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Ann Christine Hole, Greenville, OH US
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20110295113 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING MEDICAL IMAGES - A method for displaying medical image data. The method includes digitally combining 3D volume visualizations to form a plurality of four-dimensional (4D) volume visualizations representing the 3D volume visualizations over a period of time. The plurality of 4D volume visualizations include first and second 4D volume visualizations. The first 4D volume visualization including the entirety of the common region during a first time period, and the second 4D volume visualization including the entirety of the common region during a different second time period. The method also includes digitally combining the first and second 4D volume visualizations by digitally processing the first and second 4D volume visualizations to generate a modified 4D volume visualization of the entirety of the common region. | 12-01-2011 |
David Hole, Southampton GB
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20090168709 | System and Method for One-Phase Access in a Communication System - An apparatus in accordance with a system and method for one-phase access in a communication system. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a processor configured to create a packet channel request message enabling one-phase access including an indication of a latency reduction capability thereof. The apparatus also includes a transceiver configured to transmit the packet channel request message. | 07-02-2009 |
20110103311 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLEXING DIFFERENT TRAFFIC TYPES OVER A COMMON COMMUNICATION SESSION - An approach is provided for providing a reliable transmission of data associated with different traffic types over a common communication session. A temporary block is established between an apparatus and another apparatus. The apparatus multiplexes Radio Link Control (RLC) acknowledged mode data and at least one of RLC unacknowledged mode data and RLC non-persistent mode data. The apparatus then determines to transmit the multiplexed data in the temporary block flow to the other apparatus. | 05-05-2011 |
David Hole, Slough GB
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20120003975 | METHODS OF PERFORMING CELL CHANGE WITHOUT RECEIVING DESCRIPTION OF RESOURCES IN A TARGET CELL - Methods and systems of performing cell change for a circuit-switched call without a mobile station receiving a description of resources in a target cell are provided. In some embodiments, a command is generated at the serving cell which indicates to the mobile station to perform a cell change without first receiving a description of resources in the target cell. In some embodiments, a command is generated at the target cell which may be like a handover command, but which indicates to the mobile station to perform the cell change without an allocation of resources. | 01-05-2012 |
David P. Hole, Southampton GB
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20120220287 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SLOW ASSOCIATED CONTROL CHANNEL SIGNALING - Methods and systems for slow associated control channel signaling are disclosed. An example method for securing communications in a mobile network disclosed herein comprises transmitting a first variant of a message of a first type on a first slow associated control channel (SACCH) before ciphering is started on the first SACCH, and after ciphering is started on the first SACCH, transmitting a second variant of the message of the first type on the first SACCH, and subsequently transmitting the second variant of the message of the first type on the first SACCH, wherein the subsequently transmitted second variant of the message of the first type is the next transmitted message of the first type on the first SACCH. | 08-30-2012 |
20130303165 | Apparatus And Method For Storage Of Priority-Based Reselection Parameters At Handover And Connection Establishment - A user equipment is configured to operate in an E-UTRAN network. The user equipment comprises: i) a controller configured to perform reselection between cells using dedicated priority information; ii) transceiver circuitry configured to operate in cells using at least one radio access technology and to receive incoming messages including the dedicated priority information; and iii) a memory configured to store the dedicated priority information. The controller is further configured to establish an RRC-Connected state and to perform a cell reselection using the dedicated priority information subsequent to establishing the RRC-Connected state. | 11-14-2013 |
20130303173 | Apparatus And Method For Processing Priority Information In A Wireless Device - A user equipment capable of performing reselection in a wireless network is disclosed. The user equipment comprises: 1) a controller configured to perform reselection between cells according to a priority-based reselection (PBR) algorithm using priority information; 2) transceiver circuitry configured to operate in cells using at least one radio access technology and to receive incoming messages including the priority information; and 3) a memory configured to store the received priority information. The controller is further configured to compare the received priority information with defined limits stored in the memory and to determine if the received priority information exceeds the defined limits. | 11-14-2013 |
20130303174 | Apparatus and Method for High Priority Search on RRC State Change - A user equipment is provided comprising: 1) transceiver circuitry configured to operate in cells associated with at least one radio access technology (RAT) network; and 2) a controller configured to perform neighbour cell searches. The controller is further configured to determine when the user equipment enters a first RRC state from a second RRC state. In response to the determination, the controller determines a time period since a most recent search of neighbour cells was performed. The first RRC state is one of at least: CELL_PCH, URA_PCH and IDLE. The second RRC state is one of at least CELL_FACH and CELL_DCH. | 11-14-2013 |
David P. Hole, Slough GB
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20100278142 | Systems and Methods for Mobile Stations to Identify Radio Access Technologies - A mobile station capable of being served via a first radio access technology (RAT) and a second RAT. The mobile station includes a component configured to receive a permission to identify a cell of the first RAT in absence of a first radio access type neighbour cell list for a serving cell of the second RAT. The mobile station also includes a component configured to identify a cell of the first RAT after receiving the permission. | 11-04-2010 |
20100279677 | Identifying Radio Access Technology Characteristics to Mobile Stations System and Method - A method for granting a mobile station permission to attempt to identify a cell of a first radio access technology (RAT) while being served by a cell of a second RAT. The mobile station receives a list of neighbour cells of the second RAT. The list contains at least one identifying characteristic associated with at least one cell of the first RAT. The mobile station identifies at least one cell of the first RAT associated with the at least one identifying characteristic. | 11-04-2010 |
20100279691 | Indicating Radio Access Technology Information to Mobile Stations System and Method - An access node. The access node includes a component configured to communicate with a mobile station operating on one of a first radio access technology (RAT) and a second RAT. The component is configured to communicate a permission to the mobile station to attempt to identify a cell of the first RAT in the absence of communicating to the mobile station a first radio access type neighbour cell list for a serving cell of the second RAT. | 11-04-2010 |
20150057003 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOBILE STATIONS TO IDENTIFY RADIO ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES - A mobile station capable of being served via a first radio access technology (RAT) and a second RAT. The mobile station includes a component configured to receive a permission to identify a cell of the first RAT in absence of a first radio access type neighbour cell list for a serving cell of the second RAT. The mobile station also includes a component configured to identify a cell of the first RAT after receiving the permission. | 02-26-2015 |
David P. Hole, Southhampton GB
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20130294254 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC TIMESLOT REDUCTION - A method for communicating with a mobile station is presented. The method includes transmitting a first radio block to the mobile station. The first radio block including an indication instructing the mobile station to enter a DTR mode. Before receiving an indication of whether the mobile station is in DTR mode, the method includes retransmitting to the mobile station at least one of the first radio block and a radio block previously transmitted to the mobile station using a timeslot that is not monitored by the mobile station when the mobile station is in the DTR mode. | 11-07-2013 |
David Phillip Hole, Southampton UK
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20130147719 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR TEMPORARILY LIMITING OPERABILITY OF USER-INTERFACE PORTION OF COMMUNICATION DEVICE - An apparatus, and an associated method, disables the functionality of a portion of a user interface of a communication device, such as a wireless device, for a limited period. A detector detects an alert, (such as an alert communication activity,) such as the delivery at the communication device of notification of a communication termination at the communication device. Responsive to the detection, a portion of the user interface is disabled by a disabler. Disabling of the portion of the user interface is for a limited period and prevents a user of the device from inadvertently rejecting, or accepting the terminating communication until the limited period expires. | 06-13-2013 |
David Phillip Hole, Southampton GB
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20100316034 | METHOD FOR ACCESSING A SERVICE UNAVAILABLE THROUGH A NETWORK CELL - A method performed by user equipment (UE) includes receiving a request to access a service unavailable through a first network cell associated with the UE, and receiving a message from an access device associated with the first network cell, wherein the message identifies a plurality of second network cells providing the service. | 12-16-2010 |
20120155310 | RACH PROCEDURES AND POWER LEVEL FOR MTC DEVICES - The present document relates to a wireless device in a digital cellular telecommunications network. For example, the present document relates to the request of an access channel from a wireless device to a base station of the digital cellular telecommunications network. Example methods for controlling one or more transmissions between a wireless device and a base station are described. The one or more transmissions include at least an initial transmission. One example method comprises determining the quality of a radio uplink between the wireless device and the base station, the quality being based on at least one parameter associated with a previous transmission; setting a control parameter for controlling the transmission between the wireless device and the base station based on the determined quality of the radio uplink; and transmitting the initial transmission. | 06-21-2012 |
20150078310 | RACH PROCEDURES AND POWER LEVEL FOR MTC DEVICES - Random access channel (RACH) procedures and power levels for machine type communication (MTC) devices are disclosed. An example method for controlling one or more transmissions between a wireless device and a base station, the one or more transmissions including at least an initial transmission, includes: providing a current timing advance indicative of a propagation delay from the wireless device to the base station; selecting an access timing advance based on the current timing advance; and transmitting the initial transmission using the access timing advance. | 03-19-2015 |
Debbie Hole, Plantation, FL US
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20080203657 | Multiplicity of dice boardless game - The invention is a game for two or more players comprised of twelve dice, a cup for shaking and rolling the dice, a score card and game instructions/rules of play. In each round of preferably nine rounds each player in sequence can roll the dice up to three times to complete the dice combination called for in the rules for that given round, referred to as a round goal. When a player achieves a round goal, scoring is based upon the count of the face numbers on the three or more dice required to complete the round goal. A player that fails to achieve the round goal in a particular round scores a zero if that objective is not achieved in three rolls of the dice. The rules provide for the number of dice to be rolled in each round. | 08-28-2008 |
Doug Hole, Edmonton CA
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20080233212 | Use of exogenous gaseous nitric oxide in the treatment and disinfection of biofilms - The administration of gaseous nitric oxide as a biocidal moiety is proffered as a de novo treatment in the control and eradication of biofilms. The present invention relates to the use or methods of application of exogenous nitric oxide gas (gNO) as a stand alone biocidal agent or in cohort with any or all adjunct vehicles in the control of biofilms generated by microbial organisms, i.e., bacteria, protozoa, amoeba, fungi etc. Further, the present invention introduces the concept of utilization and methods of application of gaseous nitric oxide in control and eradication of biofilm forming microorganisms. Noteworthy areas of application are offered as examples. They include, and are not limited to, air and/or water heating/cooling distribution systems in facilities such as hospitals and laboratories, surfaces of medical devices, household surfaces, dental plaque, dental and/or medical water treatment lines, industrial pipelines, water treatment and distribution facilities and fluids sterilization. Various specialized delivery apparatus will be designed to facilitate nitric oxide gas administration to each specific unique application. | 09-25-2008 |
Douglas R. Hole, Edmonton CA
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20080283411 | Methods and devices for the production of Hydrocarbons from Carbon and Hydrogen sources - Devices and methods are described for converting a carbon source and a hydrogen source into hydrocarbons, such as alcohols, for alternative energy sources. The influents may comprise carbon dioxide gas and hydrogen gas or water, obtainable from the atmosphere for through methods described herein, such as plasma generation or electrolysis. One method to produce hydrocarbons comprises the use of an electrolytic device, comprising an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte. Another method comprises the use of ultrasonic energy to drive the reaction. The devices and methods and related devices and methods are useful, for example, to provide a fossil fuel alternative energy source, store renewable energy, sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, counteract global warming, and store carbon dioxide in a liquid fuel. | 11-20-2008 |
20120118287 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR THE DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC GASES INCLUDING NITRIC OXIDE - Gas packages for the delivery of therapeutic gases, and in particular gaseous nitric oxide (gNO) are provided herein. The gas packages comprise one or more of a gas reservoir, interface layer, sealing layer, and holding container. The interface layer regulates discharge of the therapeutic gas from the gas reservoir to the external environment. The sealing layer and/or holding container prevent evolution of the gas until the sealing layer is compromised or the holding container is opened. The gas packages and methods for using them are useful for the treatment, alleviation, and prevention of various disease and non-disease, medical and non-medical, conditions in humans and animals, | 05-17-2012 |
20120186635 | HIGH EFFICIENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION COLLECTION METHOD AND DEVICE - Devices and methods are described for more effectively collecting solar energy, including both visible and non-visible electromagnetic radiation to be converted into electrical energy. For example, a nanotube/nanowire device, comprising an electrical contact layer, semi-conductive layer, insulating layer, source electrode, drain electrode and semi-conducting nanotubes/nanowires can be used to collect solar energy from the UV to the infrared electromagnetic spectrum. Another example comprises a device that is capable of adjusting its frequency response to maximize power output according to the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation present. These devices and related methods are useful, for example, to provide an alternative electrical energy source, harness unused renewable energy, reduce carbon dioxide emissions, counteract global warming, and provide a carbon neutral energy source. The devices and methods are also useful, for example, to cool the interior of buildings, automobiles, airplanes, electronic devices/systems, etc. | 07-26-2012 |
20120329657 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM CARBON AND HYDROGEN SOURCES - Devices and methods are described for converting a carbon source and a hydrogen source into hydrocarbons, such as alcohols, for alternative energy sources. The influents may comprise carbon dioxide gas and hydrogen gas or water, obtainable from the atmosphere for through methods described herein, such as plasma generation or electrolysis. One method to produce hydrocarbons comprises the use of an electrolytic device, comprising an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte. Another method comprises the use of ultrasonic energy to drive the reaction. The devices and methods and related devices and methods are useful, for example, to provide a fossil fuel alternative energy source, store renewable energy, sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, counteract global warming, and store carbon dioxide in a liquid fuel. | 12-27-2012 |
20140141098 | USE OF INHALED GASEOUS NITRIC OXIDE AS A MUCOLYTIC AGENT OR EXPECTORANT - Methods and devices for treating excess mucus accumulation in mammals by administering gaseous inhaled nitric oxide or nitric oxide releasing compounds as a mucolytic agent or expectorant are provided. Delivery of gaseous nitric oxide can be made nasally or orally and is preferably substantially coincident with inhalation of the mammal or based on a synchronous parameter of the mammal's respiratory cycle. Varying therapeutic profiles may be used for the delivery of gaseous nitric oxide depending on the severity of the excess mucus accumulation. Parameters for the therapeutic profiles may include flow rate of nitric oxide containing gas, duration of administration of nitric oxide containing gas, number of breaths for which nitric oxide containing gas is to be administered, and concentrations of therapeutic NO delivered to the airways. | 05-22-2014 |
James Hole, Burlingame, CA US
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20120323222 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RAPID ASPIRATION AND COLLECTION OF BODY TISSUE FROM WITHIN AN ENCLOSED BODY SPACE - Device and method for rapid extraction of body tissue from an enclosed body cavity. Hollow entry cannula with optional core element provides entry into body tissue space such as bone marrow. Aspiration cannula is inserted through cannula into body tissue and is manipulated to advance directionally through body cavity. Optional stylet within aspiration cannula aids in advancing aspiration cannula through body tissue and is removed to facilitate extraction of body tissue through the aspiration cannula. Inlet openings near distal tip of aspiration cannula allow tissue aspiration, with negative pressure source at proximal end of aspiration cannula providing controlled negative pressure. Aspiration cannula may be withdrawn and its path adjusted for multiple entries through the same entry point, following different paths through tissue space for subsequent aspiration of more tissue. | 12-20-2012 |
James Hole, Mosman AU
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20160000991 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RAPID ASPIRATION AND COLLECTION OF BODY TISSUE FROM WITHIN AN ENCLOSED BODY SPACE - Device and method for rapid extraction of body tissue from an enclosed body cavity. Hollow entry cannula with optional core element provides entry into body tissue space such as bone marrow. Aspiration cannula is inserted through cannula into body tissue and is manipulated to advance directionally through body cavity. Optional stylet within aspiration cannula aids in advancing aspiration cannula through body tissue and is removed to facilitate extraction of body tissue through the aspiration cannula. Inlet openings near distal tip of aspiration cannula allow tissue aspiration, with negative pressure source at proximal end of aspiration cannula providing controlled negative pressure. Aspiration cannula may be withdrawn and its path adjusted for multiple entries through the same entry point, following different paths through tissue space for subsequent aspiration of more tissue. | 01-07-2016 |
John L. Hole, Eagan, MN US
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20090005917 | System and method of carbon monoxide and fire detection and protection - A carbon monoxide and fire detection system and method are provided for vehicles, particularly light aircraft, which includes CO and smoke/heat detectors located in or near the pilot cabin that, in the event unsafe levels of CO is detected in the cabin or a fire is detected in the engine compartment, an electronic signal from the respective detector causes the heated ram-air and fresh-air control box valves to open or close to restrict heated air contaminated with CO and allow fresh-air into the cabin in the case of CO detection, or closing both valves thereby restricting a fire from entering the cabin through the heated ram-air or fresh air vents, as the case may be. | 01-01-2009 |
John Patrick Hole, Wiltshire GB
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20140152978 | Optical Detection and Analysis of Particles - The present invention provides a method of analysing a sample comprising sub-micron particles, comprising determining first information about the size of particles and number of particles in the sample by nanoparticle tracking analysis; determining second information about average particle size of particles in the sample by dynamic light scattering; determining from the first information third information representing the theoretical effect of the detected particles on results obtainable by dynamic light scattering; and adjusting the second information using the third information to produce fourth information representing adjusted information on average particle size. | 06-05-2014 |
Matt Hole, Whitley, Coventry, Warwickshire GB
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20160076626 | TRANSMISSION - A constant mesh gear transmission has an input shaft ( | 03-17-2016 |
20160076627 | TRANSMISSION - A constant mesh gear transmission has an input shaft ( | 03-17-2016 |
Matthew Hole, Whitley GB
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20160102734 | TRANSMISSION - A constant mesh gearbox has five parallel rotational axes. The input and output axes are not aligned. Some torque paths are via a sleeve rotatable on a shaft on one of said axes. Up to eight forward speeds are disclosed, with two very low ratios suitable for non-highway travel. The transmission is suitable for two and four wheel drive. | 04-14-2016 |
Ove Hole, Hafrsfjord NO
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20130087389 | Fluid Partition Unit - The present invention regards a method to be used when performing drilling in a well bore, comprising: positioning a dual bore drill pipe with a tool at on one end into a well bore, thereby forming an outer annulus between the well bore wall and the pipe and two inner bores within the pipe, dividing the outer annulus into two different sections along the longitudinal axis of the drill pipe, at least at one location close to the tool, providing a first fluid in the outer annuls and providing a second fluid within the drill pipe and around the tool, and a device. | 04-11-2013 |
20130240267 | METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS FORMATION CORE SAMPLING - The present invention regards a method for performing core sampling during drilling of wells, comprising the steps of providing a dual bore drill pipe with drill bit in the end in the well bore, providing means to introduce a drill liquid into an annular space of the drill pipe and return it together with drill cuttings to the surface through centrally arranged return line in the dual bore drill pipe, removing larger cuttings at outlet of return pipe, and perform core testing on these cuttings, knowing where the cuttings come from in the well. The invention also regards a device for performing the invention. | 09-19-2013 |
Reid Hole, Bodo NO
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20150104474 | Methods of Inhibiting Gonad Maturation - The present invention provides a method of inhibiting maturation of the gonads of a juvenile animal which comprises administering to said juvenile animal an immunologically active molecule (IAM) or a vector comprising nucleic acid encoding an immunologically active molecule, said IAM being specific for a target protein within the gonads and binding thereto or causing an immune response against that target protein, and thereby inhibiting maturation of the gonads, as well as molecules of use in such methods. | 04-16-2015 |
Stéphane Hole, Paris FR
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20130027211 | SMOKE DETECTOR - The smoke detector comprises a housing provided with one or more openings for the passage of smoke particles into an interior of the housing. A first electrode and a second electrode are disposed in the interior of the housing and generate an electric field by application of an electrical potential therebetween. A detection chamber is defined between the first electrode and the second electrode, the detection chamber comprising an ionisation zone for the generation of charged particles by ionisation of air in the vicinity of the second electrode and a drift zone for the movement of charged particles towards the first electrode. A measurement device measures an electrical parameter representative of the electrical current generated between the first electrode and the second electrode by the charged particles. The electrical potential between the first electrode and the second electrode is maintained at a first electrical potential level which is less than and in the vicinity of an electrical potential threshold level at which at corona phenomenon is generated such that in the absence of smoke no corona phenomenon is generated in the vicinity of the second electrode and in the presence of smoke a corona phenomenon is generated in the vicinity of the second electrode. | 01-31-2013 |
20150206406 | SMOKE DETECTOR - A smoke detector includes a drift chamber and an ionization chamber formed by a first electrode and a second electrode. Electric charges are generated by ionization of the air. The drift chamber separated from the ionization chamber by the second electrode. The smoke particles penetrates from the environment to a detector inside the drift chamber. The electrical potential of first electrode exceeds a critical electric potential value for generating a corona discharge in the vicinity of the first electrode. The second electrode has openings for the electric charges generated in the ionization chamber to move to the drift chamber. The electric potential of the second electrode allows the electric charges in the drift chamber to move from the second electrode to the third electrode. The electric field between the second and third electrodes is at least 100 times weaker than the electric field between the first and second electrodes. | 07-23-2015 |
20150276963 | CAPACITIVE SENSOR FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF AN OBJECT AND/OR OF AN INDIVIDUAL - Disclosed is a capacitive sensor ( | 10-01-2015 |
20160025848 | DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - A driver assistance system for supplying information to a vehicle travelling on an infrastructure comprises an electromagnetic wave transmitter, an electromagnetic wave receiver and a processor. The electromagnetic wave transmitter on-board the vehicle comprises at least one transmitting antenna configured to transmit variable-frequency electromagnetic waves to reflectors installed in the infrastructure. The electromagnetic wave receiver on-board the vehicle comprises at least one receiving antenna configured to receive the electromagnetic waves reflected by the reflectors. The processor is configured to extract data representative of the distance between the reflectors and the vehicle from the electromagnetic waves reflected by the reflectors and captured by the electromagnetic waver receiver. | 01-28-2016 |
Stéphane Hole, Paris FR
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20130027211 | SMOKE DETECTOR - The smoke detector comprises a housing provided with one or more openings for the passage of smoke particles into an interior of the housing. A first electrode and a second electrode are disposed in the interior of the housing and generate an electric field by application of an electrical potential therebetween. A detection chamber is defined between the first electrode and the second electrode, the detection chamber comprising an ionisation zone for the generation of charged particles by ionisation of air in the vicinity of the second electrode and a drift zone for the movement of charged particles towards the first electrode. A measurement device measures an electrical parameter representative of the electrical current generated between the first electrode and the second electrode by the charged particles. The electrical potential between the first electrode and the second electrode is maintained at a first electrical potential level which is less than and in the vicinity of an electrical potential threshold level at which at corona phenomenon is generated such that in the absence of smoke no corona phenomenon is generated in the vicinity of the second electrode and in the presence of smoke a corona phenomenon is generated in the vicinity of the second electrode. | 01-31-2013 |
Steve Hole, Edmonton CA
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20120075192 | DYNAMICALLY LOCATED ONSCREEN KEYBOARD - A touch-sensitive display surface having touch-capacitive and vibration sensors. This surface allows the user to rest their fingers on the keys of an onscreen keyboard and type as they would on a regular keyboard. As the user places their fingers on the touch screen, the system relocates the onscreen keyboard to the location where the fingers are resting. The touch sensors report the signal strength level of each key touched to a processor, but no keystroke is issued by the processor until a corresponding “tap” (i.e., vibration) is detected. When a tap is detected, the processor references the status of the touch capacitance sensors before, during, and/or immediately after the moment in time the tap occurred. The size, position, and orientation of the onscreen keyboard keys are dynamically set as determined by the user initiating a home-row definition event by resting their fingers momentarily on a virtual home-row. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075193 | MULTIPLEXED NUMERIC KEYPAD AND TOUCHPAD - A method and system that integrates a numeric keypad with a touchpad in the same physical location on a touch-sensitive display device. Operational mode of the same location is automatically determined based on user actions with the display or based on a manual entry by the user. The system operates in at least one mode of operation selected from: numpad mode, touchpad mode, keyboard mode and auto-detect mode. A visual indicator communicates with the user which mode is the current mode. | 03-29-2012 |
20120113028 | METHOD FOR DETECTING AND LOCATING KEYPRESS-EVENTS ON TOUCH- AND VIBRATION-SENSITIVE FLAT SURFACES - Systems and methods for enabling use of vibration sensors attached to the touch-sensitive surface to both detect and locate finger contact events on the surface. The invention specifically discriminates between intentional typing events and casual or unwanted contacts resulting from normal typing actions, thus allowing the user to rest their fingers on the keys and allowing them to type as they would on a regular keyboard. Signals from both touch and vibration sensors are translated into a series of input events. Input events are then temporally correlated to determine the location of the finger contact and activation of the corresponding key. Correlated events are then filtered to remove unwanted events and resolve ambiguous or contradictory results. | 05-10-2012 |
20120133589 | DYNAMICALLY LOCATED ONSCREEN KEYBOARD - A touch-sensitive display surface having touch-capacitive and vibration sensors. This surface allows the user to rest their fingers on the keys of an onscreen keyboard and type as they would on a regular keyboard. As the user places their fingers on the touch screen, the system relocates the onscreen keyboard to the location where the fingers are resting. The touch sensors report the signal strength level of each key touched to a processor, but no keystroke is issued by the processor until a corresponding “tap” (i.e., vibration) is detected. When a tap is detected, the processor references the status of the touch capacitance sensors before, during, and/or immediately after the moment in time the tap occurred. The size, position, and orientation of the onscreen keyboard keys are dynamically set as determined by the user initiating a home-row definition event by resting their fingers momentarily on a virtual home-row. | 05-31-2012 |
20120206384 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING SURFACE SANITATION - An intelligent touch-sensitive surface that is easy to clean, that self-monitors when it has become contaminated, and can discern when it has been cleaned. The surface incorporates a plurality of sensors that detect events that contribute to contamination and/or cleaning, including, but not limited to, detecting users' touches, movement of the surface, when liquid is present on the surface, when there has been a change of users, time passage since the last cleaning, and how well the surface was wiped. The surface then reports its cleaning status to software residing on a host computer, which in turn can transfer the information to a host server. In this way, the cleaning status of each surface can be monitored remotely and/or logged. | 08-16-2012 |
20120306758 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A USER ON A SENSOR-BASED SURFACE - Systems and methods uniquely identify the user of the keyboard. An example of the present invention includes sensors capable of detecting the interaction of a user caused by their touch, vibration, proximity, and actuation of key switches. Unique characteristics such as typing style, touch signature, tap strength, and others can be determined using the multi-sensor keyboard in ways not possible on a conventional mechanical keyboard. Further, it is also useful to know when a change of keyboard users has occurred for the purpose of infection prevention in healthcare settings where cross-contamination via computer keyboards is prevalent. | 12-06-2012 |
20130093715 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING A PRESS ON A TOUCH-SENSITIVE SURFACE - Systems and methods that allow the user to rest their fingers on a touch-sensitive surface and make selections on that surface with a pressing action. Touch capacitance sensors that typically provide X and Y location data associated with a user's touch are also used to discern finger pressure in the Z direction. This allows the user to make an actuation on the touch screen by simply pressing harder at a location where they may already be resting their finger(s). | 04-18-2013 |
20130187775 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING INFECTION CONTROL AND PREVENTION PROCESSES - The present invention is a centralized system for the automated monitoring and reporting of compliance to infection prevention policies. It is focused on the proactive reduction (elimination) of pathogenic organisms causing infection within the facility by enforcing best practices for infection prevention. | 07-25-2013 |
20130265273 | Systems and methods for detecting a press on a touch-sensitive surface - Systems and methods that allow the user to rest their fingers on a touch-sensitive surface and make selections on that surface with a pressing action. Touch capacitance sensors that typically provide X and Y location data associated with a user's touch are also used to discern finger pressure in the Z direction. This allows the user to make an actuation on the touch screen by simply pressing harder at a location where they may already be resting their finger(s). | 10-10-2013 |
20140028624 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING A PRESS ON A TOUCH-SENSITIVE SURFACE - Systems and methods that allow the user to rest their fingers on a touch-sensitive surface and make selections on that surface with a pressing action. Touch capacitance sensors that typically provide X and Y location data associated with a user's touch are also used to discern finger pressure in the Z direction. This allows the user to make an actuation on the touch screen by simply pressing harder at a location where they may already be resting their finger(s). | 01-30-2014 |
20150324116 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING A PRESS ON A TOUCH-SENSITIVE SURFACE - Systems and methods for displaying and intuitively interacting with keyboards on a touch-sensitive surface are disclosed herein. In one aspect, a method is performed at an electronic device with one or more processors, memory, a touch-sensitive display, and one or more touch sensors coupled to the touch-sensitive display. The method includes: displaying a plurality of keys on a keyboard on the touch-sensitive display and detecting, by the one or more touch sensors, a first contact at a first key of the plurality of keys on the keyboard. The method further includes: determining a value of a signal corresponding to the first contact. When the value is above a first non-zero threshold, the method includes actuating the first key. When the value is between a second non-zero threshold and the first non-zero threshold, the method includes forgoing actuating the first key. | 11-12-2015 |
Vernon Hole, Novi, MI US
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20150321666 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ASSIST IN COUPLING A VEHICLE TO A TRAILER - Systems and methods for assisting in coupling a vehicle and a trailer include at least one sensing device disposed on the vehicle. A first coupling is coupled the vehicle and a second coupling is coupled to the trailer. A controller in communication with the at least one sensing device is configured to identify a spatial location of the first coupling. The controller is also configured to determine a spatial location of the second coupling using data from the at least one sensing device. The controller may also calculate a path between the spatial location of the first coupling and the spatial location of the second coupling and convey the path for facilitating movement of the first coupling toward the second coupling. | 11-12-2015 |