40th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 72 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150279090 | METHODS OF AND APPARATUS FOR ASSIGNING VERTEX AND FRAGMENT SHADING OPERATIONS TO A MULTI-THREADED MULTI-FORMAT BLENDING DEVICE - An exemplary aspect relates generally to graphics processing systems and more specifically relates to executing vertex and fragment shading operations to a pixel blender device. The technology is at least applicable to graphics processing systems in which vertex and fragment shading operations are executed by dedicated fragment and vertex units or by unified shading units. The graphics processing unit driver is responsible to determine if a shading operation can be assigned to a multi-threaded, multi-format pixel blender. Based on the determination, the fragment shading operations or the vertex shading operations or both are assigned to the pixel blender for execution; the execution of the fragment and/or vertex shading operations by the shader unit(s) is skipped. The determination is based on a code analysis. Forwarding shading operations from the fragment and vertex shaders, i.e., bypassing the shading units, to a programmable, multi-threaded and multi-format pixel blender may save electrical power consumption because a programmable, multi-threaded, and multi-format pixel blender is a less complex circuit compared to a fragment or a vertex or a unified shading unit. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279091 | VOXELIZATION TECHNIQUES - A computer-implemented method for classifying voxels. The method includes rendering a plurality of images associated with a three-dimensional model. The method also includes identifying one or more pixels associated with the plurality of images that correspond to a voxel. The method further includes classifying the voxel as either external to the three-dimensional model or internal to the three-dimensional model based on the one or more pixels. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279092 | Bounding Volume Hierarchy Generation Using a Heterogeneous Architecture - A system rapidly builds bounding volume hierarchies for ray tracing using both the CPU cores and an integrated graphics processor. The hierarchy is built directly into shared memory (between the CPU and GPU). The method starts by sorting the triangles along a space-filling curve, and then quickly sets up a number of mini-trees with a small number of triangles in them, which includes computing the bounding boxes of the mini-trees. This makes it possible to build the mini-trees using a surface-area heuristic in parallel on the graphics processor, while at the same time, the trees above the mini-trees are built in a top-down fashion using the CPU cores. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279093 | 360-DEGREE CORE PHOTO IMAGE INTEGRATION AND INTERPRETATION IN A 3D PETROPHYSICAL MODELING ENVIRONMENT - The present disclosure describes methods and systems, including computer-implemented methods, computer-program products, and computer systems, for providing 360-degree well core sample photo image integration, calibration, and interpretation for modeling of reservoir formations and lithofacies distribution. One computer-implemented method includes receiving a 360-degree well core sample photo image, geospatially anchoring, by a computer, the received 360-degree well core sample photo image, decomposing, by a computer, the geospatially-anchored 360-degree well core sample photo image into a color numerical array, transforming, by a computer, the color numerical array into a formation image log, calibrating, by a computer, the formation image log for consistency with additionally available data, and generating, by a computer, 3D lithofacies interpretation and prediction data using the formation image log. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279094 | System and Method for Rendering Virtual Contaminants - A method and a computer system for performing a computer simulation in which virtual contaminants are rendered on a rendered scene of the computer simulation. A memory module is sued for loading thereinto a model defining a virtual environment of the computer simulation, the virtual environment defining a plurality of zones comprising a first additive zone and a second subtractive zone, the second subtractive zone being at least partially enclosed within the first additive zone. An image generator module is used for adding a virtual contaminant over the first additive zone, removing, at least partially, the virtual contaminant within the second subtractive zone leaving a remaining virtual contaminant in the first additive zone and rendering an image for display comprising the remaining virtual contaminant in the virtual environment using a visual texture of the virtual contaminant. The computer simulation may be a vehicle computer simulation. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279095 | System and Method for Modeling Virtual Contaminants - A method and a computer system for modeling, in a virtual environment of a computer simulation, virtual contaminants in a scene to be rendered. A processing module, using a graphical user interface on a display device, is used for define, in a model, a first additive zone of the scene over which a virtual contaminant is to be added, defining, in the model, a second subtractive zone of the scene over which the virtual contaminant is to be at least partially removed, the second subtractive zone being at least partially enclosed within the first additive zone and a memory module is used for storing the model, the model being made available through a storage module for rendering the virtual contaminants on the scene in the computer simulation. A preview mode may be used for launching the computer simulation at a rate lower than the expected rate of the computer simulation. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279096 | GEOMETRIC STRUCTURE ANALYZING METHOD, GEOMETRIC STRUCTURE ANALYZING SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A geometric structure analyzing method, a geometric structure analyzing system, and a computer program product are provided, to analyze a two-dimensional geometric structure of a model composed of at least one magnetic building block. A magnetic field intensity image of the model is obtained, and a shape of the magnetic field intensity image is used as a contour of the model. The contour of the model is skeletonized to obtain the two-dimensional geometric structure of the model, and the two-dimensional geometric structure is displayed on a display panel. Therefore, a user is allowed to control the two-dimensional geometric structure on the display panel by manipulating the model, to achieve interactive effects including visual and tactile feedbacks. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279097 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING STRUCTURE DATA - A storage unit stores structure data that includes coordinates of vertices of a plurality of polygons representing a three-dimensional structure. A computation unit calculates coordinates of a certain point with reference to the structure data. This point is be used, together with the vertices of the polygons, to produce a graph from the structure data according to spatial arrangement of the polygons and further to calculate characteristic quantities based on the produced graph. The computation unit stores the calculated coordinates of the point in a memory device, as a piece of information relating to the structure data. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279098 | SMART DEVICE AND VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE PROVIDING SERVER PROVIDING VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE SERVICE METHOD USING DIGITALEXPERIENCE SERVICE METHOD USING DIGITAL CLOTHES - A smart terminal, a virtual experience providing server and methods of the same are disclosed. The smart terminal determines avatar identification information to identify a user avatar and clothing identification information to identify digital clothing and displays a virtual experience image overlaid with the digital clothing simulated on the user avatar, provided from the virtual experience providing server. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279099 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATCHING SCENES USING MUTUAL RELATIONS BETWEEN FEATURES - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved systems and methods for matching scenes. In one embodiment, a processor for implementing robust feature matching between images comprises: a first process for extracting a first feature set from a first image projection and extracting a second feature set from a second image projection; a memory for storing the first feature set and the second feature set; and a second process for feature matching using invariant mutual relations between features of the first feature set and the second feature set; wherein the second feature set is selected from the second image projection based on the identification of similar descriptive subsets between the second image projection and the first image projection. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279100 | Computing Devices and Methods for Navigating Around a Surface of Three-Dimensional (3D) Coordinate System Representations of 3D Objects - The present disclosure relates to navigating around geographic maps within a map viewport display. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to navigating around a surface of a 3D, geographic coordinate system representation of a body using a pan feature while North is locked. In response to a user activating a pan feature of a navigation interface, a spin angle and, or a swing angle is calculated and the globe is revolved around a spin-axis and/or a swing-axis while revolution around a rotate-axis is locked. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279101 | IMITATING PHYSICAL SUBJECTS IN PHOTOS AND VIDEOS WITH AUGMENTED REALITY VIRTUAL OBJECTS - Technologies for rendering augmented reality virtual objects include an augmented reality device to capture an image and recognize subjects within the image. Subjects may include persons or objects, such as accessories. The augmented reality device determines a context associated with the subjects of the image and selects one or more virtual objects based on the context. The identified context may include an activity or theme associated with the subject or accessories included in the image. Virtual objects may include accessories and clothing for virtual characters. The augmented reality device may select virtual objects that are similar to identified subjects and accessories, or that are associated with an identified activity or theme of the subject. The augmented reality device applies the virtual objects to a virtual character and renders an augmented reality scene based on the captured image that includes the virtual character. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279102 | DISPLAY RELATIVE MOTION COMPENSATION - Embodiments that relate to displaying an image via a display device worn on a head of a user are disclosed. In one example embodiment, an image is displayed at an initial registration position with respect to a user's eye. Composite motion data is received from one or more sensors, with the composite motion data comprising a head motion component and a relative motion component which is relative motion between the head and the display device. The composite motion data is filtered to remove the head motion component and yield the relative motion component. Using the relative motion component, the initial registration position of the image is adjusted to an adjusted registration position that compensates for the relative motion component. The image is then displayed at the adjusted registration position. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279103 | DETERMINATION OF MOBILE DISPLAY POSITION AND ORIENTATION USING MICROPOWER IMPULSE RADAR - Embodiments are generally directed to determination of mobile display position and orientation using micropower impulse radar. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a display to present images; radar components to generate radar signal pulses and to generate distance data based on received return signals; radar antennae to transmit the radar signal pulses and to receive the return signals; and a processor to process signals and data, wherein the processor is to: process the return signals received by the radar antennae to determine a position and orientation of the display with respect to real objects in an environment and to determine a position of a vantage point of a user of the apparatus, and generate an augmented image including rendering a virtual object and superimposing the virtual object on an image including one or more real objects, the rendering of the virtual image being based at least in part on the determined position and orientation of the display and the determined vantage point of the user of the apparatus. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279104 | SENSOR DEPENDENT CONTENT POSITION IN HEAD WORN COMPUTING - Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for positioning content within an FOV of a HWC based on sensor feedback. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279105 | DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Provided is a display control apparatus including a state detection unit configured to detect a state of a user who observes an image, and a display control unit configured to cause a display to display the image in which a plurality of display content items are superimposed on a photographed image, and to control a behavior of each of the display content items according to the state of the user. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279106 | COLLABORATIVE AUGMENTED REALITY - Augmented reality presentations are provided at respective electronic devices. A first electronic device receives information relating to modification made to an augmented reality presentation at a second electronic device, and the first electronic device modifies the first augmented reality presentation in response to the information. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279107 | SENSOR DEPENDENT CONTENT POSITION IN HEAD WORN COMPUTING - Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for positioning content within an FOV of a HWC based on sensor feedback. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279108 | SENSOR DEPENDENT CONTENT POSITION IN HEAD WORN COMPUTING - Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for positioning content within an FOV of a HWC based on sensor feedback. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279109 | OBJECT MAPPING TECHNIQUES FOR MOBILE AUGMENTED REALITY APPLICATIONS - Techniques are disclosed that involve mobile augmented reality (MAR) applications in which users (e.g., players) may experience augmented reality (e.g., altered video or audio based on a real environment). Such augmented reality may include various alterations. For example, particular objects may be altered to appear differently. Such alterations may be based on stored profiles and/or user selections. Further features may also be employed. For example, in embodiments, characters and/or other objects may be sent (or caused to appear) to other users in other locations. Also, a user may leave a character at another location and receive an alert when another user/player encounters this character. Also, characteristics of output audio may be affected based on events of the MAR application. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279110 | HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY - A head mounted display which allows a user to visually recognize a virtual image, includes an image display unit that enables the user to visually recognize the virtual image, a display processing unit that causes the image display unit to form the virtual image indicating a plurality of images used to operate the head mounted display and a background image, and a motion detection unit that detects a motion of the head of the user. The display processing unit changes the background image according to a motion of the head of the user. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279111 | IMAGE PROCESSOR, TREATMENT SYSTEM, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - According to some embodiments, an image processor of an embodiment has an imaging parameter acquirer and a virtual perspective image generator. The imaging parameter acquirer acquires an imaging parameter which is used by a radiographic imaging apparatus in capturing a perspective image of a target. The virtual perspective image generator determines a method of generating a virtual perspective image from volume data acquired by capturing the target in accordance with the imaging parameter. The virtual perspective image generator generates the virtual perspective image from the volume data in accordance with the determined method. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279112 | METHOD FOR GENERATING A CONTENT IN AUGMENTED REALITY MODE - The invention relates to a method for generating content in augmented reality mode for an equipment item (E) situated in the real world, by employing a mobile terminal ( | 2015-10-01 |
20150279113 | Method and system for representing a virtual object in a view of a real environment - A method and system of representing a virtual object in a view of a real environment is provided which includes providing image information of a first image of at least part of a human face captured by a camera, providing at least one human face specific characteristic, determining an image area of the face in the first image as a face region, determining at least one first light falling on the face according to the face region and the at least one human face specific characteristic, and blending in the virtual object on a display device in the view of the real environment according to at least one first light. The method further includes providing a plurality of face sample positions, providing for each of the plurality of face sample positions a radiance transfer function, determining image positions of the face sample positions in the first image, and determining a first light according to intensity information associated with the image positions of the face sample positions in the first image and the radiance transfer functions associated with the face sample positions in the first image. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279114 | VIRTUAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE AND HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY - A virtual image display device includes: an image generator generating a picture light beam modulated based on a video signal; and an optical element including a plane of incidence to which the picture light beam emitted from the image generator is input, and an exit surface emitting the picture light beam after a cross-sectional area of the picture light beam input to the plane of incidence has been enlarged. The optical element includes a first light guide and a second light guide connecting the plane of incidence and the exit surface and guiding the picture light beam. A first light branching layer is disposed between the first and second light guides, and partially reflects and partially transmits the picture light beam. The picture light beam emitted from the image generator obliquely enters the first light branching layer. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279115 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OUTPUT DISPLAY GENERATION BASED ON AMBIENT CONDITIONS - A system and method provides for generating an output display on a display device based on at least one ambient condition. The method and system includes a display device or a component associated with a display device that provides for detecting an ambient condition using one or more environmental sensors. The method and system includes analyzing the ambient condition to determine ambient condition factors and retrieving visual display content from at least one visual content database using the ambient condition factors. Therein, the method and system provides the visual display content to the display device so the output display compliments the ambient condition. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279116 | IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND PROGRAM, AND DEVICE - The disclosed embodiments include computer-implemented devices, systems, and methods that support image processing services. In an embodiment, a server may match a partial image received from a terminal with stored candidate image in the memory, and upon identification of a match, transmit information identifying the matched candidate image to the terminal. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279117 | Augmented Reality Appearance Enhancement - Systems, methods, and devices are provided for altering an appearance of acquaintances when viewed through smart glasses, which may be altered using augmented reality technology. In particular, an embodiment of the invention is directed to allowing users to specify their appearances to others when viewed by others wearing smart glasses. The others viewing the user through smart glasses include friends, family, contacts, or other acquaintances, which may be specified in one or more social networks or contacts databases. The altered appearance that is displayed may be based on the particular relationship between the user and the viewer. For example, a user may appear as a particular superhero to his friends on a social network website, as having a cartoon feature (such as an enormous head) to his children, as normal to his mother and business contacts, and as wearing a Hawaiian shirt to his closest buddies. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279118 | Scanning and Tracking Dynamic Objects with Depth Cameras - A video conference server receives a plurality of video frames including a current frame and at least one previous frame. Each of the video frames includes a corresponding image and a corresponding depth map. The server produces a directional distance function (DDF) field that represents an area surrounding a target surface of the object captured in the current frame. A forward transformation is generated that modifies the reference surface to align with the target surface. Using at least a portion of the forward transformation, a backward transformation is calculated that modifies the target surface of the current frame to align with the reference surface. The backward transformation is then applied to the DDF to generate a transformed DDF. The server updates the reference model with the transformed DDF and transmits data for the updated reference model to enable a representation of the object to be produced at a remote location. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279119 | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - An image processing device includes a calculation unit which calculates a luminosity of an environmental light of an image for each region based on an overall average value which is an average value of the luminosity of all pixels forming the image of an object and region average values which are the average values of the luminosity of the pixels for each region that is obtained by dividing the image, and a generation unit which generates a virtual captured image which is an image of the object when the object is illuminated with light from a predetermined position based on the luminosity of the environmental light for each of the regions of the image that is calculated by the calculation unit and the image. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279120 | THREE DIMENSIONAL ORIENTATION CONFIGURATION APPARATUS, METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A projection image of a three dimensional image is generated and displayed and a three dimensional target point corresponding to a designated two-dimensional target point is set to the three dimensional image. A reference cross-section is set to the three dimensional image by using the three dimensional target point. A cross-sectional two-dimensional image of the reference cross-section in which an object close to a point of view that faces the reference cross-section is not displayed is generated. An instruction to change the position of the point of view, using the three dimensional target point based on the cross-sectional two-dimensional image as a reference point, in order to align an observation direction of a structure to which the three dimensional target point is set with a target three dimensional direction is received. A new reference cross-section is set. A new cross-sectional two-dimensional image of the new reference cross-section is generated. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279121 | Active Point Cloud Modeling - A three-dimensional scan editing method can include providing a set of three-dimensional model data defining a three-dimensional subject, and displaying the data as a reconstructed image. A user may select one or more voxels and change its state to over-writable. The state change may be reflected by a visual cue such as color or transparency. An image capture device may be provided and its field of view may be co-registered with the selected voxels. The user may then acquire new 3D model data with the device and overwrite the selected voxels with the new data. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279122 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR COLLECTING A TRAFFIC-RELATED TOLL FEE - The invention relates to a method for collecting a traffic-related toll fee in a tolling system for at least one vehicle engaged in traffic. The method has the steps of wirelessly receiving and data-processing at least one first message from a group of multiple vehicles, said message being generated and wirelessly transmitted by a first vehicle as a result of an extraordinary traffic event detected by the first vehicle, and collecting a traffic-related toll fee for a second vehicle, which has likewise detected the extraordinary traffic event, depending on the result of the data-processing of the first message. The invention also relates to a vehicle device and to a central data-processing device with which at least sub-steps of such a method can be carried out. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279123 | WORK MACHINE AND WORK MACHINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A work machine includes: an information generation unit that generates work machine information as information on the work machine; a division unit that divides the work machine information by a predetermined data amount to generate divided work machine information; an information assignment unit that assigns attribute information indicating an attribute of the divided work machine information to the divided work machine information; and a communication unit that transmits, to an outside of the work machine, the work machine information or the divided work machine information to which the attribute information is assigned. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279124 | FAULT DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL - A model predictive control (MPC) module: identifies sets of possible target values based on an engine torque request; determines predicted operating parameters for the sets of possible target values, respectively; determines cost values for the sets of possible target values, respectively; selects one of the sets of possible target values based on the cost values; and sets target values based on the possible target values of the selected one of the sets. An actuator module controls an engine actuator based on one of the target values. A fault diagnostic module selectively diagnoses a fault in the MPC module. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279125 | VARIABLE REPORTING RATE TELEMATICS - A vehicle controller may collect vehicle data related to functioning of at least one vehicle system according to reporting settings maintained by the controller; send the vehicle data to a server according to a reporting frequency specified by the reporting settings; and update the reporting settings responsive to receipt from the server of a command configured to cause the at least one controller to adjust the reporting settings. A system may include a server configured to receive vehicle data from a vehicle; identify a vehicle-related trigger condition; evaluate the trigger condition according to the received vehicle data; responsive to trigger condition occurrence, generate a command configured to adjust reporting settings used by the vehicle in providing the vehicle data to the server; and send the command to the vehicle. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279126 | PCMCIA CARD FOR TRANSFERRING FLIGHT DATA - The invention concerns a PCMCIA card for downloading flight data remotely via a wireless network to a ground station, the PCMCIA card being designed to be connected to an ACMS system of an aircraft, the ACMS system being designed to generate an ACMS report after at least one predefined condition has been satisfied, and to record flight data. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279127 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ON-VEHICLE DYNAMIC ACCIDENT RECREATION USING ACCIDENT DATA RECORDING - A system and a method for recreating an operation of a crashed vehicle during and/or before the accident An accident data recorder collects vehicle operation data related to the operation of the crashed vehicle prior to and/or during the accident. A processor may analyze the prior vehicle operation data that may include prior acceleration input data, prior braking input data, and/or prior steering input data and may output vehicle control data to at least one electronic controller based on the prior vehicle operation data. The at least one electronic controller automatically operates the test vehicle on a test surface to recreate an operation of the crashed vehicle during and/or before the accident. At least one electronic controller unit automatically and accurately recreates a response of the crashed vehicle to the prior acceleration input, the prior steering input, and the prior braking input can be automatically and accurately recreated. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279128 | METHOD OF DIAGNOSING OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS - A method of diagnosing operating characteristics of a vehicle by a server device includes: obtaining operating characteristics information relative to the operating characteristics of the vehicle; and diagnosing the operating characteristics of the vehicle based upon feature information relative to a feature of a driver of the vehicle registered in advance in the server device and the operating characteristics information obtained from the vehicle. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279129 | FAILURE CAUSE CLASSIFICATION APPARATUS - Selection of sensors requires the knowledge of individual sensors mounted on a target machine and the knowledge of mechanical features of the machine. In the past, experts having mechanical knowledge selected the sensors. The present invention involves analyzing sensor data at e of machine failure, extracting features from the sensor data regarding each failure cause, and comparing the extracted features so as to clarify the difference between the sensor data about the failure causes and present an operator with the clarified difference thereby to support sensor selection. The invention makes it possible to select more simply than before the sensors considered effective for classifying failure causes. For example, the sensors deemed effective for classifying failure causes without mechanical knowledge can be selected. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279130 | System for Permitting Secure Access to a Restricted Area - A wireless device access system employs short-range wireless communication to require the proximity of a user device to a restricted area prior to communicating an unlock request. The access system authenticates the unlock request and the proximity of the user to the restricted area prior to transmitting an unlock command to an access governor. Additionally, the wireless device may require the proximity of a user token prior to operation and/or the access system may include an override within the restricted area blocking any unlock command. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279131 | KEY FOB AND SMARTDEVICE GESTURES FOR VEHICLE FUNCTIONS - A system for remotely controlling functions of a vehicle. The system includes a transmitter, a charge storage device, an accelerometer, and a controller. The controller is configured to identify gestures made by a user moving the accelerometer. The gestures represent functional commands to be transmitted to the vehicle with the transmitter. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279132 | Integration of Physical Access Control - A security identification system is described that receives and processes multiple security credentials that have been configured by different network authenticators, devices configured to provide security credentials to user access devices, such as mobile phones and bracelets. The security identification system having multiple security certificates allows an employee to enter different locked physical facilities maintained by an employer when each of the locked physical facilities has been secured by a different security protocol, including security protocols provided by different security vendors. The security identification system may obtain security credentials over a network cloud service. The security identification system may take a variety of wearable forms, such as a bracelet, eyeglasses, rings, or ear buds, as well as forms such as a mobile phone. The security identification system may include a biometric reading device that measures users to verify that the person controlling an access device is its authorized user. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279133 | CONFIGURABLE DIGITAL BADGE HOLDER - A portable authentication system includes a security module, that may be a smart card, SIM (Subscriber Identity Module), USB controller with a secure chip, or similar module capable of storing one or more credentials, and an interface module such as a digital badge holder that is able to communicate with the security module, for instance by providing a smart card communication interface. The portable authentication system may be either a single integrated system or a dual system where the security module can be removed or disconnected from the interface system. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279134 | MOBILE DEVICE BASED AUTHENTICATION - Methods and systems are described for controlling an automation and security system. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for voice control of an automation and security system includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions are executable by the processor to receive input from the user to perform at least one function of the automation and security system, receive confirmation that the user has received an authentication message at an electronic device carried by the user, and initiate the at least one function. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279135 | AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM, AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS, AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD - An authentication system includes a plurality of authentication apparatuses, each of which includes first biological information of a same set of users; a crosschecking unit for crosschecking input biological information with a part of the first biological information; a transmitter for assigning second biological information included in the first biological information other than the part of the first biological information to the other authentication apparatuses without assigning same information in the second biological information to other authentication apparatuses, and to request the other authentication apparatuses to crosscheck the input biological information with the assigned second biological information; and a receiver for receiving, from the one or more other authentication apparatuses, one or more results of crosschecking the input biological information with the assigned second biological information by the one or more other authentication apparatuses in response to the requesting. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279136 | ELECTRONIC LOCK HAVING USAGE AND WEAR LEVELING OF A TOUCH SURFACE THROUGH RANDOMIZED CODE ENTRY - An electronic lock that requires the user complete a wear leveling action prior to entering in the passcode. The wear leveling action causes the user to touch one or more portions of the touch interface that may not be associated with the passcode to distribute wear of the touch interface. These area(s) of the touch interface selected for the wear leveling actions could be determined based on a pseudorandom number generator and/or by tracking usage of the touch interface to identify less used areas. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279137 | TOUCH PAD LOCK ASSEMBLY - A lock assembly for a closure comprises a housing, a handle and a latch plunger operably connected with the handle. A key lock has a locked and unlocked position. A lock cam is rotatably mounted in the housing and is operably connected with the key lock for rotation therewith. A link is operably connected with the crank arm and a deadbolt lock movably mounted in the housing for shifting between a locked position, wherein the closure is retained in the closed position, and an unlocked position, wherein the closure is free to be shifted between open and closed positions. The deadbolt lock is operably connected with the link to a motor. A computer input device mounted on the exterior portion of the housing is operatively connected with the motor, whereby entry of a preselected code actuates the motor and contemporaneously shifts the deadbolt lock between the locked and unlocked positions. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279138 | ON-BOARD APPARATUS CONTROL SYSTEM - An on-board apparatus control system comprising a portable device and a vehicle-mounted device is provided. The vehicle-mounted device controls an on-board apparatus by determining whether or not the portable device exists in an authorized area. The vehicle-mounted device causes separate transmission antennas to transmit a request signal and a determination signal, respectively. Responding to the request signal, the portable device transmits a response signal that includes information on a received strength of the determination signal. When the received signal strength of the determination signal is greater than a specified value, the vehicle-mounted device controls the on-board apparatus on assumption that the portable device exists in an unauthorized area even when the response signal is received. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279139 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DISTRIBUTED RECURSIVE VOTING - A recursive voting method: creating an initiative requiring a predetermined vote response or a modified vote response for transmission to at least one first level recipient; transmitting the initiative to first level recipients; receiving first level recipients first level predetermined vote responses or a first level modified vote responses; first level modified vote responses are sent to the creator and must be accepted to be an accepted first level modified vote response; transmitting each accepted first level modified vote response to each first level recipient and receiving a first level modified vote response; tabulating the first level predetermined vote responses and the first level modified vote responses to provide a first level vote tabulation; recursively modifying the initiative to include the accepted first level modified vote responses as predetermined vote responses; following similar steps to second level recipients; recursively transmitting a first level vote update and a second level vote update. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279140 | MEDIA ITEM VALIDATION - A method of validating a media item, comprising: for each of a plurality of sensors that sense a media item, determining a respective validation score indicating a likelihood that the sensed media item is valid; and determining if the media item is valid responsive to the plurality of validation scores. Apparatus for validating a media item and a document processing module are also provided. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279141 | PAPER CURRENCY NUMBER RECOGNITION APPARATUS AND RECOGNITION METHOD - A paper currency number recognition apparatus and method. The apparatus comprises: a contact-type sensor ( | 2015-10-01 |
20150279142 | AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An authentication apparatus operative to determine the authenticity of an item comprising a film substrate responsive to detection that a portion of said item located in a measuring region of said apparatus has a predetermined birefringence characteristic, said apparatus comprising: an item detection arrangement operative to determine if at least a portion of an item is located in a measuring region of said authentication apparatus; and an optically-based birefringence measuring apparatus, wherein said authentication apparatus is operative to compare a measured birefringence characteristic with a predetermined birefringence characteristic and to produce an authenticity signal indicative of authenticity or otherwise of said item based upon said comparison, said apparatus further comprising a control means operative to control output of said authenticity signal from said apparatus responsive to determination, by said item detection arrangement, of presence or otherwise of said at least a portion of said item in said measuring region. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279143 | Systems and Methods for Spectral Authentication of a Feature of a Document - Systems and methods for authenticating a document are provided. In one embodiment, a method for authenticating a feature of a document includes capturing a first image of a region of a document while the region is subjected to a first wavelength of electromagnetic radiation. The region includes at least a portion of the document. The method also includes determining a first intensity value associated with the first image of the region, and comparing the first intensity value with a first training intensity value of a region of a training document. The first training intensity value is obtained using the first wavelength of electromagnetic radiation. The method also includes determining whether the document is authentic at least partially based on the comparison between the first intensity value and the first training intensity value. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279144 | MEDIA ESCAPE PREVENTION FOR SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL - A device includes a pocket having an opening to receive media. A filament assembly is coupled such that filaments protrude from a gap between the opening of the pocket and a self-service terminal (SST) in which the pocket is mountable to inhibit media from entering the gap. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279145 | BILL HANDLING APPARATUS - A bill handling apparatus includes a first squeezing unit that performs a first squeezing of a bill in receiving the bill, and a second squeezing unit that performs a second squeezing of the bill after the first squeezing, wherein the first squeezing unit comprises a pair of conveying belts that convey the bill in a predetermined conveying direction in receiving the bill, a distance between both the conveying belts being gradually reduced in a direction of thickness of the bill in the predetermined conveying direction, and the second squeezing unit comprises a pair of rollers disposed at an end part of the first squeezing unit in the predetermined conveying direction. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279146 | Currency Acceptor, Security Device and Method - A device and method for preventing fraudulent withdrawal of a bill from a bill acceptor after credit has been given. The device includes a cash box, a punch plate and a security device. The security device includes at least one bill-cutting edge and at least one string-cutting surface. A method uses a security device to cut a bill when a fraudulent withdrawal of the bill is attempted. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279147 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED DISPENSING SYSTEMS IN RETAIL LOCATIONS - An automated vending system for retail locations can include: an exterior housing that houses a plurality of differently shaped items for purchase and return; a data processor that is disposed in the exterior housing and that is coupled to an external server having a database; a display device on a face of the exterior housing; a memory storing computer-executable instructions that cause the automated vending system to execute vending and returning of an item; a payment validation device that is configured to accept payment information; a storage area that holds a plurality of items; an item compartment that is disposed within the exterior housing and that is capable of opening to the user; an item dispenser that dispenses an item from the storage area to the item compartment; and a detector that is positioned to detect foreign activity within the item compartment. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279148 | FEEDER SYSTEM FOR FEEDING ITEMS - A feeder system for item feeding is presented. The feeder system may include a container having a plurality of walls, an actuator, a selector, and a chute. The container receives a plurality of items. An opening is formed in the container. The items flow through the opening towards the selector by a gravitational force. The selector singulates the plurality of items into one item. The chute receives the singulated item one at a time from the selector. The actuator is attached to the container and agitates the container to maintain a flow of the plurality of items passing through the opening. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279149 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAINTAINING CUSTOMER LOYALTY - A sweepstakes provides a virtual prize wheel having segments populated with prizes available to be won by a player. A first spin of the prize wheel determines how one or more segments of the prize wheel are populated. A second spin of the prize wheel determines the prize(s) won by the player for a specified turn. Player loyalty is encouraged by varying aspects of the prize wheel, for example, the number of prize wheel segments, the number of such segments populated with cash prizes, and the value of those cash prizes, according to a predetermined schedule, with the prizes, prize values and prize wheel segments being reset to a set of initial conditions if a player fails to participate in a qualifying event for a prize wheel turn within a designated time period. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279150 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAINTAINING CUSTOMER LOYALTY - A sweepstakes provides an initial qualifying event to a player and upon receiving an indication that the player has successfully completed the qualifying event, provides a new qualifying event to the player until each qualifying event of the sweepstakes is completed. When each qualifying event of the sweepstakes is completed, a prize may be presented to the player. If each qualifying event of the sweepstakes is not completed, the player may be presented with new or previously presented qualifying events for completion. A sweepstakes also provides a virtual prize wheel having segments populated with prizes available to be won by a player, wherein a number of prize wheel segments of the prize wheel representing prizes available to be won by the player are populated based on an outcome of a prize selection process. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279151 | REVERSED LOTTERY SYSTEM - A reversed lottery system (RLS) ( | 2015-10-01 |
20150279152 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SECONDARY GAMING MACHINE FUNCTIONALITY - A modified gaming machine includes a plurality of gaming machine peripheral devices for use in implementing one or more games to a player, and a master gaming controller configured to implement primary gaming machine functionality, including generating and transmitting information to the plurality of gaming machine peripherals. The modified gaming machine further comprises a secondary controller interposed between one or more of the plurality of gaming machine peripheral devices and the master gaming controller, whereby the secondary controller may forward information generated by the master gaming controller to the gaming machine peripheral devices and transmit secondary information to the peripheral devices. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279153 | WAGERING GAME SYSTEM MANAGER - Embodiments of a wagering game system manager are described herein. In one embodiment, a wagering game system includes a plurality of wagering game machines. The wagering game system can also include a plurality of wagering game managers, wherein each of the wagering game managers is configured to acquire a different set of manufacturer-specific wagering game information from ones of the wagering game machines. Additionally, the wagering game system can include a multi-system manager configured to generate an interface including a plurality of views, each view to presents one of the different sets of manufacturer-specific wagering game information. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279154 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLANNING AND CUSTOMIZING A GAMING EXPERIENCE - The invention includes a system and method for planning and customizing a gaming vacation. Initially, a central controller receives preference and configuration data from a user at a user terminal. A preparation code is then determined and associated with the configuration data. The configuration data and the associated preparation code are transmitted from the central controller to a casino server. The central controller provides feedback regarding the user's requests. The feedback may include, for example, marketing offers for the user and/or configuring a gaming device according to the configuration data associated with a preparation code received from a user at the gaming device. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279156 | TICKETING DATA ENTRY - A high-security gaming system for implementing a real-time instant-win game is described. The system comprises: a game card arranged to facilitate game card player interaction to play the real-time instant-win game, the game card includes: a unique game card identifier; a two-dimensional scene which has a missing object; and location means for accurately specifying a player-selected location of the missing object within the scene; a terminal arranged to receive game card information relating to the unique game card identifier and the player-selected location specified by the location means; and an authentication server, operably coupled to the terminal by a communications network, for authenticating the game card and determining the result of the instant-win game; wherein the terminal is arranged to communicate the game card information to the authentication server via the telecommunications network and the authentication server is arranged to receive and use the game card information to: authenticate the validity of the game card by use of an authentication process on the received game card identifier; carry out a comparison of the player-selected location with a predetermined correct location of the missing object for that game card; and send a win message to the terminal to indicate an instant win if the player selected location is within a predetermined distance of the correct location of the missing object. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279157 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GAME CALCULATION - An computer driven apparatus for progressive betting comprising a memory, a processor disposed in communication with said memory and configured to issue a plurality of instructions stored in the memory. The instructions issue signals to receive a first entry from a user corresponding to a TO WIN value, receive a second entry from the user corresponding to a Decimal Odds (Dec.Odds) value, convert the Dec. Odds value to a Traditional Odds (Tr.Odds) value using a predetermined algorithmic method. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279158 | SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCING FUNDING OF GAMING - Apparatus and method for facilitating the funding of gaming and preferably the purchase of gaming vouchers (slot vouchers) with commercial bank cards and/or with casino and/or new credit accounts (private label) and/or affiliate/Networking permanent or temporary) and/or the prompting of opening of a new credit account, including an automated kiosk located on a gaming floor proximate to gaming machines but separate from particular gaming machines, and including method and apparatus for the purchase and redemption of vouchers at a gaming table, including reading and printing equipment in communication with a voucher host; also including a prompt to open new a gaming oriented line of credit, associated with a refusal of an EFT transaction, preferably a credit/debit card cash advance request, and including a preferred gaming oriented credit card account and card (private label and/or affiliate/Networking permanent or temporary) (including a patron selection coded card) having cash advance limits commensurate with credit limits for gaming oriented transactions and wherein a cash advance can be secured within an hour after the opening and approval of the account, the approval of the account preferably based on EFT gaming transaction history | 2015-10-01 |
20150279159 | DEGRESSIVE BONUS SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention include a mystery degressive bonus system. Instead of a bonus that increases its value as the likelihood of winning the bonus increases, embodiments of the invention disconnect the likelihood of winning a mystery bonus from the amount awarded for triggering the mystery bonus. In some embodiments as the likelihood of winning the mystery bonus increases, the award for winning the mystery bonus decreases. Some embodiments include a minimum value for winning the mystery bonus. Additional embodiments are directed to an indicator system to show to the player a present amount of the mystery bonus award as well as the likelihood of winning the award. Further embodiments include a gaming device that includes a bonus game in which the amount awarded to the player decreases over time. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279161 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GAME CALCULATION - A computer-implemented method for progressive betting including the steps of receiving a first entry from a user corresponding to a TO WIN value and receiving a second entry from the user corresponding to an ODDS value. Determining in a computer without intervention of the user, a BET value representative of an amount to bet for a single race entrant for an entrant race from the first entry and the second entry. Accepting the BET value and accepting the TO WIN value if the BET value for the entrant race is evenly divisible by at least one of 2 or 5. Increasing the BET value to a first nearest dollar divisible by at least one of 2 or 5 dollars if the BET value for the horse race is unevenly divisible by one of 2 dollars or 5 dollars. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279162 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD PROVIDING ACCUMULATION GAME - A gaming system and method enables a player to assign at least one amplifier to at least one accumulator. In one embodiment, the amplifier causes an increase in the rate of advancement for the accumulator. In one embodiment, the gaming system provides the player any awards associated with the level of one or more of the accumulators. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279163 | MULTI-PLAYER BINGO GAME WITH MULTIPLE CARDS PER PLAYER - The invention is directed to methods and gaming units for conducting a multi-player wagering game in which at least one of the players may win the occurrence of the wagering game by matching a game-winning pattern of game indicia on one or more game arrays having unique combinations of game indicia based on matching the game indicia on the game arrays to game indicia randomly selected for the occurrence of the wagering game. Each player matching a game-winning pattern may receive game-winning award, and may receive a game-winning award for each game array on which a game-winning pattern is matched. The method and gaming unit may further include an alternate outcome display wherein an outcome of a second wagering game may be displayed that corresponds to the outcome for the player on the one or more game arrays for the occurrence of the multi-player wagering game. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279164 | EVENT WAGERING WITH GROUP AND/OR IN RUN OPTIONS - Some embodiments may relate to wagering one or more events. Such events may include sporting events. For example, one or more races may be wagered upon. In some embodiments, one or more wager may include an in running or in game wager. In some embodiments, one or more wagers may include a wager on a group of participants. Various apparatus and methods are described. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279165 | MULTIPLIER SIDE BET IN BLACKJACK GAMES - A method and apparatus of playing a wagering game of blackjack with playing cards. Normal rules and play of blackjack are used. A second wager is accepted on a multiplier side bet event at the player position. After all cards in the blackjack game are delivered, an occurrence of a blackjack at the player position is identified. The second wager is resolved against second wagers by:
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20150279166 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR PLAYING WAGERING GAMES WITH SYMBOL CLUMPS AND NON-UNIFORM WEIGHTING OF REEL POSITIONS - Gaming devices, gaming systems, methods of conducting wagering games, and computer programs for executing wagering games are disclosed. A gaming system is disclosed which includes one or more processors and one or more memory devices storing instructions that, when executed by at least one of the processors, cause the gaming system to: receive a wager to play a wagering game with symbol-bearing reels, each of which has distinct reel positions populated by various symbols, at least one reel bearing a symbol clump; and, display via a display device a randomly determined outcome of the wagering game. Each wagering-game outcome includes predetermined symbols occupying distinct array positions in a displayed array. Each reel position has a weighted probability of occupying an array position in the array. The weighted probabilities are configured such that the symbol clump, when part of a wagering-game outcome, can only land in its entirety in the array. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279167 | GAMING MACHINE HAVING NORMAL GAME MODE AND CHANCE GAME MODE - The present invention provides a gaming machine which can provide games that are prevented from progressing monotonously and thus can provide a player with a feeling of tension, thereby facilitating the consumption of more gaming media. A currently played chance game is discontinued and the chance game is started afresh from the first game under the condition that a second symbol appears on a symbol display unit upon the number of games being less than a predetermined number in the chance game mode. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279168 | WEARABLE DEVICE AS AN AMBIENT INFORMATION DISPLAY - A wearable device may include an inward-facing surface, an outward-facing surface, and a plurality of light emitting elements disposed on the inward-facing surface. A worn-status module of the wearable device may detect a worn-status of the wearable device and set the notification mode to a light notification mode when the worn-status indicates the wearable device is not being worn. A message module of the wearable module may receive a message. A notification module of the wearable device may, based on the receipt of the message and the worn-status of the wearable device, control the plurality of light emitting elements. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279169 | Smart Signal Light - Disclosed is a smart signal generator for generating a signal representing a motion. The device includes a processing device associated with a motion sensor and a signal generator and a power source. The signal generator is a light source. When the motion sensor generates data indicating the smart signal generator is slowing down, the processing device activates the signal generator which generates a motion signal. One embodiment of a motion signal is a red light. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279170 | Systems and methods for visualizing data from a large scale multi-sensor network - Displaying status information of extraction devices includes monitoring conditions of extraction devices arranged in a physical layout and sensors contained within the extraction devices and displaying status information about the conditions for each of the sensors, where the status information is arranged in a monitor with dedicated display units that have a one to one correspondence with the physical layout such that the status information is displayed according to the physical layout of the extraction devices. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279171 | Quantified-Self Machines, Circuits and Interfaces Reflexively Related to Food Fabricator Machines and Circuits - A semiconductor-transistor-based system and device that are designed to, but are not limited to: electronically outputting electronic-semiconductor-transistor-voltage-level-based-state-machine-assisted-user-menu-selection display associated with electronic-semiconductor-transistor-voltage-level-based-state-machine-assisted collection of user-physiological information, associated with electronic-semiconductor-transistor-voltage-level-based-state-machine-assisted collection of user-conduct information, and associated with electronic-semiconductor-transistor-voltage-level-based-state-machine-assisted obtaining of food-based information. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279172 | QUANTIFIED-SELF MACHINES, CIRCUITS AND INTERFACES REFLEXIVELY RELATED TO FOOD FABRICATOR MACHINES AND CIRCUITS - A semiconductor-transistor-based system and device that are designed to, but are not limited to: electronically outputting electronic-semiconductor-transistor-voltage-level-based-state-machine-assisted-user-menu-selection display associated with electronic-semiconductor-transistor-voltage-level-based-state-machine-assisted collection of user-physiological information, associated with electronic-semiconductor-transistor-voltage-level-based-state-machine-assisted collection of user-conduct information, and associated with electronic-semiconductor-transistor-voltage-level-based-state-machine-assisted obtaining of food-based information. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279173 | QUANTIFIED-SELF MACHINES AND CIRCUITS REFLEXIVELY RELATED TO BIG DATA ANALYTICS USER INTERFACE SYSTEMS, MACHINES AND CIRCUITS - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically achieving transistor-based communication from one or more automated-food-item production locations with one or more data centers for machine-assisted updating of food-item production data at the one or more automated-food-item production locations regarding one or more aspects of machine-automated-food-item providing. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279174 | Quantified-Self and Fabricator Machines and Circuits Reflexively Related to Big-Data Analytics User Interface Systems, Machines and Circuits - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically performing transistor-based reception of first query selection data related to electronic transistor-based presentation of first query selection options regarding allocation data associated with machine-automated food allocation to one or more users. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279175 | QUANTIFIED-SELF MACHINES AND CIRCUITS REFLEXIVELY RELATED TO BIG DATA ANALYTICS USER INTERFACE SYSTEMS, MACHINES AND CIRCUITS - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically achieving transistor-based communication from one or more automated-food-item production locations with one or more data centers for machine-assisted updating of food-item production data at the one or more automated-food-item production locations regarding one or more aspects of machine-automated-food-item providing. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279176 | Quantified-Self and Fabricator Machines and Circuits Reflexively Related to Big-Data Analytics User Interface Systems, Machines and Circuits - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically performing transistor-based reception of first query selection data related to electronic transistor-based presentation of first query selection options regarding allocation data associated with machine-automated food allocation to one or more users. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279177 | QUANTIFIED-SELF MACHINES AND CIRCUITS REFLEXIVELY RELATED TO FABRICATOR, BIG-DATA ANALYTICS AND USER INTERFACES, AND SUPPLY MACHINES AND CIRCUITS - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically effecting state-machine-based emission of first-indication data indicative of first-requested-characteristic data descriptive of one or more human subjects elicited at least in part by electronic state-machine-based presentation of one or more characteristic-data-candidate prompts. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279178 | QUANTIFIED-SELF MACHINES AND CIRCUITS REFLEXIVELY RELATED TO FABRICATOR, BIG-DATA ANALYTICS AND USER INTERFACES, AND SUPPLY MACHINES AND CIRCUITS - A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically effecting state-machine-based emission of first-indication data indicative of first-requested-characteristic data descriptive of one or more human subjects elicited at least in part by electronic state-machine-based presentation of one or more characteristic-data-candidate prompts. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279179 | COMMUNICATION USING COUPLED DEVICES - A first device presents first information that is associated with a first mode of operation. The first device receives a communication from a second device that is communicably coupled to the first device. The communication instructs the first device to perform an operation corresponding to an event associated with the second device. In response to receiving the communication from the second device, the first device presents second information that is associated with a second mode of operation corresponding to the event associated with the second device. The second information is presented by the first device concurrent with a processing associated with the event that is performed by the second device. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279180 | HAPTIC SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL (SST) FEEDBACK - Haptic Self-Service Terminal (SST) feedback is provided. A customer transacting at a SST during a Self-Service (SS) transaction receives in-air tactile communication for assisting the customer during the SS transaction. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279181 | SECURITY MONITORING APPARATUS AND METHOD USING CORRELATION COEFFICIENT VARIATION PATTERN OF SOUND FIELD SPECTRUM - Provided is a security monitoring method including outputting a multi-tone sound wave configured with a linear sum of sine waves having a plurality of frequency components inside a security monitoring space, receiving the multi-tone sound wave and calculating a sound field, calculating and storing sound field information according to frequency through the sound field, comparing reference sound field information according to frequency with the currently measured sound field information and determining whether a sound field variation occurs, and analyzing whether the sound field variation occurs collected for a certain predetermined period and distinguishing at least two events among intrusion, motion and temperature variation situations on the basis of correlation between the reference sound field spectrum and consecutive sound field spectra. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279182 | COMPLEX EVENT RECOGNITION IN A SENSOR NETWORK - Systems, methods, and manufactures for a surveillance system are provided. The surveillance system includes sensors having at least one non-overlapping field of view. The surveillance system is operable to track a target in an environment using the sensors. The surveillance system is also operable to extract information from images of the target provided by the sensors. The surveillance system is further operable to determine probablistic confidences corresponding to the information extracted from images of the target. The confidences include at least one confidence corresponding to at least one primitive event. Additionally, the surveillance system is operable to determine grounded formulae by instantiating predefined rules using the confidences. Further, the surveillance system is operable to infer a complex event corresponding to the target using the grounded formulae. Moreover, the surveillance system is operable to provide an output describing the complex event. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279183 | Information Processing System, Information Processing Apparatus, Information Processing Method, Information Processing Program, Portable Communication Terminal, and Control Method and Control Program of Portable Communication Terminal - To readily and effectively take a crime and disaster prevention countermeasure, there is provided an information processing apparatus including an acquirer that, when a crime and disaster prevention assistant device is connected to a portable communication terminal, acquires specifying information for specifying the crime and disaster prevention assistant device from the crime and disaster prevention assistant device via the portable communication terminal, a driver executor that executes a driver program corresponding to the specifying information to control the crime and disaster prevention assistant device, and an application executor that executes a crime and disaster prevention application program corresponding to the specifying information to acquire status detection information detected by the crime and disaster prevention assistant device connected to the portable communication terminal, specifies countermeasure processing corresponding to the acquired status detection information with reference to a management database, and controls the crime and disaster prevention assistant device via the portable communication terminal based on the countermeasure processing. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279184 | ALARM SYSTEM WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - A system including a fire alarm system within a secured area, a call station of the fire alarm system and a cellphone having at least one fire detection device and that forms a cellular connection with the fire alarm system, the fire alarm system determines a location of the cellphone based upon the cellular connection wherein the fire alarm system detects a fire within the secured area and provides instructions through the cellphone for exiting the secured area based upon the detected location of the cellphone. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279185 | Quantified-Self Machines and Circuits Reflexively Related to Food-and-Nutrition Machines and Circuits - A method substantially as shown and described in the detailed description and/or drawings and/or elsewhere herein. A device substantially as shown and described in the detailed description and/or drawings and/or elsewhere herein. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279186 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS - A method for measuring a physiological parameter is disclosed. The method includes providing an electronic device having a radio reader transmitting and receiving a radio signal; providing a physiological parameter measurement device configured with an energy storage module, a transmission module and a strip port for receiving a strip; energy storage in the physiological parameter measurement device in response to a radio energy storage signal transmitted from the electronic device until it reaches a sufficient energy status; and applying a sensing voltage to the strip via the strip port, receiving a sensing signal from the strip, and converting the sensing signal into a physiological parameter measurement signal by the physiological parameter measurement device under the sufficient energy status. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279187 | THE LOCALIZATION AND ACTIVATION OF ALARM OF PERSON IN DANGER - Invention describes set of units able to communicate one with each other by means of cooperating software, mutually control themselves and imagine displays from other units. Invention enables by means of indicated set or individual units as well, to make remote monitoring of persons and control their location, heath condition and capacity. Also, it enables to monitored persons to check their condition on mobile unit. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279188 | Infrared Detector - Methods, systems, and apparatus, for an infrared detector are provided. In one aspect, an infrared detector is provided that includes a pyroelectric sensor; a controller for receiving a trigger signal outputted by the pyroelectric sensor; a thermopile sensor, wherein the controller starts the thermopile sensor after receiving the trigger signal output by the pyroelectric sensor; and an alarm, wherein when the thermopile sensor determines that a difference between a current temperature and a background temperature is larger than a threshold value, the controller controls the alarm to generate an alarm signal. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279189 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING FERROMAGNETIC OBJECTS AT A PROTECTED DOORWAY ASSEMBLY - An apparatus for protecting an entrance to a protected area comprises a magnetic sensor to measure an ambient magnetic field or gradient within a first zone of sensitivity at a non-magnetic sensor means adapted to detect the presence of objects within a primary detection zone, a signal processing circuit arranged in communication with the magnetic sensor apparatus and non-magnetic sensor apparatus, and a warning device operable by an output signal from the signal processing circuit, the warning device adapted to provide an alarm. The signal processing circuit identifies temporal variations due to the movement of a ferromagnetic object within the ambient magnetic field and correlates them with instances in which the non-magnetic sensor means detects the presence of an object in its detection zone, and causes the alarm to operate in the event that the correlation is indicative of the presence of a ferromagnetic object in the primary detection zone. It also determines the direction from which an object is approaching the using signals from the non-magnetic sensor means and modifies the operation of the warning device dependent on the direction. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279190 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO ASSIST BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED ANIMALS - A portable electronic device, and method of using the device, for assisting blind or visually impaired animals to deviate barriers. The operation of the equipment is done by a system to capture away the obstacles ahead and the transmission of these distances for the animal as by vibrating and sound systems. | 2015-10-01 |
20150279191 | SYSTEM AND APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL REPORTING - A system and method for reporting and certifying receipt of alerts may include receiving a notification of an alert concerning an event, from an event initiator. A list of events may be provided to at least one user. Access to the specific alert from the event may be provided to the at least one user. Receipt of the specific alert from the event may be certified by the at least one user. Certification of receipt including date and time stamp may be recorded. The method may be used for reporting critical results to physicians, and for the physician to certify they have received the results. | 2015-10-01 |