Abstract: A remote incontinence detection/monitoring system is provided with its methods of operation and manufacturing. The system comprises a diaper embedded with markers that are each associated with a dedicated frequency. Each marker is operable to relay or reflect towards an external receiver, or absorb or interfere with the wireless signal tuned to its dedicated frequency that is emitted from an external transmitter. When in contact with liquid, a marker loses its ability to relay, reflect, absorb, or interfere with the wireless signal tuned to its dedicated frequency, indicating the diaper is saturated on the marker's spot. A method of manufacturing diapers embedding components for said system is provided wherein each diaper manufactured from a same roll of materials will be embedded with the same number of markers reacting to the same serial of pre-set dedicated frequencies with not a single frequency missing or repeating within each and every diaper.

Abstract: A motorized personal transportation article is described which transports a person by wearing a pair of power-assisted motorized shoes, wherein the shoes provide an increase in a user's walking speed in a forward walking action through supplementary motion of moving or propelling means based on an intended walking speed of the user, such that when a user's intended walking speed changes or when a user intends to substantially decelerate or immobilize, the speed of the supplementary motion can be adjusted before the step is completed. The sole of each of the shoes houses at least one plate coupled to moving or propelling means such as conveyor assemblies, and the moving or propelling means are designed to neutralize forces acting to disrupt the operation of the moving or propelling means during a forward walking action or the balance and comfort of the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for extracting fruit juice in a rarefied argon gas environment. The invention also provides a method of preserving flavor and nutrients of the extracted fruit juice. The invention provides a juicer with at least two chambers-a rigid chamber and a juicing chamber. The rigid chamber includes a vacuum bag to hold fruits and vegetables after cleaning, which can be vacuum-packed and placed inside the rigid chamber. The juicing chamber houses a juicer machine and can be filled with rarefied argon gas. The juicer machine extracts the juice from the fruits in a rarefied argon gas environment and the extracted juice can then be packed in the packaging bottles. The overall objective of the invention is to reduce argon gas loss during the entire juicing and packaging process.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for cooking the foodstuff in a pressurized steam oven with the foodstuff being steam cooked in the first stage and seared in the next stage. The method automatically identifies the time of the first stage (slow) cooking and the time of the second stage (fast) cooking based on the type, size, temperature, and 3D image of the foodstuff. The slow cook is stopped before the foodstuff reaches the critical temperature by an amount determined by various parameters and next, the fast cook of searing is started. The slow cook method can be a pressurized steam cooking method. The method automatically reduces the time of the slow cooking so that the internal temperature of the food does not prematurely reach the critical temperature. The method helps in avoiding overcooking the foodstuff during the searing stage.

Abstract: “Incontinence detection system” is the title of our invention, described herein, which is designed to work along with any commercially available brief, for people having incontinence issues. The purpose of this complete incontinence management system is to provide a cost-effective solution by using sensor technology that automatically alerts caregivers to change the residents' diapers at precisely the right time. It uses a sensing system that wirelessly transmits individual wetness alerts to an application on a remote device. The system is ready for immediate use when detached from the soaked diaper, and brief changes are made at appropriate times offering the highest level of care to residents. The Pod allows for faster service delivery, less time spent in a wet brief, bringing great relief to residents and caregivers alike.

Abstract: “Incontinence detection system” is the title of our invention, described herein, which is designed to work along with any commercially available brief, for people having incontinence issues. The purpose of this complete incontinence management system is to provide a cost-effective solution by using sensor technology that automatically alerts caregivers to change the residents' diapers at precisely the right time. It uses a sensing system that wirelessly transmits individual wetness alerts to an application on a remote device. The system is ready for immediate use when detached from the soaked diaper, and brief changes are made at appropriate times offering the highest level of care to residents. The Pod allows for faster service delivery, less time spent in a wet brief, bringing great relief to residents and caregivers alike.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of manufacturing a diaper that has multiple moisture sensing elements on interior side of its bottom impermeable layer or on any surface of the top permeable layer. The moisture sending elements are made by spraying conductive ink on a moving sheet of either the bottom impermeable layer or the top permeable layer, before other layers of the diaper are attached. Spraying of conductive ink on the moving sheet causes parallel lines of conductive inks to be formed on the layer. The parallel lines of conductive ink run through the entire length of either of the layers and are designed to get connected with a detecting device. When a user urinates inside the diaper, the moisture causes a closed circuit between at least two of the parallel lines of conductive inks. These formations of closed circuits, between parallel lines of conductive inks, are detected by the detecting device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a virtual DJ system that utilizes one or more cameras and an Infrared sensors to measure the audience's heartbeat rate, breathing rate and body temperature in order to determine audience engagement levels. The system utilizes a processing unit to analyze the sensor data from the cameras and infrared sensor. The processing unit can further select and play media content based on the determined audience engagement levels. The virtual DJ system determines an initial playlist based on the time of day. The virtual DJ system updates the initial playlist based on one or more of changes in the audience's heartbeat rate at the start of the media content or any significant beat change in the media content, characteristic movement patterns of the audience and/or the engagement level of the audience with the media content being played.

Abstract: The present disclosure in general relates to body supporting systems and devices such as mattress, chair, car seat, etc., and their operating methods, and in particular to body supporting systems and devices with adjustable firmness, and related operating methods and firmness adjusting devices.

Abstract: A camera assembly is provided therein that comprises a camera subsystem configured to provide camera surveillance, and at least one full solar wafer without being cut, configured to function as power source for the camera subsystem. The camera subsystem comprises a lens, PCB electronics including a WiFi chip and/or a RF chip, and a battery that are enclosed in one or multiple modules.

Abstract: The present disclosure in general relates to body supporting systems and devices such as mattress, chair, car seat, etc., and their operating methods, and in particular to body supporting systems and devices with adjustable firmness, and related operating methods and firmness adjusting devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for cooking the foodstuff in a pressurized steam oven with the foodstuff being steam cooked in the first stage and seared in the next stage. The method automatically identifies the time of the first stage (slow) cooking and the time of the second stage (fast) cooking based on the type, size, temperature, and 3D image of the foodstuff. The slow cook is stopped before the foodstuff reaches the critical temperature by an amount determined by various parameters and next, the fast cook of searing is started. The slow cook method can be a pressurized steam cooking method. The method automatically reduces the time of the slow cooking so that the internal temperature of the food does not prematurely reach the critical temperature. The method helps in avoiding overcooking the foodstuff during the searing stage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solar energy collecting and converting system comprising a plurality of segmented reflective elements such as mirrors forming a trough shape structure. These reflective elements are attached to the glass top of a metal box. The solar cells are placed at the bottom of the box and heat sinks are placed underneath the solar cells. Further, the segmented reflective mirrors are attached to a rod at the bottom for additional support. In a variation of the system, the solar cells are replaced with an insulated container comprising light absorbing material at the bottom of the panel. A glass window on the top of insulated container lets the solar light pass through and heat the light absorbing material. The small size of the window does not let the heat radiate from the insulated container through the window and improves the performance of the whole system.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of manufacturing a diaper that has multiple moisture sensing elements on interior side of its bottom impermeable layer or on any surface of the top permeable layer. The moisture sending elements are made by spraying conductive ink on a moving sheet of either the bottom impermeable layer or the top permeable layer, before other layers of the diaper are attached. Spraying of conductive ink on the moving sheet causes parallel lines of conductive inks to be formed on the layer. The parallel lines of conductive ink run through the entire length of either of the layers and are designed to get connected with a detecting device. When a user urinates inside the diaper, the moisture causes a closed circuit between at least two of the parallel lines of conductive inks. These formations of closed circuits, between parallel lines of conductive inks, are detected by the detecting device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of manufacturing a diaper that has multiple moisture sensing elements on interior side of its bottom impermeable layer or on any surface of the top permeable layer. The moisture sending elements are made by spraying conductive ink on a moving sheet of either the bottom impermeable layer or the top permeable layer, before other layers of the diaper are attached. Spraying of conductive ink on the moving sheet causes parallel lines of conductive inks to be formed on the layer. The parallel lines of conductive ink run through the entire length of either of the layers and are designed to get connected with a detecting device. When a user urinates inside the diaper, the moisture causes a closed circuit between at least two of the parallel lines of conductive inks. These formations of closed circuits, between parallel lines of conductive inks, are detected by the detecting device.

Abstract: A motorized personal transportation article is described which transports a person by wearing a pair of power-assisted motorized shoes, wherein the shoes provide an increase in a user's walking speed in a forward walking action through supplementary motion of moving or propelling means based on an intended walking speed of the user, such that when a user's intended walking speed changes or when a user intends to substantially decelerate or immobilize, the speed of the supplementary motion can be adjusted before the step is completed. The sole of each of the shoes houses at least one plate coupled to moving or propelling means such as conveyor assemblies, and the moving or propelling means are designed to neutralize forces acting to disrupt the operation of the moving or propelling means during a forward walking action or the balance and comfort of the user.

Abstract: A protective face mask e.g. for protection from airborne contaminants is provided, which comprises a mask body configured to cover a portion of a wearer's face; securing means configured to secure the protective face mask to the head of the wearer; and an intake unit configured to draw air into the space between the inner side of the mask body of the protective face mask and the wearer's face to maintain a positive air pressure in the space.

Abstract: A wearable camera is provided comprising: a housing; and a camera lens supported by the housing and configured to capture an image or video.

Abstract: A body supporting device system is provided comprising: a body supporting device configured to support at least part of a body; a pressure sensing layer comprising a plurality of pressure sensors arranged in a sensor pattern, the plurality of pressure sensors being each configured to sense pressure on the surface of the body supporting device at a corresponding sensing location; and a firmness adjusting layer comprising a plurality of actuators arranged in an actuator pattern, the plurality of actuators are each configured to control the firmness of the surface of the body supporting device at a corresponding adjusting location based on some or all of the pressures sensed by the plurality of pressure sensors

Abstract: A bowel movement detection and alerting system including a sensing device attached to an absorbent article for alerting a caregiver to the presence of solid waste by analyzing the gasses expelled in the absorbent article during a bowel movement. The system comprises an elongated pipe made of a flexible material and attached to the absorbent article. The pipe is connected to a gas sensor disposed in a pod device that detects a presence of hydrogen sulfide gas to determine an occurrence of a bowel movement or defecation in the absorbent article.