Abstract: A communication device includes a target locating unit configured to locate a position of a target having a risk of approaching a moving body. The communication device includes a transmission unit configured to transmit request information including positional information of an external terminal, for which the positional information is requested, based on the position of the target located by the target locating unit. The communication device includes a reception unit configured to receive response information with respect to the request information. The transmission unit is configured to transmit warning information based on the positional information of the external terminal included in the response information.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for detecting the fall of a person, comprising at least one matrix thermal sensor (2), preferably a matrix thermopile sensor.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus capable of communicating with a plurality of vehicles configured to perform automated driving includes a controller configured to execute operations, the operations including receiving, from each of the plurality of vehicles, a notification of a content of an abnormality, in-vehicle images, and the number of persons in the vehicle, prioritizing the plurality of vehicles based on determination results by determining, for each of the plurality of vehicles, a load of an automated driving process and the number of persons in the vehicle, and displaying with emphasis the content of the abnormality of a vehicle of a highest priority and the in-vehicle images of the vehicle of the highest priority.

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) is disclosed. The UE includes a receiver and a processor that receive a radio resource control (RRC) signal including uplink (UL) sounding reference signal (SRS) configuration information. The UE also receives a semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) message to activate transmission of UL SRSs The UE may then transmit UL SRSs in a time and frequency pattern based on at least the UL SRS configuration information. A UE method and an eNode-B are also disclosed.

Abstract: In some implementations, a wireless sensing system may receive sensor data associated with an asset. The sensor data may be associated with a tampering event and the tampering event may include an action performed on the asset. The wireless sensing system may further determine whether the tampering event is performed by an authorized user of the wireless sensing system. The wireless sensing system may further determine whether the tampering event is performed within an authorized location of the wireless sensing system. The wireless sensing system may transmit a notification to a user of the wireless sensing system. The notification may alert the user of the wireless sensing system that the tampering event has occurred.

Abstract: A control device performs: setting a moving area including a trajectory along which a mobile object is scheduled to move with behavior of the mobile object and a surrounding area when the mobile object moves straight, turns right, or turns left; controlling an information provision device configured to provide a driver with information such that the driver is notified of presence of a first type of object when a first type of object is present in the surrounding area and the driver does not see the first type of object; and controlling the information provision device such that the driver is re-notified of the first type of object when the first type of object is present in the moving area and the driver does not see the first type of object after the driver has seen the first type of object through the notification.

Abstract: Example methods and arrangements for sensors are disclosed herein. At least one storage device or storage disk includes instructions that, when executed, cause at least one processor of a mobile electronic device to at least access notification data indicative of an event at a security perimeter of a building, the notification data corresponding to a change in a status of one or more sensors at the security perimeter; present the notification data to a user of the mobile electronic device, the notification data including image data associated with the event; generate a message based on a user input at the mobile electronic device in response to the notification data; and output the message to cause a responsive action.

Abstract: A device, system, and a method are provided for notifying a user to replace a sacrificial anode in a pool or spa system. The device is provided in the form of a body defining a cavity, a sacrificial anode, and a sensor. The sacrificial anode substantially surrounds the cavity when the sacrificial anode is coupled to the body. The sensor is at least partially received into the cavity and is in communication with a pool automation system. The sensor is designed to transmit a signal to the pool automation system when the sensor detects water within the cavity. The signal is processed by the pool automation system, and the pool automation system may then transmit a notification to a user that the sacrificial anode is depleted.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems and methods for locating and aiding in the recovery of discarded tracking devices.

Abstract: A notification system includes: a notifier which notifies an operator of a state of a lifting magnet; a sensor which detects at least one of a voltage, an electric current, and an electric power supplied for exciting the lifting magnet; a determination part which determines, based on detection data from the sensor, whether an attraction quantity of the lifting magnet reaches a maximum attraction quantity after excitation of the lifting magnet is started; and a notification control part which causes the notifier to notify that the attraction quantity reaches the maximum attraction quantity when the determination part determines that the attraction quantity reaches the maximum attraction quantity.

Abstract: An object detection device includes a transceiver that transmits ultrasonic waves encoded with frequency modulation and receives an ultrasonic wave and outputs a reception signal, a first quadrature detector that generates and outputs a complex reception signal based on quadrature detection of the reception signal, a second quadrature detector that generates and outputs a complex reference signal based on quadrature detection of the reference signal, a correlation filter that performs correlation detection between the complex reception signal and the complex reference signal and outputs a correlation signal, and a code determiner that determines a code included in the reception signal based on the correlation signal.

Abstract: A method of locating a second V2X-capable vehicle by a first V2X-capable vehicle is described. A request is transmitted from the first vehicle to the second vehicle via a V2X communication connection, sensor data from at least one sensor of the second vehicle are received by the first vehicle via the V2X communication connection and are evaluated. At least one action is carried out by the first vehicle, the second vehicle is located relative to the first vehicle if the at least one action by the first vehicle is detected on the basis of the received sensor data from the at least one sensor of the second vehicle. A system is also described.

Abstract: A tethered device for prevention and recovery of a vehicle component (e.g., a catalytic converter) is provided herein. The tethered device comprises a housing having an exterior surface and defining an interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises an electronic component disposed within the interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises a plurality of spacers extending from the exterior surface and configured to be adjacent to the vehicle component. The plurality of spacers defines a channel configured to promote airflow between the tethered device and the vehicle component thereby minimizing heat transfer between the tethered device and the vehicle component.

Abstract: A method of, and safety system usable in, responding to an unauthorized possession of a vehicle configured to transport at least one person, including the steps of: obtaining the vehicle with the safety system associated therewith, the safety system configured to at least one of: a) generate at least one form of detectable signal; b) generate an electronic signal; and c) generate at least one image of a person in/on the vehicle; and generating an input to cause the system to generate at least one of: i) the at least one form of detectable signal that can be sensed by persons in the vicinity of the vehicle; ii) the electronic signal; and iii) the at least one image of a person in/on the vehicle. The system is configured so that at least one of the at least one form of detectable signal, the electronic signal, and the at least one image is generated after a time delay following the generation of the input to the safety system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for monitoring a motor vehicle, in particular a motorcycle (2), configured to be connected to an interface (3) of the motor vehicle (2), the device comprising: —a processor (1a) associated with a memory (1b), —a geolocation module (1c), —a vibration detection module (1d) and/or a fall detection module (1f), —a mobile application module (1g) for exchanging information on the vehicle with a mobile application server (4), —a silent alert module (1i) via the mobile application server (4) according to vibration detection module data (1d) or fall detection module data (1f), characterized by: —a mobile internet network connection module (1i), —an audible alarm (5), and in that the mobile application module (1g) is configured to remotely control the audible alarm (5).

Abstract: Provided are a virtual sound output system for communication with pedestrians and a control method thereof, and in particular, to a virtual sound output system for communication with pedestrians and a control method thereof, which enable smooth transmission of sound to one or a plurality of pedestrian groups by differentially controlling focal points according to pedestrian distribution situations, while performing communication between a vehicle and a pedestrian using a beam-focused directional speaker.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for a self-testing fire sensing device are described herein. One device includes an adjustable particle generator and a variable airflow generator configured to generate an aerosol density level, an optical scatter chamber configured to measure a rate at which the aerosol density level decreases after the aerosol density level has been generated, and a controller configured to compare the measured rate at which the aerosol density level decreases with a baseline rate, and determine whether the self-testing fire sensing device requires maintenance based on the comparison of the measured rate at which the aerosol density level decreases and the baseline rate.

Abstract: A traffic control system has a single light emitting area with a central location in which sensors are optionally positioned. The traffic control system is angled downward towards a roadway for improved visibility and improved aiming of the sensors. The single light emitting area selectively illuminates red, yellow, or green light to signal to the vehicle drivers when they can safely move through the intersection or when they should stop. The light emitting area presents a moving dark area or bar during display of green to convey proceed to those that are color impaired. A sweep hand as in a clock is displayed during the caution state to convey the length of time that the caution state will remain (yellow color is displayed) and also to convey the state of caution to those that are color impaired.

Abstract: An active landing marker including a housing, a cover panel, a marker panel and an energy source is provided. The cover panel is coupled to the housing, the cover panel made of polarized translucent material. The marker panel is positioned within the housing. The marker panel includes a plurality of selectively positioned energy absorbing sections and a plurality of energy transmission sections. The energy source is contained within the housing. The marker panel being positioned between the energy source and the cover panel. Energy radiated from the energy source passing through the energy transmission sections of the marker panel and through the cover panel generating an active signal marker having a unique marker pattern. The active signal marker aiding in the landing of vehicles during varying environmental conditions.

Abstract: A method for optimizing an aviation radiation dose comprises a) gathering flight-relevant data including at least one flight schedule; b) gathering radiation data including at least a current radiation field assigned to the at least one flight schedule, historical radiation data assigned to the flight-relevant data and a radiation dose threshold; c) calculating an expected radiation dose based on the flight-relevant data and the radiation data; and d) modifying the flight-relevant data and repeating steps a) to c) at least once in order to obtain optimized flight-relevant data with regard to the expected radiation dose. With each iteration the flight-relevant data is modified.