Abstract: An object detection device includes: a transmission unit transmitting a first transmission wave; a reception unit receiving a first reception wave reflected by an object; a signal processing unit sampling a first processing target signal according to the first reception wave and acquiring a difference signal based on a difference between the first processing target signal for at least one sample at a certain detection timing, and the first processing target signal for a plurality of samples in at least one of first and second periods; a threshold setting unit setting a threshold as a comparison target with the value of the difference signal, based on variation in the values of the first processing target signal for the plurality of samples; and a detection unit detecting information about the object at the detection timing based on a comparison result between the value of the difference signal and the threshold.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein receive telematics data collected over a period of time, wherein the telematics data is indicative of operation of a vehicle by an owner of the vehicle during the period of time; analyze the telematics data to identify driving behavior(s) of the owner during the period of time; predict one or more user preference values of a vehicle-sharing platform profile of the owner based on the identified one or more driving behaviors, wherein the one or more user preference values define one or more criteria for vehicle renters with whom the first vehicle can be shared; apply the one or more criteria to a potential vehicle renter; and cause an indication of the first vehicle of the owner to be displayed via a mobile device of the potential renter only if the potential vehicle renter satisfies the one or more criteria.

Abstract: A vaping alert system having a sensor assembly for generating an alert, a digital device having a display for providing a notification to a custodian thereof when an alert is generated, and a computer network for communicating the alert from the sensor assembly to the digital device. The sensor assembly includes a baseboard; a sensor film that has a property of interest that changes a measurable amount upon exposure to a level of nicotine in an atmosphere of a confined space, as arises from the use of an electronic cigarette therein; a transducer associated with the sensor film for detecting a change in the property of interest and generating an electrical signal indicative of a change in the property of interest; and a microcontroller programmed for receiving the electrical signal indicative of a change in the property of interest and for generating an alert when the property of interest exceeds a preselected threshold level.

Abstract: Assistance is provided to a driver of a road vehicle using bioptic eyewear which has a carrier lens and a telescopic lens. Presence of bioptic eyewear on the driver is detected while driving the vehicle. Spatial positioning of the driver with bioptic eyewear is tracked to identify a telescopic event in which the driver is looking through the telescopic lens. A gaze direction through the telescopic lens is detected during the telescopic event. Remote sensing data is collected covering a region of interest corresponding to a projection of the gaze direction. An object is detected within the region of interest. A driving indicator is identified according to the object. The driving indicator is presented to the driver as supplemental information to highlight key driving indicators such as identity of signage and color of a traffic light.

Abstract: An antenna module is described for configuring a mobile device, e.g., a smartphone, to locate an animal wearing a radiofrequency (RF) transmitter, the module having a directional antenna structure, the antenna structure including a plurality of antenna elements configured to generate a directional radiation field; at least one RF receiver connected to the directional antenna structure; and, a controller configured to control the RF transceiver and a mobile device interface for providing communication with the mobile device, the controller being configured to execute the steps of: receiving one or more time series of beacons signals broadcasted by the RF transmitter that is within the directional radiation field of the directional antenna structure; determining distance estimates for beacon signals in the one or more time series, a distance estimate being determined by the antenna module on the basis of a signal strength and/or a signal quality of a detected beacon signal.

Abstract: An apparatus for aggregation of water condition at household appliances comprises a communication interface and a controller. The communication interface is configured to send a reporting message indicative of data collected by at least one appliance to a central server. The controller is configured to receive an analysis message from the central server. The analysis message indicates a condition of water from the at least one appliance or a condition of water in a geographic area associated with the at least one appliance. The controller is configured to provide an alert in response to the analysis message.

Abstract: A missile warner includes a sensor, a recording device, and an evaluation unit. The sensor is configured to detect a potential missile. The recording device is configured to continuously store detector data generated by the sensor, for a predefined amount of time. The evaluation unit is configured: to recognize within the detector data, a detection signal of the potential missile, and to compare the detection signal with a declaration threshold value, and to generate, after the detection signal has exceeded the declaration threshold value, a warning signal of the potential missile, and to perform, upon the presence of the warning signal, a verification of the potential missile based on a temporal backtracking of the corresponding detection signal, wherein the backtracking includes an analysis of the stored detector data.

Abstract: The present disclosure disclosures a monitoring device. The monitoring device includes a monitoring module configured to obtain monitoring data of a surrounding environment of the monitoring device; a first wireless communication module configured to transmit the monitoring data; a second wireless communication module configured to receive a control instruction; and a first control module configured to control the monitoring module, the first communication module, and the second communication module to work.

Abstract: A display assembly which detects abnormal operating conditions, such as gas recirculation or airway occlusion, is provided. An electronic display is located within a housing. An airflow pathway travels through the housing and is configured to accept, circulate, and exhaust air by way of one or more fans. One or more sensors measure characteristics of the air. Weather conditions for a location of the display assembly are gathered, measurements from the sensors are received, and a determination is made as to whether the measurements of the ingested air are within a margin of error expected measurements derived from the gathered weather conditions. An alert is generated if the measurements of the ingested air are not within the margin of error.

Abstract: A traffic light and speed camera notification system and method. The traffic light and speed camera notification system includes a user device with a GPS unit that is able to locate a position of the user device. A server is in communication with the user device and able to transmit to the user device traffic light camera location information and speed camera location information. When the user device crosses a threshold distance of a speed or traffic camera, an alert is generated on the user device. The alert is an audible sound from the user device and/or displays a notification text message box. Further, the traffic light and speed camera notification system does not require a destination location to be input or a route to be programed for the alert to be generated.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and system for determining a safety score associated with driver. The method includes: obtaining, by at least one computer, historical transportation service transaction data associated with an identification of a target driver; extracting, by the at least one computer, at least one target feature based on the historical transportation service transaction data; obtaining, by the at least one computer, an estimation model for estimating a safety score that reflects a safety expectation of a driver during transportation services; determining, by the at least one computer, a safety score associated with the target driver based on the estimation model and the at least one target feature; and providing, by the at least one computer, an offer to enter a contract to the target driver based on the safety score.

Abstract: A vehicle that performs communication with a roadside apparatus installed in a roadside of a road at least, the vehicle includes a communicator configured to transmit a message including an information element indicating whether or not one or more towed vehicles are towed by a towing vehicle.

Abstract: An edge device can send a vehicle-specific alert to a connected vehicle, which is configured to communicate with the edge device. The edge device can receive observations of other vehicles on the road from connected vehicles and/or roadside units. The edge device can also receive driving history and/or other information about the other vehicles from a server. The edge device can classify the behavior of vehicles detected in the observations based on the observations, driving history, and/or other information. Based on the classified behavior, the edge device can determine whether and how the connected vehicle is impacted and, if impacted, send the vehicle-specific alert to the connected vehicle.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, are described for implementing intelligent seating for wellness monitoring. A system obtains data from a first sensor integrated in an intelligent seating apparatus at a property. The first data indicates a potential abnormal condition of a person at the property. The system determines that the person has an abnormal condition based on the first data corresponding to the person having used the seating apparatus. Based on the abnormal condition, the system provides an indication to a client device of the person to prompt the person to adjust their use of the seating apparatus. The system also obtains visual indications of the abnormal condition, determines the type of abnormal condition afflicting the person, and determines a wellness command with instructions for alleviating the abnormal condition. The wellness command is provided for display on the client device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for automatically disarming a security system. For example, a method for automatically disarming a security system is described, comprising determining, by a personal communication device, when a person is in proximity to the person's home or business and, in response to determining that the person is in proximity to the person's home or business, transmitting a disarm command by the personal communication device to a security controller for the security controller to disarm the security system.

Abstract: A system and method for opportunity-based hygiene monitoring and/or reminding is disclosed. Healthcare providers may have various opportunities to interact with a patient. As such, an opportunity-based focus in managing a healthcare environment may assist in assessing the various opportunities when interacting with the patient. For example, an opportunity-based analysis may be used for protocol compliance, such as compliance with hand hygiene protocols and/or PPE protocols. Further, infection analysis, patient care billing, staff locating, or workload analysis may be opportunity based in order to more efficiently manage the healthcare environment.

Abstract: A vehicle driving shockwave prediction system for active safe driving and a method thereof are provided. Threat messages promulgated from vehicles in high-threat areas are analyzed through a three-tier cloud computing mechanism to reduce driving threats and shockwaves in traffic flow. The predictive backward shockwave analysis approach (PSA) microscopic car-following analysis is performed to achieve active safe driving in autonomous self-driving vehicles and the human-driving vehicles. Therefore, the technical efficacy of using the multi-tier cloud computing to perform the shockwave prediction analysis for active safe driving may be achieved.

Abstract: A face mask for filtering air includes a face seal for providing an airtight flexible seal around the nose and mouth of a user, a support sealably attached to the face seal, wherein the support has an open area that allows for passage of incoming air and outlet valves for expelling exhaled air, a front shell for removably attaching to the support, wherein the front shell has inlet holes for allowing the incoming air to pass through the open area of the support, and a filter for filtering particulate elements from air. The filter is configured to be housed between the front shell and the support. The face seal provides a direct connection between the filter and the user.

Abstract: Provided are a towing accessory for vehicles and method of operating them. The accessory comprises a mounting frame; suction cups, mounted to the frame in a spaced-apart arrangement; and a ferromagnetic attachment member attached to the frame at a side opposite the suction cups. Magnetic tow light system may thus attach to vehicles surfaces that are not magnetic via the accessory. The accessory has rotatable adjustments to enable the lights to face the required direction and mount to contours of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring an animal include receiving a plurality of biological parameters of the animal from a plurality of biological sensors, receiving location parameters of the animal from at least one location sensor, receiving weather parameters corresponding to ambient weather conditions proximate the animal from at least one ambient weather sensor, and comparing at least one of the parameters generated by the sensors with data representing at least one signature corresponding to the animal to determine if there is an irregular parameter. In response to an irregular reading/parameter being identified, then determining if the identified irregular parameter is related to a health condition of the animal and if the identified irregular parameter is not related to the health condition of the animal, then determining if the identified irregular parameter is related to an illegal activity.