Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a sensor configured to store in memory indications of sensor use information and formulas or indications of formulas for determining the useful life of a sensor from the indications of sensor use information. A monitor connected to the sensor monitors sensor use and stores indications of the use on sensor memory. The monitor and/or sensor compute the useful life of the sensor from the indications of use and the formulas. When the useful life of the sensor is reached, an indication is given to replace the sensor.

Abstract: A system for the infrastructure-based assistance of a motor vehicle driven in an at least semi-automated manner within a parking facility. The system includes: multiple base units, each connected to a surroundings sensor which detect an area of the parking facility. The base units aid the motor vehicle during its drive through the respective area driven in an at least semi-automated manner based on surroundings sensor data of the respective surroundings sensor corresponding to the respective detection. Infrastructure assistance data are ascertained based on the surroundings sensor data, which are transmitted wirelessly to the motor vehicle. Each base unit is responsible for one area. The responsibility for aiding the motor vehicle is forwarded from base station to base station as the motor vehicle drives through the individual areas.

Abstract: A system comprises: electronic apparatuses; a management apparatus comprising a connection positional relation database for managing connection positional relations of the ports of the electronic apparatus; and an information communication terminal. The management apparatus acquires disconnection target port information from the information communication terminal and thereby reads information related to the disconnection target port from the connection positional relation database to transmit to the electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus transmits a visible light signal to outside based on the information related to the disconnection target port. The information communication terminal displays the information related to the disconnection target port based on the visible light signal.

Abstract: A road surface marking detection device is applied to a vehicle that includes a first camera that captures an image of at least an area forward of the vehicle, and a second camera that captures an image of at least an area forward of the vehicle and is able to capture a road surface region closer to the vehicle than a road surface region of which the image captured by the first camera. The road surface marking detection device includes a processor that, when a temporary stop sign forward of the vehicle is detected by the first camera, executes a process of detecting a road surface marking corresponding to the detected temporary stop sign by the second camera.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility that includes multiple doors and is configured for occupation by facility occupants. A lockdown actuator is disposed at the facility and configured to initiate transmission of a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated, the lockdown actuator being configured to be recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm actuator. A lockdown communicator is configured to produce a lockdown initiation communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown initiation communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication.

Abstract: A mobile device is coupled to a computer system configured to access media content sources and play media content items provided thereby on a media device. The mobile device receives a first control specification that includes a plurality of first information items each associated with one of the media content sources and a first action definition. The first information items are concurrently displayed on a remote control user interface of the mobile device. In accordance with a selection of one of the first information items corresponding to a first content source, the mobile device transmits a command of a first action definition corresponding to the selected first information item to the computer system, and receives a second control specification that includes a plurality of second information items. Each second information item is associated with a respective content item provided by the first content source and a second action definition.

Abstract: In response to a detected presence of an intended target appliance within a logical topography of controllable appliances identity information associated with the intended target appliance is used to automatically add to a graphical user interface of a controlling device an icon representative of the intended target appliance and to create at a Universal Control Engine a listing of communication methods for use in controlling corresponding functional operations of the intended target appliance. When the icon is later activated, the controlling device is placed into an operating state appropriate for controlling functional operations of the intended target appliance while the Universal Control Engine uses at least one of the communication methods to transmit at least one command to place the intended target appliance into a predetermined operating state.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring conditions in a crawl space is provided. The system generally comprises at least one sensor, computing device, data aggregator operably connected to the at least one sensor, processor operably connected to the computing device, power supply, and non-transitory computer-readable medium coupled to the processor and having instructions stored thereon. The system is designed to collect condition data via the at least one sensor and determine whether the conditions within the crawl space could have a detrimental impact on the building. In particular, the system is designed to alert a third-party when a condition might cause damage to a building so that the third-party might correct the cause of the condition.

Abstract: An ad-hoc network manager is provided. The vehicle includes a transceiver and one or more controllers of the host vehicle, in communication with the transceiver. The one or more controllers are programmed to receive connected messages from infrastructure via the transceiver, and execute a message subservice configured to provide, to vehicle applications executed by the one or more controller, one or more events related to the received connected messages.

Abstract: A measuring device measures a status of a device to be monitored stored within a metal hull of a marine vessel. A first communication device is provided outside the hull and transmits a status signal indicating a measurement value of the status of the device to be monitored. A second communication device receives the status signal via the first communication device and outputs information pertaining to the status. The second communication device is configured to be portable.

Abstract: A competition starting system utilizes a start-receiver to detect a venue starting sound and transmits a wireless signal to start signaling devices having a speaker to emit one or more lights and a lane start sound to indicate the start of the competition. This system may be used to enable hearing impaired competitors to see a start light at their lane in race competitions. A start-controller may have a number of buttons to initiate various lights and sounds from the start signaling devices and to place the start-receiver in a start mode. The buttons may correspond to ready, mark and start. The start-receiver may be programmed to detect a start sound, when in the start mode, from a venue sound device that is above a threshold decibel level and send instructions to the start signaling device to emit the start light.

Abstract: Secure medication storage is described herein. A smart latch includes an actuator, a communication interface, a display, and a processor. The actuator is configured to open and close a latch to secure a door of the enclosure. The processor can be configured to receive a user credential for accessing the enclosure, validate the user credential for accessing the enclosure, trigger the actuator to open the latch, thereby allowing the door to be opened, and trigger the actuator to close the latch after detecting that the door is closed, thereby securing the door.

Abstract: An animal monitoring device includes memory circuitry, interface circuitry configured to communicate via short-range wireless communication to a second animal monitoring device and via cellular communication, and processor circuitry configured to obtain, from a first sensor, sensor data having a first transmission deadline and provide the sensor data into a sensor data set.

Abstract: An implantable medical device comprises a functional device for carrying out a therapeutic or diagnostic function, and a communication device for communicating with a remote monitoring system. The communication device, at a start of initial operation of the implantable medical device, is enabled to establish a communication with said remote monitoring system. In this way an implantable medical device is provided which allows for including the implantable medical device in a remote monitoring while reducing a risk for a patient involved with attending to the patient for activating a remote monitoring function within the implantable medical device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to visible components with a functional coating in the interior and exterior of motor vehicles and a method for the production thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a user authentication method for construction equipment, capable of preventing theft of construction equipment. The user authentication method for construction equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a user authentication method for construction equipment includes: a user information registration step for registering a user identification information provided from a user device; a digital key issuance step for, upon request for use of the construction equipment from the user device, generating a digital key corresponding to the construction equipment and transmitting the generated digital key to the user device; and an equipment authentication step for allowing the use of the construction equipment when the user device having receive the digital key completes authentication of the identification information through the digital key.

Abstract: A control module for controlling a cable pulling or feeding apparatus at one endpoint of a pulling operation and for wirelessly communicating with a cable feeding or pulling apparatus at an opposite endpoint. The control module includes a switch input to receive a start signal from a switch for initiating operation of the apparatus and an equipment output that connects to the pulling/feeding apparatus. A wireless communication interface communicates ready state or stop state messages to the other apparatus to coordinate a pulling operation. The control module operates in one of two modes: endpoint mode or repeater mode. In repeater mode, the control module may be positioned between the endpoints to extend the wireless communications between the endpoints.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for securing a device or an asset attached thereto. The positions of a plurality of devices are monitored, and based on the positions, a determination is made as to whether a threshold condition has been violated. If the threshold condition has been violated, a notification signal is transmitted from a monitored device to one or more of the other devices to alert a responder that the monitored device is at risk of being lost. In response to the threshold condition being violated, the monitored device may also record and/or transmit data for display to the responder to help prevent the loss, or facilitate the recovery of the monitored device and/or an asset attached to the monitored device.

Abstract: A control device is used to autonomously program a remote control device based on media device information received from a media device. The control device selects a program code set based on the media device information. The control device transmits a program code set to the remote control device and a test command. The test command causes the remote control device to transmit a program code from the program code set based on the test command. The control device monitors the media device and verifies that the program code associated with the test command controlled the associated function of the media device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an infrared remote control code matching method and apparatus, a computer device, and a readable storage medium. The method includes that: an infrared remote control code stream is acquired; a data region of the infrared remote control code stream is divided into multiple data subregions according to occurrence frequencies of the code data in the infrared remote control code stream; an encoding process is performed on each piece of code data in the infrared remote control code stream according to a size of each piece of code data in the infrared remote control code stream and the multiple data subregions to obtain an encoded stream; and the encoded stream is matched with an encoded infrared remote control code stream recorded in an infrared remote control code library to find a corresponding infrared remote control code stream from the infrared remote control code library.