Abstract: A wireless electronic device transcribes spoken words into text for input on an electronic device such as, but not limited to, a computer, cell phone, handheld computer, Blackberry or vehicle navigation system. The wireless transcriber device mounts within the oral cavity, preferably to the back side of a tooth, and detects vibration of the tooth and/or palate bone structure as the wearer of the device speaks. The sensed vibrations are converted to digital signals for wireless transmission to the electronic device. The electronic device receives the signals and captures the digital data containing the sensed vibrations. A software program in the electronic device reads the vibration data and converts the vibration data to text for input on the electronic device. The input text can be used for various purposes such as to create a document, fill in a form, send a text message or to give an operational command to the electronic device.

Abstract: A wireless electronic device transcribes spoken words into text for input on an electronic device such as, but not limited to, a computer, cell phone, handheld computer, Blackberry or vehicle navigation system. The wireless transcriber device mounts within the oral cavity, preferably to the back side of a tooth, and detects vibration of the tooth and/or palate bone structure as the wearer of the device speaks. The sensed vibrations are converted to digital signals for wireless transmission to the electronic device. The electronic device receives the signals and captures the digital data containing the sensed vibrations. A software program in the electronic device reads the vibration data and converts the vibration data to text for input on the electronic device. The input text can be used for various purposes such as to create a document, fill in a form, send a text message or to give an operational command to the electronic device.

Abstract: A system for reading license tags on vehicles enables a law enforcement officer to rapidly identify stolen tags, stolen vehicles and expired vehicle registrations. According to the system, law enforcement vehicles are provided with a scanner which is optimally positioned for receiving data stored in a chip which is carried in the annual registration renewal decal attached to the license tag on all automobiles. The scanner communicates with an onboard computer for processing the data captured from one or more automobiles positioned forward of the law enforcement vehicle, either in the same lane or adjacent lanes. The onboard computer communicates with a central law enforcement database server via wireless transmission, for instance by cellular communication and/or GPS satellite communication. Data captured from the license tag decals is matched with records stored on the central database to determine vehicle registration status of all automobiles within scanning view of the law enforcement vehicle.

Abstract: A system for reading license tags on vehicles enables a law enforcement officer to rapidly identify stolen tags, stolen vehicles and expired vehicle registrations. According to the system, law enforcement vehicles are provided with a scanner which is optimally positioned for receiving data stored in a chip which is carried in the annual registration renewal decal attached to the license tag on all automobiles. The scanner communicates with an onboard computer for processing the data captured from one or more automobiles positioned forward of the law enforcement vehicle, either in the same lane or adjacent lanes. The onboard computer communicates with a central law enforcement database server via wireless transmission, for instance by cellular communication and/or GPS satellite communication. Data captured from the license tag decals is matched with records stored on the central database to determine vehicle registration status of all automobiles within scanning view of the law enforcement vehicle.

Abstract: A seating system for use at a dining facility, such as a restaurant or ballroom, includes a plurality of movable seating units, a power supply grid, a computerized controller, and an illuminating path for directing arriving parties to available seating units. Each of the seating units includes an integral booth style seat and table supported on a base with a rechargeable battery and motor driven wheels on a bottom of the base. A wireless communication system provides communication between the controller and each of the seating units. An extendable member on each seating unit connects to the power grid via outlets in a ceiling structure to provide electric power for recharging the battery. The seating units may further be provided with a self-contained air conditioning and heating system and a touch responsive computer screen on the table top for displaying a menu, wherein patrons may place food and beverage orders by touching indicators on the screen.

Abstract: A transportable apparatus includes a housing with a door which opens to facilitate placement of trash within a trash receiving chamber of the apparatus. A sweep within the trash receiving chamber is actuated upon closing the door, forcing the deposited trash into a first compaction chamber, wherein the trash is mixed and compressed into a condensed mass by converging chamber walls and a downwardly directed spray of water released from high pressure nozzles at the top of the chamber. A reciprocating horizontal plate at the lower end of the first compaction chamber slices off a bottom layer of the mass of trash with each cycle of forward and rearward movement. The sliced layers of trash are pushed and compacted into a second compaction chamber until the second chamber is full. The trash is then compressed to form a composite unit of predetermined size and configuration.

Abstract: A wildlife barrier is provided for preventing certain species of wildlife, such as alligators and turtles, from crossing a boundary between two areas, thereby preventing potentially harmful encounters with humans and other animal species. The wildlife barrier includes one or more sections extending along the boundary, each section including a pair of stakes structured and disposed to be driven into the ground so that an upper portion of the stakes extends vertically above the ground surface. Panels are vertically supported between the stakes on a wire cord pulled taut and secured to the stakes. Spacer elements fitted to the cord maintain the panels at equally spaced intervals, in parallel relation to one another, with the panels hanging from the cord so that a bottom edge of the panels is maintained close to the ground surface.