Abstract: A method for tracking a patient in a medical facility is disclosed. The method includes determining whether a patient is to be moved, indicating the time at which the patient should start to be moved, and interrogating a RFID sensor on the patient at a predetermined time interval to determine when the patient has been moved.

Abstract: Matches for transportation services with transportation service providers (TSPs) and providing tracking are combined with an option for location tracking of the load or transportation service. Bids are accepted for transportation services and, on acceptance, a request is made for the TSP or driver “opt-in” to location tracking through a mobile device. The system automatically communicates with the driver to confirm acceptance of mobile telephone tracking (opt-in) and location tracking is initiated. The location is reported according to a threshold, along with updated estimates of pick-up and of completion of delivery. The tracking provides substantially a “24/7” access to the location and updated estimated completion of delivery. Upon completion of delivery, the tracking is terminated (automatic opt-out).

Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and an electronic device are provided for controlling a smart home device. In the method, the device detects a user trigger operation from a user, where the user trigger operation indicates a request for a control permission to control the smart home device. The device determines whether a wearable device associated with the user is located within a preset distance range. When determining that the wearable device is located within the preset distance range, the device grants the user the control permission.

Abstract: Time Triggered Geo-fencing. At least some of the example embodiments are systems including: a processor; a wireless interface coupled to the processor; and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores a program that when executed by the processor, causes the processor to receive a set of variables related to a geo-fence to be established at a predetermined time for a preset duration; establish the geo-fence at the predetermined time, the geo-fence established for the preset duration; monitor a location of a vehicle using signals received by the processor; and send an alert related to the location of the vehicle if said monitoring indicates the vehicle has crossed the geo-fence within the preset duration.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for processing and recognizing non-contact types of human input to prevent contamination are generally described herein. In example embodiments, human input is captured, recognized, and used to provide active input for control or data entry into a user interface. The human input may be provided in variety of forms detectable by recognition techniques such as speech recognition, gesture recognition, identification recognition, and facial recognition. In one example, the human input recognition techniques are used in connection with a device cleaning workflow used to obtain data and human input during cleaning procedures while minimizing cross-contamination between the contaminated device or person and other objects or persons. In another example, the human input recognition techniques are used in connection with a device tracking workflow used to obtain data and human input while tracking interactions with and locations of the contaminated or uncontaminated device.

Abstract: RF tags using source addresses to locate stations on a Wi-Fi network are secured. An RF location server receives a pseudo source address of an RF (radio frequency) tag from a station. The station obtains the pseudo source address while being within radio range of the RF tag and the station receiving a beacon frame from the RF tag. A source address for the RF tag is looked-up utilizing the pseudo source address, and a specific location for the RF tag is looked-up utilizing the source address. Some embodiments store the locations in association with the pseudo address. Either way, the specific location of the station is identified based on the source address of the RF tag. An action is determined in response to at least the specific location of the station. Information related to the action is sent to the station for output to a user of the station. For example, a location-based offer or service can be provided in real-time with a consumer's presence to relevant products or services.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to a surveillance camera renting service. A service server may provide the surveillance camera renting service through receiving an image having an authentication pattern, captured by and transmitted from a surveillance camera and transmitting a video stream, produced by and transmitted from the surveillance camera, to user equipment authenticated based on the authentication pattern included in the received image.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medical device including a therapeutic component to provide one or more therapeutic functionalities during whilst in therapeutic mode, and may further enter into a device sleep mode (DSM), a transceiver configured to provide the medical device with wireless connectivity and which may further transition into a transceiver sleep mode (TSM) substantially concurrent with transition into DSM, the transceiver may intermittently transition between TSM and a scan mode, during which scan mode the transceiver may listen for a wireless packet addressed to the transceiver, and a localization module which may emit a discovery signal upon receipt of the wireless packet addressed to the transceiver.

Abstract: A device for providing vehicle accident information comprises a memory configured to store a plurality of instructions; and a processor configured to process the plurality of instructions, wherein execution of the plurality of instructions causes the processor to perform following steps of detecting a vehicle accident using a vehicle terminal device wirelessly connected to a server, collecting accident information using the vehicle terminal device when the vehicle accident is detected, transmitting the accident information to the server using the vehicle terminal device, collecting context information using a mobile device wirelessly connected to the server, and transmitting the context information to the server using the mobile device.

Abstract: A mobile device is provided, including: a synchronization module configured to receive, at the mobile device, activity data from an activity monitoring device via a wireless connection; an activity data processing module configured to process the activity data to determine an activity metric for a user; a notification generator configured to compare the activity metric against a predefined threshold, the predefined threshold being mapped to a notification message, determine, based on the comparison, that the activity metric has reached or exceeds the predefined threshold, and access an electronic calendar associated with the user to obtain electronic calendar data; a display; and, a notification presenter configured to display the notification message on the mobile device via the display responsive to determining that the activity metric has reached or exceeded the predefined threshold, a timing of the display of the notification message being determined based on the electronic calendar data.

Abstract: A computing device includes one or more processors, a user interface, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions for determining whether a certain geographic location is within a virtual perimeter of a geographic place. The instructions, when executed on the one or more processors, cause the computing device to determine multiple component shapes that approximately make up a geometry of the geographic place, determine whether the certain geographic location is within at least one of the component shapes, generate an indication that the geographic location is within the virtual perimeter if the geographic location is within at least one of the component shapes, and provide the indication via the user interface.

Abstract: An approach is provided for causing, at least in part, an identification of one or more triggering devices. A processor may then cause, at least in part, an association of the one or more actions with the one or more triggering devices based, at least in part, on the identification wherein the one or more actions are initiated based, at least in part, on a detection of the one or more triggering devices.

Abstract: Examples methods and systems for locating an actor in an environment are described herein. For example, an information system may receive point cloud data representing a cluster of potential actors at a location in the environment. In addition, the information system may also receive location information from a device indicating that the current location of the device is proximate to the location of the cluster of potential actors. Based on movement information from the device that indicates movements of the device, the information system may determine a portion of the point cloud data that displays movements that matches the movement of the device. Using the determined portion of the point cloud, the information system may identify a particular actor of the cluster that corresponds to the device and provide an output signal indicating that the determined portion of the point cloud represents the identified particular actor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improving safety of a multi-function portable personal communications device can include determining a first position of the personal communications device, after a predetermined time interval, determining a second position of the personal communications device, determining the distance between the first position and the second position, determining the time interval in which the personal communications device moved from the first position and the second position, calculating an average velocity of the personal communications device based on the first position, the second position and the time interval and, if the average velocity of the personal communication device exceeds a predetermined value, sending an alert or inhibiting a function of the personal communications device. Other systems and methods that improve safety are also disclosed.

Abstract: A real-time location and tracking system includes location markers programmed with location information of the locations that the location markers are affixed to and a mobile RTLS tracking system to read location information from nearby location markers and a mobile RTLS monitoring and display system. The system is configured to receive signals from the mobile RTLS tracking system that includes a microprocessor and memory that control the functionality of the mobile RTLS monitoring and display system to display status and geo coordinates of the mobile RTLS tracking system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include devices and methods for monitoring a drone(s). The method includes: receiving information of a drone via a communication unit and displaying the information of the drone on a display panel of a device. The information includes the location of the drone and an icon indicating the location of the drone is displayed on a map rendered on the display panel. The method further includes determining, based on the information, whether the drone poses a danger and, responsive to the danger, issuing a warning of the danger.

Abstract: A system for transmitting alerts and notifications to a user. The system includes a user wearable portable data communication unit configured to set a predetermined period of time and select a geographical area by using a mapping software integrated with the user wearable portable data communication unit for geo-fencing the selected geographical area, an alerting unit configured in the user wearable portable data communication unit to transmit notifications and alerts to predefined list of contacts on determining the crossing of the user from the selected geo-fence area and exceeding the predetermined time period set by the user and a web based server unit in communication with user wearable portable data communication unit through a data communication network configured to store the predefined list of contacts, threshold levels, frequency, way points, current location of the user and software versions.

Abstract: A method for safely and efficiently requesting transportation services through the use of mobile communications devices capable of geographic location is described. Individual and package transportation may be provided. New customers may be efficiently serviced, and the requester and transportation provider locations may be viewed in real time on the mobile devices.

Abstract: In one example, we describe a Stealth Wireless Pole System and Platform. In one example, we describe a system which: Accommodates all antennas, electrical power, fiber backhaul, e.g., to support up to 4 or 5 wireless service providers; Provides Wi-Fi and/or backhaul services managed by our company; Hides all equipment from view in a complete stealth design; Meets most or all zoning and planning, and permitting requirements for telecommunications facilities; Increases wireless capacity and coverage, including for public safety; Enables the Internet of Things environment by enabling device and service integration. Here, one can save money and resources by integrating all the functionalities and multiple carriers in one platform. Other variations and examples are also given here.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and computer program are disclosed in which a radio unit (110) of a mobile station (100) is caused to periodically communicate with a radio tag (200) with a first period between subsequent communications and to perform pairing with the radio tag (200). Storing of pairing information relating to the paired radio tag (200) is caused. A first profile associated with the mobile station (100) is maintained. A second profile associated with the paired radio tag (200) is maintained. Adapting of the first period is performed based on at least one of: the first profile and the second profile.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a transparent electronic display such as a non-backlit LCD screen, a display area disposed behind the transparent electronic display, and a light source for illuminating the display area. When the light source is activated, the pixels of the LCD screen, and objects behind the screen, become visible. Various examples of the display apparatus include additional enhancements to the visual image and/or functionality. These enhancements include additional monitors for coordinated displays, user-controlled turntables with coordinated informational displays, parallax compensation, RFID sensors for identifying objects to be displayed, and switchable liquid crystal films and/or polarized mirror coatings to further control revealing and concealing of objects behind the screen. Some examples of the display apparatus may include an animal habitat. The animal habitat may be selectively revealed or concealed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for location based messaging. In one embodiment a mobile device is configured to receive a first recipient selection input identifying a second mobile device, a first content message associated with the first recipient selection input, and a first geofence input associated with the first content message, wherein the first geofence input identifies a first delivery area. The mobile device then initiates communication of the first content message from the mobile device to the second mobile device via a network, wherein the first content message is configured for presentation on the second mobile device when the second mobile device is within the first delivery area.

Abstract: A user terminal is provided. The user terminal includes a communicator configured to communicate with an external apparatus, a sound detector configured to detect a sound around the user terminal during a period of time, a location detector configured to detect a location of the user terminal during the period of time, and a controller configured to transmit information regarding the detected sound and the detected location to the external apparatus, and transmit data relevant to a user group determined based on the information regarding the detected sound and the detected location to the external apparatus or receive the data from the external apparatus.

Abstract: A method for determining a status of a user of an electronic device. The method includes a computer processor determining information associated with a first user of an electronic device. The method further includes identifying a plurality of electronic devices that are within a range of wireless communications to the electronic device. The method further includes defining an area monitored by the electronic device. The method further includes monitoring a group of the identified plurality of electronic devices that are within the defined area. The method further includes calculating a first safe-threshold value for the electronic device based on information associated with a first user of an electronic device and monitored information from the group of the identified plurality of electronic devices. The method further includes determining a status for the first user based, at least in part, on the calculated first safe-threshold value for the electronic device.

Abstract: A method for selecting at least one device to be controlled by a radio frequency (RF) controller device is described. The method comprising arranging a plurality of controllable devices into a plurality of groups; determining at least one link quality value for at least one device associated with the plurality of groups; calculating a proximity factor for the plurality of groups of controllable devices based at least partly on the determined at least one link quality value; comparing proximity factors for the plurality of groups of and selecting the group of controllable devices comprising a favorable proximity factor to be controlled by the RF controller device.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus including a matter extracting unit extracting a predetermined matter from text information, an action pattern specifying unit specifying one or multiple action patterns associated with the predetermined matter, an action extracting unit extracting each of the action patterns associated with the predetermined matter, from sensor information, and a state analyzing unit generating state information indicating a state related to the matter, based on each of the action patterns extracted from the sensor information, using a contribution level indicating a degree of contribution of each of the action patterns to the predetermined matter, for a combination of the predetermined matter and each of the action patterns associated with the predetermined matter.

Abstract: A piece of jewellery, wherein the jewellery comprises at least one tag or chip programmed with at least a unique identification code, and a tag reader is configured to read the tag or chip when the tag reader and the piece of jewellery touch, or come into close contact and, display a message or content associated with the unique identification code.

Abstract: A person positioning and health care monitoring system includes a monitoring center, a RFID tag device, and a tracking module. The monitoring center includes positioning data corresponding to a target. The RFID tag device is located on the target and includes a memory storing a target identification (ID) number and an infrared LED. Each tracking module includes infrared cameras and an RFID device. The tracking module uses the RFID device to communicate with the RFID tag device so as to receive the target identification (ID) number. The tracking module communicates with the monitoring center so as to provide the target identification (ID) number and orientation data corresponding to the target for the monitoring center. The monitoring center determines coordinates of the target according to coordinates of the tracking module and the orientation data corresponding to the target.

Abstract: A system and method for web filtering, including: generating an institutional policy dashboard that enables an institution that issued a computing device to a minor user to select a set of institutional web access policies sanctioned by the institution; generating a parental policy dashboard that enables a parent of the minor user to select to a set of parental web access policies sanctioned by the parent; filtering web content accessed by the minor user via the computing device by enforcing the parental and the institutional web access policies; and reporting to the parent a set of web accesses undertaken by the minor user via the computing device.

Abstract: A host device (e.g., mobile device) and a wearable device can cooperate to provide location-specific information to a user. For example, a host device can maintain a store of location-specific information records. When the host device detects that its current location corresponds to a relevant location for one of the records, the host device can send the record (or a portion thereof) to a paired wearable device. The wearable device can present information content from the record to a human user and/or to a machine such as a scanner or wireless communication terminal.

Abstract: The positions and relative locations of electronic devices located within an electronic equipment rack can be determined and mapped through the reading, by a mobile device, of near field communication (NFC) tags attached to the electronic devices. The mobile device can execute a method that includes reading and recording data values from sets of nearby NFC tags in conjunction with locations of the mobile device relative to a reference location. The method executed by the mobile device can include an algorithm to determine the absolute and relative positions of the electronic devices through processing of the inclusion or exclusion of NFC tag data within the sets of read NFC tag values. The absolute and relative positions of the electronic devices can be subsequently used to create a map depicting the position of the electronic devices within the electronic equipment rack.

Abstract: Techniques for presenting information on a mobile communication device to an employee of an organization include receiving an indication to present information associated with an organization to an employee of the organization; in response to receiving the indication, determining a current geographic location of the employee; identifying a facility of a plurality of facilities associated with the organization based on the determined current geographic location of the employee; retrieving information associated with the identified facility from a local memory of the mobile communication device; and presenting the retrieved information to the employee.

Abstract: A method and system for long-life asset tracking is disclosed. One example utilizes an activation module to provide an activation signal to at least a portion of the long-life asset tracker. A position determiner receives the activation signal and determines a location of the long-life asset tracker with a first level of accuracy or a second level of accuracy, wherein the second level of accuracy is more accurate than the first level of accuracy and wherein a default mode of operation is to utilize a radio locator for position determination instead of a navigation satellite system module to extend the life of a power source of the long-life asset tracker. An information provider module to broadcast the location of the long-life asset tracker is also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a localization system are provided. In one aspect, a RF signature map for a geographical area is determined using a Gaussian Process (“GP”) model. Training RF measurements are taken at some locations within the area to train the GP using the Firefly Algorithm (“FA”). The RF measurements for other locations of the area are predicted using the conditional probabilities of the trained GP and without taking RF measurements at those other locations. The RF signature map is used for fingerprinting localization. In one aspect, a reference RF signature map is constructed for one, some, or all access points (“APs”) covering the area. A location of a user device, such as, for example, a smart phone, is then estimated by comparing the RF signals received by the user device from one or more APs with the determined one or more reference RF signature maps using a combined likelihood function.

Abstract: A system for wirelessly monitoring a property in a process, comprising a sensor data device for providing sensor data relating to the process a memory device comprising information, wherein the information comprises transmission information, a transportable wireless transmission device configured to receive the sensor data and the information, interpret the transmission information, and transmit the sensor data, the information, or both to a receiving station using the transmission information, and a temporary mounting position in proximity to the memory device for temporarily positioning the transportable wireless transmission device.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for parallactically synced acquisition of images about a common target from mutually displaced imaging positions. At least first and second imaging devices are disposed respectively at first and second imaging positions. The first imaging device is actuated to acquire a first image with a target of interest disposed at a predetermined relative position within a field of view thereof. The second imaging device is actuated to acquire a second image with the target of interest disposed within a field of view thereof. A target feature finder is executed in a processor to detect the target of interest within the second image. A plurality of user prompts are generated at the second imaging device responsive to detection of the target of interest in the second image.

Abstract: A method for detecting physical separation between a first device and a second device includes identifying a moving state of the first device. A first set of motion data is collected for the first device responsive to identifying the moving state. A second set of motion data is received from a second device. The first and second sets of motion data are compared to determine a motion consistency metric. An alert signal is generated responsive to the motion consistency metric being less than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A method for determining a status of a user of an electronic device. The method includes a computer processor determining information associated with a first user of an electronic device. The method further includes identifying a plurality of electronic devices that are within a range of wireless communications to the electronic device. The method further includes defining an area monitored by the electronic device. The method further includes monitoring a group of the identified plurality of electronic devices that are within the defined area. The method further includes calculating a first safe-threshold value for the electronic device based on information associated with a first user of an electronic device and monitored information from the group of the identified plurality of electronic devices. The method further includes determining a status for the first user based, at least in part, on the calculated first safe-threshold value for the electronic device.

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes: a storage section storing pieces of schedule information indicating respective user's schedules in which planned activities are assigned to respective scheduled dates and times; an incoming contact detection section that detects an incoming contact on the mobile terminal; a date and time information acquisition section that acquires date and time information indicating a current date and time on detection of the incoming contact; a schedule information acquisition section that acquires a piece of schedule information at a scheduled date and time based on the acquired date and time information; an alert operation attribute determining section that determines from the acquired piece of schedule information an alert operation attribute with which the planned activity is associated; and an alert operation control processing section that controls an alert operation notifying the user of the incoming contact according to the determined alert operation attribute.

Abstract: A method and device for providing information to a user are provided. The method includes providing at least one user indicator device in operable communication with the user for providing non-visual and non-verbal communications to the user, and enabling information to be received by the user indicator device from a remote source. The method further includes communicating information to the user via the user indicator device in a non-visual and non-verbal way that may be substantially indicative of at least one instruction for the user so the user can operate in one or more environments in conformance with the information provided.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for alerting an emergency responder to an emergency, which includes a processor obtaining data from at least one sensor, determining, that the data indicates an emergency condition, based on the determining, obtaining location information and a unique identifier, and communicating the location information and the unique identifier to a node via a network connection.

Abstract: A wearable display device equipped with a detection function is disclosed. The disclosed device includes an image viewer unit configured to show an image; a sensor unit configured to acquire a user's surrounding condition information; a determiner part configured to determine whether or not the user faces a dangerous condition based on information from the sensor unit; and an alarm information output part configured to output alarm information based on a determination result of the determiner part. The disclosed wearable display device makes it possible to increase the user's safety by effectively detecting dangerous objects, such as automobiles, and by suitably controlling the images on the device which may reduce the user's field of vision.

Abstract: Systems and methods configured to form and point beams from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) toward target cells in a coverage area on the ground. One embodiment determines and forms the required number of UAV fixed beams needed to cover the target area when UAV is at its highest altitude and highest roll/pitch/yaw angles so that the target coverage area is covered under all UAV altitude and orientation conditions. In another embodiment, UAV determines the beam pointing angles toward different cells on the ground using information on position coordinates and orientation angles of the UAV, and the position coordinates of the cells in the coverage area relative to the center of coverage area. In another embodiment, a reference terminal placed at the center of coverage is used by the UAV to optimally point a beam toward center of the coverage area.

Abstract: A telematics server manages meeting request messages sent from, and to, a vehicle-coupled device. The server performs authentication services when a subscriber logs in to the server from the vehicle-coupled device, or with a device associated with the subscriber's telematics services account. Upon login, the server may append a session identifier to the request message. After the message passes through the server, an application running on a device remote from the vehicle receives the request message and accepts user input that permits the remote device to transmit its current location to the vehicle-coupled device in a confirmation message according to the session identifier. The telematics server can use the session identifier to determine the destination address of the vehicle-coupled device to forward the confirmation message to. The vehicle-coupled device displays the remote user device location on a map. The request and confirmation messages may include a media content file.

Abstract: In a tracking device, a crescent-shaped PCB partially encircles a battery to minimize thickness of the device. A speaker and an LED emit alerts upon command of a control apparatus or in response to motion or temperature sensed by sensor. A local network has one hub to tracking devices and a wider area network has multiple hubs for more detailed tracking of devices. A wide area network tracks devices anywhere and stores data of each tracking device including its last known position and its sensor data.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for predicting potential reach of an alert to a targeted audience, targeted personal delivery devices and targeted non-personal notification delivery devices in an emergency mass notification system. The method includes receiving recipients and alert delivery devices data which define a targeted audience and devices of an emergency alert. The method further comprises evaluating contact and configuration data targeting quality rating, tracking data targeting quality rating and real-time data targeting quality rating based on the received recipients and devices data and a data sources repository. Responsive to the targeting quality ratings and prediction weighting data (e.g., numeric weights and descriptive thresholds), the method generating one or more predictions of the potential reach of the alert based on the targeting quality ratings.

Abstract: A framework for tracking an electronic device includes at least one electronic device, a server in wireless communication with the at least one electronic device, and a tracking system implemented in the server and the at least one electronic device. The server stores personal identification information of the at least one electronic device, and a database. The tracking system is used to track the at least one electronic device after the at least one electronic device is lost or stolen. The server controls the at least one electronic device to obtain tracking information for tracking the at least one electronic device, and the at least one electronic device sends the tracking information to the server. The server tracks the at least one electronic device by searching for information in the database most closely matching the tracking information.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for transmitting battery status information within a Wi-Fi beacon from an access point. In some embodiments, a battery charge information element comprising battery status information may be included within a Wi-Fi beacon. In some other embodiments, the battery charge information element may be transmitted as part of a probe and response protocol. A station, in response to receiving the battery charge information element, may display a message to the user, search for another Wi-Fi network, or search for another network through a different network interface.

Abstract: A captured digital image is stored in memory together with metadata derived from a location signal only if the location metadata is determined not to be within one or more predefined exclusion zones. A GPS receiver module can be implemented to obtain the location signal.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure provide a method, apparatus and computer program configured to cause performance of the following: detecting movement of a device; detecting at least one ambient condition of the device; and determining whether to trigger an alert in dependence upon the detected movement and the detected at least one ambient condition.