Abstract: A tablet computer dock for use in a passenger vehicle is configured to support a tablet computer for use or storage inside the passenger vehicle. The tablet computer dock illustratively includes a tablet receiver that defines a compartment sized to receive a tablet computer. The compartment is accessible through a slot sized to allow the tablet computer to pass into and out of the compartment.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a method and a robot for projecting the one or more graphics on the surface of a user environment. The method may include determining robot velocity data describing one or more of an angular velocity and a linear velocity of the robot. The method may include determining graphical data describing one or more graphics for projection on the surface of a user environment based on the angular velocity and the linear velocity of the robot. The one or more graphics may include one or more arrows describing a past behavior of the robot and a pending behavior of the robot. The method may include projecting the one or more graphics on the surface of the user environment so that a user present in the user environment with the robot may have access to information describing the past and pending behavior of the robot.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include a novel cell phone safety monitoring system that assists a cell phone user to remain aware of areas of concern while the person is dialing, texting, or viewing text messages on the cell phone. The cell phone safety monitoring system works independently of the dialing and texting features of the cell phone and comprises an interactive camera to capture images of the areas of concern and a video safety monitor with adjustable support arms to display the captured images. In some embodiments, the interactive camera is physically separate from the cell phone and the video safety monitor with adjustable support arms. The camera can be placed anywhere suitable to capture video of areas of concern to send to the video safety monitor with adjustable support arms. In some embodiments, the video safety monitor with adjustable support arms and the cell phone are separate devices and are externally connected together by a retractable pedestal the adjustable support arms.

Abstract: A flashlight stores a user selection of a desired mode of operation in a temporary storage medium so that it can be retrieved by a controller when an electrical circuit is interrupted for less than a preselected period of time.

Abstract: Included is a lightweight portable sign which can be used in one aspect to protect stalled or broken down vehicles with passengers still on board, to prevent oncoming vehicles or traffic from colliding with the stalled vehicles. An infinite number of messages may be displayed by input to the display through the use of a keyboard, smart phone application, auditory input or a pre-set selection of messaged chosen by the user. The sign is computerized with onboard memory, processor and optionally, has sound and audio capabilities. An emergency communications system and method are also included. The method include providing software applications communications components of the sign of the invention which then transmits a signal to a communications center, which then can direct the communication to a hospital, police or roadside assistance entity.

Abstract: A ceiling fan structure with an LED lamp includes a ceiling fan main body. An annular lampshade is disposed around the periphery of the fan. The annular lampshade has an annular accommodation space therein. The top of the annular lampshade is formed with an opening corresponding to the accommodation space. Two LED lamp boards are longitudinally disposed in the accommodation space. The opening is provided with a lid. The LED lamp boards of the present invention have a better heat dissipation effect. When in use, the locking parts won't be seen from the bottom of the annular lampshade. The present invention has the advantages of convenient replacement and pleasing appearance.

Abstract: An image capturing device includes: a display section attached to a head or a face of a user, and configured to display an image; a communication section configured to communicate with an external device; an image capturing section; a positional information acquisition section configured to acquire current positional information of the user; and a control section configured to capture an image of a dangerous place by the image capturing section in accordance with determination of a dangerous state, and transmit a captured image from the communication section to the external device together with the positional information acquired by the positional information acquisition section.

Abstract: A display control apparatus includes a display control section that controls to display an image showing an operation of an equipment on a display portion provided in a vehicle and illuminate the display portion with a first brightness, and a counting section that counts a time which elapses after the equipment is activated. The display control section changes the brightness of the display portion from the first brightness to a second brightness which is lower in brightness than the first brightness in a case that an ignition switch of the vehicle is not turned on until the time counted by the counting section exceeds a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for initializing a radio frequency identification tag are disclosed. For example, the method receives an optical signal having a unique identifier and an encryption key from a display by a radio frequency identification repeater associated with the radio frequency identification tag, wherein the radio frequency identification repeater comprises an optical reader. The method then transmits a communication comprising radio frequency identification information associated with the radio frequency identification tag and the unique identifier via the radio frequency identification repeater to a wireless access point, wherein the communication is encrypted using the encryption key.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer usable program product for providing power over Ethernet are provided in the illustrative embodiments. The apparatus and method for providing power over Ethernet includes a first device that receives power from a computer. A second device may be in communication with the first device using a wired section of the Ethernet. The first device provides electrical power to operate the second device using the wired section of the Ethernet. One method for providing power over a data network may include determining availability of a power injector. A determination may be made whether a connected device is capable of receiving power over Ethernet. If the connected device is capable of receiving power over the Ethernet, electrical power may be provided from the power injector to the connected device.

Abstract: A device (1) monitors the state of a system (2), in particular safety switches for monitoring the closed state of safety equipment (2) of a machine (3). The device (1) is provided with a switch head (10) and an actuator (8), which can be brought into interaction with one another to control the device (1). The switch head (10) has an optical signaler (14) for optically signaling an operational state of the actuator (8) provided with a light-guide (28) having at least one entrance window (32) and at least one exit window (34, 36). In a state of the device (1) in which the switch bead (10) and the actuator (8) are interacting with one another, the light emitted by the signaler (14) enters, at least in part, via the at least one entrance window (32) and exits via the at least one exit window (34. 36).

Abstract: A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes a plurality of lights linearly arranged substantially around an interior perimeter of the vehicle. A controller is controllably coupled to the plurality of lights, such that the controller is operable to control the plurality of lights. A hazard detection system is communicatively coupled to the controller. The controller includes a non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions for causing the controller to illuminate at least one of the plurality of lights corresponding to a location of a hazard detected by the hazard detection system.

Abstract: An electronic hinged safety switch adapted for installation on protection barriers (B) of machines and/or automatic plants having one or more electric safety circuits (S). The switch comprises a substantially box-like fixed member (2) designed to be secured to a stationary part (M) of a protection barrier (B) and a movable member (3) designed to be secured to a pivotal part (P) of the protection barrier (B) and coupled to the fixed member (2) through hinge means (4). Sensing means (5) are housed in said box-like fixed member (2) for interacting with the hinge means (4) to send an electric control signal (SC) to one or more electric safety circuits (S) at a predetermined switching angle (?). The sensing means (5) comprise at least one sensor for generating a corresponding actuation signal (SA) at the switching angle (?), and an electronic control unit (8) operatively connected to at least one sensor (6).

Abstract: A light device includes a light emitting module in which a plurality of light sources are provided; caps that are provided at two ends of the light emitting module and are to be mounted in a lighting fixture; and a positional information transmission part that is provided between an outermost one of the plurality of light sources of the light emitting module and the corresponding cap and transmits predetermined positional information.

Abstract: The application discloses an illumination apparatus comprising: a light source configured to generate light; a detector configured to detect the posture of an object within a time period and generate a plurality of signals corresponding to this time period; and a processor configured to determine the status of the object within the time period, based on the plurality of signals, and adjust the light source to generate light corresponding to the determined status of the object.

Abstract: A display apparatus and control method are provided. The display apparatus includes a transparent display panel, an image processor that processes an image signal to display an image on the transparent display panel based on the processed image signal, a sensor which senses a user located in front of and behind the transparent display panel. The display apparatus includes a controller that determines by the sensor whether a user is located in front of, or behind, the transparent display panel if the image is displayed on the transparent display panel to be normally recognized by a user located in front of the transparent display panel. The controller controls the image processor to selectively display on the transparent display panel a reverse image of the image to be normally recognized by a user located behind the transparent display panel according to the determination.

Abstract: In embodiments of a flexible display extendible assembly, an extendible assembly includes a slideable display guide integrated in a first housing part of an extendible electronic device. The extendible electronic device includes a flexible display that slide-engages into the first housing part of the extendible electronic device. The extendible assembly includes an extendible mechanism that is coupled in a second housing part of the extendible electronic device and to the slideable display guide. The first and second housing parts of the extendible electronic device slide-engage relative to each other. The extendible mechanism is implemented to extend as the first and second housing parts slide apart relative to each other, and also to retract as the first and second housing parts slide together relative to each other.

Abstract: A server for providing a traffic image to a user device includes a location information receiving unit which receives information relating to a respective location of each of a plurality of vehicles, a location management unit which receives information relating to a particular area from a user device, and which detects at least one vehicle located within the particular area based on the location information, an information sending unit which sends information relating to the at least one detected vehicle to the user device, an image requesting unit which receives information relating to a vehicle selected from among the at least one detected vehicle from the user device, and which requests, from a device installed in the selected vehicle, transmission of a traffic image of the selected vehicle, and an image providing unit which receives the image and which provides the traffic image to the user device.

Abstract: Context-aware in-vehicle dashboard systems and methods are disclosed. Said systems and methods are capable of determining vehicle states and context using a variety of both vehicle-based and non-vehicle based data sources, and adapting to different vehicle states. Systems and methods in accordance with the present disclosure may be capable of presenting different information and/or notifications based on the vehicle state and the category/priority of the information and/or notifications.

Abstract: A light sensor is provided that includes an exposed light transducer for accumulating charge in proportion to light incident thereon over an integration period; and a light-to-pulse circuit in communication with the exposed light transducer, the light-to-pulse circuit operative to output a pulse having a pulse width based on the charge accumulated by the exposed light transducer. The light-to-pulse circuit may include a one shot logic circuit that contributes to generation of the pulse. The light sensor may include an input/output pad, a capacitor provided at the input/output pad for blocking static electricity, an input low pass filter provided at the input/output pad for blocking electromagnetic interference, and/or a bandgap voltage reference circuit connected to a power source having a supply voltage level in a range of about 3.3V to about 5.0V, and for generating a set of stable reference voltages throughout the supply voltage level range.

Abstract: A first device may receive an alert from a second device; and execute, based on receiving the alert, a particular alerting program, of multiple alerting programs, to activate or deactivate multiple separate light sources, implemented within the first device, in a sequence in accordance with instructions included in the particular alerting program. The instructions may be selected or customizable by a user via an application associated with the first device. The first device may be separate from the second device.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a computing system having a plurality of enclosure management controllers (EMCs) is disclosed. In one embodiment, the EMCs are communicatively coupled to each other and each EMC is operatively connected to a corresponding plurality of drive slots and at least one of a plurality of drive slot status indicators. Each EMC is operative to receive enclosure management data, detect an operational status of the drive slots, and generate drive slot status data. One of the EMCs is configured to function at least partly as a master EMC to receive drive slot status data and, based on received enclosure management data and received drive slot status data, generate mapped data for each one of the EMCs for selectively activating at least one of the drive slot status indicators to indicate corresponding operational status.

Abstract: A system and method that helps evacuees exit a residential structure in the event of an emergency such as a fire, earthquake, security breach or the like, by providing emergency illumination around the periphery of an exit door and/or an alternative safe exit portal together with floor/ground level illumination along the path to the portal, and by providing an audible tone or voice recording to guide occupants to the exit portal. Various forms of linear illuminators parallel to and near the floor of an interior room or hallway provide the floor-level identification and illumination of the exit route to be used in the event of emergency, with some linear illuminators having directional aspects along hallways to lead evacuees toward an exit, and other illuminators outlining the perimeter of portals that are safe to exit through, the illuminators normally being hardly noticeable but having controllers and energizers to light up the planned exit route when emergency conditions are detected.

Abstract: An dynamic electronic communication device. The tag according to embodiments of the invention is designed or set to discount, promote, incentivize, or apply information at certain states or within a certain timeframe at initial deployment, the tags themselves being capable of handling the logic. The tag generally includes a circuit, such as a silicon chip, that controls a flexible printed display, which displays the information when applied. The tag is optionally encapsulated in a plastic or glass case. The tag is made of a suitably small size such that the tag can easily be placed on individual items, and can be secured to other objects via an adhesive backing, sewn in, pinned on, and the like.

Abstract: A circuit is for monitoring the powering of a remote device through a LAN without generating an extra biasing voltage higher than the DC power supply voltage. DC voltage used for supplying the remote device is applied to the LAN line while an AC voltage is applied to the line for monitoring whether the remote device is connected to the LAN line. The DC voltage is applied to a first or “high” terminal and the AC voltage is applied to the other or “low” terminal of the LAN line through a decoupling capacitor. This arrangement allows the supplying of the remote device with a large DC voltage compatible with a fully integrated AC signal generator, disconnection detector, and PSE controller, and enhances the reliability of the recognition of whether the powered device is connected to, or disconnected from, the LAN line.

Abstract: An infrared camera with a rotatable core assembly, the infrared camera having; a main body including a body shell and a signal processor installed in the body shell; a core assembly including a core assembly housing, an infrared lens provided at the front end of the core assembly housing, and a sensing unit installed in the core assembly housing; a handle connected to the main body; and a LCD display used to display a picture and rotatably installed on one side of the main body, wherein the core assembly is rotatably connected to the front end of the body shell. The infrared camera according to the present application can switch its shooting modes among horizontal type, gun type and upright type according to the requirements of the observation by a user.

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having a mirror casing and a transflective reflective element. The transflective reflective element has an electrochromic active region, and a plurality of user input elements is disposed outside of the electrochromic active region and below the electrochromic active region. Each of the individual user input elements is a touch or proximity sensor. A plurality of display elements is disposed behind the transflective reflective element at the electrochromic active region, and each display element is selectively activated by activation of a respective user input element. Each of the individual display elements and its associated respective one of the individual user input elements are located local to one another such that a cognitive relationship between actuation by a user of a respective user input element and activation of its associated display element is established.

Abstract: A graphic may include a consumable and having optically encoded information.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide information regarding device identity and connectivity among a system of music instruments or other electronic devices. Icons are displayed on a display screen. Each icon corresponds to a connector and can show a signal condition, status, state or other property of the associated connector, or of a device coupled to the connector.

Abstract: A sensing device comprises a sensor housing defined in part by two or more outer planes, a light guide including one or more legs, where the light guide defined in part by a vertical plane, and the light guide is an indicator for the sensing device. The light guide extends along a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion is disposed along at a first outer plane of the housing, the second portion is disposed along a second outer plane of the housing. The sensing device further includes a light source disposed adjacent to the light guide, and the light guide includes at least one slot therein. The slot of the light guide has an angle of about 18-24 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the first portion. The light source is directed toward the slot, and a surface within the slot transmits light in multiple directions.

Abstract: A method and system is presented that may be used for providing workouts. The system includes a plurality of units, or “cones,” which may be placed on a field. The units are in wireless communication with a hand-held device, which may facilitate the setting up and running of workouts. In one embodiment, the units are placed in a layout on a field, and a sequence of units is actuated to signal the user to move towards particular units. The units also contain devices that sense the presence of the user. In certain embodiments, the system modifies the pattern during a run using an artificial intelligence algorithm. In other embodiments, the units include devices that may be used to trilateralize the positions of the devices using acoustic ranging.

Abstract: A signaling device includes an audio signaling unit for emitting an acoustic signal and a light signaling unit for emitting a visual signal. A base housing body is provided, upon which the signaling device is arranged on an accommodating body. An upper housing part is provided, arranged on the base housing body, for forming a receiving space. The base body of the light signaling unit is formed of a light-transparent signal cap, that includes a base area which is spanned by a connection frame. The light signaling unit further includes an electrical switching unit, which is disposed in the connection frame. The base housing body includes a side wall, and the signal cap is attached to the outer side of the side wall with the base area and is disposed on the base housing body.

Abstract: A visual alarm indicating output device includes a plurality of light sources arranged in a circular pattern about a centerline. Each of the sources is oriented so that respective light output is directed to a common, cylindrical Fresnel lens. The lens is symmetrical about the centerline. The sources are pulsed from a common current supply.

Abstract: An indicator light interpretation device and method for indicator lights of an electronic device are provided. The indicator light interpretation device in one example embodiment includes a storage system configured to store one or more device images of an electronic device and a processing system coupled to the storage system, with the processing system configured to process the one or more device images, with the one or more device images including one or more indicator lights, identify the electronic device from the one or more device images, identify one or more indicator lights in the one or more device images, and generate indicated information for the electronic device from the one or more indicator lights.

Abstract: A vehicle inlet is disclosed for use in charging a battery of an electric vehicle or a hybrid-electric vehicle. The vehicle inlet includes a housing, a luminance engine having at least one light emitting diode, and a luminance member configured for attachment to the housing and for cooperation with the luminance engine. The luminance member is adapted for illumination by the at least one light emitting diode of the luminance engine based on an ambient light level having a value less than a threshold for a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A mirror reflective element sub-assembly for an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes a mirror reflective element and a mirror back plate. The mirror back plate includes an indicator unit mounting portion and a mirror actuator attaching portion established at a first side by a plastic injection molding operation. A heater pad is disposed between the mirror reflective element and a second side of the mirror back plate. An indicator unit has a light source that is activatable to emit light and is mounted at the indicator unit mounting portion. Light emitted by the light source, when activated, transmits through an aperture of the mirror back plate and through a light transmitting portion of the heater pad and through a light-transmitting window of the mirror reflector and exits the mirror reflective element to be viewable by a driver of the vehicle equipped with the mirror assembly.

Abstract: An electrically activated latch for aircraft stowage bins includes an overhead stowage bin module having a stationary support structure and a movable stowage bin portion. An electrically operated stowage bin latch mechanism latches the movable stowage bin portion in a closed position and unlatches the movable stowage bin portion to an open position. An electrically operated stowage bin activation switch operates the stowage bin latch mechanism, allowing the aircraft stowage bins to be locked by independently controlling the overhead stowage bins through the aircraft cabin management system, or by control of the latch by the stowage bin activation switch.

Abstract: An illumination device with wake-up and/or fall-asleep functionality is disclosed. The illumination devices comprises at least one controllable light source; a control device for controlling the light source, wherein in a STEADY mode, color and intensity of the output light are maintained constant at a steady colour value and a steady intensity value and in and a WAKE-UP mode, the intensity of the output light is gradually increased from zero to the steady intensity value and in a FALL-ASLEEP mode, the intensity of the output light is gradually decreased from the steady intensity value to zero.

Abstract: A traffic lamp includes a white light source, three color adjusting units, a panel, a light absorbing unit and a light diffusion unit. Each color adjusting unit includes a reflector and a color filter. The three color adjusting units are rotatable relative to the light source such that a part of white light emitted from the light source is filtered to be blue and then reflected to project on the panel by one color adjusting unit, and another part of white light is filtered to be green and yellow and then reflected to project on the light absorbing unit by the other two color adjusting units.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and apparatus for visually and audibly indicating the setup and maintenance of a system.

Abstract: Multiple visual indications are provided at a device in connection with multiple work orders. Each work order involves a respective connection using the device. The multiple visual indications are provided simultaneously for at least a part of the time the visual indications are provided. In one implementation, the visual indications differ from one another. What each visual indication looks like is displayed on a respective portable device configured to display information about the work order associated with that visual indication.

Abstract: Incident response methods include receiving notification that an incident has occurred, determining a source of the notification, the source being near the incident, and establishing at least one guided path configured to direct a first person, a first animal, or a first movable device positioned near the source away from the incident and/or to direct a second person, a second animal, or a second movable device toward the incident. Electronic guides include an indicator, and processing circuitry configured to receive a request to configure the indicator from an inactive state to an active state in which the indicator encourages a first person positioned near a first side of the electronic guide to move toward the electronic guide and encourages a second person positioned near a second side of the electronic guide to move away from the electronic guide and configure the indicator according to the request.

Abstract: A first device may receive an alert from a second device; and execute, based on receiving the alert, a particular alerting program, of multiple alerting programs, to activate or deactivate multiple separate light sources, implemented within the first device, in a sequence in accordance with instructions included in the particular alerting program. The instructions may be selected or customizable by a user via an application associated with the first device. The first device may be separate from the second device.

Abstract: A projection unit for a self-directing mobile platform, in particular for a freely moving transport robot and/or for one or more freely moving transport devices of a transport robot, is characterized in that the projection unit is adapted for signal transmission for projecting the movement path of the mobile platform, wherein the projection takes place within the spatial vicinity of the mobile platform.

Abstract: There is disclosed methods and systems for managing drop boxes. Events reflecting outputs from one or more sensors are detected. Information that is a function of the detected event is forwarded to a drop box management system. This information, along with additional information received by the drop box management system, is utilized to generate instructions including display instructions for each drop box. Displays of drop boxes are then updated based on the instructions.

Abstract: An electronic hinged safety switch adapted for installation on protection barriers (B) of machines and/or automatic plants having one or more electric safety circuits (S). The switch comprises a substantially box-like fixed member (2) designed to be secured to a stationary part (M) of a protection barrier (B) and a movable member (3) designed to be secured to a pivotal part (P) of the protection barrier (B) and coupled to the fixed member (2) through hinge means (4). Sensing means (5) are housed in said box-like fixed member (2) for interacting with the hinge means (4) to send an electric control signal (SC) to one or more electric safety circuits (S) at a predetermined switching angle (?). The sensing means (5) comprise at least one sensor for generating a corresponding actuation signal (SA) at the switching angle (?), and an electronic control unit (8) operatively connected to at least one sensor (6).

Abstract: A signaling device for emitting an acoustic and/or visual signal includes a base housing body, and an upper housing part. The upper housing part can be connected to the base housing to form a receiving space, in which at least one electrical component assembly for generating signals is disposed and from which at least a first electrical line can be guided into the signaling device. A line connection mechanism is provided and disposed in the base housing body to which the electrical line can be connected. The electrical component assembly for the signal generation is disposed on the upper housing part.

Abstract: A notebook structure with visual indicators of the presence and activity of peripheral interfaces can include a top cover, a middle portion attached to the top cover and a label panel. The middle portion can include a circuit board and a plurality of input and output interfaces secured to the circuit board. The label panel defining a plurality of input and output icons can be attached to the top cover and adjacent to the plurality of input and output interfaces so as to indicate respective locations of each interface. The label panel is configured to illuminate the plurality of input and output icons.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for projecting light to indicate a device status are provided. In accordance with some implementations of the disclosed subject matter, systems for projecting light to indicate a device status are provided, the systems comprising: a hardware processor that: determines a light status; determines whether to turn a light source on; selects a light format corresponding to the light status; projects light of a light source according to the light format; and determines whether to turn the light source off.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of indicating the progress of a boot sequence on a communication device, the method comprising initiating the boot sequence; receiving input at the communication device during the boot sequence; and, in response to receiving input, outputting a progress indicator indicating the progress of the boot sequence.