Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for providing transmission and localized reception of audio, visual, and tactile signaling are taught for a myriad of useful purposes, including embodiments that permit differentiation between selected groups of intended recipients to permit simultaneous use of multiple instances of this technology in close proximity, if desired.

Abstract: A wirelessly powered display comprises a substrate, an antenna with multiple turns disposed on the substrate, an electronic circuit disposed on the substrate, and one or more pixels each having one or more inorganic light-emitting diodes disposed on the substrate. The electronic circuit is electrically connected to the one or more inorganic LEDs and the antenna, the antenna is responsive to electromagnetic energy to provide electrical power, and the electronic circuit includes a power converter that converts a signal with a relatively high current and low voltage to a signal with a relatively high voltage and low current. A wirelessly coupled display system includes a device including a wireless power transmitter that provides wireless power within a specified range and one or more wirelessly powered displays located within the range and responsive to the wireless power provided by the device to display an image.

Abstract: In a sleep posture alerting method or an apparatus therefor, the sleep posture of a person is detected and the person is automatically alerted by an alerting device when the sleep posture is out of a predetermined body posture range. However, the alerting of the person is provided only in part of the occasions, when his/her body posture is out of the predefined body posture range.

Abstract: Providing a reminder of a task to be performed at a task location includes receiving location information identifying a location of a user via a mobile communication device associated with the user, receiving information that identifies a task, receiving information that identifies a task location, and providing a reminder for the task based on a current location of the user and on a comparison of an estimated probability of the user traveling in a trajectory leading toward or away from the task location.

Abstract: Portable force feedback controllers (PFFCs) are designed to be worn on a user's limb, track the movement of the user's limb, and provide force feedback capability. In some embodiments, the PFFCs may include interchangeable modules that can be quickly and easily connected and disconnected so that the PFFC may be easily modified for a particular application. In yet other embodiments, various PFFC modules are moveably coupled and have at least one degree of freedom so that the PFFC can accurately follow the natural movements of a user's limb.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is described for providing energy system status information. A status indication device may be mounted near an entry door for determining when an individual is about to leave an area. When the status indication device determines that an individual is about to leave an area, it displays an energy status to the individual, so that the individual can decide whether to place energy-consuming devices in a conservation mode of operation.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to detect a wireless signature indicating an animal presence within a predefined proximity to a vehicle. The processor is also configured to issue an alert to vehicle occupants responsive to the wireless signature detection, the alert varying based on detected signal strength. The wireless signature may be transmitted from a BLE or RFID device provided to an animal affixed to a collar, for example, or from an RFID chip embedded in an animal.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for providing alerts to an individual based on their radiation level are provided. Aspects include receiving, by a processor, a radiation level of the individual from a dosimeter. Aspects also include obtaining, by the processor, schedule information for the individual. Aspects further include creating, by the processor, an alert based on the radiation level and the schedule information, wherein the alert includes a reminder of a precautionary measure that the individual should take based on the radiation level.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and a system for fall detection. Measurement signals are received from a plurality of sensors to monitor user activities, the plurality of sensors including a motion sensor for collecting motion information and a biomedical sensor for collecting physiological information. According to a signal processing sequence, whether the measurement signals meet multiple qualifying conditions for a fall incident is determined. The multiple qualifying conditions include: a condition evaluating at least the motion information, and a condition evaluating at least the physiological information. The method further includes: when the measurement signals do not meet the multiple qualifying conditions, continuing to monitor the user activities; and when the measurement signals meet the multiple conditions, determining that a fall incident has occurred, and sending an alert message to a designated contact.

Abstract: A system is provided that encodes one or more dynamic haptic effects. The system defines a dynamic haptic effect as including a plurality of key frames, where each key frame includes an interpolant value and a corresponding haptic effect. An interpolant value is a value that specifies where an interpolation occurs. The system generates a haptic effect file, and stores the dynamic haptic effect within the haptic effect file.

Abstract: A system and method that enables pedestrians or individuals on smaller conveyances to communicate their location and direction of travel to signal light controllers at an intersection, enables traffic networks to receive this communication and output the detected data to the corresponding intersection traffic-signal controller to allow for individuals not in standard motor vehicles to be detected by traffic detection systems.

Abstract: Method, apparatus, and computer storage media are disclosed for vehicle collision warnings based on a time-to-collision. An example vehicle includes a sensor to detect an object, a speed sensor to measure a current speed, and a collision alerter. The example collision alerter is to determine a distance to the object and determine a time-to-collision based on the distance and the current speed. Also, the example collision alerter is to emit, in response to the time-to-collision being less than or equal to a first collision threshold, a first alarm associated with the first collision threshold.

Abstract: An anti-theft tag has two slightly concave shells attached to each other by a hinge. One shell has an aperture through it and the other shell has a post located to insert through the aperture when the two shells are brought together. At least one catch tab extends laterally from the end of the post. The catch tab exceeds the width of the aperture and is constructed to give to allow the post to insert into the aperture, but to resist and prevent the extraction of the post. The post is severable to allow the remove of the catch tab to allow the opening of the tag. One of the shells also has a slot and the other has a tack. When the post is inserted through the aperture, the tack inserts into the slot. The tack passes through an object to be protected and maintains the tag in place.

Abstract: An alignment apparatus and an alignment detection method, which fall within a field of display technology, are disclosed herein. The alignment apparatus includes: a work table; a plurality of alignment rods provided on the work table, wherein a capacitor element is provided inside the alignment rod, and a capacitance of the capacitor element is changeable as the alignment rod deforms; and an alarm element connected to the capacitor element for giving an alarm when it receives a capacitance change value which exceeds a preset threshold value.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a data processing apparatus. The data processing apparatus includes: at least one data processor configured to collect the data from the RTUs and check alarm data associated with the collected data; a first data queue generating unit configured to receive the alarm data output from the data processor to create an alarm data queue; an alarm processing unit configured to receive the alarm data included in a first alarm data queue of the first data queue generating unit sequentially to create a second alarm data queue for creating an alarm message, and to create an alarm message based on alarm data in the second alarm data queue to output it. The alarm processing unit includes a second alarm data queue generating unit configured to receive alarm data from the first data queue generating unit and store the received alarm data into a second alarm data queue.

Abstract: There is provided a method of collecting probe information generated during travel of a vehicle, comprising: (a) receiving probe information including travel time information of a reference area, from a vehicle traveling a reference area that includes at least one of an intersection area that is an area from an approach to an intersection to an exit from the intersection and a road area that connects with the intersection area and is an area from the exit of the intersection to an approach of another intersection adjacent to the intersection in an exit direction; and (b) storing the received probe information.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for communicating with a charging system comprising a plurality of charging stations configured to charge an electric vehicle. At least one first signal is transmitted to the charging system via a first communication link while the electric vehicle is a first distance from at least one charging station of the plurality of charging stations. The at least one first signal is indicative of a vehicle identifier of the electric vehicle. At least one second signal is received from the at least one charging station of the plurality of charging stations via a second communication link while the electric vehicle is a second distance from the at least one charging station, the second distance less than the first distance. The at least one second signal is indicative of a charging station identifier of the at least one charging station.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and device for generating information. The method includes acquiring first information related to an amount of at least one food item remaining in a refrigerator; acquiring a rate of consumption of the at least one food item; calculating a number of meal servings of the at least one food item based on the first information and the rate of consumption; and generating a reminder message when the number of meal servings is less than a threshold number of meal servings.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving parcel through a door, the apparatus includes a processor communicatively connected to a network interface connection, a passcode entry station, an interior camera, a non-transitory storage medium. The non-transitory storage medium includes a receive module, an obtain module, an unlock module, an alarm module, and a lock module. The receive module receives, over the network interface connection, a number of access configuration parameters. The number of access configuration parameters comprising an access code and an access time. The obtain module obtains, from an access code input device, an input access code. The input access code indicates that a user has requested limited access to an area for parcel delivery according to the access configuration parameters. The unlock module unlocks a door to allow parcel delivery. The monitor module monitors that the parcel delivery person remains in the field of vision of the interior camera.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and improving hygiene compliance in a caregiver setting is provided. The system includes a plurality of hand cleansing dispensers with sensors coupled thereto to detect usage of the dispenser and the identity of the personnel using the dispenser. Usage of the dispenser affects the personnel's hygiene compliance. Indicators are coupled to or integral with the dispensers to output a real-time indication of the hygiene compliance of the personnel. As time progresses since the last detected handwashing event, the indicators can reflect the real-time degradation of hygiene compliance to keep the personnel well-informed of their compliance.