Abstract: A method for creating, with an unset radio control provided with a NFC device, an adjunct rolling code radio control controlling a user device, with which an original radio control is already associated having a rolling code based on a variation algorithm unknown by the unset radio control, wherein includes identifying the algorithm via a sniffer provided with a NFC device. If the sniffer possesses the algorithm, then the algorithm is transmitted via NFC from the sniffer to the unset radio control; if instead the sniffer does not possess the algorithm, it acquires the algorithm with an apparatus connectable to the internet and provided with a NFC device, then transmits the algorithm via NFC from the apparatus to the unset radio control. The original and the unset radio control are simultaneously activated such that the original radio control can set up the unset radio control based on the algorithm.

Abstract: A system and method of reducing the incidence of false alarms attributable to dust in smoke detection apparatus. The method includes obtaining at least two sample air flows, subjecting a first airflow to particle reduction and measuring the level of particles in the first airflow and generating a first signal indicative of the intensity. The method also includes measuring the level of particles in the second airflow and generating a second signal indicative of the intensity. The first signal is compared to a predetermined alarm level and, if the alarm level is achieved, the first and second signals are subsequently compared and an output signal is generated based on the relative difference between the first and second signals.

Abstract: A register for counting and tracking items in a bag comprises a manifest and an RFID reader. The RFID reader is used to query a plurality of RFID tags attached to items contained in the bag. The register creates reports counting and/or identifying changes to items contained in the bag while the bag is routed and/or items in the bag are processed for a customer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laundry treating apparatus including a cabinet, an accommodating unit within the cabinet to hold laundry, a door provided on one face of the cabinet to access the accommodating unit, a control panel to receive a washing cycle control order, a first communication module to communicate with a mobile communication terminal through a local area network to receive ID information.

Abstract: A system includes a display layer disposed beneath one or more layers of a road that is configured to output light to illuminate an upper surface of the road. One or more vertical cylindrical voids extend from the display layer to the upper surface of the road providing a path for the light from the display layer to reach the upper surface of the road. Circuitry is configured to determine a traffic scheme for the road based on traffic data received from one or more sources. Control signals are issued to the display layer to control illumination of the upper surface of the road in accordance with the traffic scheme. Traffic scheme-specific values are output to a smart vehicle corresponding to one or more smart vehicle algorithms.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and a hands free communication system comprising a first system part and a second system part, wherein the first system part comprises a first connector part and a first transceiver, and the second system part comprises a second connector part and a second transceiver, whereby the first system part and the second system part are configured to be connected in a corded mode by means of the first and second connector parts, whereby the first system part and the second system part are configured to be connected in a wireless mode by means of the first and second transceivers, wherein the hands free communication system comprises detecting means for detecting whether the first system part and the second system part are in a certain vicinity of each other, when the hands free communication system is in the wireless mode, and wherein, the hands free communication system comprises alert means to alert a user of the hands free communication system, when the detecting means detects that the first

Abstract: Various arrangements for monitoring and control applications are presented. A television receiver may be configured to monitor sensor reading and or provide signals to control units for monitoring and home automation applications.

Abstract: A system and method for signaling users including a control device electrically connected to a transceiver. The transceiver has a specified frequency. A first mobile signal device being activated by a first user and electrically communicating with a first transmitter having a selectable signal frequency. The first transmitter electrically communicates with the transceiver using the specified frequency. A second signal device includes a second receiver for receiving an activation signal from the transceiver. The second receiver electrically communicates with the transceiver using the specified frequency. The second signal device is activated by the activation of the first mobile signal device using the transceiver for alerting other persons.

Abstract: An electronic messaging device includes a receiver configured to receive a message at one of a first operational frequency and second operational frequency. The messaging device can added to a message distribution group comprising a plurality of existing messaging devices. A test communication can be sent through a coupling to test an operation of the messaging device and confirming the addition of the messaging device to the message distribution group without communicating with the existing messaging devices.

Abstract: Embodiments are discussed herein related to radio frequency identification (“RFID”) and, more particularly, to systems, methods, apparatuses, computer readable media products and other means for integrating two transponders into a tag, where each transponder functions independent from and does not couple with the other transponder. In some embodiments, one of the transponders can be a near field RFID transponder and the other a far field transponder. The near field RFID transponder can be used to, among other things, authenticate the far field RFID transponder. In some embodiments, the far field RFID transponder can be encoded to transmit generic information, while the near field RFID transmits more detailed or user-specific information. Additionally, in some embodiments, the near field and far field RFID transponders can operate in accordance with the same wireless protocol and include their own circuitry and antenna.

Abstract: A vehicle security system includes a vehicle ignition switch, a door lock actuator, a primary vehicle entry and ignition control circuit, a backup vehicle access control circuit and a key including a principal vehicle control subsystem and a backup vehicle entry circuit. Advantageously, the system is devoid of any ignition lock cylinder, any door lock cylinder and any key blade thereby reducing vehicle manufacturing costs. A related method is also provided.

Abstract: A communication device for wireless communication in a mobile radio network is included in a controller installed in a motor vehicle. The controller also includes a connection device which connects to at least one bus system of the motor vehicle and a computer device for controlling the exchange of data between the at least one bus system and the mobile radio network and/or an external network. The communication device has, in addition to a connection to a controller-external mobile radio antenna, an additional mobile radio antenna which is integrated into the controller and is to be used in the event of failure of the controller-external mobile radio antenna. The communication device outputs an emergency call signal to the mobile radio network when an emergency trigger signal is received via the bus system and/or some other communication connection.

Abstract: A position-sensitive ionizing-particle radiation counting detector includes a first substrate and a second substrate generally parallel to the first substrate and forming a gap with the first substrate, with a discharge gas contained within the gap. The detector includes a first electrode electrically coupled to the second substrate, and a second electrode electrically coupled to the first electrode and defining at least one pixel with the first electrode. The detector further includes an open dielectric structure pattern layered over one of the first or second electrodes and a current-limiting quench resistor coupled in series to one of the first or second electrodes. The detector further includes a power supply coupled to one of the first or second electrodes and a first discharge event detector circuitry coupled to the one of the first or second electrodes for detecting a gas discharge counting event in the electrode.

Abstract: A sign language message may be derived from user movements detected proximate to an electronic device by comparing the movements to a database that includes data regarding one or more sign languages. A control function may then be identified which the electronic device may be caused to perform. Output related to the user's detected movements may be provided to the user. In some implementations, output specifying identified control functions may be transmitted to a presentation device. Further, in some implementations, if a sign language message and/or a control function cannot be unambiguously derived and/or identified, output promoting the user to provide additional information may be transmitted to a presentation device. Detected movements may be compared to data regarding multiple different sign languages and/or a subset of available multiple different sign languages.

Abstract: Provided is an information-providing system whereby a variety of information can be provided using a sound to a portable terminal device used by a user.

Abstract: A method of controlling an external apparatus includes: receiving an input command of a user and biometric information of the user from a device; determining a condition for controlling the external apparatus and operation of the external apparatus based on the received input command of the user and the received biometric information of the user; and providing a control command for controlling the operation of the external apparatus if the determined condition is satisfied.

Abstract: A passive wireless sensor having a plurality of dielectric layers, an antenna, a diaphragm, and a feeding element is provided. Further, the antenna is disposed in at least a portion of a cavity formed by one or more dielectric layers of the plurality of dielectric layers. Moreover, the diaphragm is disposed on the cavity. Additionally, the feeding element is disposed in at least a portion of the plurality of dielectric layers. Also, the feeding element is operatively coupled to the antenna.

Abstract: A system comprises a patient bed having a reader to read wireless signals. In some embodiments a wound dressing has a transmitter that transmits wireless signals to the reader of the patient bed. In other embodiments, a garment has a transmitter that transmits wireless signals to the reader of the patient bed. In still further embodiments, other medical equipment has a transmitter that transmits wireless signals to the reader of the patient bed.

Abstract: A Bluetooth/WiFi bridge system has one or more bridges in a dwelling. Each bridge includes a computing device in an interior of a dwelling with an internet-facing radio, and a second radio communicating with one or more Bluetooth LE devices. One or more Bluetooth devices or Bluetooth peripheral devices, collectively, Bluetooth devices, are in communication with the bridge. An intelligent door lock system is in communication with the bridge and the one or more Bluetooth devices. The bridge uses detection of a Bluetooth device that is associated with a person to track signal strength between the bridge and the Bluetooth device to determine where the person is at the exterior of the dwelling.

Abstract: An RFID reader control system and method is provided. A protocol for controlling an RFID reader and an RFID reader control unit of a mobile phone is defined. Messages, information, commands, responses, and notification are constructed and transmitted between the RFID reader and the RFID reader control unit.