Abstract: An auditory tactile sense presentation device includes: a reception unit configured to receive an input of a drive signal; and an output unit configured to perform an output based on the drive signal, in which the output unit is configured by a vibrator including a piezoelectric element, and the vibrator outputs, in the drive signal, a signal component having a frequency higher than a predetermined frequency as audio and outputs a signal component having a frequency equal to or lower than the predetermined frequency as vibration.

Abstract: A fall-protection system including a harness and a fall-protection apparatus with a lifeline bearing a connector configured to be connected to the harness; and, a fall-protection monitoring system with a base unit and with at least one sensor module configured to sense a condition of the connector and to communicate a signal indicative of the condition of the connector to the base unit.

Abstract: One embodiment may provide a method of providing biometric information including receiving biometric information at a first time interval; outputting the biometric information; when an event related to data reception occurs, receiving the biometric information at a second time interval different from the first time interval; and outputting the biometric information received at the second time interval.

Abstract: An underground transmitter can be configured for use with a drill head and configured for wireless communication. The underground transmitter can include a control circuitry and a multi-coil antenna assembly. The control circuitry is configured for transmitting data associated with an operation of the drill head. The multi-core antenna can include an antenna core and a plurality of distinct wire coils. The plurality of distinct wire coils can be positioned proximate (e.g., around) the antenna core, with the distinct wire coils each having a different inductance associated therewith and thereby capable of transmitting in a separate frequency range. The control circuitry can be selectably coupled with the distinct wire coils to control which of the distinct wire coils are activated and thereby generating data signals at a given time.

Abstract: A ride support device includes a processor configured to: detect behavior of a visually impaired user who is about to enter a vehicle, based on an image generated by a camera configured to be capable of taking a picture of an entrance position of the vehicle, determine whether the detected behavior satisfies a collision prediction condition that the user is predicted to collide with the vehicle, and warn the user of a collision via a notification device provided on the vehicle, when the collision prediction condition is satisfied.

Abstract: A system for providing non-visual feedback when a steerable component of a marine vessel returns to center is provided, the system comprising: a steerable component coupled to the marine vessel and configured to rotate about a steering axis to affect a direction of movement of the marine vessel; a steering input device; a feedback device coupled to the steering input device; and one or more hardware processors configured to: determine that a rotational position of the steerable component about the steering axis has reached a centered position; and in response to determining that the rotational position of the steerable component about the steering axis has reached the centered position, cause the feedback device to provide non-visual feedback via the steering input device.

Abstract: Systems and methods to provide an attachable alarm system are disclosed herein. The attachable alarm system may include a housing with at least openings on the housing; an audible alarm carried by the housing; a light carried by the housing and configured to emit light features; a rechargeable battery, encased within the housing, that powers the audible alarm and the light; a button disposed with the housing, wherein the button, upon different selection combinations, activates the audible alarm and/or one or more of the light features; and a carrier component extended from the housing, wherein the carrier component enables attachment and detachment of the housing to an article or a user.

Abstract: A vehicle control method includes entering an initial warning state based on a door being locked in a pre-warning state to output a first warning alarm for a first time interval after an ignition of a vehicle is turned off, and entering an escalation warning state based on end of the first warning alarm and outputting a second warning alarm for a second time interval, wherein the first and second warning alarms are output based on detection of a passenger in the vehicle.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, devices, systems, and methods for locating, tracking, and conducting communications between care devices and networks of care facilities through local communications hubs.

Abstract: A new configuration capable of performing processing in accordance with a sleep state of a user and at least one of a position and motion of the user is provided. An information processing apparatus includes a sensing unit that outputs a signal depending on motion of the user, a sleep state measurement unit that measures the sleep state of the user based on an output from the sensing unit, a user state measurement unit that measures a user state representing at least one of the position and the motion of the user based on the output from the sensing unit, and a processing performing unit that performs prescribed processing based on at least one of the sleep state of the user measured by the sleep state measurement unit and the user state measured by the user state measurement unit.

Abstract: There is provided a notification system that, when a user misplaces luggage or a mobile terminal on a seat, promptly notifies the user of the misplaced luggage or the misplaced mobile terminal. A notification system 1 includes a seat S; a luggage detection unit 31 that detects a presence of luggage on the seat or in the vicinity of the seat, the luggage being held by a user; a seating detection unit 32 that detects whether or not the user is seated on the seat; a notification unit 33 that notifies the user of presence or absence information of the luggage; and a control unit 20 that is connected to and controls the luggage detection unit and the notification unit. When the luggage detection unit detects the luggage after an elapse of a predetermined time from when the seating detection unit has detected that the user has left the seat, the control unit causes the notification unit to notify the user that the luggage has been detected.

Abstract: A housing defines a space in which a wireless communication device for remotely controlling a controlled device with actuation of a movable member is to be housed. An actuator is configured to actuate the movable member with motions. A communication device is configured to receive a trigger signal. A control device is configured to move the actuator in accordance with the trigger signal. The control device is configured to cause a notification device to perform notification of a fact that the wireless communication device is not housed in the space, in a case where an amount of change per unit time of a physical quantity that changes in accordance with the motions of the actuator exceeds a first threshold value.

Abstract: A transmitter is carried proximate to an inground tool for sensing a plurality of operational parameters relating to the inground tool. The transmitter customizes a data signal to characterize one or more of the operational parameters for transmission from the inground tool based on the operational status of the inground tool. A receiver receives the data signal and recovers the operational parameters. Advanced data protocols are described. Pitch averaging and enhancement of dynamic pitch range for accelerometer readings are described based on monitoring mechanical shock and vibration of the inground tool.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method, system, and computer system for detecting inclement weather driving conditions. The method includes obtaining an image captured by a camera mounted to a vehicle, determining a classification for road and weather conditions using a condition prediction model to analyze the image, in response to determining that the classification for road and weather conditions matches a particular predefined road and weather classification, determining an active measure associated with the particular predefined road and weather classification, and causing the active measure to be performed.

Abstract: A system and method for rendering an alarm signal when a door of an appliance is in a hazard condition. The system includes at least one electromagnetic (EME) transducer configured to render an alarm signal when the door of the appliance is in the hazard condition, wherein the at least one electromagnetic (EME) transducer includes at least one of a motion sensor unit, a light emitter unit, a gas ejector unit, and a sound generator, and wherein the appliance is a household appliance. The system can include a controller communicatively coupled to the at least one EME transducer and configured to receive a motion detection signal from the motion sensor unit, and send a light emission signal, a gas ejection signal, or a sound signal to the at least one EME transducer.

Abstract: A fishing gear loss management system includes: fishing gear which is provided underwater, and which provides identification information and location information thereof to the outside; a fishing vessel terminal device, which communicates with the fishing gear and provides fishing vessel information; and a fishing gear loss management device, which performs a management function for the fishing gear or fishing vessel within a preset control area, receives fishing gear location information from the fishing gear and the flow speed and direction of tidal currents from the outside, calculates the flow speed and direction information of the fishing gear on the basis of the received fishing gear location information, and estimates whether the fishing gear is lost and the current location of the lost fishing gear on the basis of the calculated flow speed and direction information and the tidal current flow speed and direction information.

Abstract: Arrangements for providing context aware response functions are provided. In some examples, sensor data may be received from a plurality of sensors in a sensor data farm associated with an enterprise organization. The sensor data may be received from various types of sensors and/or from sensors from various vendors or manufacturers. a machine learning model may be executed to analyze the sensor data. Based on an output of the machine learning model, a determination may be made as to whether one or more enterprise-specific thresholds have been met or exceeded. If not, additional, subsequently received data may be analyzed. If so, one or more notifications or notification actions may be identified. In some examples, the notification or notification actions may be executed and response data may be received. The response data may be used to update and/or validate the machine learning model.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for facilitating disabling an alarm in response to particular types of activity-indicative data. More specifically, activity-indicative data (e.g., measurements obtained by an electronic device) can be detected prior to a preset alarm time. Upon determining, based on the activity-indicative data, that a wakefulness condition is satisfied, the alarm can be disabled such that the alarm stimuli is not to be presented at the preset alarm time.

Abstract: RFID technology may be used to provide digital identities for physical items. An RFID IC attached to or integrated into a physical item contains an identifier for the physical item. Digital identity information associated with the item, such as ownership information, history, properties, and the like, may be located on one or more networks. An entity, after authenticating itself and/or the item, may use the identifier to locate, retrieve, and/or update the item's digital identity information on the network.

Abstract: Embodiments are provided for automatically determining the power state of a consumer electronic device, such as a television. For instance, a switching device may transmit a reference audio signal to a consumer electronic device for playback thereby. An audio signal captured by a microphone is compared to a reference audio signal. If a level of similarity between the captured audio signal and the reference audio signal meet a threshold condition, then a determination is made that the consumer electronic device is powered on. Otherwise, a determination is made that the consumer electronic device is powered off, in a standby state or muted.