| Entries |
| Document | Title | Date |
|---|
| 20080218369 | Flexible Display Device - The present invention relates to a flexible display device ( | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080258930 | PERMISSION BASED RFID TAG - An implantable, readable miniature transponder has an antenna coupled to a microchip integrated circuit. The integrated circuit has unique identifying information stored in the chip. The integrated circuit microchip also has control logic, a muscle stimulator, an EMG amplifier and a data transmitter. The integrated circuit is connected to the antenna and to muscle electrodes that have EMG sensors. When an external reader illuminates the transponder the control logic alerts the implanted subject and inhibits any data from being sent to the reader. Through a series of predetermined voluntary muscle contractions the subject sends a signal to the control logic to either allow or deny the reader access to the identifying information. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080297368 | Multicolor Visual Feedback for Portable, Non-Volatile Storage - An improved portable storage device is disclosed having an interface, a controller in communication with this interface, a memory in communication with the controller, and a light-emitting-diode assembly in communication with the controller. The light-emitting-diode assembly has a first and a second light-emitting-diode element, the first and second light-emitting-diode elements emitting a first and a second color of light, respectively. The first light-emitting-diode element and said second light-emitting-diode element each independently controlled by the controller via pulse-width-modulation, to produce a third color which appears to be in between the first and second colors in wavelength, this third color indicative of the percent completion of an I/O task or the usage of the memory. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090009353 | UTILITY OUTLETS HAVING DYNAMICALLY CHANGING EMERGENCY EVACUATION ROUTING - Devices, systems and methods that are capable of dynamically indicating emergency evacuation routes in a premises. In the premises, utility outlets such as electrical sockets and light switches are used to indicate, visually and/or audibly, an evacuation route. The use of utility outlets to indicate the evacuation routes takes advantage of devices that must be installed in virtually all buildings at predictable locations. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090072989 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MASS NOTIFICATION USING EXISTING FIRE SYSTEM - An apparatus configured to integrate with existing fire system strobe/horn plates. The apparatus may be a mass notification plate. Also disclosed are embodiments of a strobe housing configured to mix and/or reflect light emitted from one or more light emitters, such as high intensity LEDs, through a lens. The lens may be configured to produce a mass notification pattern. Further disclosed are embodiments of systems and methods that may be configured to deliver strobe control signals and/or strobe color control signals over a two-wire fire system powerline. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090091466 | Non-addressable dual notification appliance - The present invention provides a non-addressable notification appliance having multiple (e.g., dual) visual alarms such as strobes for notifying individuals of different types of detected events. For example, the notification appliance of the present invention could have a first strobe for indicating a fire, and a second strobe for providing mass notification of a different emergency such as a terrorist threat or attack. In one embodiment, the visual alarms could be colored differently from one another (e.g., clear and amber). In a typical embodiment, the dual notification appliance could be one of many non-addressable dual notification appliances utilized in a single alarm system that are controlled by a system controller. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090109050 | System and Method for Illumination of a Data Cable - A data cable includes a plurality of illumination devices, an application module, and a lighting control module. The plurality of illumination devices are adapted to receive a control signal to change an illumination characteristic of the plurality of illumination devices, and the control signal is indicative of a signal characteristic for data to be transmitted over the data cable. The application module is adapted to analyze the data communicated over the data cable to determine the signal characteristic. The lighting control module is connected to the application module and adapted to light the plurality of illumination devices at the data cable based on the signal characteristic. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090251328 | ON-VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE - An on-vehicle display device mounted on a ceiling including an open and close mechanism, which secures the rearward visibility during the backward driving of the vehicle and also enables the user to continue to enjoy display images. The on-vehicle display device includes a control means which controls the display | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090256716 | METER DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND METER DRIVING METHOD - A meter device includes an indicator unit, movably supported within a predetermined range, for representing an amplitude value of an input signal by a movement amount Δθ from a reference position θ | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090261984 | Gamut error notifying device - The object is to enable the user to selectively set the notification of a gamut error and notification deactivation condition. For this, a detection means | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100201538 | EVACUATION STATUS MODULE (ESM) - A new device used in institutions such as, but not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, and other patient-care facilities, and hotels and cruise ships which, when activated, provides a visual indication locally, at or near the room to which it is attached, and remotely at a central control station and/or hand held device, as to whether or not a particular room has been evacuated during an emergency evacuation situation. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100219970 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING FAULTY EVENT TRANSMISSIONS - A system and method are disclosed for recording and evaluating faults in event transmissions between security system components. A panel in a monitored building may send event signals to a receiver located in a central monitoring facility. Event signals may represent a status of individual alarms or sensors in the building, or they may provide a status of the system as a whole. If the quality of the transmission is substandard or in a format that is unacceptable to the receivers the signal data associated with the event is recorded for analysis. Recording is controlled by a line card associated with the receiver, and the signal data is stored in local or remote memory. Signal data can be manually or automatically analyzed to determine the source of the fault. In addition, recorded signal data can be used to build customized software to recognize signals from previously unrecognized or faulty panels. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100231406 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A FAILURE IN A FIELD REPLACEABLE UNIT - An apparatus is provided in one example embodiment and includes a light guide configured to couple to an electronic unit. The electronic unit is a replaceable unit of an electronic component, the light guide extending along a body structure of the electronic unit and signaling an operational state of the electronic unit. In more specific embodiments, the light guide communicates optical energy from a light source coupled to the electronic unit and configured to indicate the operational state of the electronic unit. In still other embodiments, the light source is a light emitting diode (LED) that indicates the operational state of the electronic unit. The light guide can include a light input that enhances an optical coupling between the light source the light guide. In still other embodiments, the light guide includes a curved portion that changes a direction of optical energy propagating within the light guide. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100231407 | RFID power control and monitoring system - A system for monitoring parameters associated with a device, such as current, voltage, power, temperature, energy consumed, moisture, fluid levels and flow, wind speed, identification parameters, and repair history. The system includes the use of hybrid RFID sensor tags including a combination of active, semi-passive, and passive RFID circuits. Hybrid tags are attached to electrical system components. Standalone electrical components and generators and those connected to the electrical grid may be monitored. Data collected and stored in the hybrid tags may be accessed via a wireless communication link between hybrid tags and either active scanners or a passive interrogators. The data collected and processed from the hybrid tags may be provided to a user via the Internet or another wired or wireless communication network. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110074596 | Methods and Arrangements for Smart Sensors - Generally, smart sensors, logic to process messages from smart sensors, and smart sensor systems are described herein. Embodiments may comprise logic such as hardware and/or code to communicate events as messages via a messaging system to post the messages to a messaging account. The messaging system may be a texting service like Twitter™ that captures the messages and then re-broadcasts the messages, e.g., immediately as a tweet or a cellular text message. In some embodiments, the smart sensor comprises a communications module with a Twitter™ application program interface (API) on a communications platform with a software/hardware framework to interconnect with one or more pluggable monitors with sensors. In other embodiments, the communications module may be integrated with one or more monitors. Further embodiments comprise a smart-device, which can provide status updates and event notifications to a user. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110128157 | IMAGE NOTIFICATION ON SECURITY PANEL FOR PROTECTED ASSETS - A method and apparatus for use with a security system. The method includes the steps of providing a plurality of sensors within the security system where each sensor of the plurality of sensors is associated with an asset, detecting activation of a sensor of the plurality of sensors and displaying an image of the asset associated with the activated sensor. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110148652 | WALKING GUIDANCE APPARATUS USING HUMAN BODY COMMUNICATION - A walking guidance apparatus using human body communication, including: a first human body communication device acquiring a walking guidance information signal, converting the acquired walking guidance information signal into a signal available for human body communication, and transmitting the converted signal through a user's body; and a second human body communication device receiving the signal transmitted through the user's body from the first human body communication device, converting the received signal into a signal that can be recognized by the user, and outputting the converted signal. Walking guidance information having a high privacy function and high stability and accuracy can be provided to enhance user convenience. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110205078 | COMPONENT INSTALLATION GUIDANCE - In accordance with embodiments, a system includes a plurality of component slots and at least one indicator associated with each of said slots. The system also includes a controller coupled to the indicators. The indicators selectively provide installation guidance of components into said slots based on signals from the controller. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110234419 | MEDICATION STORAGE DEVICE USAGE STATUS NOTIFICATIONS - A usage status notification method and corresponding medication storage device (e.g., mobile medication dispensing cart, medication cabinet, nurse server, etc.) are provided. To generate the usage status notification, the status of one or more components of the medication storage device may be monitored. An in-use notification signal may be generated if it is determined that the medication storage device is in use at a certain point in time (e.g., when a user is logged into the medication storage device). An available notification signal may be generated if it is determined that the medication storage device is available for use at a certain point in time (e.g., when a user is logged out of the medication storage device). Other types of usage status signals may also be provided. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120092181 | Event Sensor Including Printed Electronic Circuit - An event sensor device comprises a detector and circuitry, connected thereto, produced by printed electronics processes. This circuitry may be comprised of fixed characteristic devices, such as a series resistive chain, or variable characteristic devices such as thin film transistors (TFTs) and the like. A pulse is input to the printed electronic circuitry. The printed electronic circuitry divides the pulse across the various devices comprising the circuitry according to pulse amplitude and pulse width. The circuitry provides an output signal which is provided to a plurality of display elements, which are capable of indicating the division performed at the printed electronic circuitry. In one embodiment, each display element is an electrophoretic display which changes contrast as a function of the applied voltage. Not only the pulse amplitude and pulse width, but the number of pulses applied to the printed circuitry (i.e., sensed by the detector) may be indicated. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120092182 | Method For Event Sensing Employing A Printed Event Sensor - A method for event sensing employs an event sensor comprising a detector and circuitry, connected thereto, produced by printed electronics processes. Operation may rely on fixed characteristic devices, such as a series resistive chain, or variable characteristic devices such as thin film transistors (TFTs) and the like. A pulse is input to the printed electronic circuitry. The printed electronic circuitry divides the pulse across the various devices comprising the circuitry according to pulse amplitude and pulse width. The circuitry provides an output signal which is provided to a plurality of display elements capable of indicating the division performed at the printed electronic circuitry. In one embodiment, each display element is an electrophoretic display which changes contrast as a function of the applied voltage. Not only the pulse amplitude and pulse width, but the number of pulses applied to the printed circuitry (i.e., sensed by the detector) may be indicated. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120105245 | Aircraft and Watercraft Emergency Information System - A method for collecting and recording external environment data in emergency situation for aircraft and watercraft is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes several modules which collects and records external environment data. At the same time the data and the emergency signal is also sent to control tower in order to help the rescue team. The emergency information system may also be used to replace the ‘black box’ if the voyage data transmitted to the “black box” is also transmitted to the emergency information system. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120146804 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR LIGHT INDICATION - A lighting indication device is connected to a plurality of LED sensing lightings via a lighting network. A receiver receives sensing information from at least one of the plurality of LED sensing lightings via the lighting network, and determines whether the sensing information includes a warning code. A warning position identifier identifies a position of an LED sensing lighting in which warning occurs based on the sensing information when the sensing information includes the warning code. A path setting unit generates a warning lighting signal for indicating warning generation information and an escape guide lighting signal indicating an escape guide direction based on the position of the LED sensing lighting in which the warning occurs. A transmitter transmits the warning lighting signal and the escape guide lighting signal to the plurality of LED sensing lightings via the lighting network. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120242494 | POWER-SAVING REMINDER CIRCUIT FOR COMPUTER - A power saving circuit for a computer. When the computer is powered on, an LED is lit. When the computer if off but power is still being supplied from the commercial power source to the power supply of the computer, the LED blinks. A counter chip determines the time to start blinking or the frequency of blinking. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120256757 | IDENTIFICATION DISPLAY METHOD AND SYSTEM - A message presentation method and system is disclosed. The method includes receiving by a computer processor of an electrical device, data associated with a function of the electrical device. The electrical device comprises light emitting devices. The computer processor generates an identification code identifying the function, a first bit signal associated with a first bit of the identification code, and a second bit signal associated with a second bit of the identification code. The computer processor transmits the first bit signal to a first light emitting device. The first bit signal results in the first light emitting device indicating the first bit signal as a first illuminated color. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120268285 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC FEEDBACK IN A MEDICAL MONITOR - The present disclosure is directed towards systems and methods for providing haptic feedback in a medical monitor. The haptic feedback may be configurable. For example, haptic feedback may be associated with only a defined set of events occurring or may have different properties according to the event that triggers the haptic feedback to occur. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120286966 | MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MONITORING MACHINES WITH SAME - A monitoring system for use with a system is provided. The monitoring system includes a data management system that includes a database configured to store data representative of at least one operating characteristic of at least one machine. A portable display assembly is coupled to the data management system and includes at least one sensor configured to detect the presence of the machine within a predefined distance from a portion of the display assembly. The display assembly also includes a communication interface that is coupled to the data management system and is configured to receive the data. Moreover, the display assembly includes a display media that is coupled to the communication interface for presenting an output representative of the data to a user of the display assembly such that the user is enabled to view historical data of the machine and/or monitor the machine in real-time. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130044005 | OBJECT DETECTION DEVICE - When the sight impaired become mobile, they often bump their heads on unseen objects and/or hazards that could result in injury. The object detection device uses signal emitting proximity sensors that alert the user to unseen objects. The object detection device notifies the user of detected objects. Stimulators contact the user to warn the user that an object has been detected and the distance between the object and the user. Each stimulator contacts the user at a specific contact point. The stimulator finger contacting the user at a specific contact point informs the user of the distance between the user and the detected object. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130194102 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INDICATING AUTOMATICALLY IDENTIFIED FLAWS - A method is provided for indicating automatically identified flaws on or in a test specimen. A location of a defect on or in a test specimen identified by an inspection unit is subsequently indicated. A lighting unit, for example color LEDs, is used to generate an illuminated indicator marking the location of the defect on the surface or on at least one adjoining lateral edge of the test specimen. After the automatic identification of the flaw, it is checked on the basis of quantifiable properties of the defect whether the defect meets a predefinable quality criterion, and an illuminated indicator marking the location of the defect at or on the test specimen is generated only if the quality criterion is not met. The coloring of the marking illuminated indicator is predefined depending on quantifiable properties of the defect. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130285827 | INTEGRATION OF LED LIGHTING CONTROL WITH EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS - An emergency lighting system for a building includes at least one LED-based light. An emergency detector is operable to detect an emergency. The emergency detector produces an emergency signal in response to the emergency. A controller is operable to control the at least one LED-based light in response to the emergency signal. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140035755 | COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Communication devices are disclosed. In an example embodiment, a communication device may include a communication module including an illumination source and a body element. The body element may be configured to allow illumination generated by the illumination source to propagate within and illuminate at least a portion of an outer surface of the body element. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140091938 | Depth Guide System for Use With Watercraft Trailers, Lifts, and the Like - A depth guide system gives an operator of a watercraft carrier an alert that the carrier is at a proper water depth to launch or stow the watercraft. The system includes an activator device or sensor having a housing vertically adjustable along a length of a vertical member. The device activates and deactivates the alert based on water level within the housing. When water is absent from the housing, the device activates a first LED at the top of the vertical member. When water located within the housing is sufficient to electrically connect two contacts, the device deactivates the first LED and activates a second LED of a different color at the top of the vertical member and can also activate an audible alert. A proximity sensor can be included which warns of any obstructions around the perimeter of the watercraft carrier via a secondary audible alarm. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140139348 | Dynamic information projection for a wall sensor - An implementation of a system, device and method for projecting a visual indicator against a surface is provided. A display projection system in a handheld sensor device (e.g. a handheld wall scanner) projects a static or computer-controlled dynamic pattern of light onto a surface being scanned to indicate a specific feature, such as existence of solid structures of wood, metal or plastic, electric or magnetic fields, or a disturbance of a field. The projected light may be controlled by a computer via an aperture to allow flexibility in what is projected, such as icons, lines, graphics, characters and colors. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140253339 | IDENTIFICATION DISPLAY - A message presentation method and system is disclosed. The method includes receiving by a computer processor of an electrical device, data associated with a function of the electrical device. The electrical device comprises light emitting devices. The computer processor generates an identification code identifying the function, a first bit signal associated with a first bit of the identification code, and a second bit signal associated with a second bit of the identification code. The computer processor transmits the first bit signal to a first light emitting device. The first bit signal results in the first light emitting device indicating the first bit signal as a first illuminated color. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140266763 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PRODUCTION INDICATOR - An alternative energy production (AEP) apparatus can include an AEP device, and an AEP indicator coupled to the AEP device and configured to provide to an observer, an indication of an amount of energy produced by the AEP device. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140266764 | SECURITY SYSTEM PROVIDING A LOCALIZED HUMANLY-PERCEIVABLE ALERT FOR IDENTIFYING A FACILITY TO EMERGENCY PERSONNEL - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for guiding emergency personnel to a location in a facility proximate to an alarm that has been generated. In one aspect, a method may include detecting an alarm condition at a facility protected by a security system and determining a location at the facility of the alarm condition. The method may further include causing at least one indicator at the facility, which is proximate to the determined location of the alarm condition, to generate an identifying alert that is humanly perceivable from an exterior of the facility such that emergency personnel can identify the facility based at least in part on the identifying alert. In some aspects, the method may also include notifying a security representative of the alarm condition, and receiving a notification from the security representative indicating that emergency personnel are dispatched to the facility. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140285351 | VOLTAGE DETECTING SYSTEM - A voltage detecting system is configured for detecting a voltage supplied to an electronic device. The voltage detecting system includes a voltage measuring circuit configured to measure the voltage, a voltage converting circuit electrically coupled to the voltage, and a voltage comparing circuit. The voltage measuring circuit has a first measuring range and a second measuring range that is wider than the first measuring range. The voltage converting circuit is capable of the converting the voltage to an output voltage according to a predetermined ratio. The voltage comparing circuit compares the output voltage with a reference voltage. If the output voltage is greater than the reference voltage, the voltage comparing circuit informs the voltage measuring circuit to select the second measuring range. If the output voltage is not greater than the reference voltage, the voltage comparing circuit informs the voltage measuring circuit to select the first measuring range. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140375465 | BAND WITH CONFORMABLE ELECTRONICS - An electronic device is disclosed that includes a band, a functional layer disposed over the band, neutral mechanical surface adjusting layers disposed over a portion of the functional layer, and encapsulating layers disposed over the neutral mechanical surface adjusting layers. The band includes a bistable structure having an extended conformation and a curved conformation. The functional layer includes a device island and a stretchable interconnect coupled to the device island at a junction region. At least one of the neutral mechanical surface adjusting layers can have a property that is spatially inhomogeneous relative to a location in the electronic device. The device island and stretchable interconnect are disposed about the band such that the device island and the junction region are disposed at areas of minimal strain of the electronic device in the curved conformation of the bistable structure. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20160078731 | Detector Devices for Presenting Notifications and Supporting Context Inferences - Techniques can relate to a multi-purpose a detector surface on a network device. A stimulus variable can be identified at a detector device based on an environmental stimulus detected by a sensor. The detector device can include the sensor. The detector device can transmit an initial communication to a device. The first communication can include the stimulus variable. A new communication that includes data corresponding to another device can be received at the detector device. The detector device can determine, based on the stimulus detected by the sensor and is further based on the new communication, that a visual stimulus is to be presented. The visual stimulus can be presented. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160093175 | COMMUNICATION DEVICES INCLUDING AN ILLUMINATION SOURCE - Communication devices are disclosed. In an example embodiment, a communication device may include a communication module including an illumination source and a body element. The body element may be configured to allow illumination generated by the illumination source to propagate within and illuminate at least a portion of an outer surface of the body element. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160180660 | IDENTIFICATION DISPLAY | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160203686 | SIGNALLING DEVICE | 07-14-2016 |
| 20220133580 | AN EYE GUIDE - The present invention relates to an eye guide. The eye guide has an attachment means for locating the eye guide on a wearer and an elongate marker arranged to extend from the attachment means so as to be visible in peripheral field view by the wearer. | 05-05-2022 |
