Abstract: A system to monitor and predict vehicle brake wear includes a brake sensor configured to be coupled to a brake pedal of a vehicle and to transmit data of the brake pedal operation of when the brake pedal is pressed and a duration, and an electronic control unit (ECU) is coupled to the brake sensor. The ECU includes a microprocessor coupled to a memory, where the microprocessor is configured to receive data of the brake pedal operation, and to calculate a depth of wear of a brake component based on the brake pedal operation. The ECU also comprises a global positioning system configured to determine a speed of the vehicle, and an accelerometer. In addition, the ECU includes a module configured to transmit data from the ECU to a remote computer, where the remote computer is configured to receive the data from the ECU and to generate a virtual map.

Abstract: A system to monitor and predict vehicle brake wear includes a brake sensor configured to be coupled to a brake pedal of a vehicle and to transmit data of the brake pedal operation of when the brake pedal is pressed and a duration, and an electronic control unit (ECU) is coupled to the brake sensor. The ECU includes a microprocessor coupled to a memory, where the microprocessor is configured to receive data of the brake pedal operation, and to calculate a depth of wear of a brake component based on the brake pedal operation. The ECU also comprises a global positioning system configured to determine a speed of the vehicle, and an accelerometer. In addition, the ECU includes a module configured to transmit data from the ECU to a remote computer, where the remote computer is configured to receive the data from the ECU and to generate a virtual map.

Abstract: A performance enhancing device includes a first glove configured to be worn on a first hand of a user. The first glove includes a plurality of finger pockets, at least one pressure sensor secured proximate a distal end of a respective finger pocket and configured to produce an output signal, a processor coupled to the at least one pressure sensor and configured to receive the output signal and translate the output signal to a wireless output signal, and an antenna coupled to the processor and configured to transmit the wireless signal. The performance enhancing device also includes a jacket configured to be worn by the user, where the jacket includes a receiver to receive the wireless output signal, an amplifier coupled to the receiver, and a speaker integrated within the jacket and coupled to the amplifier and configured to produce an audible sound.

Abstract: A performance enhancing device includes a first glove configured to be worn on a first hand of a user. The first glove includes a plurality of finger pockets, at least one pressure sensor secured proximate a distal end of a respective finger pocket and configured to produce an output signal, a processor coupled to the at least one pressure sensor and configured to receive the output signal and translate the output signal to a wireless output signal, and an antenna coupled to the processor and configured to transmit the wireless signal. The performance enhancing device also includes a jacket configured to be worn by the user, where the jacket includes a receiver to receive the wireless output signal, an amplifier coupled to the receiver, and a speaker integrated within the jacket and coupled to the amplifier and configured to produce an audible sound.

Abstract: A system of distance learning at multiple locations using the Internet is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the system includes a student computer, a remote server, a student Internet connection between the student computer and the remote server, an instructor computer, an instructor Internet connection between the instructor computer and the remote server, and learning material, wherein the student computer and the instructor computer are configured to transmit and receive the learning material during a learning material session. In addition, the system includes an instructor tablet computer configured to transmit handwritten notes written thereon, and a learning material platform, where the learning material platform is configured to capture images of the learning material to transmit to the instructor computer. The learning material platform is configured to project the handwritten notes received from the instructor tablet computer over the learning material to provide visual instruction to a student.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for determining the range of an RFID tag from an origin using radio-frequency identification (“RFID”) tags. An RFID tag with a unique numerical identifier is secured to an object. The RFID tag transmits its unique numerical identifier using RF signals, wherein the numerical identifier further comprises an array of extensions. The strength of each of the RF signals corresponds to an extension of the array of extensions. A receiver reads the RF signals and determines the unique numerical identifier and extensions being transmitted. An information processor interconnected with the receiver analyzes the unique numerical identifier and extensions from a predetermined index, and the information processor determines the range of the identity and range of the RFID tag from an origin.

Abstract: The present invention is a mobile method and system for automatically monitoring the location and use of tools using radio-frequency identification (“RFID”) tags. An RFID tag is secured to each tool with a unique numerical identifier. The RFID tag transmits its unique numerical identifier associated with each of the RFID tags using a RF signal, wherein the RF signal is transmitted at different intervals for each of the RFID tags. A receiver on a mobile platform reads the RF signals and determines the unique numerical identifier being transmitted. An information processor interconnected with the receiver analyzes the unique numerical identifier from a predetermined index, and the information processor determines whether any tools were not found on the index and automatically alerts a user when a tool is missing.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for determining the range of an RFID tag from an origin using radio-frequency identification (“RFID”) tags. An RFID tag with a unique numerical identifier is secured to an object. The RFID tag transmits its unique numerical identifier using RF signals, wherein the numerical identifier further comprises an array of extensions. The strength of each of the RF signals corresponds to an extension of the array of extensions. A receiver reads the RF signals and determines the unique numerical identifier and extensions being transmitted. An information processor interconnected with the receiver analyzes the unique numerical identifier and extensions from a predetermined index, and the information processor determines the range of the identity and range of the RFID tag from an origin.

Abstract: The present invention is a mobile method and system for automatically monitoring the location and use of tools using radio-frequency identification (“RFID”) tags. An RFID tag is secured to each tool with a unique numerical identifier. The RFID tag transmits its unique numerical identifier associated with each of the RFID tags using a RF signal, wherein the RF signal is transmitted at different intervals for each of the RFID tags. A receiver on a mobile platform reads the RF signals and determines the unique numerical identifier being transmitted. An information processor interconnected with the receiver analyzes the unique numerical identifier from a predetermined index, and the information processor determines whether any tools were not found on the index and automatically alerts a user when a tool is missing.