Abstract: A method and system for timing and real-time accident notification of a marathon event comprises of providing a marathon event management system, which has a database connected to a gateway. The gateway is connected with a time synchronization control unit to provide a wearable device to at least one contestant. The wearable device comprises a sensing element for sensing the physiological parameters and environmental parameters of a contestant, and a signal transceiving unit. A start position, a travel area, and an end position are defined in a marathon travel path. A plurality of signal transceivers are distributed and installed on the marathon's travel path to continuously transmit and receive the physiological parameters and the environmental parameters of the wearable device within a cycle time. Each of the signal transceivers includes: a satellite positioning receiving module for receiving GPS positioning data, and receiving at least one control signal from the time synchronization control unit.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a wireless identification fraud avoidance system and methods for use thereof. In one implementation, the system may include at least one transmitter configured to transmit a first signal to a plurality of identification tags and to cause the identification tags to transmit a second signal. The system may also include a first, proximate receiver configured to receive the second signal from the identification tags. The system may also include a second, more distant receiver configured to receive a third signal from a tag outside a transmission range of the at least one transmitter. The system may also include at least one processor configured to generate a potential fraud alert when the second receiver receives the third signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying high risk parking lots. High risk parking lots may be, for example, parking lots that pose a higher than average risk of collisions and/or theft. Auto insurance claim data may be analyzed to identify hazardous areas. A virtual navigation of roads within the hazardous area may be identified. Public parking lots within the virtual navigation map may be defined, with each public parking lot determined as either in a hazardous area or not. A vehicle may be determined to be approaching or parking in a parking lot in a hazardous area, and a nearby public parking lot not associated with the hazardous area may be selected instead. A route from a current position to the nearby public parking lot may be generated, and the vehicle may be routed to the nearby public parking lot. As a result, collisions and thefts may be reduced.

Abstract: A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for authorizing an item with an RFID tag to leave a facility. In one embodiment, a mobile device receives or determines an exit code (EC) to write into the tag in response to providing authorizing information. The EC may be based on information stored in the tag such as the tag's item identifier or other tag information (collectively an item identifier or II), a ticket value, other information such as the OC, a mobile identity or location, or any other suitable information. Upon verification of the EC, the tagged item is allowed to leave the facility. In another embodiment, the mobile device stores an item identifier (II) associated with the tag and provides authorizing information. Upon verifying the authorizing information and confirming that the stored II corresponds to the tagged item's II, the tagged item is allowed to leave the facility.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for tracking freight. Embodiments include a tracking device for a trailer containing a load. The tracking device may include a housing including a connector, a main body, and a GPS tracker located within the main body and configured to track the location of the load. Tracking device may include a support member linking the connector and main body. Connector may securely attach to a container on the trailer and attach to a seal such that the container cannot be opened without breaking the seal. Support member may stabilize the housing and protect the tracking device during transit of the load. A tracking system may implement to monitor, gather information and report on the tracking device and the load.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides details of a system and method for a communication device for guards in controlled environments. The communication device is established based on an indoor wireless infrastructure in the controlled environment, receiving wireless positioning signals to calculate and determine the real-time location of a user carrying the device. The indoor wireless positioning can be combined with other available positioning methods to provide highly accurate positioning information of the guard. The communication device detects, monitors, and records activities of the guard during a period of time, and is controlled by the control center. The control center and the communication device respond quickly to different abnormal situations. In addition, the communication device detects contraband electronic devices and monitor surroundings of the guard.

Abstract: The present invention provides a smart helmet falling detection method and a smart helmet. The falling detection method includes following steps: initializing a system, determining a free fall, determining a collision, determining motionlessness, and generating an emergency signal according to a detection result that a motionlessness event occurs within a fourth duration after the collision event occurs. The smart helmet includes a three-axis acceleration sensor and a controller. For the smart helmet falling detection method and the smart helmet provided in the present invention, the acceleration is measured by the three-axis acceleration sensor installed on the smart helmet, and whether a riding falling event occurs is determined by analyzing change of the acceleration, and alarm is given according to the falling event, such that the problem of falling detection and calling for help in a riding process is solved in a targeted manner.

Abstract: A wireless transmission system includes a server in communication with one or more receiving devices. The server generates a query to a user associated with a receiving device regarding a parking-space preference. The server receive the parking-space preference along with the unique identifier and a receiving device identifier from the receiving device. The server determines a current location associated with the receiving device based on the received unique identifier, and generate an instruction to receive attributes associated with one or more parking spaces corresponding to the parking-space preferences. The server upon transmitting the instructions to the database, receive one or more parking spaces corresponding to the parking-space preferences.

Abstract: A drowsiness prevention device includes a psychological state estimator and a controller. The psychological state estimator estimates a psychological state of an occupant, based on a state of the occupant detected by a detection device. The controller causes an output device to output a first warning and a second warning which are for alerting the occupant. The psychological state estimator estimates a first psychological state of the occupant which is before the first warning is output and a second psychological state of the occupant which is after the first warning is output. The controller determines details of a second warning, based on only the second psychological state or based on both the first psychological state and the second psychological state.

Abstract: An electronic patient monitoring system and method of operation that includes one or more generally non-metal, tamper-resistant patient identification and monitoring devices, an observer transmitter/receiver device configured to receive and detect one or more beacon signals that exceed a predetermined threshold from at least one of the not easily removable patient identification and monitoring devices, set a time to hold open a window for a response on the transmitter/receiver device, and send a request for information to the observer with the transmitter/receiver device, and a central computer system. Each of the transmitter/receiver device and the central computer system, including, at least, a computer processor, communications components and system software to communicate with the observer transmitter/receiver device at specified/predetermined time intervals to receive observer- and patient-specific information.

Abstract: An electronic bracelet and an offender monitoring system. The electronic bracelet comprises a monitoring device, a strap configured for attaching the monitoring device to a wrist of an offender and a tamper detection device for detecting a bracelet attachment error. The monitoring device of the electronic bracelet communicates with a central monitoring station and with a home station. The monitoring device is configured for displaying instructions on a screen of the monitoring device. The instructions are related to for example a violation of home curfew rules or a violation of geographical restriction rules. The electronic bracelet allows for both monitoring an offender inside and outside the offenders residence.

Abstract: A sensor for monitoring wetness in a diaper or other absorbent article includes a housing that attaches to the absorbent article. The sensor may include inner and outer housing portions that capture an edge of the absorbent article between the housings. The sensor may include contacts that electrically connect with a pair of contact strips embedded in the absorbent article. The distance between the embedded strips may vary depending on the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may include multiple pairs of contacts that are spaced apart to match the distance between the contact strips for the variously sized absorbent articles. In this way, depending on the pair of contacts connected to the contact strips, the sensor may indicate the size of the absorbent article.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted information communication device includes a unit for acquiring information relating to the vehicle's current position; a position change amount calculation unit for acquiring information relating to an amount of change in the current position; and a transmission information generation unit for performing information communication with the outside of the vehicle. The transmission information generation unit generates reference information including the information relating to the vehicle's current position and transmits the reference information to the outside. At a timing different from that of the reference information, the transmission information generation unit generates progress information including the information relating to the amount of change in the current position and transmits the progress information to the outside.

Abstract: Examples herein disclose an apparatus. The apparatus includes a network interface controller (NIC) port to be dedicated to a management functionality of a server. The apparatus also includes a light emitting diode (LED), coupled to the NIC port, to provide a visible indication that the NIC port is dedicated to the management functionality of the server.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a wearable computing device (WCD) that would selectively and automatically activate a transceiver of the WCD for data transmission based on sensor data obtained from a sensor module of the \VCD. In some example, the sensor module may convert the physical movements of the WCD into sensor data. Then, a processor module of the WCD compares the sensor data to a predetermined pattern pre-stored in the memory. If the sensor data matches the predetermined pattern, the processor module activates the transceiver to receive/transmit data packets. If the sensor data does not match the predetermined pattern, the process goes back to the beginning, where the processor module monitors the movement of the WCD through the sensors.

Abstract: A remote communications system for providing enhanced communication with cardiac devices includes a wearable defibrillator disposed on a torso of a patient and a remote device. The wearable defibrillator includes one or more buttons configured to be actuated by the patient to indicate that the patient is conscious, a speaker configured to communicate information to the patient, a wearable defibrillator transceiver configured to transmit the information, and a processor in communication with the speaker and the wearable defibrillator transceiver. The remote device includes a wireless transceiver for bi-directional communication configured to receive the information from the wearable defibrillator, at least one of a touch screen and a speaker, and a processor configured to cause the remote device to provide via the at least one of the touch screen and the speaker at least one of an alarm, voice message, and prompt based on the received information.

Abstract: A control server associated with a retail store places or assigns people that are determined to be socially interrelated into corresponding groups. When a group member becomes separated from the group, an image of that person is analyzed and used to identify his/her group. Once identified, the control server generates a notification indicating the current locations in the retail store of both the group and the person who became separated, and indicates a route the person can take through the store to reunite with the group.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a non-tactile device including a receiving device configured to receive signals corresponding to a user's EEG or movements, translate the EEG or movements into directional intentions, transmit the directional intentions to a secondary device, receive a command for one or more actions from the secondary device based on the transmitted directional intentions and output at least one control signal to the non-tactile device based on the received command for one or more actions. The non-tactile device may receive signals corresponding to a user's EEG or movements using a gestural sensor and/or an EEG sensor.

Abstract: An example indication system for use with a refueling system including a hose for supplying fuel from a tanker aircraft to a receiver aircraft and a refueling coupler coupled to an end of the hose is described. The indication system includes a first transceiver located at the refueling coupler and configured to receive refueling information from a second transceiver located at the tanker aircraft, a plurality of light sources located at the refueling coupler, and a processor in communication with the first transceiver to receive the refueling information, and in communication with the plurality of light sources to operate the plurality of light sources based on the refueling information.