Special Applications Of Indicating Or Recording Means, E.g., For Remote Indications, Etc. (epo) Patents (Class 374/E1.002)
  • Patent number: 11920984
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a system for aiding with the control of cooking. The system includes a thermometer probe that has an emitter, a controller unit or CPU, a battery power supply, and a thermally conductive shaft with a temperature sensor. The thermally conductive shaft is positioned in the interior of a heated milieu (e.g. a food item). The thermally conductive shaft includes a tip at a first end, and an end fitting at a second end. The battery and controller unit are positioned in the thermally conductive shaft, along with the temperature sensor, which is in thermal contact with the thermally conductive shaft. The end fitting is hollow such that the end fitting houses the emitter and a second temperature sensor. Other embodiments are directed to a method for computing a temperature variation speed from a temperature difference inside the end fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Mastrad
    Inventors: Mathieu Lion, Mathieu Picchi, Jonathan Lion
  • Patent number: 11879791
    Abstract: A temperature detection circuit includes a first temperature sensor unit that includes a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of a target object and that is configured to output a first analog signal indicating the detected temperature, a second temperature sensor unit that includes a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the target object and that is configured to output a second analog signal indicating the detected temperature, and an AD converter configured to convert the second analog signal into a digital signal and configured to output the digital signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Masamichi Tokuda
  • Patent number: 11857330
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, kits, and methods for monitoring brain activity. In some implementations, a system includes a plurality of wearable sensors having a housing with an extended, rounded shape are removably attached to the scalp of a patient and monitor electroencephalogram (EEG) signals. Approaches for instructing a user to position and active that wearable sensors are disclosed. Approaches for facilitating collection, synchronization, and processing of EEG signals are disclosed. Approaches for handing off control of the wearable sensors between portable computing devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Epitel, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell A. Frankel, Robert Lingstuyl, Michael K. Elwood, Mark J. Lehmkuhle
  • Patent number: 11808604
    Abstract: One or more devices in a data analysis computing system may be configured to receive and analyze movement data, and determine driving trips associated driving data based on the received movement data. Movement data may be collected by one or more mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablet computers, and the like. One or more driving trips may be identified based on the movement data collected by the mobile devices, including acceleration data, speed data, and rotation rate data. After identifying a driving trip, the previously collected movement data and/or additional driving data may be analyzed to determine additional driving trip data, such as the driver, vehicle, and/or additional driving factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Jennifer A. Brandmaier, Jeffrey Fitzgerald, Eric Huls, Joseph Kleinhenz, William Loo, Matthew James Manzella, Philip Peter Ramirez
  • Patent number: 11801009
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus monitor health by detection of sleep stage. For example, a sleep stage monitor (100) may access sensor data signals related to bodily movement and/or respiration movements. At least a portion of the detected signals may be analyzed to calculate respiration variability. The respiration variability may include one or more of variability of respiration rate and variability of respiration amplitude. A processor may then determine a sleep stage based on one or more of respiration variability and bodily movement, such as with a combination of both. The determination of sleep stages may distinguish between deep sleep and other stages of sleep, or may differentiate between deep sleep, light sleep and REM sleep. The bodily movement and respiration movement signals may be derived from one or more sensors, such as non-invasive sensor (e.g., a non-contact radio-frequency motion sensor or a pressure sensitive mattress).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Inventors: Gareth McDarby, Emer O'Hare, Paul Phillips, Conor Heneghan, Trevor Murray
  • Patent number: 11662101
    Abstract: A user interface for a thermostat that controls a radiator valve can include a user input member that is movable from a home position to a set point increase or decrease position to increase or decrease a set point temperature of the thermostat. In some embodiments, a return mechanism returns the user input member to the home position after being released from one of the set point increase and decrease positions. The user interface can include an indicator panel and controller that controls the indicator panel to provide an indication of when the set point temperature of the thermostat is being adjusted. The user interface can also include a lockout controller that prevents further set point temperature adjustments using the user interface when the set point temperature differs from the environmental temperature by a specified amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC CONTROLS UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Ryan Howes, David Kempster, Mikael Eliaeson, Samuel Riley, James E. Parker, John Kent
  • Patent number: 11457874
    Abstract: A body-mountable device includes a flexible substrate configured for mounting to a skin surface. The flexible substrate is configured to be adhered or otherwise mounted to the skin in a manner that minimally impacts activities of the body. The device includes a flexible display configured to provide indications to a user, e.g., indications of sensor readings, medical alerts, or operational states of the device. The display could be operated on a very low power budget, e.g., the display could be operated intermittently. In some examples, the display could include an e-paper display or similar low power display elements. In some examples, elements of the display, e.g., electrodes of a multi-segment display, could be formed on the flexible substrate such that additional elements of the display, e.g., a layer of display medium and a layer of transparent conductor, could be adhered or otherwise attached to the formed elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Verily Life Sciences LLC
    Inventors: William James Biederman, Brian Otis, Zenghe Liu, Jaclyn Leverett Wasson
  • Patent number: 9923394
    Abstract: A portable electrical power supply device includes a battery, cables and a female connector to which is attached a cover aimed at attaching the connector to the battery. This cover notably attaches the female connector and the battery as such. This gives a compact, consistent and rigid assembly. No separate handling operations need to be planned to insert the female connector into the male connector and insert the battery into its housing. Besides, in at least certain embodiments, the rigid cover is shaped so that it does not take up a volume greater than that of the battery without a cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: INGENICO GROUP
    Inventors: Jerome Andre, Fabien Demange, Olivier Berthiaud
  • Patent number: 9592736
    Abstract: A method for controlling a locking device of an electric charging port of a vehicle. The vehicle has a keyless entry system, which makes it possible for the vehicle to be unlocked without the active operation of a vehicle key. Presence information of the vehicle key in the vicinity of the vehicle is detected and further a state of charge is detected that indicates whether a charging process is currently taking place via the charging port. The locking device is activated depending on the presence information and the state of charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Marco Broecker, Lutz Dornburg, Robert Konnopka, Linda Kroj