Abstract: Systems and methods for multimodal query suggestion can include obtaining image data, determining text strings associated with the image data, and providing the text strings as selectable options for performing a multimodal query with the image data. The text strings can be determined based on performing object detection and classification on the image data. The object classifications can then be leveraged for determining potential text queries a user may select for obtaining additional information about the classified object.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a sump pump system that pumps fluid. The system can include a base with one or more inlets and one or more outlet. The system can also include a first cartridge coupled to the base and removable from the base. The first cartridge can include a first electric motor. The system can further include a second cartridge coupled to the base and removable from the base. The second cartridge can include a second electric motor. The first cartridge and/or the second cartridge can be capable of operating at any given time in order to propel fluid from inlets to the outlets.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a sump pump system that pumps fluid. The system can include a base with one or more inlets and one or more outlet. The system can also include a first cartridge coupled to the base and removable from the base. The first cartridge can include a first electric motor. The system can further include a second cartridge coupled to the base and removable from the base. The second cartridge can include a second electric motor. The first cartridge and/or the second cartridge can be capable of operating at any given time in order to propel fluid from inlets to the outlets.

Abstract: A tripod attachment assembly for attaching to a pair of binoculars, the tripod attachment comprising a support assembly; a coupling assembly releasably coupleable to the support assembly, for coupling the binoculars to the support assembly; and a locking assembly for releasably locking the coupling assembly to the support assembly. In the preferred embodiment, the coupling assembly is magnetically coupleable to the support assembly.

Abstract: A magnifying assembly for use in enlarging information disposed on a container. In a preferred embodiment, the magnifying assembly comprises a container holder assembly for holding the container; and a magnifying lens coupled to the container holder assembly, wherein the magnifying lens is movable towards and away from the container while the container remains held by the container holder assembly; whereby information disposed on the container appears enlarged when viewed through the magnifying lens.

Abstract: A magnifying assembly for use in enlarging information disposed on a container. In a preferred embodiment, the magnifying assembly comprises a container holder assembly for holding the container; and a magnifying lens coupled to the container holder assembly, wherein the magnifying lens is movable towards and away from the container while the container remains held by the container holder assembly; whereby information disposed on the container appears enlarged when viewed through the magnifying lens.

Abstract: A handheld magnifier comprising a handle; a magnifying lens; and a coupler for releaseably coupling the magnifying lens to the handle; wherein the coupler is coupled to the magnifying lens and comprises at least a first finger and a second finger; and the handle has a first receptacle for receiving the first finger of the coupler and a second receptacle for receiving the second finger of the coupler; wherein the fingers and the receptacles are coordinatingly configured so that the coupler is insertable into the handle when oriented such that the first finger is alignable with and insertable into the first receptacle and the second finger is alignable with and insertable into the second receptacle; and the first finger is not insertable into the second receptacle and/or the second finger is not insertable into the first receptacle.

Abstract: A tripod attachment assembly for attaching to a pair of binoculars, the tripod attachment comprising a support assembly; a coupling assembly releasably coupleable to the support assembly, for coupling the binoculars to the support assembly; and a locking assembly for releasably locking the coupling assembly to the support assembly. In the preferred embodiment, the coupling assembly is magnetically coupleable to the support assembly.

Abstract: A retractable hanging apparatus that includes an engagement structure, such as a bar, upon which an article is hung or secured, with the engagement structure being suspended by one or more lines that are attached to a roller assembly rotatably mounted between two brackets. The roller assembly may be mounted to brackets alone or disposed inside a housing structure. The line or lines are secured to a roller assembly so that the article may be lowered to a particular height or may be elevated as desired. A braking system for preventing sudden retraction of the lines also is described.

Abstract: A frequency hopping pattern of a frequency hopping signal is detected by use of spectrogram-generating software in a digital storage oscilloscope. By using a spectrogram, a hopping pattern can be determined without having to demodulate the signal, recover the phase or frequency of the carrier, determine optimal sample timing, or determine system timing. A block of data that contains at least one repetition of the hopping pattern in analyzed with respect to known hopping patterns as well as with respect to the duration in time of the relevant symbols of that data.

Abstract: A retractable hanging apparatus that includes an engagement structure, such as a bar, upon which an article is hung or secured, with the engagement structure being suspended by one or more lines that are attached to a spring-biased roller assembly rotatably mounted between two brackets. The roller assembly may be mounted to brackets alone or disposed inside a housing structure. The lines are secured to a roller assembly so that the article may be lowered to a particular height or may, through a short but gentle pull of the engagement means, be elevated as desired. A braking system for preventing sudden retraction of the lines is also described.

Abstract: The invention concerns a localization and communication methods and system between mobile stations and a central server through a wireless network comprising a plurality of wireless radio-frequency transmitting access points (APQ-AP4), among which a first access point is chosen to perform the communication, comprising the steps of measuring the signal strengths received by said station from the plurality of access points; storing each measured strength with an address identifying the corresponding connected access point; comparing said stored strengths to values of a predetermined table of signal strength thresholds affected to access points, defining one or more event zones (EVA, EVB) each comprising one or more attenuation ranges of one or more access points; and considering the station as located in a given event zone if the measured strength corresponding to an access point defining that event zone is comprised in the attenuation range of that access point.

Abstract: A retractable hanging apparatus that includes an engagement structure, such as a bar, upon which an article is hung or secured, with the engagement structure being suspended by one or more lines that are attached to a spring-biased roller assembly rotatably mounted between two brackets. The roller assembly may be mounted to brackets alone or disposed inside a housing structure. The lines are secured to a roller assembly so that the article may be lowered to a particular height or may, through a short but gentle pull of the engagement means, be elevated as desired. A braking system for preventing sudden retraction of the lines is also described.

Abstract: Methods and systems remotely monitor a current value of a meter display. A picture of the display is taken with a camera equipped portable communication device. The picture is sent through the portable communication device and associated infrastructure to a processing system. The processing system receives and stores the picture, and optionally verification data, imaging location data, and other data, in a datastore. The processing system processes the picture to obtain a current value of the meter and authenticates the sender and/or the meter using the verification data and/or location data.

Abstract: The invention concerns a localization and communication methods and system between mobile stations and a central server through a wireless network comprising a plurality of wireless radio-frequency transmitting access points (AP1-AP4), among which a first access point is chosen to perform the communication, comprising the steps of measuring the signal strengths received by said station from the plurality of access points; storing each measured strength with an address identifying the corresponding connected access point; comparing said stored strengths to values of a predetermined table of signal strength thresholds affected to access points, defining one or more event zones (EVA, EVB) each comprising one or more attenuation ranges of one or more access points; and considering the station as located in a given event zone if the measured strength corresponding to an access point defining that event zone is comprised in the attenuation range of that access point.

Abstract: A multipart handle for coupling to a magnifying lens is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the multipart handle comprises a head member comprising a first end coupleable to the lens and a second end having a cavity formed therein; a body section having a channel for receiving a material member, wherein the body section comprises a first body member having a first end and a second end and a second body member having a first end and a second end; wherein the first end of the first body member is securable within the cavity of the head member and the first end of the second body member is securable within the cavity of the head member; wherein the second end of the first body member is press-fitted to the second end of the second body member; wherein the securing together of the respective second ends of the body members maintains the material member in the channel. In a particular embodiment, a combination magnifying lens and a personalizable handle for coupling to the magnifying lens is also provided.