47th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 22 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080284544 | Mems Filter Device and Manufacturing Method Thereof - An object of the invention is to provide a coupling element of an MEMS filter with design flexibility and minimization of mass loading effects. The invention provides a structure wherein the mass loading effects are not reflected on the MEMS filter characteristic by using a nanosize coupling element with a very small mass compared to a microsize MEMS resonator, such as a carbon nanotube (CNT), as a coupling element part. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284545 | FIXED IMPEDANCE LOW PASS METAL POWDER FILTER WITH A PLANAR BURIED STRIPLINE GEOMETRY - A fixed impedance low pass metal powder filter having a planar buried stripline geometry comprises first and second parallel ground planes spaced from one another and a central stripline spaced equal distance from the first and second parallel ground planes and parallel thereto. The space between the first and second ground planes is filled with a dielectric containing metal powder. The densities of the metal powder within the dielectric are highest near the central stripline and become less near the first and second ground planes. The dielectric is a laminated structure that comprises layers of epoxy impregnated fiberglass, layers having different densities of metal powder. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284546 | BROADCAST SIGNAL RECEIVING APPARATUS - A broadcast signal receiving apparatus includes: a connecting unit through which a broadcast signal is input/output; a first tuner that is provided to be integrated with the connecting unit and tunes the broadcast signal input through the connecting unit; and a second tuner that is connected to the connecting unit via a cable and tunes the broadcast signal input through the connecting unit. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284547 | Magnetostrictive electrical switching device - The disclosure proposes an electrical switching device having at least one contact point having at least one drive, which opens the contact point directly and/or via a switching mechanism with a latching point and which drive has an element having a predetermined shape, which element consists of a shape memory alloy, which changes its shape under the influence of an electromagnetic field and, in the process, opens or closes a contact point or double contact point or unlatches a switching mechanism. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284548 | Method for Sectioning With a Section Switch a Medium-Voltage Electric Power Distribution Line Exhibiting a Disturbance, Section Switch for Medium-Voltage Electric Power Distribution Line Applicable Thereon and Electronic Circuit for Detecting a Fault Current and Comprised by Said Section Switch - The present invention discloses a method for sectioning a medium-voltage distribution electric line evidencing a disturbance, wherein said method comprises the stages of: (a) evaluating a current in a medium-voltage line with a detection coil; (b) converting the intensity generated by said current by the detection coil in a potential difference, further transferring the information to a microprocessor; (c) analyzing the profile of the wave generated by the current by an algorithm to analyze harmonic levels by Fourier Series, and (d) determining the behavior or the section switch from the result obtained in (c). Step d) comprises making no count to trigger the disconnection mechanism (i) when the current value does not exceed a predetermined value for which said current is detected as a fault current; (ii) when el the wave profile corresponds to a transformer input current or in-rush current; or (iii) making a count to trigger the disconnection mechanism when the wave profile corresponds to a short-circuit exceeding the predetermined current value as fault current. Given the case of d) (ii) the method further comprises step e) comprising: (i) not triggering the disconnection mechanism when a transient fault is involved; or either, (ii) triggering the disconnection mechanism when the predetermined count number is reached. The method can simultaneously with e) ii) further comprise f) sending a RF signal to other or others parallel connected section switches at a point of the distribution line in order to be jointly disconnected. The invention also refers to section switches for electric power distribution lines for auxiliary branches where the main fine is protected by an automatic reset circuit breaker, which comprises an electronic circuit with a microcontroller capable of distinguishing a permanent fault current from a transient fault current, thereby immunizing the section switch against “in-rush” currents; and to said electronic circuit. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284549 | FAULT TOLERANT SOLID STATE PUSH BUTTON CONTROL SYSTEM WITH BUILT IN DIAGNOSTIC - A contactless switch module, which is actuatable between a closed circuit position and an open circuit position, a plurality of magnetic field sensing sensors, and a plurality of magnets. The switch also includes a multi-channel switch controller. Each one of the plurality of magnetic field sensing sensors is communicatively coupled to an input channel of the multi-channel switch controller. The multi-channel switch controller is configured to determine a switch state based at least upon the respective states of its input channels. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284550 | Variable Inductor - A variable inductor according to the present invention includes a control winding, two windings constituting a primary winding, and a magnetic core. The magnetic core includes a center leg and two outer legs disposed so as to sandwich the center leg, wherein the control winding is disposed around the center leg, and the two winding as the primary winding are disposed around the two outer legs, respectively. The control winding is shifted in location with respect to the two winding as the primary winding in the longitudinal direction of the legs thereby providing a sufficient spatial isolation therefrom, thus ensuring a sufficient withstand voltage between the control winding and the primary winding. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284551 | TRANSFORMERS AND WINDING UNITS THEREOF - Transformers are provided. A transformer comprises a ferromagnetic core unit; a bobbin coupled with the ferromagnetic core unit; at least a winding unit as a primary winding and at least a plate as a secondary winding. Also, some of the winding units can act as a secondary winding. At least a winding unit and at least a plate are alternatively stacked in a staggered manner. A conductive wire is wound around the winding unit. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284552 | INTEGRATED TRANSFORMER AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF - An integrated transformer structure includes a first coil element associated with a transverse axis, the first coil element having at least one turn. The first coil element includes a first portion provided on a first lateral level, and a second portion provided on a second lateral level. The first and second lateral levels being mutually spaced apart along said transverse axis. The first and second portions being displaced laterally from said axis by different respective distances. At least one crossover portion of the first coil element, in which the first coil element being configured to provide a conducting path through at least a portion of the first portion of the first coil element to the crossover portion, through the crossover portion and subsequently through at least a portion of the second portion of the first coil element, in which any change of flow direction along said path is less than 90° in a lateral direction. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284553 | TRANSFORMER WITH EFFECTIVE HIGH TURN RATIO - Embodiments of the invention provide a transformer comprising: a first coil element having a transverse axis along a transverse direction, the first coil element having p turns where p is greater than or equal to 1; and a second coil element having a transverse axis generally parallel to the transverse axis of the first coil element, the second coil element having n turns, where n is greater than or equal to 5 p; wherein the first and second coil elements are arranged to provide electromagnetic coupling between the coil elements along a portion of a length of the second coil element in both a transverse direction parallel to the transverse axes and a lateral direction, wherein the lateral direction is a direction normal to the transverse axes. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284554 | Compact robust linear position sensor - The present invention is directed to a position sensor, comprising a printed circuit board; a pair of stationary planar air-core coils formed in a trapezoidal or rectangular shape and side-by-side one another on the printed circuit board, coil windings being relatively uniformly distributed over a predetermined area of the printed circuit board; and a moving target formed by a sheet of copper on the printed circuit board. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284555 | Process for refurbishing an electrical device component comprising a laminate electrical insulation part and electrical device component comprising said part - This invention relates to an improved process for removing conductors and electrical insulation parts from electrical device components so that these devices can be refurbished with new insulation and conductors. This invention also relates to an electrical device component having an electrical winding support, a laminate electrical insulation part, an electrical conductor, and an encapsulating resin, that has a special laminate electrical insulation part that allows more efficient and environmentally friendly refurbishing. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284556 | Current breaker - A current breaker includes a shell, a switching member, a movable conductor, a first conductive strip, a second conductive strip, a third conductive strip, a snap strip, a disengaging member and a locking member. In case of excessive current, the snap strip disfigures to move the disengaging member for releasing the locking member from the movable conductor, and then separates the movable conductor from the first conductive strip so as to cut off current. Moreover, even if the switching member should accidentally be compressed immovable in the ON condition, this current breaker still could work to cut off current automatically. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284557 | FUSE - A fuse includes: a first connecting terminal to be connected to a power source; a second connecting terminal to be connected to a load; a third connecting terminal to be connected to a relay control circuit; a fuse element having one end to be connected to the first connecting terminal; and a semiconductor relay directly mounted on the second connecting terminal. The semiconductor relay is a relay circuit switching between conducting and non-conducting states of a connection between its own drain and source electrodes, according to control signals inputted to the own gate electrode. The drain, source and gate electrodes are electrically connected to the other end of the fuse element, the second connecting terminal and the third connecting terminal, respectively. The first to third connecting terminals, the fuse element and the semiconductor relay are formed in an integral structure with a mold resin sealing portion. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284558 | APPLIANCE ASSEMBLY WITH THERMAL FUSE AND TEMPERATURE SENSING DEVICE ASSEMBLY - An appliance assembly includes an appliance and a thermal assembly. The thermal assembly includes a housing attached to the appliance, a temperature sensing device carried by the housing and electrically coupled with the appliance, and a thermal fuse carried by the housing and electrically coupled with the appliance, the thermal assembly being a modular assembly and thereby configured for being, as a single unit, attached to and detached from the appliance. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284559 | Device for Controlling an Air Conducting Element in a Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a device and a method for controlling at least one air conducting element ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080284560 | Information Processing System, Control Information Processing Device, and Program - There is provided an information processing system that includes an information processing terminal equipped with an IC chip capable of non-contact communication with a reader/writer, a data provider device that stores a first data record for creating service data, and a control information processing device that creates the service data and transmits the service data to the information processing terminal. The information processing terminal includes a terminal communication portion that acquires the first data record from the data provider device and transmits the first data record to the control information processing device. The control information processing device includes a control communication portion that receives the first data record, a control storage portion that stores a second data record for creating the service data, and a data creation portion that creates the service data based on the first data record and the second data record. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284561 | Method for protecting data - The present invention is to provide a method for protecting data applied to an electronic communication device, which enables the electronic communication device to receive a wireless signal containing a data output instruction transmitted by a user of the electronic communication device when the electronic communication device is stolen or lost, output a plurality of preset protected data stored in the electronic communication device to an external storage device, and delete the preset protected data from the electronic communication device so that the preset protected data no more exists in the electronic communication device and can't be used by others who picked up or stole the electronic communication device. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284562 | Computer based guest monitoring and identification system and method - A guest monitoring and identification system is shown. The system comprises an RFID carried by a guest and includes therein programmed predetermined data identifying a guest. An activating transmitter transmits a monitoring signal over a designated area to be traversed by a guest having the RFID. A receiver receives from the RFID a transmitted data signal containing the programmed predetermined data identifying the guest. A guest identification and service information processor receives the transmitted data signal. The processor interprets the programmed predetermined data identifying a guest and generates data/information signals providing the name and service profile for an identified guest. A communication device communicates to service staff the name and service profile for an identified guest. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284563 | Vehicle Key System - A vehicle key system is provided. The vehicle key system comprises a vehicle computer system for a vehicle and a monolithic key structure. The monolithic key structure comprises a key portion coupled to the vehicle and a body portion electrically coupled to the vehicle computer system. The body portion comprises an image capturing unit capturing a biological feature and an image transmitting unit electrically coupled to the image capturing unit for transmitting the captured biological feature to the vehicle computer system. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284564 | Time-of-Flight Ranging Systems - A time-of-flight ranging system, such as a keyless access control system, comprises a first part ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080284565 | Apparatus, System and Methods for Supporting an Authentication Process - An apparatus for obtaining information that can be used to authenticate an entity, the apparatus comprising: an image capturing means arranged to capture an image; an image processor arranged to process the image in order to retrieve a block of ciphertext encoded in the image; and a data processor arranged to decrypt the block of ciphertext in order to obtain the information that can be used to authenticate the entity. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284566 | Location based electronic sign system - A method and an apparatus for determining the proximity between an electronic sign and one or more object items to transmit presentation information to the electronic sign are described. The determination may be based on a signal wirelessly generated from the electronic sign. The presentation information displayed at the electronic sign may describe the one or more object items. Locations of the one or more object items may be determined based on wirelessly received identifiers of the one or more objects items, a portable wireless device, and the electronic sign. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284567 | Container - The present invention relates to a container, especially for moisture-sensitive goods, with a container body formed by a wall and a bottom of the container, and a container cover which can be opened and closed. The container has a layer, preferably containing a desiccant, which extends over at least a part of the body and a transponder which is arranged between body and layer. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284568 | Transponder - A transporter is provided for use in particular with microwave or millimetric wavelength electromagnetic radiation, and includes a retro-reflecting arrangement and a modulating arrangement, in which the modulating arrangement is operable, by a current-induced field, to apply a predetermined type of pattern of modulation to incident microwave or millimetric wavelength electromagnetic radiation passing therethrough, before and/or after the incident radiation is reflected by the retro-reflecting arrangement. When used in combination with an interrofator unit, a particular type or pattern of modulation applied by the transponder may be detected in order to extract information represented in the modulation. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284569 | Guaranteed RFID Event Delivery - An RFID event tracking and management system provides a standardized approach that can be utilized by various industry verticals. Guaranteed event delivery can ensure that any event data captured by an RFID device is written to persistent storage. A first guaranteed commit process can ensure that event data captured by an RFID device is written to a persistent queue, and the event data is not released from the RFID device until the event data is verified to be in the persistent queue. A second guaranteed commit process then ensures that the event data in the persistent queue is written to persistent storage, and the event data is not released from the persistent queue until the event data is verified to be in the persistent storage. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284570 | Reader Control System - An RFID reader control system and method is provided. A protocol for controlling an RFID reader and an RFID reader control unit of a mobile phone is defined. Messages, information, commands, responses, and notification are constructed and transmitted between the RFID reader and the RFID reader control unit. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284571 | SYSTEM FOR UTILIZING RFID TAGS TO MANAGE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS - A system for utilizing RFID tags to manage automotive parts. A system is provided that includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader configured to read data from RFID tags affixed to parts located throughout a vehicle, wherein each RFID tag uniquely identifies a part; a data processing system configured to process the data obtained by the RFID reader; and a service application that provides service related information to an end user based on an installation or removal of a part from the vehicle. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284572 | DATA CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL SERVER, DATA CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - There is provided a data control system that includes a control server and an information processing terminal equipped with a non-contact type IC chip. The information processing terminal includes an internal memory in the IC chip and an update request portion. The internal memory includes at least one service area that can store a service data item and a control information item and includes an index area that stores a link information item for accessing the service area The update request portion transmits an update request that specifies the link information item and service area to be updated, as well as a type of update processing. The control server includes a data update portion that responds to the update request, performing the specified type of update processing on the specified link information item and service area and causing the specified link information item and service area to be updated. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284573 | FACILITY STATUS INFORMATION NETWORKED SYSTEM - A facility status information networked control, communication and display system with one or more monitoring stations and wireless communication with a portable pagers. Each station displays a facility layout and has indicia representative of specific designated areas of a facility which is available for use. The indicia communicates to a staff member a status or a need in a designated area of said facility. The station has a touch screen and the indicia is illuminated. The system has a programmable circuitry. Each station and each pager are capable of for sending and receiving updated status changes corresponding to each specific designated area, sending page requests to other users within the system, and sending text messages to other users within the system. Statistical data can be remote collected and stored on a computer for analysis by a facility operator. The pagers can be programmed to operate in a desired mode. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284574 | Device for Determining the Roll Angle and System and Method for Roll Stabilization of a Motor Vehicle - The present invention relates to a device for determining the roll angle and a system and a method for roll stabilization of a motor vehicle with a yaw rate sensor arrangement ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080284575 | Vehicle Diagnostic Techniques - Vehicle with diagnostic capability includes different vehicle-resident sensors, each providing a measurement related to a state of the sensor or a measurement related to a state of the mounting location of the sensor, a vehicle-resident diagnostic processor coupled to the sensors and arranged to receive data from the sensors and process the data to generate an output indicative or representative of a state of the vehicle or a state of a component of the vehicle, and a communications device coupled to the diagnostic system and arranged to automatically establish a communications channel between the vehicle and a remote facility without manual intervention and wirelessly transmit the output of the diagnostic system to the remote facility. The processor may embody a pattern recognition algorithm trained to generate the output from the data received from the sensors. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284576 | External Air-Flow-Through Valve Stem Mounted Tire Pressure Monitoring Apparatus - A wireless tire pressure monitoring apparatus is adapted to install on a conventional tire valve stem. The apparatus includes capability of refilling air through the sensor built-in valve stem, without needing to remove the apparatus. The pressure monitoring apparatus further includes a locking device to secure the mounting of the apparatus on the tire valve stem, with the additional benefit of discouraging apparatus thieves. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284577 | System for measuring life expectancy of a tire condition monitoring system | 2008-11-20 |
20080284578 | Automobile communication device - An automobile communication device includes a housing operably connectable to an automobile and having a rearward facing transparent portion. A display mechanism having sides each with predetermined indicia thereon is rotatably disposed within such housing. A motor is operably connected to the display mechanism for rotating the display mechanism. A power source is operably connected to the motor. A switch mechanism is operably connected to the power source. A control mechanism is operably connected to at least one of the display mechanism, such automobile, the power source, the motor, the switch mechanism, and a combination thereof for enabling a user to select a predetermined side of the display mechanism for being at least one of rearward facing and visible through such portion. A stop mechanism is operably connected to at least one of the display mechanism, the housing, and a combination thereof for stopping the display mechanism from rotating. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284579 | CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY SYSTEM - The instant invention provides a system for avoiding or reducing exposure to toxic gases. More specifically, the instant invention includes a base module having a first transceiver securable within a structure, and most preferably within the garage of a home. The base module is constructed and arranged to communicate with a remote module having a second transceiver to alert the user of a dangerous condition within the structure prior to entry thereto. In a most preferred embodiment, the remote module is also a garage door opener that can be carried by a person or within a vehicle. In operation, the remote module sends a signal to the base module. In response, the base transceiver checks the level of a toxic gas such as carbon monoxide within the dwelling, if the level is below a predetermined limit the base module sends a signal to the garage door opener to open the door, if the level of the gas is above the predetermined limit an alarm will be sent to the remote transceiver and the door will not be opened. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284580 | VIDEO ALARM VERIFICATION - A method for monitoring an alarm zone within a perimeter, border and/or building includes capturing video image data of an alarm event detected in the alarm zone, and automatically establishing a cell phone session with an end-user to verify a true or false nature of the detected alarm. The end-user may use the cell phone display to review the video during the cell phone session, and may use the cell phone's key for the verifying. The novel monitoring method with end-user alarm event verification avoids false alarms being raised where the nature of the detected alarm event is false, and the verifying occurs before a false alarm is raised/communicated. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284581 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPRESSING DUPLICATE ALARMS - A method and apparatus for suppressing a duplicated alarm in a communications network are described. In one embodiment, at least one alarm message associated with at least one event is received. A determination of whether the at least one event exists in a database is subsequently made. The at least one event is recorded in the database if the at least one event does not exist in the database. Conversely, the at least one alarm message is suppressed if the at least one event exists in the database. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284582 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISCOVERING, DETECTING AND CLASSIFYING ALARM PATTERNS FOR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING SYSTEMS - A system and method for electrophysiological monitoring system including a plurality of sensors configured to detect one or more health parameters of a patient and a monitoring device configured to receive a plurality of sensing signals from the sensors and output a monitoring signal representative of an alarm sequence, wherein the alarm sequence comprises a set of alarm events identified in the sensing signals. The system also includes an on-line monitoring module configured to generate a suffix tree data structure in response to the monitoring signal to identify alarm patterns from the set of alarm events and classify the alarm sequence in response to the occurrences of alarm patterns in the alarm sequence. The on-line monitoring module is further configured to alert monitoring personnel of an alarm condition after processing the alarm sequence in real-time. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284583 | Electronic Compass - An electronic compass, which uses an induction coil unit and action force generated from the earth's magnetic field to detect directions, is able to show data on a display panel. Since data on the display panel is reflected on the inclined plane ahead of the present invention, a driver driving on the road is able to look steadily at data reflected from this invention, so as to efficaciously reduce probability of traffic accidents due to observing data by lowering one's head. The induction coil unit described is easily understood compared with known techniques, thus the production cost is relatively low and this inexpensive invention can be popularly accepted on the market. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284584 | High-frequency drum-style slip-ring modules - A drum-style slip-ring module ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080284585 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING POWER SYSTEM INFORMATION THROUGH A RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICE - A system for communicating information between a detection device and a wireless device is provided. The system generally includes a detection device adapted to monitor a condition related to a power system. A radio interface unit is in communication with the detection device via a communication member. A wireless device is further provided which is in radio communication with the radio interface unit such that the detection device communicates information to the wireless device through a radio interface unit. The system's components are further adapted to endure harsh conditions (e.g., prolonged exposure to water). | 2008-11-20 |
20080284586 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETACHABLY ATTACHING THE SAME USING MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT DEVICE - A portable electronic device for both vehicle and home use is provided. The portable electronic device includes a magnetic attachment device having a magnetic element. Another magnetic element is disposed on the support inside the vehicle or home. When the portable electronic device is placed on the support, the controller in the electronic device may be activated in response to the interaction between the first and second magnetic elements and generates a controlling signal to operate the electronic elements in the electronic device. The controller may be deactivated in response to separation of the first magnetic element from the second magnetic element when the portable electronic device is detached from the support. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284587 | Personal safety mobile notification system, method and apparatus - The present invention comprises, in one embodiment, a system, process or method for controlling, operating or otherwise directing a personal safety mobile notification system having a mobile device adapted to initiate and transmit an alarm notification signal to a network (such as an PLMN network) in the event of an impending emergency or emergency in progress for further emergency processing by the network. In another embodiment, the mobile device of the present invention is adapted to record, collect, store and transmit evidentiary data concerning the emergency event to the network. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284588 | Apparatus and Method for Tracking Position on Handheld Device - An apparatus for locating a mobile device includes a receiving unit receiving a trigger profile including predetermined zone information and a triggering rule about the generation of an alarm signal at the moment of entering and exiting of the predetermined zone, a location identifying unit locating a present location, a zone in/out detection unit generating the alarm signal according to the triggering rule based on the trigger profile and the present location located by the location identifying unit when entering the predetermined zone or exiting the predetermined zone, and a transmission unit transmitting the present location information identified by the location identifying unit when the alarm signal is generated. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284589 | DUAL-NETWORK LOCATOR AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL - A communications system is provided for emergency services personnel that includes a plurality of portable devices and a base station. The portable devices are configured to be carried by emergency services personnel while at an emergency site. The portable devices each have a first transceiver configured to communicate over a first network and a second transceiver configured to communicate over a second network, where the first and second networks operate independent of one another. For example, they may have at least one of different first and second carrier frequencies, protocol, channels and the like. The base station has at least one transceiver for communicating with the portable devices over at least one of the first and second networks. Optionally, the first and second networks may have different transmission characteristics, such as different transmit ranges, power levels and the like. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284590 | AUTHENTICATION CODES FOR BUILDING/AREA CODE ADDRESS - A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The sensor unit receives instructions to change operating parameters and/or control external devices. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284591 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING UNSUPERVISED WORKERS AND GENERATING AND DELIVERING A REPORT BASED ON THE MONITORED ACTIVITY - A system for monitoring an unsupervised worker is provided that includes a plurality of sensors and a base station provided at the monitored location, a service provider server located remotely from the monitored location and operated by a third party service provider, and a computing device associated with a subscriber to the system. At least a portion of the sensed data is sent to and stored by the service provider server so that a report based thereon may, at the request of the system subscriber, be selectively generated and provided to the system subscriber. The computing device is also adapted to generate configuration data for one or more of the sensors and transmit the configuration data to the service provider server. The configuration data is then sent to the base station and used to control the operation of the sensors | 2008-11-20 |
20080284592 | Home health monitoring system - The present invention relates to a system and method of modifying and utilizing a standard home security system augmenting it into a viable state-of-the-art home health monitoring system. More specifically, this invention relates to an apparatus and method of adding a program and some motion sensors thus using the methods (with slight modification) of an existing home security system in such a way that there is a minimum of intrusion and cost compared to other methods. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284593 | Method and system for power management of electronic article surveillance systems - A method, system and apparatus for managing power use in security systems, which include establishing a detection region, triggering a person detection event, the person detection event based on the detection of a person in the detection region, starting a timer upon triggering the person detection event, and transmitting a tag interrogation signal until the expiration of the timer. The method, system and apparatus can further include determining a relative direction of movement of the person. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284594 | Optoelectronic sensor arrangement and process for monitoring a surveillance area - The invention relates to an optoelectronic sensor arrangement ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080284595 | Window or Door Handle - An olive-shaped window or door fitting includes a handle housed in a handle fitting, an autonomous monitoring and alarm module arranged in a module housing with several sensors, and an evaluation unit, which receives alarm signals and detection signals. The monitoring and alarm module has at least one handling noise sensors integrated into the module housing, which is directed towards a pane of glass and selectively records acoustic frequencies which occur when glass is broken and which in the event of glass being broken transmits an alarm signal to the evaluation device. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284596 | SECURED AND ALARMED WINDOW AND ENTRY WAY - A screen unit has opposed first and second sides and includes a robust mesh having a perimeter, and a frame engaging the perimeter of the robust mesh supporting and preventing relative movement between the frame and the mesh. A security device, formed in the frame, includes sensor apparatus to detect unauthorized tampering of the screen unit that is operatively coupled to a camera apparatus, visual alarm apparatus, and audible alarm apparatus. In response to the sensor apparatus detecting unauthorized tampering of the screen unit, the camera apparatus to collect visual imagery from each of the first and second sides of the screen unit, the visual alarm to issue visual alarm stimulus on each of the first and second sides of the screen unit, and the audible alarm apparatus to issue audible alarm stimulus on each of the first and second sides of the screen unit. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284597 | Security Using EPCIS Data And A Virtual Private Database - An RFID event tracking and management system provides a standardized approach that can be utilized by various industry verticals. Loss of captured event data, such as RFID generated through an RFID event, can be prevented through a series of guarantee semantics. Approaches also provide for role-based data visibility. Queries received from a user or entity can be dynamically modified based on the role of the user/entity using a virtual private database (VPD). The modified query can result in a virtual private database automatically hiding or restricting access to event data at row, column, and/or cell levels, so that an authorized user/entity is only able to access data to which that user/entity should have access. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284598 | RFID Data Integrity and Event Compensation - An RFID event tracking and management system provides a standardized approach that can be utilized by various industry verticals. Loss of captured event data, such as RFID generated through an RFID event, can be prevented through a series of guarantee semantics. Approaches also allow an entity to control the integrity level of their data, such as where dimension data is not available to be correlated with coded event data. An entity can decide whether to allow querying on event data that has not been correlated with dimension data useful in interpreting the location data. The entity can alternatively decide to only allow access and querying of event data when the corresponding location and dimension data are compensated | 2008-11-20 |
20080284599 | Pharma-Informatics System - Compositions, systems and methods that allow for the detection of the actual physical delivery of a pharmaceutical agent to a body are provided. Embodiments of the compositions include an identifier and an active agent. The invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including but not limited to, monitoring of therapeutic regimen compliance, tracking the history of pharmaceutical agents, etc. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284600 | Location management for radio frequency identification readers - A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system for managing and identifying locations for an RFID reader is disclosed. An expected location of a fixed radio frequency identification (RFID) reader is determined. A first signal is transmitted from the reader to a first RFID tag to determine whether the reader is at the expected location. The first tag is a fiducial RFID tag fixed at a first location. In one aspect, the reader receives a first response to the first signal from the first tag. The first response identifies the first location of the first tag. The first location is compared to the expected location. If the first location and the expected location are different, an alarm is triggered. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284601 | Theft Deterrent Tag - An article surveillance tag that has a shock absorbing mechanism that prevents unauthorized removal of the tag by the application of a strike force to the tag by a blunt object. In one embodiment, the article surveillance tag is adapted to engage articles that cannot be penetrated by pins. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284602 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284603 | Sending service data to an RFID tag while an attached computer system is powered off - An apparatus, system, and storage medium that, in an embodiment, receive service data at a computer system from an RFID tag, where the service data was sent to the RFID tag from an RF transmitter while the computer system was powered off. The RFID tag includes tag memory and an antenna, and the RFID tag is attached to the computer system. In another embodiment, the computer system sends the service data to the RFID tag, and the service data is received by an RF scanner from the RFID tag via the antenna while the computer system is powered off. In various embodiments, the service data identifies the computer system or a product within the computer system. In another embodiment, the service data includes log information associated with the computer system. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284604 | Apparatus And System For Stock Control - An apparatus ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080284605 | Automated Tuning Method for Rfid Labels - A method and an analogous system for tuning an RFID label prior to application to an article are disclosed. The method includes providing an RFID label having at least one antenna disposed therein, identifying an article, relaying information related to the identification of the article to a controller, with the controller including a memory of predetermined tuning parameters for the article, retrieving from memory one or more of the tuning parameters for the article; and adjusting the tuning parameters of the RFID label to correspond to the article by altering a geometric parameter of the antenna of the RFID label. The system includes a cutting device to alter a geometric parameter to correspond to the article by removing material from at least one antenna forming part of the RFID label. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284606 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG APPARATUS - The invention provides a physical-characteristic-based RFID tag apparatus which is easy to implement, controllable by a user and capable of enabling privacy protection function as appropriate. According to the invention, there is provided an RFID tag apparatus, comprising: an RFID tag which comprises an antenna and a chip; and a shielding part which is capable of switching between a first state in which it blocks RF signals to or from the RFID tag and a second state in which it does not block RF signals to or from the RFID tag. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284607 | Communication Apparatus Having Human Body Contact Sensing Function and Method Thereof - Provided is a communication apparatus having a human body contact sensing function and a method thereof. The communication apparatus includes: an electrode that comes in contact with the human body; a contact sensor that is connected to the electrode, and instructs the central processing unit to perform an initial operation if contact with the human body is sensed; and a data processing unit that receives a control signal from the central processing unit so as to select whether to transmit or receive data, and performs a transmitting or receiving operation according to the control signal. Accordingly, in order to reduce power consumption when in a stand-by state before human body contact is made in a communication apparatus using a human body as a communication medium, a human body contact sensor is included so as to minimize power consumption of a micro processing unit and a transmitter/receiver circuit until contact occurs. Therefore, since power consumption is minimized when in a stand-by mode by using a contact sensor having significantly low power consumption, there is an advantage in that a stand-by time of a portable device is extended. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284608 | Connection Mechanisms in Absorbent Articles for Body Fluid Signaling Devices - Absorbent articles incorporating a wetness sensor for indicating the presence of a body fluid are disclosed. In particular, the absorbent articles include at least two conductive elements that form an open circuit within the article. Each conductive element is connected to a conductive pad member that has sufficient surface area in order to facilitate connection to a signaling device. In accordance with the present disclosure, various attachment mechanisms are disclosed for attaching the pad members to a signaling device. In particular, although the absorbent articles are disposable, the signaling device is intended to be used with multiple absorbent articles. Therefore, a simple and efficient method of connecting the signaling device to the pad members provides various advantages. In one particular embodiment, for instance, the pad members comprise a conductive loop-type material that is attached to a corresponding conductive hook-type material on the signaling device. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284609 | RF Integrated circuit having an on-chip thermal sensing circuit - An integrated circuit includes a on-chip thermal sensing circuit that generates a temperature signal based on a temperature of the integrated circuit. An RF transceiver generates an outbound RF signal from outbound data and to generate inbound data from an inbound RF signal, based on the temperature signal. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284610 | Tamper Respondent Enclosure - The present invention relates to a tamper respondent covering ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080284611 | Vertical system integration - The Vertical System Integration (VSI) invention herein is a method for integration of disparate electronic, optical and MEMS technologies into a single integrated circuit die or component and wherein the individual device layers used in the VSI fabrication processes are preferably previously fabricated components intended for generic multiple application use and not necessarily limited in its use to a specific application. The VSI method of integration lowers the cost difference between lower volume custom electronic products and high volume generic use electronic products by eliminating or reducing circuit design, layout, tooling and fabrication costs. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284612 | Flashing Beacon - A warning device of the flashing beacon type ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080284613 | Method and system for controlling radio controlled devices - The present invention is a method and system for controlling a RC device via a secure radio link. In one embodiment of the invention, spread spectrum modulation may be employed which may provide a digital radio frequency (RF) link between a controller and a RC device. A controller may be coupled with a transmitter module and a radio controlled device may be coupled with a receiver module in accordance with the present invention to provide an add-on upgrade capability. The method and system for controlling a RC device may also include error detection and correction, interpolation of lost packets, failsafe technology and force-feedback telemetric technology to further enhance the user experience with radio controlled devices. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284614 | Modular power monitoring system - A power monitoring system for monitoring characteristics of power transmitted through one or more power lines comprises a meter base and multiple option modules. The meter base includes a processor and associated circuitry for processing signals derived from sensors coupled to said power lines and producing output signals representing selected characteristics of the power transmitted through the power lines, and a housing containing the processor and the associated circuitry and having a first surface adapted to be mounted on a DIN rail, and a second surface containing multiple connectors for receiving multiple modules and electrically connecting the modules to the processor and the associated circuitry. Each of the multiple option modules includes a housing having a first surface containing a connector that is complementary with the multiple connectors in the second surface of the meter base so that any of the option modules can be plugged into any of the multiple connectors in the second surface of the meter base, and circuitry within the housing of the option module for interconnecting with the processor and the associated circuitry in the meter base. The first surface of the meter base housing may be adapted for optional mounting on the DIN rail or a flat panel, and contains a connector for mating with a complementary connector on the opposite side of the flat panel through a hole in the flat panel. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284615 | Information provision apparatus - An information provision apparatus of the present invention includes a stop detector to detect a stop of a vehicle; a display unit to display various information; and a control unit to control the display unit to display a plurality of display contents in a manner that two successive contents of information differ with each other while the vehicle is standing at the temporal stop. When the vehicle is caught in a traffic congestion to stop temporarily, the driver of the vehicle is entertained by plural contents of the information appearing on the display unit for his/her diversion. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284616 | Quick return - A method for controlling traffic at an intersection which helps to avoid traffic jams at intersections by taking advantage of the free space ahead of the intersection and implementing an exclusive right return lane for the drivers wanting to make a left turn at the intersection in a very inexpensive way, thus minimizing traffic interruptions and raising the average velocity of the vehicles. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284617 | BACK WARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE - A back warning system and method for a vehicle are provided. The system includes an electronic system and a plurality of sensor units. When the vehicle is backed, the electronic system transmits a sensor drive message and then generates a warning based on a received warning level. The sensor units are driven when receiving the sensor drive message, sense a distance from a rear obstacle, and transmit a warning level corresponding to the sensed distance to the electronic system. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284618 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR MODIFYING THE CONTENT OF AN ALARM MESSAGE ONBOARD AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a method for updating a content of a given warning message emitted in an aircraft by a monitoring system ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080284619 | Aircraft Doors - An alarm system for an aircraft door comprising; a sensor ( | 2008-11-20 |
20080284620 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING VIBRATION INPUT RECOGNITION AND METHOD - Disclosed is are a system and a method for accepting user input in the form of movement of an object against a surface of a electronic device. The movement may take the form of natural writing-style stokes that generate corresponding vibrations. The vibrations may be sensed and analyzed to ascertain meaningful user input. In one approach, a method of processing user input with an electronic device includes sensing vibrations generated by movement of an object against a surface of the electronic device and analyzing signals representative of the sensed vibrations to determine a meaningful user input. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284621 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR KEYBOARD, SOUND AND MOUSE (KSM) OVER LAN A/V BRIDGING AND A/V BRIDGING EXTENSIONS FOR GRAPHICS THIN CLIENT APPLICATIONS - Aspects of a system for keyboard, sound and mouse (KSM) over LAN A/V bridging and A/V bridging extensions for graphics thin client applications may include an I/O controller within an LAN subsystem, which enables generation of response data based on input signals from a keyboard device and/or mouse device that is coupled to a computing device. The generated response data may be encapsulated within an encapsulating PDU. The encapsulating PDU may comprise an Ethernet frame and/or and IP packet. The encapsulating PDU may be transmitted via a network based on a traffic class designation. The traffic class designation may enable the transmission of the generated response data via the network based on specified latency target values. A time stamp value may be generated for the encapsulating PDU. The encapsulating PDU may include at least one data type identifier, which indicates that the encapsulating PDU contains the generated response data. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284622 | KEYBOARD FOR HAND-HELD DEVICES - A hand-held electronic device has a keyboard with a plurality of keys, each key having a substantially flat contact surface extending to the sides of each key. One of the sides of the key is beveled. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284623 | LOSSLESS AUDIO CODING/DECODING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Provided are a lossless audio coding/decoding apparatus and method. The lossless audio coding apparatus includes a first coder to directly code first symbols; a second coder module comprising a plurality of second coders to convert the first symbols into second symbols and to code the second symbols; a first selector to compare the performance of the first coder to the performance of the second coders and to output a coding mode in accordance with a comparison result; and a second selector to output a final bitstream by coding the first symbols in correspondence with the coding mode. According to the present invention, the performance of audio coding may be improved. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284624 | HIGH-RATE RLL ENCODING - An unencoded m-bit data input sequence is divided into a block of n bits and a block of m−n bits. The block of n bits is divided into a first set of n+1 encoded bits, wherein at least one of P1 subblocks of the first set satisfies a G, M and I constraints. The first set of n+1 encoded bits is mapped into a second set of n+1 encoded bits wherein at least one of P2 subblocks of the second set gives rise to at least Q1 transitions after 1/(1+D | 2008-11-20 |
20080284625 | REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION IN THE EARLY STAGES OF A PIPELINE SUB-ADC USED IN A TIME-INTERLEAVED ADC - A stage of a pipelined ADC used as a sub-ADC in a time-interleaved ADC is operated using a first set of clock signals, with a next stage being operated using a second set of clock signals. The first set and second set of clock signals are designed to cause the start of hold phases of the stage to occur earlier than the sample phases of the next stage. In an embodiment, the start of the hold phases is coincident with the end of an immediately preceding sample phase of the stage. As a result, more time is provided for the output of an amplifier used in the stage to settle to a final value, thus permitting use of a low speed amplifier and reduction in power consumption in the interleaved ADC. In an embodiment, the stage corresponds to an earliest stage in the pipelined sub-ADC. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284626 | Analog-digital converter, solid-state image capturing apparatus, and electronic information device - An analog-digital converter is provided. The analog-digital converter includes: a comparing section for comparing an input signal voltage and an analog ramp voltage in which a voltage level gradually increases; and a latch section for storing a digital value of a digital ramp signal, in which a digital value of a voltage level gradually increases in synchronization with the analog ramp voltage when the analog ramp voltage or a voltage corresponding to the analog ramp voltage and the input signal voltage are equal. A voltage in which part or all of a plurality of analog ramp signals are added is used as the analog ramp voltage so that a gain is selectable. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284627 | A/D CONVERTER FOR WIDEBAND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION - Circuitry for providing non-uniform analog-to-digital (“A/D”) signal conversion for wideband signals is provided. The circuitry of the invention is optimized for wideband signals because it does not sacrifice the small-scale resolution of high-probability signal amplitudes while preventing the clipping of low-probability signal amplitudes. The circuitry includes a nonlinear amplifier and an A/D converter that may be uniform or non-uniform. The digital output of the A/D converter may be further processed by circuitry that has an output function that is the inverse of that of the nonlinear amplifier, so as to maintain linear A/D conversion. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284628 | Delta Sigma Modulator - A delta sigma modulator includes an oscillatory system having a natural frequency and an electronics and a control loop which acts upon the electronics from the oscillatory system and again upon the oscillatory system from the electronics. The control loop provides that a gain in the control loop demonstrates a peaking in a frequency range around the natural frequency of the oscillatory system. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284629 | DAC MODULE AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A digital to analog conversion (DAC) module includes a digital to analog converter, a sample and hold circuit, and a switch module. The digital to analog converter is coupled to convert a digital signal into an analog signal. The sample and hold circuit is coupled to sample the analog signal to produce a sampled analog signal. The switch module is coupled to provide the analog signal as an output of the DAC module when the DAC module in a first mode and to output the analog signal to the sample and hold circuit when the DAC module in a second mode, wherein the sampled analog signal provides the output of the DAC module in the second mode. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284630 | READ SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUIT, READ SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD, AND OPTICAL DISC DRIVE - The present invention provides a read channel and a drive capable of suppressing deterioration in performance of a PLL and a Viterbi decoder by using a DC component eliminating means capable of higher-speed operation than hitherto. The location of an edge is determined by using differential of a read signal, and a DC component is detected from the midpoint level of the edge. Detection of a pseudo-edge due to a long mark or space signal is prevented by limiting the absolute value of a maximum or minimum of a differential coefficient when the location of the edge is determined from the differential coefficient of the read signal. Internal operation of a DC component detector is controlled according to the state of the PLL and the magnitude of the DC component. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284631 | DIGITIZER FOR A DIGITAL RECEIVER SYSTEM - A digitizer for a digital receiver system includes an input terminal to receive a modulated analog input voltage signal, and an output terminal to provide an output voltage signal being a digital conversion of the input voltage signal. A comparator circuit has an output coupled to the output terminal and includes an operational amplifier having a first input terminal coupled to the input terminal. A threshold generator circuit is between the input terminal and a second input terminal of the at least one operational amplifier, to provide a tunable voltage reference signal thereto. The threshold generator circuit includes a thresholding circuit to determine a threshold voltage value of the modulated analog input voltage signal, and a tunable voltage reference circuit coupled to the thresholding circuit to generate the tunable voltage reference signal as a function of the threshold voltage value of the modulated analog input voltage signal. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284632 | PHASE DOMAIN ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTER - An analog to digital converter that first converts an analog input voltage into first and second periodic signals having a phase difference there between that is a function of the analog input voltage and then introduces the first periodic signal into a forward direction data path through a series of consecutive delay cells so that the first periodic signal propagates through the cells via the first series of delay elements in a first direction, and introduces the second periodic signal into a reverse direction data path through the same series of delay cells so that the second periodic signal propagates through the cells via the second series of delay elements in an opposite direction, and using the second periodic signal to latch the first periodic signal in each cell so as to generate an output signal for each cell, said output signals of said cells collectively indicating the unique cell in which the leading edges of corresponding pulses in the first and second directions met, and decoding the outputs of the cells to generate a digital binary output value. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284633 | A/D converter circuit and A/D conversion method - An A/D converter circuit uses first and second ring delay lines. The first and second ring delay lines are supplied with input signals, which increase/decrease oppositely from each other with respect to change directions. In each ring delay line, a first counter counts the number of times of circulation of a pulse signal circulating therein to find a digital data, and a last digital data is subtracted from a present digital data. By adding the resulting first and second digital data of the first and second ring delay lines, a digital data of the input voltage of linear characteristics is provided. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284634 | DIFFERENTIAL AMPLIFYING CIRCUIT - Disclosed is a differential amplifying circuit including an amplifying circuit, wherein 1) a drain of a sixth transistor is connected to a drain of an eighth transistor, and a drain of a tenth transistor is connected to a drain of a fourth transistor, and 2) a ratio between a total of gate widths of the fourth (or eighth) and tenth (or sixth) transistors (converted per unit gate length, and gate widths that follow are the same) and a gate width of a fifth (or ninth) transistor is nearly proportional to a current ratio between a first (or third) and second (or fourth) current source circuits, the gate width of the fourth (or eighth) transistor being equal to or more than that of the tenth (or sixth) transistor. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284635 | TRANSDUCER DEVICE - A transducer device for converting an analog DC voltage signal into a digital signal is provided, with an oscillator device for outputting a first oscillator signal and a second oscillator signal, whereby the oscillator device is formed to generate the first oscillator signal and the second oscillator signal phase-locked to one another and with the substantially same frequency from a reference signal, with an analog frequency converter connected to the oscillator device for transforming the analog DC voltage signal by the first oscillator signal in a first spectral range with a first center frequency to obtain a transformed signal, with an analog-to-digital converter for converting the transformed signal into a transformed digital signal; and with a digital frequency converter connected to the oscillator device for transforming the transformed digital signal by means of the second oscillator signal in a second spectral range with a second center frequency to obtain the digital signal. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284636 | Object detection method and apparatus - Method and apparatus for detecting objects. In one embodiment, a person entering a secured zone is illuminated with low-power polarized radio waves. Differently polarized waves which are reflected back from the person are collected. Concealed weapons are detected by measuring various parameters of the reflected signals and then calculating various selected differences between them. These differences create patterns when plotted as a function of time. Preferably a trained neural network pattern recognition program is then used to evaluate these patterns without creating an image of the object and autonomously render a decision on the presence of a weapon or other object. An interrupted continuous wave system may be employed. Multiple units may be used to detect various azimuthal angles and to improve accuracy. The units may be used in a bistatic configuration which enables comparison of off-axis signals. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284637 | DIGITAL TAS TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A directional receiver is provided for an aircraft collision avoidance system. The receiver may include input channels that are configured to receive uncompressed linear analog signals from antenna elements that are arranged within a predetermined antenna element geometry. The receiver may further include Analog to Digital (A/D) converter modules, a quadrature converter module and a combiner module. The A/D converter modules can convert each of the analog signals to uncompressed linear digital data and output separate digital data streams that correspond to each of the input channels. The quadrature converter module can mix the digital data streams with corresponding digital reference signals to produce digital In-phase (I) and Quadrature (Q) streams. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284638 | RADAR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING AMONG RADAR SITES - A radar device includes a generation unit, a transmission unit, and a control unit. The generation unit selectively generates a set of a plurality of transmission signals whose center frequencies are different from one another within an assigned frequency band. The transmission unit emits the transmission signals. The control unit controls the generation unit so as to vary the center frequencies for each emission of the transmission signals. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284639 | METHOD FOR REDUCING RADIO RANGING ERRORS DUE TO CLOCK FREQUENCY OFFSETS - A method reduces errors in two-way ranging between transceivers due to a frequency offset. A first transceiver measures a time C | 2008-11-20 |
20080284640 | Polarimetric Selectivity Method for Suppressing Cross-Track Clutter in Sounding Radars - Methods for suppressing cross-track clutter in a sounding radar utilize polarimetric selectivity in two ways: (1) transmitting full-beam circular polarization and separating the desired signal of interest from the clutter based on the signal and clutter having different polarizations, and (2) transmitting and receiving circular polarization at the radar's nadir and elliptical polarization at the radar's off-nadir regions and filtering out the elliptical polarization. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284641 | DOPPLER RADAR SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the invention are concerned with improvements to Doppler radar systems, and are suitable for use with frequency scanning radar systems. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284642 | OPTIMIZING BANDWIDTH OF A GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM - A method and system for optimizing a global positioning system. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving an indication of at least one change in coordinate attributes, determining a plurality of cost and transaction rules based on at least one user preference, and processing a plurality coordinate transactions based on the least one cost and transaction rule. | 2008-11-20 |
20080284643 | Post-mission high accuracy position and orientation system - A method of generating post-mission position and orientation data comprises generating position and orientation data representing positions and orientations of a mobile platform, based on global navigation satellite system (GNSS) data and inertial navigation system (INS) data acquired during a data acquisition period by the mobile platform, using a network real-time kinematic (RTK) subsystem to generate correction data associated with the data acquisition period, and correcting the position and orientation data based on the correction data. The RTK subsystem may implement a virtual reference station (VRS) technique to generate the correction data. | 2008-11-20 |