16th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 22 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120092169 | METHOD OF ASSESSING HUMAN FALL RISK USING MOBILE SYSTEMS - A method for determining the motive instability of an individual using foot pressure, foot speed and foot direction data collected from sensors on shoes. The sensed data is used to determine the minimum number and the placement of pressure sensors in the shoe. The data from the sensors is processed to extract spatial and temporal parameters as desired. The data is grouped into segments based on a segmentation rule. The trend in each segment is determined. The variability of the trend in each segment is determined. The risk of fall is computed on the basis of the trend and variance. The computation is adjustable by emphasizing certain parameters in order to tailor the instability assessment to a specific individual. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092170 | Gesture-Based Animal Trainer - A gesture-based animal trainer is provided. The gesture-based animal trainer is configured to be used by a person that provides gesture commands to an animal. As used herein, the term “gesture commands” refers to gestures that are each associated with a respective animal training command, wherein a gesture is defined as a selected group of movements performed by a person. The gesture-based animal trainer detects whether the person performs a gesture command and provides a stimulus to the animal in accordance with the gesture command. Upon the animal associating the respective stimulus with the gesture command, the gesture-based animal trainer allows the animal to receive the gesture command regardless of whether the person is within the animal's line of sight. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092171 | MOBILE DEVICE SLEEP MONITORING USING ENVIRONMENTAL SOUND - A sleep monitoring application is installed on a mobile device. The mobile device is placed in a location when a user sleeps and records environmental sound. The sleep monitoring application determines indicators of sleep activity such as breathing sounds made by the user, and determines a sleep state of the user based on the indicators of sleep activity. Sleep disorders can be detected from the indicators of sleep activity. The sleep monitoring application may generate a report that summarizes the user's sleep states and alerts the user to any sleep disorders. The sleep monitoring application can use the environmental sound and the determined sleep states to determine ambient sound that is associated with good sleep. Later, if the sleep application determines the user is having problems sleeping, the sleep monitoring application can play the determined ambient sound to help the user sleep. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092172 | User Fatigue - Detect a head position of a user viewing a display device with a sensor, determine a duration of the user viewing the display device, identify a user fatigue in response to the head position, and provide a response to the user with the display device based on the user fatigue and the duration of the user viewing the display device. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092173 | ALERT GENERATION - The different illustrative embodiments provide a method, apparatus, and computer program product for generating alerts. Responsive to an occurrence of an event, a current gaze zone in a plurality of gaze zones associated with a current view of an operator is identified. A desired gaze zone in the plurality of gaze zones is identified for the event. The desired gaze zone contains a source location for the event. A determination is made whether the current gaze zone is inside the desired gaze zone. Responsive to a determination that the current gaze zone is outside the desired gaze zone, an alert is generated. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092174 | Well Fluid Leak Detection and Response Apparatus and Method - Embodiments of the inventive technology may provide a leaked fluid detection and response system in one aspect, and in another aspect, an environmental enclosure for at least a component of such leaked fluid detection system. Various embodiments of the leaked fluid detection and response system may provide wireless communication of detected leaks and a PLC that automates response and provides information regarding the presence of a leak. Enclosures may, in various embodiments, comprehensively surround enclosed components, thermally insulate enclosed components, include a leaked fluid capture basin, be aerodynamically streamlined, and/or be vermin-tight. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092175 | Pre-smoke Detector and System for Use in Early Detection of Developing Fires - A pre-smoke detector and system for use in the early detection of developing fires whereby vapors of marker chemicals generated during the melting and/or smoldering of common household materials are detected before detection by conventional smoke detectors. Vapors resulting from the heating and resultant vaporization of substances are detected as well as vapors resulting from their breakdown, decomposition, or pyrolysis during the pre-combustion stage. Conventional smoke detectors focus on particle detection and are most effective after a developing fire has produced smoke. To minimize false alarms caused by common household odors, the pre-smoke detectors focus on detecting medium temperature pyrolysis products using sensor coatings that can be consistent with a 10 year operational lifetime and multiple orthogonal detection processes. Since virtually all marker chemicals of interest for pre-smoke detection are heavier than air, a system is described that appropriately integrates with smoke detector alarm systems present in most homes. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092176 | CALIBRATION OF AN ELECTRO-OPTICAL SIGNAL PATH OF A SENSOR DEVICE BY ONLINE SIGNAL LEVEL MONITORING - A sensor device detects an object, in particular for optically detecting smoke particles. The sensor device contains a transmitting device for emitting transmit radiation, a receiving device for receiving receive radiation having scattering radiation that is generated by an at least partial scattering of the transmit radiation by the object, and for outputting a measurement signal indicative of the receive radiation, a signal modification device for modifying the measurement signal and for outputting a modified measurement signal, a level of the modified measurement signal increasing after the transmitting device has been switched on, and a calibration device for monitoring the modified measurement signal. The calibration device is embodied such that a reaching of a predefined signal level for the modified measurement signal can be detected and that a time interval between the switching on of the transmitting device and the reaching of the predefined signal level can be determined. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092177 | ELECTRICITY METER TAMPERING DETECTION - Tampering with an electricity network is detected from an electricity meter by transmitting a probe signal over at least part of the electricity network ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120092178 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONFORMAL SENSING OF CHANGE IN MOTION AT AN ARBITRARILY-SHAPED SURFACE - Sensing a change in motion proximate to an arbitrarily-shaped surface via a single sensing element (e.g., a pressure sensor, an accelerometer) disposed on a flexible substrate having a sufficient mechanical coupling to the arbitrarily-shaped surface. The change in motion may include at least one of an acceleration, an orientation, a vibration shock and a falling process. In one example, the flexible substrate substantially conforms to the arbitrarily-shaped surface so as to facilitate intimate proximity to the arbitrarily-shaped surface. In another example, a coupling mechanism may mechanically couple the sensing element to the arbitrarily-shaped surface. One or more LEDs coupled to the sensing element may provide a visual cue representing impact or trauma to the surface based on different colors respectively corresponding to a degree of the impact or trauma. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092179 | System and Method for Turbine Bucket Tip Shroud Deflection Measurement - A measurement system measures a gap between a plurality of rotating bucket tips and a stationary shroud surface. The system includes a sensor secured to the shroud surface, where the sensor senses a distance between each of the rotating bucket tips and the shroud surface, and a key phasor indexing each of the plurality of rotating bucket tips. A processor receives data from the sensor and the key phasor and calculates a shift against each of the plurality of buckets. The processor determines a time to bucket replacement based on current service hours of the plurality of rotating buckets tips. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092180 | PREDICTIVE ANALYSIS FOR REMOTE MACHINE MONITORING - Methods for predicting a machine event are described. In one aspect, a method includes receiving data for current events for the machine, and determining whether the data for the current events is within operational limits. The method also includes, when the data for the current events is within operational limits, determining, using a predetermined model, whether an anomaly exists, and generating an alert including information on the anomaly when the anomaly exists. Systems and machine-readable media are also described. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092181 | Event Sensor Including Printed Electronic Circuit - An event sensor device comprises a detector and circuitry, connected thereto, produced by printed electronics processes. This circuitry may be comprised of fixed characteristic devices, such as a series resistive chain, or variable characteristic devices such as thin film transistors (TFTs) and the like. A pulse is input to the printed electronic circuitry. The printed electronic circuitry divides the pulse across the various devices comprising the circuitry according to pulse amplitude and pulse width. The circuitry provides an output signal which is provided to a plurality of display elements, which are capable of indicating the division performed at the printed electronic circuitry. In one embodiment, each display element is an electrophoretic display which changes contrast as a function of the applied voltage. Not only the pulse amplitude and pulse width, but the number of pulses applied to the printed circuitry (i.e., sensed by the detector) may be indicated. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092182 | Method For Event Sensing Employing A Printed Event Sensor - A method for event sensing employs an event sensor comprising a detector and circuitry, connected thereto, produced by printed electronics processes. Operation may rely on fixed characteristic devices, such as a series resistive chain, or variable characteristic devices such as thin film transistors (TFTs) and the like. A pulse is input to the printed electronic circuitry. The printed electronic circuitry divides the pulse across the various devices comprising the circuitry according to pulse amplitude and pulse width. The circuitry provides an output signal which is provided to a plurality of display elements capable of indicating the division performed at the printed electronic circuitry. In one embodiment, each display element is an electrophoretic display which changes contrast as a function of the applied voltage. Not only the pulse amplitude and pulse width, but the number of pulses applied to the printed circuitry (i.e., sensed by the detector) may be indicated. | 2012-04-19 |
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. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092184 | Method for Synchronizing Meter Clocks in a Network - Methods and systems are provided for synchronizing meter clocks in both basic residential meters and in advanced and C&I meters with advanced communication modules. The synchronization methods and systems provide easy-to-manage solutions from the head end, without impacting billing data. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092185 | VEHICULAR ANNUNICIATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR NOTIFYING PROXIMITY OF VEHICLE - An electromagnetic alarm device includes a current interrupter to interrupt an electricity supply to a coil on application of a self-excited voltage to oscillate a diaphragm with a moving core to generate a first alarm sound including a fundamental tone at a first predetermined frequency, when a switch is manipulated by an occupant. A proximity notification device includes an ultrasonic speaker to emit an ultrasonic wave, which is generated by implementing ultrasonic modulation on a proximity notification sound, to an outside of the vehicle for notifying a pedestrian of proximity of the vehicle, according to a traveling state of the vehicle and/or when a sensor detects a pedestrian. The ultrasonic speaker emits an ultrasonic wave, which is generated by implementing ultrasonic modulation on a second alarm sound including a fundamental tone at a second frequency, when the switch is manipulated. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092186 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A wireless communication device adapted for transmitting and receiving information in a wireless access in vehicular environment (WAVE) is proposed. The wireless communication device includes a WAVE module. The WAVE module broadcasts a WAVE announcement frame as a beacon, where the beacon includes a WAVE service information element (WSIE), and the WSIE includes at least record information such as a vehicle number of a vehicle, in which the wireless communication device is located. Another wireless communication device is proposed, which exchanges respective record information with the neighboring vehicle(s) via a connection established between the wireless communication device and the neighboring vehicle(s) after at least a WAVE announcement frame of the neighboring vehicle(s) is received. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092187 | TRAFFIC EVENT MONITORING - Information on a traffic event, such as a traffic accident, may be provided to a vehicle equipped with a system for performing a wireless data communication with a traffic event center. The system can determine automatically if the vehicle approaches the traffic event by receiving corresponding information in a wireless data transmission, or by a determination based on the vehicle's current position and a location of the traffic event received in a wireless data transmission. If it is determined by the system that the vehicle has approached a traffic event, the system can automatically acquire image data of the vehicle environment, and transmit the acquired image data to the traffic event center. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092188 | Road Gantry - The invention relates to a road gantry comprising a horizontal beam ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120092189 | Estimating Parking Space Occupancy Using Radio-Frequency Identification - An example system configured to determine a status of a parking space includes an RFID reader, and at least one RFID tag positioned at the parking space. The RFID reader interrogates the RFID tag. The RFID reader determines that the parking space is unoccupied when the RFID reader receives a response from the RFID tag. The RFID reader determines that the parking space is occupied when the RFID reader fails to receive the response from the RFID tag. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092190 | Computer-Implemented System And Method For Managing Motor Vehicle Parking Reservatons - A computer-implemented system and method for managing motor vehicle parking reservations is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces are managed through a server. Smart parking devices physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. Vehicle occupancy sensors physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. Parking availability indicators associated with the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. A motorist reserves a parking space. A reservation request for the parking space is accepted. The request is granted if available over any other reservations. Occupancy of the requested parking space is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor. The motorist's or the motor vehicle's identity are verified against the reservation through the nearest smart parking device. Parking availability is indicated through the nearest parking availability indicator based upon the current time, any motor vehicle occupancy, applicable parking regulations, or any unfulfilled reservations for the parking space. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092191 | Computer-Implemented System And Method For Hands-Free Tagging And Reserving Of Parking Spaces - A computer-implemented system and method for tagging a parking space for a motor vehicle through a gesture is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces are managed through a server. Smart parking devices physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced. Vehicle occupancy sensors also physically proximate the parking spaces are interfaced. Parking availability indicators associated with the parking spaces are interfaced. Those parking spaces that are unoccupied based on their respective vehicle occupancy sensors and currently available over any other reservations stored in the server are identified to a driver of a motor vehicle. One of the unoccupied parking spaces is reserved upon a gesture provided by the driver. Occupancy of the reserved unoccupied parking space is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor following parking of the motor vehicle. The identity of the motorist is verified against the reservation through the nearest smart parking device. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092192 | Method, System and Apparatus for Controlling an Electrical Device - A system, method and apparatus for controlling an electrical device are provided. At least one image of at least one moving entity is processed to determine when the moving entity (or entities) is at least one of entering and exiting a monitored area, and to determine when the moving entity (or entities) comprises at least one triggering shape. When the moving entity (or entities), comprising at least one triggering shape, is at least one of entering and exiting the monitored area, control of the electrical device is triggered and a counter for counting triggering shapes present in the monitored area is triggered. When the moving entity (or entities), comprising at least one triggering shape, exits the monitored area, the counter decrements by the number of triggering shapes and the electrical device is triggered to a state different from a present state when the counter falls below a threshold number. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092193 | Method And Device For Aiding The Managing Of Air Operations With Required Navigation And Guidance Performance - The device ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120092194 | TRANSPORTATION ALERT APPLICATION FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A system and method for providing notification about approaching transportation. A transportation notification application on a mobile communication device associated with a transportation vehicle is activated. An operator of the transportation vehicle selects a predefined route, having multiple transportation stops to be traversed by the transportation vehicle, from the transportation notification application on the mobile communication device. A current transportation stop of the selected route is then selected, again using the transportation notification application on the mobile communication device. The transportation notification application on the mobile communication device then automatically sends a transportation notification message, in response to the selecting of the current transportation stop, to a plurality of user communication devices of known users of the transportation vehicle who are associated with at least one subsequent transportation stop of the transportation vehicle. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092195 | Protective Device for an Electronic Apparatus - A protective device for an electronic apparatus includes: a base unit including a base plate having a base front end portion and a base rear end portion; a cover plate including a cover front end portion connected swingably to the base unit and disposed above the base front end portion, and a cover rear end portion disposed above the base rear end portion, the cover plate being swingable relative to the base unit to move the cover rear end portion toward or away from the base rear end portion; two fence members cooperating with the cover plate and the base plate to define a receiving space for receiving the electronic apparatus, the receiving space having an opening between the base and cover rear end portions when the cover rear end portion moves away from the base rear end portion; and an input unit disposed on the cover plate. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092196 | METHOD FOR INPUTTING TEXT USING NUMERIC KEYPAD - A method for inputting text using the keys of 0-9 of a numeric keypad. The code length of digital encoding may be from 4 to 5 bits. For Chinese-characters, the total number of strokes expressed by two figures may correspond to the first two bits, the first three stroke codes may correspond to the third to the fifth bits, respectively, and inputting the termination code when the total code length is less than 5 bits. For letters, figures, and symbols, two bits express the serial number, the third bit is an identification code, and the fourth bit is the termination code, Chinese-characters and other characters may be inputted with the same input method without switching the input state. The probability of repeated codes is low. The methods can be used by various kinds of input devices with numeric keys. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092197 | CODING METHOD, CODING APPARTAUS, DECODING METHOD, DECODING APPARATUS, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - An integer value sequence is used as an input, and [1] codes corresponding to integers (referred to as specified integers) and [2] codes (referred to as extension codes) corresponding to sets of a plurality of integers other than the specified integers are previously determined. Coding is performed in such a manner that the code corresponding to the specified integer is adopted as the result of the coding if an integer value to be coded in the integer value sequence is the specified integer, and a code obtained by combining the extension code and a code obtained by applying a predetermined coding method corresponding to the extension code to the integer value to be coded is adopted as the result of the coding if the integer value to be coded in the integer value sequence is not the specified integer. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092198 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTERS - An analog-to-digital converter system that includes a pipeline including N successively-cascaded signal converters, each converting, according to a first clock signal, a respective portion of an input signal of the pipeline into digital codes, a code aligner for receiving and aligning the digital codes from the signal converters in the pipeline into a digital output of the system, an error extractor coupled to an amplifier input node of a selected one signal converter via a first switch for extracting an error signal, and a load system coupled to the amplifier input node of the selected one signal converter via a second switch. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092199 | PIPELINED ADC HAVING A THREE-LEVEL DAC ELEMENTS - In conventional pipelined analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), it is common to employ digital-to-analog converters (DACs) in the ADC stages that use two-state switches or segments. A problem with this arrangement is that for each DAC state there is a noise contribution from each DAC switch, resulting from its current source. Here, however, a DAC is employed that uses three-state DAC switches, which reduces the noise contributions from the DAC switches' current sources and reduces the amount of area used. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092200 | SIGMA-DELTA MODULATOR - A Sigma-Delta Modulator (SDM) has a summing junction that receives an input signal and a feedback signal, a multi-level analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that receives the SDM input signal and generates an ADC output, a first analog switch that receives the ADC output and generates a plurality of reference voltages, a second analog switch generating the feedback signal, where the feedback signal is selected from one of the reference voltages. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092201 | System and method for compact cyclic digital to analog converter - A system for implementing a cyclic digital to analog converter (c-DAC) is capable of supporting a large size liquid crystal display. The system includes an upper DAC stage configured to output a first voltage between a lower voltage supply (HVDD) and an upper voltage supply (AVDD). The system also includes a lower DAC stage configured to output a second voltage between the lower voltage supply (HVDD) and a ground. The upper DAC stage includes a single PMOS switch and the lower DAC stage includes a single NMOS switch. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092202 | ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTER - An analog to digital converter for converting an initial analog signal into a digital signal comprising at least one electronic module with an input, a first output, and a second output, which module generates from an analog input signal: a first output signal, which first output signal in terms of multiples of a predetermined amount of current or voltage, such as 1 uA or 1 mV, is substantially equal to the integer quotient of division of the input signal by a number or comprises a plurality of signals which if combined are substantially equal to the integer quotient of division of the input signal in terms of multiples of a predetermined amount of current or voltage, and a second output signal which in terms of multiples of a predetermined amount of current or voltage, such as 1 uA or 1 mV, is substantially equal to the remainder of the division, the analog to digital converter also comprising a further analog to digital converter for converting the second output signal into a digital signal, wherein the further analog to digital converter is connected the at least one module and the module is configured so that in use when the analog input signal connects through the input the first output signal connects through the first output, and the second output signal connects through the second output into the further analog to digital converter. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092203 | Analog to digital converter and signal processing system - Disclosed herein is an analog to digital converter including an analog to digital conversion stage of at least one stage adapted to produce digital data of a value corresponding to a relationship to two analog signals inputted thereto and output two analog residual signals. The analog to digital conversion stage includes a signal production section, a comparison section, a first outputting section, a second outputting section, and a changeover section. The comparison section outputs first digital data when a first comparison result that the voltage value of the first analog signal is lower than the voltage value of the second analog signal is obtained whereas the comparison section outputs second digital data when a second comparison result that the voltage value of the first analog signal is higher than the voltage value of the second analog signal is obtained. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092204 | PUSHBITS FOR SEMI-SYNCHRONIZED POINTING - A method of selecting a light source among a plurality of light sources by means of a remote controller includes the remote controller: instructing, by omnidirectional transmission, the light sources to each transmit a directional signal comprising a code, which is unique for each light source; receiving the directional signals from the light sources; and selecting one of the light sources on basis of the received directional signals. Furthermore, the method includes: generating, remotely of the light sources, codes to be transmitted by the light sources; and the remote controller instructing each one of the light sources which one of the remotely determined codes to transmit. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092205 | COHERENT MULTI-BAND RADAR AND COMMUNICATIONS TRANSCEIVER - A multi-band RF transceiver for transmitting communications data and radar signals includes a transmitter having a source of communications data and radar signals. A modulator combines the data and radar signals and then modulates the combined signal with a carrier signal generated by a synthesizer. A processor instructs the synthesizer to change the carrier frequency and the source to provide data and radar signals corresponding to the carrier frequency so that multiple bands are transmitted over a desired spectrum. A receiver includes a demodulator that demodulates the received signal and a synthesizer that generates a signal that tunes the demodulator to the desired carrier frequency. A processor instructs the synthesizer to change the carrier frequency so that the demodulator demodulates the multiple bands of data and the radar signals over the desired spectrum. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092206 | METAL DETECTOR AND GROUND-PENETRATING RADAR HYBRID HEAD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A hybrid ground penetrating radar (GPR)/metal detector (MD) head includes a V-dipole GPR antenna and transmit and receive MD coils. One of the MD coils is arranged in a quadrupole configuration with a crossbar, and the V-dipole antenna is perpendicular to the crossbar. The legs of the V-dipole antenna may straddle the crossbar or may be on one side of the crossbar. The MD coils may be fabricated on a printed circuit board, which may be at a non-normal angle with respect to a central axis of the V-dipole antenna. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092207 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RADIATING RF WAVEFORMS USING DISCONTINUES ASSOCIATED WITH A UTILITY TRANSMISSION LINE - A method for processing radio frequency reflections is provided. The method applies an RF waveform to a transmission line that is a conductor used for providing a utility service. The method uses a RF waveform generator to transmit UltraWideband (UWB) RF waveforms through the conductors of a building. The RF waveforms are emitted at emission points that can be impedance discontinuities along the transmission line or impulse radios. The emitted RF waveforms reflect off of objects in the building and are received at reception points that can be impedance discontinuities or impulse radios. These reflections are processed to determine movement of objects within or near the building. Based on the reflections of the RF waveforms, the position of the objects within or near the building can be determined. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092208 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLISION AVOIDANCE IN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES - Systems and methods for collision avoidance in unmanned aerial vehicles are provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a method for collision avoidance system for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the method including scanning for objects within a preselected range of the UAV using a plurality of phased array radar sensors, receiving scan information from each of the plurality of phased array radar sensors, wherein the scan information includes information indicative of objects detected within the preselected range of the UAV, determining maneuver information including whether to change a flight path of the UAV based on the scan information, and sending the maneuver information to a flight control circuitry of the UAV. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092209 | RADAR DEVICE - Provided is a radar device capable of preventing mispairing from occurring, and obtaining a distance to a target and a relative velocity to the target even if at least one of the peak frequencies of beat signals cannot be extracted and pairs of the peak frequencies cannot be generated. A target estimation part ( | 2012-04-19 |
20120092210 | Method for Processing an Echo Amplitude Profile Generated by a Pulse-Echo Ranging System - A method for considering an echo amplitude profile as a result of convoluting a single echo with a channel response sequence, wherein for multiple echo detection, an estimation task is broken into three major steps comprising estimating a channel response, recovering a full shape of a single echo, and iteratively updating the channel response and echo shape to increase their accuracy. The estimation of the channel response is treated as a single echo detection problem and includes estimating the strongest echo for its position and amplitude, removing an echo corresponding to this recovered channel from the echo amplitude profile, and repeating the preceding steps for the next strongest echo. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092211 | DEVICE FOR RECEIVING SECONDARY RADIO SIGNALS WITH QUASI-DYNAMIC OR DYNAMIC SECTORING OF THE SPACE TO BE MONITORED AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - A device and method for secondary radar signal reception with quasi-dynamic or dynamic sectoring of a space to be monitored. The device includes at least one antenna assembly including antenna elements for the reception of transmitted secondary radar signals, a signal processing unit connected via a connection point to the antenna elements for the joint processing of received antenna signals, outputs associated with a couple matrix in the signal processing unit and individual receivers. The couple matrix includes adjustable coefficients for sectoring of the space to be monitored and for performing a superposition of the antenna signals using a multiplicative-additive combination of the received antenna signals. In the case of dynamic sectoring of the space, each receiver receives for each receipt telegram another weighted superposition of the antenna signals with certain couple coefficients, and in the case of quasi-dynamic sectoring the adjustable coefficients are fixed over a longer time period. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092212 | METHOD AND RECEIVER FOR RECEIVING AND PROCESSING ALTBOC-MODULATED SATELLITE NAVIGATION SIGNALS - AltBOC-modulated satellite navigation signals transmitted in the two partial bands E | 2012-04-19 |
20120092213 | GNSS ATMOSPHERIC ESTIMATION WITH FEDERATED IONOSPHERIC FILTER - Methods and apparatus are presented for estimating environmental parameters from GNSS signals in real time. Some embodiments estimate a float solution using a federated ionospheric filter. Some embodiments fix ambiguities for improved estimates. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092214 | METHOD OF RECEIVING GNSS SIGNAL AND APPARATUS THEREOF - A method of receiving a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signal in a GNSS reception apparatus is provided. The method includes the steps of: measuring channel quality for each frequency band; selecting a plurality of reception channels by using the measured channel quality; reconfiguring an operating parameter of the reception apparatus in accordance with the reception channel; and receiving a signal by using the reconfigured operating parameter. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092215 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING A POSITION OF A CARGO CONTAINER - Systems and methods are provided for real-time data notification. In accordance with one implementation, a computerized method is provided that includes defining an event related to a resource in accordance with input from a first subscriber, and allowing a second subscriber to subscribe to a message concerning the event defined by the first subscriber. The method also includes receiving data generated by a reporter module, the reporter module being configured to monitor at least one attribute of the resource, and interpreting the data generated by the reporter module to determine the occurrence of the event defined by the first subscriber. In addition, the method includes delivering, when it is determined that the event has occurred, a message to the first subscriber, the message including content concerning the event. Additionally, the message concerning the event may be delivered to the second subscriber. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092216 | Alternate Radio Transmitter and Method for Operating the Same - An alternate radio transmitter includes a processor, a modulator, a PLL unit and a radio transmission unit. The processor provides a digital signal. The modulator modulates the digital signal, thus providing at least two modulated signals. The PLL unit mixes the modulated signals, thus providing an output signal. The radio transmission unit transmits the output signal. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092217 | CONTROL METHOD OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND ADJUSTMENT METHOD OF ARRAY WEIGHT VECTOR - To suppress adverse effects caused by side lobes of an antenna array when an AWV to be used for communication is determined based on a transmission/reception result of a training signal. A first transceiver generates a fixed beam pattern and transmits a training signal. In that state, a second transceiver receives the training signal while scanning for the main beam direction, and thereby determines a plurality of direction of arrivals (DOAs). Next, the second transceiver receives the training signal in a state where the signal receptions from the plurality of DODs are restricted one by one (e.g., a null direction or a direction close to the null direction is fixed in the DOA), and calculates the change of the signal characteristics from that obtained in the first reception. The transceivers obtain and use at least one AWV having the main beam direction or a sub-beam direction close to the main beam pointing to one of the plurality of DOAs except for the DOA for which the change is lower than a predefined threshold. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092218 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME, AND TRANSCEIVING DEVICE - An electronic apparatus includes a metal base; a wiring board disposed on the metal base, the wiring board having an opening and including interconnects; a metal stage dispose in the opening, the metal stage serving as a ground line; and a semiconductor device disposed on the metal stage, wherein an area of an end surface of the metal stage facing the metal base is larger than that of the metal stage facing the semiconductor device. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092219 | ANTENNA STRUCTURE USING MULTILAYERED SUBSTRATE - Disclosed is an antenna structure using a multilayered substrate, including: a multilayered substrate having a multilayered structure; a dielectric resonator formed in the multilayered substrate; a metal surface formed on the top surface of the multilayered substrate except for an upper area of the dielectric resonator; a ground surface formed on a layer border where the bottom surface of dielectric resonator is positioned in the multilayered substrate and including at least one aperture; and a feed line formed on the bottom surface of the multilayered substrate and transferring energy through the aperture. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092220 | ANTENNA APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An antenna apparatus is provided with a first antenna element, a second antenna element, a first ground element, a first ground plane and a second ground plane each formed by a conductive pattern. The first antenna element and the second antenna element are electrically connected by a first through-hole, and also form a first capacitive coupling portion in which they partially overlap across a substrate and are capacitively coupled. Such a configuration enables the antenna apparatus to be realized at low cost, since an antenna can be formed with only a substrate and conductive patterns, without requiring additional elements such as sheet metal. The antenna apparatus also can be reduced in profile and size, since only the conductive patterns are formed on a first surface and a second surface of the substrate, and there are no members that project significantly from the plane of the substrate. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092221 | Hybrid Antennas for Electronic Devices - A portable electronic device is provided that has a hybrid antenna. The hybrid antenna may include a slot antenna structure and a planar inverted-F antenna structure. The planar inverted-F antenna structure may be formed from traces on a flex circuit substrate. A backside trace may form a series capacitance for the planar inverted-F antenna structure. The antenna slot may have a perimeter that is defined by the location of conductive structures such as flex circuits, metal housing structures, a conductive bezel, printed circuit board ground conductors, and electrical components. Springs may be used in electrically connecting these conductive elements. A spring-loaded pin may be used as part of an antenna feed conductor. The pin may connect a transmission line path on a printed circuit board to the planar inverted-F antenna structure while allowing the planar inverted-F antenna structure to be removed from the device for rework or repair. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092222 | ANTENNA AND ANTENNA MODULE - An antenna includes a flexible sheet that includes a first main surface including a first coil electrode located thereon and a second main surface including a second coil electrode located thereon. The first and second coil electrodes are wound in opposite directions when viewed from different directions. A first end of the first coil electrode faces a first end of the second coil electrode through the flexible sheet. Similarly, a second end of the first coil electrode faces a second end of the second coil electrode through the flexible sheet. The first and second coil electrodes define an inductor, the first ends of the first and second coil electrodes define a capacitor, and the second ends of the first and second coil electrodes define a capacitor whereby a resonant antenna is provided. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092223 | TERAHERTZ ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT - An antenna arrangement for generating and receiving terahertz radiation is described. The arrangement comprises a substrate comprising a photoconductive material and a pair of electrodes provided on the photoconductive material. Each electrode includes a plurality of elongate fingers spaced apart from each other which are arranged in a parallel relation and define finger gaps therebetween. The fingers of one electrode are located within the finger gaps formed between the spaced apart fingers of another electrode so that two neighboring fingers belong to different electrodes. The fingers of each electrode have at least one protrusion extending away from lateral sides of the fingers within the finger gap. Each protrusion is slanted with respect to the corresponding finger direction, and directed towards a neighboring slanted protrusion extending from the neighboring finger such that end edges of the neighboring protrusions extending from the neighboring fingers approximately face one another, thereby defining a protrusion gap between end edges of the facing protrusions. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092224 | MULTILAYER PILLBOX TYPE PARALLEL-PLATE WAVEGUIDE ANTENNA AND CORRESPONDING ANTENNA SYSTEM - A multilayer antenna is provided, which includes a power supply portion generating a wave, a radiating portion, and a guide portion that makes it possible to guide the wave from the power supply portion to the radiating portion. The guide portion includes: at least two stacked guide layers having parallel planes and, for each pair of adjacent layers, a transition between the adjacent layers, including a reflector engaging with a slot-coupling. For at least one pair of adjacent layers, for which the guide portion includes a non-planar reflector, the slot-coupling includes a plurality of slots. Each slot includes a main body that is elongate along at least one axis. The slots are placed on at least one row and together form a pattern that extends along the reflector and has a shape that is dependent on the shape of the reflector. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092225 | Deformable reflecting membrane for reconfigurable reflector, reconfigurable antenna reflector and antenna including such a membrane - A deformable reflecting membrane includes, in thickness, an alternating superposition of layers of conductive elastomer and at least two reinforcing layers, each reinforcing layer being divided up into individual patches spaced apart from one another and distributed periodically in the plane of the reinforcing layer. The membrane is applicable notably to the space domain. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092226 | SLOTTED GROUND-PLANE USED AS A SLOT ANTENNA OR USED FOR A PIFA ANTENNA - A wireless device includes a ground plane with at least two portions. On each of the at least two portions at least one connecting means is provided. The two connecting means are connected with an electric component for connecting the at least two portions of the ground plane. The ground plane is partially covered with an insulating material and the connecting means are given by a part of the ground plane which is not covered by any insulating material. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092227 | MULTI-QUADRIFILAR HELIX ANTENNA - In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention, a quadrifilar helix antenna can be formed to accommodate multiple frequencies using a single microstrip feed system, illustratively comprising an infinite balun in combination with interspersed antenna conductors tuned for effective resonance at the desired frequencies around the single feed system. Accordingly, as an additional aspect, the present invention also combines the multiple frequency antenna elements and the single feed system into a unitary assembly of cylindrical geometry that is generally reduced in size, with the interspersed arrangement of the multiple (e.g., resonating) antenna conductors wrapped into a short cylindrical surface. Through the use of the single hybrid feed system and resonating antenna conductors for multiple frequencies, the need for complex feed networks having multiple circuits (hybrid circuits, transformers, etc.) is alleviated, while still maintaining acceptable levels of performance. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092228 | VARIABLE CAPACITANCE DEVICE, ANTENNA MODULE, AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - A variable capacitance device includes a fixing member, a fixed electrode having a first end side fixed by the fixing member, an actuator element having a first end side fixed by the fixing member directly or indirectly, a movable electrode provided to connect to the actuator element directly or indirectly and disposed to approximately face the fixed electrode, and a driving section deforming a second end side of the actuator element, to change a distance between the fixed electrode and the movable electrode. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092229 | Broadband Ballistic Resistant Radome - According to one embodiment of the invention, a radome cover for an RF sensor has been provided. The radome cover comprises a first and a second ballistic layer, each ballistic layer having a ceramic layer. The two ballistic layers are sandwiched between at least two matching layers, and the matching layers are impedance matched to the ceramic layers. The radome cover provides ballistic protection for the RF sensor. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092230 | ON-CHIP HELIX ANTENNA - A rectangular helix antenna in an integrated circuit includes upper electrodes disposed in a first metal layer, lower electrodes disposed in a second metal layer, and side electrodes connecting the upper electrodes with the lower electrodes, respectively. The upper electrodes are disposed at an angle with respect to the lower electrodes. The upper electrodes, the lower electrodes, and the side electrodes form one continuous electrode spiraling around an inner shape of a rectangular bar. A micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) helix antenna has a similar structure to the rectangular helix antenna, but can have an inner shape of a bar. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092231 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE ANTENNAS AND ANTENNA OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device with multiple antennas includes a first antenna, a first proximity sensor, a second antenna, a second proximity sensor, a detection module, a control module and a processor. The detection module that detects a first approach signal from the first proximity sensor and a second approach signal from the second proximity sensor. The control module that initiates the second antenna to receive signals if the strength of the first approach signal is stronger then the strength of the second approach signal or initiates the first antenna to receive signals if the strength of the second approach signal is stronger then the strength of the first approach signal. The processor that controls the detection module, the comparison module and the control module. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092232 | Sending Video Data to Multiple Light Modulators - Methods and systems for sending video data, including generating video data comprising video elements using a graphics processor, the video data being configured to be displayed on multiple displays, and encoding metadata into the video elements, the metadata comprising information indicating a correspondence between the video data and the multiple displays. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092233 | DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD - There is provided a display control apparatus, usability of which is improved such that, when contents are divisionally displayed on a plurality of screens, it is determined whether or not the plurality of contents displayed on the plurality of screens are related to each other to perform display control. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092234 | RECONFIGURABLE MULTIPLE-PLANE COMPUTER DISPLAY SYSTEM - A reconfigurable multiple-plane computer display system and method for repositioning computer displays with respect to each other. Embodiments of the system and method include using at least two computer displays that move relative to each other and are anchored in the same data space. Some displays may be fixed, but at least one of the displays is movable relative to other displays in the system. The displays are anchored to each other in data space, meaning that each display shows interesting data that is somehow tied or related to the information being displayed on the other displays. Embodiments of the system and method include displays that may be capable of actively displaying information on it own (active) or that has no way of displaying information on its own (passive). In addition, a display may include a positioning device to sense its location and display data based on that location. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092235 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCESSING DEVICE BASED ON INTUITIVE SELECTION - A method and apparatus of a first device for selecting at least one of a plurality of second devices to be accessed. The method includes transmitting pieces of media data to the corresponding plurality of second devices one-to-one, and determining at least one of the plurality of second devices to be accessed by the first device according to a user's selection on the basis of the pieces of media data being reproduced by both the first device and each of the plurality of second devices. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092236 | Method of Driving Display Device - An active matrix type EL display device is provided, which is capable of suppressing the unevenness of luminance display due to the unevenness of the characteristics of TFTs which constitute pixels, or due to variations in the environmental temperature at which the display device is used. The active matrix type EL display is driven by a time gray scale method, and is capable of keeping the drain current of each of its EL driving TFTs constant by operating each of the EL driving TFTs in a saturation region in an ON state. Accordingly, constant current can be made to flow in each of the EL elements, whereby it is possible to provide an active matrix type EL display device with accurate gray scale display and high image quality. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092237 | IMAGE DEVICE - An image device includes a plurality of pixel groups. Each pixel group includes a plurality of dots arranged in a predetermined identical matrix form, and each pixel group has at least one first color dot, at least one second color dot, at least one third color dot and at least one fourth color dot. Any repeated sequence of consecutive color dots in a row direction and in a column direction comprise at least one first color dot, at least one second color dot, at least one third color dot, at least one fourth color dot. The advantage of the invention is to provide all multi-primary colors in a single row or column so that by using subpixel rendering method, black and white lines can be formed in rows or columns, thus reducing the number of columns in a multi-primary colors display. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092238 | SUBPIXEL ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE FOR DISPLAY DEVICE - A subpixel arrangement structure for a display device includes a plurality of unit pixels each having a red subpixel, a green subpixel, and a blue subpixel. The red, green, and blue subpixels form a delta arrangement. Green subpixels are disposed on a plurality of first subpixel arrangement lines, each of which extends along a direction of a first axis. Two red subpixels and two blue subpixels are alternately disposed along the first axis direction on a plurality of second subpixel arrangement lines. Each of the plurality of second subpixel arrangement lines is positioned between every two of the plurality of first subpixel arrangement lines and extends along the first axis direction. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092239 | ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An organic light emitting device including a first pixel, a second pixel and a third pixel displaying different colors from each other according to the present invention, the organic light emitting device includes a reflecting electrode and a translucent member forming a micro-cavity along with the reflecting electrode, wherein a optical path length is an interval between the reflecting electrode and the translucent member, and wherein the light path lengths of at least two pixels among the first pixel, the second pixel and the third pixel are the same. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092240 | DRIVING CIRCUIT AND DISPLAY PANEL HAVING THE SAME - An active device, a pixel structure, and a display panel are provided. The pixel structure includes a scan line, a data line, an active device, a first insulating layer, a pixel electrode, a capacitor electrode, and a second insulating layer. The active device includes a gate, a channel, a source, and a drain. The gate is electrically connected to the scan line. The source is electrically connected to the data line. The first insulating layer is disposed between the gate and the channel. The pixel electrode is electrically connected to the drain. The capacitor electrode is located on the first insulating layer. The second insulating layer is located between the capacitor electrode and the drain. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092241 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - A liquid crystal display comprising an array substrate formed with gate lines, data lines and pixel electrodes. Odd rows of pixel electrodes in the same column are connected with one of data lines at two sides of the column, even rows of pixel electrodes are connected with the other one of the data lines; pixel electrodes in the same row are controlled by one of the two gate lines at two sides of the row of pixel electrodes, pixel electrodes controlled by each gate line are located in the same row; there are two gate lines between two adjacent rows of pixel electrodes; two adjacent pixel electrodes in the same row between two adjacent data lines are controlled by one of the two gate lines at two sides of the row of pixel electrodes, and they are connected with one of the two adjacent data lines. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092242 | DEVICE FOR PLACEMENT IN FRONT OF A DISPLAY DEVICE - A system comprising a device for placement in front of a display device, such as a TV screen, to change the optical properties of light received by a user observing said display device, when the display device is in an off state or standby state, while when the display device is in an on state, the device appears transparent. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092243 | PROCESSING METHOD FOR A DEVICE HAVING A BI-STABLE DISPLAY AND APPARATUS - A processing method for a device having a bi-stable display includes transforming a target page to be turned to; calculating overlap between the transformed target page and a current page; and determining whether the overlap of the transformed page complies with a predetermined criterion. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092244 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An electronic control module interface system may include a sensing surface having a symbol representative of a function of a motor vehicle, a sensing device coupled to the sensing surface, configured to sense a proximity between a physical pointer and the sensing surface and to generate a browsing signal when the proximity is less than a predefined proximity threshold value, and configured to generate a selection signal when the physical pointer contacts or depresses the sensing surface, and an output device coupled to the sensing device, and configured to produce an output representative of the function of the motor vehicle upon receiving the browsing signal. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092245 | MOBILE DEVICE WITH ROTATABLE PORTION FOR INPUT MECHANISM - Disclosed herein is a mobile device comprising a base providing a display and a rotatable portion providing an input mechanism. The rotatable portion is rotatable about a coupling between at least a first position in which the rotatable portion covers a part of the display and a second position in which the rotatable portion exposes more of the display while leaving the input mechanism accessible to a user. In at least one variant embodiment, the rotatable portion may be rotatable to a third position “behind” the base with the input mechanism remaining accessible to the user. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092246 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND EXTERNAL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An electronic apparatus and a control method thereof, and an external apparatus and a control method thereof. The electronic apparatus includes a communication unit which communicates with an external apparatus, and a controller which performs an operation corresponding to a key signal received through the communication unit, receives a setup signal through the communication unit to reset up an operation corresponding to a first key signal, and performs a second operation based on a result of the reset up when the first key signal is received through the communication unit. The setup signal sets up the first operation corresponding to the first key signal to be replaced by the second operation different from the first operation. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092247 | COMPUTER INPUT DEVICE - Computer input devices are described herein for use in manipulating digital images on a display apparatus. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092248 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION INCLUDING DYNAMIC USER INTERFACE BASED ON VIEWING CONDITIONS - In general, in one aspect, a viewing configuration detector collects data for a viewing area of a consumer electronics device and determines viewing configuration based on the collected data. A dynamic user interface controller determines a perceived appropriate configuration for the content presented on the consumer electronics device based on the viewing configuration and if necessary modifies the configuration of the content. The modifying is done without receiving input to make the change from a user and may be done to conserve power or enhance user experience. The viewing configuration detector may include a light transmitter to transmit light in direction of the user and a light receiver to receive reflected light and determine distance and/or location of user based theeron. The viewing configuration detector may include a camera to capture images of the viewing area and image recognition functionality to detect the user and different attributes associated therewith. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092249 | Accessing Accelerometer Data - Systems and processes for accessing acceleration data may include an accelerometer coupled to a nonvolatile memory. The nonvolatile memory may be coupled to a processor. Acceleration data may be obtained from the accelerometer via a bus coupling the nonvolatile memory to the accelerometer. Acceleration data may be sent from the nonvolatile memory to a processor. One or more operations may be performed based on the acceleration data. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092250 | FINGER-OPERATED INPUT DEVICE - The finger-operated input device connectable to a digital device is disclosed. The aforesaid input device comprises (a) a sensing pad being responsive to displacement of the finger substantially parallel to the pad in a reach range thereof and transmitting electrical signals in response thereto; and (b) an analyzing unit arranged to receive said electrical signals and calculate a data defining trajectory of the finger and transmit the data to the digital device; The sensing pad comprises at least three sensors perceptive to motion of the finger relative to the sensors. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092251 | OPERATION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An operation system for a vehicle includes, a display unit; a proximity detecting unit that detects that a part of a human body approaches the display unit; a position specifying unit that specifies positions on the display unit where the part of the human body approached on the basis of a detection result of the proximity detecting unit; and a display controlling unit that makes an icon display screen, which displays icons corresponding to respective operation items of a plurality of in-vehicle devices, and a selection screen, which selects set values or operation modes of the operation items corresponding to the icons which are displayed at the positions when the positions are specified by the position specifying unit, are displayed on the display unit; wherein the icons are formed of at least characters or figures representing the set values or the operation modes that are currently selected, and wherein the display controlling unit makes the icon display screen, on which all operable icons are displayed, be displayed on one screen of the display unit. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092252 | CURSOR CONTROL METHOD - The present invention provides a cursor control method for adjusting a smoothness of a cursor motion shown on an image display according to a trace variation detected by a detection device. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092253 | Computer Input and Output Peripheral Device - The peripheral input and output device embeds a touch-screen display onto a mouse. Users interact with the display of the mouse using direct touch, whilst also performing regular cursor-based mouse interactions. The resulting device has many unique capabilities, in particular for interacting with auxiliary windows, such as toolbars, palettes, pop-ups and dialog-boxes. By migrating these windows onto a peripheral computer mouse challenges such as screen real-estate use and window management can be alleviated. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092254 | PROXIMITY SENSOR WITH MOTION DETECTION - A proximity sensor with movement detection is provided. The proximity sensor may provide a navigation function in response to movement of an object. The proximity sensor includes a driver operable to generate a current to a plurality of light sources in a particular timing sequence, a photo detector configured to receive light and generate an output signal, a controller configured to report the movement of an object near the proximity sensor if the output signal pattern generated matches one of the output signal patterns from among a set of known output signal patterns. The proximity sensor may be configured to provide a navigation operation when an object moves near the proximity sensor. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092255 | ASSEMBLED TYPE MOUSE AND REPLACEABLE INPUT COMPONENT THEREOF - An assembled type mouse and a replaceable input component thereof are disclosed. The assembled type mouse includes a socket base and at least a replaceable input component, wherein the socket base includes a first electrical connector and a signal process unit. The replaceable input component includes a second electrical connector and two signal input members. The replaceable input component is simultaneously mechanically and electrically connected to the socket base by plugging the second electrical connector into the first electrical connector, makes an input signal input by the signal input member transmitted to the signal process unit by passing through the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092256 | COMPUTER MOUSE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A computer mouse includes a housing, a first container secured in the housing, and a second container secured in the first container, a timing unit, and a processor. The first container defines through holes. The first container and the second container are spaced by a distance to define a receiving space being partly filling in liquid. Suspending members extends through the through holes. One end of the suspending member is received in the receiving space. The density of the suspending members is less than that of the liquid Sensitive switches are attached to the first container. A method for the mouse includes determining whether any one of the second contacts is charged; generating a position signal, controlling the timing unit to time; determining the movement direction of the a cursor; determining the movement distance of the cursor; and generating cursor control signal for controlling movement of the cursor. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092257 | COMPUTER INDEXING DEVICE - Disclosed is an indexing device. A first sensing unit, a second sensing unit, and a control unit are primarily disposed in the indexing device. The control unit couples to the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit. The control unit receives a first move detection signal outputted by the first sensing unit, and receives a second move detection signal from the second sensing unit. The variance of the first move detection signal and/or the second move detection signal is referred to compute a cursor control signal. Further, the first sensing unit or the second sensing unit is slidably disposed in the device's casing. This movable sensing unit allows the cursor control correlated to the moving indexing device more accurate, more stable and/or faster responsive to the user's operation. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092258 | SPECKLE INTERFERENCE LASER TRACKING - An optical tracking system is disclosed that provides more precise tracking and better performance in an optical mouse. It involves provides a collimated laser, and imaging a reflection of the collimated laser, such that the reflection has a substantially linear phase gradient. The reflection of the laser includes a pattern of speckles due to optical interference effects. The speckles are imaged such that the substantially linear phase gradient restricts any variation in intensity of the imaging of the speckles during a translating motion of the reflection, thereby providing superior tracking performance. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092259 | TOUCHPAD KEYBOARD WITH ELECTRONIC PAPER DISPLAY - A touchpad keyboard includes a microprocessor; a touchpad module comprising a flexible, rectangular, optically transmissive touchpad and a touchpad controller electrically interconnecting the touchpad and the microprocessor; and an electronic paper (e-paper) display module comprising a flexible, rectangular e-paper display disposed under the touchpad, and an e-paper display controller electrically interconnecting the e-paper display and the microprocessor. The e-paper display includes a plurality of selection keys, each selection key being adapted to cause the microprocessor to access one of a plurality of keyboard layout pages to display on the e-paper display in response to pressing thereon. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092260 | SERIES-PARALLEL COMBINATION CIRCUIT OF ILLUMINATED KEYBOARD - A series-parallel combination circuit of an illuminated keyboard including a plurality of key zones, the series-parallel combination circuit comprising a plurality of circuit blocks arranged electrically in parallel, each circuit block comprising at least one resistor and at least one LED arranged electrically in series and corresponding to one of the key zones for illumination thereto. The series-parallel combination circuit can render an uniform illumination on the illuminated keyboard. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092261 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - An information processing apparatus including a display controller that controls a display to display a keyboard, an interface that receives position information corresponding to a user input detected at a user interface, and a processor that determines that the received position information corresponds to a first determination region of a first key of the displayed keyboard and expands a second determination region of a second key based on the determining. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092262 | INPUT DEVICE AND INPUT METHOD - Provided are an input device including at least one key to which a plurality of symbols are allocated, and a method of determining a symbol input by a user in the input device. The method includes tracking a plurality of input objects, receiving a key input from any one of the plurality of input objects, and determining a symbol input by a user on the basis of a relative position, which is a position of the input object in the input objects, of the input object that has generated the key input and the input key. Accordingly, it is possible to output different symbols using one key according to relative positions of an input object that has generated a key input, so that a desired symbol can be easily input through a small input device. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092263 | HAPTIC KEYBOARD FEATURING A SATISFYING TACTILE KEYPRESS EXPERIENCE - Described herein are techniques related to a haptic keyboard that features a satisfying tactile keypress experience. Using active tactile feedback (i.e., haptics) via its keys, one or more of the described example keyboards simulates the feel of a snap-over keypress of conventional keys, such as that of a rubber-dome keyboard. With its haptics, one or more of the described example keyboards feel like—through the user's fingers on keycaps—keys having the non-linear force/displacement characteristics of the snap-over of conventional keys. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092264 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH MEMBRANE KEYPAD SEALING ELEMENT, AND RELATED MANUFACTURING METHOD - A device for delivering fluid to a user includes a housing, a drive motor assembly in the housing, other internal components in the housing, and a keypad external to the housing. The device includes a number of features and elements that enhance its operation, manufacturability, reliability, and user-friendliness. These features and elements include a shock absorbing element for a battery of the device, a keypad actuator layer that overlies a keypad assembly and forms a water resistant seal with the housing, and an offset element for a piezoelectric speaker that is located inside the housing. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092265 | Apparatus for retrieval, storage, and display of data from data recording systems - A handheld portable apparatus adapted for retrieval, display and transfer of data in association with data recording systems such as are common in the container transport industry. A control and display module affords user interaction. Operable connection of a data recording system device initiates data collection, processing operations, visual display, alerts and storage of data sets, allowing selected communication with remote systems. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092266 | Method and Apparatus for Providing a Navigation Path on a Touch Display of a Portable Device - The application discloses a method and apparatus for providing a navigation path at a portable device. The method includes receiving a continuous sequence of touch inputs at the touch display. The touch display includes at least a source location and a destination location. The method then includes determining the source location based on a first touch input of the continuous sequence of touch inputs, and determining the destination location based on a second touch input of the continuous sequence of touch inputs. The method further includes mapping the continuous sequence of touch inputs between the source location and the destination location with corresponding path coordinates, and displaying the navigation path, at the touch display, between the source location and the destination location based on the corresponding path coordinates. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092267 | TOUCH-ENABLED CIRCLE CONTROL FOR TIME AND DATE ENTRY - In a system and a method, a selection of an input data field is detected. In response to the selection of the input data field, a user interface having an inner concentric circle and an outer concentric circle is generated. A contact point corresponding to a location of a touch gesture submitted via a touch-enabled input device within one of the inner concentric circle and the outer concentric circle is detected. An angular velocity of circular movement from the contact point around one of the concentric circles is measured. An input data value is adjusted at a granularity based on the contact point and at a rate based on the measured angular velocity of circular movement. | 2012-04-19 |
20120092268 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR MANIPULATING ONSCREEN DATA - A computer-implement method for manipulating onscreen data is disclosed. The method includes displaying content on a touch-sensitive display. A touch path is received from the touch-sensitive display. A command initiating path is identified from the touch path. At least one command operation is executed. | 2012-04-19 |