Abstract: An accessory controller is configured for installation in a vehicle including a vehicle battery, an on-board diagnostics (OBD) port, and a vehicle accessory. The accessory controller includes a network input configured for connection to a communications network pin of the OBD port, and a battery input configured for connection to a battery pin of the OBD port. The accessory controller further includes a controller circuit configured to deliver a vehicle operation signal to the vehicle accessory when a communications signal provided via the network input exceeds a first voltage threshold and a battery signal provided via the battery input exceeds a second threshold.

Abstract: A power supply configured for installation in a vehicle is disclosed herein. The vehicle includes a battery, an on-board diagnostics (OBD) port, and a vehicle accessory. In at least one embodiment, the power supply includes a controller area network (CAN) input configured for connection to a CAN pin of the OBD port, a battery input configured for connection to a battery pin of the OBD port, at least one power output configured for connection to a vehicle accessory, and a controller circuit. The controller circuit is configured to (i) monitor a CAN voltage provided via the CAN input, (ii) monitor a battery voltage provided via the battery input, and (iii) selectively deliver power to the at least one power output depending at least in part on the CAN voltage and the battery voltage.

Abstract: A power supply configured for installation in a vehicle is disclosed herein. The vehicle includes a battery, an on-board diagnostics (OBD) port, and a vehicle accessory. In at least one embodiment, the power supply includes a controller area network (CAN) input configured for connection to a CAN pin of the OBD port, a battery input configured for connection to a battery pin of the OBD port, at least one power output configured for connection to a vehicle accessory, and a controller circuit. The controller circuit is configured to (i) monitor a CAN voltage provided via the CAN input, (ii) monitor a battery voltage provided via the battery input, and (iii) selectively deliver power to the at least one power output depending at least in part on the CAN voltage and the battery voltage.

Abstract: A wireless computer network includes a backbone network including backbone network nodes authenticated to each other and in communication with each other. The wireless computer network also includes a master authenticator node and a proxy authenticator node among the backbone network nodes. When an unauthenticated new node requests authentication to the backbone network and the unauthenticated new node is in communication with at least one of the backbone network nodes, the at least one of the backbone network nodes becoming the proxy authenticator node for the unauthenticated new node and communicates with the master authenticator node to authenticate the unauthenticated new node to the backbone network.

Abstract: Allows for the assignment of threat(s) to weapon(s) to allow operators to coordinate actions. Enables dynamic discovery and operation weapon(s), sensor(s) over a local or public network so available weapons can be selected by operators. Sensors may act as simulated weapons and may also reside in a video surveillance system (VSS). Sensors may be collocated or away from weapons which may differ in number. Sensors simulating weapons are transparently interchangeable with actual weapons. Simulated actors and events may be injected into system with operator gestures recorded for later analysis. Operator may control more than one weapon or sensor at a time. Operator user interface may be cloned onto another computer for real-time supervision or for later use. Integration of existing VSS with a network of remotely operated weapons or simulated weapons enables a passive video surveillance system upgrade to become a projector of lethal or non-lethal force.

Abstract: Allows for the assignment of threat(s) to weapon(s) to allow operators to coordinate actions. Enables dynamic discovery and operation weapon(s), sensor(s) over a local or public network so available weapons can be selected by operators. Sensors may act as simulated weapons and may also reside in a video surveillance system (VSS). Sensors may be collocated or away from weapons which may differ in number. Sensors simulating weapons are transparently interchangeable with actual weapons. Simulated actors and events may be injected into system with operator gestures recorded for later analysis. Operator may control more than one weapon or sensor at a time. Operator user interface may be cloned onto another computer for real-time supervision or for later use. Integration of existing VSS with a network of remotely operated weapons or simulated weapons enables a passive video surveillance system upgrade to become a projector of lethal or non-lethal force.

Abstract: A wireless computer network includes a backbone network including backbone network nodes authenticated to each other and in communication with each other. The wireless computer network also includes a master authenticator node and a proxy authenticator node among the backbone network nodes. When an unauthenticated new node requests authentication to the backbone network and the unauthenticated new node is in communication with at least one of the backbone network nodes, the at least one of the backbone network nodes becoming the proxy authenticator node for the unauthenticated new node and communicates with the master authenticator node to authenticate the unauthenticated new node to the backbone network.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention enable an operator to interact with a video surveillance system comprising at least one sensor. The sensor may be configured to operate as a simulated weapon, or may be replaced by or augmented with a real weapon and in either case the simulated or real weapon is controlled over a network. The network may comprise the local video surveillance network or a network linking with a remotely operated weapon system. The integration of an existing video surveillance system with a network of remotely operated weapons and/or weapon simulators enables use of the resources of either system by the other system and enables a passive video surveillance system to become an active projector of lethal or non-lethal force.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention enable an operator to interact with a video surveillance system comprising at least one sensor. The sensor may be configured to operate as a simulated weapon, or may be replaced by or augmented with a real weapon and in either case the simulated or real weapon is controlled over a network. The network may comprise the local video surveillance network or a network linking with a remotely operated weapon system. The integration of an existing video surveillance system with a network of remotely operated weapons and/or weapon simulators enables use of the resources of either system by the other system and enables a passive video surveillance system to become an active projector of lethal or non-lethal force.

Abstract: A wireless computer network includes a backbone network including backbone network nodes authenticated to each other and in communication with each other. The wireless computer network also includes a master authenticator node and a proxy authenticator node among the backbone network nodes. When an unauthenticated new node requests authentication to the backbone network and the unauthenticated new node is in communication with at least one of the backbone network nodes, the at least one of the backbone network nodes becoming the proxy authenticator node for the unauthenticated new node and communicates with the master authenticator node to authenticate the unauthenticated new node to the backbone network.

Abstract: A light display in which the individual lights are positioned in relation to an x and y axis, and in which further any one selected light is operated in tandem, either automatically or manually by an instructor resulting in the illumination thereof, and then by the patient, usually a child, resulting in the turning off of the light. The operational control over the selected light, as just generally noted, is achieved using correspondingly x and y axis-positioned buttons, thus requiring the patient to determine the corresponding position of the position-related light and button involved, with the result that the patient receives spacial orientation instruction.