Abstract: Sensor data of respective controlled objects of a vehicle are collected by calling a vehicle remote-control system provided to the vehicle via a mobile phone, and then these data are displayed on an LCD display panel 11c of the mobile phone. In this state, the controlled object to be remotely controlled is selected by operating a cursor (30) and an ON/OFF setting button (31), and then its ON or OFF state is set. At this time, the remote-control command data are transmitted to the vehicle remote-control system from the mobile phone to set the corresponding controlled object. The condition is transmitted once again to the mobile phone as the sensor data, and is displayed on the LCD display panel (11c).

Abstract: A traffic awareness system displays ground-track heading information on a traffic information screen for other aircraft within the proximity range of the host aircraft. Symbols identify other aircraft locations by position on the traffic information screen and show ground-track heading by display and orientation of a ground-track heading indicator.

Abstract: In an airport terminal 1, an identification tag 5 for transmitting inherent identification tag information and its position information is handed to a customer 6. The information is received by a tag recognition apparatus 2 and transferred to a recognition PC 8 which analyzes the received information and transmits the analysis result to an image data server 9. The server 9 reads out image data for a guidance convenient to the customer 6. An image creation PC 10 generates a guidance image signal base on the image data and transmits it to an image projector 3 closest to the customer 6 thereby to display a guidance image 4 on a floor surface 1a near the customer 6. If the customer 6 has enough time, the guidance information of available facilities is displayed as a part of the guidance image 4.

Abstract: A system, method, apparatus, means, and computer program code for facilitating customer service for a parking facility. A parking facility may include one or more garage stations, such as an entry system, exit system, pay station, camera, telephone or other communication device, etc. The garage stations may be in communication directly or indirectly with a call center to report alerts, indicate malfunctions or other problems, or provide other messages. In addition, a customer at the parking facility may use a telephone or other communication device to initiate communication with the call center in order to ask a question, report a problem, etc. The call center may route information regarding an event at a parking facility to an agent station associated with an agent assigned or otherwise selected to respond to the event.

Abstract: A transmitter is attached to a wheel of a vehicle and transmits data indicating a condition of a tire of the vehicle. A mounting structure of the transmitter has a casing, a pin and a fastener cap. The casing accommodates the transmitter. The casing has a through hole. The pin is attached to the wheel and inserted into the through hole of the casing. The fastener cap is fastened to the pin such that the casing does not come off the pin.

Abstract: A battery-powered transmitter which emits an audible sound or RF signal, including a housing which is mountable to the collar for a pet, for example. The present device is switchable between “on” and “off” modes of operation by means of a rotary cap whose rotational position effects switching of the device between its “on” and “off” modes of operation. Tactile and visual indication of the then-current operational mode of the device is provided by means of the rotational position of the rotary cap and indicia provided on the housing of the device and on the rotary cap itself. The rotary cap of the present invention further provides for sealing of the rotary cap with respect to the housing against foul weather conditions, including immersion in water, while simultaneously providing for rotary motion of the cap for effecting switching of the device between its “on” and “off” operational modes, employing an expansible seal between the cap and the housing.

Abstract: A system for detection of foreign objects on airport travel surfaces including a plurality of foreign object detector modules mounted on a corresponding plurality of existing aircraft travel surface lighting supports, the plurality of foreign object detector modules providing a corresponding plurality of detection outputs and a high speed detection output analyzer operative to receive at least one of the plurality of detection outputs and to provide a high speed output indication of foreign object presence.

Abstract: An adverse condition detector that allows the user to visually determine the type of adverse condition being detected. The adverse condition detector includes a sensor and a control unit coupled to the sensor. When the sensor detects an adverse condition above a selected level, the control unit generates an audible alarm signal and a visual alarm signal. The visual alarm signal simulates the type of adverse condition being detected. In one embodiment of the invention, the visual alarm signal includes a plurality of visual indicators operated in a random fashion to simulate the appearance of a flame.

Abstract: An intruder detection device provides first and second detection areas which are covered by first and second PIR sensors. When intrusion of an object is detected in these areas, the detection signals are amplified by amplifiers, and then processed in a control unit such that orders for generating alarms are output from alarm output units to a monitoring station. While these processed detection signals are output to the alarm output units, the control unit sends other processed signals to LED display units, so that the LED display units turn on alarm lights. The intruder detection device also has a device for separating the object detection areas of the first and second PIR sensors such that their detection areas do not overlap.

Abstract: The occurrence of vehicle theft is more positively prevented when a door and running system of a vehicle are unlocked, by a remote controller, with different identification codes. The door of a vehicle is locked when an identification code is inputted from the remote controller, and the door cannot be unlocked as long as the same identification code is not inputted from the remote controller. The running system of the vehicle is locked when the driver of the vehicle pushes the switch of an interior device in driver-selected order. As long as the switch of the interior device is pushed in the same order, the running system can be unlocked. As a result, theft of the vehicle can be more positively prevented.

Abstract: A foot positioning training device with a mat having a transmitter and receiver to establish an electric eye. The electric eye is tied to an alarm that indicates when a batter has taken an improper stride while swinging the bat.

Abstract: A train control system requires a train operator to enter signal aspect information at each wayside signal position on a railroad and stops the train if the operator fails to enter aspect information without communicating with the wayside signal device to verify that the information entered by the operator is correct, In some embodiments, the signal aspect information is entered by pressing a button corresponding to the signal aspect information, and the location and/or arrangement of the buttons changes. Alternatively, the operator must repeat a varying sequence (such as a series of button pushes) in conjunction with and/or in addition to entering signal aspect information.

Abstract: A tire pressure monitoring system (12) for a vehicle (10) includes a speed sensor (38) generating a speed signal indicative of vehicle speed, a timer (44) generating a time signal, a warning status memory (26) having warning statuses therein. The system further includes a plurality of rolling tires in respective rolling location. The plurality of rolling tires (14a), (14b), (14c) and (14d) have respective rolling transmitters (16a), (16b), (16c) and (16d). An auxiliary tire (14f) in an auxiliary location has an auxiliary transmitter (16f) that generates an auxiliary sensor transmission signal. A controller (22) is coupled to the rolling transmitters, the spare tire transmitter and the warning status memory (26). The controller (22) receives the auxiliary sensor transmission signal.

Abstract: A recharging stand for pagers with a night light designed for the particular needs of emergency response personnel such as firemen. The light is preferably activated only in response to a signal to the pager. Also, the light is a focused beam that is adjustable in direction as needed by the user. Optionally, the light may be attached to a timer, which deactivates the light after a set amount of time since activation has lapsed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an operator controller for controlling an operator for a powered closure of a building or enclosure, more particularly a door operator controller, including an apparatus for informing a user as to the operating status of the operator controller and/or of the operator to be controlled or of the closure to be powered, especially as to a status requiring user intervention. To avoid unnecessary service calls it is proposed that the operating status information apparatus comprises an apparatus for outputting a combination of a warning signal and message clearly indicating the operating status, preferably without the assistance of any further information. The invention also relates to an operator provided therewith as well as to a method of operating same.

Abstract: A remotely controllable door operator apparatus is mountable to a doorframe structure and a movable door to control door movement between a closed position and an opened position. The operator apparatus includes a motor assembly, a linkage device, a slip clutch assembly, and a controller unit. The motor assembly has an output shaft, and the motor is mountable to one of the door and the door frame structure. The slip clutch assembly is coupled between the output shaft and the linkage device to transfer torque therebetween, and can slip to enable manual and remote operation of the door. The controller unit is coupled to the motor assembly to activate the operator apparatus to close the door in manual operation, and to open and to close the door in response to at least one remote signal. A method of using the remotely controllable automatic door operator and closer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for monitoring at least one parameter of interest relating to a flow conduit having a through passage and a fluid flow therein comprises at least one measurement station coupled to the flow conduit for taking a measurement relating to the parameter of interest. An interrogation device is adapted to move proximate the measurement station and to transmit a first signal to the measurement station, and to receive a second signal from the measurement station relating to the parameter of interest. The measurement station receives power from the first signal.

Abstract: A novel air filter and timer for alerting persons responsible for changing or cleaning the air filter that it is time for servicing. An audible alarm is provided on the timer to emit a prolonged or intermittent audible alarm to indicate the need for servicing. The alarm can be incorporated into the filter or made separately and affixable to an air filter. The alarm sounds after a set time period to alert the user to change the filter.

Abstract: A reversing alarm for a vehicle emits an audible signal in the form of pulses of broad band sound when the vehicle is put into reverse gear. The broad band sound allows persons in the vicinity to locate the vehicle, as the human brain is able to process broad band sound to pinpoint the location of the sound source in a way which is not possible with single tone sounds. The alarm is implemented via a simple electronic circuit which uses a zener diode as a signal generator 20 to generate the broad band sound.

Abstract: A safety mat monitoring system has individual mat indicators associated with corresponding mat switches. A mat switch is activated by pressure on or malfunction of the mat switch. Once activated, an indicator on a controller is activated and, in turn, the controller activates the corresponding individual mat indicator.