Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for post-surgical joint range of motion measurement, activity monitoring, as well as monitoring compliance with post-operative extremity elevation and cooling recommendations are provided. The system comprises sensor(s) to be attached adjacent a joint of the patient, with limb attachment element(s), applications running on a computing device of the patient and medical practitioner, and a cloud-based backend system.

Abstract: Methods and systems for generating a response to detecting a fire on a property are provided. In certain aspects, a smart home controller (or other smart controller) may analyze data received from smart devices disposed on, within, or proximate to a property. If it is determined that a fire is present on the premises of the property, the smart home controller may determine a location of the fire as compared to the smart devices. The smart home controller may then generate and transmit instructions causing a portion of the smart devices to perform a set of actions to mitigate risks associated with the presence of the fire on the property. The smart home controller may also compare the location of the fire with a location of an occupant, and generate an escape route for the occupant. Insurance policies, premiums, or discounts may be adjusted based upon the fire response/mitigation functionality.

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus includes a rigid structure, at least one sensor supported by the structure that is configured to detect a level of liquid or a presence of moisture in a vicinity of the structure, and a housing supported by the structure. A transmitter and a controller are located within the housing. The controller is in electrical communication with the at least one sensor and the wireless transmitter, and the controller is configured to cause the transmitter to transmit measurement data received from the at least one sensor to a remote device.

Abstract: A sensor apparatus for an item of smart clothing is disclosed herein. The sensor apparatus houses sensor electronics comprising at least one position and/or orientation sensor, and a data store, coupled to a processor and powered by a battery. The processor is configured to receive signals indicative of a change in position and/or orientation from the at least one position and/or orientation sensor. The processor is also configured to determine from the received signals whether there has been a change in position and/or orientation of the sensor apparatus over a first selected time interval; and in the event that there has been a change in position and/or orientation of the sensor apparatus over the first selected time interval, the processor is configured to record the change in position and/or orientation to the data store.

Abstract: A system for confirming the identity of a vehicle. The device includes: a vehicle control unit in the vehicle to be identified; a vehicle identification device; an external service device designed to interact with the vehicle; a vehicle sensor in the vehicle; and an external sensor. The vehicle identification device establishes a data connection with the vehicle control unit and triggers a physical interaction between the vehicle control unit and the external service device. The vehicle sensor detects the physical interaction and transmits a corresponding vehicle detection value to the vehicle identification device. The external sensor detects the physical interaction and transmits a corresponding external detection value to the vehicle identification device; and the vehicle identification device compares the vehicle detection value and the external detection value with one another and confirms the identity of the vehicle if the two detection values coincide with one another within a predefined tolerance.

Abstract: A system and a method for determining one or more safe evacuation paths in an event of fire. A method includes receiving measurements of parameter/s from one or more detectors. The one or more detectors detect parameter/s in an event of fire in a premises and are positioned at each of a plurality of evacuation paths inside the premises. The method further includes determining one or more safe evacuation paths from the plurality of evacuation paths inside the premises based on the measurements of the parameter/s. The method also includes displaying an indication of each of the one or more safe evacuation paths on an interface of a user device based on the determination.

Abstract: Disclosed techniques include in-vehicle drowsiness analysis using blink-rate. Video of an individual is obtained within a vehicle using an image capture device. The video is analyzed using one or more processors to detect a blink event based on a classifier for a blink that was determined. Using temporal analysis, the blink event is determined by identifying that eyes of the individual are closed for a frame in the video. Using the blink event and one or more other blink events, blink-rate information is determined using the one or more processors. Based on the blink-rate information, a drowsiness metric is calculated using the one or more processors. The vehicle is manipulated based on the drowsiness metric. A blink duration of the individual for the blink event is evaluated. The blink-rate information is compensated. The compensating is based on demographic information for the individual.

Abstract: Methods and systems for sharing digital electronic keys (e-keys) to use a vehicle with the e-key are provided. One example method includes sending, via a first application of a first mobile device, a message to a second mobile device to initiate providing access to the vehicle via the e-key. The method includes receiving, by the first mobile device, data confirming from the second mobile device indicating receipt and creating the e-key at the second mobile device for the vehicle with a level of access that was set via the first application of the first mobile device. The data confirming receipt for the e-key is authenticated by the first mobile device. The method includes sending, by the first mobile device, verification of the e-key for use via the second mobile device. The e-key is registered with a server to enable activation of the e-key on the second mobile device. A second application of the second mobile device provides a user interface for access of the e-key for unlocking and starting the vehicle.

Abstract: A safety brake light module configured to energize a safety brake light of a vehicle and a method of energizing the safety brake light with the safety brake light module. The safety brake light module comprises a controller; and a power circuit communicatively coupled to the controller and adapted to be electrically coupled to the safety brake light; the controller comprising processing instructions configured to generate a safety brake light signal configured to cause the safety brake light to illuminate in an illumination pattern based thereon, wherein during a second braking event the illumination pattern only a constant portion when the time duration between a first braking event and the second braking event does not exceed the first predetermined time period.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for real-time data analysis of water pipe network are proposed. The method includes: step S1: obtaining a current flow data xi to be identified, where i is a positive integer greater than or equal to 2; step S2: determining whether a first difference between the current flow data xi to be identified and a previous identified flow data xi?1 adjacent to the current flow data xi to be identified is less than or equal to a preset threshold; step S3: determining whether a second difference between a next to-be-identified flow data xi+1 adjacent to the current flow data xi to be identified and the previous identified flow data xi?1 is less than or equal to the preset threshold in response to the first difference being greater than the preset threshold.

Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for detecting an occupancy of a back seat in a vehicle before a driver exits the vehicle. In one example method, a backseat occupancy alert system detects an activity that precedes the driver exiting the vehicle. For example, the system may detect that the driver has performed, or is performing, actions such as turning off the engine of the vehicle, placing the vehicle in a parked condition, and/or opening a door of the vehicle. The detection may be carried out, for example, by evaluating an image captured by one or more cameras in the vehicle. The system may then detect a failure by the driver to look towards a back seat of the vehicle, where, for example, a child may be seated in a car seat. The system may then produce an alert to prompt the driver to check the back seat.

Abstract: A vehicle anti-vibration device includes a vibration sensor programmed to detect vibrations and output a vibration signal representing the vibrations detected. The device further includes a motor that vibrates in accordance with a vibration dampening signal, a communication interface programmed to wirelessly transmit the vibration signal to a remote device, and a processor programmed to process the vibration signal and generate the vibration dampening signal to dampen the vibrations detected.

Abstract: Device (100) for applying haptic stimuli to a body part (200) of a user, comprising a stiff support (30) configured to contact the body part 200; a containing element configured to keep the body part (200) in contact with the stiff support (30); an actuating element configured to push the stiff support (30) into the containing element and apply a pressure to the body part 200. The containing element comprises a stiff frame (10) defining a recess (20) to house the body part 200. The frame (10) comprises two lateral stiff guides (51) defining the recess (20) and the stiff support (30) is configured to move in a guided manner in the stiff guides (51). At least one servomotor (40, 40?) is provided connected integrally to the stiff frame (10) on the opposite side to the stiff support (30) with respect to the recess (20) and arranged to cause a relative movement, inside the recess (20) and with respect to the lateral stiff rails (51), of the stiff support (30) with respect to the body part (200).

Abstract: A method, system and devices assisting detection of a cover/cap. The method includes monitoring detection chamber readings from a plurality of detectors and identifying an anomaly in the detection chamber readings. Further, the one or more detectors from the plurality of detectors each having an anomaly are determined from the detection chamber readings. An alert is executed based on the anomaly in the detection chamber readings.

Abstract: Constructing a noise pollution map for an area includes a first subset of users performing initial noise recordings in the area using audio devices, using machine learning to provide classification of noises in the initial noise recordings, a second subset of users, larger than the first subset of users, capturing noise in the area using audio devices, creating summaries of noises using the classification to classify noises captured by the second subset of users, and aggregating the summaries to construct the noise pollution map of the area. The audio devices may include headsets, smart speakers, smart television sets, and/or computers. The summaries of noises may be created using software that is installed locally on devices of the second subset of users. The summaries may include source information, amplitude and frequency characteristics, duration, parameters of a corresponding one of the audio devices, user location, surroundings, and/or user movement information.

Abstract: A phase computing device according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a coordinate determination unit and a computing unit. The coordinate determination unit determines space coordinates at which an interference pattern of wave motion emitted from a vibrator phased array is to be presented, the wave motion including ultrasonic waves, electromagnetic waves, or other waves. The computing unit calculates an initial phase of each vibrator, a sum of energy densities of the wave motion at respective points of the space coordinates being maximum in the initial phase.

Abstract: An information processing device that transmits a detection result to another device when abnormal detachment of a wearing device worn by a user is detected.

Abstract: Methods and systems of enhancing an electronic interaction between a behavioral-modification program and a user in the program by providing customized content specific to the user. The systems and methods allow for coach-counselor assistance to the individual-user or for automated content delivery.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for determining responsiveness of a driver of a vehicle to feedback regarding driving behaviors. The system may include a sensor configured to generate output signals conveying first driving behavior information, which may characterize operation of the vehicle by the driver. The system may include one or more processors configured to obtain the first driving behavior information. The one or more processors may effectuate provision of feedback defined by feedback information based on the first driving behavior. The sensor may be configured to output signals conveying second driving behavior information, which may characterize operation of the vehicle by the driver during and/or subsequent to the provision of the feedback. The one or more processors may be configured to obtain the second driving behavior information and assess responsiveness of the driver to the feedback based on the second driving behavior information.

Abstract: A system for collecting and distributing meteorological data is disclosed the system comprising at least two mobile meteorological stations (MMS) and each of the stations comprising at least a controller, a sensors unit that comprises one or more sensors such as temperature sensor, humidity sensor, air pressure sensor, wind speed and/or wind direction sensor, a location sensor unit and a communication unit configured to enable communication with at least one other MMS. The controller may be configured to receive meteorological data from the sensors unit and location data from the location sensor unit and to send a meteorological data and location data to the at least one other MMS.