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| 20080204267 | Detector/Module Integrated Emergency Signs - Evacuation route signs can be mounted on smoke or fire detectors as well as manually operable alarm units. The signs can be oriented in one of a plurality of exit route indicating positions and can be illuminated in response to an alarm condition. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080211686 | Message Image Display Device, Message Image Display Device Control Method, and Information Recording Medium - To provide a message image display device enabling a user to grasp a content of each message image when a plurality of message images are displayed. A display control unit ( | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080272927 | ILLUMINATED FEEDBACK FOR A TOUCHPAD BY PROVIDING A LIGHT SOURCE THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH A FINGER POSITION ON A TOUCHPAD - A touchpad having illumination directed upwards through a substrate of the touchpad, wherein the substrate is sufficiently transparent or translucent such that light from underneath the substrate is at least partially visible through the touchpad to a user thereof. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080284611 | Vertical system integration - The Vertical System Integration (VSI) invention herein is a method for integration of disparate electronic, optical and MEMS technologies into a single integrated circuit die or component and wherein the individual device layers used in the VSI fabrication processes are preferably previously fabricated components intended for generic multiple application use and not necessarily limited in its use to a specific application. The VSI method of integration lowers the cost difference between lower volume custom electronic products and high volume generic use electronic products by eliminating or reducing circuit design, layout, tooling and fabrication costs. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090002190 | MULTI-MEDIA MEMO BOARD - A memo board, including: a front housing including a first opening; a display module disposed behind a front side of the front housing, a front panel of the display module being exposed through the first opening of the front housing; a circuit board disposed behind the front side of the front housing, the circuit board including a memory and a controller; a back housing configured to receive the circuit board, the display module and the front housing through an opening at a front side of the back housing, the back housing including a mounting connector at a back side of the back housing; and a screen disposed at the front side of the front housing, the front panel of the display module being viewable through the screen, the screen being secured to and removed from the front housing by first and second fasteners. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090102679 | Infrastructure device with removable face plate for remote operation - The present invention is directed to a utility device faceplate that allows a user to change its orientation with respect to the user. In one embodiment, the orientation is a swivel up, down or from side to side so as to present the front surface of the faceplate substantially perpendicular to the user regardless of the orientation of the device or the wall that contains the utility box it is mounted within. In another embodiment, the faceplate can be removed and viewed and/or operated from a location remote from the physical location of the utility device to which it pertains. In one embodiment, the faceplate anticipates the user's position and adjusts itself to accommodate the user. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090128355 | DEVICE FOR VISIBLY MARKING A WATER OUTPUT MEANS AND METHOD OF USE - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a device for visibly marking a fire hydrant. In one embodiment, the device for visibly marking a fire hydrant has a ring-shaped body portion defining a bore between a first end surface and an opposite, second end surface, a light emitting means disposed on the body portion, and at least one photovoltaic device disposed on the first end surface and positioned to be exposed to the external environment, for powering the light emitting means. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090160671 | METHOD AND TOUCHPAD INTERFACE DEVICE USING LIGHT FOR DISPLAYING LEVEL - A touchpad interface device comprises a sensing board, a light guide plate, a control panel, and a plurality of lighting elements. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090219167 | Light emitting display device with sequential emission preferably in time with music - A pre-programmed device and method for forming and displaying images which includes electrically powered light emitters in one or more rows that are preferably sequentially illuminated in time with music, the light emitters are typically a row of lights; a microprocessor(s) controlling the lights; a source of music that will preferably be coordinated with the illumination of the light emitters which enable the display device to convey a message; and a source of electrical power within, on. The inventive display device is useful in displaying a graphic. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100013658 | Dynamic emergency escape indicator - A dynamic emergency escape indicator primarily comprises a base, at least one light emitting device, a panel, at least one energy storage device and one or more lighting devices. By repeatedly turning on and off the at least one light emitting device in sequence, a plurality of indicating patterns can be presented in sequence continuously, thereby delivering a dynamic indicating effect. Orientations of the lighting devices can be adjusted as needed to illuminate particular objects so as to enhance lighting and guiding effects in case of emergency. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100039281 | Advertising Display and System - A provision is made for electro-magnetic wave detection, and identification of a natural element for interactive display by, with same or but not limited to wearable, portable, personal assist items or devices. Unnatural element identifification also recognizes resonace or induction but as a by product of electric/electronic discharge/eminence for display therewith. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100052934 | NOVELTY VIDEO DEVICE AND METHOD - Described herein is a novelty item and method for creating a novelty item that delivers a personalized video selected by the user. The invention further provides that the video can be rerecorded numerous times until a satisfactory video has been recorded. The invention further provides means for disabling the video recording mechanism when a satisfactory video is recorded. The invention further provides means for recharging the playback mechanism. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100090858 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING MARKING INFORMATION TO ELECTRONICALLY DISPLAY DISPENSING OF MARKERS BY A MARKING SYSTEM OR MARKING TOOL - Marking information relating to the use of a marking system or a marking tool configured to dispense one or more markers to mark, on ground, pavement, or other surface, a location of an underground utility, is used to control a display device so as to visually display a dispensing of the one or more markers on an electronic representation of an area that is marked and includes the location of the underground utility. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100109897 | Warning light for optically displaying at least one operating state - A proposal is made for a warning light for optically displaying at least one operating state, in particular a number of different operating states, of a technical device such as a machine, an installation, a vehicle or the like, having at least one luminous element for emitting a sequence of a number of illumination pulses within a specific time interval during the display of the specific operating state, the illumination characteristic of the illumination pulses being determined by at least one illumination parameter (P) such as brightness, illumination duration, frequency, color, direction of emission or the like, the perception of the optical display of the specific operating state, especially of a particularly critical operating state, is substantially improved. This is achieved according to the invention by virtue of the fact that an aperiodic change in at least one of the illumination parameters (P) is provided in the time interval. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100109898 | Warning light device having at least two warning lamps - A warning light device having a first warning lamp exhibiting at least one first light unit with at least one first lighting element for visually indicating at least one operating state of a first technical unit and at least one second warning lamp exhibiting at least one second light unit with at least one second lighting element for visually indicating at least one operating state of a second technical unit and having an electronic equipment connection for transmitting data and/or control signals between the technical units for monitoring several different technical units. This is achieved by having at least one electronic warning lamp connection for transmitting data and/or control signals between the at least two warning lamps and having the electronic warning lamp connection include at least one transmitter and/or receiver for the wireless control signal and/or data transmission. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100117850 | PRECISELY SYNCHRONIZED NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A system for producing a notification. The system includes a control device that includes a processor, a master clock operably connected to the processor and configured to produce a master clock signal, a user interface operably connected to the processor and configured to generate an operational sequence based upon a user input, and a transmitter operably connected to the processor and configured to transmit the master clock signal and the operational sequence. The system further includes a plurality of output devices configured to establish a connection with the control device, to receive the master clock signal and the operational sequence via the established connection, and to produce a synchronized notification based upon the master clock signal and the operational sequence. The synchronized notification may include flashing lights, audible sounds, or other similar displays. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100123595 | AUDIBLE, PIEZOELECTRIC SIGNAL WITH INTEGRAL VISUAL SIGNAL - A combined and integrated audible and visual signal. A signal case is constructed of a light transmissive material. The case includes an exposed front end cover with one or more sound transmitting apertures for transmitting of sound out of the case. The case also has a tubular wall extending transversely from the exposed end cover for extending through a hole in a mounting panel. A piezoelectric transducer is mounted within the tubular wall and includes a diaphragm that is spaced from the exposed cover a distance to form an audio enhancing cavity between the diaphragm and the cover. A circuit board is also mounted within the tubular wall and spaced from the diaphragm on the opposite side of the diaphragm from the cover. Light sources are mounted to a surface of the circuit board facing the diaphragm. The tubular wall in the region between the cover and a plane transverse to the tubular wall through the diaphragm is, in the axial direction, smoothly continuous with no angled bends. More preferably, the smoothly continuous wall that has no angled bends extends from the cover all the way to the circuit board and most preferably extends in the axial direction along a straight line. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100123596 | Mather Line Monitor - The invention of the line monitor system is illustrated in the drawings labeled FIG. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100134313 | ELECTRON-EMITTING DEVICE AND DISPLAY PANEL INCLUDING THE SAME - An electron-emitting device includes an electroconductive member and a lanthanum boride layer on the electroconductive member and further includes an oxide layer between the electroconductive member and the lanthanum boride layer. The oxide layer can contain a lanthanum element. The lanthanum boride layer can be overlaid with a lanthanum oxide layer. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100148983 | ELECTRICAL SUPPLY DEVICES - A mains electrical supply outlet comprising: signal-receiving means to receive an encoded wireless signal; a socket, connectable, in use, to an electricity-consuming device, to supply mains electricity thereto; a controller, powered by mains electricity, to decode said received encoded signal and, in response to said signal, to control switching of electrical power to said socket; and a connection sensor, to sense the connection of an electricity-consuming device to said socket and to disconnect power from said controller in the absence of such a connection. The invention also provides an electrical light switch assembly comprising: a manually operable light switch to control the supply of power to a lighting circuit; a manually operable remote power switch to actuate the transmission of an encoded wireless signal to the aforementioned mains electrical supply outlet. The invention further provides an electrical transmission assembly comprising: a plug suitable for receiving mains electricity; a socket suitable for conveying mains electricity received by the plug; and a manually operable remote power switch to actuate the transmission of an encoded wireless signal to the aforementioned mains electrical supply outlet. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100156656 | Enhanced Visual Feedback For Touch-Sensitive Input Device - A touch-sensitive input device provides improved visual feedback at (or near) the point and time of contact. As the user touches a touch-sensitive screen or pad, a portion of the screen or pad changes in visual appearance to indicate that the input has been received. In one embodiment, the change in visual appearance is localized to an area proximate to the point of contact. In one embodiment, the change in visual appearance is accomplished by illuminating an area proximate to and centered around the point of contact. In another embodiment, the change in visual appearance is accomplished by illuminating one or more illuminable elements, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the touch-sensitive pad. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100156657 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device is provided. The display includes a display main body, a light source, a diffusion part, and a transmission part. The display main body includes a display module and a cabinet protecting the display module. The light source generates light according to an operating state of the display main body. The diffusion part receives the light from the light source and includes a reflective surface oblique to an incident direction of the light. The transmission part includes an optical imaging part on which the light diffused from the diffusion part is projected and transmits the light to the outside at one side of the diffusion part. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100171632 | INDICATOR DEVICE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a display device ( | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100188246 | INORGANIC THICK FILM AC ELECTROLUMINESCENCE ELEMENT HAVING AT LEAST TWO INPUTS, AND PRODUCTION METHOD AND USE - The invention relates to an electroluminescence (EL) element based on a particular zinc sulfide thick film with at least two planar electrodes, wherein at least one planar electrode is designed to be transparent. At least two AC voltage inputs are provided on each electrode at two points which are spaced apart. Moreover, the invention relates to methods for the production of the electroluminescence element and to the use thereof. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100219972 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes: an indicator configured to indicate an operation status of a device; a switch configured to receive an input; a time determination module configured to determine whether an input time during which the input is continually received by the switch exceeds a predetermined first time; a lighting controller, when the time determination module determines that the input time passes the first time, configured to control the indicator so as to be turned on in a first lighting pattern; a detector configured to detect an end of the input received by the switch; and a processor, when the time determination module determines that the input time is greater than or equal to the first time and the detector detects the end of the input received by the switch, configured to perform predetermined first processing. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100259408 | LUGGAGE LOCATING APPARATUS AND METHODS - In accordance with embodiments presented herein, apparatus are provided that are operable for producing a visual indicator for luggage. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100259409 | Radiation detecting cassette and medical system - An image capturing system includes a cassette having a radiation detector, an image memory, and a cassette controller, an image capturing apparatus, a display device, and a host computer. The cassette controller comprises a capacity value transmitter for transmitting a capacity value of the radiation image information to the host computer before transmission process, and an image transmitter for transmitting the radiation image information. The host computer comprises an indicator controller for controlling the display device to display an indicator representing the capacity value received from the cassette as the upper limit, and a bar controller for controlling the display device to display a bar moving toward the indicator and having a length corresponding to the received capacity value of the radiation image information while the radiation image information is being received. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100265087 | Temperature Controlled Conducting Device - An exemplary temperature controlled power line device includes a cable operable to transmit power. The cable includes a core and an oxidizing layer. The core and the oxidizing layer may be in selective electrical communication so as to initiate and halt oxidation of the core. The core may oxidize as a result of a galvanic reaction and the cable may be connected to a control box. The control box may be used to monitor as well as control the oxidation of the core. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100271229 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING END EFFECTOR ALIGNMENT IN A PLASMA PROCESSING SYSTEM - A method for calibrating alignment of an end effector with respect to a chuck in a plasma processing system is provided. The method including positioning the end effector over the chuck and taking a still image of the chuck and the end effector. The method including processing the still image to ascertain the center of the chuck and the end effector-defined center defined by the end effector. The method including determining a positional difference between the end effector-defined center and the center of the chuck. The method also including providing the positional difference to a robot controller to control a robot mechanism to adjust the positional difference when the end effector transports a wafer | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100277335 | Presentation of Visual Information - A method includes capturing at a first device electrical energy of electromagnetic waves transmitted by a second device. The method further includes using the captured electrical energy for causing a modification of a visual appearance of a display component. In addition to the wireless power, the visual appearance may depend on a data transmission. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100289665 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISPLAYING A MESSAGE IN A WIDE-SPECTRUM DISPLAY - A method and system for displaying messages in a wide-spectrum display includes a visible element comprising a first portion of a message and an invisible element comprising a second portion of the message. In one aspect, the method includes the step of displaying, in the visible element, e.g. an image from a film, a captured photograph or a first part of an advertisement. The step of displaying, in the invisible element, includes the displaying e.g. of subtitles, metadata or a second part of an advertisement. An individual may choose to view the invisible element by viewing the wide spectrum display through a wavelength conversion device. Also disclosed are the use of the display in games, and of its integration in wearable material. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100302053 | SWITCH HAVING A FLAT DISPLAY - A switch, particularly a switching device or operating device, includes a flat display, wherein the flat display is provided for the visual display of at least one item of information related to a current or future condition of the switch or a system or machine associated with the switch. A more effective spatial arrangement of the switch components, and reduced energy consumption, is accomplished by a flat display of the switch of at least one embodiment, at least partially including an electrochromic material and electrodes. The electrodes are provided to supply particular regions of the electrochromic material with an electrical voltage, in order to thus activate a color change, and to provide one or more items of information to the use by means of an intelligent control | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100302054 | DISPLAY DEVICE FOR A DIVE COMPUTER - Display device for displaying information during a dive on a dive computer. The dive computer comprises a screen, measuring devices that detect variables related to the dive, a memory device to store data and program steps, and a computing device that processes the measurements made by the measuring device and derives data therefrom. A plurality of masks are stored in the dive computer to arrange dive data on the screen. The computing device determines characteristics from the dive data to select the mask characterizing the dive situation. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100309014 | EXTENDING EMERGENCY LIGHT WITH A RECESSED, COVERED STORAGE CAVITY - A safety unit for mounting in a wall defining a part of a building space has a tubular housing containing an emergency load such as a light sized to fit within the housing, said emergency load including a base and a light-emitting element. An actuator mechanism such as a motor carried on the housing provides force to the base responsive to electrical power to translate the base to deploy the emergency load within the building space. A preferred embodiment includes a cover and a cover-operating mechanism receiving force from the actuator to remove the cover as the load deploys. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100309015 | INTELLIGENT USER INTERFACE INCLUDING A TOUCH SENSOR DEVICE - The present invention, according to a preferred embodiment, is directed to portable electronic devices which operate on exhaustible power sources, for example, batteries. The electronic devices of the present invention comprise at least one signal switch and a microchip in communication with the switch wherein the switch is only capable of transmitting a signal to the microchip that the switch has been activated or deactivated. The microchip is in communication with the exhaustible power source of the electronic device and controls (i) the power on/off function of the device, (ii) at least one other function of the device in response to activation and deactivation signals from the switch, and (iii) an automatic shut off function in response to the receipt of an activation signal from the switch. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100315255 | Methods for Providing and Indicating Storage Load Indexes - A method for indicating an overload condition of a data storage system, comprises the steps of: defining one or more load indexes, wherein each of the load indexes has an overload threshold; and if one of the load indexes has met its respective overload threshold, providing an indicator of the overload condition of the storage system, else, monitoring the load indexes. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100321198 | TICKET WITH INTEGRATED VIDEO - An event ticket that includes a main body portion, a video screen associated with the main body portion, memory associated with the main body portion and printing on the main body portion indicating the event information. The content to be played on the video screen is stored in the memory. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110043370 | Animated logo for a portable computer - A portable computer comprises a housing and an EL panel within the housing, positioned to emit light outwardly from the housing. The EL panel includes a plurality of EL lamps that, together, form a logo. The EL lamps can be addressed separately, enabling one to produce the appearance of motion for decorative effect or to indicate a condition of the portable computer or both. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110063123 | Vehicle Console Display Buttons and Vehicle Consoles Incorporating the Same - Display buttons and vehicle consoles include etched lenses operable to diffract light provided by a light source within a vehicle console such that the light emitted from the display button diverges from the first pathway within the button housing into a secondary pathway outside of the display button. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110095901 | Power Distribution Unit - A power distribution device includes a chassis, a power input, and power brick bays for receiving, and delivering power to, power bricks. Each power brick bay includes a power adapter for providing power to a power brick. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110115639 | INTEGRITY MONITORED CONCRETE PILINGS - A pile having first and second strain gauges installed in the piling core near and at the piling tip is provided. The second strain gauge is placed co-linear and at a known and controlled distance up the pile from the first strain gauge. Independent strain gauge measurements are made and transmitted to a controller, which receives signals from the strain gauges and compares them to static pre-stress levels that are initially established after casting and prior to pile installation. The dynamic force measurements are checked against expected ranges to assess pile tip integrity as well as other parameters. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110128158 | NETWORK DEVICE CAPABLE OF REMOTELY UPDATING FIRMWARE THEREOF - A network device includes: a memory unit including a buffer memory and a read-only memory that has a device firmware stored therein for execution by the network device; a transmission interface unit for establishing connection to a host device via a network; a status-indicating unit; and a firmware-update control unit configured to retrieve firmware-update data from the host device through the network via the transmission interface unit, configured to store the firmware-update data thus retrieved in the buffer memory, and configured to update the device firmware in the read-only memory based on the firmware-update data in the buffer memory, the firmware-update control unit being further configured to control the status-indicating unit for generating a firmware-update-status output corresponding to a state of a firmware update process performed by the firmware-update control unit for user notification. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110128159 | ELEVATOR EVACUATION SUPPORTING SYSTEM - Provided is an elevator evacuation supporting system which can appropriately guide people living in a building to the hall of an elevator in the case of occurrence of a disaster. For this purpose, the elevator evacuation supporting system includes an elevator provided in a building, an evacuation operation device which, in the case of occurrence of a disaster in the building, selects service floors of the elevator from floors of the building according to the disaster condition of the building, and causes the elevator to perform an evacuation operation for ascent and descent between the service floors, a passage indication device provided in a passage leading to a hall of the elevator, and an escape routes display device which, during the evacuation operation of the elevator, causes the passage indication device provided in a passage leading to a hall of the elevator of the service floor to indicate escape routes to the hall of the elevator of the service floor according to the disaster condition of the service floor. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110156923 | INFORMATION FEEDBACK OR MESSAGE TO END-USER FOR LED LIGHT-CONTROL SYSTEMS - A lighting system comprising a lamp arranged to transform electricity into a light beam having properties such as intensity, colour, colour temperature, direction and beam cone angle; a light control means arranged to adjust said light beam properties; a processing means arranged to send control signals to said light control means; a user control interface arranged to transform user control input into electronic input signals and to send those electronic input signals to said processing means; wherein said processing means is arranged to send a user feedback signal to said light control means such that said lamp properties either alternate in time or are different in adjacent locations, such that a user can recognize said alternating or adjacent different light properties as a feed back signal. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110181435 | Electronic apparatus, and control method thereof - An electronic apparatus including: a first device that includes a first display portion, the first display portion displaying information concerning the operation of the first device; and a second device that includes a second display portion, the second display portion displaying the information which the first display portion has displayed, depending on at least one of the second device having been attached to the first device, the first device having supplied an electric power to the second device, and the first device and the second device having communicated mutually. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110187550 | DISPLAY DEVICE - The invention relates to a display device for emission parameters of an internal combustion engine with a linear representation of a value range, wherein a first and a second part region are provided for the display of difference values with differing sign relative to a given set value. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120013478 | System and Method for Assessing the Risk of Conjunction of a Rocket Body with Orbiting and Non-Orbiting Platforms - A system and method for assessing the risk of conjunction of a rocket body with orbiting and non-orbiting platforms. Two-body orbital dynamics are used to initially determine the kinematic access for a ballistic vehicle. The access may be represented in two ways: as a volume relative to its launcher and also as a geographical footprint relative to a target position that encompasses all possible launcher locations. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120032815 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A PROPERTY OF A STROBE COVER - A method and system for determining at least one property of a strobe cover are disclosed. The determined property of the strobe cover may then be analyzed to determine whether it is the proper property for the strobe device. The property of the strobe cover may include the color of the strobe cover (such as clear, blue, amber, etc.), the shape of the strobe cover (such as a strobe cover with a lens or a strobe cover without a lens), the material of the strobe cover, etc. The method and system may include determining the property of the strobe cover and checking whether the determined property is the expected property of the strobe cover (such as the expected color of the strobe cover). The strobe cover may include one or more property indicators. The one or more property indicators may interface with a circuit, such as mechanically interface with the circuit, in order for the circuit to determine the property of the strobe cover. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032816 | System And Method For Controlling Sport Event Transducers - A system and method for controlling a plurality of sport event transducers, each of which includes an output element that can emit a perceivable output in response to an event that relates to a sport team, such as for example by emitting an audio-visual output when a particular football team scores a touchdown. The system remotely controls such transducers in response to sport team events by broadcasting an RF signal carrying team event messages, such as for example by transmitting an FM radio-data broadcast that carries a team event message embedded in the FM signal as RDS data. The sport event transducer receives and decodes such RF broadcast signals. If the transducer receives a team event message that relates to the transducer's affiliated team, the transducer's output element emits an audio and/or visual output signal in response to the message. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120092183 | Emergency Lighting System with Projected Directional Indication - An emergency lighting device for providing a directional indication on a recipient surface with first and second guidance indication light sources retained relative to a housing to emit beams of light, each with a directional indication, onto a recipient surface. The light sources can be individually operable and can have directional indications, such as arrows, pointing in first and second different directions. An illumination light source without a guidance indication can illuminate an adjacent area. Guidance indication light sources, which can be lasers, can emit beams in different colors to provide threat level indications. Plural emergency lighting devices can cooperate to guide a building occupant by providing directional indications on recipient surfaces. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120139744 | THREE DIMENSIONAL ORIENTATION AND DIRECTION INDICATOR AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ON A DIRECTION - A device for indicating a direction or axis in three dimensions to a user, comprises an indicator member ( | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120169508 | EXHIBITION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-MEDIA COLOR RING BACK TONE RESOURCE BOX - An exhibition method is disclosed for a multimedia color ring back tone resource box. The method includes: the user defining a multimedia color ring back tone resource box and setting a multimedia color ring back tone exhibition rule; during using a multimedia color ring back tone service, according to the multimedia color ring back tone exhibition rule, selecting a multimedia color ring back tone from the resource box to exhibit. An exhibition apparatus for a multimedia color ring back tone resource box is also disclosed. The exhibition apparatus includes: a providing unit, a setting unit and an exhibition unit. The present invention meets the personalized requirement of the user on the multimedia color ring back tones, and realizes the diversity support of the multimedia color ring back tones. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120218117 | QUANTIFICATION INDICATING CIRCUIT - A quantification indicating circuit includes an indicating lamp set, a converting circuit, and an indicating lamp control circuit. The indicating lamp set has a plurality of indicating lamps. The converting circuit has a plurality of predetermined threshold values which are compared with a numerical signal of a circuit board to generate a comparison result. The comparison result is converted to be outputs of a plurality of control bits. The indicating lamp control circuit is coupled between the indicating lamp set and the converting circuit and is used for controlling the number of the indicating lamps which are brightened according to the outputs of the control bits. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120262302 | POWER PLUG WITH SAFETY PROTECTION - A power plug with safety protection comprises a main body, two blades, two wires or electrical conducting clips, a circuit isolating means for selectively opening or closing a circuit in the main body so as to supply or cut off power, and a current limiting means. One of the blades is connected to one of the wires or one of the electrical conducting clips by way of the circuit isolating means in series, the other of the blades is connected to the other of the wires or the other of the electrical conducting clips by way of the current limiting means, so as to form an electrical loop of dual safety protection. The circuit isolating means can be switched off to cut off power when equipments are not in use. The current limiting means can be actuated to trip equipments upon abnormal or excessive current. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120268286 | METHOD FOR DISPLAYING STATUS OF POWER CONSUMPTION AND PORTABLE DEVICE THEREOF - Provided is a method for displaying electricity use status and a portable device thereof by identifying at least one electronic appliance in an image on a screen captured through a camera, receiving electricity use information of the at least one electronic appliance, determining the electricity use status of the at least one electronic appliance using the received electricity use information, and displaying one of a plurality of Graphical User Interfaces (GUI), wherein each GUI corresponds to a different stage of the electricity use status of the at least one electronic appliance | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130002446 | LOW AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT DETECTION METHOD - A low air conditioning refrigerant detection method for a vehicle air conditioning system includes measuring an evaporator core outlet refrigerant temperature, measuring an evaporator core outlet air thermistor temperature, calculating a refrigerant to air temperature delta value based on difference between the evaporator core outlet refrigerant temperature and the evaporator core outlet air thermistor temperature and determining system refrigerant charge level based on the refrigerant to air temperature delta value. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130015981 | Electronic Device And Its Production ProcessAANM FRANC; JoelAACI EckbolsheimAACO FRAAGP FRANC; Joel Eckbolsheim FRAANM KIRCHDOERFFER; RemyAACI GrancyAACO CHAAGP KIRCHDOERFFER; Remy Grancy CH - An electronic device, in particular of the sensor or detector type, includes a housing having first and second longitudinal opposite and sealed ends. The housing contains an electronic card and with its inside volume being filled by an insulating filler material that coats the card, its components, and the end of a connecting cable connected to the card, the housing including an opening at its second end, which is sealed by a connected piece that is equipped with a passage opening for the connecting cable. The sealing piece includes at least a second through opening for injecting filler material ( | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130038461 | DYNAMIC ROAD MARKERS TO PROVIDE VISUAL FEEDBACK AS TO VEHICLE SPEED - Disclosed is an apparatus, system, and method to utilize road markers to control vehicle speeds. The road markers may be commanded to emit a light for a pre-determined period of time. Further, the road markers may be controlled such that they are commanded to emit the light based upon a timing sequence associated with a desired speed so that the road markers emit light in a strobe pattern. In this way, if a vehicle is traveling at the desired speed, then the strobe pattern appears static to a driver of the vehicle. Additionally, a message may be transmitted from a traffic authority to increase or decrease the timing sequence of the strobe pattern to increase or decrease the speed to the desired speed. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130063275 | Dual Strobe Expander Plate - An output device mounting plate can in a disclosed embodiment carry a fixedly mounted strobe unit with a displaced region to releasibly attach additional output devices. The devices can include a verbal output device, an audible output device, a visual output device, or an audible/visual output device. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130069792 | INFERENTIAL PROCESS MODELING, QUALITY PREDICTION AND FAULT DETECTION USING MULTI-STAGE DATA SEGREGATION - A process modeling technique uses a single statistical model developed from historical data for a typical process and uses this model to perform quality prediction or fault detection for various different process states of a process. The modeling technique determines means (and possibly standard deviations) of process parameters for each of a set of product grades, throughputs, etc., compares on-line process parameter measurements to these means and uses these comparisons in a single process model to perform quality prediction or fault detection across the various states of the process. In this manner, a single process model can be used to perform quality prediction or fault detection while the process is operating in any of the defined process stages or states. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130069793 | MULTI-FUNCTION FLARE DEVICE FOR POPULATED AREAS - The invention disclosed herein is a securely attached portable, wearable device to enhance safety, visibility and communication capability of safety personnel when such personal leave their vehicles. The device provided is configured to be securely attached to the wearer, and is capable of emitting variable visual and audio signals actuated by a control panel component which is designed so that the user can activate various options of visual and audio signals while in flight. The device may further include GPS capability for tracking, activation and deactivation functions. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130093596 | NOTIFICATION OF ACCESS CONTROL REQUEST AND EXPLANATION INDICATIVE OF THE ACCESS CONTROL REQUEST ON A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A communication device includes a display screen upon which information is displayed. A microprocessor configured to execute at least one notification program is provided that displays a notification descriptive of an access control request on the display screen. The at least one notification program is programmed to receive data indicative of an access control request and to receive data descriptive of the access control request. Additionally, the at least one notification program is further programmed to display a notification indicative of the access control request and comprising an explanation of the access control request based on the received descriptive data. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130127629 | SIGNALING DEVICE FOR EMITTING AN ACOUSTIC AND/OR VISUAL SIGNAL - A signaling device for emitting an acoustic and/or visual signal includes a base housing body, and an upper housing part. The upper housing part can be connected to the base housing to form a receiving space, in which at least one electrical component assembly for generating signals is disposed and from which at least a first electrical line can be guided into the signaling device. A line connection mechanism is provided and disposed in the base housing body to which the electrical line can be connected. The electrical component assembly for the signal generation is disposed on the upper housing part. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130194103 | METHOD OF DISPLAYING MULTI-FIBER TEST RESULTS - A display method and apparatus provides an easy to interpret presentation of multiple channel data, in the form of columns where the height of the column represents the relative measurement. A threshold line provides an indication of whether the measurement is above or below the threshold. Greater detail and numeric measurement values can be displayed for individual channels while the multiple channel display is in view. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130194104 | Warning lamp column - A warning lamp column is proposed for the visual display of at least one operating state of a technical device such as a machine, a plant, a vehicle or the like, having at least one warning unit ( | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130214931 | INDUCTION CHARGING SYSTEM - An apparatus for charging a mobile device includes an inductive coupler adapted to couple to an inductive charger such that, in use, the inductive coupler receives inductive charge from the inductive charger. The apparatus further comprises a battery and a battery charger, the battery charger being configured to transfer power from the inductive coupler to the battery. The apparatus further includes a power outlet adapted to provide power from the battery. In use, power received by the inductive coupler is transferred via the battery charger to charge the battery. When required, power may then be transferred from the battery to the power output. The power output can be connected to a power input of a mobile device and by this the internal battery of the mobile device may be charged using power stored in the battery of the charging apparatus. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130307698 | REFRIGERATOR AND REMOTE CONTROLLER - Provided is a refrigerator, which includes a display part and a control part. The display part displays information. The control part controls the display part. The display part includes a first display part for displaying information related to an additional function except for a cooling function, and a second display part for displaying temperature information related to the cooling function. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140091940 | RECEIVERS FOR ANALYZING AND DISPLAYING SENSOR DATA - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor. The system may include a display device with at least one input device. In response to movement of or along the input device, the display device may change a glucose data output parameter and update an output of the display device using the changed output parameter. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140091941 | RECEIVERS FOR ANALYZING AND DISPLAYING SENSOR DATA - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor. The system may include a display device with at least one input device. In response to movement of or along the input device, the display device may change a glucose data output parameter and update an output of the display device using the changed output parameter. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140218204 | MIXED ELEMENT STROBE - A strobe device that includes multiple strobe elements is disclosed. The strobe device may include a first strobe element and a second strobe element, where at least one aspect of the first strobe element differs from the second strobe element. For example, the first strobe element may be a Xenon flash tube strobe element and the second strobe element may be an LED-based strobe element. In response to receiving a command to generate an output, the controller determines which of the first strobe element and/or the second strobe element to activate, and sends one or more signals to the first strobe element and/or the second strobe element based on the determination. The controller may activate both of the first strobe element and the second strobe element (such as alternating activation of the first strobe element and the second strobe element). Or, the controller may select one of the first strobe element and the second strobe element. For example, depending on the ambient light at or near the strobe device, the controller may activate either the first strobe element or the second strobe element. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140240139 | PORTABLE MESSAGE DEVICE - A portable message device includes a base having at least one wheel providing portability for the portable message device, and a base access panel which in an open position provides access to an internal base cavity. A communication feature includes a message portion providing a predetermined message saved in a memory. A sensor provides indication of the proximity of a person to the portable message device. A processor is connected to the sensor and the memory. The processor actuates the communication feature upon sensing the proximity of the person. A power source positioned substantially within the internal base cavity provides electrical power to operate the communication feature and the sensor, the power source being accessible by opening the base access panel. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140333448 | SENSOR DEVICE FOR AN ALERTING SYSTEM - A sensor device for an alerting system comprises a casing and a sensing element adapted to detect an alerting event, wherein said sensor device is adapted to output an alert signal in response to said sensing element detecting an alerting event. The sensing element is a photosensitive element adapted to detect, when said sensor device is positioned in a sensitive relationship to a display of a mobile communication device, an illumination of the display of said mobile communication device. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140347190 | DEVICE FOR MONITORING THE STATE OF A SYSTEM - The invention relates to a device ( | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140347191 | INDICATION APPARATUS - An indication apparatus includes a square tub-shaped housing having at least one transparent side surface formed of a transparent member, an indication panel that is disposed on the transparent side surface and includes one or more indicator designs, a wiring board that includes one or more light sources corresponding to the one or more indicator designs and an electric circuit for turning the one or more light sources on/off, wherein the wiring board is inserted and received in the housing through an opening of a tub end of the housing, and a sponge light-shielding wall that is adhered on a surface of the wiring board for surrounding at least a portion of outer circumferential sides of at least one target light source of the one or more light sources. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140368348 | LASER PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SAME - A laser processing system for accurate detection of how far away the surface of a workpiece may be includes a platform, a laser processing device, a distance detection device, and a driving device. The platform is configured for carrying at least one workpiece. Both the laser processing device and the distance detection device are arranged upon the platform. The distance detection device detects an actual distance between a surface of the workpiece and the laser processing device, and compares the preset height with the actual height. If the preset height is less than the actual height, the distance detection device emitting a warning signal to remind a worker to re-enter a new preset height. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150015409 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR REMINDING OF TASK AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A method of controlling an electronic device that provides a reminder of a task is provided. The controlling method includes receiving an input of a content of a reminder target task, designating a related application that is linked with the reminder target task, and generating and storing the reminder target task of which the content is to be displayed using a predetermined event as a trigger. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150022369 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER WITH PERIPHERAL CONNECTIONS INDICATOR - A notebook structure with visual indicators of the presence and activity of peripheral interfaces can include a top cover, a middle portion attached to the top cover and a label panel. The middle portion can include a circuit board and a plurality of input and output interfaces secured to the circuit board. The label panel defining a plurality of input and output icons can be attached to the top cover and adjacent to the plurality of input and output interfaces so as to indicate respective locations of each interface. The label panel is configured to illuminate the plurality of input and output icons. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150022370 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR PROJECTING LIGHT TO INDICATE A DEVICE STATUS - Systems, methods, and media for projecting light to indicate a device status are provided. In accordance with some implementations of the disclosed subject matter, systems for projecting light to indicate a device status are provided, the systems comprising: a hardware processor that: determines a light status; determines whether to turn a light source on; selects a light format corresponding to the light status; projects light of a light source according to the light format; and determines whether to turn the light source off. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150029033 | Electronic hinged safety switch - An electronic hinged safety switch adapted for installation on protection barriers (B) of machines and/or automatic plants having one or more electric safety circuits (S). The switch comprises a substantially box-like fixed member ( | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150042485 | Projection Unit for a Self-Directing Mobile Platform, Transport Robot and Method for Operating a Self-Directing Mobile Platform - A projection unit for a self-directing mobile platform, in particular for a freely moving transport robot and/or for one or more freely moving transport devices of a transport robot, is characterized in that the projection unit is adapted for signal transmission for projecting the movement path of the mobile platform, wherein the projection takes place within the spatial vicinity of the mobile platform. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150054652 | CUSTOMIZING ALERTS ON AN ALERTING DEVICE - A first device may receive an alert from a second device; and execute, based on receiving the alert, a particular alerting program, of multiple alerting programs, to activate or deactivate multiple separate light sources, implemented within the first device, in a sequence in accordance with instructions included in the particular alerting program. The instructions may be selected or customizable by a user via an application associated with the first device. The first device may be separate from the second device. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150061883 | PHYSICAL LAYER SYSTEM WITH SUPPORT FOR MULTIPLE ACTIVE WORK ORDERS AND/OR MULTIPLE ACTIVE TECHNICIANS - Multiple visual indications are provided at a device in connection with multiple work orders. Each work order involves a respective connection using the device. The multiple visual indications are provided simultaneously for at least a part of the time the visual indications are provided. In one implementation, the visual indications differ from one another. What each visual indication looks like is displayed on a respective portable device configured to display information about the work order associated with that visual indication. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150109136 | INDICATOR LIGHT INTERPRETATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INDICATOR LIGHTS OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An indicator light interpretation device and method for indicator lights of an electronic device are provided. The indicator light interpretation device in one example embodiment includes a storage system configured to store one or more device images of an electronic device and a processing system coupled to the storage system, with the processing system configured to process the one or more device images, with the one or more device images including one or more indicator lights, identify the electronic device from the one or more device images, identify one or more indicator lights in the one or more device images, and generate indicated information for the electronic device from the one or more indicator lights. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150109137 | Multiple LED Omni-Directional Visual Alarm Device - A visual alarm indicating output device includes a plurality of light sources arranged in a circular pattern about a centerline. Each of the sources is oriented so that respective light output is directed to a common, cylindrical Fresnel lens. The lens is symmetrical about the centerline. The sources are pulsed from a common current supply. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150116122 | TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system is presented that may be used for providing workouts. The system includes a plurality of units, or “cones,” which may be placed on a field. The units are in wireless communication with a hand-held device, which may facilitate the setting up and running of workouts. In one embodiment, the units are placed in a layout on a field, and a sequence of units is actuated to signal the user to move towards particular units. The units also contain devices that sense the presence of the user. In certain embodiments, the system modifies the pattern during a run using an artificial intelligence algorithm. In other embodiments, the units include devices that may be used to trilateralize the positions of the devices using acoustic ranging. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150130626 | SENSOR DEVICE WITH ENHANCED LIGHT GUIDE VISUALIZATION AND RELATED METHODS - A sensing device comprises a sensor housing defined in part by two or more outer planes, a light guide including one or more legs, where the light guide defined in part by a vertical plane, and the light guide is an indicator for the sensing device. The light guide extends along a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion is disposed along at a first outer plane of the housing, the second portion is disposed along a second outer plane of the housing. The sensing device further includes a light source disposed adjacent to the light guide, and the light guide includes at least one slot therein. The slot of the light guide has an angle of about 18-24 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the first portion. The light source is directed toward the slot, and a surface within the slot transmits light in multiple directions. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150341302 | Smart Container - A method and apparatus for receiving a plurality of electronic signals in a smart container and notifying a user of the plurality of electronic signals comprises coupling an electronic receiver to the smart container, and coupling a display panel to the electronic receiver are disclosed. Receiving a electronic signal comprising an e-mail notification signal by the electronic receiver from an electronic device transmitter, and digitally displaying the first electronic signal on the display panel to notify the user of the first electronic signal are also disclosed. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150364016 | Cargo Compartment Indication for Tie Down Restraint Locations - A system and method for identifying tie down restraint locations in a cargo compartment or other storage area is disclosed. The system includes labeling or otherwise highlighting the tie down locations on a floor where the cargo is to be secured. The labeling is based on a reference coordinate system that is associated with a tie down plan. Additionally or alternatively, a tie down locator device is mounted above the floor that highlights or otherwise illuminates a tie down location. As a cargo handler completes a connection, the device highlights the next tie down location. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160027266 | EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN - Described is a dynamic emergency exit sign comprising one or more pictograms and at least one light source for accentuating one or more of the one or more pictograms either singly or in combination, wherein at least one light source is controlled by signals from evacuation computer modelling software to assist occupants egress in emergency or other critical situations. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160035194 | CONDUCTING AND GUIDING INDIVIDUALS SAFELY - Systems and methods are providing which utilize data collection to determine whether an event requiring routing of individuals through a structure has occurred and thereafter controlling the operation of guidance devices to conduct and guide individuals safely through and out of the structure. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160049053 | GUIDANCE INDICATOR AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING EGRESS ASSISTANCE - A system, a device and a method for providing directional indication are provided. The system includes a detector ( | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160049054 | MOUNTING BRACKET INCLUDING EMERGENCY LIGHTING - The present invention provides a mounting bracket for supporting a detachable device and includes emergency lighting. In one embodiment, the mounting bracket includes an attachment means for mounting the detachable device, and at least one light source, wherein the mounting bracket is configured to receive power from a first power source, to receive power from a second power source, and to illuminate the at least one light source if the first power source is not available. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160086455 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING QUALITATIVE INDICATION OF VIBRATION SEVERITY WHILE RECORDING - A mobile computing system for providing qualitative indication of vibration recordings of a vibrating machine to a user includes a memory, a display device, and at least one processor configured to receive a vibration recording including a vibration level from a sensor computing device. Collection of the vibration recording is initiated by the user while at the vibrating machine. The processor is also configured to determine a plurality of threshold sets applicable to the vibration recording and select, by the processor, a first available threshold set from the plurality of threshold sets. The processor is also configured to compare the vibration level of the vibration recording to the first threshold set and display to the user a visual qualitative indication of the vibration recording using the display device, thereby enabling the user to determine a quality of the vibration recording while at the vibrating machine. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160125707 | BACKLIGHT INDICATOR FOR REFLECTIVE DISPLAY SCREENS - A computing device includes a display assembly having a reflective display screen with front viewing surface and a reflective back layer to reflect light entering from the front viewing surface. A housing circumvents the reflective display screen so that the front viewing surface is at least partially exposed. One or more light sources are positioned behind the display assembly such that light emitted by the one or more light sources is at least partially transmitted by the reflective back layer to the front viewing surface. A processor is provided within the housing to selectively activate the one or more light sources based, at least in part, on a state of the computing device. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160140815 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VISUALLY AND AUDIBLY INDICATING THE SETUP AND MAINTENANCE OF A SYSTEM - Example embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and apparatus for visually and audibly indicating the setup and maintenance of a system. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160158639 | Wireless Play Communication Wristband - This invention is intended to strengthen play transmission between players and coaches before, and during plays. | 06-09-2016 |
