
Автор: NOVAK YAROSLAV
Принадлежит: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.

A sensor pad () is adapted to be worn and operated by a user () to control a separate wireless communication terminal () carried by the user. The sensor pad includes a plurality of discrete sensors each operable to produce an indication signal indicating proximity of a user's finger to the sensor and a controller, responsive to receipt of indication signals from a plurality of the sensors, to produce a control signal for delivery to the wireless communication terminal to produce selection of a functional operation of the wireless communication terminal. Also described is a terminal for use with the sensor pad and also equipment and a method of operation. 1. A sensor pad to be worn by a user and operated by the user to control a separate wireless communication terminal carried by the user , the sensor pad comprising;a plurality of discrete sensors formed in a two-dimensional matrix, each sensor operable to produce an indication signal indicating proximity of the user's finger to the sensor;a controller configured to, responsive to receipt of indication signals from a plurality of the sensors comprising one of (i) all sensors in a single row of the two-dimensional matrix, (ii) all sensors in a single column of the two-dimensional matrix, and (iii) all sensors diagonally from one corner of the two-dimensional matrix to an opposite corner of the two-dimensional matrix, produce a corresponding control signal to control a function of the wireless communication terminal.2. The sensor pad according to claim 1 , including a flexible substrate holding the sensors and the controller.3. The sensor pad according to claim 2 , wherein the flexible substrate is made of a woven fabric material.4. The sensor pad according to claim 2 , wherein the sensors are incorporated in the substrate and are operable to detect proximity of a user's fingers when adjacent to a first face of the substrate and the controller is held on a second face of the substrate.5. The sensor pad according to ...

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Номер записи: 61
05-09-2013 дата публикации

INDOOR UNIT OF AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130229507A1
Автор: MATSUMOTO Takashi
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

An indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus is provided, the indoor unit which can easily cause a wireless remote controller to output sound and does not degrade the design of an appearance of a main body. A main body includes a main-body communication device that communicates with a wireless remote controller an image pickup device that captures an image of the inside of a room, and a controller The wireless remote controller includes a wireless-remote-controller communication device and a sound output device When the face of a person is present within a face recognition range in a field of the image pickup device for a face recognition time, the controller recognizes the face of the person. If the controller recognizes the face of the person, the controller causes an operating signal to be sent to the wireless remote controller When the wireless remote controller receives the operating signal, the wireless remote controller activates the sound output device and causes the sound output device to output sound. 1. An indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus , comprising:a main body installed on a wall surface in a room; anda wireless remote controller that communicates with the main body using an operating signal,wherein the main body includes a main-body communication device that communicates with the wireless remote controller using the operating signal, an image pickup device that captures an image of the inside of the room, and a controller that controls the main-body communication device,wherein the wireless remote controller includes a wireless-remote-controller communication device that receives the operating signal, and a wireless-remote-controller notification device that outputs at least one of sound, light, and vibration,wherein the controller causes the main-body communication device to send the operating signal to the wireless-remote-controller communication device if the controller recognizes that a face of a person is present in a predetermined ...

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Номер записи: 62
12-09-2013 дата публикации

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND PORTABLE MACHINE

Номер: US20130234827A1
Автор: Takizawa Koji, Tomita Yosuke
Принадлежит: OMRON AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A communication system includes a portable machine having an identification code registered in a controlled object, the portable machine being capable of conducting wireless communications with the controlled object, and a portable terminal being capable of conducting noncontact wireless communications with the portable machine, wherein after noncontact wireless communications start between the portable machine and the portable terminal, the noncontact wireless communications are inhibited when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and then do not resume unless a specified instruction is given. 1. A communication system comprising:a portable machine having an identification code registered in a controlled object, the portable machine being capable of conducting wireless communications with the controlled object: anda portable terminal being capable of conducting noncontact wireless communications with the portable machine,wherein after noncontact wireless communications start between the portable machine and the portable terminal, the noncontact wireless communications are inhibited when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and then do not resume unless a specified instruction is given.2. The communication system according to claim 1 , whereinthe portable terminal includes:a first transmission unit transmitting a first signal to the portable machine; anda first reception unit receiving a second signal from the portable machine,the portable machine includes:a second reception unit receiving the first signal which the first transmission unit has transmitted;a control unit controlling generation of the second signal, in relation to the first signal which the second reception unit has received; anda second transmission unit transmitting the second signal generated by the control unit to the first reception unit of the portable terminal, andthe portable terminal inhibits the first transmission unit from transmitting the first signal, when the predetermined condition ...

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Номер записи: 63
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Programmable Display Switch

Номер: US20130234841A1
Автор: Rory G. Briski, Steven R. Galipeau
Принадлежит: Avion Engineering Services Inc

A programmable graphical display switch that provides users with a simple means of controlling other devices and for customizing how that control is initiated and communicated to the user.

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Номер записи: 64
12-09-2013 дата публикации

IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE ADAPTED FOR RADIO FREQUENCY TELEMETRY WITH FREQUENCY HOPPING

Номер: US20130234861A1
Автор: Abrahamson Hans
Принадлежит:

An implantable medical device has a broadband RF receiver operating within an RF band and having stored information of a characteristic receiver frequency representing the RF within the RF band at which the broadband RF receiver has sufficient receiver sensitivity. The stored information is retrieved in response to a message from an external communication device and is included in a response generated by the implantable medical device and transmitted to the communication device. The information enables the communication device to select its transmission frequency at a subsequent transmission instance to the relevant implantable medical device. The chances of successful reception at the subsequent transmission instance are thereby increased. 1. An implantable medical device comprising:a broadband radio frequency receiver configured to operate within a band of radio frequencies;a memory configured to store information of at least one characteristic receiver frequency representing a radio frequency within the band of radio frequencies at which the broadband radio frequency receiver has sufficient receiver sensitivity;a memory controller configured to, in response to reception of a message from a non-implantable communication device, retrieve the information from the memory;a response processor configured to generate, based on the information retrieved by the memory controller, a response comprising a notification of the at least one characteristic receiver frequency; anda transmitter configured to transmit the response to the non-implantable communication device.2. The implantable medical device according to claim 1 , wherein the implantable medical device comprises another receiver configured to receive claim 1 , from a non-implantable programming device claim 1 , a programming command comprising the information claim 1 , wherein the memory controller is configured to store the information received by the another receiver in the memory.3. The implantable medical ...

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Номер записи: 65
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Street Light Monitoring System

Номер: US20130234862A1
Автор: Cox Daniel J., Lambert J. David, Merckel Gerald U., Toth Michael A., Welsh Patrick T.
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A street light monitoring and real time data management system and methodology for collecting information from geographical distributed locations or individual sensor nodes dedicated to individual street lights of a multi-light street light system. 1. A street light monitoring system comprising:a plurality of geographically spaced individual street lights;a plurality of light monitoring sensor nodes, wherein one said sensor node is associated with one said street light, each said sensor node detecting the illumination status of the associated street light;each said sensor node capable of wirelessly communicating with at least one other of said sensor nodes;at least one of said sensor nodes comprising a control node, wherein said control node is capable of wirelessly communicating with a remote lighting control and management system;wherein said sensor nodes and said at least one control node are capable of determining the optimum communication path through multiple said sensor nodes from any one said sensor node to said at least one control node, and wherein said sensor nodes and said at least on control node are capable of determining alternative communication paths from any sensor node to said at least on control node in the event said optimum communication pathway fails.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said sensor nodes are physically mounted onto said street lights.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said sensor nodes comprise a fiber optic cable and a photosensor.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein said sensor nodes comprise a fiber optic cable and a photosensor.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein said remote lighting control and management system comprises a computer.6. The system of claim 1 , each said sensor node further comprising a solar photovoltaic panel to provide power to said sensor node.7. A street light monitoring system for collecting information from geographical distributed sensor nodes dedicated to individual street lights of a multi-light street ...

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Номер записи: 66
19-09-2013 дата публикации

NON-CONTACT ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS HAVING SPECIALIZED RADIO FREQUENCY BEAM FORMATION

Номер: US20130241694A1
Автор: Candee David Arthur, Schaffzin Richard, SHARMA Arun Kumar, Wurm Michael
Принадлежит:

An electronic door lock (“EDL”) is adapted to interact with an electronic key unit having a key antenna and a transmitter configured to transmit a radio frequency (“RF”) signal over the key antenna, the RF signal containing an identification (“ID”) code identifying the electronic key unit. The EDL can include a first antenna adapted to form a first directional radiation beam to receive the RF signal from the key unit, a second antenna adapted to form a second directional radiation beam to receive the RF signal from the key unit, and a processing component adapted to use RF signals received by one or both of the first and second antenna to determine whether the presence of an acceptable ID code is detected on the key. The EDL can determine the location of the key, and whether the key is inside or outside of the room. 1. An electronic door lock adapted to interact with an electronic key unit having a key antenna and a transmitter configured to transmit a radio frequency (“RF”) signal over the key antenna , the RF signal containing an identification (“ID”) code identifying the electronic key unit , the electronic door lock comprising:a first antenna adapted to form a first directional radiation beam to receive the RF signal from the key unit;a second antenna adapted to form a second directional radiation beam to receive the RF signal from the key unit; anda processing component adapted to use RF signals received by one or both of the first and second antenna to determine whether the presence of an acceptable ID code is detected on the key.2. The electronic door lock of claim 1 , wherein the processing component is adapted to determine the distance and spatial location of the key unit with respect to the electronic door lock.3. The electronic door lock of claim 1 , wherein the first directional radiation beam points to the inside of the door and the second directional radiation beam points to the outside of the door.4. The electronic door lock of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 67
19-09-2013 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROLLING APPARATUS, RECEPTION APPARATUS, AND REMOTE CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20130241714A1
Автор: NAKANO MASAHIRO, Tsurumoto Takashi
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A remote control apparatus is disclosed, which radio transmits a control command from a remote controller to a reception apparatus connected to an electronic device which is an apparatus under control. The reception apparatus stores a first identification information which represents a destination remote controller. When the remote controller issues a pairing start command, the remote control apparatus transmits a pairing request containing second identification information of the remote controller itself. The reception apparatus extracts the second identification information from the received pairing request and decides that the remote controller is a pairing party if the first identification information matches the second identification information. The reception apparatus transmits a pairing response containing third identification information of the reception apparatus itself to the remote controller. 1wherein the reception apparatus stores a first identification information which represents a destination remote controller,wherein when the remote controller issues a pairing start command, the remote control apparatus transmits a pairing request containing second identification information of the remote controller itself,wherein the reception apparatus extracts the second identification information from the received pairing request and decides that the remote controller is a pairing party if the first identification information matches the second identification information, andwherein the reception apparatus transmits a pairing response containing third identification information of the reception apparatus itself to the remote controller.. A remote control apparatus which radio transmits a control command from a remote controller to a reception apparatus connected to an electronic device which is an apparatus under control, The present application is a continuation, of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/322,486, filed Feb. 3, 2009, which claims priority from ...

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Номер записи: 68
19-09-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED COMMAND INPUT

Номер: US20130241715A1
Автор: Hatambeiki Arsham, Hayes Patrick H., Keiles Pamela Eichler, Kohanek Jeffrey
Принадлежит: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.

A portable electronic device having an input device for receiving a gesture based input from a user is used to control a navigation operation of an appliance. The portable electronic device receives via the input device the gesture based input and uses one or more parameters stored in a memory of the portable electronic device and one or more characteristics associated with the gesture based input to cause the portable electronic device to transmit a navigation step command to thereby control the navigation operation of the appliance. 1. A method for using a portable electronic device , having an input device for receiving a gesture based input from a user , to control a navigation operation of an appliance , comprising:receiving raw data indicative of at least one characteristic associated with a gesture based input provided to an input device; andusing the received raw data indicative of the at least one characteristic associated with the gesture based input and one or more parameters to generate a navigation step command wherein the navigation step command is used to control the navigation operation of the appliance; andcausing generation of the navigation step command to be interrupted in response to a second gesture based input being received via the input device.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the navigation step command comprises a sequence of direction commands wherein a number of direction commands in the sequence is determined as a function of the at least one characteristic associated with the first gesture based input and the one or more parameters.3. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the sequence of direction commands has a timing that is determined as a function of the at least one characteristic associated with the first gesture based input and the one or more parameters.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the navigation step command comprises a sequence of direction delta values that is determined as a function of the ...

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Номер записи: 69
19-09-2013 дата публикации

COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20130247117A1
Автор: IIDA Shigehiro, Matsumoto Michihiro, Matsushita Yosuke, MUKAI TSUTOMU, NAKAE Hironori, OHIRA TOMOAKI, Ohnishi Toshiaki, OHTSUBO Shohji, Oshima Mitsuaki, Sakakibara Mizuho, Yamada Kazunori, Yamaguchi Kohei, Yamaoka Masaru
Принадлежит:

A mobile device includes a position sensing unit, a remote control information obtainment unit, and a storage unit. Position information obtained by the position sensing unit is stored in the storage unit in association with remote control information. The mobile device further includes a directional space obtainment unit and an apparatus specification unit. The mobile device recognizes a direction pointed by a user using the mobile device, and enables operation of a terminal apparatus existing in the pointing direction. 1. A wireless communication terminal comprising:a position sensing unit configured to obtain position information of the wireless communication terminal;an apparatus information obtainment unit configured to obtain, from a control target apparatus which is an apparatus to be controlled by the wireless communication terminal, apparatus information for identifying the control target apparatus, by near field communication (NFC);a request generation unit configured to generate a request for operation information of the control target apparatus based on the apparatus information;an external communication unit configured to transmit the request to the control target apparatus or a server that holds the operation information, and receive the operation information;a storage unit configured to store the received operation information in association with the position information obtained when performing the NFC with the control target apparatus;an operation information transmission unit configured to transmit the operation information to the control target apparatus;a direction sensing unit configured to sense direction information of a direction to which the wireless communication terminal is pointed;a directional space obtainment unit configured to calculate a directional space of the wireless communication terminal, based on the position information obtained by the position sensing unit and the direction information obtained by the direction sensing unit; ...

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Номер записи: 70
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Luggage Tracking Device

Номер: US20130249673A1
Автор: Ferrari Tori
Принадлежит:

A luggage tracking device, and a method of tracking luggage using the device, the device including a housing configured to be attached to a piece of luggage, a location unit provided in the housing to determine a current location of the device, a transmitter provided in the housing to transmit current location information, and a controller provided in the housing to control operations of the location unit and transmitter. 1. A luggage tracking device comprising:a housing configured to be attached to a piece of luggage;a location unit provided in the housing to determine a current location of the device;a transmitter provided in the housing to transmit current location information; anda controller provided in the housing to control operations of the location unit and transmitter.2. The luggage tracking device of claim 1 , wherein the location unit includes a receiver configured to obtain Global Positioning System (GPS) information.3. The luggage tracking device of claim 1 , wherein the location unit includes a receiver configured to obtain location information through a wireless communication with an external transmitter local to the device.4. The luggage tracking device of claim 3 , wherein the receiver communicates with the external transmitter through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.5. The luggage tracking device of claim 1 , wherein the controller controls the transmitter to transmit the current local information through a local and/or wide area network connection.6. The luggage tracking device of claim 1 , further comprising a battery to provide power to the controller claim 1 , transmitter claim 1 , and location unit.7. The luggage tracking device of claim 1 , wherein the housing is configured to open to provide access to components located inside the housing.8. The luggage tracking device of claim 1 , further comprising a coupling member to couple the device to the piece of luggage.9. The luggage tracking device of claim 8 , wherein the coupling member is configured to be ...

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Номер записи: 71
26-09-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RAPID CONFIGURATION OF A UNIVERSAL CONTROLLING DEVICE

Номер: US20130249677A1
Автор: Black Jeremy K., Kohanek Jeffrey
Принадлежит: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.

A universal controlling device is provided with one or more buttons which, when activated in a set up mode, serves to initiate a rapid configuration of the universal controlling device to adapt the universal controlling device to communicate with an intended target appliance. 1. A method for configuring a universal controlling device to exchange communications with an intended target device via an RF communications channel , comprising:receiving into the universal controlling device while in a setup mode a selection of a one of a plurality of quick setup input elements of the universal controlling device wherein each of the plurality of quick setup input elements is linked to a one of a plurality of RF communication protocols usable by the universal controlling device to exchange communications with a device type of the intended target device;using the one of the plurality of RF communication protocols linked to the selected of the one of the plurality of quick setup input elements by the universal controlling device to issue a query message to the intended target device; andin response to a message being successfully received by the universal controlling device from the intended target device as transmitted in response to the query message causing the universal controlling device to be paired with the intended target device whereupon the universal controlling device will use the selected one of the plurality of RF communication protocols when the universal controlling device is subsequently placed into an operating mode in which the universal controlling device is intended to exchange communications with the intended target device.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the device type of the intended target device comprises a set top box type.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , causing the universal controlling device to use an IR protocol when the universal controlling device is placed into an operating mode in which the universal controlling device is ...

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Номер записи: 72
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Geographic based remote control

Номер: US20130249678A1
Автор: Scott Ramsdell
Принадлежит: Individual

An intermediary between a remote control device and a remotely controllable device implements identification and/or authentication. The intermediary is, e.g., a node or set of nodes within a head end of a cable network service provider. A remote control device at a customer premise sends a command intended to control a remotely controllably device which is also located at the same customer premise. The customer premise includes a network interface, e.g., a cable modem, which has associated identification information. The command and the associated network interface identification information are communicated to the intermediary, e.g., via a cable modem. The intermediary accesses a subscriber record corresponding to the location based on the network interface identification information. The intermediary identifies the device to be controlled, e.g., a particular set top box and/or authenticates the remote control device. A command is sent via the network to the device to be controlled.

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Номер записи: 73
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Adhesive and Peripheral Systems and Methods for Medical Devices

Номер: US20130249687A1
Автор: Beavis Russell H., Gray Larry B., Kamen Dean
Принадлежит: DEKA Products Limited Partnership

A repeater system may control a pump by using a repeater and a user interface. An adhesive patch system may be used for affixing a pump or other object to a human body. Such an adhesive patch system may include two sets of adhesive members, each member including an adhesive material on at least one side so as to attach to the body. The members of the first set are spaced to allow the members of the second set to attach to the body in spaces provided between the members of the first set, and the members of the second set are spaced to allow members of the first set to detach from the body without detaching the members of the second set. Also, fill stations and base stations are provided for personal pump systems. 1. A repeater system for controlling a medical device , the system comprising: short-range reception circuitry for, over a given range, receiving signals from at least one wearable medical device,', 'short-range transmission circuitry for, over the given range, transmitting signals to the wearable medical device,', 'longer-range transmission circuitry for, over a longer range exceeding the given range, transmitting the received signals to a user interface located remotely from the patient, and', 'longer-range reception circuitry for, over the longer range, receiving signals from the user interface; and, 'a repeater having'} interface reception circuitry for receiving signals from the repeater, and', 'interface transmission circuitry for transmitting signals to the repeater., 'a user interface having'}2. A repeater system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the interface reception circuitry includes circuitry for receiving signals directly from the wearable device claim 1 , and wherein the interface transmission circuitry includes circuitry for transmitting signals directly to the wearable device.3. A repeater system in accordance with claim 1 , the repeater comprising:memory for logging received data.4. A repeater system in accordance with claim 1 , the ...

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Номер записи: 74
26-09-2013 дата публикации

WIRELESS SENSOR SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH SWITCH AND OUTLET CONTROL

Номер: US20130250845A1
Автор: Greene Charles E., Harrist Daniel W.
Принадлежит: Powercast Corporation

In some embodiments an apparatus includes a wireless sensor configured to be operatively coupled to a network gateway device that is configured to receive one of a first data packet or a second packet from the wireless sensor. The wireless sensor is configured to send the first data packet at a first time on a first frequency, the first data packet including a payload associated with a value of a measurement that was measured by the wireless sensor. The wireless sensor is configured to send the second data packet at a second time on a second frequency, the second data packet includes a payload associated with the value. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a wireless sensor configured to be operatively coupled to a network gateway device that is configured to receive one of a first data packet or a second data packet from the wireless sensor,the wireless sensor configured to send the first data packet at a first time on a first frequency, the first data packet including a payload associated with a value of a measurement that was measured by the wireless sensor,the wireless sensor configured to send the second data packet at a second time on a second frequency, the second data packet includes a payload associated with the value.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wireless sensor is further configured to be operatively coupled to a wireless repeater that is configured to receive the first data packet or the second data packet.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the wireless sensor is configured to be coupled to the wireless repeater having a buffer to store at least one of the first data packet or the second data packet for an amount of time.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the wireless repeater is a first wireless repeater claim 3 , the wireless sensor is configured to be coupled to the wireless repeater that discards the first data packet based on the payload of the first data packet being the same as the payload of the second data packet when the second data ...

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Номер записи: 75
26-09-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS AND REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20130251372A1
Автор: UTSUNOMIYA Fumiyasu, YANO Hironori
Принадлежит: SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC.

Each device identification apparatus includes a circuit for generating a delay time and transmits a device identification code signal at a different delay time in response to a device selecting signal from a remote controller, thereby making it possible to prevent interference. Further, an infrared light amount detecting circuit is provided in a device identification apparatus or a remote controller, and an electronic device to which a device identification apparatus having a higher intensity of infrared is attached is displayed on the remote controller so that the electronic device is easily selected. 1. A device identification apparatus for transmitting a device identification signal for identifying a corresponding device to a remote controller for storing and transmitting codes to control various devices , the device identification apparatus comprising:a receiving section for receiving an optical signal from the remote controller;a signal decryption section for decrypting the signal thus received by the receiving section;a transmitting section for transmitting a device identification signal when the signal thus decrypted is a device selecting signal; anda delay generation section provided between the signal decryption section and the transmitting section, the delay generation section being for generating a delay time set in advance so that, at the time of transmission of the device identification signal, the transmitting section transmits the device identification signal after the delay time has passed.2. The device identification apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising:an infrared light amount detecting section for outputting a signal according to a light amount of the signal received by the receiving section, to the delay generation section, wherein:the delay generation section corrects the delay time according to the signal from the infrared light amount detecting section.3. A remote control system comprising:a remote controller for storing and ...

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Номер записи: 76
26-09-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS AND REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20130251373A1
Автор: UTSUNOMIYA Fumiyasu, YANO Hironori
Принадлежит: SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC.

The device identification apparatus includes: a remote controller signal detecting section for detecting an optical signal from a remote controller; a receiving section for receiving the optical signal from the remote controller; a signal decryption section for decrypting the optical signal received by the receiving section; and a transmitting section for transmitting a device identification signal when the optical signal is a device selecting signal, and configured such that operations of the receiving section, the signal decryption section, and the transmitting section are started in response to a detecting signal of the remote controller signal detecting section, thereby realizing a device identification apparatus in which power consumption during standby is minimized. 1. A device identification apparatus for transmitting a device identification signal for identifying a corresponding device to a remote controller for storing and transmitting codes to control various devices , the device identification apparatus comprising:a remote controller signal detecting section for detecting an optical signal from the remote controller;a receiving section for receiving an optical signal from the remote controller;a signal decryption section for decrypting the signal thus received by the receiving section; anda transmitting section for transmitting a device identification signal when the signal thus decrypted is a device selecting signal, wherein:operations of the receiving section, the signal decryption section, and the transmitting section are started in response to a detecting signal of the remote controller signal detecting section.2. The device identification apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the remote controller signal detecting section includes a photoelectric conversion element for flowing a power generation current according to an incident light amount; andthe remote controller signal detecting section detects an optical signal from the remote controller ...

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Номер записи: 77
03-10-2013 дата публикации

ACCESS CONTROL USING AN ELECTRONIC LOCK EMPLOYING SHORT RANGE COMMUNICATION WITH MOBILE DEVICE

Номер: US20130257589A1
Автор: Hall Stewart E., Mohiuddin Mohammad
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for obtaining access to an area or an object secured by an electronic locking device. The methods involve: obtaining, by a Mobile Communication Device (“MCD”), a unique identifier associated with the Electronic Locking Device (“ELD”)via a first Short Range Communication (“SRC”); communicating the unique identifier from MCD to a Remote Communication Device (“RCD”) via a network connection; receiving at least one symbol associated with the unique identifier that facilitates unlocking of ELD from RCD via the network connection; and causing ELD to be unlocked by communicating a key from MCD to ELD via a second SRC. 1. A method for obtaining access to an area or an object secured by an electronic locking device , comprising:obtaining, by a mobile communication device, a unique identifier associated with the electronic locking device via a first short range communication;communicating the unique identifier from the mobile communication device to a remote communication device via a network connection;receiving at least one symbol associated with the unique identifier that facilitates unlocking of the electronic locking device from the remote communication device via the network connection; andcausing the electronic locking device to be unlocked by communicating a key from the mobile communication device to the electronic locking device via a second short range communication.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first short range communication comprises a near field communication or a barcode communication.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second short range communication comprises a near field communication.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the mobile communication device and the remote communication device comprises a smartphone.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the network connection is a secure network connection.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the symbol comprises the key.7 ...

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Номер записи: 78
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Wireless Tracking System And Method For Backhaul Of Information

Номер: US20130257614A1
Автор: Perkins Matthew R.
Принадлежит: AWAREPOINT CORPORATION

The present invention provides a solution to backhauling health information. The present invention utilizes a mesh network to backhaul the health information. The system includes a plurality of first tags, a mesh network, and an information engine. Each of the tags represents a first object. The mesh network preferably includes a plurality of plug-in sensors located within the facility. At least one node in the mesh network operates as healthcare device. The information engine is in communication with the mesh network and determines a position location of the healthcare device and an operation of the healthcare device. 1. A system for backhauling health information over a network , the system comprising:a plurality of first tags, each of the plurality of first tags representing a first object;a network comprising a plurality of sensors located within the facility;a healthcare device, wherein the healthcare device is an end point in the network; andan information engine in communication with the network;wherein information from the healthcare device is backhauled over the network to the information;wherein the information engine is configured to determine a position location of the healthcare device and an operation of the healthcare device based on the information.2. The system according to wherein the first object is fixed or mobile.3. The system according to wherein the healthcare device is at least one of a fluid pump claim 1 , heart monitor claim 1 , ventilation pump and electrocardiogram.4. The system according to wherein the network routes information from the healthcare device to a predetermined destination.5. The system according to wherein the information comprises an identity of the person to last accessed the healthcare device.6. The system according to wherein the information comprises how much time remains before the healthcare device needs to be serviced.7. The system according to wherein the information comprises the type of chemicals in the ...

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Номер записи: 79
10-10-2013 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROL APPARATUS AND PORTABLE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

Номер: US20130265143A1
Автор: Koizumi Michiaki, Matsumoto Fumiaki
Принадлежит: KYOCERA CORPORATION

A portable communication terminal having a remote control apparatus includes a CPU. The CPU detects electronic appliances around there by a wireless tag reader, displays a plurality of characters respectively corresponding to the detected plurality of appliances on the monitor, transmits test signals to these appliance, and changes a manner of the character of the appliance except for the appliance which responds, that is, the appliance which is in an off-state. Furthermore, the CPU detects identification information of a base station which is able to communicate with the terminal, registers the identification information detected under a desired location condition in the register, and determining whether or not a match condition is satisfied between detected identification information and the identification information which has been registered. Then, if the determination result is affirmative, the electronic appliance around there is detected by the wireless tag reader, and an operation screen for remotely controlling the detected appliance on a monitor is displayed. 120-. (canceled)21. A portable communication terminal capable of specifying a location of said portable communication terminal by receiving respective identification information of a plurality of base stations , comprising:a communicator operable to executes communication processing with the plurality of base stations;an information detector operable to detects the respective identification information of the plurality of base stations which are able to be communicated with by said communicator;a register operable to registers the respective identification information detected by said information detector;a determiner operable to determine at an arbitrary location whether or not a match condition is satisfied between the respective identification information detected by said information detector at the arbitrary location and identification information registered by said register;an appliance detector ...

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Номер записи: 80
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Pairing Or Associating Electronic Devices

Номер: US20130265144A1
Автор: Banna Rami, Gilmour Justin, Gordon Brian, Meskens Werner
Принадлежит:

A system that includes an implanted medical device such as an auditory prosthesis having a capacity to conduct communications on two channels to establish an association for communication with another electronic device. One of the channels is preferably a short range or near field channel, and the other channel is a broadcast channel. A method of asynchronous communication using both channels for establishing the association is also described. 130-. (canceled)31. A method comprising:initiating establishment of a communications link between an implanted medical device and a remote electronic device by transmitting one or more signals from the implanted medical device to the remote electronic device over a first communications channel between the implanted medical device and the remote electronic device; andestablishing the communications link between the implanted medical device and the remote electronic device by communicating over the first communications channel and a second channel communications channel between the implanted medical device and the remote electronic device, whereina signal communicated over the second communications channel has a longer range than a signal communicated over the first communications channel; andat least one of communicating over the first communications channel and communicating over the second communications channel comprises exchanging between the implanted medical device and the remote electronic device at least one identifier for the communications link.32. A method as claimed in claim 31 , further comprising determining whether there is an absence of signals received from an implanted component of the implanted medical device via the first communications channel claim 31 , wherein the communications link is established in response to determining that there is the absence of signals from the implant component of the implanted medical device.33. A method as claimed in claim 31 , wherein communicating over the first ...

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Номер записи: 81
10-10-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PORTABLE INSTRUMENTATION

Номер: US20130265173A1
Автор: MILLAR Ord
Принадлежит: ODM TECHNOLOGY INC.

A system and method for portable instrumentation is proposed, comprising a server computer and a portable instrument that is wirelessly connectable to the server computer. The portable instrument comprises sensors for performing respective physical or electrochemical measurements, and a hand-held computer that is operably connectable to the sensors. The hand-held computer is configured to record and transmit the measurements to the server computer. The hand-held computer evaluates a real-time wireless connection quality between the portable instrument and the server computer. When the wireless connection quality shows a declining trend, the hand-held computer determines a spatial boundary where the portable instrument reaches a dead zone with wireless connection quality below a predetermined threshold. The hand-held computer then requests pre-recorded data from the server computer to be forwarded to the portable instrument before the portable instrument reaches the spatial boundary. The efficiency and reliability of the measurements are thus improved. 1. A system for portable instrumentation , comprising:a server computer; one or more sensors for performing respective physical or electrochemical measurements; and', 'a hand-held computer operably connectable to the sensors and configured to:', '(i) record the measurements and transmit the measurements to the server computer;', '(ii) evaluate a real-time wireless connection quality between the portable instrument and the server computer;', '(iii) provided the wireless connection quality shows a declining trend:', '(iii-1) determine a spatial boundary where the portable instrument reaches a dead zone with wireless connection quality below a predetermined threshold; and', '(iii-2) request pre-recorded data, stored on the server computer and related to the measurements, to be forwarded to the portable instrument from the server computer before the portable instrument reaches the spatial boundary., 'a portable instrument ...

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Номер записи: 82
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle Intelligent Key Device, Remote Control System, and Method for Driving a Passenger Vehicle

Номер: US20130268140A1
Автор: DU Xiaowen, FAN Bo, ZHANG Yongzeng, ZHONG Yilin
Принадлежит:

A remote control system for driving a passenger vehicle includes a vehicle intelligent key device, configured to send a starting signal and a control signal; and a passenger vehicle, configured to receive the starting signal and the control signal, to start a remote control mode according to the starting signal and to control an operational state of the passenger vehicle according to the control signal, wherein the passenger vehicle comprises an electric power steering module configured to control a steering wheel of the passenger vehicle to turn according to the control signal when the passenger vehicle is in the remote control mode. 1. A remote control system for driving a passenger vehicle , comprising:a vehicle intelligent key device, configured to send a starting signal and a control signal; anda passenger vehicle, configured to receive the starting signal and the control signal, to start a remote control mode according to the starting signal and to control the passenger vehicle according to the control signal,wherein the passenger vehicle comprises an electric power steering module configured to control a steering wheel of the passenger vehicle to turn according to the control signal when the passenger vehicle is in the remote control mode.2. The remote control system according to claim 1 , wherein the passenger vehicle further comprises an angle sensor configured to detect a rotation angle of the steering wheel and to feed back the rotation angle to the electric power steering module.3. The remote control system according to claim 1 , wherein the passenger vehicle further comprises:a key controller, configured to receive the starting signal and the control signal and to generate a remote starting signal and a remote control signal according to the control signal and the control signal;a body control module, configured to receive the remote starting signal and the remote control signal, to control the passenger vehicle to power on and to start the remote ...

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Номер записи: 83
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle Intelligent Key Device, Remote Control System, and Method for Driving a Passenger Vehicle

Номер: US20130268144A1
Автор: DU Xiaowen, FAN Bo, ZHANG Yongzeng, ZHONG Yilin
Принадлежит:

A passenger vehicle includes: a vehicle intelligent key device, configured to send a starting signal and a control signal; and a passenger vehicle, configured to receive the starting signal and the control signal, to start a remote control mode according to the starting signal, and to control the passenger vehicle according to the control signal, wherein the passenger vehicle comprises an automatic transmission and an electrical parking brake, the automatic transmission is configured to receive the control signal, and to control the electrical parking brake to disengage a parking cable of the passenger vehicle and to set a gearbox to a “Drive” state or a “Reverse” state when the passenger vehicle is in the remote control mode. 1. A passenger vehicle , comprising:a vehicle intelligent key device, configured to send a starting signal and a control signal; anda passenger vehicle, configured to receive the starting signal and the control signal, to start a remote control mode according to the starting signal, and to control the passenger vehicle according to the control signal,wherein the passenger vehicle comprises an automatic transmission and an electrical parking brake, the automatic transmission is configured to receive the control signal, and to control the electrical parking brake to disengage a parking cable of the passenger vehicle and to set a gearbox to a “Drive” state or a “Reverse” state when the passenger vehicle is in the remote control mode.2. The passenger vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the automatic transmission includes a dual clutch transmission.3. The passenger vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the passenger vehicle further comprises:a key controller, configured to receive the starting signal and the control signal and to generate a remote starting signal and a remote control signal according to the starting signal and the control signal;a body control module, configured to receive the remote starting signal and the remote control ...

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Номер записи: 84
17-10-2013 дата публикации

State Control System and State Control Method

Номер: US20130272714A1
Автор: Hayakawa Miki, OHKUBO Norio, WAKISAKA Yoshihiro
Принадлежит: Hitachi, Ltd.

A state control system comprises a portable terminal and a control apparatus. The portable terminal sends a signal including identification information to an external. The control apparatus controls a controlled object in either one of a locked state and an unlocked state based on the signal sent from the portable terminal. The portable terminal sends a first signal, in a case where a event detector has not detected the event, and sends a second signal having a data length longer than a data length of the first signal, in a case where the event detector has detected the event. The control apparatus controls a controlled object to the unlocked state in a case where the controlled object is in the locked state and the controlled apparatus receives the second signal. 1. A state control system comprising:a portable terminal for sending a signal including identification information to an external; anda control apparatus for controlling a controlled object in either one of a locked state and an unlocked state based on the signal sent from the portable terminal,wherein the portable terminal has an event detector for detecting a predetermined event,wherein the portable terminal sends a first signal in a case where the event detector has not detected the event,wherein the portable terminal sends a second signal having a data length longer than a data length of the first signal, in a case where the event detector has detected the event,wherein the control apparatus controls the controlled object to the unlocked state in a case where the controlled object is in the locked state and the controlled apparatus receives the second signal from the portable terminal, andwherein the control apparatus controls the controlled object to the locked state in a case where the controlled object is in the unlocked state and the controlled apparatus has received neither the first signal nor the second signal for a predetermined period from the portable terminal.2. A state control system ...

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Номер записи: 85
17-10-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPENSATING INFRARED NOISE IN AN ELECTRONIC SYSTEM

Номер: US20130272715A1
Автор: Eber Samuel, Hieb Eric
Принадлежит:

Remote control signal detection systems and methods are operable to compensate detected infrared energy to identify an infrared energy communication signal emitted by a remote control. An exemplary embodiment detects first infrared energy, wherein the infrared energy communication signal is absent in the first infrared energy; determines compensation based on the first infrared energy; detects second infrared energy, wherein the infrared energy communication signal is present in the second infrared energy; and compensates the second infrared energy based on the determined compensation. 1. A method comprising:detecting first infrared energy at a first time at an infrared (IR) signal detector of a device that is controllable by a remote control, wherein an infrared energy communication signal emitted from the remote control is absent in the detected first infrared energy;determining an amount of background ambient infrared energy based on the first infrared energy;determining a compensation based on the amount of background ambient infrared energy;detecting second infrared energy at a second time at the IR signal detector of the device, wherein the second time is after the first time, and wherein the detected second infrared energy includes at least the infrared energy communication signal communicated from the remote control;compensating the second infrared energy based on the determined compensation; anddetermining the infrared energy communication signal from the compensated second infrared energy.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:retrieving information corresponding to a known remote control (RC) infrared signal from a memory,wherein the second infrared energy is further compensated based on the retrieved information corresponding to the known RC infrared signal.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that the infrared energy communication signal is not discernible from the compensated second infrared energy; andindicating that the ...

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Номер записи: 86
24-10-2013 дата публикации

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER

Номер: US20130278381A1
Автор: Laranang Michael, Lopez Emmanuel Enrique
Принадлежит:

A remote wireless keyless entry transmitter includes a communications interface for connecting the transmitter directly to an in-vehicle network for registering the transmitter with the vehicle access system. The interface is further connectable to a personal computer to load a set of control codes and programming codes corresponding to a vehicle. The transmitter is programmable to operate multiple functions for multiple vehicles, separately or simultaneously. The transmitter can include a transponder circuit, a display, an accelerometer and a key coupler. A wireless transponder is operationally associated with a vehicle security system by physically connecting the transponder to a vehicle data port with a temporary data link and transferring data between the security system and the transponder over the data link to enable subsequent wireless operation of the security system with the transponder. The transmitter can include an audible signal generator and be programmable to respond to a pager signal. 129-. (canceled)30. A programmable remote keyless vehicle entry device comprising:a wireless signal generator; and programming code configured to place an access system of a vehicle in a programming mode enabling registration of the entry device with the access system; and', 'control codes configured to cause the access system operate access system features in response to entry device operation with the entry device registered with the access system;, 'memory containingwherein the entry device is configured to transmit the programming code to the access system via a physical connection between the vehicle entry device and the vehicle while the entry device is unregistered with the access system, thereby placing the access system in a programming mode to register the entry device with the access system to enable subsequent response by the access system to the control codes.31. The entry device of claim 30 , comprising a communications interface physically connectable to ...

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Номер записи: 87
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Intraoral Communications and Processing Device

Номер: US20130278396A1
Автор: Kimmel Dustin Ryan
Принадлежит:

Methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer-readable media for communicating via an electronic device for use in a mouth environment of an animal and resistant to damage from bodily fluids and pressure. The device can be pierced through a tongue, a lip, or a cheek, anchored to a tooth or a teeth of the mandible, or implanted in (or attached to an implant in) the maxilla or mandible. The device includes: a power device, which can power the apparatus, a memory storage device, which can store and recall data; a communications subsystem, which communicates with one or more remote devices; an output device, which creates stimulus directly or indirectly observable in the mouth environment; an input device, which can create signals according to activity in the mouth environment and can send them to the memory storage device and/or processor; and a processor coupled to the memory storage device, the communication subsystem, the output device and the input device. 1. An apparatus comprising: a housing for use in a mouth environment of an animal and resistant to damage from bodily fluids and pressure , wherein the housing is: pierced through a tongue , a lip , or a cheek , anchored to a tooth or a teeth of the mandible , or implanted in (or attached to an implant in) the maxilla or mandible; a power device , which can power the apparatus; a memory storage device , which can store and recall data; a communications subsystem , which communicates with a remote device; an output device , which generates a stimulus directly or indirectly observable in the mouth environment; an input device , which receives a analog input from the mouth environment and sends a signal to a processor; and the processor coupled to the memory storage device , the communication subsystem , the output device and the input device.)2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the said housing is one or more of a piercing jewelry claim 1 , a piercing stud claim 1 , a mandible retainer claim 1 , a mandible bridge ...

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Номер записи: 88
24-10-2013 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM AND MOBILE DEVICE OF THE SYSTEM

Номер: US20130278397A1
Автор: CHEN I-CHIH, LIU DENG-RUNG
Принадлежит: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

A remote control method applied in a mobile device whereby movements of the mobile device are detected via an acceleration sensor internally installed in the mobile device. An acceleration generated according to the movement is determined as being smaller or greater than a predetermined threshold value. If the acceleration is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value, a control instruction is generated. The control instruction is transmitted to an electronic device via a wireless network module of the mobile device to trigger a preset switch operation between the mobile device and the electronic device. 1. A remote control method applied in a mobile device , the method comprising:detecting a movement of the mobile device via an acceleration sensor internally installed in the mobile device;determining whether an acceleration generated according to the movement is less than a predetermined threshold value;generating a control instruction according to the movement if the acceleration is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold value; andtransmitting the control instruction to an electronic device via a wireless network module of the mobile device, thereby triggering a preset switch operation between the mobile device and the electronic device according to the control instruction.2. The remote control method of claim 1 , wherein the preset switch operation comprises:transmitting, by the electronic device, setting data related to multimedia contents being currently played on the electronic device to the mobile device according to the control instruction when the mobile device acts in an operating state; andtaking over and continuing, by the mobile device, a playback of the multimedia contents according to the setting data when the mobile device obtains the setting data.3. The remote control method of claim 2 , wherein the setting data comprises a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) address and a playback point of the multimedia contents.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 89
24-10-2013 дата публикации

REMOTELY CONTROLLABLE LIGHTING DEVICE

Номер: US20130279915A1
Автор: Chen Ming-Yun, HONG SHENG-GUO
Принадлежит: LIVINGSTYLE ENTERPRISES LIMITED

A remotely controllable lighting device includes a control circuit, a light source, and an infrared receiver. After any remote controller is set as a designated remote controller, the designated remote controller can be used to control the remotely controllable lighting device. Alternatively, after any remote controller performs a controlled mode enabling operation, the remote controller can be used to control the remotely controllable lighting device. After one remote controller directly emits the infrared signal to the infrared receiver and the control circuit simultaneously performs a stipulated learning operation, the remote controller is set as the designated remote controller. Moreover, before the stipulated learning operation is performed, an action of announcing the stipulated learning operation is not done. 1. A remotely controllable lighting device , comprising:a control circuit having a frequency reception range that covers a frequency of an infrared signal from at least one remote controller of plural remote controllers;a light source electrically connected with said control circuit; andan infrared receiver electrically connected with said control circuit for receiving said infrared signal and transmitting said infrared signal to said control circuit,wherein after said at least one remote controller of said plural remote controllers directly emits said infrared signal to said infrared receiver and said control circuit simultaneously performs a stipulated learning operation, said at least one remote controller of said plural remote controllers is set as a designated remote controller for remotely controlling said remotely controllable lighting device, wherein before said stipulated learning operation is performed, an action of announcing said stipulated learning operation is not done.2. The remotely controllable lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein said stipulated learning operation is performed by operating said at least one remote controller ...

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Номер записи: 90
31-10-2013 дата публикации

ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAID SYSTEM

Номер: US20130285793A1
Автор: Cao Ling, SADIGHI Babak, Seitz Ludwig
Принадлежит:

A system uses a mobile unit to control access to physical spaces with electrical locking devices. An authority means connected to the mobile unit issues authorizing data (AD) access rights, which are sent to an authorization means connected to the authority means, generate a mobile unit alpha-numerical key and send the key and the mobile unit's unique identifier to an operator connected to the authorization means. The operator sends the alpha-numerical key to the mobile unit identified by the unique identifier. An electrical locking device and the mobile unit use an authentication protocol with the alpha-numerical key to authenticate the mobile unit, which, when authenticated, sends the authorizing data (AD) to the electrical locking device. If the authorizing data (AD) comprises an identifier of the electrical locking device, the mobile unit can open the electrical locking device using a communication means in the mobile unit for near field communication. 1. A system operable to control access to different physical spaces , each space provided with an electrical locking device , with the aid of a programmable , mobile unit , said system comprising:an authority means operable to issue access rights connected to said programmable, mobile unit in the form of an authorizing data (AD),the authorizing data (AD) being sent to an authorization means connected to said authority means and being operable to generate an alphanumerical key for said programmable, mobile unit and send said alphanumerical key and a unique identifier of said mobile unit to an operator,the operator being connected to said authorization means, and being operable to send said alphanumerical key to said mobile unit identified by said unique identifier,said electrical locking device, and said mobile unit using an authentication protocol with said alphanumerical key to authenticate each other,said mobile unit, if said mobile unit and said electrical locking device have been authenticated, sending said ...

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Номер записи: 91
31-10-2013 дата публикации

INTERFACES FOR SETUP OF A TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND PROVIDING TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO A USER

Номер: US20130285831A1
Автор: Johnson Mark, Leasure Mark Daniel, PASEK Steve, Sanders Russell Lee, VITKUS Kim
Принадлежит:

The embodiments described herein are directed to setup of a transport refrigeration system and providing transport refrigeration system diagnostic information to a user. In particular, interfaces on a wireless end node and a network coordinator of a wireless communication system are configured to provide setup and diagnostic functionality of the wireless communication system to a user with limited expertise in wireless communication systems. 1. A wireless communication system for a transport refrigeration system of a refrigerated transport unit comprising:one or more wireless end nodes, each of the one or more wireless end nodes configured to monitor a property of the transport refrigeration system, each of the one or more wireless end nodes including a multicolored light emitting diode;a network coordinator configured to manage, command, direct and regulate behavior of the one or more wireless end nodes, the network coordinator including a display and a pushbutton;wherein each of the one or more wireless end nodes are configured to send sensor data to the network coordinator, andwherein the wireless node is configured to indicate diagnostic information of the wireless end node to a user via the multicolored light emitting diode.2. The wireless communication system of claim 1 , wherein the display of the network coordinator includes a plurality of multicolored light emitting diodes that are configured to indicate diagnostic information of the transport refrigeration system.3. The wireless communication system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of light emitting diodes include one or more of a power/status light emitting diode claim 2 , a proximity pairing light emitting diode claim 2 , one or more zone status light emitting diodes claim 2 , a door light emitting diode claim 2 , a fuel light emitting diode claim 2 , a temperature light emitting diode claim 2 , a graphical user interface light emitting diode claim 2 , an unpair light emitting diode claim 2 , and one ...

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Номер записи: 92
31-10-2013 дата публикации

MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION METHOD

Номер: US20130285837A1
Автор: UCHIDA Kaoru
Принадлежит: NEC CASIO MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.

A mobile communication device and a communication method that enable remote monitoring of those who use electrical home appliances by collecting data from the electrical home appliances are provided without complicating the system configuration. The mobile communication device () includes a public network communication unit () that wirelessly communicates with a public network (), a local area communication unit () that communicates with a sensor device () located in a neighbor area, and an access management unit () that accepts access from the sensor device () through the local area communication unit () and transmits sensor device usage information to an external device connected to the public network () based on information transmitted from the sensor device (), or accepts access from the external device through the public network communication unit () and controls operation of the sensor device () in accordance with remote control information from the external device. 113-. (canceled)14. A mobile communication device comprising:a public network communication unit that wirelessly communicates with a public network;a local area communication unit that communicates with a sensor device located in a neighbor area; andan access management unit that accepts access from the sensor device through the local area communication unit and transmitting sensor device usage information to an external device connected to the public network based on information transmitted from the sensor device, or accepting access from the external device through the public network communication unit and controlling operation of the sensor device in accordance with remote control information from the external device.15. The mobile communication device according to claim 14 , further comprising:a sensor data integration unit that generates the sensor device usage information by combining information transmitted from a plurality of sensor devices,wherein the access management unit transmits the ...

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Номер записи: 93
31-10-2013 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND REMOTE CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20130286293A1
Автор: Katsuyama Akira
Принадлежит:

Provided is a remote control device, including: an operation section configured to receive input of an instruction from a user, and to receive input of an analog value with respect to the instruction; a converting section configured to convert the instruction input in the operation section into a bit string for infrared communication, and to convert the analog value input in the operation section into a bit string for infrared communication; and an infrared-communication section configured to send an infrared signal based on the converted bit strings 1. A remote control device , comprising: to receive input of an instruction from a user, and', 'to receive input of an analog value with respect to the instruction;, 'an operation section configured'} to convert the instruction input in the operation section into a bit string for infrared communication, and', 'to convert the analog value input in the operation section into a bit string for infrared communication; and, 'a converting section configured'}an infrared-communication section configured to send an infrared signal based on the converted bit strings.2. The remote control device according to claim 1 , wherein to convert the instruction into a bit string having a first bit length, and', 'to convert the analog value into a bit string having a second bit length, the second bit length being different from the first bit length., 'the converting section is configured'}3. The remote control device according to claim 2 , whereinthe bit string having the second bit length includes a first bit string and a second bit string, the first bit string indicating the analog value, the second bit string being a complement of the first bit string.4. The remote control device according to claim 3 , whereinthe bit strings for infrared communication include a plurality of bit strings and at least one subsequent bit string, the plurality of bit strings each having the first bit length, the at least one subsequent bit string having the ...

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Номер записи: 94
07-11-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DETECTING VEHICLES WITH CARGO

Номер: US20130293392A1
Автор: Hanisch Harald
Принадлежит: KAPSCH TRAFFICCOM AG

A method for detecting vehicles with cargo in a traffic telematics system comprising at least one radio beacon for radio communication with onboard units (OBUs) carried by vehicles and their cargo. The method including: establishing radio communications between said radio beacon and a first OBU, and between said radio beacon and a second OBU, via radio signals; electronically evaluating said radio signals; and when said evaluation indicates that said first and second OBUs are moving at a limited and constant distance from one another, receiving characteristic data from the first OBU in the radio beacon, transmitting the characteristic data from the radio beacon to the second OBU, and recording the characteristic data in a memory of the second OBU. 1. A method performed by one or more processors for detecting vehicles with cargo in a traffic telematics system including a radio beacon for radio communication with onboard units (OBUs) carried by vehicles and their cargo , the method comprising:establishing radio communications between said radio beacon and a first OBU, and between said radio beacon and a second OBU, via radio signals;electronically evaluating said radio signals; andwhen said evaluation indicates that said first and second OBUs are moving at a limited and constant distance from one another, receiving characteristic data from the first OBU in the radio beacon, transmitting the characteristic data from the radio beacon to the second OBU, and recording the characteristic data in a memory of the second OBU.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising receiving the recorded characteristic data claim 1 , via a radio communication.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising adding a time stamp and/or an identifier of the radio beacon to the characteristic claim 1 , data before transmitting the characteristic data to the second OBU.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the characteristic data comprises an identifier of the OBU.5. ...

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Номер записи: 95
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Internet Enabled Mobile Device for Home Control of Light, Temperature, and Electrical Outlets

Номер: US20130300545A1
Автор: RAO Raman K., RAO Sunil K.
Принадлежит: IP HOLDINGS, INC.

Ubiquitous wall electrical sockets, switches, sensors, and other similar devices may be turned into intelligent units capable of being controlled by a mobile device and functioning smartly within an intelligent local or wide area network. Existing electrical outlets/switches could have an intelligent plug-in module to turn these hitherto passive outlets into active intelligent outlets and switches. An embedded RF controller may be extended to other sensors that would sense such things as light, temperature, and pressure, smoke, to name a few. The radio frequency controller consists of the transmit/receive function and the control function which includes the ability to turn the switch on and off. It is possible to assign a unique identification to each electrical outlet and each electrical switch to uniquely address and control these units using the mobile device. 1. A system comprising:a wireless enabled electrical switch comprising: a housing, wherein the housing provides a plug point for a electrical appliance; a connection in the housing to A/C electrical power outlet; a wireless transmit and receive unit; wherein the electrical switch is identified by a unique identifier;and wherein the electrical switch is configured for control by a software application stored in a non-transitory computer readable medium configured to run by a mobile device which comprises a touch sensitive display, a processor, a memory, and a wireless transmit and receive unit for wireless local area network (WLAN) and Internet Protocol communication.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the application is configured to control one or more electrical switches; wherein the application provides an option to turn an electrical switch on or off; and wherein the electrical switch is further configured to accept a control message from the application running on the mobile device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the application sends to the electrical switch a command to turn the power on the ...

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Номер записи: 96
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Detector System

Номер: US20130300579A1
Автор: Bennett Steven Ian, Meah Faruk, Naish Andrew D.
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The system includes an active unit, such as a detector unit, which has a processor, a network port for connection to a central control unit, and an optical data input port. The processor is arranged to enable the optical data input port on receipt of an enable signal received by the active unit from the central control unit via a network. 1. An active unit of a networked detector system , comprising:a processor;a network port for connection to a central control unit;an optical data input port arranged to receive optical data;a watchdog unit arranged to monitor the received optical data;wherein the processor is arranged to enable the optical data input port on receipt of an enable signal received by the active unit from the central control unit via the network; andwherein the watchdog unit is arranged such that, if more than a predetermined amount of data is received which is not recognized as data relating to the detector unit, the port is disabled.2. An active unit according to further comprising an optical data output port arranged to transmit optical data.3. An active unit according to claim 1 , further comprising a multiplexer which selects data from the optical data input port or the network port.4. An active unit according to claim 3 , wherein the multiplexer assigns a higher priority to data received from the optical data input port than from the network port.5. An active unit according to claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , the multiplexer selects data from the optical data input port when data is received from the optical data input port and data from the network port when it is not.6. (canceled)7. An active unit according to claim 5 , further comprising an optical signal detector which detects the presence of optical signals received by the optical data input port.8. An active unit according to claim 5 , further comprising a logic unit which is arranged to control the multiplexer claim 5 , the logic unit including a first input for receiving the optical port ...

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Номер записи: 97
21-11-2013 дата публикации

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MULTIPLE POINTING DEVICES IN DIFFERENT PLANES

Номер: US20130307676A1
Автор: Norman Benjamin E., Raynor Jeffrey M.
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A remote control device includes first and second pointing devices, wherein each pointing device is provided in a different plane, for the provision of flexible and ergonomic user commands. The first pointing device may be provided on an upper surface of a remote control housing (in a first plane) while the second pointing device may be provided on a lower surface of the remote control housing (in a second plane). In this configuration, a user's thumb may engage the first pointing device which the user's finger engages the second pointing device. Combinations of thumb and finger movement are detected through the pointing devices and interpreted to generate remote control signals. 1. A remote control comprising first and second pointing devices in different planes.2. The remote control of claim 1 , comprising a housing with a plurality of distinct surfaces claim 1 , and wherein the first and second pointing devices are provided on different surfaces.3. The remote control of claim 2 , wherein the first and second pointing devices are provided on opposing surfaces.4. The remote control of claim 2 , wherein an obverse surface is provided with a first pointing device and a reverse surface is provided with a second pointing device.5. The remote control of claim 1 , wherein the first and second pointing devices are positioned in fore and aft positions for operation by a user's thumb and finger respectively.6. The remote control of claim 1 , wherein the first and second pointing devices are mounted on opposite sides of a double sided PCB.7. The remote control of claim 1 , wherein each pointing device is mounted on a flexible PCB.8. The remote control of claim 7 , wherein the first and second pointing devices are coupled to the same side of a substrate PCB claim 7 , with a flexible PCB carrying a first pointing device being flexed around or through the substrate PCB.9. The remote control of claim 1 , wherein the pointing devices output movement data comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 98
28-11-2013 дата публикации

ENERGY STORAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH DISTRIBUTED WIRELESS SENSORS

Номер: US20130314242A1
Автор: Bandhauer Todd M., Farmer Joseph C.
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An energy storage system having a multiple different types of energy storage and conversion devices. Each device is equipped with one or more sensors and RFID tags to communicate sensor information wirelessly to a central electronic management system, which is used to control the operation of each device. Each device can have multiple RFID tags and sensor types. Several energy storage and conversion devices can be combined. 1. An apparatus for monitoring parameters of an energy storage system , comprising:a battery energy storage unit having a multiplicity of individual battery storage cells in subsets;a battery radio frequency identification and sensor unit connected to each of said multiplicity of individual battery storage cells subsets, said battery radio frequency identification and sensor units operating to sense parameters of each said multiplicity of individual battery storage cells and provide radio frequency transmission of said parameters of each individual energy storage cell;at least one additional energy storage unit;an additional radio frequency identification and sensor unit connected to said at least one additional energy storage unit, said additional radio frequency identification and sensor unit operating to sense parameters of said at least one additional energy storage unit and provide radio frequency transmission of said parameters of said at least one additional energy storage unit; anda management system that monitors said radio frequency transmissions from said battery radio frequency identification and sensor units and said at least one additional energy storage unit.2. The apparatus for monitoring parameters of an energy storage system of claim 1 , wherein said at least one additional energy storage unit is a capacitor.3. The apparatus for monitoring parameters of an energy storage system of claim 1 , wherein said at least one additional energy storage unit is a fly wheel unit.4. The apparatus for monitoring parameters of an energy storage ...

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Номер записи: 99
28-11-2013 дата публикации

Aircraft Interface

Номер: US20130314257A1
Автор: Macrae James, Skelton Murray
Принадлежит: BLUEBOX AVIONICS LIMITED

An aircraft interface apparatus for providing communication between an aircraft system and a device for use on an aircraft comprises a first communication means for providing communication with the aircraft system, and a second communication means for providing communication with the device, wherein the aircraft system uses a first data format and the device uses a second data format, and the apparatus further comprises: an interface processing resource that is configured to receive data in a first format from the device and, in response, to output data in the second format to the aircraft system and/or to receive data in the second format from the device and, in response, to output data in the first format to the aircraft system. 1. An aircraft interface apparatus for providing communication between an aircraft system and a device for use on an aircraft ,wherein the aircraft system uses a first data format and the device uses a second data format, and the apparatus comprises:an interface processing resource that is configured to receive data in a first format from the device and, in response, to output data in the second format to the aircraft system and/or to receive data in the second format from the device and, in response, to output data in the first format to the aircraft system.2. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises a wireless transceiver for providing wireless communication with the device.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the interface processing resource is configured to convert data between the first format and the second format claim 1 , and the output data comprises the received data converted by the interface processing resource.4. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the aircraft system comprises an aircraft cabin management system.5. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one device comprises a user device claim 1 , for example at least one of an at-seat user terminal claim 1 , or an at-seat ...

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Номер записи: 100