| 10th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 29 |
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| 20150061846 | DISPLAY APPARATUS - An apparatus comprising: a timing difference processor configured to determine a timing difference between an audio signal and an associated tactile signal, and further configured to delay at least one of the audio signal and associated tactile signal dependent on the timing difference; and at least one feedback processor configured to output the audio signal and associated tactile signal, at least one of the audio signal and associated tactile signal having been delayed dependent on the timing difference. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061847 | METHOD TO RENDER GLOBAL 5 DOF MOTION EFFECT WITH MULTIPLE LOCAL FORCE-FEEDBACK - In order to generate force feedback data for a haptic device for providing simulated six degrees of freedom movement, a three dimensional acceleration component corresponding to the movement to be simulated is determined, a three dimensional velocity component corresponding to the movement to be simulated is determined and control signals for controlling at least three force feedback devices are determined, wherein each of the three force feedback devices provides three dimensional force effects to a fixation point associated to each of it, the three force feedback devices being arranged at defined positions with regard to each other, and the three fixation points define a geometric plane. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061848 | Self Adapting Haptic Device - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow an electronic device to autonomously adapt one or more user alerts of the electronic device. For example, some embodiments may include a method for operating a haptic device including driving a haptic device using a control signal, measuring a frequency related to the operation of the haptic device and comparing the measured frequency with a target frequency. A control signal is adjusted based on the comparison to drive the haptic device to the target frequency. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061849 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ACTUATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME FOR PROVIDING TACTILE OUTPUT - A method of controlling an electronic device includes detecting receipt of an input, determining a response number in response to receipt of the input, and actuating an actuator of the electronic device a discrete integer number of times based on the response number. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061850 | NOTIFICATION SOUND CONTROL UNIT OF APPROACHING VEHICLE AUDIBLE SYSTEM - A notification sound control unit ( | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061851 | ONBOARD APPARATUS AND REPORT CONTROL METHOD - An automatic report to an appropriate destination can be sent in a short time when abnormality is detected with a vehicle. When the shock is determined to occur with the vehicle in step S | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061852 | TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An improved method for a passenger car tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), including improvements of a direct TPMS or an indirect TPMS technique. The direct TPMS uses a dynamic tire pressure reference as a tire pressure determination basis, and monitors the real-time tire load, e.g., when the wheel load changes, the TPMS data processing center takes the tire cold inflation pressure data corresponding to the real-time load as the current tire pressure reference, and performs determinations and warnings for the real-time tire pressure data. The indirect TPMS establishes a wheel speed reference database based on a vehicle speed reference, and conducts compensations and corrections for wheel speed distortions caused by the tire wear in use, and performs an analysis and comparison between the compensated and modified real-time wheel speed and the data from the wheel speed reference database, and makes a real-time tire pressure information indication or warning. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061853 | REPEATER MODULE FOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM - A repeater module used in a TPMS and installed in a mother vehicle or daughter vehicle of a tow truck for receiving the status signal from each daughter vehicle tire pressure sensor and providing a corresponding wireless signal to the on-vehicle main unit in the mother vehicle by using the ID code and communication protocol of any mother vehicle tire pressure sensor so that the mother vehicle can receive the status information of the tires of the daughter vehicle without needing to modify the on-vehicle main unit. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061854 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC INFORMATION TO THE DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a method for providing haptic information to the driver of a motor vehicle, equipped with a brake-by-wire brake system, about the operating state of the brake system, in which method the brake pedal characteristic is generated by a pedal travel simulator, in the form of a functional relationship between the brake pedal opposing force and the brake pedal travel, and is modified as a function of an operating state. In order to provide the driver with the haptic information channel via which electronically controlled information can be communicated to the driver during braking, without the impression of a defect arising, the invention proposes that a basic brake pedal characteristic is generated by a passive simulator spring which assigns pedal travel, on which pedal return travel transporting the haptic information is superimposed, to a given pedal force in an unchanging, constant relationship. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061855 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AND DISPLAYING A REMAINING RANGE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AND DISPLAYING A REMAINING RANGE - In a method for determining and displaying a remaining range of a motor vehicle that can be driven electrically, an instantaneous remaining range of the motor vehicle that can be attained by purely electric driving of the motor vehicle is determined continuously and a display of the determined remaining range on a display unit is controlled, wherein a range preservation mode is activated with the control unit; and the display unit is activated with the control unit. A remaining range determined before the activation of the range preservation mode is displayed with the display unit while the range preservation mode is activated. A device for determining and displaying a remaining range of a motor vehicle that can be driven electrically and a motor vehicle having a device for determining and displaying a remaining range are also disclosed. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061856 | PROVIDING ALERTS FOR OBJECTS LEFT IN A VEHICLE - Embodiments are disclosed for a method of alerting a user to the presence of a mobile device in a vehicle. In some example embodiments, a method includes identifying, via an in-vehicle computing system of a vehicle, presence of a mobile device. The method further includes providing an alert responsive to the user exiting the vehicle when the mobile device is still located in the vehicle. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061857 | Reverse Activated Signaling Circuit - The present invention provides an enhanced safety signaling circuit for vehicles, in particular when a vehicle is traveling in reverse. The invention is connected to a vehicle's reverse light circuit and to signaling circuits, such as signal light circuits. The invention causes the signaling circuits to activate each time the vehicle is set to reverse. The invention can be used with existing automotive emergency flasher and reverse light circuits, or to additional light or acoustic signaling devices. The invention is designed to connect to a vehicle's existing circuits by various wire-splice connections without interfering with the normal location or operation of the existing circuits, and allows electronic components to energize the emergency flashing light circuits during the reversing process of a vehicle. The signaling can flash in an alternating pattern or simultaneously. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061858 | ALERT FILTER FOR DEFINING RULES FOR PROCESSING RECEIVED ALERTS - A list of alert filters may be used to alert alerts generated by remote machines. For example, received alerts may be compared to the list of alert filters. When an alert filter matches the received alert, a new action may be taken by the monitoring agent, such as to raise or lower a priority of the alert or to take an action to message an administrator. When no alert filter matches the alert, a default action for the alert may be taken. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061859 | SECURITY SCORING IN A SMART-SENSORED HOME - This patent specification relates to apparatus, systems, methods, and related computer program products for providing home security objectives. More particularly, this patent specification relates to a plurality of devices, including intelligent, multi-sensing, network-connected devices, that communicate with each other and/or with a central server or a cloud-computing system to provide any of a variety of useful home security objectives. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061860 | Dynamic Prediction of Risk Levels for Manufacturing Operations through Leading Risk Indicators: Alarm-based Intelligence and Insights - Provided are methodologies to properly assess and manage operational risks at operations sites, e.g., a manufacturing, production or processing facility, such as a refinery, chemical plant, fluid-catalytic-cracking units, or nuclear energy plant, or a biological or waste management facility, airport or even financial institutions, or at any facility in which operations are often accompanied by risk associated with many high-probability, low-consequence events, often resulting in near-misses. In some operations, processes are monitored by alarms, but the invention operates on either process data or alarm data. The methods are based upon measurement of one or more variables, and/or utilization and management of the concept of “hidden process near-miss(es)” to identify a change or escalation, if any, in probability of occurrence of an adverse incident. The methodologies combine a plurality of subsets (also useful independently) of dynamically calculated leading risk indicators for dynamic risk management. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061861 | Electrical Isolation Device - An isolation device is fitted to a mains electrical supply for a hydrocarbon burning appliance and is adapted to operate in response to an audible alarm signal emitted by a separately located detector, typically a carbon monoxide detector, to disconnect the power supply and thereby shutdown the operation of the hydrocarbon burning appliance. This can halt a potentially dangerous build up of CO in the vicinity of the appliance. The device includes a microphone circuit, a lock-in amplifier operable to lock on to a potential alarm signal within the audio signals detected by the microphone circuit, a processing unit operable to monitor the output of the lock-in amplifier so as to compare the potential alarm signal to a stored reference to determine whether it is an alarm signal and a relay operable in response to disconnect the electrical supply of the hydrocarbon burning apparatus. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061862 | METHOD OF PROVIDING NOTIFICATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF - A method of providing notification information in an electronic device includes establishing a wireless communication between the electronic device and an external device, detecting an event to be notified in the electronic device, obtaining a status of the electronic device, and determining whether to transmit an notification on the event to an external device, based on the status of the electronic device. An electronic device includes a transceiver configured to establish a wireless communication between the electronic device and an external device, and a processor configured to detect an event to be notified in the electronic device, obtain a status of the electronic device, and determine whether to transmit an notification on the event to an external device, based on the status of the electronic device. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061863 | ADAPTIVE CLASSIFICATION OF FALL DETECTION FOR PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS - Techniques described herein relate to the classification of fall events for PER (personal emergency response) devices. In one implementation, data relating to acceleration events that occurred at the PER devices may be received. The data relating to the acceleration events may be associated with indications of whether the acceleration events correspond to fall events of users of the PER devices. A classification model may be trained based on the data relating to the acceleration events and the indications of whether the data relating to the acceleration events corresponds to the fall events. The classification model may be transmitted to at least some of the PER devices to update a previous version of the classification model at the at least some of the PER devices. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061864 | Systems and Methods for Contact Avoidance - Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for collision avoidance. As an example, a system for collision avoidance is disclosed that includes: a first monitoring device, a second monitoring device, and a monitoring system. The monitoring system is operable to: receive information from the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device, identify a first zone around the first monitoring device and a second zone around the second monitoring device, and identify an intersection of the first zone and the second zone. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061865 | Sampling System - The present invention uses a wireless memory/communication device at least on the one or more sample storage devices, preferably on both the one or more sample storage devices and the sampling holder, optionally the port on the equipment as well. Data such as that relating to the vessel, the location of the port on the vessel, the device, its manufacture date or lot number, the date of the installation, sterilization and/or taking of a sample along with the person who installed the device and/or took the sample can he read and preferably added to the wireless device when a read/write type of device as these events occur through a scanner/reader/writer device (fixed or hand held). The sample storage device in the laboratory can also then be read and recorded to track the sample storage device's life. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061866 | INFANT MONITORING APPARATUS - A portable receiver ( | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061867 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ADHERENCE MONITORING AND DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING USE OF CONSUMABLE DISPENSERS - Devices, systems, and methods are provided for adherence monitoring, and devices, systems, and methods are provided for monitoring use of consumable dispensers. In general, the devices, systems, and methods can facilitate an individual's adherence to a schedule for consuming consumables and can facilitate monitoring and tracking of the individual's adherence to the schedule. The devices, systems, and methods can allow data regarding the individual's historical adherence to the schedule to be accessible via a computer system. In one embodiment, an accessory is provided that can be configured to attach to consumable dispensers. The accessory can be configured to be removably and replaceably coupled to the dispenser. The accessory can be configured to provide a notification to a user indicating that a certain event occurred and/or that a certain action needs to be taken. The accessory can be configured to sense attachment thereof to and removal thereof from the dispenser. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061868 | Measuring Environmental Conditions Over a Defined Time Period Within a Wireless Sensor System - An arrangement for measuring environmental conditions in a wireless sensor system. A threshold value may be determined. An environmental condition sensor unit may measure, over a defined period of time, an environmental condition level. The measured environmental condition level may be compared to the determined threshold value. It may be determined whether the measured environmental condition level exceeds the defined threshold value for the defined period of time. At least in part based on the determination of whether the measured environmental condition level exceeds the defined threshold value over the defined period of time, information indicative of the measured environmental condition level may be transmitted. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061869 | Building Intruder Defensive Shield - This invention relates to a building intruder defensive shield system to deter, delay and distract intruders from causing damage or harm upon entering and roaming buildings. The defensive shield system includes a cold water supply plumbed to an expansion tank capable of pressurizing the water with a zone valve and nozzle. A motion sensor, control relay, and a central processing unit communicate signals to and from each other and the zone valve to disperse a timed, forced spray of water, preferably containing dye or a chemical irritant, on the intruder. Manual or gunshot detection means are included to identify and locate the intruder. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061870 | Portable Security System - A portable alarm system designed for unoccupied unsecured locations, such as construction sites, machinery, campsites and the like. The alarm system defines a continuous monitoring line about the perimeter of the unsecured location using a plurality of wireless sensors attached to a flexible non-stretchable tape suspended between to vertical poles. The system has motion-sensing/detecting capabilities such that any movement of a housing where the microprocessor of the system is located generates audible/visual alarm. Each of the wireless sensors has a magnet and a transmitter positionable within a predetermined distance from the magnet. If the intruder tampers with the tape and increases the distance between the magnet the transmitter, the alarm is activated as well. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061871 | SECURITY DEVICE - There is described a security device for insertion into a container product for protection of the container product. The security device comprises a body portion moveable between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration; and a locking mechanism operable to lock the body portion in the expanded configuration and operable to unlock the body portion from the expanded configuration; wherein, when the body portion is locked in the expanded configuration, the body portion has a length that cannot be reduced below a predefined length. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061872 | SECURITY TAG WITH AN ANTI-DEFEAT MECHANISM | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061873 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WARNING OF A PROTRUDING BODY PART OF A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT - A system for warning of protruding body parts of a medical vehicle occupant includes a sensor, a feedback device, and a processing circuit. The sensor is configured to generate sensor data based on a position of the occupant, and the processing circuit is configured to determine a contour of the medical vehicle, detect a protruding extremity of the occupant based on the sensor data and the contour, and generate a warning using the feedback device, where the warning is based on the detected protruding extremity. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061874 | HELMET AND A METHOD FOR DEALING WITH AN ACCIDING USING THE HELMET - The present invention relates to a helmet and a method for dealing with an accident using the helmet, which the helmet includes: a helmet body part made of a resin having a semi-spherical space for receiving the head of a wearer; a light part arranged in the front of the helmet body part having LEDs mounted on a substrate to provide the wearer with lighting; a metallic heat radiator extending from the front of the helmet body part to the back thereof along the upper central line of the helmet body part and partially contacting the back of the substrate to discharge heat; a communication device part received in the helmet body part for dealing with communication and emergency circumstances; and a battery received in the helmet body part for supplying power to the communication part and light part. According to the present invention, the metallic heat radiator is integrated with the resinous helmet body part by injection molding of different materials, so that the heat generated from the LEDs of the light part is discharged upwards from the top of the helmet, thus preventing the wearer from being subjected to the discomfort caused by the heat generated from the LEDs. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061875 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING CONDITIONS OF DRIVERS, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS THEREOF - A system for detecting a condition of a driver is provided, wherein the system includes a first electrical device, a second electrical device, a regulation unit and an alert unit. The first electrical device detects an initial vehicle angle of a vehicle, the second electrical device detects an initial head angle of the driver and the regulation unit calculates a regulation angle based on the initial head angle and the initial vehicle angle. Additionally, the first electrical device detects a current vehicle angle of the vehicle, the second electrical device detects a current head angle of the driver and the regulation unit calculates a regulated head angle based on the current head angle and the regulation angle. Furthermore, the alert unit calculates a difference value between the regulated head angle and the current vehicle angle and generates a warning message if the difference value is larger than a threshold. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061876 | Warning Device For Infusion Apparatus - A warning device for an infusion apparatus is installed at between a drip stand and a drip bottle, and the warning device includes an alarm module, a setting interface, a measurement module and a control module. The alarm module used to warn, the setting interface provides a total pharmaceutical dosage value, the measurement module measures the weight of the drip bottle with dosage to generate an original voltage value, and the control module connects with the alarm module, the setting interface and the measurement module respectively to read the total pharmaceutical dosage value and the original voltage value and to alarm by the alarm module. Therefore, the warning device solves the compatibility problem and able to apply in all kind of drip bottles such that the work loading and burden for the staff and the quality of medical care of the medical facility can be improved. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061877 | ENVIRONMENTAL SENSING SYSTEMS HAVING INDEPENDENT NOTIFICATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE THRESHOLDS - Various devices, systems, and methods may be presented. A wireless device may include a smoke sensor configured to obtain measurement data regarding a level of smoke. The wireless device may operate in a sleep mode while the smoke sensor obtains the measurement data. The wireless device may determine, from the measurement data, whether the level of smoke has exceeded a warning threshold. In response to determining that the level of smoke has exceeded the warning threshold, the wireless device may communicate a warning indication. The wireless device may determine, from the measurement data, whether the level of smoke has exceeded an alarm threshold. In response to determining that the level of smoke has exceeded the alarm threshold, the wireless device may communicate an alarm indication, the alarm indication indicating that the alarm threshold has been exceeded. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061878 | SENSOR DEVICE MEASUREMENTS ADAPTIVE TO HVAC ACTIVITY - Various devices, systems, and methods may be presented. A sensor unit may be presented that includes a housing and a chamber arranged within the housing. The sensor unit may include a controller arranged within the housing. The controller may receive information from an HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) system, wherein the information is indicative of operation of the HVAC system. The controller may determine an effect of the HVAC system on measurements made by the sensor using the information from the HVAC system. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061879 | NOTIFICATION METHOD, NOTIFICATION DEVICE, NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, STORAGE MEDIUM, ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD SERVER, AND MOBILE TERMINAL - A notification method includes the steps of: (a) receiving an operation signal for operating an electrical appliance; (b) determining whether or not to deny an operation indicated by the operation signal; and (c) when the step (b) determines to deny the operation, causing an electronic message board to display thereon an object indicating that the operation is denied. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061880 | PROXIMITY DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A proximity detection system at least one processor. The processor configured to detect a location of an object; determine a velocity of the object; define a zone around the object based on the location and the velocity; and automatically perform at least one action if the zone around the object overlaps with a location of a piece of equipment. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061881 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR DISPLAYING STATUS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method for displaying a status of an electronic device having a cover attached thereto. The cover has a screen window formed on a part of the cover. The method includes determining whether the cover is open or closed; checking an operation of a status indicator while the cover is closed; and displaying information corresponding to the operation of the status indicator in at least a part of a screen area that is exposed through the screen window. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061882 | Light Attachment for Metal Detectors - Described is a light attachment for metal detectors that provides users with a visual indication of their proximity to a metal object, which is particularly useful for hearing-impaired individuals. The light attachment includes a control unit comprising a housing having a dimmer switch, a control circuit, and a power source, wherein the housing can be secured to a user's belt by means of a clip thereon. One or more light assemblies are electrically connected to the control unit and the light assemblies each include one or more lights attached to clips that are adapted to be removably affixed to a hat or similar article so that the light is easily viewed by the user. The control unit comprises an input cable such that the light attachment can be operably connected to a conventional metal detector. The lights are adapted to increase in intensity as the user nears a metal object. | 2015-03-05 |
| 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. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061884 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A display device is provided, which includes a display configured to display a user interface (UI) screen, a status display which includes a plurality of light emitting elements arranged on an outline region of the display, and a controller configured to control a light emitting status of the plurality of light emitting elements so as to provide a light interaction in which the plurality of light emitting elements operate in a preset display pattern based on an interaction occurring on the UI screen. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061885 | WIRED PIPE SURFACE SUB - A sub for a wired pipe system that includes a body includes an outer surface and a pin end and a first transmission device located in or near the pin end. The sub also includes a communication collar that at least partially surrounds the outer surface and that is rotatable relative to the body, a second transmission device in electrical communication with the first transmission device and a transmission line that electrically connects the first and second communication devices and that passes at least partially through the body. The sub further includes a third transmission device located in the communication collar in communication with the second transmission device. In the disclosed sub, the first, second and third transmission devices are all of the same type. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061886 | ELECTRICITY METER ISOLATED PHYSICAL LAYER ETHERNET INTERFACE - A metering arrangement includes at least a first and second meter. The first meter includes a first metrology circuit, an Ethernet controller, and an isolation circuit. The first metrology circuit has a first data interface. The Ethernet controller has an Ethernet port and a conversion circuit coupled to convert Ethernet standard signals having a first communication protocol to signals of a second communication protocol. The isolation circuit is coupled between the Ethernet controller and the first data interface. The Ethernet controller is operably coupled to communicate data with the first data interface via the isolation circuit, and the conversion circuit is further operably coupled to communicate data via the first data port. The second meter includes a second metrology circuit having a second data interface operably connected to a second data port. The second data port is operably coupled to communicate data with the first data port. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061887 | Device For Automatically Reading A Glow Tube - The disclosure provides a wireless gauge reader system for use on an existing electrical substation where the substation has a window through which at least one glow tube is visible. The system includes a frame fastened to the substation that surrounds at least a portion of the window, and a door in connection with the frame that allows the door to open and close. The door includes a wireless gauge reader (WGR) that has an optical sensor that is positioned to view the glow tube when the door is closed. The WGR also has a transmitter to transmit a wireless signal based on the illumination state of the glow tube. Various aspects of the connection of the door to the frame are disclosed. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061888 | Environmental Monitoring - Methods and system for multi-dimensional environmental monitoring, systematic dissection of interpretive relationships and extensive computational analysis, which can be displayed in a visual real-time data-rich web-based configuration called AdviroGuard™ interpretive analysis. By means of building data subsets and in harmonization with the laws of physics contained within a particular environmental medium, strict statistical analysis are applied to produce significant and pertinent information for key decision makers. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061889 | MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD - A mobile electronic device is worn and used on the wrist of a user who is exercising. History of a recent measured value is displayed on a display, along with a current measured value of exercise data of a display target. The measured value history is displayed as a bar graph showing a statistical value of the measured value during a predetermined unit period by a length of a bar. In the bar graph showing the measured value history, a part corresponding to a predetermined target range is distinctively displayed. The display range of the target range is fixed in a central part of the vertical axis of the bar graph. A scale on the vertical axis is determined according to the numerical value range of this target range. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061890 | PRESENTING DATA GENERATED BY A CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR - A computer implemented method for transmitting messages generated by a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), the method comprising: generating a first message at the CGM at a first time, the first message being related to blood glucose measuring; generating a second message at the CGM at a second time, the second time being after the first time, the second message being related to blood glucose measuring; determining an elapsed time since a transmitter of the CGM has transmitted data; determining whether the elapsed time is greater than a threshold; determining whether the second message is to be transmitted before the first message, in response to the elapsed time being greater than the threshold; and transmitting data corresponding with the second message before transmitting data corresponding with the first message to a diabetes management device, in response to determining that the second message is to be transmitted before the first message. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061891 | ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE MONITORING WITH DYNAMIC PROXIMITY PAIRING - A method of monitoring biometric data for an individual includes sensing a biometric parameter of the individual with a sensor carried by the individual. The method further comprises detecting that the individual has moved within a predetermined range of a fixed display device, and then wirelessly transmitting the sensed biometric parameter to a receiver associated with the fixed display device after the detection that the individual has moved within the predetermined range. The sensed biometric parameter of the individual is then displayed on the fixed display device. Thereafter, the fixed display device detects that the individual has moved outside of the predetermined range and removes the sensed biometric parameter of the individual from the fixed display device. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061892 | MEASURING QUANTITATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA WITHIN A WIRELESS SENSOR SYSTEM - Arrangements for measuring environmental conditions using a wireless sensor system may be presented. A threshold value may be determined for a sensor unit arranged in the wireless sensor system. The threshold value may be programmed in to the sensor unit. Quantitative sensor data may be measured about an ambient environmental condition. The measured quantitative sensor data may be compared to the programmed threshold value. The measured quantitative sensor data may be determined to exceed the programmed threshold value. Information indicative of the measured quantitative sensor data may be transmitted in response to determining that the measured quantitative sensor data exceeds the programmed threshold value. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061893 | WIRELESS POWER-RECEIVING ASSEMBLY FOR A TELEMETRY SYSTEM IN A HIGH-TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENT OF A COMBUSTION TURBINE ENGINE - In a telemetry system ( | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061894 | Passing Assistance System and Method - A passing assistance system and method is provided for one's vehicle having an electronic control device for at least receiving messages from car-to-car communication systems of other vehicles. The messages include information about the presence or absence of a vehicle that trails the vehicle transmitting the message. The control device evaluates these messages as follows: the control device has a filter for identifying the first oncoming vehicle and its message and activates a warning system in the ego-vehicle to prevent a passing process if this message includes the information about the presence of a trailing vehicle. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061895 | RADAR SENSING AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLE DETECTION - Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system that detects emergency signals and presents alerts to devices of a vehicle to notify vehicle users of the emergency signals. Further, the methods and systems provide a presentation approach to continue to alert a user and even control a vehicle when an acceptable response to a first alert, or series of alerts, is not received from the user. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061896 | TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A real-time traffic management system comprising a main light controller module configured to monitor and control functionality of one or more traffic lights, a master control unit server software application, a network operations control module, and a network watcher application program. The main light controller nodule communicates with one or more coordinating light controller modules, onsite personnel, and a network operations center. The main light controller uses a camera that detects instances of vehicle demand and provides live Images for situational awareness. The main light controller module comprises a global positioning satellite receiver and a light sensor for monitoring ambient lighting conditions. The network watcher application program continuously scans incoming data, monitors performance of all components in the system, and issues alerts and alarms to notify personnel of events or conditions outside of established tolerances. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061897 | AID FOR INDUCTIVE BATTERY CHARGING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for assisting with the positioning of a motor vehicle for inductive charging of a battery of the motor vehicle comprises reading a number plate associated with the motor vehicle using the number plate information to produce a location on the vehicle of a vehicle inductive coupling point (VICP) with reference to at least one reference point on the motor vehicle, comparing a predicted current position of the VICP to a fixed inductive coupling point (ICP) located in or on a road surface upon which the motor vehicle is to be positioned, and providing feedback to one of the driver and the motor vehicle indicative of the required action required to produce alignment of the VICP with the ICP. The method may further comprise energising the ICP to charge the battery of the motor vehicle when the VICP is predicted to be aligned with the ICP. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061898 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION OF A VEHICLE - A system for the automatic identification of a vehicle according to the present invention comprises electronic identification means associated with a vehicle and electronic means for reading and/or writing the electronic identification means associated with the vehicle. The electronic identification means and the electronic reading and/or writing means comprising radio frequency transmission and receiving devices, preferably a HF and/or UHF radio frequency transmission device. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061899 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROVIDING VISUAL GUIDANCE TO ASSIST IN POSITIONING A BOAT AND TRAILER IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS - Embodiments described herein include a visual guidance system for a boat trailer that can include a housing defining a cavity, the housing having a plurality of openings such that fluid can pass into the cavity, a first track and a second track, where the first track and the second track have a substantially vertical orientation, and a laser head mounted on the first track and the second track that can include a housing, a laser module positioned within the housing that is configured to provide a first illumination beam, and a float. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061900 | AUTOMOTIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An automotive communication system for a vehicle includes a global positioning system operable to determine a geographical location and a multi-pixel reconfigurable display device disposed at an interior portion of the vehicle. Data is wirelessly communicated to and is received by electronic circuitry of the vehicle and the data is at least in part customized to the geographic location of the vehicle as determined by the global positioning system. Information that is derived at least in part from the data is displayed by the display device and is viewable by a driver of the vehicle. A user input for the wireless communication is operable within the interior cabin of the vehicle. The automotive communication system includes voice input. The data is wirelessly communicated to the vehicle from a data provider located external of and remote from the vehicle. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061901 | Systems And Methods For Lighting Spring Loaded Mechanical Key Switches - Systems and methods are disclosed that may be implemented to provide keycap lighting to a spring loaded mechanical key switch assembly using a light conductive structure, such as a light pipe, and without requiring a chassis housing of the mechanical key switch assembly to include a dedicated power-consuming light source mounted to or otherwise positioned at the location of the individual key switch assembly chassis housing. Additionally, the disclosed systems and methods may be implemented to use one or more common power-consuming light source/s to simultaneously provide key cap lighting to multiple such spring loaded mechanical key switch assemblies, for example, by feeding light to each key cap though a common light spreader and through an individual non-power consuming light pipe provided for each key switch assembly. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061902 | Systems And Methods For Implementing Spring Loaded Mechanical Key Switches With Variable Displacement Sensing - Systems and methods are disclosed that enable spring loaded mechanical key switch assemblies having variable displacement sensing capabilities. In one example, the disclosed key switch assemblies may be implemented in a keyboard system and used for providing variable displacement output signals that may be processed by a controller for input to a host processing device of an information handling system, such as a desktop or notebook computer. In another example, the disclosed key switch assemblies may be configured to provide both a digital “make” connection signal and separate variable displacement output signal/s that may be processed for input to a host processing device of an information handling system. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061903 | LOSSLESS COMPRESSION OF THE ENUMERATION SPACE OF FOUNDER LINE CROSSES - Various embodiments provide lossless compression of an enumeration space for genetic founder lines. In one embodiment, an input comprising a set of genetic founder lines and a maximum number of generations G is obtained. A set of genetic crossing templates of a height h is generated. A determination is made if at least a first genetic crossing template in the set of genetic crossing templates is redundant with respect to a second genetic crossing template in the set of genetic crossing templates. Based on the at least first genetic crossing template being redundant is redundant with respect to the second genetic crossing template, the at least first genetic crossing template is removed from the set of genetic crossing templates. This process of removing the at least first genetic crossing template from the set of genetic crossing templates the redundant creates an updated set of genetic crossing templates. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061904 | SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMATION ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER AND METHOD OF ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERSION - An analog-to-digital converter includes a digital-to-analog converting circuit, a comparator, a comparator offset detector, and a signal processing circuit. The digital-to-analog converting circuit generates a reference voltage signal that changes in response to a comparator offset compensation signal, samples and holds an analog input signal, and performs a digital-to-analog conversion on digital output data to generate a hold voltage signal. The comparator compares the hold voltage signal with the reference voltage signal in response to a clock signal to generate a comparison output voltage signal. The comparator offset detector generates the comparator offset compensation signal based on the comparison output voltage signal. The signal processing circuit performs successive approximation based on the comparison output voltage signal to generate the digital output data. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061905 | System and Method for Customizing Data Converters from Universal Function Dice - A method is provided for supplying a customized data converter fabricated from a universal function die. The method initially fabricates a plurality of universal data converter dice. Each universal data converter die is capable of performing a first plurality of data conversion algorithms. After the dice are made, each universal data converter die is tested to verify the performance of the first plurality of data conversion algorithms. Subsequently, a request is received for a customized data converter capable of performing a first data conversion function, which is selected from among the first plurality of data conversion algorithms. The method then fabricates a customized data converter capable of performing the first data conversion function, using a tested universal data converter die. The unselected data converter functions are disabled (not enabled). A configuration interface may be used to enable the requested data conversion function. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061906 | EFFICIENT HIGH SPEED ADC INTERFACE DESIGN - A system can include a first section with an ultra high speed digital sampler configured to sample at a first rate, a scrambler connected to the sampler, and a set of ultra high speed serial data outputs. The system can further include a second section with a set of ultra high speed serial data inputs, a set of serial to parallel converter circuits connected to the inputs and outputting data at a second rate, a descrambler having inputs connected to the reduced speed data outputs, and a set of parallel outputs configured to output the serial data. The set of ultra high speed serial data outputs of the first section are configured to be connected to the set of ultra high speed serial data inputs in the second section by a set of ultra high speed communication pathways clocked at a speed substantially equal to the first rate. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061907 | TECHNIQUE FOR EXCESS LOOP DELAY COMPENSATION IN DELTA-SIGMA MODULATORS - A technique for excess loop delay compensation in delta sigma modulator. The delta sigma modulator includes a loop filter. The loop filter receives an analog input signal and an output of a digital to analog converter. A comparator receives an output of the loop filter and generates a digital output signal. A reference select logic unit receives the digital output signal as a feedback and generates one or more switching signals. One or more switches are coupled to the comparator and each switch receives a pre-computed reference voltage. The one or more switches are activated by the one or more switching signals in response to the digital output signal. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061908 | LINEAR AND DC-ACCURATE FRONTEND DAC AND INPUT STRUCTURE - A digital-to-analog (DAC) element may include a plurality of switches arranged to form two circuit branches between a current source and a first and a second outputs. The first circuit branch may include two switches defining parallel current paths between the current source and the first output terminal. The second circuit branch may include two switches defining parallel current paths between the current source and the second output terminal. A control circuit, responsive to an input signal that selects one of the circuit branches, may provide control signals to close one of switches in the selected circuit branch in a first portion of a clock cycle and to close the other of the switches in the selected circuit branch in a second portion of the clock cycle. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061909 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTERS (DACs) FOR HIGH SPEED SIGNAL PROCESSING - Provided is a system and method for synchronization between digital-to-analog converters (DAC) for high speed signal processing. A synchronization method of a multi-DAC apparatus may include: inputting a clock to a multiplexer (MUX) DAC; dividing the clock into a first clock and a second clock; transferring a phase difference between the first clock and the second clock to a D flip-flop; and synchronizing the first clock and the second clock by processing the phase difference. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061910 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A LOW INPUT VOLTAGE LOW IMPEDANCE TERMINATION STAGE FOR CURRENT INPUTS - Methods and systems for a low input voltage low impedance termination stage for current inputs may comprise, in a semiconductor die, generating an output current proportional to an input signal, where the output current is generated by an output stage that may include a pair of input cascode transistors and at least one pair of stacked output transistors. A source-follower feedback path for the input cascode transistors may include a feedback transistor with its gate terminal coupled to a drain terminal of a first of the input cascode transistors, a drain of the feedback transistor coupled to a supply voltage, and a source terminal of the feedback transistor coupled to a current source that is coupled to ground. A current source may be coupled to the drain of the first of the input cascode transistors. The supply voltage may be coupled to the stacked output transistors via a load resistor. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061911 | Conversion of a Discrete Time Quantized Signal into a Continuous Time, Continuously Variable Signal - Provided are, among other things, systems, apparatuses, methods and techniques for converting a discrete-time quantized signal into a continuous-time, continuously variable signal. An exemplary converter preferably includes: (1) multiple oversampling converters, each processing a different frequency band, operated in parallel; (2) multirate (i.e., polyphase) delta-sigma modulators (preferably second-order or higher); (3) multi-bit quantizers; (4) multi-bit-to-variable-level signal converters, such as resistor ladder networks or current source networks; (5) adaptive nonlinear, bit-mapping to compensate for mismatches in the multi-bit-to-variable-level signal converters (e.g., by mimicking such mismatches and then shifting the resulting noise to a frequently range where it will be filtered out by a corresponding bandpass (reconstruction) filter); (6) multi-band (e.g., programmable noise-transfer-function response) bandpass delta-sigma modulators; and/or (7) a digital pre-distortion linearizer (DPL) for canceling noise and distortion introduced by an analog signal bandpass (reconstruction) filter bank. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061912 | ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER AND CONTROL CIRCUIT WITH A LOW QUIESCENT CURRENT AT LOW LOAD - A circuit contains a successive approximation register and an adjustable capacitor with a set input for adjusting a capacitance value of the adjustable capacitor. Moreover, it comprises a comparator having an input coupled to a terminal of the adjustable capacitor, and with an at least one output, wherein at least one of the outputs of the comparator is coupled to an input of the successive approximation register. The circuit also includes an analog input which is coupled to a terminal of the adjustable capacitor. The circuit may be set into a first operating state and a second operating state, wherein an output of the circuit is controlled in the first operating state by the successive approximation register and is not controlled in the second operating state by the successive approximation register, but by the comparator. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061913 | Dual-Path Comparator and Method - A method includes receiving a differential voltage signal at first and second inputs of a comparator and selectively providing the differential voltage signal to one of a first conversion path and a second conversion path of the comparator during a conversion phase to determine a digital value corresponding to the differential voltage signal. The first and second conversion paths including first and second pluralities of gain stages, respectively. The method further includes coupling the selected one of the first conversion path and the second conversion path to an output to provide the digital value. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061914 | RADIATION ATTENUATING CLOTHING - A pocket structure for a garment for a body of a wearer to reflect radio frequency radiation from a radiating device positioned therein. The pocket structure includes a first wall of fabric and a second wall of fabric, the first and second walls of fabric being attached along a major portion of their respective peripheral edges and forming an opening on a minor portion of their respective peripheral edges. The opening and the first and second walls of fabric forming an expandable compartment, each of the first wall of fabric and the second wall of fabric having an inner side facing the expandable compartment and an outer side, the opening being attached to the garment so as to position the second wall of fabric closer to the body of the wearer. The pocket structure further includes an electrically conductive material associated with the inner side of the second wall of fabric. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061915 | RADAR APPARATUS - A radar transmitter Tx | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061916 | RADAR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - A radar surveillance system is described in which the radar beam re-visits each area of interest after a short period of time, by electronically reconfiguring a scanned beam to an offset position for an interleaved sub-dwell, within a scan period. This ‘look-back’ capability, where the area under test is re-visited after approximately 1 second, allows the natural de-correlation of sea clutter to take place between the initial and look-back samples of the surveillance area. The re-visit time can be adjusted to best exploit the de-correlation characteristics of the sea clutter return. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061917 | IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Imaging system comprising an illuminator configured to illuminate a target area using at least one illumination beam, the illumination beam having a substantially elongated cross-section for illuminating at least one respective elongated first section of the target area; a detector having at least one detector part, each with an elongated field of view, for detecting radiation emanating from a respective elongated second section of the target area; the illuminator and detector being arranged such that each elongated first section the target area traverses each elongated second section of the target area. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061918 | Microwave Sensor Having Function of Range Gates - A microwave sensor is disclosed. The microwave sensor includes an active antenna module, a first low pass filter, a second demodulator, a modulation module, and a discrimination control module. The active antenna module is utilized for transmitting a first FMCW signal towards a target and receiving a second FMCW signal reflected back from the target according to a sweep period. The active antenna module includes a loop antenna and a radio frequency transistor. The first low pass filter and the radio frequency transistor form a first demodulator. The first demodulator and the second demodulator perform two-stage down converting and demodulating to extract information for calculating range and velocity, respectively. The present invention adjusts a radio frequency bandwidth of the FMCW signal by first adjusting an amplitude of a modulation signal generated by the modulation module to control various detection ranges. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061919 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A FILL LEVEL OF A MEDIUM AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A FILL LEVEL OF A MEDIUM - A method and a device for determining a fill level of a medium using the radar principle that has a high degree of accuracy and reliability. In accordance with the method, an electromagnetic signal is transmitted from a transmitting device and an electromagnetic signal is received for determining the fill level. Thereby, a slope of the transmitting device relative to the force of gravity and an evaluation value dependent on the determined slope are identified for determining the fill level. Furthermore. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061920 | Time of arrival delay cancellations - The invention relates to a ranging system for measuring the distance between an interrogator and a transponder. The transponder includes: a signal receiver for receiving a challenge signal from an interrogator; a signal processor for processing the challenge signal and generating a response signal in response to the challenge signal; a buffer for storing the response signal generated by the signal processor; and a signal transmitter for sending the response signal stored in the buffer when the signal processor receives a ranging signal from the interrogator, wherein a time interval between the challenge signal and the ranging signal is known to both transponder and the interrogator. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061921 | TWO-CHANNEL MONOPULSE RADAR FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL DETECTION - An apparatus for determining the position of a target object using a two-channel monopulse radar. The radar may include two transmitting antennas and one common receiving antenna disposed in a coplanar arrangement. The transmitting antennas may be positioned on the focal plane of the radar along a focal plane axis that extends through, and that is perpendicular with, a boresight axis of the radar. The transmitting antennas may be spaced apart from one another in a first dimension a distance equal to about one half of one wavelength of the radar's center operating frequency. One of the transmitting antennas may be squinted at an angle of θ | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061922 | RADAR APPARATUS - A radar receiver receives reflection wave signals which are a radar transmission signal reflected by a target with plural respective antenna system processors, and estimates an incoming direction of the reflection wave signals. A correlation vector power calculator calculates a correlation vector power based on a correlation vector including outputs of the plural respective antenna system processors. A direction vector correlation calculator calculates a direction vector correlation power on the basis of the correlation vector and a direction vector including information of amplitude and phase deviations that occur between the plural respective antenna system processors for each azimuth angle range of an incoming direction of the reflection wave signals. A distance/azimuth angle detector estimates an azimuth angle of an incoming direction of the refection wave signals based on the correlation vector power and the direction vector correlation power. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061923 | PHASE MONOPULSE RADAR SYSTEM AND TARGET DETECTING METHOD - A phase monopulse radar system includes a transmitting antenna that transmits a transmission signal, a plurality of receiving antennas that receive reflected waves of the transmission signal as received signals, a target azimuth detecting unit that detects an azimuth of a target based on a phase difference of the received signals received by the receiving antennas, a phase inversion determining unit that determines whether a phase inversion occurs to any one of the received signals, at around a peak frequency of a frequency spectrum of the received signal, and a detection object excluding unit that does not use an azimuth based on the phase difference as a target azimuth, when the phase inversion determining unit determines that the phase inversion occurs. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061924 | SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE HAVING INTEGRATED ANTENNA STRUCTURES - A semiconductor module has: an integrated circuit, which includes at least one oscillator for generating a radar signal; a rewiring layer for the external connection of the integrated circuit; and at least two antenna structures integrated into the semiconductor module for transmitting and/or receiving radar signals, at least one of the at least two antenna structures being connected to the integrated circuit, and at least one first one of the antenna structures being embedded in a housing material of the semiconductor module outside a height region of the rewiring layer. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061925 | CIRCUIT FOR MILLIMETER WAVE SIGNALS - A circuit for millimeter wave signals, having a housing, mounted on a circuit board, that accommodates a high-frequency component, wherein the housing forms, on at least one housing wall facing away from the circuit board, a coupling structure for millimeter wave signals to which a hollow conductor is coupled outside the housing. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061926 | TARGET DETECTION UTILIZING IMAGE ARRAY COMPARISON - A method and system for forming an image comprising at least one processor for performing the following: initializing an N by P image array I | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061927 | WIDE BEAM SAR FOCUSING METHOD USING NAVIGATION SOLUTION DERIVED FROM AUTOFOCUS DATA - An algorithm for deriving improved navigation data from the autofocus results obtained from selected image blocks in a wide-beam synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image. In one embodiment the navigation error may be approximated with a vector of low-order polynomials, and a set of polynomial coefficients found which results in a good phase error match with the autofocus results. In another embodiment, a least squares solution may be found for the system of equations relating the phase errors at a point in time for selected image blocks to the navigation error vector at that point in time. An approach using low sample rate backprojection ( | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061928 | RADAR WITH LOW INTERCEPTION PROBABILITY - A radar and method for making a radar undetectable, comprising comprises: on a transmit antenna consisting of N individual subarrays that are non-directional in at least one plane in transmission, each being linked to a waveform generator, generating, for each of the individual subarrays, a waveform so as to make each of the individual subarrays transmit continuous or quasi-continuous signals according to a temporal and periodic pattern by using transmission patterns made up of N different subarrays and which are deduced from one another by an individual delay, on the receive antenna comprising M individual subarrays adapted to pick up the reflected signals obtained from the transmission of the N individual subarrays of the transmit antenna, performing a compression of the received signal in space and in time of the received signals. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061929 | METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATION SYSTEM USING VEHICLES - Disclosed herein is a meteorological observation system using vehicles. The meteorological observation system using vehicles includes a meteorological observation device embedded in each of the vehicles and configured to periodically detect surrounding weather information and to photograph weather conditions, the vehicle configured to run on a road using radar devices for detecting the front and right and left sides of the vehicle, that is, sensors for supporting driving and prevent a collision, and to provide mobility to the meteorological observation device, a meteorological server configured to collect pieces of the weather information from the meteorological observation devices moving in respective areas through wireless communication and to provide the pieces of weather information to a meteorological observation center, the meteorological observation center configured to use information, received from the meteorological server, as statistical data or meteorological observation and forecast data. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061930 | TRUE TIME DELAY COMPENSATION IN WIDEBAND PHASED ARRAY FED REFLECTOR ANTENNA SYSTEMS - Systems, devices, and methods for determining and applying true time delay (TTD) values for compensating for free-space path length differences between a phased array and a reflector in wideband communication are disclosed. TTD values are determined for individual and groups of antenna elements in phased array fed reflector (PAFR) antennas based distances from a focal region of the reflector. The distance from the focal region of the reflector and the offset of the phased array from the reflectors focal plane can be used to determine path length differences. Corresponding TTD values for antenna elements are then determined based on the path length difference associated with the antenna elements. Each antenna element can be coupled to a TTD element to provide the corresponding TTD value to the signals received by and generated by the antenna elements of the phased array. The TTD elements include transverse electromagnetic (TEM) mode mechanisms. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061931 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PSEUDO-RANDOM CODING IN A WIDE AREA POSITIONING SYSTEM - Devices, systems, and methods for improving performance in positioning systems are disclosed. Signal processing methods are described for selecting certain spreading codes having desired auto and/or cross-correlation properties and generating, transmitting, and receiving signals generated using the selected codes. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061932 | GPS PRE-ACQUISITION FOR GEOTAGGING DIGITAL PHOTOS - A handheld electronic device, such as a GPS-enabled wireless communications device with an embedded camera, a GPS-enabled camera-phone or a GPS-enabled digital camera, determines whether ephemeris data needs to be obtained for geotagging digital photos taken with the device. By monitoring user activity with respect to the camera, such as activation of the camera, the device can begin pre-acquisition of a GPS position fix by obtaining needed ephemeris data before the photograph is actually taken. This GPS pre-acquisition improves the likelihood that a position fix (GPS lock) is achieved by the time the photo is taken (to enable immediate geotagging). Alternatively, the photo can be geotagged retroactively by appending the current location to the metadata tag associated with the digital photo. An optional acquisition status indicator can be displayed on a user interface of the device to indicate that a position fix is being obtained. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061933 | AUTONOMOUS ORBIT PROPAGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of predicting a location of a satellite is provided wherein the GPS device, based on previously received information about the position of a satellite, such as an ephemeris, generates a correction acceleration of the satellite that can be used to predict the position of the satellite outside of the time frame in which the previously received information was valid. The calculations can be performed entirely on the GPS device, and do not require assistance from a server. However, if assistance from a server is available to the GPS device, the assistance information can be used to increase the accuracy of the predicted position. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061934 | CLOUD-OFFLOADED GLOBAL SATELLITE POSITIONING - Some implementations provide low power reduced sampling of global positioning system (GPS) locations. A server may be configured to assist a mobile device in determining a location from a plurality of small GPS signal chunks and corresponding time stamps. For instance, the server may identify a set of satellites from each of the GPS signal chunks and by comparing the set of satellites for each of the GPS signal chunks to each other to determine a second set of satellites. The server may then estimate a location of the mobile based on the second set of satellites. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061935 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODELING RADIO WAVE ENVIRONMENT - A method of modeling a radio wave environment, the method being executed by a radio wave environment modeling apparatus using a group of intelligent robots includes measuring an intensity of radio waves received from at least one follower robot; measuring a distance between the at least one follower robot and a leader robot that belongs to the group of intelligent robots; and estimating an environment parameter using a wave model. Further, the method includes classifying the environment parameter estimated from at least one lattice by comparing the estimated environment parameter with predetermined environment parameters; and analogizing an intensity of radio waves of the at least one follower robot that are received from the at least one lattice. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061936 | DUAL POLARIZATION GROUND-BASED PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A ground-based antenna system includes a first phased array antenna to generate a first directional antenna beam at a first polarization, and a second phased array antenna to generate a second directional antenna beam at a second polarization. The first and second phased array antennas each include a lower antenna element row, an upper antenna element row, and medial antenna element rows therebetween. The ground-based antenna system further includes first and second antenna beam controllers cooperating with the first and second phased array antennas to generate a more steeply sloped phase taper associated with the lower antenna element row, a less steeply sloped phase taper associated with the medial antenna element rows, and a more steeply sloped phase taper associated with the upper antenna element row. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061937 | Balloon-Based Positioning System and Method - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a balloon-based positioning system and method. In one example embodiment, a system includes a group of at least three balloons deployed in the stratosphere and a control system configured for: determining a first set of spatial relationships relating to the group; determining a second set of spatial relationships relating to at least a portion of the group and to a reference point; determining a position of the reference point relative to the earth; using the determined first set, the determined second set, and the determined position of the reference point relative to the earth as a basis for determining a position of a target balloon in the group relative to the earth; and transmitting the determined position of the target balloon relative to the earth. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061938 | USING INERTIAL NAVIGATION FOR CALIBRATION OF INDOOR POSITIONING SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for using inertial navigation for obtaining calibration data for an indoor positioning system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises tracking motion of a device between known locations within a structure using inertial navigation, collecting a plurality of Wi-Fi signatures with the device while tracking the motion of the device between the known locations, and matching each of the plurality of Wi-Fi signatures to a point between the known locations, where the matched Wi-Fi signatures are for use in comparing to Wi-Fi signatures being received by the indoor positioning system to identify an indoor location of a device within the structure. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061939 | MULTI-BAND ANTENNA AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF - A multi-band antenna is disposed on a circuit board having a feeding line. The feeding line has a signal-transmitting end and a ground end. The multi-band antenna includes a feeding portion coupled to the signal-transmitting end, a ground portion coupled to the ground end, an intermediate-frequency sheet section extending from the feeding portion toward a first direction, a low-frequency arm, and a high-frequency arm. The low-frequency arm extends from a side of the intermediate-frequency sheet section toward a second direction opposite to the first direction. The high-frequency arm includes first and second bending portions. The first bending portion extends from the side of the intermediate-frequency sheet section toward the second direction so as to connect to the ground portion. The first bending portion has a recess. The second bending portion extends into the recess for transceiving signals within a first frequency band cooperatively with the first bending portion. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061940 | ANTENNA MODULE AND ANTENNA THEREOF - The present invention provides an antenna module and an antenna thereof. The antenna includes a first radiation element, a second radiation element, a third radiation element, and a short-circuit portion. The second radiation element has one end connected with the first radiation element. The third radiation element connected with the other end of the second radiation element, and includes a first connection section, a second connection section, and a third connection section. The first connection section is perpendicular to the second radiation element. The second connection section connected with the first connection section. The third connection section is connected with the second connection section and located at an internal side of the second connection section. The short-circuit portion connected with the second connection section and located at an external side of the second connection portion. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061941 | ANTENNA RELATED FEATURES OF A MOBILE PHONE OR COMPUTING DEVICE - Antenna related features of a mobile phone or computing device are disclosed. In one embodiment, wireless control and signal are fed separately through difference types of flexes to optimize performance and cost. In one embodiment, active switching and processing of differing conductive trace lengths are performed on an antenna flex so that antenna performance can be optimized for multiple wireless technologies covering a wide range of wavelengths. In one embodiment, a cantilever arm affixed to a ground screw can provide double grounding in a region with no available screw points due to high z constraint. In one embodiment, a device can provide double feed for antenna through a single screw. In one embodiment, a short pin can be configured to support thinner metal. In one embodiment, a “vibrator bracket/LDS short pin” structure can be used to share a common screw point. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061942 | TRANSLUCENT CONDUCTIVE PATTERNED MEMBER, AND TRANSLUCENT ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELD - ANTENNA MEMBER USING SAME - Provided is a translucent conductive patterned member in which, as the metal pattern portion itself has a translucency, the metal pattern portion is hardly visible, and scattering caused by a moiré or diffraction is reduced, and in which it is also provided with sufficient conductivity. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061943 | ANTENNA STRUCTURE AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE EMPLOYING SAME - An antenna structure includes a feeding portion, a first grounding portion, a second grounding portion, a first radiating portion, a second radiating portion, a third radiating portion, and a fourth radiating portion. The feeding portion is configured to feed current signals. The first and second grounding portions are positioned at two opposite sides of the feeding portion respectively. The first, second and third radiating portions cooperatively form a first current path to excite a low-frequency resonate mode and a first high-frequency resonate mode; the first radiating portion resonates with the first grounding portion to excite a second high-frequency resonate mode; the second, third and fourth radiating portion cooperatively form a second current path to excite a third high-frequency resonate mode. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061944 | MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE WITH SPLIT ANTENNA FEED NETWORK AND RELATED METHODS - A device may include a housing, a wireless transceiver carried by the housing, and an antenna element carried by the housing and having first and second feeds, and a split antenna feed network carried by the housing and providing a phase shift between the first and second feeds. The split antenna feed network may include a first capacitor having a first terminal coupled to the first feed and a second terminal coupled to the wireless transceiver, a second capacitor having a first terminal coupled to the second feed and a second terminal, a first inductor having a first terminal coupled to the second terminal of the first capacitor and a second terminal coupled to the second terminal of the second capacitor, and a second inductor having a first terminal coupled to the second terminal of the second capacitor and a second terminal coupled to a voltage reference. | 2015-03-05 |
| 20150061945 | Fin-Shaped Multi-Band Antenna Module - A fin-shaped multi-band antenna module, e.g., for vehicles, includes an antenna printed circuit board and a plate arranged thereupon. In a lower region the plate is mechanically connected to the antenna printed circuit board. A first monopole extends in an essentially vertical direction on the plate and is connected to the antenna printed circuit board in a lower region by a feed point. The first monopole is inductively extended in the vertical direction in an upper region of the first monopole in order to enable transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves in a lower telephone frequency range. | 2015-03-05 |
