Patents Issued in July 12, 2007
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Publication number: 20070159303Abstract: A transponder is disclosed that includes a receiving device for receiving a first signal at a first carrier frequency originating from an external transmitter, and a transmitting device for transmitting a second signal at a second carrier frequency to an external receiver. The second carrier frequency is higher than the first carrier frequency and is (n+0.5) times the first carrier frequency, where n is a natural number greater than 1. The invention also disclosed a method for operating such a transponder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Alexander Tyulpanov
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Publication number: 20070159304Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates configuring at least one radio frequency identification (RFID) device. An RFID network can include at least one device associated with a device group, wherein the device group corresponds to a characteristic. An organizational manager can uniformly configure the at least one device based at least in part upon membership of the device group.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Abhishek Agarwal, Anush Kumar, Balasubramanian Sriram, Bhuvanesh Jain, Jayaram Sundaram, Krishnan Gopalan, Ramachandran Venkatesh
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Publication number: 20070159305Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for selecting certain subgroups of radio frequency (RF) tags for querying, communicating, and/or identifying by a base station. The base station sends commands to a group tags within a RF field of the base station. The tags use control logic to determine whether or not they meet certain criteria sent out by the commands. This may cause the tags to change state which either prevents or allows a given tag to participate in an identification process. In this way, a given subgroups of tags meeting certain criteria can be selected for querying, communicating, and/or identifying.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Christian Cesar, Shun-Shing Chan, Harley Heinrich, Thomas Cofino, Dilip Kandlur, Kenneth Goldman, Sharon Greene, Kevin McAuliffe, Arvind Krishna
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Publication number: 20070159306Abstract: 1. This invention is related to desktop, countertop, shelf, and or wall mounted clocks with preset alarm capabilities. These alarm clocks are of mechanical, electrical, and electronic in nature and typically have a single preset alarm time that activates once per day. 2. The specifics of this invention embody a unique application where a microphone is built into the device to record a specific message or messages as applicable. Additional unique capability includes the ability to set multiple alarms, or as used in this context, alerts, to activate not only on a repetitive once per day basis, but also activate multiple times per day or activate singly or repetitively over a period of days or weeks or months for appointment schedules, medicinal reminders, or any other uses the user find appropriate and helpful. 3. Voice messages may also be left and set to activate manually or on a timed basis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Benjamin Smith, Armand Medeiros
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Publication number: 20070159307Abstract: A rotary actuator includes a shaft with a knob which are rotatable about a shaft axis. The actuator includes a haptic effect device connected to the knob via the shaft. The haptic device is rotatable about the axis and includes a detent ring and a bolt fixed to the shaft. The haptic device and gearing engage one another such that haptic device is fixed in place unless the gearing is driven and the haptic device rotates when the gearing is driven. The bolt engages the detent ring to act as a mechanical catch for producing a haptic effect when the haptic device is fixed in place and the knob is manually rotated. The bolt engages the detent ring such that the haptic device together with the knob rotate when the gearing is being driven by a motor whereby the knob is rotated without manual intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Hendrik Jannasch, Thomas Kossakowski
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Publication number: 20070159308Abstract: A retractable step alarm in a motor vehicle or trailer which includes a processor coupled to an alarm, a door sensor, vehicle operation sensors, and extended and retracted step position sensors. The alarm is activated by an enable signal sent by the processor. The extended step position sensor is positioned to detect if the steps are fully extended and the retracted step position sensor is positioned to detect if the steps are fully retracted. The processor activates the alarm means if the vehicle operation sensor indicates that the vehicle ignition is on and/or the transmission is engaged, indicative that the vehicle is bound for movement, and the retracted step position sensor indicates the steps are not fully retracted, or if the door sensor indicates the door is open and the extended step position sensor indicates the steps are not fully extended.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: John Johnston
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Publication number: 20070159309Abstract: The present invention discloses only required personal information in an emergency. A personal information display screen displays a face image display area 141, a passenger position display area 142, an interior image display area 143, a front image display area 144, a rear image display area 145, a personal information display area 146, and a display end button 147. For example, when an accident occurs and a rescue team arrives at the scene of the accident, a display section of an on-vehicle apparatus displays not only passengers' face images but also required information such as their names, addresses, and blood types which is permitted to be disclosed. This enables emergencies to be dealt with both promptly and correctly even if such a serious accident as causes all the passengers to lose consciousness occurs. The present invention is applicable to the on-vehicle apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: OMRON CorporationInventors: Kazuo Ito, Tanichi Ando
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Publication number: 20070159310Abstract: An object positioning device and method for positioning an object in a desired position relative to another object. In one aspect, the invention provides a device for aligning hitching components used in coupling a trailer to a towing vehicle. The invention also provides an apparatus for positioning an object upheld by a-base over a supporting surface, comprising a plurality of independently adjustable plumb devices associated with the base. This object positioning apparatus is beneficial in adjusting the verticality of a target supported over the coupling on a trailer used in the trailer hitch alignment device of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2004Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Randell Ball
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Publication number: 20070159311Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing warnings related to vehicle separation. The warning device of the invention generally includes a distance measuring sensor positioned on a rearward facing surface of a first vehicle, the distance measuring sensor being configured to measure a distance between the first vehicle and a second vehicle following the first vehicle, a microprocessor controller in electrical communication with the distance measuring sensor and being configured receive input from the distance measuring sensor and generate outputs therefrom, and a visual warning device positioned on the first vehicle and being in electrical communication with the microprocessor controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Scott Schober
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Motor Vehicle Comprising A Sensor For Detecting An Obstacle In The Surroundings Of The Motor Vehicle
Publication number: 20070159312Abstract: A motor vehicle has a sensor for detecting an obstacle in the surroundings of the motor vehicle and a control system for assigning the symbol for identifying the detected obstacle to the image of said surroundings of the motor vehicle, wherein the position of the symbol in relation to the image corresponds substantially to the position of the obstacle in the image, and wherein a display arrangement is provided for representing the image of said surroundings of the motor vehicle together with the symbol.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Pao Chen, Daniel Rosario, Anne Stoschek -
Publication number: 20070159313Abstract: The invention provides an information providing apparatus for a vehicle which can reduce the movement of the line of sight of the user during driving by using an aural information providing unit. A subject information providing apparatus 100 for a vehicle includes an aural information providing unit 240 to aurally notify various states of a vehicle. A control unit 202 inputs traveling information relating to automatic traveling of the vehicle and operation information relating to the automatic traveling for a user through at least one of a vehicle information terminal 212 and a multiplex communication input/output unit 213, and activates the aural information providing unit 240 to notify at least one state of a guidance relating to the automatic traveling, a warning relating to the automatic traveling, and an answerback relating to the operation information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2004Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Shigeaki Tamura
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Publication number: 20070159314Abstract: This is a multi-functional warning system for a vehicle and the related control method. This system is composed of a host unit and branch units. The branch unit is deposed in a tire, which includes sensor(s) for monitoring the pressure, temperature or other information about the tire; if it detected a tire in deflated high temperature or loosed status, it would generate a RF signal that would be sent to the host unit. The hosts unit deals with not only aforesaid RF signals, but also signals from acceleration sensor and signals about high-water-temp, low-oil pressure etc., a CPU processes all information and then gives a corresponding indication in voice, digital and light to warn the driver. Upon severe tire failure or high deceleration of the vehicle, the host unit send out a warning signal, make a warning light flicker to provide the follow-on vehicle with a warning, in bad weather it can turn on the warning light to guide and prevent rear-end collision.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2004Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Susheng Zhu
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Publication number: 20070159315Abstract: Pneumatic pressure monitoring units that measure pneumatic pressures of respective tires and that transmit results of the measurements of the pneumatic pressures from respective antennas by the use of radio signals are provided at the tires, respectively. A communication unit including a beam controller arranged to selectively direct reception beams towards the respective tires is provided at substantially the center near the bottom surface of a vehicle. The antennas of the respective pneumatic pressure monitoring units are constructed so that directivity patterns of transmission beams are directed towards the inside in axle directions of the tires.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tsuneo Murata, Yuki Yamagata
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Publication number: 20070159316Abstract: A combination mirror and media display device assembly is provided. The combination mirror and media display device includes a mirror platform having a media display device viewing area and a media display device coupled to the mirror platform. The media display device is positioned to display images through the media display device viewing area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLCInventors: James Mischel, James Mischel
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Publication number: 20070159317Abstract: A display apparatus includes a reflector positioned for obstructing a front view of a driver by using an opaque material, a first imaging unit for imaging a front view of the vehicle, an image generation unit for generating a display image for a portion of the front view that is obstructed by the reflector, an image projection unit for projecting the display image generated by the image generation unit on the reflector, an information acquisition unit for acquiring information to be visually provided for the driver, and a combination unit for combining the information with the display image upon acquiring the information by using the information acquisition unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: DENSO CORPORATIONInventor: Mitsutoshi Nagata
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Publication number: 20070159318Abstract: A speed reduction warning system that senses vehicle deceleration rate and upon reaching preset limits flashes an illumination device at different rates signaling the operator following the vehicle to the rate of deceleration. The system generally includes a processing unit, an input to the processor that senses deceleration or acceleration rate from the odometer of the vehicle, and an output illumination device. The illumination device includes an indicator that flashes at varying rates controlled by the processor. The processor includes storage having a plurality of ranges stored that are the deceleration rates that the system responds to. In application, with the vehicle in motion, the deceleration or acceleration rate of the vehicle is detected by the input device and supplied to the processor. A value is calculated by the processor representing whether the vehicle is decelerating and if so, the rate of deceleration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Charles R. Roser
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Publication number: 20070159319Abstract: The present invention comprises a device and system for alerting a condition to avoid collisions mainly triggered by tail-gating, an absentminded driver and/or rear approaching bodies. The device and system comprises both audible and visual devices for alerting rear approaching drivers and/or transportation means that they are either getting too close or approaching too fast, thus avoiding a possible vehicle collision. The system is activated by manually actuating an interrupter which will in turn activate an electronic timer which closes the electric circuits of the audible indicating means and the visual indicating means, both indicating means having different time sequences. Wherein the audible indicating means remains active for the time duration that the interrupter is actuated and the visual indicating means becomes active when the interrupter is actuated, but becomes inactive a predetermined period of time after the interrupter is no longer actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Ronald Maldonado
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Publication number: 20070159320Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring an inside of a manhole in which the inside of the manhole is monitored using a simple communication and power supply unit is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Su-kil Lee
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Publication number: 20070159321Abstract: To provide suppressing loss of sensing data while suppressing current consumption at a sensor node, a sensor node is started at a predetermined interval, a sensor measures data (P143), the measurement data is sent to a base station (P144), a state of wireless communication with the base station is determined (P145), and if the wireless communication state is not suitable for data transmission, the data is stored in a sensor node storage device (P147), whereas if the wireless communication state is suitable for data transmission, the data stored in the storage device is transmitted (P148).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Yuji Ogata, Shunzo Yamashita, Takeshi Tanaka
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Publication number: 20070159322Abstract: This invention describes a product that is used during emergency incidents where the location of people can be used to track who could have been involved in the incident for example Industrial Accidents, Extreme Weather, Natural Disasters, Terrorist Attacks etc. The service locates people using devices they carry with them typically their mobile phone (1). The people's locations are compared to the location and radius of the incident and the probability that they may have been involved in the incident is determined (possible or low probability). People are also automatically contacted by a verity of means for example SMS (2) to their mobile and asked to confirm their status. Their status is automatically updated and available to people who they have linked themselves to via the service.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Thomas Garratt Campbell
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Publication number: 20070159323Abstract: This invention satisfies a need for surveillance of any fixed or mobile location from a 4G wireless terminal or cellular telephone equipped to view video. The surveillance device consists of digital video cameras, microphones and alarms interfacing a control unit which has the ability to time stamp and store all camera outputs on a storage device, recognize alarms, send alarm status to a remote wireless user, receive wireless calls from the remote user and act on remote commands to transmit any camera output occurring during a time period selected by the remote user. The latter will enable the remote user to document video and sound for a time interval of interest. Video and sound of this time interval may be placed in permanent storage for transfer to a portable video medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Alfred Gerhold Rockefeller, A. Zeki Erdin
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Publication number: 20070159324Abstract: A loss prevention product (“The Guardian”) consisting of 1 receiver/pager unit and multiple low powered transmitter units, which the consumer will affix to any personal item he/she chooses to protect. The receiver/pager will then alert the consumer if any of his/her personal items equipped with the transmitters are about to be left behind or separated from him/her. Audible alarm or vibrations alert the consumer once any item equipped with a transmitter is beyond the distance range of the receiver/pager. The receiver/pager can also alert the consumer as to which particular transmitter is out of range using any of the assignable item descriptions available on the receiver/pager (ie: “Wallet”, “Cell Phone”, PDA”, etc . . .). The receiver/pager will also alert the consumer as to when the batteries on the transmitters or the receiver/pager itself need to be changed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Payman Ahmadinia
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Publication number: 20070159325Abstract: A methodology and an apparatus for the detection of biological substances employing the integration of multiple functions and units designed into and implemented in the form of an individual silicon chip, described as a sensor unit. The deployment of a set of sensor units as a group results in a distributed detecting, discriminating, and alerting network. Distribution of the sensor units facilitates the on-the-spot detection of different biological substances such as viruses, bacteria, spores, allergens, and other toxins that can be suspended in multiple media (air, liquid, blood, etc.). Besides detection/sensing, the individual sensor units perform: data acquisition, data development, data storage, statistical analysis, and data transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: BioWam LLCInventor: Vladislav Oleynik
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Publication number: 20070159326Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring environmental parameters within an enclosure includes a power source; a communication device electrically connected to the power source and attachable to a cover of the enclosure; and a sensor suspended away from the cover of the enclosure. A method for providing a monitor of environmental parameters within an enclosure includes attaching a communication device to a cover of the enclosure, connecting the communication device to a power source; and suspending a sensor away from the cover of the enclosure. A method for monitoring environmental parameters within an enclosure includes monitoring one or more environmental parameters with a sensor suspended by a cable within an enclosure, and transmitting data representing one or more monitored environmental parameters from a communication device to a second communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Gregory Quist, David Drake
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Publication number: 20070159327Abstract: A security storage container for securely retaining an item of merchandise therein. The storage container is in the form of a box having a base and a lid, with the item of merchandise being received in the base. The lid is locked to the base by a locking mechanism. The storage container also includes an internally disposed alarm system which is activated when the lid is locked to the base and is deactivated when the lid is unlocked from the base. The lid can only be unlocked with a specially designed key. The alarm system includes a flashing LED which indicates to the consumer that the storage container has an activated alarm therein. The alarm system further includes an EAS tag for activating a security gate at an exit to the protected environment; and further includes a sound-emitting device that will emit a loud sound if an attempt is made to pry the lid from the base when the lid is in a locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Alpha Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Nicholas M. Sedon
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Publication number: 20070159328Abstract: A security system for protecting items of merchandise includes a programmable key, a programming station for generating a security disarm code (SDC) into the key, and a security device attached to the item of merchandise. The security device is initially programmed with the SDC from the key and is subsequently disarmed by the key upon matching the SDC of the key with the SDC stored in the security device. A wireless interface is provided in the programming station, programmable key and security device for programming the SDC into the key and for matching the SDC of the key with the SDC of the alarm module. An internal timer in the key invalidates the SDC in the key after a predetermined time period to prevent use of the key for disarming a security device after the time period has expired. The programming station initially generates a unique SDC which remains in the programming station for use with the programmable keys and alarm modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Alpha Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Christopher J. Fawcett, Ronald M. Marsilio, Ian R. Scott
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Publication number: 20070159329Abstract: Apparatus and methods for manufacturing and reading the apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes: a storage medium (610) comprising a first material; and a printed electronic circuit (104) comprising a first portion (206) coupled to the storage medium, wherein the first portion is randomly altered to generate a secret code.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2005Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Shmuel Silverman, Timothy Collins, Robert Perri
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Publication number: 20070159330Abstract: A method for implementing a virtual tag in an RFID tag reading system. In one embodiment, data is read from the memory of an RFID tag and stored in tag cache memory. Commands intended for the tag are queued in the tag cache, and the commands queued in the tag cache are executed in response to occurrence of an event. A result is provided as if the command had been applied to the tag at the time of an initial request to send commands to the tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2005Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Sayan Chakraborty, Brian McKinney
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Publication number: 20070159331Abstract: A system and method for locating assets within an area, each asset having a wireless circuit configured for low power consumption, the method comprising. The method including the steps of providing power to an RFID tag portion of the wireless circuit, and supplying power to a high power portion of the wireless circuit after a triggering event, for example: the purchase of the asset. The high power portion of the wireless circuit is prevented from accessing power from the battery prior to the triggering event.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Chris Zegelin
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Publication number: 20070159332Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for using body-worn RFID tags related instrumentation located in the premises where a monitored person is located to prevent or detect specific types of movements of the person, such as falls from which the person has not recovered, wandering, bed egress, attempted room egress, and medication errors. The body-worn RFID tags may include an upper body RFID tag located in a wrist band and a lower body RFID tag located in a sock worn by the monitored person. The RFID instrumentation located in the premises may include one or more antennas located in the floor, door, bed frame, and mattress. The systems may also activate response actions upon detecting specified movements, such as sending an alert message to a patient monitoring system, activating an alarm, activating an camera, and/or playing a recorded message to the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Arthur Koblasz
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Publication number: 20070159333Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a reader of an RFID tag which can well carry out a communication with a plurality of RFID tags disposed to overlap each other. The reader according to the invention includes an antenna device for supplying a power and transmit data through an electromagnetic induction to a plurality of tags having an IC chip for storing predetermined information and a loop antenna and acquiring the information from the tags depending on a fluctuation in a load, wherein the antenna device has a conductor board, an antenna body provided spirally in a longitudinal direction of the conductor board over an outer peripheral surface of the conductor board, a power feeding portion coupled to the antenna body and serving to feed a power, and a ground connecting portion coupled to the antenna body and connected to a ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO. ,LTD.Inventor: Futoshi Deguchi
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Publication number: 20070159334Abstract: An IC tag read-write apparatus includes a control circuit, a transmission link, and a plurality of antenna units. The control circuit controls data relative to an outgoing carrier wave and an incoming carrier wave. The antenna units correspond to a plurality of IC tags. Each of the antenna units includes a modem, a first antenna, and an indication circuit. The modem is connected to the control circuit through the transmission link and modulates the carrier wave based on the data in a data writing operation and demodulates the incoming carrier wave in a data reading operation. The first antenna sends the modulated carrier wave by air to a second antenna of a corresponding one of the IC tags. The indication circuit generates property information with respect to the antenna unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Koji Kawahata
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Publication number: 20070159335Abstract: An object of the present invention is providing a semiconductor device that is capable of improving the reliability of a semiconductor element and enhancing the mechanical strength without suppressing the scale of a circuit. The semiconductor device includes an integrated circuit sandwiched between first and second sealing films, an antenna electrically connected to the integrated circuit, the first sealing film sandwiched between a substrate and the integrated circuit, which includes a plurality of first insulating films and at least one second insulating film sandwiched therebetween, the second sealing film including a plurality of third insulating films and at least one fourth insulating film sandwiched therebetween. The second insulating film has lower stress than the first insulting film and the fourth insulating film has lower stress than the third insulating film. The first and third insulating films are inorganic insulating films.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2005Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuyuki Arai, Yuko Tachimura, Yohei Kanno, Mai Akiba
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Publication number: 20070159336Abstract: A coiled RFID tag that includes an RFID transponder circuit that is formed over a generally cylindrically-shaped substrate core so that portions of the antenna of the transponder circuit circumscribe the substrate core. With this configuration, the tag may be applied to objects without regard to antenna orientation. The transponder circuit and substrate core are encased in a protective material that will prevent ingress of moisture and dust, insulate from heat and cold but will allow radio frequency waves to pass without significant attenuation. The tag may be attached various items by an overmolding process in the formation of a grip of other portions. Alternatively, the tag may be attached to objects by forming it into a flexible sleeve-like portion that is pulled over objects and maintained in position by the resilient properties of the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Steven Tethrake, Robert Varner, Jeffrey Nycz
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Publication number: 20070159337Abstract: A modular RFID tag that includes at least first and second tag portions that are mechanically connected to one another. A portion of the RFID transponder circuit resides in each portion of the tag. When the two tag portions are connected they form a substantially cylindrically-shaped structure. When the two tag portions are connected to one another, a conductive pin attached to one portion engages the other portiont to complete the circuit. Each portion may include a deformable layer on an inside surface that allows the modular tag to be attached to items of different dimensions and cross-sectional profiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Steven Tethrake, Robert Varner, Roger Ousley, Jeffrey Nycz
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Publication number: 20070159338Abstract: In certain embodiments, a hybrid radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, includes one or more backscattering RFID elements operable to transmit and receive communications to and from a first tag tracking system at a first frequency range, the one or more backscattering RFID elements operable to transmit communications to the first tag tracking system using backscattering of a particular communication received from the first tag tracking system. The hybrid RFID tag further includes one or more active RFID elements operable to transmit and receive communications to and from a second tag tracking system at a second frequency range and operable to transmit communications to the second tag tracking system at the second frequency range with the use of a local power supply. A local power supply is coupled to the one or more active RFID elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Axcess International Inc.Inventors: Michael Beber, Benjamin Donohue, Rajinder Bridgelall, Allan Griebenow, Michael Klinke
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Publication number: 20070159339Abstract: An antenna circuit includes a plurality of antenna circuit units on a circuit substrate. The plurality of antenna circuit units includes: a large antenna circuit unit whose circuit size is large; and a small antenna circuit unit whose circuit size is smaller than the size of the large antenna circuit unit, the small antenna circuit unit provided inside the large antenna circuit unit and provided detachable from the large antenna circuit unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: LINTEC CORPORATIONInventors: Katsuyoshi Matsuura, Katsumi Katakura, Taiga Matsushita
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Publication number: 20070159340Abstract: A structure for packaging a radio frequency identification (RFID) device is disclosed, which comprises a substrate, an antenna formed on the substrate, a RFID chip with a first side attached to the substrate and a second side having at least one signal pin exposed, at least one conductive contact plate placed on the substrate in contact with both the exposed signal pin and a portion of the antenna, and a protective film over the contact plate to secure the same to the substrate, wherein an electrical connection between the signal pin and the portion of the antenna is made through the contact plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Kuo-Tung Chiang, Shun-Chi Chang, Chun-Ping Wu, Mei-Yi Wu, Cheng-Hsien Chou, Mong-Tai Yang, Min Wu
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Publication number: 20070159341Abstract: A packaging structure for a radio frequency identification (RFID) device is disclosed which comprises a substrate, an antenna with a plurality of terminals formed on the substrate, a RFID chip with a plurality of signal pins electrically coupled to the plurality of terminals, respectively, and a plurality of thermally activated binding pads being electrically conductive and in contact with the plurality of signal pins, respectively, wherein the RFID chip is adhered to the substrate by the plurality of binding pads after a thermo-pressing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Shun-Chi Chang, Guo-Tung Chiang, Chun-Ping Wu, Mei-Yi Wu, Cheng-Hsien Chou
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Publication number: 20070159342Abstract: A self powered monitoring device for monitoring an animal's temperature and other vital signs. The device may be mounted in the animal's ear, under the animals skin, or in any location which can be used to generate a reliable indication of the animals temperature and other vital signs. The temperature probe for the device is inserted subcutaneously and thermally and/or electrically connected to the housing of the device. Power for the device is provided by a miniature array of solar cells, the power from the solar cells being used to drive digital circuitry which processes signals from the various probes used to gather data concerning the animal's vital signs. The size of the array is chosen to be commensurate with the number of vital signs monitored, with the amount of sunlight, density of herd, and other factors being considered to ensure sufficient power for the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Tom Hixson
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Publication number: 20070159343Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring persons for compliance with a conditional release program from their court ordered confinement. The individual to be monitored is added to the system and assigned a schedule or treatment plan which provides for allowed location and disallowed locations. A monitoring device is used to monitor the positional locations and other relevant information of the individual. This information is collected and analyzed in the system to determine if the individual is in compliance with their schedule or treatment plan. Reports of the results of the analysis of the compliance are created and sent to the customer responsible for the individual during their conditional release program.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Christopher Crucilla
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Publication number: 20070159344Abstract: A method of detecting the state of an operator of a vehicle utilizes a low-cost operator state detection system having no more than one camera located preferably in the vehicle and directed toward a driver. A processor of the detection system processes preferably three points of the facial feature of the driver to calculate head pose and thus determine driver state (i.e. distracted, drowsy, etc.). The head pose is generally a three dimensional vector that includes the two angular components of yaw and pitch, but preferably not roll. Preferably, an output signal of the processor is sent to a counter measure system to alert the driver and/or accentuate vehicle safety response.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2005Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Branislav Kisacanin
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Publication number: 20070159345Abstract: The present disclosure provides an alternative, cost-effective safety feature for on-board hydrogen storage containers incorporating a fill cycle sensor with a driver warning and shutdown system. The system monitors the number of times a hydrogen container is filled, and then takes action at a predetermined termination point. A controller monitors each time the hydrogen container is filled above 90% of the rated pressure or mass. Once the predetermined termination point of fill cycles is reached, the disclosed device/method will either disable the valve or refueling mechanism such that fuel supply to the vehicle is shutoff and the container cannot be filled again, essentially assuring the end of the life of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: QUANTUM FUEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: NEEL SIROSH, ROBERT MILLER, TONY STAPLES
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Publication number: 20070159346Abstract: Transponder technology is incorporated into the blades of a wind turbine to make it possible to transfer data wirelessly from each said blade to the associated tower. By providing a transponder including an RFID device in or on each of the blades and providing a reader/receiver in or on the tower support of the wind turbine, the reader/receiver can detect the operative RFID devices and/or read data from the RFID devices as the blades pass the tower.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventor: Jean-Louis Wesselink
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Publication number: 20070159347Abstract: In one embodiment, a security device is disclosed. The device includes 1) a lighting fixture; 2) a number of lighting elements, mounted to the lighting fixture; and 3) a control circuit, programmed to vary the luminosity and duration of the drive currents provided to each of the number of lighting elements, in accord with an algorithm embedded in the control circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Scott Weitzel
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Publication number: 20070159348Abstract: A power saving apparatus that uses a plurality of switches, including a switch provided in a remote controller receptacle mounted on a device, to turn on or off power to a device according to whether a remote controller is received in the remote controller receptacle, thereby saving standby power of the device. The power saving apparatus includes first, second, and third switches, and a controller. The first switch is used to power on/off the device. The second switch is provided in the remote controller receptacle to turn on/off power to the device according to whether or not a remote controller is received in the remote controller receptacle. The controller outputs a control signal to turn on/off power to the device when power is supplied through the first or second switch. The third switch turns on or off the power to the device according to the control signal output from the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hong Joo Kang, Won Woo Choi
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Publication number: 20070159349Abstract: A wireless remote control method enables a remote controller to control a plurality of controlled electrical appliances through a turner. The remote controller searches at least one accessible controlled electrical appliance through a transmission packet of a wireless communication protocol. The turner provides at least one accessible controlled electrical appliance to the remote controller. The remote controller sends linking request sequence of each key of the remote controller to the turner. The controlled electrical appliance sends supportable function link request sequence of the controlled electrical appliance to the turner. The remote controller is linked with the controlled electrical appliance for remotely controlling the controlled electrical appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Chia-Ming Chang, Cheng-Ting Lin, Chun-Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20070159350Abstract: A remote controller includes a first video/audio (AV) trans-receiving device and a second video/audio trans-receiving device. Wherein, the first AV trans-receiving device receives and packs a control command signal to be transmitted in wireless communication. The second AV trans-receiving device is coupled to a cable and communicated with the first AV trans-receiving device through the wireless communication. The second AV trans-receiving device receives a wireless control packet containing a control command signal. In addition, the second AV trans-receiving device selects the channel corresponding to an input-channel signal according to the control command signal, packs the channel that is selected by the user, and transmits it to the first AV trans-receiving device in the wireless communication. Finally, the first AV trans-receiving device receives a wireless AV packet that contains the selected channel to generate an output AV signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: An-Sheng Chang
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Publication number: 20070159351Abstract: A wired drill pipe for a drill string of a downhole tool positioned in a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation is provided. The wired drill pipe includes a drill pipe, a cable and a wire retainer. The drill pipe has a slot at each end thereof. The slots are adapted to receive at least one transformer. The drill pipe has an inner surface defining a passage for the flow of mud therethrough. The cable extends from the transformer into the passage of the drill pipe. The wire retainer is positioned on the inner surface of the drill pipe. The wire retainer is adapted to secure the cable therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: RAHGU MADHAVAN, BRUCE BOYLE, BRIAN CLARK, STACY JOHNSON, DAVID SANTOSO, LISE HVATUM
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Publication number: 20070159352Abstract: A wireless sensor incorporated bearing assembly includes a bearing (1) including a stationary race member (3) and a rotatable race member (2), a sensor unit (9) and a sensor unit mounting device (30) for removably mounting the sensor unit (9) on the stationary race member (3) of the bearing (1). The sensor unit (9) is of one-piece construction including a sensor section (26) for detecting a target of detection, a signal transmitting circuit (29b) and a transmitting antenna (29a). The sensor unit (9) includes, as an electric power supply section (27), a section that does not require wiring, for example, an electric power receiving section (28) for receiving an electric power by wireless, or a battery or electric power generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2004Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Koji Sahashi, Koichi Okada, Masatoshi Mizutani