Abstract: In one embodiment, the present system is designed to be a wearable garment, worn in a vehicle, such as a car. The wearable garment includes a plurality of sensors. These sensors may be used by a processor to identify precursor signs of dozing off. In one embodiment, the processor may be in the wearable garment. In another embodiment, the processor may be in a mobile device linked to the wearable garment.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods that track various aspects of a person's sleep and environment to optimize one or more aspects of the user's environment and sleep conditions, quality and duration, together or alone, and help make the one or more users maintain and prolong his or her deep sleep status and improve the their sleep duration and quality.

Abstract: A method comprises displaying a map including a plurality of streets and displaying street names for a first subset of the plurality of streets shown on the map, the street signs displayed only for the first subset of streets that are directly accessible from the user's current location and are along the user's path, wherein a second subset of streets that are not directly accessible from the user's current location, including streets behind the user's current location, do not have the street signs.

Abstract: A brake assist system comprising an intermediate spring combined with a compression thrust bearing, limiting the compression to a force greater than the response of the brake pedal under normal operating conditions. The spring and its compression thrust bearing are placed between the plunger piston (2) and the helper piston so that the spring transmits the thrust from the helper piston to the plunger piston that pulls the pedal under normal braking conditions. The helper piston pushes the plunger piston by way of the compression thrust bearing when the response of the plunger piston exceeds the compression threshold. A contact detector detects the contact between the helper piston and the thrust bearing.

Abstract: A method comprising monitoring a user's movements and determining when the user is falling asleep into a sleep session. The method further comprising identifying the sleep session as a power nap or a longer sleep, and waking up the user at a predetermined time, based on a combination of user preferences and measured information regarding the sleep session.

Abstract: A smart seating system is described. In one embodiment, the smart seating system may be integrated into a chair or seat, or may be a cushion that is placed on a seat. In one embodiment, the smart seating system uses one or more sensors to monitor the user. In one embodiment, the sensors may be sufficiently sensitive to monitor the user's respiration and heart rate, as well as whether the user is sitting or not. In one embodiment, the smart seating system can be used to monitor a user's breathing and heart rate. The system may be used to control stress in an office environment, in one embodiment. In addition to controlling stress, the smart seating system may be used to coach users to more healthful behaviors.

Abstract: A method or apparatus to improve sleep aid efficacy is described. The method comprises monitoring the sleeping patterns of a user utilizing a non-intrusive sleep monitoring device. The method further correlates the user's sleep quality and sleep quantity with use of the sleep aid. In one embodiment, the method adjusts the sleep aid based on the sleep statistics.

Abstract: A brake assist system comprising an intermediate spring combined with a compression thrust bearing, limiting the compression to a force greater than the response of the brake pedal under normal operating conditions. The spring and its compression thrust bearing are placed between the plunger piston (2) and the helper piston so that the spring transmits the thrust from the helper piston to the plunger piston that pulls the pedal under normal braking conditions. The helper piston pushes the plunger piston by way of the compression thrust bearing when the response of the plunger piston exceeds the compression threshold. A contact detector detects the contact between the helper piston and the thrust bearing.

Abstract: A system includes a helper piston that includes an axial sleeve that is integral with a guide bracket and that has a threaded exterior surface; a translationally fixed but rotational translation nut that has internal threads that complement those of the helper piston and that supports a gear connected to a drive motor; a plunger piston pushed by the helper piston and connected to a control rod; a trigger spring between the helper piston and the stop carried by the control rod for triggering brake assistance; a stop including a stop sleeve and a flange that is applied to the trigger spring, where the body of the control rod has a crimping area for securing the stop by crimping in an adjusted compression position.

Abstract: A method of managing a parking system comprising receiving a request for a parking location from a user of a mobile device, selecting an available spot, and guiding the user to the available spot. The method in on embodiment further comprises marking the parking location. In one embodiment, the user may also be given guidance back to the marked parking location.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide an extended band is described. The method comprises pairing a body-worn device and a host device and establishing a low-power connection between the body-worn device and the host device to form an extended band. The method further comprises monitoring a user's status with a plurality of sensors on the host device and/or the body-worn device, and using the extended band to do one or more of: provide alerts to the user, based on the sensor data, control the extended band from one of the devices, and share data with third parties using the extended band.

Abstract: A method of facilitating audience interaction comprising determining a user-current state, based on at least one of user-entered input to be provided by a user on a device that is to be worn by the user and movement data to be received from the device. The determination of the user-current state includes determining a choice and a reaction of the user, and generating the user-current state, based on the determination.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of using sleep monitoring is described. The method comprises monitoring the user's state using a plurality of sensors in a sensor system and detecting when the user is falling asleep. The method further comprises adjusting settings in an associated device in response to the user falling asleep.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide a user interface for a multi-purpose band is described. The user interface includes two shapes, in one embodiment, each shape made up of a plurality of LEDs or other light sources. Multiple types of information may be provided to the user through the lights, including activity statistics, sleep statistics, and current time.

Abstract: A method or apparatus to provide a global positioning system receiver is described. The Personal navigation system includes at least one motion sensor, the motion sensor capable of identifying a user activity, and distinguishing between walking and driving, or other manual v. mechanical locomotion. The system automatically switches modes to the appropriate format.

Abstract: An electronic device monitors accelerations using a motion sensor. The electronic device determines a current motion state based on the accelerations. The electronic device identifies a plurality of applications that subscribe to a motion state identification service and notifies a subset of the applications of the current motion state, the subset meeting notification criteria associated with the current motion state.

Abstract: A message processing device with a split-architecture is described that allows for flexible control over data flow while enabling optimal processing based on available system resources. In one particular example, messages are processed in two stages prior to transmission to a destination. A cursory evaluation of each message determines whether a deeper level of processing is to be performed using additional resources. Then, messages capable of transmission with no perceivable delay may be transmitted directly, whereas messages to be processed using greater resources are directed to a workflow pipeline engine for more expensive processing at a later stage. The result is a low latency system allowing for efficient resource management, whose architecture is scalable and readily extendible, for example, to increase resources available during periods of high data flow.

Abstract: A method or apparatus to provide a display of friends in a local area to a user, receive a request to meet, and calculate an optimal location for a meeting is described. In one embodiment, the system provides guidance to the user to the optimal location.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide a scheduler comprising determining a current use characteristic for the device based on motion information and active applications, and scheduling a future task.