Abstract: Described herein are a method and security enhancing device for a bi-directional communications device, comprising: an M-digit display; a processor; a security software application (security App) adapted to be stored in memory and executed by the processor; an N-digit random number generator adapted to periodically generate a new N-digit random number and transmit the same to the processor and the security App, and wherein the processor is further adapted to transmit the N-digit random number to the display to display the N-digit random number; and a wireless communications transceiver and antenna (wireless communications device) adapted to transmit and receive wireless communications to and from, respectively, one or more personal electronic devices that are adapted to wireless communicate using identical communications protocols as the wireless communications transceiver, and wherein the security App is adapted to receive and store the N-bit digit random number that changes periodically, and wherein the sec

Abstract: Described herein are a method and security enhancing device for a bi-directional communications device, comprising: an M-digit display; a processor; a security software application (security App) adapted to be stored in memory and executed by the processor; an N-digit random number generator adapted to periodically generate a new N-digit random number and transmit the same to the processor and the security App, and wherein the processor is further adapted to transmit the N-digit random number to the display to display the N-digit random number; and a wireless communications transceiver and antenna (wireless communications device) adapted to transmit and receive wireless communications to and from, respectively, one or more personal electronic devices that are adapted to wireless communicate using identical communications protocols as the wireless communications transceiver, and wherein the security App is adapted to receive and store the N-bit digit random number that changes periodically, and wherein the sec

Abstract: A video conversion cable, comprising: a plurality of receptacles adapted to receive video signals from respective video sources via a respective one of a plurality of video cables, each of the respective video signals having a respective video protocol; an auto sensing switch (switch) adapted to automatically select a first video signal that appears at one of the plurality of inputs to the switch and output the same; a video converter adapted to receive the selected and outputted first video signal, and convert the same from its respective video protocol to a high definition multi-media interface (HDMI) video protocol, unless the received signal was already an HDMI video protocol signal, and wherein the video converter is further adapted to output the HDMI video signal via an output HDMI cable to an HDMI video sink to display the HDMI video signal; and a pig-tail connector adapted to receive power to be sent to the switch and video converter via the output HDMI cable.

Abstract: A speakerphone continuously detects, monitors, and recognizes occupants in a conference room. The speakerphone switches between a sleep state and a powered state. The sleep state is a state whereby the speakerphone is not fully functioning and thereby is saving energy. The powered state is a state whereby the speakerphone is fully functioning. The speakerphone is comprised of at least one passive infrared sensor to generate a first signal based on sensed infrared radiation; at least one audio sensor to receive a second signal; and a processor coupled to the at least one passive infrared sensor and at least one audio sensor. The processor detects the presence of the first signal and in response to the detection of the first signal, the processor activates the speakerphone to a powered state. However, in response to the non-detection of the first signal, the processor activates the speakerphone device to a sleep state.

Abstract: A continuous flow particulate material blender includes a tubular housing having an input on a first end of the housing and an output on a second end of the housing. A shaft is mounted for rotation within the housing and includes ribbon flighting to urge the flow of particulate material towards the output, flow bars for mixing the particulate material in the direction of the flow and retarder bars for mixing the particulate material against the flow. Located near the first end of the housing are fluid additive lines and a dry additive dispenser for supplying additives to the particulate material. An end plate is mounted on both ends of the housing. An aperture in each of the end plates receives a respective end of the shaft. Bearings mounted externally on each end of the housing support the shaft. The rotation of the shaft is driven by a motor mounted on the first end of the housing which connects to the shaft through a gearbox.