Patents Issued in November 9, 2017
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Publication number: 20170323527Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention set forth systems, apparatuses and methods for implementing a dice game having a re-roll feature on a gaming device. Accordingly, a gaming device can be configured to roll multiple virtual dice on a game display and determine if the result of the dice roll satisfies a predefined criterion. When the result of the initial dice roll satisfies the predefined criterion, one or more of the multiple virtual dice is re-rolled. The gaming device then evaluates a game result after the re-roll, where the combination of the displayed faces from any initially rolled dice that were not re-rolled and the displayed faces from the re-rolled dice are used in the evaluation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Bradley BERMAN
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Publication number: 20170323528Abstract: A tournament management system is disclosed, including network distributed processing system including: a game world controller; an entertainment software controller connected to the game world controller by a network, the entertainment software controller constructed to provide an entertainment game outcome; and the game world constructed to: receive the entertainment game outcome and element utilization information; determine the wagering event; request and receive the wagering outcome; and a tournament manager coupled to the plurality of network distributed processing systems, constructed to: determine a set of tournament players; determine a set of individual prizes; receive updates associated with the set of tournament players; determine a player to win each of the individual prizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Miles Arnone, Eric Meyerhofer, Scott Shimmin
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Publication number: 20170323529Abstract: A system and method for conducting a casino game based on a number of same-suited cards. Players place a mandatory 9-card wager on red or black synonymous with Diamonds/Hearts and Spades/Clubs, respectively. Optional 3-card wagers (community cards), 6-card wagers (player cards) and 9-card bonus wagers (community cards+player cards) are available. After the placement of the mandatory 9-card wager and optional wagers, three community cards are dealt or displayed and then players have option to fold or place a play wager. Each player is then dealt or displayed six player cards. The nine total cards are then evaluated to determine if players hold three or more same-suited cards of the color selected by the player with the mandatory 9-card wager. Similarly, the optional 3-card, 6-card and 9-card bonus wagers require at least 2 flush cards, 3 flush cards and 5 flush cards, respectively, to support a wager payout.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Fred Berger, Gary Gundersen
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Publication number: 20170323530Abstract: In a method of presenting a game, a player places an ante wager, a secondary wager and one or more optional bonus or side bets via an input receiving device of a gaming table. Three cards are dealt to the player and a dealer, and thereafter two pairs of community cards are dealt. The player must place a tertiary wager to continue the game. The player and dealer attempt to form a highest ranking five card flush hand from their three cards and the community cards. The outcome of the player's ante, secondary and tertiary wagers are determined with reference to at least one of the dealer's hand and the player's hand. The optional bonus or side bets may be resolved relative to certain criteria for cards dealt in the game. Awards for winning wagers or bets may be awarded in accordance with a pay table or via a wheel spin or other award selection event which is initiated by the player.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: John Hemberger, Ofir Ventura, Zbigniew Czyzweski, Michael Skvorzov
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Publication number: 20170323531Abstract: A card game system/method pitting players against a live or virtual dealer. Players make two mandatory wagers and optionally place bonus and jackpot wagers followed by each player and the dealer receiving six cards. Each player and the dealer must set the six cards into three, two-card hands based on pre-established rules. The main and play wagers are resolved based on a comparison of the player's three hands to the dealer's three hands respectively. The bonus wager relates to the strongest five-card poker hand formed using the six cards and the jackpot is paid if the player wins all three hands and the two cards of the first hand meet a minimum threshold (e.g., Ace high or better). An automatic winning hand may be utilized as well. For example, any player receiving the King of Spades and King of Clubs would win their main and play wagers automatically. A player v. player (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: David Hauser, Thomas Mills
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Publication number: 20170323532Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a gaming system and method providing a multi-hand card game with modifiers available based on initially-dealt cards of the hands. Generally, for a play of the card game, the gaming system randomly determines two or more initial hands of cards and displays at least one card of each initial hand face-up. The gaming system determines, for each initial hand, whether a modifier triggering event occurred for that initial hand based on one or more of the cards of that initial hand. For a given initial hand, if the gaming system determines that the modifier triggering event occurred for that initial hand, the gaming system associates a modifier with that initial hand. The gaming system then finalizes each initial hand and determines any award associated with each finalized initial hand based on the cards of that initial hand and any associated modifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Bradford Brown
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Publication number: 20170323533Abstract: Implementing games of chance across multiple computing devices is described. An electronic hand is associated with each computing device. The electronic hand includes a set of characters having a value. An electronic bid, which is a total quantity of a character of the set characters at a particular value, is initiated. An electronic challenge to the electronic bid is initiated. An actual quantity of the character at the particular value in the bidding electronic hand is determined. A point value is allocated to the bidder if the actual quantity of the character at the particular value is greater than or equal to the total quantity of the character at the particular value in the electronic bid. The point value is adjusted based on a bid value, and/or bid level, and/or the number of participants.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Martin Rottmann
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Publication number: 20170323534Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for awarding gaming payouts in slot games are provided. Embodiments are directed to initiating a reelspin and moving at least one modifying symbol to a new symbol location. If a predetermined symbol appears in the new symbol location as a result of the reelspin, the predetermined symbol is replaced with the modifying symbol.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Bradley BERMAN, Chad SHAPIRO, Sara MINOR, Ryan STRAND
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Publication number: 20170323535Abstract: A searchable binder which is operationally compatible with a binder management system having a cabinet with shelves or a file cabinet with file drawers for removable storage of searchable binders. Each binder has a body with front and rear covers and a spine. Inside the body is a binder mechanism for removably retaining sheet media. Each binder has a pair of binder contact mechanisms mounted to the spine at opposite ends, a binder identification circuit electrically coupled to the binder contact mechanisms, and a visible indicator. Each binder contact mechanism has a base element and a sliding element. The sliding element can be manually set to a retracted position in which the sliding element is extended a first distance and an extended position in which the sliding element is extended a second greater distance. In the retracted position, the sliding elements can make contact with conductive elements of a binder cabinet when a binder is placed on a shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Shengbo Zhu, Su Shiong Huang
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Publication number: 20170323536Abstract: In a securing device for attachment of an object which is to be secured, wherein the securing device has a housing with a base plate and a lid as well as means for generating an alarm when the securing device is removed from the object without authorization, wherein the securing device is attached to the object by a double-adhesive strip having a double-adhesive first section and a non-adhesive second section. The first section has an initial adhesiveness which is lost when the strip is stretched. The second section forms a grip for stretching the double-adhesive strip. The double-adhesive strip is attached on one side to the underside of the base plate so that it is covered by the base plate and on the other side to the object. The non-adhesive second section is placed between the base plate and the lid in its closed state such the grip is only accessible only in the open state of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Pataco AGInventors: Cornel Brühwiler, Jürgen Kreider
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Publication number: 20170323537Abstract: There is provided a tamper detection device comprising a laminate; a contact lead attached to the laminate; and a detection module connected to the contact lead. It is advantageous that the laminate is configured to conform to an application surface, and to move the contact lead. A method of installing the device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Glass Security Pte LtdInventors: Luke Lim, Boon Kiong Kok
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Publication number: 20170323538Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to recoilers, merchandise security systems, and methods for displaying and protecting an article of merchandise from theft. In one example, the merchandise security system includes a sensor configured to be secured to the article of merchandise and a base for removably supporting the sensor and the item of merchandise thereon. The system also includes a recoiler operably coupled to the sensor. The recoiler includes a rotatable member defining a helical recess. The system further includes a cable configured to connect to the sensor and to be unwound from and wound on the rotatable member as the cable is extended and retracted. The cable is configured to be extended from the recoiler in response to the sensor being lifted off of the base, and the cable is configured to be retracted into the recoiler in response to the sensor being moved to a seated position on the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: David N. Berglund, Kyle Baker, Robert Bisesti
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Publication number: 20170323539Abstract: A monitoring area is scanned by an area sensor device (e.g., an optical distance meter) detects objects. Moving objects are identified among the detected objects, and, among the identified moving objects, a moving object which is present in the monitoring area and which has been newest identified is set as a tracking target. The moving object which has been set at the tracking target is automatically tracked by a camera device. As a result, even if there are present a plurality of moving objects in the monitoring area, tracking targets can be switched from one to another, so that it is possible to designate, as a tracking target, a moving object desired by an observer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicants: DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED, DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Masahiro TAKIGUCHI, Tetsuya IWASAKI, Kenji TSUBONE
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Publication number: 20170323540Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for triggering actions in response to capturing and characterizing image data. Real-time characterization techniques include object and shape recognition analytics to detect specifically designated content in captured image data. Actions are triggered based upon such detection. Global data access and distribution systems and methods are provided, particularly for use by law enforcement agencies and designated alert systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: COBAN Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Terry W. Boykin
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Publication number: 20170323541Abstract: A surveillance position determining apparatus includes a memory, a cell divider, a score determiner, and a surveillance position setter. The memory stores map information including at least a predetermined surveillance target region. The cell divider divides the map information stored in the memory into multiple cells in a grid on a horizontal plane. The score determiner determines scores for respective candidate cells among the multiple cells. The scores are each based on easiness of viewing from an own aircraft and difficulty of being viewed from a surveillance target that are quantified. The candidate cells exclude multiple surveillance target cells included at least in the surveillance target region. The surveillance position setter sets surveillance positions on a basis of the respective scores of the candidate cells determined by the score determiner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Takuma MIZUTANI, Yasuhiko YANASE
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Publication number: 20170323542Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for security enhancement in closed circuit television (CCTV) using hardware security module and the method by using the same, in which the apparatus is configured to encrypt video data in the process of encoding raw images photographed from IP (Internet Protocol) camera or packetizing the encoded images by using HSM (Hardware Security Moule) embedded in the IP camera, to enable a user to play the encrypted video data after decrypting the encrypted video data by using encryption key which is periodically created and discarded, and not to provide the video data to unauthenticated decvices by constructing secure communication channels among IP camera, user terminal and NVR based on authentication key. Thus, the apparatus prevents the video data from being leaked into network as the video data are non-encrypted and makes it impossible to decrypt the encrypted video data even if the encrypted video data are leaked into network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Jong Seog KOH, Jong Min YOON, Jun ho LEE
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Publication number: 20170323543Abstract: A system and methods of digital image capture, video surveillance and, in particular, to a method for verification of integrity and validity of live or recorded images, video(s) and surveillance images and video(s), both real-time and delayed. The method, in accordance with a principle embodiment, employs the use of additional light (photonic water marks) added to images of objects and scenes The photonic water marks reflect or refract, scatter or entangle with the real objects and scenes to then be digitized with the object or scene image.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Lawrence F Glaser
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Publication number: 20170323544Abstract: A television based alarm system provides video streams from multiple cameras produced at a first location that is transmitted via a radio transmitter to a secondary location. Motion detector signals from a plurality of motion detectors at the first location are utilized to indicate when and which cameras are likely to see an intruder based on when and which motion detectors are tripped. In a first type of encoder/decoder, motion detectors are connected to LEDS for encoding and then decoded utilizing photo electric cells. In another encoder/decoder, motion detector signals are used to produce a digital word that is added to the video signal and then decoded as a digital word. An output device such as a printer can be used to print the motion detector number, date, and time print out and sound an alarm.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: HERBERT S. KOBAYASHI, PHILLIP C. LIPOMA
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Publication number: 20170323545Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer program products for interactive deliveries are provided. For an upcoming service point that is associated with a service point device, it is determined whether the item to be delivered to the service point is within an activation zone for activating the service point device. Responsive to determining that the item is within the activation zone, the service point device is remotely activated. Remotely activating the service point device triggers dynamical provision of an alert interface. An indication of user interaction via the user interface indicating availability of the user to receive the item is received. A notification of the indication of the user interaction is provided. If the notification indicates that the individual is available to receive the item at the service point, the item is delivered to or picked-up from the service point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Robert J. Gillen, Lee White, Mark Coffey, Larry Fagan
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Publication number: 20170323546Abstract: A networked system for managing a physical intrusion detection/alarm includes an upper tier of server devices, comprising: processor devices and memory in communication with the processor devices, a middle tier of gateway devices that are in communication with upper tier servers, and a lower level tier of devices that comprise fully functional nodes with at least some of the functional nodes including an application layer that execute routines to provide node functions, and a device to manage the lower tier of devices, the device instantiating a program manager that executes a state machine to control the application layer in each of the at least some of the functional nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Tyco Fire & Security GmbHInventor: Robert B. Locke
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Publication number: 20170323547Abstract: A networked system for managing a physical intrusion detection/alarm includes an upper tier of server devices, comprising: processor devices and memory in communication with the processor devices, a middle tier of gateway devices that are in communication with upper tier servers, and a lower level tier of devices that comprise fully functional nodes with at least some of the functional nodes including an application layer that execute routines to provide node functions, and a device to manage the lower tier of devices, the device instantiating a program manager that executes a state machine to control the application layer in each of the at least some of the functional nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Tyco Fire & Security GmbHInventors: Paul B. Rasband, Craig Trivelpiece, Stewart E. Hall, Robert F. Brewin, Gustavo Leon, Richard Campero
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Publication number: 20170323548Abstract: An improved system for increasing computer security generates a list of computing devices or assets, and a set of rules having approved locations corresponding to each of the computing devices or assets. An alert is generated if a computing device or asset that is in a rule violation of the set of rules. A separate personal security token configured to retrieve the list of assets and the set of rules having approved geographical location information from the storage device, receive a current location of an asset, and compare the retrieved information with the current location of the asset to determine if a rule violation has occurred is also disclosed herein. The security token may be configured to generate an alert signal when a rule violation has occurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: John William Glatfelter, David Patrick Glatfelter
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Publication number: 20170323549Abstract: A system for reminding a user of an infant's presence is disclosed. The system features a memory that stores computer-executable instructions and a processor which is communicatively coupled to said memory. The processor is used to facilitate the execution of the computer-executable instructions. These instructions include at least one reminder of the infant's presence, the identity of a primary individual to receive at least one reminder; at least one period of time to commence the sending of a notification, an interval period of time, among others.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Joy COPULOS
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Publication number: 20170323550Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for detecting harmful substances in the ambient air around a user, such as particulate matter and toxic gases, and communicating this information to the user and other interested parties. In certain areas, the ambient air in a city or area may sometimes contain harmful gases and/or particulates. People may be encouraged to wear and/or carry certain PPE devices, such as masks, to protect themselves from the harmful substances in the air. However, a user may not always know when they are breathing in a harmful substance and should be wearing a mask. Also, a method may comprise activating an alarm to user to when environment is polluted, and alerting the user when to wear the respiratory mask. Additionally, a system may provide information on where a user may be able to obtain a mask or other PPE, based on the detected harmful substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Swapnil Gopal Patil, Lakshma Reddy Dodda, Anjaiah Tumu, PhaniKumar Kagithapu, Veerender Sura
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Publication number: 20170323551Abstract: A leak detection device that detects leaks of an electrically conductive substantive between any installed device and any mounting surface upon which the installed device has been placed such that the leak detection device is disposed between the installed device and the mounting surface such that when the conductive substance completes an electrical circuit between a first detection conductor and a second detection conductor disposed on the substrate a circuit is completed to allow a leak detection alarm signal to be operatively communicated to an alarm generating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: COKE M. TILLEY
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Publication number: 20170323552Abstract: Various embodiments of systems, apparatus, and methods are described for A user input device, such as a remote control device. In one implementation, the remote control device includes at least one pair of electrical contacts, at least one button configured to electrically connect the at least one pair of electrical contacts, and a degradation measurement module in electrical communication with at least one of the electrical contacts. The degradation measurement module is configured to determine a degradation level of the at least one button based on at least one electrical property of a circuit associated with the at least one button when the at least button electrically connects the at least one pair of electrical contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Christopher Burns, Brad Bylund, Harold Jaramillo, Paul Langer, Jeremy Mickelsen
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Publication number: 20170323553Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for adherence monitoring, and devices, systems, and methods are provided for monitoring use of consumable dispensers. In general, the devices, systems, and methods can facilitate an individual's adherence to a schedule for consuming consumables and can facilitate monitoring and tracking of the individual's adherence to the schedule. The devices, systems, and methods can allow data regarding the individual's historical adherence to the schedule to be accessible via a computer system. In one embodiment, an accessory is provided that can be configured to attach to consumable dispensers. The accessory can be configured to be removably and replaceably coupled to the dispenser. The accessory can be configured to provide a notification to a user indicating that a certain event occurred and/or that a certain action needs to be taken. The accessory can be configured to sense attachment thereof to and removal thereof from the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Gecko Health Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Yechiel Engelhard, Mark Maalouf
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Publication number: 20170323554Abstract: An anti-theft method and apparatus relating to the field of anti-theft technologies, and to reduce costs. The anti-theft method includes obtaining a detection signal from a terminal device, where the detection signal is a signal sent by the terminal device when the terminal device detects an available network, and performs an alarm operation when the detection signal meets a preset condition. The anti-theft method may be applied in daily life in order to ensure family property security.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Kai Xue, Nan Yang
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Publication number: 20170323555Abstract: According to the present disclosure, devices, systems, and methods for locating, tracking, and conducting communications between care devices and networks of care facilities through local communications hubs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Stephen Embree, Frederick C. Davidson, Theophile R. Lerebours, Phillip Maloney, Bruno J. Filliat, David M. Girardeau, Christian Saucier, Kelly F. Walton, Joshua P. Lingenfelser, Benjamin E. Howell, Bradley T. Smith, Laura A. Hassey, Stephen N. Moore, Britten J. Pipher
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Publication number: 20170323556Abstract: A method for creating, with an unset radio control provided with a NFC device, an adjunct rolling code radio control controlling a user device, with which an original radio control is already associated having a rolling code based on a variation algorithm unknown by the unset radio control, wherein includes identifying the algorithm via a sniffer provided with a NFC device. If the sniffer possesses the algorithm, then the algorithm is transmitted via NFC from the sniffer to the unset radio control; if instead the sniffer does not possess the algorithm, it acquires the algorithm with an apparatus connectable to the internet and provided with a NFC device, then transmits the algorithm via NFC from the apparatus to the unset radio control. The original and the unset radio control are simultaneously activated such that the original radio control can set up the unset radio control based on the algorithm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Francesco Bazan, Roberto Gusmeroli
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Publication number: 20170323557Abstract: A method for automatically transmitting an activation signal from a trainable transceiver to a remote electronic system, includes receiving, at a control circuit of the trainable transceiver, image data from an image data source; determining, using the control circuit, if the received image data matches one or more reference images stored in memory and associated with the remote electronic system; and determining, in response to a match between the received image data and the one or more reference images, if the trainable transceiver is approaching the remote electronic system. The method includes, in response to determining that the trainable transceiver is approaching the remote electronic system, formatting an activation signal to control the remote electronic system and transmitting, using a transceiver circuit, the activation signal formatted to control the remote electronic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Gentex CorporationInventors: Steven L. GEERLINGS, Thomas S. Wright, David M. Bostrom
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Publication number: 20170323558Abstract: Systems, methods and media for remote control of electronic devices using a proximity sensor are provided. In some implementations, the system comprises: a proximity sensor comprising an infrared emitter and an infrared detector, wherein the proximity sensor is configured to emit infrared light having specific properties using the infrared emitter and sense reflected light having the specific properties using the infrared detector to determine proximity of the sensor to an object; and a hardware processor that is programmed to: receive a user instruction to cause a command to be issued to control an electronic device; determine a code to be transmitted that corresponds to the command from a plurality of codes associated with the electronic device; and provide at least one signal to the proximity sensor to cause the proximity sensor to emit an infrared signal corresponding to the code instead of emitting infrared light having the specific properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Honglei Wu
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Publication number: 20170323559Abstract: A system for integrating infrared remote controls of home appliances includes a smart electronic device, a transmission device and multiple conversion devices. The smart electronic device is collaborated with the transmission device to transmit a wireless control signal. The multiple conversion devices are respectively mounted on multiple home appliances. After receiving the wireless control signal, a selected conversion device converts the wireless control signal into an infrared remote control code that is further transmitted to a corresponding home appliance for remote control. Because of transmission using radio signals between the transmission device and the multiple conversion devices, there is no concern for communication failure arising from obstruction, limited distance and high directivity demanding to be within a receiving angle upon remote control. As only one remote control is used, operational convenience increases.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: NXCONTROL SYSTEM CO., LTD.Inventor: Tsung-Hsiang Mi
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Publication number: 20170323560Abstract: A terminal having an infrared remote control function and a pairing method for infrared remote control, where in the terminal, a memory stores an infrared code library, a processor selects an infrared code from the infrared code library, an infrared transmitter sends an infrared signal to a to-be-remotely-controlled device according to the infrared code, a sensor senses a status change of the to-be-remotely-controlled device that occurs after the to-be-remotely-controlled device receives the infrared signal, and the processor determines, according to the status change of the to-be-remotely-controlled device sensed by the sensor, whether the terminal successfully establishes a pairing with the to-be-remotely-controlled device. Therefore, the terminal automatically establishes the pairing with the to-be-remotely-controlled device, and an automation degree of a pairing process during intelligent remote control is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Jinhua Zhou, Chenfei Xiong
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Publication number: 20170323561Abstract: A device, method, and computer-readable medium for correcting at least one error in readings of electricity meters, the method including receiving first readings of regular meters measuring electric energy delivered in each of a group of cables fed from a same distribution node in an electric grid during a period of time, receiving second readings of check meters measuring electric energy delivered in each of combinations of cables in the group of cables during the period of time, the combinations of cables being formed based on a redundant matrix in a generator matrix of a linear systematic block code, and correcting, in response to determining that at least one error been detected, the at least one error in the first readings of the regular meters and the second readings of the check meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALSInventor: Wessam Ali MESBAH
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Publication number: 20170323562Abstract: A device and to a method for a relay station for vehicle-to-vehicle messages. The relay station communicates using vehicle-to-vehicle messages via at least one antenna. The device includes an input interface to receive a vehicle-to-vehicle message via the at least one antenna and a control module to filter the vehicle-to-vehicle message based on a relevance of the vehicle-to-vehicle message for one or more receivers in a coverage area of the at least one antenna. The control module provides the filtered vehicle-to-vehicle message via an output interface via the at least one antenna if the vehicle-to-vehicle message is relevant for the one or more receivers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Bernd RECH, Teodor BUBURUZAN, Monique ENGEL, Stefan GLÄSER, Bernd LEHMANN, Sandra KLEINAU, Hendrik-Jörn GÜNTHER
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Publication number: 20170323563Abstract: Navigation devices, services, and methods are provided for determining an average traffic speed for a path segment using probe data from a plurality of navigation devices. The method for determining an average traffic speed may include retrieving probe data from a plurality of navigation devices, each navigation device traveling over at least a portion of a defined path segment for at least a portion of a defined time interval, wherein the probe data for each navigation device comprises an instantaneous velocity of the navigation device. The method may further include calculating a total distance traveled and a total time traveled by the plurality of navigation devices over the path segment and within the time interval using the instantaneous velocities from the retrieved probe data. The average traffic speed may then be determined based on the calculated total distance traveled and total time traveled.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Mark Pundurs
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Publication number: 20170323564Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Robert Gordon
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Publication number: 20170323565Abstract: A parking facility management server for a parking facility, including a communication interface, which is designed to receive a request via a communication network from a user of the communication network to carry out at least one vehicle-specific service for a vehicle in the parking facility, and a processor, which is designed to process the request, in order to check whether or not the at least one service may be carried out in the parking facility for the vehicle in accordance with the request, the processor being further designed to ascertain a response as a function of the check. The communication interface further being designed to transmit the response via the communication network back to the user, the processor further being designed to plan and to coordinate the carrying out of the service in the event of a positive response that at least one service may be carried out.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Stefan Nordbruch, Albrecht Irion, Hans-Joerg Mathony, Holger Mielenz, Rolf Nicodemus, Stefan Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20170323566Abstract: Lane travel limit zones (between a lane route deviation point and a first lane change limit point and between the lane route deviation point and a second lane change limit point), in which a lane change to a route is prohibited, are set according to the lane. If a vehicle may enter a set lane travel limit zone, a guide is provided to prompt the vehicle to make a lane change or maintain the traveling lane, according to the vehicle position and the lane on which the vehicle is traveling. To set lane travel limit zones, the lane route deviation point, which is an end point of a lane on which the vehicle can travel, the first and second lane route deviation points, which are limit points to assure that the vehicle completes a lane change before reaching the lane route deviation point, are calculated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Alpine Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Shuichi Suto
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Publication number: 20170323567Abstract: A method for driving a vehicle to a free parking space in a parking facility having a plurality of parking spaces, each parking space assigned a parking space marking that stores at least one piece of information about the occupancy of the parking space, includes the vehicle, when pulling into a parking space, marking the space as occupied via the parking space marking and, when pulling out of the parking space, marking the space as free again via the parking space marking. A corresponding parking facility, vehicle, and system by which to carry out such a method are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Stefan Nordbruch
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Publication number: 20170323568Abstract: A vehicular information display apparatus is provided which includes a display apparatus provided in a vehicle compartment and a display controller for controlling display of the display apparatus and is arranged to display specific information about a vehicle in a form to include a graphic on a screen of the display apparatus. The vehicular information display apparatus switches between a first display mode in which the specific information is displayed on a display region in the screen of the display apparatus and a second display mode in which the specific information is displayed on a display region smaller than the first display mode in the screen of the display apparatus. The display controller displays the graphic of the specific information by changing an orientation or a shape of the graphic when the display region is changed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Naoya Inoue, Eiichi Okuno, Katsunori Abe, Toshiyuki Kondoh, Yasutaka Kuriya, Kentaro Inui
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Publication number: 20170323569Abstract: A computing device identifies a slow moving object and activates an alert signal a predetermined period of time when the slow moving object is identified. A sensor measurement is received from a sensor to compute a speed of travel of a moving object. When the computed speed is below a predefined speed threshold, an alert signal of an alert signal device mounted adjacent to the sensor is activated and the alert signal is deactivated when a predetermined period of time relative to a time of activation of the alert signal expires.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Bradley R. Willborn, Erling M. Olson
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Publication number: 20170323570Abstract: A system and related methods for digital map enabled search pattern generation by a flight management system retrieves from a digital map a set of pattern points corresponding to a selected search pattern parameter, such as a coastline, boundary, lateral terrain feature, or manmade structure, and a designated search area. The flight management system generates a sequence of waypoints based on the set of pattern points and a variable search radius, the sequence of waypoints optimizing efficient coverage of the search pattern parameter. The flight management system generates a full search pattern based on the generated sequence of waypoints; the generated search pattern may be approved or evaluated by the FMS, or forwarded to a rerouter for modification according to terrain avoidance factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Jason A. Myren, Douglas M. McCormick, Benjamin M. Helppi, Christina M. Martinez, Evie R. Johnson
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Publication number: 20170323571Abstract: This method makes it possible to generate a resulting setpoint trajectory of an aircraft, a guiding system controlling the trajectory of the aircraft relative to the resulting setpoint trajectory. The generating method is implemented by an electronic device and comprises selecting at least one mode from among several operating modes, acquiring a setpoint trajectory prepared by a flight management system, obtaining an alternative setpoint trajectory from an element from among a module for computing a trajectory and an external generating system, and generating the resulting setpoint trajectory, which includes one or several segments of the alternative setpoint trajectory for the period of time corresponding to the selection of another mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Sylvain LISSAJOUX, Eric GUILLOUET, Christophe GARNAVAULT, Joël BOSSON
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Publication number: 20170323572Abstract: A system and method for management of airspace for unmanned aircraft is disclosed. The system and method comprises administration of the airspace including designation of flyways and zones with reference to features in the region. The system and method comprises administration of aircraft including registration of aircraft and mission. A monitoring system tracks conditions and aircraft traffic in the airspace. Aircraft may be configured to transact with the management system including to obtain rights/priority by license and to operate in the airspace under direction of the system. The system and aircraft may be configured for dynamic transactions (e.g. licensing/routing). The system will set rates for licenses and use/access to the airspace and aircraft will be billed/pay for use/access of the airspace at rates using data from data sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: ALISTAIR K. CHAN, JESSE R. CHEATHAM, III, WILLIAM DAVID DUNCAN, EUN YOUNG HWANG, RODERICK A. HYDE, TONY S. PAN, CLARENCE T. TEGREENE, VICTORIA Y. H. WOOD
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Publication number: 20170323573Abstract: A method, computer program and system are provided for calculating in an automatic manner a trajectory for rejoining a reference vertical profile of an aircraft. A reference vertical profile comprises a set of vertical constraints, and a method comprises a step of selecting an altitude constraint to be complied with, a step of calculating a vertical-profile prediction making it possible to comply with the constraint, a step of validating the vertical-profile prediction, if the vertical-profile prediction is validated, a step of applying the vertical-profile prediction, otherwise a step of determining the existence of a following altitude constraint to be complied with; if a following altitude constraint exists: a step of selecting a following altitude constraint to be complied with; a return to the step of detecting non-compliance with an altitude constraint; otherwise, a step of applying an exit procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Guy DECKER, Michel ROGER
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Publication number: 20170323574Abstract: An educational evidence and evaluation system for generating media files and context parameters and linking the media files and context parameters to education profiles during evaluation of a subject is disclosed. An example educational evidence and evaluation system comprises a capture engine that captures two media files, a context engine that tags the media files with context parameters, and a linking engine that links the media files and their tagged context parameters to an education profiles of a subject, wherein the evaluation engine links a first media file and its first context parameter to the education profile of a first subject before the capture engine captures a second media file.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Mark Anthony Bosko, Macklin Lamont Johnson, Adam James Rippentrop
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Publication number: 20170323575Abstract: Devices and methods for providing commentary for multiple points of interests utilize audio communication devices having an optic code reader, a microcontroller, a transmitter/receiver, a storage module and a speaker and/or headphone jack. Two or more audio communication devices may be synced to the same channel. A primary audio communication device sends a signal that triggers a dependent audio communication device to play a prerecorded commentary regarding a selected point of interest in a language selected by a person using the dependent audio communication device. A map having icons representing points of interest includes optic codes embedded within the icons. When an audio communication device scans an icon with an optic reader, a triggering signal causes the audio communication device and any dependent audio communication devices to play a corresponding commentary and a language selected by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Wolfgang Michael Klante
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Publication number: 20170323576Abstract: A processing device receives an input of a word that is to be learned by a user, performs a search for a definition of the word using a search engine, and receives the definition of the word based on the search. The processing device prompts the user to rewrite the definition and receives a user input of a new definition for the word. The processing device prompts the user to select a vocabulary learning mode from a group of vocabulary learning modes consisting of: a story mode, an etymology mode, an image mode and a word connections mode. The processing device receives a selection of a vocabulary learning mode from the group of vocabulary learning modes and provides a user interface and one or more tools for generation of a card for study of the word, wherein the one or more tools are based on the selected vocabulary learning mode. The processing device generates the card responsive to user input and then saves the card.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Adishree S. Ghatare