26th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 23 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130162377 | CIRCUIT BREAKER - A molded case housing each part is configured of a case main body ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130162378 | POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER - A power circuit breaker is disclosed wherein an electric current is monitored by an electronic trip unit in order to detect an electrical fault. In an embodiment, a first magnetic device of the power circuit breaker, in the event of a fault being detected, is configured to be excited which, when it is excited, trips a trip mechanism via a plunger. As a result of tripping, the trip mechanism disconnects two contacts via which the current flows. The power circuit breaker of an embodiment includes a second magnetic device which is likewise able to be excited by the ETU and by which the trip mechanism is likewise able to be tripped. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162379 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR - The electromagnetic actuator is a linear electromagnetic actuator in which the relative position between a slide table that supports permanent magnets thereon and a guide rail that supports a coil, which is arranged in confronting relation to the permanent magnets, is displaced by means of a thrust force generated by a current flowing through the coil. The coil is disposed on the guide rail through a low coercive force magnetizable material body, the coercive force of which is lower than a predetermined value. Consequently, generation of residual magnetization can be suppressed, and an influence on the thrust force caused by such residual magnetization can also be suppressed. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162380 | CONNECTION DEVICE WITHOUT ELECTRICAL CONTACT, ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION OF THREE-PHASE ELECTRICAL POWER - The invention relates to a connection device, without electrical contact, between a source and a load in order to transmit AC electrical power having a frequency below 2 kHz and at least one phase, the device comprising two parts being able to be separated and assembled at will in a particular configuration suitable for transferring power without electrical contact, a primary part (P | 2013-06-27 |
20130162381 | OIL IMMERSED STEREO WOUND-CORE AMORPHOUS ALLOY TRANSFORMER - An oil immersed stereo wound-core amorphous alloy transformer, comprising an iron core, a high-low voltage winding, leads and a tank. The core comprises three single frames made of amorphous alloy strips by winding and are identical in structure, and the single frames have a rectangular shape; the vertical sides of every two adjacent frames fit together fixedly to form a core pillar, and the horizontal sides of the single frame form iron yokes; the cross sections of the core pillars have an approximately circular or polygonal shape; the transformer further comprises a clamp, comprising a quasi-triangular upper and lower clamp, and posts, the lower clamp is provide with three food pads; the iron yokes in the lower portion of the iron core are located on the foot pads, and the high-low voltage winding is wound on the core pillars; | 2013-06-27 |
20130162382 | CHIP INDUCTOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a chip inductor including: a metal-polymer composite in which metal particles and polymer are mixed; a wiring pattern provided inside the metal-polymer composite to form a coil; an external electrode provided in a portion of an outer peripheral surface of the metal-polymer composite; and an insulating portion provided between the metal-polymer composite and the wiring pattern and between the metal-polymer composite and the external electrode, and a method for manufacturing the same. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162383 | INDUCTION ELEMENT AND INDUCTION DEVICE - The induction element includes an insulating substrate, a coil, a core and an insulating projection or a groove. The coil is formed on at least a surface of the insulating substrate. The core has a part around which the coil is wound. The insulating projection or the groove is formed on or in the surface of the insulating substrate between the coil and the core. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162384 | DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR A DIRECT CURRENT FILTER INDUCTOR - The device and manufacturing method for a Direct Current (DC) filter inductor are disclosed. The device comprises a magnetic core, at least one first winding and at least one second winding. The magnetic core has at least one air gap. The first winding and the second winding are connected to each other in parallel that having a mutual inductance, and are wrapped around the magnetic core respectively. A difference between a first inductance of the first winding and the mutual inductance is smaller than a difference between a second inductance of the second winding and the mutual inductance. A Direct Current (DC) resistance of the first winding is larger than a DC resistance of the second winding. The first winding is closer to the air gap compared to the second winding. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162385 | COIL PARTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention discloses a coil part including: a first coil body including a first magnetic substrate, a first coil pattern provided on the first magnetic substrate, and a first insulating layer covering the first coil pattern; a second coil body including a second magnetic substrate corresponding to the first magnetic substrate, a second coil pattern provided on the second magnetic substrate to correspond to the first coil pattern, and a second insulating layer covering the second coil pattern; and a ferrite composite interposed between the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer to couple the first coil body and the second coil body and having a spacer ball inside. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162386 | CORROSION-RESISTANT COATING SYSTEM FOR A DRY-TYPE TRANSFORMER CORE - A protective coating system for application to exposed surfaces of a transformer core prevents corrosion of the core. The protective coating is suitable for use in industrial and marine environments where many factors impact the life of the transformer core. The protective coating comprises at least three coating layers. The first coating layer is an inorganic zinc silicate primer. The second coating layer is a polysiloxane. The third coating layer is a room temperature or high temperature vulcanizing silicone rubber. A silicone rubber sealant may be further applied to outer edge surfaces of the core. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162387 | THERMAL CUTOFF LINK SAFETY FUSE IN HVAC SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a thermal cut off link safety fuse for use in a HVAC system. The thermal cut off link safety fuse disconnects the electrical circuit from the HVAC system's heating element when the thermal cut off link safety fuse melts upon reaching a temperature that exceeds a set temperature. The use of the thermal cut off link safety fuse in a HVAC system helps prevent fires caused by blocked airflow, insufficient airflow or excessive heat within the HVAC system | 2013-06-27 |
20130162388 | SURFACE MOUNTING VARISTOR - A surface mounting varistor for high voltages and current pulses without any risk of burning a mounting board is provided. A covering material for a varistor | 2013-06-27 |
20130162389 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO AID IN FINDING MISPLACED, FORGOTTEN, OR UNUSED ITEMS - Devices to aid in finding items, along with methods of operation of the devices. The resultant movement of an item during use, and lack of movement of an item during non-use, are exploited to alert a user to the whereabouts of the item through adaptive techniques. A device is associated with an item (e.g., attached to an item) and is configured to sense motion events corresponding to movement of the device and to track corresponding times of occurrence of the motion events. The device may adaptively determine a time interval of motion inactivity or an alert time at which to provide an indication of a current location of the device based on one or more of the motion events and the times of occurrence. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162390 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IRRIGATION AND CLIMATE CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for monitoring and controlling irrigation and climate conditions in landscapes (such as, e.g., municipal parks, gardens, and sports fields) and agricultural environments (such as, e.g., open agricultural fields, greenhouses, and other sites growing crops). | 2013-06-27 |
20130162391 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND NUMBER INPUT METHOD - A computerized method for inputting numbers 0-9 using a communication device, the communication device includes an input unit defining a touch sensitive circular guideway thereon configured for inputting the numbers 0-9. The circular guideway is divided into a plurality of identical segments. A movement distance of a slide action applied on the circular guideway along a predetermined direction from a predetermined starting point on the circular guideway is detected. An inputted number is determined according to the movement distance of the slide action and a length of each of the segments, when the slide action on the circular guideway is completed. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162392 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNLOCKING SCREEN OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a vibration sensor. The vibration sensor senses shake of the electronic device. If the user shakes the electronic device when a screen of the electronic device is in a locked state, the electronic device detects if the vibration sensor is activated. If the vibration sensor is activated, the electronic device counts a number of activation times of the vibration sensor. If the number of the activation times of the vibration sensor is the same as a predefined number, the screen of the electronic device is unlocked. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162393 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCESS CONTROL - The disclosure describes various systems and methods for access control. One such method includes providing an access control module that includes a base portion and an update portion. The update portion is electrically coupled to the base portion via a detachable electrical connector, and wherein operation of the access control module is based at least in part on an interaction between the base portion and the update portion. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162394 | DATA REPOSITORY AUTHENTICATION - A data repository grants data access through a computer network only to previously authorized computing devices identified by their digital fingerprint. Digital fingerprint authentication can be used with other, conventional authentication protocols for data repository access. Digital fingerprints of authorized computing devices are received by the data repository from known and trusted computing devices. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162395 | Transponder - A transponder is disclosed to receive a wireless electromagnetic query signal and transmit a corresponding wireless electromagnetic response signal. The transponder comprises a first coil and at least one further coil that function as antennas to receive the wireless electromagnetic query signal and generate separate wired electrical incoming signals. An axis of the first coil and an axis of the at least one further coil are differently aligned in space, and each coil is associated with at least one means for limiting the voltage of the respective incoming signal. The separate wired electrical incoming signals are rectified and converted to current signals. The peak values of the current signals are detected and compared, such that a control signal is generated to identify one coil between the first coil and the at least one further coil that has a larger peak value of current. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162396 | Automatically Controllable Smart Stroller or Wheelchair - A smart stroller or wheelchair device includes a frame, a body-movement detecting unit provided on the frame, a drive control unit and a drive unit. The drive control unit electrically connects with the body-movement detecting unit and the drive unit. The body-movement detecting unit is operated to detect a position and a distance of an operator, thereby the drive control unit synchronously controlling the drive unit to move the frame a predetermined distance. In an embodiment, the stroller or wheelchair device includes a light sensor unit, a canopy control unit and a canopy drive unit. In an alternative, the stroller or wheelchair device includes a backrest adjustment mechanism, a recognition system or a safety guard system. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162397 | Students dismissal logistics - The present invention relates to a method and system to reduce the students dismissal time procedure from schools and daycare facilities using a previously assigned ID tag (RFID, bar-code, etc) located at the student's transport, tag reader to read the ID tag, computer software which processes the ID tag information with the student-transport database already stored to send a notification to the student's waiting area when their transports have arrived and where they are located, also some safety measures can be optionally added to increase security and verify if the driver is authorized to pick up a specific student and notify parents or legal guardian electronically, (text message, e-mail, etc) when their kids are being picked up and by who. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162398 | ELECTRONIC ASSISTANCE CALL DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An electronic assistance call device, system and method provide a transmitter portion and a receiver portion. The transmitter portion is wearable and activated by a first person. The receiver is wearable by a second person. Upon activation of the transmitter, a signal is sent from the transmitter directly to the receiver portion. The receiver portion, in turn, provides the second person with an alert via the receiver, which can be by a tactile vibration, a sound and a light, or any combination of such modalities. Each portion is self-contained and carries an electrical energy source, such as a battery, and electrical circuitry that extends the useful life of the energy source. The device portions can be used in a “sleep” mode and activated to a “use” mode. At all other times, the device portions would remain in the sleep mode, thereby preserving the electrical energy of the self-contained supply source. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162399 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN RFID INTERROGATORS - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for efficiently interconnecting RFID interrogator elements. Each interrogator element is configured to function as both an RFID interrogator and an RFID tag. The RFID interrogator function enables one interrogator element to perform a read or write data operation to a second interrogator element functioning as an RFID tag. Two-way communications between interrogator elements is facilitated by read and write operations. A data backhaul network may be advantageously implemented as a wireless mesh network, comprising a plurality of interrogator elements, to transmit data from each interrogator element to a server for processing. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162400 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND INTERFACES FOR UTILIZING TWO DIMENSIONAL CODES FOR PRINT CURRENTNESS - A method includes receiving a signal associated with a two dimensional code where the two dimensional code is associated with a set of data. The method further includes generating and transmitting a currentness signal associated with the set of data. Another embodiment includes the currentness signal being associated with at least one of currentness information, supplement information and a print date of supplement information, wherein the currentness information comprises a statement regarding currentness of the set of data and the supplement information comprises a statement regarding an existence of a supplement. Yet another embodiment includes receiving a download signal associated with a purchase transaction, the set of data and an electronic file and then generating and transmitting a delivery signal associated with the electronic file. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162401 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING TAG DATA - A tag transmitting apparatus of a passive RFID system generates a plurality of orthogonal square waves, converts tag data to a plurality of parallel data, and transmits the plurality of parallel data to a reader using a plurality of square waves as a subcarrier. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162402 | Apparatus and Method for Providing Product Information - A sensor system comprises a tag. The tag comprises at least one sensor, a radio-frequency chip, and a first antenna. The sensor is adapted to provide an output analogous to a change in an environment of the sensor. The sensor produces an analog output and includes output terminals. The radio-frequency chip comprises a memory element, input terminals and output terminals. The input terminals are disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the sensor. The output of the sensor alters the value of at least one bit in the memory of the chip. The first antenna is disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the chip. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162403 | Apparatus and Method for Providing Product Information - A sensor system comprises a tag. The tag comprises at least one radio-frequency chip and a first antenna. The chip comprises a memory element, the memory element comprising electrical storage of a binary coded word comprising at least one bit, and output terminals. The tag further comprises at least one conductive polymeric system disposed in electrical communication with at least one output terminal of the chip and adapted to change electrical state in association with a predetermined change in an environment of the conductive polymeric system. The first antenna is disposed in electrical communication with the output terminal(s) of the chip and the conductive polymeric system. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162404 | Apparatus and Method for Providing Product Information - A sensor system comprising a tag. The tag comprises at least one radio-frequency chip, a first antenna disposed in electrical communication with the chip and a non-conductive coating disposed upon a surface of the tag. The chip comprises a memory element providing electrical storage of a binary coded word comprising at least one bit and output terminals. The antenna is in electrical communication with the output terminals. The non-conductive coating covers the chip and defines a perimeter. The perimeter is disposed over and exposes a portion of the antenna. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162405 | Radio Frequency Identification Sensor Assembly - In accordance with one embodiment, an RFID sensor assembly comprises an RFID chip, an antenna, a sensor, a substrate, and a laminated layer. The RFID chip is in electrical communication with the antenna and the sensor. The RFID chip, antenna, and sensor are secured to the substrate. The laminated layer is arranged as to create a generally airtight pouch between the substrate and the laminate layer. The laminated layer is further arranged to facilitate a post manufacturing method for exposing the contents of the pouch to the environment surrounding the RFID sensor assembly. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162406 | RFID PRESENCE DETECTION DEVICE - A presence detection device ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130162407 | RFID MATERIAL TRACKING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for tracking items automatically is described. A passive RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) tag is used with a material tracking system capable of real-time pinpoint location and identification of thousands of items in production and storage areas. Passive RFID tags are attached to the item to be tracked, remote sensing antennas are placed at each remote location to be monitored, interrogators with several antenna inputs are connected to the sensing antennas to multiplex the antenna signals, and a host computer communicates with the interrogators to determine item locations to an exacting measure. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162408 | APPARATUS HAVING AT LEAST ONE PACKAGING UNIT WITH AN RFID CHIP WHICH IS USED FOR RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION, AND METHOD THEREFOR - An apparatus comprises at least one RFID chip ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130162409 | H-Field Shaping using a Shorting Loop - In one embodiment the present invention includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) system with a shorting loop. The shorting loop at least partially surrounds the antenna. The shorting loop distorts the electromagnetic field generated by the antenna to improve the definition of the border of the read region of the antenna. In this manner, the RFID system provides more accurate discrimination between RFID tags inside the read region versus RFID tags outside the read region (i.e., improves the accuracy of determining that a particular RFID tag is inside the read region). | 2013-06-27 |
20130162410 | IC TAG SEARCHING APPARATUS - An IC tag searching apparatus capable of changing the shape of its searching board in a simple manner in accordance with the situations of a location to be searched, said location includes wide to narrow areas and areas in the corners, at the time of searching the positions of wireless IC tags those which are embedded in a concrete construction and the like, efficiently detecting the positions of the embedded wireless IC tags and performing reading and writing of information from/to the wireless IC tags is provided. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162411 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ADAPT A REMOTE CONTROL USER INTERFACE - Described herein are methods, apparatus, and computer readable media to control a user interface on a remote control. A first device command may be received from a remote control. This device command may cause the device to leave a first functional mode and enter a second functional mode. A first remote control command may then be sent to the remote control, with the first remote control command identifying a first remote control user interface to be displayed. The user interface may be operative to control features of the device unique to the second functional mode. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162412 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - 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. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162413 | Simplified Method and Apparatus for Programming a Universal Transmitter - A universal transmitter capable of transmitting a plurality of signals at a plurality of different modulations and frequencies which provides a simplified programming setup so that multiple signal configurations (including code format, modulation format and frequency) can be programed quickly and easily. The transmitter comprises a signal configuration input which an operator can use to select a desired signal configuration for transmission, a controller for interpreting the selected signal configuration, storing it to memory, retrieving it when the appropriate user input is depressed, and outputting it to a transmitter circuit capable of transmitting the selected signal configuration received from the controller at a predetermined modulation and frequency, and at least one user input for actuating the transmitter and identifying to the controller what signal configuration is to be transmitted by the transmitter. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162414 | INDICATOR APPARATUS FOR HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An indicator apparatus is configurable for use in a healthcare communication system, such as a nurse call system. The indicator apparatus includes a visual indicator. The visual indicator is operable to selectively display one or more colors in response to calls received by the healthcare communication system. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162415 | HAPTIC FEEDBACK DEVICE - There is provided a haptic feedback device. The haptic feedback device includes a vibration member; a vibration element formed on the vibration member to vibrate the vibration member; and a mass member formed on the vibration member to adjust a oscillation frequency of the vibration member, wherein one surface of the mass member facing the vibration member is formed to have a curved shape. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162416 | Tactile Pattern Music Generator and Player - A device that produces patterned tactile sensations discernible to human touch from micro-actuators housed in a fabric, or other pliable material, where such actuated sensations are discernible by a user donning the fabric. The device is configured to convert electronically stored music or audio data into a sequence of patterned tactile outputs in a matrix across the fabric, providing a tactile representation of the music or audio data to the user. The discernible tactile sensations may alternately comprise retractable physical features, electric stimuli, and/or combinations of these. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162417 | SWITCH-ON/OFF VIBRATING ALERT DEVICE - A switch-on/off vibrating alert device, particularly the device capable of producing a vibrating alert when a switch turns on or off a power supply, and the device comprises: a touch device installed onto a switch casing and provided for a human hand to touch in order to turn on/off the switch, and the casing includes a vibrator for generating a vibration when a control for an operation of turning on/off the switch is received from the touch device, and driving the casing and the touch device to vibrate synchronously, and users can know whether or not the switch has turned on or off the power through the vibration, and thus improving the convenience of the use. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162418 | MOTOR GENERATED DETENT FEEL - A control stick system for simulating a detent mechanism in an aircraft is provided. The detent mechanism is simulated by a motor operably coupled to a lever and configured to bias the lever such that the user experiences the feel of a traditional detent mechanism. A controller operates the motor that provides the simulated detent by receiving data from multiple sensors regarding the position and the speed of the lever and the position and the speed of a rotor assembly of the motor. Using the position and the speed measurements, the controller is able to detect when the lever is entering a specific zone of a simulated detent range. Depending on what zone the lever is in, within the simulated detent range, the controller is configured to provide a different drive current to the motor. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162419 | FORCE FEEDBACK DEVICE - A force feedback device is provided. Several spring-sleeved screw bolts respectively pass through the suppression holes around the top cover to fix the top cover on the base. Each spring in the ladder-shaped suppression hole is suppressed between the nut of the screw bolt and the top cover. Since the body of the screw bolt is longer than a predetermined height of the suppression hole, an absorption gap is reserved between the nut and the top cover to provide a smooth feel in operating the joystick. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162420 | Combination Tie Strap Tensioning Assembly with Tension Monitor - A system and device that measures the cargo load securing tension upon a tensionable cargo load securing line including but not limited to a woven web, belt, or cord, with a ratchet tension, and conveys tension information to a remote location is presented. Utilized is an “indirect” form of tension information conveyance, that being radio, light or sound, or a “direct” form of signal conveyance, that being wire or vehicle ground system or vehicle frame. Various remote locations may receive a conveyed tension signal. They may include receiver devices located within transportation vehicle power unit cab, visual display on anterior portion of haul unit, transportation operator wrist or clothing mounted device, satellite linked management or office facility, associated convoy vehicle cab or operator, or other. Cab and operator tension display devices may provide array of tension analysis recording and view and travel assist options. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162421 | INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND VEHICLE PORTABLE DEVICE - An information communication system has a vehicle portable device that conducts wireless communication with a vehicle, and a mobile terminal that includes a display part and conducts near-field wireless communication with the vehicle portable device. The vehicle portable device includes a vehicle information acquisition part that acquires vehicle information on the vehicle, wherein the vehicle information is transmitted from the vehicle by wireless communication, and a transmission controller that controls the transmission of the vehicle information to the mobile terminal by near-field wireless communication. The mobile terminal includes an execution controller that acquires the vehicle information transmitted from the vehicle portable device and controls execution of a predetermined program for displaying the vehicle information on the display part. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162422 | Integrated Tire Pressure Diagnostic System and Method - A computer-based vehicle service system, such as a wheel alignment system, is configured with a tire pressure monitoring system interface to acquire measurements of the air pressure directly from tire pressure monitoring system sensors installed in the tires of a vehicle undergoing a service procedure. The vehicle service system is further configured to utilize the acquired air pressure measurements to complete at least one vehicle diagnostic procedure. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162423 | MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION OF CARE RECEIVER ACTIVITY - Various methods and systems related to monitoring the activity of a person receiving assistance from a caregiver are described. In one embodiment, a method for monitoring care receiver (CR) activity includes obtaining an indication that a CR has left a rest location. In response, a sensor of a predefined zone of activity is enabled. A notification is provided in response to activation of the sensor by activity of the CR. In another embodiment, a CR monitoring system includes an occupancy sensor configured to provide an indication that a CR has left a rest location, another sensor configured to monitor CR activity with respect to a zone of activity, and a monitoring device in communication with both sensors. The monitoring device is configured to enable the other sensor in response to an occupancy sensor indication and provide a notification in response to activation of the other sensor by CR activity. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162424 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING CLINICIAN RESPONSIVENESS TO ALARMS - A method of monitoring clinician responsiveness to alarms generated by patient monitors. The method includes the steps of: receiving an alarm event from a patient monitor at a central monitor, determining an alarm initiation time for the alarm events, receiving at the central monitor an acknowledgement of the alarm event by a clinician, calculating an event response time as the time between the alarm initiation time and the acknowledgement of the alarm event by the clinician, determining a total number of alarm events, determining event response times for each of the total number of alarm events, and computing a responsiveness score based on the event response time for each of the total number of alarm events. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162425 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING REAL-TIME ALERT NOTIFICATIONS IN AN ASSET TRACKING SYSTEM - A system and method for generating real-time alert notifications includes a database for receiving in real-time at least one event, a processing engine for analyzing the at least one event with respect to a plurality of stored events, the processing engine also for determining whether the at least one event meets a defined condition, if the at least one event meets the defined condition, determining a prescriptive action and forwarding the prescriptive action to a user. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162426 | Wireless Relay Module For Remote Monitoring Systems Having Alarm And Display Functionality - Wireless relay modules for enabling alarm recognition and alerts in networked communications between a series of medical devices and a remote monitoring device via wireless relay networks and/or internet-accessible wireless communications networks. The wireless relay module including a receiver, a first transmitter coupled to the wireless relay network, a second transmitter coupled to the internet-accessible wireless communication network, a controller and a display. The controller identifying if received medical device data from the medical device includes an alarm condition and causing the display to display an alert accordingly. The wireless relay module may additionally include a speaker alone or in combination with a microphone for providing an audible alert of the alarm condition and verbal communication between a local healthcare provider and a clinician at the remote monitoring device. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162427 | Portable Fitness Monitoring Systems With Displays and Applications Thereof - Portable fitness monitoring systems with displays, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a portable fitness monitoring device for monitoring an individual during a physical activity may include an article for wearing adapted to releasably fix the portable fitness monitoring device to the individual's body, a sensor adapted to sense performance parameter information, a display adapted to present visual output to the individual, and a memory operatively coupled to a processor. The memory may store computer readable instruction that, when executed by the processor, cause the portable fitness monitoring device to generate a first visual output for the display that includes an indication of the intensity level that the individual should be performing at, and generate a second visual output for the display that includes an indication of the intensity level that the individual is currently performing at. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162428 | Worker's Personal Alarm Device - The present invention relates to a worker's personal alarm device for generating alarms. The alarm device includes a health monitoring means for monitoring at least one health parameter relating to a worker. The device further includes a controller for generating an alarm subsequent to determining that the health parameter is indicative of unacceptable health. The controller also generates an alarm based upon one or more conditions relating to an allocated protection zone. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162429 | System and Method for Group Search-Based Lost Bag Search and Recovery - A system and a method are disclosed for group search-based lost bag search and recovery. In one embodiment of the invention, the system for group search-based lost bag search and recovery includes a bag/luggage information database and a lost bag group search organizer system, which can identify and organize search groups for lost bag search and recovery based on geographic proximity of search agent devices or a common theme. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, this system is operatively connected to a plurality of devices, such as a consumer's device, a ticket agent's device, a regulatory information database, and one or more search agent devices categorized by search groups. In one example, the one or more search agent devices integrate mobile applications, which detect an electrically-identifiable bag wirelessly within a defined perimeter and report back to the lost bag group search organizer system. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162430 | Method and System for Charging Mobile Devices - A method and system for determining charging opportunities includes monitoring the location of a mobile device and the location of the mobile device when it is charging to develop a list or database of locations where the mobile device can be charged. The location can include that the mobile device is in a car or on a train, where the user can connect the mobile device to a power source to charge the device. After a list of charging locations is identified, the mobile device can determine whether the user is staying in a favorite location and after predefined period of time send an alert to the user to charge the device. The alert can be sent to the user before the device has reached the low battery threshold. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162431 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ALERTS ON A LOCATE DEVICE, BASED ON COMPARING ELECTRONIC LOCATE INFORMATION TO FACILITIES MAP INFORMATION AND/OR OTHER IMAGE INFORMATION - A locate receiver to detect an underground facility includes an RF antenna to receive a magnetic field and provide an output signal based on the received magnetic field, and a processing circuit for determining a magnetic field strength of the magnetic field based on the output signal. The locate receiver also includes a display device, a memory and a processor. A map image based on facilities map data is displayed on the display device. The processor compares a first location at which an indication of detection of the underground facility is generated to a second location of a facility line as indicated by the first map data, and generates an alert based on a disagreement between the first location and the second location. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162432 | FIBER OPTIC SECURITY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A fiber optic security system is provided. The fiber optic security system includes at least one length of fiber optic cable affixed to at least one item to be monitored using the fiber optic security system. The fiber optic security system also includes at least one local control node, the at least one local control node including at least one light source for generating and transmitting light through the at least one length of fiber optic cable, and the at least one local control node monitoring a status of the light. The fiber optic security system also includes a remote control unit for receiving information from the at least one local control node regarding the status of the light. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162433 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORING, ANALYZING, RETRIEVING AND DISPLAYING STREAMING MEDICAL DATA - A method of storing streaming physiological information obtained from a medical patient in a multi-patient monitoring environment includes receiving identification information, retrieving parameter descriptors, creating a round-robin database file, receiving a data stream, and using a predetermined data rate to map the data stream to locations in the round-robin database file. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162434 | SIGNAL APPARATUS FOR AN ALARM INSTALLATION, ALARM INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SIGNAL APPARATUS - Alarm installations in buildings or other environments are used to notify people of particular events, particularly hazards. By way of example, fire alarm installations usually have visual signal generators which, in the event of an alert, bring a hazard situation to the attention of people in a building by means of visual signals. In this case, the aim is to use the visual signals to prompt the people to leave the building via the escape routes. A signal apparatus ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130162435 | ALARM SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FANS - An alarm system for a fan includes a first obtaining unit, a second obtaining unit, a storage unit, a control unit, and an alarm unit. The first obtaining unit is configured to obtain a temperature of a chip at a regular time interval. When the temperature of the chip is greater than a first predetermined value, the control unit obtains a standard speed of the fan corresponding to the temperature through the second obtaining unit, and obtains a standard speed of the fan corresponding to the temperature from the storage unit. When the number of times the speed of the fan is not in synchronization with the temperature of the CPU reaches a third predetermined value, the alarm unit sends alarm information. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162436 | METER DISCONNECTION DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods, systems, and devices for detecting when an end-device is physically disconnected from a commodity delivery network. One method includes determining an impedance of a power input of the end-device after the end-device experiences a power interruption, generating a message including data regarding the impedance, transmitting the message to a computer-implemented back office over at least one communication network, and automatically setting a status of the end-device to a physically-disconnected status when the data regarding the impedance indicates the impedance is greater than a threshold. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162437 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING CURRENT LEAKAGE OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS IN THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method for detecting current leakage of electronic components in an electronic device determines a target electronic component that needs to be analyzed for current leakage in response to a user selection. The target electronic component is controlled to enter into a power-off state, and a first current value of the electronic device is acquired from a digital power supply. The target electronic component is activated into a working state, and then is controlled to enter into a sleep state. A second current value of the electronic device is acquired from the digital power supply. It is determined that the current leakage is occurring in the target electronic component, if a first difference between the second current value and the first current value is more than a predetermined value. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162438 | SERVER SYSTEM FOR MONITORING STATUS OF FANS - An exemplary server system includes an enclosure, a number of server groups, a number of fan rows, and a fan indicator system. The fan indicator system includes a number of fan control boards (FCBs), a baseboard management controller (BMC), and a terminal device. One FCB is connected to one of the fan rows to read rotational speeds of the fans of the corresponding fan row, and encodes the read rotational speeds to indicate positional information of the corresponding fan row and positional information of each fan on the corresponding fan row. The BMC receives and processes the encoded rotational speeds to determine whether the fans work normally. When at least one fan is determined to work abnormally by the BMC, the BMC outputs the encoded rotational speeds of the abnormal fans. The terminal device receives and displays the encoded rotational speeds of the abnormal fans. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162439 | TWO-WIRE PROCESS VARIABLE INDICATOR WITH MICROENCAPSULATED ELECTROPHORETIC DISPLAY - A two-wire process variable indicator includes a housing having a plurality of terminals disposed therein. The terminals are coupleable to a two-wire process control loop. A power module is coupled to the plurality of terminals to receive current flow from the process control loop. Driver circuitry is coupled to the power module and a microencapsulated electrophoretic display is coupled to the driver circuitry. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162440 | Downhole Pressure Pulse Generator And Method - A downhole pressure pulse generator ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130162441 | CELL ROUTER FAILURE DETECTION IN A MESH NETWORK - The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to methodologies, apparatuses, and systems for providing cell router (relay) failure detection in a mesh network. Individual cell relays heading up cells within a mesh network transmit synchronization signals including as a portion thereof a counter value. Nodes with the cells monitor the counter value and search for a new connection to a central facility if the counter value fails to update within a predetermined value. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162442 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING DATA USING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION CHANNEL - 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. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162443 | BETTLE SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - Improved beam-interruption type pest detection devices adaptable to mounting on known pest traps utilizing a focused reflective optical sensor providing reduced clogging risk, increased sensitivity, increased sensing consistency and reduced energy consumption, and which can be electronically networked providing improved pest detection, analysis, and management. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162444 | HEALTH CHECK SERVICES FOR WEB-BASED COLLABORATION ENVIRONMENTS - System and method for monitoring the health of modules in a web-based collaboration environment are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a system having one or more host servers configured to receive client requests, process the client requests to determine one or more data items, select one or more modules having the one or more data items stored thereon, and responsively transfer one or more queries requesting availability of the one or more modules. The system also includes one or more health monitoring servers configured to receive the one or more queries, identify the availability of the one or more modules, and send one or more responses to the one or more queries indicating the availability of the one or more modules. The one or more health monitoring servers are configured to periodically determine the availability status of the one or more modules. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162445 | Method for Determining Traffic Flow Data in a Road Network - 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. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162446 | OPTICAL SENSING SYSTEM WITH REDUNDANT INPUT AND OUTPUT TREES - An optical sensing system, comprising a plurality of optical sensors ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130162447 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CHANGING VEHICLE COLOR ACCORDING TO RISK - Disclosed are a system of changing a vehicle color and a method of changing a vehicle color according to a risk of an accident. According to the present invention, a driver of a vehicle and a surrounding pedestrian and drivers of other vehicles can easily recognize a risk situation and take measurement according to the recognized risk situation, such that it is possible to safely drive the vehicle. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162448 | TRAFFIC INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND TRAFFIC INFORMATION SYSTEM, TRAFFIC INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM, AND TRAFFIC INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION METHOD - Systems, methods, and programs distribute traffic information including information on a wrong-way vehicle traveling in a wrong-way direction opposite to a designated travel direction of a road. The systems, methods, and programs distributes the traffic information to the target vehicle, determine a reporting range of the wrong-way vehicle information based on a wrong-way vehicle position. When an end-point distance is equal to or larger than a predetermined reference distance, the systems, methods, and programs set a wrong-way section as the reporting range. When the end-point distance is less than the reference distance, the systems, methods, and programs set the wrong-way section and at least one road section which is adjacent to the wrong-way section as the reporting range. When the target vehicle is in the reporting range, the systems, methods, and programs send the traffic information including the wrong-way vehicle information to the target vehicle. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162449 | Traffic Routing Using Intelligent Traffic Signals, GPS and Mobile Data Devices - A traffic routing system reduces emissions from commuter and other traffic, eases congestion on roadways, and decreases transit time by use of communications among vehicles and traffic controls, such as traffic lights. In one aspect, a traffic light receives a signal that a vehicle is approaching and in response turns green to allow the vehicle to pass without impairment. In another aspect, a vehicle receives a signal to adjust a current rate of speed to arrive when a traffic signal allows vehicles to pass. In still another aspect, a combination of congestion, emergency traffic, roadwork and similar factors influence proposed routes sent to vehicles. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162450 | Illuminated Keyboard - In a first embodiment, an input device includes at least one keycap, a support mechanism configured to move the keycap from a first position to a second position, a feature plate having at least one anchoring mechanism operably connected to the support mechanism, and an illumination panel. The illumination panel is positioned between the at least one keycap and the feature plate. The at least one anchoring member extends through a portion of the illumination panel. In a second embodiment, an input device includes a keycap, a support mechanism configured to move the keycap, a support plate operably connected to the support mechanism, and an illumination panel. The illumination panel includes a light source, a light guide, and a frame substantially surrounding the light guide. Light illuminated from the light source is directed by the light guide and the frame towards the keycap. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162451 | Device for entering fuel price information into vehicles - A vehicular number input device used for entering fuel/energy price information into a vehicle's internal computer, mileage computer, mileage software or software monitoring system. This number input device is secured to the vehicle near the gas cap. The fuel/energy price data entered can then be displayed to show real-time fuel efficiency in terms of dollars and cents during the operation of the vehicle or when it has stopped. The optimal device claimed has the best advantage for fuel cost input since it is simple to use and inexpensive to produce. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162452 | APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING KEY CONTROL WITH REDUCED KEY MATRIX PIN COUNT - An apparatus for performing key control includes an integrated circuit (IC) arranged to detect a key press according to some input/output signals of a key matrix, where the input/output signals include first input/output signals corresponding to a first direction and second input/output signals corresponding to a second direction. In addition, the IC includes a plurality of first pins and a plurality of second pins, for transmitting the first and the second input/output signals, respectively. In particular, during the detection of the key press, the IC controls at least one first pin of the first pins to be in an output mode and controls the second pins to be in an input mode in a first time period, and controls at least one second pin of the second pins to be in an output mode and controls the first pins to be in an input mode in a second time period. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162453 | USING VARIABLE LENGTH ENCODING TO COMPRESS AN INPUT DATA STREAM TO A COMPRESSED OUTPUT DATA STREAM - Provided are a computer program product, system, method, and data structure for using variable length code tables to compress an input data stream to a compressed output data stream. If a number of consecutive data units in the input data stream match the number of consecutive data units in a history buffer of previously received data units in the input data stream, a copy pointer symbol is generated indicating the copy pointer symbol referencing previously received data units in the history buffer and indicating a location of a start of the consecutive data units in the history buffer. A determination is made of an encoding of the number. Indication is made in the generated copy pointer symbol the determined encoding of the number and the copy pointer symbol is outputted in the compressed output data stream. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162454 | HIGH-SPEED SUCCESSIVE-APPROXIMATION-REGISTER ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER AND METHOD THEREOF - In one embodiment, a SAR (successive-approximation register) ADC (analog-to-digital converter) comprising: a plurality of capacitors, a switch controlled by a sampling signal for connecting a common node to a ground node when the sampling signal is asserted; a plurality of switching networks controlled by the sampling signal and a plurality of control bits comprising a respective grounding bit and a respective data bit, each of the plurality of switching networks for connecting a bottom plate of a respective capacitor to an analog input signal, a ground node, a first reference voltage, or a second reference voltage depending on the asserted signal or bit; a comparator for detecting a polarity of a voltage at the common node and outputting a binary decision along with a complementary binary decision when a comparing signal is asserted; a logic gate for receiving the binary decision and the complementary binary decision and outputting a ready signal indicating whether a decision is readily made; a timer for receiving the comparing signal and outputting a time out signal; and a SAR logic for receiving the binary decision, the ready signal, and the time out signal and outputting the sampling signal, the comparing signal, the plurality of control bits, and an output data. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162455 | Sample-and-Hold Circuit Arrangement - Sample-and-hold circuits typically operate at maximum speed when the sampling phase is much shorter than the holding phase. Thus, a device driving the sampling capacitor is disconnected most of the time. Methods and apparatus use the holding phase to store the full charge required by the sampling capacitor to track the amplifier output in at least two “boost” capacitors configured such that when the sampling capacitor is switched to the driver, the boost capacitors are also switched to the driver. Thus, the sampling capacitor is almost instantly charged to the required voltage, and the driver needs to supply only any remaining “error” charge, avoiding delays due to driver output slewing. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162456 | ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTING APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - An analog-to-digital converting (ADC) apparatus is disclosed. The ADC apparatus includes a coarse comparing module, at least one pre-switching detection module, at least one fine comparing module, and an encoder. The coarse comparing module compares an input signal and a plurality of first reference signals to generate a previous comparing result and a coarse comparing result in sequence. The pre-switching detection module generates a plurality of previous selecting signals according to the received previous comparing result. The encoder generates a previous encoding result according to the coarse comparing result. The fine comparing module selects a selected reference signal to be compared with the input signal from a plurality of second reference signals according to the previous selecting signals and the previous encoding result, so as to generate a fine comparing result. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162457 | Methods and Systems for Compressed Sensing Analog to Digital Conversion - Disclosed herein are example methods, systems, and devices for compressed sensing analog to digital conversion. In an example embodiment, a multiplication circuit is configured to multiply an input signal with a measurement signal to produce a multiplied signal, where the measurement signal includes data from a column of a measurement matrix. The measurement matrix may be generated by a linear feedback shift register (LFSR)-based measurement-matrix generator. An integration circuit may be coupled to the multiplication circuit and configured to integrate the multiplied signal for a predefined amount of time to produce an integrated signal. An analog to digital converter (ADC) circuit may be coupled to the integration circuit and configured to (i) sample the integrated signal and (ii) produce an output signal comprising at least one sample of the integrated signal. Among other benefits of the disclosure herein, a column-wise multiplication of the input signal with the measurement signal enables an efficient compressed-sensing analog-to-digital conversion architecture. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162458 | AD CONVERTER AND SOLID-STATE IMAGING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - There is a need to provide an AD converter capable of reducing occurrence of a noise. An AD converter includes an operational amplifier and a clip circuit. The operational amplifier receives ramp voltage and voltage for an analog signal and allows output terminal voltage to transition from an H level to an L level when a change in the ramp voltage reaches the voltage for the analog signal. The clip circuit fixes an output terminal of the operational amplifier to clipping voltage after output voltage for the operational amplifier reaches threshold voltage for a latch circuit. Therefore, the AD converter can limit a range of output voltage, as a source of noise, for the operational amplifier and eliminate an unnecessary change in the output voltage after the threshold voltage for the latch circuit is reached. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162459 | Methods and Apparatus for Sensing Organic Tissue - In exemplary implementations of this invention, a radio signal is transmitted between a transmitter and a receiver. Either the transmitter, or receiver, or both, have a directional antenna. When organic tissue passes between (or is stationary between) the transmitter and receiver, the tissue causes a reduction of the received signal strength (RSS) of the signal, as compared to a baseline RSS. The larger the amount of tissue, the greater is the reduction of the RSS. By analyzing the degradation of the signal, information about organic tissue between the transmitter and receiver may be determined. For example, the number of persons passing through a physical threshold may be determined. Or the fact that one person is walking faster than, and catching up with, a second person as they pass between the transmitter and receiver may be determined. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162460 | HIGH-ACCURACY DETECTION IN COLLABORATIVE TRACKING SYSTEMS - An electronic device for wirelessly tracking the position of a second electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes transceiver circuitry and processing circuitry. The transceiver circuitry includes a beacon generator to generate a beacon at a particular frequency and direction. An antenna array transmits the beacon, and receives at least one modulated reflected beacon from the second electronic device. The transceiver circuitry also includes a discriminator to discriminate between received modulated reflected beacons and received reflected interfering beacons. The processing circuitry couples to the transceiver circuitry and tracks the position of the second device based on the modulated reflected beacons. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162461 | Environment Monitoring System for a Vehicle - The invention relates to an environment monitoring system ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130162462 | Method and Arrangement for the Acquisition of Measurement Data of a Vehicle in a Radar Field - Method and arrangement for the acquisition of measurement data of a vehicle ( | 2013-06-27 |
20130162463 | SPACE PERCEPTION DEVICE - Disclosed is a space perception device which includes a transceiver unit transmitting and receiving a signal; a processing unit analyzing signals transmitted and received through the transceiver unit to search location information of an obstacle at a space; and a vibration unit providing a user with location information of an obstacle at a space in response to a control of the processing unit. The vibration unit includes a plurality of vibrators having different three-dimensional coordinates. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162464 | RADAR SENSOR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A radar sensor for motor vehicles includes: a transmit and receive component, which includes a mixer for mixing a transmitted signal with a received signal; an evaluation circuit which is connected to an output of the mixer by a direct voltage coupling device; and a compensation device for compensating a DC offset in the output signal of the mixer, the compensation device being subdivided into a rough compensation device in the transmit and receive component, and a fine compensation device in the evaluation circuit. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162465 | RADAR DEVICE - A radar device includes a signal generator that generates an intermittent signal having a prescribed signal width and signal interval, a transmission signal position adjuster that outputs a transmission signal while adjusting positions of the intermittent signal on the time axis, an RF transmitter that transmits the transmission signal, an RF receiver that receives a reception signal including reflection waves reflected from an object in a measurement subject space, an AD converter that converts the reception signal into a digital signal, and an object detector that detects the object based on the reception signal. The transmission signal position adjuster outputs a transmission signal in which positions of respective signal units of the intermittent signal on the time axis are adjusted in units of a time adjustment amount that is shorter than a sampling interval of the AD converter. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162466 | METHODS TO EXTEND THE FREQUENCY LOCK RANGE OF A RECEIVED RF SIGNAL USING A PREAMBLE-BASED FREQUENCY ESTIMATE - A method is presented to extend a frequency lock range of a received RF signal in a satellite receiver. One step in the method includes analyzing data information of a preamble associated with the received satellite RF signal. Another step includes determining an estimated frequency value that is a function of the analyzed data information that further includes at least a portion of the frequency error formed therein. A further step includes comparing the determined estimated frequency value to a predetermined threshold value. Another step includes using the determined estimated frequency value when the determined frequency value is greater than the predetermined threshold value to operatively control tracking mode electronic circuitry disposed in the satellite receiver to attain frequency lock on the received satellite RF signal. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162467 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BROADCASTING GOLF EVENTS USING SATELLITE IMAGERY - This disclosure provides a golf-stroke recording system, method, and apparatus. For example, the system includes a location sensing component, a processor, and a golf-stroke recording application executable by the processor, which is configured to track the movement of a player's golf ball as the golf ball traverses along the golf course, and then present the tracked movement of the golf ball on images associated with aerial views of the particular golf course on which the player is playing. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162468 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND POSITIONING SATELLITES SELECTING METHOD THEREOF - A mobile terminal capable of selecting optimum satellites among a plurality of positioning satellites and a method of selecting positioning satellites are disclosed with reference to embodiments of the present invention. If DOP (dilution of precision) increases as the number of positioning satellites increases, satellites to be used for positioning are automatically selected from GNSS satellites based on satellite information and a user's menu setting. This can enhance the accuracy of positioning and can reduce battery consumption. In particular, satellites for positioning are spaced from each other by a prescribed distance to reduce DOP, thereby enhancing the accuracy of positioning. Further, multipath signals are reduced in order to enhance the accuracy of positioning. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162469 | GEODETIC SURVEY SYSTEM HAVING A CAMERA INTEGRATED IN A REMOTE CONTROL UNIT - A survey system including a target unit that has a survey stick having a high-precision localizable target and a hand-held remote control unit. The remote control unit has an electronic graphical display and can be mounted on a holder on the survey stick such that the remote control unit is in a fixed position relative to the target fitted to the survey stick. The remote control comprises a camera for taking a camera image in a defined shooting direction. In addition, an image processing and evaluation unit with a data link to the position-finding unit and to the camera is provided which, from knowledge of the fixed relative position and of a defined shooting direction and also on the basis of the determined target position, can spatially relate image data from the camera to the targets in the coordinate system. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162470 | Timing-Based Positioning Accuracy - There are provided measures for enabling an improvement of timing-based positioning accuracy. Such measures may exemplarily include determining a delay value of a receiver path, via which a positioning-related signal is received, on the basis of at least one reception parameter, measuring a timing value for timing-based positioning calculation on the basis of the received positioning-related signal, and correcting the measured timing value on the basis of the determined delay value of the receiver path | 2013-06-27 |
20130162471 | POSITIONING SUPPORT DEVICE AND POSITIONING SUPPORT METHOD - Provided is a positioning support device that provides approximate location information including more appropriate error radius information. With a positioning method (positioning support method) by a positioning support system | 2013-06-27 |
20130162472 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A PROTECTION SPACE IN THE EVENT OF TWO SIMULTANEOUS SATELLITE FAILURES - The present invention relates to a method for determining a protection space in the event of two faulty measurements of a pseudo-range between a satellite and a receiver for receiving signals transmitted by various satellites in a radio-navigation constellation, characterized in that said method includes the steps of: (a) determining, on the basis of the pseudo-ranges measured by the receiver, a test variable representative of the likelihood of a fault; (b) estimating, for each pair of pseudo-ranges from among the pseudo-ranges measured by the receiver and from the expression of the thus-obtained test variable, a set of minimum-bias pairs detectable for a given missed detection probability; (c) expressing, for each pair of pseudo-ranges, the estimated set of detectable minimum-bias pairs in the form of an equation defining an ellipse associated with the pair of pseudo-ranges in question; (d) expressing the equation of each ellipse in parametric coordinates and expressing each detectable associated minimum-bias pair on the basis of a single parameter; (e) projecting each of the thus-parameterized detectable minimum-bias pairs over at least one subspace of R3; (f) calculating, for each subspace and for each bias pair, the maximum position error induced by the bias pair; (g) selecting, for each subspace, the maximum from among all of the calculated maximum position errors, and transmitting the results of said selection outward. The present invention also relates to an integrity-monitoring system and to a vehicle therefor. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162473 | DUAL CIRCULARLY POLARIZED ANTENNA - An antenna includes a waveguide having an aperture at a first end and a conducting component at a second end, the conducting component shorting the waveguide and a first set of two orthogonal dipoles, fed in quadrature, the orthogonal dipoles located near the aperture of the waveguide operating close to its dominant mode cut off frequency. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162474 | SIGNAL TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POLARIZATION - Disclosed are signal transmitting apparatus and method capable of generating polarizations that can be controlled in real time by allocating weights to signals. A signal transmitting method for generating variable polarizations having any vector through a plurality of radiating elements vertical to each other includes: receiving an input signal and separating the input signal into a plurality of separated signals according to the number of radiating elements; and allocating weights for controlling vectors of the variable polarizations to each of the plurality of separated signals, wherein the vectors of the variable polarizations are represented by a vector sum of the plurality of separated signals allocated with weights. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162475 | ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT AND BEAM FORMING DEVICE - An antenna arrangement comprises a first antenna array comprising a systematic arrangement of first antennas, at least two second antenna arrays, arranged adjacent to said first antenna array and each comprising a systematic arrangement of second antennas, at least two third antenna arrays each comprising at least one third antenna, wherein a third antenna array is arranged at a border area of said first antenna array and a second antenna array and replaces a first antenna closest to the adjacent second antenna array and a second antenna closest to the adjacent first antenna array. Said first or second antennas are transmitting and the other of said first or second antennas are receiving radiation. The at least one third antenna is transmitting and/or receiving radiation. | 2013-06-27 |
20130162476 | Methods, Apparatuses, And Computer-Readable Storage Media for Performing Multidimensional Beamforming - Methods, apparatuses and computer-readable storage media perform phasing of a first array including one or more antenna elements and phasing of a second array including one or more antenna elements to provide a combined radiation pattern for the first and second arrays, the first array having a first radiation pattern and the second array having a second radiation pattern, wherein the first radiation pattern is substantially orthogonal to the second radiation pattern. The combined radiation pattern is controlled in a first dimension based upon an uplink channel measurement. The combined radiation pattern is controlled in a second dimension based upon a precoding feedback from a user equipment (UE). | 2013-06-27 |