Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including: a communication circuit; a processor; and a memory, wherein the memory stores instructions which, when executed, cause the processor to control the electronic device to: acquire first information on types of objects disposed within a first space and second information on locations of the objects in a first direction, select a target object, generate first name of the target object based on information on a type of the target object in the first information, generate second name of at least one counterpart object based on information on a type of the counterpart object disposed around the target object in the first information, determine a relative location relation between the target object and the at least one counterpart object based on the second information, and generate third name of the target object based on the first name, the second name, and the relative location relation.

Abstract: A method for determining space allocation and signal timing of an isolated signalized intersection consists of at least one remote server and a processing module that is communicably coupled with the at least one remote server. A plurality of traffic-related data, wherein the plurality of traffic-related data reflects activity at the isolated signalized intersection, is received through the processing module. A space determination process is performed on the plurality of traffic-related data through the processing module. Next, a timing determination process is performed on the plurality of traffic-related data through the processing module in order to minimize the average intersection delay at the isolated signalized intersection. Based upon the results from the space determination process and the timing determination process a cycle length is determined for the isolated signalized intersection.

Abstract: A driving support apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a memory and a hardware processor coupled to the memory and a sound wave sensor. The hardware processor is configured to select, as a transmission and reception scheme, either a pulse scheme or a spread spectrum modulation scheme, and control the sound wave sensor with the selected transmission and reception scheme. When the spread spectrum modulation scheme is selected as the transmission and reception scheme, the hardware processor causes the sound wave sensor to successively transmit and receive sound waves by using the spread spectrum modulation scheme.

Abstract: A vehicle controller includes at least one input configured to receive sensor signals from a plurality of sensors configured to determine vehicle dynamic information and at least one input configured to receive sensor signals from a plurality of sensors configured to determine external vehicle information Included in the vehicle controller is a memory and a processor. The memory stores instructions for executing a vehicle positioning system and a driver assistance system using the controller. An output is configured to output a safe to pass condition in response to the controller determining an available vehicle power meets or exceeds an estimated power requirement for a passing operation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a comprehensive care device comprising a case, a fixing element for fixing the case, sensing elements, a storage element, a processing element, a data transmission element and a power supply element. Each sensing element is used to sense physiological state values of the care object to generate physiological state signals. The storage element stores the physiological state signals sensed by the sensing elements. The processing element receives the physiological state signals stored in the storage element to perform a signal calculation, and then compare with a preset value to determine whether generate a warning signal or not. The data transmission element transmits the physiological state signals to a portable device; and the power supply element provides an electric power with the comprehensive care device. Therefore, the comprehensive care device of the present invention can provide real-time monitoring and care of the care object.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to recognition of an appliance state based on sensor data and determination of a response based at least in part on the appliance state. In various embodiments, an apparatus to recognize an appliance state may include a sensor data module to identify sensor data in one or more signals relating to data from one or more sensors associated with an appliance, an appliance state recognition module to determine an appliance state of the appliance based at least in part on the sensor data, a response module to determine a response based at least in part on the appliance state, and a transmission module to send the response to at least one of an appliance controller for the appliance or a presentation device. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: A capacitive sensing car-door pre-opening warning device based on a flexible printed circuit in the present application comprises an inside door handle trim panel, an inside door handle subassembly, a flexible printed circuit, a capacitive sensing element, a capacitive-sensing processing circuit, a warning unit and a control unit wherein: the inside door handle trim panel is designed to have a through hole as well as an accommodating space; the inside door handle subassembly has a portion penetrating the through hole and linking the car door linkage and another portion covered in the accommodating space which is sensed by the capacitive sensing element; the capacitive-sensing processing circuit generates a sensing capacitance after processing for development of a warning instruction from the control unit and activation of a warning mode configured in the control unit according to the warning instruction.

Abstract: System and methods for maintaining a supply of health-related items are provided herein. The system includes, but is not limited to, a carrier configured to contain the health-related item. The system further includes, but is not limited to, a container having a compartment configured to store the carrier. The system includes, but is not limited to, an item presence sensor coupled to the container. The system includes, but is not limited to, a sensor tag coupled to carrier and configured to be communicatively coupled with the item presence sensor. The system includes, but is not limited to, one or more data processors configured to be communicatively coupled with the item presence sensor and configured to determine whether the health-related item is present within the container based upon proximity of the sensor tag to the item presence sensor.

Abstract: A system includes one or more processors configured to track working hours of one or more members of a crew that operates a vehicle system. The working hours accumulate as the vehicle system travels on a route. The one or more processors are configured to direct a display device to present a notification message that indicates an amount of time remaining until the working hours reach a prescribed service limit for a designated time interval. The one or more processors are configured to automatically control the vehicle system to one or more of stop movement of the vehicle system, slow movement of the vehicle system, or prevent movement of the vehicle system from a stationary position responsive to determining that the working hours of the one or more members of the crew exceed the prescribed service limit.

Abstract: A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, controlling a vehicle system to refine a travel range estimation of an electrified vehicle if a desired destination cannot be reached under current driving conditions. The controlling step includes warning a driver about a travel range based on the driver's driving habits, coaching the driver to modify the driving habits, and adjusting operation of at least one vehicle subsystem.

Abstract: A system for identifying a location of a device is described. The system includes a patient support device and a healthcare apparatus connected to the patient support device. The healthcare apparatus has a plurality of sensor devices and a scanner device. The scanner device is able to scan machine-readable labels to identify a patient identifier and a device identifier. A server is configured to determine a location of the patient support device using the patient identifier and device identifier.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for controlling a vehicle based on a detected object. The apparatus may detect an object through a plurality of ultrasonic sensors, and directly and indirectly detect the object through the plurality of ultrasonic sensors by a controller and if at least one of a direct distance value and an indirect distance value from the object is equal to or smaller than a preset distance determination reference value, determine that the object exists in a short-range area.

Abstract: A sensor system and an alerting unit. The sensor system according to the invention may comprise first sensing element configured to measure a first signal indicative of a velocity of a movement of an object and a second sensing element configured to measure a second signal indicative of a direction of the movement, further comprising an alerting unit configured to issue a warning if a predefined relationship between the first signal and the second signal is being violated. The invention further teaches an alerting unit configured to monitor a predefined relationship between a first signal and a second signal and further configured to issue a warning should the predefined relationship become violated.

Abstract: A medical telemeter includes: a displaying section which is configured to display information; a storing section which is configured to store patient information that is information of a patient who uses the medical telemeter; and a controller which, when a predetermined event occurs, is configured to read the patient information stored in the storing section, and is configured to cause the displaying section to display a confirmation message that is based on the patient information.

Abstract: To allow an alarm vibration generated by a vibration generator to be recognized by a user through a vibration transmission member. A vehicle alarm device (100) includes a vibration generator (30) configured to generate an alarm vibration having a frequency corresponding to a frequency of a received alarm signal, a vibration transmission member (90) configured to transmit the alarm vibration to a user, a travel situation information acquisition unit (70) configured to acquire travel situation information in accordance with a travel situation of the vehicle, and an alarm signal generator (70) configured to generate the alarm signal such that when the value of the acquired travel situation information is high, a signal to be inputted to the vibration generator (30) includes at least a high-band frequency and such that when the value of the travel situation information is low, the signal to be inputted to the vibration generator (30) includes at least a low-band frequency.

Abstract: A sensor tag for attachment to at least a portion of a tracked container is disclosed. The sensor tag comprises a wireless transceiver, a logistics sensor, a power source, and a breakable link. The wireless transceiver reports an electronic identifier for the sensor tag. The power source provides power to the sensor tag. The breakable link removably attaches to the container. Removal of the sensor tag from the tracked container is determined with data from the logistics sensor. The removal of the sensor tag is reported by the wireless transceiver away from the sensor tag.

Abstract: A remote control system for a marine vessel includes at least one fob communicating with a helm transceiver module on the vessel. The fob has at least two user inputs, each associated with a different user-selectable fob command, wherein the fob is configured to wirelessly transmit a fob identification and a selected fob command in response to user selection of a user input. The helm transceiver module is configured to store unique fob identifications for permitted fobs and a set of system commands for each user-selectable fob command for each fob identification, wherein the set of system commands are configurable by a user. Upon receipt of the fob identification and the selected fob command, the helm transceiver module verifies that the fob identification is associated with one of the permitted fobs and identifies the user-configured set of system commands associated with the selected fob command and the fob identification.

Abstract: Methods and systems for illuminating a path are described. Data indicating a condition can be received by a lighting device. A light for output by the lighting device can be determined based on a location of the lighting device, such as a location of the lighting device relative to the condition and/or an egress. Data indicating the condition and/or data indicating the light for output can be transmitted to one or more other lighting devices, thereby illuminating a path away from the condition to the egress.

Abstract: A system for determining the occurrence of an event and for issuing notifications responsive the occurrence of the event. The system has a first component for storing reference parameters for use in determining occurrence of the event and a sensor for determining real-time parameters that may be indicative of the occurrence of the event. An analysis component analyzes the real-time parameters relative to the reference parameters. If the event is detected a communications component issues a notification to those effected by the event.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring variable in relation to a power cable accessory, including: an RFID tag, including: a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of the variable in its environment, an antenna, and an RFID IC electrically connected to the sensor and configured to process and modulate the signal generated by the sensor and transmit the modulated signal to an RFID reader via the antenna, wherein: the RFID tag is shaped to be fitted with the power cable accessory with its sensor in thermal contact with an electrical connector of the power cable accessory and with its antenna external to the electrical connector.