Abstract: In some embodiments, a system may include a communication badge device including a communication device. The communication device can include a touchscreen interface and at least one sensor configured to generate a signal related to an orientation of the communication badge device. The communication device may further include a processor coupled to the touchscreen interface and the at least one sensor. The processor may be configured to determine a first mode and a second mode based on the orientation. The processor can be further configured to provide name tag data to the touchscreen interface in the first mode and to provide a user interface to the touchscreen interface in the second mode.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for intelligent suppression of alerts. Alerts may be evaluated prior to presentation to determine whether to present the alert or suppress the alert to reduce alert fatigue. The evaluation includes analysis of the alert including specific alert parameters. Alert parameters include, but are not limited to, an age of the patient, one or more diagnoses of the patient, one or more problems of the patient, etc. Additional parameters that may be evaluated include an alert severity score, a threshold value, and an override rate. Alerts that qualify may be suppressed and the suppressed alerts may be provided as non-interruptive alerts (i.e., alerts that may be presented but do not require action in order to continue with a workflow).

Abstract: A manufacturing method a housing assembly including a receptacle defining a chamber and having an access opening providing access to the chamber to removably receive an electronic module within the chamber. The housing assembly further includes first and second contact members each having a contact pad positioned outside the chamber and an arm extending from the contact pad into the chamber to form electrical contacts of an interface exposed to the chamber. The method includes connecting conductive leads to the contact pads to place the leads in electronic communication with the contacts, and bonding the housing assembly to a wearable article. The housing assembly is bonded between top and bottom layers of material forming a portion of the wearable article, such that the top and bottom layers are bonded to the receptacle by a bonding material. The article has an electrically-powered component, and the leads are connected to the component.

Abstract: A moisture management apparatus monitors an area for moisture events and wirelessly transmits moisture-related information to one or more notification devices. An embodiment of the moisture management apparatus includes a substrate and one or more sensors supported by the substrate. The sensor(s) emit wireless signals indicative of the moisture-related information. A sensor event communication system forwards the sensor signals to another device, such as a notification device. The sensor event communication system may monitor other types of patient events. Portions of the moisture management apparatus and/or the moisture event communication system may be embodied in a patient support apparatus, such as a bed.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that detects counterfeit electronic components in a target device, which is part of an electrical generation and distribution system. During operation, the system obtains target EMI signals, which were gathered by monitoring target electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions generated by the target device using one or more target antennas positioned in proximity to the target device. Next, the system generates a target EMI fingerprint for the target device from the target EMI signals. Finally, the system compares the target EMI fingerprint against a reference EMI fingerprint for the target device to determine whether the target device contains one or more counterfeit electronic components.

Abstract: A device includes a main body and at least one actuating and sensing module. A length of the main body is 35˜55 mm. A width of the main body is 25˜30 mm. A height of the main body is 9˜13 mm. The actuating and sensing module is disposed in the main body. The actuating and sensing module includes a carrier, at least one sensor, at least one actuating device, a driving and transmitting controller and a battery. The sensor, the actuating device, the driving and transmitting controller and the battery are disposed on the carrier. The actuating device is disposed on one side of the sensor. The actuating device includes at least one guiding channel. The actuating device is enabled to transport fluid to flow toward the sensor through the guiding channel so as to make the fluid measured by the sensor.

Abstract: A tactile feedback generating apparatus, which applies a tactile feedback to a hand of a user according to an interaction with a virtual object in a virtual space, includes a finger tactile feedback device configured to provide a tactile feedback to a finger, and a palm tactile feedback device configured to provide a pressurized tactile feedback to a palm, wherein the palm tactile feedback device includes at least one pressurizing module disposed at the palm, and wherein the at least one pressurizing module converts a rotational operation into a linear movement to pressurize or release the palm.

Abstract: A system for directing a user to modify an aspect of a vehicle via haptic output. The system includes one or more haptic output devices disposed proximate to a vehicle device and configured to generate haptic output in response to a control signal. The system further includes a processor coupled to the one or more haptic output devices. The processor is configured to determine that a parameter associated with the vehicle device should be modified, and, in response to the determining, transmit the control signal to the one or more haptic output devices.

Abstract: The disclosure proceeds from a system, in particular from a portable power tool system, having at least one mobile functional module which has at least one communications unit for communicating electronic data, having at least one building infrastructure device which has at least one communications unit for communicating with the functional module, and having at least one control and/or regulation unit which is at least intended to use an evaluation of a communication between the functional module and the building infrastructure device to at least infer a position of the functional module. It is proposed that the functional module is at least intended to sense at least one article-specific parameter, a user-specific parameter and/or an environment-specific parameter and/or to transmit said parameter(s) at least to the building infrastructure device.

Abstract: This is generally directed to identifying unauthorized users of an electronic device. In some embodiments, an unauthorized user of the electronic device can be detected by identifying particular activities that may indicate suspicious behavior. In some embodiments, an unauthorized user can be detected by comparing the identity of the current user to the identity of the owner of the electronic device. When an unauthorized user is detected, various safety measures can be taken. For example, information related to the identity of the unauthorized user, the unauthorized user's operation of the electronic device, or the current location of the electronic device can be gathered. As another example, functions of the electronic device can be restricted. In some embodiments, the owner of the electronic device can be notified of the unauthorized user by sending an alert notification through any suitable medium, such as, for example, a voice mail, e-mail, or text message.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, with one or more processors, biometric information of a first user. The method also includes determining, with the one or more processors, whether there is an indication that the first user is distracted based on the biometric information. The method further includes receiving, with the one or more processors, vehicle speed information. The method also includes determining, with the one or more processors, whether there is an indication that the first user is driving based on the vehicle speed information. The method further includes in response to determining that the first user is distracted and that the first user is driving, instructing, with the one or more processors, a mobile device associated with the first user to contact a second user or a call center.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and delivering medication to a patient. The system includes a controller that has a control algorithm and a closed loop control that monitors the control algorithm. A sensor is in communication with the controller and monitors a medical condition. A rule based application in the controller receives data from the sensor and the closed loop control and compares the data to predetermined medical information to determine the risk of automation of therapy to the patient. A system monitor is also in communication with the controller to monitor system, remote system, and network activity and conditions. The controller then provides a predetermined risk threshold where below the predetermined risk threshold automated closed loop medication therapy is provided. If the predetermined risk threshold is met or exceeded, automated therapy adjustments may not occur and user/clinician intervention is requested.

Abstract: A system for an automated-taxi includes a display and a controller. The display is viewable by one or more of a plurality of clients of an automated-taxi. The controller-circuit is in communication with the display. The controller is configured to determine a seating-arrangement of the plurality of clients transported by the automated-taxi. The seating-arrangement is determined in accordance with destinations of the plurality of clients. The controller is also configured to operate the display to show the seating-arrangement to one or more of the plurality of clients. A method of operating an automated-taxi includes receiving destinations of a plurality of clients to transported by an automated-taxi; determining a seating-arrangement of the plurality of clients in accordance with the destinations; and operating a display viewable by one or more of a plurality of clients of an automated-taxi to show the seating-arrangement to one or more of the plurality of clients.

Abstract: An approach is provided for verifying a safe operation of a vehicle (e.g., an autonomous vehicle) via a portable device. The approach involves initiating a capture of environmental sensor data by a user device, wherein the sensor data indicates at least a partial view of an environment around a vehicle, and wherein the user device is independent of the vehicle. The approach also involves processing the environmental sensor data to generate a digitized representation of the environment. The approach also involves calculating a predicted motion of the vehicle based on the digitized representation. The approach further involves initiating a capture of motion sensor data by the user device, wherein the motion sensor data indicates an observed motion of the vehicle. The approach further involves identifying a safe operation of the vehicle based on a comparison by the user device of the observed motion to the predicted motion of the vehicle.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, includes an alert light assembly having indicators that are individually illuminated to convey information regarding respective alert conditions. The indicators each have indicia related to a particular condition of the patient support apparatus. The illuminated indicators are each sufficiently large so as to be seen from afar, such as on the order of ten feet or more.

Abstract: A variety of methods, medical devices, responder network servers, emergency services interfaces and call center related processes are described that can help improve responder networks designed to get a medical device such as an automated external defibrillator and/or volunteer responders to the scene of a potential medical incident.

Abstract: A monitoring system that is configured to monitor a property includes a connected scale device that is configured to receive a package, determine a weight of the package, and after determining the weight of the package, arm the connected scale device, and a monitoring control unit that is configured to receive, from the connected scale device, data indicating that the connected scale device received the package and the connected scale device is armed, and based on receiving the data indicating that the connected scale device received the package and the connected scale device is armed, communicate, to a user device of a resident of the property, a notification indicating that the connected scale device received the package.

Abstract: A multifunctional automobile alarm lamp includes an LED lighting device, a lamp housing, a rod mounting base and a lighting control device. The LED lighting device is installed in the lamp housing; the rod mounting base includes a connecting rod, a connecting board and a fixing bracket; the connecting board is for connecting the lamp housing; the connecting rod is for connecting the connecting board; the connecting rod is connected to the fixing bracket by a sliding sleeve method; the fixing bracket is installed to the top of the police car at where the alarm lamp is situated; the lighting control device is connected to the LED lighting device for controlling the lighting method of the LED lighting device. The present invention can expand the application functions of the LED alarm lamp.

Abstract: An article of apparel, a system, and methods include a structural material configured to enable the article of footwear to the worn on a body. A wireless transmission circuit is included and a piezoelectric generator is positioned with respect to the structural material in a configuration to be flexed to induce a voltage signal output. A voltage sensor is configured to sense the voltage profile and output a sensor signal indicative of the voltage profile. An electronic data storage, coupled to the voltage sensor, is configured to store voltage profile information based on the sensor data. A comparator, coupled to the electronic data storage, is configured to identify a change in the voltage profile information over time. The wireless transmission circuit is configured to transmit data indicative of a physical status of the article of footwear based on the change in the voltage profile information over time.

Abstract: An image recognition-based intelligent alarm lamp includes a lighting device, a rotating mechanism, a high-definition camera, a DC motor, an LED alarm lamp and an embedded processing device. The lighting device is mounted onto the rotating mechanism and rotated with the rotating mechanism to illuminate an object from different directions; the DC motor is coupled to the rotating mechanism for driving the rotation of the rotating mechanism; the high-definition camera is provided for capturing a video stream around a police car; the embedded processing device is provided for receiving an image around the police car, determining whether or not to send a rotation drive signal to the DC motor based on the image around the police car, and determining a flashing method of the LED alarm lamp based on the image around the police car. This invention improves the level of recognizing a criminal around the police car.