Abstract: The present technology relates to a smart radio device and system designed to facilitate seamless user profile registration and device pairing. The smart radio device can activate a registration mode upon disconnection from a docking station. In this mode, the device detects a user-specific device within a threshold range using short-range radio communication, retrieves the corresponding user profile from a server, and pairs the devices. The system supports pairing via Near-Field Communication (NFC) or other short-range radio communications and manages active and inactive modes to control device interactions. The invention ensures secure and efficient user profile management and device pairing, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.

Abstract: A device monitors the steps and movement of the user within a worksite to measure the user’s experience associated with the worksite and generate a resume based on the user’s experience. The device obtains a set of geospatial data that indicates the content of a geographic area bounded within a geofence. Sensors of the device detects a presence of a user within the geofence. The user is associated with a user profile, and the user profile indicates the frequency and/or magnitude of the user's presence at the content of the geographic area. The sensors of the device calculates the number of steps traveled by the user within the geofence. The device modifies the user profile to increase the frequency or magnitude of the user's presence at the content of the geographic area indicated by the user profile in accordance with the number of steps.

Abstract: A smart walkie-talkie having enhanced functionality that facilitates blind use by a user. The smart walkie-talkie includes a display screen and a blind use interface. The blind use interface includes a push-to-talk (PTT) button. When activated, the PTT button causes audio data to be collected. The collected audio data is streamed to a recipient device and/or automatically transcribed in a particular text-based communication thread. The blind use interface includes large pressure-sensitive buttons disposed on the front face of the smart walkie-talkie for navigating information displayed on the display screen. At least some of the buttons have sloped surfaces to form a concave arrangement easily located by a user in blind use. The blind use interface further includes a rear-facing audio speaker. Output of the audio speaker is directionally reflected towards a head region of a user when the smart walkie-talkie is attached to the user in a blind use position.

Abstract: The technology discloses a method for generating a prioritized queue containing reported safety hazards in a site. The system receives a message with at least one issue within the site, and the system generates a command set containing the message and other instructive parameters. The system inputs the command set in an AI model, which identifies issue(s) within the message and integrates the issue(s) in a prioritized queue. Determining where each issue is integrated into the prioritized queue is directed by the instructive parameters in the command set. The system receives the generated prioritized queue from the AI model, in which the system presents to a safety user device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for monitoring confined spaces. The system includes a portable area monitor that operates in a local LTE network, and thus, is included into a cloud-based platform. A Wi-Fi antenna is included in the confined space, enabling communications with both smart communication devices and gas sensors worn by workers while inside the confined space, thus providing cloud network visibility.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for a charging station update platform are disclosed. A host server transmits software update data to a local network comprised of a charging station bank and one or more wireless devices. Depending on the local area network configuration and/or the communication environment, the software update data is downloaded by one or more wireless devices. The one or more wireless devices subsequently transmit the software update data to the charging station bank, which then transmits the update data to corresponding wireless devices. Alternatively, the charging station bank downloads the software update data directly from the host server and transmits the software update to the one or more wireless devices, and/or the other charging station banks in a charging station network.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for a charging station update platform are disclosed. A host server transmits software update data to a local network comprised of a charging station bank and one or more wireless devices. Depending on the local area network configuration and/or the communication environment, the software update data is downloaded by one or more wireless devices. The one or more wireless devices subsequently transmit the software update data to the charging station bank, which then transmits the update data to corresponding wireless devices. Alternatively, the charging station bank downloads the software update data directly from the host server and transmits the software update to the one or more wireless devices, and/or the other charging station banks in a charging station network.

Abstract: A platform enables a user of a smart radio device to select a music channel for playback through a loudspeaker coupled to the smart radio device. The smart radio is configured for two-way communication and belongs to a group of smart radio devices associated with a facility. The platform sets parameter(s) for playback of music at the smart radio device in accordance with rule(s) that are implemented for the facility and cause the smart radio device to respond to an event detected at the smart radio device by performing an action. The event is based on a location of the smart radio device relative to a geofenced area of the facility or presence of a device, equipment, or machine in a threshold vicinity of the smart radio device. The action can include modifying value(s) of the parameter(s) of playback of music.

Abstract: A platform enables a user of a smart radio device to select a music channel for playback through a loudspeaker coupled to the smart radio device. The smart radio is configured for two-way communication and belongs to a group of smart radio devices associated with a facility. The platform sets parameter(s) for playback of music at the smart radio device in accordance with rule(s) that are implemented for the facility and cause the smart radio device to respond to an event detected at the smart radio device by performing an action. The event is based on a location of the smart radio device relative to a geofenced area of the facility or presence of a device, equipment, or machine in a threshold vicinity of the smart radio device. The action can include modifying value(s) of the parameter(s) of playback of music.

Abstract: A platform enables a user of a smart radio device to select a music channel for playback through a loudspeaker coupled to the smart radio device. The smart radio is configured for two-way communication and belongs to a group of smart radio devices associated with a facility. The platform sets parameter(s) for playback of music at the smart radio device in accordance with rule(s) that are implemented for the facility and cause the smart radio device to respond to an event detected at the smart radio device by performing an action. The event is based on a location of the smart radio device relative to a geofenced area of the facility or presence of a device, equipment, or machine in a threshold vicinity of the smart radio device. The action can include modifying value(s) of the parameter(s) of playback of music.

Abstract: A headphone apparatus and methods of operation for bone conduction headphones with push-to-talk operation is disclosed. The headphone apparatus is capable of wireless communication and can be communicatively coupled to one or more machines. The push-to-talk feature of the headphone apparatus enables transmissions/messages from the headphone apparatus to the one or more communicatively coupled machines. The push-to-talk feature of the headphone apparatus can also enable push-to-talk operation of the one or more communicatively coupled machines. The headphone apparatus is configured to be received by a charging case. The charging case is configured to enable wireless charging and/or wired charging of the headphone. The charging case is configured to be received by a charging cradle.

Abstract: An apparatus (e.g., smart radio) carried by a worker includes a location tracking and/or machine-to-machine communication component. Via these features, a user of the apparatus receives information related to nearby equipment, machinery, structures, or components located throughout a worksite. The apparatus further includes a microphone, enabling the user to dictate tasks, updates, or requests based on this information. The apparatus automatically generates and/or updates data records from these dictations and uses context, including the information received by the user, to improve the data records. For example, semantic gaps or abstractions, such as this machine, in the user's dictations are more specifically defined or identified in a data record based the context, such as the user being located nearby a particular machine that the user is likely referring to when dictating this machine. As such, manual efforts and human errors associated with data record creation can be minimized, in some examples.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for device tracking and geofencing reporting are disclosed herein. An apparatus (e.g., smart radio) carried by a worker includes location tracking and/or machine-to-machine communication components and a speaker. A machine in a work facility that does not otherwise include local, short-range reporting apparatus (e.g., a speaker) is equipped with a sensor suite configured to detect issues therewith. As a worker carrying a smart radio walks by a machine with a detected issue requiring repair or maintenance, the smart radio issues an auditory notification describing the issue, which enables the worker to stop and address the issue while they are in the local area of the machine. The smart radio thus operates as a speaker for the machine.

Abstract: A method for dynamically updating a worksite-specific directory that harmonizes one or more team-specific directories. The method includes establishing permissions to access the one or more team-specific directories to populate the worksite-specific directory, establishing a geofence that defines a boundary for a worksite of the worksite-specific directory, which includes feature vector data for workers of the team-specific directories who are assigned to the worksite and are located within the geofenced area of the worksite. The method further includes adding links of the team-specific directories to the worksite-specific directory, tracking locations of workers based on locations of associated smart radios, and updating links in the worksite-specific directory based on the locations of the workers relative to the geofence of the worksite.

Abstract: A device is capable of making position determinations using proximate devices. The device includes an antenna used to receive one or more sets of broadcast signals from one or more proximate devices communicatively coupled with the device. Each respective set of broadcast signals can include position data indicative of a position of a respective proximate device. The device can determine a characteristic associated with a reception of each respective set of broadcast signals to determine a relative distance between the device and each respective proximate device. The device can analyze each respective set of broadcast signals to determine the position of each respective proximate device based on the position data. The device can estimate its position based on the relative distance between the device and each respective proximate device and the position of each respective proximate device. In doing so, the device can generate an accurate position estimate.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for a long range transmission mesh network. Wireless devices operate as nodes on a mesh network. The wireless devices are configured to receive a downsampled transmission, process header information from the transmission, and broadcast the transmission to other nodes on the mesh network. Based on the approximate range of nearby nodes on the mesh network, the wireless devices automatically shift frequency bands. The wireless devices are configured to include a second transceiver specific to operating on the mesh network. In some examples, the second transceiver includes a long range (LoRa) chip set for operating in the 900 MHz band for the mesh network. In some examples, the second transceiver includes a new radio (NR+) chip set for operating in the digital enhanced cordless telephony (DECT) 1.9 GHz band.

Abstract: This document discloses a mobile radio device with conferencing capabilities. The mobile radio device can connect to a conferencing session. The mobile radio device can include a Push-to-Talk (PTT) button that controls the transmission or reception of data to or from other devices connected to the video conferencing session. For example, audio data collected by the mobile radio device while the PTT button is pressed can be transmitted to other devices connected to the video conferencing session and output by speakers at these devices. When the PTT button is released, the mobile radio device can be muted in the video conferencing session. In general, the mobile radio device can enable a worker to participate in a conference (e.g., conference call, video conference) while in the field. In doing so, worker accessibility may be improved, which can limit safety concerns and increase productivity.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for a long range transmission mesh network. Wireless devices operate as nodes on a mesh network. The wireless devices are configured to receive a downsampled transmission, process header information from the transmission, and broadcast the transmission to other nodes on the mesh network. Based on the approximate range of nearby nodes on the mesh network, the wireless devices automatically shift frequency bands. The wireless devices are configured to include a long range (LoRa) chip set, but not a LoRa wide area network (LoRaWAN) protocol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for monitoring confined spaces. The system includes a portable area monitor that operates in a local LTE network, and thus, is included into a cloud-based platform. A Wi-Fi antenna is included in the confined space, enabling communications with both smart communication devices and gas sensors worn by workers while inside the confined space, thus providing cloud network visibility.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for monitoring confined spaces. The system includes a portable area monitor that operates in a local LTE network, and thus, is included into a cloud-based platform. A Wi-Fi antenna is included in the confined space, enabling communications with both smart communication devices and gas sensors worn by workers while inside the confined space, thus providing cloud network visibility.