Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method of monitoring hygiene standards compliance in a medical facility in which there is provided a surveillance network having a monitoring unit 3 and a plurality of mobile network units 7. There may additionally be provided a plurality of fixed network units 5. The monitoring unit 3, mobile network units 7 and fixed network units 5 are connected by way of a Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN), in this case a ZigBee network. Identification signals are sent from the mobiles network units 7 to the monitoring unit 3 and the monitoring unit stores the identification signals in memory and generates a hygiene standards compliance profile for an individual associated with a particular mobile network unit. The hygiene compliance profile may provide information relating to the number of times that a particular individual washed their hands to information regarding the patients that that individual came into contact with over the course of a shift.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable storage medium configured to track the location of lost payment cards.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and systems for enabling remote alarm hushing with acoustic presence verification. Acoustic presence verification is used to assure that a device attempting to remotely deactivate an alarm is located within a certain distance of an alarming device before allowing the alarm to be hushed. Acoustic presence can be established through emission and monitoring of ultrasonic acoustic signals. The ultrasonic acoustic signals may be transmitted at a frequency that exceeds human hearing such as, for example, between 18 kHz and 22 kHz. Such ultrasonic signals have a relatively short range and are unable to penetrate walls and floors, thus providing an effective tool for ensuring that the device attempting to remotely hush an alarming device is within a line-of-sight of the alarming device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forwarding detected environmental conditions are provided herein. During operation, sensors will continuously sample an environment surrounding a public-safety officer. The sensors are preferably body-worn sensors, but could be vehicle or incident area sensors as well. The sensors continuously monitor and report any detected condition to a hub (which could be body-worn) as a local status alert message. Once the hub receives a detected condition within a local status alert, the hub will make a determination if a dispatch center needs to be notified of the detected condition. The notification of the condition is transmitted to the dispatch center as a global status alert, which may simply comprise a forwarded local status alert.

Abstract: A sensor device used in remote monitoring of waste within a waste container includes a sensor arrangement for monitoring the waste and for generating a corresponding waste-indicative signal, a data processing arrangement for receiving the waste-indicative signal, a wireless interface coupled to the data processing arrangement for enabling the data processing device to emit wireless signals including information derived from the waste-indicative signal, and a power source for providing power to operate the sensor device. The sensor arrangement additionally includes a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of at least the power source, and the data processing arrangement is operable to be switched from the second reduced-power mode to the first activated mode as a function of the temperature measured by the temperature sensor. This enables power saving and increased service life of the sensor, battery, and the waste container.

Abstract: A system for passing electrical signals through a living body has a transmitter on one side of a body for feeding thereto a predetermined electrical signal on at least two separate channels on respective different frequencies and a receiver on the other side of the body for receiving the signal on each of the channels. An evaluating unit connected to the receiver evaluates the received signals and selecting from them one signal for further processing.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus, an external apparatus, and a method of controlling a power supply to the external apparatus are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a transceiver configured to wirelessly connect to an external apparatus, a processor configured to control the transceiver to transmit a control packet for turning off the external apparatus to the external apparatus in response to an input corresponding to a power off command of the electronic apparatus being received. The control packet may be generated according to a profile of a short range communication.

Abstract: A method and system for limiting remote control between a portable electronic device and one or more vehicle systems in a vehicle. The method and system include connecting the portable electronic device to the vehicle. The method and system also include sending one or more remote control commands from the portable electronic device to the one or more vehicle systems, the one or more remote control commands are executed for remotely controlling the one or more vehicle systems from the portable electronic device. Additionally, the method and system include determining one or more countermeasure controls associated with the one or more remote control commands. The method and system further include restricting the execution of one or more remote control commands from the portable electronic device if it determined that one or more countermeasure controls are associated with the one or more remote control commands.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for a media controller configured to associate data from a media device received using a media device interface with actions on the media devices. The associated data and actions may be used to build a media device interface command map. The media device interface command map may be used by the media controller to control the media device. A user interface provided by the media controller may thus be used to control disparate devices, allowing for a coordinated and consistent user experience across multiple media devices, even when they are from different manufacturers.

Abstract: What is provided is recording capability for each of the modules utilized by the first responders and other personnel within the area of the incident, with the stored information at each of the first responders' modules being read out through the ad hoc network, where it can be uploaded to storage. The stored information can be displayed at an incident commander work station in real time to give the incident commander a realistic view of the timeline and the severity of the incident, as well as the response. The use of the ad hoc network permits offloading stored information from each of the first responders' modules so as to free up storage within the modules. By providing storage at every node of the ad hoc network, one has access to a timeline of the actions at the incident as well as redundancy, which enhances the memories and observational skills of the first responders.

Abstract: Example apparatus and methods provide improved spatial and temporal resolution over conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for a large (e.g., 500 cm3) three dimensional (3D) volume. Example apparatus and methods reconstruct under-sampled 3D data associated with nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) signals acquired from the volume using a 3D through-time non-Cartesian generalized auto-calibrating partially parallel acquisitions (GRAPPA) approach. The NMR signals are produced in response to a 3D non-Cartesian (e.g., stack-of-spirals) pulse sequence. Example apparatus and methods produce a quantified value for T1 relaxation, T2 relaxation, diffusion, or other NMR parameters in the volume from signal intensities in the data. The quantified value may describe, for example, a perfusion parameter, a blood flow parameter, a blood volume parameter, or other value.

Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) projections of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) signals are acquired from a liver experiencing NMR in response to a 3D multi-echo non-Cartesian pulse sequence. The projections are reconstructed into two sets of images having different resolutions. Bins associated with the different positions to which the liver moves during respiration are identified in lower resolution images, and then higher resolution images are binned into the position dependent bins based on navigator data in the lower resolution images. A combined image for a bin is made from images located in the bin and then registered to a reference image. An overall combined image is made by summing the combined bin images. Quantized data for a contrast agent concentration in the liver is produced using signal intensity in the overall combined image. The quantized value may describe a liver perfusion parameter. A diagnosis may be made from the quantized value.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in order to identify a bi-modality condition upstream of diverging downstream road segments. In the context of a method, a distribution of speeds associated with a plurality of probe points representative of travel along the road segment upstream of diverging downstream road segments is determined. The method also includes evaluating the distribution so as to cluster the speeds associated with the plurality of probe points into a higher speed cluster associated with a higher speed and a lower speed cluster associated with a lower speed. The method also includes identifying a bi-modality condition upstream of the diverging downstream road segments based upon a relationship between the higher speed and the lower speed. The method further includes determining an extent to the bi-modality condition upstream of the diverging downstream road segments.

Abstract: A traffic safety system is provided for controlling the entry of motorists onto one way roads. The system has a motion detection unit which identifies the presence of motor vehicles travelling the wrong direction on one way roads, highway exit ramps and entrance ramps. Upon detection of a vehicle, the system activates audible and visual warnings. If the motorist does not stop moving, a barrier will deploy and a camera unit will photograph the license plate of the vehicle before transmitting same to local authorities. Additionally, a set of warming indicators positioned at a far end of the road are provided, which illuminate when the system is deployed, notifying travelers of a road blockage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a traveler information monitoring and dissemination system. The system disclosed herein provides real time information to a traveler, wherein the real time information may be pre-selected by the traveler. The system ensures consistent and quality data are produced and issued to the traveler.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking a vehicle may use a mobile device associated with a tracking account, a server, and one or more client devices associated with one or more users. The mobile device may be configured to receive a location update from a location service and transmit data associated with the location update over a network. The server may be configured to receive the data associated with the location update from the mobile device, map the location update to a predefined route comprising one or more predefined stops to generate a route update, and transmit data associated with the route update over a network. The one or more client devices may be configured to receive the data associated with the route update from the sever. Access to the route update may be limited to a pre-authorized set of the one or more users associated with the tracking account.

Abstract: A parking information updating method is disclosed. The parking information updating method is used to analyze the behavior model of a user according to the relative movement between an electronic device carried by the user and a parking space, to determine whether the parking space is occupied or not.

Abstract: A communication device for a vehicle is described, having a recording apparatus for recording the surroundings of the vehicle and a signaling apparatus. Also included is a controller for controlling the signaling apparatus as a function of the recorded surroundings. The signaling apparatus sends a recording signal formed corresponding to the recorded surroundings, to the surroundings. Also described is a corresponding communication method, a corresponding computer program, a corresponding vehicle, and a corresponding communication system.

Abstract: There is disclosed a vehicle backing system configurable by a driver or spotter as a function of the type of the vehicle being backed up and a spotter's position and/or a position of another vehicle located at a rear of a first vehicle.

Abstract: An approach for identifying slot exchanges for flights among a schedule of an aircraft operator includes acquiring existing slot assignments and flight schedules for flights operated by any airline that participate in a slot exchange program for a particular controlled airspace. Cost values are assigned to slots of the aircraft operator based on various criteria, such as any difference between flight times of particular flights and corresponding assigned slots. An optimization is performed to identify any alternate authority issued slots that, if assigned to flights of the aircraft operator, result in reduced cost values. Slot exchange requests are issued for the alternate authority issued slots in a manner that facilitates acceptance of the request without user intervention, by either the send or receiving airline. Flight schedules and assigned slots may be represented on a common display.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for generating an interim route that facilitates navigating a vehicle to an intended destination. One exemplary method facilitating an aircraft landing at an intended destination involves obtaining a current position of the aircraft, obtaining one or more time constraints for the intended destination, determining an interim route from the current aircraft position to the intended destination that veers towards a conditional diversion destination based at least in part on the one or more time constraints for the intended destination, and providing indication of the interim route to an aircraft operator, for example, by displaying a graphical representation of the interim route on a navigational map on a display device.

Abstract: A dynamic runway indicator is displayed overlying a conformal runway for assisting a pilot in completing an approach to landing on a runway. The dynamic runway indicator includes a polygon, that by changing position with respect to the conformal runway, provides advanced instrumentation cues to the pilot for adjusting the aircraft flight path to a normal, or recommended, path to the runway for landing, thereby assisting the pilot to improve the accuracy and safety of the approach and landing.

Abstract: An electric taxi motive control system of a first aircraft comprises a first aircraft position determining system configured to generate a first aircraft position signal, a first aircraft receiver, configured to receive transmissions of a second aircraft position signal, a first aircraft pilot interface configured to accept an input indicative of a first aircraft desired speed, and a first aircraft electronic controller configured to; determine a aircraft separation distance indicative of the distance between the first aircraft and the second aircraft, compare the aircraft separation distance with a safe distance value; and generate a modified first aircraft commanded speed signal when the aircraft separation distance is less than the safe distance value.

Abstract: A method for providing electronic content for a learning appliance is disclosed. The method includes selecting a learning appliance from a set of different learning appliances on a host site. The set of learning appliances is previously selected from a group of learning appliances. The electronic content package is received and is loaded into the learning appliance.

Abstract: A computer-based apparatus including a computer including a processor arranged to select a first video regarding a medical condition; create a second video including segments from the first video; transmit the second video for viewing by qualified medical personnel; receive input from the personnel; based on the input confirm accuracy of a first segment or modify a second segment or delete a third segment; create, from the second video, by at least including the first or second segment or deleting the third segment; transmit the third video for viewing by viewers; receive a respective response from each viewer identifying a respective fourth segment of the third video deemed relevant to the medical condition or enjoyable; create a fourth video including at least a portion of the respective fourth segments; and store the fourth video for inclusion in a video regarding the medical condition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automated system for multiple types of knowledge content generation for enhancing learning, creativity, insights and assessments comprising the means of: Capturing one or more contents; Storing the captured contents in raw content database; Classifying the captured content by one or more means of selected from Bookmarking or annotating, Using meta information from the content source files, Using algorithms to classify information and Receiving feedback from users and user interaction with content; Defining content template; Specifying rules and algorithms for automatic generation of knowledge content; Finally, Using the generated knowledge content by means of a display to candidate. Invention reduces the manual effort and time taken to create the multiple types of knowledge contents as well as reduce the cost for creation of the multiple types of knowledge contents.

Abstract: A method of radio simulation is provided. The method includes a first computer executing a communication manager, the communication manager configured to provide a radio simulation environment comprising a virtual radio network. The method also includes the first computer executing a communication management controller, wherein the communication management controller receives radio control input for the virtual radio network. The method also includes the first computer executing a tactical and environment cue controller, the tactical and environment cue controller configured to provide simulated audible sounds for the radio simulation environment. The method also includes the first computer executing a configuration controller, the configuration controller coupled to the communication manager and configured to receive at least one radio simulator configuration that designates at least a number of radios and frequencies.

Abstract: An apparatus, teaching method and composing method are disclosed as part of a kit to teach playing the piano. The kit incorporates special arrangements of music notation symbols on cling sheets. The cling sheets cling to a piano keyboard and to a music stand that has a presentation surface. The size of the spaces between the five staff lines on the cling sheets are such that musical notes on the staff lines accurately define finger placement on standard piano keys. The static cling sheets with music notation symbols are used as manipulatives and not just labels or identifiers as has been used in the past. The apparatus and methods do not require that students memorize letters, symbols and the music staff before they can play music; rather it allows students to manipulate symbols printed on cling sheets to learn how to play piano.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method can be provided for encoding radio frequency identification (RFID) electronic tags to represent custom-order nutrition variables. At an electronic vendor device, a custom food order can be identified. At the electronic vendor device, a nutrition variable based on the custom food order can be determined. At the electronic vendor device, an RFID electronic tag can be encoded to store the nutritional variable.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for multiple medical simulator integration provides multiple medical simulators and simultaneously receives at least one electronic data source input from each medical simulator into a common digital memory buffer in a time stamped manner for at least a given training event. Each electronic data source input is a data record throughout the event of a simulated parameter of the training simulator or a physical parameter of the training simulator. The common memory buffer allows independent, simultaneous, synchronized, user controlled playback of the individual inputs received within the memory buffer in any number of user defined configurations.

Abstract: A cryptographic system (10) performs a cryptographic process using a basis. B and a basis B*. An encryption device (200) generates a ciphertext including a transmission-side vector being a vector in the basis B and being generated using one vector of a first vector consisting of coefficients yj of a polynomial having xi as roots and a second vector consisting of v1i being a power of v1. A decryption device (300) decrypts the ciphertext generated by the encryption device (200) with a decryption key including a reception-side vector being a vector in the basis B* and being generated using the other vector of the first vector and the second vector.

Abstract: An article such as a greeting card (10) comprising a sheet (11) defining at least one central portion (16) and at least one versatile portion (18) connected together via at least one fold (20). The central portion (16) has two opposing edges (26, 28) adapted to be drawn together to create a three-dimensional form. The fold (20) is located at a junction of the central portion (16) and versatile portion (18). These portions (16, 18) are foldably connected together whereby the versatile portion (18) can be folded and adapted for location adjacent to or at an angle to the three-dimensional form, and may be secured at that location. The greeting card (10) may further comprise numerous engagement means (30, 32), apertures (38) and cords (39). The greeting card (10) can be delivered in a collapsed condition and can be readily assembled into a three-dimensional form revealing the ingenuity of the card.

Abstract: A placard clip assembly includes a torsion placard clip, and a container clip for releasably attaching the torsion placard clip to an adjacent surface. The torsion placard clip includes first and second elongated overlying tongues integrally formed together at a torsion joint, and defining an expandable space therebetween for receiving and frictionally engaging a display placard.

Abstract: A new and innovative way to display images at a gravesite. This by using the monument mounted flower vase or vase mounting as the placement point for the display. The display can be introduced to an existing vase or mounting through the use of an adapter. A mounting point could also be incorporated into the vase or mounting at the time of manufacture, this to support the image display.

Abstract: A sign holder includes a sign sleeve having a width and being defined by a viewing flange, a base flange and a first joint that couples the viewing flange to the base flange. At least one protruding member has a width and is coupled to and extends from the base flange at an at least one second joint. Each protruding member includes a leg portion and at least two hook portions coupled to the leg portion at an at least one third joint. The leg portion is oriented relative to the base flange by a first angle and each hook portion is oriented relative to the leg portion by a second angle. The width of the sign sleeve is greater than the width of the at least one protruding member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photography light panel reflector clamp for mounting a photography light panel reflector with a rod member. The photography light panel reflector clamp of the present invention includes a central member, a groove and a turning clamp set. A rod member clamping seat is disposed on the central member, and a mounting portion is disposed at an opening of the rod member clamping seat. The groove is formed across a mounting face on a side of the central member, and the turning clamp set is disposed on the central member next to the groove. A flange of the photography light panel reflector has a segment fitted in the groove, and the turning clamp set is utilized to fix the segment of the flange of the photography light panel reflector in the groove with the photography light panel reflector clamp.

Abstract: A traffic direction assembly includes a pole. A housing is coupled to the pole. Each of a front wall and a back wall of the housing has a translucent section extending laterally across an entire width of each of the front wall and back wall. A control circuit is positioned within the housing. A plurality of light emitters is coupled to the housing, making the housing easily visible to the traffic. A pair of speakers is coupled to the housing to emit an audible warning to the traffic. An actuator is coupled to the pole and the control circuit. A power supply is positioned within the pole. A plurality of photovoltaic cells is coupled to the outer wall of housing to be exposed to sunlight. Each of the photovoltaic cells is electrically coupled to the power supply such that the photovoltaic cells charge the power supply.

Abstract: An OLED pixel driving circuit is disclosed. The pixel driving circuit includes a plurality of interlaced scanning and data lines, and a first defect detection unit electrically connected to a first endpoint of at least one of the scanning lines, and the data lines. The first endpoint is located at one end of the at least one scanning line or data line.

Abstract: An image display device comprises a display panel, a casing to hold the display panel, a moving bar provided at the casing and configured to be movable in a first direction while overlapping the display panel, a calibration sensor at the moving bar to be movable in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and to obtain calibration information related to the display panel, and a controller to control the display panel based on the obtained calibration information.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of display technique. Disclosed are a display control circuit, a display control method and a display apparatus. The circuit comprises: a signal supplying unit for outputting an image data signal; a timing control unit for processing the image data signal into an signal recognizable for a driving circuit unit; a storage unit for storing and transmitting the signal recognizable to the driving circuit unit; a sample storing unit connected with the signal supplying unit, for acquiring and storing the image data signal; and a sample comparing unit for comparing a current frame signal outputted from the signal supplying unit with a previous frame signal stored in the sample storing unit and controlling the timing control unit to be turned on or off and controlling whether the signal stored in the storage unit needs to be updated according to a comparison result.

Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying always-on content on a display of a mobile device allow the device to use a low power processor for certain always-on content and to coordinate with the device application processor for the remaining always-on content. In an embodiment, a pixel row-skip pattern is specified by the low power processor based on the display screen's resolution setting as well as ambient light conditions. In a further embodiment, the execution of pixel rendering in keeping with the prescribed pattern is synchronized between the device's low power processor and main application processor.

Abstract: There is provided a display apparatus including a display panel where display elements connected to a scanning line and a signal line are arrayed in a two dimensional matrix, and a driving circuit unit configured to drive the display panel, the driving circuit unit including a gate driver configured to feed a scanning signal to the scanning line such that a back gate voltage of a field effect transistor configuring an output buffer for generating the scanning signal is capable of controlling. Also, there is provided an electronic device including the display apparatus.

Abstract: An image data processing method and a device thereof are disclosed, and the method includes: receiving first red, green, and blue image data; executing a gamma correction process for the first red, green, and blue sub-pixel image data; generating a first white sub-pixel image data; generating a third red, green, and blue sub-pixel image data and executing an inverse gamma conversion process. The present invention is able to convert RGB image data to RGBW image data.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for converting data capable of enhancing sharpness without deterioration of picture quality, and a display apparatus using the same, wherein the apparatus for converting data is provided in the display apparatus with a plurality of unit pixels, each unit pixel with red, green, blue and white sub-pixels, and the apparatus for converting data includes a 4-color data generator for generating 4-color data of red, green, blue and white colors for each unit pixel based on 3-color input data of red, green and blue colors of an input image; and a sharpness enhancer for enhancing sharpness of the input image by correcting white sub-pixel data of the unit pixel corresponding to an edge portion of the input image by a luminance variation of adjacent unit pixels based on white sub-pixel data for each unit pixel.

Abstract: To reduce power consumption of a display device. A sequence of supply of video signals to a plurality of pixels included in an active matrix display device is controlled. For example, a supply sequence is controlled so that the potentials of the video signals supplied to a plurality of pixels are in ascending order or in descending order. This enables a reduction in the amount of charge and discharge of electric charge of signal lines which supply video signals to a plurality of pixels. Consequently, power consumption of the display device can be reduced.

Abstract: A signal processing method includes: inputting a first image signal and a second image signal, the first image signal containing gradation levels of respective pixels of a first frame, the second image signal containing gradation levels of respective pixels of a second frame that is continuous from the first frame; storing at least one predetermined gradation level as a correction-free gradation level that needs no correction; determining whether or not the gradation level of the first frame for every pixel is the stored correction-free gradation level, based on the input first image signal; and outputting a gradation level in the input second image signal by using, as a correction-free pixel that needs no correction, a pixel for which the gradation level of the first frame is determined as the correction-free gradation level.

Abstract: The invention provides a semiconductor device which performs a write operation of a signal current rapidly to a current input type pixel. Before inputting a signal current, a precharge operation is performed by flowing a large current. After that, a signal current is inputted to perform the set operation. A predetermined potential can be obtained rapidly as the precharge operation is performed before the set operation. The predetermined potential is approximately equal to a potential after completing the set operation. Therefore, the set operation can be rapidly performed and a write operation of a signal current can be rapidly performed. By using two transistors, a gate width W can be long or a gate length L can be short in the precharge operation or the gate width W can be short and the gate length L can be long in the set operation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transition metal complex represented by the following formula (1): (wherein: M represents a transition metal element; K represents an uncharged monodentate or bidentate ligand; L represents a monodentate or bidentate monoanionic or dianionic ligand; m and o represent an integer from 0 to 5; n represents an integer from 1 to 3; p represents an integer from 0 to 4; W— represents a counterion; and Y1 to Y4, R1, and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a heterocycloalkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, a heteroaryl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, or an alkoxy group).

Abstract: A digital-drive display system, comprising an array of display pixels, each display pixel having a light emitter, a digital memory for storing a digital pixel value, and a drive circuit that drives the light emitter in response to the digital pixel value. The drive circuit can respond to a control signal provided to all of the display pixels in common by a display controller that loads digital pixel values in the digit memory of each display pixel.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pixel driving circuit, including a first pixel driving unit and a second pixel driving unit. The first pixel driving unit includes a first driving transistor, a first storage capacitor and a first driving control unit. The first driving control unit is configured to apply a jumping voltage onto the data voltage at a first compensation stage, so as to perform jumping compensation on a threshold voltage of the first driving transistor. The second pixel driving unit includes a second driving transistor, a second storage capacitor and a second driving control unit. The second driving control unit is configured to apply a jumping voltage onto the data voltage at a second compensation stage, so as to perform jumping compensation on a threshold voltage of the second driving transistor and control the second light-emitting element to emit light.