Abstract: The invention is directed to a transformer and a method of manufacturing the same, wherein the transformer includes a coil assembly mounted to a leg of a core. The coil assembly includes a low voltage coil and an insulation spool disposed over the low voltage coil. The insulation spool is composed of an insulating material and includes a plurality of guide strips defining a plurality of series of aligned notches. A high voltage coil is mounted to the insulation spool and includes a plurality of disc windings disposed in the series of aligned notches, respectively. Each of the disc windings comprises alternating concentric conductor layers and insulating layers. The conductor layers each have a width to thickness ratio of greater than 20:1.

Abstract: A winding body for holding a winding of an electrical conductor to produce a coil for an electrical machine includes a winding area formed by a winding support and two sidepieces connected to the winding support. The sidepieces form the boundaries of the winding area and are connected to the winding support. Various measures are proposed for mounting a compact winding on the winding body, for arranging the winding body without play and in an operationally reliable manner on a tooth of an electrical machine, and for wiring several coils together in a space-saving manner by using the winding body.

Abstract: A magnetic core for a transformer is composed of an I-shaped core (1) and two C-shaped cores (2, 3), which are arranged to sandwich a leading edge of the I-shaped core (1) from the both sides. The leading edge of the I-shaped core (1) is formed to have a curved shape, and leading edges of the two C-shaped cores (2, 3) are formed in a shape for fitting the leading edge of the I-shaped core (1), and a connecting section of the I-shaped core (1) and the C-shaped cores (2, 3) is formed to have a curved shape. Thus, the magnetic core having a small magnetic resistance and a high efficiency is provided for a transformer.

Abstract: The strain gauge for measuring large strains has metallic foil pattern sections including a gauge element pattern section, gauge tab pattern sections and connecting pattern sections attached to a gauge base. The gauge base having the metallic foil pattern sections attached and connected with the bases of gauge leads is almost entirely covered on the surface with a laminating film, and the tip of the laminating film is extended by a predetermined length from the tip end of the gauge base, to form a protruding portion. The protruding portion functions to prevent the separation of the gauge base from an object to be measured.

Abstract: A power amplifier (power amplifier) having multiple solid state sub-amplifiers connected in parallel between the power amplifier input and the power amplifier output are described. The signal input to the power amplifier is provided to an RF splitter connected between the power amplifier input connector and the input of each of the sub-amplifiers. The RF splitter splits the input power from the signal input and provides the power to the sub-amplifier inputs through input electrical paths. The input electrical paths from the power amplifier input to the sub-amplifiers are substantially physically identical. Each of the sub-amplifiers drive an input of an RF combiner connected between the outputs of the sub-amplifiers and the output of the power amplifier. The RF combiner combines the output power from each of the sub-amplifiers through output electrical paths, and provides the combined power to the power amplifier output.

Abstract: The invention is to printed resistors and processes for forming same. The resistors comprise a conductive phase, preferably comprising conductive nanoparticles, and a resistive phase. In the processes of the invention, a resistor may be formed from a single ink or a plurality of inks. In the single ink embodiment, an ink is deposited which comprises a conductive phase precursor, a resistive phase precursor and a vehicle. The vehicle in removed and the conductive and resistive phase precursors are converted to a conductive phase and a resistive phase, respectively. In the multiple ink embodiment, a first ink comprising the conductive phase precursor and a first vehicle and a second ink comprising the resistive phase precursor and a second vehicle are deposited on the substrate. The vehicles are removed and the conductive and resistive phase precursors are converted to a conductive phase and a resistive phase, respectively.

Abstract: A directional control/transmission system adapted with a directional light projector to mark the direction of signal control or transmission; comprised of a control or transmission system having a directional infrared or ultrasonic waves as a carrier adapted with a light projector to output a visible light-spot target to indicate control or transmission direction of directional infrared or ultrasonic waves; or to project the target on a monitor for auxiliary help; or to serve as a lighting beam; or to adjust focus for functioning as the light-spot target or selection of the lighting beam.

Abstract: A method for sending and receiving transmissions for a remote keyless entry and immobilizer facilitates operation of multiple transmitters with multiple vehicles. A common secret key code stored in each transmitter and vehicle controller of the system is utilized to encrypt and decrypt information and data transmitted from the transmitter to the vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for wireless activation of a target. A communication device transmits and ID associated with the target to a network operations center. The network operations center provides an activation signal to the communication device. The communication device wirelessly transmits an acoustic activation signal to a nearby activation device. The activation device is positioned proximate the target and causes a change in at least one physical property of the target. The target may be an optical media containing an electrochromic material with optical properties that change on application of an electric signal.

Abstract: A wireless control system for a vehicle includes a controller provided in a vehicle for controlling a vehicle component in response to a first signal transmitted from a first transmitter and a transceiver provided in the vehicle for receiving a second signal from a second transmitter. The second signal differs from the first signal. The transceiver is configured to transmit a third signal to the controller in response to the second signal, the third signal emulating at least a portion of the first signal.

Abstract: Systems for and methods of providing secure access to and storing patient medical information are described. In accordance with one aspect a method is described as a method of providing secure access to stored medical information regarding at least one subject, comprising: accepting unique biometric information from a subject; accepting a command from a user for accessing at least a portion of a medical record associated with the subject, the subject's medical record identified using the subject's biometric information; accessing at least the portion of the medical record securely; and executing the user's command on at least the portion of the medical record.

Abstract: Methods for determining the resonant frequency for interrogation of a resonant device include steps for generating and coupling interrogation pulses of various bandwidths to energize one or more SAW resonator elements. Initial interrogation pulses have a relatively wide bandwidth, such that the general location of a resonant device's resonant frequency can be expediently determined. Then, interrogation pulses having smaller bandwidth pulses can be coupled to the resonant device at frequencies near the determined general location of resonance to further narrow the location of resonance. In some embodiments, one or more initial interrogation pulses are coupled to the resonant device at a frequency in the center of or at an expected value within an expected range of operation of a resonant device.

Abstract: A communication method between a host and a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, a host device, an RFID reader, and an RFID communication system using the method are provided. The communication method between a host device and an RFID reader includes transmitting a tag access command to the RFID reader, either of the host device and the RFID reader determining at least one of a tag access end and a tag access completion, and transmitting a tag access result for the tag access command to the host device. Accordingly, the host device and the RFID reader can provide a protocol when the operation of the RFID reader is limited depending on various conditions of the host device.

Abstract: The method allows authentication and secure wireless data exchange between a chip with an identification code (1?) and a dedicated server (35) via a read unit (5). This read unit is arranged for carrying out contactless read and/or write operations on the chip. The read unit is connected to a computer terminal (30) connected to a communication network (300) of computer terminals. For the method, a first connection is first of all established to the communication network from the computer terminal connected to the read unit to the dedicated server using a defined secure data communication protocol. A second connection to the communication network from the read unit to the dedicated server is then established. For this second connection, the computer terminal is used as a secure data transmission tunnel in order to directly exchange encrypted data between the read unit and the server in a manner invisible to the computer terminal.

Abstract: A technique of reducing the interference wave occurred between a plurality of reader/writers in an environment in which a plurality of RFID systems are operating. An RFID system includes a plurality of reader/writers and a controller for controlling the plurality of reader/writers. Each reader/writer includes a body, antennas, and a distributor for selecting one antenna from the antennas. The controller selects an antenna having a positional relationship in which the interference wave is small from the antennas of each reader/writer, and giving a command for the antenna to the body of each reader/writer. Each reader/writer selects one antenna from the antennas based on the command from the controller and transmits a command to the RFID.

Abstract: An RFID system, which increases the probability of detection of an unused channel and which can reduce the effect of interference between reader/writers, has a reader/writer which has a reader/writer main unit and a polarization-switchable antenna and which transmits a continuous carrier wave, and a tag which modulates the continuous carrier wave with tag information and returns a response signal to the reader/writer; the reader/writer main unit judges the level of a received interference signal, determines a polarization direction for which the level of the interference signal is equal to or less than a threshold, transmits a command signal to the tag with a polarization direction different from the polarization direction thus determined, and receives a response signal from the tag to the command signal with the polarization direction thus determined.

Abstract: An RFID system that is capable of increasing the probability of a spare channel being detected and reducing the influence of interference between reader/writers comprises: a reader/writer which has a reader/writer main body section and an antenna capable of polarization switching, and which sends a continuous carrier wave; and a tag which uses tag information to modulate the continuous carrier wave and sends back a response signal to the reader/writer. The reader/writer main body section judges the level of a received interference signal and determines a channel and polarization direction for which the level of the interference signal is equal to or less than a threshold value, and receives a response signal from the tag on the determined channel and in the polarization direction.

Abstract: An identification system includes a reader and one or more tags. The reader identifies tags such as radio frequency (RF) tags. The system divides a number space into n bins, wherein each bin is associated with m unique bits of the number space, and the number space contains the identification codes of the tags. A command is issued to test v bits of the number space. A response is received from a tag, wherein the response occurs when a first portion of an identification code of the tag matches the v bits of the number space, a timing of the response corresponds to a particular bin and m unique bits associated with the particular bin correspond to a second portion of the identification code.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification transponder includes a power supply and a dynamic memory array that stores data. When power from the power supply ceases, the data in the dynamic memory array is validly maintained for a predetermined period of time. The dynamic memory array is responsive to an interrogating signal for selectively updating the data. A radio frequency identification transponder includes a signal processor that extracts an identifier from the interrogation signal and is responsive to the identifier and the stored data to determine whether some or all of the identifier is stored in the dynamic memory array.

Abstract: A power line communications (“PLC”) transmitter and receiver device includes a physical communications protocol layer that provides for dynamic selection of a communications signal transmission operating mode from a plurality of such modes, where each has a corresponding transmission data structure that is based on characteristics of the electric power distribution network to which the PLC device is to be coupled and also the communications protocol profile requirements for the network.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a home appliance which enables power line communication therewith for remote monitoring of progress of the home appliance, such as a washing machine or dryer. For this, the present invention provides a home appliance which enables power cable communication therewith, including a body (10) forming an exterior of the home appliance, a main control unit (20) at the body (10), for making various kinds of control of the home appliance, and a power cable communication modem (230) at the body (10), for transmission/reception of various kinds of data to/from a remote monitor which monitors the home appliance, remotely.

Abstract: The present invention is a door chime. The door chime has a decorative cover connected to a sound module including sound controls. The decorative cover is shiftable relative to the sound module from a first position in which the decorative chime will be displayed during normal use, to a second position to allow access to the sound controls in the second position. The connection between the sound module and the decorative cover allows for either a sliding connection or a rotating connection depending on the desired configuration. The power module for the door chime is interchangeable between a battery powered and hard wired module.

Abstract: A device for detecting moving objects present in the blind spot of a vehicle, the device having at least one object detection sensor, which, when the vehicle is backed out of a parking space, detects the distance between objects moving at an angle to the vehicle and sends it to an evaluation unit, and the evaluation unit determines the relative velocity from the distance sent to it, and a warning device is switched on as a function of the distance, the relative velocity and the velocity of the driver's vehicle to notify the driver of the object moving at an angle to the driver's vehicle.

Abstract: A main controller, equipped in a car audio/visual (A/V), navigation, or a portable phone, is enabled to contact an emergency contact during an emergency. This is done by incorporating a shock sensor on an in-vehicle sensor, or a portable phone, so that a portable phone controller detects a signal from the shock sensor at a constant or certain time interval and, upon detection of a signal at a certain level or higher, executes an instruction of an emergency contact. Thus resulting in a service provision system capable of responding quickly to an emergency situation involving human life via the portable information equipment's emergency contact, if an emergency situation involving human life occurs.

Abstract: A method for monitoring pressure is described herein. The method includes the steps of performing an accurate measurement of pressure and performing an approximate measurement of pressure. Then, providing a notification signal if a difference between the approximate measurement and the accurate measurement is greater than a predetermined value. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A transponder carrier for embedded incorporation into a rubber article includes a bonding layer; a base layer affixed to the bonding layer, the base layer having a support surface for supporting a transponder device; and a reinforcement cap affixed to the base layer supporting surface at least partially covering the transponder device. The cap may be composed of textile cord reinforced rubber, the cap textile cords arranged in a substantially square woven configuration. A ratio of the cap to transponder device areas is within a range of 2:1 to 8:1 and the transponder device may further be coated with an adhesive to bond the transponder device to the cap and to the base layer. An antenna in a dipole antenna configuration is coupled to the transponder device in one construction.

Abstract: A tire monitoring system and associated method is disclosed. The tire monitoring system includes a plurality of tire sensor modules, employing contactless sensors, configured to transmit tire data at a predetermined time interval. The system also includes a central control unit that is configured to receive the tire data from the tire sensor modules, and is further configured with an external control unit that can communicate with the tire sensor modules, the central control units and outside sources.

Abstract: A system for sensing an inflation condition of a tire includes an interrogating device configured to transmit an interrogating signal, a radiating device configured to radiate a response signal in response to the interrogating signal, and a sensing device. The radiating device is attached to the tire, and the sensing device is configured to receive the response signal from the radiating device and determine an inflation condition of the tire based on a frequency content of the received response signal. A method and computer program product having instructions for monitoring tire inflation are also described.

Abstract: A wheel condition monitoring system includes a plurality of transmitters; a receiver; an antenna directivity control unit; a memory unit; and a wheel position determination unit. The transmitters are at each wheel of the vehicle, and transmit signals that include wheel condition data and identification data of themselves. The receiver receives the transmission signals so that the wheel condition monitoring system monitors the conditions of the respective wheels based thereon. The antenna directivity control unit controls the antenna directivity of the receiver. The memory unit stores the identification data by assigning relations between the identification data and the position of the corresponding wheel. The wheel position determination unit determines the position of the wheel at which the transmitter is installed based on the relations.

Abstract: The Wireless location child carseat occupancy alert system is a tracking and notification device that both tracks the whereabouts of a child and serve as a reminder alert system of child carseat occupancy through attaching this wireless device to a (attachable, and/or detachable) carseat, and/or stroller. This devices serves as a safety device, which assists parents in locating their child, should their child be taken while in their vehicle, or stroller. In addition, this device serves as a safety tool which reminds the parent that the child is in the car, by playing a voice activated alert, or alert preprogrammed by the system, through a timed system preference setting.

Abstract: A lightweight utility vehicle brake lighting system comprising a brake pedal position sensor, a controller and a brake light circuit. The brake pedal position sensor senses the position, e.g., amount of depression, of a vehicle brake pedal. The controller of interprets a brake pedal position signal from the brake pedal position sensor to determine the position of the brake pedal. When the controller determines that the brake pedal has been depressed to initiate a braking operation of the vehicle, the controller transmits a brake light signal to an electronic switching device, such as a relay switch, of the brake light circuit. Upon receipt of the brake light signal, the electronic switching closes to complete, or close, the brake light circuit to enable a current flow through the brake light circuit, thereby illuminating at least one brake light of the vehicle.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for matching a demodulator to operating conditions comprises a demodulator designed to demodulate an analog input signal to a demodulated signal. The demodulator is also designed to be driven by a control signal. The circuit arrangement further comprises a sensor which is designed to provide a sensor status signal, and a control unit to whose input side the sensor status signal is applied and which is designed to provide the control signal for the demodulator during operation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for providing a residential security system that is also capable of protecting a remote mobile object. The remote mobile object may be a vehicle such as an automobile. The residential security system may include at least one central sensing component for sensing activities within a central environment and central security system controls such as protective state components for determining a protective state of the security system and protective zone controls for defining a protected zone of the security system. The protective zone is extendable beyond the central environment. The system may additionally include at least one selectively recognized remote sensing component located within an automobile remote from the central environment, wherein the selective recognition is dependent upon the protective state and the protective zone controls.

Abstract: An adaptive evacuation system and method for providing a safety route to evacuees. Active smoke and heat detector information can be obtained from a fire panel. Routes and exits in proximity to the active detectors are assumed to be unsafe and closed for use in evacuation. Evacuation planning is accomplished with the remaining “safe” routes. The progression of fire and smoke and the time-dependent degradation of evacuation route safety associated with progression of fire and smoke can be predicted and initial classification and signaling of route safety can be performed. As the fire progresses, the initial time-dependent classifications are updated and initially safe routes are reclassified as unsafe and then evacuation directions are modified.

Abstract: A system and method for providing synergistic alert condition processing in an automated patient management system is presented. An alert condition is classified along a continuum that includes adverse outcome potential versus medical intervention impact potential. The alert condition is managed by assigning a disposition based on relative placement of the alert condition along the continuum. An alert notification is communicated over a selectable mode of communications and is conditioned upon the assigned disposition being actionable.

Abstract: A system for testing RFID devices is introduced. The system includes a carrier plate configured for carrying an RFID device, a cable configured for supporting the carrier plate, a pulley apparatus configured for transporting the carrier plate along the cable, and a controller configured for adjusting test parameters in testing the RFID device.

Abstract: A multi-function relay module for use with a series of hazardous condition detectors that are interconnected by an interconnect line. The relay module is positioned between the interconnected hazardous condition detectors and one or more auxiliary devices such that the relay module can selectively activate each of the auxiliary devices. The relay module receives the interconnect signal and determines whether the interconnect signal is indicating a first sensed condition or a second sensed condition. A selection signal having multiple states is received by the control unit. The control unit is programmed to respond to the type of sensed condition indicated by the interconnect signal based upon the state of the selection signal. Thus, the relay module can selectively respond to either the first sensed condition, the second sensed condition or either of the first or second sensed conditions.

Abstract: Rules are applied to video surveillance data to detect events. Localization of the events is achieved by decomposing events into distinct components, each of which can, in some embodiments, be defined at different locations and by different users.

Abstract: To provide a sensitivity adjustable intrusion detecting system capable of detecting the presence of a person assuredly even under the environment where the object such as a person is difficult to be detected, thereby avoiding an erroneous operation, the sensitivity adjustable intrusion detecting system is so designed that since the detecting sensitivity of the main detecting unit 1 is altered in response to detection by the auxiliary detecting unit 2 and when such detecting sensitivity of the main detecting unit is so increased at the time the necessity to detect the presence or absence of the human body H entering in one of the main detection areas encompassed within the supervised sector, the detecting sensitivity of the main detecting unit is increased to allow the human body to be assuredly detected under the environment where the human body is difficult to be detected, thereby avoiding an erroneous operation.

Abstract: An MPF (Multi Function Peripheral) obtains a BD address and a device name from a communication partner search response when it receives the communication partner search response from a cellular phone. When the MFP successfully obtains the BD address and the BD address is stored in a device management database in a RAM of the MFP, the MFP obtains a user name corresponding to the BD address from the device management database. The MFP obtains settings associated with the user name from an environment database in the RAM of the MFP and stores the same in an environment storage area in the RAM. A display process, etc. in the MFP are performed according to the settings stored in the environment storage area.

Abstract: A distributed sensor based mobile/remote monitoring system for the management of various types of disease is disclosed. The system is capable of continuously monitoring a variety of parameters relating to the state of various diseases. The parameter monitoring can be continuous, periodic or episodic. A system to manage particular types of diseases can be defined by selecting appropriate parameters for that disease. A cardiac care product, based on the distributed sensor based mobile/remote monitoring system, is also disclosed. The product comprises a distributed sensor system including at least one patch for wirelessly monitoring a physiological parameter; and a biostrip for providing analysis of the blood of a person. The product further includes a mobile device for receiving signals from the distributed sensor system. The mobile device has one mechanism that includes a real-time wireless monitoring of the physiological parameter and a second mechanism that monitors the analysis of the blood.

Abstract: A system and a method for tracking users in a closed environment even in the case the available system for locating a user is an idle state is based on the use of a system which comprises a database for storing the location of the users measured at regular time interval within that closed environment. Such a system comprises further a processor for estimating the possible location of a registered user at any time according to the different stored measured location. Such estimation can be advantageously a statistical analysis corresponding to some daily geographical footprint of the registered user. The system comprises also a decision unit to provide the possible location of the registered user estimated for a specific time when required in the case the location measurement system is in an idle state. In that case, the estimated possible location can be forwarded to some PSAP.

Abstract: An Electronic Proximity Alarm Device comprised of a housing that covers and protects one or more electronic and mechanical components that are assembled within the housing and that are electronically programmed in such manner as to wirelessly determine whether a Device worn by a habitual criminal on parole or probation is within given minimum allowable proximity of a potential victim that is wearing a corresponding Device, in which case an alarm is triggered for the purpose of notifying both users of the Devices as well as law enforcement agencies, law enforcement officers and corresponding third parties that a proximity breach is in progress at a specific place, in a specific direction and at specific distances from each of the corresponding Devices, thus activating immediate response, thereby possibly preventing a criminal act.

Abstract: The system includes a hand-held central monitoring device including an antenna and a receiver. A display screen is electrically coupled to a signal potency evaluating circuit and an audio transducer is electrically coupled thereto. A plurality of labeled identification members are attached to the existing misplaced articles. A first tuned frequency transducer is electrically coupled to a tuned frequency signal generating module. A central monitoring device receives signals and a mechanism detects a location of the existing misplaced article. Labeled identification modules are removably attached to the misplaced articles.

Abstract: An electrical fixture assembly is provided that is adapted to be modified to comply with a power usage limit assigned to the electrical fixture for operation in a circuit. The electrical fixture assembly has a surface and a label adapted to be applied to the surface. The label has a plurality of sections. Each section identifies a respective one of a plurality of power usage limits for operating the electrical fixture in a circuit. At least one of the sections is adapted to be removed from the label when the power usage limit identified by the at least one of the sections exceeds another power usage limit associated with the electrical fixture when installed in the circuit.

Abstract: A delivery notification system for operation with a repository. The system includes at least one node module that may have a sensor for detecting the presence of a delivered item, as well as an interface for receiving a selection input representative of a predefined condition. The system also includes a notification server for transmitting to the recipient a delivery notice in response to the detection of the delivered item or the receipt of the selection input. The delivery notice may be transmitted to the recipient over a variety of transmission modalities.

Abstract: An anti-theft system includes a detecting device, a processing unit, and an alarm unit. The detecting device includes a first detecting unit that is operable so as to transmit a first signal, and a second detecting unit that transmits a second signal to the first detecting unit in response to the first signal. The processing unit verifies the second signal, and enables the first detecting unit to continue to transmit the first signal upon successful verification of the second signal. The alarm unit generates an alarm signal upon unsuccessful verification of the second signal. A container that is safeguarded by the anti-theft system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system, method, and program product that identifies radio frequency identifier (RFID) tags destined for another RFID reader without the need for physically shielding the RFID readers from one another is provided. RFID tags affixed to pallets and goods being received are read by an RFID reader at a first portal. The tags that are read are compared with expected tag information that is included in a manifest sent from the shipper to the receiver. When cross-reads occur, RFID tags are read by other RFID readers. Based on comparing the RFID tags that are received with the manifest, the system determines whether the RFID tags are being unloaded at a different portal (e.g., at a nearby loading dock). When such items are identified, the first portal transmits the RFID tag information to the other portal(s).

Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) system may use passive RFID tags that harvest electrical energy from a received signal and store that harvested electrical energy in a capacitor. The stored electrical energy may then be used to transmit from the RFID tag after the received signal has stopped. To decrease the size of the capacitor that is needed, the RFID tag may transmit only briefly, and then use a subsequent received signal to charge up the capacitor for another brief transmission. In some embodiments, each transmission only represents a single binary bit, but a series of such transmissions may be used to transmit multiple bits. Some embodiments may use a radio frequency of 10's of gigahertz.

Abstract: An RFID transceiver tag is proposed for use in a monitoring system for detecting a change in position of the tag relative to an associated RFID tag or to the environment surrounding or between the tags. The transceiver tag has a detector for detecting a characteristic of a signal transmitted between the transceiver tag and the associated RFID tag and for creating a trigger signal if the detector detects that the characteristic has changed beyond a predetermined extent; and a transmitter for transmitting a signal to a remote controller on receipt of the trigger signal from the detector.