Abstract: A system for remediating a bus sectioning events, such as a bus failure or controlled sectioning, comprises a plurality of nodes coupled together by a bus in a tool string used in a bottom hole assembly (BHA). Each node comprises a bus switch configured to isolate the node from a section of the bus. Upon a bus sectioning event, a first sub-tool string and a second sub-tool string are created on either side of the bus section to be isolated, each of which independently operate in parallel. Communication between the first and second sub-tool buses is established through respective nodes connected to each sub-tool bus that comprise a wireless communication transceiver configured to convey signals along the tool string. Alternatively or additionally, each of the sub-tool buses has a node with telemetry for communicating with the surface. Accordingly, each of the sub-tool busses continues independently operating normally.

Abstract: A method includes—responsive to activation of a vehicle for loading objects —detecting a first set of objects in vicinity of the vehicle, and—responsive to subsequent activation of the vehicle for relocation —detecting a second set of objects in vicinity of the vehicle. The method also include—responsive to a difference between the first and second sets of objects—issuing an indication for a user of the vehicle. The difference may, for example, relate to an added object, the added object being present in the second set of objects but not in the first set of objects. In some embodiments, objects may be excluded from consideration when a tracked location of the object indicates an increasing distance between the vehicle and the object. In some embodiments, objects that have an estimated size larger than a reference size may be excluded from consideration.

Abstract: This application discloses an electronic tag lock, which includes: a housing, a lock cable, a control circuit board, and a clamping mechanism arranged in the housing; the clamping mechanism includes several clamping components electrically connected to the control circuit board, the clamping components abut against outer circumference of the lock cable, the clamping components and the lock cable are electrically connected.

Abstract: An olfactory communication system for generating aroma-based notifications to one or more occupants of a vehicle includes an aroma diffuser that emits aromas into an interior cabin of the vehicle and a controller in electronic communication with the aroma diffuser. The one or more controllers execute instructions to receive a message indicating a specific event is occurring, where the specific event is an occurrence that the one or more occupants experience while in the interior cabin of the vehicle. In response to receiving the message, the one or more controllers determine a customized aroma based on the specific event, where the customized aroma creates an odor that informs the one or more occupants of the specific event. The one or more controllers instruct the aroma diffuser to emit the customized aroma into the interior cabin of the vehicle.

Abstract: Provided is an alert apparatus for a vehicle configured to: in a case where a connection state of a switch is an off state, determine whether or not there is an alert-target object based on vehicle peripheral information which has been acquired until an off time point at which the connection state of the switch is changed to the off state, the alert-target object being a moving object to be alerted when an occupant of the vehicle gets out of the vehicle; and configured to, when determining that there is the alert-target object, cause an alerting device to perform an alerting operation.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for incorporating a media playback device remote control into a rowing machine handle, without requiring modification to the handle itself. The user interface on the remote control is configured to enable a user to readily access the controls while using the machine, substantially without interfering with the user's grip on the handle. Moreover, the remote control employs wireless communication to interface with a host media playback device, which in one embodiment, can provide the user real-time data regarding the quality of handle motion.

Abstract: In a vehicle control system, a risk frequency calculation unit counts the number of times that a risk level determination unit determines that a risk level is equal to or higher than a predetermined risk level within a predetermined period. Then, a warning frequency setting unit sets a frequency of warning in accordance with the number of times, counted by the risk frequency calculation unit, that the risk level of the driving operation by the driver is determined to be equal to or higher than the predetermined risk level within the predetermined period and activates a warning device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention utilize mobile devices to provide information on a user's behaviors during transportation. For example, a mobile device carried by a user can be used to detect and analyze driving behavior. The mobile device can further be used to provide alerts based on driving behavior and to encourage and track modification of driving behavior.

Abstract: A patient communication system having a medical sensing device operable to collect medical data, a network communication module operable to transmit the medical data onto a data network, a controller operable route the first medical sensing data to the network communication module, and a power source operable to provide power to the first medical sensing device, the controller, and the network communication module.

Abstract: A device for determining hands off of a driver includes a torque sensor for sensing a torque caused by turning of a steering wheel and generating a torque signal, a first frequency filter and a second frequency filter for filtering the torque signal, a representative value generating device for generating a first representative value based on a frequency component of a first filtered signal output by the first frequency filter, and generating a second representative value based on a frequency component of a second filtered signal output by the second frequency filter, and a control module that determines the hands off of the driver based on a ratio of the first representative value and the second representative value.

Abstract: Among other things, an apparatus includes a processor, and storage for instructions executable by the processor to, in connection with a trip of a person in an autonomous vehicle, select a specific location at which the person will be picked up for the trip or a specific location at a destination of the trip, and present through a user interface of a device visible information that depicts the specific location.

Abstract: A monitoring area setting device includes a storage unit storing information of one area and card reader information of a card reader corresponding to the area, an input unit receiving an administrator operation, and a processor generating, based on the administrator operation, an access control rule including information of a monitoring area to be monitored by a camera in the area and person information of a person that allows access to the monitoring area. When the card reader information corresponding to the monitoring area is input, the processor generates the access control rule further including the card reader information. When the card reader information corresponding to the monitoring area is not input, card reader information of a virtual reader designated by the administrator operation for access to the monitoring area is generated, and the access control rule further including generated card reader information of the virtual reader is generated.

Abstract: Tracking tag and method for cattle tracking. The tracking tag includes, in some implementations, a near-field communication (NFC) module, a battery module, and a Bluetooth module. The NFC module is programmed with a unique identifier. The battery module is coupled to the NFC module. The battery module is configured to supply battery energy when active. The battery module is also configured to activate when the NFC module is first read after being programmed with the unique identifier. The Bluetooth module is coupled to the battery module. The Bluetooth module is configured to receive the battery energy from the battery module. The Bluetooth module is also configured to transmit the unique identifier using a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transmission protocol.

Abstract: A system and method for prominently propagating advertisements and messages from a garment. The system and method provide a washable fabric section that contains a waterproof Near Field Communication (NFC) tag, and a logo label. The NFC tag and the logo label are disposed adjacent to each other, and separated by a fold line for easy visible delineation. The washable fabric section is integrated, possibly through sewing, into the washable fabric section. The washable fabric section, with the NFC tag and the logo is disposed at a prominently visible location on the garment, so as to enable widespread distribution of the advertisement or message through NFC technology. An NFC reader scans the NFC tag to read the data contained therein, which may include a web site, a social media platform, advertisements, and messages.

Abstract: A detector for detecting the removal and/or insertion of a firearm out of and/or into a holster. The detector may transmit a message each time the firearm is removed from the holster. A recording system may receive the message and determine whether or not it will begin recording the data it captures. A detector may detect the change in a magnitude of an inductance and/or an impedance of a circuit to detect insertion and removal of the firearm into and out of the holster. The holster is configured to couple to the detector to position the detector to detect insertion and removal of the firearm. An adhesive tape may couple a detector to a holster.

Abstract: Provided are an RFID tag information reading apparatus and method, including a signal management circuit, configured to output an operation frequency signal; a resonant circuit, configured to receive the operation frequency signal, adjust a capacitance value and an inductance value of the resonant circuit according to the operation frequency signal, so that the resonant circuit generates a resonance for generating a sine wave signal at a frequency point of the operation frequency signal, the resonant circuit is further configured to generate an electromagnetic wave from the sine wave signal, radiate the electromagnetic wave to a tag, and trigger the tag to return a tag identity signal; and a decoding identification circuit, configured to identify tag information according to the tag identity signal returned by the tag; where the signal management circuit is connected with the resonant circuit, and the resonant circuit is connected with the decoding identification circuit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for measuring a biometric signal by an electronic device. An object having an animation effect for inhalation and exhalation is displayed. The animation effect includes the object being expanded to guide the inhalation of a user and the object being contracted to guide exhalation of the user. A sensor unit obtains at least one biometric signal related to a heart rate of the user while the object is displayed. A motion of the electronic device is detected having a strength that is greater than or equal to a threshold strength. Based on the motion ceasing before exceeding a predetermined time, display of the object and obtaining of the at least one biometric signal is continued. Based on the motion lasting longer than or equal to the predetermined time, the obtaining of the at least one biometric signal and the displaying of the object is terminated.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling and monitoring agricultural equipment. The system includes a monitoring module that communicates with a remote user device to remotely turn a wind machine on or off.

Abstract: A method of access control for emergency responders according to one embodiment includes transmitting, by an access control server, an access credential to an emergency responder server over a first network, transmitting, by the emergency responder server, the access credential to an emergency responder mobile device over a second network different from the first network, wherein the second network includes a dedicated emergency responder network, and transmitting the access credential by the emergency responder mobile device to an access control device.

Abstract: A vehicle control system (VCS) in a passenger compartment interfaces with underhood components using a Bluetooth® link. The underhood components include a siren assembly with a sound generator and backup battery. The battery enables the siren assembly to function after the vehicle's battery is disabled. The siren assembly includes a Bluetooth® transceiver for establishing the link with the VCS. The siren assembly monitors the hood of the vehicle through a hood sensor, to detect unauthorized opening. In response to such opening, the siren assembly transmits an alarm to the VCS, which transmits an alarm to a user's mobile device and/or a security service. The sound generator may also be activated, by itself or under control of the VCS. The siren assembly connects to the engine computer/ignition module, to allow the VCS to monitor engine speed, and facilitate proper start of the engine when the VCS receives a remote start command.