Abstract: An alarm apparatus includes an electric conductor disposed at a window pane, a voltage supply device that supplies a voltage to the electric conductor, a voltage detection device that detects the voltage of the electric conductor, a disconnection determination device that makes a determination regarding a disconnected state of the electric conductor based on the detected voltage of the electric conductor, an alarm determination device that determines whether or not to perform alarming based on a result of determination of the disconnection determination device; and an alarm device that performs the alarming based on the determination by the alarm determination device. The alarm determination device has an alert mode of performing if the electric conductor is in the disconnected state, and a pre-alert mode of refraining from performing the alarming if the electric conductor is in the disconnected state.

Abstract: It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a burglarproofing alarm and particularly a pneumatic pressure burglarproofing alarm in which air pressure is detected to determine if an alarm should be issued. The burglarproofing alarm comprises a body case, a central control circuit, a sensor device and an alarm raising device disposed in the body case.

Abstract: An alarm device for altering opening of a vehicle door has two rear view mirrors installed at two sides of a vehicle; each rear view mirror being installed with a detection radar; each radar having conductive wires; the conductive wires being connected to a door draw bar and a speech device for informing or alerting the driver that there are cars come from the back side of the vehicle. When the vehicle is stopped, the driver or passenger desire to open the door to leave from the car, the draw bar is pulled so as to actuate the detection radar. When the radar detects that there are cars come from the backside; the speech device will be actuated to alert the drivers or passengers not to open the door.

Abstract: A system and method for decoding signals from a tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system and a remote keyless entry (RKE) system includes determining a signal strength of the signal. The method also includes evaluating at least a first bit and the signal strength of the signal. The method further includes determining a first bit threshold based on the evaluated first bit and the signal strength. The method includes storing the first data bit threshold in a memory of the controller and determining a logic state of a second bit of a signal based on the first data bit threshold.

Abstract: A vehicle based data collection and processing system which may be used to collect various types of data from an aircraft in flight or from other moving vehicles, such as an automobile, a satellite, a train, etc. In various embodiments the system may include: computer console units for controlling vehicle and system operations, global positioning systems communicatively connected to the one or more computer consoles, camera array assemblies for producing an image of a target viewed through an aperture communicatively connected to the one or more computer consoles, attitude measurement units communicatively connected to the one or more computer consoles and the one or more camera array assemblies, and a mosaicing module housed within the one or more computer consoles for gathering raw data from the global positioning system, the attitude measurement unit, and the retinal camera array assembly, and processing the raw data into orthorectified images.

Abstract: A travel safety apparatus for a vehicle includes: a first object detector having a first detection area defined by a first detection angle; a second object detector having a second detection area defined by a second detection angle; a motion state determination unit; a collision determination unit determining whether there is possibility of collision of an object detected in at least one of the first detection area and the second detection area to the vehicle based on the motion state; a controller controlling the vehicle so that a collision is avoided; and an object identity determination unit determining whether the first object and the second object are identical, wherein when a first object detected in the first detection area and a second object detected in the second detection area are determined identical, the collision determination unit determines whether there is possibility of collision of the first object to the vehicle.

Abstract: An obstacle detector used for vehicle includes: a plurality of photographing units configured to photograph scenes in vehicle surroundings; and a controller configured to carry out a first obstacle detection that detects an obstacle in the vehicle surroundings based on images photographed by at least two photographing units of the plurality of photographing units, and a second obstacle detection that detects the obstacle in the vehicle surroundings based on two image-frames photographed by at lest one photographing unit of the plurality of photographing units, wherein the controller is configured to carry out at least the first obstacle detection in a region, photographed by the at least two photographing units, and carry out the second obstacle detection in a region photographed by the at least one photographing unit, of a photographed range photographed by the plurality of photographing units.

Abstract: A method of increasing safety to occupants in a vehicle, the method comprising, monitoring an input from a user that identifies a presence of a non-autonomous entity; storing information relating to the presence of the non-autonomous entity; and, warning the user about the presence of the non-autonomous entity when a predetermined condition exists.

Abstract: An ambiance lighting system for a vehicular passenger compartment has a variable color light output which is automatically responsive to temperature changes. First and second light sources of different colors (e.g., blue and red) are positioned immediately behind the air discharge vents and are selectively energized by a control circuit so that the first light source radiates light through the vent when the temperature falls below a predetermined value and the second light sources energizes the second color of light when the air temperature rises above a predetermined value. Sensors are used to detect the temperature of air, preferably in the ducting plenum. Various control strategies can be deployed to achieve aesthetically interesting light presentations which enhance ambiance within the passenger compartment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a meter mounting structure of a motorcycle realizing improvement in visibility of a meter. A meter includes a plurality of displays which are disposed in tandem in a direction of the sight line of a rider and is mounted near a handle. The meter is mounted inclined with respect to a reference plane orthogonal to the sight line such that a lower half portion of each of the displays is positioned closer to an eye point than an upper half portion thereof. Preferably, the meter is mounted such that the lower end of the display on the rear side in the direction of the sight line is disposed in almost the same position as that of the display on the front side in the direction of the sight line in the case where the meter is disposed parallel with the reference plane.

Abstract: A Photocell activated switch for use with seven ways connector has specially designed electronic components that fits inside a seven ways connector so that by connecting the device into a seven ways connector, external lights on a camper trailer can be controlled independently from the towing vehicle.

Abstract: In accordance with the embodiments of the present invention, an alarm system is provided. The alarm system includes a system controller coupled to at least one initiation device. At least one textual notification device such as for example a signboard is coupled to the system controller. In one embodiment, the textual notification device is a multi-line signboard having an alarm input and a secondary input. The textual notification device is supervised, controlled, and powered integrally with the system controller. In an additional embodiment, an audible generator can be provided that provides an audible message in conjunction with the visual message on the textual notification devices.

Abstract: A system and method for managing crisis communication are disclosed. A contact database holds information used to deliver broadcast messages to selected contacts. Messages are prepared in advance for delivery via different channels, including voice, fax, pager, and e-mail. Contact groups are defined by selecting specific contacts, or as “criteria groups” defined by search criteria. Notification tasks are created by determining the contact groups to receive the broadcast, then adding others if desired. Messages are selected for broadcast transmission in various channels. Administrators view a table of status codes for each attempted transmission. They filter the table based on each contact's status. Contacts or filtered sets can be added to and removed from a “renotification” list using the interactively filtered table. When contacts fail to confirm or update their contact information for longer than a certain period, the system automatically sends that contact a message reminding them to do so.

Abstract: An emergency notification apparatus for a vehicle includes: a receiver provided in a subject vehicle, being adapted to receive emergency information from another vehicle; a transmitter provided in the subject vehicle, being adapted to transmit the emergency information received by the receiver to a predetermined emergency information center via a base station for wireless communication; a navigation device which navigates the subject vehicle to a predetermined destination; and a controller which controls the navigation device so as to set a communicable area of the base station as the destination when the receiver receives the emergency information outside of the communicable area and controls the transmitter so as to transmit the emergency information via the base station after the subject vehicle reaches the communicable area guided by the navigation device.

Abstract: A mobile information-terminal apparatus moves with a user and provides information to the user. A position-information detecting unit receives signals transmitted from a plurality of transmitters installed in a site to respective areas that are allocated to the transmitters, and detects position information based on the received signals. A position-related-information informing unit that informs the user of related information that corresponds to the position information based on the detected position information.

Abstract: A method for enabling asset tracking that includes the steps of: receiving (910) a first excitation signal at a first power level using a first frequency band; and (920) upon determining that a first set of parameters is satisfied, awakening from an inactive mode to an active mode, transmitting data at a second power level that is greater than the first power level using a second frequency band that is different from the first frequency band, and returning to the inactive mode, wherein determining that the first set of parameters is satisfied comprises at least determining that the first excitation signal corresponds to a first wake-up circuit.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking and locating wireless tags by a wireless location system in limited and well defined areas that provides for differentiation between the well defined areas comprises transmitting identifying area information by short range transmitters, at least one short range transmitter positioned in the proximity of an entry and exit point of each well defined area. The wireless tags receive the identifying area information when in coverage range of one of the short range transmitters. The wireless tags will transmit the identifying information in the tag message. The transmission will include the last identifying information received and accepted by the wireless tag. A plurality of location receivers and/or access points are installed in or in the proximity of the well defined areas for locating the wireless tags.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for tracking a subject comprises an RFID chip attached to a tooth of the subject and a transceiver in at least periodic communication with the RFID chip. The RFID chip is attached to a buccal surface of the tooth by dental adhesive or is attached to the tooth by disposition within a cavity defined in the tooth. The apparatus further comprises a tracking system coupled to the transceiver to generate a warning alarm, when the subject goes beyond the specified radius.

Abstract: A combined alarm and surveillance system integrates an existing alarm system (12) with an existing surveillance system (14) such that functions unique to each system are combined in a complementary manner. The existing alarm and surveillance systems are combined via an interface (16) comprising an array of electric relays (52,54,56,58,60,62). Each relay receives a signal from either the alarm system or the surveillance system and retransmits the signal to the other system in a form that is compatible with the receiving system. The alarm system is configured to communicate alarm status information to the surveillance system, and the surveillance system is configured to communicate control signals to the alarm system, such as an alarm system reset signal.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a detection unit, a control unit and a warning unit. The detection unit is for detecting a force-exerted state of the portable computer and outputting a detection signal accordingly. The control unit is coupled to the detection unit for receiving the detection signal. The warning unit is coupled to the control unit for producing an alarm signal. When the portable computer is vibrated or shaken under a security mode, the control unit informs the warning unit to produce the alarm signal according to the detection signal.

Abstract: A RFID related system and method for tracking articles that are not individually labeled with RFID tags. A transporter with an RFID reader identifies a carrier with an RFID tag as it is disposed onto the transporter. The location and/or number of the disassociated articles, once removed or otherwise disassociated with the carrier are transmitted to a computer on the transporter. Tagged carriers that continue to have articles associated therewith are removed from the transporter and placed back into storage. The computer may transmit data regarding the carrier and articles to a database.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus which ensures a wide reading area on a reader antenna and a reading operability of information recorded in a small-sized radio frequency IC tag is provided. The apparatus includes an auxiliary antenna of ?/2 long disposed near to a radiating antenna of ?/2 long and including plural conductive elements in an array. When the IC tag approaches the auxiliary antenna, a subsidiary tuning circuit is formed between it and an inlet antenna of IC tag, so making tuning complementary to each other. The inlet antenna having an antenna length shorter than the tuning frequency can receive energy from the auxiliary antenna efficiently and is excited integrally with the auxiliary antenna to thereby spread a reading area by apparatus and increase the communication distance.

Abstract: A tablet PTP package contains a multiplicity of tablets by a resin PVC and a metal sheet such as an aluminum sheet. An elongate space pattern is formed in a part of the aluminum sheet on the lower surface of the package to form an island area constituting an antenna. A small radio IC inlet including an IC chip mounted on a small antenna is arranged on the reverse surface (upper surface of the package) of the portion of the aluminum sheet corresponding to the island area. The small radio IC inlet and the second antenna formed by the island area are electrostatically coupled to each other with the resin PVC as a dielectric member, and thus a RFID (radio frequency identification) tag is configured.

Abstract: A system and method for coordinating a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) readers to minimize reader noise and increase reader sensitivity. A first set of one or more of the plurality of readers is coordinated to operate in a transmit only mode. A second set of one or more of the plurality of readers is coordinated to operate in receive only mode. The first and second set are synchronized such that a receive period of the second set coincides with a transmit period of the first set.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward secure access systems. Specifically, a radio frequency (RF) enabled device is provided that includes an RF powered human feedback element. An interrogator emitting an RF field may control the human feedback element through the RF field such that information may be transmitted from the interrogator to the device.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, an electronic deactivation device for RFID surveillance and storage is provided. In a particular embodiment, a deactivateable radio frequency identification device includes a capacitor and a passive component coupled with a RFID circuit, wherein the capacitor is operable to be disabled upon receipt of a signal of sufficient magnetic amplitude, and wherein disabling the capacitor disables the circuit. In another embodiment, a deactivateable radio frequency identification device includes a capacitor and an active component coupled with a RFID circuit, wherein the capacitor is operable to be disabled upon receipt of a signal of sufficient magnetic amplitude, and wherein disabling the capacitor disables the circuit.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a hybrid acousto-magnetic radio frequency transceiver device is provided. In a particular embodiment, an electronic frequency transmitter includes an electronic transmitter producing a frequency of 58 KHz or as specified by user and synchronized at the proper level and repetition rate, a receiving coil to convert electromagnetic pulses or radio frequency radiant to electrical current, an electronic frequency transmitter with capability to adjust frequency carrier, an electronic frequency transmitter capable of transmitting programmed data bits or bytes, a receiving coil to convert electromagnetic or radio frequency radiant to electrical current, a transmitter antenna, a receiving antenna, and programmable input port.

Abstract: An RFID system for identifying electrodes that comprises at least one connector cable, wherein at least one of said connector cables has a plurality of antenna connectors. At least two of the antenna connectors will each have an RFID antenna attached thereto, and an RFID reader will be utilized having a power rating sufficient such that there is no substantial interference between the RFID antennas when the reader is activated.

Abstract: A radio tag evaluation system includes a transmission member providing a frequency signal to a radio tag. A transmitting antenna, which is placed on one side of the radio tag for transmiting the inquiry signal supplied from the transmission member. The radio tag is placed and supported around the center of an anechoic box. A receiving antenna is placed on the other side of the radio tag. A reception member is connected to the receiving antenna for analyzing a response signal. The transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna are placed orthogonally to each other, and the primary face of the radio tag is placed substantially at an angle of 45 degrees with respect to the transmitting antenna. The receiving antenna is unable to directly receive a transmission radio wave which has passed around the radio tag. Accordingly, a response signal emitted from the radio tag can be relatively strongly received.

Abstract: An article recognition device includes a scanner base. A first tag communication antenna and a second tag communication antenna are provided on the scanner base. A direction of an axis of directivity of the first tag communication antenna faces a direction of an axis of directivity of a first tag antenna that a first radio frequency tag provided on an article has. A direction of an axis of directivity of the second tag communication antenna faces a direction of an axis of directivity of a second tag antenna that a second radio frequency tag provided on the same article has. The respective axes of directivity of the first tag communication antenna and the second tag communication antenna cross each other.

Abstract: A voltage regulation circuit for an RFID circuit having a voltage limiter circuit including a current sensing element for sensing current through the voltage limiter circuit. The voltage limiter generates a limited voltage. A voltage regulator is coupled to the limited voltage for generating a regulated output voltage. The voltage regulator has a dynamic biasing current responsive to an output of the sensing element for increasing bandwidth of the voltage regulator when current in the voltage limiter circuit increases.

Abstract: Techniques for an RFID device with improved multi-axis performance are provided. The device includes a flexible substrate with an antenna pattern formed thereon. A fold in the flexible substrate results in the antenna pattern crossing over itself and disposes a distal region of the antenna pattern away from a proximal region at about a predetermined angle. An integrated circuit is electrically coupled to the antenna pattern. In a specific embodiment, the antenna pattern is slit along a major axis to allow folding a segment of an antenna pattern.

Abstract: An RFID transponder on a person or animal provides the health care or security personnel with the critical information when the personnel employs a reader terminal capable of reading the RFID transponder. The transponder, after being interrogated by the reader, supplies the critical data such as name, blood type, allergies, directives, medicines, and emergency contact numbers. The reader immediately displays such critical information on its screen. The RFID tag can substantiate that it belongs to its owner. This identification process can involve biometric analysis. The reader terminal downloads additional data from a server and the additional data is presented on a reader terminal's screen. The server queries the wireless carrier for reader terminal's location data, correlates the reader location data with hospital location data, and sends the critical information to the nearby hospitals.

Abstract: The present invention is comprised of a computer system and software used to prevent sex offenders from accessing facilities. The invention is comprised of a computer system, an identification card reader, and software containing a database of known sex offenders. When presented with an identification card, the card reader parses the information from the identification card and presents the information to the software system. The software system searches a database of known sex offenders and returns a set of potential matches. The user of the system reviews the search results and makes a decision to allow/disallow access of the individual to the facility.

Abstract: A system for detecting and discriminating between water and ice formation on a number of objects, such as aircraft or roadways is described. The system includes an optical element or sensor adapted to receive at least first and second wavelengths of light from a multi-wavelength light source and for outputting attenuated versions of the first and second wavelengths of light. A detector senses and converts the attenuated versions of the first and second wavelengths of light to electrical signals proportional to the light intensities of the first and second wavelengths of light. A processor is coupled to receive and process the electrical signals for determining one or more light intensity values and for actuating one or more indicators corresponding to one of a number of predetermined states of operation of the optical element, including a normal state of operation, a rain state of operation and/or an ice state of operation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for wireless measurement of the temperature in curing concrete is characterized by the use of a plurality of surface acoustic wave temperature sensors embedded in the concrete. An interrogation signal from an external transceiver system is modified by the sensors in accordance with the temperature of the concrete adjacent to the sensors. The return signals from the sensors are processed in a correlation device to identify each signal as originating from a specific sensor. A microprocessor calculates the maturity of the concrete based on the data received from the sensors as well as data input corresponding to the type of concrete. The maturity data is used to analyze the strength and integrity of the concrete structure being built.

Abstract: A wireless wind-powered anemometer comprising: a wind reacting device; a rotatable shaft in communication with the wind reacting device; an ac generator in communication with the rotatable shaft, and where the ac generator is configured to produce an ac voltage that is generally directly proportional to wind speed detected by the wind reacting devices; a signal conditioning and transmitter circuit in communication with the ac generator; and where the signal conditioning and transmitter circuit is configurable to communicate with a wireless network, and where the signal conditioning and transmitter circuit is supplied with power from the ac generator.

Abstract: An elongated substantially flat four-conductor moisture detection and location sensor is described. The sensor includes four parallel conductors laminated to a dielectric substrate. Two of the conductors are protected by a water pervious dielectric layer and form the water-sensing element. Two other conductors are covered by a water impervious dielectric layer and are used to loop-back one or more of the water-sensing conductors. Precise location of a water leak location is determined by connecting the four conductors to a resistance bridge. The design allows for the connection of a four-conductor cable to extend the monitoring and detection point to a convenient location without loss of location accuracy.

Abstract: A warning alarm diaper device including a moisture detecting device and a warning alarm device. Preferably, the diaper and moisture-detecting device are disposable, and the warning alarm device is reusable.

Abstract: A book spread identification arrangement for a board book is provided, the arrangement comprising a plurality of conductive paths, a contact apparatus disposed adjacent to at least part of at least one of the conductive paths and processing apparatus connected to the conductive paths and configured for processing signals associated with the conductive paths. One selection end of each path is disposed adjacent the spine surface of the book. The contact apparatus comprises one or more conductive surfaces and is arranged, upon opening of the book to a spread, to contact one of a plurality of combinations of one or more of the conductive paths. Each of the plurality of combinations is in a predetermined unique association with a respective single spread of the book. From the processed signals, the processing apparatus is able to determine the particular combination of conductive paths contacted by the contact apparatus and identify to which spread the book is open.

Abstract: The on-street parking and surveillance system uses a combination of machine readable tags mounted on the parking spots to identify specific parking regulations to a survey vehicle for enforcement using license plate reading devices. The combination of machine readable tags with encoded parking rules on the controlled parking property eliminates the errors associated with GPS based systems and allows a wide of parking regulations to be enforced. The incorporation of a device to read markers, tags, and devices other then license plates allows the system to monitor modem parking payment systems; such as kiosks and internet based payment schemes, and manage increasingly complex local parking regulations and exemptions.

Abstract: An LED backlight structure and technique for setting the voltages and currents for the LEDs are described. In one embodiment, red LEDs are connected in series between a first voltage regulator and a first controllable current source, green LEDs are connected in series between a second voltage regulator and a second controllable current source, and blue LEDs are connected in series between a third voltage regulator and a third controllable current source. The current sources may linear current regulators. After all the LEDs are mounted on a printed circuit board, each voltage regulator is controlled so that there is a minimum voltage drop across the current source to minimize energy dissipation by the current source. Also, after all the LEDs are mounted on the printed circuit board, the current sources are controlled to balance the three colors to achieve a target light output of the board using a light detection chamber.

Abstract: A system using neurological control signals to control a device is disclosed. The system may include a sensor sensing electrical activity of a plurality of neurons over time and a vector generator generating a neural control vector from the sensed electrical activity of the plurality of neurons over time. The system may also include a control filter to which the neural control vector is applied to provide a control variable and an output device controlled by the control variable.

Abstract: An electrical control system.

Abstract: An electrical control system.

Abstract: An electrical control system.

Abstract: A vehicle speed control device for remotely controlling the speed of a vehicle has receiver device coupled to the vehicle that receives a speed control signal, A processor device is coupled to the receiver device and to a computer control system of the vehicle. The processor device receives the speed control signal from the receiver and sends a signal to the computer control system of the vehicle to control the speed of the vehicle.

Abstract: An electrical control system.

Abstract: An electrical control system.

Abstract: A home appliance control apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a wireless phone signal reception unit, a search unit, a home appliance control signal generation unit, and a network interface unit. The wireless phone signal reception unit receives a wireless phone signal from the handset of a wireless telephone set, and extracts key information contained in the wireless phone signal. The search unit searches a home appliance control command mapped to the extracted key information. The home appliance control signal generation unit generates a home appliance control signal, including the found home appliance control command. The network interface unit transmits the generated home appliance control signal.