Abstract: An on-line lottery is operated from a jurisdiction, with only players who are not citizens or residents of the jurisdiction being eligible to participate. The eligibility of a prospective player is checked at sign-up and/or when selected to win a prize. If a prospective player is determined to be a citizen or resident of the jurisdiction, their participation in the lottery is nullified, meaning the prospective player was not entered in the lottery, and thus was never eligible to win a prize.

Abstract: A method for processing lottery transactions and debit/credit transactions with lottery terminals that communicate with a lottery central site over a closed lottery network includes conducting lottery transactions at the lottery terminals and transmitting lottery transaction data between the lottery terminals and the lottery central site. An interface is configured between the lottery central site and an acquiring processor that is external to the closed lottery network. Debit/credit purchase transactions are conducted at the lottery terminals and debit/credit purchase transaction data is transmitted from the lottery terminals through the closed lottery network to the lottery central site, and from the lottery central site to the acquiring processor via the interface. The debit/credit purchase transaction data and lottery purchase transaction data are isolated throughout the closed lottery network.

Abstract: A system comprises a client operable to communicate a bet regarding a spin of a virtual roulette wheel. The system further comprises a controller communicably coupled to the client and operable to determine a result of the spin of the virtual roulette wheel, the result based at least in part upon one or more digits of at least one financial market indicator at a configurable point in time. The system is further operable to determine an outcome of the bet based at least in part on the determined result.

Abstract: The game machine comprising a display and a controller is provided. The display is configured to display a plurality of symbol cells displayed in a grid. The grid defines a plurality of columns, each with an associated reel, an associated reel strip, a plurality of symbol positions, and each symbol position populated by a game symbol. The controller is configured to initiate a game and detect a trigger condition. In response the trigger condition the control then establishes a number of symbols in a set of symbols, selects a set of symbols based on the established number of symbols, with the set of symbols including a plurality of game symbols, and replaces each of the symbols in a plurality of symbol positions on at least one of the reel strips with the selected set of symbols. The controller then establishes a predetermined combination of symbols within the grid.

Abstract: A computer-implemented process is useful for inspecting a shopping cart in preparation for a rapid checkout from a retail store, the shopping cart including items scanned for purchase by the customer during a shopping trip in the retail store. The process includes monitoring, within a computerized server, an initiation of a rapid checkout by the customer and generating, within a computerized processor, an inspection list for a store employee based upon the initiation. The inspection list includes a summary of items scanned by the customer.

Abstract: A power supply device sharing power of a doorbell includes two power contacts, an AC switch, an AC/DC conversion circuit, a doorbell actuator, a supply node, an enabling node, and a control node. When the AC switch is off, the AC/DC conversion circuit receives AC power through the two power contacts, generates DC power according to the AC power, and then outputs the generated DC power through the supply node to supply a post-stage circuit for operating. The doorbell actuator is configured to generate an enabling signal and outputting the generated enabling signal through the enabling node. The control node is configured to receive a control signal relative to the enabling signal, to have the AC switch turned on in response to the control signal to ring the doorbell.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for a signal device that includes at least one smoke detecting device, optionally a severe weather warning device, and optionally a carbon monoxide detecting device, which are housed within a housing comprising a top portion and a base. A circuit board having a top side and a bottom side that extends to an outer edge is also contained within the housing, and at least one LED is positioned in close proximity to the outer edge of the bottom side of the circuit board.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The methods include, for instance: providing social media feed cognizant lighthouse display service for communicating to spectators, information in regard to social response to an event, the lighthouse display service by use of a lighthouse structure further including a private display for subscribed data for an accessibility-layered communication service as encoded with a private key to make inaccessible to the spectators but to be decoded on a user device with the private key.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to providing information through tactility. A computer system may receive an input from a user. The computer system may identify one or more locations associated with haptic elements disposed on a wearable haptic apparatus. The computer system may generate a message that includes an indication of the one or more locations. The computer system may transmit this message to the wearable haptic apparatus. The wearable haptic apparatus may actuate one or more haptic elements disposed thereon based on the indication of the one or more locations included in the message. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems (200), apparatus and methods utilizing the soundscape of the appliance (204) to generate content for a dynamic output. In various embodiments, the output generated by the apparatus is varied based on differences in the acoustic signal resulting from changes in the operating state of the appliance (204). By utilizing the soundscape of the appliance (204), a non-repetitive and pseudo-random, but still recognizable outputs associated with the appliance (204), can be generated based on the various operating states of the appliance (204). The user's operation of the appliance (204) may influence the acoustic signal received by the apparatus which may further influence the output produced by the appliance (204). The systems (200), apparatus and methods described herein employ a dynamic acoustic signal of an appliance (204) to provide a user with a dynamic output to engage the user in a manner that increases their interest in and attachment to the appliance (204).

Abstract: A device designed to validate and transport paper currency in a protected fashion. While being transported, the device monitors for tampering or break-in attempts and subsequently generates warning notifications, or sounds an alarm depending on configuration and the type of tampering detected. The transport case provides end-to-end cash accountability from a location where a bill is inserted into the case, to the bank or cash destination, where the transport case is delivered. Additionally, a docking station accessory is described in which the transport case can be securely fixed while at a point of sale.

Abstract: A payment reader includes a tamper detection system for monitoring and protecting against attempts to tamper with the payment reader. The tamper detection system includes tamper detection devices such as tamper switches or tamper meshes, and tamper detection circuitry to control and interface with the tamper detection devices. Pulses are selectively provided from each of a plurality of tamper signal pins of the tamper detection circuitry to an associated tamper detection device, the outputs of the tamper detection devices are multiplexed, the multiplexed signal is received at a tamper detection pin, and a tamper attempt is identified if a pulse was not received within the multiplexed signal. While not transmitting, each of the tamper signal pins is switched to an input state, and a tamper attempt is also identified if any aberrant signal is received at the tamper signal pins while in the input state.

Abstract: A door barricade alert system includes a door barricade device, a sensor, and a communication system. The door barricade device is normally positioned in a stored, non-installed position. The sensor is associated with the door barricade device in the stored, non-installed position. The communication system is associated with the sensor at one end and with a target at the other end. When the door barricade device is in close proximity to the sensor, the sensor is not activated and when the door barricade device is moved from close proximity to the sensor, the sensor sends a signal through the communication system to a target.

Abstract: A system includes a plurality of sensing devices disposed at a premises, the sensing devices being configured to generate data based on activity detected at one or more openings in the premises and to transmit the data, a plurality of speakers dispersed at the premises, a memory configured to store output profiles corresponding to a plurality of respective events and to store a plurality of respective sounds, and a processor configured to identify an event based on the transmitted data and to execute a stored output profile assigned to the event, the execution including automatically playing a stored sound through one or more of the speakers in accordance with the selected output profile.

Abstract: Delivery parcel detection systems can include a doorbell having a first wireless communication system and a floor covering configured for placement on an entryway floor. The doorbell can be communicatively coupled to the floor covering. The floor covering can comprise a sensor configured to detect a delivery parcel located on the floor covering. Systems can include a first communication sent from the floor covering to the doorbell in response to the floor covering detecting an arrival, a movement, or a removal of the delivery parcel. Systems can also include a second communication sent from the doorbell to a remote computing device in response to the doorbell receiving the first communication.

Abstract: A method of detecting an occupancy state of a living space for controlling the on/off performance of a lighting apparatus. The method using a microwave motion sensor to detect a motion intrusion, wherein a microcontroller with program codes analyzes a time duration and a frequency pattern of the echoed microwave signal generated by the motion intrusion in the living space. The method using an occupancy counting APP to record, wherein an updated numerical value represents the number of occupants remaining in the living space for operating the illumination. The echoed microwave signal is judged with the frequency pattern being lower or higher than the frequency pattern of the microwave signal transmitted to adjust the numerical value. When the microwave motion sensor is operated with a frequency level below 20 GHz, a microwave confining device is required to limit a detecting capacity of the microwave motion sensor.

Abstract: A device, remote control, and web application for tracking mobile assets are disclosed. The device is attached to the mobile asset. The remote control enables or disables the device, and communicates to a user the location and status of the device. The web application can also be used for tracking the device and providing advanced features. The device includes a GPS transceiver and an accelerometer for determining its location and travel parameters. The web application includes a map to give a visual representation of the device location. Also disclosed is a social networking feature of the device, which is optimally utilized where the device is used for tracking of pets by owners.

Abstract: A thermal event detection and notification system detects a thermal event, a control unit receives information from, the information being indicative of the detected thermal event. The control unit determines, based on the information received, a location of said thermal event.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for warning a user about undesirable motion of a first portion of the user's body relative to a second portion of the user's body. In one representative embodiment, an apparatus for warning a user about motion of a first portion of the user's body relative to a second portion of the user's body comprises at least one sensor configured to measure the angle of the first portion of the user's body relative to a reference. The sensor is configured to be worn on the user's body, and is in communication with a controller. A warning mechanism is also in communication with the controller, and the controller is operable to activate the warning mechanism upon movement of the first portion of the user's body relative to the second portion of the user's body beyond a predetermined angle relative to the reference.

Abstract: The present teachings disclose methods and apparatuses for an intelligent, wireless earplug system comprising a speaker, an earplug, an electronics base, and a cable. The earplug fits into a user's ear canal and is operatively connected to a smart device, such as a smart phone, to intelligently transmit sounds from the smart device to the earplugs in a manner selected by the user, such as for example transmitting binaural beats to the earplugs to facilitate sleep.

Abstract: A tracking device, a tracking system, and a tracking device control method with safe-zone demarcation based on the usually detected WiFi access points are provided. The tracking device includes a telecommunication transceiver, a WiFi receiver and a microcontroller. The microcontroller is configured to operate the telecommunication transceiver to transmit WiFi information to a server during a data-collection period for behavior analysis of a tracked object equipped with the tracking device and for safe-zone demarcation of the tracking device. The WiFi information indicates WiFi access points detected by the WiFi receiver. The safe-zone demarcation of the tracking device is adaptive to habitual behaviors, obtained from the behavior analysis, of the tracked object.

Abstract: A mobile tracking unit includes a controller having a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions are executable by the processor to communicate with a control unit of an automation and security system, determine a position of the mobile tracking unit relative to a base station using a low power location module, and communicate the position of the mobile tracking unit to at least one of the base station and a control unit of the automation and security system. When the mobile tracking unit is outside a specified range from the mobile tracking unit, the controller continues tracking the position of the mobile tracking unit with the low power location module. When the mobile tracking unit is inside the specified range, the controller determines the position of the mobile tracking unit using a high power location module.

Abstract: A method of operating a server for remotely monitoring personal activity, the method comprising: generating and sending a message to at least one user equipment, UE, if one of the following conditions is met: the server receives a signal from an electrical plug device and the received signal is in accordance with an expected pattern of signals; or the server receives a signal from an electrical plug device and the received signal is not in accordance with an expected pattern of signals; or the server does not receive a signal from an electrical plug device when a signal is expected in accordance with an expected pattern of signals.

Abstract: Disclosed is an intelligent shoe for the blind, which includes a sole and an upper. At least a portion of the sole is provided with multiple pressure sensors for generating pressure sensing signals when the sole is in contact with raised ground surface. The intelligent shoe further includes a storage chip, used to pre-store a signal characteristic of pressure sensing signals generated when the sole is in contact with a blind sidewalk, and a ata processing chip electrically connected to the multiple pressure sensors and the storage chip, used to compare a signal characteristic of pressure sensing signals from the pressure sensors with the pre-stored signal characteristic, and determine that the sole deviates from the blind sidewalk and send a prompt signal in the case that the signal characteristic of the pressure sensing signals from the pressure sensors is inconsistent with the pre-stored signal characteristic.

Abstract: A shock detector system for determining the existence of a harmful electrical condition in a body of water proximate a first shock detector or a second shock detector with the first shock detector providing a danger signal if the harmful electrical condition proximate the first shock detector could injure or kill a person coming into contact with the body of water proximate the first shock detector and the second shock detector providing a caution signal if there is no harmful electrical condition detected by the second shock detector even though there is a harmful electrical condition proximate the first shock detector.

Abstract: A method for detecting drowning is disclosed. The method includes steps of: collecting a plurality of detection signals; recording the plurality of detection signals and determining whether a drowning is happening or not by calculating and analyzing each of the detection signals; and sending out a drowning signal K when it is determined from all of the detection signals that the drowning is happening. A device for detecting drowning is further disclosed. An intelligent and quick detection for drowning situation is achieved, and an accuracy of drowning detection is improved, since the plurality of detection signals sent by a plurality of sensors worn by a drowner are detected.

Abstract: An earthquake alarm broadcasting equipment for an earthquake detecting system includes a receiver for receiving a detection result from the earthquake detecting system, wherein the detection result at least indicates a level of earthquake intensity, a memory device for storing a trigger level, a use scenario set by a user and a contingency measure corresponding to the use scenario, a processor coupled to the receiver and the memory device for generating a control signal according to the detection result, the trigger level and the contingency measures, and a functional module coupled to the processor for broadcasting an earthquake alarm and the contingency measures to the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting chemical substance levels in surrounding environments using an integrated system are provided. A vehicle is equipped with a system comprising a detector component, a vehicle telematics component, and mobile gateway component. The detector component monitors a level of one or more chemical substances and determines that a threshold level of the one or more chemical substances has been detected. The vehicle telematics component generates an alert signaling detection of the threshold level of the one or more chemical substances. The alert may be communicated to one or more recipients including a command center. The alert may include, among other things, the level of the one or more chemical substances and the location of the vehicle. Communication of the alert and additional communications with the one or more recipients is facilitated by a mobile gateway component that provides access to a wireless communications network.

Abstract: A fall protection harness or fall protection static line includes one or more straps, an electrical sensing device coupled to the one or more straps, a computer processor coupled to the electrical sensing device, and a transmitter coupled to the computer processor. The one or more straps are made up of an electrically non-conducting thread and an electrically conducting thread. The electrically non-conducting thread and the electrically conducting thread are intertwined, or the electrically conductive thread is intertwined with itself. The electrical sensing device detects a disruption in current in the electrically conducting thread, a disruption in voltage in the electrically conducting thread, or a change in resistance in the electrically conducting thread, which indicates damage to the fall protection harness or a fall by a person wearing the fall protection harness.

Abstract: Method includes executing a dynamic decision-making process that includes (a) receiving environmental data and (b) determining a fused ensemble based on the environmental data and a state parameters of a current state of a machine assembly. The fused ensemble includes communications from a system interface to the operator for the state parameters. The communications inform an operator about the state parameters and includes at least one of a visual signal, an audible signal, or a tactile signal from the system interface. The decision-making process also includes (c) communicating the fused ensemble to the operator through the system interface and (d) repeating (a)-(c) while the machine assembly is in the current state. The fused ensemble is configured to change based on changes in the environmental data.

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: Embodiments of the disclosure pertain to a system effective to monitor an amount of a material, the system includes a portable container, the material is within the portable container; a sensor operatively associated with the portable container, the sensor effective to detect a first level of the material in the portable container when the portable container is at a first location and to generate a first data signal based on the first level, and the sensor is also effective to detect a second level of the material in the portable container and to generate a second data signal based on the second level; a processor in communication with the sensor, the sensor is able to communicate the first data signal and the second data signal to the processor, and the processor is effective to receive the data signals, and effective to generate a report based on the first data signal and the second data signal.

Abstract: The disclosure reveals a system for detecting moisture or water in a particular location. The system may incorporate a moisture detector having a control module connected to an appliance, a moisture detection circuit connected to the control module, and a voltage source connected to the moisture detection circuit and to the control module. The voltage source and the moisture detection circuit may provide voltage levels to the control module when the moisture detection circuit detects dry or wet conditions, or conditions between those conditions. A voltage level to the control module may indicate whether the appliance, such as a water heater, a washing machine, or a dish washer, has a leak. If the leak is deemed by a voltage level from the circuit to be worthy of concern, then a display, an alarm, a message, or other notice mechanism may indicate an issue or what action needs to be taken.

Abstract: Aspects include a system for providing feedback to a user with a wearable device. The system including a wearable device and a feedback mechanism disposed within the wearable device. The feedback mechanism configured to vibrate the wearable device. A memory is provided having computer readable instructions. One or more processors are provided for executing the computer readable instructions, the one or more processors being coupled to communicate with the feedback mechanism. The computer readable instructions include defining at least one prompt point that is associated with a first time parameter. The instructions further include determining when the current time is equal to the first time parameter. The instructions provide for actuating the feedback mechanism in response to the current time being equal to the first time period.

Abstract: A separation alert device for warning a user of separation from an item includes a housing that defines an internal space. The housing is configured for retention on the user's person. A power module, a microprocessor, a first proximity sensor and a plurality of alarms are coupled to the housing and are positioned in the internal space. The microprocessor is operationally coupled to the power module. The first proximity sensor and the alarms are operationally coupled to the microprocessor. A second proximity sensor is in wireless communication with the microprocessor. The second proximity sensor is coupled to an item that the user desires to retain proximate to the user. The microprocessor is positioned to receive a location signal from the second proximity sensor. Separation of the first proximity sensor by a preset distance from the second proximity sensor will compel the microprocessor to compel the alarms to notify the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for an infrastructure monitoring system.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a user device, information regarding a sensed condition in a structure. The sensed condition is sensed by a sensory node. The method also includes providing, by the user device, a notification identifying the sensed condition to a user of the user device, and receiving, by the user device, information regarding navigable pathways of the structure. The method further includes determining, by the user device, a location of the user device, and identifying, by the user device, a first evacuation route based at least in part on the information regarding the sensed condition, the information regarding navigable pathways of the structure, and the location of the user device. The method also includes displaying, by the user device, the first evacuation route.

Abstract: A method for automating emergency distress signals from a networked peripheral device to enable automated emergency distress signal activation from a networked peripheral device when a code word is sensed spoken proximal said peripheral device and when position of said peripheral device is sensed outside an established pattern of movement of said peripheral device coordinated in space and time. The present method for automating emergency distress signals from a networked peripheral device further enables a user to receive an apparent call from another person and thus affect action by a user, as desired, such as, for example, leave a situation promptly having a social pretext, as supplied by the receipt of the apparent call, for so leaving.

Abstract: An event notification system is configured with a record for each one of a plurality of individual responders to a mass notification event. Each record can have preference information that is specified by an individual responder associated with the record, and the event notification system can use the preference information to generate, for each of the individual responders, a single mass notification message that is formatted according to the preferences of each individual responder.

Abstract: An apparatus including a building information model (BIM) of a secured area having a plurality of different portions, the BIM embodied in a memory, a processor that identifies portions of the secured area having different levels of security and a processor that alerts a user of a security weakness based upon an interaction between the security levels and physical characteristics of the secured area defined by the BIM.

Abstract: An intrusion sensor for monitoring an entrance to a building to be monitored, the intrusion sensor being situated at the entrance on the inside of the building, includes an acceleration sensor which is configured to detect motions of the intrusion sensor in at least one spatial axis, and in the case of a motion in the at least one axis, to output an acceleration signal, including a surroundings sensor which is configured to detect at least one value of at least one physical variable in the surroundings of the intrusion sensor, and including a plausibility check device, which is configured to carry out a plausibility check of the acceleration signal using the detected value of the physical variable, and to output an intrusion signal if the result of the plausibility check is negative. Also described is a corresponding method and an alarm system including an intrusion sensor.

Abstract: There is provided a method of operating a device to generate a target sound that is audible to a user of the device, the method comprising measuring background noise in an environment in which the device is located; using a perceptual loudness model to predict an audibility of the target sound to the user of the device based on the measured background noise; using the output of the perceptual loudness model to determine a gain value that is to be applied to a source signal used to generate the target sound in order to provide at least a desired level of audibility of the target sound to the user; applying the determined gain value to the source signal to produce a modified source signal; and generating the target sound using the modified source signal.

Abstract: A control signal receiver of an equipment control device receives a control signal for equipment transmitted by a remote control terminal from a communication device via the Internet. A remote control authorization receiver receives, from a resident of a home, an authorization with respect to the control signal received by the control signal receiver. When the authorization receiver receives an authorization from the resident of the home, an equipment controller controls the equipment on the basis of the received control signal.

Abstract: A terminal device, network system and controlling method thereof are provided. The present invention includes an input unit configured to receive an input of a command, a controller recognizing the inputted command and detecting state information, and a communication unit transmitting the detected state information by broadcasting and receiving state information of an external device from the external device by the broadcasting, the controller comparing the detected state information to the received state information of the external device such that if a priority of the detected state information is high, the controller executes the recognized command, and if the priority of the detected state information is low, the controller does not execute the recognized command.

Abstract: Provided is an intelligent garage door switch control system and method thereof. The system includes a transmitting radio frequency device, a receiving radio frequency device, and a control circuit for operating a switch. The control circuit is configured to use a predetermined pattern detected as the basis to operate the switch. The predetermined pattern includes a first acceleration from a speed of 0 to a speed greater than 0, a first deceleration from a speed greater than 0 down to a speed of 0 thereafter, and a second acceleration from a speed of 0 to a speed greater than 0 thereafter.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for multi-device interactions. For example, a transmitting device detects a media content control command input by a user for operation of a first application client, wherein the media content control command includes media content identification; the transmitting device encodes the media content control command into an audio identifier string; and the transmitting device transmits the audio identifier string through first sound waves. A receiving device is configured to detect the first sound waves using a second application client, extract the audio identifier string from the first sound waves, decode the audio identifier string to acquire the media content control command, and operate on first media content corresponding to the media content identification included in the media content control command.

Abstract: A method of operating an acoustic system includes detecting an ultrasonic sound signal and pattern matching the received ultrasonic sound signal to determine when the received ultrasonic sound signal is a desired ultrasonic sound signal. The method includes sending a signal to at least one electronic component when the received ultrasonic sound signal is the desired ultrasonic sound signal. The method includes operating the microphone in a lower power state when the received ultrasonic sound signal is not the desired ultrasonic sound signal.

Abstract: A method and system for using data associated with a first vehicle and a given road segment defined for a road network and using data associated with a second vehicle and the given road segment to determine a multi-vehicle probability value that indicates a probability that the first vehicle and the second vehicle will arrive at a common position of the given road segment simultaneously. The multi-vehicle probability value can be compared to a threshold probability value to determine whether the first vehicle and/or the second vehicle should take a responsive measure to avoid those vehicles arriving at the common position of the given road segment simultaneously. The data associated the first vehicle and the data associated with the second vehicle can each include a respective electronic horizon for that vehicle, and time parameters and probability values associated with those vehicles being on the given road segment.

Abstract: An oscillator unit for a vehicle detector includes an oscillator circuit for generating vehicle detector loop signals in response to enabling control signals from a vehicle detector control unit, a gain control circuit for maintaining the amplitude of the oscillator output signals within a limited range, and a clamping circuit for eliminating ringing of the oscillator output signals when operation of the oscillator circuit is disabled. The gain control circuit eliminates random amplitude changes in the vehicle detector loop signals generated by the oscillator circuit caused by changing environmental conditions experienced by the vehicle detector loop. The clamping circuit provides immediate clamping of the oscillator circuit operation to eliminate ringing when the control signal switches to the off state. The few additional circuit components which provide the gain control and clamping functions add very little to the overall cost of the oscillator circuit.

Abstract: The automated lane management assist method, data structure and system receive unprocessed lane-specific limited-access highway information, including lane use and speed limits, from traffic detectors in the roadway or from other sources, process and develop predicted information from these sources and substitute the predicted information for the current information where appropriate, thus improving the timeliness of the information in a form that assists in the selection of driving lanes and target speeds for vehicles, including in partially and fully automated vehicles, and communicate the processed predicted information to the vehicles by suitable means.