Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to associate each of a plurality of stored audio patterns with at least one of a plurality of digital tokens, identify a user based on user identification input, access a plurality of stored audio patterns associated with a user based on the user identification input, receive from a user at least one audio input from a custom language made up of custom language elements wherein the elements include at least one monosyllabic representation of a number, letter or word, select one of the plurality of stored audio patterns associated with the identified user, in the case that the audio input received from the identified user corresponds with one of the plurality of stored audio patterns, determine the digital token associated with the selected one of the plurality of stored audio patterns, and generate the output signal for use in a device based on the determined digital token.

Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to associate each of a plurality of stored audio patterns with at least one of a plurality of digital tokens, identify a user based on user identification input, access a plurality of stored audio patterns associated with a user based on the user identification input, receive from a user at least one audio input from a custom language made up of custom language elements wherein the elements include at least one monosyllabic representation of a number, letter or word, select one of the plurality of stored audio patterns associated with the identified user, in the case that the audio input received from the identified user corresponds with one of the plurality of stored audio patterns, determine the digital token associated with the selected one of the plurality of stored audio patterns, and generate the output signal for use in a device based on the determined digital token.

Abstract: An unmanned utility vehicle (30) for traversing a plot of land is disclosed that includes a carriage (32) having first and second drive wheels (34, 36) for moving over the plot of land, a guidance assembly (44) for guiding the vehicle (30) about the plot, and at least one tool (46) for performing an operation. The vehicle (30) includes first and second electric drive motors (56, 58) operatively connected to the respective drive wheels (34, 36) and at least one electric tool motor (60) engaging the tool (46). A plurality of sonar sensors (94) are supported by said carriage (32) for detecting objects near said utility vehicle (30) such that the utility vehicle (30) is deactivated or slowed in response to detecting the object.

Abstract: An unmanned utility vehicle (30) for traversing a plot of land is disclosed that includes a carriage (32) having first and second drive wheels (34, 36) for moving over the plot of land, a guidance assembly (44) for guiding the vehicle (30) about the plot, and at least one tool (46) for performing an operation. The vehicle (30) includes first and second electric drive motors (56, 58) operatively connected to the respective drive wheels (34, 36) and at least one electric tool motor (60) engaging the tool (46). A power supply (64) powers each of the electric drive motors (56, 58) and the electric tool motor (60). Each of the electric motors (56, 58, 60) includes a motor controller operatively connected thereto and in communication with a main controller (54) over a controller area network (86). The subject invention provides each of the motors (56, 58, 60) being modular such that the any electric motor may be connected to the respective controller for performing the required operation.

Abstract: A chime cover assembly (10) comprising a box-like housing for supporting the electrical components of a door chime and including a cover (12) presenting a front wall (18) and a base (14) for mounting to a wall (16). The assembly characterized by a decorative plate (30) for being covered with wallpaper (32), or the like, and secured to the front wall (18) of the cover (12). The front wall (18) has holes (34) therein and the plate (30) includes integral projections (36) extending therefrom for insertion into the holes (34) for securing the plate (30) to the front wall (18). The cover (12) presents slanted trim areas (44) at the top and bottom of the front wall (18) and trim strips (46, 48) attach to the housing in the trim areas (44).