Abstract: A system, a method, and a computer program product may be provided for user guidance. In an example, the system includes an image projection device configured to project traffic patterns on a surface, at least one non-transitory memory configured to store computer program code, and a processor configured to execute the computer program code to control operation of the image projection device. For example, sensor data from one or more sensors onboard a vehicle is obtained. The sensor data is associated with a state of operation of the vehicle, and proximate movement associated with the vehicle. Based on the sensor data, one or more traffic patterns for projection is determined. Further, an image projection device is controlled to project the one or more traffic patterns in one or more direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: An indexable dispenser is provided for use with a supplements cartridge having a plurality of serving chambers each sealed by a membrane to store a volume of supplement. The dispenser has a housing, a lance, an electrical power source, and a wireless transmitting and receiving device.

Abstract: A vehicle flow monitoring system for detecting both a car count and direction of movement of vehicles passing a point of interest. The vehicle flow monitoring system generally includes a car counter which may include a microcontroller and a pair of distance sensors. Each of the distance sensors is oriented toward a unique point of interest. Each of the distance sensors includes a threshold distance reading which is used to detect whether a vehicle has passed underneath the car counter. The system may determine direction of travel of the vehicle based on which of the distance sensors is passed by the vehicle first. The microcontroller may assign an Event ID to each time a vehicle passes each of the sensors, with the Event ID being used to identify when and if the vehicle should be counted, or whether a non-vehicle object has passed the car counter.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a helium compressor and a magnetic resonance imaging device may include photoelectric converter configured to monitor a status current of a helium compressor; a dry contact signal converter having a dry contact switch and a signal converter. The dry contact switch may include a first pair of switch contacts connected to an output of the photoelectric converter and a second pair of switch contacts connected to an output voltage of the helium compressor. The signal converter may be configured to collect an action signal of the dry contact switch, and convert corresponding fault information into a network signal and send the same to a network server. Personnel may be notified of the fault information in a preset communication mode using a preset communication address.

Abstract: An optical chamber assembly of a life safety device includes a light ring for supporting at least one light device and an optical cover defining an interior chamber of the optical chamber assembly. The optical cover has a plurality of side members spaced from one another to define a plurality of smoke flow paths connected to the interior chamber. A light cover is disposed between the light ring and the optical cover and optically couples the at least one light device with the interior chamber. A primary smoke entry location is defined by at least one of the plurality of smoke flow paths in the optical cover and a secondary smoke entry location distinct from the primary smoke entry location is arranged in fluid communication with the interior chamber.

Abstract: Systems and methods for smoke detection are provided. Aspects include operating a first device to transmit a first alphanumeric code to a second device by transmitting a modulated optical signal to the second device, wherein the modulated optical signal represents the first alphanumeric code, wherein the first device comprises an optical signal source configured to transmit a modulated optical signal through a medium, and wherein the second device is configured to receive the modulated optical signal through the medium. Analyzing the modulated optical signal received at the second device to convert the modulated optical signal to a second alphanumeric code and comparing the first alphanumeric code to the second alphanumeric code to determine a presence of one or more conditions between the first device and second device.

Abstract: A medication bottle includes an outer container wall, an inner container wall and a fluid, such as an aversive liquid, located between the walls. In another aspect, the fluid is located within separate compartments or channels located between the walls where the walls contact or are secured to each other. A further aspect provides a removeable cap including multiple sensors, at least one of which is a biometric sensor.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a memory configured to store an artificial intelligence model, and a processor configured to obtain data associated with a fan motor of the electronic apparatus, obtain a freezing degree of the fan motor by inputting the obtained data associated with the fan motor to the artificial intelligence model which is trained to output the freezing degree of the fan motor based on the inputting of the obtained data associated with the fan motor, identify whether to perform an operation in relation to the obtained freezing degree of the fan motor, and provide, based on identifying that the operation in relation to the obtained freezing degree of the fan motor is to be performed, notification information.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a miner from injury by a machine in a mine includes an explosion-proof housing. The apparatus includes a proximity sensing portion disposed in the explosion-proof housing having a magnetic field source which produces a magnetic field that is used to sense a location of the miner relative to the machine. The apparatus includes a wireless communication portion disposed in the explosion-proof housing through which the magnetic field produced by the magnetic field source is changed remotely and wirelessly from outside the explosion-proof housing. A method for protecting a miner from injury by a machine. A system for protecting a miner from injury by a machine in a mine.

Abstract: A display system of a vehicle includes a person detection device that detects a person on one side of the vehicle in a top view of the vehicle, a display device provided on the vehicle exterior on the side opposite to the one side of the vehicle, and a controller that controls the display device. When the person detection device detects a person, the controller controls the display device to display a warning indicating presence of the person, on a display of the display device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to recoilers, merchandise security systems, and methods for displaying and protecting an article of merchandise from theft. In one example, the merchandise security system includes a sensor configured to be secured to the article of merchandise and a base for removably supporting the sensor and the item of merchandise thereon. The system also includes a recoiler operably coupled to the sensor. The recoiler includes a rotatable member defining a helical recess. The system further includes a cable configured to connect to the sensor and to be unwound from and wound on the rotatable member as the cable is extended and retracted. The cable is configured to be extended from the recoiler in response to the sensor being lifted off of the base, and the cable is configured to be retracted into the recoiler in response to the sensor being moved to a seated position on the base.

Abstract: Systems and methods for theft reduction of grain are disclosed. A grain cart includes a theft detection system that monitors grain onboarded into the grain cart from a harvesting machine, and grain offloaded from the grain cart to a trailer. The theft detection system measures a weight value of the grain received from the harvesting machine, and transmits the weight value to a tracking system. Additionally, the theft detection system can receive an expected grain weight value from the harvesting machine and compare the measured weight value with the received weight value, and provide a notification (e.g., alarm) of the difference is greater than a predetermined threshold. The theft detection system can provide similar functions between weight values of grain in the grain cart and a trailer. Also, the theft detection system can encrypt transmit the weight values prior to transmitting to the tracking system.

Abstract: A fire protection system 100 includes one or more fire protection components 12 that can each generate messages indicating an event. Messages are determined to be indicative of either critical or non-critical events. Data associated with messages indicative of critical events is stored in a first collection of event data 32, while data associated with messages indicative of non-critical events is stored in a second different collection of event data 32.

Abstract: A non-blind area real-time monitoring and alarming system for an accident on a freeway is provided, which belongs to the field of photoelectric technology and can solve the existing problems in whole journey information monitoring for freeways, such as failure to cover all freeway sections and lack of all-weather and prompt monitoring, and being subject to severe environments such as rain, fog and snow, or conditions such as poor visibility at night. The system includes a distributed sound wave detection fiber-optic cable, a sound wave signal demodulator, a network switch, a workstation, and a monitoring terminal. A fiber-optic sensing network composed of a series of reflection nodes distributed at equal distances is utilized to monitor sound wave signals from traffic accidents efficiently in real time without blind areas, accurately locate a traffic incident by analyzing frequency components, and transmit alarming information in time.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a memory configured to store an artificial intelligence model, and a processor configured to obtain data associated with a fan motor of the electronic apparatus, obtain a freezing degree of the fan motor by inputting the obtained data associated with the fan motor to the artificial intelligence model which is trained to output the freezing degree of the fan motor based on the inputting of the obtained data associated with the fan motor, identify whether to perform an operation in relation to the obtained freezing degree of the fan motor, and provide, based on identifying that the operation in relation to the obtained freezing degree of the fan motor is to be performed, notification information.

Abstract: A controller of an information processing apparatus is configured to acquire information indicating a loudness of sound emitted by a second vehicle parked within a predetermined range from a first vehicle or a vehicle height of the second vehicle, and in a case in which the controller determines that the loudness or the vehicle height exceeds a predetermined first threshold, the controller provides a predetermined notification to the first vehicle via a communication interface.

Abstract: A reminder device includes a frame-shaped base defining an opening and configured to be mounted over and around an operational button/handle located in a vehicle or in a home; a lid coupled to the frame-shaped base and configured to close over said frame-shaped base, covering said opening and blocking access to said operational button/handle; a circuit configured to product an audible message upon receiving a trigger signal, said circuit being located in at least one of said framed-shaped base and said lid; and a switch including a first component located on said frame-shaped base and a second component located on said lid and so configured that when said first component and second component are separated from each other by a predetermined distance, when the lid is opened, the switch causes the creation of said trigger signal and the production of said audible alarm.

Abstract: A server includes a server communication unit, a server control unit, and a server storage unit, and is connected in a communicable manner to a first vehicle and a second vehicle via the server communication unit. The server control unit transmits an imaging start command to the second vehicle, which runs within a predetermined range from an accident site, in response to the reception of an accident notification associated with positional information on the accident site from the first vehicle, receives an imaged image from the second vehicle, and stores the imaged image into the server storage unit.

Abstract: A photoelectric smoke detector (14) connected to a signal line (12-1) drawn into a warning area from a receiver (10) transmits a fire signal including identification information of smoke caused in detection zones Z1 and Z2. In the detection zones, a sensor (18) for sensing a change of physical phenomenon other than smoke involved in fire is provided, and the sensor (18) is connected to the signal line (12-1) via a relay device (16). The sensor (18) is at least one of a CO2 sensor, a CO sensor, a fire sensor, and a heat sensor. A fire alarm control unit (48) of the receiver (10) causes an alarm to be given, when determining the identification information of the smoke by the photoelectric smoke detector (14) and a sensing value by at least one of the CO2 sensor, the CO sensor, the fire sensor, and the heat sensor.

Abstract: Systems and methods to activate one or more indicators, positioned on heavy hydraulic-based equipment to provide indication that the heavy hydraulic-based equipment is in an operation are described herein. The system may include a hydraulic initiation lever positioned proximate an operator's seat of the equipment and configured to be actuatable to an inactive position and an active position, the hydraulic initiation lever when in the active position configured to generate an unlock signal to thereby enable hydraulic operation of the heavy hydraulic-based equipment. The system may include one or more indicators configured to receive the unlock signal, the one or more indicators configured to activate in response to reception of the unlock signal and to deactivate in response to no reception of the unlock signal.