Abstract: An electronic lock capable of offering haptic feedback includes an input panel, a circuit board, at least one inductor member, at least one magnetic member, and at least one diaphragm that abuts against the circuit board. The at least one inductor member is electrically coupled to the circuit board, is connected to the at least one diaphragm, and is adjacent to the at least one magnetic member. When the input panel is pushed toward the circuit board, the circuit board and the at least one inductor member are conducted, and the circuit board alternately distributes electric currents ire different directions to the at least one inductor member such that the at least one magnetic member alternately, attracts and pushes the at least one inductor member, thereby urging the at least one diaphragm to vibrate upon movement of the at east one inductor member.

Abstract: A tactile feedback system is provided, including a fixed part, a movable part, and a driving assembly. The fixed part is affixed to an electronic device. The movable part can move relative to the fixed part. The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable part to move relative to the fixed part, thereby generating a tactile feedback force to a user.

Abstract: A wearable haptic feedback apparatus and system for deaf and hard of hearing persons comprising a wearable garment, an acoustic sensing means, and one or more haptic output means. In accordance with certain embodiments, the wearable haptic feedback apparatus and system is configured to process an audio input comprising a musical composition in real-time to generate a series of haptic outputs (e.g., at a body part of a user) according to the musical notes and/or rhythm of the musical composition.

Abstract: A container for storing a liquid for consumption. The container may comprise temperature and volume sensors, processors, energy source and a communication device to transmit the recorded temperature and volume data to a remote human interface. The container may also provide for various notifications and alerts to the user if the data falls outside predetermined variable ranges.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for operating a lighting device for a motor vehicle, wherein the lighting device has at least an exterior lamp and a control device. The exterior lamp has an illuminating area having at least two independently controllable segments each comprising at least one light source, wherein, in at least one dynamic operating mode of the control device, for at least one dynamic group of the segments comprising at least two segments a pseudo-randomized or randomized, temporally variable lighting operation of the segments of the dynamic group takes place.

Abstract: A system for collecting information related to an electrical switch. The system including a first switch, a second switch, and an external device. The external device is configured to receive the first and second signals corresponding to the first and second switches. Wherein the external device is located remotely from the first switch and the second switch.

Abstract: Various embodiments of wirelessly detectable objects to be used in medical procedures are provided. Such may employ ionizing radiation hard wireless radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders, other wireless transponders and/or integrated circuits, and attachment structures, all of which retain structural and functional integrity when exposed to standard sterilization dosages of ionizing radiation. Additionally or alternatively, the wireless radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders, other wireless transponders and/or integrated circuits, and attachment structures, may retain structural and functional integrity when exposed to standard sterilization temperatures and/or pressures.

Abstract: A cover for an aircraft opening or equipment formed from a collapsible material having programmable magnets encapsulated on at least one edge portion to adhere the cover to an aircraft surface is provided. The programmable magnets have a close field strength sufficient to maintain the cover in place during high winds while not damaging the aircraft surface coatings during installation and removal while not interfering with electric signals or nearby electrical equipment.

Abstract: An entertainment system includes a first storage area and a second storage area. Further, the system includes a first communicator and a second communicator each configured to read information from an interactive object, wherein the first communicator is configured to monitor the first storage area and the second communicator is configured to monitor the second storage area. A controller of the system includes a processor and a memory. The controller is configured to receive data from the communicators and query a database to determine one or more profiles associated with the data, determine a special effect associated with a first profile and a special effect associated with a second profile, and provide a command to present the first special effect at a first location based on the first storage area and provide a command to present the second special effect at a second location based on the second storage area.

Abstract: A device for analysis of sleep time using a radar includes a transceiver configured to transmit a radar signal toward a subject and receive the radar signal reflected from the subject; a breathing signal collection unit configured to collect a breathing signal of the subject based on the radar signal; a first sleep time detection unit configured to detect a first sleep time of the subject from the breathing signal based on a presence discriminator; a second sleep time detection unit configured to detect a second sleep time of the subject based on a probability value of the first sleep time; and a final sleep time determination unit configured to determine a final sleep time of the subject based on the second sleep time.

Abstract: A haptic presentation apparatus includes a base material, an elastic layer, and a fluid transport apparatus. The base material forms a first space and includes a first through hole. The elastic layer covers a surface of the base material including the first through hole. The fluid transport apparatus injects fluid between the elastic layer and the base material via the first through hole. The elastic layer is expanded by injecting the fluid from the fluid transport apparatus such that an internal pressure of a second space between the elastic layer and the base material is higher than an internal pressure of the first space, and the fluid injected into the second space is vented to outside of the second space via a second through hole by stopping driving of the fluid transport apparatus.

Abstract: A physiological information sensing device includes a signal generator, a transmitting antenna, first and second receiving antennas, a signal processing circuit and a computing element. The signal processing circuit includes a mixer, first and second band pass filters. The transmitting antenna transmits a microwave signal generated by the signal generator. The first receiving antenna and the second receiving antenna receive first and second reflected signals respectively. The mixer integrates the first and second reflected signals, and performs demodulation to generate a demodulated signal. The first band pass filter filters the demodulated signal based on a first frequency domain to generate a first filtered signal, and the first second pass filter filters the demodulated signal based on a second frequency domain to generate a second filtered signal. The computing element outputs a heart rate and a respiration rate according to the first and second filtered signals.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment is a temperature monitoring buffering sensor and system for applications ranging from food storage to temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals. The system includes a temperature sensor unit with a buffered temperature probe sensor contained in a housing with a Bluetooth® transmitter circuit. The sensor unit is battery operated and is self-contained without the need for wiring to provide power or signal flow. The sensor unit controller periodically sends out a transmitter beacon signal identifying the temperature sensor unit and the temperature sensed by the probe, as well as a battery condition. A base station is positioned close enough to be in range of the transmitter beacon signal and includes an RF receiver circuit configured to receive the RF transmitter beacon signal from the sensor unit, and a processor configured to monitor and analyze data received by the RF receiver circuit.

Abstract: An apparatus and an associated method for programming a munition loaded in a gun has a body configured for being mechanically coupled to the gun and for being in a haptic contact with a user of the gun. One or more haptic actuators are mechanically coupled to the body for generating vibrations to provide a haptic signal to the user holding the gun. A haptic controller causes the one or more haptic actuators to modulate the vibrations with a munition programming signal comprising munition programming information for the smart munition. The apparatus having a plurality of haptic actuators may be configured to generate, in communication with an external controller, vibration signals haptically indicating to the user holding the gun a direction to a target.

Abstract: This invention introduces a haptic communication system designed for high-bandwidth tactile interaction by converting external signals into dynamic patterns traced on the user's skin. It comprises a flexible, fabric-like mesh with a densely packed array of compact actuators. Activated sequentially, these actuators tap the skin, creating lines or patterns for tactile communication or sensory replacement. The mesh is adaptable for integration into wearable technology or electronic device casings, suitable for applications ranging from assistive devices for sensory impairments to immersive gaming and virtual reality experiences. The actuators are arranged in an array, with a controller managing power delivery to individual actuators, triggering movement for precise haptic feedback. This system offers a method for delivering nuanced, adjustable tactile sensations, paving the way for new forms of non-visual, non-auditory communication and interaction in diverse environments.

Abstract: Techniques for determining a parking trajectory for an autonomous vehicle. In some examples, a vehicle may navigate to a destination within an environment. The vehicle may receive parking locations proximate the destination, and determine a cost for navigating to each parking location, or multiple locations within a parking space. Each of multiple trajectories may include desired state(s) that represent the desired state information of the vehicle at a specific locations along the trajectory. The vehicle may determine a cost for the trajectory by comparing the predicted pose of the vehicle at the parking state to the target pose of the parking location. The vehicle may follow the trajectory based on the cost.

Abstract: A method of building upstream-and-downstream configuration of sensors includes determining two sets of geographic position data of a target sensor and a candidate sensor, obtaining pollution-associated periods according to pieces of flow field data, the sets of geographic position data and pieces of target sensing data of the target sensor to determine a pollution-associated period, calculating a correlation between target sensing data obtained by the target sensor during the pollution-associated period and candidate sensing data obtained by the candidate sensor during the associated air pollution period to obtain sensor correlations, and determining the target sensor and the candidate sensor having a upstream-and-downstream relationship with the candidate sensor being used as a satellite sensor of the target sensor when a quantity ratio of sensor correlations being larger than or equal to a correlation threshold is larger than or equal to a default ratio.

Abstract: A physiological patient monitoring system with a patient-facing interface is disclosed. The patient interface can be used by the patient to communicate with hospital staff without actually requesting attendance and can request attendance for specific purposes. The patient interface may also track patient treatment and inform patients of the details of their treatments.

Abstract: A wireless charging system for a road. The wireless charging system comprises a wireless communication transceiver embedded within the road. The wireless communication transceiver is configured to communicate with a vehicle traveling on the road. The wireless charging system additionally comprises a wireless power charger embedded within the road. The wireless power charger is configured to transmit energy wirelessly to the vehicle. The wireless power charger further comprises at least one control processor in communication with the wireless communication transceiver and the wireless power charge. The control processor is configured to control the wireless power charger based on data regarding the vehicle obtained from the wireless communication transceiver.

Abstract: A software defined button includes a force sensor and a haptic output element. The button further includes an immutable logic core and a mutable logic core. The mutable logic core is configured to define one or more thresholds against which input received from the force sensor can be compared to determine whether a user input has been provided. The immutable logic core is configured to verify actual force input has been received when the mutable logic core signals that user input has been received. In response to receiving a verified force input, the haptic output element can be caused to be driven by one of the mutable or immutable logic cores to provide a haptic output to a user.