Abstract: A vehicle safety system is for preventing child abandonment in a vehicle. The vehicle safety system may include a controller coupled to a flow sensor, a temperature sensor, and a seat sensor. The controller may be configured to detect when the vehicle is in a fueling state based upon the flow sensor, detect occupancy of a child safety seat based upon the seat sensor, and detect when a driver side door is in an open state based upon a driver side door sensor in the vehicle. The controller may be configured to when the driver side door has entered the open state, when the child safety seat is occupied, and when the vehicle does not enter the fueling state within a time period, then cause the vehicle to enter an alert state.

Abstract: A framework structure and a keyboard device are provided. The framework structure is applicable to a keyboard module. The keyboard module includes multiple standard keys and multiple function keys. The framework structure includes a frame and a rib portion. The frame correspondingly surrounds the keyboard module. The rib portion is formed in the frame and divides the area in the frame into a first region and a second region. The first region corresponds to the area defined by the standard keys of the keyboard module, and the second region corresponds to the function keys of the keyboard module.

Abstract: A solar energy based mobile EV fast charger system comprising a stationary solar power supply and a mobile EV fast charger installed in a service truck which has a bidirectional Multi-Functional Power Converter System (MFPCS), a solar energy based on-board battery, multiple DC inductors, a alternator power interface and an universal battery interface provides mobile EV charging service for any EV battery.

Abstract: A haptic feedback device includes an elastic glove body, at least one haptic feedback element, a flexible member, and a wire. The haptic feedback element is installed on the glove body. The flexible member is flexible and less elastic than the glove body. The flexible member is disposed between a back side and a palm side of the glove body. The wire is connected to the haptic feedback element and extends along the flexible member.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle including a plurality of wheels, a steering device, and a direction indication system. The steering device is configured to steer the wheels at least either to such a first steering angle that the vehicle travels straight in a direction intersecting the front-rear direction or to such a second steering angle that the vehicle rotates around a vertical axis passing through a central portion of the vehicle body. The direction indication system is configured to, when the steering device steers the wheels to either the first steering angle or the second steering angle, indicate toward the outside of the vehicle body that the vehicle is going to travel straight in a direction intersecting the front-rear direction or that the vehicle is going to rotate around the vertical axis passing through the central portion of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A method and a system for modifying the position of a cursor are provided. In the method, the depth information of a human body portion of a user is determined. The user uses the human body portion to move the cursor. The cursor is located at the end of a ray cast emitted from a user side, and the user's head wears a head mounted display. The first position of the cursor is determined. The second position of the cursor different from the first position is determined based on the depth information of the human body portion and the first position. The second position is used as the current position of the cursor, and the current position is located at the end of a ray cast emitted from the user currently. Accordingly, it is easy to control the cursor for different heights or arm lengths.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a rack of lockers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a key-facilitation server configured to cooperate with a locker server, and also configured to receive a key-access request. The locker server is associated with a rack of lockers including a first compartment configured to allow storage of secondary equipment, a second compartment having an open locker slot configured to maintain storage of equipment, and a locker divider separating the first compartment from the second compartment. The key-access request is configured to indicate a user request configured to request usage of an access key. The access key is also configured to be usable by the locker server. The locker server is configured to receive a locker-access request. The locker-access request is configured to indicate access of a selected locker is user requested. The locker server is configured to use the access key so as to facilitate secured user access of the selected locker associated with the rack of lockers.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for detecting blow events with an electronic device and for switching between different modes of an electronic device based on detected blow events are provided.

Abstract: In one example, an electronic input device is described. The electronic input device includes a cylindrical shaft including a tip. A sensor housing of the electronic input device is disposed within an external housing. The sensor housing is parallel with, and surrounds, the cylindrical shaft. The electronic input device also includes a radial sensor(s) disposed on an inside diameter of the sensor housing. The sensor(s) are to sense, directly from the tip, radial force inputs against the tip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inventory scanning using dual polarization radio frequency identification antennae for automatically reading and locating inventory.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lockable, tamper resistant medication dispenser for medications with abuse potential and for monitoring medication compliance. The medication dispenser is programmed to dispense a specified dose of medication at a specified interval. The medication chamber of the dispenser is filled by the pharmacist and locked before being dispensed to the patient. This prevents direct access to the medication by the patient. The medication is dispensed to the patient dissolved in a large volume of liquid to prevent intravenous and intranasal abuse and diversion. The medication dispenser is equipped with biometric access control to prevent diversion. It can be equipped with a self destruct mechanism when tampered with and have the ability to record video of the actual ingestion of the medication infused liquid by the patient for subsequent analysis.

Abstract: A method and device for moving an indicator on an on-screen keyboard depicted on a display device is described. A series of signals transmitted from a remote-control unit are received at the display device. The indicator on a grid depicted on the display device is moved based on the received signals. A time for moving the indicator on the grid varies based on the series of signals received from the remote-control unit.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method of treating a textile with an antimicrobial agent includes receiving a textile in a washer system. The textile includes an identification tag, which uniquely identifies the textile among a plurality of textiles. The method also includes detecting, in the washer system, the identification tag. The method further includes determining, based on the detected identification tag, one or more parameters for treating the textile with an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent includes a metallic ion. The method also includes washing the textile with a detergent, and, after washing the textile with the detergent, treating the textile with the antimicrobial agent based on the one or more parameters.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an at-home monitoring system includes a sensor unit configured to be placed under a leg of a piece of furniture, the sensor unit comprising a load cell configured to measure a force imposed by the leg, a central controller configured to receive force data from the load cell, to determine the times when an individual gets on and off of the piece of furniture, and to determine a weight of the individual, and a wireless communications component configured to wirelessly transmit information determined by the central controller to a separate computing device.

Abstract: A signal activated switch for meters equipped with automatic meter reading output capability which allows a single water or gas meter to be interrogated by two or more meter interrogation units or meter reading devices without interference. The art of the present invention senses an interrogation by a meter interrogation unit and switches the meter interrogation unit onto the meter circuit for a brief period in order to read the internally stored data of the meter via an industry standard automatic meter reading communication protocol. The signal activated switch may integrate a display which allows display of internally stored consumption data, rate-of-flow, or water meter serial number. The signal activated switch also defaults to a first or primary meter interrogation unit should power be interrupted to the signal activated switch.

Abstract: A device including a device body for storing fuel; a spark wheel that may be used as a first fidget device is configured to rotate against a flint to produce igniting sparks; a flame setting indicator for indicating low flame (LO), high flame (HI), and flame off (OFF); a tab portion for pointing to at least one of the flame setting settings; a flame-height adjuster for decreasing or increasing a flame ignited by said sparks, or turning off a supply of fuel; a rotating disc implement that may be used as a second fidget device, wherein the rotating disc implement is configured to significantly flush-mount against the device body and to customarily rotate freely against the device body; a circular indentation implement disposed on a proximate center portion of said lighter body section is configured to generally secure said rotating disc implement.

Abstract: A key module, a keyboard and an electronic device using same are provided. The key module includes a substrate, a light receiver, a light emitter and a lifting mechanism. The light receiver is disposed on and electrically connected with the substrate. The light emitter is disposed on and electrically connected with the substrate and disposed opposite to the light receiver. The lifting mechanism is disposed on the substrate and includes an interrupting portion, wherein the interrupting portion is movable to a region between the light receiver and the light emitter.

Abstract: The present concepts relate to devices that can employ deployable controllers. In one example the device can include a base assembly configured to ground the device to a non-hand body part of a user. The example can also include an engagement assembly configured to receive tactile input from a hand of the user or to deliver tactile output to the hand of the user. The device can further include a deployment assembly extending from the base assembly to the engagement assembly and configured to deploy the engagement assembly from a storage orientation proximate to the base assembly to a deployed orientation proximate to the hand of the user.

Abstract: A method for predicting oil and gas production comprising a new and improved reservoir production modeling and forecasting system, containing a commercialized physics-based forecasting tool, that fully incorporates a complete production analysis system for the evaluation of petroleum reservoir production performance. Said method precisely forecasts production and estimates reserves to maximize profitability, increases the predictability of oil and gas reservoir production, and minimizes errors in production forecasting and booking reserves.

Abstract: Mobile base stations for use with one or more portable utility locators to aid in determining the location of a particular locator during operation and to receive information associated with the utility for storage and/or retransmission to other devices or systems are disclosed.