Abstract: Example embodiments include an apparatus and a method for monitoring a dwelling or set of dwellings using at least one sensor node. In some embodiments, a sensor node collects both audio data and non-audio data and detects at least one event or condition based at least in part on the audio data and the non-audio data. In other embodiments, audio data or non-audio data is used on its own or in other combinations. Processing may be performed to detect the presence of events, or changes in the frequency or duration of events, that may indicate a need for corrective action or preventative maintenance. Monitoring may apply to systems such as HVAC, electrical, structural, and plumbing, among others. Maintenance recommendations and monitoring parameters may by communicated to a user (e.g. to a resident, a property manager, a customer, or a designated service or maintenance person) over a networked service.

Abstract: Example embodiments include an apparatus and a method for monitoring and reporting on HVAC performance. In an example method, an HVAC system is monitored to detect a plurality of sample intervals during which the HVAC system is active. The plurality of sample intervals may be, for example, a plurality of heating intervals and/or a plurality of cooling intervals. An ambient temperature or other environmental parameter is monitored to determine a change over each of the sample intervals. A sample value is determined for each of the sample intervals, each sample value representing a ratio between a duration of the interval and the temperature change over the course of the respective period. Statistics of the sample values are evaluated and may be used to identify changes in HVAC performance. Analogous methods preformed for periods of HVAC inactivity may be used to detect changes in heat retention performance.

Abstract: Example embodiments include a mounting system and method for a sensor node or other electrical or electronic device. An apparatus according to some embodiments includes a housing having a perimeter and a rear surface, a set of power plug prongs extending from the rear surface of the housing, and a bracket releasably engageable with the rear surface of the housing, the bracket having at least one flange that extends beyond the perimeter of the housing when the bracket is engaged with the rear surface. In some embodiments, at least one of the flanges includes a frangible region allowing for removal of at least a portion of the respective flange.

Abstract: Example embodiments include an apparatus comprising a first printed circuit board (PCB) having an AC-DC power supply thereon and a second PCB having a processor thereon. The first and second BPBs are substantially parallel to one another. A first thermal barrier extends between the first and second PCB. The processor and the power supply are both on a first side of the first thermal barrier. A chamber on a second side of the first thermal barrier opposite the first side. The chamber is at least partly enclosed by a second thermal barrier and has at least one opening for fluid communication with an ambient environment. A temperature sensor is provided in the chamber. In some embodiments, an LED is provided on one of the PCBs, and a light-reflecting silkscreened pattern is provided on the PCB near the LED to increase light output of the apparatus.

Abstract: Example embodiments include a mounting system and method for a sensor node or other electrical or electronic device. An apparatus according to some embodiments includes a housing having a perimeter and a rear surface, a set of power plug prongs extending from the rear surface of the housing, and a bracket releasably engageable with the rear surface of the housing, the bracket having at least one flange that extends beyond the perimeter of the housing when the bracket is engaged with the rear surface. In some embodiments, at least one of the flanges includes a frangible region allowing for removal of at least a portion of the respective flange.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for removing and/or hiding the negative effects of at least some of the latency between, e.g., detection of motion of a device such as a three-dimensional (3D) pointing device and corresponding redrawing of the cursor on a display. A method for masking latency associated with displaying a cursor on a display includes: receiving data associated with motion of an input device at a first time; using the data to determine a cursor position associated with the first time; determining a predicted cursor position at a future time relative to the first time using the determined cursor position; and displaying the cursor on the display at a position based on the predicted cursor position.

Abstract: Devices, computer readable medium, and methods for selecting an object displayed on a screen and providing information about that object.

Abstract: Devices, computer readable medium, and methods for selecting an object displayed on a screen and providing information about that object.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for removing and/or hiding the negative effects of at least some of the latency between, e.g., detection of motion of a device such as a three dimensional (3D) pointing device and corresponding redrawing of the cursor on a display. A method for masking latency associated with displaying a cursor on a display includes: receiving data associated with motion of an input device at a first time; using the data to determine a cursor position associated with the first time; determining a predicted cursor position at a future time relative to the first time using the determined cursor position; and displaying the cursor on the display at a position based on the predicted cursor position.

Abstract: Keyboardless text entry methods and systems are described. Various display tools are used in conjunction with, for example, pointing, scrolling and/or clicking actions to enter text into an interface. One display tool is a pie widget shape, another display tool uses a box like shape containing other box like shapes which are scaled according to a proportionate chance of containing the desirable selection.

Abstract: Devices, computer readable medium, and methods for selecting an object displayed on a screen and providing information about that object.

Abstract: Devices, computer readable medium, and methods for selecting an object displayed on a screen and providing information about that object.

Abstract: A method for navigating a pointer on a graphical user interface (GUI) includes the steps of: scrolling an input device to locate the pointer corresponding to the input device on a point of interest within the GUI, depressing an actuating button associated with the input device on the point of interest, obtaining a detailed view of the point of interest while centering the point of interest on the GUI and maintaining a position of the pointer on the point of interest.

Abstract: Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses at least one sensor to detect motion of the handheld device. The detected motion can then be mapped into a desired output, e.g., cursor movement.

Abstract: Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses hand tremor as an input. One or more sensors within the handheld device detect a user's hand tremor and identify the user based on the detected tremor.