Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to provide a modulated stimulation signal to a patient, the modulated stimulation signal including a carrier wave modulated with a biological or natural frequency stimulation signal, to provide the benefit of the biological or natural frequency stimulation signal to the patient without the patient perceiving the biological or natural frequency stimulation signal.

Abstract: A device may monitor an entry to or exit from a space via an access point. The entry access point has a first component and a second component that are separable from each other to create an opening for the entry or exit. The device may comprise a first part for mounting to one of said components and which has a processing component and a sensing component for sensing in multiple dimensions a magnetic field emanating from a second part mounted on the other of the first and second components. The processing component is configured: to receive an indication of the sensed magnetic field; detect a change of condition at the access point when a dynamic quality of the indication of the sensed magnetic field satisfies a predefined criterion; and output an indication of the detected change of condition. There may be a corresponding system, method and memory.

Abstract: A shock detector device (110) for premises security is described. The shock detector device (110) comprises a shock detector sensor (112) configured to sense physical motion and to output an electrical signal in response to the physical motion. Processing circuitry (114) is configured to process the electrical signal by: obtaining an indication that a shock event has occurred if a value for at least one parameter of the electrical signal is determined to exceed a threshold value; and processing instructions for adjusting at least one detection parameter of the shock detector device (110) in response to a determination that the shock event is a false alarm event, wherein the adjusting of the at least one detection parameter results in a decrease of a sensitivity of shock detection by the shock detector device (110).

Abstract: A magnetic field emitter (100) for emitting a magnetic field into an environment having a rotatable magnetic member (102) comprising one or more magnetic dipoles; a support (104) for the rotatable magnetic member (102), wherein the support (104) is configured to be placed in a support position on a surface of the environment such that when the support (104) is in the support position the one or more magnetic dipoles of the rotatable magnetic member (102) lie in a substantially horizontal plane; and a rotation mechanism (106) operable to rotate the rotatable magnetic member (102) relative to the support (104) about a rotation axis, such that when the support (104) is placed in the support position on the surface, the rotation axis is substantially orthogonal to said substantially horizontal plane such that the substantially horizontal plane remains substantially horizontal during the rotation.

Abstract: A device may monitor an entry to or exit from a space via an access point. The entry access point has a first component and a second component that are separable from each other to create an opening for the entry or exit. The device may comprise a first part for mounting to one of said components and which has a processing component and a sensing component for sensing in multiple dimensions a magnetic field emanating from a second part mounted on the other of the first and second components. The processing component is configured: to receive an indication of the sensed magnetic field; detect a change of condition at the access point when a dynamic quality of the indication of the sensed magnetic field satisfies a predefined criterion; and output an indication of the detected change of condition. There may be a corresponding system, method and memory.

Abstract: A device may monitor an entry to or exit from a space via an access point. The entry access point has a first component and a second component that are separable from each other to create an opening for the entry or exit. The device may comprise a first part for mounting to one of said components and which has a processing component and a sensing component for sensing in multiple dimensions a magnetic field emanating from a second part mounted on the other of the first and second components. The processing component is configured: to receive an indication of the sensed magnetic field; detect a change of condition at the access point when a dynamic quality of the indication of the sensed magnetic field satisfies a predefined criterion; and output an indication of the detected change of condition. There may be a corresponding system, method and memory.

Abstract: According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a method of dynamically adapting a facial treatment based on a current facial skin profile, comprising: using at least one sensor for measuring at least one current value of at least one variable skin characteristic of facial skin of a patient; acquiring at least one personal skin characteristic of facial skin of the patient; calculating a current facial skin status of the patient according to the at least one personal skin characteristic and the at least one current value; determining instructions to operate a treatment applicator according to the current facial skin status; and instructing the treatment applicator according to the instructions.

Abstract: A device may monitor an entry to or exit from a space via an access point. The entry access point has a first component and a second component that are separable from each other to create an opening for the entry or exit. The device may comprise a first part for mounting to one of said components and which has a processing component and a sensing component for sensing in multiple dimensions a magnetic field emanating from a second part mounted on the other of the first and second components. The processing component is configured: to receive an indication of the sensed magnetic field; detect a change of condition at the access point when a dynamic quality of the indication of the sensed magnetic field satisfies a predefined criterion; and output an indication of the detected change of condition. There may be a corresponding system, method and memory.

Abstract: According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a method of dynamically adapting a facial treatment based on a current facial skin profile, comprising: using at least one sensor for measuring at least one current value of at least one variable skin characteristic of facial skin of a patient; acquiring at least one personal skin characteristic of facial skin of the patient; calculating a current facial skin status of the patient according to the at least one personal skin characteristic and the at least one current value; determining instructions to operate a treatment applicator according to the current facial skin status; and instructing the treatment applicator according to the instructions.

Abstract: A method for modifying a wake threshold for a wake-on-radio (WOR) receiver including: setting the wake threshold at a first level, counting false crossings of the wake threshold, and optionally modifying the wake threshold level based, at least in part, on a result of the counting. A receiver in a wake-on-radio (WOR) system including a wake-on-radio unit configured to implement the method for modifying a wake threshold. A method for setting a transmit power level of a transmitter for a wake-on-radio (WOR) system transmitter including: setting the level at a low level, receiving reports of false crossings of a wake threshold from a WOR receiver, and counting false crossings reported by the WOR receiver, and optionally modifying the transmit power level based, at least in part, on a result of the counting. A transmitter in a wake-on-radio (WOR) system including a transmit power adapter configured to implement the above method. Related apparatus and methods are also described.

Abstract: A method of allocating channels in a PTMP (point-to-multi-point) system having a master and a plurality of nodes comprising the steps of: transmission by the master to the nodes of a synch beacon, the sync beacon having a first frequency and a substantially fixed time period between successive sync beacon transmissions; dividing the time period into a slotted time and an unslotted time; allocating a plurality of slots in the slotted time for RF activity of the nodes that have resolved the sync beacon; and identifying the unslotted time for unallocated RF activity of the nodes that have not resolved the sync beacon.

Abstract: It is disclosed an extended-life video detector assembly (VDA) directable at a viewing region. The VDA includes a video camera module having a normally inactive state, and a passive detection module (PDM) for selective activation of the video camera module. A battery powers the VDA for an extended period of at least two years. The VDA may include a control panel assembly (CPA) positioned within a communication range from the VDA for sending and receiving wireless signals to and from the VDA, and a central monitoring station located remotely from the CPA and communicating with it. Also the VDA includes a recording module, for recording video information. The PDM discriminates movement of an object in the viewing region and consequently activates the video camera module, based on characteristic parameters like temperature, size, movement direction, and movement speed.

Abstract: A low power color image capturing system having a power source, the system comprising: a narrow bandwidth illuminator adapted to provide illumination having a peak intensity defining a narrow bandwidth; an image capturing device adapted to capture a raw image from an object illuminated by the narrow bandwidth illuminator; and a processor adapted to control the system and having an algorithm operatable upon the raw image to provide a modified image; wherein the modified image has enhanced color intensities over substantially all visible wavelengths.

Abstract: An energy-conserving triggered ID system, comprising: a reading assembly having a normally non-activated state and having a triggered subassembly configurable to activate the reading assembly; and a mobile assembly having no power source and having a triggering subassembly configurable to activate the triggered subassembly when the mobile assembly is located within a triggering range, wherein the reading assembly is operable to transfer power to the mobile assembly and wherein data transfer is effected between the mobile assembly and the reading assembly within a data transfer range.

Abstract: A method for modifying a wake threshold for a wake-on-radio (WOR) receiver including: setting the wake threshold at a first level, counting false crossings of the wake threshold, and optionally modifying the wake threshold level based, at least in part, on a result of the counting. A receiver in a wake-on-radio (WOR) system including a wake-on-radio unit configured to implement the method for modifying a wake threshold. A method for setting a transmit power level of a transmitter for a wake-on-radio (WOR) system transmitter including: setting the level at a low level, receiving reports of false crossings of a wake threshold from a WOR receiver, and counting false crossings reported by the WOR receiver, and optionally modifying the transmit power level based, at least in part, on a result of the counting. A transmitter in a wake-on-radio (WOR) system including a transmit power adapter configured to implement the above method. Related apparatus and methods are also described.

Abstract: A surface-mountable shock sensor configuration having substantially eliminated field calibration, comprising: a housing assembly; and a shock sensor replaceably mountable within the housing assembly, wherein the shock sensor configuration yields a repeatable shock response for a plurality of shock sensors, in response to shocks applied to a surface upon which the sensor configuration is mounted.

Abstract: A cylinder lock device including: a body housing having a bore, with a direction of elongation defining an axial direction for the device; a rotatable cylindrical plug in the bore, the plug having an axially extending key slot from at least one end of the plug; a plurality of driver pins configurable substantially perpendicular to the key slot and located within the body housing and substantially outside of the plug; a plurality of tumbler pins corresponding to and positionable substantially collinear with each one of the plurality of driver pins and substantially inside the plug, the tumbler pins displaceable by a key to bias the driver pins to enable rotation of the plug, the driver pins adapted to displace the respective tumbler pins; and a displacement mechanism being deployed within the body housing and adapted to displace the plurality of driver pins thereby selectively enabling rotation of the plug when no key is present in the slot.

Abstract: A method of graduated residual battery power utilization of a long-life battery in a battery-powered device, comprising the steps of: defining at least one residual power level for the battery;assigning progressively limited battery-powered device functionalities for each of the at least one power level; and enabling the battery-powered device to be operated according to the at least one residual power level and the respective limited functionalities so as to extend the life of the battery and to avoid a depleted battery condition.

Abstract: A method of allocating channels in a PTMP (point-to-multi-point) system having a master and a plurality of nodes comprising the steps of: transmission by the master to the nodes of a synch beacon, the sync beacon having a first frequency and a substantially fixed time period between successive sync beacon transmissions; dividing the time period into a slotted time and an unslotted time; allocating a plurality of slots in the slotted time for RF activity of the nodes that have resolved the sync beacon; and identifying the unslotted time for unallocated RF activity of the nodes that have not resolved the sync beacon.

Abstract: A low power color image capturing system having a power source, the system comprising: a narrow bandwidth illuminator adapted to provide illumination having a peak intensity defining a narrow bandwidth; an image capturing device adapted to capture a raw image from an object illuminated by the narrow bandwidth illuminator; and a processor adapted to control the system and having an algorithm operatable upon the raw image to provide a modified image; wherein the modified image has enhanced color intensities over substantially all visible wavelengths.