Abstract: An audio notification system for an autonomous vehicle (AV) determines that the AV is within range of a user and emits a sound though a speaker of the AV to notify that the user that the vehicle has arrived. The audio notification system may include a sensor for sensing that the user has accessed the AV, and turns off the sound in response to the user accessing the AV. The audio notification may be generated according to one or more audio options, e.g., volume, pitch, or audio pattern.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed, comprising a detector unit comprising a detector configured to detect an actuation action performable via the detector unit to an actuation button of a medical device to cause the medical device to eject at least a portion of a medicament comprised in the medical device. The detector is configured to detect the actuation action based on a detection of a force and/or a touch applied to the detector unit as part of the actuation action. The apparatus further comprises an electric unit connected to the detector and configured to store and/or provide information related to the detected actuation action. Furthermore, an according method and a computer program for controlling this method are disclosed.

Abstract: A comprehensive contactless entry verification system for use within a predefined space, such as an entry point to a venue requiring verified credentials for entry, including sporting events, modes of transportation, bars and restaurants, concerts, and other exclusive or limited capacity events. Rather than relying on a physical scanning event, the system improves an entry speed of a patron by automatically tracking, in real-time, a position of each patron within a predefined space, simultaneously querying, verifying, and tracking a credential associated with each patron for a contactless entry into a venue. Moreover, by allowing venue personnel to focus attention on security concerns rather than entry verification, the system improves safety protocols associated with a given event. The collaborative, comprehensive system includes cameras, transmitters, and a position engine, with each component working in combination to detect and verify a credential associated with one or more mobile devices.

Abstract: A controller may implement a key delivery manager on the vehicle side to aid in control of consumer access key delivery. These controls may include, for example, key redelivery to a mobile device, choosing a type of key delivery according to availability of vehicle connectivity, and revoking keys according to availability of vehicle connectivity. By using the key delivery manager, the controller takes into account state knowledge as well as connectivity availability to dictate which delivery method (and subsequent user interactions) should be utilized.

Abstract: Examples associated with service kiosk access are described. One example includes monitoring the contents of a set of compartments of a service kiosk. Each compartment is capable of storing at least one electronic device in a manner that provides a power to the electronic device and a data connection to the electronic device. Upon reaching a specified condition, a request is generated for a technician to provide physical service for the service kiosk. The specified condition may be related to a status of the service kiosk, contents of the compartments of the service kiosk, and/or statuses of the contents of the compartments of the service kiosk. The technician is authenticated as being physically present at the service kiosk, and physical access to compartments associated with the specified condition is granted to the technician.

Abstract: A sensor pad (105) is adapted to be positioned under or atop a mattress of a patients bed (205) as part of a monitoring system that provides a signal to a caregiver when the patient (305) rises from the bed (205). The pad (105) defines a total area, and wherein the total area is divided into a plurality of zones (Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5). A timing of issuance of an alarm triggered by the pad (105) varies based upon which zone (Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5) of the pad (105) a patient (305) is detected to be located upon.

Abstract: A load control device for controlling the power delivered from an AC power source to an electrical load is able to receive radio-frequency (RF) signals from a Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a smart phone, via a wireless local area network. The load control device comprises a controllably conductive device adapted to be coupled in series between the source and the load, a controller for rendering the controllably conductive device conductive and non-conductive, and a Wi-Fi module operable to receive the RF signals directly from the wireless network. The controller controls the controllably conductive device to adjust the power delivered to the load in response to the wireless signals received from the wireless network.

Abstract: A secure storage system for multi-user access having a plurality of lockable storage spaces, and a method for granting or denying access to the plurality of lockable storage spaces. A first subset of the lockable storage spaces is allocated to a first user and a second subset of the lockable storage spaces is allocated to a second user. A first access sequence of lockable storage spaces within the first subset is determined for the first user, and a second access sequence of lockable storage spaces within the second subset is determined for the second user in dependence on a likelihood of an access conflict with the first user. At least one delay period for at least one of the first access sequence and the second access sequence is determined if the likelihood of the access conflict remains above a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An access control system may be deployed at a location in a multi-tenant environment. The access control system may store access control information at one or more of an access control device, an access control bridge device, or an access control server. Tenant-specific access control information may be respectively stored at tenant-specific access control devices to control access to tenant-specific areas of the location. Shared access control information may be stored at shared access control devices to control access to common areas of the location. The access control system may be selectively configured such that an access device, an access control bridge device, or the access control server processes requests for access that are received at the location.

Abstract: A load control device is able to receive radio-frequency (RF) signals from a Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a smart phone, via a wireless local area network. The load control device comprises a controllably conductive device adapted to be coupled in series between an AC power source and an electrical load, a controller for rendering the controllably conductive device conductive and non-conductive, and a Wi-Fi module operable to receive the RF signals from the wireless network. The controller controls the controllably conductive device to adjust the power delivered to the load in response to the wireless signals received from the wireless network. The load control device may further comprise an optical module operable to receive an optical signal, such that the controller may obtain an IP address from the received optical signal and control the power delivered to the load in response to a wireless signal that includes the IP address.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides details of a system and method for a communication device for guards in a controlled environment. The communication device is established based on a wireless infrastructure in the controlled environment, receiving wireless positioning signals to calculate and determine the real-time location of personnel carrying the device. The indoor wireless positioning can be combined with other available positioning methods to provide highly accurate positioning information of the personnel. The communication device detects and records activities of the personnel during a period of time, and is controlled by the control center. The status of personnel is monitored by control center. Meanwhile, the communication device has AR functions that allow physical objects and augmented reality element to be displayed to the personnel at the same time. The personnel can thus have improved awareness of the surrounding environment and can respond to various potential dangers more effectively.

Abstract: A user interface unit for an automatic door drive comprises a display unit for outputting output information and a control element arrangement for capturing input information. The user interface unit, together with the door drive, is mountable in a first spatial position and in a second spatial position on a door that is drivable by the door drive. The control element arrangement comprises a first control element and a second control element, wherein the first control element is arranged in the first spatial position of the user interface unit on the same spatial side of the control element arrangement as the second control element in the second spatial position. The display unit is designed to display the displayed output information in the same spatial orientation in both the first spatial position and the second spatial position of the user interface unit.

Abstract: A method of pairing a therapeutic product delivery device to a handset is described. The handset is restricted to controlling only delivery devices which it is paired with. The method comprises the steps of: at the delivery device, setting, in response to the delivery device being connected to a charging device, a pairing indicator indicating that the delivery device is available for pairing, and broadcasting the pairing indicator using a radio transceiver; at the handset, discovering the delivery device based on the broadcast pairing indicator; and pairing the discovered delivery device and the handset together. By limiting the handset to pairing with devices which are broadcasting a pairing indicator, and by limiting the setting and/or broadcast of the pairing indicator to when the delivery device is connected to a charging device, the risk of accidentally pairing the wrong delivery device (for example someone else's) to the handset is greatly reduced.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting plasma includes drawing whole blood from a donor, combining anticoagulant with the whole blood from the donor, separating the whole blood into a plasma product and a second blood component and sending the plasma product to a collection container. A controller receives parameters over a network from a remote computer, receives a user input to confirm the a parameter and/or procedure, determines a target volume for plasma product and/or raw plasma based on the parameters and, in response to confirming the donor, controls the system to collect the plasma using draw and return phases.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus (2000) detects an assistance-needing-person (30) and an assister (40) present around the assistance-needing-person (30) at a surveillance target location. The detection of the assistance-needing-person (30) and the assister (40) is performed using various sensors. The information processing apparatus (2000) performs any one or more of decision as to whether or not to perform notification related to the assistance-needing-person (30) and decision of a content of the notification based on detection results of the assistance-needing-person (30) and the assister (40).

Abstract: A urine detection method and a urine detection device are disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a capacitive humidity detection unit to be placed on a diaper, wherein the capacitive humidity detection unit is configured to detect a humidity of the diaper to generate a capacitance value; providing a processing unit to record an environmental capacitance value, wherein when the processing unit receives the capacitance value, it compares the capacitance value with the environmental capacitance value, when the capacitance value is greater than the environmental capacitance value, the processing unit generates a reminder signal; providing a reminder unit to generate a reminder when receiving the reminder signal. The urine detection device is used for performing the urine detection method.

Abstract: A motion detection device includes an attached member on a vehicle body side, a sensor electrode configured to detect capacitance, and a sensor bracket. The sensor bracket has a sensor holding portion holding the sensor electrode and is attached to an inner surface of the attached member. The sensor holding portion includes a holding piece that extends from a side away from an inner surface of the attached member to a side approaching the inner surface and holds the sensor electrode, and the holding piece holds the sensor electrode at a position at which an axis of the sensor electrode is separated from the inner surface of the attached member by at least 15 mm or more.

Abstract: A hand washing monitoring system includes a sensor to detect hands. An identification article and identification sensor, a timer, and a screen to provide notifications to a user is also included. The identification article may be provided in the form of an identification card having an LED status light. The LED status light then switches between two different light colors depending on a sanitization status of an employee. Sensors are then mounted in different locations of a work environment which will then cause the LED status light to change color. In one embodiment, when a sanitized worker leaves a kitchen area, the LED status light changes color. The color will then return to normal only when the employee passes by a sanitization station to sanitize their hands.

Abstract: A server includes a storage device that stores history information indicating a history of a state of a vehicle, and a controller that performs a process using the history information. The controller makes a first determination of whether or not a vehicle load exceeds a first load. For the vehicle for which it has been determined that the vehicle load is higher than the first load in the first determination, the controller makes a second determination of whether or not an environmental load is higher than a second load. When it is determined that the environmental load is higher than the second load in the second determination, the controller outputs an area change request requesting a change of the dispatch area of the vehicle to another dispatch area lower in the environmental load than a current dispatch area.

Abstract: It is presented a method for controlling a lock configured to control access to a restricted physical space, the method being performed in a lock controller. There is a respective active space associated with each lock. The method comprises the steps of: receiving an activation signal from an activation device, the activation signal being based on the portable key device being located within the active space associated with the lock; obtaining an indication that the portable key device is granted access to the lock; determining a second indication of position of the portable key device using a second positioning procedure, wherein the second positioning procedure is more accurate than the first positioning procedure; determining intent to open based on the second indication of position; and transmitting an unlock signal to the lock associated with the lock controller.