Abstract: A substrate is prepared that includes substrate segments arranged in series in the X and Y directions. The substrate segments are respectively provided with circuit patterns on its one side and electrodes on the other side. Sets of IC devices including bobbins are mounted on the sides with the circuit patterns of the respective substrates. A conductor is wound around the bobbins successively to form the windings. Portions of the conductor extending between the adjacent windings are pressed against and connected to the circuit patterns to form leading and trailing ends of the windings connected to the circuit patterns. Thereafter, the substrate is severed to provide surface-mount coil packages each comprising the circuit board and the set of IC devices including the coil.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low magnetic leakage high voltage transformer in which two winding brackets are mounted in an electrically insulative holder frame to hold two primary windings and two secondary windings at two sides, two U-shaped FERRITE cores are inserted into the winding brackets from two sides and abutted against each other, and a straight FERRITE core is inserted into an insertion slot on the electrically insulative holder frame into contact with the abutted U-shaped FERRITE cores and isolated from the primary windings and the secondary windings by baffle flanges of the electrically insulative holder frame, and two electrically insulative caps are capped on the winding brackets and abutted against two opposite sides of the electrically insulative holder frame to increase the creepage distance between conducting terminals of the windings and the FERRITE cores, for enabling the secondary windings to output two high voltages stably for driving multiple loads.

Abstract: The invention relates to an overheat detection sensor. The inventive sensor is characterised in that it comprises a conductive core which extends inside a first conductive sheath, said core and first sheath being separated by a material having a positive or negative temperature coefficient The detector also comprises a wire which is made from a material having a positive or negative temperature coefficient. Said wire extends around the first sheath and is separated from same by means of an insulating material. The central core, the first sheath and the wire are all connected to connection means.

Abstract: Resistive elements include a patterned region of nanofabric having a predetermined area, where the nanofabric has a selected sheet resistance; and first and second electrical contacts contacting the patterned region of nanofabric and in spaced relation to each other. The resistance of the element between the first and second electrical contacts is determined by the selected sheet resistance of the nanofabric, the area of nanofabric, and the spaced relation of the first and second electrical contacts. The bulk resistance is tunable.

Abstract: A vehicle remote control apparatus has: A) a first transmitter for outputting an authentication request signal to a mobile device including a radio terminal assigned with an identification code special to a vehicle and outputting an authentication response signal corresponding to the identification code; B) a second transmitter for outputting an interference wave to cancel the authentication request signal at the same time as the first transmitter transmits the authentication request signal; C) a receiver for receiving the authentication response signal output from the mobile device in response to the authentication request signal, thereby checking authenticity of the authentication response signal; and D) a controller for controlling operation of an on-vehicle equipment based on the result of authentication of the authentication response signal.

Abstract: A barrier actuating device is placed in close proximity to an authorization device. Electromagnetic enabling information that has been automatically sent from the authorization device is detected. Responsive to the detecting of the electromagnetic enabling information, an operation of the barrier actuating device is enabled so that the actuating device is operable to transmit a signal. The operation of the actuating device is disabled in the absence of the enabling information.

Abstract: An overhead door immobilizer deactivates power to the power head operator in a conventional overhead door system to prevent the door from damaging the hatch portion of a vehicle when the hatch portion is in an open position or orientation. A hatch position transmitter (HPT) module mounted on the hatch portion transmits a coded RF signal. A power receiver module (PRM) receives and decodes the HPT RF signal and operates to deactivate power when the hatch position is in an open position and activate power when the hatch position is in a closed position.

Abstract: An RFID tag device has a random number generator which generates a random number or a pseudo-random number, an identification information holding unit which holds identification information having a plurality of bits, a noise addition processing unit which generates noise-added identification information by conducting either of reversal from “0” of a bit decided based on the random number generated by the random number generator to “1” or reversal from “1” of the bit to “0”, among a plurality of bits included in the identification information, and a radio communication unit which transmits the noise-added identification information by radio.

Abstract: A doorbell detection and playback circuit for a doorbell pushbutton connected to an alternating current power source comprises at least one bridge rectifier circuit coupled to the power source through a diode placed in parallel with the pushbutton. The bridge rectifier circuit generates a signal at a first frequency when the pushbutton is not depressed, and generates a signal at a second frequency when the pushbutton is depressed. A frequency detection circuit is included and is coupled to the signal from the bridge rectifier. The frequency detection circuit further comprises an output responsive to the presence of a signal at the second frequency coupled to a sound generator for playing a ring tone or series thereof.

Abstract: An information device for use with an engine of a vehicle includes a lighting device for providing information about a power position of the vehicle, an engine running detection device for detecting engine running, a gear shift position detection device for detecting gear shift position, and an illuminance control device for controlling illuminance of the lighting device. When a detection is made by the engine running detection device that the engine is running and by the gear shift position detection device that the gear shift position is other than in a P or N range, the illuminance control device reduces the illuminance of the lighting device compared with the illuminance of the lighting device when the gear shift position is in the P or N range.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a warning apparatus for an automobile, comprising: a receiving unit for receiving a driver's information from a memory device memorizing said driver's information; a memorizing unit for memorizing an automobile insurance information; a determining unit for determining whether or not the driver is an insurant on the basis of said driver's information and the automobile insurance information; and a warning unit for warning the driver not to drive when the determining unit has determined that the driver is not said insurant.

Abstract: A transportable police vehicle decoy having a life-like, life-size visual image of a police vehicle mounted onto a trailer for transportability, the wheels of the trailing appearing to be the wheels of the police vehicle shown in the image. Operational emergency lights are positioned in the proper location on the visual image and can be activated by speed detection devices when a speeding vehicle approaches.

Abstract: A vehicle proximity alerting system and method is provided. The system includes: a sensor unit having a plurality of sensors for measuring distances from other vehicles; a system controlling unit for receiving measurement signals from the sensors, calculating distances from other vehicles, determining whether or not the calculated distance is less than a preset vehicle proximity distance setting value, and generating an alert signal when it is determined that the calculated distance is less than the vehicle proximity distance setting value; and an alerting unit for receiving the alert signal and alerting.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit including a contact-type communication unit for acquiring a contact-type message in a contact communication from an external apparatus, a contactless-type communication unit for acquiring a contactless-type message in a contactless communication, a contact-type message processor for processing the contact-type message, a contactless-type message processor for processing the contactless-type message, and a message relay unit for acquiring the contact-type message from the contact-type communication unit to supply the contact-type message to the contact-type message processor and acquiring the contactless-type message from the contactless-type communication unit to supply the contactless-type message to the contactless-type message processor.

Abstract: A method for preventing the egress of a protected person (child) from a given region without an approved escort provides each child with an identifying RFID tag, and each approved person with an identifying RFID tag. A lock region is defined and scanned by a computer-based system which compares the RFID tag of the child within the lock region with a list of approved escorts, and maintains the lock region closed unless the child is accompanied by one of the approved escorts.

Abstract: A method and device for wireless monitoring of system status is provided. The method employs a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder and a RFID reader for transmission of system status. When the system monitoring program executed in the computer device detects abnormality, it would generate a system status code and send it to the RFID transponder, where the status code is combined with an ID code into a packet and sent out by wireless devices. The RFID reader integrated in an electronic device is used to receive the packet, make reference to the reference table embedded in the electronic device to determine the specific message represented by the system status code, and finally display the ID code and the corresponding status message.

Abstract: A locator/wander management system includes a handheld unit for providing an interrogation signal. The handheld unit can be a handheld computer or PDA including an RF module. The interrogation signal is received by an RF tag. The RF tag can include a power source and a memory. The memory can store an indication of the date of installation of the battery. The RF tag can provide the indication to the handheld unit in response to the interrogation signal. The RF tag can also provide signals for a wander management system.

Abstract: A children's potty alarm is disclosed. The children's potty alarm includes a base. A simulated bedroom/bathroom setting which may include a dancing bear or other character is provided on the base. A microprocessor is provided in the base. A speaker is connected to the microprocessor and provided on the base and broadcasts motivational sentences, phrases and/or songs sounds from the speaker upon activation of the alarm to awaken and motivate a child to use a bathroom at predetermined intervals.

Abstract: An apparatus for training a subject to perform a specified physical activity is based on the presence of two or more kinesthetic body sensors, whether mounted on the body or separately from the body, that deliver signals to a processing system that, in turn, delivers a single output signal. This signal drives a display that delivers feedback to the subject. Multiple body sensor output signals may be combined in accordance with a predetermined algorithm to produce a single composite signal. This combining may be as simple as direct addition, or may include the combination of weighted values of the individual comparison signals. An operator may adjust the weighting values to be applied to the respective comparison signals, and may do so while the apparatus is in use. Alternately while the apparatus is in use, a proportional signal from one body sensor may drive the display, subject to suppression of such signal if the output from any number of other body sensors does not achieve preselected threshold values.

Abstract: A fire alarm for an installation via a housing that is flush with the ceiling, having at least one light source arranged in the housing and at least one light receiver arranged in the housing, as well as a shutter disk, which seals the housing. To prevent the spreading of stray light between the light source and the light receiver via the shutter disk, a shield, for example, is provided in the shutter disk to suppress or absorb stray light.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An underwater RF signal propagation path is created by utilizing a plurality of individual RF transceivers such as MEMS RF transceivers. Each MEMS RF transceiver has a predetermined buoyancy. A stream of the RF transceivers are released to form a line of RF transceivers underwater such that the individual RF transceivers have an RF transmission and reception distance greater than the distance between the RF transceivers whereby an RF signal can be repeatedly retransmitted down the line of RF transceivers.

Abstract: A controller (10) senses via one or more sensors (12) parameters that correspond to likely cognitive loading for the driver of a vehicle. Based upon a sense of this cognitive loading, the controller (10) selects a particular user interface mode from amongst a plurality of user interface modes when receiving a message via a wireless unit (11) intended for the driver of the vehicle. In general, the selected user interface will present a corresponding cognitive challenge that is reasonable in view of the present cognitive load being experienced by the driver. In one embodiment, the sensor information can be used to also estimate the likely duration of present cognitive loading. This window-of-opportunity information is then additionally used to select a particular user interface option.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for supporting pilots in landing helicopters in visual flight under brownout or whiteout conditions. According to the invention, 3D data of the planned landing site are generated during the approach for landing, and are accumulated into a 3D representation of the landing site with the aid of position and attitude data of the helicopter. From this 3D representation, a virtual external view is continuously generated corresponding to the perspective of the actual position and attitude of the helicopter and is displayed for the pilot. A control routine ensures that no 3D data of the planned landing site that are generated under brownout or whiteout conditions are taken into account in the accumulation of the 3D representation.

Abstract: A driving support system includes a rotation amount setting means and a bird's eye view image generating means. The rotation amount setting means sets a previously-set inclination angle of the image pickup device to a horizontal plane at a rotation angle during coordinate transformation for the image within a range where a distance from the vehicle is not more than a predetermined threshold in the taken image, while computing and setting the rotation angle during the coordinate transformation based on the previously-set inclination angle of the image pickup device to the horizontal plane and the distance from the vehicle for the image within a range where the distance from the vehicle is more than the predetermined threshold in the taken image.

Abstract: In an absolute angle detection apparatus, sectors are obtained by dividing 360° by an even number, each sector having combinations of first and second code lines. The first code lines are Gray codes including third code lines that do not appear the same even when a digit from which they are read is changed and fourth code lines that appear the same when a digit from which they are read is changed. The first code lines at adjacent steps and the first code lines at the first and last steps differ from each other at one bit. Each first code line is shifted by one digit at every predetermined number of steps, and the first code line without shift is obtained when the first code line corresponding to the maximum shift is further shifted by one digit. The second code lines identify the fourth code lines.

Abstract: A media signal is controlled using a portable media content device. The media signal is received and encoded into an encoded media signal for a portable media content device. The encoded media signal is stored for playback on the portable media content device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a data identification method for identifying, from within a readout signal from a recording medium on or in which user data of k bits are recorded using a recording modulation code wherein m bits from among n bits which compose one codeword have a value of “1” while the remaining n-m bits have another value of “0”, the data, n and m being integers including, a first step of delimiting the readout signal in a unit of a codeword and adding, with regard to one of the n-bit codewords obtained by the delimiting, an amplitude of the readout signal of the bits of “1” to 2^k different codewords which may possibly be recorded and setting results of the addition as evaluation values, and a second step of finding a maximum value among the 2^k evaluation values and outputting the maximum value as an evaluation result.

Abstract: A data identification method including: a first step; a second step; a third step; and a fourth step, and the third and fourth steps being repeated until an identification result included in the table of recording modulation codes is obtained at the third step.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for lossless run-length data encoding is disclosed. In the first stage of the method, an input data sequence is transformed without increasing its volume in order to obtain long sequences of identical digits. In the second stage, every such sequence is replaced with a unique shorter sequence. The compressed data is decoded performing corresponding inverse operations. The method is very efficient for compression of some classes of digital images with long sequences of the same number, such as graphics, texts, signatures, and fingerprints.

Abstract: A method of context adaptive binary arithmetic coding (CABAC) of a sequence of data slices permits for quick initialization of context models. The data slices include a plurality of binarized symbols with context individual values having one or more bins of the binarized symbol. The method includes resetting an addressable status register for each new data slice where the status register includes status flag for one of a plurality of available context variable values. Context models are selected for each of a plurality of context individual values and are coded according to a selected context model. A selected context model is updated for an actual context index value based on the previous context index value.

Abstract: A method and a device for decoding a syntax element in a context-based adaptive binary arithmetic coding (CABAC) decoder perform a binary arithmetic coding (BAD) process and a binarization matching (BM) process in parallel. The method includes determining an expected bin value to make a bin string including the bin value valid while generating a one-bit bin value by performing a BAD process for a syntax element to be decoded; determining whether the generated bin value is the same as the expected bin value; generating the decoded value of the syntax element by de-binarization of a bin string including the generated bin value if the bin value generated in the BAD process is the same as the expected bin value; and performing the BAD process to generate the next bin value if the bin value generated in the BAD process is different from the expected bin value.

Abstract: A control system and method for simultaneously regulating the operation of a plurality of different types of switching power converters. The system utilizes in regulating the power converters sampled data and nonlinear feedback control loops.

Abstract: A DC-offset correction circuit includes an analog circuit to generate a plurality of analog offset-correction signal values, each of which are assigned to a hop band. The analog circuit is coupled to a tap of an analog receiver chain and includes a first analog selector to select an analog offset-correction signal value, the selected analog offset correcting signal value being assigned to a current hop band. Further, the DC-offset correction circuit includes a combiner to combine a received signal with the selected analog offset-correction signal value and feed the analog receiver chain.

Abstract: A superconducting analog-to-digital converter includes a superconducting input loop to which is applied an analog voltage to be converted to a digital format. The superconducting loop includes two Josephson junctions for converting said analog input voltage into a single flux quantum (SFQ) pulse stream having a frequency f1 which is directly proportional to the amplitude of the analog input voltage. The loop includes two outputs for distributing the pulse stream in a cyclical and staggered fashion onto the two loop outputs such that the frequency of the pulses along each one of the loop outputs is f½. Additional frequency divider circuits may be coupled to the loop outputs to produce pulse streams on N output lines having a frequency of f1/N.

Abstract: ADC circuitry has a first programmable gain amplifier to amplify an analog input, a first analog to digital converter coupled to an output of the first amplifier, a second programmable gain amplifier, to amplify the analog input, a second analog to digital converter coupled to an output of the second amplifier, and a digital circuit for deriving a digital output from the outputs of the first and second converters and a controller for controlling the gains of the first and second amplifiers, according to the outputs of the first and second converters. Such programmable gain pre amplifiers help enable effective dynamic range to be extended without unduly increasing the number of quantisation bits, or the number of components or the power dissipation. It can be used in applications sensitive to size and power, such as DSP based acoustic devices including hearing aids.

Abstract: An optical receiver and method of operating therfor. A photodiode converts a received optical signal to an electrical signal, which is provided to both high gain and low gain signal paths. First analog-to-digital converter ADC) circuitry is coupled to convert a high gain output signal into a first plurality of digital signals, while second ADC circuitry converts a low gain output signal into a second plurality of digital signals. A control unit is configured to monitor the amplitude of at least one of the low gain and high gain output signals. If the amplitude of the monitored signal falls below a predetermined threshold, the control unit is configured to select data provided by the first ADC circuitry. Otherwise, data provided by the second ADC circuitry is selected.

Abstract: A voltage conversion device having non-linear gain and changeable gain polarity includes a switch module, a gain decision module, a first voltage selection module, a second voltage selection module, a first switch unit, a second switch unit and a voltage output module. The switch module is used for outputting analog voltage provided by the analog voltage source or voltage corresponding to the system ground end. The gain decision module is used for determining a gain. The first voltage selection module is used for outputting a first DC voltage. The second voltage selection module is used for outputting a second DC voltage. The first switch unit is used for outputting the first DC voltage. The second switch unit is used for outputting the second DC voltage. The voltage output module is used for outputting an amplified result of a DC voltage according to the gain.

Abstract: A delta-sigma analog to digital converter (ADC) having an intermittent power down state between conversion cycles provides for power consumption savings when the converter is in a lower sample rate operating mode. Clocks provided to the digital portions of the converter are disabled, except for a periodic interval in which a conversion is performed at the higher selectable sample rate of the converter. The analog portions of the converter can also be disabled, but are re-enabled for a predetermined time period and reset before the digital clocks are enabled, so that the loop filter and feedback value supplied from the quantizer to the loop filter are stable prior to each conversion.

Abstract: The invention concerns a continuous-time delta-sigma analog-digital converter for the conversion of an analog input signal into a digital output signal, comprising an analog filter which filters the analog input signal and at least one externally circuited operational amplifier (OPAMP) for the formation of an integrator stage, a clock-driven quantizer, which quantizes the filtered analog signal outputted through the analog filter to generate the digital output signal, and a feedback arrangement with at least one digital-analog converter, which supplies to the analog filter at least one feedback signal on the basis of the digital output signal.

Abstract: A low-delay signal processing system and method are provided which includes a delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter, an oversampling processor, and a delta-sigma digital-to-analog converter. The delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter receives an input or audio signal and generates a digital sample signal at a high oversampling rate. The oversampling processor is connected to the analog-to-digital converter for processing the digital sample signal at the high oversampling rate with low-delay. The delta-sigma digital-to-analog converter is connected to the oversampling processor for receiving the digital sample signal at the high oversampling rate with low-delay for generating an analog signal. The oversampling processor includes a low-delay filter and a programmable delay element. In this manner, the analog signal is produced with a low delay and high accuracy.

Abstract: An analog-to-digital converter has a resistor string that generates a series of voltages that are equally spaced in the middle range of the series and unequally spaced at the upper and lower ends. An upper selector selects voltages at the upper end. A lower selector selects voltages at the lower end. A pair of midrange selectors select a pair of adjacent voltages in the middle range. A midrange voltage generator generates further voltages equally spaced between the two selected midrange voltages. An output selector selects one of the further voltages. The selectors are controlled by various bits of a digital input signal. The voltage selected by the upper selector, lower selector, or output selector becomes an analog output signal. This analog-to-digital converter has comparatively few resistors and transistors and can generate accurate voltages for driving a gray-scale display.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for processing transmitted data. A sampling circuit preferably performs lossy sampling of a continuous signal to provide a corresponding sequence of discrete samples at a sampling rate less than a Nyquist rate of the continuous signal. A processing circuit reconstructs an informational content of the continuous signal from the discrete samples, and operates to periodically insert additional samples into the sequence, which preferably increases an effective rate of said sampling to match or exceed the Nyquist rate. Preferably, the lossy discrete samples are temporarily stored in a memory space prior to reconstruction by the processing circuit. The sampling circuit preferably comprises an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) of an analog front end (AFE). The processing circuit preferably comprises a digital back end (DBE) employing partial-response, maximum-likelihood (PRML) detection. The additional samples are preferably provided by an iterative timing recovery (ITR) block of the DBE.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, devices, and apparatus to determine if a clothed individual is carrying a suspicious, concealed object. This determination includes establishing data corresponding to an image of the individual through interrogation with electromagnetic radiation in the 200 MHz to 1 THz range. In one form, image data corresponding to intensity of reflected radiation and differential depth of the reflecting surface is received and processed to detect the suspicious, concealed object.

Abstract: Weather radar reflectivity data is compressed by converting radar data to image pixels. Next, contours are traced from select groupings of the pixels. Control points are derived from the contours. The control points represent a compressed version of the radar data and may be used to recreate and fill the contours with predefined colors or effects for purposes of visually depicting weather phenomena.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for remotely sensing meteorological conditions and for building models from the sensed conditions. More particularly, networks and systems are provided for gathering remotely sensed profiles of the meteorological conditions and for building the meteorological model. The networks and systems can also predict the weather. Also, various remote profilers are provided including LIDAR, RADAR, nano-sondes, microwave, and even GPS (Global Positioning System) related instruments.

Abstract: Airborne meteorological radars and related networks and models. In one embodiment a network for creating a meteorological model includes a mobile sensing node and a modeling node. The sensing node includes a meteorological RADAR that senses the wind velocity. Data from the meteorological RADAR regarding the wind velocity is received by a processor of the modeling node which determines a model of the wind from the wind velocity. The modeling node combines data from a second sampling node with the data from the first sampling node to create a resultant wind velocity vector. Preferably, the modeling node and the sampling node(s) communicate over an airborne WAN. Another embodiment provides a method of measuring the wind velocity. The method includes steering an RADAR signal out of the plane of travel of the mobile platform. The wind velocity is measured using a return of the RADAR signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor comprising a housing, inside of which a transmitting antenna array that transmits electromagnetic transmission signals in a radiation area and a receiving antenna array that receives received signals reflected by at least one object located within the radiation area are provided. The inventive sensor is designed in such a manner that the transmitting antenna array is provided for transmitting transmission signals in a main radiation area (3) and in a secondary radiation area (4) situated at an angle, thereto, and in that the receiving antenna array (TX) is provided for receiving received signals reflected in both radiation areas (3, 4). This makes it possible, for example when used in a monitor vehicle (5), to monitor the area behind and next to the motor vehicle (5) with a single transmitting antenna (1).

Abstract: A system for testing radar in accordance with one embodiment comprising a target motion platform; a target motion platform controller for controlling motion of the platform; a radar responsive tag and a delay line located on the target motion platform; the radar which is being tested; and a motion measurement simulator for inputting data to the radar electronics assembly to simulate movement of the radar. In some embodiments the system further comprises a radar motion platform, wherein the radar electronics assembly is positioned on the radar motion platform; a radar motion platform controller for controlling the movement of the radar motion platform; and a master controller coupled to the radar motion platform controller and the target motion platform controller.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is the system for assessing a navigation augmentation environment. The system includes a reference station for receiving messages from a satellite. The reference station has a known position. The system also includes a simulator for simulating an augmentation system by determining corrections based on the messages received and the known position of the reference station. The system further includes a monitoring system to render the corrections to a user in a form enabling determination of the usability of the augmentation system in the navigation augmentation environment.