Abstract: A wire-wound coil includes a ferrite core having a winding core portion and flange portions, a wire wound around the winding core portion, electrodes connected to the wire on lower surfaces of the flange portions, and a ferrite plate attached to upper surfaces of both of the end flange portions so as to extend over the winding core portion. The flange portions and the ferrite plate are provided with corresponding recessed and projecting portions and, and the flange portions and the ferrite plate are integrated through the recessed and projecting portions. Joint sections between the flange portions and the ferrite plate include contact sections that are in direct contact with each other, and adhesion sections arranged to receive an adhesive.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a method of manufacturing and electrical assembly. The method includes forming a first electrical component at a first stamping machine. The method also includes forming a second electrical component at a second stamping machine. The method further includes forming a third electrical component at a third stamping machine and receiving the first, second and third electrical components at an assembly machine. The first, second and third electrical components are then assembled into a unitary electrical assembly.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge protection component comprises a ceramic sintered body having ceramic substrate 12, varistor portion 10 formed thereon by avoiding a part of non-forming area 18, and glass ceramic layer 14 formed thereon, a par of terminal electrodes 13a, 13b provided on the surface of glass ceramic layer 14 of the ceramic sintered body, a pair of external electrodes 16a, 16b, and heat conducting portion 15 penetrating through ceramic substrate 12 vertically, and therefore by installing and mounting a light-emitting diode on heat conducting portion 15 in non-forming area 18 of the electrostatic discharge protection component, the size can be reduced, and the heat generated by the mounted component may be released efficiently.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge protection component comprises a ceramic sintered body having ceramic substrate 12, varistor portion 10 formed thereon, and glass ceramic layer 14 formed further thereon, a pair of terminal electrodes 13a, 13b provided on the surface of this ceramic sintered body, a pair of external electrodes 16a, 16b, and heat conducting portion 15 penetrating through the ceramic sintered body vertically, and therefore by mounting the light-emitting diode on heat conducting portion 15 of this electrostatic discharge protection component, the size is reduced, and the heat generated from the component may be released efficiently.

Abstract: A device for heating a semiconductor wafer comprises a heating element arranged to conduct heat toward the wafer. The heating element can extend along a heating element path. An RTD sensor loop can extend along an RTD sensor path. The RTD sensor path can be positioned along the heating element path to measure a temperature that corresponds to the heating element. The RTD sensor loop can measure an average temperature along the heating element. Portions of the RTD sensor can be interlaced between portions of the heating element. The heating element path can be arranged with interstices between portions of the heating element path, and portions of the RTD sensor path can be positioned within the interstices to interlace the RTD sensor loop with the heating element. The RTD sensor loop can comprise a soft metal that is resistant to oxidation and extends along the RTD sensor path.

Abstract: A chip resistor (A1) includes a chip-like resistor element (1), two electrodes (31) spaced from each other on the bottom surface (1a) of the resistor element, and an insulation film (21) between the two electrodes. Each electrode (31) has an overlapping portion (31c) which overlaps the insulation film (21) as viewed in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A command is received at a controller of the barrier movement operator system and it is determined whether the command is a valid command. When the command is a valid command, at least one of the plurality of barriers to be controlled is identified based upon information included within the command. A motor is selectively coupled to the identified barrier or barriers and the motor is energized to move the one or more barriers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a line design system which can automatically set a monitoring control channel to a transmission device to which a request for changing a line condition is made when the request for changing a line condition is made. A line design server 20 transmits information on transmission devices 60-1 to 60-n to which the request for changing the line condition is made and information on a monitoring control channel set to the transmission devices 60-1 to 60-n to a network monitoring control device 50 when the request for changing the line condition is made. The network monitoring control device 50 sets a monitoring control channel of the transmission devices 60-1 to 60-n based on the received information on the transmission devices 60-1 to 60-n and the information on the monitoring control channel when receiving the information on the transmission device 60-1 to 60-n and the information on the monitoring control channel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing cross certification for using a wireless device. By recognizing a connection request of a wireless device, obtaining specific identification (ID) of the wireless device, receiving information on the wireless device through a wireless interface, registering the information on the wireless device in a host using the received information, and transmitting certification information combined with the obtained specific ID and connection information to the wireless device, cross certification between the host and the wireless device which performs wireless communication can be automatically performed without additional manipulation, such as connecting a physical device or inputting a value by a user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying the eligibility of players attempting to participate in gaming events are disclosed. Communication objects having RFID tags and closed electrical circuits are individually assigned to and worn by players within a gaming player verification system, which can be administered by a casino desk, hotel concierge, or other operating entity. These RFID tags are adapted to communicate with associated player tracking units attached to gaming machines and other devices via radio frequency waves, and each communication object is adapted to alter its communication pattern in response to any break of its closed electrical circuit. Bracelets, wristwatches or collars can be used as communication objects, such that the removal of such an object from a player cannot be accomplished without breaking the closed electrical circuit contained therein, thereby disabling or de-authenticating the device. A communications object may emit a signal which can be tied to one of two or more player accounts.

Abstract: An identification system where providing' identification data sets that contain different types of information accessible by different parties, removes the need for all potential readers of the object to be able to access all information, and to contact a third party during the verification process is disclosed. The identification data sets are encrypted and printed in a portable physical form as an identity object. Graphical symbols, such as a data matrix, or RFID tags or secure chips may be used to store encrypted data. These may be incorporated into a passport or other identification document. Additional identity objects may be printed for use in identifying objects connected with a user or source that contain a subset of the information in the original data matrix.

Abstract: A keyless entry system that prevents a steering shaft and such from being unlocked without any intention of a passenger. A portable device is carried by a passenger and a vehicle control device for carrying out a certification process for the portable device to lock or unlock a device subject to locking is mounted to a vehicle. The portable device sends instruction information giving an instruction to limit unlocking of the device subject to locking to the vehicle control device in accordance with an instruction from the passenger. The vehicle control device maintains locking of the device subject to locking in the case of receiving the instruction information from the portable device.

Abstract: The present invention relates in the field of power saving battery-operated radio frequency identification (RFID) and near field communication (NFC) devices and provides a method to operate a multifunctional NFC/RFID device that supports two or more data formats according to respective protocols of respective standards. The method of the invention comprises obtaining context information about the context of said multifunctional near-field communication device, and selecting an operation mode for the multifunctional near-field communication device for communicating with external devices on the basis of said obtained context information. In the method said selected operation mode defines proportionality values for communicating according to said two or more supported data formats according to respective protocols of respective standards.

Abstract: An RFID tag reader having an antenna for communication with an RFID tag, a high frequency circuit for processing a communication signal with the RFID tag, a signal line for connecting the antenna with the high frequency circuit, and an impedance matching circuit for impedance matching between the antenna and the signal line includes: a detection unit for detecting a calibration RFID tag provided in a predetermined reading range; and a calibration unit for calibrating the high frequency circuit or matching circuit so that the calibration RFID tag can be detected by the detection unit.

Abstract: A pest control system (20) includes pest control devices (110) installed about an area or building (22). These devices (110) each include a bait member and a communication circuit. The communication circuit may be in the form of a passive RF tag that transmits information indicative of bait status and an identifier unique to each pest control device (110). A hand held interrogator (30) is provided to locate and communicate with the pest control devices (110) via the communication circuit. A data collection unit (40) to accumulate data gathered from the pest control devices (110) may alternatively or additionally be utilized. The bait member may be configured with a magnetic component to provide a magnetic signature indicative of the bait consumption behavior of targeted varieties of pest. The devices optionally include one or more environmental sensors to evaluate and predict pest behavior.

Abstract: A first tag communication apparatus is adapted to perform radio communications with a second tag communication apparatus and an RFID tag provided on a moving object. A controller is operable to cause an antenna to transmit first radio waves while changing a first direction that the first radio waves are transmitted. A receiver is operable to receive a second radio waves transmitted from the second tag communication apparatus. An extractor is operable to extract, from the second radio waves, synchronizing information indicative of a timing that the second tag communication apparatus changes a second direction that the second radio waves are transmitted therefrom. A synchronizer is operable to synchronize a timing that the controller changes the first direction with the timing that the second tag communication apparatus changes the second direction, based on the synchronizing information.

Abstract: A radio-frequency tag communication device including a receiver array antenna device for receiving a reply signal, a cancel-signal generating portion configured to generate a cancel signal for eliminating a leakage signal that is a part of a transmitted signal, which part is received by the receiver array antenna device, a cancel-signal control portion configured to control a phase and/or an amplitude of the cancel signal generated by the cancel-signal generating portion, and a received-signal combining portion configured to combine together received signals received by a plurality of antenna elements of the receiver array antenna device, to obtain a composite signal, and wherein the transmission of the transmitted signal and the reception of the received signals are concurrently controlled, and the cancel signal generated by the cancel-signal generating portion is applied to the received-signal combining portion, whereby the received signals and the cancel signal are combined together, so that a signal/noise

Abstract: Method for gaining access to a communication network via a network access point, the method comprising providing a communication device, the communication device being configured communicate with the network access point for gaining network access, wherein the communication device is also configured to read information from RF-ID tags; providing the network access point with an RF-ID tag comprising information the communication device reading the information from the RF-ID tag of the network access point and the communication device utilizing the information, received from the RF-ID tag of the access point, to gain access to the network via the access point. The invention also provides a communication system, an access point, and a communication device.

Abstract: When a product attached with an ID tag is placed inside a package body, there is a risk that communication with an ID tag using a reader/writer is blocked. Then, it is difficult to manage products in a distribution process of products, which leads to lose convenience of ID tags. One feature of the present invention is a product management system that includes a package body for packing a product attached with an ID tag, and a reader/writer. The ID tag includes a thin film integrated circuit portion and an antenna, the package body includes a resonance circuit portion having an antenna coil and a capacitor, and the resonance circuit portion can communicate with the reader/writer and the ID tag. Accordingly, the stability of communication between an ID tag attached to a product and an R/W can be secured, and management of products can be conducted simply and efficiently, even if a product is packed by a package body.

Abstract: In an electronic tag data read/write apparatus, an electronic tag receives a response request from a reader/writer, generates a random number in a random number generator, stores the random number in a memory, and transmits the generated random number to the reader/writer. The reader/writer conducts masking processing on write data on the basis of the random number every size of the received random number, repeats the masking processing until all of the write data are subjected to masking processing, and then transmits the masked write data to the electronic tag collectively. The electronic tag conducts deciphering processing on the received masked write data every size of the random number stored in the memory, repeats the deciphering processing until all of the masked write data are deciphered, and writes the write data into the memory.

Abstract: An information management system comprises information processing unit 51 which reads out self ID number data and reference ID number data from each RFID tag, and additionally writes all the self ID number data and reference ID number data into an ID table. The data in each row of the ID table is the self ID number data and reference ID number data that are stored in each RFID tag. “0” is set to all rows of a link flag setting region, and it is checked whether a value in the M-th row of the reference ID number data is equal to a value in the N-th row of the self ID number data. If both are equal, then “1” is set to the N-th row in the link flag setting region. These processing operations are repeated for all rows of the ID table.

Abstract: A home-use electrical device information communication system comprises a home-use electrical device (150) that can be connected wirelessly or by wire to a home network (30) to send a notification into the home network (30) at the occurrence of a change in the status; a home server (120) that resides within the home-use electrical device and home network and receives information automatically notified from the home-use electrical device to transmit it to the exterior via the Internet; and an information server (300) that is connected to the Internet and receives the notification from the home server. The home server (120) holds a single application for receiving notifications from the home-use electrical device.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electrical device comprising a housing, a tamper resistant switch disposed in the housing, and an electrical component disposed in the housing. In this case, the tamper resistant switch can be in electrical communication with the electrical component to selectively electrically connect the electrical component with at least one electrical contact such as a power input. The electrical component can be in the form of a receptacle outlet, a motion sensor, an indicator light or additional tamper resistant switches. In one embodiment, the electrical component can be coupled in series with the tamper resistant switch to be selectively turned on. For example there can be a tamper resistant switch disposed in a housing along with a motion sensor or light sensor. In the case of a motion sensor, the tamper resistant switch can be turned to an on position to activate the motion sensor.

Abstract: A security system for remotely locking and unlocking closure members of a motor vehicle 10 is disclosed in which a hand gesture recognition device is associated with a keyless entry system having a security device 23 and a portable unit 19. The hand gesture recognition device includes at least one sensitised area 25 for detecting a hand gesture, an input/output device positioned in the passenger compartment for selecting or creating at least one pattern gesture which can be recognised by the sensitised area 25 and a gesture recognition module for transmitting an authorised code signal to the security device 23 upon recognition of the selected or created gesture over the sensitised area. Such a gesture pattern can easily be modified from the I/O device by the user and ensure an improved security to a conventional keyless entry system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for graphically processing an image of the surroundings of a motor vehicle, the image being been provided by a camera device. It is known fact that said images are processed in such a way that the danger potential for the motor vehicle posed by an obstacle in the surroundings is visualized optically by or highlighted for the driver. According to the invention, the image provided by the camera device is processed taking into account the position of the obstacle in the image in order to highlight said danger potential in an even clearer manner for the driver. To this end, the actual position of the obstacle in the surroundings of the motor vehicle is initially determined. The position of the obstacle in the image corresponding to the actual position of the obstacle in the surroundings is subsequently determined.

Abstract: A vehicle has a transmission, a transmission filter, and a controller having an algorithm or method for predicting the remaining useful life of the filter. The algorithm or method uses a sensor to detect an operating event of the transmission, such as a completed shift event or zero transmission output speed event, and increases a stored value of an accumulated distance and time variable. A shift sensor is operable for comparing a detected speed ratio of the transmission to a stored threshold speed ratio for determining the completed shift event. The remaining useful filter life is predicted using one or more look up tables using the values of the accumulated distance and time variables. The accumulated distance is calculated in part by dividing a prior recorded accumulated distance value by a ratio of an output speed of the transmission to an actual vehicle speed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for localization of the position of a wheel (2) of a vehicle (1). According to the method of the invention, the vehicle (1) is equipped with two transmitting antennas—a lateral antenna (11) and a frontal antenna (13)—placed so as to have coverage zones comprising a common zone in which is located the wheel (2) to be localized, and the transmission by the two transmitting antennas (11 and 13) of two identical, in phase identification request signals of powers suited to obtain in the area of wheel (2) to be localized a resulting signal of power greater than the detection threshold of an electronic box (6) with which said wheel is equipped is ordered simultaneously.

Abstract: A vehicle meter display system that displays vehicle information including important information includes: a steering wheel that has at least one opening formed between spokes; a meter display unit disposed at a position closer to the front of the vehicle than the steering wheel; a steering angle detection unit that detects the steering angle of the steering wheel; and a meter display control unit that changes the manner in which an important information display area is displayed based on the steering angle detected by the steering angle detection unit so that a diver is able to see the important information through the at least one opening.

Abstract: A warning system and a method for alerting a driver of a vehicle that the parking brake of the vehicle is not engaged by generating a warning when the following conditions are simultaneously fulfilled: the ignition of the vehicle is on, the driver access door of the vehicle cabin is open, no throttle lever, or clutch lever or brake lever of the vehicle is activated, the gear shift lever of the vehicle is in the neutral position, and the parking brake is not engaged, and not when—the pressure of a pneumatic circuit associated with the parking brake is below a threshold,—the vehicle speed exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: When a user initiates a braking operation, an accelerator position is checked to see if the accelerator opening is about zero, a deceleration threshold value is computed based upon a brake pedal effort, the deceleration of the vehicle is obtained based upon the pedal effort, and an actual deceleration value is obtained by detecting a speed of the vehicle over time. If it is confirmed that an accelerator opening is zero, a comparison is made between the pedal-effort based deceleration threshold value and the actual deceleration are compared to determine if the brake has worn sufficiently to warrant maintenance.

Abstract: An LED Signal System most specifically designed for mounting on the underside of the tailgate of a truck in the space between the tailgate and the bumper. A plurality of LED lamps indicate the reverse light function of the truck. The lamps are sized such that they fit below the tailgate without impeding operation of the tailgate opening.

Abstract: I Rhoderick Dwight Hall has invented the Mobile Safety Light as set forth in the following Abstracts. Abstract 1 is a front prospective view of the Mobile Safety Light of the present invention; Abstract 2 is a rear view panel of the Mobile Safety Light; Abstract 3 is a side view of the Off and On switch and the view of the Directonal Arrow button thereof; Abstract 4 is a front view of the L.E.D.

Abstract: A multi-transmitter telemetry system remotely controls and modifies the operating parameters associated with a plurality of addressable transmitter modules connected to collect data from a plurality of sensors. Control instructions remotely provided to each transmitter module include addressing data identifying the transmitter module to implement the control instructions. Although each transmitter module decodes the control instructions, only the addressed transmitter module implements the provided instructions. In this way, individual transmitters employed in a multi-transmitter telemetry system may be individually addressed and remotely controlled.

Abstract: This invention relates to accessing security systems through a communication system such as the Internet, a LAN or a WAN, using a virtual remote keypad application which includes an audio capability to enhance user understanding of the security system's status. The virtual remote keypad application receives status information from the user's security system and audibly announces a change in status to the user.

Abstract: A hazard detector monitoring system comprises one or more smoke detectors each provided with an electronic device containing information unique to the detector so as to identify the detector. A testing device is located at the end of a pole and held adjacent the detector to read and write to the electronic device through a wireless communication link. The testing device causes the detector to carry out a predetermined operation and the result of the operation is read by the testing device from the electronic device using the wireless communication link together with the identity of the detector.

Abstract: A device for detecting the presence of an alarm condition and automatically dialing a preprogrammed telephone number is described. The device comprises a standard telephone configured to house a detection sensor. The telephone includes an interface that couples the detection sensor to the telephone so that upon detection of an alarm event. The interface relays a signal from the sensor to the telephone. The telephone then waits a predetermined amount of time prior to initiating a telephone call to a predetermined telephone number to alert a person at the predetermined telephone number of the alarm condition.

Abstract: The teachings herein generally relate to a single unit, energy efficient, lighting and safety system and a security surveillance system that includes the lighting and safety system. The lighting and safety system that includes an enclosed housing having a lens, a fitting configured to connect to a standard receptacle, and a sensor that can be activated upon detection of sound, heat, or motion; an illumination source disposed within the housing and creating a maximum temperature of less than 70° C. in the atmosphere that is in contact with the illumination source; and a current control engine that is disposed within the housing and coupled to the sensor and illumination source to control current to the illumination source upon activation of the sensor.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention relates to a fieldbus system, in particular for use in an explosion-hazard area. The fieldbus system, in at least one embodiment, has a plurality of bus line sections with bus lines; an isolating element, by which in each case two of the plurality of bus line sections are coupled to one another and which galvanically isolates the bus lines of the two bus line sections from one another such that this prevents any direct current flowing between the bus lines of the two bus line sections and communication signals are transmitted between the two bus line sections; and a supply source for each of the bus line sections, in order to provide an electrical power supply for field devices which can be connected to the respective bus line section.

Abstract: A communications system for an alarm panel including: an alarm panel adaptor in operable communication with the alarm panel generating analog alarm signals; a first powerline communications device in operable communication with a the alarm panel adaptor converting the analog alarm signals to powerline alarm signals; a second powerline communications device receiving the powerline alarm signals over an electrical grid and converting the powerline alarm signals to internet protocol alarm signals; and a broadband connection in operable communication with the second powerline communications device for transmitting the internet protocol alarm signals to a remote central control station.

Abstract: A method according to the present invention includes receiving data wirelessly from a medical device by a mobile computing device, and formatting a message including the received data for transmission to a medical data server. This method can be practiced automatically to allow a medical device for a patient or other subject to be monitored without requiring the patient to manually enter information. This method also allows for multiple different medical devices to be monitored, even where such devices each communicate on different frequencies and/or using different communication protocols.

Abstract: Training information can be presented to a person based on that person's location. For example, a wireless device used by an employee or trainee can receive and present training information (such as an audio or video program) based on his or her location in an industrial facility or complex. The person's location can be tracked in any suitable manner, such as by using GPS, RFID, or other tracking technology. The person's location can also be determined at the wireless device or by an external system, such as the system providing the training information. When the person enters a particular area, such as a specified training area in an industrial facility or complex, the person's wireless device can receive training information tailored to that particular area of the industrial facility or complex.

Abstract: An asset tracking unit, system, and method. The asset tracking unit, system, and method may include at least one transceiver having communicative connections with at least one SATCOM network and at least one GPS network via at least one antenna, wherein tracking information for at least one asset associated with the at least one transceiver is received from the GPS network and is communicated to the SATCOM network, a first link that provides a multi-code one of the communicative connections between the at least one transceiver and the at least one SATCOM network, and a second link that provides a multi-channel one of the communicative connections between the at least one transceiver and the at least one GPS network. The unit system and method may additionally include at least one remote operations center remote from an asset to be tracked, wherein the asset to be tracked is geographically associated with the central processing unit.

Abstract: An electronic tracked and ranging system is disclosed. Electronic tracked and ranging system applies interferometer principles to determine ranging distance from a monitor unit 10 to a tracked unit 12. In particular, the system transmits a monitor direct sequence spread spectrum (MDSSS) 52 from a monitor unit 10 to a tracked unit 12. Afterwards, tracked unit 12 transmits a tracked direct sequence spread spectrum (TDSSS) 56. Finally, monitor unit 10 receives TDSSS 56, performs a comparison to a reference MDSSS 52 locks signals between MDSSS 52 and TDSSS 56 and outputs distance between monitor unit 10 and tracked unit 12 using several phase comparisons. Multiple frequencies within MDSSS 52 are phase detected so as to increase accuracy of monitor unit 10 ranging distance to tracked unit 12.

Abstract: The present invention provides round-the-clock, in-home emergency notification service by employing wide-area wireless broadband servers to send alerts on an as-needed basis to notification terminals comprised of no-frills, battery-operated, in-home units which may be manufactured and packaged in a manner similar to smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a method and system for storing, retrieving, and managing data for tags that are associated in some manner to any type of object. More particularly, the present invention writes data to these tags, reads data from these tags, and manages data that is written to and/or read from these tags.

Abstract: An occupancy indicator for a door, and a method of use, one embodiment comprising a magnet a switching apparatus activatable by a person, a signaling device adapted to indicate one of at least two states, and a biasing mechanism. One embodiment may not be comprised of a magnet but may be comprised of a bolt assembly having a plurality of biasing mechanisms. The magnet or bolt assembly, switching apparatus, signaling device, and biasing mechanism are operatively coupled to automatically provide a signaling device state upon the door opening.

Abstract: A door lock control system integrated with sensing and audio/image identification functions includes three identification means. First, an RFID card reader obtains the identification code of a user's RFID card to perform a first identification check. After the first check is passed, the user is asked to make a voice to be compared with a pre-stored voice for a second identification check. After the second check is passed, an image of the user is taken to be compared with a pre-stored image for a third check. After all the three checks are passed, an electronic door lock is opened.

Abstract: A seatbelt fault indicator is activated whenever a seat within a vehicle is occupied but the seatbelt associated with the occupied seat is either not latched or not tensioned.

Abstract: A system is provided for use with a pre-existing hospital bed and a nurse call system. The system includes a first apparatus that is coupleable to a data port of the hospital bed and a second apparatus that is spaced from the hospital bed, that is spaced from the first apparatus, and that is coupleable to the nurse call system. A transmitter of the first apparatus is operable to transmit data received at the data port to a receiver that is operable to wirelessly receive data transmitted by the wireless transmitter of the first apparatus. The first apparatus and second apparatus are used in lieu of a cable that is otherwise usable to connect the hospital bed to the nurse call system via a hard-wired connection.

Abstract: A method for selectively monitoring a privacy sensitive area includes assigning the privacy sensitive area a privacy threshold value, receiving a threat level, and activating surveillance equipment associated with said privacy sensitive area when said threat level exceeds said privacy threshold value.