Abstract: The apparatus has a control unit, a connection unit and a vibration unit. The connection unit has a control-element-side region, an edge region and a flexible region, wherein the control-element-side region is flexibly mounted relative to the edge region by the flexible region. The control unit has a contact region, wherein the contact region is fixed relative to the control-element-side region. The control unit is configured to generate a contact signal based on contact with the contact region. The vibration unit is configured to induce a vibration of the contact region relative to the edge region during contact with the contact region.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for displaying status of a gas concentrator. The systems and methods include, for example, a display having a plurality of illuminable segments. The illuminable segments can be illuminated to form one or more displays indicating system status. The system status includes, for example, warmup, normal operation, low priority alarm(s), high-priority alarms, etc. In one embodiment, the systems and methods also read oxygen values of the gas concentrating system as one basis for determining system status. Other bases are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for tank level monitoring. To perform monitoring of fuel levels of fuel tanks, tank level monitor devices may be affixed to the fuel tanks. The tank level monitors may be used to provide data relating to the fuel tanks to a remote location (such as a mobile device application). A predictive algorithm may also be implemented to more effectively schedule refueling events for various fuel tanks.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for warning of an exposure of a second individual to an allergen by transfer from a first individual. Movements of the individuals are tracked so that allergen types and levels to which the individuals have been exposed can be obtained. Using knowledge of user sensitivity information to different allergens, it is determined if the first individual has been exposed to allergen types and levels which pose a risk to the second individual by GPS transfer from the first individual to the second individual. Thus, action can be taken when there is a determined risk of allergen transfer between individuals.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for managing an alarm. The method and system can capture occurrences of an alarm for a monitored process; track the occurrences, including whether the occurrences, including a current occurrence of the alarm and a prior occurrence of the alarm, have been acknowledged by a user; and record alarm information for the occurrences of the alarm in a memory. The alarm information can include each occurrence of the alarm and information associated therewith including a timestamp of the occurrence and whether the occurrence of the alarm is acknowledged or not by the user. The method and system can further present or enable presentation of unacknowledged occurrences, from the tracked occurrences, for acknowledgement by a user. The unacknowledged occurrences can include a prior occurrence of the alarm. The recorded alarm information is updated to reflect the acknowledgement of the prior occurrence of the alarm when acknowledged.

Abstract: An information processing device (1) includes: a transmission unit (32) that transmits, on the basis of rule information set in advance and a sensing result by a sensor (2) that senses environment information on a predetermined area, notification information based on the sensing result to a terminal device (10); a reception unit (31) that receives, from the terminal device (10), feedback information for the notification information transmitted by the transmission unit (32); and an update unit (57) that updates the rule information on the basis of the feedback information received by the reception unit (31).

Abstract: A system and method for selecting an algorithm for monitoring alarm conditions based on a detector orientation and position. A method may include determining a position and orientation of a smoke detector, selecting an algorithm for performing detection of an alarm condition, and operating the smoke detector using the selected algorithm.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided an electrical socket system comprising: an electrical socket comprising at least one temperature sensor; and a controller configured to monitor a temperature sensed by the temperature sensor, wherein the controller is configured to: determine a temperature gradient of the temperature with respect to time; determine if the temperature gradient exceeds a threshold gradient value; and trigger an alarm event if it is determined that the temperature gradient exceeds the threshold gradient value.

Abstract: A wireless sensor alert system capable of detecting an abnormal condition, such as one of smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, temperature deviation, humidity, air quality, and radon levels. The system provides remote notifications and status information regarding the monitored information in the environment of a detector. The alert system additionally communicates over communications networks to provide user and authorized third party interactivity, as well as real-time sensor network data based upon customizable triggering events and conditions.

Abstract: A method implemented by an on-site secondary control device in communication with an on-site primary control device for a premises security system is provided. The on-site primary control device is configured to trigger an alarm event signal associated with the premises security system, and the on-site secondary control device is physically separated from the on-site primary control device. An alarm event signal is received at the on-site secondary control device from the on-site primary control device indicating that a premises device has been triggered. The alarm event signal is temporarily stored. In response to determining that a criterion associated with the premises system is met, the alarm event signal is transmitted by the on-site secondary control device to the remote monitoring center.

Abstract: A waste compartment system for an aircraft can include a motor operated door and a proximity sensor configured to sense an object near the door or approaching the door. The system can include a control module operatively connected to the proximity sensor and configured to open the door in response to the proximity sensor sensing an object near the door. The control module can be configured to close the door after a preset time after the proximity sensor senses an object.

Abstract: A method, executable at a first communication device, for enabling communication between a group of communication devices, including the first communication device is suggested. The suggested method comprise activating the first communication device in response to recognizing a cause for triggering such activation, recognizing at least one second communication device, exchanging data between the first and the at least one second communication device, in response to recognizing the at least one second communication device, determining, based on the exchanged data, rules to be applied for a coordinated signaling, from the first communication device and at least one of the at least one second communication device, and initiating the coordinated signaling, based on the determined rules.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a number of occupants at a location using multiple modalities. The method includes gathering a first data set with a motion sensor of the lighting system. A second data set is gathered with a transceiver of an RF subsystem. First and second estimates are calculated from the second data set using first and second algorithms. The first estimate and the second estimate are fused to create a fused occupant estimate. The first algorithm, the second algorithm, or both the first algorithm and the second algorithm are trained by inputting the second occupant estimate and/or the second set of data to recalibrate parameters of the first algorithm and/or inputting the first occupant estimate and/or the first set of data to recalibrate parameters during training of the second algorithm. A building control system can operated in response to the fused occupant estimate.

Abstract: A method for enabling a V2V communications link between a trailer and a first tow vehicle including receiving a towing system activation control signal, transmitting a tow vehicle request, receiving a first tow vehicle response including a first tow vehicle location and a first tow vehicle identifier, determining a first distance between the first tow vehicle and the trailer, and enabling the V2V communications link in response to the first distance being less than a threshold distance.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of smart gas terminal linkage disposal for indoor safety and an Internet of Things system. The method is implemented by a smart gas indoor safety management sub platform. The method includes obtaining monitoring information and user description information from a smart gas data center, the monitoring information including alarm information and gas terminal monitoring data, the monitoring information being obtained from a smart gas object platform through a smart gas sensor network platform, the user description information including user-defined alarm information uploaded by a user, and the user description information being obtained from a smart gas user platform through a smart gas service platform; determining a cause of gas leakage based on the monitoring information and the user description information; and determining a target solution based on the cause of gas leakage.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems having insect guards in devices and systems for aspirated smoke, gas, or air quality monitoring are described herein. One aspirated smoke, gas, or air quality monitoring unit includes a detector module that includes at least one particulate sensing chamber within the detector module and an air inlet connecting the sampling tube to the particulate sensing chamber allowing communication of air from the sampling tube to the particulate sensing chamber; and a spiral shaped insect guard positioned within the inlet.

Abstract: A movable barrier operator system including a movable barrier operator configured to be connected to a movable barrier and move the movable barrier. The system includes a remote control configured to utilize a first security protocol to wirelessly transmit a communication to the movable barrier operator and cause the movable barrier operator to move the movable barrier. The movable barrier operator is configured to receive information representative of a second security protocol and to eliminate a compatibility of the movable barrier operator with communications from the remote control utilizing the first security protocol.

Abstract: A fire detection system (10) includes a plurality of smoke detectors (14) positioned for detection of smoke within one or more smoke detection volumes (12a, 12b). The fire detection system (10) is configured to monitor occupancy of the smoke detection volumes (12a, 12b) or to receive data indicative of occupancy of the smoke detection volumes (12a, 12b), for example from an intrusion detection system (20). The fire detection system (10) is configured to adjust a smoke sensitivity associated with each of the smoke detectors (14) based on the occupancy of the respective smoke detection volume (12a, 12b), with the smoke sensitivity being decreased when the respective smoke detection volume (12a, 12b) is occupied.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for monitoring confined spaces. The system includes a portable area monitor that operates in a local LTE network, and thus, is included into a cloud-based platform. A Wi-Fi antenna is included in the confined space, enabling communications with both smart communication devices and gas sensors worn by workers while inside the confined space, thus providing cloud network visibility.

Abstract: A flood warning method, adapted to a detection field, the method comprises: obtaining an original image associated with the detection field by a camera, wherein the original image includes a predetermined detection area; performing an image processing procedure on the original image by a processor to obtain a processed image, and overlapping the predetermined detection area with the processed image; calculating a ratio of a puddle area overlapping the predetermined detection area by the processor; determining whether the ratio falls within a warning range by the processor; and outputting a warning notification by the processor when the ratio falls within the warning range.