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20110029902 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING AND TRACKING IDENTIFICATION TESTS - Systems and methods for providing identification tests. In some embodiments, a system and a method are provided for generating and serving to a user an animated challenge graphic comprising a challenge character set whose appearance may change over time. In some embodiments, marketing content may be incorporated into a challenge message for use in an identification test. The marketing content may be accompanied by randomly selected content to increase a level of security of the identification test, hi some embodiments, a challenge message for use in an identification test may be provided based on information regarding a transaction for which the identification test is administered. For example, the transaction information may include a user identifier such as an IP address. In some embodiments, identification test results may be tracked and analyzed to identify a pattern of behavior associated with a user identifier. A score indicative of a level of trustworthiness may be computed for the user identifier. | 02-03-2011 |
20130276125 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING SECURITY RISK - Systems and methods for providing identification tests. In some embodiments, a system and a method are provided for generating and serving to a user an animated challenge graphic comprising a challenge character set whose appearance may change over time. In some embodiments, marketing content may be incorporated into a challenge message for use in an identification test. The marketing content may be accompanied by randomly selected content to increase a level of security of the identification test. In some embodiments, a challenge message for use in an identification test may be provided based on information regarding a transaction for which the identification test is administered. For example, the transaction information may include a user identifier such as an IP address. In some embodiments, identification test results may be tracked and analyzed to identify a pattern of behavior associated with a user identifier. A score indicative of a level of trustworthiness may be computed for the user identifier. | 10-17-2013 |
20140317750 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING SECURITY RISK - Systems and methods for providing identification tests. In some embodiments, a system and a method are provided for generating and serving to a user an animated challenge graphic comprising a challenge character set whose appearance may change over time. In some embodiments, marketing content may be incorporated into a challenge message for use in an identification test. The marketing content may be accompanied by randomly selected content to increase a level of security of the identification test, hi some embodiments, a challenge message for use in an identification test may be provided based on information regarding a transaction for which the identification test is administered. For example, the transaction information may include a user identifier such as an IP address. In some embodiments, identification test results may be tracked and analyzed to identify a pattern of behavior associated with a user identifier. A score indicative of a level of trustworthiness may be computed for the user identifier. | 10-23-2014 |
20140317751 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING SECURITY RISK - Systems and methods for providing identification tests. In some embodiments, a system and a method are provided for generating and serving to a user an animated challenge graphic comprising a challenge character set whose appearance may change over time. In some embodiments, marketing content may be incorporated into a challenge message for use in an identification test. The marketing content may be accompanied by randomly selected content to increase a level of security of the identification test, hi some embodiments, a challenge message for use in an identification test may be provided based on information regarding a transaction for which the identification test is administered. For example, the transaction information may include a user identifier such as an IP address. In some embodiments, identification test results may be tracked and analyzed to identify a pattern of behavior associated with a user identifier. A score indicative of a level of trustworthiness may be computed for the user identifier. | 10-23-2014 |
20140325657 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING SECURITY RISK - Systems and methods for providing identification tests. In some embodiments, a system and a method are provided for generating and serving to a user an animated challenge graphic comprising a challenge character set whose appearance may change over time. In some embodiments, marketing content may be incorporated into a challenge message for use in an identification test. The marketing content may be accompanied by randomly selected content to increase a level of security of the identification test. In some embodiments, a challenge message for use in an identification test may be provided based on information regarding a transaction for which the identification test is administered. For example, the transaction information may include a user identifier such as an IP address. In some embodiments, identification test results may be tracked and analyzed to identify a pattern of behavior associated with a user identifier. A score indicative of a level of trustworthiness may be computed for the user identifier. | 10-30-2014 |
20140380448 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING AND TRACKING IDENTIFICATION TESTS - Systems and methods for providing identification tests. In some embodiments, a system and a method are provided for generating and serving to a user an animated challenge graphic comprising a challenge character set whose appearance may change over time. In some embodiments, marketing content may be incorporated into a challenge message for use in an identification test. The marketing content may be accompanied by randomly selected content to increase a level of security of the identification test, in some embodiments, a challenge message for use in an identification test may be provided based on information regarding a transaction for which the identification test is administered. For example, the transaction information may include a user identifier such as an IP address. In some embodiments, identification test results may be tracked and analyzed to identify a pattern of behavior associated with a user identifier. A score indicative of a level of trustworthiness may be computed for the user identifier. | 12-25-2014 |
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20110251865 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MANUFACTURING ESTIMATION PRODUCTION ASSEMBLY AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - The present invention relates to novel systems and methods for manufacturing estimation, production assembly and inventory management. In an embodiment, a system is provided to create and respond to RFPs, perform capacity planning for an eventual production line, efficiently implement the production line in software, and track detailed warehouse data, including transaction data. Such tracking may allow process improvement, report generation, and market research analysis. In an embodiment, one or more systems may be used to implement one or more aspects of the present invention. | 10-13-2011 |
20120173392 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING INVENTORY - According to embodiments described in the specification, a method, system and apparatus for managing inventory are provided. The method comprises storing at least one job record in a memory, the at least one job record comprising a first of a plurality of job identifiers and at least a first subcomponent identifier; receiving a transaction record comprising a second subcomponent identifier; and storing the transaction record in the memory in association with one of the plurality of job identifiers. | 07-05-2012 |
20140074669 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING INVENTORY - According to embodiments described in the specification, a method, system and apparatus for managing inventory are provided. The method comprises storing at least one job record in a memory, the at least one job record comprising a first of a plurality of job identifiers and at least a first subcomponent identifier; receiving a transaction record comprising a second subcomponent identifier; and storing the transaction record in the memory in association with one of the plurality of job identifiers. | 03-13-2014 |
20150058067 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MANUFACTURING ESTIMATION PRODUCTION ASSEMBLY AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - The present invention relates to novel systems and methods for manufacturing estimation, production assembly and inventory management. In an embodiment, a system is provided to create and respond to RFPs, perform capacity planning for an eventual production line, efficiently implement the production line in software, and track detailed warehouse data, including transaction data. Such tracking may allow process improvement, report generation, and market research analysis. In an embodiment, one or more systems may be used to implement one or more aspects of the present invention. | 02-26-2015 |
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20100222640 | DIGITAL SOUND RELAXATION AND SLEEP-INDUCING SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one embodiment, an improved-customizability digital sound relaxation system having a sound card receiving port and a collectable sound card are cooperative to play prerecorded natural or other sounds by depressing one of a plurality of sound selector switches and a sound card selector switch. The new sounds of each collectable sound card customize the library of available sounds to individual taste. In another embodiment, an improved-flexibility digital sound relaxation system having at least two (2) prerecorded sounds stored at first and second memory locations of internal or external/internal memory devices may be selected and combined for concurrent and/or individual replay by depressing one of a plurality of sound selector switches and a combine switch, or by depressing one of a plurality of sound selector switches, a sound card selector switch and a combine switch. In this manner, from eighteen (18) digitally prerecorded sounds of the preferred embodiment ninety (90) individually selectable and/or combinable sounds are made available. In either embodiment, natural or other sounds may be stored in loop or sound bite format in either or both of the internal and external memories. In a further sound relaxation and sleep-inducing embodiment, first and second preselected sound patterns selected respectively to mask sound and soothe the listener and to induce a state of deep relaxation that helps the listener to fall asleep may be selected by depressing combination mode select and sequential sound selector switches. In alarm mode, sound select and alarm check buttons respectively allow any sound of the library of prerecorded sounds (sound card or internal, single or mixed) to be selected as the alarm wake-up sound and one-touch alarm status display and audible alarm replay of any sound selected at wake-up volume in sound wake-up mode. | 09-02-2010 |
20130095689 | Electrical Connector - An electrical connector for an electrical connection is disclosed, comprising a female receptacle to connect to either a male shorting cap or a male plug. The male plug and female receptacle can be fastened to a standard knockout in a light fixture. The male plug and female receptacle have alignment means such that they can only fit together one way, and once together are positively connected by means of a twist-lock ring. The male plug is connected to the female receptacle by aligning the two fins to the two corresponding grooves, and pushing inward such that the protrusions of the female receptacle pass through the indentations in the ring of the male plug. The twist-lock ring is turned and the nubs on the protrusions engage the notches of the female receptacle, creating a removable twist-lock ring. | 04-18-2013 |
20130119043 | INTERLOCKING HEATED PATIO STONES AND SYSTEM - An interconnected heated patio stone and system are disclosed, the stone consisting of a durable, heat-transmitting upper layer, and an insulating lower layer, a heating cable running within the stone, and having two interconnections at the edge of the stone. The interconnection has a bracket to connect with the cable, a receptacle for joining electrically to a bridging connector, and an electrical linkage making an electrical connection available. Each stone is connected with another by a bridging connector, which contains an articulated wire, and has a basin and cap at each end for electrically joining, in a sealed manner, with the receptacle. The system consists of two or more stones interconnected using bridging connectors, the whole system also connected to a power source. | 05-16-2013 |
20140045660 | Compressible Barbell Adapter - A compressible barbell adapter is disclosed, which consists of a compression-retraction member fastened to a hollow shaft for use on a bar. The compression and retraction movement of the compression-retraction member is generally achieved by means of a pinion and a rack system, and can be utilized in conjunction with dampening means. Slidable handles are also connected to the compression-retraction member, and serve to slide along the axis of the hollow shaft, and thus along the bar. The compressible barbell adapter is meant to be fastened onto existing bars or barbells such that additional exertion is focused on the pectoral, deltoid and back muscles during various exercises. | 02-13-2014 |
20140107401 | Digital Sound Relaxation and Sleep-Inducing System and Method - In one embodiment, an improved-customizability digital sound relaxation system having a sound card receiving port and a collectable sound card are cooperative to play prerecorded natural or other sounds by depressing one of a plurality of sound selector switches and a sound card selector switch. The new sounds of each collectable sound card customize the library of available sounds to individual taste. In another embodiment, an improved-flexibility digital sound relaxation system having at least two (2) prerecorded sounds stored at first and second memory locations of internal or external/internal memory devices may be selected and combined for concurrent and/or individual replay by depressing one of a plurality of sound selector switches and a combine switch, or by depressing one of a plurality of sound selector switches, a sound card selector switch and a combine switch. In this manner, from eighteen (18) digitally prerecorded sounds of the preferred embodiment ninety (90) individually selectable and/or combinable sounds are made available. In either embodiment, natural or other sounds may be stored in loop or sound bite format in either or both of the internal and external memories. In a further sound relaxation and sleep-inducing embodiment, first and second preselected sound patterns selected respectively to mask sound and soothe the listener and to induce a state of deep relaxation that helps the listener to fall asleep may be selected by depressing combination mode select and sequential sound selector switches. In alarm mode, sound select and alarm check buttons respectively allow any sound of the library of prerecorded sounds (sound card or internal, single or mixed) to be selected as the alarm wake-up sound and one-touch alarm status display and audible alarm replay of any sound selected at wake-up volume in sound wake-up mode. | 04-17-2014 |
20140144531 | Assemble-on-Site Methane-Containing Biogas Collection System and Kit - The invention provides an assemble-on-site system for collecting biogas from digesting sewage. The system comprises a biogas deflection assembly configured and sized to fit a primary treatment unit; and a collection interface assembly operatively associated with the biogas deflection assembly and configured for connection to a biogas capture or collection system. When installed in the primary treatment unit, the biogas deflection assembly is substantially submerged and provides for the deflection of biogas to point(s) of biogas collection in the collection interface assembly. Also provided are components of the system and kits comprising one or more of the system components and assembly instructions. | 05-29-2014 |
20150022094 | LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CONTROL A LIGHTING SYSTEM - An LED lighting system is disclosed, which generally consists of an enclosure, one or more LED modules, one or more transformers, and one or more drivers. A lamp assembly is disclosed, which generally consists of one or more vertically oriented LED chips, thermally conductive shells, and a thermally dissipating means positioned at the back of the LED chips. An LED module is disclosed, which generally consists of a lamp assembly, one or more reflectors and modules caps. A method of controlling light intensities is disclosed, which generally consists of method of decreasing light intensities in areas with little occupancy while minimizing user annoyance resulting from drastic light intensity fluctuations. A universal mounting bracket is disclosed, which generally consists of a fixture plate, mounting plate, and an adjustable means. | 01-22-2015 |
20150133832 | At-Home Light-Emitting Diode and Massage Device for Vaginal Rejuvenation - A light emitting module and massage device provide vaginal rejuvenation. The device exposes collagen in the vaginal area or mucosa to temperatures elevated over normal body temperature to cause the collagen to reversibly or irreversibly denature while simultaneously applying vibration. Once thermally-induced collagen denaturation has occurred, both neoelastogenesis and neocollagenesis may occur and may be initiated with fibroblast proliferation, which may be promoted with vibration. Neofibrogenesis also occurs due to the fibroblastic activity, responsible for secretion of new collagen matrix to effect tissue repair. Thus, the device exploits thermally-induced collagen denaturation and repair along with simultaneous vibration to improve tissue tone, connective tissue tension and bulk tissue regeneration. | 05-14-2015 |
20150160537 | CAMERA STAND - A camera stand is disclosed, that can be fastened and secured onto a post or the like via an attachment means. The camera stand is further comprised of a base plate and a reversible nut on which one can attach a camera or other recording device. A telescopic arm links the attachment means to the base plate, such that once the camera stand is secured onto a post or the like, the telescopic arm is either retracted or extended depending on the desired position of the camera. The camera stand is generally designed to be secured onto a boat in order for one to film or take pictures while boating and fishing; however, it is clear that the camera stand can be applied in a plethora of situations where pictures or film need to be taken from a particular vantage point. | 06-11-2015 |
20150297939 | COMPRESSIBLE BARBELL ADAPTER - A compressible barbell adapter is disclosed, which consists of a compression-retraction member fastened to a hollow shaft for use on a bar. The compression and retraction movement of the compression-retraction member is generally achieved by means of a pinion and a rack system, and can be utilized in conjunction with dampening means. Slidable handles are also connected to the compression-retraction member, and serve to slide along the axis of the hollow shaft, and thus along the bar. The compressible barbell adapter is meant to be fastened onto existing bars or barbells such that additional exertion is focused on the pectoral, deltoid and back muscles during various exercises. | 10-22-2015 |
20150343475 | SELF-CLEANING SPRINKLER - A self-cleaning sprinkler is disclosed, generally comprised of an upper and lower housing, which encase a nozzle and a diaphragm. The diaphragm moves in an upward and downward position relative to the nozzle, which allows water located within a chamber to be expelled out of an exit aperture of the nozzle. A needle is secured within the diaphragm to correspondingly move in an upward and downward position, such that once in a closed position, the needle will penetrate the exit aperture of the nozzle in order to clean any debris that may have accumulated therein. The diaphragm moves in from a closed position to an open position depending on the incoming water pressure. | 12-03-2015 |
20160060089 | FLUID DISPENSER - The present device discloses a fluid dispenser comprised of a piercing means to place and pierce a hole into a water bottle. Water from the water bottle travels from the piercing means through a pump which is connected to a water tank for cooling the water. A spout is connected to the water tank and activates the pump which funnels the water from the water bottle, into the water tank and through to the spout. The receiving means is located on the base of the fluid dispenser in order to position the water bottle adjacent to the water tank and keep the fluid dispenser compact and can prevent less spillage of water from the water bottle when pierced. | 03-03-2016 |
20160074649 | Cranial Position Determination System - An electrode placement system has a headband that is adjustable for size two or more retainers slidably mounted on the headband and a first elastic measurement cord, wherein the cord is releasably held by the two or more retainers in order to determine a position on a cranium. An electrode retention system has a headband that is adjustable for size, having a plurality of attachment points thereon, two or more strips, each strip having two ends, wherein each strip is connected to an attachment point at one end, and at least one adjustable electrode holder configured to hold an electrode to a cranium, wherein first and second strips are connected to attachment points, and first and second strips pass through the electrode holder, and are independently retained by the adjustable electrode holder such that the electrode holder is adjustable for tension and position. | 03-17-2016 |
20160113088 | LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CONTROL A LIGHTING SYSTEM - An LED lighting system is disclosed, which generally consists of an enclosure, one or more LED modules, one or more transformers, and one or more drivers. A lamp assembly is disclosed, which generally consists of one or more vertically oriented LED chips, thermally conductive shells, and a thermally dissipating means positioned at the back of the LED chips. An LED module is disclosed, which generally consists of a lamp assembly, one or more reflectors and modules caps. A method of controlling light intensities is disclosed, which generally consists of method of decreasing light intensities in areas with little occupancy while minimizing user annoyance resulting from drastic light intensity fluctuations. A universal mounting bracket is disclosed, which generally consists of a fixture plate, mounting plate, and an adjustable means. | 04-21-2016 |
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20140198034 | MUSCLE INTERFACE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INTERACTING WITH CONTENT DISPLAYED ON WEARABLE HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAYS - There is disclosed a muscle interface device and method for interacting with content displayed on wearable head mounted displays. In an embodiment, the muscle interface device comprises a sensor worn on the forearm of a user, and the sensor is adapted to recognize a plurality of gestures made by a user's hand and or wrist to interact with content displayed on the wearable head mounted display. The muscle interface device utilizes a plurality of sensors, including one or more of capacitive EMG, MMG, and accelerometer sensors, to detect gestures made by a user. The detected user gestures from the sensors are processed into a control signal for allowing the user to interact with content displayed on the wearable head mounted display in a discreet manner. | 07-17-2014 |
20140198035 | WEARABLE MUSCLE INTERFACE SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS THAT INTERACT WITH CONTENT DISPLAYED ON AN ELECTRONIC DISPLAY - Systems, devices and methods that enable a user to access and interact with content displayed on a portable electronic display in an inconspicuous, hands-free manner are described. There is disclosed a completely wearable system comprising a wearable muscle interface device and a wearable head-mounted display, as well as methods for using the wearable system to effect interactions between the user and content displayed on the wearable head-mounted display. The wearable muscle interface device includes muscle activity sensors worn on an arm of the user to detect muscle activity generated when the user performs a physical gesture. The wearable system is adapted to recognize a plurality of gestures made by the user and, in response to each recognized gesture, to effect one or more interaction(s) with content displayed on the wearable head-mounted display. | 07-17-2014 |
20140240103 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR COMBINING MUSCLE ACTIVITY SENSOR SIGNALS AND INERTIAL SENSOR SIGNALS FOR GESTURE-BASED CONTROL - There is disclosed a wearable electronic device for use with controllable connected devices. The wearable electronic device includes a band worn on, for example, the forearm of a user, and the band carries at least one muscle activity sensor, at least one inertial sensor, and a processor communicatively coupled to the sensors. The on-board processor is operable to identify, a plurality of gestures made by a user, based on muscle activity detected by the muscle activity sensor(s) and motion detected by the inertial sensor(s). In response to identifying a gesture, the wearable electronic device wirelessly transmits one or more signal(s) in order to interact with a controllable connected device. | 08-28-2014 |
20140240223 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING CAPACITIVE EMG AND IMU SENSOR SIGNALS FOR GESTURE CONTROL - There is disclosed a muscle interface device for use with controllable connected devices. In an embodiment, the muscle interface device comprises a sensor worn on the forearm of a user, and the sensor is adapted to recognize a plurality of gestures made by a user to interact with a controllable connected device. The muscle interface device utilizes a plurality of sensors, including one or more of capacitive EMG sensors and an IMU sensor, to detect gestures made by a user. Other types of sensors including MMG sensors may also be used. The detected user gestures from the sensors are processed into a control signal for allowing the user to interact with content displayed on the controllable connected device. | 08-28-2014 |
20140249397 | DIFFERENTIAL NON-CONTACT BIOPOTENTIAL SENSOR - A differential non-contact sensor system for measuring biopotential signals is described. The sensor is a low-noise, non-contact capacitive sensor system to measure electrical voltage signals generated by the body comprising two capacitive electrodes and outputting a differential signal. | 09-04-2014 |
20140334083 | SYSTEMS, ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES THAT ACCOMMODATE DIFFERENT USER FORMS - Wearable electronic devices that provide robustness against variations in user form are described. The wearable electronic devices include a set of pod structures arranged in an annular configuration having a variable circumference, with adaptive physical coupling between adjacent pairs of pod structures. Adaptive physical coupling advantageously accommodates different user sizes, forms, and movements and enhances the overall ergonomics of the wearable electronic devices. Adaptive physical coupling also maintains substantially constant and/or equal angular spacing between components of the wearable electronic devices regardless of the form of the user. | 11-13-2014 |
20150025355 | SYSTEMS, ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR STRAIN MITIGATION IN WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Wearable electronic devices that provide adaptive physical coupling between electrically coupled components are described. Adaptive physical coupling advantageously accommodates different user sizes, forms, and movements and enhances the overall ergonomics of a wearable electronic device. Adaptive physical coupling also introduces stresses and strains on electrical pathways between the electrically coupled components. Accordingly, the wearable electronic devices include strain mitigation systems that mitigate physical strains on the electrical pathways between electrically coupled components. An exemplary strain mitigation system includes a guide structure that is pivotally coupled to a first substantially rigid structure of the wearable electronic device and slideably coupled to a second substantially rigid structure of the wearable electronic device. The guide structure provides a surface/channel over/through which electrical pathways extend between electrically coupled components. | 01-22-2015 |
20150051470 | SYSTEMS, ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR SIGNAL ROUTING IN WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Wearable electronic devices that employ techniques for routing signals between components are described. An exemplary wearable electronic device includes a set of pod structures with each pod structure positioned adjacent and physically coupled to at least one other pod structure. The set of pod structures includes multiple sensor pods and at least one processor pod. Each sensor pod includes an on-board sensor to in use detect user-effected inputs and provide signals in response to the user-effected inputs. The signals are serially routed via successive ones of adjacent pod structures by respective communicative pathways until the signals are routed from the sensor pods to the processor pod. A processor on-board the processor pod processes the signals. Systems, articles, and methods for routing electrical signals and/or optical signals, including analog signals and/or digital signals, between pod structures are described. | 02-19-2015 |
20150057770 | SYSTEMS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS FOR HUMAN-ELECTRONICS INTERFACES - Human-electronics interfaces in which a wearable electromyography (“EMG”) device is operated to control virtually any electronic device are described. In response to detected muscle activity and/or motions of a user, the wearable EMG device transmits generic gesture identification flags that are not specific to the particular electronic device(s) being controlled. An electronic device being controlled is programmed with user-definable instructions for how to interpret and respond to the gesture identification flags. | 02-26-2015 |
20150065840 | SYSTEMS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS FOR STRETCHABLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - Improved stretchable printed circuit boards, and fabrication methods thereof, are described. The improved stretchable printed circuit boards include a serpentine conductive trace enclosed by stretchable dielectric material. The stretchable dielectric material has a serpentine shape itself, realized by crenulated edges. The crenulated edges reduce torsional strain on the conductive trace and are formed, for example, by cutting away sections of the stretchable dielectric material proximate segments of the serpentine conductive trace where the serpentine conductive trace changes direction. | 03-05-2015 |
20150070270 | SYSTEMS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS FOR ELECTROMYOGRAPHY-BASED HUMAN-ELECTRONICS INTERFACES - Human-electronics interfaces in which at least two wearable electromyography (“EMG”) devices are operated to control virtually any electronic device are described. A first wearable EMG device is worn on a first part/location of a user's body and a second wearable EMG device is worn on a second part/location of the user's body. Muscle activity is detected by the two wearable EMG devices and corresponding communication signals are transmitted to an electronic device to control functions thereof. The two wearable EMG devices may communicate with one another. This configuration enables a user to perform elaborate gestures having multiple components (e.g., “two-arm” gestures) with each wearable EMG device detecting a different component, as well as separate gestures (e.g., separate “one-arm” gestures) individually detected and processed by each wearable EMG device. | 03-12-2015 |
20150084860 | SYSTEMS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS FOR GESTURE IDENTIFICATION IN WEARABLE ELECTROMYOGRAPHY DEVICES - Systems, articles, and methods for performing gesture identification with improved robustness against variations in use parameters and without requiring a user to undergo an extensive training procedure are described. A wearable electromyography (“EMG”) device includes multiple EMG sensors, an on-board processor, and a non-transitory processor-readable storage medium that stores data and/or processor-executable instructions for performing gesture identification. The wearable EMG device detects, determines, and ranks features in the signal data provided by the EMG sensors and generates a digit string based on the ranked features. The permutation of the digit string is indicative of the gesture performed by the user, which is identified by testing the permutation of the digit string against multiple sets of defined permutation conditions. A single reference gesture may be performed by the user to (re-)calibrate the wearable EMG device before and/or during use. | 03-26-2015 |
20150109202 | SYSTEMS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS FOR GESTURE IDENTIFICATION IN WEARABLE ELECTROMYOGRAPHY DEVICES - Systems, articles, and methods perform gesture identification with limited computational resources. A wearable electromyography (“EMG”) device includes multiple EMG sensors, an on-board processor, and a non-transitory processor-readable memory that stores data and/or processor-executable instructions for performing gesture identification. The wearable EMG device detects and determines features of signals when a user performs a physical gesture, and processes the features by performing a decision tree analysis. The decision tree analysis invokes a decision tree stored in the memory, where storing and executing the decision tree may be managed by limited computational resources. The outcome of the decision tree analysis is a probability vector that assigns a respective probability score to each gesture in a gesture library. The accuracy of the gesture identification may be enhanced by performing multiple iterations of the decision tree analysis across multiple time windows of the EMG signal data and combining the resulting probability vectors. | 04-23-2015 |
20150124566 | SYSTEMS, ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES EMPLOYING CONTACT SENSORS - Wearable electronic devices that employ one or more contact sensors (e.g., capacitive sensors and/or biometric sensors) are described. Contact sensors include electromyography sensors and/or capacitive touch sensors. Capacitive touch sensors include single-frequency capacitive touch sensors, recently-proposed swept frequency capacitive touch sensors, and a generalized version of swept frequency capacitive touch sensors referred to as multi-frequency capacitive touch sensors. The contact sensors are integrated into various devices, including generic watchstraps that may be substituted for the existing watchstrap in any wristwatch design, generic watch back-plates that may be substituted for the existing back-plate in any wristwatch design, and wearable electromyography devices that provide gesture-based control in a human-electronics interface. | 05-07-2015 |
20150205134 | SYSTEMS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS FOR WEARABLE HEADS-UP DISPLAYS - Systems, articles, and methods for transparent displays that are particularly well-suited for use in wearable heads-up display devices are described. Such transparent displays include a register of light sources that sequentially generates light signals representative of portions (e.g., pixels, and sometimes rows or columns of pixels) of an image. Light signals corresponding to the pixels are collimated and directed substantially in-plane with or co-planar to the transparent display and through, over, or across an array of controllable reflectors. Individual controllable reflectors in the array of controllable reflectors that correspond to the approximate pixel positions are activated to selectively reflect the light signals into the field of view of the user. Successive portions of the image are similarly generated and reflected in rapid succession until the entire image is displayed to the user. The controllable reflectors may include reflective microblinds, MEMS-based mirrors, and/or tunable polarization elements such as Kerr cells. | 07-23-2015 |
20150234426 | SYSTEMS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS FOR ELASTIC ELECTRICAL CABLES AND WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES EMPLOYING SAME - Systems, articles, and methods for elastic electrical cables are described. An elastic electrical cable includes a molded band of elastomer with a length that follows a tortuous path including a number of semi-rigidly set changes in direction. The elastomer band is formed by an overmolding process to enclose or at least partially contain a flexible printed circuit board, with various access points provided to electrically couple to/from the flexible printed circuit board. An annular wearable electric device employing at least one such elastic electrical cable as an adaptive coupler that simultaneously provides both electrically conductive coupling and adaptive physical coupling is described. Methods of preparing/manufacturing such elastic electrical cables are also described. | 08-20-2015 |
20150378161 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR WEARABLE HEADS-UP DISPLAYS - Systems, devices, and methods for transparent displays that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays are described. Such transparent displays include a light source that sequentially generates pixels or other discrete portions of an image. Respective modulated light signals corresponding to the respective pixels/portions are sequentially directed towards at least one dynamic reflector positioned on a lens of the transparent display within the user's field of view. The dynamic reflector (such as a MEMS-based digital micromirror) scans the modulated light signals directly over the user's eye and into the user's field of view. Successive portions of the image are generated in rapid succession until the entire image is displayed to the user. | 12-31-2015 |
20150378162 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR WEARABLE HEADS-UP DISPLAYS - Systems, devices, and methods for transparent displays that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays are described. Such transparent displays include one or more scanning projector(s) that is/are mounted on or proximate the lens portion(s) thereof, directly in the field of view of the user. Each scanning projector includes a respective light source that sequentially generates pixels or other discrete portions of an image and a respective dynamic optical beam-steerer that controllably steers the modulated light directly towards select regions of the eye of the user. Successive portions of the image are generated in rapid succession until the entire image is displayed to the user by projection directly onto the eye of the user from one or more point(s) within the user's field of view. | 12-31-2015 |
20150378164 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR WEARABLE HEADS-UP DISPLAYS - Systems, devices, and methods for transparent displays that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays are described. Such transparent displays include a register of light-emitting diodes that sequentially generates pixels or other discrete portions of an image. Respective sets of light signals corresponding to the respective portions (e.g., rows) of the image are sequentially directed into the user's field of view by a combination of a dynamic reflector and a set of static light-redirection elements. The dynamic reflector is an elongated reflective strip (including, for example, one or more MEMS-based digital micromirror(s)) mounted outside of the field of view of the user and the set of static light-redirection elements are substantially transparent and mounted directly in a field of view of the user. Successive portions of the image are generated in rapid succession until the entire image is displayed to the user. | 12-31-2015 |