Abstract: A method is provided for marking electrical wiring with condition indicators. One or more markers are added to one or both of the insulative material and a surface of an electrical conductor such that it bonds thereto. Each marker is capable of emanating into a surrounding atmospheric environment as a gaseous effluent in response to a specific condition experienced by the electrical conductor.

Abstract: A method is provided for vehicle to vehicle communication among vehicles having wireless communication links. Upon receiving notification of a sudden change in vehicle behavior, a vehicle broadcasts a priority message to surrounding vehicles within a transmission range. If an emergency event has occurred, a repeat cycle is defined for re-broadcasting the message, and a maximum number of initial repetitions for the message is specified. The message is transmitted repeatedly by a leader vehicle, with a pause between each transmission, until the maximum number of repetitions has been reached.

Abstract: A vehicle fuel mileage meter capable of displaying a value approximate to a fuel mileage obtained from actual driving only is provided. The fuel mileage meter includes a fuel mileage display and a control unit. The control unit controls display of a fuel mileage on the fuel mileage display based on a distance traveled and an amount of fuel consumed after a vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: The present invention deals with a plurality of transceivers which are programmable. The plurality of transceivers functions to permit, for example, a hearing impaired individual or a visually impaired individual to receive communications which indicate the source of the communication through the programming of one or more of the transceivers.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically opening a swinging restroom door is provided. The apparatus comprises an actuator, a control unit, and a power assisted drive mechanism that can be connected to an existing door closing mechanism. The actuator comprises a proximity sensor and further comprises a series of iconic symbols corresponding to predetermined proximity zones. The control unit is in electronic communication with the actuator with which signals are exchanged. The power assisted drive mechanism is in electronic communication with the control unit and can be connected to an existing door closing mechanism wherein the actions of the door closing mechanism are reversed and the door is opened.

Abstract: An interactive treasure hunt game is provided. Game participants receive a card, map and/or identification badge configured with an RFID tag, bar-code or a magnetic “swipe” strip or the like. The RFID tag or other identifying device is used to store certain information identifying each play participant and/or describing certain powers or abilities possessed by an imaginary character that the card may represent. Players advance in the game by finding clues and solving various puzzles presented by the game. Players may also gain (or lose) certain attributes, such as magic skills, magic strength, fighting ability, various spell-casting abilities, etc. All of this information is preferably stored on the RFID tag or card so that the character attributes may be easily and conveniently transported to other similarly-equipped play facilities, computer games, video games, home game consoles, hand-held game units, and the like.

Abstract: A tire condition monitoring apparatus that improves data communication accuracy. Permanent magnets are fixed to the wheel well. A transmitter fixed to a tire includes a pressure sensor for detecting the air pressure of the tire and an MI sensor for detecting magnetic fields generated by the permanent magnets. As the tire rotates, the positions of the permanent magnets relative to the MI sensor change. Thus, the intensity of the magnetic field acting on the MI sensor changes. The transmitter determines the rotation angle of the tire based on the detection of the MI sensor. When the rotation angle of the tire is in a range optimal for wireless communication, the transmitter transmits the air pressure data generated by the pressure sensor.

Abstract: In order to intuitively recognize a display relating to a route on a map, data of character strings and figures to be displayed on the map are stored in advance by relating a target designated by a character string or a figure to an associated link or node. When a recommended route is computed, character strings and figures related to a link and node through which the recommended route runs are displayed on the map together with the recommended route with emphasis in comparison to the other character strings and figures.

Abstract: A device, using which signals and energy may be transmitted without contact between an electrical device on or in the vehicle body and an electrical device on or in a vehicle seat, reliable signal and energy transmission being ensured even in the event of frequent changes of the seating configuration, without the vehicle user having to take special precautions for this purpose. The two electrical devices are each assigned a transmission module. These transmission modules form a high-frequency wireless transmission path. The transmission module on or in the vehicle body is integrated into the rail system for the vehicle seat, while the transmission module on or in the seat may be coupled into the rail system in such a way that the signal and/or energy transmission occurs via the displacement current generated in the rail system.

Abstract: A vehicle tire information obtaining apparatus for obtaining tire information relating to a mounted tire and a non-mounted tire of a vehicle. The apparatus includes: (a) tire state detectors which are provided in the respective tires and each of which detects a state of the corresponding tire; (b) transmitters which are provided in the respective tires and which transmit tire data sets, as the tire information, each containing at least one tire-state data element representative of the detected state of the corresponding tire; (c) a receiver which is provided in a body of the vehicle and which receives the tire data sets transmitted by the transmitters; and (d) a non-mounted-tire information separator which separates the tire data set transmitted from the non-mounted tire, from the tire data set transmitted from the mounted tire.

Abstract: A method of detecting a combustion chemical in a region and setting an alarm based on concentration levels of the combustion chemical comprises the steps of: monitoring the region for a combustion chemical with a sensor having a measurable parameter which changes in value proportional to concentration levels of the monitored combustion chemical, the measurable parameter being ambient temperature dependent; generating an ambient temperature measurement of the sensor; reading the measurable parameter and ambient temperature measurement; processing the measurable parameter and ambient temperature measurement readings to generate a temperature compensated concentration level of the monitored combustion chemical; and setting an alarm based on the generated temperature compensated concentration level. A fire detector unit for implementing the foregoing described method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a signal light 28 for motor vehicles 12 having a U-turn symbol 22 incorporated on the signal light to inform other motorists 14, 16 of the vehicle's 12 intent. The signal 28 is used when making a U-turn and is located on the driver's side 18 front 30 and rear 32 of the vehicle 12. The device 10 is activated by the vehicle's operator by means of a switch 24 that is located on the dashboard 26 of the vehicle 12. Other vehicles, both oncoming 14 and vehicles 16 in the rear of the U-turn vehicle 12, can clearly see the intent of the driver, avoiding what could be a potential accident. The U-turn light 28 is located on the vehicle 12 in conjunction with turn signal lights and headlights 20. The signal light 28 comprises an ambient light source visible during day light and night hours.

Abstract: An EAS marker assembly includes an EAS marker, at least one interior layer having an opening extending therethrough, the EAS marker being resident in the opening, and first and second opposed exterior layers secured to outer surfaces of the at least one interior layer, each of the first and second opposed exterior layers having continuous expanse in overlying relation to the EAS marker. The tag assembly may have an aperture extending therethrough and defined collectively by the at least one interior layer and the first and second exterior layers.

Abstract: A bathtub water level monitoring system for alerting a user upon acquisition of a pre-selected water level in a bathtub. The bathtub water level monitoring system includes a main unit adapted for attachment to an interior face of a bathtub, the main unit having a plurality of water sensors aligned along a lower portion of the main unit. The main unit further includes a transmitter and alarm system for producing an audible alarm upon the water sensors detecting a pre-determined water level. The system includes a remote alarm device for giving an audible alarm upon reception of a signal transmitted from the transmitter of the main unit.

Abstract: This invention describes a method and a system that is used to provide a list of personnel who were present in a building or area that has been evacuated due to an emergency, such as a fire or earthquake. The monitor stores data from a time clock or access control system in parallel with a separate server. The monitor is portable and can be taken out of the building. The monitor can be connected to central alarm monitoring company, who can act as a backup system with the ability to provide the data to a responding fire department. The portable unit can display the names, communicate the data to other display devices including printers.

Abstract: The present invention is an emergency system for a motor vehicle. The emergency system includes a monitor collecting data from a driver. The data are transmitted to a data processor that compares the data to baseline standards stored at an associated data structure. If the data deviate from the baseline standards, the data processor actuates a control switch to disable the motor vehicle. In an optional embodiment, the control switch also controls a lamp that is actuated simultaneously with the disabling means. In a further optional embodiment, the lamp and disabling means are separately controlled.

Abstract: A wireless automatic detection and suppression system for the detection and suppression of a hazard within an environment, the system includes a wireless automatic suppression apparatus, and at least one detector positioned about the environment to detect a hazard, each detector further includes a transceiver for transmitting a wireless signal to a receiver upon detecting a hazard. The receiver is in communication with the apparatus. The apparatus also includes a cylinder containing an extinguishing agent and a valve attached to the cylinder. The valve has at least one discharge port that may be opened such that the extinguishing agent flows through each discharge port and out a discharge nozzle positioned about the environment. A receiver is in communication with the valve such that upon receiving a wireless signal that a hazard exists in the environment the valve will automatically open and expel the extinguishing agent out of the discharge nozzle(s).

Abstract: An aircraft on-board system for communicating with a ground-based radio transmitter forming a part of a Local Area Augmentation System for aiding in the navigation and landing of the aircraft, comprising a radio receiver adapted to receive signals, including identification signals identifying the Local Area Augmentation System, from the ground-based radio transmitter, a controller coupled to the radio receiver having an entry device for entering the channel number of a desired ground-based radio station and for tuning the on-board radio receiver to a desired frequency and further receiving from the radio signals, including the identification signals, and further having a signaling mechanism for providing to an operator of the aircraft on-board system a message including the identification of the ground-based radio station.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for remotely notifying a user of incoming information. The system comprises detection tools for detecting incoming information on a processing device and a signal generator for generating and sending a signal to a remote control device based on the detected incoming information on the processing device. The system additionally comprises signal reception apparatus on the remote control device for receiving the signal and an indicator on the remote control device for indicating the type of information to a user. The indicator is preferably a visible indicator including at least one LED.

Abstract: To provide an intrusion detecting device capable of generating one of different warnings in proper timing dependent on the behavior of an intruder entering an alert region to thereby browbeat the intruder effectively, the intrusion detecting device (1) includes a plurality of sensor units (8 and 9), a sound generating device (29) capable of generating first and second warnings different from each other one at a time, and a warning generating unit (23). The sensor units (8 and 9) have a plurality of alert areas (A1 to A4) defined from a site distant from and to another site near to a subject to be monitored for security purpose and operable to detect an intruder H entering any of the alert areas (A1 to A4).