Patents Issued in May 6, 2004
-
Publication number: 20040085175Abstract: An integrated circuit having an inducting device with a symmetric inductor. The inducting device comprises a first and second inductor. The first inductor is formed in a first conductive layer and is approximately symmetric about a plane of symmetry. The second inductor is formed in a second conductive layer that is at a select vertical distance from the first conductive layer. The second inductor is further approximately laterally aligned with the first inductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: INTERSIL AMERICAS INC.Inventor: Rex Lowther
-
Publication number: 20040085176Abstract: A balun transformer includes a coaxial transmission line terminating at one end with balanced terminals and terminating at another end with unbalanced terminals. At least two impedance segments are connected in series between the balanced terminals and the unbalanced terminals, each of the at least two impedance segments being formed by a magnetic core and at least one winding of the coaxial transmission line wound about the magnetic core.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Glenn Werlau
-
Publication number: 20040085177Abstract: An electrical conductor winding (70) comprises a plurality of laminates of electrical insulation (72). Each laminate of electrical insulation (72) has a slot (78) on one surface (76). Each laminate of electrical insulation (70) has an electrical conductor (82) arranged in the slot (78). An electrical connector (84) connects the electrical conductor (82) in one laminate of electrical insulation (78) with the electrical conductor (82) in an adjacent laminate of electrical insulation (72). The laminates of electrical insulation (72) are arranged such that the surface (74) of one laminate of electrical insulation (72) abuts and is bonded to the surface (76) of an adjacent laminate of electrical insulation (12). The laminates of electrical insulation (12) comprise a glass-ceramic material. The electrical conductor windings allow active magnetic bearings, electric motors and electric generators to be used at temperatures up to 500° C. for example in gas turbine engines.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Rolls-Royce plcInventors: Anthony G. Razzell, John J.A. Cullen, Diane Holland
-
Publication number: 20040085178Abstract: An alloy type thermal fuse is provided in which a ternary Sn—In—Bi alloy is used, the operating temperature belongs to the range of 130 to 170° C., the overload characteristic and the dielectric breakdown characteristic are excellent, the insulation stability after an operation can be sufficiently ensured, and thinning of a fuse element can be easily realized. A fuse element having an alloy composition in which Sn is larger than 43% and 70% or smaller, In is 0.5% or higher and 10% or lower, and a balance is Bi is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Uchihashi Estec Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshiaki Tanaka, Toshiaki Saruwatari
-
Publication number: 20040085179Abstract: A fuse that includes an arc energy reducing coating to reduce arc energy during a short-circuit and/or a full voltage overload current interrupt is described. The fuse includes end conductor elements, and at least one fuse element secured between and making electrical contact with the end conductor elements. An elongate fuse housing, having a passageway extending longitudinally through the housing, extends between the end conductor elements. The fuse element extends through the housing passageway. An arc energy reducing coating at least partially coats each end portion of the fuse element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: John Marvin Ackermann
-
Publication number: 20040085180Abstract: A new current sensor, its production substrate, and its production process, wherein the surface layer of the substrate is made of the thin film of low temperature coefficient of resistivity such as nickel-copper alloy, manganese-copper alloy or nickel-chromium alloy, it is tightly adhered onto the thin plates of ceramic, aluminum oxide, aluminum nitride or Beryllium dioxide (BeO) to form a new substrate by a hot-press laminating; next, by optical mask etching, the pattern of current sensor are formed on the surface of the substrate; and the flip-chip is formed on the lateral electrodes in the bottom of the current sensor unit, and the front electrodes are plated to increase the thickness; then, the pattern are modified with laser to obtain the pattern of sensor with precise and constant resistivity; after that, and the pattern of a sensor are coated with a protection layer; and the substrate is segmented, and is plated on the end face electrode 60 by sputtering; finally, a single and small chip-scaled currentType: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: CYNTEC CO., LTD.Inventor: Horng-Yih Juang
-
Publication number: 20040085181Abstract: A method and structure for changing an electrical resistance of a resistor. Initially, the resistor is provided, wherein the resistor has a length L and an electrical resistance R1. A portion of the resistor is exposed to a laser radiation, wherein the portion includes a fraction F of the length L of the resistor. Both F=1 and F<1 are within the scope of the present invention. After the resistor has been exposed to the laser radiation, the resistor has an electrical resistance R2, wherein R2 is unequal to R1. The change in resistance from R1 to R2 is due to a heating of the resistor by the laser radiation, which causes a chemical or structural change within the resistor. Either R2>R1 or R2<R1 depending on the material composition of the resistor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Arne W. Ballantine, Cyril Cabral, Daniel C. Edelstein, Anthony K. Stamper
-
Publication number: 20040085182Abstract: A resistive element controllable to irreversibly decrease its value, comprising: several polysilicon resistors associated in series between two input/output terminals of the resistive element; and an assembly of switches, connected to turn the series association into a parallel association of said resistors between two programming terminals intended to receive a supply voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Michel Bardouillet, Alexandre Malherbe
-
Publication number: 20040085183Abstract: A metal resistor and a method for manufacturing the resistor are provided. A first insulation film is formed on a substrate, a photosensitive film is applied on the insulation film, and an insulation film pattern is formed by patterning the insulation film. After a metal thin film is formed among the insulation film pattern and on the photosensitive film, with removing the photo-sensitive film is a metal thin film pattern formed among the insulaion film pattern. On the metal thin film pattern and the insulation film pattern is a second insulation film formed and at the pad region of the metal thin film pattern is a lead wire connected, after that, a metal thin film resistor is manufactured with forming a preservation film on and around the lead wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Jo-Woong Ha, Seung-Hyun Kim, Dong-Yeon Park, Dong-Su Lee, Hyun-Jung Woo
-
Publication number: 20040085184Abstract: The present invention relates to a redundant safety system for use with vehicles. The redundant safety system of the invention includes at least two sensors, and signals from the sensors are processed to calculate values for operating configuration parameters of the vehicles. If the calculated operating configuration parameter values deviate from each other or from stored predetermined safe values an error message is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Volker Sigmund
-
Publication number: 20040085185Abstract: A remote control system for opening and closing a barrier, such as a garage door, includes an RF receiver and a plurality of RF transmitters. The transmitters and receiver include circuitry programmed to provide transmission of encrypted code signals each time the transmitters are used and employing a code hopping method which prevents unauthorized signal interception or code “grabbing”. The system is operated in a code learning mode for the receiver by momentarily actuating a receiver learn mode button for receiving each transmitter identification code and a secret decryption key for that transmitter with the system automatically returning to the operate mode. Each transmitter identification and secret key code signal is automatically and randomly stored in an available and unused memory in the receiver circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicants: OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION, MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY, INCORPORATEDInventors: Dennis W. Waggamon, Willem J. Marneweck, Vivien N. Delport, Frederick J. Bruwer
-
Publication number: 20040085186Abstract: Access to a medical monitoring system, which includes a patient-portable monitoring device and an associated monitoring service at a central unit, is controlled by inputting a set of identification data elements into a medical monitoring device, which then establishes a communication link with a central unit and communicates the set of identification data elements to the central unit. The medical monitoring device and the central unit cooperatively determine whether the medical monitoring device may be activated for rendering medical monitoring device service, by evaluating the set of identification data elements as to whether they meet a set of basic structural requirements, and obtaining financial or other authorization from a third-party source. In the event that the identification data elements meet the set of basic structural requirements and the authorization is obtained, the central unit issues an activation signal to the medical monitoring device over the communication link.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: CardioNet, Inc., a California CorporationInventors: Doug C. Eveland, William R. Marable, Bobby E. Rogers
-
Publication number: 20040085187Abstract: An automated depository system having a sobriety detection mechanism and a storage unit for storing a deposited article in which the storage unit selectively releases the stored article based on measurements taken by the sobriety detection mechanism. In one arrangement, the sobriety detection mechanism can produce a blood alcohol content reading, and the storage unit can release the deposited article when the reading is below a predetermined value. Conversely, the storage unit can retain the article when the reading reaches a predetermined value. In another arrangement, the system can have circuitry for contacting a transportation service based on measurements taken by the sobriety detection mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Benjamin Gotfried, Bradley L. Gotfried
-
Publication number: 20040085188Abstract: A personal authentication device can perform a fingerprint authentication processing by simple operation steps. Personal authentication device (10) is installed in slot (31) of portable phone (30). When a user presses a button (11) installed in fingerprint sensor of personal authentication device for one time, the person who pushes the button with his finger is authenticated, and approval authentication of the person is carried out by pushing said button (11). Transaction data output from personal authentication device (10) is transmitted from external communication module out from portable phone (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Atsushi Minemura
-
Publication number: 20040085189Abstract: A vehicle remote control system in which a plurality of users carry respective electronic keys that are assigned respective ID codes, for communicating with a vehicle-mounted control apparatus that periodically transmits a calling code followed by the ID codes in succession, in which an electronic key that is within communication range responds to its specific ID code by transmitting response data to the vehicle-mounted apparatus for thereby initiating a control operation, and in which when an electronic key responds, the corresponding ID code is made the first in the sequence of ID codes when the calling code and ID codes are next transmitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Nobuyoshi Nagai, Ryozo Okumura
-
Publication number: 20040085190Abstract: An adjustable radio frequency data communications device has a monolithic semiconductor integrated circuit with integrated circuitry, interrogation receiving circuitry provided on the monolithic integrated circuit forming at least part of the integrated circuitry and configured to receive an interrogation signal from the interrogator unit, an antenna electrically coupled to the interrogation receiving circuitry and configured to communicate with the remote interrogator unit, a power source electrically coupled to the integrated circuitry and configured to generate operating power for the communications device, and at least one of the antenna and the interrogation receiving circuitry having reconfigurable electrical characteristics, the electrical characteristics being reconfigurable to selectively tune the at least one of the antenna and the interrogation receiving circuitry within a range of tuned and detuned states to realize a desired receiver sensitivity of the communications device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Mark E. Tuttle, John R. Tuttle
-
Publication number: 20040085191Abstract: A reader for a radio frequency identification system capable of simultaneously reading tags operating a multiple frequencies. The reader includes a radio frequency module for each operating frequency of the tags. The radio frequency modules are coupled to a bus which is connected to an interrogator control module. Each of the radio frequency modules receives the return signal from the. tags at the associated operating frequency and converts the return signal into a pulse sequence. The interrogator control module locks to and decodes the pulse sequence according to the protocol associated with the tag type.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Clifford A. Horwitz, William E. Davidson
-
Publication number: 20040085192Abstract: The present invention provides a system for discriminating between coded responses from multiple SAW identification tags and a method of operating such system. In one embodiment the system provides for (1) a SAW tag reader subsystem that detects coded responses from the tags to an interrogation pulse; and (2) a coded response analyzing subsystem, coupled to the SAW tag reader subsystem, that employs signal processing techniques to separate portions of the coded responses and generates possibilities for remaining portions of the coded responses.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: RF SAW Components, IncorporatedInventor: Clinton S. Hartmann
-
Publication number: 20040085193Abstract: An apparatus and method for obtaining data stored in an electronic module within a power tool over a power line cord of the tool, and without any disassembly of the tool being required. An interface subsystem applies a high frequency, low power AC input signal to the power cord of the tool. A controller within the tool recognizes this signal as an indication that the tool is to be placed in a communications mode. The controller modulates a power switching device used for turning on and off the motor of the tool in such a fashion that current pulses are transmitted over the power line cord back to the interface subsystem. The current pulses correspond to tool usage/performance/identification information stored in the electronic module of the tool. This information is interpreted by a current reader circuit of the interface subsystem as binary information which is then transmitted to an external computing data logging device for analysis and/or recording.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Brian R. Crowell
-
Publication number: 20040085194Abstract: A portable traffic delineator (11), which incudes a first substantially triangular panel (13), a second substantially triangular panel (14), which in use is also upstanding, each panel having a base defined by an edge of the triangle and an upper section defined by a corner of the triangle, the first panel (13) having a slot extending from the base and the second panel (14) having a slot extending from the upper section.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Glen Cleland
-
Publication number: 20040085195Abstract: The invention provides a method of and system for authorizing use of a mobile vehicle, in which an entry signal is received and a disarm alarm prompt from an in-vehicle telematics unit is provided in response to the entry signal. A determination is made as to whether a disarm alarm response is received and an authorization procedure is initiated based on the disarm alarm response.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: General Motors CorporationInventor: Douglas J. McKibbon
-
Publication number: 20040085196Abstract: A warning system (12) for a source vehicle (10) is illustrated. A camera (20) generates a plurality of images. A controller (30) is coupled to an indicator (36). The controller (30) generates a size signal and position signal for a rear-approaching vehicle. The controller (30) activates an indicator when a rear-approaching vehicle enters a blind spot (14) in response to the size signal and position signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Hugh Miller, Anya Lynn Tascillo
-
Publication number: 20040085197Abstract: In order to maintain a suitable vehicle separation between a driven vehicle with respect to a preceding vehicle, an electric controller 10 predicts a closest approach distance between the driven vehicle and the preceding vehicle on the assumption that the preceding vehicle decelerates at a deceleration detected by a vehicle separation sensor 12 and the like and that the driven vehicle decelerates at a prescribed assumed deceleration after running at a speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor 11 for an idle running time. The electric controller predicts the speed at the time of closest approach when the separation between the preceding vehicle and the driven vehicle is the closest approach distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Kazuya Watanabe, Takayuki Nakasho, Masahiko Sakabe, Keiji Kuzuya, Masakatsu Nonaka, Munenaga Igaki, Sueharu Nagiri
-
Publication number: 20040085198Abstract: An on-vehicle breakdown-warning report system is disclosed. an occurrence of break-down is detected and judged based on a signal in an electronic control system installed on a control apparatus for an engine ignition system, a charging system, an engine fuel system, a engine cooling system, a power transmission system, and an oil lubricating system of an automobile or a diagnosis display system; and a diagnostic data is sent to an information terminal device of a diagnosis and maintenance agency or a service company having a diagnosis and maintenance agency as a contents information by using an on-vehicle mobile communication apparatus, and an action for an emergency measures and a maintenance schedule is asked.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Masahiko Saito, Kozo Nakamura, Toshio Manaka, Takashi Nakahara
-
Publication number: 20040085199Abstract: A transmitter is provided in each of tires to wirelessly transmit data representing the condition of the associated tire and data representing the direction of acceleration. A first reception antenna receives data from the transmitters provided in left and right front tires. A second reception antenna receives data from the transmitters provided in left and right rear tires. When receiving data from one of the transmitters, the receiver determines the position of the tire in which the transmitter that is the source of the data is provided based on the levels of received signals each sent from the first reception antenna and the second reception antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Michiya Katou
-
Publication number: 20040085200Abstract: A system for monitoring the conditions within the fuel storage compartments of a transport tank comprises an overfill pressure vacuum probe installed in each fuel storage compartment and which has a first sensor for detecting the presence of fuel at a predetermined level in the compartment, and a second sensor for detecting the pressure of a gaseous head above the fuel. A signal generator responsive to said first and second sensors produces a first signal representing a normal condition when the first sensor is not detecting fuel in the compartment at the predetermined level, a second signal when the second sensor detects a predetermined predetermined high pressure of the gaseous head, and a third signal when the second sensor detects a predetermined low pressure of the gaseous head.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Lee A. McConnel, Jeffrey K. Hunter, Larry Ace Gibson, Colleen L. McConnel
-
Publication number: 20040085201Abstract: The invention provides a method of controlling light beams emitted by a lighting apparatus of a vehicle travelling on a road, as a function of the geometry of the said road, the method comprising the steps of:Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Alex Dubrovin, Alain Dari, Sidy Ba, Patrick Lacombe
-
Publication number: 20040085202Abstract: A system and method for enabling a central station to accurately verify in real-time whether an alarm signal generated by a security base station is a false alarm, and for enabling remote users to securely access features of the security base station such as remote surveillance, activating and deactivating the system, and adjusting alarm sensitivities.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Surendra N. Naidoo, William P. Glasgow
-
Publication number: 20040085203Abstract: A wearable, computerized apparatus for use with law enforcement has an evidence collector adapted to collect evidentiary information of a type collected according to law enforcement procedures and useful for identification of a suspect. It further has a safety monitor adapted to collect safety information relating to well-being of an officer. A wireless communications link communicates the evidentiary information and the safety information to a centralized component of a distributed communications system to assist in identifying suspects and dispatching assistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Jean-Claude Junqua
-
Publication number: 20040085204Abstract: An insulated foam beverage holder, which plays music for either location or entertainment purposes. The top portion of the container contains an industry standard flexible foam sleeve. This foam sleeve is slightly larger than a 12-ounce beverage so as to allow a standard 12 oz. or 16 oz. beverage to fit snug. The sleeve also provides for an area to be used for indicia to correspond with desired music themes. The upper portion of the foam sleeve is fused to the molded plastic base module. This plastic base module contains the mechanisms for the operation of the music. The holder plays music by either clapping (or any distinct noise) or pressure upon the base. Activation is done with pressure sensors or sound sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Thomas Allen Ogle
-
Publication number: 20040085205Abstract: A monitor system includes an outdoor doorbell module integrated with video and audio transmission, an indoor remote receiver and a signal transmission interface. The doorbell module includes a depressible button and a micro-camera and a sound detector actuated by the button to obtain visual image and sounds of the visitor. The remote receiver includes a signal receiver circuit to receive the doorbell actuation signal and the visual image and sounds from the doorbell module, an alarm generator activated by the doorbell actuation signal to ring, and a driver circuit generating control signals to control a monitoring device and a recording device. When the button is actuated by the visitor, the remote receiver receives the doorbell actuation signal and generates the ring. At the same time, the doorbell module activates the micro-camera and the sound detector to obtain visual image and sounds of the visitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Jacob Yeh
-
Publication number: 20040085206Abstract: A capacitive sensor system for controlling operation of a device in response to a rate of change in capacitance due to motion of a proximate object includes at least two sense electrodes disposed on a surface and a phase locked loop, including a voltage controlled oscillator and a phase/frequency comparator, connected between the sense electrodes and an RC network for providing an operating frequency to the sense electrodes. A circuit loop, including a reference oscillator, provides a fixed frequency reference for the phase locked loop to follow and a phase delay circuit connected between said phase/frequency comparator and said voltage controlled oscillator causes the voltage controlled oscillation to run ahead of the reference oscillator. A trigger circuit provides a control output in response to a change in phase shift between said fixed frequency and said operating frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: David Wadlow, Frank Scholten, Ralph Giffone, Kenneth Gerenraich
-
Publication number: 20040085207Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of tracking and monitoring objects in accordance with pre-selected and stored policies that are generated by the owner of the object. These policies define the parameters for determining when an object is lost, for reporting a lost object, and for searching for a lost object. When combined with a network tracking system, the policies can also set parameters for permissible areas in which the objects can be disposed and for tracking of the objects across the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Barrett Kreiner, Donna Hodges, Jonathan Peterson, Andre Jarboe, Monique Simmons
-
Publication number: 20040085208Abstract: In an article management system, a noncontact electronic tag storing tag data is attached to an article managed in a management area, a passage radio communication unit that can communicate with the noncontact electronic tag is installed in a passage section leading to the management area, and the passage radio communication unit communicates with the noncontact electronic tag to the article passing through the passage section. The tag data stored in the noncontact electronic tag can be read in tag access processing that can be executed by the passage radio communication unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Shinichiro Fukuoka
-
Publication number: 20040085209Abstract: A portable apparatus to track an object includes a transmitter adapted to sending pulses of known duration and intensity; a receiver having one or more antennas to receive the pulses of known duration and intensity from the transmitter, the receiver and the transmitter having synchronized clocks to determine signal propagation time and distance, and wherein an alarm is generated if the determined distance exceeds a preset value.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Dominik J. Schmidt, Mark Dean Street
-
Publication number: 20040085210Abstract: A system for the monitoring of persons, in particular of children and of adults requiring supervision, comprise a portable transmitter, a receiver and a warning device provided at the receiver as well as means by which the warning device is caused to output a warning signal when the distance between the transmitter and the receiver exceeds a predetermined value, in particular an adjustable value, whereby additional means are provided at the transmitter for the voluntary transmission of a signal which causes the receiver to output a warning signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Matronixx, Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH, a German corporationInventor: Marcus Ziesing
-
Publication number: 20040085211Abstract: A system for preventing access to a vehicle. The system includes a substance detector configured to detect a level of at least one substance ingested by a user and a blocking device in communication with the substance detector where the blocking device disables the operability of at least one key. The blocking device enables the operability of the key when the level of the substance is measured by the substance detector to be within a predetermined range.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Bradley L. Gotfried
-
Publication number: 20040085212Abstract: A device for establishing and/or monitoring a predetermined fill level in a container is provided, to indicate the fill level in a container and exhibiting a best possible, optimum fit for an application, which device includes: a mechanical oscillatory structure placed at the height of the predetermined fill level, which structure exhibits a membrane (3) and two mutually separated oscillation bars (7) formed thereon, an electromechanical transducer, which in operation excites the oscillatory structure to oscillate with oscillations, such that the oscillation bars (7) execute oscillations perpendicular to their longitudinal axis, a receiver- and evaluation-unit (13), which uses the oscillations to establish and/or monitor whether the predetermined fill level has been reached, or not, in which the oscillation bars (7) exhibit a shape in which a mass moment of inertia of a liquid quantity, which the oscillation bars (7) move with them in the immersed state in the liquid, is as large as possible and greater thanType: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Helmut Pfeiffer
-
Publication number: 20040085213Abstract: The invention provides a wrist time device with function of environmental status detecting/informing, comprising a case for demarcating a space accommodated therein: a control circuit unit; a display unit; a memory unit; an input unit; a timer unit; a battery; a micro gases/molecules detector unit; and a spectral identification unit, so that such a device can thereby sustain a long-term use and provide the user with information about the environmental status in order to achieve warning and protection efficacy for user anywhere and anytime.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Yuan Sung Weng
-
Publication number: 20040085214Abstract: A method of command entry for an electronic device. First, a single button is pressed to enter the electronic device into a multi-function entry state, indicated by a first light status. The button is pressed again within a first predetermined period after entering the multi-function entry state, corresponding to one command. The light indicator displays a second light status corresponding to the command. Finally, the button is pressed again to confirm the command within a second predetermined period.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Kun-Chang Chang, Chien-Chun Ma, Tung-Wei Kao
-
Publication number: 20040085215Abstract: An improved pump, reservoir and reservoir piston are provided for controlled delivery of fluids. A motor is operably coupled to a drive member, such as a drive screw, which is adapted to advance a plunger slide in response to operation of the motor. The plunger slide is removably coupled to the piston. A method, system, and an article of manufacture for automatically detecting a force sensor failure in a medication infusion pump is provided. The electrical current to an infusion pump is measured. Based on the current measurements, the infusion pump detects when the plunger slide is seated in the reservoir, and detects a problem with the force sensor when the force sensor independently fails to register a value indicating that the plunger slide is seated in the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.Inventors: Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson
-
Publication number: 20040085216Abstract: A motion sensitive device for causing an electronic signal to be sent to one or more output devices, comprising a printed circuit board, a battery connected to the printed circuit board, electrical circuitry connected to the printed circuit board, a motion sensitive switch connected to the printed circuit board, electrical output devices such as light emitting diodes connected to the printed circuit board and electrical circuits all providing means whereby the motion sensitive switch causes a signal to be transmitted to the output device when movement is sensed by the switch. The device is small enough to be used in wearing apparel and can provide safety vis-à-vis increased visibility for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Wen-Hsien Chen, Grant Tsao, Alex Kotoff
-
Publication number: 20040085217Abstract: A contact detecting device includes a flexible piezoelectric sensor of a cable shape, a resilient member including a hollow portion having a free end to allow the hollow portion to be opened, a sensor holding portion for holding therein the piezoelectric sensor. The hollow portion is provided with a support for maintaining a hollow state thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shigeki Ueda, Hiroyuki Ogino, Shuji Yahagi
-
Publication number: 20040085218Abstract: A method and apparatus displays homeland security advisory system information. The apparatus includes a beacon having an illuminous display configured to illuminate a color, and a controller configured to cause the display to selectively illuminate a red, orange, yellow, blue and green color. The controller is configured to receive and respond to a signal to illuminate one of the colors. The method includes providing a security alert beacon, selecting a color for the security alert beacon to display, and manipulating the beacon to display the selected color. The color selected is green when the security alert level is in a first condition, blue when the security alert level in the second condition, yellow when the security alert level is in a third condition, orange when the security alert level is in a fourth condition, and red when the security alert level is in a fifth condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Edwards Systems Technology, Inc.Inventor: Gene Pecora
-
Publication number: 20040085219Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light, the warning signal light comprising an array of light sources configured on a light support and in electrical communication with a controller and a power supply, battery, or other electrical source. The warning signal light provides various colored light signals for independent use or use by an emergency vehicle. These light signals may include a stationary light, strobe light, revolving light, and an oscillating light. Additionally, the warning signal light may be capable of displaying symbols, reverse characters, or arrows. Preferably, rotating and oscillating light signals are produced by sequentially illuminating columns of LED's on a stationary light support. However, the warning signal light may also be rotated or oscillated via mechanical means. The warning signal light may also be transportable for easy connection to a stand such as a tripod for electrical connection to a power supply as a stand-alone warning signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: 911EP, Inc., Jacksonville Beach, FLInventor: John C. Pederson
-
Publication number: 20040085220Abstract: In a first display mode, a threshold value is numerically displayed on a first display section and the current light reception amount (current value) is numerically displayed on a second display section. In a second display mode, the tolerance value is numerically displayed on the first display section and the current light reception amount is numerically displayed on the second display section. To switch from the first display mode to the second display mode, a display mode change key can be operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Kazutoshi Sugiyama
-
Publication number: 20040085221Abstract: A vehicular rearview mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror system having an electrochromic reflective element, a digital electrochromic drive circuit supplying a drive signal to the reflective element and a garage door opener. The garage door opener includes a transmitter and logic circuit. The logic circuit supplies signals to the transmitter for transmitting garage door opening signals. A microcontroller is provided which defines, at least in part, the digital drive circuit and logic circuit. In this manner, the digital electrochromic mirror system and the garage door opener have at least some components in common. The microcontroller communicates over a vehicle network with at least one module performing at least one other vehicle function. The vehicle network may have at least wired interconnections and may further have wireless interconnections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Donnelly CorporationInventors: John P. Drummond, Niall R. Lynam
-
Publication number: 20040085222Abstract: A controller is provided with a joy stick for designating a direction for a traveling body to run in, and transmits a radio signal such as an infrared ray in a target direction (&agr;), in which the joy stick is brought down. The traveling body receives the radio signal to acquire the target direction (&agr;) and to detect the direction for the radio signal to come in, and determines a relative direction (&bgr;) of the traveling body with reference to the coming direction of the radio signal. Direction changing means is driven to align the directions (&agr; and &bgr;) with each other so that the traveling body may travel automatically in the target direction. As the player merely brings down the joy stick in the direction for the traveling body to run, therefore, the traveling body runs in the direction so that the control is drastically simplified.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Hideyuki Yoshikawa
-
Publication number: 20040085223Abstract: The invention is directed to a device for the generation of pressure pulses, being intended for transmitting signals, in a fluid-carrying channel (2), using a pulser (1) designed to be integrated in the channel (2) and having a housing (4) and an adjustable throttling device by means of which the flow resistance can be varied at at least one point of the channel (2), an electrical generator (16), an impeller (9) exposed to the fluid passing through the channel and designed to drive the generator (16), a control device by means of which the load of the generator (16) can be varied in response to control signals, and an actuating device that is connected to the throttling element (12) and effects an adjustment of the throttling element responsively to the driving torque of the generator (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Helmut Winnacker, Uwe Drager
-
Publication number: 20040085224Abstract: An identification transmission system for use in an amusement device includes a transmitting antenna, a transmitter and a piezo-electric power source. The transmitter circuit is configured to broadcast a predetermined tone on a predetermined carrier frequency through the antenna. The piezo-electric power source is electrically coupled to the transmitter circuit and is configured to at least briefly provide power to the transmitter circuit. The piezo-electro power source includes a piezo-electric element, a striker, a storage capacitor and a voltage controlled switch. The striker is configured to move so as to at least briefly strike the piezo-electric element. The storage capacitor is configured to receive and store electrical charge from the piezo-electric element. The voltage controlled switch is configured to allow the storage capacitor to discharge through the transmitter circuit thereby providing power thereto after a predetermined amount of charge has been stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Nicholas Weiss, Gregory M. Huffman, Jesse Dorogusker