Abstract: A method is provided for producing windings for a dry-type transformer with in each case one winding for the low voltage (LV winding) and one for the high voltage (HV winding). The LV and HV windings are each electrically insulated from one another and have layers which are electrically insulated from one another by virtue of, initially, the winding for the low voltage being produced from electrically conductive wire or tape material and an insulating layer including resin-impregnated fibre material. Prior to the application of the HV winding, the maximum insulating thickness for the layer insulation and the number of fibre rovings corresponding to this insulating thickness can be determined, and each winding layer and the associated insulating layer can be produced simultaneously with a physical offset with respect to one another.

Abstract: High frequency, high power density coaxial, planar and three-phase transformers for converters and inverters are disclosed. One of the coaxial transformers comprises at least one primary winding and at least one secondary winding associated with at least one magnetic core, at least one coaxial Faraday shield between and substantially coaxial with the at least one primary winding and the at least one secondary winding and a substantially planar Faraday shield at one or more ends of the at least one magnetic core.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical assembly for a wire-fuse circuit-breaker (1) provided with a fuseholder (2) and a drive lever (3) adapted to be actuated by an operator and to actuate a lever for breaking the fuse wire. According to the invention, the direction of pivoting of the drive lever is the opposite of the direction of pivoting of the fuseholder tube and the mounting of the parts leaves sufficiently clear the area in the vicinity of the open lower end of the fuse-holder tube to allow gases produced by breaking the fuse wire to exhaust without disturbing the flow thereof. This makes a wire-fuse circuit-breaker safe to drive and safe in operation. The invention also relates to a method of renovating an existing wire-fuse circuit-breaker.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided that comprises a communication unit; an output unit; and a controller configured to output at least one of a first user interface and a second user interface through the output unit, in a case of entering a high rate time slot determined based on electricity rate information received through the communication unit while outputting contents through the output unit, wherein the first user interface queries whether to continuously output the contents through the output unit and wherein the second user interface is to receive a selection associated with a replacement electronic device for outputting the contents.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: A system of remotely controlled screens including a transmitter and a receiver including a memory at each screen adapted to successively select each screen by setting them into the selected mode and to establish communication between the remote and each screen in the selected mode.

Abstract: A bypass module for bypassing an immobilizer of a vehicle. The immobilizer includes a transceiver for transmitting a security information request and receiving security information from a vehicle transponder key. The bypass module includes a first communication interface for interfacing with the immobilizer, a controller for processing the security information request; and a memory for storing the security information. The vehicle immobilizer of the vehicle is bypassed when the bypass module transmits via said first communication interface the security information stored on the memory to the immobilizer in response to the security information request.

Abstract: Physical access systems and methods securely grant physical access to restricted areas in high-volume applications. An electronic device, such as a smartphone, stores a digitally signed physical access rights file. An individual uses this rights file to gain access to a restricted area only after self-authenticating to the device. A physical access control system receives the rights file, validates it, and determines whether to permit passage through a physical barrier. The determination may be made by a physical barrier system, or by a remote access control headend. An access control gateway, which may be an access control headend, may either unlock the physical barrier system when the electronic device is near the physical barrier, or it may transmit an authorization code to the electronic device and the physical barrier system, whereby passage is only permitted if the barrier system subsequently receives the authorization code from the electronic device using near field communications.

Abstract: A debounce strategy is disclosed for use with a switch detection circuit to validate whether the switch is properly actuated or whether interferences, switch bounce, or other interruptions are presenting indications of switch activation. The debounce strategy may be implemented in a multi-stage process so that systems relying on debounce validation can begin processing, or other so that other time depending operations begin processing, prior to completing debounce validation.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray system includes a handheld X-ray interface device. The handheld X-ray interface device includes a wireless interface for communicating with an imaging system and a tracking device configured to provide a location and/or to track movement of the handheld X-ray interface device relative to the imaging system, wherein the location or tracked movement of the handheld X-ray interface device is communicated to the imaging system as an input for at least one control function of the imaging system.

Abstract: A personal warning device for preventing or stopping attacks on individuals by persons or animals. The device may be manually activated or may be activated by voice recognition. The device may be programmed to recognize a specific user's voice and may be reused and programmed by multiple users. The device may be attached to the personal effects of the user or may be carried.

Abstract: A structural health management device, system and method are provided for facilitating the inspection of a structure, such as in accordance with a condition-based maintenance strategy. A structural health management device may include a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and at least one sense line communicably coupled to the RFID tag and configured to extend at least partially along a workpiece. The sense line may be formed of different materials depending upon the objective of the inspection. The RFID tag may include processing circuitry and an antenna configured to facilitate offboard communication. The processing circuitry may be configured to interrogate the at least one sense line to determine a change in continuity which is indicative of a change in the structural health of the workpiece. The structural health management device may therefore detect the onset of structural issues in a timely manner.

Abstract: A method of communication between RFID devices that includes mutually authenticating the RFID devices is disclosed. Once mutual authentication is completed, one or more encrypted messages based on the encryption scheme can be exchanged between the RFID devices.

Abstract: A replaceable tactile paving pad with electronic components is disclosed. The tactile paving pad comprises a base, a plurality of protrusions extending upwards from the base, a duct portion comprising at least one duct provided on a top surface of the base with an opening provided on the top surface facing upwards, the duct portion extends along a whole length of the base, and an electronic component received within the duct. A system is also disclosed, the system comprising at least one pad and a remote device. The remote device comprises a wireless reader, an input device and an output device. The wireless reader communicates with wireless devices in each pad and a backend server and alerts a user with information retrieved from the backend server.

Abstract: The present disclosure teaches an RFID chip reader comprising two spaced-apart antennae in electrical communication with each other, with one antenna being incorporated into the chip reader, and with the other antenna separate from the main body of the chip reader but in electrical communication with the other antenna by suitable circuitry. The RFID chip reader may optionally include tuner means disposed within the circuitry connecting the two antennae. One antenna may be smaller than the other to facilitate reading of data from an RFID chip associated with an object made from a electrically-conductive material. The chip reader may optionally incorporate tuner means associated with the circuitry connecting the antennas, to optimize circuitry effectiveness. Also taught is an RFID plug comprising an RFID chip encased within a non-conductive matrix, and having deformable projections to facilitate effectively permanent press-fit installation into a plug-receiving pocket in an object associated with the RFID chip.

Abstract: A container for containing a perishable substance has a container wall with an inner side and an outer side. The wall has an electrically conductive layer extending between the inner side and the outer side. The inner side faces the space containing the substance. The container comprises electronic circuitry having a sensor for sensing a physical property or condition of the substance, and an antenna for communicating an RF signal to a receiver, external to the container. The RF signal is indicative of the physical property or condition sensed. The sensor is positioned so as to be exposed to the space containing the substance in operational use of the container. The antenna is positioned at the outer side, or between the outer side and the electrically conductive layer, and is electrically isolated from the electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ultra-low power embedded CMOS temperature sensor based on serially connected subthreshold MOS operation particularly well suited for passive RFID food monitoring applications. Employing serially connected subthreshold MOS as sensing element enables reduced minimum supply voltage for further power reduction, which is very important in passive RFID applications. The temperature sensor may be part of a passive RFID tag and incorporates a temperature sensor core, proportional-to-absolute-temperature (PTAT) and complimentary-to-absolute-temperature (CTAT) delay generators, and a time-to-digital differential readout circuit. In one embodiment, the sensor is embedded inside a passive UHF RFID tag fabricated with a conventional 0.18 ?m 1P6M CMOS process. With the sensor core working under 0.5 V and digital interfacing under 1 V, the sensor dissipates a measured total power of 119 nW at 33 samples/s and achieves an inaccuracy of +1/?0.8° C. from ?10° C. to 30° C. after calibration.

Abstract: A transponder (140) for communicating with a reader device (120), the transponder (140) comprising a processing unit (142) adapted for generating an identifier (210) during an initialization phase of a communication session with the reader device (120), the identifier (210) being generated as a combination of a first part (214) being a random number and of a second part (212) being identical to a portion (202) of a previous identifier (200) used during a previous communication session preceding the present communication session with the reader device (120), and a transmission unit (136) adapted for transmitting the identifier (210) to the reader device (120).

Abstract: The present invention relates to assisting patients in the taking of medication, and to assisting third parties in accumulating information regarding patient medication intake. The invention may be embodied a system including a portable medication monitor used in association with an instrumented medication package to provide intake data acquisition and patient support functions. The system may further be connected to a computer or computer network allowing information distribution between the medication monitor and third parties, such as physicians or pharmacists.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting RF field strength. A field strength reference generator develops a field strength reference current as a function of a field strength of a received RF signal; and a field strength quantizer develops a digital field-strength value indicative of the field strength reference current. In one embodiment, detected field strength is used to dynamically vary the impedance of a tank circuit whereby, over time, induced current is maximized. In another embodiment, using the quantized field strength to sense changes to the environment to which the RFID tag is exposed.

Abstract: A receiving method includes the steps of: performing contactless communication using a wireless antenna and electromagnetic coupling, subjecting a signal received by the wireless antenna in the communication step to IQ detection, subjecting the signal received by the wireless antenna in the communication step to ASK detection, firstly automatically controlling a gain for the signal subjected to the IQ detection in the IQ detection step, secondly automatically controlling a gain for the signal subjected to the ASK detection in the ASK detection step, performing predetermined demodulation processing on an output of the first AGC step or second AGC step, and receiving information of control voltage levels in the first AGC step and the second AGC step and controlling supply of one of the outputs of the first and second AGC steps to the demodulation step by switching between the outputs of the first and second AGC steps.

Abstract: A system for varying the atmosphere in a room, the system comprising at least one adjustable atmosphere-creating device (3, 4, 5, 6) and control means (8) for adjusting said device. Furthermore, the system comprises signal-receiving means (7) for receiving data being carried by a consumer product (1), wherein the control means can adjust said device in dependence upon the data received by the signal-receiving means. The consumer product can be provided with a passive radio frequency tag (2).

Abstract: A power distribution apparatus includes a reader, one or more electrical outlets, and one or more antennas mounted in proximate relation to one or more of the electrical outlets. An asset includes a power cord having a transponder attached thereto, and the power cord may be coupled to one of the electrical outlets. A method for identifying and managing an asset includes mounting the power distribution apparatus in an equipment rack, reading, by the reader through one or more of the antennas, identification data contained in the transponder, communicating information including the identification data through a network to a controller, and determining, by the controller, a control action based on the information.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods for automatically activating a consumer device using a sensor capable of detecting an external stimulus and location determination system capable of providing current location data for the consumer device when a user receives a device. The location determination system provides location data, which is sent to the activation server, in response to the sensor actuating. The location data determined at the time the sensor senses the external stimuli is compared to location data stored on the activation server to automatically activate the consumer device.

Abstract: A source is able to configure a tag, such as an RFID tag, associated with it such that, when the tag is read, a responsive action is initiated. The responsive action may be detectable by the source or may be a message shown to a person reading the tag, for example. In one example, information is provided concerning delivery of a physical object from the source to a destination. The source may associate the tag with the physical object. The tag may be configured such that, when the tag is read at the destination, it causes a responsive action, which is detectable by the source.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to achieve a wireless chip with high reliability, a small chip area, and low power consumption, where voltage that is generated inside is prevented from excessively increasing also in a strong magnetic field such as in the case of approaching an antenna. A resonant circuit including a MOS capacitor element that has a predetermined threshold voltage is used to achieve a wireless chip. This allows a parameter of the resonant circuit to be prevented from changing in the case where the voltage amplitude exceeds a predetermined value in a strong magnetic field so that the wireless chip can be kept far away from the resonant condition. Accordingly, generation of excessive voltage is allowed to be prevented without the use of a limiter circuit or a constant voltage generation circuit.

Abstract: An AV equipment control device includes a detecting portion that detects a state of a signal line which is connected to a controlled object equipment to transmit an audio signal or a video signal, a control signal generating portion that generates a control signal to control the controlled object equipment, a deciding portion that decides a state of the controlled object equipment based on a detected content of the detecting portion, and a controlling portion that controls the control signal generating portion based on a decision result of the deciding portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for storing control signals and an electronic device using the method. An object thereof is receiving and storing control signals sent from a remote controller. The method comprises: using the electronic device to receive a first control signal sent from the remote controller by pressing a first key of the remote controller; performing a comparison program between the first control signal and a query record comprising a plurality of function options and a plurality of corresponding control signals; dynamically displaying a function option of the function options and a corresponding modification prompt according to a result of the comparison program; and updating and storing a control signal corresponding to the function option of the query record.

Abstract: A reception circuit according to the present invention is a reception circuit (6) that operates based on a first power supply GND1 belonging to a first power supply system and receives, through an AC coupling element (10), a transmission signal V1 output by a transmission circuit (5) that operates based on a second power supply GND2 belonging to a second power supply system, the reception circuit including: a noise rejection unit (21) that generates a transmission-use signal V2a by reducing a signal level of noise between the power supplies generated in the AC coupling element (10) due to a potential difference between the first power supply GND1 and the second power supply GND2; and a reception buffer (22) that reproduces a data signal based on the transmission-use signal. This prevents a malfunction from occurring due to noise between the power supplies caused by a relative potential variation between the power supply of the transmission circuit and the power supply of the reception circuit.

Abstract: A user input attachment (201) is configured to selectively attach to an electronic device (100) such as a mobile telephone. The electronic device (100) includes a plurality of electrode nodes (205), which can be configured separately from each other across one or more surfaces of the electronic device (100). A controller (105), which is operable with the plurality of electrode nodes (205), is configured to sense current flowing through (or voltage across) the electrode nodes (205). The sensed voltage or current establishes an engagement signature (771) dependent upon pressure from compressible conductive elements (207) against electrode nodes (205) from the user input attachment (201), and where included, one or more protuberances (206).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a haptic device 100. The haptic device 100 includes: a substrate 20 receiving a touch of an input unit 10; a piezoelectric vibrator 30 provided on the substrate 20 and applying vibration; a piezoelectric vibration sensor 40 provided on the substrate 20 and sensing the variation in the vibration by the pressure of the touch; and a controller measuring the pressure of the touch through the variation in the vibration sensed by the piezoelectric vibration sensor 40, and has an advantage of implementing various interfaces varying depending on the magnitude of pressure by sensing the variation in vibration by means of the piezoelectric vibration sensor 40 when the input unit 10 touches the substrate 20 and measuring the pressure of the touch in the controller.

Abstract: One embodiment induces a display system for use on the exterior of a vehicle having a display, a vehicle speed sensor, a trigger device, and a processor coupled to the speed sensor and the trigger device. The trigger device is configured to identify a trigger event. The processor is configured to implement one of three operational modes of the display system based on the speed and state of the vehicle: a first operational mode when no trigger event is identified, the vehicle is on, and the vehicle is at a first speed; a second operational mode when no trigger event is identified and the vehicle is at a second speed different than the first speed; and a third operational mode when the trigger event is identified. The processor is further configured to render content on the display based upon the operational mode.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting unauthorized vehicle movement that includes measuring a resting angle of a vehicle using a vehicle sensor; thereafter, detecting a change in the measured resting angle of the vehicle; determining that the detected change is not authorized; and sending an alert message based on the determination via a vehicle telematics unit.

Abstract: An in-vehicle image display apparatus, for use in a vehicle, which comprises a state detecting device that detects a state of surroundings of the vehicle; a display device that is provided at least in a window section of the vehicle and capable of displaying information over the window section; an image generating device that generates image data representing an image of the surroundings of the vehicle based on detection results from the state detecting device; and a display control device that makes the display device display the image represented by the image data generated by the image generating device. The image generating device includes a predicting and generating device that predicts and generates, with respect to an object to be detected about the vehicle, image data representing the object to be detected after a predetermined time period, based on the detection results from the state detecting device.

Abstract: The car collision global positioning system transmits an emergency alert signal to emergency authorities upon detection of a collision or other vehicular accident. A plurality of collision sensors are mounted in a body of a vehicle for detecting a vehicle collision. Preferably, each collision sensor further measures a velocity of the vehicle at a time of a collision. A collision signal is generated when at least one of the plurality of collision sensors detects the collision and the measured velocity exceeds a pre-set velocity threshold. Additionally, at least one overturn sensor is provided for generating an overturn signal when the vehicle overturns, and a deployment sensor is also provided for generating a deployment signal when an airbag of the vehicle is deployed. When at least one of the collision signal, the overturn signal or the deployment signal are generated, an emergency alert signal is generated and transmitted.

Abstract: A method is provided for the assignment of tire pressure sensors of a tire pressure monitoring system to wheel positions on a vehicle. In each case a tire pressure sensor of a tire pressure checking device is assigned to a wheel. The method includes, but is not limited to measurement of a centrifugal force on a number of wheels by means of a centrifugal force sensor assigned to the tire pressure checking device at a time t; determination of the wheel rotational speed of a number of wheels at the time t. The assignment of the values for the wheel rotational speed to the wheel position is known. The method further includes, but is not limited to correlation of the measured centrifugal forces with the determined wheel rotational speeds for the assignment of the tire pressure sensors to the wheel positions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable monitor for use by elderly/infirm individuals that desires a significant degree of independence but recognizes that their ability to handle many situations by themselves is or will become substantially attenuated. In one embodiment, the portable monitor includes: (a) a sensor system that receives data reflecting environmental and personal aspects associated with the monitored individual from various sensors, (b) a user interface that allows the monitored individual to interact with the monitor; (c) a communication interface that provides for the ability to communicate with a third party if the monitored individual is or is likely to enter into a situation in which assistance is likely needed; and (d) a processing system for processes data produced by sensor system and data input from the user interface to determine if the monitored individual is in a situation or likely is in a situation in which assistance is likely needed.

Abstract: A communication system for a climate-controlled container. The system includes a controller and a radio expansion module removably connected to the controller. The controller is coupled to the refrigerated container and configured to monitor a status of the refrigerated container. The radio expansion module is configured to support a communication mode, and to communicate the status to a remote system. The communication mode used to communicate with the remote system is determined by the controller based on the communication modes supported by the radio expansion module.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body. The main body includes a hook and a sliding button. The hook is connected to the sliding button. A first groove and a second groove are defined in the main body and communicate with each other to form a slot. The hook protrudes from the first groove and the sliding button protrudes from the second groove. The main body further includes a sensor, a processing unit and an alarm unit. The sensor is located on an inner wall of the slot. When the sliding button is slid, the hook moves along with the sliding button and comes in contact with the sensor. The sensor generates a sensing signal due to the contact with the hook. When the processing unit receives the sensing signal from the sensor, the processing unit controls the alarm unit to sound an alarm.

Abstract: A cleaning indicator tests cleaning processes that facilitates a differentiated and gradual assessment of the cleaning processes. To this end, the cleaning indicator contains a plurality of indicator elements that are arranged on a common carrier and alter their properties depending on the cleaning action of a cleaning process, wherein the dependency on the cleaning action is selected differently for each of the individual indicator elements. Furthermore, a test specimen particularly suitable therefor is to be provided. In addition, a method for testing cleaning processes is to be provided, which facilitates a differentiated determination and testing of the cleaning action that is achieved.

Abstract: A system and method for time based review of multi-polar incidents is provided. The method includes selecting at least one past alarm incident, and populating a floor plan map with representations of the past alarm incident and a set of alarms that were active during the past alarm incident.

Abstract: A presence detection system for detecting objects which move through an entrance of a space. The system is based on the idea to create a signature of a moving object which can be used to determine whether the object is a human being.

Abstract: An intercom exchange is connected to multiple terminals, and includes multiple communication paths, a digital switch circuit for switching connections between the terminals and the communication paths, and a CPU that controls the DSPs and the switch circuit. The CPU performs control for preferentially allocating a communication path to the first terminal, and the allocated DSP determines whether a sound from the first terminal that has been received as input via the switch circuit is an abnormal sound. Upon determining that the sound is an abnormal sound, the allocated DSP notifies the CPU, and upon receiving the notification, the CPU determines an alert destination based on the notification and performs alert processing for sending an alert to the alert destination.

Abstract: An approach is presented for transferring data via radio frequency (RF) memory tags. The UE manager receives a request, at a device, to grant access for interaction between a first RF memory tag and a second RF memory tag, the first RF memory tag associated with one or more trusted storage. Further, the UE manager determines an accessibility state of the first RF memory tag, the one or more trusted storage, or a combination thereof. Then, the UE manager causes, at least in part, granting of the access based, at least in part, on the accessibility state.

Abstract: A system for tracking using electronic addresses is disclosed. The system stores an identification code, an electronic address, and a counter. The electronic address is made up of either single values or pairs of single values. A pair of single values for at least one of value of the counter is made up of a pseudonumber and a unique address value. The pseudonumber is able to be disentangled to produce a second pair of single values for a different value of the counter, thereby producing a tracking history.

Abstract: Microstrip patch antenna (46), feed structure (48), and matching circuit (50) designs for an RFID tag (10). A balanced feed design using balanced feeds coupled by a shorting stub (56) to create a virtual short between the two feeds so as to eliminate the need for physically connecting the substrate to the ground plane. A dual feed structure design using a four-terminal IC can be connected to two antennas (46a,46b) resonating at different frequencies so as to provide directional and polarization diversity. A combined near-field/far-field design using a microstrip antenna providing electromagnetic coupling for far-field operation, and a looping matching circuit providing inductive coupling for near-field operation. A dual-antenna design using first and second microstrip antennas providing directional diversity when affixed to a cylindrical or conical object, and a protective superstrate (66). An annular antenna (46c) design for application to the top of a metal cylinder around a stem.

Abstract: A method for managing alarms in a physiological monitoring apparatus, a physiological monitoring apparatus, and a computer program product for a physiological monitoring apparatus are disclosed. A plurality of averages of a physiological parameter are derived, wherein the parameter is derived from at least one physiological signal acquired from a subject and wherein the averages represent a corresponding plurality of averaging periods. Respective alarm limits are assigned to the plurality of averages and at least one alarm indicator is defined, each alarm indicator being defined based on respective average and alarm limit. An alarm is detected based on the at least one alarm indicator.

Abstract: A method for generating alarms in a physiological monitoring apparatus, a physiological monitoring apparatus, and a computer program product for a physiological monitoring apparatus are disclosed. A quality measure is calculated for a physiological parameter, the quality measure being indicative of confidence level of the physiological parameter. An alarm is detected when the physiological parameter reaches a predetermined alarm limit and the alarm is escalated in response to the detecting, wherein the escalating includes conditionally raising priority of the alarm. The escalation of the alarm is controlled based on the quality measure.

Abstract: An electrically operated folding operable wall is controlled by an electrical operation circuit of the type having at least one control station, an extend control switch, a stack control switch, control relays and a motor. The electrically operated folding operable wall includes a safety system which includes (a) at least one touch sensor selectively responsive to an electrical characteristic of a human body and actuated by operative contact of the human body therewith; and, (b) means for preventing the electrical operation circuit of the folding operable wall from functioning if the touch sensor is not actuated. The preventing means includes at least one control unit electrically connected between each control station of the electrical operation circuit and each touch sensor, which will prevent the control station from functioning if the touch sensor is not actuated by contact with a human body.

Abstract: A system and method for performing hand hygiene compliance. The method includes receiving a notification that an individual has entered a physical location. The notification is received by a node in a wireless mesh network that includes a plurality of nodes corresponding to objects in the physical location. A hand hygiene protocol is identified for the individual. It is determined that the individual has not followed the hand hygiene protocol. The determining is performed by software executing on the nodes in the wireless mesh network and responsive to a previous and a current location of the individual relative to the objects in the physical location. The individual is notified in response to determining that the individual has not followed the hand hygiene protocol.