Abstract: An integrated fire suppression system includes a plurality of fire detection systems. Each of the fire detection systems is individually addressable. A control system is communicatively coupled to each of the fire detection systems. A plurality of building systems is communicatively connected to the control system. The plurality of building systems includes at least one of a fire suppression system, an alarm system, a heating ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system, a building power supply system, and a building security system. The control system is configured to provide a localized response to a fire detection by at least one fire detection system in the plurality of fire detection systems, the localized response being a response in at least one of the plurality of building systems.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, via at least one processor, data from a plurality of data sources disposed within an area, the data including area data, emergency event data, and emergency resource data; generating, via the at least one processor, based on the data, a visualization including a graphical representation of the area based on the area data, the emergency event data, the emergency resource data, or any combination thereof; determining, based on an interaction with the visualization, an emergency response plan for a vehicle, wherein the response plan includes an evacuation plan; sending the emergency response plan to a vehicle system associated with the vehicle, wherein the vehicle system is configured to: determine a location associated with the emergency response plan; determine a route to the location; and send instructions to one or more traffic assets along the route to the location, the instructions configured to cause the one or more traffic assets to adjust one or more signals.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for defining a first query for a first security-relevant subsystem within a computing platform; processing the first query on the first security-relevant subsystem to generate a first data set concerning security events occurring on the first security-relevant subsystem; and receiving the first data set concerning the security events occurring on the first security-relevant subsystem.

Abstract: A fire alarm apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of sensing modules and a repeater. When receiving the fire alarm signal from each of the plurality of sensing modules, the repeater transmits a signal to each of the plurality of sensing modules after a first time elapses, the signal comprises an acknowledgment response to the fire alarm signal and a control signal for controlling each of the plurality of sensing modules, and the acknowledgment response and the control signal are transmitted integrally.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for error detection signaling are described. In some examples, a memory device may include circuitry to detect one or more error conditions. As the memory device is operated, it may store or output a value (e.g., a high value, a “1”) indicating the absence of an error condition. Upon the occurrence of an error condition, the memory device may either store or output a value (e.g., a low value, a “0”), which may allow for the error to be corrected or mitigated. Because storing or driving the value signifying the error condition may require a driver of the memory device to be coupled with a power supply, storing or outputting the value signifying an absence of an error condition (e.g., unless a normal or valid condition is detected) may mitigate errors that would otherwise render a safety mechanism of the memory device ineffective.

Abstract: Merchandise security systems and methods are provided. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of security devices arranged in a wireless network, wherein the plurality of security devices are arranged in a planogram and each configured to protect one or more items from theft, each of the plurality of security devices configured to wirelessly communicate data with a remote device. The system also includes a plurality of electronic keys arranged in the wireless network and configured to wirelessly communicate data with the plurality of security devices and/or the remote device. Each of the plurality of electronic keys is configured to operate the plurality of security devices. The system also includes a gateway configured to receive the data from the plurality of security devices and electronic keys via wireless communication, wherein the gateway is configured to communicate the data to the remote computing device.

Abstract: The environmental data monitoring system comprises an array of sensing nodes, disposed spaced-apart and arranged in a linear topology along a communication path, the array including: a tail-end node; a head-end node; and a plurality of intermediate nodes, the intermediate nodes including a first intermediate node disposed towards the head-end node; a last intermediate node arranged towards the tail-end node; and a plurality of middle intermediate nodes disposed between the first and the last intermediate nodes. The system provides for environmental data collection and analysis using a network of linearly arranged sensing nodes, each determining and transmitting location-indexed environmental data, culminating in a comprehensive data stream aggregated and analyzed by a cloud server.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an electromagnetic radiation safety control method, which belongs to the field of wireless communication technologies. The method includes: a terminal obtains a transmit power threshold according to a service requirement of service transmitted with a base station, performs a step of detecting a relationship between a beam direction and a position of a human body when a relationship between a current transmit power of the terminal and the transmit power threshold meets a specified condition, and reports safety control information to the base station when it is detected the relationship between the beam direction and the position of the human body meets a predetermined relationship, so as to instruct the base station to perform a control operation related to electromagnetic radiation safety.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by an RF receiving circuit of a passive wireless sensor of a wireless communication system, an RF signal. When a sensing element of the passive wireless sensor is exposed to an environmental condition, the method further includes affecting, by the sensing element, resonant frequency of the RF receiving circuit. The method further includes determining, by a processing module of the passive wireless sensor, a first value for an adjustable element for a known environmental condition, determining a second value for the adjustable element for an unknown environmental condition, determining a difference between the first and second values that correspond to a change, generating a coded value representative of the change, and transmitting the coded value. The method further includes receiving, by a second processing module of a sensor computing device of the wireless communication system, the coded value and determining a sensed environmental condition.

Abstract: A system for a live identification of a person includes a cloud based database having data cross-referencing an identifying marker of the person and previously collected biometric information including a audio signature and a video signature, and a mobile data terminal which is configured to: receive an identifying marker of the person, transmit the identifying marker to the cloud based database, receive contact information of the person from the cloud based database; contact the person using the contact information; receive current biometric information from the person in the form live audio/video interaction; transmit current biometric information to the cloud based database, and receive a confirmation from the cloud based database. The mobile data terminal issues a clearance to the person. The system provides both a local identification where the person is physically present within a facility, and a remote identification where the person cannot be directly contacted in person.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transmission apparatus, a transmission method, a reception apparatus, and a reception method that can ensure a reduced processing burden on a receiving side in LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) communication. Communication data is sent and received at a communication time of day and a communication frequency based on group identification information set for groups into which a plurality of transmission apparatuses is divided and communication interval information shared by the transmission apparatuses and a reception apparatus, rather than individual identification information. The present disclosure is applicable to an LPWA communication system.

Abstract: A control unit 80 which is mounted on mobility to be controlled and controls the mobility, includes a condition detection unit 81 which detects the condition of the mobility, a condition determination unit 82 which determines the condition of the mobility based on the detected condition, and a condition transmission unit 83 which transmits to the external server 90 the detected condition of the mobility and position information indicating a position where the condition is detected. An external server 90 includes an abnormal condition determination unit 91 which determines an abnormal condition of the mobility in consideration of the position information, based on the received condition of mobility and the received position information, and a determination result transmission unit 92 which transmits a determination result to the control device 80.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided in a vehicle having a Hitch Articulation Angle (HAA) calculation system for estimating an HAA between the vehicle and a towed trailer. The method includes: receiving a plurality of ultrasonic sensor (USS) range measurements for a first USS on the vehicle while the vehicle is towing the trailer in a forward direction; receiving a plurality of HAA values calculated using geometric equations or a kinematic model that correspond to the plurality of USS range measurements; receiving a USS range measurement for the first USS while the vehicle is operating in a reverse direction or experiencing a high HAA but not from a second USS; estimating an HAA value from the USS range measurement by applying the USS curve characteristics for the first USS; and providing the estimated HAA value to a vehicle motion control system for use in controlling vehicle and trailer motion.

Abstract: A fire alarm control panel (FACP) in a fire alarm system includes a processor in communication with a communications interface. The processor is configured to receive an event signal from an initiation device. The FACP also includes a display, controlled by the processor, indicating a status of the fire alarm system and configured to present a plurality of icons corresponding to a plurality of voice messages to be selectively played in response to receiving one or more event signals from the initiation device. The FACP further includes an embedded microphone mounted in the fire alarm control panel adjacent to the display. The FACP also includes a programmable microphone interface controlled by the processor, in communication with the embedded microphone utilized in response to receiving one or more event signals from the initiation device.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein involve a storage system and one or more devices associated with the storage system, the one or more devices external to the storage system, which can include managing a configuration rule difference mapping information that maps configuration detection filter information and required rule manipulation responsive to the configuration detection filter information, the required rule manipulation indicative of a modification to alert properties of the storage system; for detection of a configuration change to the one or more devices based on the configuration detection filter information, identifying one or more rule manipulations from the required rule manipulation information from the configuration rule difference mapping information, and generating a rule manipulation draft to modify the alert properties of the storage system based on the required rule manipulation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for authenticating data transmissions are provided, such as e.g., analog radio streams received at a vehicle. In one aspect, the vehicle includes features that allow for detection and decryption of an encrypted source identifier embedded or introduced into a data transmission transmitted to the vehicle. The source identifier may be used to determine whether the source is authorized to transmit data transmissions to the vehicle and the data transmission may be authenticated accordingly. In another aspect, the vehicle includes features that determine the location of the transmitting device used to transmit the data transmission to the vehicle. The location is then used to determine whether the data transmission should be authenticated.

Abstract: Examples relate to detectors for determining motion from visual cues, said determining being invariant to changes in at least one of temporal and spatial frequencies of said visual cues.

Abstract: Systems and methods for contact imaging of stands with illumination are disclosed herein. A contact imaging system can include a contact imager. The contact imager can include a housing having a base and a lid. The lid can have a closed position against the base and an open position. The contact imager can include a contact area image sensor. The lid can shield the contact area image sensor from ambient light when the lid is in the closed position. The contact imager can include an illuminator that can illuminate at least a portion of a blot on the contact area image sensor when the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to methods and devices for notification with improved reliability. One embodiment includes a method for providing notifications by a client device to a server device. The method includes performing, by the client device, a series of steps. The steps include receiving, for at least one variable to be monitored by the client device, one or more predefined configuration parameters. The steps also include setting or modifying a configuration of the client device to notify values for the at least one variable in accordance with the received one or more predefined configuration parameters. Further, the steps include, based on the set or modified configuration of the client device, notifying one or more values for the at least one variable to the server device.

Abstract: A system for action determination includes an input unit, a processing unit, and an output unit. The input unit provides the processing unit with information relating to a plurality of past actions over a period of time associated with the operation of an industrial process. The input unit provides the processing unit with information relating to a plurality of past process events over the time period associated with the operation of the industrial process. The input unit provides the processing unit with information relating to a new process event. The processing unit determines a correlation between at least some of the plurality of past actions with at least some of the past process events. The processing unit determines at least one recommended action from the information relating to the new process event, the determination including utilization of the determined correlation. The output unit outputs the at least one recommended action.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for detecting and correlating percussive sounds with previously identified spectral signatures of a plurality of events so as to notify a user of an occurrence of a particular event. The system may include a sensor component which includes a piezoelectric transducer at a periphery of the sensor component for coupling with a surface and converting percussive sounds from the surface into an electrical signal. The sensor component may also include a local processor configured to produce a data signal based on the electrical signal, and a communication device for sending the data signal to a remote processor. The system may also include a remote processor configured to receive the data signal and compare the data signal to at least one reference signal and send a notification to a user based at least in part on the data signal correlating to at least one reference signal.

Abstract: A method for testing a network connection of an emergency response system at least including a remote device and a central station includes: receiving, by the remote device, a user's instruction or an automatically triggered event for initiating a test of the network connection between the remote device and the central station; in response to the user's instruction or the automatically triggered event, sending, by the remote device, a first test signal to the central station; receiving, by the remote device, a first response signal sent from the central station for acknowledging the first test signal; and in response to receiving no first response signal from the central station for acknowledging the first test signal, alerting, by the remote device, a user of the remote device about a failure of the network connection.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus detecting presence or absence of abnormality of a vacuum pump derived from a product produced within a target vacuum pump, including: a determination unit configured to determine a normal variation range or a normal time variation behavior of a target state quantity which is a state quantity varying depending on a load of gas flowing into the vacuum pump, based on at least one of past target state quantities of the target vacuum pump or another vacuum pump; and a comparison unit configured to compare a current target state quantity of the target vacuum pump with the normal variation range or the normal time variation behavior and output the comparison result.

Abstract: A method of reading a tag located on an object, wherein the tag includes tag values associated with the object, where the method includes obtaining a first sensor output, by reading the tag using a tag reader, the first sensor output being at least one of an erroneous and incomplete representation of the tag values of the tag and includes deriving at least one tag value from the first sensor output using a model, where the model is based on a first set of sensor outputs generated by the tag reader by reading a plurality of tags and tag values associated with the plurality of tags, and where the first set of sensor outputs includes a plurality of sensor outputs, where each sensor output includes at least one of an erroneous and incomplete representation of at least one tag value of the corresponding tag.

Abstract: A user interface system is provided. At least one engine is provided to receive message data from managed infrastructure that includes managed infrastructure physical hardware that supports the flow and processing of information, determine common characteristics of events and produce clusters of events relating to the failure of errors in the managed infrastructure. Membership in a cluster indicates a common factor of the events that is a failure or an actionable problem in the physical hardware managed infrastructure directed to supporting the flow and processing of information. One or more situations is created that is a collection of one or more events or alerts representative of the actionable problem in the managed infrastructure. A situation room is coupled to or includes a dashboard display computer system and a data system, the display computer system configured to generate a dashboard display configured to display situations from the clustered events.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for a lid of an aspirating smoke detector device are described herein. In some examples, one or more embodiments include an aspirating smoke detector device, comprising a plurality of light pipes, a cover including a plurality of apertures to interface with the plurality of light pipes, a housing including a housing inlet and a housing outlet, and a reversible lid connectable to the cover in a first lid orientation and a second lid orientation, where when the cover and the housing are in a first device orientation, the reversible lid is to connect to the cover in the first lid orientation and when the cover and the housing are in a second device orientation, the reversible lid is to connect to the cover in the second lid orientation.

Abstract: A patient monitoring hub can communicate bidirectionally with external devices such as a board-in-cable or a dongle. Medical data can be communicated from the patient monitoring hub to the external devices to cause the external devices to initiate actions. For example, an external device can perform calculations based on data received from the patient monitoring hub, or take other actions (for example, creating a new patient profile, resetting baseline values for algorithms, calibrating algorithms, etc.). The external device can also communicate display characteristics associated with its data to the monitoring hub. The monitoring hub can calculate a set of options for combined layouts corresponding to different external devices or parameters. A display option may be selected for arranging a display screen estate on the monitoring hub.

Abstract: A method includes reading a digital signal from a sensing device in an area of a structure, where the digital signal is configured to be present periodically. A trailing edge of the digital signal is determined. An analog signal from the sensing device is read, where the analog signal includes an output from a sensor included in the sensing device, and where the sensor is configured to detect an aspect of an environment. The analog signal is read after the trailing edge of the digital signal.

Abstract: Industrial technical plant controlled and monitored by a process control, wherein a visualization system requests a history of selected process datum for that display period from a process control system and outputs the associated profile as a graphic forming process data points, where the visualization system determines the particular process data point as the average or median of the values of the selected process datum in a collection period characteristic of the particular process data point and where, for the particular process data point, the visualization system also determines the minimum and/or the maximum values of the selected process datum during the collection period such that whenever the minimum is below a predefined minimum value and/or the maximum exceeds a predefined maximum value, the visualization system indicates, together with the particular process data point, a secondary alarm not set by the process control system, but set by the visualization system.

Abstract: A patient handling device includes a frame for supporting a patient, a controller, and two alert lights which are activated when a controller detects an alert situation, such as, but not limited to, a patient exiting from the patient handling device. The controller is in communication with the alert lights and operable to monitor an integrated bed exit system. The alert lights are positioned adjacent the foot end corners of the frame and are viewable by a user positioned anywhere within a 270 degree section of a circle defined at the center of the patient handling device. The alert lights include one or more Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).

Abstract: An autonomous distress tracking system for an aircraft is described. The system can include a transponder configured to transmit radio frequency (RF) emissions and an RF detector unit configured to detect the RF emissions. The system can further include an alert system that is in communication with the RF detector unit and be configured to activate a distress radio beacon if no RF emissions are detected within a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A method and system for line fault detection, and a network control system are provided. A line fault detection method of a line fault detection system operated by at least one processor comprises generating a network device vector for each node, whose elements are network devices included in each node connected to both ends of a line, when a fault alarm occurs, setting an element corresponding to the network device in which the fault alarm occurs among the elements of the network device vector as a communication state according to the fault alarm, and determining whether a fault occurred in the line and the network device where the fault occurred based on the communication state set in the network device vector.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and mediums for correcting a smart gas flow. The method may be implemented by a smart gas device management platform of an IoT system for correcting a smart gas flow. The method may include: obtaining reading data of a gas meter; determining a first confidence level of the reading data based on the reading data; in response to a determination that the first confidence level is smaller than a confidence level threshold, obtaining a working condition parameter; and determining, based on the working condition parameter, a gas meter correction mode.

Abstract: A method of implementing a network-enabled secure door lock, comprising obtaining measurements of an environment associated with a door from a variety of sensor types; generating, based at least in part on the measurements, a set of inputs to a machine-learning model; inputting the set of inputs into the machine learning model to determine a status of the door; generating a message that indicates the status of the door; and transmitting the message to a user device.

Abstract: In an indoor environment on fire, automatic deployment of sensors disposed on, beneath or over the floor to look upward the ceiling to observe a body of smoke and flame risen near the ceiling allows important information regarding states and dynamics of the body of smoke and flame to be gathered at an early stage of fire (e.g. before arrival of firefighters). By distributing the sensors over the indoor environment, the states and dynamics of the body of smoke and flame are monitored holistically (i.e. as a whole) even at the early stage of fire. Such information is useful to predict development of the fire. In one implementation, a sensor is held in an infrastructure sensor holder mounted on the ceiling during normal time. Upon detecting occurrence of fire, the sensor drops from the holder to land on the floor and orients a sensing direction vertically upward to perform monitoring.

Abstract: A programmable display device includes: an obtaining section for obtaining data; a setting accepting section for accepting, via a setting screen displayed in response to predetermined operation, a process setting for a content of a process to be executed for the data and information for executing the process; and a process executing section for executing the process in accordance with the process setting, the setting accepting section accepting the process setting in a state where the obtaining section is executing the obtaining of the data.

Abstract: In some examples, a computing device is configured to monitor an air quality of a vehicle cabin by at least receiving, from a plurality of remote sensors distributed throughout the cabin, signals indicative of one or more air quality parameters for air in the cabin. Based on the received signals, the computing device can determine if values for the one or more air quality parameters are indicative of an air quality event and generate an output in response to such a determination. The output may include, for example, an audio or visual indication of the air quality event or a signal to control another system of the aircraft to take action to remedy the air quality event.

Abstract: Various embodiments include methods and apparatuses to provide human safety and machine safety and operations. In one example, a distributed interlock system includes at least one master device coupled to a number of slave device. The slave devices receive signals from one or more tools and provide the signals to the master device. The master device evaluates the signals and prevents unsafe conditions prior to one or more command executions, related to the unsafe conditions, being transmitted to one or more of the slave devices. Other methods and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: A system comprising a plurality of sensor devices configured to acquire data related to a property and a processor configured to receive the data from the plurality of sensor devices and identify one or more hazardous conditions for the property based on the data. The processor is further configured to determine an amount of risk associated with the one or more hazardous conditions and initiate verification operations to confirm the one or more hazardous conditions in response to determining that the amount of risk associated with the one or more hazardous conditions exceeds a first threshold value.

Abstract: An intrusion detection system and method includes an intrusion detection system processor communicatively coupled to multiple environmental change event sensors disposed within an enclosure housing a CPU of an ATM and independent of the CPU of the ATM. In response to receiving an environmental change event notification from one or more of the environmental change event sensors, the intrusion detection system processor commences a predetermined time-out period for entry of valid authentication credentials and deactivates a power supply of the automated teller machine upon expiry of the time-out period without receiving entry of valid authentication credentials.

Abstract: Techniques and systems are described for creating and operating a vibration triangulation network. The network can include vibration sensor devices placed in a building, such as a store or a house, which are able to pinpoint the location of a target, e.g., person, animal, etc., through triangulation. A described technique includes receiving vibration notifications from vibration sensor devices, determining a location of a target within the building based on at least a portion of the vibration notifications and a vibration sensor map associated with the building, and triggering an alarm event based on a detection of the target.

Abstract: In some implementations, the device may include receiving the address of an emergency to a central system. The device may include the central system retrieving an informal two-dimensional rendering of the premises from at least one external data store with the central system analyzing said informal two-dimensional rendering. Moreover, the device may include the central system determining features found on the premises depicted by the two-dimensional rendering. Also, the device may include the central system automatically generating a three-dimensional model of the premises on demand for the first responders using only the two-dimensional rendering of the premises. In addition, the device may include the central system presents multiple views of the three-dimensional rendering containing interactive objects.

Abstract: A system for wireless monitoring of operating and production parameters of a clipping machine for food production having a sealed housing protected at least against moisture. The system comprises at least one measuring and control device for controlling the production process and measuring the operating and/or production parameters of the machine, sensors for determining operating parameters of the machine, devices for determining production parameters of the machine, at least one wireless communication device, a user interface and display device, and at least one smart device having at least an optical reading unit, wherein the at least one wireless communication device is configured to generate login details for wireless communication and encrypt the login details into a binary code which can be read by the optical reading unit of the smart device via the user interface and display device.

Abstract: An auto-location method for electronic equipment items provided with a transmitter/receiver of radioelectric signals, includes the steps of: establishing a list of the equipment items with their relative position and the measurements of distances between the equipment items, detecting, using the list, at least one non-measured distance between a first equipment item and a second equipment item, the transmitter/receiver of which has a plurality of available operating modes, changing the operating mode of the transmitter/receiver of the second equipment item and attempting to measure the distance between the first equipment item and the second equipment item, and updating the list with the last distance measured. A system and a program implement this method.

Abstract: An event at a location is identified. An event risk of the event can be calculated based on risk characteristics of both the location of the event (“location risk characteristics”) and the event itself (“personnel risk characteristics”). Location risk characteristics can include a visitor history of the location. Personnel risk characteristics can be based on attendees of the event, such as a number of attendees. The overall event risk, once calculated, can be compared to a threshold. Depending on the comparison, a risk mitigation policy can be implemented.

Abstract: An apparatus to locally monitor, and report to a remote monitoring system, specific physical conditions of equipment that provide early indication of failure conditions, including but not limited to: temperature, level of fluids, pressure, temperature, the presence of gases or airborne particulate, and signs leaks.

Abstract: An emergency alarm system peripheral, such as a hazard detector, intrusion detector, or a notification appliance, includes a base that is permanently installed on a wall or ceiling, and a head which mounts to the base. Various embodiments and methods are provided to easily and efficiently assign addresses to the peripherals in the system.

Abstract: A distributed ledger based utility system architecture may be configured to enable secure payments, data transmission, and meter configuration of smart sensors. The utility system architecture may be a tiered architecture including multiple nodes at different levels of the architecture where each level may contain a different portion of the distributed ledger. As information is added to the distributed ledger, each portion of the distributed ledger may be updated based on whether the information is relevant to that node. The information may include rate contract transactions, meter configuration data transactions, payment transactions, or the like.

Abstract: A cognitive scheduler and asset allocation system to optimize electronic warfare (EW) resource allocation in reaction to RF signals observed in real-time without the need for prior collected data and without a predetermined scan schedule. The EW system of the present disclosure may further provide optimum resource allocation to minimize response time and to more effectively react to agile threat systems in an area of operations.

Abstract: A surveillance camera and surveillance data storage system includes a video management system (VMS) with a backfill monitor controlling the process of transferring backfill surveillance data locally stored on the cameras to the VMS. The backfill monitor accesses information in a transfer policy and camera schedule dictating priority and bandwidth settings for each camera or for groups of cameras and uses the information to allocate the order, timing and speed of the transfers. The backfill monitor can further adjust the transfer speeds continuously and in real time according to the current conditions of the network.