Patents Issued in January 14, 2010
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Publication number: 20100007455Abstract: A high current, low profile inductor includes a conductor coil surrounded by magnetic material to form an inductor body. An inductor body is formed around the inductor coil and includes a resin and a magnetic material compressed while it is dry and surrounding the inside and the outside of the coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: VISHAY DALE ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Timothy M. Shafer, Brett W. Jelkin
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Publication number: 20100007456Abstract: An electronic circuit has an inductor. The inductor comprises a first number of electrically conductive tracks (108, . . . ) in, or on, a substrate (105). The tracks are separated from one another. The inductor comprises a second number of electrically conductive wires (120, . . . ). The ends of each wire contacts two different ones of the tracks. Among the first number of tracks there is at least a specific track that is electrically isolated from the wires upon the wires having been connected. Such an inductor can be made using a standardized track configuration on a substrate, and selectively skipping one or more tracks in order to determine the inductance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: NXP, B.V.Inventors: Michael Joehren, Horst Roehm
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Publication number: 20100007457Abstract: Magnetic component assemblies and core structures including coil coupling arrangements, that are advantageously utilized in providing surface mount magnetic components such as inductors and transformers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Yipeng Yan, Robert James Bogert
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Publication number: 20100007458Abstract: Aspects include systems, computer readable media and methods for remotely updating properties of Audio/Visual (A/V) performance nodes that can receive A/V content through a wireless network from a central content source. The central content source can maintain information about properties of such nodes, providing such information to a device configured with remote control software, upon request. The remote control device can accept user inputs relating to properties updates, indications of such being provided to the central content source for distribution to nodes whose properties were updated. Examples of updatable properties include on/off toggling, and volume controls. Updating such properties can be protected by passwords. The central content source can be configured as software executing on a personal computer operable to communicate over the Internet for obtaining access to streaming and/or downloadable A/V content.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Alan CANNISTRARO, Jeffrey L. ROBBIN, Amandeep JAWA
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Publication number: 20100007459Abstract: In a system for preventing an equipment such as lawnmower from theft, there are equipped with an internal combustion engine that is mounted on the equipment and is equipped with a generator that generates electric operating power when the engine is operated, a recoil starter to be manipulatable by an operator to operate the engine, an electronic key that is adapted to be carried by the operator and stores authenticating data for identifying the operator who carries the electronic key; and an authenticator that is installed at the equipment and performs authentication check as to whether the electronic key is an authorized key using stored key-checking data, when the authenticating data is outputted from the electronic key. In the system, the authenticator performs the authentication check when the electric operating power is supplied from the generator, thereby enabling to be installed in battery-less equipment and ensure to prevent the equipment from theft.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Masashi Manita, Yoshihisa Shinogi, Kosei Yamashita, Kenji Kuroiwa, Makoto Yamamura, Masato Takeda, Yoshinori Maekawa
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Publication number: 20100007460Abstract: A biometrics sensor includes a portion for sucking air, a molecular sieve portion for selectively passing or adsorbing specific gas contained in the air, a gas detecting section for detecting the concentration of gas passed through the molecular sieve or the remaining gas, and a data processing section for comparing the detection result with a prestored detection result, wherein the gas detecting section selectively detects predetermined gas, and the data processing section performs determination or probabilistic determination on an authentication object person by comparing the composition ratio of gas for each authentication object person with a prestored composition ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicants: Kyushu University, Use Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenshi Hayashi, Bunpei Yoshihiro
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Publication number: 20100007461Abstract: A vehicle unlocking sequence includes passively authenticating a vehicle user, granting the authenticated vehicle user access to the vehicle and setting the vehicle main switch into an on-state. A vehicle locking sequence includes passively authenticating the vehicle user, configuring the vehicle, upon a first action from the authenticated vehicle user, into a first locking mode whereby access to the vehicle is denied to a non authenticated user, or configuring the vehicle, upon a second action from the authenticated vehicle user, into a second locking mode whereby access to the vehicle is denied to a non authenticated user and the vehicle main switch is set into an off-state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2005Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Renault TrucksInventors: Nicolas Lacour, Loïc Vincent
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Publication number: 20100007462Abstract: A wireless communication system is provided. The communication system comprises a key fob comprising a wireless transmitter adapted to transmit a first signal having a first transmission field strength and first transmission duration, and a second signal having a second transmission field strength and second transmission duration and a vehicle comprising a wireless receiver adapted to receive the first and second signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: William A. BIONDO, David T. PROEFKE
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Publication number: 20100007463Abstract: A handle/liftgate assembly for a door of a vehicle is mounted to a handle region of a vehicle door and includes a handle control and a handle sensor. The handle control is responsive to the handle sensor to detect the presence of or proximity of a user or operator at the vehicle door. The handle control actuates a door latch of the vehicle door to open the vehicle door independent of a door zone module or passive entry system of the vehicle door.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: David A. Dingman, Brett A. Gorby
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Publication number: 20100007464Abstract: A system and method of managing product at a location in which an echolocation RFID tag or a weight-sensing RFID tag is utilized to determine the quantity of material in a container and then this information is read by an RFID reader and then transmitted to a data storage repository and processing program for further handling of the data. The data storage repository and processing program may be near the RFID reader or may be remotely located with respect to the RFID reader.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Annette Cote McTigue
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Publication number: 20100007465Abstract: A drive over, reader system for a wheel-based, electric field-actuated transponder device includes a vehicle support pad surface; an antenna device on the support pad located to operatively align with a wheel-based transponder device of the vehicle with the vehicle positioned on the pad in a read location; a transmitter device and a receiver device coupled to the antenna device for generating an upwardly directed electric field to actuate the transponder device and receive a responsive signal back from the transponder device. The upwardly directed electric field operatively engages the transponder device as the vehicle drives over the antenna device. Multiple antennae may be aligned in a linear array to subject the transponder device to multiple electric fields as the vehicle traverses the support pad. The antenna device of the reader system may be configured as a layered panel positioned on the support pad or as a dipole antenna embedded within the support pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Robert Leon Benedict
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Publication number: 20100007466Abstract: An RFID system includes an RFID tag, an RFID reader, and a server. The RFID tag communicates to the server via encrypted information. The information may be encrypted with synchronized encryption keys. In this manner, the reader need not decrypt the information from the RFID tag. The effectiveness of malicious readers is thereby reduced, resulting in improved RFID tag security.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Radiofy LLCInventors: Kambiz Shoarinejad, Maryam Soltan
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Publication number: 20100007467Abstract: An RFID communication system comprises an NFC device (11) and a smart card (2) with contactless card functionality, wherein the NFC device (11) and the smart card (2) are couplable to each other via a protocol converter (7), wherein the NFC device (11) is coupled to an antenna (3) to receive electromagnetic signals (ES) from an RFID reader/writer and to transmit response signals (RS) to the RFID reader/writer by modulating received electromagnetic signals (ES). The electromagnetic signals (ES) contain first and second characteristic components (FE, RE) which define the begin and the end of a predefined signal pattern (PA), wherein the second characteristic component triggers a predefined response delay time (FDT) at the expiration of which the RFID communication system has to respond to the RFID reader/writer. A device (12) for compensating signal delays is provided that comprises signal pattern shortening means (13).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: NXP, B.V.Inventors: Klemens Breitfuss, Peter Thueringer
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Publication number: 20100007468Abstract: An apparatus and method for apparatus for recognizing information stored in an IC tag. An embodiment includes: an antenna part having a first antenna and a second antenna for receiving electric waves from the IC tag, and configured to form a plurality of areas including an area in a readable range of the first antenna, an area in a readable range of the second antenna, and an area in a readable range of the first antenna and the second antenna; a reader part for reading the information stored in the IC tag via the antenna part; and a determination part for determining whether the information stored in the IC tag should have been read by the reader part, based on a presence or absence of information read via the first antenna and the second antenna in the plurality of areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Tomoaki Yanagawa, Kaoru Fukuda, Shohhei Fujio
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Publication number: 20100007469Abstract: A nano RFID device or tag and method for using same are disclosed. The nano RFID device may be less than about 150 nanometers in size. The nano RFID device may be a passive, active or semi-passive nano RFID device. The nano RFID device may be distributed to a target such as a human or animal or products, for example. The nano RFID device may include a nano antenna that may comprise one or more carbon tubes. The nano RFID device may include a nano battery. The nano RFID device may include an environmentally reactive layer that reacts to its immediate environment to affix or adhere to a target. The nano RFID device may be constructed for direct or indirect distribution techniques such as by airborne techniques for inhalation, consumption distribution for ingestion, or contact distribution, for example. The nano RFID device may also be constructed to deliver, on command or other certain conditions, an effect such as a virus, compound, toxin or the like, on a target such as a terrorist, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Mario W. CARDULLO
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Publication number: 20100007470Abstract: A wireless transceiver includes: (a) a low power radio frequency (LPRF) communications component capable of powering down to conserve energy and capable of powering up in response to an electronic signal, the LPRF communications component including a transmitter and a first receiver; and (b) a second receiver that is configured to screen a radio frequency broadcast and provide, on the basis of specific data identified therein, the electronic signal to the LPRF communications component in order to power up the LPRF communications component. The second receiver is adapted to draw less current than the LPRF communications component while awaiting receipt of and listening for a radio frequency broadcast.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: TERAHOP NETWORKS, INC.Inventor: Robert W. TWITCHELL, JR.
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Publication number: 20100007471Abstract: This disclosure discloses an apparatus for reading with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag comprising: a plurality of information creation devices, capable of generating a plurality of types of command signals for making an access to an RFID tag circuit element having an IC circuit part storing information and a tag antenna that transmits and receives information; a plurality of apparatus antennas connected to the plurality of information creation devices, respectively, and configured to transmit the plurality of types of command signals to the RFID tag circuit element via radio communication substantially at the same timing; and a single information processing device configured to obtain reading information by means of receiving processing of a response signal transmitted from the RFID tag circuit element according to the command signal transmitted from the apparatus antenna and received by the apparatus antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Michihiro Takeda, Kazunari Taki
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Publication number: 20100007472Abstract: A system and method includes an RFID tag that is associated with an object or person. The object or person can actuate a call signal to summon a responder, who would be a person fitted with a BODYWARE™ electronic device that is compatible with electromagnetic signals from the RFID tag. As the responder moves into proximity to the RFID tag, initial information is acquired by a BODYWARE™ electronic device from the signals being emitted by the RFID tag. This cues the responder appropriately for the next step of inputting additional event information or data, which information or data is collected, stored, analyzed and reported as is desired or required by the particular system with which the invention is used. Means are also provided to actuate training methodology to maximize the likelihood of acquiring accurate event data, with feedback being provided to the responder for teaching proper data collection methodology.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2006Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Linda H. Kunz
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Publication number: 20100007473Abstract: A port that supplies power in accordance with a standard is equipped with a variable power supply and a power line communications module. Power line signals on the power conductors are used to allow a port controller to negotiate power requirements with peripheral devices and the power supply is adjusted accordingly. If the peripheral device does not support such negotiation, power is delivered in accordance with the standard. The port may be a data communications port that supplies power and data in accordance with a standard.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventor: Anthony Fadell
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Publication number: 20100007474Abstract: An apparatus for providing information about a physical surrounding environment to a user includes; a handle, at least one sensor operatively coupled to the handle, a plurality of dual purpose, bi-directional haptic force feedback devices coupled to the handle, and a processor which receives signals from the at least one sensor and controls force feedback of the plurality of dual purpose, bi-directional haptic force feedback devices to convey information about the physical surrounding environment sensed by the at least one sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: GARY W. BEHM, RICHARD E. VON MERING
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Publication number: 20100007475Abstract: An apparatus and method for allowing a user to dynamically enjoy a video. A difference between image data is computed at every preset unit of time and a vibration corresponding to the computed difference is generated so that the user can sense a motion change of an object within the video. Upon video reproduction, scenes are displayed by applying the lighting effect of a strobe light or the like between the scenes to be reproduced. Upon video reproduction, more enjoyment and various haptic effects can be provided to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Ho-Jin Lee, Young-Min Lee, Shi-Yun Cho, Ho-Seong Seo, Youn-Ho Choi, Ji-Hyun Jung
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Publication number: 20100007476Abstract: A method and a device for operating a sensor system are described, a processing unit being connected to at least one sensor of the sensor system via communication connections and the processing unit transmitting data, which represent the at least one sensing range and/or detection area of the sensor, and/or control data to control the mode of the sensor, to at least one of the sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2005Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Albrecht Klotz, Jan Sparbert
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Publication number: 20100007477Abstract: The invention provides a monitoring device and tire combination wherein an antenna is mounted to the tire in a location spaced from the monitoring device. In one embodiment, the antenna may be mounted to the tire sidewall outside the body cords of the tire. The antenna may be mounted on the outer surface of the sidewall or embedded within the body of the sidewall. The antenna is connected to the monitoring device with a connector. The connector may be electrically coupled to the monitoring device or may be connected to the monitoring device with a plug and socket connection. When the antenna is outside the body cord, the connector may extend from the antenna through the bead filler, over the top of the turn up, or under the bead ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Paul B. Wilson, Russell W. Koch, Robert J. Trew
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Publication number: 20100007478Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for assisting a driver when maneuvering a vehicle or vehicle-trailer combination (1) which has vehicle elements (2, 3) which can move with respect to one another. The method provides that the vehicle or vehicle-trailer combination is/are displayed in the straight-ahead position on a display unit (A) using a static display element (4) which corresponds to the straight-ahead position of the vehicle elements (2, 3) and in addition respectively using a dynamic display element (6, 7) which is assigned to the respective vehicle element (2, 3) and is determined as a function of an instantaneous or future position of the vehicle elements (2, 3) which can move with respect to one another. In this context, the dynamic display elements (6, 7) are displayed enhanced multiply and highlighted in terms of color.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Daimler AGInventors: Stefan Hahn, Tobias Ehlgen, Markus Glaser, Thomas Ruland
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Publication number: 20100007479Abstract: An adaptive driver warning methodology takes into account the driver gaze during a steady-state interval following a precipitating event that will potentially lead to the issuance of a driver warning. The elapsed steady-state time following the precipitating event is compared with the duration of continuous non-forward driver gaze following the precipitating event. If the duration of continuous non-forward driver gaze is less than the elapsed steady-state time, the warning parameters are established in a manner to de-sensitize or de-emphasize the driver warning. As a result, the driver warning is de-sensitized or de-emphasized even though the driver temporarily glances away from the forward direction during the steady-state interval following the precipitating event.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Matthew R. Smith
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Publication number: 20100007480Abstract: An on-board warning apparatus of the invention includes an inattentive time measuring device that measures a duration of an inattentive state of a driver; a dozing time measuring device that measures a duration of a dozing state of the driver; a first warning output device that warns the driver when the measured inattentive time exceeds a first predetermined period of time Ta; and a second warning output device that warns the driver when the measured dozing time exceeds a second predetermined period of time Tb. The first predetermined time Ta is shorter than the second predetermined period of time Tb.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Shigeyasu Uozumi, Kenichi Ohue
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Publication number: 20100007481Abstract: A degradation evaluating unit collects data related to a power storage device from a vehicle through a power cable, and based on the collected data, evaluates the state of degradation of the power storage device. A data processing unit reads data related to the state of degradation of the power storage device evaluated by degradation evaluating unit from a storage unit, and processes the read data related to the state of degradation to a first display item for a user, a second display item for a dealer and a third display item for a manufacturer. A display control unit controls display of the data processed by data processing unit on a display terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Masatoshi Uchida
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Publication number: 20100007482Abstract: A security system and method of monitoring a portable device. The security system has a first sensor, a controller, and an alarm signal generator. The controller is capable of detecting that the first sensor, with the security system in an armed state, has changed from the secured state, and as an incident thereof, causing a signal to be generated by the alarm signal generator. The controller and first sensor are configured so that under certain conditions the first sensor must be changed from the unsecured state into the secured state and maintained in the secured state for a predetermined time period before the controller, first sensor and alarm signal generator can thereafter interact to produce a detectable signal in the event of a security breach.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Roger Leyden, Terrance Surma
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Publication number: 20100007483Abstract: Provided are a Ubiquitous Sensor Network (USN) middleware apparatus and method for generating an information service based on heterogeneous sensor networks and a system for providing the information service using the same. In the system, a sensor node constructing a sensor network senses environment information, and a sensor network data transmitter collects sensed data sensed by the sensor node in real-time and transmits the collected sensed data in a message form. A USN middleware extracts object and environment information by cleaning, classifying and integrating the message received from the sensor network data transmitter, generates conditional events and context aware information from the extracted object and environment information, and provides the information service to an application program, the application program providing a user with information related to environment where the sensor network observes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2006Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Se-Won Oh, Yong-Joon Lee, Jong-Hyun Park
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Publication number: 20100007484Abstract: The present invention relates to a voice alarm and a control apparatus for construction site. A voice alarm apparatus in accordance with one aspect of the present invention comprises a sensing unit for generating and transmitting a sensing signal to a processing unit upon detecting the presence of a man in a predetermined area; a wireless communication unit for receiving sound data or user's voice from the outside; a storing unit for storing the sound data or the user's voice from the wireless communication unit; a processing unit for transmitting the sound data or the user's voice stored in the storing unit to an output unit in case of receiving the sensing signal from the sensing unit; and an output unit for outputting the sound by transforming the sound data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Moon Seok Song
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Publication number: 20100007485Abstract: A locator system for use in connection with at least one mobile person includes a mobile locator system adapted to be worn by the person, wherein the mobile locator system includes an inertial navigation system. The locator system further includes a reference locator system to provide information about a position of the mobile locator device relative to a coordinate system. In several embodiments, the reference locator system comprises an ultrasonic system. For example, the reference locator system can include at least one ultrasonic transmitter and at least one ultrasonic receiver. One of the at least one ultrasonic receiver and the at least one ultrasonic transmitter can be positioned at a known position on the coordinate system and the other of the at least one ultrasonic receiver and the at least one ultrasonic transmitter can be worn by the person. The reference locator system can also include a plurality of ultrasonic transmitters and a plurality of ultrasonic receivers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Mine Safety Appliances CompanyInventors: David Kodrin, Stephen Jarpe, Lawrence Hutchings, Paul Kasameyer, Anthony Matthews
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Publication number: 20100007486Abstract: A wireless infant state alarm system includes a detecting device placed adjacent an infant. The detecting device includes an external signal receiver for receiving an external signal indicative of at least one of movement and sound of the infant. The detecting device further includes a signal transmitter receiving and converting the external signal into a wireless signal indicative of at least one of the movement and the sound of the infant and transmitting the wireless signal. An alarm device is placed adjacent a guardian of the infant and includes a signal receiver and a vibrator. The signal receiver receives the wireless signal from the signal transmitter, and the vibrator vibrates to alert the guardian of a state of the infant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Jau-Jang Lu
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Publication number: 20100007487Abstract: Information about emergency situations is securely collected and processed by an agency, such as the local police force. When the information is approved for distribution as an emergency alert of a particular type, the alert is transmitted to a server. The server in turn facilitates the distribution of information widely to the public, and on a locality by locality basis. The server may format the emergency alert message or information for a variety of devices and send the information to those devices to convey the information to the public. The devices may include, for example, wireless devices, such as cell phones, personal digital assistants or any other type of wireless device; computers; electronic road signs; EAS equipment; computers and webpages; and any other type of output device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Chris J. Warner
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Publication number: 20100007488Abstract: An alarm system includes one or more audio stations, and an audio station network interface. The audio stations communicate wirelessly with the audio station network interface. The audio station network interface communicates with a monitoring center over a cellular network, to allow audio monitoring of the premises at the audio stations. The audio station network interface may be called by the monitoring center. Calls may optionally be placed by it in response to user interaction with one of the audio stations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: TYCO SAFETY PRODUCTS CANADA LTD.Inventors: Raman Kumar Sharma, Francisco Bogarin
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Publication number: 20100007489Abstract: A reactive approach to enterprise threat management provides a solution to the problem of prioritizing security violations. In an embodiment, a linear adaptive learning approach is aimed towards a system which could effectively assist security administrators to prioritize reported violations. The approach is adaptive in the sense that the system can change its logic over a course of time controlled only by some specified structural constraints. A learning aspect specifies that any mismatch between a system's response and the response of a security expert is propagated back to the system for adapting the difference such that the responses of the system should increasingly match against the security expert's responses over time. The presented algorithm learns and predicts simultaneously, continually improving its performance as it makes each new prediction and finds out how accurate it is.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Janardan Misra, Indranil Saha
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Publication number: 20100007490Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for monitoring the emission situation of a plant emitting emissions, comprising determination of at least one current emission value for the plant, extrapolation to a predicted emission value base on the at least one determined emission value, comparison of the predicted emission value with a given permitted emission and analysis of the comparison as basis for further regulation of the plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Andreas Kochenburger
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Publication number: 20100007491Abstract: The invention relates to an integrated image recognition and spectral detection device particularly suitable for monitoring settings of a light. The invention also relates to automatically controlling the settings of a light by image recognition and spectral detection of the light, particularly to automatically controlling the color point of the light in response to the image recognition. The invention provides an integrated image recognition and spectral detection device (10) comprising an image sensor array (12) for recognizing images and motion, and a light filtering structure (14) for detecting spectral components of received light which covers at least a part of the light-sensitive surface of the image sensor array (12). The invention has the main advantage that it combines the recognizing of images and motion with detecting spectral components and, thus, allows to implement a sophisticated automatic control of the settings of a light.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Richard P. Kleihorst, Eduard J. Meijer
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Publication number: 20100007492Abstract: The present disclosure provides for methods, systems and apparatus for monochromatic UV light sterilization of container systems and/or container-packaged products. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for improved methods, systems and apparatus for monochromatic UV light sterilization of liquid and/or solid products/solutions and/or packaging/container systems for liquid and/or solid products/solutions (e.g., parenteral pharmaceutical products/solutions and/or packaging/container systems for parenteral pharmaceutical products/solutions).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: TRITON THALASSIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Barry Ressler, Bernard Anthony McNulty
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Publication number: 20100007493Abstract: A container unit for the storage and protection of laboratory substances includes a protective housing and at least one dosage-dispensing unit. The at least one dosage-dispensing unit includes a reservoir container and a dispensing head. To prepare the at least one dosage-dispensing unit for operation, the protective housing can be removed from the dosage-dispensing unit. The protective housing has a bottom part with at least one suitably shaped recess to provide a stable seat for the at least one dosage-dispensing unit, as well as a bell-shaped top. The top can be connected to the bottom part, so as to form a tightly sealed interior space. For transportation and storage purposes, the at least one dosage-dispensing unit is arranged in the interior space of the closed protective housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Mettler-Toledo AGInventors: Matthias Gietenbruch, Sandra Ehrbar
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Publication number: 20100007494Abstract: The invention relates to security alarm devices and can be used for warning about the modification of the position of monitored objects with respect to a user monitoring said objects. The inventive device comprises an object device which is arranged on each guarded object and is used for inquiring and emitting a signal about the presence of a corresponding object device in a monitored area, a control system used for switching on an alarm device and an information display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2006Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: ZAKRYTOE AKTSIONERNOE OBSCHESTVO 'KASISS'Inventors: Vitaly Petrovich Lenshin, Evgeny Ivanovich Voronin, Sergey Georgievich Rikhter
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Publication number: 20100007495Abstract: A system and a method for monitoring a location of a mobile RFID reader are provided. The system includes an active RFID tag disposed on the mobile RFID reader configured to transmit a first RF signal. The system further includes a first stationary RFID reader configured to receive the first RF signal. The first stationary RFID reader is further configured to send a first message having data associated with the first RF signal to a computer. The computer is configured to determine a first location of the mobile RFID reader at a first time based on the data associated with the first RF signal. The computer is further configured to store first location data indicating the first location of the mobile RFID reader in a memory device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventor: Hanns-Christian L. Hanebeck
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Publication number: 20100007496Abstract: A wireless scanning system for obtaining data related to items includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader configured to interrogate RFID tags and obtain tag data from interrogated RFID tags, and a mobile wireless device that is incapable of interrogating RFID tags. The system uses a device RFID tag in close proximity to the mobile wireless device, where the device RFID tag is configured to convey data that identifies the mobile wireless device when interrogated by the RFID reader. When the mobile wireless device is within close proximity to an item of interest having a corresponding item RFID tag, the RFID reader interrogates the device RFID tag and the item RFID tag. Thereafter, the RFID reader routes the item tag data in a manner destined for the mobile wireless device. This system enables the mobile wireless device to obtain the item tag data even though the mobile wireless device has no native RFID reader capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Mark ORLASSINO
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Publication number: 20100007497Abstract: In an antitheft system for preventing an equipment comprising moving objects such as electric vehicles or operating machine such as lawnmower from theft, an electronic key is prepared to be carried by an operator of the equipment and stores authenticating data for identifying the operator who carries the electronic key. An authenticator is installed at the equipment and performs authentication check as to whether the electronic key is an authorized key using stored key-checking data, when the authenticating data is outputted from the electronic key, whereas an electronic key copier is provided separately from the equipment and copies the electronic key, thereby enabling to make a copy of the electronic key without activating equipment, while ensuring to prevent the equipment from theft.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Masato TAKEDA, Yoshihisa SHINOGI, Kosei YAMASHITA, Kenji KUROIWA, Masashi MANITA, Yoshinori MAEKAWA, Makoto YAMAMURA
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Publication number: 20100007498Abstract: A rotatable tag is provided that is configured to be affixed to a moveable object, the tag includes a housing configured to provide an increased volume and occupy a relatively small amount of surface area on the object to which the tag is affixed. The rotatable tag is configured to transmit information related to the tag and/or an environment surrounding the tag. Related systems are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Stephen S. Jackson
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Publication number: 20100007499Abstract: A universal tracking assembly that is capable of supporting more than one protocol used in electronic article surveillance (EAS) labels. The universal tracking assembly includes an acousto-magnetic (AM) EAS portion with a Radio Frequency (RF) EAS portion. The intrinsic characteristics and properties of the components of these individual labels are utilized to enhance the overall performance and utility of the combined EAS universal tracking assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: UNITED SECURITY APPLICATIONS ID, INC.Inventor: PAUL R. ARGUIN
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Publication number: 20100007500Abstract: A detector arrangement including an antenna for detecting an object or objects equipped with RFID tags and which has or have fallen from a transport arrangement during conveyance thereon from a first location to a second location. Also provided is a method of detecting and retrieving an object or objects that has or have fallen from a transport arrangement while in transit from a first location towards a second location. A Global Positioning System (GPS) may be provided to assist in retrieving the lost object or objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Christophe MESTRES, Bernard PUCCI, Jean-Louis VERAN
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Publication number: 20100007501Abstract: A container having a radio frequency identification tag attached thereto by means of a stud or a radio frequency identification tag retainer_projecting from the exterior surface of the container. The container can be used to contain medical products, and the container can be of various types, such as, for example, a bottle, a micro-well plate, a cartridge, a tube. In one embodiment, the container has a radio frequency identification tag affixed thereto. The container comprises a mouth, a neck, a body, and a bottom. The container can also have a closure, a septum, or an adapter for other components of an automated clinical analyzer. The neck is capable of receiving a closure. A stud or a radio frequency identification tag retainer projecting from the bottom of the container, preferably the center of the bottom of the container, serves to retain the radio frequency identification during the attachment of the radio frequency identification tag to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Tahua Yang, Michael A. Berek
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Publication number: 20100007502Abstract: Method and system for detecting abnormal situations of a person in a living place. One such method involves: receiving information provided by a sensor carried by the person, which information relates to at least one vital variable of the person, receiving information originating from a series of motion sensors provided at various locations in the living place, and comparing said information with predetermined rules involving timeouts established as a function of the location and of the period of the day, or else different timeouts depending on whether an anomaly has been detected at the level of the vital variable, or else according to a common process relaunched upon each arrival in a new location although no abnormal situation exists, and in response to the previous step, triggering or otherwise a signalling of abnormal situation. Application in particular to the telesurveillance of the elderly, with improved discrimination between normal, anomalous and alert situations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Norbert Noury, Jean-Eric Lundy, Vincent Rialle
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Publication number: 20100007503Abstract: An automated method and computer system for monitoring a person's safety which allows a person to input a time by which the person is to confirm their safety and input a time period calculated from the inputted time should the person be delayed in confirming their safety. The system contacts the person if no confirmation is received by expiry of the specified time period and alerts a security service to register a lack of confirmation and that the person may be in danger.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Robert Carrington
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Publication number: 20100007504Abstract: A communication apparatus includes: an antenna; a first communication means that performs near field communication with a non-contact card via the antenna; a photodetecting means that is provided near the antenna and detects an amount of incoming light; and a near field communication control means that activates the first communication means when the amount of incoming light becomes less than a predetermined threshold value, the communication apparatus being driven by a battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Naoki Miyabayashi, Daisuke Itoh, Masahiro Sueyoshi