Abstract: A method of automatically measuring noise levels of a plurality of uplink paths in a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) includes: sequentially measuring a noise level of each uplink path of the plurality of uplink paths; extracting the noise level of each uplink path at a final end of the uplink path; detecting the noise level of each uplink path; and determining a status of each uplink path by comparing the detected noise level with a threshold value.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is described that includes a power station and a chargeable device. The power station transmits discovery beacons in order to detect a chargeable device within its vicinity using any available communication protocols and/or standards. Once a device is discovered, the power station can perform coil selection with the device in order to select preferred coils for power transfer. In addition, the chargeable device is capable of detecting the beacon signal and providing a response to notify the power station of its presence. The chargeable device is capable of performing its own coil selection for further optimization and includes various assistance functionality to aid a user in optimizing a connection with the power station.

Abstract: Disclosed is a remote monitoring terminal device 200 including: connection terminals (T, . . . ); a data abridging control section for computing minimum, maximum, and average values of data collected over a period from a startup to a latest data acquisition, and an occurrence count and durations of a predetermined event, all on the basis of data on an operation state acquired via connection terminals (T, . . . ) and stored in a data storage section; and a communications section, wherein the data abridging control section transmits the minimum, maximum, and average values and the occurrence count and durations of the predetermined event, all stored in the data storage section, to a remote monitoring device via the communications section in response to a manual turn-off of a startup switch SW of a mobile work vehicle or vessel.

Abstract: An alarm sounder and at least one sound amplification component having at least one horn shaped channel form an alarm detector. The at least one horn shaped channel has a throat end and an outlet end, the throat end being disposed corresponding to a sound-making end of the alarm sounder. The sound intensity of the alarm detector can meet the regulations of the industry standards.

Abstract: A system and method for processing a faster connection to at least two or more devices for sharing contents, by using an electronic tag, and enhancing data processing efficiency and minimizing unnecessary or excessive usage of memory during the connection process to the at least two or more devices for sharing contents.

Abstract: A remote control system can comprise a first remote control having a front side, a backside, and a first battery configured to provide a first electrical power to the first remote control. The front side can comprise at least a first button configured to wirelessly control a first device. The backside can comprise a battery access opening configured to enable replacing the first battery. As well, the remote control system can include a second battery cover that can block the battery access opening. The second battery cover can include a second remote control having a second battery configured to provide a second electrical power to the second remote control. The second remote control can be configured to wirelessly control a second device.

Abstract: Techniques, systems, and products for analyzing sparse indicators and sensor data and generating communications are disclosed. The sensors may be associated with or incorporated into devices that may automatically relay sensor data for use in analyses and communication generation.

Abstract: A tampering resistant device has housing, a circuit board fitted with electronic components, and a key pad for command input. A security wrap is disposed between the circuit board and the key pad. The security wrap has a substrate and a security screen formed thereon and connected to a first alarm. The security screen has a conductive trace extending over the substrate between a pair of screen terminals that are electrically connected to respective alarm terminals. An alarm switch is located between the substrate and the circuit board and connected to a second alarm. The alarm switch is held closed by a spigot pressing on the alarm switch through the substrate. The spigot extends from the housing and releases the alarm switch when the housing is opened.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus that manages information of a first frequency band allocated to a first communication system includes: a reception unit that receives, from a second communication system different from the first communication system, capability information indicating sensing capability of sensing a wireless signal by a communication apparatus of the second communication system; and a transmission unit that transmits, to the communication apparatus of the second communication system, information related to a sensing method for sensing a wireless signal transmitted from a communication apparatus of the first communication system in a second frequency band included in the first frequency band, based on the information of the first frequency band and the capability information of the communication apparatus of the second communication system.

Abstract: A patient monitoring system allows medical personnel to customize multi-parameter alarms for particular patients and/or medical conditions. A patient monitor provides a user interface that allows medical personnel to create custom alarms by selecting patient parameters, desired levels or limits, comparators, and logic connectors to define an alarm condition that includes boundary conditions for a plurality of different patient parameters. A user may also link or group the different boundary conditions to define an order in which to process the various logic connectors.

Abstract: An apparatus for playing media includes a network transceiver for communicating with a remote control device and a server. The apparatus provides a device identifier to the remote control device, receives a playlist from the device, sends a media item identifier to a server, and receives a media item from the server. In some embodiments the apparatus is a standalone speaker device, the remote control is a touchscreen cellular phone, and the media item is an audio item. In other embodiments the apparatus is a television. In some embodiments the server comprises a playlist server and a content server. After joining a local network, the remote control is operable to control the apparatus without direct input at the device. In some embodiments the apparatus receives the media item from the content server. In other embodiments the media item flows through the remote control.

Abstract: An approach for detecting sudden changes in acceleration in a semiconductor device or semiconductor package containing the semiconductor device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a piezoelectric sensor is embedded in a semiconductor die. The piezoelectric sensor is configured to sense a mechanical force applied to the semiconductor die. An excessive force indicator is coupled to the piezoelectric sensor. The excessive force indicator is configured to generate an excessive force indication in response to the piezoelectric sensor sensing that the mechanical force applied to the semiconductor die has exceeded a predetermined threshold indicative of an excessive mechanical force.

Abstract: A digital navigation map is updated by floating car data, wherein vehicles transmit their own position to a traffic control center, the traffic control center and/or at least one vehicle identifies a hazard situation, and an update for the digital navigation maps of the vehicles in the surroundings is initiated and performed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a signal processing method and a terminal. The method includes: receiving a control signal. Channel state information between a coordinated base station and the terminal and between the serving base station and the terminal is determined. Information is about determined time difference or information about a phase difference of arrival between signals sent by the coordinated base station and the serving base station at the terminal according to the channel state information. Adjustment information is sent to the serving base station so that the serving base station adjusts the sending time, phase, or pre-coding manner of the signal according to the adjustment information.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a system and method of identifying a cable terminal plug and port on a computer system. An aspect includes a method having a step of positioning a cable plug adjacent to a computer port, the cable plug having a passive transponder. An RF signal is transmitted to the passive transponder. The passive transponder is activated with the RF signal. An identification signal is transmitted based on receiving the RF signal. It is determined that identification signal matches an identification value of the computer port.

Abstract: Provided are a method of transmitting data from a terminal through near field communication (NFC) according to information input to the terminal, and a terminal thereof. The method includes detecting a user interaction input to the terminal, determining data mapped to the detected user interaction; and transmitting the data mapped to the user interaction to the other device through the NFC.

Abstract: A circuit includes a de-Qing network coupled in parallel between a first and a second series-coupled reactive network. The de-Qing network is sized to lower the quality factor of the second reactive network. The first reactive network is a low valued inductor, which is sized for modifying high frequency signals. The second reactive network is a high valued inductor, which is sized for modifying low frequency signals. The de-Qing network can be a resistor or combination of resistors, inductors, and capacitors.

Abstract: A technique is provided for determining expected maximum probability of detection of targets moving through a sensor grid to maximize performance of the sensor grid by changing the sensor grid variables. Non-spatial variables from a plurality of sensors of the sensor grid are removed to provide that sensor performance of the plurality of sensors is a function of spatial variables. A selection is made for the desired description of flow of targets such as pedestrians through the sensor grid between restricted stochastic flow and unrestricted stochastic flow. The specific technique and related equations for determining expected maximum probability of detection for each sensor depends on whether restricted stochastic flow or unrestricted stochastic flow is selected.

Abstract: A transceiver arrangement has a circuit board with a transmit path and a receive path, a transceiver transmit output coupled with the transmit path, a transceiver receive input coupled with the receive path, and a loopback path. The loopback path couples the transceiver transmit output and the transceiver receive input and comprises a waveguide.

Abstract: A compact, agile polarization diversity, multiple frequency band antenna with integrated electronics for terrestrial terminal use in satellite communications systems includes an antenna feed having highly integrated microwave electronics that are mechanically and electromagnetically coupled thereto in a distributed arrangement so that diverse polarization senses having a low axial ratio and electronic switching control of the polarization senses is provided. The arrangement of the integrated distributed transceiver configuration enables the mechanical rotation of the orientation of a first transceiver for skew alignment while a second transceiver remains stationary relative to the antenna feed assembly. The first transceiver can be a high-band transmitter and receiver pair that supports linear polarization senses, and the second transceiver can be a low-band transmitter and receiver pair that supports circular polarization senses.