Abstract: A display method applied to a first electronic device includes obtaining a first display request sent by a second electronic device and a second display request sent by a third electronic device, determining a first channel of display data from a plurality of channels of display data configured at the first electronic device based on the first display request and transmitting the first channel of display data to the second electronic device to output the first channel of display data in a display unit of the second electronic device, and determining a second channel of display data from the plurality of channels of display data based on the second display request and transmitting the second channel of display data to the third electronic device to output the second channel of display data in a display unit of the third electronic device.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for automation and recommendation based on device control protocols. HDMI-CEC device control data may be received from a connected electronic device that may be connected to an electronic display device. The HDMI-CEC device control data may be based on a HDMI-CEC device control signal from the electronic display device. The system may generate a control signal for a device. The control signal may be sent to the device for implementation.

Abstract: A device comprising: at least two interfaces for interconnecting between a video source and a video display, wherein each of said interfaces comprises at least a video data channel and a display settings channel; and unidirectional circuitry; wherein said unidirectional circuitry is configured to allow transmission over said video data channel only from said video source to said video display, and wherein said device is configured to (i) receive, over said display settings channel, display settings data from said video display, and (ii) transmit, over said display settings channel, said display settings data to said video source.

Abstract: At least a system or a method is provided for remote delivery or collection of a device such as an audio collection device. For example, a device comprising an aperture collection and retrieval pin is provided. An apparatus is provided having an aperture receiver, an aperture drive gear and a drive motor. The drive motor is configured to drive the aperture drive gear to open or close the aperture receiver of the apparatus for retrieving or releasing the device comprising the aperture collection pin.

Abstract: A display method includes: based on at least one of first information obtained by a control device including a display and second information obtained by a device other than the control device, changing an image used as a basic screen that is displayed on the display and is for controlling a control target device other than the control device by a user (S12).

Abstract: Provided is an information processing apparatus having a control unit that acquires a state of another information processing apparatus and executes instruction proxy processing in a case where an instruction from a user specifies the another information processing apparatus as an instruction target and the acquired state of the another information processing apparatus.

Abstract: A remote controller, includes: a first interface; and a first wireless portion connected with the first interface, wherein the first interface is connected with a screen projection device, the first wireless portion is wirelessly connected with a display device, and the first wireless portion receives data to be projected by the screen projection device through the first interface, and sends the data to be projected to the display device for displaying.

Abstract: A display apparatus including a communication module comprising circuitry; a display; a motor configured to rotate the display; a user input module; a memory storing at least one instruction; and a processor in communication with the communication module, the display, the motor, the user input module, and the memory to control the display apparatus. The processor, upon execution of the stored at least one instruction, is configured to control the display to display a first screen based on the display being placed in a first orientation, and based on a first user command being input through the user input module while the first screen is displayed, control the display to display at least one second screen having a history of being displayed on the display and information on the display orientation of the at least one second screen being displayed.

Abstract: An optical system including one or more optical sensors and a processing unit capable of performing built-in tests of the optical sensor(s) and methods thereof are disclosed. The processing unit includes a built-in test module configured to detect a reduction of an optical quality of at least some of the images generated by at least one of the optical sensors with respect to an expected optical quality thereof. The built-in test module may be configured to determine whether the reduction of the optical quality thereof is due to the “external optical disturbances” (EOD) and/or failure of the optical sensor(s)/system. The processing unit may include a relative built-in test module configured to compare at least some images generated by at least two of the optical sensor(s) and to determine which of the at least two optical sensors thereof, if any, is subjected to at least one of the EOD and/or failure.

Abstract: A system for dynamic assignment of buttons on destination entry terminals (DETs) is provided. The system performs operations that include identifying a message for display on a touchscreen display of a destination entry system of an elevator. The message includes a selection button for display on the touchscreen display. The at least one selection button is displayed at a first location on the touchscreen display. The at least one selection button is displayed at a different location on the touchscreen display once a rearrangement criterion is satisfied.

Abstract: A patient-support apparatus includes a first frame and a second frame movable relative to the first frame. The patient-support apparatus further includes an obstacle detection device and related method for detecting an obstacle between the first frame and the second frame of the patient-support apparatus.

Abstract: A system for vibration-driven sensing may include a wearable dimensioned to be donned by a user of an artificial reality system. The system may also include a vibration sensor that is incorporated into the wearable and generates an electrical response that corresponds to a vibration detected at the wearable. The system may further include at least one processing device communicatively coupled to the vibration sensor. The processing device may determine, based at least in part on the electrical response generated by the vibration sensor, that the user has made a specific gesture with at least one body part. In response to this determination, the processing device may generate an input command for the artificial reality system based at least in part on the specific gesture made by the user. Various other systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: System, apparatus, device and methods relating to a telematic vehicle sharing platform ecosystem and a telematic vehicle share I/O expander to automate sharing and management of a vehicle that is shared by more than one operator.

Abstract: A load control system may include control-target devices, control-source devices, and a system controller. The control-target devices may enter an association mode to associate with control-source devices. The control-target device may receive an identifier from the control-source device and store the identifier in memory when the control-target device to associate the control-target device and the control-source device. The system controller may retrieve the association information from the control-target device after integration into the load control system. The system controller may receive association information that is defined using other association procedures, such as an association procedure performed on a network device and uploaded to the system controller. The system controller may maintain the association information defined using the different association procedures after the system controller is integrated into the load control system.

Abstract: A surveillance system (1) includes an area information acquisition unit (101), a request information provision unit (102), and a participation consent reception unit (103). The area information acquisition unit (101) acquires information of a surveillance-desired area. The request information provision unit (102) provides participation request information for surveillance that is conducted by using an image capturing unit of a portable terminal in the surveillance-desired area. The participation consent reception unit (103) receives participation consent as a response to the participation request information, from the portable terminal.

Abstract: Technologies are described herein for enabling the automated testing of remote control units by providing a suitable test system that includes a plurality of test stations for simultaneously testing a plurality of remote control units. Each test station includes features that allow it to interact with the remote control unit's inputs, such as buttons and microphone, and outputs, such as IR and RF remote control codes, status LEDs, and audio output. Each test station may be controlled by a controller that executes test scripts or other routines that exercise the functionality of the remote control unit as desired.

Abstract: An entertainment device initiates a configuration process of a controlling device in response to a change in an audio visual entertainment system configuration in which at least one of a plurality devices is connected to the entertainment device as an audio and/or visual source and at least one of the plurality of devices is connected to the entertainment device as an audio and/or visual output destination for the entertainment device.

Abstract: A device to provide information to a visual interface that is mountable to a vehicle dashboard includes a memory configured to store device information indicative of controllable devices of a building and occupant data indicative of one or more occupants of the building. The device includes a processor configured to receive, in real-time, status information associated with the one or more occupants of the building. The status information includes at least one of dynamic location information or dynamic activity information. The processor is configured to generate an output to provide, at the visual interface device, a visual representation of at least a portion of the building and the status information associated with the one or more occupants. The processor is also configured to generate an instruction to adjust an operation of one or more devices of the controllable devices based on user input.

Abstract: System, apparatus, device and methods relating to a telematic vehicle sharing platform ecosystem and a telematic vehicle share I/O expander to automate sharing and management of a vehicle that is shared by more than one operator.

Abstract: A device for insertion of a medical tool held in an end effector, the device comprising moveable platforms providing motion in two generally orthogonal directions, and two piston mechanisms operating within cylinders, coupled to the moveable platforms, and being attached at their distal end to the end effector by means of a common joint. The pistons may be linear actuators. The end effector is manipulated by driving mechanisms propelling the pistons linearly. The proximal ends of the cylinders may be coupled to a common shaft. The axes of the cylinders and the pistons, the line connecting the pistons axes through the common joint and the axis of the cylinders' common shaft may all be located substantially in a single plane. Coordinated motion of the moveable platforms and the piston mechanisms enables the maintenance of a virtual remote center of motion of the medical tool as its orientation changes.

Abstract: In accordance with some implementations of the disclosed subject matter, mechanisms for determining channel information are provided. In some implementations, a method for providing media guidance is provided, the method comprising: associating with a local area network; detecting at least one media device on the local area network; determining device information associated with the at least one media device on the local area network; determining, without user intervention, television provider information based on the device information; determining location information of the at least one media device; determining channel information based on the determined television provider information and the determined location information; and causing media guidance information to be presented that includes at least a portion of the determined channel information.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling a command input device. The method includes: sensing contact between a home appliance and the command input device; based on sensing the contact between the home appliance and the command input device, determining the home appliance as a target home appliance to be controlled by the command input device; and based on the determination of the home appliance as the target home appliance to be controlled by the command input device, activating a remote controller provided by the command input device and configured to control the target home appliance.

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring a location via a called telephony communication device is disclosed. The method at the called telephony communication device includes receiving a request from a calling telephony communication device. Further, the method includes determining whether the received request is for monitoring the location. The method further includes automatically transmitting audio/video data captured via the called telephony communication device to the calling telephony communication device when the received request is determined to be one for monitoring the location.

Abstract: A framework structure and a keyboard device are provided. The framework structure is applicable to a keyboard module. The keyboard module includes multiple standard keys and multiple function keys. The framework structure includes a frame and a rib portion. The frame correspondingly surrounds the keyboard module. The rib portion is formed in the frame and divides the area in the frame into a first region and a second region. The first region corresponds to the area defined by the standard keys of the keyboard module, and the second region corresponds to the function keys of the keyboard module.

Abstract: A system can include a first electrical device having a first sensor device, where the first sensor device is configured to measure a first parameter used in operating the first electrical device, where the first sensor device is further configured to detect a first condition that is unrelated to operating the first electrical device, where the first condition is created by a trigger device controlled by a user, where the first sensor device, upon detecting the first condition, broadcasts a first communication that includes a first identification of the first sensor device. The system can also include a gateway communicably coupled to the first electrical device, where the gateway receives the first communication from the first electrical device, where the gateway assigns the first electrical device to a first group based on the first identification of the first sensor device.

Abstract: A device control system includes: a touch panel that receives an execution instruction for scene control that operates at least part of a plurality of devices disposed in a facility in order to approximate an inside of the facility to a predetermined indoor environment; a controller that performs the scene control when the execution instruction for the scene control is received by the touch panel; and a communicator and an obtainer that obtain at least one of information indicating an environment condition in the facility or outside the facility, prediction information of the environment condition in the facility or outside the facility, and information about timing. The controller changes a content of the scene control according to the information obtained by the communicator and the obtainer.

Abstract: A method for operating a magnetic resonance facility is provided herein. The facility has a main magnet unit with a patient-receiving area, a movable, controllable patient table for positioning a patient in the patient-receiving area, a table control unit for controlling the patient table, and, on the main magnet unit, an operating facility that communicates with the table control unit, for operation of the patient table by a user. The operating facility has a first, electronic operating device for setting control parameters for a movement of the patient table to be performed, and a second, mechanical operating device for triggering the movement.

Abstract: Intuitive methods of automatically configuring a remote control for multiple electronic devices are disclosed. The remote control can be automatically configured with the help of a first electronic device that is connected to one or more additional electronic devices. The first electronic device aids in the configuration of the remote control by gathering information about the one or more additional electronic devices and configuring the remote control in accordance. The information about the one or more additional electronic devices may be gathered from the devices themselves, from additional remote controls associated with the devices, and/or from a user, among other possibilities.

Abstract: An entertainment device initiates a configuration process of a controlling device in response to a change in an audio visual entertainment system configuration in which at least one of a plurality devices is connected to the entertainment device as an audio and/or visual source and at least one of the plurality of devices is connected to the entertainment device as an audio and/or visual output destination for the entertainment device.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a vehicle, a vehicle control unit (VCU), a plurality of data modules and a data conversion interface. The vehicle includes a chassis that supports the other components of the vehicle, including the VCU. The data modules each provide an output signal with a data type specific to each data module. The data conversion interface couples with the VCU and each data module. The data conversion interface receives the output signal from each data module, converts each output signal into a common data format, and transmits the converted output signals to the VCU.

Abstract: A receiving device may assign a remote-control device of the receiving device to a special mode by storing an association of an identifier unique to the remote-control device with the particular special mode. The receiving device may receive a command from the remote-control device and determine that there has been a special mode assigned to the remote-control device based on the stored association of the identifier unique to the remote-control device with the particular special mode. The receiving device will then interpret the command received from the remote-control device according to how commands are to be processed in the special mode. The receiving device having the remote-control device assigned to the special mode may cause the receiving device to execute a different command or process than it would have normally performed when receiving such a command from a remote-control device that is not assigned to the special mode.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying locations and controlling devices are provided. For example, a user may indicate a location by aiming at the location from multiple positions in a physical space. The user may also identify a controllable device to control by aiming at the device. Example systems and methods include determining a first position within a three-dimensional space, receiving a first directional input, and determining a first ray based on the first position and first directional input. Example systems and methods also include determining a second position within the three-dimensional space, receiving a second directional input, and determining a second ray based on the second position and second directional input. Example systems and methods may also include identifying a location within a three-dimensional space based on the first ray and the second ray.

Abstract: A method for controlling the operation of a plurality of consumer electronic devices by displaying a plurality of broadcast channel identifiers each corresponding to a broadcast channel in a display of a controlling device adapted to command at least channel tuning operations of the plurality of consumer electronic devices. Input is accepted into the controlling device that functions to designate one of the plurality of broadcast channel identifiers and the controlling device uses the designation of the one of the plurality of broadcast channel identifiers to cause a transmission of a wireless signal from the controlling device to a one of the plurality of consumer electronic devices to thereby cause the one of the plurality of consumer electronic devices to tune to the broadcast channel corresponding to the designated one of the plurality of broadcast channel identifiers.

Abstract: Disclosed are a mobile terminal and a control method therefore. The control method of the mobile terminal, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of executing a mobile messenger, selecting a specific other user pre-registered in the mobile messenger, receiving a first command which is for the selected specific other user as a recipient; controlling the state of the at least one device according to the received first command; and controlling the controlled state of the at least one device to be maintained or to be changed according to whether the first command and a second command are in conflict with each other when the second command which is for the specific other user as a recipient is received through another mobile terminal in which the mobile messenger is executed.

Abstract: A relaying apparatus includes: a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to: acquire, from a gateway device, a resource identifier for a network resource provided from a device in a first network to a server in a second network through the gateway device, the resource identifier indicating a location in the second network of the network resource, relate a gateway identifier corresponding to an address of the gateway device included in the resource identifier to the resource identifier, receive, from the server, a request for the network resource to the device, detect, from a correspondence relationship between the gateway identifier and the resource identifier, the resource identifier corresponding to the gateway identifier specified in the request, and relay the request to the device through the gateway device in accordance with the resource identifier that has been detected.

Abstract: Disclosed are a vehicle engine control apparatus and a vehicle engine control method. An engine of a vehicle is turned off after a predetermined time elapses when a user gets off the vehicle with a smart key after stopping the vehicle indoors (e.g., a garage or an underground parking lot) while the engine is in an ON state. The engine of the vehicle is maintained in the ON state when there is a user's request. Thus, the ON/OFF state of the engine of the vehicle is may be controlled depending on the user's situation.

Abstract: A control method of an optical connector and a display apparatus is provided. More particularly, a control method of an optical connector and a display apparatus for changing output of audio according to combination of an optical cable and the optical connector may be provided. Some of the example embodiments provide a control method of an optical connector and a display apparatus which may output audio through one of an internal speaker and an external apparatus connected via an optical cable according to combination of an optical cable and an optical connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock, comprising a locking mechanism (22), an electric drive (26) which allows the locking mechanism (22) to be unlocked, a child safety device (29) with a child safety sensor (31), the electric drive (26) can be activated or not activated depending on the switch position of the child safety sensor (31), and a closing drive (42) which transfers the locking mechanism (22) from a pre-locked position into a main locked position. A locking mechanism sensor (25) is associated with the locking mechanism (22) and depending on the switch position of the locking mechanism sensor (25), the drive (26) can be activated or not activated.

Abstract: A semiconductor device in which a circuit and a battery are efficiently stored is provided. In the semiconductor device, a first transistor, a second transistor, and a secondary battery are provided over one substrate. A channel region of the second transistor includes an oxide semiconductor. The secondary battery includes a solid electrolyte, and can be fabricated by a semiconductor manufacturing process. The substrate may be a semiconductor substrate or a flexible substrate. The secondary battery has a function of being wirelessly charged.

Abstract: A trailer-in-tow warning system for a towing vehicle configured to tow a trailer. The trailer-in-tow warning system includes a trailer detection module installable in the towing vehicle. The trailer detection module includes an ignition sub-system connectable to a power supply. The ignition sub-system is operable to provide power from the power supply to the trailer-in-tow warning system when the ignition sub-system is engaged. A sensing sub-system is connectable to the ignition sub-system. The sensing sub-system is operable to generate a trailer-connected signal when a trailer has been connected to the towing vehicle. A trailer warning module is connectable to the trailer detection module. The trailer warning module is operable to receive the trailer-connected signal and to generate a warning signal to other vehicles that the towing vehicle has a trailer in tow.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus to facilitate wireless device monitoring and control are provided. A first device controller may be adapted to be disposed within a power connector, in series with conductors of the power connector. The power connector may be adapted to provide power from a power source to a device. The first device controller may include two terminals to electrically couple the first device controller with the conductors of the power connector. The first device controller may further include a power component to power the first device controller. The first device controller may be configured to monitor one or more conditions of the device, control one or more functions of the device, and wirelessly communicate with a system controller that is remote from the power connector and the device. The power connector may correspond to a power plug and/or a terminal block.

Abstract: An external smart device for a ceiling fan receiving box comprises a wireless control receiving box body and a ceiling fan control receiving box body, which are of selectable in assembly and disassembly, so as to provide users with the choices of their selections. It reduces costs of production and purchase. When some component fails, it can be individually replaced, reducing material waste and generation in an environment-friendly way. It also reduces the costs for component replacements. Thus, it achieves the effects of low costs of purchase and replacements and being environment-friendly.

Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for providing immersive entertainment experiences by coordinating the actions of connected home devices. For instance, in one example, a metadata file is encoded in a first signal. The metadata file contains data that indicates how to adjust a setting of a connected home device to synchronize a home system with a portion of a media. The first signal is then delivered to a customer device in communication with the connected home device.

Abstract: A method of advertisement filtering including receiving Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) advertisements from a multiple of access controls; filtering the received Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) advertisements based on a credential on the mobile device; comparing the filtered received Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) advertisements; and determining a user intent to access a particular access control in response to the comparing.

Abstract: A remote diagnosis management system is utilized for a plurality of massage bath devices and includes at least one processor executing steps of: receiving a remote trigger event of each of the massage bath devices, wherein the remote trigger event is generated by a control unit of each of the massage bath devices or by at least one of a maintenance-worker and a user of each of the massage bath devices; analyzing the remote trigger event to generate an analyzed result; remotely operating at least one state of each of the massage bath devices according to the analyzed result; requesting authorization from the user of each of the massage bath devices before the step of remotely operating the at least one state of each of the massage bath devices; and scheduling at least one remote diagnosis of the massage bath devices.

Abstract: Winches with dual mode remote controls, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative winch can include a frame, a cable drum rotatably supported by the frame, a drive motor operatively connected to the cable drum, and a winch control module. The winch control module can include an enable/disable circuit having a normally open ground path connection and a controller having wireless capability connected to the enable/disable circuit. The controller can include instructions to disable the wireless capability of the controller when the normally open ground path connection is completed.

Abstract: An intermediary between a remote control device and a remotely controllable device implements identification and/or authentication. The intermediary is, e.g., a node or set of nodes within a head end of a cable network service provider. A remote control device at a customer premise sends a command intended to control a remotely controllably device which is also located at the same customer premise. The customer premise includes a network interface, e.g., a cable modem, which has associated identification information. The command and the associated network interface identification information are communicated to the intermediary, e.g., via a cable modem. The intermediary accesses a subscriber record corresponding to the location based on the network interface identification information. The intermediary identifies the device to be controlled, e.g., a particular set top box and/or authenticates the remote control device. A command is sent via the network to the device to be controlled.

Abstract: A method includes implementing a single GUI for all the appliances which includes a set of input panels, an appliance selector panel and an output panel, communicating with the appliances with a multiplicity of agents, each implementing one appliance protocol of communication and converting between an internal format and the appliance protocol of communication; controlling activity of the agents, receiving a user command to a selected appliance issued from one of the input panels and generating at least one associated internal command in response to the user commands, providing the at least one associated internal command to the controlling for instruction to one of the agents associated with the selected appliance, storing information about each appliance to be controlled by the remote controller, and receiving notifications from the agents about the state of at least one of the appliances and providing the notifications to be displayed on the GUI.

Abstract: A method, device and electronic device for interface invoking are disclosed according to the embodiments of the invention. The method is applicable in a first electronic device having at least a display unit, and includes: judging whether a distance between the first electronic device and a second electronic device is not greater than a preset distance, to obtain a first judgment result; in a case that the first judgment result is positive, controlling an application in the first electronic device for manipulating the second electronic device to be in an on-state, and displaying an operating interface corresponding to the application on the display unit of the first electronic device; and in a case that the first judgment result is negative, controlling the operating interface to be in an off-state or hidden state.

Abstract: A Bluetooth remote controller is disclosed in the present disclosure, comprising a remote controller housing which is provided with a plurality of openings, a circuit board disposed inside the remote controller housing, a plurality of keys disposed on the plurality of openings, a control unit disposed on the circuit board; a key circuit electrically connected to the control unit and disposed on the circuit board and abutting on the plurality of keys, a antenna for receiving a remote control signal of Bluetooth, electrically connected to the control unit and disposed on the circuit board. The beneficial effects of the implementation of the present disclosure is that achieving functions such as the remote adjusting of brightness, remote adjusting of color, timing, colors changing along with music and setting profiles through Bluetooth wireless control technology to facilitate people's life and increase the diversity and delight of intelligent home lighting.