37th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 22 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080218305 | Low resistance polymer matrix fuse apparatus and method - A low resistance fuse apparatus and methods of manufacture includes a first intermediate insulation layer, a second intermediate insulation layer, and a free standing fuse element layer independently formed and fabricated from each of the first and second intermediate insulation layers, The fuse element layer includes first and second contact pads and a fusible link extending therebetween. The first and second intermediate insulation layers extend on opposite sides of the free standing fuse element layer and are laminated together with the fuse element layer therebetween. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218306 | Chip resistor and method of making the same - A chip resistor includes an insulating substrate, a pair of electrodes formed on a main surface of the substrate and a resistor element electrically connected to the electrodes. The paired electrodes are spaced from each other in a first direction. The main surface of the substrate is formed with a raised portion in the form of a plateau which is smaller in size than the substrate in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The paired electrodes are formed on the raised portion. The resistor element is equal in size to the raised portion in the second direction. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218307 | ANTICIPATORY UTILITY CONTROL DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a system and method which a utility control device is designed to anticipate the needs of user's and to conform to those anticipated needs. In one embodiment, the device senses the presence of a particular user and conforms its operation to operate in accordance with a pre-established user profile. The device can anticipate the user by directly sensing the user, such as by weight biometrics, size, voice recognition, electronic key tag, and the like or by time or location. The pre-established profile can, for example, be user programmed or can be based on previous actions taken by the user under the came conditions. In another embodiment, the user carries, in addition to his/her identity profile, the user's preferences in accessible electronic form to allow the utility control device to assemble a customized response without requiring a pre-established user profile. The accessible electronic form can include: a key fob, electronic bracelet or any other electronically available formation of relevant data that can be applicable to generate a custom response. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218308 | Identification Document with a Contactless Rfid Chip - To provide an identification document, particularly a passport, in which at least one contactless RFID chip ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080218309 | METHOD AND TECHNOLOGY FOR REMOTE ADMINISTRATION OF WIRELESS DEVICES - A remote administrator to allow a caregiver to configure a user's wireless device includes a master software client in the remote administrator and a controllable software client in the wireless device. Commands transmitted to the wireless device from the remote administrator allow the caregiver to configure the user's wireless device based on user initiated configuration requested. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218310 | SMART GARMENT - A sensor authenticated to a garment transfers information, either wirelessly or wired, to an external data processing device. Such information includes location information, physiometric data of the individual wearing the garment, garment performance and wear data (when the garment is an athletic shoe, for example). The external data processing device can be portable digital media players that are, in turn, in wireless communication with a server computer or other wireless devices. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218311 | PATIENT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - The patient identification system of the preferred embodiments includes a transponder that is affixed to a patient and functions to communicate information that identifies the patient to a device or series of devices. The series of devices includes at least a first device that collects data from the patient and communicates with the transponder. The patient identification system is preferably designed to identify a patient, and more specifically to identify a patient to be associated with the data collected by the device. The patient identification system, however, may be alternatively used in any suitable environment and for any suitable reason. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218312 | GAME ACCESS DEVICE WITH PRIVILEGES - Systems and methods for verifying the eligibility of players attempting to participate in gaming events are disclosed. Communication objects having RFID tags and closed electrical circuits are individually assigned to and worn by players within a gaming player verification system, which can be administered by a casino desk, hotel concierge, or other operating entity. These RFID tags are adapted to communicate with associated player tracking units attached to gaming machines and other devices via radio frequency waves, and each communication object is adapted to alter its communication pattern in response to any break of its closed electrical circuit. In some embodiments, a communications object may emit a signal that conveys a privilege of the player wearing the communications object. Such a privilege may include a privilege to bypass a line at a restaurant or to otherwise receive priority seating. Bracelets, wristwatches or collars can be used as communication objects, such that the removal of such an object from a player cannot be accomplished without breaking the closed electrical circuit contained therein, thereby disabling or de-authenticating the device. A computer server having a player verification program and database may also be used. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218313 | RFID-BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRIVE-THROUGH ORDERING - A system and method to facilitate drive-through ordering in which two or more options are presented to a customer and an in-vehicle transponder includes an input device to receive customer selection of one of the two or more options. The user selection received via the input device is relayed to the vendor through RF communications between the transponder and a reader. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218314 | Radio Frequency Identification Device Systems - A passive transponder ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080218315 | Electronic Component Comprising a Modulator - The invention relates to an electronic component, in particular and RFID transponder, and also a security document comprising such an electronic component. The electronic component has a modulator for modulating a carrier signal, said modulator being constructed from at least two organic field effect transistors ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080218316 | RFID Tag Detection And Re-Personalization - Systems, methods and computer program products for detecting and re-personalizing are provided herein. In an embodiment, the invention operates by obtaining an ID (i.e., an identification, such as a Dynamic Unique Identifier) from a RFID tag, generating a new ID, and writing the new ID to the RFID tag. The ID read from the tag is used to lookup a subject's record in a database. If the write of the new ID to the tag is verified, then database changes are committed to link the new ID to the subject. In an alternative embodiment, the invention operates by obtaining data from a memory of a RFID tag, wherein the memory has a first partition and a second partition, generating a new ID, and writing the new ID to either of the first partition or the second partition of the RFID tag. If such write is verified, then the new ID is written to the other partition of the RFID tag. The data from the tag is used to lookup a subject's record in a database. If either write to the first partition or second partition is verified, then database changes are committed to link the new ID to the subject. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218317 | BALLAST CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HID LAMP USING ZIGBEE - A control system for an HID lamp, which in one implementation includes a magnetic ballast control system for an HID lamp using Zigbee. A plurality of condensers or choke coils of different capacities is mounted on a magnetic ballast for the lamp, and an electronic switch unit controls illumination according to change of such capacities. RF transmitting/receiving means using a Zigbee-based frequency are employed to turn the HID on and off, and to control illumination through wireless remote communications, thereby achieving considerable energy savings. Operational states of the HID lamp and ballast can be bi-directionally controlled through the communication module, with failures of the HID lamp and ballast automatically detected and notified to users, thereby eliminating inconvenient confirmation processes. The magnetic ballast control system is useful in street lamps, tunnel lamps, factory lamps, warehouse lamps, landscape illuminations, and the like. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218318 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING AN INTELLIGENT EVENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A computer program product for providing an intelligent event notification system includes instructions for implementing a method. The method includes selecting a type of event notification for an event. Determining the type of event notification is based in part on information elements associated with the event. The method also includes determining at least one optimal alert system to receive an event notification corresponding to the type of event notification selected. The determination is based in part on information elements associated with the event. The method further includes associating an alert trigger with the event notification and transmitting the event notification to the at least one optimal alert system upon activation of the alert trigger. The event notification type includes a supplemental information notification specifying activities to be performed in advance of, or in preparation for, the event. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218319 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LINKING UTILITY CONTROL DEVICES - Utility control devices can, without the necessity for a common controller, be linked together to perform operations, control and/or messaging in unison. In one embodiment, all of the devices that are selected to perform a function based on the operation of a selected one of the devices are tagged and the selected controlling device (called herein the master device) then teaches the other devices to follow the lead of the master device for at least one operation. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218320 | MULTILEVEL INVERTER USING CASCADE CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A multilevel inverter using a cascade configuration with a device for equally controlling a power factor for each unit cell includes: a master controller, a plurality of power cells connected in series for each of three AC (Alternating Current) phases, a phase shift transformer for supplying a power cell input voltage, a CAN (Controller Area Network) communication network to provide a communication path between the master controller and each power cell, and cell controllers to control output voltages and output frequencies of the respective power cells according to a voltage command and a frequency command from the master controller, each cell controller having a pulse width modulator to generate a pulse width modulation control signal of a variable voltage and a variable frequency to the connected corresponding power cell, wherein each cell controller is configured to calculate a phase difference value of the corresponding power cell according to a preset total number of connected power cells and the floor number (i.e., the serial connection sequence) of the corresponding power cell to thereafter phase-shift a chopping wave by the calculated phase difference value, thereby compensating for the phase differences between each power cell. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218321 | In-vehicle emergency call apparatus - An in-vehicle emergency call apparatus capable of performing an emergency call operation when electric power supply from a vehicle battery is cut is provided. The in-vehicle emergency call apparatus includes a first electric power supply line system causing an electric power supply unit to supply electric power to an emergency notification detection unit and an control unit. A second electric power supply line system is provided that causes the electric power supply unit to supply the electric power to the radio-communication unit. The second electric power supply line system is provided independently of the first electric power supply line system. A first capacitor coupled with the first electric power supply line system is capable of being configured to have a small capacitance. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218322 | Release Signal Authentication Method of Immobilizer - In a release signal authentication method for an immobilizer, a main switch can be turned on in a state that a battery is not mounted or the like, power is supplied to a CPU by power generation resulting from manual rotation of the engine, a release signal can be inputted by the user in a state that the engine is rotating, and the rotation of the engine is continued if the release signal matches with a release signal registered in advance. Further, in the release signal authentication method for an immobilizer, an input of the release signal can be given by operating an electrical apparatus using voltage supplied by the main switch, the release signal can be discriminated in the CPU, and the release signal can be discriminated only when a voltage amount supplied to the main switch is equal to or higher than a voltage amount that the CPU can recognize that the main switch is in a ON-state. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218323 | METHOD FOR DATA COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A VEHICLE AND A REMOTE TERMINAL - An apparatus and methods are provided for data communications associated with a vehicle. The apparatus preferably includes at least one electronic subsystem associated with the vehicle and a plurality of electrical conductors connected to the at least one electronic subsystem and associated with the vehicle. A vehicle data communications protocol converter is preferably connected to the plurality of electrical conductors for converting a first data communications protocol associated with data communications along the plurality of electrical conductors to a second data communications protocol such as a local-area infrared or an RF data communications protocol. The apparatus also preferably includes a transceiver connected to the data communications protocol converter for transmitting the second data communications protocol from the vehicle and receiving the data communications protocol from a remote data communications terminal or another portion of the vehicle. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218324 | Signal-Transmitting and multi-receiving method of detecting obstacle and parking sensor apparatus using the same - A parking sensor apparatus has a microprocessor and multiple ultrasonic sensors. The microprocessor uses a time division transmitting method to control only one ultrasonic sensor to output an ultrasonic detecting signal. In addition, after one ultrasonic detecting signal is output, all ultrasonic sensor are controlled to be in receiving status. Therefore, the microprocessor receives the reflected detecting signals from the ultrasonic sensors and obtains preset distances defined between adjacent ultrasonic sensors to calculate the shortest distance between the vehicle and the obstacle. Further, since only one ultrasonic sensor outputs the ultrasonic detecting signal at a time point, the microprocessor clearly determines that the reflected detecting signal is corresponding to the present ultrasonic sensor, that is controlled to output the ultrasonic detecting signal. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218325 | Method for measuring the amount of air in a fluid - One embodiment of the invention includes a method comprising measuring the level of a fluid in a system in a vehicle comprising measuring an electrical property of the fluid indicative of the amount of air in the fluid; and comparing the measured electrical property to a reference. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218326 | Multiple color pointer for a gauge or instrument - An indicating instrument such as a gauge may employ a light source, a face plate located in front of the light source, and a pointer that is rotatably mounted adjacent the face plate to indicate face plate positions. The pointer may be configured to emit at least two colors of light from a single color light source. The pointer may have a bottom surface, and a top surface that defines a channel to create lands on two levels. The top lands and bottom pointer surface may be equipped with hot-stamp foils of chosen colors to reflect or emit different colors of light from the pointer. A bottom foil may reflect light through the pointer while a top foil may emit light of a chosen color. The pointer shaft may be molded from a light-transmitting plastic material such as acrylic or polycarbonate. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218327 | CAR SPEED ALARM SYSTEM - A car speed alarm system is installed in a vehicle and has a modulation module and a demodulation module. The modulation module sends a car speed signal to cars behind when the car is decelerating. The cars behind use their demodulation module to read the transmitted car speed signal and notify their drivers, so that the drivers know how and when to reduce their speeds. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218328 | Illuminable emergency light assembly - An illuminable emergency light assembly comprises a warning signal having a light-shell and one or more spotlights fixedly mounted on the light-shell which is applicable to an emergency vehicle such as fire truck, police car and ambulance for emergency use to provide various colored light signals or/and for lighting use to adjustably project the lighting in preferable direction to the places or locations to be lighted by manually remotely control or wireless remotely control. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218329 | Vehicle breakdown warning sign - An automobile breakdown warning sign includes a first, a second, and a third plates; one or a plurality of a set of light-emitting devices and a single chip controller being disposed on the first plate; both of the second and the third plates being each disposed with one or a plurality of a set of light-emitting devices, multiple electric connection portions, and one or a plurality of signal transmission module; all three plates being abutted to one another by their ends and electric connection portions to form a triangle frame for those light-emitting devices to become a triangle light-emitting unit; the single chip controller controlling those light emitting devices to alternatively flare while the signal transmission module sends a signal to be picked up by any following vehicle for providing early warning. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218330 | KIT AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SECURITY ACCESS TO A DOOR USING POWER OVER ETHERNET WITH DATA PERSISTENCE AND FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL INTEGRATION - The present disclosure describes embodiments of a power-over-ethernet (“POE”) controller and an access control system comprising the same. In an embodiment, the access control system includes a POE controller configured to couple with a Fire Access Control Panel of an automated Fire Detection System. The access control system may further include one or more peripheral devices coupled with the POE controller and configured to be powered with electrical power received via an ethernet port of the POE controller. The peripheral devices may include an access device, a door strike, and a digital output device. Embodiments of a kit containing one or more partially or fully assembled components of the access control system are also described. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218331 | Augmented reality-based system and method to show the location of personnel and sensors inside occluded structures and provide increased situation awareness - An augmented reality system provides enhanced situational information to personnel located within an environment. A tracking system obtains viewpoint information corresponding to a real-time view of said environment. A processing system receives information from one or more sensors. Information includes sensor location information and status information about the environment and personnel therein. The processing system generates graphics using the sensor location information and the viewpoint information. Graphics include visual representations of said status information. A display displays the generated graphics on a display at a supervisor station that is outside of said environment such that graphics are superimposed on the real-time view. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218332 | PORTABLE BATHER MONITORING DEVICE AND A WATERSIDE MONITORING SYSTEM - A portable bather monitoring device, for example in the form of a wristband device, incorporates a pre-alarm to emit a warning signal to a bather to forewarn him that he is operating outside a defined rule-set in such a way than an alarm will be generated in a predetermined time unless he modifies his behavior or actively operates a delay to the alarm. The pre-alarm is notified to the bather by audible, vibration or other means and an override input is provided which in defined circumstances allows the bather to delay generation of the alarm used to alert waterside staff to the fact that a bather is in danger and requires immediate assistance. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218333 | Mode Selectable field transmitter - A selectable mode field transmitter is configurable to operate in one of a plurality of operating modes having different combinations of function, performance, and power consumption. The selectable mode field transmitter includes a housing, a sensor located within the housing, and transmitter circuitry for transmitting data provided by the sensor to a receiver external to the housing. The transmitter circuitry includes a controller that electrically configures the transmitter circuitry to one of a plurality of operational modes in response to mode selection data received from a source external to the housing. Therefore, the selectable mode field transmitter can be configured based on the needs or requirements of a particular application. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218334 | Grouping Wireless Lighting Nodes According to a Building Room Layout - A method for determining the relative locations of plural wirelessly controllable building service device nodes and switching control nodes within a building. At least some of the plural building service device nodes are located in different rooms of the building and should be allocated to switching control nodes on a room-specific basis. Wireless communication is established between the nodes to determine relative spatial positions of selected nodes using received signal strength indication (RSSI) values indicative of a distance of separation between two communicating nodes. The building service device nodes are then grouped into two or more groups, a first group corresponding to service device nodes in one of said different rooms and a second group corresponding to service device nodes in another of said different rooms, based on spatial distribution of service device nodes as indicated by the RSSI values, which are strongly affected by walls separating the rooms. The service device nodes of each group are then allocated to at least one associated switching control node. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218336 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A MESSAGE SEQUENCE COUNT IN A SECURITY SYSTEMS - A security system and method of operation includes a wireless transmitter, a wireless receiver in wireless communication with the wireless transmitter, and a control panel. The transmitter transmits a wireless message, including a unique transmitter identification number, a status portion with a plurality of status bits, and a sequence count which it increments only when any one of the status bits changes. The receiver receives the wireless message, converts the wireless message to a digital message which is sent to the control panel. The control panel processes the digital message by extracting the sequence count and transmitter identification number. A previous sequence count associated with the transmitter identification number is retrieved from memory, and the sequence count from the message is compared with the previous sequence count. If the sequence count is not less than the previous sequence count, then the control panel processes the message. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218337 | Device and Method for Triggering a Vehicle Occupant Protection Device of a Motor Vehicle - A device and a method trigger a vehicle occupant protection device of a motor vehicle. The device has a plurality of sensors that are disposed at a first location within the motor vehicle, and an evaluation device that is disposed at a second location within the passenger car. The plurality of signals that are assigned to the plurality of sensors are transmitted from the first location to the evaluation device via a first and a second transmission link of the device. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218338 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREMISES MONITORING USING WEIGHT DETECTION - The present invention is directed to systems and methods which monitor weights applied within a protected premises and, based on detected weight pressure patterns, serve to control operational aspects of the premises. In one embodiment, the pressure monitoring system is used in conjunction with a security system to resolve ambiguities in detected breach conditions. In one embodiment the pressure monitoring system learns and remembers how the premises is used. When a possible trouble condition is detected the system compares a detected pressure against known normal, known abnormal, and unexpected pressures to determine the action to be taken at that time. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218339 | System and method for improving microwave detector performance using ranging microwave function - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method and system for use of ranging MW to decrease MW intrusion detector false alarms. A Doppler microwave system may be provided that is capable of detecting an object range and adjusting the sensitivity of an alarm stage of a MW detector to account for object size and range. Multiple range limited MW stages may be configured for different ranges to determine the general range of the moving object. Based on signal levels present on these MW stages, an approximate object range may be determined. The sensitivity of the MW alarm stage is then adjusted based on a MW alarm state sensitivity vs. object range function that is optimized to alarm on humans and ignore small animals and insects. The method and system may be used in detection systems incorporating a MW sensor. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218340 | System and method for improving infrared detector performance in dual detector system - Embodiments of the present invention is directed to a method and system for use of ranging MW to reduce dual (MW/PIR) intrusion detector false alarms. A Doppler microwave system may be provided that is capable of detecting an object range and adjusting the sensitivity of the PIR detector to account for object size and range. Multiple range limited MW stages may be configured for different ranges to determine the general range of the moving object. Based on signal levels present on these MW stages, an approximate object range is determined. The sensitivity of the PIR is then adjusted based on a PIR sensitivity vs. object range function that is optimized to alarm on humans and ignore small animals and insects. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218341 | System and method for implementing ranging microwave for detector range reduction - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method and system for use of ranging MW to detect range reduction in a dual (MW/PIR) intrusion detector. Embodiments of the invention utilize a Doppler microwave system capable of detecting an object range. Multiple range limited MW stages may be configured for different ranges to determine the general range of the moving object. Based on signal levels present on these MW stages, an approximate object range and size is determined. Embodiments of the invention recognize cases of PIR range reduction by use of range limited MW stages configured for different ranges to determine the general range of the moving object. If the MW recognizes a moving object of sufficient size within the coverage area, and if no PIR signal is present, the PIR is recognized as being blocked or disabled and notification is provided. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218342 | Golf Club Reminder System for Golf Bags - The golf club reminder system for a golf bag utilizes a capacitance-based, proximity sensing system to monitor golf clubs in the golf bag. The components of the golf club reminder system are built into a golf bag, and the golf club reminder system operates in two modes. In a first normal mode the presence of a normal count of clubs in the golf bag is detected, and any absence of clubs or presence of additional clubs is silently indicated with a light. In a second security mode of operation a loud audio alert is produced at the detection of any change in club count. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218343 | System for determining presence or absence of individual items making up a set of items normally maintained together in a common location - A system for determining presence or absence of individual items making up a set of items normally maintained together as a set in a common location, such as a set of golf clubs normally maintained together in a golf bag, utilizes a magnet secured to each respective item. A magnetic field sensor monitors total magnetic field in the common location as an indicator of missing items. Alternately, a sensor can keep track of items removed from and added to the common location as an indicator of missing items. If one or more items are missing, an alarm, such as an audible and/or visual alarm, can be provided in a desired manner, such as when keeping track of gold clubs in a golf bag, when the golf bag is moved. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218344 | Dual frequency RFID circuit - A radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder (FIGS. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218345 | Intermediate Attachment Mechanism and Use Thereof in Rfid Transponder - The present invention provides an intermediate attachment mechanism, called a powerposer ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080218346 | IDENTIFIER DEVICE AND METHOD OF IDENTIFYING - An identifier device, which may be part of a tracking or similar transponder device, which can be removably coupled to an article to be identified or tracked. Data representing the identity of the article is encoded in the form of a pattern, and can be read by the identifier device when correctly engaged to the article, by sampling the pattern so as to extract the data encoded therein for transmission. The pattern may be a relief pattern, for example in the form of bumps and pits such as a Braille pattern, or magnetic domains, or the like. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218347 | SECURING METHOD AND MOBILE DEVICE THUS SECURED - A method and apparatus are provided for securing a mobile digital processing device. The method includes: a protective step that is self-activated when the mobile device measures an evolutionary value approaching a threshold value and wherein the mobile device executes a protective action; and includes a step of self-setting the evolutionary value when the mobile device and a holder associated therewith are detected in a common vicinity. The evolutionary value is positioned at a value remote from the threshold value, so as to allow the evolutionary value to approach the threshold value naturally, when the mobile device and the holder are no longer detected in a common vicinity. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218348 | Visibility radio cap and network - A pedigree tag for tracking and validating authenticity of contents in a container includes: a radio frequency modem operable at a low radio frequency, not exceeding one megahertz, and including a full duplex transmitter and receiver; an antenna operatively coupled with the radio frequency modem; a programmable microprocessor operatively coupled with the radio frequency modem; a memory operatively coupled with the programmable microprocessor; a clock; and a connector for connecting a power source for providing power to the microprocessor; wherein the pedigree tag is in a form factor conformable to the container to which it is affixed. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218349 | RFID system and RFID tag - In an RFID system comprising a detection unit for detecting an RFID tag and a control unit for exercising the control concerning the RFID tag, a determination unit determines whether to access a second area of an RFID tag comprising storage area, comprising of a first area for storing ID information and the second area for storing command information. An extraction unit extracts command information from the second area when it is determined to access the second area. An execution unit performs a process corresponding to the command information extracted by the extraction unit. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218350 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING RESOURCES IN A SUPPLY CHAIN USING RFID AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - A system and method for optimizing resources in a supply chain and production line using RFID and artificial intelligence which can be adapted to any supply chain or product line, including warehouses, and which is able to optimize a plurality of tools/machinery or processing stations, a plurality of products and even personnel in real time by analyzing real time information about the entities and historic information stored in databases about optimum decisions taken in the past by the system. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218351 | RFID TAG POWER CONSERVATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Active multi-modal RFID tags, illuminator/tag/reader systems, circuit architecture and operational algorithms for battery power conservation that extends tag battery life from a typical 6 months to >5 years. The inventive system is particularly useful in asset and person tracking/inventory systems where power conservation is critical. The tag is configured with a micro-processor operational instruction set algorithm, modifiable on the fly via RF or IR, to synchronize a periodic tag awaken/sense envelope that overlaps the illuminator trigger pulse cycle and put the tag into deep, power conservation sleep for N periods of illuminator cycles. When the tag sees an illuminator signal with a different ID, or no illuminator signal at all, it transmits that anomaly via RF to a reader. This means the object or person with which the tag is associated has been moved out of the original illuminator field of view, permitting near real time investigation and tracking. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218352 | Radio Frequency Identification - A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag comprises an array of antennas resonant at discrete frequencies. Each antenna can be modified by application of a high power RF signal so as to reduce its resonance or change its resonant frequency, thereby writing information to the array of antennas. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218353 | Method and Apparatus Using Magnetic Flux for Container Security - A seal device includes a locking member with a magnetically permeable material portion, and structure that can receive the locking member. The structure supports a magnetic field generator and detector at locations spaced from each other and from a region that is occupied by the portion of the locking member when the locking member is received by the structure. The structure defines a main flux path as a loop having a first portion, a second portion and a remainder that are mutually exclusive, and that collectively define the entirety of the flux path. The first and second portions are respectively within the magnetic field generator and the region, and most of the remainder extends through magnetically permeable material of the structure. The detector is located where the magnetic field has different characteristics when the portion of the locking member is respectively present in and absent from the region. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218354 | NON-NETWORKED RFID SYSTEM - Non-networked radio frequency identification (RFID) systems and methods are described that use RFID tags to exchange information between non-networked RFID readers. The RFID tags may store information about conditions the RFID-tagged items have encountered while being processed. RFID readers may dynamically update the information stored on the RFID tags as the RFID-tagged items are processed at nodes. An RFID tag may include a processor that dynamically determines process control instructions based on the information. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218355 | Optically addressed RFID elements - There are provided connectors, cables, cable assemblies, network components, and systems wherein optically addressed RFID functionality is incorporated. Also provided are optically addressed RFID elements in general. The RFID elements utilize an optical tap to direct a portion of the optical signal traveling through an optical fiber to a transducer. The transducer creates an electrical signal which may be used to write information to an integrated circuit of, transmit an RF signal to, and/or provide power to the RFID element. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218356 | Radio Frequency Identification Objects and Systems Employing the Same - A radio frequency identification (“RFID”) reader, system and object, and methods of operating and manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the RFID object includes a container having an interior wall, an exterior wall and a cavity therebetween. The RFID object also includes an RFID tag located within the cavity. In another embodiment, the RFID object includes a container having an interior wall and an exterior wall. The RFID object also includes a first RFID tag attached to the interior wall, and a second RFID tag attached to the exterior wall. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218357 | Method and Apparatus for Determing Animal Relationships - A system and method of determining a relationship between a first animal ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080218358 | REMOTE TRACKING AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A remote tracking and communication device comprising a housing which encloses a processor, a memory, a position locator, a first transmitter, and a second transmitter. Each of the latter components are electronically coupled to the processor. Both the first and second transmitters are adapted to send and receive wireless voice and data signals in a digital format. The device further comprises a first battery, which is removably affixed to the housing and electronically coupled to each component within the housing, a speaker and a microphone electronically coupled to the first transmitter, and a button electronically coupled to the processor. When pressed, the button is adapted to activate voice communications with a call center using the first transmitter. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218359 | Drowsiness determination apparatus, program, and method - An apparatus for accurately determining a drowsiness level is provided. A doze prevention system includes a photographic apparatus, a drowsiness determination apparatus, and other apparatuses for doze prevention such as an alarm apparatus, a neck air conditioning apparatus, a seat belt vibrating apparatus, and a brake control apparatus. The photographic apparatus captures a facial image of a driver of a vehicle. The drowsiness determination apparatus determines a drowsiness level based on the facial image. The drowsiness determination apparatus uses a facial image captured by the photographic apparatus, detects a sign of drowsiness or a sign of struggle, and determines the drowsiness level based on the detection results. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218360 | TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, TRANSMISSION METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM WITH RECORDED TRANSMISSION PROGRAM - A transmission apparatus transmitting/receiving data to and from other transmission apparatuses through a network includes a temperature rise detector detecting a temperature rise of the transmission apparatus and a communication controller restricting transmission from the other transmission apparatuses to the transmission apparatus when the temperature rise of the transmission apparatus is detected. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218361 | Process and system of energy signal detection - A process and system of energy signal detection, which improves sensitivity, performance and reliability thereof and reduces false alarms by distinguishing between noise and real signals, includes the steps of receiving a plurality of data samples and generating a predetermined number of constructed sample windows of constructed samples in time, determining a control range for each of said constructed sample windows, determining whether there is an alarm pre-condition by comparing relationship between successive constructed sample windows, and generating an output signal when the alarm pre-condition is qualified, and detecting white light for preventing false alarm created by the white light. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218362 | Remote water shut-off device - Described herein, is a device and system for remotely shutting off the supply of water to water heaters, thereby preserving a reservoir of potable water within the water heater during exigent times. An “off” signal may be sent within a region, thereby preventing the further flow of water into water heaters when the water supply has become contaminated. The device includes an antenna for receiving signals, a valve unit, and a solenoid capable of opening and closing the valve unit upon the receipt of “on” and “off” signals. The device may be battery operated and may sound a warning alarm when activated and/or when the batter is low. Also described, is a method of preserving a potable reservoir of water within a water heater upon the water supply leading to the water heater becoming contaminated. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218363 | ELECTRIC GENERATOR PROTECTION SYSTEM - A protection system for an electric generator includes a fluid sensor to measure a fluid level in a fuel tank, an indicator lamp to display the fluid level, a timer to measure a time interval beginning in response to a low fuel signal from the fluid sensor and a low fuel switch to shut off the electric generator at the end of the time interval. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218364 | PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE SENSOR AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT - The photoelectric smoke sensor includes a casing member | 2008-09-11 |
20080218365 | Smoke detector - Provided is a smoke detector having a structure in which, at a time of performing smoke detection, an S/N ratio of a signal of a light receiving element is improved, to thereby accurately detect occurrence of fire. At both end portions of an inside of an optical case ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080218366 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A system for protecting a portable electronic device includes an accelerometer and a processor. The accelerometer is configured to measure an acceleration of the portable electronic device in at least one direction and to generate a signal proportional to the acceleration. The processor is configured to receive the signal from the accelerometer and compare the signal with a preset value to judge whether an unacceptable fall and/or an unacceptable impact is occurring. The processor is further configured to activate a routine to shut down the portable electronic device, if such a fall and/or an impact is occurring. The goal is to prevent, e.g., system shorts that may otherwise occur from impact from potentially further damaging the device. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218367 | Entry detecting system - An entry detecting system includes a terminal device; a point-to-point communication device; an entry detecting device; and a guard device. The point-to-point communication device includes a transmitting-receiving antenna having directivity in a specific direction. The point-to-point communication device communicates by radio with the terminal device via the transmitting-receiving antenna so as to detect a response time from the terminal device and report detected response time to the entry detecting device. The entry detecting device detects a distance from the point-to-point communication device to the terminal device based on the response time reported by the point-to-point communication device, generates entry detecting information based on the detected distance, and transmits the entry detecting information to the point-to-point communication device and the guard device. The point-to-point communication device transmits the received entry detecting information to the terminal device. The terminal device outputs an alarm in a case where the terminal device receives the entry detecting information from the point-to-point communication device. The guard device outputs an alarm in a case where the guard device receives the entry detecting information from the entry detecting device. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218368 | Position Sensing Feedback Wireless Transmission System - A position sensing feedback wireless transmission system comprises: a movable carrier, a sensing head, a scale and a display or a controller. When the present position of the movable carrier is required to know, the sensing head can be utilized to transmit the measured information data back to the display or the controller in wireless manner. Since the position sensing feedback wireless transmission system of the present invention adopts the wireless technology, in addition to save the connecting wires cost, it can be relatively simply used in the machine. Consequently, for the design of the mechanism required to measure the long distance, the unit with a plurality of running wires can be dispensed with. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218369 | Flexible Display Device - The present invention relates to a flexible display device ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080218370 | Display device comprising a holding member - A display device for presenting optic content, comprises a holder device and a plurality of rod-shaped display elements, said display elements comprising a plurality of illuminants. The display elements are held by the holder device and a display area for presenting the optic content is formed by the plurality of display elements. The holder device comprises a plurality of holder elements interconnected by connecting devices such that the holder device is variable in shape, so that a variation of the shape of the holder device allows for the variation of the shape of the display area. The invention is characterized in that the holder device holds the display elements only at a first end of the latter. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218371 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A mobile communication device configured to operate in at least a first mode and a second mode is provided. The mobile communication device includes a housing, a light emitting unit configured to emit at least a first color when the mobile communication device is operated in the first mode and to emit a second color when the mobile communication device is operated in the second mode, and a filtering unit having at least a first pattern associated with the first mode and a second pattern associated with the second mode. The filtering unit is configured to display the first pattern with the first color in the housing when the mobile communication device is operated in the first mode and to display the second pattern with the second color in the housing when the mobile communication device is operated in the second mode. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218372 | LIGHT SWITCH USED AS A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - The present invention is directed to systems and methods which permit a light switch or other control device to operate as a communications device as well as a switch. The light switch or other control device is mounted or otherwise attached to a wail and is capable of operating alternatively in, or in coordination with, at least two separate modes. The first mode is typically a power control mode and the second mode is a communications mode. In the power control mode the light switch can operate singularly or call communicate through a remote controller with a light or electrical outlet to turn on/off the light or outlet. In the communications mode the user speaks into the switch and receives responses at the switch. The transmission of this device communication is handled internal to the switch or by the remote controller. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218373 | Intelligent keyfob management system - An intelligent keyfob management system ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080218374 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING SIGNALS TO AN INSTRUMENT IN A WELLBORE - A method for communicating a signal to an instrument in a wellbore includes axially accelerating the instrument in a preselected pattern of acceleration. The predetermined pattern corresponds to the signal to be communicated. The axial acceleration of the instrument is detected, and the signal is decoded from the detected axial acceleration. A signal detection system for an instrument in a wellbore includes an accelerometer oriented along a longitudinal axis of the instrument and means for comparing measurements made by the accelerometer to at least one predetermined pattern. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218375 | BANDWIDTH WIRELINE DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A suspended well logging device for use in a wellbore drilled in an earthen formation may include a cable configured to be conveyed into the wellbore; a single twisted pair of conductors positioned in the cable; and a conductive armor surrounding the single twisted pair of conductors. In embodiments, the device may further include a first channel formed using the single twisted pair of conductors; a second channel formed using the single twisted pair of conductors and the armor; and a wellbore logging tool coupled to an end of the cable. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218376 | WIRELESS PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAL DEVICE MONITORING AND INTERFACE - A system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a processor, a medical device transceiver, a user interface, a data relay transceiver, a memory coupled to the processor, and storing instructions. The processor executes the instructions in the memory to receive data from a medical device using the medical device transceiver and transmits the data to an intermediary device using the data relay transceiver. This system can be implemented in a small, portable unit that is easy for a patient to transport. The system's user interface may include a microphone and speaker to allow the communication of audible information between the system and a user. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218377 | Cathodic Integrety Monitor - A monitoring system monitors input levels. The monitoring system includes a meter, a local storage system, a processing system, and a transmitter. The meter is configured to periodically measure the input levels. The local storage system is configured to record the measured input levels as data values. The processing system is configured to calculate statistical representations of the data values. The transmitter is configured to transmit the statistical representations. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218378 | Method and system for collecting meter readings in wireless transmissions from unlisted customers - An out-of-route collection capability is provided for an AMR data collection system of a type that collect readings within a geographic area using a radio. If a transmission is received from an out-of-route transmitter, its location is based on a geographic location of the data collector as the data collector receives data from the out-of-route transmitter. The location can further be determined by evaluating a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) for the transmission. The out-of-route transmitter is identified by association with a transmitter identification number. The out-of-route transmitters can be added to the route through operations at the central office. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218379 | System and method for electronic road signs with in-car display capabilities - The present invention is method and system for delivering road sign content information to a mobile computing device for display to the driver of a vehicle. The system consists of a wireless communication network in communication with a mobile computing device operationally coupled to a dashboard display device or a vehicle head's up display device. The wireless communication network further comprises a plurality of meshed network sign transmitting devices placed along predetermined intervals along the highway. Each sign-transmitting device is capable of transmitting road sign content information to the mobile computing device for display to the driver. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218380 | Distributed Intelligence For Traffic Signal Control - Intelligent traffic control devices that are spatially distributed at strategic locations on streets, highways, and intersections communicate bi-directional complex information to control the movement of various users in a safe and efficient manner. The intelligence of the traffic control devices is based on the capability of each device to operate in manners normally associated with computer-based controls. Such actions include the ability to react to complex instructions, perform logical and arithmetical computations, make records of sequences of events, perform self-diagnostic assessments, take reliable and predictable autonomous actions, and communicate information collected from environmental sensors or internal state of operation. Such devices may contain varying degrees of binary coded descriptions that describe device capability and performance characteristics to other traffic control devices that may require access to sensory information and/or control functions. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218381 | OCCUPANT EXIT ALERT SYSTEM - A proximity sensor system for a vehicle that is parked includes a first remote sensor that senses objects in a rearward area relative to the vehicle. A park determination module determines the vehicle is parked. A door condition module determines a status of a door of the vehicle. A response module selectively responds to the objects based on door condition module signals and park determination module signals. An indicator responds to response module signals. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218382 | Method and Apparatus Reporting Time-Synchronized Vehicular Sensor Waveforms From Wireless Vehicular Sensor Nodes - The invention includes using multiple wireless vehicular sensor nodes to wirelessly receive multiple, time-synchronized vehicular waveform reports from the nodes to create a time synchronized system report, and preferably a time synchronized vehicular report. Each vehicular waveform report approximates a raw vehicular sensor waveform observed by a magnetic sensor at the node based upon the presence of a vehicle. The vehicular waveform reports, the time-synchronized system report, and the time synchronized vehicular report are products of this wirelessly receiving process. The invention includes apparatus supporting the above outlined process. Reception of the vehicular waveform reports may be time interleaved. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218383 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PARKING INFRACTION DETECTION - The invention relates to a system and method for detecting parking infractions. It comprises computing one or more measurements associated with a stationary object found at a first location; classifying the stationary object as being representative of a vehicle parked at the first location based on the one or more measurements associated with the stationary object; capturing one or more images of the vehicle parked at the first location; processing the one or more images of the vehicle to extract one or more present vehicle identifiers associated with the vehicle, and recording a time the one or more images were taken, a co-ordinate set associated with the first location and the one or more identifiers associated with the vehicle; determining a time duration for which parking is allowed at the first location; and comparing the present vehicle identifiers with previously recorded vehicle identifiers associated with the first location to determine if the vehicle has been parked at the first location for a period exceeding the time duration. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218384 | Method and system for maintaining spatio-temporal data - A system and method for maintaining spatio-temporal data for a given area (e.g., an airspace) containing a given node (e.g., an aircraft) and one or more other nodes (e.g., aircraft). The given aircraft may break the given airspace into a first plurality of smaller airspaces, and may also break the given airspace into a second plurality of smaller airspaces. The given aircraft may then detect local spatio-temporal data for each smaller airspace located within its detectable range. The aircraft may also receive remote spatio-temporal data for the smaller airspaces from the one or more other aircraft. Thereafter, the aircraft may update stored spatio-temporal data based on the aircraft's navigation data, the local spatio-temporal data, the remote spatio-temporal data, and/or a reliability of the data. Further, the aircraft may transmit the stored spatio-temporal data for receipt by the one or more other aircraft. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218385 | Methods and Systems for Detecting Icing Conditions - Methods and systems for detecting icing or incipient icing conditions external to a vehicle ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080218386 | Optical system and element for detecting ice and water - An optical system for detecting ice and water on the surface of an aircraft includes an elongated transparent optical element having first and second end portions. A light source and light detector are disposed in one end of the optical element and a reflective surface is disposed in the opposite end portion. The reflective surface defines a critical angle and reflects light from the light source to the light detector when the critical angle is in contact with air and refracts the light toward the external environment when the reflective surface is in contact with ice or water. The system may also incorporate an optical element wherein the reflective surface includes a continuous array of convex elements extending outwardly from and across one end of the optical element and wherein each of the convex elements defines a critical angle. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218387 | VARIABLE LENGTH DECODER UTILIZING REORDERED INDEX DECODING LOOK-UP-TABLE (LUT) AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A variable length decoder and its decoding method utilizing a reordered index decoding look-up-table, and that is utilized to incorporate a plurality of decoding LUT's into a single reordered index decoding LUT for use in decoding by making use of the output correlation rule obtained through integrating a plurality of decoding LUT's. Thus, when proceeding with the variable length decodings, the multiplexer has only to select the correct reordered index value from among a plurality of reordered index values as based on the previous decoding results, and then find out the corresponding remapping index value and compensation value, thus searching and obtaining the corresponding reordered index output result in the reordered index decoding LUT through utilizing the remapping index value, hereby obtaining the output result through proceeding with the operations required by making use of the compensation value. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218388 | ENCODING METHOD, ENCODING APPARATUS, DECODING METHOD, AND DECODING APPARATUS - An encoding method is disclosed for use with an encoding apparatus for carrying out variable-length conversion encoding involving a look-ahead operation of at least either one information word or one code word upon encoding. The encoding method includes the step of performing conversion encoding in such a manner as to permit decoding of encoded words in units of a code word. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218389 | Serial-To-Parallel Converter Circuit and Liquid Crystal Display Driving Circuit - A serial-to-parallel converter circuit comprising: an m-bit serial data holding unit to be input with serial data whose input bit number is set to m or n (2008-09-11 | |
20080218390 | ENTROPY ENCODING AND DECODING APPARATUS AND METHOD BASED ON TREE STRUCTURE - Encoding and decoding of an audio signal or a video signal. By performing entropy encoding and decoding based on a tree structure, coding efficiency is increased, complexity is reduced, and additional information can be reduced. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218391 | Tracking loop type digital angle converter and angle/digital converting apparatus - A tracking loop type digital angle converter that operates so that a deviation between input and output angles always becomes zero by feeding back the output angle to the input angle, wherein in order to eliminate a case where a control deviation decreases an angle error between the input and output angles is in the vicinity of 180°, i.e., where response becomes low, there are provided a detected signal sign judging section ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080218392 | Signal Receiver and Mobile Communication Device - A signal receiver processing circuit is for isolating a desired signal from analog input signal that is susceptible to variations in signal power, e.g. from a radio front end ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080218393 | A-D CONVERTER AND A-D CONVERT METHOD - There is provided an A/D converter that outputs a digital output signal obtained by digitalizing an analog input signal. The A/D converter includes a bit selecting section that selects a conversion object bit from a high-order bit to a low-order bit of the digital output signal in order, a threshold-value controlling section that determines a threshold data expressing a boundary value between zero and one of the conversion object bit, a D/A converting section that digital-to-analog converts the threshold data and generates an analog threshold value, a comparing section that compares, at a plurality of different timings in a conversion time interval determining a value of the conversion object bit, the analog input signal and the analog threshold value and outputs a plurality of comparison results at the timings, and a bit determining section that determines the value of the conversion object bit. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218394 | LOGICAL CURRENT DIVISION MULTIPLEXING FOR ENCODING MULTIPLE DIGITAL SIGNALS - A method and a system are disclosed for transmitting an N-bit digital signal at a source. The N-bit digital signal representing a binary value is used to modulate an electrical current by using N discrete voltages representing each bit. The N discrete voltages are coupled to N corresponding switches to control the switches. The switches conduct a corresponding electrical current if the value of the corresponding discrete voltage is the binary value of 1. The currents from each of the closed switches are summed to form a current-encoded data signal in a single physical conductor representing the original N-bit digital signal. The current-encoded data signal is transmitted through the single physical conductor to a current decoder for decoding the current-encoded data signal and extracting the original N-bit digital signal at a destination. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218395 | ANALOG-DIGITAL CONVERTING APPARATUS AND RADIO COMMUNICATION TERMINAL - An analog-digital converting apparatus includes: an analog-digital converting unit that performs a conversion from an analog input signal into a digital output signal; a buffer unit that temporary stores the digital output signal for a plurality of samples and outputs the samples in time-series; a clipping detecting unit that detects a first sample having a signal value corresponding to a clipping level of the analog-digital converting unit from among the samples of the digital output signal; and an interpolating unit that rewrites the signal value of the first sample stored in the buffer unit into an estimated signal value that is obtained by estimating a signal value at a time corresponding to a time of the first sample by an interpolation using at least one of (1) a set of second and third samples that are samples previous to the first sample and (2) a set of fourth and fifth samples that are samples subsequent to the first sample. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218396 | Charge-domain pipelined charge-redistribution analog-to-digital converter - A single-ended charge-domain pipeline of at least two stages is provided. Each stage comprises a charge-storage node, a charge-transfer circuit for conveying charge from said charge-storage node out of said stage, a charge-control capacitor connected to said charge-storage node and driven by a periodic clock voltage, a comparator which compares the voltage of said charge-storage node to a reference voltage, and a digital latch which latches the state of said comparator output under control of a second periodic clock voltage and provides a latched digital output from said stage. The second stage of the pipeline further includes a first charge-redistribution capacitor connected to the charge-storage node of the second stage and driven by a conditional voltage responsive to the latched digital output from the first stage. The charge output from each stage of said pipeline is substantially identical to the charge input to said stage. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218397 | Slide action remote control with display - A hand held apparatus for remotely controlling consumer electronics appliances comprises an upper housing having top and bottom surfaces and a lower housing having top and bottom surfaces, with the bottom surface of the upper housing and the top surface of the lower housing being slidably engaged to permit the lower housing to move relative to the upper housing between closed and open positions. The remote control also has a display located in the top surface of the upper housing for presenting an image relevant to the control or operation of the remote control itself or the controlled appliances; a first set of tactile input devices located in the top surface of the upper housing and including an input device for interacting with the displayed image; and a second set of tactile input devices located in the top surface of the lower housing. The two housings may move relative to one another so that the second set of input devices is covered by the top housing when the lower housing is in the closed position and is uncovered when the lower housing is in the open position. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218398 | Remote control integration device for controlling electronic devices - A remote control integration device for controlling electronic devices, comprises a remote controller having a memory unit for storing an instruction set having a plurality of instructions; a key set having a plurality of keys; a first transceiver and a first processor for generating instruction signals according to operation of keys; for storing the instruction set to the memory unit and for emitting the generating instruction signals and the instruction set in the memory unit through the first transceiver; and a remote controller having a second transceiver; and a second processor receiving the instructions or instruction set from the remote controller; and decoding the receiving signals into control signals; and a switch receiving electric power and outputting the electric power according to the decoding signals from the second processor. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218399 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING A SCAN STRATEGY - Some embodiments of the invention are directed to generating a scan strategy based on parameters input from a user, without requiring that the user be aware of information such as the specifics of the receiver hardware or the specific signal characteristics of the emitters that are desired to be detected. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218400 | DOUBLE-SIDEBAND SUPPRESSED-CARRIER RADAR TO NULL NEAR-FIELD REFLECTIONS FROM A FIRST INTERFACE BETWEEN MEDIA LAYERS - A ground-penetrating radar comprises a software-definable transmitter for launching pairs of widely separated and coherent continuous waves. Each pair is separated by a constant or variable different amount double-sideband suppressed carrier modulation such as 10 MHz, 20 MHz, and 30 MHz Processing suppresses the larger first interface reflection and emphasizes the smaller second, third, etc. reflections. Processing determines the electrical parameter of the natural medium adjacent to the antenna. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218401 | GNSS sample processor for determining the location of an event - A digital camera for providing a short burst of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signal samples in a picture data file with an approximate time for reading by a computer apparatus some time later for determining the geographical location and an accurate time of the picture. An apparatus and method for determining a GNSS position of an event where an event capture device writes a short burst of GNSS signal samples with an approximate time into an event data file and a GNSS sample processor reads the event data file some time later for determining the geographical location and an accurate time of the event. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218402 | Target detector and target detection method - A target detector for accurately detecting frequency components of the stationary target, detecting a moving target from the remaining frequency components and suppressing erroneous detection of the moving target. The detector comprises: a transmitting and receiving section for transmitting a transmission wave and receiving a reflected wave from the target, the transmission wave having a frequency rising section where the frequency increases and a frequency falling section where the frequency decreases; a mixer for mixing the transmission wave and the reflected wave to generate beat signals; a frequency calculating section for calculating frequency components of the beat signals in the frequency rising section and the frequency falling section; and a stationary target frequency detecting section for, when a level of the frequency components in one of the frequency rising section and the frequency falling section exceeds a higher threshold and a level of the same frequency components in the other section exceeds a lower threshold as well as a level difference between both the frequency components is within a predetermined range, detecting these frequency components as those of the stationary target. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218403 | High Resolution Ranging Apparatus and Method Using Uwb - Provided is a high resolution distance ranging apparatus using an ultra-wideband (UWB) communication. The apparatus includes: a first spectrum analyzer for extracting a frequency component corresponding to multipath time delay from a reception signal; a second spectrum analyzer for acquiring a noise subspace of the extracted frequency component and extracting a frequency component where maximum power is located from a frequency spectrum based on the noise subspace; a time of arrival (TOA) extractor for extracting TOA based on the frequency component where maximum power is located. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218404 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING POSITION OF RADAR APPARATUS BASED ON REFLECTED SIGNALS - A system and method for determining position of, for example, a robot based on reflected signals comprises a transmitter for transmitting signals in a number of directions within a range of directions and a receiver for receiving echoes of the signals from any direction in the range. The transmitter has a first rotatable antenna and the receiver has a second rotatable antenna which is mechanically couplable to the second antenna. The received echoes are processed by a processor to derive echo data signals indicative of the distance of the system to one or more reflective surfaces and the direction of the reflective surface(s) relative to the system. The processor is arranged to determine the position of the system relative to a starting position from the derived echo data signals indicative of the distance of the system to the reflective surface(s) and the direction of the reflective surface(s) relative to the system. | 2008-09-11 |
20080218405 | Mobile terminals including location management systems and location management methods for mobile terminals - Methods of managing a location of a mobile terminal include obtaining a position of the mobile terminal, estimating a distance from the mobile terminal to a destination point, generating an estimated time for the mobile terminal to reach the destination point, and generating an alert if the estimated time for the mobile terminal to reach the destination point reaches a threshold time. Related mobile terminals are also disclosed. | 2008-09-11 |