Abstract: A detecting device includes: a first light-emitting section configured to emit first light having a green wavelength band; a second light-emitting section configured to emit second light having a wavelength band longer than the green wavelength band; a first light-receiving section configured to receive the first light emitted from the first light-emitting section and passed through a living body; and a second light-receiving section configured to receive the second light emitted from the second light-emitting section and passed through the living body. In the direction intersecting the direction in which the first light-emitting section and the second light-emitting section are aligned, in the second direction, at least a portion of the first light-receiving section is disposed closer to the first light-emitting section than the second light-receiving section. An area of the first light-receiving section is smaller than an area of the second light-receiving section.

Abstract: A mouse trap comprises a shell, which comprises a base and an upper shell mounted above the base, wherein an electric shock device, a mouse pressing device and a locking device are arranged in the shell; the electric shock device comprises a conductive element, the mouse pressing device is movably mounted on the top wall of the shell and extends downwards towards the base, and the bottom end of the mouse pressing device is positioned above the conductive element of the electric shock device.

Abstract: A method and a system have at least one sensor for monitoring a plurality of protected zones for infringement by at least one object. A controller controls a plant to be safeguarded having a mechanically movable part, having the sensor for the at least planar monitoring of the protected zones by a control and evaluation unit for evaluating. The received signals of the sensor determine which of the protected zones has been infringed by the object and which protected zone the object has left. The controller generates and outputs a switch signal that is a release signal for the release of the plant operation. The mechanically movable part is either in a first working zone or in a second working zone, with the first working zone and the second working zone each being associated with a first protected zone and a second protected zone, respectively.

Abstract: A method for recognizing blink and eye movement based on electroencephalogram (EEG) and a system thereof are disclosed. The method includes measuring a subject's EEG-based electrooculogram (EOG) signal (hereinafter referred to as “EOG signal”) using three electrodes connected to an EEG head cap. The method further includes performing potential blink detection and zero crossing detection using the EOG signal, and generating a plurality of parameters used for blink and eye movement classification using the EOG signal depending on presence or absence of the potential blink and the zero crossing. In addition, the method further includes classifying the blink and up/down/left/right eye movements of using the plurality of parameters.

Abstract: An animal caging system for remote monitoring includes a frame, a carousel-style rack configured to support at least one animal cage, and a monitoring system attached to the frame for capturing data from the animal cage. The monitoring system includes a support leg, a mounting arm for mounting the monitoring system to the frame, and at least one sensor for monitoring or observing the interior of the cage. The monitoring system may also include a motor for rotating the carousel-style rack, to allow multiple cages to be monitored by a single sensor or set of sensors, in sequence, as the carousel-style rack rotates.

Abstract: An imaging system for providing high resolution ratio of images under a low cost includes a visible light image module, an infrared image module, and a processor. The visible light image module generates a visible light image. The infrared image module generates an infrared image. The processor executes following processes: acquiring a visible light image and an infrared image; transforming the visible light image and the infrared image into visible light image spectrum information and infrared image spectrum information respectively; acquiring high frequency information from the visible light image spectrum information; merging the high frequency information and the infrared image spectrum information to obtain merged image spectrum information; and transforming the merged image spectrum information into a merged image. An imaging method and a computer readable storage medium are also disclosed.

Abstract: A keyboard system comprises a key structure including a key switch with a lighting element and phototransistor, and one or more processors that drive the lighting element for a first pulse duration. The output of the phototransistor is determined at the end of the first pulse duration, wherein the key structure is determined to be pressed when the output is below a first output value at an end of the first pulse duration, and unpressed when the output of the phototransistor is above a second output value at the end of the first pulse duration. A fall-time of the output during the first pulse duration is determined and the first pulse duration is calibrated to a second pulse duration when the fall time less than the first pulse duration, the second pulse duration being greater than the fall time and less than the first pulse duration.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an optical system that includes a prism having an incident surface, an exit surface, and one or more reflecting surfaces. A first intermediate imaging position of a light flux in a first direction is located inside the prism. The first intermediate imaging position is different from a second intermediate imaging position of the light flux in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction.

Abstract: A method that comprises using at least one processor of a mobile device for receiving a device identifier of wireless device(s) broadcasted by the wireless device(s) via wireless channel(s) and intercepted by the mobile device, the device identifier comprising a fixed part uniquely identifying the wireless device(s) and an adjustable part indicative of associated data available at the wireless device(s), comparing between the adjustable part of the intercepted device identifier and the adjustable part of a previously intercepted device identifier of the wireless device(s) identified by the fixed part, establishing a connection with the at least one wireless device via the at least one wireless channel in case the adjustable part of the intercepted device identifier is different from the adjustable part of the previously intercepted device identifier, and communicating with the at least one wireless device to receive updated data associated with the adjustable part of the intercepted device identifier.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer-implemented method for registering selections of graphical elements on electronic displays using time-of-flight sensors. First sensor data that is output by a first time-of-flight sensor can be received by a computing device. The first time-of-flight sensor can be positioned in a first orientation with respect to an electronic display. A position of an object on a surface of the electronic display can be determined based at least in part on the first sensor data. A user selection of a graphical element displayed on the electronic display can be registered at the determined position.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system for a vehicle (10) and an associated method of controlling a vehicle (10). The control system comprises one or more controllers, the control system being configured to: receive at least one identity signal indicative of an identity of a driver of the vehicle (10); determine a driver profile in accordance with a driver identity indicated by the or each identity signal; estimate a driver intent in accordance with the driver profile; and schedule a vehicle action in accordance with the driver intent.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system includes first to fourth transmission antennas, a plurality of reception antennas, and a processor. The processor is configured to acquire a first signal of radio waves which are transmitted by the first and third transmission antennas in a case where the measurement target is at a first position, acquire a second signal of radio waves which are transmitted by the second and fourth transmission antennas in a case where the measurement target is at a second position, and generate information of the measurement target by using the first and second signals. A first interval between the first and third transmission antennas and a second interval between the second and fourth transmission antennas are the same.

Abstract: A sensor bar or other array of sensors are mounted to the bus beneath or adjacent to a doorway of the bus. Ultrasonic sensors are located within the sensor bar and detect the presence of foreign objects such as an entrapped passenger close to the doorway. A safety output is generated by the system when an unsafe condition is detected. Examples of safety outputs can include warning sounds, warning lights, automatic door opening, using the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) to prevent transmission shifting for vehicle movement, and other safety outputs.

Abstract: A microfluidic sensor chip includes a body comprising a substrate and an upper cover, and the upper cover having at least one opening, at least one microfluidic channel formed on the substrate and has a supporting surface, wherein the at least one microfluidic channel communicates with the at least one opening, and a metamaterial layer coated on the supporting surface, wherein the metamaterial layer has a plurality of regions, and each region has a corresponding resonance pattern. The present disclosure further provides a measuring system for microfluidic sensor chip includes a carrying board, a plurality of the microfluidic sensor chips, a transmitter emitting a terahertz wave corresponding to the resonance pattern of one of the microfluidic sensor chips, a receiver receiving a reflected wave corresponding to the terahertz wave, and a processor receiving the reflected wave from the processor, and determining a testing sample characteristic according to the reflected wave.

Abstract: An animal sorting device, including a housing, a sorting box, a placement box, and a screening device, where the sorting box is located in the housing, and a screening channel is formed in the sorting box and is provided with a material inlet and a material outlet; the placement box is located in the housing and communicates with the material outlet of the screening channel; and the screening device is disposed on the sorting box and includes an RFID module and a closing mechanism. According to the animal sorting device in the present disclosure, the animals are placed in the sorting box, the tags on the animals are identified by the screening device, and the animals fall into different placement boxes to implement sorting of the animals, thereby reducing the error rate of manual screening, and improving the efficiency of animal screening.

Abstract: An input device is provided, which includes an operation shaft and a case configured to house the operation shaft such that a tilting operation to tilt an axial direction of the operation shaft to a desired direction can be performed. A coil constituting a resonant circuit for performing signal interaction through electromagnetic induction coupling with a position detection sensor is housed in the operation shaft, such that a direction of magnetic flux penetrating the coil is in the axial direction of the operation shaft. The operation shaft can be tilted to a desired direction within the case, with a predetermined position between a first end side and a second end side of the operation shaft in the axial direction of the operation shaft serving as a rotation center, so that a direction of tilt of the operation shaft and a magnitude of an angle of the tilt are detected.

Abstract: Single board multi-channel programmable detection sensor is disclosed. The sensor has a processor operatively connected to the emitter driver, and a photodetector for controlling one or more operational parameters of the sensor in response to a program. Sensor outputs the TTL signal when desired level of light attenuated or transmitted through the system of fiber optics sensors. The processor sets triggering levels of the signal detected by the sensor in analog fast comparator circuit to threshold based on the signal difference pre-set and actual values.

Abstract: An optical tracking device is used to track a target object. An outer surface of the target object is divided into a first region and a second region adjacent to each other, and a marker is disposed on the first region. The optical tracking device includes an optical sensor and an operation processor. The optical sensor has auto exposure function and is adapted to acquire a detection image containing at least one of the first region and the second region. The operation processor is electrically connected to the optical sensor and adapted to analyze variation of an exposure parameter of the auto exposure function for determining whether the first region is appeared in the detection image, so as to acquire an operation datum of the target object.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a colour of a translucent material. The apparatus comprises a first light source configured to illuminate a translucent material at a first surface location, a second light source configured to illuminate the translucent material at a second surface location spaced apart from said first surface location, and a light spectral sensor configured to detect light at said first surface location. The apparatus is configured to operate the first and second light sources alternately, and such that light detected by the light spectral sensor originating from said first source is principally light diffusely reflected from said first surface location, whilst light detected by the detector originating from said second source is principally light scattered by scattering centres in the interior of the translucent material.

Abstract: A touch sensitive apparatus comprises: a top plate comprising a plurality of touch detection regions, and having one or more light sources associated therewith, such that light from the one or more light sources is transmitted within the top plate with total internal reflection; a plurality of detectors for detecting light from the one or more light sources, wherein each detector is associated with a touch detection region; wherein the top plate and the detectors are arranged such that if an external body touches a first surface of the top plate in a touch detection region, then light is coupled from a second surface of the top plate to the associated detector(s); the touch sensitive apparatus further comprising processing means to determine at least the presence or absence of a touch in any of the touch detection regions of the top plate.

Abstract: A non-contact unitary device for hand cleansing and monitoring hand hygiene comprises means for delivery of hand cleansing material containing a light activatable marker and a space for the placement of hands after washing and provided with means for shining light onto the hands when within the space for activation of any marker remaining on the hands after washing.

Abstract: A load control system controls an electrical load provided in a space and comprises a load control device and one or more occupancy sensors. The load control device controls the load in response to the wireless control signals received from the occupancy sensors. Each occupancy sensor transmits an occupied control signal to the load control device in response to detecting an occupancy condition in the space and a vacant control signal to the load control device in response to detecting a vacancy condition. The load control device turns on the load in response to receiving the occupied control signal from at least one of the occupancy sensors, and turns off the load in response to receiving vacant control signals from both of the occupancy sensors. The load control device is operable to determine that no wireless control signals have been received from the occupancy sensors for the length of a predetermined timeout period and to subsequently turn off the load.

Abstract: A sensor in an aircraft cargo handling system may comprise a housing, an infrared light emitter, an infrared light photoreceptor, and a microprism. The sensor may be configured to detect an object in proximity to the sensor using electromagnetic waves and voltage measurements. The sensor may include a microcontroller configured to read the voltage measurements associated with infrared electromagnetic waves, compare the voltage measurements to a threshold voltage, and determine the functional condition of the sensor based on the comparison.

Abstract: A low parallax imaging device includes a dome defining an interior volume in which a plurality of imaging lens elements are disposed. The dome includes a first outer optical element associated with a first of the imaging lens elements and a second outer optical element associated with a second of the imaging lens elements. Facets are provided at seams in the dome between the first outer optical element and the second outer optical element.

Abstract: A vehicle driving control method, comprising: during vehicle driving, acquiring location information of a vehicle for communication within a predetermined distance range (101); determining, based on the location information, a location relationship with the vehicle for communication (102); determining, according to the location relationship, a driving path of the vehicle for communication (103); and sending a communication instruction to the vehicle for communication such that the vehicle for communication drives according to the driving path (104).

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for a light curtain system including a support frame arranged around a transport path including a product support, a light-emitting array including multiple light sources arranged along the support frame, each light source of the multiple light sources arranged along the support frame at a respective distance above the product support, a detector array including multiple light detectors, where each detector of the multiple light detectors is arranged on the support frame opposite the transport path from a light source of the multiple light sources and at a respective distance above the product support, and a data processing apparatus in data communication with the light-emitting array and the detector array.

Abstract: The present disclosure analyzes the image around the main body, detects the depth of the floor surface and the height of the floor surface beyond the obstacle, and determines whether to climb the obstacle.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system. The system may include a medical device, a couch, one or more imaging devices, and a control device. The medical device may include a cavity. The couch may be configured to support a subject. The one or more imaging devices may be configured to acquire image data. The image data may indicate at least one of a target portion of the subject or posture information of a user. The control device may be configured to control a movement of the couch based on at least one of position information of the target portion of the subject or the posture information of the user.

Abstract: An augmented lens assembly for use with a light source featuring a main lens component having one or a plurality of light refocusing elements associated with the main lens and arranged along at least one surface of the main lens of the lens assembly that provides for improved uniformity in light distribution and improved illumination. Luminaires featuring one or a plurality of augmented lens assemblies, associated light sources and optionally, baffles, further featuring one or more main lens components having one or more light refocusing elements associated with the main lens portion and arranged along at least one surface of the main lens to provide for improved uniformity in light distribution, improved illumination and aesthetic improvements to the visual appearance of the luminaires when observed in either a lighted or non-lighted condition.

Abstract: Provided is a control device that electrically controls a medical observation apparatus configured to capture an image of an observation target and includes a voice recognition section, a recognized-information processing section, a switch input reception section, and a control section. The voice recognition section recognizes a voice inputted from outside. Based on a result of recognition by the voice recognition section, the recognized-information processing section determines processing to be executed by the medical observation apparatus. The switch input reception section receives an input of an operation signal based on an operation performed on a switch.

Abstract: Video or image capture device and method of operation of the capture device are described. One example method includes determining, for a video capture by a capture device, a capture orientation mode setting of the capture device, capturing a video using one of a first camera or a second camera based on the capture orientation mode and a current orientation of the capture device, wherein the video is in the capture orientation mode, and storing, after capturing, the video in a video file.

Abstract: An infrared (IR) sensor for use in a door sensor. The IR sensor may include a plurality of emitters arranged in multiple rows. Each emitter of the plurality of emitters may be configured to emit an emission beam comprising IR light. A plurality of receptors may be arranged in multiple rows. Each receptor of the plurality of receptors may be configured to receive a reception beam comprising the IR light reflected off of a surface. One or more lenses comprising refractive elements may be configured to duplicate and direct one or more of the emission beams and one or more of the reception beams onto the surface to form an IR pattern. The IR pattern may include multiple IR curtains. One or more of the receptors and/or emitters may be deactivated to change a width of the IR pattern and/or number of IR curtains.

Abstract: A compact eyeprint imaging device is provided. The device includes a plano-convex lens, a right angle triangular prism, a micro lens array, an imaging detector and an external package. The plano-convex lens and the micro lens array are glued on an inclined face of the right angle triangular prism and two right angle faces of the right angle triangular prism are coated with reflecting films, so as to form an integrated combined optical unit, which is inserted into the external package together with the imaging detector. The device is wholly installed on a glasses frame. Light emitted by the eyeprint passes through the plano-convex lens to form parallel light beams, which are reflected twice through the two right angle faces of the right angle triangular prism and then focused through the micro lens array, so as to form a multi-aperture eyeprint image array on the imaging detector.

Abstract: The interactive aircraft cabin environment control system employs at least one microphone array disposed within the cabin to capture spoken utterances from a passenger and is configured to provide an estimation of passenger location within the cabin based on arrival time analysis of the spoken utterances. A data source onboard the aircraft provides flight context information. Such data sources include sensors measuring real-time parameters on the aircraft, the current flight plan of the aircraft, singly and in combination. A control processor, coupled to the microphone array, is configured to ascertain passenger identity based on the spoken utterances. The control processor is programmed and configured to learn and associate passenger preference to passenger identity.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to an alignment system including an alignment source module (ASM) and an alignment indicator module (AIM) configured to be releasably coupled to a first unit and a second unit, respectively, of a pair of optoelectronic arrays. In an illustrative example, the ASM may be oriented, when coupled, to emit an optical beam in substantial alignment with a first optical axis of the first unit. The AIM may, for example, be configured, when coupled, to provide a visible indication when the optical beam is within a predetermined near-alignment orientation range relative to a second optical axis of the second unit. Each of the AIM and the ASM may, for example, be configured to axially couple along respective longitudinal axes of the first unit and the second. Various embodiments may advantageously facilitate manipulation of the pair of optoelectronic arrays into near alignment with each other.

Abstract: A contact lens, intended to be worn on the eye of a person, for automatically aiming in the direction of the eye. The contact lens includes:—a membrane suitable for covering the pupil and the iris of the eye;—at least two light sources encapsulated in the membrane, each suitable for emitting a light beam whose divergence is controlled in relation to the axis of the lens;—at least one interface for collecting and supplying electrical energy to the light sources, from outside the lens;—at least one electronic circuit suitable for activating the sources from the interface.

Abstract: Optical tactile sensors are provided that include a scaffolding structure, a transparent elastomer material covering at least an end portion of the scaffolding structure, and one or multiple cameras situated on the end portion of the scaffolding structure and embedded within the transparent elastomer material, wherein the one or multiple cameras are situated so as to provide an extended, e.g., up to 360°, field of view about the end portion of the scaffolding structure.

Abstract: Examples described herein provide a method for predicting electrical failures within a vehicle. The method includes selectively enabling and disabling an electrical load for the vehicle. The method further includes collecting operational data about the electrical load during the selectively enabling and disabling of the electrical load. The method further includes training the model based at least in part on the operational data to predict a failure associated with the electrical load or a wiring harness associated with the electrical load.

Abstract: An actuation system for preventing actuation of a base device upon a non-target substrate. The actuation system includes a detector configured to generate and transmit a profile signal of a test substrate. A processing unit is in communication with the detector and configured to receive the profile signal of the test substrate from the detector, the processing unit being configured to determine whether the profile signal of the test substrate corresponds to a profile signal of a target substrate, and to generate an actuation signal if the profile signal of the test substrate corresponds to the profile signal of the target substrate. An actuation unit is in communication with the processing unit and the base device, the actuation unit being configured to receive the actuation signal from the processing unit and to permit the base device to actuate when receiving the actuation signal.

Abstract: A multi-optical axis sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a light-transmitting unit comprising a plurality of light-transmitting elements; a light-receiving unit comprising a plurality of light-receiving elements which are arranged to respectively face the light-transmitting elements and respectively receive light from the light-transmitting elements; and an indicator light indicating a light incidence state or a light blockage state of the light-receiving unit, wherein, before a muting state that invalidates the detection function of the multi-optical axis sensor is detected, the light-transmitting unit or the light-receiving unit may operate the indicator light in a light incidence/blockage mode indicating the light incidence state or the light blockage state, and when the muting state is detected, the light-transmitting unit or the light-receiving unit may switch the operation mode of the indicator light from the light incidence/blockage mode to the muting mode indicating t

Abstract: A control device includes a direction identifying data generator that generates direction identifying data including at least a portion of acquired point group data indicating a position of a region including the ridge in front of an agricultural vehicle in a traveling direction, a direction identification part that identifies a direction of the ridge on the basis of the direction identifying data, and a travel control part that controls the agricultural vehicle such that the agricultural vehicle travels in the direction of the ridge identified by the direction identification part.

Abstract: A system, for tracking fingers of a hand, includes: a sensor patch and a processor. The sensor patch includes: a flexible substrate layer; a light emitting layer attached to the flexible substrate layer; and a photodiode disposed between the light emitting layer a surface of the sensor patch that contacts the hand. The light emitting layer is configured to conform to a skin surface of a backside of the hand and to emit a first wavelength of light. The processor is configured to: control emission of the first wavelength of light by the light emitting layer; analyze backscattered light intensities from the skin surface of the backside of the hand that are detected by the photodiode; determine finger pose information based on the backscattered light intensities; and transmit the finger pose information.

Abstract: The technology described herein is directed towards intelligently controlling the power consumed by light emitting diodes (LEDs) of network devices, such as present in a datacenter. An internal device agent, application and/or centralized monitoring system can determine when to activate and deactivate LEDs, such as to activate when a group of devices is likely being observed, and deactivate otherwise. Devices can be grouped for collective control, such as a group per rack of network devices with their LEDs activated and deactivated together. Sensors, such as rack cabinet door sensors, motion sensors and so on can be used to detect whether a group of devices is likely being observed; an action such as closing the door or walking away can be sensed to deactivate the LEDs. After LED activation, expiration of a configurable timer can be used to deactivate the LEDs. Significant power savings are thus achievable in various network scenarios.

Abstract: A system may include an electronic device and one or more finger devices. The electronic device may have a display and the user may provide finger input to the finger device to control the display. The finger input may include pinching, tapping, rotating, swiping, pressing, and/or other finger gestures that are detected using sensors in the finger device. The sensor data related to finger movement may be combined with user gaze information to control items on the display. The user may turn any surface or region of space into an input region by first defining boundaries of the input region using the finger device. Other finger gestures such as pinching and pulling, pinching and rotating, swiping, and tapping may be used to navigate a menu on a display, to scroll through a document, to manipulate computer-aided designs, and to provide other input to a display.

Abstract: A portable hose stand system enables the user to project a stream of water from a water hose or hose nozzle in a fixed direction. A hose receiver is configured to receive and retain a hose and is coupled with pivot to allow adjustment of a desire water flow direction and a pivot retainer locks in a desired position. The hose receive is configured on an extended end of a hose extension that extends from a stand body. Retractable legs extend down from the stand body and pivot away from each other to provide a stable base. Water flow may be controlled through the use of a motion sensor valve. Lastly, a wall mount serves as a receiver for the portable hose stand system as a faucet and/or shower.

Abstract: A transportation vehicle having an actuator for automatically adjusting a windowpane and/or a sliding roof of the transportation vehicle; a UWB system having a UWB transceiver and a first and a second antenna, each of which sends and receives UWB pulses; and a control device connected to the UWB system and the actuator to carry out a method based on channel impulse response measurements for detecting objects in a collision region by using the first antenna and the second antenna, and to send a signal that is based on a result of the detection method to interrupt an automatic adjustment of a windowpane and/or a sliding roof of the transportation vehicle to the actuator. Also disclosed is a method and communication system for a transportation vehicle.

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of detecting a movement of an object in a vehicle when the vehicle is in motion, and determining that the object is an inanimate object, based on a vertical and horizontal distance of the detected movement.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting system in the interior of a vehicle adjusts the radiation area, the brightness, and the color temperature of light depending on the behavior, state, and posture of the passenger, so as to improve passenger convenience and upgrade interior lighting.

Abstract: A prism for reflecting a laser includes: a single mounting cap at a first end of the prism, and first to seventh trihedral corner (TC) reflectors, each including a reflective surface including: three side edges, and three corners at respective intercept points between the side edges, wherein the seventh TC reflector, among the first to seventh TC reflectors, is on a second end of the prism opposite to the first end of the prism.

Abstract: Reflective surfaces for the apertures of PPG optical components in PPG systems is disclosed. In a PPG system or device, the addition of reflective surfaces around, under, or near the apertures of the optical components can enhance the amount of light received by the light detector. As a result, the measured PPG signal strength can be higher and more accurate compared to the same PPG device without reflective surfaces. The reflective surfaces can reflect and/or recycle light that is incident upon the reflective surfaces back into the skin for eventual capture of the light by the light detectors. In some examples, the reflective surfaces can be diffuse or specular reflectors and/or can be configured to selectively reflect one or more wavelengths of light. In some examples, the back crystal and/or component mounting plane of the PPG system can be made of the same material as the reflective surfaces.