Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a system for monitoring the usage of a functional facility, the system comprising (i) a plurality of detectors for detecting the presence of at least one client device in the functional facility and which detectors are geographically mapped in the functional facility; and (ii) a client device mapping module for determining the location of the at least one client device detected by one or more of the plurality of detectors. Moreover, the invention is directed to a method for monitoring the usage of a functional facility including one or more detectors, comprising the steps (1) detecting an operable engagement made between a detector deployed in the functional facility and a computerized client device; (2) determining a location point of the computerized client device; and (3) providing an output which is descriptive of the detected operable engagement along with information relating to the determined location point.

Abstract: A locking system for vehicles is disclosed. After the engine is turned off, the vehicle in accordance with this invention checks whether it is in a garage with limited space. If it is, it leaves the doors unlocked. If it determines that it is not in a garage with limited space, it checks if the car key is inside the car after the driver exited the car. If it is, it sets off an alarm for the driver to retrieve the key. If the car key is not inside the car, it further checks if the key is in close proximity. When it no longer detects the key in its close proximity outside the car, it automatically locks the doors.

Abstract: A user identification system includes: a detection unit that detects prescribed motions of a person when the person boards or alights from a vehicle; an acquisition unit that acquires types of boarding information indicating that one of users boards or is on board the vehicle when one of the motions is detected; a memory that stores association information in which identification information of the users is associated with the types of boarding information corresponding to the users; a probability calculating unit configured to calculate a probability that each of the users boards or is on boarded the vehicle based on the types of boarding information and the association information; and an identification unit that identifies a user who boards or is on boarded the vehicle among the users based on the probability calculated by the probability calculating unit.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for decentralized authentication for autonomous vehicles. Example autonomous vehicles may include at least one memory storing computer-executable instructions, and one or more computer processors coupled to the at least one memory. The one or more computer processors may be configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to receive biometric data of a user, determine extracted feature data using the biometric data, send the extracted feature data to a first server, and receive an access token from a second server. The access token may indicate the extracted feature data matched stored data associated with a user account of the user.

Abstract: An asset management system, comprising: a remote storage device coupled to a controller collectively configured to selectively retain an asset and selectively release the asset to an authorized user; and a mobile device configured to execute a mobile application in communication with one or more of the remote storage device and the coupled controller via one or more networks, wherein the mobile application is operable for directing operation of the one or more of the remote storage device and the coupled controller. The mobile device comprises a QR scanner operable for scanning a QR code and subsequently authorizing the authorized user. The mobile device also comprises a barcode scanner operable for scanning a barcode associated with the asset or a related asset.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wearable navigation forearm-band device for intuitive navigation of a user to his destination, the device including at least four tactile stimulus providers, each adapted to impact on different areas of a forearm of a user to provide a specific direction of movement of the user, wherein the device is adapted to receive commands from a communication apparatus to activate said vibration indicators response to a position of the user.

Abstract: A smart driver system for electrochromic devices is provided. The system includes at least one smart driver having one or more processors, memory and a communication module. The at least one smart driver is configurable to couple to or integrate with one or more smart windows having electrochromic devices. The at least one smart driver is configurable to input identification information from a plurality of self-identifying components of a smart window system, including the one or more smart windows, and to self-initialize or self-adjust a plurality of operating parameters for operation of the self-identifying components in accordance with the identification information.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for provision of a set of distinguishable tactile instructions to a user. The method includes providing a plurality of tactile stimuli to the user from a device, each of the tactile stimuli combination providing only one instruction of the set to the user. The device is configured to provide unmistakable, distinguished commands, without the need for verbal or visual instructions. The method also includes wirelessly communicating instructions to the device to activate at least four tactile stimulus components of the device thereby providing the set of distinguishable tactile instructions to the user.

Abstract: An Environmental Navigation Aid is provided, and can be a rechargeable, portable, handheld device that can convert environmental information, such as distance to a target object, into tactile values for presentation to a user's palm or fingers by way of a tactile feedback wheel. The nature of the target object composition can be factored into the behavior of the feedback wheel. The Environmental Navigation Aid can be paired with a wireless charging dock that can also serve as a homing beacon when the handheld device is pointed at the changing dock. Stand-alone homing beacons for additional orientation referencing tasks can be added to an Environmental Navigation Aid as a system. The Environmental Navigation Aid is designed to assist the blind in perception of the world around them.

Abstract: A method includes determining a status of a first device, receiving a first user input, and associating the first user input with the first device, wherein the first user input and the status of the first device is used to associate the first user input with the first device.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a suspension assembly includes a support plate, a trace member on the support plate and a drive element mounted on the trace member. The trace member includes a metal plate, and a multilayered member on the metal plate. The multilayered member includes a first insulating layer, a conductive layer stacked on the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer stacked on the conductive layer. The multilayered member includes a mount portion on which the drive element is mounted, and a branching portion arranged along the mount portion with a gap therebetween. At least one portion of the branching portion is formed into a thin portion having a thickness less than other portions of the multilayered member.

Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor includes a two-dimensional array of ultrasonic transducers including a plurality of sub-arrays of ultrasonic transducers, wherein a sub-array of ultrasonic transducers of the plurality of sub-arrays of ultrasonic transducers is independently controllable, and wherein a sub-array of ultrasonic transducers has an associated receive channel. A plurality of shift registers is configured to select a receive pattern of ultrasonic transducers of the two-dimensional array of ultrasonic transducers to activate during a receive operation. An array controller is configured to control selection of the ultrasonic transducers during the receive operation according to the receive pattern and configured to shift a position of the receive pattern within the plurality of shift registers such that the ultrasonic transducers activated during the receive operation moves relative to and within the two-dimensional array of ultrasonic transducers.

Abstract: An interface system extends a prior-art multi-pump fuel delivery station so that authorization to activate the fuel delivery pump can be obtained from a remote authorization service over a long-range wireless communication link such as a cellular telephone connection or a satellite connection; and delivered to the interface system over a different, short-range wireless communication link such as a Bluetooth® connection or a WiFi connection. After receiving the authorization, a signal to activate a fuel delivery pump is transmitted to a physically separate pump control module over an electrical power line by being coupled onto the power line by a first power line interface, and coupled back off of the power line by a second power line interface. The signal causes the physically separate pump to start or stop operation.

Abstract: A method, a computer program, and a device for reducing interference of temporary communication resources used for a wireless communication between a transportation vehicle key and a transportation vehicle. The method includes determining whether interference of the temporary communication resources is present and switching off the device causing the interference or adjusting the use of the temporary communication resources for the wireless communication between the transportation vehicle key and the transportation vehicle in response to interference being present.

Abstract: A vehicle includes antennas, memory, and processors. The processors are operable to execute a PEPS feature in association with a designated mobile device. Prior to causing the antennas to scan for the designated mobile device, the processors dynamically adjust a maximum number of wireless devices detectable by the antennas based on a total number of wireless devices that are currently wirelessly coupled to the antennas.

Abstract: In a wireless communication system, ranging is performed between an initiator and one of a plurality of responders. Before the ranging operation is performed, the initiator preselects the responder, wherein the preselection is based on a comparison of a measured metric associated with signals carrying packets received from the responders by the initiator. The initiator utilizes only a portion of the preamble in each of the packets to measure the metric. The signals are transmitted in the wireless communication system utilizing ultra-wideband frequencies.

Abstract: An access system for a structure includes a control box mounted within a controlled access space of the structure and operatively coupled to a door panel operator that opens and closes a door panel of the structure for access to the controlled access space. The control box is configured to detect a presence of a security device relative to the control box, determine a position of the security device relative to the structure, and determine an authorization of the security device. The access system also includes a user interface mounted in an uncontrolled access space of the structure and coupled in communication with the control box. Upon actuation of the user interface, the control box operates the door panel operator when the security device is positioned proximate the control box, located in the uncontrolled access space of the structure, and authorized to operate the door panel.

Abstract: A watch type mobile terminal including a wrist band; a main system including a circuit board for operating the watch type mobile terminal; a main frame connected to the wrist band and encasing the main system; a fob detachably connected to the main system; and a display detachably connected to the fob.

Abstract: Door access control methods with two types of identifications use at least one of a biological unlocking identification and a non-biological unlocking identification. The first type of identification and the second type of identification can be used independently or jointly to control the locking state of a door access device correlated to a door access system.

Abstract: An automated door system includes a first door control module configured to be mounted in a fixed position relative to a powered door and a second door control module configured to be carried by a user and configured to be in electronic communication with the first door control module to control at least one of an opening actuation and a closing actuation of the powered door. A method of controlling the powered door may include wirelessly electronically connecting a second door control module to a first door control module, determining a proximity of the second door control module to the first door control module, an automating the opening and closing of the powered door in response to a position of the second door control module relative to the first door control module.