Abstract: An adjustable temperature switch includes a temperature-adjusting device. The temperature-adjusting device includes a rotatable adjusting block and a knob engaged with the rotatable adjusting block. The knob includes an end face with a plurality of partitions separated by a plurality of partitioning ribs. A resilient member includes a first end fixed to the temperature-adjusting device and a hooked second end retained in one of the partitions.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a package having a cavity in the interior thereof, a chip having a semiconductor element, a board having the chip fixed to a first region on the upper face thereof, and an adhesive portion formed in a second region on the bottom face of the board in order to fix the board to a first face of the cavity, the second region being a region on the board other than the region thereof underneath the first region.

Abstract: A sensing system, sensing method, and method of producing a sensing system capable of providing a cumulative measurement capability, such as in the form of a RFID tag capable of measuring cumulative heat and humidity for continuous monitoring of storage and shipping conditions of various goods. The system includes integrated circuitry and a plurality of sensing elements, preferably having cantilevered bimorph beams. Each sensing element is responsive to an environmental condition so as to deflect toward and away from open contacts in response to changes in the environmental condition. Each sensing element produces a digital output when it contacts and closes its open contacts. The integrated circuitry interfaces with the sensing elements so that the digital outputs of the sensing elements are processed to generate a system output of the sensing system.

Abstract: A local monitoring of functions, in which a sensor is connected to a voltage source via an electrical conductor, in which the sensor is arranged, together with at least one further electrical or electronic component, on a printed circuit board (9) provided with conductor tracks, the sensor being electrically conductively connected, by means of the conductor tracks of the printed circuit board (9), to the component connected to the conductor tracks, and in which the printed circuit board (9) is arranged in a housing (15). In order to supply a secure and immovable hold, the printed circuit board (9) with conductors (7, 8) connected to the conductor tracks is arranged in a holder (17), which is made from a mechanically stable insulating material, accommodates the printed circuit board (9) and has limiting stops (19, 20, 21) for the printed circuit board (9) and laterally protruding latching elements (22, 23).

Abstract: The present invention discloses an over-current protection device comprising two metal foils and a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) material layer. The PTC material layer is sandwiched between the two metal foils and contains at least one crystalline polymer, a non-oxide electrically conductive ceramic powder and a non-conductive filler. The non-oxide electrically conductive ceramic powder exhibits a certain particle size distribution. The PTC material layer presents resistivity below 0.1 ?-cm.

Abstract: An organic positive temperature coefficient thermistor provided with a pair of opposing electrodes and a thermistor body situated between the pair of electrodes, wherein the thermistor body is composed of a cured resin composition comprising: a thermosetting resin; conductive particles; and a nucleating agent. Also, an organic positive temperature coefficient thermistor, wherein the thermistor body is composed of a cured resin composition comprising: a thermosetting resin which contains a crosslinkable compound with a mesogen group; and conductive particles.

Abstract: A planar temperature sensing element is provided with first and second layers disposed over the temperature-sensing device. The second layer comprises an inorganic binder, a first ceramic material, and a second ceramic material. The inorganic binder is selected from the group consisting of M3+ phosphates, M4+ phosphates, M3+ nitrates, M4+ nitrates, and combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing. The first ceramic material is selected from the group consisting of aluminosilicate, M3+ aluminates, M4+ aluminates, M3+ hexaluminates, M4+ hexaluminates, and combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing. The second ceramic material comprises a phosphate-containing material.

Abstract: A shielded pressure-actuated circuit in which two parts of a circuit may be selectively brought into contact. In one embodiment, the circuit is formed as a touch-controlled potentiometer. A shielding layer permits operation in environments of greater than 50 degrees Celsius above ambient temperatures. The shielding layer also extends the useful life of the device by increasing its durability. In one embodiment, the shielding layer comprises borosilicate or fiberglass affixed to the apparatus at the place where a force is applied to actuate the device.

Abstract: A system and method of controlling a function using a variable sensitivity receiver, including a vehicle having the same. The method may include receiving a wireless control signal segment from a remote transmitter using the variable sensitivity receiver, decoding the wireless control signal segment using a controller in electronic communication with the variable sensitivity receiver, performing an attenuation step when the decoding is successful, generating a count for tracking an amount of attenuation performed, and determining whether to perform the function based at least in part on the count when the count is greater than or equal to a predetermined value or when the decoding is unsuccessful. The wireless control signal segment may include a request for the function and/or a partial request for the function. The attenuation step may include attenuating sensitivity of the variable sensitivity receiver by a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A method of controlling access to an area accessible by persons, particularly to a space closed by a door, includes providing a first mobile communications unit on which at least one access code is filed, at least one second mobile communications unit and a receiver unit for receiving the access code. The access code is transmitted by the first communications unit to the second communications unit. The access code is transmitted to the receiver unit by this second communications unit. After a successful checking of the access code by the receiver unit the door access is freed.

Abstract: A system and method of actuating a remote control access system in a motor vehicle non-invasively detects the occurrence of an event involving an actuation of at least one component of a motor vehicle. A control signal is transmitted to a remote control access system as a result of detecting the event.

Abstract: An anti-theft system for a vehicle, includes certifying means of an electronic key for getting in the vehicle, human body certification information certifying means, door lock control means for unlocking a vehicle door in a case where the electronic key is certified by the certifying means of the electronic key for getting in the vehicle and the human body certification information of the person is confirmed by the human body certification information certifying means in a state where the door is unlocked; memory means for memorizing ID information of the electronic key; certifying means of an electronic key for starting an engine; and engine starting control means for starting the engine of the vehicle in a case where the electronic key is certified by the certifying means of the electronic key for starting the engine and the electronic key is an electronic key whose ID information is memorized in the memory means, after the vehicle door is unlocked by the door lock control means.

Abstract: A handle device adapted in a vehicle includes a touch-type switch provided on an operation handle for opening and closing an vehicle door so as to extend in a longitudinal direction of the operation door, so as to open and close the vehicle door, and an illuminating portion provided so as to extend along the touch-type switch in parallel thereto. The touch-type switch is provided to be offset relative to an illuminating direction of the illuminating portion. The illuminating portion preferably has a plurality of LED lamps. Furthermore, the touch-type switch is preferably an electrostatic capacity type switch.

Abstract: There is disclosed an access system for secure delivery of goods and a secure method for the delivery of such goods. In one embodiment, the access system is accessed by a two-part access code. In another embodiment, the secure storage unit is accessed by the use of an access code in a certain time frame. A central controller preferably controls the delivery technique. The technique is particularly advantageous when used as a method of delivering goods ordered over the Internet. The delivery technique is controlled through a central management system or hub, access to which may be provided through a website. Participating retailers can be accessed directly or through the central management system.

Abstract: The disclosed systems and methods may provide a portable data storage and display device such as, for example, an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), usable to query stored or remote databases containing personal identification information regarding individuals so that images presented on a display unit of the device may be visually compared with characteristics of the individual, and/or individual identification documents that the individual presents. Available images may include pictures of individuals, examples of standard identification forms, and/or biometric identifying data for comparison such as, for example, fingerprint scans and retinal scans. Users may be provided an ability to access flight crew or airline personnel rosters, law enforcement personnel rosters, “no-fly/barred” passenger lists and/or other “persons of interest” lists immediately from an aircraft to verify individual identification providing another layer of personnel security verification and defense, particularly.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification system comprises a radio-frequency identification substrate and an interrogator. In one embodiment, the radio-frequency identification substrate comprises a plurality of radio-frequency identification devices. In one embodiment, a controller on the substrate controls a first one of the plurality of radio-frequency identification devices based on a state of a second one of the plurality of radio-frequency identification devices. In one embodiment, an antenna system includes an S-shaped portion electrically coupled to an integrated circuit along a central portion of the S-shaped portion. Adjusting the parameters of the segments making up the S-shaped portion controls performance characteristics of a radio-frequency identification device.

Abstract: System and methods for optimizing communications between an RFID reader and a population of tags are described. To minimize the amount of data exchanges, the reader and tags use non-sequential bit string or byte masking. In non-sequential bit string masking, the reader transmits an interrogation mask having a plurality of non-sequential sub-masks to the tags. During subsequent collection of the identification sequence, the reader and tags only exchange the non-masked bit positions. The interrogation mask can be determined using superposition processing, historical tendencies, or known identification and/or subset of identification ranges. During superposition processing, the reader determines whether a bit position contains a single value or multiple values for tags in the tag population. If the bit position contains a single value, the bit position is designated as masked. If the bit position contains multiple values, the bit position is designated as non-masked.

Abstract: The present invention is of an active RFID system configured for SIMPLEX two way communication based on conductive coupling, wherein two way communication is non-simultaneous and can operate on a single frequency comprising at least one capacitive coupling reader, wherein the reader is configured to transmit modulated or unmodulated RF electric signals and to receive and decode data transmitted by the transponder; at least one active capacitive coupling RFID transponder comprising at least one integrated circuit, which is arranged to store a code comprising information and which is configured for capacitive coupled RFID transponder application; at least one antenna configured to receive signal from the at least one reader, and transmit the transponder code comprising information; and at least one power source for providing energy to operate the at least one integrated circuit and transponder transmission; and at least one data processing device for processing the data received from the reader.

Abstract: By canceling the invalidation, there is provided an IC tag that can be reused after the IC tag's function was invalidated. An IC tag according to an embodiment operates in accordance with a standard protocol and a non-standard protocol and includes a control circuit for switching an operational mode, when receiving a KILL command during an operation based on the standard protocol, to an invalidated state based on the non-standard protocol, and when receiving a KILL cancel command during an operation based on the non-standard protocol, to a normal state based on the standard protocol.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic apparatus having its operation controlled electronically responsive to the wax and the wane of the moon. The electronic apparatus includes a moon age calendar (4) for storage of the age of the moon, a timer (3) for timing the current date and time, and an image database (5) for storage of moon images. A display controller (6) retrieves the age of the moon, consistent with the current date of time, from the moon age calendar (4), and reads out a moon image of the moon phase consistent with the age of the moon from the image database (5). An operating panel (9) includes a display area for demonstrating the operating state of the electronic apparatus and another display area for demonstrating the wax and the wane of the moon. The display controller (6) causes the moon image to be read out from an image database (5) and demonstrated in the display area for demonstrating the wane of the moon.

Abstract: Field devices are commonly used in unprotected environments, which means that these field devices and the conductor pairs connecting the field devices to the input modules/output modules of an automation installation are exposed to significant climatic and environmental factors. These factors have a detrimental effect on the transmission quality of the signals to be transferred between field devices and modules, which may result in erroneous measurements and dangerous operating states during control of a technical process. Measures to simplify monitoring of the transmission medium are proposed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for informing a vehicular safety distance is provided. The apparatus includes a first camera for photographing the front of a vehicle; a first distance measuring unit for measuring a distance from a front vehicle; a second camera for photographing the rear of the vehicle; a second distance measuring unit for measuring a distance from a rear vehicle; a storage unit for storing a lane pattern and reference patterns for the front and rear of the vehicle for detecting whether or not there exist the front and rear vehicles in photographed images; and a controller for comparing the photographed images with the front and rear reference patterns to detect the front and rear vehicles, detecting a lane of the detected vehicle, and controlling the first and second distance measuring unit to measure the distances.

Abstract: A method and a system for automatically detecting unintended lane departures of vehicles arc described. A lane departure warning system comprises a lane departure recognition unit (10), an alarm generation unit (12), and a driver activity monitoring unit (14). The driver activity monitoring unit (14) is configured to monitor one or more vehicle-related parameters like the steer angle that change continuously in response to a control intervention of a driver. The alarm generation unit (12) generates an alarm if an actual or forthcoming lane departure is detected and if additionally an evaluation of the one or more parameters indicates a low or no driver activity.

Abstract: An obstacle detecting system for a vehicle, which includes an ultrasonic sensor provided at a vehicle body for detecting obstacles surrounding the vehicle. A central axis in a transmitting direction of an ultrasonic wave from the ultrasonic sensor is arranged to approximately follow a surface of the vehicle body.

Abstract: An object detector capable of reliably detecting objects around a vehicle is mounted on a wall of a bumper of a vehicle. Thicknesses of the bumper and of a bottom surface portion of a housing are less than one-half the wavelength of ultrasonic waves generated by a piezoelectric vibrator. This suppresses the reflection of ultrasonic waves by the bumper and by the bottom surface portion of the housing, and enhances the ultrasonic wave propagation efficiency, making it possible to reliably detect objects positioned around the vehicle.

Abstract: A pedestrian warning system, utilizing specifically place infrared motion detectors, specifically placed visual and audible warning devices, controlled by a multiple independent mode system circuitry and all operating on low voltage direct current, for giving advance visual and audible warnings to pedestrians and/or individuals operating equipment in dose proximity to pedestrians to prevent and avoid collisions between said individuals at or around areas of limited vision where said traffic may meet or intersect such as hallways, corridors, rampways, and any other various said traffic lanes within and/or outside building structures.

Abstract: A visual steering wheel direction indicator for a self-propelled machine. The indicator may additionally exhibit an indicator of the amount that the steering wheel must be turned in order to reach neutral. The indicator may be integrated into a neutral start system.

Abstract: A bicycle signal generating apparatus comprises an input unit and a signal generating unit. The input unit receives a first input signal and a second input signal, wherein the first input signal corresponds to a first operation of a bicycle device and the second input signal corresponds to a second operation of the bicycle device. The signal generating unit generates a first output signal having a first pattern from the first input signal, and the signal generating unit generates a second output signal having a second pattern from the second input signal. The first pattern is different from the second pattern.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses to improve an interface between customers and products in warehouse, shopping, and additional environments, including an improved interface with items associated with RFID tags, are described. In an aspect, a product database associated with a merchant is downloaded from a computer system into a mobile device. The downloaded product database is stored. A user interacts with data of the downloaded product database on the mobile device. In a further aspect, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is read by the mobile device to determine an identification number corresponding to the RFID tag. The identification number of the RFID tag is transmitted to the computer system. A response from the computer system is received that includes information regarding an item associated with the RFID tag.

Abstract: A method of electronically tracking and locating a very large number of objects such as, but not limited to, personal case files in health care, law, or human services systems is described. Each object to be tracked has an attached miniature radio transmitter called a tag which sends a coded signal to a network of receiver base stations with limited but overlapping reception ranges. Each receiver base station places in its own memory the time at which a record enters its range, remains in range, and the time at which it leaves. The various receiver base stations are interconnected to a host computer. By polling the memories of each receiver base station, the computer is able to determine the current location of any record.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improving design of a portable radar alarm device that comprises a cover body and a launching device. The portable radar alarm device of the present invention sorts out those defects of the conventional alarm device. The present invention provides the portable radar alarm device controlled by a re-set remote-control device can be setup quickly and easily at a location of outdoor sports or wildlife activities. Once the sensor of the alarm device senses any abnormal condition, a warning signal will be sent to a user to warn the potential danger. Thus, the present invention provides an improving design of an alarm device that is more practical to accompany the needs of outdoor activities, is convenient to use and easy to setup and position the device.

Abstract: A residential monitoring system incorporates a plurality of physiological sensors that can provide information as to the condition of an individual. That information can be coupled to a local computer which can carry out more extensive analysis and engage in more complex interactions with both the individual and a displaced care giver.

Abstract: In a school bus tracking system, each school bus is provided with a mobile station and an ID. The bus ID's and telephone numbers for the buses' mobile stations are stored in a tracking application/database. At a residence, a parent sends a message to the tracking application that includes the ID of a bus that services the residence, and a radius. The message may be sent using a short message service, i.e., a text message to a particular address utilized by the tracking application. Then, the tracking application causes the locations of the bus mobile station and the parent's mobile station to be periodically polled. When the bus mobile station comes within the radius, the tracking application issues a message to the parent mobile station alerting the parent that the bus is approaching. The system may be used to track other vehicles, objects (e.g., packages), and/or persons.

Abstract: An apparatus to provide an always-on monitor, alert, control, and share (MACS) device comprising a connection to receive intermittent updates from a real sensor device, the always-on virtual MACS device corresponding to the real sensor device, and a presentation layer to enable a user to interface with the always-on virtual MACS device, the always-on virtual MACS device providing data regardless of the status of the real sensor device.

Abstract: A door latch position detection system incorporating light switching capability and a backup timer includes a relay that is used to switch on the storage unit lighting powered by line voltage. The system includes an AC to DC converter that converts and filters the line voltage to low voltage DC power. The low voltage is fed to a reed switch within a switch housing attached to the overhead door track. When the reed switch that controls the storage unit lighting is closed by withdrawal of the bolt from the track aperture, a low voltage power signal is sent through a normally-on switch to the coil of the relay, thereby closing the relay contacts and turning on the storage unit lights. A timer shuts off the current to the relay after a set period. The present invention may also be utilized in a garage or closet to conserve energy.

Abstract: A glass breakage detector (100) having an acoustic transducer (102) for sensing first acoustic waves (130) and for providing a first analog signal (110) representative of the received first acoustic waves (130), an analog to digital converter circuit (104) adapted to convert the first analog signal (110) to a digital signal (112), processing circuitry (106) adapted to process the digital signal (112) to determine if the received first acoustic waves (130) are a result of glass breakage and generate an alarm signal (116) when it is determined that the received first acoustic waves (130) are a result of glass breakage, and a memory circuit (108), wherein the processing circuitry (106) is adapted to cause the memory circuit (108) to store the digital signal (112) for subsequent retrieval and analysis.

Abstract: A low consumption power is realized in a communication type that a ratio of transmission between apparatus limited to a relatively short distance occupies most of communications. Upon reception of transmission data constituted of a bit series, a wireless transmission module unit performs an on/off operation of an antenna switch connected to an antenna, in accordance with a bit image of the transmission data, and transmits, by a back scattering scheme, the transmission data as reflected radio waves of radio waves from a transmission destination generated by a change in an antenna load impedance. The antenna switch is generally made of a gallium arsenide IC, its consumption power is several 10 ?W or less, and it becomes possible to realize ultra low consumption wireless image transmission.

Abstract: A device for deactivating an RFID portion on an identification tag and indicating that the RFID portion is deactivated. The present invention addresses current privacy concerns regarding potential use of RFID technology after the point of sale. The device for deactivating the RFID portion of an identification tag provides visual indication that the RFID portion is deactivated. The visual indication occurs without the use of additional equipment or electronics. The visual indication component of the present invention is easy to interpret, so that a viewer will be able to quickly determine whether the RFID portion of the identification tag has been deactivated.

Abstract: RFID readers exchange information with RFID tags. The information is encoded for transmission and decoded upon reception. Encoding is in binary bits, which are in turn encoded in waveform segments. The last transmitted waveform incorporates an ending-triggering transition, and terminates in a preset manner with respect to when the ending-triggering transition occurs. Parsing while decoding can happen by waiting for the ending-triggering transition, and then waiting according to the preset manner. This way there is no ambiguity in the ending of the waveform, and no End Frame is necessary.

Abstract: This invention provides a radio frequency identification (RFID) system comprising at least one reader module for radiating RF energy, a plurality of predetermined containers tagged by a plurality of RFID tags for receiving the radiated RF energy, wherein one or more containers are equipped with at least one conducting surface associated with at least one container side piece thereof so that when the plurality of the predetermined containers form a pile, an RF energy propagation channel network is formed comprising one or more propagation channels constructed by at least two conducting surfaces between two containers for confining and propagating the RF energy there-between.

Abstract: An electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag having an attaching member 34 located therein and adapted to securely and releasably receive a shaft of a pin therein, whereby a predetermined arcuate probe is inserted through an opening and applies a requisite force to the attaching member to release the shaft. At least one frangible vial containing a detrimental substance positioned within the tag body to deter unauthorized manipulation of the tag.

Abstract: Systems and methods of using RFID tags for verifying and tracking articles are provided. A method of tracking articles for shipment comprises the steps of providing at least one article comprising a plurality of subarticles; applying an article radio frequency identification (RFID) tag to the article, wherein the article RFID tag stores information regarding the article, the subarticles in each article, or combinations thereof; packing the article into at least one package; applying a package RFID tag to the package, wherein the package RFID tag stores information regarding the package, the articles in the package, the subarticles in each article, or combinations thereof; and verifying the package and/or article by scanning the respective RFID tags with at least one RFID verification device configured to read RFID tags.

Abstract: A terminal device carried by a person being monitored comprises a position obtaining section; an activity range information storage section; an information storage section; an activity detection section; a communication section; and a self-person and circumstance authentication section.

Abstract: Home safety and security are provided using a bedside unit to monitor audible safety and security alarms and send notification signals to the appropriate communication site. A home security system additionally comprises a waking device activated by the bedside unit. A memory device of the unit includes means for determining when the sound received by a microphone of the unit is a security alarm sound or a breathing pattern representing an alarm condition.

Abstract: A stray voltage detection and reduction system. The stray voltage detection portion of the system includes a vessel configured to hold a liquid, such as water. An electrode is suspended in the water, and another electrode is positioned below the vessel in contact with the earth. A meter is coupled to the electrodes in such a manner that when an animal drinks from the vessel the presence or absence of stray voltage is detected by the meter. The stray voltage reduction portion of the system electrically isolates a water distribution system. A water source is connected to non-electrically-activated valves. The valves feed a plurality of storage tanks. The storage tanks connect to non-electrically-activated valves which are coupled to a booster pump. A control system ensures that the water source remains electrically-isolated from the booster pump.

Abstract: A system and method are described herein that includes a presence server which is capable of notifying a watcher about a location of a person using a rich presence element in accordance with security and privacy rules specified by the person. In the preferred embodiment, the system uses a read/write RFID tag and RFID reader as well as a presence server to collect, store and distribute location information as a presence element to the watcher. To accomplish this, the user data and program carrying capability of the read/write RFID tag is used to push to the presence server not only location information but also policies and rules established by the user to control the distribution of the location information as a presence element to watchers. The location policy rules can be made and controlled by the user and/or a third party.

Abstract: This invention discloses a satellite based Driver Mentally Impaired (DMI) determination system for auto safety that automatically enables, (i) at the time of auto ignition by driver, the vehicle to be identified at ground station in a Driver mentally impaired (DMI) database and to activate the functions of DMI safety function, (ii) the driver to be identified via voice sample, (iii) the driver profile to be identified in the DMI database, including the time slots when the driver might be drunk, such as evening time and not morning time, (iv) a reaction time test to be conducted, which measures the reaction time responses to simple questions, (v) determine the driver's ability to drive, based on driver specific and generic reaction time profiles and (vi) permit the ignition to proceed or not, (vii) If the ignition is denied, it can be done again after a fixed time and/or a designated person and telephone number is automatically dialed and the safety situation to include driver name, vehicle location, time and

Abstract: Due to the presence of various environmental condition detectors in the home and businesses such as smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, natural gas detectors, etc., each having individual but similar sounding alarm patterns, it can be difficult for occupants of such dwellings to immediately determine the specific type of environmental condition that exists during an alarm condition. The present invention comprises an environmental condition detector using both tonal pattern alarms and pre-recorded voice messages to indicate information about the environmental condition being sensed. Single-station battery-powered and 120 VAC detectors are described as are multiple-station interconnected 120 VAC powered detectors. The pre-recorded voice messages describe the type of environmental condition detected or the location of the environmental condition detector sensing the condition, or both, in addition to the tonal pattern alarm. Provisions are made for multi-lingual pre-recorded voice messages.

Abstract: An illuminating acrylic temperature-indicating device that provides for a visual temperature indication of a fluid within a conduit, or a storage tank. The acrylic indicator mixes and blends the illumination from imbedded blue LEDs and red LEDs and separate electronic control circuits control each color of LEDs with separate temperature sensing thermistors. The indicator glows with blue, shades of magenta, and red colors as the temperature of a monitored liquid changes from cold to hot. The individual control circuits that control the illumination modulation intensity of the red and blue LEDs each provide a user with a manual adjustment that allows a user to set the hot and cold temperature sensing parameters of the device. The acrylic indicator illuminates with enough light intensity to be visible under all normal lighting conditions and is intended to operate continuously.

Abstract: Absorbent articles incorporating a wetness sensor for indicating the presence of a body fluid are disclosed. In particular, the absorbent articles include at least two conductive elements that form an open circuit within the article. Each conductive element is connected to a conductive pad member that has sufficient surface area in order to facilitate connection to a signaling device. In accordance with the present disclosure, various attachment mechanisms are disclosed for attaching the pad members to a signaling device. In particular, although the absorbent articles are disposable, the signaling device is intended to be used with multiple absorbent articles. Therefore, a simple and efficient method of connecting the signaling device to the pad members provides various advantages. In one particular embodiment, for instance, the pad members comprise a conductive loop-type material that is attached to a corresponding conductive hook-type material on the signaling device.