Abstract: A method for a haptic feedback system for one or more elevator systems includes detecting a user indication provided via a user interface device of one of the one or more elevator systems, receiving at least one status information, and generating a haptic output signal via the user interface device in accordance with the at least one status information. A control unit, a haptic feedback system and a computer program performing at least part of the method is disclosed.

Abstract: A system that includes a depth perception camera to estimate or otherwise measure the dimensions of a proposed carry-on item to determine whether the proposed carry-on item complies with limitations associated with a user. The system is configured to enable checking the proposed carry-on item and receiving payment for the checked item when the item exceeds the limitations associated with the user. Displayed to the user are dimension lines associated with the maximum dimensions of the limitations and/or the captured dimensions of the proposed carry-on item.

Abstract: A method for aligning extended reality (XR) content with a physical environment by, first, identifying a first elongate intersection between two physical surfaces. Then, an intersection point of a XR model is located along the first elongate intersection.

Abstract: A pet is identified by capturing or receiving an image containing the pet, isolating the pet in the image, and identifying the pet. Isolating the pet may include image enhancement, such as outlining the pet (e.g., a fur outline) or removing a background of the image. The identification may include comparison of various pet characteristics to a database of characteristics associated with known pets. The characteristics may be type of animal characteristics, breed characteristics, and specific pet characteristics and/or the pet's name. Pets and their characteristics may be may be added to the database using similar criteria forming a profile for each pet that may be used for other purposes. More than one pet may be linked to an owner such as through a mobile device ID and more than one owner or individual may be linked to a pet.

Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.

Abstract: To allow a smartphone and a tag to cooperate in searching for a suitcase, this suitcase search system comprises a smartphone, an application function unit which is implemented by an application program, and a tag attached to a suitcase. The smartphone comprises a display device, an input device, and two communication devices. The application function unit comprises a connection verification device and a suitcase lifting prevention device. The tag comprises: two communication units which correspond with the two communication devices of the smartphone; a light emitting unit; a control unit; and a power supply unit. The control unit controls each of a connection establishment mode, a sleep mode, and a wake-up mode. In the wake-up mode, the light emitting unit is caused to emit light at a blink interval which corresponds to the strengths of two radio waves. The light emitting unit is provided with a light guiding plate.

Abstract: A wireless audio streaming system for swimmers and underwater applications uses directional transmission antennas, one or more reception antennas worn on a user, and a combination of radio frequency and near-field magnetic induction communication, for streaming audio to a swimmer, buffering the streamed audio, and allowing the user to play the audio on a wireless, waterproof headset.

Abstract: Recommending and activating scenes in a multimedia system are provided. The techniques of the present disclosure can allow the states of the components in the multimedia system to be captured in a scene. Once the scene has been saved, the scene can be activated at a later time. A controller device for recommending scenes by comparing the current state with states of components in saved scenes is also provided. The controller device can also determine if media is playing in a current scene, and activate a selected scene without playing the media content. Once the selected scene is activated, the media playing in the current scene can be switched, and the media playing in the selected scene can be played.

Abstract: A system for detecting placement or misplacement of an object includes a wireless tag; a first electronic device (“FED”) associated with the tag to automatically detect signals from the tag, determine a position of the FED, transmit the position and status to an external electronic device or network (“EED”) in response to the status indicating that the tag and the FED are within a predetermined range, and transmit the position and status to the EED in response to the status indicating that the tag and the FED are outside of the predetermined range; and a second electronic device (“SED”) that is unassociated with the tag to automatically detect signals from the tag, determine a position of the SED, determine an identifier for the tag using the signals, and transmit the position of the SED and the identifier to the EED.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive a configuration that indicates an association between a sounding reference signal (SRS) resource set and a downlink reference signal resource to be used to determine a transmission property of one or more SRSs in the SRS resource set, wherein the downlink reference signal resource is associated with a first set of ports to be used for performing measurement of the downlink reference signal resource. The UE may determine the transmission property of the one or more SRSs in the SRS resource set using fewer ports than a number of ports included in the first set of ports, based at least in part on a determination that the UE is operating in a power saving mode. The UE may transmit the one or more SRSs using the transmission property. Other aspects are provided.

Abstract: In order to detect movements of objects and/or living beings in a radio range, which enables easily with a minimum of hardware complexity an automated movement detection based on a Single-Sensor, it is proposed to: Collect as input data for the movement detection based on received radio signals of an intended or unintended communication between a transmitting radio terminal being mobile or fixed and a receiving local fixed radio device in the radio range a set of “Channel State Information”-values, determine a change in the received radio signals, which are derived from the facts that the movement influences the transmitted radio signal in the radio range based on the collected CSI-values by the indication of a statistical parameter value, and assess on the basis of the statistical parameter value a “chaos index” value until the “chaos index” value in accordance with a threshold check provides a reliable statement.

Abstract: A system comprising methods and apparatuses is provided for managing and optimizing shopping lists, purchased items, shopping visits, delivery schedules and reducing food waste. This system stores shopping lists of a user or shopping lists shared between a group of users. Upon entering the user to a certain vicinity where there is a store that sells an item which is pending on the shopping lists, the system sends reminding alerts to the user. Upon checking out from the store, the system marks as purchased on the shopping lists the purchased items. Upon storing the purchased items in associated containers, the system stores the locations of the items and updates the remaining amount of each of the items each time the user consumes part of each item. The system predicts the most optimized time of purchase and amount of the items to be purchased such that the least amount of food waste would occur and the least amount of delivery or shopping trips would be needed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for remote evaluation of content delivery service are described. A remote computing device may determine the existence and performance characteristics of devices and equipment at a premises by monitoring and analyzing data from a network associated with the premises to determine the presence or absence of equipment, compatibility issues, and performance quality.

Abstract: A system and method for location tracking using Bluetooth Low Energy tracking devices or tags having a button, a light, a sound generating buzzer, and a user replaceable battery are disclosed. The system may include one or more Bluetooth receiving units, which may be user mobile devices, programmed to receive a signal from one of the tracking devices and send the location of the tracking device to the system. The advertising interval or transmission frequency of the tracking devices may be raised or lowered to either increase the location precision or extend the battery life of the tracking devices. In one embodiment, tracking devices may be attached to automobile keys and the automobile's vehicle identification number may be associated with the corresponding tracking device, to allow an automobile dealership to manage the location of a large quantity of keys.

Abstract: A hair styling device is described herein that comprises an exposed heating surface, a heating element to heat the exposed heating surface, a temperature sensor to measure a temperature of at least one of the heating element or the exposed heating surface, a heating element interface coupled to the heating element, and a network communication circuit. The hair styling device further comprises a device controller that includes a control circuit to provide a control signal to the heating element interface to modify operation of the heating element according to an instruction received by the network communication circuit over a network from an application. In an embodiment, the device controller further includes a command status monitor to generate a success or fail message, indicative of a success or failure of the instruction in the hair styling device, for transmission by the network communication circuit over the network to the application.

Abstract: Each first terminal mounted in advance on an item transmits first vibration data and a first terminal ID by radio wave in response to vibration detection, each beacon terminal disposed in advance at a place in a room intermittently transmits a beacon signal and a beacon ID by radio wave, a management device sequentially records each first terminal ID received together with the first vibration data and the beacon ID received together with the beacon signal to a detection list in a storage unit, acquires, from the storage unit, terminal information related to the first terminal ID recorded in the detection list and position information related to the beacon ID received concurrently with the first terminal ID, and displays the terminal information and the position information on a screen.

Abstract: An object is identified within a specified distance from a vehicle. The object is assigned a position in the vehicle and the object is detected in the position. Upon detecting the object in the position, a vehicle component is actuated.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a first computing device from a tracking system server, a request to locate a tracking device, the request comprising an identifier for the tracking device. The method includes receiving a signal from a tracking device in an environment of the first computing device, the signal including an identifier for the tracking device in the environment of the first computing device. The method includes determining that the tracking device in the environment of the first computing device is the tracking device of the request to locate the tracking device by comparing the identifier for the tracking device received from the tracking system server and the identifier for the tracking device in the environment of the first computing device. The method includes providing, to the tracking system server, the location associated with the tracking device and the identifier for the tracking device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic apparatus, which helps to easily find a location of a wireless device (remote controller). The electronic apparatus includes: a signal input/output configured to communicate with a wireless device; an output; and a processor configured to: collect a movement history of the wireless device within a communication area through the signal input/output, and output information about a location, in which the wireless device is expected to be present within the communication area based on the movement history of the wireless device, to the output as an event for finding the wireless device occurs.

Abstract: A method of monitoring a user is provided. The method comprising: receiving a reminder request from a first user device, the reminder request requesting an alarm to activate on the first user device when the first user device is within a selected distance of a second user device; detecting a first current position of the first user device; detecting a second current position of the second user device; determining a distance between the first current position and the second current position; determining whether the distance is less than or equal to the selected distance; and activating an alarm on the first user device when the distance is less than or equal to the selected distance.

Abstract: A finder device typically attachable to a personal object, the device having utility in finding the object when lost or missing. The beacon recognizes a structured verbal code from a speaker and actuates a signal response effective in locating the object, even when out of sight. The response can take the form of a sound or other display to draw the user's attention to its location and may optionally be supplemented by a radio emission. A simple “finder” typically recognizes only one inquiry, such as “find keys”, or at most two inquiries, such as “find keys” and “find me” (where “find me” is directed at an object selected by a user”) and responds by actuating an audio, visual or tactile display. By providing a kit having multiple finders that each have one purpose selected from “find keys”, “find wallet”, “find phone”, and so forth, a user can attach each finder to the corresponding object and quickly find the object when needed by speaking the code phrase.

Abstract: A system for locating remote objects and for directing users to remote objects, and for tracking remote objects such as eye glasses, watches, and the like, the system including an RFID transponder physically connected to the object, and RFID interrogator configured to interrogate the RFID transponder and receive a signal in response thereto, and a portable electronic device in electronic communication with the RFID interrogator and configured to process the received signal and determine a location of the object relative to the RFID interrogator and to provide information to a user regarding the location of the object.

Abstract: A mobile phone connected to a fleet of radio transceiver chips that can be individually identified by the mobile station, which automatically are associated with a photo when the phone camera is used in proximity. The transceiver chips have a small loudspeaker, vibrator and/or light emitter for producing an alarm, and the transceiver chip also can determine and send back its location to the mobile phone. The mobile phone deduces its location by GPS or triangulation, and has an application which can be programmed to check the location of items given predetermined criteria are met, or upon user request. For example the mobile phone can be used to program luggage lists, and check whether everything is with the user at a time. The best mode involves typically a smartphone with relevant application software and RFID tags enhanced by light emitter, loudspeaker and/or vibrator and adhesive.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a wireless receiver includes reception circuitry and processor circuitry. The reception circuitry receives a radio wave from a radio wave emitter. The processor circuitry estimates a parameter of a ratio of a first received power of a line-of-sight component in the radio wave to a second received power of the radio wave, estimate the first received power based on the parameter and a value of the second received power; and calculate a distance to the radio wave emitter, based on the first received power.

Abstract: A processing device includes a remote-controllable device position information acquisition unit that acquires information on a position of a remote-controllable device, a relative positional relationship information acquisition unit that acquires information on a relative positional relationship between a terminal device transmitting instructions to request control regarding the remote-controllable device via another device having a communication function not included in either the processing device or the remote-controllable device by communicating with the other device, and the remote-controllable device, a determination unit that determines if each condition regarding the position of the remote-controllable device and a condition regarding the relative positional relationship is satisfied on the basis of the acquired information, and determines whether to permit the terminal device to perform the control regarding the remote-controllable device according to a result of the determination, and a control unit

Abstract: The disclosure provides Internet of Things (IoT) systems organized as tree hierarchies in which rule processing can occur at each level of the tree hierarchies. In the IoT system according to one embodiment, formulas are defined and centrally managed at a cloud hub that is a root of a tree hierarchy. Each formula defined at the cloud hub is further percolated down to a hub, which may be the cloud hub itself or a local hub, in the tree hierarchy that is logically closest to devices specified in the formula. Each of the cloud and local hubs in the IoT system may utilize the same core IoT platform image, providing ease of management. In addition, formulas may be defined with basic stimuli and responses, as well as with higher-order stimuli and responses that combine one or more other stimuli and responses, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for displaying a location of an item in a user interface. Some aspects include processing circuitry and hardware memory storing instructions that when executed cause the processing circuitry to perform operations. The operations may include receiving input defining an image of an item, receiving input indicating an instruction to search a plurality of sensor data for the item, each sensor data generated by a corresponding imaging sensor and including a corresponding image, and displaying a location of the item in a user interface, the location corresponding to a location of one of the imaging sensors generating a corresponding image representing the item.

Abstract: Disclosed are a voice control system, a method for selecting options and a smart robot using the same. The method includes: detecting whether there is any first command sentence in a voice signal; determining a set of the voice options corresponding to the first command sentence; sequentially playing each voice option of the set of voice options, wherein there is a predetermined time interval between every two voice options; within the predetermined time interval, detecting whether there is a response sentence in the voice signal; determining whether the response sentence matches with one of the voice options when there is the response sentence in the voice signal; and if the response sentence matches with one of the voice options, outputting the task content corresponding to the voice option and then making the voice control system enter a sleep mode.

Abstract: An intelligent pacifier estimates its state based on one or more sensors. Based on the estimated state, the pacifier may provide an alert or notification to a child or caretaker regarding the state of the child. The alert or notification may be generated by one or more output transducers and may increase in level depending on the estimated state. An application program communicates with the intelligent pacifier, allowing the caretaker to review and analyze the data collected by the intelligent pacifier, and to configure the intelligent pacifier. Embodiments of the intelligent pacifier may vary in the number and type of sensors, the number and type of estimated states, and the number and type of output transducers. The intelligent pacifier may be constructed as a single device or may consist of a housing that interfaces to a typical pacifier.

Abstract: The principles described herein provide methods and systems for locating a tracking device. In particular, one disclosed method includes associating a user with a tracking device, receiving an indication that the tracking device is lost, setting a flag indicating that the tracking device is lost, receiving a location within a proximity of the tracking device from one of a plurality of mobile devices associated with a community of users, and providing the location to the user.

Abstract: A set of tracking devices can be placed within a geographic area as part of a scavenger hunt. A user with a mobile device can traverse the area, and when the user moves within a threshold proximity or communicative range of a tracking device, the mobile device can receive a communication from the tracking device identifying the tracking device. In response to determining that the tracking device is part of the set of tracking devices and thus part of the scavenger hunt, the mobile device can modify a tracking device interface displaying a representation of the tracking device to indicate that the tracking device has been found. In response to each tracking device being found, the mobile device can modify the tracking device interface to indicate that the scavenger hunt has been completed.

Abstract: A control device transmits a first type of signal and a second type of signal as part of transmitting an instruction. An electronic device receives the first signal and determines the control device is paired with another device. The electronic device displays a notification indicating such as well as a prompt requesting confirmation to pair the control device. Upon receiving an affirmative response, the electronic device notifies the other device, which transmits unpairing information to the control device. The control device then unpairs from the other device. The other device also transmits pairing information to the control device via the electronic device and the control device utilizes the information to pair with the electronic device. In some implementations, the other device may receive a request to locate the control device. In response, the other device displays that the control device has been paired with the electronic device.

Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.

Abstract: A detection device includes a receiver, an inertial-measurement-unit, an electronic-compass, and a controller-circuit. The receiver determines intensity of a homing-signal transmitted from a vehicle and received at the device. The inertial-measurement-unit determines a distance the device is moved. The electronic-compass determines a heading in which the device is moving. The controller-circuit is in communication with the receiver, the inertial-measurement-unit, and the electronic-compass. The controller-circuit determines a first-range between a first-position of the device and the vehicle. The controller-circuit determines that that the device has moved to a second-position based on a first-distance and a first-heading. The controller-circuit determines a second-range between the second-position and the vehicle. The controller-circuit determines that the device has moved to a third-position based on a second-distance and a second-heading.

Abstract: A method for locating probes within a gas turbine engine may generally include positioning a plurality of location transmitters relative to the engine and inserting a probe through an access port of the engine, wherein the probe includes a probe tip and a location signal receiver configured to receive location-related signals transmitted from the location transmitters. The method may also include determining a current location of the probe tip within the engine based at least in part on the location-related signals and identifying a virtual location of the probe tip within a three-dimensional model of the engine corresponding to the current location of the probe tip within the engine. Moreover, the method may include providing for display the three-dimensional model of the engine, wherein the virtual location of the probe tip is displayed as a visual indicator within the three-dimensional model.

Abstract: A method for locating probes within a gas turbine engine may generally include positioning a plurality of location transmitters relative to the engine and inserting a probe through an access port of the engine, wherein the probe includes a probe tip and a location signal receiver configured to receive location-related signals transmitted from the location transmitters. The method may also include determining a current location of the probe tip within the engine based at least in part on the location-related signals and identifying a virtual location of the probe tip within a three-dimensional model of the engine corresponding to the current location of the probe tip within the engine. Moreover, the method may include providing for display the three-dimensional model of the engine, wherein the virtual location of the probe tip is displayed as a visual indicator within the three-dimensional model.

Abstract: A sensor system includes: a radio transmitting device transmitting a predetermined radio signal regularly; a sensor detecting opening/closing or locking/unlocking of a partition mechanism installed in a door of a building or a site; and an information processing device. The information processing device includes: a radio receiving part receiving the predetermined radio signal and result of detection of the sensor; a decision part deciding whether or not a person exists in the building or the site, based on the radio signal; a determination part determining the decision on existence of the person every trigger timing being a timing defined based on the result of the detection of the sensor; an information generation part generating information related to the behavior of the person based on the decision on existence of the person determined at the trigger timing; and an information output part outputting the information generated by the information generation part.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for notifying of objects are provided. The method includes detecting a presence of an occupant, detecting a position of an object associated with the occupant, and illuminating an area corresponding to the position of the object. The method may be used to notify occupants of a vehicle of an object placed in the vehicle by the occupant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for managing a location of at least one object. The method includes affixing an RFID tag on an object, providing a communication structure on the RFID tag, providing a device capable of communicating with the communication structure of the RFID tag when the RFID tag is within a range of the device, determining, by the device, whether the object is in the range based on signal levels from the RFID tag and displaying, by the device, a signal strength indicator representing a proximity of the object to the device.

Abstract: An identification system includes an identification device and a communication device. The identification device is attached to an article and including a sensor. The identification device is configured to operate in a plurality of modes and configured to switch between modes of the plurality of modes based on one or more conditions of a surrounding environment sensed by the sensor. The identification device is configured to send data to a server. The communication device of a user of the identification system is configured to receive data including location data of the identification device from the server using short message service protocols or messages through a signaling channel.

Abstract: An identification system includes an identification device and a communication device. The identification device is attached to an article and including a sensor. The identification device is configured to operate in a plurality of modes and configured to switch between modes of the plurality of modes based on one or more conditions of a surrounding environment sensed by the sensor. The identification device is configured to send data to a server. The communication device of a user of the identification system is configured to receive data including location data of the identification device from the server using short message service protocols or messages through a signaling channel.

Abstract: In an approach for notifying a user of a location of a device, a processor receives a first location of a first device. A processor determines that the first device has been separated from a user of the first device. A processor determines a second device located at, within a first predetermined threshold, the first location. A processor sends a first notification to the second device, wherein the notification includes, at least, that the first device is located nearby.

Abstract: The misplaced key-locating system is a bidirectional location system that is adapted for use with a plurality of domestic articles. The misplaced key-locating system comprises a plurality of devices. Each of the plurality of devices is attached to a domestic article selected from the plurality of domestic articles. Each of the plurality of domestic devices is bidirectional in the sense that each device selected from the plurality of devices wirelessly communicates with the each of the devices remaining in the plurality of selected devices. This bidirectional capability allows any first device selected from the plurality of devices to initiate an announcement from any second device selected from the remaining devices in the plurality of devices. The announcement comprises audio and visual signals indicating the location of the selected second device.

Abstract: A locating device, particularly a handheld locating device, includes a housing, a display unit, and a locating unit, which is provided in order to detect a presence of an item arranged in an examination object by means of a measurement signal and which comprises an arithmetic unit. The arithmetic unit determines an orientation of an item image relative to a reference variable.

Abstract: Systems and methods for altering a volume level of an electronic device may include receiving a user input indicative of triggering a remote find operation to locate a remote control, and in response to the user input, sending a remote find instruction to the remote control. The remote find instruction may trigger the remote control to emit a sound. Systems and methods may include, in response to the user input, sending a temporary quiet instruction to the home automation device. The quiet instruction may initiate a lowering of the volume level of the home automation device while the remote control is emitting the sound as a part of the remote find operation.

Abstract: The invention is a novel keychain attachment (or key fob) that will be useful for communicating with a smart phone via Bluetooth. These devices, which are currently available commercially, are used for locating the owner's keys by emitting an audible sound when the owner touches a button on his/her cell phone. Such a device can also be used for locating the owner's phone by conversely sending a signal that will make the phone emit an audible sound. Because those devices are typically small and must include a tactile button, it is not currently possible to manufacture such a device in the form of an ornamental figure, such as an animal, a cartoon character, etc. This invention introduces a novel electromechanical mechanism for activating the required wireless functions in the key fob, while allowing the device to be manufactured in the shape of an attractive ornamental figure.

Abstract: An approach and system for readying the device for use over a communication network is described. The system processes label information associated with a device unregistered for use by a user over a communication network of a service provider to determine a pairing identifier assigned by the service provider to a transmitter associated with the device. The system also determines a pairing connection is established between the device and the transmitter based on the pairing identifier. The system also determines the transmission of location information associated with the device, the transmitter, or a combination thereof over the pairing connection, over a high speed communication channel established with the service provider, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a message reminder and charging device for a portable electronic device for use in a vehicle having an electrical receptacle. The message reminder and charging device includes: a housing; a charging device; and a message recording and reminder device In one embodiment, the portable electronic device includes a cellular phone, an external backup battery, a MP3 music player, a tablet computer, laptop computer, a personal digital assistant, a video game console, or a combination thereof. Methods of generating reminder messages are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure facilitates managing lost devices. In some embodiments, a system receives a first device type from a first agent on a first device, and a different second device type from a second agent on a second device. The system receives a first group associated with the first device and a different second group associated with the second device. The system determines that the first device and the second device are lost and accesses a database storing first and second configuration classes associated with the first and second devices, respectively. The system creates first and second device-dependent classes based on the first and second device types and the first and second configuration classes, respectively. The system melds the first device-dependent class into a first melded profile and the second device-dependent class into a second melded profile, using the respective groups, and applies the melded profiles to the corresponding device.

Abstract: A vehicle locating system that includes a hand-held remote unit associated with a user and a locator unit associated with a vehicle. The locator unit utilizes a GPS to store a location of the vehicle. The remote unit is selected from the group laptop computer, key ring, GPS watch, cellular telephone and PDA, and it utilizes a GPS to store a location of the user. The remote unit queries the locator unit to obtain the location of the vehicle, and then compares the location of the vehicle to its own location, whereupon the remote unit displays a direction for the user to travel in order to reach the vehicle.