Abstract: An aircraft tire has a pair of bead sections, sidewall sections extending from the bead sections, and a tread section extending between the sidewall sections; the aircraft tire includes an RFID tag having a tag main body (IC chip) configured to store information about the aircraft tire, and an antenna extended from the tag main body, wherein, in a tread surface view, the antenna is disposed such that an extending direction of the antenna is parallel to a tire width direction or intersects the tire width direction within a predetermined angle range, and the aircraft tire satisfies a configuration 0.1<L/W<0.2, where a width of the aircraft tire is denoted as “W” and a total length of the antenna in the extending direction of the antenna is denoted as “L”, and when a diameter of the aircraft tire is 21 inches or more.

Abstract: A system is described to create customized unique identification (UID) codes combined with customized printable optical or NFC sensors and to combine these unique sensors and unique IDs with unique environmental events, traceability, unique data from cell phones (including geolocation) and person-specific unique indicators such as biomarkers to create completely unique, low cost and proprietary printable genomic and environmental blockchain sensor networks for the Internet of Things (IoT), counterfeit identification, healthcare, pharmaceutical applications and small payment transactions worldwide.

Abstract: A contact lens embedded sensor comprises resonator rings, characterized in that said resonator rings result from arrangements of broadside-coupled split-ring resonator, edge-coupled split-ring resonator, non-bianisotropic split-ring resonator and spiral resonator based structures with the use of dielectric, biocompatible substrate layers. The system also includes an antenna coupled with the sensor, and an electrical readout circuitry collecting and processing measurements in the change of resonant character caused by intraocular pressure (IOP) perturbing the geometry of the human eyeball said contact lens is worn thereon.

Abstract: An opening and closing body control device for a vehicle includes: a control unit configured to control an opening and closing body drive device driving an opening and closing body of a vehicle to open and close the opening and closing body based on an operation request; and a detection unit configured to detect an obstacle present around the opening and closing body based on a detection result of an obstacle sensor. The control unit sets an operation speed of the opening and closing body to a first speed when the obstacle is not detected during an operation of the opening and closing body, and sets the operation speed to a second speed or less and causes the opening and closing body to stop at a position where the opening and closing body is close to the obstacle, when the obstacle is detected during the operation.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for managing diagnostics and malfunctions of a vehicle. A route management system detects an event representing an improper operation of an electronic logging device (ELD) of a vehicle; in response to detecting the event: generates, for display, a notification representing the event to a driver of the vehicle; retrieves instructions for resolving the improper operation of the ELD; presents the instructions as part of the notification; and coordinates communicating the event and resolution status of the event to a fleet manager of the vehicle.

Abstract: The remote operation system has a mutual communication function of communicating with each of plural work machines and a remote operation device which remotely operates a cooperating work machine as a remote operation target among the plural work machines. The remote operation system includes a first support process element that acquires captured image which is captured by an actual machine image-capturing device of a first work machine establishing communication by a first communication path and transmits the captured image to the remote operation device and a second support process element that recognizes that one designation operation is performed, which is a portion of plural operations for causing a second work machine establishing communication by a second communication path and in which a changing situation corresponding to the operation appears in the captured image and that transmits a command signal corresponding to the one designation operation to the second work machine.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising an interface and a processor. The interface may be configured to receive data about an interior of a vehicle. The processor may be configured to process the data, determine a number of occupants in the vehicle in response to an analysis of the data and generate a counter signal comprising the number of the occupants in the vehicle. The counter signal may be generated in a format compatible with a toll interface of a toll tag. The toll tag may be implemented in the vehicle. The toll tag may be configured to generate a readable occupant count in response to the counter signal. The readable occupant count may be configured to be scanned by an automatic roadway system.

Abstract: Security systems and methods configured for use with an item of merchandise for retail display include a housing, at least one sensor carried by the housing and at least one output device carried by the housing. The security system further includes a controller carried by the housing and operably coupled to the sensor and to the output device. The controller is operable to determine a distance traveled by the item of merchandise from a retail display “home” position based upon a sensor input from the sensor, and to activate the output device based upon the distance traveled by the item of merchandise exceeding a threshold distance. The controller may utilize the at least one sensor in conjunction with an inertial navigation system (INS) and motion processing algorithms or techniques to determine the distance traveled by the item of merchandise from the retail display “home” position.

Abstract: Example systems are described for remotely interacting with a portable field measurement device. Systems can include a controller that can: couple to a mobile device; receive user input from a user through the mobile device; cause the portable field measurement device to execute the operations directed by the user; electronically record data output from the portable field measurement device resulting from the directed operations; and report the data to the user via the mobile device, and/or to a remote electronic database. In some embodiments, a robotic arm can be used to actuate the portable field measurement device.

Abstract: In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a computer system, information that indicates that a fire has been detected in a building and that a fire suppression system within the building has begun dousing the fire; monitoring sensor information from one or more sensors located within the building; determining, by the computer system and based on the sensor information, whether the fire has been extinguished; activating, in response to determining that the fire has been extinguished, a feature to turn off a water supply to the building, the feature being presented on a computing device for a user who is associated with the building; receiving, after activating the feature and from the computing device, a command to turn off the water supply; and transmitting, by the computer system, a control signal that causes an electromechanical device to close a water valve within the building.

Abstract: A method of determining a probability of a fire within one or more rooms of a building comprising: determining a geometry of a room in response to a floor plan: determining whether one or more articles are located within the room and a flammability of each of the one or more articles: determining whether one or more hazards are located within the room: and determining a probability of a fire in the room in response to at least one or more articles are located within the room, the flammability of each of the one or more articles, and the one or more hazards are located within the room.

Abstract: A control system includes a movable object control unit configured to control a movable object, an update control unit configured to control a program update of the movable object control unit, and a communication path that is a path for the movable object control unit and the update control unit to perform an information communication, a path that is connected to an external diagnosis apparatus configured to perform a diagnosis of the movable object control unit and used for transmitting information of the movable object to the external diagnosis apparatus and the communication path are at least partially in common, and the control system includes a restriction control unit configured to restrict, when the program update and the diagnosis of the movable object control unit by the external diagnosis apparatus are to be performed, one of the diagnosis by the external diagnosis apparatus and the program update.

Abstract: Augmented reality apparatus and methods of use are provided with secure persistent digital content linked to a location coordinates. More specifically, the present method links a physical location with digital content to enable a user interface with augmented reality that combines aspects of the physical area with location specific digital content. According to the present method, digital content remains persistent with a location even if visual aspects of the location change.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically classifying and managing the transport of hazardous waste: captures from an ecommerce platform, waste management requests, waste profile data, and waste pickup locations; enters the waste profile data into an AI data processor; causes the AI data processor to use the waste profile data to generate a predicted waste class code (WCC); uses the WCC to generate land disposal restrictions (LDRs), to generate an optimal location for analysis and/or disposal, and to send operational directives to a collection and transportation device (CTD) for collecting and transporting the waste for analysis; and uses a property analyzer to generate an analysis of the waste to confirm compliance with the WCC.

Abstract: A configurable site safety system includes a plurality of wearable signaling devices, each with an array of independently addressable lighting elements, a location receiver and one or more communication interfaces. The system may also include a site safety server to track location information received from at least each of the signaling devices, and to cause, based on a subset of the plurality of signaling devices satisfying defined geographical, event-based or other defined criteria, the lighting array of each of the subset of signaling devices to display a defined lighting scheme.

Abstract: Systems and methods for management of a premises are disclosed. One or more premises devices may be located at a premises. A computing device located at the premises may be in communication with the one or more premises devices. The computing device may also be in communication with an external network. The computing device may process data associated with the one or more premises devices using one or more automation rules.

Abstract: A mounting system for a near field radio frequency (RF) communicator, the system comprising: a splitter, for splitting an alternating electrical signal received from an antenna of the smart card and having: a first output for providing a first part of the alternating electrical signal to an RF input of said chip, and a second output for providing a second part of the alternating electrical signal for powering an auxiliary circuit; a matching network, at the first output of the splitter, and arranged to provide: an input impedance selected based on the impedance of the first output of the splitter, and an output impedance selected based on the impedance of the RF input of said chip; wherein the network comprises a first inductor for electrical connection to said chip and a second inductor, and the second inductor is arranged for inductive coupling to the first inductor thereby to provide RF coupling, with DC isolation and/or common mode isolation, to the RF input of said chip.

Abstract: An automatic addressing system for a fire loop and a method for automatically addressing a plurality of remote units electrically connected to a fire panel in a fire loop, the method including: (1) requesting an initial identifier from each remote unit; (2) for each remote unit which responds with a unique initial identifier: (a) assigning a unique address to the remote unit; and (b) silencing the response of the configured remote unit to further identifier requests; (3) for each remote unit which responds with an initial identifier matching the initial identifier of at least one other remote unit: (a) initialising an identifier array with the initial identifier for the remote unit in question; (b) requesting a further identifier and adding it to the identifier array for the remote unit; (c) for each remote unit which responds with a unique identifier array: (i) assigning a unique address to the remote unit.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for automatic signal detection in an RF environment are disclosed. A sensor device in a nodal network comprises at least one RF receiver, a generator engine, and an analyzer engine. The at least one RF receiver measures power levels in the RF environment and generates FFT data based on power level data. The generator engine calculates a power distribution by frequency of the RF environment in real time or near real time, including a first derivative and a second derivative of the FFT data. The analyzer engine creates a baseline based on statistical calculations of the power levels measured in the RF environment for a predetermined period of time, and identifies at least one signal based on the first derivative and the second derivative of the FFT data in at least one conflict situation from comparing live power distribution to the baseline of the RF environment.

Abstract: A safe including a lock actuator and a control system communicatively connected with the lock actuator, and a method for controlling a lock actuator of a safe are provided. The lock actuator is configured to lock or unlock a mechanical or electronic lock of the safe. The control system includes a transmitter, a receiver, and a processor. The transmitter is configured to emit light (ex. infrared light) into the safe. The receiver is configured to receive light, for example, the same infrared wave, emitted from the transmitter and generate an output signal. The processor is configured to receive the output signal from the receiver and determine whether item is inside the safe. The control system disables the lock actuator from locking the safe when the output signal indicates no item is inside the safe.

Abstract: A method of verifying that a user is authorized to access a secured area via an entry point includes receiving at a first computer and from a user device associated with the user, check-in request information that includes: a membership number associated with the user and a travel event; and a lounge location. The method also includes generating a time stamp for the receipt of the check-in request; verifying that the membership number is a valid membership number; and verifying that the time stamp is within a predetermined window of time. The method also includes sending, in response to the verification, instructions from the first computer to a second computer positioned near the entry point to display a window that includes user information associated with the user.

Abstract: A mount type device includes a camera configured to photograph a work site in a wider range than a visual field of a worker; a sensor configured to obtain a visual line of the worker; and a visual line movement detector configured to detect, as visual line movement information, movement of a direction of the visual line of the worker by using the sensor information. The mount type device transmits data on the photographed image and the visual line movement information to an operation instructing apparatus via a network. An operation instructing apparatus includes a display setter configured to extract a first image having a wider range than a visual field range of the worker from the image photographed by the camera, correct the first image using the visual line movement information, and cause a display of the corrected first image; and an instruction image is generated for the worker.

Abstract: A frequency modulated continuous wave radar system includes at least one identity tag, respectively disposed next to at least one test subject; and a frequency modulated continuous wave radar identity recognition device, including an identity recognition control module, for controlling a test identity tag of the at least one identity tag to be turned on to generate a specific tag reflection signal corresponding to an identity frequency in response to a chirp signal; and a frequency modulated continuous wave radar, for transmitting the chirp signal and receiving at least one reflection signal of the at least one test subject and the specific tag reflection signal in response to the chirp signal, to calculate and determine that the specific tag reflection signal and a specific reflection signal of the at least one reflection signal are corresponding to an adjacent position information. The specific reflection signal is corresponding to test subject information.

Abstract: A wireless tag includes a main body comprising an embedded wireless transducing circuit. coupled to a parallel arrangement of resistive loops embedded in respective tabs extending from the main body of the wireless tag. The wireless transducing circuit includes a globally unique identifier, a battery, a processor, a memory comprising processor-readable instructions, and a wireless communications interface; and a wake circuit configured to turn-on in response to an open circuit occurring in a respective tab. The wireless transducing circuit is configured to turn on responsive to the wake circuit receiving a voltage level above a threshold.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for providing distributed security event monitoring. The system can include a central monitoring system and sensor devices positioned throughout a premises that passively detect conditions and emit signals guiding people on the premises when a security event is detected. The sensor devices can include suites of sensors and can transmit detected conditions to the central monitoring system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sensor system, comprising a microcontroller, at least one sensor chip designed to measure a physical quantity, wherein the microcontroller and the sensor chip are coupled to one another via at least one analog signal interface for conveying analog measurement data between the sensor chip and the microcontroller and via a bidirectional digital signal interface for conveying digital secondary information between the sensor chip and the microcontroller.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a controller operable to transmit digital data messages to a receiver via a communication link having at least a first and a second transmission path, the controller comprising a first signal terminal the first transmission path and a second signal terminal for the second transmission path. The first signal terminal is operable to digitally transmit a first message to the receiver according to a first transmission technique and the second signal terminal is being operable to digitally transmit a second message to the receiver according to a second, different transmission technique.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a system is described. The system includes at least one directional antenna to 1) emit energy waves towards a mass in which an object is disposed and 2) receive reflected signals from a resonator disposed on the object as the mass is moved relative to the directional antenna. The system also includes a controller to, based on received reflected signals, determine a pose of the object within the mass.

Abstract: A method for operating a sensor includes receiving identification information from one or more electronic identification devices (EIDs) located in a vicinity of the sensor. A number of EIDs located in the vicinity of the sensor is determined based on the received identification information. A determination is made if the number of EIDs located in the vicinity of the sensor exceeds a first predefined threshold. Transmission power to the sensor is selectively adjusted based on the number of EIDs with respect to the first predefined threshold, in response to determining that the number of EIDs located in the vicinity of the sensor exceeds or is less than any number of predefined thresholds.

Abstract: Systems and methods that can utilize the detection of human occupancy without fiducial elements to control an environmental, security, or other system within a structure. The systems and method can initiate communication to a human user directly, and can alter their operation based on human presence.

Abstract: An improvement is provided for routine law enforcement stops by making it safer for police officers and pedestrians. Implementation of smart technology into the industry wide standard use of physical interactions between police officers and pedestrians, a streamed lined method and process will yield optimal results as a safer method and system in executing such a tactic. Utilizing technology i.e. algorithms and databases, servers, and cloud-based infrastructures with application processing interfaces (api's) communicating in this ecosystem, creating a synergy while transferring specific data; will replace the current process of a routine traffic stop.

Abstract: A system comprising: a document holder; an image sensor directed toward the document holder; a polarized filter between the image sensor and the document holder; a filter motor configured to rotate the polarized filter; one or more processors; and at least one memory having stored thereon computer program code that, when executed by the one or more processors, instructs the one or more processors to: control the filter motor to rotate the polarized filter; control the image sensors to capture a plurality of images of a document within the document holder, the plurality of images corresponding to a respective relative orientations of the polarized filter to the document; identify a feature of the document; and output, in response comparing respective visual characteristics of the feature of the document to corresponding expected visual characteristics of the first feature for the document, an indication of a verification of the document.

Abstract: A control system for silencing an alarm signal of an alarm device comprises a sensor to receive the alarm signal, an input interface for an operator instruction to silence the alarm signal, and control logic to silence the alarm signal. The control logic determines if the alarm signal exceeds a signal threshold indicative of the proximity of the alarm device. If the signal threshold is not exceeded, the control logic prevents the silencing of the alarm device. The control system provides a silencing mechanism that allows remote actuation while requiring a user to be close enough to the alarm device.

Abstract: A system which comprises a series of native applications, suited to run on mobile devices, and a series of web-based applications for which functionality and processing are optimized. The native applications and the web-based applications are coordinated to optimize processes of acquiring, storing and disseminating data for speed, integrity and security.

Abstract: A control apparatus includes a first interface for communicating with a first device over a local area network and a second interface for communicating with a second device over a wide area network. A processor is configured to perform an authentication operation on first device after connection to the first interface. The processor receives a first data transmission addressed to the second device from the first device, and then controls the second interface to permit the first data transmission to be transmitted to the second device over the wide area network when the first device has been authenticated. The second interface is controlled to prevent the first data transmission from being transmitted to the second device when the first device has not been authenticated.

Abstract: A method is provided that includes receiving user input identifying a travel destination for a first vehicle, determining, by a processor, a first route for the first vehicle to follow, and configuring the first vehicle to follow the first route. The method further includes obtaining a model for a second vehicle that shares a road with the first vehicle and comparing model to a pre-determined template for a vehicle that is known to be a special purpose vehicle in order to determine whether the first template and the second template match. The method further includes determining, by the processor, a second route that leads to the travel destination, when a match is found to exist, and switching the first vehicle from following the first route to following the second route.

Abstract: In some implementations, a system for providing interfaces for visualizing and managing a supply chain includes an inventory readiness date system that is configured to generate inventory readiness dates for items in the supply chain. Inventory readiness dates can (i) be calendar dates on which the items are expected to be available for distribution at destination locations, (ii) be generated upon creation of orders for the items, (ii) be configured to remain fixed and unchanged for the items regardless of events affecting delivery of the items to the destination locations. The system can further include a supply chain data system that is configured to receive and aggregate supply chain information for the items from a plurality of supply chain data sources. The system can further include a supply chain tracking system that is configured to generate and present interfaces for visualizing and managing the supply chain.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a plurality of antennas configured to transmit and receive a signal in a radio frequency (RF) frequency band; and an RF circuit configured to process the signal in the RF frequency band. The RF circuit includes a reception (Rx) path configured to transfer a first signal received through the plurality of antennas, a transmission (Tx) path configured to transfer a second signal to the plurality of antennas, and a coupler configured to transfer at least a part of the second signal obtained in the Tx path to the Rx path. The Tx path includes a power divider configured to distribute power to at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas, and the coupler is electrically connected to an input terminal of the power divider to be disposed before the power divider.

Abstract: A system is described to create customized unique identification (UID) codes combined with customized printable optical or NFC sensors and to combine these unique sensors and unique IDs with unique environmental events, traceability, unique data from cell phones (including geolocation) and person-specific unique indicators such as biomarkers to create completely unique, low cost and proprietary printable genomic and environmental blockchain sensor networks for the Internet of Things (IoT), counterfeit identification, healthcare, pharmaceutical applications and small payment transactions worldwide.

Abstract: There is described a system for tracking beacon tags comprising a communication component and a processor. The communication component receives a beacon from a beacon tag and transmit an acknowledgment of the beacon. The processor identifies a tag characteristic associated with the beacon tag and generates a tag instruction based on the tag characteristic. The tag instruction includes a beaconing rate for the beacon tag, and the acknowledgment includes the tag instruction. There is also described a beacon tag for operating with a tracking system comprising a communication component and a processor. The communication component transmits a first beacon, receive an acknowledgment associated with the beacon, and transmit a second beacon from the beacon tag based on an adjusted beaconing rate. The processor identifies a tag instruction of the acknowledgment and adjusts the beaconing rate of the beacon tag based on the tag instruction.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for providing distributed security event monitoring. The system can include a central monitoring system and sensor devices positioned throughout a premises that passively detect conditions and emit signals guiding people on the premises when a security event is detected. The sensor devices can include suites of sensors and can transmit detected conditions to the central monitoring system.

Abstract: The invention relates to local positioning and more particularly to methods of searching and registering tags in a local positioning system. A method of registering tags in a local positioning system is provided. Registering is performed in near-field mode. Tag stores identifying data of the local positioning system. Positioning unit stores identifying data of the tag. Furthermore, a method of searching a tag registered in a local positioning system is provided. Positioning units send address search packets into the space of the local positioning system. Desired tag responds with a positioning pulse. There is also provided a method of searching identifying data of a tag not registered in a local positioning system. Positioning units send broadcast search packets into the space of the local positioning system. Bisection method is used to detect identifying data of the tag.

Abstract: A system and method for remote identification of a driver of a vehicle includes a processor, an output device in communication with the processor, an RFID receiver in communication with the processor, and a network access device in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to transmit the received RFID to a database via the network access the device and receive from the database the name of a person or item associated with the RFID device and criminal history of the person or the item associated with the RFID device. The processor is configured to provide to an operator of the law enforcement vehicle the name of a person or item associated with the RFID device and the criminal history of the person or the item associated with the RFID device and provide a warning how to engage the person or the item associated with the RFID device.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides an exemplary system that includes radio frequency (RF) tags; positioned at locations throughout a roof; a tag reader configured to: generate reader RF signals at one or more frequencies to read the plurality of RF tags, and detect return RF signals from the plurality of RF tags; where the RF signals carry tag data comprising impedance values and tag identifiers; a processor of a computing device, programmed to receive the tag data; determine corresponding locations of the plurality of RF tags; and determine a wet state or dry state of the roof at one or more corresponding locations, and output an indicator of the wet state or the dry state of the roof at the one or more corresponding locations.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for integration with a wearable device for impetus resource distribution process confirmation and authentication. In this way, the invention coordinates with a wearable device and resource distribution vehicles of a user. Upon activation of a resource distribution vehicle, the system reviews metrics from the wearable device to identify discrepancies between the real-time metrics and a baseline for the user. The invention triggers tiered confirmation requests for authentication prior to allowing processing of the resource distribution for impetus distribution prevention.

Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder is provided, comprising a charge pump and at least one functional component, wherein: the charge pump is configured to convert an input voltage into an output voltage and to supply the output voltage to the functional component; the functional component is configured to perform a function of the RFID transponder using the output voltage of the charge pump; wherein the charge pump comprises a diode or switch transistor and at least one capacitor coupled to said diode or switch transistor, and wherein the capacitor is configured to compensate for a change of an impedance of said diode or switch transistor. In accordance with a second aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding method of operating an RFID transponder is conceived.

Abstract: A method for tracking pieces of baggage comprises the steps of providing one or more first devices, each of the first devices being attached to the pieces of baggage and each of the first devices comprising a first transceiver; transmitting, by each of the first transceivers, wireless data, the wireless data comprising a device identifier for the respective first device; providing a second device, the second device comprising a second transceiver and a user interface; receiving, by the second transceiver, the wireless data from one or more of the first transceivers; displaying on the user interface the device identifiers corresponding to the respective first devices from which the wireless data was received; selecting one or more of the device identifiers, the selected one or more of the device identifiers corresponding to the first devices that are selected for tracking; and generating, by the second device, an alarm if one of the first devices that are selected for tracking moves beyond a particular distanc

Abstract: A method of verifying that a user is authorized to access a secured area via an entry point includes receiving at a first computer and from a user device associated with the user, check-in request information that includes: a membership number associated with the user and a travel event; and a lounge location. The method also includes generating a time stamp for the receipt of the check-in request; verifying that the membership number is a valid membership number; and verifying that the time stamp is within a predetermined window of time. The method also includes sending, in response to the verification, instructions from the first computer to a second computer positioned near the entry point to display a window that includes user information associated with the user.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of artificial intelligent based provision of digital content where and when the digital content is needed based upon where a user is located and a purpose for accessing the content as well as credentials of a user seeking to access the digital content. Persistent digital content is linked to location coordinates. More specifically, the present invention links a physical onsite location with digital content to enable a user interface with augmented reality that combines aspects of the physical area with location specific digital content. In addition, access to digital content may be limited to users in defined access areas.

Abstract: Wireless signals may encounter interference, and features herein include features for identifying and handling such interference. Signals from various wireless communication devices may be received, and it may be determined that an interfering device is interfering with at least one of the wireless communication devices. Actions, such as remedial actions, may be taken accordingly.