Abstract: A pull tab for opening a container with a lidded frangible region and rivet is disclosed. The pull tab comprises a tapered body with a nose portion, lift portion, and opposing sides. A rivet island aperture defines a rivet island with a rivet aperture for lid attachment. The tab features two bends: one between the nose and lift portions, another between the rearward end and the first bend. The entire lift portion is elevated above the container lid, improving finger access. Total height from the bottom of the nose portion to the top of the lift portion ranges from 1 to 4 millimeters, allowing better lid stacking while maintaining usability. Various angles and bend positions optimize flexibility, durability, and ergonomics. An optional third bend creates an ergonomic contour. The tab's dimensions accommodate different lid sizes and user preferences, balancing comfort, opening efficiency, and compatibility with various container lid types.

Abstract: A pull tab for opening a container with a lidded frangible region and rivet is disclosed. The pull tab comprises a tapered body with a nose portion, lift portion, and opposing sides. A rivet island aperture defines a rivet island with a rivet aperture for lid attachment. The tab features two bends: one between the nose and lift portions, another between the rearward end and the first bend. The entire lift portion is elevated above the container lid, improving finger access. Total height from the bottom of the nose portion to the top of the lift portion ranges from 1 to 4 millimeters, allowing better lid stacking while maintaining usability. Various angles and bend positions optimize flexibility, durability, and ergonomics. An optional third bend creates an ergonomic contour. The tab's dimensions accommodate different lid sizes and user preferences, balancing comfort, opening efficiency, and compatibility with various container lid types.

Abstract: The traffic warning sign is an illuminated display that is monitors the passing of a vehicle. The traffic warning sign determines whether the passing vehicle is in compliance with laws regarding the operation of vehicle headlights of the vehicle. If the traffic warning sign determines that the passing vehicle is not in compliance with the laws regarding the operation of vehicle headlights, the traffic warning sign illuminates a display panel conveying to the vehicle operator a message to turn on the vehicle headlights. The traffic warning sign comprises a housing, a display panel, and a control system. The control system controls the illumination of the display panel. The display panel is a translucent structure that is backlit. When illuminated, the display panel displays an indicia that conveys the sentiment to turn on the vehicle headlights. The housing contains the control system and the display panel.

Abstract: Method and devices for providing surround audio signals are provided. Surround audio signals are received and are binaurally filtered by at least one filter unit. In some embodiments, the input surround audio signals are also processed by at least one equalizing unit. In those embodiments, the binaurally filtered signals and the equalized signals are combined to form output signals.

Abstract: Method and devices for providing surround audio signals are provided. Surround audio signals are received and are binaurally filtered by at least one filter unit. In some embodiments, the input surround audio signals are also processed by at least one equalizing unit. In those embodiments, the binaurally filtered signals and the equalized signals are combined to form output signals.

Abstract: Method and devices for providing surround audio signals are provided. Surround audio signals are received and are binaurally filtered by at least one filter unit. In some embodiments, the input surround audio signals are also processed by at least one equalizing unit. In those embodiments, the binaurally filtered signals and the equalized signals are combined to form output signals.

Abstract: Motion and audio data associated with an area or a user are sensed and processed jointly to achieve improved results as compared to utilizing only the motion or the audio data by themselves. Synergies between motion and audio are identified and exploited in devices ranging from cell phones to activity trackers to home entertainment and alarm systems.

Abstract: Method and devices for providing surround audio signals are provided. Surround audio signals are received and are binaurally filtered by at least one filter unit. In some embodiments, the input surround audio signals are also processed by at least one equalizing unit. In those embodiments, the binaurally filtered signals and the equalized signals are combined to form output signals.

Abstract: A system for evaluating risk in driving comprises a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to determine whether a spacial motion data does not fall within the vehicle profile and, in the event that the spacial motion data does not fall within the vehicle profile, to change class/type assignment associated with the vehicle and to modify a trigger threshold associated with an event detector that monitors the spacial motion data. The memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.

Abstract: An ergonomically enhanced electric power tool is disclosed that incorporates a new type of user grip and control system. This grip and control system is housed in a substantially rigid control-housing sheath, which provides enhanced leverage and control over the drilling process while reducing stress on the user's hand, wrist, and arm. The tool motor is disposed substantially in parallel with the user's wrist, but on a different plane, and eliminates the traditional “pistol” type of power-tool grip. The control-housing sheath contains a grip-controller assembly that allows the user to control most major drill operations within the gauntlet-like control-housing sheath. The inventive concepts described can be applied to myriad hand-held power tools, and a detailed example for a power drill is provided.

Abstract: A system for evaluating risk in driving comprises a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to determine whether a spacial motion data does not fall within the vehicle profile and, in the event that the spacial motion data does not fall within the vehicle profile, to change class/type assignment associated with the vehicle and to modify a trigger threshold associated with an event detector that monitors the spacial motion data. The memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.

Abstract: Method and devices for providing surround audio signals are provided. Surround audio signals are received and are binaurally filtered by at least one filter unit. In some embodiments, the input surround audio signals are also processed by at least one equalizing unit. In those embodiments, the binau-rally filtered signals and the equalized signals are combined to form output signals.

Abstract: A Method and System for Tuning the Effect of Vehicle Characteristics on Risk Prediction is disclosed. The system many incorporate many of those driver risk assessment system features previously disclosed by Assignee's Prior Applications. The present system provides a major functional distinction from those prior systems by adding the feature of real-time tuning of the risk assessment/prediction/analysis system in response to ongoing changes in vehicle motion characteristics. Specifically, system monitors the vehicle center of gravity for changes on a real-time basis, and then adjusts the risk prediction/assessment/analysis system responsively. The system executes an initialization feature that implements an initial, or series of initial vehicular motion profiles at the commencement of either a driving trip of the system being powered up.