Abstract: This contact device comprises a pair of fixed terminals 2 with a fixed contact 2a each, a movable armature 3 with movable contacts 3a which contact to or separate from the fixed contacts 2a, a movable shaft 4 connected to the movable armature 3 at its one end, a movable core 8 secured to the opposite end 4b side of the movable shaft 4, a movable core receiver 7 slid onto the movable shaft 4 so that it faces a surface 8b on the movable armature side of the movable core 3 to receive the movable core 8 driven by an electromagnetic mechanism, an impact absorber 17 disposed on a surface 7a on the movable armature side of the movable core receiver 7 to absorb an impact generated when the movable core 3 hit the movable core receiver 7, and a stopper 16 (a movement restriction member) disposed on a surface on the movable armature side of the impact absorber 17 to restrict a movement of the impact absorber 17.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, a low profile can be achieved while the number of turns of the winding wire is secured. The magnetic element includes a rectangular-solid magnetic member and a conductor. A bellows-like metal flat plate snakes along a longitudinal direction in the conductor. In the bellows-like metal flat plate, snaking portions located in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction are mutually projected toward opposite directions to form a space into which the magnetic member is inserted.

Abstract: A magnetostrictive element is provided comprising at least one device for generating a magnetic field, and at least one shaped part made of porous polymer containing ferromagnetic particles. The magnetostrictive element is characterized by having a distinct magnetostrictive effect.

Abstract: An inductor using a rectangular wire wound in an axial direction roughly parallel with a mounted substrate, and enabling an increase in connection strength in mounting. The inductor (10) comprises a core member (20) formed of a magnetic material, the rectangular wire (30) formed in a flat shape so that the contact faces thereof are positioned along the longitudinal direction and forming winding structures (31) by winding them on the outer peripheral surface of the core member (20) by edgewise winding, and a case body (40) in which the core member (20) and the rectangular wire (30) are disposed. The rectangular wire (30) is wound, by multiple turns, on the core member (20), and the multiple winding structures (31) are disposed, in a stacked state, along the axial direction of the core member (20).

Abstract: An energy transfer element with substantially reduced electrical displacement current flow between an input circuit coupled to the energy transfer element input winding and an output circuit coupled to the energy transfer element output winding. In one aspect, an energy transfer element includes an input winding, an output winding, an electrically conductive shield coupled to the input winding and a first cancellation winding coupled to the input winding. The electrically conductive shield is physically positioned between input and output windings. The output winding is physically positioned between the electrically conductive shield and the first cancellation winding. The first cancellation winding is wound to substantially reduce a capacitive displacement current between the input circuit and the output circuit.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a transformer and a method of manufacturing the same, wherein a core and coil assembly and a housing with an injection opening are provided. The core and coil assembly are enclosed in the housing. A polyurethane foam insulating material is injected into the housing through the injection opening using a dispensing gun.

Abstract: A transformer includes an electrically insulative bobbin, a primary winding and a secondary winding installed in the bobbin, and a ferrite core set for acting with the windings, a secondary side of the bobbin having a plurality of winding grooves for receiving the secondary winding and a plurality of partition flanges respectively disposed at two sides of each winding groove, each partition flange having a locating groove extending around the periphery for receiving a part of the secondary winding and two notches respectively transversely extending from the locating groove at two opposite sides in reversed directions for guiding the secondary winding out of the locating groove to the two winding grooves at two opposite sides of the respective partition flange.

Abstract: The present invention includes a high voltage transformer and high voltage inductor having a high resistivity magnetic core and multiple secondary windings without needing insulation between the high resistivity core and multiple secondary windings.

Abstract: A device for electrical isolation is suitable for installation in the core hole of a toroidal core. The device includes a center section that has a rotational axis, and branches that extend outwards and that are deformable in the rotational direction about the rotational axis. Each branch has an insulating region that preferably extends in the radial direction and that is thicker than the branches.

Abstract: A self-recovering current limiting fuse protecting a secondary battery having a high rated voltage thaks to its improved breakdown voltage, expanding the application range, shortening the charging time, and realizing maintenance-free. The self-recovering current limiting fuse is made by fluid-dispersing solid conductive particles into a liquid matrix between electrodes. A current limiting operation through evaporation/spreading of the solid conductive particles and a conducting state brought about through collection of the solid conductive particles between the electrodes by dielectrophoretic force of the solid conductive particles are realized repeatedly, and a current limiting operation through evaporation/spreading of the solid conductive particles by overcurrent is realized.

Abstract: A fusible link unit includes a bus bar adapted to be connected to a battery without interposing a fuse between the bus bar and the battery, and a heat resistant insulating sheet which covers at least an upper edge portion of the bus bar. The fusible link unit is adapted to be accommodated inside an in-vehicle electrical connection box.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a fuse module having a power distribution function of distributing a common power to a plurality of power input sections and a function of protecting a circuit from an overcurrent during the power distribution based on fuse elements interposed in the circuit, while allowing for replacement and concentrated management of the fuse elements. A fuse module as specific means for achieving the object is adapted to connect a common power supply to a plurality of power-input sections of a circuit assembly, and provided with an insulation housing 52, a branch-connection conductor 54 and a plurality of power-input conductors which are held in the insulation housing. The branch-connection conductor 54 has an input terminal 55 adapted to be connected to the power supply, and a plurality of fuse-connection terminals 54a disposed correspondingly to the respective power-input sections.

Abstract: A lock and key system is configured to sense an operational signature generated by an object placed into a keyway in the system. The system is further configured to compare the operational signature with a reference signature, and to generate an alarm when the operational signature differs from the reference signature by a threshold.

Abstract: A managing unit manages an identifier for identifying an authenticated container that is authenticated as a legitimate container. An inquiring unit inquires, before transferring a substance between containers, the managing unit whether both of the containers are the authenticated containers. An approving unit approves a transaction of the substance, upon acquiring a response from the inquiring unit saying that both of the containers are the authenticated containers.

Abstract: An access system in one embodiment that first determines that someone has correct credentials by using a non-biometric authentication method such as typing in a password, presenting a Smart card containing a cryptographic secret, or having a valid digital signature. Once the credentials are authenticated, then the user must take at least two biometric tests, which can be chosen randomly. In one approach, the biometric tests need only check a template generated from the user who desires access with the stored templates matching the holder of the credentials authenticated by the non-biometric test. Access desirably will be allowed when both biometric tests are passed.

Abstract: A transponder authorization system and method. The transponder authorization system can include an operator device having a transponder and an antenna coupled to a powersports vehicle. The antenna can generate a field. The transponder authorization system can also include an authorization system electrically connected to the antenna and an ignition switch. The transponder authorization system can also include a button coupled to the ignition switch. The button can be pushed by an operator to actuate the ignition switch. The transponder can receive and transmit a signal when in the presence of the field. The authorization system can verify the signal in order to start the powersports vehicle.

Abstract: Provided are an information recognition device, an information recognition method, and an information recognition program capable of recognizing predetermined information associated with an object-to-be-detected according to output of thermal radiation detection means for an object-to-be-detected existing in a detection range and a behavior pattern model corresponding to the output of the thermal radiation sensor corresponding to behavior patterns of objects prepared in advance by using a predetermined modeling method. The information recognition device 1 includes an infrared detection unit 10, a behavior pattern model generation unit 11, a behavior pattern model storage unit 12, and a recognition unit 13. The infrared detection unit 10 has a pyroelectric infrared sensor 10a and a signal processor 10b. The behavior pattern model generated is correlated to the behavior content and the attribute information and stored in the behavior pattern model storage unit 12.

Abstract: Radio-frequency tag communication system and radio-frequency tag communication device, which permit highly efficient coordinated operations of the communication devices while preventing overlapping of communication. The communication system includes a positional-relationship determining portion configured to determine relative positions of the plurality of radio-frequency tag communication devices, and a transmission control portion configured to control transmission of the transmitted signal from each of the plurality of radio-frequency tag communication devices, according to a result of determination of the relative positions by the positional-relationship determining portion, so that a sufficiently long time is provided for the mutually adjacent communication devices to transmit the transmitted signals.

Abstract: The wireless IC tag has a counter for counting on the basis of a signal received via the antenna or for counting in cases where a signal transmits via the antenna. The wireless IC tag may have a counter for each required data field and incrementing/decrementing a count value when data is read from the data field. The wireless IC tag may have a counter for each byte field in a memory and incrementing/decrementing a count value when data is read from the byte field.

Abstract: A service tool accesses a building system to wirelessly configure, test, troubleshoot and control a building fire protection system. Using wireless communication with a fire alarm control panel, the service tool provides for remote viewing of a control panel. The service tool may be used for remote control for functionality of a fire alarm control panel or other devices of a building fire protection system. The service tool may display information such as status indicators that correspond to a display on a remote control panel. The service tool may be used to confirm and/or monitor an installation, test functionality, diagnose and/or troubleshoot problems.

Abstract: A transmitter device activated from a whistle to a clock to automatically stop the clock. Blowing the whistle again will also activate the clock after it has been stopped. This will allow the exact time management of the clock without discrepancy.

Abstract: An improved tractor-trailer communications and tracking system retrofitting assembly, comprising an insulated wire, a flexible wire sleeve, a sealed fuse box, a male connector and a female connector is disclosed. The insulated wire has a length sufficient to at least span the distance between the rear portion of a tractor cab or sleeper box and the power line carrier filter. A first end of the insulated wire terminates in first and second wire segments of roughly equal length. The end portion of the first wire segment has a two-way female connector electrically attached thereto and the second wire segment has a two-way male connector electrically attached thereto. A third wire segment is electrically attached to the female two-way connector at a first end and to the male two-way connector at a second end.

Abstract: A trailer/cargo alarm detects the proximity of trailer or cargo attached to a vehicle with an alarm system. If the trailer/cargo is moved out of proximity of the vehicle, the alarm system issues an alert. The proximity of the trailer or cargo may be detected, for example, by detecting the presence of the trailer lighting within the vehicle's electrical circuit, by dedicated hardwired sensors, or wireless detection apparatus.

Abstract: A radar device is configured to transmit an electric wave and receives a reflected wave that is generated by a reflection of the electric wave on an object, and to recognize the object is a potential obstacle that is to be hit by the vehicle when a received intensity of the reflected wave thereby is a specified threshold or more. And, the specified threshold has a plurality of preset values. Accordingly, a determination as to whether or not the obstacle detected by the radar device is the potential obstacle to be hit by the vehicle can be accurately made.

Abstract: A process for monitoring a tire (11 to 14) mounted on a land vehicle (VH), the process being implemented by means of a central control unit (UC) and an electronic chip (21g to 24g) implanted in a sidewall of the tire. A tire is provided with two chips (21g to 24g, 21d to 24d) implanted in its respective sidewalls, but only one of them is operational during use depending on the mounting direction of the. The chips of the same tire contain a given tire identification code (K11 to K14) and specific respective codes (Kg, Kd) that indicate their implantation in the tire. The process is implemented by compiling and/or updating, both in the central unit (UC) and in the operational chip (21g, 22d , 23g , 24d), historical records of the use of the tire by memorising updated values of evolutive parameters of the use of the tire, such as the number of kilometres (DIST) it has covered or its highest running speed (VMAX).

Abstract: The present invention provides a tire detector which is small, easily made and easily installed.

Abstract: A transponder includes an antenna, a modulation/demodulation unit (diode) that modulates and demodulates signals received and transmitted from and to a controller, a pressure resonator including a first piezoelectric single-crystal resonating element and a pressure sensor. The resonance frequency of the pressure resonator changes in accordance with a change in tire pressure, and a reference resonator includes a second piezoelectric single-crystal resonating element and a capacitor, where the resonance frequency of the reference resonator is unaffected by the change in tire pressure. The first and second piezoelectric single-crystal resonating elements are integrally formed on a single-crystal piece.

Abstract: Brake light control device is described that provides enhanced warning signals using stepped light intensity increases and/or flash rate indicative of braking level and/or determinations of hazard level posed by overtaking vehicles.

Abstract: An alarm system sensor topology to reduce susceptibility to configuration errors and component failures includes a sensor configured to differentiate between system status conditions, including electrical power isolation for power polarity independence and for sustained sensor operation during power interruptions. A topological method for reducing fire sensor susceptibility to configuration errors and component failures includes configuring a sensor with capability to operate using electrical input power independent of power polarity, and providing capability to operate at least a part of the sensor circuitry for at least a specified time interval in the absence of applied electrical power.

Abstract: A wireless detector and alarm system, such as for example a smoke detector and/or carbon monoxide (CO) detector, operable to be linked and unlinked with one or more like detectors thereby forming a network of detectors. A detector sensing the presence of an environmental condition, which requires the sounding of an alert is operable to transmit a signal to other remotely linked detectors, thereby triggering the remotely linked detectors to sound an appropriate alarm. The detector at the location of the environmental condition causing the alarm and the remotely linked detector are capable to operate in teach and learn modes such that the address or “house codes” of the detectors can be synchronized.

Abstract: A communications module communicates between the tools or control panel and the technician. A communications module connects to or by the control panel or other controller of the protection system. The communications module logs or stores output data and input controls of the control panel or other controller. The data is formatted or configured into a report. The report may be output to another memory, such as memory stick, or another component, such as over a computer network. The report is sent or printed at a technician's convenience.

Abstract: A communication module communicates between the tools or control panel and the technician. A communications module connects to or by the control panel or other controller of the protection system. The communications module wirelessly communicates with a service tool, such as a personal data assistant. The technician may control the protection system with the service tool from a remote location, such as by a monitoring device or other component being tested. The communications module may be taken with the technician when testing is complete or left in the building for later use. The communications module is provided as part of the protection system or is added at a later time to an existing system.

Abstract: A connection connects with or without wires between a control panel or other controller and a computer network. A computer on the network, such as at a different building, in a different city, or elsewhere, may obtain data from the protection system and/or control the protection system. A technician may be assisted by an expert at a remote location. A local wireless network provided by the computer network may be used for wireless communications with a portable service tool.

Abstract: An alerting device has: a shock sensor, mounted to or in the vicinity of a main body of an exposure apparatus being transported, which detects values with respect to shocks acting on the device; a controlling device which determines whether or not values detected by the shock sensor have exceeded predetermined tolerable values; and an alerting lamp which emits alerts based on the determination results made by the controlling device. By doing this, it is possible to provide an alerting device which provides alerts with respect to transportation environment and transportation conditions of precision apparatuses, e.g., exposure apparatuses during the transportation thereof on a real-time basis.

Abstract: A multi sensor detection and disabling lock system includes detector cases for holding interchangeable detectors that sample for chemical, biological and radiological compounds, agents and elements, with each detector case disposed in or upon the monitored product whereupon light alarm indicators (color coded) on the detector case light up when a specific compound or agent is detected whereupon the detector case transmits detection information to a monitoring computer terminal and transmits a signal to a lock disabler engaged to the product to lock or disable the product's lock thereby preventing untrained, unauthorized and unequipped individual's from gaining access and entry to the product, and also preventing further contamination of the area. An authorized individual resets the detection system, and the system's power source is electrical, battery or computer generated.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable memory product produces a user interface for real-time management of vehicles. The user interface displays groups of vehicle and corresponding key performance indicators for each. The user interface enables fields corresponding to certain metrics to be visually distinguished in response to the metric exceeding a specified threshold value for a key performance indicator. The user interface may be refined to display various levels of greater or lesser detail, or to display the data in additional or alternative formats.

Abstract: The present invention relates to management of information relating to medical fluids, containers therefore, and medical fluid administration devices for administering such medical fluids to patients. Data tags (e.g., RFID tags) are generally associated with containers of the invention and may be electromagnetically read from and/or written to using an electromagnetic device, for example, that may be associated with a medical fluid administration device of the invention.

Abstract: According to an information display apparatus of the present invention, the unique information optically transmitted from the instrument is acquired by the image pickup device. Of the acquired unique information, if there is information conforming to the specific unique information, the information corresponding thereto is extracted and displayed. To be more specific, the instrument is mounted on a specific object and the information on the object is stored so that the information on the object can be displayed as the unique information is acquired from the instrument mounted on the object by the image pickup device.

Abstract: Location based reminders are described. A mobile computing device may comprise a location based reminder application to set a target location for a reminder item. The location based reminder application may provide a location based reminder for the reminder item when a current location matches the target location. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: The INERTIAL SENSOR TRACKING SYSTEM is an overall system installation consisting of wireless body pack transmitters, broadband telemetry transceivers, computer and monitoring equipment, and emergency power generation for tracking personnel in an underground mine environment. The system is designed to function with normal primary power and on battery operation in the event of an emergency. In the past inertial sensors have been large spinning mass gyroscopes and large mass-based accelerometers. These inertial sensors have required high voltage three phase electrical supplies. The “wearable” body pack must be battery operated and the sensors must be small and lightweight. Micro-Electro-Mechanical (MEM) sensors fulfill both the requirements of low weight and low power consumption. The accuracy of the MEM sensor has been developed sufficiently to incorporate, with de-noising algorithms, an accurate position-sensing device.

Abstract: A personal safety device includes a buoyant component and a tracking device coupled to the buoyant component. The tracking device includes a location determining device and a wireless communication device. The wireless communication device is configured to communicate with a terrestrial communication network such as a cell phone network. The wireless communication device is effective in coastal and inland waters, and the reduced size as compared with satellite telephones makes the device practical use during recreational water activities. Various buoyant components including personal floatation devices, waterproof containers, and gas trapping encapsualtions are disclosed.

Abstract: An energy constrained device (100) includes a motion sensor (150) operative to detect motion of the device (100); a device position determinator (130); and a controller (110) operatively coupled to the motion sensor (150) and to the device position determinator (130) and operative to receive a device location request for the energy constrained device (100), to determine whether the energy constrained device (100) has moved based on the motion sensor (150), and to determine whether to request position information from the device position determinator (130) based on device movement. A method for saving power for a device position determinator (130) in a energy constrained device (100) includes determining whether position information has been requested from the device position determinator (130); and if not so, automatically switching the device position determinator (130) to a low power consumption mode.

Abstract: A security system for shipping containers transported onboard a vessel detects intrusions into the containers and transmits a security message to a land-based security monitoring station that identifies the container and the current geographic location of the vessel. Each container protected by the security system is provided with a cellular telephone that initiates a limited range telephone call transmission in response to an intrusion. Multiple base stations spread over the vessel each receive calls from proximal containers and forwards call messages to the vessel's communication system which retransmits the call information in the form of the security message to the land based monitoring station.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an Apparatus for measuring torque in a shaft or driveline component of a vehicle. A radio frequency (RF) tag is connected to the shaft to facilitate communication to an RF reader and is capable of storing at least one sensed physical characteristic such as torque. A torque sensor is operatively connected to the shaft in communication with the RF tag. The RF reader includes a transmitter provided to send modulated radio frequency transmissions to both supply power to the RF tag and associated sensor and trigger a responsive transmission signal indicative of sensed torque. The frequency tag reader is positioned adjacent to the shaft and operable to read the signal transmitted by the RF tag. The RF tag may be continuously triggered and read by the RF modulator/reader in rapid cycles to facilitate continuous monitoring of object to be sensed.

Abstract: A fire suppression valve includes an RF transmitter which transmits an indication that a closed valve has opened. The transmitter can be implemented as a passive wireless identifier tag energized by a source of wireless signals.

Abstract: A security system for shipping containers transported onboard a mobile platform detects intrusions into the containers and transmits a security message to a land-based security monitoring station that identifies the container and the current geographic location of the mobile platform. Each container protected by the security system is provided with a cellular telephone that initiates a limited range telephone call transmission in response to an intrusion. Multiple base stations spread over the platform each receive calls from proximal containers and forwards call messages to the platform's communication system which retransmits the call information in the form of the security message to the land based monitoring station.

Abstract: This invention relates to control systems for technological processes. A system for precluding unauthorized control of an environmentally hazardous technological process comprises means located in premises closed by doors and purposed to automatic stop of a technological process when preset critical parameter values defining hazard of a technological process are reached, the said premise doors being provided with locks comprising timers for delaying closing the doors for a time not less than 8 hours after the time of starting actions for opening them, and the said means for automatic stop of a technological process being provided with energy accumulators for powering the said means for automatic stop of a technological process for at least 8 hours.

Abstract: A point-of-entry security system for ground-based mass transit vehicles is disclosed. The invention employs an electromagnetic field generator attached to, or incorporated within, the doorframe or entranceway of said vehicle for sensing or detecting metallic objects being carried by passengers attempting to board the vehicle. The security system is designed to audibly and/or visibly alert the operator of said vehicle of a security breach. An optional wireless sending unit may be employed to transmit system data or security alerts to remote security personnel or to remote locations.

Abstract: Film material for occupant detection in a vehicle is patterned for noise reduction. Flexible circuit material is used for positioning one or more antennas or sensors for occupant detection within a seat. The flexible circuit material is between the fabric or seat covering material and foam. Holes in the flexible circuit material may reduce noise caused by the flexible circuit material. For occupant detection with antennas and transmitted energy, such as capacitance or electric field sensing, the holes may reduce noise even when the holes are smaller than the antennas.

Abstract: An infrared sensor switch of the invention comprises an infrared sensor with a detection range, and a controller that uses the sensor to try to detect whether or not a person exists in the detection range and controls on and off of a corresponding load unit based on each detection result obtained from the sensor. The switch further comprises a sensor block provided with the sensor, and a housing that is put in a wall and retains the block so that the center axis of the detection range can be rotated about a horizontal axis and rotated up to at least 40 degrees downward from a forward direction of 0 degree.