Abstract: A system for performing an apheresis procedure on a human subject includes an apheresis device configured to receive over a network donor information comprising donor-specific information and to receive over the network a plurality of parameters for an apheresis procedure. The apheresis device is further configured to receive a user input from a touch screen to confirm a donor based on the donor-specific information. The apheresis device is further configured to, in response to confirming the donor, proceed with an apheresis procedure operated according to the plurality of parameters, the apheresis procedure configured to draw whole blood from a human subject, separate at least one component from the whole blood, and return at least one other component of the whole blood to the donor.

Abstract: A timing reminding method and reminding apparatus for a height-adjustable table. According to the method, by detecting whether a timing starting condition is currently achieved, detecting a posture of a user, and determining a reminding time and starting timing, the user can be reminded to adjust the use posture of the height-adjustable table conveniently and accurately in time. The timing reminding apparatus implements the above timing reminding method.

Abstract: A wakefulness maintenance apparatus includes a presentation recording unit and a presentation execution unit. The presentation recording unit records in-vehicle presentation contents each including a corresponding one of scenes, an auditory stimulus action associated with the scene, and at least one stimulus action selected from a group of a visual stimulus action, a tactile stimulus action, and an olfactory stimulus action which are associated with the scene. The presentation execution unit executes, based on the in-vehicle presentation contents recorded in the presentation recording unit, an in-vehicle presentation including provision of: the auditory stimulus action associated with the scene, and the at least one stimulus action selected from the group of the visual stimulus action, tactile stimulus action, and olfactory stimulus action which are associated with the scene.

Abstract: A communication apparatus comprises a communication unit that wirelessly communicates with an electronic apparatus present within a predetermined range, a detection unit that detects a wireless signal transmitted from the electronic apparatus at a predetermined frequency, and a control unit that performs a function to control the electronic apparatus via the communication unit. The control unit changes the predetermined frequency according to the state of the function.

Abstract: A communication device accurately reports the position a vehicle or a pedestrian with respect to a local vehicle and supports safer driving. The communication device is mounted on a moving body and includes a communication unit that receives communication information according to a preset communication condition, a determination unit that determines whether a service is provided in accordance with the received communication information and a display controller that displays display information needed to provide the service on a map displayed on a display unit, when the service is provided according to a result determined by the determination unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for real time monitoring of a patient is provided and includes a memory element for storing data, a processor that executes instructions associated with the data, an interface that receives sensor data from a sensor that takes measurements from the patient and sends the sensor data according to the sensor's measurement latency, a latency calculator that frequently calculates a latency threshold that varies according to at least a health status of the patient, a timer that continuously monitors the sensor's measurement latency, a comparator that frequently compares the sensor's measurement latency with the calculated latency threshold, and a feedback module that automatically changes the sensor's measurement latency to match with the calculated latency threshold.

Abstract: A method for providing adaptive localized notification in a vehicle compartment is presented. The method includes detecting a location of an event in a spatial environment adjacent to a first vehicle. The method also includes identifying a notification output device of multiple notification output devices that corresponds to the location of the event. The method further includes outputting, in the vehicle compartment via the notification output device, a notification that is localized to correspond to the location of the event.

Abstract: A method and system for testing a device in a fire control system is disclosed. A method includes a method and system for testing a device in a fire control system is disclosed. A method includes placing the device in a testing mode; isolating the device from other devices in the fire alarm system; testing the device; and removing the device from testing mode; wherein testing the device comprises using an unmanned inspection vehicle to remotely perform tests or other tasks on the device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides details of a system and method for a communication device for guards in a controlled environment. The communication device is established based on a wireless infrastructure in the controlled environment, receiving wireless positioning signals to calculate and determine the real-time location of personnel carrying the device. The indoor wireless positioning can be combined with other available positioning methods to provide highly accurate positioning information of the personnel. The communication device detects and records activities of the personnel during a period of time, and is controlled by the control center. The status of personnel is monitored by control center. Meanwhile, the communication device has AR functions that allow physical objects and augmented reality element to be displayed to the personnel at the same time. The personnel can thus have improved awareness of the surrounding environment and can respond to various potential dangers more effectively.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system to assist in parking a vehicle. The system includes an overhead sensor, a controller adapted to receive instructions from a remote device to set an optimum parking position, and wherein the controller is adapted to display one or more guidelines on a display screen in the vehicle to indicate the position of the vehicle in relation to the optimum parking position.

Abstract: A computer is programmed to receive, via a vehicle wireless receiver, a wireless signal from a mobile device, and determine a presence of the mobile device within a distance of the vehicle. The computer is programmed to classify a movement of the mobile device based at least on the determined device presence, and actuate a vehicle component based on the determined device presence and the classified movement of the mobile device.

Abstract: A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor.

Abstract: A broadcast receiver includes a mode determination unit to determine a current operation mode among a plurality of operation modes, a communication interface to transmit the determined current operation mode to a mobile device through interactive communication, and to receive a control command from the mobile device, and a controller to provide a service of the determined current operation mode according to the control command received from the mobile device. Accordingly, a user controls the broadcast receiver through the mobile device according to the operation mode so that user's convenience is improved.

Abstract: A method of detecting a metal object in a detection zone between a transmitting antenna (101) and a receiving antenna (102) installed in proximity of an automatic door (105; 106), the method comprising: demodulating an amplitude modulated signal received via the receiving antenna to provide a first signal; and on a recurring basis: detecting a first base level of the first signal at a point in time when the first signal is settled at a magnitude at or about the first base level, and following a first signal transition of the first signal, detecting a second base level of the first signal at a point in time when the first signal is settled at a magnitude at or about the second base level; predicting a lower base level to be the lowest of the first base level and the second base level and setting a first threshold value, which is set relative to and lower than the lower base level predicted; and evaluating whether the first signal falls below the first threshold value and setting a first alarm detector at a poi

Abstract: A vision protection method is provided to ensure a viewer to rest his/her eyes after viewing on an electronic device for a certain period, wherein the eyesight protection method includes the steps of detecting at least one of eye activities of the viewer and working parameter of the electronic device in a working mode of the electronic device during the viewer is working on a current work displaying by the electronic device; switching the working mode of the electronic device to a resting mode when an abnormal eye activity of the viewer is detected; and switching the electronic device from the resting mode back to the working mode to resume the display of the current work of the electronic device. Therefore, the viewer is enforced to rest his/her eyes after every certain period.

Abstract: An apparatus detects and warns pedestrians of traffic approaching an intersection. The apparatus includes multiple unitary sensors for detecting traffic, each unitary sensor being capable of detecting a pedestrian and a moving metal object such as a forklift. The unitary sensors use microwaves to detect moving metal objects and, in some embodiments can also use microwaves to detect pedestrians. Each of the unitary sensors has an activatable pedestrian mode that, when activated, allows the unitary sensor to sense and detect the presence of pedestrians.

Abstract: Methods and devices for imaging wells using phased array ultrasound imaging devices is described. The devices enable high resolution real-time imaging of a well during various operations in the well, including during completions, fracturing, milling, fishing and drilling operations. The phased array ultrasound imaging devices may be integrated with other well tools, such as a bottom hole assembly (BHA), fishing tools, milling tools, fracturing tools, and drilling tools, in order to integrate imaging capabilities into such tools.

Abstract: A load control device is able to receive radio-frequency (RF) signals from a Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a smart phone, via a wireless local area network. The load control device comprises a controllably conductive device adapted to be coupled in series between an AC power source and an electrical load, a controller for rendering the controllably conductive device conductive and non-conductive, and a Wi-Fi module operable to receive the RF signals from the wireless network. The controller controls the controllably conductive device to adjust the power delivered to the load in response to the wireless signals received from the wireless network. The load control device may further comprise an optical module operable to receive an optical signal, such that the controller may obtain an IP address from the received optical signal and control the power delivered to the load in response to a wireless signal that includes the IP address.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided and includes a housing surrounding the electronic device, a wireless communication circuit positioned in the housing to communicate with a vehicle, and a switch connected to one of a first electrical path or a second electrical path, wherein the first electrical path includes a first antenna element extending along a first portion of the housing and the second electrical path includes a second antenna element extending along a second portion of the housing.

Abstract: The emergency vehicle alert device is a traffic control signal. The emergency vehicle alert device comprises an emergency vehicle beacon and a civilian receiver. The emergency vehicle beacon mounts in the emergency vehicle. The civilian receiver mounts in the civilian vehicle. The emergency beacon transmits a radio signal communicating GPS coordinates when operating in an emergency mode. The civilian receiver receives the transmitted radio signal and calculates the distance and direction of the emergency vehicle from the civilian vehicle.