Abstract: Systems and methods for testing hearing, vision, and responsiveness of a dog are provided. The systems' components comprise a first, second, third, and fourth projection screen installed on four walls of a confined area; a series of radio-frequency identification (“rfid”) readers installed in a grid pattern on each of the first, the second, the third, and the fourth walls; an rfid tag mounted on a dog collar to be worn by the dog; an accelerometer mounted on the dog collar; a speaker installed on each of the first, second, third, and fourth walls; a processor; and a memory. The system generally uses visual and audio stimuli in order to test the hearing, vision, and physical responsiveness of the dog. The dog's actions are measured by the rfid readers' detecting the movement of the rfid tag on the dog's collar.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for maximizing profits and opportunities for taxi drivers. In one embodiment, a system is provided. The system includes a taximeter installed in taxis, a GPS included in the taximeter; a hand-waving movement detector included in the taximeter, a computing server; a smart device included in the taximeter, wherein the smart device communicate with the computing server to send and extract taxi demand information to and from the computing server; a wireless emitter included in the smart device; and a camera included in the hand-waving movement detector.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for locating and recovering victims during a disaster or crisis. The system generally employs a watch worn by a potential victim that is able to detect heart rate and location. Upon occurrence of a disaster, the watch may be triggered to automatically transmit location and vital information regarding the potential victim wearing the watch. If unable to transmit the aforementioned data, the signal-transmitting portion of the watch may become automatically detached from the victim. At which time a movement mechanism contained within the signal transmitter causes it to move physically to a location with better network and GPS satellite reception. Once able to connect to a network or satellite, the signal transmitter sends the location and vital data for remote access in order to facilitate an informed and efficient rescue of the victim.

Abstract: This invention is provided to measure dimensions of an apartment and displaying the dimensions in 3D formats allowing navigations by users of the system simultaneously. In one embodiment, a system is provided to include a device for measuring the dimensions of the unit, at least one pair of infrared red emitter and receiver, camera, location detection device, and a set of schematic diagrams. The system is adapted to display the measured dimensions in 2D and 3D images, allowing users to navigate freely.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for facilitating convenient teleconferencing between users located in different time zones. The system generally comprises three or more mobile devices with an associated server, processor and memory. The memory stores instructions that cause the processor to execute a method which generally involves an inviter proposing a first meeting time with two or more invitees. Based on the proposed time, an ideal time frame for the teleconference is presented to the inviter. The time frame is computed using data regarding the local times of each of the three attendees, thereby determining the most convenient time for all three to attend the teleconference. Once the meeting is started, the inviter reconfirms the current local times at the locations of the invitees. Subsequently, a meeting may be cut short if the local time of any attendees falls within a designated meal time or non-working time.

Abstract: A Fax system for handling faxes sent from different time zones is provided. In one embodiment, a system is provided for handling faxes includes a mobile device representing as a fax sender, wherein the mobile device includes a cell phone, PDA, or a iPad, and wherein the mobile device is located on a first time zone; a first location device included in the mobile device; a second location device included in the fax receiver; a voice connection connecting from the mobile device to POTS; a data connection connecting from the mobile device to Internet; a fax receiver, wherein the fax receiver is located on a second time zone; a voice connection connecting from the fax receiver to POTS; a data connection connecting from the fax receiver to Internet; and a fax server handling reception of faxes on behalf of the fax receiver.

Abstract: Systems for making a toy more comfortable are provided. In one embodiment, a system is provided, including a toy including a body and a hand, wherein the toy's temperature is adjustable; an infrared tracking device used to wirelessly detect an amount of heat radiating from a remote object including a human being, wherein the tracking device is included in the toy; a laser-based distance measuring device included in the toy; a temperature tracking device in the toy used to measure a room temperature; a first heater included in the body of the toy; a second heater included in the hand of the toy; a first cooler included in the body of the toy; and a second cooler included in the hand of the toy.

Abstract: Systems for making a toy more comfortable are provided. In one embodiment, a system is provided, including a toy including a body and a hand, wherein the toy's temperature is adjustable; an infrared tracking device used to wirelessly detect an amount of heat radiating from a remote object including a human being, wherein the tracking device is included in the toy; a laser-based distance measuring device included in the toy; a temperature tracking device in the toy used to measure a room temperature; a first heater included in the body of the toy; a second heater included in the hand of the toy; a first cooler included in the body of the toy; and a second cooler included in the hand of the toy.

Abstract: A SMS time management system is provided for handling time-related issues.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to mislead information to intruders when intrusions occur. According to one embodiment, a system is provided to prevent intruders from accessing confidential information stored in a phone. In the embodiment, when an intruder is found approaching to the phone, the system is configured to perform security measures. Further, the embodiment captures information with regards to identities of the intruder. Moreover, information is captured with regards to activities carried out by the intruder.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining freshness of living creatures obtained from sea. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a container containing the living creatures, wherein the container has an outside surface that is transparent. The embodiment includes a non-contact infra-red thermometer placed outside the container used to detect body temperature of the living creatures from outside the container. In the embodiment, the system includes a camera physically attached to the thermometer, wherein the camera captures images of the living creatures in the container. Further, the system includes a set of rf readers and a set of rf emitters to detect the living creatures passing by.

Abstract: Systems and Methods for preventing cargo goods from stolen are provided. In one embodiment, a cargo alert system for preventing cargo goods from stolen is provided. In the embodiment, a GPS receiver attached on a vessel, wherein the GPS receiver receives GPS signals in an exposed, open area. Further, the embodiment includes a plurality of GPS receivers inside a cargo contained inside the vessel. The cargo contains a number of sliding doors to facilitate GPS reception. Further, the embodiment is configured to record information to keep track the cargo and the goods within the cargo.

Abstract: The invention refers to a video conference system for determining time information identified in documents presented as video images during video conferences. In one embodiment, the invention uses a communication server and two mobile devices. The communication server supports video conferences between two users and receives video images from one mobile device user and sends the video images to another mobile device user. The first mobile device represents a remote device, and location capabilities of the first mobile device include GPS technology only. The first mobile device includes a first GPS receiver. The first mobile device is being based in a first geographic area of a first time zone; and during the video conferences, documents are allowed to be sent by a first user of the first mobile device to other users as video images.

Abstract: Cargo controllers are provided to control executions of the cargo container condition monitoring system, wherein the cargo controller is physically located inside a cargo container, wherein the cargo container is sitting on a ship, which, when cruising in midst of sea during the trip, is completely sealed and unable to allow any RF signals to pass through the cargo container; used to control a door of the cargo container, wherein the door can be open when received instructions from the cargo controller; adapted, through an antenna, to send communication signals wirelessly to send recorded information to the goods owner for reporting storage conditions of the cargo container; and used to receive measurements from cargo container condition watchers that are installed inside of the cargo controller, wherein the measurements relate to the storage conditions of the cargo container.

Abstract: Methods and systems for measuring the skiing condition for skiers. One embodiment of the invention includes using a goggle, a ski jacket, a ski, and a ski pole to set the skiing condition, measure the skiing condition, record the dangerous skiing condition, and share the skiing condition in real-time to other members. Additionally, the embodiment includes preparing for skiing in extreme conditions, such as icy condition, snow storms affecting visibility, and poor field conditions that impair accessibility of skiers. In addition, when these extreme conditions are detected, a mechanism to indicate the possibility has occurred is provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing chat-room communications are provided. In one embodiment, a centralized chat-room management system for handling instant messages is provided. Further in the embodiment, a chat-room and a queue in the chat-room is included. The chat-room places chat messages into the queue after receiving the messages from users joining the chat-room and queues up the chat messages before sending to other users. Moreover, in the embodiment, a later queue is included in the chat-room, wherein the chat-room sends the chat messages to the other users at a later time, according to schedules provided in the messages.

Abstract: A system is provided for monitoring containers buried in an enclosed area using battery-less GPS receivers. In one embodiment, an inventive system includes a GPS satellite, wherein the GPS satellite send GPS signals to the GPS receivers; a communication satellite; a monitored container that is buried in the enclosed area; a control system that serves as a monitoring system of the enclosed area; and a battery-less GPS receiver equipped with a solar panel that serves as a source for providing energy and equipped with a transmitter configured to send the satellite signals to the communication satellite.

Abstract: This invention is provided to securely control use of electronic devices in aeroplanes. In one embodiment, a system including a secured electronic device provided by an aeroplane for use in a passenger compartment in the aeroplane, whereas use of the device includes downloading information such as net surfing web pages and uploading information such as sending external emails. In the embodiment, the system includes a mobile equipment of a first customer and a mobile equipment of a second customer. The system also includes an outdoor GPS and indoor GPS receivers. Further, a set of three indoor GPS signal emitters are located on separate corners of the passenger compartment are provided. Besides, a GPS antenna, a repeater, and a secured control unit are installed inside the electronic device to include a preconfigured area as an insecure area.

Abstract: A cable detection device is provided for measuring underground cable conditions. In one embodiment, a detection device is provided, including a handle for detecting underground cables; a digging component for digging, wherein the component is attached to a bottom of the handle; a panel attached on the bottom of the handle; a set of sensors attached to the panel, where the sensors are for detecting presence of cables by magnetic fields before digging occurs or during digging when the digging component undergoes operation, and where the sensors are tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) sensors that are small in size, and where each sensor is placed evenly on the panel as an n by n array orientation, in order to maximize the sensitivity of the magnetic waves transmitted by the TMRs.

Abstract: This invention is provided to forecast behaviors of late customers. In one embodiment, a system including a plurality of mobile equipments is provided. In the embodiment, the system includes a mobile equipment of a first customer and a mobile equipment of a second customer. The system also includes an apparatus comprising a computing processing unit configured to process memory units stored to execute instructions by the processing unit.