Abstract: A method and system comprises integrating a contest framework into a game. The contest framework at least comprises means for communicating with a transactional server, a plurality of listeners being configured to monitor interactions during a play of the game for communication to the transactional server, and means for displaying notifications from the transactional server. The transactional server is at least configured for processing received interactions in conjunction with a progressive jackpot contest associated with the game and communicating notifications regarding the processing to the contest framework. A communicating with the transactional server at least comprises associating the game with a progressive jackpot contest and setting parameters for the progressive jackpot contest.

Abstract: A system and method for providing an electronic game. In some implementations, the game may include a card game and/or other type of game played with cards, tokens, and/or other gameplay objects. The players may play the game according to rules to achieve the goal of the game. By way of non-limiting example, the goal of the game may be to obtain the best (e.g., highest ranked) game spread which may include obtaining the strongest groupings of cards using the same set of cards the other player(s). In some implementations, rules of the game may provide that the same set of cards be distributed to each of the players playing the game. Thus, the outcome of the game may be based on skill and judgement instead of luck.

Abstract: A method performs side bet events during a baccarat or blackjack wagering event by: a) providing a side bet wager to be determined by playing cards during the wagering events; b) providing two random playing cards to a dealer hand position and a player hand position; c) determining the spread between the two random playing cards on which the side bet wager has been placed; d) upon determining existence of a spread in excess of zero between the two random playing cards in a hand, using a third playing card such as by using a dealer position up-card, to determine if the third playing card is within or not within the spread; and e) resolving the side bet wager against a paytable which identifies odds at least dependent on the spread determined in d). Specially marked cards of specific suit and rank may be used to increase progressive jackpot bonuses.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a casino game as well as the methods and apparatus for conducting the game. In one embodiment, the Heart Attack™ game includes a game table or surface (physical or virtual) on which wagering and steps of the game are carried out using playing cards to implement the game as a Blackjack or Casino War type game.

Abstract: A gaming machine executes the processes of: accepting the selection of a condition required to start a normal game from plural start conditions by an input device; incrementing the number of game play in a counter corresponding to a selected start condition, at the start of the normal game; awarding a benefit based on the result of the normal game displayed on a display device and the selected start condition; determining whether the number of game play in the counter reaches a threshold game play count, and awarding the right to run the free game for a predetermined number of times when the number of game play reaches the threshold game play count; and in the free game, based on the result of the free game displayed on the display device and the start condition corresponding to the counter reaching the threshold game play count, awarding the benefit.

Abstract: An object is to provide a gaming machine capable of facilitating the enhancement of the player's interest in a repeat random determination. The controller 220 executes the following steps of (1a) to (1d): (1a) selecting one slot 202 through random determination; (1b) when a multiplier upgrade slot 202a (repeat random determination slot) is selected in the step (1a), executing the step (1a) again; (1c) increasing a wheel multiplier (roulette multiplier) when the multiplier upgrade slot 202a is selected in the step (1a), and increasing the wheel multiplier each time the multiplier upgrade slot 202a is selected; and (1d) when a payout slot is selected in the step (1a), a payout is determined in accordance with the wheel multiplier.

Abstract: An information providing system includes: a processor that executes a process including: receiving an identifier to uniquely identify an automatic transaction apparatus in which transaction is performed, and an input of a financial institution code read from a card inserted into the automatic transaction apparatus; determining information to be output in the automatic transaction apparatus, based on a relation between the financial institution code and the identifier of the automatic transaction apparatus; and displaying the determined information on a screen of the automatic transaction apparatus or an external display device controlled by the automatic transaction apparatus.

Abstract: A bioptical workstation captures images of illuminated symbols with a solid-state imager. The workstation is field-upgradeable by installation of a camera module in the workstation away from the imager. The camera module captures an image of the operator through an upright window. The captured image of the illuminated symbol and the captured image of the operator are independently processed. The image of the operator is captured only with ambient light.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a piezoelectric sensor, a charge manager, a processor, and a transceiver. The piezoelectric sensor is configured to generate a first electrical signal upon detection of a vibration from a detector. The charge manager is configured to receive the first electrical signal and to generate a second electrical signal if it is determined that the first electrical signal is above a threshold. The processor is configured to receive the second electrical signal and to provide an instruction to transmit an alarm signal based at least in part on receipt of the second electrical signal. The transceiver is configured to receive the instruction and to transmit the alarm signal.

Abstract: A method includes transmitting a notification to an end-user device, where the notification identifies an event in an industrial process control and automation system. The method also includes obtaining contextual information associated with the event, where the contextual information includes one or more types of additional information associated with the event. The method further includes transmitting the contextual information to the end-user device. In addition, the method could include receiving a request for the contextual information from the end-user device, where the contextual information is transmitted to the end-user device in response to the request. The contextual information could be obtained from multiple devices or systems automatically in response to the request.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for displaying and securing articles of merchandise. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of security devices, wherein each of the security devices includes a sensor configured to be attached to an article of merchandise. Each of the security devices further includes a base for removably supporting the sensor and the article of merchandise thereon. The system also includes a controller in communication with each of the security devices, wherein the controller is configured to communicate with a remote device to lock at least one of the security devices such that the article of merchandise and the sensor cannot be removed from the base.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to merchandise security systems and methods for displaying and protecting an article of merchandise from theft. In one example, the system includes a sensor configured to be secured to the article of merchandise, wherein the sensor includes alarming circuitry. The system also includes a tether comprising a pair of conductors electrically connected to the alarming circuitry, wherein the pair of conductors is configured to transfer power to the sensor and/or to the article of merchandise. In response to power ceasing to be transferred, the alarming circuitry is configured to monitor an electrical signal transmitted through the pair of conductors in order to determine whether the tether has been cut or removed from the sensor.

Abstract: A feature of a part or the entirety of a body of a person is detected from a captured video; the person in the video is specified from the detected feature; user information indicating physical features of the person is detected from the feature related to the specified person; motion information including a motion or a gesture with a body and hands of a user is detected from the user information and the captured video; a behavior including the motion of the person is recognized from the motion information and the user information; recognized behavior information is divided for each behavior of the person; the divided behavior information is generated as block data; and the generated block data is transmitted to an outside for each block.

Abstract: A tactical garment incorporates a tactical surveillance and monitoring system. The exemplary system comprising an electronic central communication base module, and a plurality of electronic peripheral surveillance modules operatively connected to the base module. The surveillance modules are adapted for collecting realtime surveillance data, and communicating the surveillance data to the base module. A wireless communications device transmits the surveillance data captured by the surveillance modules to the base module. An electronic storage medium is integrated with the base module for locally storing the surveillance data. A second wireless communications device transmits the surveillance data from the base module to a remote command center terminal.

Abstract: A surveillance system and method with at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) and/or another ICD, including the steps of providing the base system; at least one user accessing the DIR via user interface either directly or remotely; the DIR and/or ICD searching for signal from the ICD(s) and establishing communication with them, and the system providing for input capture and data transmission prioritization, thereby providing a secure surveillance system having wireless communication for monitoring a target environment with prioritization capabilities.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a theft-deterrent tag, comprising a tag body that accommodates a movable member, and a securing member that has a first end associated with the movable member, and a second end that is movably associated with the tag body. When the securing member experiences torsion force, the movable member moves to allow the first end of the securing member to revolve around rotating second end.

Abstract: A unified presence detection and prediction platform that is privacy aware is described. The platform is receives signals from plural sensor devices that are disposed within a premises. The platform produces profiles of entities based on detected characteristics developed from relatively inexpensive and privacy-aware sensors, i.e., non-video and non-audio sensor devices. The platform using these profiles and sensor signals from relatively inexpensive and privacy-aware sensors determines specific identification and produces historical patterns. Also described are techniques that allow users (persons), when authorized, to control remote devices/systems generally without direct interaction with such systems merely by the systems detecting and in instances predicting the specific presence of an identified individual in a location within the premises.

Abstract: Various arrangements for using multiple wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation to detect smoke by a smoke detector are present. Multiple modes of the smoke detector may be used in which a first wavelength of electromagnetic radiation is emitted into a smoke chamber while a second electromagnetic radiation emitter is disabled, a period of time is waited, and a second wavelength of electromagnetic radiation is emitted into the smoke chamber while the first emitter is disabled. Depending on the mode of the smoke detector, the period of wait time may be varied.

Abstract: Disclosed is an alarm device system with simultaneous AC/DC power. The system includes of one or more alert devices wired into a dedicated circuit with a single location housing a DC power backup source, such as a rechargeable DC battery. The DC power backup source may be replaceable or rechargeable with DC current from an AC-DC transformer-rectifier, a photovoltaic cell, or other means. A dedicated circuit is energized with a composite current to provide continuous, uninterrupted DC backup power, upon which line AC is superimposed. AC and continuous DC backup are simultaneously provided to a system of detection and alert devices, such as smoke alarms, electrically coupled to the dedicated circuit.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a smoke chamber for a smoke detector are presented. Such a smoke chamber may include a housing, having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may be through which an electromagnetic sensor and two or more electromagnetic emitters interact with an airspace within the housing. The second portion may have an airflow surface that at least partially defines a curved airflow path between the airspace within the housing and an external environment. The curved airflow path may curve radially outward.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide a detector unit and sensor chamber with matter retention member and method for making the same. In one embodiment, a smoke chamber can include a detection circuitry member having a surface, a particle trapping member mounted to the surface, and a chamber coupled to the detection circuitry member. The chamber can include a planar member, and several baffles extending away from the planar member in the direction towards the detection circuitry member and disposed around a periphery of the planar member, wherein a distal end of each baffle interfaces with the particle trapping member.

Abstract: The techniques and systems described herein determine whether a computing device is within a particular range to communicate with a monitoring device. If the computing device is within the particular range, the computing device is configured to communicate with the monitoring device via a primary monitoring communication mode (e.g., a radio frequency RF channel). If the computing device is outside the particular range, the computing device is configured to communicate with the monitoring device via a secondary monitoring communication mode (e.g., a Wi-Fi channel or a mobile telephone network MTN channel). The computing device receives, from the monitoring device via the primary monitoring communication mode or the secondary monitoring communication mode, monitoring information associated with a monitored subject (e.g., a baby) or associated with an area in which the monitored subject is located (e.g., a room of a residential dwelling).

Abstract: A wearable device wearable on a body and a method and an apparatus for providing information by using the wearable device are provided. The wearable device includes at least two sensing units configured to sense detect biometric information of a wearer of the wearable device, and a connector electrically connecting the at least two sensing units to each other and having elasticity.

Abstract: Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for suggesting adjustments to an adjustable helmet based on analysis of play. Aspects include monitoring a plurality of sensors in the adjustable helmet and performing an analysis of play for a user of the adjustable helmet based on data received from the plurality of sensors. Aspects also include determining if an adjustment to the adjustable helmet should be made based on the analysis of play and creating an alert indicating that an adjustment to the helmet is needed.

Abstract: The methods, systems, and apparatuses described in this disclosure enable the identification of an alarm condition and the termination of a connection between an MTA and one or more telephony devices. An alarm condition can be identified at an MTA through the monitoring of feedback received from an alarm interface, and the MTA can respond to the identification of the alarm condition by terminating a connection to a telephony device for which communications are not routed through a corresponding alarm interface. An interface between the MTA and alarm interface may route communications to and from a telephony network through a first pair of wires and may receive feedback from the alarm interface through a second pair of wires.

Abstract: A remote temperature monitoring system includes a first unit operatively connected to one or more temperature sensors for sensing the temperature of one or more materials or food items being cooked or heated. The first unit transmits the sensed temperature to a second unit that is located remotely from the first unit during heating. The second unit is programmable with the desired temperature and/or heating parameters of the item. By monitoring the temperature status of the item over time, the system determines when the food has reached the desired temperature or degree of cooking, and notifies the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a flow detection system. The system may include a flow detection hub fluidly connected to a fluid supply pipe including a flow sensor that detects a flow rate of fluid flowing through the fluid supply pipe and a processing element in communication with the flow sensor and a user device. The processing element performs the following operations: determining a first delta based on a first flow rate data from the flow sensor; determining a second delta based on a second flow rate data from the flow sensor; correlating the first delta and the second delta to a first event; and transmitting a message to a user device corresponding to the first event.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer-readable mediums are disclosed for wirelessly tethered device tracking. In some implementations, a method comprises: determining, by a first wireless device, an estimated distance between the first wireless device and a second wireless device, the second wireless device paired with the first wireless device; selecting, by the first wireless device, a first alarm to be generated by the first wireless device based on the estimated distance; and causing, by the first wireless device, the selected first alarm to be generated on the first wireless device.

Abstract: A vehicle key monitoring system using a keychain device is provided. The system comprises a location database and a vehicle key monitor (VKM) device, which comprises a processor and memory and is connected to the location database. The VKM receives, from a location transmitter, a keychain location identifier and stores it in the location database. The VKM compares the location identifier to a plurality of location identifiers comprising an authorized zone for the keychain. The VKM transmits the current location to a client operated by a vehicle owner. The VKM determines that the keychain device location does not match the plurality of location identifiers for the authorized zone. The VKM generates an alert indicating that the keychain device is outside its authorized location zone. The VKM transmits the alert to the client, causing the client to display the alert and the current location of the keychain.

Abstract: A client device for monitoring a physical location of keys for a vehicle using a keychain device attached to keys is provided. The client device comprises a processor and memory and communicates with a vehicle key monitor (VKM) server device. The client device receives a current keychain device location, including a first location identifier, wherein the first location identifier is not in a plurality of location identifiers comprising an authorized zone for the keychain device. The client device receives alerts indicating that the keychain device is outside the authorized location zone. The client device processes the current location of the keychain device, including reassigning values of location variables in memory to equate to the current keychain device location received from the VKM. Based on the reassignment, the client device updates map and text views to display the current location of the keychain device, and associated alerts.

Abstract: Examples provide an advance alert system. Emergency data including medical information is collected from a set of subscribers and stored. On receiving a threat alert from a user, an alert generation component sends an alert notification, including a threat level, to the set of subscribers within an alert zone associated with a source of the threat alert. On receiving an imminent threat alert, a call to an emergency response system is automatically initiated. On receiving a request for access to the emergency data associated with the user from an emergency responder, a unique identifier for one or more emergency responders is checked to determine if the emergency responder is authorized to access the emergency data. If the emergency responder is authorized, access is granted and the emergency data is output to the emergency responder in an anonymous format. A notification of the emergency data access is sent to the user.

Abstract: An alarm method for risk of aggression to a user is disclosed. The method includes collecting information on the user's heart reaction to physical efforts; collecting information on the level of bradycardia or tachycardia of the user; determining reference values relating to the user's heart rate beyond which the alarm has to be activated, measuring parameters relating to the user's heart rate; and activating the alarm every time the measured parameters exceed the reference values. A portable alarm device implementing the method includes: a heart rate meter; a control unit; a memory circuit; a program computer product executed by the control unit in order to collect the information on the user and determine the reference values relating to the user's heart rate beyond which the alarm has to be activated; and alarm means for the rescue request.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a displacement control member may be operationally coupled with a selectable button of a hazard detector so that axial depression of the selectable button effects pivoting of the selectable button and the displacement control member into contact with a switch of the hazard detector. The displacement control member may be coupled with the selectable button so that a ratio of a distance from the switch to a point of user contact with the selectable button and a distance from the switch to a pivot point of the displacement control member is similar regardless of where the user contacts the selectable button. The displacement control member may equalize a user input force that is required to activate the hazard detector's switch.

Abstract: A computerized school safety system is disclosed for providing information to an emergency responder about an alert at a school. The system includes a computerized processor including programming configured to monitor inputs from a mobile computerized device within the school, the inputs including location data for the mobile computerized device, combine the inputs with a floor plan for the school, and provide a tactical display to the emergency responder comprising the combined inputs and floor plan.

Abstract: A system and methods for determining maintenance needs of an alarm system are provided. The system may include a central monitoring station configured to receive operational measurements and apply maintenance rules to the operational measurements and a maintenance history for the alarm system to determine maintenance needs of the alarm system. Additionally, the central monitoring station may be configured to receive points, which may be modules or devices, and status updates and apply installation rules to the points and status updates to determine the maintenance needs for one or more of the points.

Abstract: Hazard detector for providing a pre-alarm of a developing hazardous condition can include a detection module that detects a hazard level of smoke or carbon monoxide, a light source that generates light, a speaker that generates an audible sound, a horn that generates an audible alarm that a higher volume than the speaker, and a processing module. The processing module can receive the detected hazard level and compare it with the pre-alarm threshold and the emergency threshold. The processing module can determine that the hazard level is greater than the pre-alarm threshold and less than the emergency threshold and cause an audible pre-alarm speech to be generated via the speaker that warns of the developing hazardous condition.

Abstract: A circuit device includes a synchronization detection circuit which performs synchronization detection of a physical quantity signal of an input signal and outputs the physical quantity signal, and a filter unit. The synchronization detection circuit includes first and second detection circuits, and the filter unit includes first and second filters. In a first mode, the physical quantity signal from the first detection circuit is input to the first filter, and the undesired signal from the second detection circuit is input to the second filter. In a second mode, the physical quantity signal from the first detection circuit is input to the first filter and the second filter.

Abstract: A wireless alarm system includes an alarm station and a mobile control device. The alarm station includes an alarm casing, a first wireless transceiver, an alarm device, and a first processing module supported in the alarm casing and electrically connected to the first wireless transceiver and the alarm device. The mobile control device includes a mobile device casing, a control panel, a second wireless transceiver wirelessly communicated with the first wireless transceiver of the alarm station, and a second processing module electrically connected to the control panel and the second wireless transceiver. The second processing module is configured to wirelessly communicate with the first processing module for setting up an alarm in the alarm station, so that a user is able to control setting of time and alarm in the alarm station by operating on the mobile control device.

Abstract: A computing device may detect roundabouts and other road features from probe data including probe heading information. The computing device may model the probe data as vector points in vector fields and perform vector field fitting on a subset of the probe data vectors to identify circulation in the vector fields. The computing device uses the circulation in the vector fields to detect the location of a roundabout or other road feature.

Abstract: This invention presents a mobile application for real-time diagnosis and optimization of traffic signal control systems. It utilizes innovative techniques described in this document to develop virtual signal controllers into a mobile device and takes advantage of the GPS technology equipped with the mobile device to develop vehicle trajectories. The signal timing data and the vehicle movement data are then integrated into a dynamic time-space diagram for performance analysis and signal optimization. The invention is unique in that all of the functions are developed into mobile devices and thus very user friendly and easy to carry. In addition, it provides various means and functions for traffic engineers to manage, examine and fine tune traffic signals in real-time. Compared to the traditional methods that mostly rely on the engineering judgment, the present invention facilitates traffic engineers to identify the problems and make improvements in a lot more convenient and efficient way.

Abstract: A signaling system and method provide a first lamp assembly including one or more light generating devices configured to activate to inform an operator of a vehicle system of information related to movement of the vehicle system. The first lamp assembly includes processing circuitry configured to control and monitor operation of the one or more light generating devices. A wayside station is configured to be communicatively coupled with the first lamp assembly by a single conductive communication pathway. The wayside station is configured to conduct electric current to power the first lamp assembly and to communicate with the processing circuitry of the first lamp assembly via the single conductive communication pathway.

Abstract: In the example embodiments as described herein there is at least a method and apparatus to perform operations including monitoring probe data of car and truck traffic on at least one road segment including more than one lane; based on the monitoring, determining that an occurrence of a traffic jam ahead of the car and truck traffic on the at least one road segment is probable or occurring; and in response to the determining, selectively notifying at least one of a car and truck of the traffic of required or prohibited changes to at least one of their position and speed on the at least one road segment to prevent an occurrence of a traffic jam on the at least one road segment.

Abstract: A speed limit display device for a vehicle includes: an indicator; an image obtaining device; and a processing portion connected to the image obtaining device and the indicator, wherein the processing portion is configured to detect a speed limit indicated on a traffic sign in the captured landscape based on the image data, the processing portion is configured 10 display the detected speed limit on the indicator when an operating state of a switching portion is the state that makes the vehicle travel forward, and the processing portion is configured to stop the indicator from displaying the detected speed limit when the operating state of the switching portion is the state that makes the vehicle travel in reverse.

Abstract: When turning right (left) at an intersection and crossing an oncoming vehicle lane, this system makes it possible to avoid blocking travel of or colliding with a moving body moving in the oncoming vehicle lane due to stopping in the oncoming vehicle lane, and to avoid colliding with a moving body after crossing the oncoming vehicle lane. Given two or more moving bodies present in the advancement direction on the path of the local vehicle, the external environment is detected before the local vehicle intersects with the path of a first moving body, which will first intersect the local vehicle path; if at least two moving bodies are detected, i.e.

Abstract: A system for predicting a travel time for a traffic route is disclosed. The traffic route comprises one or more road segments. A predicted travel time for each of those segments is calculated based, in part, on traffic speed data for each of the one or more road segments. A total travel time is then calculated for the route, the total travel time including a predicted travel time for each of the one or more road segments.

Abstract: A method and a system for optimizing and evaluating a bus station is disclosed, wherein the method includes: acquiring bus map information and information of moving trajectories of bus users; acquiring human flow moving trajectory dispersion information of the bus users after they leave the bus station according to the bus map information and the information of the moving trajectories of the bus users; and optimizing and evaluating the bus station according to the human flow moving trajectory dispersion information of the bus users. The above technical scheme can accurately perform statistics on passenger flow data related to the bus station, thereby optimizing and evaluating the bus station.

Abstract: A device may detect a trigger associated with a vehicle. The device may determine registration information, associated with the vehicle, based on detecting the trigger. The registration information may include information associated with a user device associated with the vehicle. The device may determine that the user device is not within a particular distance of the vehicle. The device may provide, to the user device and based on determining that the user device is not within the particular distance of the vehicle, an alert associated with the vehicle. The alert may be provided via a communications network. The device may determine, after providing the alert to the user device, that an action, associated with the vehicle, is to be performed. The device may cause the action, associated with the vehicle, to be performed.

Abstract: A system for guiding a person to a vehicle. The system includes a vehicle control unit configured to generate vehicle position data identifying the vehicle's location and transmit the vehicle position data with a transmitter. The system further includes a vehicle smart key including a smart key receiver, a smart key storage unit, and a smart key transmitter. The smart key receiver is configured to receive the vehicle position data transmitted by the vehicle control unit. The smart key storage unit is configured to store the vehicle position data. The smart key transmitter is configured to transmit the vehicle position data to a smart device for display of the vehicle's location on the smart device.

Abstract: A method includes: receiving, at a host vehicle, a plurality of messages transmitted using Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communications indicating a heading angle and a speed of a remote vehicle; calculating an expected change in frequency of the plurality of messages received at the host vehicle based on the heading angle and the speed of the remote vehicle; measuring an actual change in frequency of the plurality of messages received at the host vehicle due to the Doppler effect; comparing the expected change in frequency to the actual change in frequency; and determining that the plurality of messages were not transmitted from the remote vehicle when a difference between the expected change in frequency and the actual change in frequency exceeds a predefined frequency change threshold.

Abstract: The current document is directed to a system that allows drone operators to confine drone flights to safe flight areas that are computed automatically or specified by an end user. Certain implementations of the system focus on consumer applications while others allow commercial and municipal users to define safe conduits within urban, rural and industrial areas.