Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide a call processing method and an apparatus thereof. The method includes: receiving information associated with calling at least one slave device, where the information associated with calling at least one slave device is used to request to wake up the at least one slave device from a sleep state to an active state; and sending an excitation signal to the at least one slave device, where the excitation signal is used to request to wake up the at least one slave device. In the method and apparatus in the embodiments of the present application, a slave device is rendered in a sleep state, and the slave device is activated when the slave device is being called or is going to be called, which can save power consumption caused by unnecessary listening by the slave device.

Abstract: A method for controlling an external device by an electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, may include: obtaining biometric information related to a user of the electronic device; generating user information related to the user based on the biometric information; and storing the user information.

Abstract: A valet key operable as a vehicle key when lending a vehicle to a third person includes a state determination unit configured to determine whether or not the valet key is operable as the vehicle key when the valet key transmits a radio wave. The valet key further includes a communication subject setting unit configured to set a communication subject to which the valet key transmits the radio wave based on the determination result of the state determination unit.

Abstract: A method and a lighting system (100) for controlling a lighting device (112) are disclosed. The lighting system (100) comprises a first device (102) comprising a first (processor 104) for generating a signal (110) comprising information representative of associations between a plurality of orientations and a plurality of light settings, and a transmitter (106) for transmitting the signal (110). The lighting system (100) further comprises the lighting device comprising at least one light source (120), a receiver (116) for receiving the signal (110) from the first device (102), an orientation detector (118) for detecting a first orientation of the lighting device (112), and a second processor (114) for selecting a light setting associated with one of the plurality of orientations based on the first orientation, and for controlling the light output of the at least one light source (120) according to the light setting.

Abstract: A system and method of activating and using an auxiliary key fob with a vehicle, including the steps of: pairing the auxiliary key fob and the vehicle; receiving an activation request at the vehicle, the activation request indicating to the vehicle to activate the auxiliary key fob for use with the vehicle; activating the auxiliary key fob in a particular access mode for use with the vehicle; receiving a SRWC credentials signal from the auxiliary key fob at a SRWC passive entry passive start (PEPS) module installed in the vehicle; after receiving the SRWC credentials signal, sending information included in or derived from the SRWC credentials signal to the VSM of the vehicle; determining that the auxiliary key fob is authorized at the VSM based at least in part on the information sent to the VSM; and carrying out a vehicle access function in response to the determination.

Abstract: A lighting device (100) arranged for rendering a light output is disclosed. The lighting device (100) comprises at least one light source (102) arranged for emitting light. The lighting device (100) further comprises a receiver (104) arranged for receiving at least one signal from at least one further device (110), which at least one signal is representative of a current location of the lighting device (100). The lighting device (100) further comprises a processor 106 arranged for controlling the light output of the at least one light source (102). The processor (106) is further arranged for determining the current location of the lighting device (100) based on the received at least one signal and for accessing a memory (108) storing associations between locations and light settings.

Abstract: A wireless audio headset is presented. The wireless audio headset has a wireless receiver for receiving wireless audio transmissions. The wireless audio headset also has a volume control panel for controlling the volume of the received audio transmission. The volume control panel may have other controls such as a recording control for recording received audio.

Abstract: System and method for identifying speeding violations, comprising determining a current speed and a current location of a vehicle, determining a posted speed limit for the current location from a speed-by-street database, comparing the current speed of the vehicle to the posted speed limit, and evaluating whether the current speed exceeds the posted speed limit. Errors are identified in the speed-by-street database by storing a plurality of speeding violation records, wherein the speeding violation records each include a speeding event location; analyzing the speeding violation records to identify one or more speeding event locations having multiple speeding violations; comparing a posted speed limit at the one or more speeding event locations having multiple speeding violations to corresponding speed limit data in the speed-by-street database; and identifying one or more speed limit entries in the speed-by-street database that do not match the posted speed limit.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a smart control device includes an input device; a communication circuit; a connection circuit configured to be electrically connected to another control device; a processor; and a memory. Wherein the memory stores one or more instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to when the control device is not connected with the another control device through the connection circuit, transmit a message associated with a request for execution of a first function to the external device through the communication circuit when receiving an input signal based on the input device; and in when control device is connected with the another control device through the connection circuit, transmit a message associated with a request for execution of a second function corresponding to the second state to the external device through the communication circuit when receiving a user input associated with execution of a specified function.

Abstract: A smart street lighting system and method employs a plurality of street lights having a luminaire, a luminaire associate and a support pole. A communications module is contained within the luminaire associates and a power line is contained within the support poles. The power line is coupled to the communications module, the luminaire associate and the luminaire, and a steerable millimeter wave radar operatively coupled to the communications module. The communications module operates in a radio frequency network in a frequency range of 57-64 GHz. The steerable millimeter wave radar provides a signal reflected from a target that may be received by one of the luminaire associates within the system. A powerline communications system interfaces with the radio frequency network to provide communications between the communications modules in the street lights and the PLC system.

Abstract: Methods of servicing one or more consumer appliances are provided herein. The method may include establishing an automatic wireless connection to the consumer appliance with a removably attached dongle through a cellular communications network. The method may also include identifying a consumer appliance as one appliance type of a predetermined plurality of appliance types. The method may further include receiving a recorded log data set from the consumer appliance through the dongle based on the identified appliance type. The method may still further include determining whether an errant event has occurred at the consumer appliance based on the recorded log data set.

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems and methods for communication in brush fire networks, particularly for the management of inventory of physical items during the time such items are in transport from one location to another. Various embodiments include systems and methods for roll call of the physical items, and for identification and management of events occurring to the physical items. Various embodiments include a loader operating with the brush fire network, in which the loader can identify the numbers or other identifications of physical items, and in which the loader has one or more modules for communicating with both the brush fire network and an information network. Alternative embodiments present systems and methods for managing the inventory of physical items located at fixed locations.

Abstract: An electronic device that includes a rotary operator that changes a parameter value of the device itself, the rotary operator having a first contact region and a second contact region positioned on an opposite side of the first contact region with respect to a rotation axis of the rotary operator and being rotatably operated in such a manner that a finger of a user slides in a circumferential direction of the rotary operator with the finger contacting any of the first and second contact regions; and a changing direction setting unit that sets a changing direction of the parameter value with respect to a rotation direction of the rotary operator.

Abstract: A positive terminal of a battery may act as an antenna ground plane for communicating battery status information. The positive terminal of the battery may include a first electrically conductive external surface with a first surface area. The negative terminal of the battery may include a second electrically conductive external surface with a second surface area less than the first surface area. An antenna impedance matching circuit may electrically connect to a communication circuit, an antenna, and the positive terminal of the battery. Thus the positive terminal of the battery may act as a ground plane for the antenna.

Abstract: A portable modular crisis communication system has a portable network operating center (NOC) unit and a deployable communications unit. The NOC and the deployable communications unit are communicably coupled through a network established by one or more portable networking antennas, and each have communication devices so that a NOC operator can communicate over the network with a subject through the deployable communications unit. The deployable communications unit may enable various features, such as covert surveillance, voice stress analysis, chemical threat detection, fingerprint reading, heartbeat monitoring, and radio disruption, among others.

Abstract: Example techniques involve controlling playback volumes of playback zones in a network media system. An example implementation includes displaying a first volume indicator along a first volume scale, the first volume indicator at a first position corresponding to a first volume setting of a first playback zone and a second volume indicator along a second volume scale, the second volume indicator at a second position corresponding to a second volume setting of a second playback zone. The implementation involves receiving input data representing an input to cause the first volume setting to change to be equal to the second volume setting and responsively, displaying the first volume indicator at a third position indicating that the first volume setting is equal to the second volume setting, and transmitting a command to adjust a playback volume of the first playback zone to a volume setting corresponding to the third position.

Abstract: A data file system includes one or more files about a patient wearing a wearable cardiac defibrillator (WCD) system that has been assigned to them. The one or more files contain at least one patient identifier of the patient, compliance data about a history of the patient's wearing the WCD system, and possibly other data. The data file system can be accessed through a communication network when the patient uses a communication device. When so accessed, some of the contents can be viewed on a screen of the device, for example in the form of a website. In embodiments, the health care provider and friends and family can view such data and even enter inputs, which may create a situation that motivates the patient to comply better.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprising a support structure, an input device, an actuator, and a controller. The support surface comprises a patient support surface. The input device generates an input signal. The actuator is coupled to the support structure and is configured to perform an operational function and a feedback function, separate from the operational function, to provide feedback to a user. The controller is in communication with the actuator and the input device and is configured to control the actuator to perform the operational function in response to receiving the input signal from the input device, and to control the actuator to perform the feedback function separate from performing the operational function.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a clamping device including a clamping device body, and a control module connected to the clamping device body, wherein the control module is configured to acquire cycling information and control locking and unlocking of the clamping device body based on the cycling information.

Abstract: A method for terminal requested base station controlled terminal transmission throttling includes transmitting a throttling request signal to the base station, the throttling request signal including data indicating to the base station to issue a discontinuous uplink transmission grant to the terminal, wherein the throttling request signal includes data representing a maximum duty cycle of forthcoming discontinuous uplink transmissions from the terminal to the base station, receiving from the base station the discontinuous uplink transmission grant, and transmitting discontinuous uplink transmissions from the terminal to the base station that do not exceed the maximum duty cycle, wherein the maximum duty cycle corresponds to discontinuous uplink transmission bursts of less than a time t corresponding to continuous uplink transmissions.

Abstract: A method and system for positioning based device control. The method includes receiving device control instructions associated with function control of a device based on a positioning of a wearable hardware device of a user. Communications between the device and the wearable hardware device are synchronized and a position signal indicating a current position of the wearable hardware device with respect to a body of the user is received. In response, a command associated with controlling a specified function of the device is received and a command is executed resulting in the specified function of the device being modified.

Abstract: Provided are a method of achieving free-pairing wireless door lock based on DIP switch, a wireless door lock and a communication method for the wireless door lock. The method of achieving free-pairing wireless door lock based on DIP switch specifically includes: step 1, selecting for a wireless door lock a wireless chip which supports data modulation, wherein a data field of a transmission packet includes a lock address bit field and an area code field; step 2, providing, a built-in multi-bit DIP switch for the wireless door lock in terms of hardware, in which case the multi-bit DIP switch is directly connected with an input pin of the central processing unit of the wireless door lock; step 3, installing an embedded software in central processing unit of the wireless door lock; and step 4, matching a DIP switch address with a room number during installation of the wireless door lock.

Abstract: A wireless earpiece controlled wearable headlight, method and system includes a configurable headband for fitting to a head of a user and a light source operably attached to the headband. A logic controller is attached to the headband and operably connected to the light source for automated control of light source. A wireless transceiver is also attached to the headband and operatively connected to the logic controller. A wireless earpiece includes a processor, a second wireless transceiver operatively connected to the processor, and at least one sensor operatively connected to the processor. The wireless earpiece is worn in-ear by the user and the at least one sensor receives an input from the user at the wireless earpiece. The user input to the wireless earpiece is communicated to and processed by the logic controller for controlling the light source on the headband.

Abstract: A digital device and a data processing method in the digital device are disclosed. The digital device comprises a memory; a communication unit for receiving a first control signal while a screen of the digital device is turned off, a controller connected with at least one or more operation devices in accordance with the first control signal, receiving data from the connected operation devices and controlling a first user interface including an indicator for the at least one or more operation devices to be displayed on a predetermined area within the screen of the display with reference to the received data, and a display unit including the screen for displaying the first user interface.

Abstract: A light switch network comprises a plurality of light switch units, each comprising a gesture interface to sense a user gesture by receiving at least one gesture signal from a sensing zone, and configured to exchange one or more gesture status signals with at least one other switch unit in the network in relation to the received gesture signal; each switch being enabled, on receiving the gesture signal: in a first mode, to change a designated switch mode and/or state in response to the gesture signal; or in a second mode, to not change the designated switch mode and/or state according to one or more conditions associated with the status signals received from the other switch unit.

Abstract: Real estate properties can have lockboxes that contain keys for gaining property access. The lockboxes can record information about each real estate agent who showed a property and can wirelessly transmit that information for storage in a database. The information can include the agent's identity, an identifier of the lockbox or property, and an access time, for example. The agent can carry a personal emergency response system (PERS) device so that the agent can send out a wireless emergency alert if the agent feels threatened or otherwise experiences an emergency situation. Upon receipt of such a wireless emergency alert, a remote system can access the database to determine one or more properties that the agent has visited. Thus, the system can track the agent and determine a location of the emergency situation.

Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. One or more signals are communicated between an input device and one or more output devices via one or more networks. The output device can include loudspeakers, display devices, and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel loudspeaker, transmits signals to other output devices. For example, the center channel loudspeaker can transmit a combined audio signal and control signal to a remote loudspeaker over a first network and transmit a video signal to a display device over a second network. The display device displays the video signal. The networks can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.

Abstract: Various examples of a waterproof wireless controller using a unique trigger mechanism with unique waterproofing characteristics are disclosed. The wireless controller can be used in watersports or other activities and be completely submerged without water intrusion or loss of function.

Abstract: Systems and methods for throughput enhancement including asynchronous neighbor discovery among ultra-low power wireless network devices are provided. Specifically, techniques for discovering neighboring wireless devices within an energy-harvesting and/or energy constrained wireless communication network are provided such that the wireless devices are able to discover the greatest number of neighboring devices without exceeding the energy that they have accumulated by, for example, harvesting ambient sources or their allocated energy budget (e.g., battery/capacitor levels). Such devices are capable of transmitting and receiving data such as discovery messages and alternate between different operation states (e.g., listen, sleep, transmit) and are able to compute transitions rates in a centralized and/or distributed manner using either homogeneous or heterogeneous wireless devices.

Abstract: A monitor device is provided for monitoring the closed or open state of an article, the monitor device being an electronic circuit having a first closure system having first and second electrically conductive elements that are electrically connectable and disconnectable relative to each other. The first element has a hollow body; and an electrical power supply housed in the hollow body. A second closure system has a first terminal and a second terminal. The monitor device also has a detector-and-signaling device having both a detector module configured to be powered by the power supply when the first closure system is in the closed state and to detect the open or closed state of the second closure system. A signaling module is configured to issue a signal as a function of the open or closed state of the second closure system as detected by the detector module.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing Internet of Things (“IoT”) functionality. In some embodiments, a first IoT-capable device might receive beacon data from each of one or more other IoT-capable devices in a self-organizing network (“SON”) of IoT devices, might compare the received beacon data with stored beacon data, and might send at least one first data to a computing system to update the computing system of any changes in the SON (indicating, without limitation, new devices, failed devices, disabled devices, devices that have moved out of range, etc.). The computing system might receive and analyze the at least one first data to determine a status of each IoT-capable device in the SON, might generate control instructions, and might autonomously send the control instructions to at least one of the IoT-capable devices in the SON to improve the functionality of the SON.

Abstract: Medicinal container bags are presented. Bags can include openers capable of sealing an opening of the bag. Disclosed bags further comprise electronic assemblies configured to detect opening or closing events as the openers move along the rims of the bag opening. The assemblies can compile usage data based on opener movement, and then provide the data to remote monitoring systems.

Abstract: A system for locating a parked vehicle includes an elongated rod mountable on the parked vehicle and supporting a plurality of lights in an array extending along and about the elongated rod, and a portable control device adapted to be carried remote from the parked vehicle and activated to wirelessly communicate with and control the plurality of lights supported by the elongated rod.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a time-adaptive notification to public safety personnel when a response to a voice communication including a brevity code is not received. One system includes an electronic computing device configured to monitor a first voice communication received by or transmitted from a first communication device and determine that the first voice communication includes a brevity code having a predetermined meaning. The electronic computing device is further configured to determine a response time based on the predetermined meaning and determine that the response time has elapsed and that a second voice communication has not been transmitted from the first communication device before the response time elapsed. The electronic computing device is further configured to provide a notification on an output device of at least one of the first communication device and a second communication device.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the operation of a vacuum material handler providing secure communication between the wireless remote control and the receiver of a controller on the vacuum material handler. The system providing a haptic confirmation of a valid command. The system also providing a battery life extending sleep mode when left inactive for a predetermined length of time. The system further including a pendant remote in communication with the wireless remote control. The pendant remote being operable to command the vacuum material handler.

Abstract: A synchronization method for a touch signal processing system is provided. The touch signal processing system includes a first and a second detecting unit. The method includes the following steps. First, the second detecting unit sends a sync start signal to the first detecting unit and then switches to an idle mode. After receiving the sync start signal, the first detecting unit sends a wake-up signal through a first hardware pin to the second detecting unit. The first detecting unit is then put on hold for a predetermined delay time. After receiving the wake-up signal through a second hardware pin, the second detecting unit switches to a working mode. The first detecting unit which has been put on hold for the predetermined delay time and the second detecting unit that is in the working mode respectively drive one or more analog-to-digital converters, so as to detect touch signals.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating autonomous lower limb devices, including at least one adjustable joint and configured for at least supporting a body are provided. A method includes collecting real-time sensor information associated with the autonomous lower limb device. The method also includes receiving, over a communications link, remote data for at least one other lower limb device configured for supporting the body. The method further includes generating control data for transitioning the autonomous lower limb device from a current state in a current finite state model for operating the autonomous lower limb device to a different state in the current finite state model, where the different state is selected based on the real-time sensor information and the remote data.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling home-automation devices in a dwelling in which: a list of the home-automation devices is determined; each home-automation device is associated with an icon and with an alphanumeric identifier; an image of at least part of the dwelling is obtained; the image is displayed on the touch screen; a selection of an icon from a list of icons is detected; a positioning of the icon in the image and storage of the position of the icon determined is detected; a pressing on the image at the position of the stored icon is detected; and a command to the central unit intended for the home-automation device with which the icon is associated is generated and another icon linked to the icon the position of which is stored is displayed if the pressing at the position of the icon in the image is detected.

Abstract: A Machine Automation System (MAS) for a machine with an implement includes a plurality of Vehicle Electronic Control Modules (ECMs), a local transceiver, an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN), a first Controller Area Network (CAN), an Autonomy Electronic Control Module (AECM), an environment monitoring system, and a Remote Shutdown Module (RSM). The AECM is configured to generate output control signals, and to transmit the output control signals to at least one ECM of the plurality of Vehicle ECMs, wherein the output control signals control an operation of the machine. The RSM is disposed on the machine and configured to receive a safety control signal from off-board the machine. The MAS is configured to operate advanced machine control features concurrently with execution of the input control signals received from off-board the machine.

Abstract: A system for controlling key access using a phone and internet-connected key box device. The key box device hangs or mounts on a fixture and controls key access to visitors. Visitors may unlock a chamber in a key device for key access by calling the phone number on the key box device display and passing an authentication process during a scheduled time. The key box device owner may monitor and remotely control access to the key box and its key chamber via a software application on cloud computing services that interfaces with operations programmed into a circuit board in the key box device.

Abstract: A fob device for integrating a one or more monitoring and control devices is provided. The fob device includes a plurality of input modules. The input modules are configured to connect with one of a plurality of monitoring or control devices. The plurality of monitoring and control devices are devices utilizing at least two distinct communication protocols. The fob also has at least one output module that may connect to a remote computing device, and an electronic control unit. The fob device may receive data from the monitoring and control devices communicatively coupled to the fob device and associate the received data with the monitoring or control device from which it was received. The fob outputs the received data that is associated with one of the communicatively coupled monitoring or control devices.

Abstract: A control interface circuitry configured to control an array element of a phased array antenna system. The control interface circuitry comprises: 1) a first RF combiner network for transceiving first RF signals with first transmit/receive path circuitry in the array element; and 2) a central controller configured to communicate with control logic circuitry in the array element, the control logic circuitry controlling operation of the first transmit/receive path circuitry. During Data mode, the central controller transfers control data to the control logic circuitry via the first RF combiner network. During RF mode, the first RF combiner network transceives the first RF signals with the first transmit/receive path circuitry. The control interface circuitry further comprises: iii) a second RF combiner network for receiving second RF signals from second receive path circuitry in the array element.

Abstract: Cabin environment control systems, methods, and programs display, on a touch panel display, a cabin image showing positions of an air outlet of an air conditioner and a window in a cabin. The systems, methods, and programs receive a touch input on the cabin image displayed on the touch panel display and control an airflow direction in the cabin based on a relationship between a track of the touch input and the positions of the air outlet of the air conditioner and the window.

Abstract: A portable electronic device having an input device for receiving a gesture based input from a user is used to control a navigation operation of an appliance. The portable electronic device receives via the input device the gesture based input and uses one or more parameters stored in a memory of the portable electronic device and one or more characteristics associated with the gesture based input to cause the portable electronic device to transmit a navigation step command to thereby control the navigation operation of the appliance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide an extended band is described. The method comprises pairing a body-worn device and a host device and establishing a low-power connection between the body-worn device and the host device to form an extended band. The method further comprises monitoring a user's status with a plurality of sensors on the host device and/or the body-worn device, and using the extended band to do one or more of: provide alerts to the user, based on the sensor data, control the extended band from one of the devices, and share data with third parties using the extended band.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems, methods, and computer-readable media for tracking interest in real estate property include receiving, by at least one of one or more computing devices, first information about one or more individuals that may be interested in a real estate property and at least one referral source, and detecting, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, second information indicating that the one or more individuals has visited at least one of the one or more real estate properties. The systems, methods and media of the present disclosure may include correlating, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, the first information with the second information and providing acknowledgement based at least in part on the correlation.

Abstract: A wearable device 100 for controlling a controllable device 104 based on an interaction with an object 102 is disclosed. The wearable device 100 comprises a device detection unit 106 for detecting proximity of the object 102, an action detection unit 112 for detecting an action indicative of an interaction of a user wearing the wearable device 100 with the object 102 and a processing unit 108 for generating a control command for controlling the controllable device 104 based on the detected proximity of the object 102 and based on the action indicative of an interaction with the object 102. The wearable device 100 further comprises a communication unit 110 for sending the control command to the controllable device 104. Thereby, the wearable device 100 is able to detect the use of the object 102 and adjust the control parameters of the controllable device 104 to create context-related use conditions.

Abstract: A self-propelled device operates to interpret an input corresponding to a set of actions that are performed on a controller device.

Abstract: A secure remote actuation system includes a remote input receptor that receives one or more user inputs from a user, a cloud-based network stores the one or more acceptable inputs, a network device obtains the one or more user inputs from the remote input receptor, the network device obtains the one or more user inputs from the remote input receptor while the user is using the user interface, a cloud-based network compares the one or more user inputs to the one or more acceptable inputs, the acceptable inputs at least partially derived from dynamically changing environmental parameters, and a remote device is controlled based on the comparison of the one or more user inputs to the one or more acceptable inputs.

Abstract: Various doorbell monitoring devices and methods are presented herein. Such arrangements may be configured to be integrated with a previously-installed doorbell and a previously-installed chime unit. A first power source may be configured to power the doorbell monitor device separate from the previously-installed doorbell and the previously-installed chime unit. A plurality of electrical connectors may be present and may be configured to be attached with preexisting terminals of the previously-installed chime unit. An actuation sensor may be present and configured to detect an actuation of the previously-installed doorbell via the two or more electrical connectors. A communication module may also be present and configured to transmit a wireless signal indicative of the ring to a receiver device.