46th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 20 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080278243 | Edge alignment for frequency synthesizers - A frequency synthesizer ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080278244 | Frequency calibration for frequency synthesizers - A calibration circuit ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080278245 | Wireless communication semiconductor integrated circuit device and mobile communication system - An RF IC in which a PLL circuit including a loop filter is incorporated into a semiconductor chip is achieved without increasing power consumption or chip size. The RF IC includes a VCO capable of switching oscillation frequency bands, a variable frequency divider, a phase comparator, and a loop filter, which are contained in the PLL loop. A discrimination circuit discriminates a lead or lag in a phase of an output signal from the variable frequency divider against a reference signal and an automatic band selecting circuit generates a signal for switching the frequency bands of the VCO based on output from the discrimination circuit. While switching the frequency bands of the VCO by means of bisection algorithm, the RF IC detects an optimum frequency band, and adds offset to it to determine a final usable frequency band. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278246 | MEMORY CONTROLLER - A memory controller includes a ring oscillator to generate and to output at least one oscillation clock, an oscillation counter to count the output oscillation clocks, a sampler to receive the reference clock so as to sample a number of the counted oscillation clocks during a period of the reference clock, and a phase value output unit to output the sampled number of oscillation clocks as a phase value of the reference clock. Thereby, the memory controller can detect the phase value using only two periods of the reference clock, and reduce the initial operation time of a system. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278247 | Calibration of Voltage Controlled Oscillators - A calibration circuit ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080278248 | Pll Circuit - A PLL circuit is disclosed that comprises a controlling unit that switches at a predetermined timing to enable/disable the phase difference signal supplied from the phase comparator to the low pass filter; and a resistor element that is disposed between a predetermined potential and a signal line for supplying the phase difference signal from the phase comparator to the low pass filter, when the phase difference signal is enabled, the oscillation circuit performing oscillation operation based on the voltage signal corresponding to the phase difference signal, when the phase difference signal is disabled, the low pass filter being supplied with the predetermined potential through the resistor element to allow the oscillation circuit to perform oscillation operation based on the voltage signal generated depending on the supplied predetermined potential. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278249 | LC-TYPE VCO - Disclosed herein are embodiments of an LC-type VCO with multiple operational frequency bands having reasonably similar frequency vs. control signal slopes. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278250 | System and method for increasing frequency tuning range - System and method for increasing the frequency tuning range of a RF/microwave LC oscillator. An electronic communications device includes a controller to regulate the operation of the electronic communications device, a modem coupled to the controller, a radio frequency unit coupled to the controller and to the modem, an oscillator coupled to the controller and to the radio frequency unit, and an amplifier coupled to the radio frequency unit. The oscillator produces a timing and reference signal for the radio frequency unit based on control information from the controller. The oscillator includes a multi-tap inductor that may controllably alter its effective inductance to change the timing and reference signal provided to the radio frequency unit. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278251 | NOISE REMOVAL CIRCUIT - A noise removal circuit. The noise removal circuit comprises a crystal oscillator and a level decision module. The crystal oscillator generates an oscillating signal and an output clock signal. The level decision module detects the signal level of the oscillating signal and outputs the output clock signal when the signal level of the oscillating signal exceeds a first reference level. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278252 | Calibration of Voltage Controlled Oscillators - A calibration circuit ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080278253 | Pulse Width Modulator System - The invention relates to pulse width modulator system (PWMS) comprising a modulator system input (MI), a modulator output (MO), an amplitude distribution filter (ADF), and a pulse width modulator (PMOD), wherein said amplitude distribution filter (ADF) establishes an intermediate output signal (OS) by modifying the level of the amplitude distribution of an input signal (IS) within at least one predetermined amplitude range of said input signal (IS), said input signal (IS) being received from said modulator system input (MI), and wherein said pulse width modulator (PMOD) provides a modulator output signal (MOS) on said modulator output (MO) on the basis of said intermediate output signal (OS). | 2008-11-13 |
20080278254 | FREQUENCY MODULATOR - A clock frequency modulator for an oscillator having a digital circuit for the generation of a signal modulating the clock frequency, the digital circuit adapted to obtain, from the signal generated by the oscillator, a first pulse signal having a lower frequency than the clock frequency of the oscillator, a digital counter adapted to count the pulses of the first signal and to produce a digital signal and a digital-to-analog converter adapted to convert the digital signal in the signal for modulating the clock frequency of the oscillator. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278255 | RF-COUPLED DIGITAL ISOLATOR - An RF-coupled digital isolator includes a first leadframe portion and a second leadframe portion, electrically isolated from one another. The first leadframe portion includes a first main body and a first finger. The second leadframe portion includes a second main body and a second finger. The first main body is connected to a first ground, and the second main body is connected to a second ground that is electrically isolated from the first ground. The first finger and the second finger are electrically isolated from one another, e.g., by a plastic molding compound that forms a package for the digital isolator. The first finger acts as a primary of a transformer, and the second finger acts as a secondary of a transformer, when an RF signal drives to the first finger. The first finger and the second finger can be substantially parallel or anti-parallel to one another. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278256 | RF - COUPLED DIGITAL ISOLATOR - An RF-coupled digital isolator includes a first leadframe portion and a second leadframe portion, electrically isolated from one another. The first leadframe portion includes a first main body and a first finger. The second leadframe portion includes a second main body and a second finger. The first main body is connected to a first ground, and the second main body is connected to a second ground that is electrically isolated from the first ground. The first finger and the second finger are electrically isolated from one another, e.g., by a plastic molding compound that forms a package for the digital isolator. The first finger acts as a primary of a transformer, and the second finger acts as a secondary of a transformer, when an RF signal drives to the first finger. The first finger and the second finger can be substantially parallel or anti-parallel to one another. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278257 | Managed wideband radio frequency distribution system with signal level enabling interface device - A system and method for managing distribution of wideband radio frequency signals includes detecting an impedance signature of a device connected at the end of transmission medium. A switch is opened to apply a wideband radio frequency signal to a transmission medium for distribution. A biasing voltage can be applied to the transmission medium based on the detected impedance signature. A signal conditioning circuit is selected based on the amplitude of the biasing voltage, and the wideband radio frequency signal is distributed to an output device. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278258 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING RE-CONFIGURABLE BALUN CIRCUIT AND METHOD THEREFOR - A balun circuit comprises a balun transformer having first and second windings, and first and second variable capacitors. The first variable capacitor has a first plate electrode coupled to the first terminal of the first winding, and a second plate electrode coupled to the second terminal of the first winding. The second variable capacitor has a first plate electrode coupled to the first terminal of the second winding, and a second plate electrode coupled to the second terminal of the second winding. The first variable capacitor is tunable between first and second capacitance values. The second variable capacitor is tunable between third and fourth capacitance values. Tuning the variable capacitors allows the balun circuit to be re-configurable to operate in both the first frequency band and the second frequency band. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278259 | Methods for designing switchable and tunable broadband filters using finite-width conductor-backed coplanar waveguide structures - This invention uses the structures of the finite-sized conductor-backed coplanar waveguides for designing broadband switchable and tunable signal filters. The design methods construct a plurality of configurations, which including waveguides, via holes, metallic posts, and conductor planes in the structures, for selecting, coupling, converting, and dissipating of the signals with specific electromagnetic modes and frequencies propagating through the structures. The dominant electromagnetic modes of the signals include Coplanar Waveguide Modes and Microstrip-Like Modes. The design methods thereby produce a plurality of filter types, such as bandstop filters, bandpass filters, multiband filters, etc. The design methods can apply to the structures with single and multi-layer dielectric and metallic materials, such as Integrated Circuits, Thin-film transistor Circuits, Low Temperature/High Temperature Co-fired Ceramics (LTCC/HTCC), PCB, and others. In addition, the design methods add switches to perform electrically controllable functions including frequency band selection and filter type selection. The design methods can also perform impedance matching of broadband signals by electrically tuning the values of inductance and capacitance in conjunction with the structures. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278260 | MATCHING CIRCUIT - First, second and third matching parts | 2008-11-13 |
20080278261 | MILLIMETER-BAND SWITCHING CIRCUIT - A millimeter-band switching circuit easily corrects a varied off capacitance of a switching element without shifting position of the switching element. The millimeter-band switching circuit includes: a coupling line having a line length that can be changed; a first input and output terminal; a second input and output terminal; a first transmission line connected between the first input and output terminal and a first end of the coupling line; a second transmission line connected between the input and output terminal and a second end of the coupling line; a first field effect transistor (FET) connected in parallel with the first transmission line; and a second FET connected in parallel with the second transmission line and turned ON/OFF simultaneously with turning ON/OFF of the first FET. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278262 | ZIG-ZAG ARRAY RESONATORS FOR RELATIVELY HIGH-POWER HTS APPLICATIONS - A narrowband filter comprises an input terminal, an output terminal, and an array of basic resonator structures coupled between the terminals to form a single resonator having a resonant frequency. The resonator array may be arranged in a plurality of columns of basic resonator structures, with each column of basic resonator structures having at least two basic resonator structures. The basic resonator structures in each column may be coupled between the terminals in parallel or in cascade. Two or more resonator arrays may be coupled to generate multi-resonator filter functions. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278263 | Low phase noise testing system utilizing a crystal filter - According to one embodiment, a low phase noise testing system includes a tester providing a high phase noise digital channel output. The low phase noise testing system further includes a crystal filter configured to receive the digital channel output and to pass a narrow frequency range from the digital channel output, whereby the high phase noise digital channel output is converted to a low phase noise clock for use by a device under test. The crystal filter can be, for example, a monolithic crystal filter or a discrete crystal filter. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278264 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER - Disclosed is an apparatus for use in wireless energy transfer, which includes a first resonator structure configured to transfer energy non-radiatively with a second resonator structure over a distance greater than a characteristic size of the second resonator structure. The non-radiative energy transfer is mediated by a coupling of a resonant field evanescent tail of the first resonator structure and a resonant field evanescent tail of the second resonator structure. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278265 | DUAL BAND RESONATOR AND DUAL BAND FILTER - A signal input/output line | 2008-11-13 |
20080278266 | Temperature compensation apparatus for frequency stabilization - A temperature compensation apparatus for a cavity filter including a plunger barrel, a compensation barrel having a first coefficient of thermal expansion, wherein the compensation barrel is housed with the plunger barrel, a tuning rod housed primarily within the compensation barrel, the tuning rod having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, and wherein the compensation barrel is physically in contact with the plunger barrel and the tuning rod for allowing a direct transfer of heat between the compensation barrel, the tuning rod, and the plunger barrel. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278267 | Large Diameter Rf Rotary Coupler - A rotary coupler comprises a stator | 2008-11-13 |
20080278268 | Dual substrate MEMS plate switch and method of manufacture - Systems and methods for forming an electrostatic MEMS plate switch include forming a deformable plate on a first substrate, forming the electrical contacts on a second substrate, and coupling the two substrates using a hermetic seal. The deformable plate may have at least one shunt bar located at a nodal line of a vibrational mode of the deformable plate, so that the shunt bar remains relatively stationary when the plate is vibrating in that vibrational mode. The hermetic seal may be a gold/indium alloy, formed by heating a layer of indium plated over a layer of gold. Electrical access to the electrostatic MEMS switch may be made by forming vias through the thickness of the second substrate. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278269 | System and Method for an Information Handling System Articulated Magnetic Latch - A magnetic latching system selectively couples and releases an information handling system housing and lid by moving a magnet associated with one of the housing or lid relative to a ferrous metal in the other of the housing or lid to selectively apply magnetic attraction between the housing and lid. A latch retainer interfaced with the magnetic latching system retains the magnetic latch in a released position until the lid and housing approach a closed position and then allows the magnetic latch to return to a locked position, thus bringing the lid and housing to a securely closed configuration without slamming together due to the magnetic attraction between the magnet and ferrous metal. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278270 | DAMPING IN HIGH-TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTING LEVITATION SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatuses for improved damping in high-temperature superconducting levitation systems are disclosed. A superconducting element (e.g., a stator) generating a magnetic field and a magnet (e.g. a rotor) supported by the magnetic field are provided such that the superconducting element is supported relative to a ground state with damped motion substantially perpendicular to the support of the magnetic field on the magnet. Applying this, a cryostat housing the superconducting bearing may be coupled to the ground state with high damping but low radial stiffness, such that its resonant frequency is less than that of the superconducting bearing. The damping of the cryostat may be substantially transferred to the levitated magnetic rotor, thus, providing damping without affecting the rotational loss, as can be derived applying coupled harmonic oscillator theory in rotor dynamics. Thus, damping can be provided to a levitated object, without substantially affecting the rotational loss. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278271 | ANTENNA POLARITY ADJUSTMENT - According to the invention, a system for adjusting the polarity of an antenna is disclosed. The system may include a spherical structure, at least one arm, and a coupling apparatus. The spherical structure may be at least partially spherical in shape about a central point and may include a first plurality of magnets. The at least one arm may be in proximity to the spherical structure, may include a second plurality of magnets, and may be coupled with the antenna. The coupling apparatus may be fixedly coupled with the antenna and rotatably coupled with the at least one arm. The coupling apparatus may include a third plurality of magnets, where at least a portion of the magnets may be configured to be selectively activated to rotate the coupling apparatus relative to the at least one arm. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278272 | Sheet magnetizer systems and methods thereof - A sheet magnetizer system and a method thereof includes a first set of one or more magnetized elements which are mounted on a first shaft for rotational movement and a second set of one or more magnetized elements which are mounted on a second shaft for rotational movement. One or more of the first set of magnetized elements are in an offset configuration with one or more of the second set of magnetized elements. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278273 | Inductor - An inductor includes a coil and a magnetic body. The magnetic body covers the coil. The magnetic body includes at least one magnetic material, at least one insulated magnetic material and at least one resin. The magnetic material is enveloped by the insulated magnetic material. Alternatively, the magnetic body is made by mixing the insulated magnetic material with the magnetic material. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278274 | Combined transformer - A transformer includes a first bobbin, a second bobbin, and an iron core set, wherein the first bobbin and the second bobbin further include a winding region and a through hole in the center of the bobbin, respectively. The winding region is wound by a winding. The iron core set is coupled to the first and second bobbins. The first and second bobbins are assembled together by a base. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278275 | Miniature Transformers Adapted for use in Galvanic Isolators and the Like - A component coil for constructing transformers and the transformer constructed therefrom are disclosed. The component coil includes a substrate having an insulating layer of material having top and bottom surfaces. First and second traces are included on the top and bottom surfaces. Each trace includes a spiral conductor. The inner ends of the spiral conductors are connected by a conductor that passes through the insulating layer. The first and second spiral conductors are oriented such that magnetic fields generated by the first and second spiral conductors have components perpendicular to the top surface and in the same direction. The component coils can be used to construct a power transformer or a galvanic isolator. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278276 | System and method for interconnecting a plurality of printed circuits - A primary electrical fuse is attached to a printed circuit board. The primary electrical fuse comprises a first and second terminal, a fusible element disposed between the first and second terminals electrically linking the first terminal and the second terminal, and receiving tip sections located on the first and second terminals that receive a replacement electrical fuse to electrically connect the first and second terminals with a replacement fusible element. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278277 | Digitally controllable on-chip resistors and methods - A digitally controllable resistor includes a substrate and at least one digitally controllable resistance stage formed on the substrate. Each of the stage(s) can include a first resistor connected in series with a switch and a second resistor connected in parallel with the first resistor and the switch. Each stage can also include a control line connected to the switch for opening and closing the switch in response to a control bit associated therewith. Multiple resistance stages can be connected in series and the digitally controllable variable resistor can be integrated onto a substrate. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278278 | FINE LINE THICK FILM RESISTORS BY PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY - The present invention is directed to a thick film patterned resistor on a substrate and to a method of forming it. The method involves providing a substrate with opposed surfaces, where one surface is coated with a layer of a resistor composition. A photoresist is applied over the layer of the resistor composition, and a desired pattern in the photoresist is formed, where the pattern leaves certain regions of the resistor composition layer uncovered by the photoresist. The resistor composition layer which is uncovered by the photoresist is etched under conditions effective to leave a mass of loosely bound resistor particles at regions of the resistor composition which are not covered by photoresist. The mass of resistor particles is then removed from the substrate to produce a thick film patterned resistor on the substrate. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278279 | Semiconductor structure with high breakdown voltage and resistance and method for manufacturing the same - A semiconductor structure with high breakdown voltage and high resistance and method for manufacturing the same. The semiconductor structure at least comprises a substrate having a first conductive type; a deep well having a second conductive type formed in the substrate; two first wells having the first conductive type and formed within the deep well; a second well having the first conductive type and formed between two first wells within the deep well, and a implant dosage of the second well lighter than a implant dosage of the first well; and two first doping regions having the first conductive type and respectively formed within the first wells. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278280 | Termination Compensation for Differential Signals on Glass - A system for calibrating operation of integrated differential signal receiver circuitry mounted on a substrate and coupled via surface conductors to edge mounted interface electrodes in which compensation is provided for variances among the resistances of the surface conductors. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278281 | Safety edge system with override of fault condition - A method, system and apparatus for operating a safety sensitive edge for the safeguarded motor-driven movement of a door or gate having a moving edge is provided. An external sensing device(s) arranged in a feedback loop is disposed proximate the moving edge of the door and generates a fault signal when an obstruction is detected or when components of the feedback loop have systemically failed. A user indicates a desire to move the door by selecting a button, which generates a depressed signal while the button is depressed. The status of these signals is provided to a controller. In the absence of the fault signal, the controller generates an output signal indicating safe movement of the door is possible. If the fault signal is present, the controller generates an output signal indicating safe movement of the door is possible when the depressed signal is provided to the controller. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278282 | Motor Vehicle Control Device Data Transfer System And Process - The present invention relates to a motor vehicle control device data transfer system and process. In particular, it relates to such a system and process for the transfer of data, subject to the risk of tampering, from a central data-processing device ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080278283 | BIOMETRIC UNIVERSAL SECURITY REMOTE - An apparatus and method for a universal wireless security device that provides multiple access control functions in one device without subjecting an owner to increased risk arising from unauthorized use. Authorization is established via one or more biometric characteristics of a user attempting to operate the device. The apparatus includes a transmitter for wirelessly communicating an active security code to a security code receiver, the transmitter responsive to a mode signal to transmit a particular one of a set of a plurality of prerecorded security codes as the active security code; a biometric sensor for extracting a biometric characteristic from a user; an actuating system for indicating a particular one security transmission mode of a plurality of security transmission modes; and a controller, coupled to the transmitter, the sensor, and the actuating system, for determining when the user is an authorized user responsive to the biometric characteristic, the controller communicating the mode signal to the transmitter responsive to the particular one security transmission mode when the user is determined to be the authorized user. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278284 | LOCKABLE DOCUMENT STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Methods and systems of a lockable document storage system for communicating physical documents between an entity and a customer are provided. The system includes a plurality of document storage bins coupled together to form a modular document storage unit, a first access portal associated with more than one of the plurality of document storage bins, and a second access portal associated with each of the plurality of document storage bins wherein the second access portal includes at least one of a door and a drawer configured to control access to one of the plurality of document storage bins and wherein the at least one of a door and a drawer includes a reprogrammable locking device. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278285 | RECORDING DEVICE - When a recording media | 2008-11-13 |
20080278286 | Communication Method, System and User Terminal - A communications system comprising one or more transponders and a user terminal including a processing unit, a reader unit for communicating with the transponders and a communications unit. The one or more transponders are configured to store connection specific information on the terminal device, and the reader unit of the user terminal is configured to receive the connection specific information on the terminal device stored in a transponder in response to the reader unit of the user terminal being positioned at least in proximity to the transponder, and the processing unit is configured to utilize the received connection specific information when a communications connection between the user terminal and the terminal device is established. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278287 | Rfid Transceiver Unit - An RFID transceiver unit ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080278288 | Rfid to Store Saw Calibration Coefficients - Calibration constants unique to a particular sensor are derived and stored in a memory with which the sensor is associated and then read from the memory and used to provide compensation for data readings ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080278289 | Method for the operation of an RFID tag with precise localization - The invention relates to a method for the operation of an RFID transponder ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080278290 | Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) System for Dynamically and Automatically Establishing Communication Between A Mobile Wireless Communicating Device and A Processing System - RFID tags to provide a relatively low power and power conserving wireless communication system to dynamically and automatically transfer all preselected data developed in designated digital devices to a centralized data processing system. Inclusion, in the target mobile wireless devices from which data is to be transferred, of an RFID tag, preferably passive, to minimize power consumption that is conventionally recognizable by a short range RF transceiver in the computer system to which data is to be transferred. Thus, each mobile wireless device being tracked includes a short range RFID tag, a short range RF transceiver and storage means for the digital data developed by the device that is to be transferred. The data processing system to which the transfer is to be made should include a short range RF transceiver for identifying all RFID tags within this short range boundary; and means, responsive to the system RF transceiver identifying the RFID tag in the mobile wireless device within said short range boundary, for transmitting a signal to said mobile device to trigger the mobile device transceiver to transmit stored digital data to the data processing system. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278291 | Radio-Frequency Tag Communication System - A radio-frequency tag communication system including (a) a radio-frequency tag, (b) a radio-frequency tag communication device configured to transmit a transmitted signal toward the radio-frequency tag, and to receive a reply signal transmitted from the radio-frequency tag in response to the transmitted signal, for thereby effecting radio communication with the radio-frequency tag, and (c) at least one reference tag disposed fixedly in an area of communication of the radio-frequency tag communication system and configured to transmit a reply signal in response to the transmitted signal, for thereby effecting radio communication with the radio-frequency tag communication device, and wherein the radio-frequency tag communication device includes a directivity control portion configured to control a directivity of communication with the radio-frequency tag, on the basis of a result of the radio communication of the radio-frequency tag communication device with the at least one reference tag. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278292 | Wireless Tracking System And Method Utilizing Tags With Variable Power Level Transmissions - The present invention provides a solution to mistaken location calculations based on multipath effects. The present invention utilizes tags attached to objects that transmit signals at various power levels for reception by sensors stationed throughout a facility. Sensor readings at the various power levels are utilized to determine the location of the tagged object. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278293 | RFID TAG, INTERROGATOR AND SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED SYMBOL ENCODING AND DECODING - An improved RFID Tag, Interrogator, and system wherein at least one tag modulates a radio frequency signal by modulated backscatter operations. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278294 | Wireless tag reader and wireless tag status inference apparatus, system, and program - A system including wireless tags that transmit information from fixed locations to nearby wireless tag readers possessed by moving persons also includes a wireless tag status inference apparatus to which the wireless tag readers send identifying information received from the wireless tags. The wireless tag status inference apparatus logs the information received from the wireless tag readers, and compares the logged information with a stored list of installed wireless tags to identify suspected inoperable wireless tags. Wireless tags requiring replacement or repair can thereby be identified promptly and inexpensively, without the need to dispatch personnel on periodic inspection tours of all areas in which the wireless tags are installed. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278295 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER LINE CARRIER COMMUNICATION USING HIGH FREQUENCY TONE BURSTS - A communication system and method is utilized to communicate data over an AC power line. Tone burst are superimposed on an AC power signal at predetermined voltage reference levels or at predetermined phase angles to represent bit values. These bit values are represented by either the presence or the absence of the tone burst on the AC power signal. In this manner, control information can be communicated to an apparatus, such as a ballast for a gas discharge lamp. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278296 | Power line communication apparatus, and method and apparatus for controlling electric devices - A power line communication apparatus, device control apparatus, and device control method are disclosed. By controlling the phase of AC power with reference to a zero cross point during power line communication, the power line communication apparatus enables not only data to be transmitted and received in a manner robust against noise and impedance but also the receiving end to be miniaturized. The power and operation of household devices can be controlled through the power line communication apparatus, thereby eliminating the need for separate communication networks when a remote control system is built in the home. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278297 | System for control of lights and motors - A system for independent control of electric motors and electric lights includes a plurality of two-wire wallstations coupled in series via power wires between an alternating-current (AC) source and a light/motor control unit. The light/motor control unit is preferably located in the same enclosure as an electric motor and an electric light and has two outputs for independent control of the motor and the light. The light/motor control unit and the wallstations each include a controller and a communication circuit that is coupled to the power wiring via a communication transformer and communicate with each other using a loop current carrier technique. The light/motor control unit and the wallstations utilize pseudo random orthogonal codes and a median filter in the communication process. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278298 | Information Device, Preferably in a Motor Vehicle, and Method for Supplying Information About Vehicle Data, in Particular Vehicle Functions and Their Operation - An information device, e.g., inside a motor vehicle, includes at least one output device and a processing device, to which a memory device is assigned in which all types of vehicle data, in particular data of vehicle functions and/or vehicle elements, their operation, display or manipulation, and/or data of vehicle states, are stored, and a method is for supplying information about the mentioned vehicle data. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278299 | Vehicle brake pressure monitoring system an method - The present invention relates to a vehicle brake system, which has a brake reservoir, and utilizes a tire management system that is in communication with the brake reservoir and a vehicle operator. As a result of this configuration, the tire management system communicates brake reservoir pressure signals to the vehicle operator, so that the operator is made aware of any low pressure conditions, in the trailer, before trying to move the trailer. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278300 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING FUEL CAP ENGAGEMENT - A system for verifying fuel cap engagement utilizes a transducer coupled to a purge line of a fuel vapor recovery system to generate an electrical signal corresponding to one of the vapor pressure and the vapor flow rate in the purge line. A monitor receives the electrical signal and estimates the vapor pressure when the electrical signal corresponds to the vapor flow rate. The monitor likewise estimates the vapor flow rate when the electrical signal corresponds to the vapor pressure. The monitor also correlates the electrical signal and the estimate to generate a dataset relating vapor pressures to corresponding vapor flow rates at predetermined time intervals, computes a linear approximation of pressure versus flow rate, and computes a curve approximation of pressure versus flow rate. An indicator is actuated by the monitor when the difference between the computed linear and curve approximations is less than a predetermined threshold value. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278301 | Driving operation feedback apparatus and program for same - A safe driving support apparatus in a vehicle is used in a manner that prevents an over-reliance of a driver on a safety device by an application of a technique. That is, for example, an evaluation of driving operation is lowered when the vehicle has been under control of an avoidance control for avoiding an unsafe situation of the vehicle, and the lowered evaluation of driving operation is recorded on a memory medium as well as being notified for the driver after evaluation is being changed. A provision of the avoidance control may result in a suppression of a vehicular function that contributes to a comfort in the vehicle among functions provided by in-vehicle devices. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278302 | Electric Vehicle, A Display Device For An Electric Vehicle And A Method Of Displaying Information - An electric vehicle and display device for an electric vehicle having a plurality of display elements (including | 2008-11-13 |
20080278303 | ANTI-IDLING ALARM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLES - An anti-idling alarm, comprising a microcontroller, an interface connected to vehicle sensors, a communication interface connected to the microcontroller, a data storage arrangement connected to the microcontroller and at least one warning arrangement configured to be activated by the microcontroller. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278304 | Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Pressure of Vehicle Tires - In a method and apparatus for monitoring vehicle tire pressure a tire inflation pressure value is acquired and compared with at least one stored setpoint value; and based on the comparison result, it is determined whether the vehicle tire has an incorrect tire pressure, (particularly, an excessively low tire pressure). According to the invention when a detected activation event occurs, a current kilometer reading is acquired and is stored together with predefined information. An activation event is detected if an inflation of at least one of the tires or manual re-activation is detected. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278305 | WHEEL ELECTRONICS AND TIRE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MEASURING A MEASURAND - Wheel Electronics and Tire Control System for Measuring a Measurand is provided. The wheel electronics may include a receiving device for picking up and digitizing an amplitude-modulated request signal, which has a carrier frequency for encoding a request, having a first evaluation device, which checks the request signal for the presence of a request contained therein, and having a digital counter for generating an envelope of the request signal, which has a counter input for coupling the request signal, which is clocked at a clock signal frequency different from the carrier frequency and is determined from the clock signal frequency and the request signal of its envelope. Furthermore, the invention relates to a tire control system for measuring a measurand with this type of wheel electronics. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278306 | Tire Condition Detecting Device - A tire condition detecting device which detects the state of tires mounted on a vehicle by sensors and receives the radio waves of the detected signals through an antenna stored in an antenna case attached to the vehicle body, and which comprises a heating means capable of heating the antenna case. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278307 | STRUCTURE OF WARNING LIGHT - A warning light relates to a light device that can be affixed to a vehicle and emits glaring light to give alert, specifically to a warning light, of which the power is converted from solar energy and a vibration sensor module activates a light module to emit light. The light emission is made every second and each of which lasts for one minute so as to give glaring light, which maximizes alert effectiveness. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278308 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTRUDER DETECTION - Systems and methods for detecting presence and movement of intruders. Various embodiments of an intruder detection system can be based on, for example, a beam-interrupt detector or a thermal imaging device. The beam-interrupt detection based system can provide functionalities such as counting of intruders crossing a given beam. A plurality of such beams at different heights can also allow distinguishing different-sized intruders. The thermal imaging based detection system can provide functionalities such as tracking movement of intruders. A recording can be triggered by detection of intruder movement, thereby improving the efficiency of recording and reviewing information indicative of presence and movement of intruders in a monitored area. In one embodiment, non-intruders can be distinguished from intruders by querying an RFID tag carried by non-intruders. In one embodiment, non-intruders can be distinguished from intruders by facial recognition. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278309 | LARGE AREA POSITION/PROXIMITY CORRECTION DEVICE WITH ALARMS USING (D)GPS TECHNOLOGY - A collar to be worn on an object or a large or small animal has been designed incorporating (D)GPS technology. The operation of the device includes programming the three dimensional boundary into the memory of the device and simply installing the collar on the animal. As the animal approaches the preprogrammed boundary, a first alarm sounds when the subject is within an arbitrary user defined distance, and a second more drastic alarm such as a shock correction is applied when the subject approaches a second position closer to the boundary. Means to easily program the device are also included in the system. The device has the capability to call or transmit important information such as location, speed, identity, and medical parameters, etc. to a station automatically or when polled. All necessary analog and digital circuitry, microprocessor, programming, communications hardware are integrated into the collar. The device also has applications in land, air and sea navigation, farming, construction, tracking stolen vehicles, and keeping track of children. This device could also be embedded in a specialized lawnmower that would know where your yard ended and your neighbor's began, and traverse around all obstacles in the yard. Important Military applications would include warning and directing soldiers of front line boundaries, minefield mapping and 3-D direction around MOA's for aircraft. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278310 | METHOD OF MEASURING SIGNAL STRENGTH IN A WIRELESS SENSOR SYSTEM - A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The sensor unit receives instructions to change operating parameters and/or control external devices. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278311 | Advanced Emergency Geographical Information System - A geographical information system (“GIS”) for integrating multiple spatial emergency data, multiple non-spatial emergency data or both multiple spatial emergency data and multiple non-spatial emergency data into a real-time GIS for analyzing emergency data. A method for integrating multiple spatial emergency data, multiple non-spatial emergency data or both multiple spatial emergency data and multiple non-spatial emergency data into a real-time GIS for analyzing emergency data. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278312 | METHODS, ELECTRONIC DEVICES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR GENERATING PRESENCE INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH A USER OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION - An electronic device includes an environmental sensor that is configured to obtain information associated with an environment surrounding the electronic device and a presence client module that is configured to generate a presence indicator associated with a user of the electronic device based on the information associated with the environment surrounding the electronic device. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278313 | Methods, Device and System for Sending and Providing Environmental Data - The invention relates to a method for sending environmental data by means of a mobile terminal device, comprising the steps of detecting said environmental data, evaluating said environmental data, determining if said evaluated environmental data is to be sent, and sending said environmental data in case of an affirmative determination. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278314 | EVENT TRACKING AND MONITORING SYSTEM - A race tracking and monitoring system using satellite communications may support racing teams in remote areas, and may provide information to officials, media broadcasters, or other interested parties while minimizing the cost of communications. The system may include a race vehicle communication device, a satellite network, check point communication devices at check points along a race route, and a control. The race vehicle communication device generates outputs, including the geographical location of the race vehicle, to the satellite network, and receives inputs from the satellite network. The check point communication device generates an output to the satellite network, including data indicative of the race vehicle passing a given check point. The control receives the outputs of the race vehicle communication device and the check point communication device via the satellite and processes the outputs, and generates a control output responsive to the processing. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278315 | BI-DIRECTIONAL HAND-SHAKING SENSOR SYSTEM - A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The sensor unit receives instructions to change operating parameters and/or control external devices. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278316 | WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER - A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The sensor unit receives instructions to change operating parameters and/or control external devices. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278317 | REAL-TIME MONITOR SYSTEM - A real-time monitor system including at least one public facility, a second wireless transceiver, and a control center is provided. The public facility includes a power generator, a load, a signal generator, and a first wireless transceiver. An initial power provided by the power generator drives the load. The signal generator determines whether or not to output a condition signal and a positioning signal according to whether the load is driven. Then, the condition signal and the positioning signal are emitted to the second wireless transceiver by the first wireless transceiver. Therefore, the control center determines the service condition of the public facility according to the information of the condition signal or whether the condition signal is received, and determines the position of the public facility according to the positioning signal. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278318 | Smart Container Monitoring System - A remotely monitorable shipping container including a shipping container body having associated therewith at least one door and at least one door latch having a latch locking element arranged for locking engagement with a door mounted locking element, at least one wireless communicator mounted in a secure location within the shipping container and being operative to wirelessly transmit information to a remote monitor regarding the status of an electronic seal mounted onto the locking element for confirming locking of the at least one door, and at least one wireless antenna mounted within a protected enclosure on the outside of the shipping container for transmitting the information from the at least one wireless communicator. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278319 | Method and apparatus for detection of structure failure - A detection and alarm system comprises a piezoelectric film sensor and associated circuitry. The sensor detects acoustic emission signals from metallic objects under stress upon which it is affixed. The associated circuitry receives electronic signals from the sensor, creates and evaluates a sensor output value including rate ratio and frequency content of such signals within preset time limits. This data allows the detection of impending failure, an alarm condition, of the metallic object by identifying significant changes in the rate of emission of such sensor signals. An alarm condition may then trigger an alarm signal to warn of such impending failure. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278320 | Method and system for reduction of electronic article surveillance system false alarms - A method and system for generating alarms in a security system that include establishing a detection region, detecting a first event where the first event is one of (a) detecting a tag in the detection region and (b) detecting a person in the detection region, starting a timer upon detecting the first event, detecting a second event where the second event is the other one of (a) detecting a tag in the detection region and (b) detecting a person in the detection region and enabling an alarm output when the second event is detected prior to expiration of the timer. The method and system for generating alarms in a security system can further include setting a first event flag upon detecting the first event where the first event flag corresponds to the first event and setting a second event flag upon detecting the second event where the second event flag corresponds to the second event. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278321 | Surveillance System - A surveillance system for preventing the theft of clothing. In particular, a clothing rack includes a surveillance system and an indicator to warn customers that they are under surveillance. In one embodiment, the clothing rack includes an elongated hollow body adapted to support at least one hanger by its hook, at least one bore extending through a wall of the elongated hollow body to provide a filed of vision and an indicator. A camera is enclosed within the elongated hollow body of the clothing rack and positioned such that the camera lens is substantially aligned with the bore in the hollow rigid body. A surveillance monitor displays the views from the cameras and, in one embodiment, records such views. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278322 | Process and Overall System For the Secure Transportation of Valuable Objects - Method and overall system for safe transporting of valuable articles ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080278323 | MAIL DETECTION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A system and method is provided for detecting the presence of mail articles in individual mailboxes, and informing the mailbox owner at a remote location of the presence and even sender of such mail articles. The method uses sensors in the mailbox to detect the articles and a scanner to capture images of the articles. Information about the mailbox and articles is stored in electronic memory for remote retrieval, i.e., over the Internet. Automatic alerts may also be sent. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278324 | Article Position Management System, Article Position Management Method, Terminal Device, Server, and Article Position Management Program - There is provided an article position management system which can determine where an article is present with high accuracy and manage the position of the article such that no article is left unchecked. Illumination sections ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080278325 | Dynamically Programmable RFID Transponder - A radio frequency transponder, or a device that comprises a radio frequency transponder, wherein the radio frequency transponder is operative in invoking self-programming of data stored in the radio frequency transponder. In some implementations the radio frequency transponder selectively enables the transmission of a unique identifier by selectively programming the unique identifier stored in the radio frequency transponder. In various implementations, the radio frequency transponder programs data stored in the transponder by generating a signal that is reactively coupled to the antenna of the radio frequency transponder. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278326 | RFID key switch with integrated key circuitry - A system and method for enhanced security by incorporating RFID processing circuitry within a key switch assembly. The RFID key switch assembly includes four subassemblies; the key/tumbler assembly, rotating and stationary switch contacts, RFID Processing Circuitry and an electrical connection interface. The RFID Processing Circuitry incorporated in the key switch assembly reads RF signals transmitted from an RFID tag embedded in a key inserted into the key switch. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278327 | Wireless Tracking System And Method Utilizing Tags With Variable Power Level Transmissions - The present invention provides a solution to mistaken location calculations based on multipath effects. The present invention utilizes tags attached to objects that transmit signals at various power levels for reception by sensors stationed throughout a facility. Sensor readings at the various power levels are utilized to determine the location of the tagged object. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278328 | MOBILE RFID READER WITH INTEGRATED LOCATION AWARENESS FOR MATERIAL TRACKING AND MANAGEMENT - A portable RFID reader (or reader/writer) that also employs a location determination subsystem that facilitates determination of the reader (or reader/writer) location. The location subsystem can employ a satellite-based GPS (Global Positioning System) location technology where such signals are unimpeded by structures. Additionally, the location subsystem can employ other terrestrial location technologies that operate inside structures such as warehouses and the factory automation environment. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278329 | Rfid Reader and Rfid System - Provided are an RF reader and an RF system. The RF reader includes: a plurality of antennas; a path selector for selecting a transmit or receive path of an RF signal; an RF processor for processing the RF signal received through the transmit or receive path of the path selector; and a controller for controlling the path selector selecting a path. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278330 | Protective Frame For Identification Tags - A frame for receiving therein and extending about a planar identification tag of the type having an apertured tab projecting therefrom for securing the tag to a pet collar or personal item. The frame comprises a backing, a flange projecting from and circumscribing a perimeter portion of the backing and a pair of elongated slots formed in opposed portions of the flange. One of the slots is sized so as to allow an identification tag to be inserted therethrough and the other of the slots is sized to allow a projecting apertured tab on the tag to be inserted therethrough and project from the frame such that securing a fastener member through the aperture in the projecting tab secures the tag within the frame. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278331 | ANALYTE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278332 | ANALYTE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278333 | ANALYTE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278334 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO AID IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WITH A PROBABILITY OF BEING DISTRESSED OR DISTURBED - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for inferring a probability of a first inference absent from a database at which a query regarding the inference is received. The first inference relates to identifying a potentially violent person or group. Each datum of the database is conformed to the dimensions of the database. Each datum of the plurality of data has associated metadata and an associated key. The associated metadata includes data regarding cohorts associated with the corresponding datum, data regarding hierarchies associated with the corresponding datum, data regarding a corresponding source of the datum, and data regarding probabilities associated with integrity, reliability, and importance of each associated datum. The query is used as a frame of reference for the search. The database returns a probability of the correctness of the first inference based on the query and on the data. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278335 | Automated pet entry door - A locking pet-entry door for a building. The pet's collar is equipped with an RFID tag, or transponder. An RFID tag reader controls a lock on the pet-entry door. When the transponder comes within range of the RFID tag reader, the transponder transmits a code, which the RFID tag reader receives. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278336 | ACTIVE ON-PATIENT SENSOR, METHOD AND SYSTEM - A sensor (which could be detachable) to sense a condition (including pressure from body weight or moisture from incontinence; applied by adhering to skin of a human body or by putting a diaper on the human body, for example), a signal processing circuit, a periodic or continuous transmitter, and a power supply (typically including a battery) are associated with a flexible substrate in low profile enabling disposition adjacent the human body. A transmitter antenna is on the substrate. Insulator film between battery contacts and a switch-and-transistor combination are two power-on techniques. A bedside monitor, a transceiver configured to receive signals from and transmit signals to the bedside monitor, and a computer connected with the transceiver can be included. Other features include: notification signaling; differently responsive antennas; unique identification; low battery detection; anti-collision transmission; patient protocol scheduling; local data transfer from the bedside monitor; and out-of-range transmission detection. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278337 | URINE DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A urine detection system is provided for detecting degree of wetness of a diaper, comprising a plane printing electrode, a sensor, and a display unit. The plane printing electrode comprises a first electrode area and a second electrode area. The sensor comprises a first sensor electrode, a second sensor electrode and a processor. Wherein the first sensor electrode and the first electrode area forms a first capacitor, and the second sensor electrode and the second electrode area forms a second capacitor. The processor, detects capacitance of the first and second capacitors, and determines a signal representing degree of wetness of the diaper. The display unit receives the signal and displays the degree of wetness corresponding to the signal. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278338 | DROWNING ALERT SYSTEM - A drowning alert system including a transmission device and a base station is provided. The transmission device is supported by a user and suitable for use within water. The transmission device includes a radio frequency transmitter configured to broadcast a radio frequency signal. The base station includes a radio frequency receiver configured to receive the radio frequency signal. The base station is configured to activate an indicator in response to the radio frequency transmitter being submerged in the water. The base station is also configured to activate an alarm in response to the radio frequency transmitter being submerged in the water for a predetermined amount of time. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278339 | Over Temperature Alarm Indication Apparatus - An over temperature alarming display apparatus. The apparatus includes a first sealed transparent container which has a constant containment and a second sealed transparent container which has a variable containment. The first and second container is communicated each other by a thin guide pipe in a section of which there is liquid. There is some alarming display material in the first and second container respectively which receives the liquid flowing from the thin guide pipe and then occurs a color changing effect. The air in the first and second container occurs dilation by heating and shrinking by cooling due to the change of the ambient temperature, thus pushes the liquid to move in the thin guide pipe. Then the moving liquid flows to the alarming display material in the first container at the lower limit temperature value and/or flows to the alarming display material in the second container at the upper limit temperature value. | 2008-11-13 |
20080278340 | Device and method for displaying measuring values as well as shrink tunnel for a packaging machine and packaging machine comprising such a device, respectively - A device for displaying measuring values is provided, comprising a device for displaying measuring values having a control unit ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080278341 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING MOTOR | 2008-11-13 |
20080278342 | TESTING FOR INTERFERENCE WITHIN A WIRELESS SENSOR SYSTEM - A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The sensor unit receives instructions to change operating parameters and/or control external devices. | 2008-11-13 |