Abstract: A swimming pool Smart Boat for pool maintenance and water safety is described. The Smart Boat includes chlorine and pH sensors for monitoring water quality and is capable of releasing chemicals into the pool water based on monitoring. A screen panel is configured to trap debris in the pool. Additionally, the Smart Boat provides for water safety by monitoring water disturbances which indicate a swimmer has entered the pool and sending an alert based on the detection of a disturbance. A remote control unit provides alerts and controls navigation, the release of chemicals and the screen panel position.

Abstract: An emergency vehicle foldable barrier assembly for protecting law enforcement, emergency workers, and others near vehicles pulled over on the road shoulder includes a rear barrier apparatus and a side barrier apparatus. The rear barrier apparatus comprises a rear mounting plate and a rear hinge configured to mount to a trunk end of an emergency vehicle adjacent a driver's side. A rear barrier bar is coupled to the rear hinge and has a curved portion configured to conform to the curvature of the trunk end. A plurality of rear lights is coupled to the rear barrier bar. The side barrier apparatus comprises a side mounting plate and a side hinge configured to mount to the driver's side of the emergency vehicle proximal the trunk end. A side barrier bar is coupled to the side hinge. A plurality of side lights is coupled to the side barrier bar.

Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a UE for handling actions performed by a vehicle. The UE obtains, from the vehicle, action information indicating that an action has been performed by a system comprised in the vehicle. The UE notifies a user after the action has ended that the action has been performed, and provides additional information about the performed action to the user.

Abstract: A system in accordance with present embodiments includes a source of electromagnetic radiation that operates to emit electromagnetic radiation into an active playing area. The system also includes a sensing device that operates to receive the electromagnetic radiation after being reflected from a retro-reflective material of an article positioned in the active playing area and operable to generate data based on receiving reflected electromagnetic radiation from a series of article positions. Further, the system includes a controller that operates to process the data generated by the sensing device to determine whether the series of article positions correlate to a stored gesture and output a control signal to actuate an effect when the series of article positions correlate to the stored gesture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a last lap light apparatus with extendible pole length, for submersible use in signaling, for example, in a swimming competition.

Abstract: In described examples, there are systems and methods for deployment in proximity to an abandoned well. The systems and methods may help monitor conditions at an abandoned well and/or help communication with downhole communicate devices. In some examples, there is described a communication system that is configured to be deployed in proximity to an abandoned well having a metallic well structure severed below a ground region. The system may include a plurality of receivers configured to be deployed at the ground region in proximity to the abandoned well, and configured to receive data signals from the metallic well structure of the abandoned well via the ground region. The system may comprise a processing unit, in communication with the receivers, and configured to receive and process data signals from the receivers.

Abstract: A multi-parameter patient monitoring device rack can dock a plurality of patient monitor modules and can communicate with a separate display unit. A signal processing unit can be incorporated into the device rack. A graphics processing unit can be attached to the display unit. The device rack and the graphic display unit can have improved heat dissipation and drip-proof features. The multi-parameter patient monitoring device rack can provide interchangeability and versatility to a multi-parameter patient monitoring system by allowing use of different display units and monitoring of different combinations of parameters. A dual-use patient monitor module can have its own display unit configured for displaying one or more parameters when used as a stand-alone device, and can be docked into the device rack when a handle on the module is folded down.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for monitoring an environment are provided. These systems, apparatus, and methods may include a monitoring unit positioned within the environment that includes an air quality sensor configured to generate particle data, a communications unit configured to directly or indirectly transmit data between the monitoring unit and a remote computing unit, and a controller with instructions to cause the air quality sensor to generate particle data about particles in the environment, and transmit the particle data to the remote computing unit. The remote computing unit may be positioned outside the environment, and include a second processor, another communications unit, and another non-transitory memory device with instructions to receive and store the particle data, and determine, based on the received particle data generated by the air quality sensor, whether a first exposure threshold has been exceeded for the monitoring unit.

Abstract: A system, including: a sensor that monitors containers as the containers move along a production line; a rejection device; a controller communicatively connected to the sensor and the rejection device, wherein the controller is programmed to determine whether a container is associated with a match condition in response to a signal received from the sensor, the match condition reflecting that the container is associated with predetermined properties or characteristics, in response to a match condition, determine a pass result, and otherwise determine a fail result, determine a velocity of the production line, dynamically determine a correction amount for a reject position, track a position of the container on the production line, and in response to the fail result, outputs a signal to actuate the rejection device that removes the container from the production line based on the velocity of the production line, the dynamically determined correction amount, and the position of the container on the production line

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed.

Abstract: An optical wireless rotary joint can include a first optical device and a second optical device. The first optical device can be coupled to a rotatable component for rotating with the rotatable component. The second optical device can be physically separated from the first optical device. The second optical device can be coupled to a stationary component for communicating data with the first optical device using an optical signal. The first optical device or the second optical device can include an optical transmitter for transmitting the optical signal based on the data. The other of the first optical device or the second optical device can include an optical receiver for generating a new signal in response to detecting the optical signal transmitted by the optical transmitter.

Abstract: A tool use system has a tool having sensors tracking use of the tool, a first CPU executing first coded instructions monitoring input from the sensors with respect to time; and first wireless communication circuitry adapted to transmit data, and a central hub comprising a second CPU executing second coded instructions, a data repository, and second wireless communication circuitry compatible with the first wireless communication circuitry. The first coded instructions comprise an algorithm adapted to identify an instance of unsafe use of the tool based on sensory input and time, and wherein an identified instance of unsafe use is transmitted by the first wireless communication circuitry to the second wireless communication circuitry, and the second coded instructions cause the instance of unsafe use to be recorded in the data repository.

Abstract: A medical device includes a printed circuit board-battery assembly, a tape encapsulation assembly wrapped around the PCB-battery assembly, and a second removable tab positioned on a surface of the tape encapsulation assembly. The second removable tab provides an adhesive layer on a surface of the medical device when the second removable tab is removed from the medical device. The PCB includes the electronic circuitry that performs the functionalities of the medical device, including an optical sensor that comprises at least one light source to emit light towards a measurement site of a user and at least one photodetector to receive light returned from the measurement site. The medical device can connect to a host computing device that performs various operations, including, but not limited to, authenticating the medical device, causing measurement values such as blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse rate (PR), and a perfusion index (PI) to be provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for localization and passive entry/passive start (PEPS) systems for vehicles are provided. A communication gateway establishes a wireless communication link with a portable device. Sensors communicate with the communication gateway, receive connection information about the wireless communication link, and measure signal information of communication signals transmitting communication packets sent from the portable device to the communication gateway via the wireless communication link. A localization module determines a location of the portable device based on the signal information from the sensors. A PEPS system receives performs a vehicle function including unlocking a door of the vehicle, unlocking a trunk of the vehicle, or allowing the vehicle to be started based on the location of the portable device.

Abstract: An air filter includes filter media, a sensor, and circuitry coupled to the sensor, the circuitry configured to receive data from the sensor representative of the condition of the filter media and wirelessly transmit such data. The data may be received by a device with a display to use the information to present an indication of the filter media condition to a user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for vehicle passive entry/passive start (PEPS) are provided. A communication gateway establishes a Bluetooth low energy communication connection with a portable device. The communication connection has a connection event during which information is exchanged between the communication gateway and the portable device. The communication gateway instructs sensors to perform two-way ranging using impulse radio (IR) ultra-wide band (UWB) communication with the portable device based on the information exchanged during the connection event. A localization module determines a location of the portable device based on the two-way ranging performed by the plurality of sensors. A PEPS system receives the location of the portable device from the localization module and performs a vehicle function, including unlocking a door of the vehicle, unlocking a trunk of the vehicle, or allowing the vehicle to be started, based on the location of the portable device.

Abstract: A system is provided to minimize, or potentially eliminate, veering of a visually impaired user that is walking along a linear path. The system includes a wearable apparatus to be worn by a user. Further, the system includes a sensor, which measures ambulatory motion of the user along a linear path, that adheres to the wearable apparatus. The system also includes a processor that adheres to the wearable apparatus. The processor determines ambulatory motion deviation from the linear path according to the ambulatory motion being in excess of a predetermined angular threshold, and also determines according to one or more veering detection criteria if the ambulatory motion deviation is a veering motion or a purposeful turn. Finally, the system includes a left non-visual output device and a right non-visual output device that adheres to a right side of the wearable apparatus.

Abstract: A method for execution by a RFID tag includes receiving, by an antenna of the RFID tag, an RF signal from an RFID reader, where the RF signal has a carrier frequency. The method further includes determining, by a tuning circuit of the RFID tag, a received power level of the RF signal at the carrier frequency and whether the received power level compares favorably to a power level threshold. When the received power level compares unfavorably to the power level threshold, the method further includes adjusting, by the tuning circuit, the input impedance of the RFID tag by adjusting a tank circuit of the RFID tag until the received power level compares favorably to the power level threshold, where the input impedance of the RFID tag is based on one or more of impedance of the antenna and impedance of the tank circuit.

Abstract: Techniques for acoustic management of entertainment devices and systems are described. Various embodiments may include techniques for acoustically determining a location of a remote control or other entertainment device. Some embodiments may include techniques for controlling one or more entertainment components using voice commands or other acoustic information. Other embodiments may include techniques for establishing a voice connection using a remote control device. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: An access management and reporting system includes a keysafe that is located outside of a building and a communication system that is located within the building. The communication system is configured to perform, over a short-range wireless communication protocol, two-way communication with a communication module of the keysafe. The system also includes a server that is located remote from the building and the keysafe. The server is configured to perform, over a long-range communication protocol, two-way communication with the communication system located within the building, is configured to manage access to the keysafe, and is configured to handle reporting related to access of the keysafe.