Abstract: A medical instrument, medical treatment system and method of assembly. The medical instrument has an instrument body with an RFID tag. An underfloor tag holder receives the RFID tag to fix it in position in such a way that the RFID tag is exposed to the surroundings of the instrument via an opening formed in an instrument body surface, but is set back from the instrument body surface to preferably prevent protrusion beyond the instrument body surface. At least portions of the underfloor tag holder with the RFID tag are enclosed by a separate metal shield having a signal-permeable aperture opening.

Abstract: An adjustment position of a water output device is provided. A flow volume adjustment component of the water output device has a first position corresponding to a flow volume greater than zero; upon detecting that the flow volume adjustment component reduces the flow volume to that corresponding to the first position, a detection component sends a signal to a control component; and the control component-turns off an electronic waterway switch according to the signal. In this way, when the flow volume is reduced, the electronic waterway switch can be turned off by signal control, and in this case, the flow volume adjusted by the flow volume adjustment component is kept at a particular value, such that the next time water is output by a user using an electronic mode, the failure of water output would not occur.

Abstract: A position locator with a shell with a first resonant chamber, a second resonant chamber, a buzzer element, a main board and a power supply. The first resonant chamber is located above the second resonant chamber located below, the buzzer element separates the first resonant chamber and the second resonant chamber, the main board is connected to the buzzer element for controlling the position locator power on and off, the power supply is connected to the main board for supplying power to the main board.

Abstract: A touch communications device includes a first touch panel, a touch controller chip and a second storage device. The touch controller chip is capable of executing instructions derived from a firmware to control at least one operation of the first touch panel, wherein the firmware includes a plurality of partial firmwares including at least a first partial firmware and a second partial firmware, and the touch controller chip includes a first storage device capable of storing one of the first partial firmware and the second partial firmware. The second storage device is external to the touch controller chip, wherein the second storage device is capable of storing the other of the first partial firmware and the second partial firmware.

Abstract: A wearable accessory having an embedded processor in a substrate for creating a synchronously presented lighting effect at a controlled access venue and a method for creating a synchronously presented lighting effect at a controlled access venue while controlling access to the venue, simultaneously using a wearable accessory that coordinates with the performance allowing each audience member with a wearable accessory to synchronously perform with the performance.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for delivering an alert from a mobile device. The method comprises using a mobile device to receive an alert initiation request, where the alert initiation request includes metadata of an alert to be delivered. The method extracts the metadata from the alert initiation request and persistently stores the extracted metadata in a first storage place. The method further securely transmits the alert initiation request and extracted metadata to one or more communication systems.

Abstract: A system for patient monitoring includes a plurality of non-integrated components including a display, a monitor, one or more modules, and at least one patient parameter measuring device. The display includes a flat glass front with a blackened border that appears continuous but allows the passage of light during alarm situations. The display includes a housing with openings on the right and left sides which allow the passage of light during alarm situations. The display also includes a prominent programmable button which enables easy alarm silencing. The monitor can be fixedly attached to the back of the display in a “backpack mounting” configuration to free up bedside space. Optional monitor and display cabinets are capable of housing power supplies and cables and provide for additional free space. The monitor, module(s), and patient parameter measuring device(s) are all interconnected via Dual Serial Bus (DSB) interfaces.

Abstract: An electronic faucet has a controller configured to selectively open and close a valve to provide fluid flow through the valve and a passageway of the faucet. The controller is programmed to selectively open and close the valve to generate a fluid flow pattern through the passageway to provide an indication to a user of a condition of the electronic faucet.

Abstract: A method of alerting a person using an EEG assembly (201) comprises the steps of automatically alerting said person of an incidence, manipulating an external device for establishing a wireless connection between the EEG assembly (201) and the external device (202), wirelessly transmitting from the EEG assembly (201) and to the external device (202) a data message holding information identifying the incidence that triggered the alert of the person carrying the EEG assembly, and providing information related to the incidence that triggered the alert of said person using presentation means in the external device (202). The invention also relates to an apparatus operating according to the method.

Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive system (10) for indicating the status of a given monitored area. The system includes a conventional central computer (11) which may be controlled by an administrator and several conventional remote devices (12) which are controlled by individuals. Should a threat occur a remote device user enters a “trouble” entry (danger signal) into the system into the remote device which signals the central computer. In response to the trouble entry the central computer activates the emergency response sequence which initiates a “lock down” status on the system which allows for an evaluation safety response to be entered by other remote devices. With the lock down status invoked the interface screen of the display or screen (13) of the central computer displays a map which includes color codes (visual indicators) of the status of all locations.

Abstract: A beacon device includes a control circuitry, a window, and a plurality of sets of illumination sources. The window includes a prismatic structure forming a ring from a planar perspective. The prismatic structure defines an inside surface and an outside surface from the planar perspective. The plurality of sets of illumination sources are coupled to the control circuitry. Each set of illumination sources includes a first illumination source disposed proximal to the inside surface of the prismatic structure and includes a second illumination source disposed proximal to the outside surface of the prismatic structure. The control circuitry is to illuminate a first set of the plurality of sets of illumination sources to transmit a signal in a first direction.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for delivering an alert from a computer system using distributed notification delivery. The method comprises using a computer system to receive an alert initiation request from an alert operator, where the alert initiation request includes metadata of an alert to be delivered. The method extracts the metadata from the alert initiation request and from its persistent storage place and persistently stores the extracted metadata in a first storage place on the computer system. The method further makes an alert initiation request with one or more communication systems based on the extracted metadata of the alert. The method securely delivers the alert initiation request and extracted metadata to one or more communication systems, which store the metadata transiently for the duration of delivering the alert, deliver the alert to multiple alert recipients tracks delivery progress and collect alert responses, reporting these back to the computer system.

Abstract: An active EMI shield for protecting medical instruments from mobile RF emitters uses RFID tags and tag readers to facilitate identification of an RF emitter entering the EMI shield. Clinicians and mobile RF emitters are tagged with RFIDs that indicate their identity, and possibly RF power level. Medical instruments are either tagged with RFIDs that indicate their identity and susceptibility to EMI, or equipped with RFID readers/EMI sensors. The proximity of the RF emitter relative to the medical instrument in terms of power density can then be determined by either position-sensitive RFID readers or the EMI sensors affixed to the medical instruments. The shield is executed by signaling to the tagged RF emitter when it reaches a predetermined proximity relative to the medical instrument.

Abstract: Approaches in accordance with various embodiments attempt to provide a user with less disruptive event notifications by being aware of a user's context. Before a notification is sent to multiple computing devices associated with the notifying account, contextual information for each device is determined. The contextual information can be determined by querying each device for information. The information can include how close each device is relative to other devices associated with the same user, if at least one of the devices is moving, whether the user's attention is focused on a particular device, whether the user is engaging multiple devices simultaneously, and the like. Once contextual information associated with each device is determined, an appropriate type of alert associated with the notification is determined for each device.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products and systems for providing video tracking. The method includes receiving a first signal from a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. A location of the RFID tag is determined in response to the first signal. An image that includes the location of the RFID tag is recorded. The location of the RFID tag is marked on the image, resulting in a marked image.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for delivering an alert from a computer system using distributed notification delivery. The method comprises using a computer system to receive an alert initiation request from an alert operator, where the alert initiation request includes metadata of an alert to be delivered. The method extracts the metadata from the alert initiation request and from its persistent storage place and persistently stores the extracted metadata in a first storage place on the computer system. The method further makes an alert initiation request with one or more communication systems based on the extracted metadata of the alert. The method securely delivers the alert initiation request and extracted metadata to one or more communication systems, which store the metadata transiently for the duration of delivering the alert, deliver the alert to multiple alert recipients tracks delivery progress and collect alert responses, reporting these back to the computer system.

Abstract: A wristband (12) includes an RF receiver (34) arranged to receive targeted data burst (38). A controller (28) interprets the data bursts (38) to recover embedded activation codes that control operation of either individual wristbands (12) or a selected group of similar wristbands (12) worn by members of an audience at a venue (100) or event, such as a gig. Each wristband further includes at least one light emitting device (36), such as a high-intensity LED, and preferably multiple LEDs. In the event that a received data burst (38) is resolved to relate to (i.e. is addressed to) the wristband, a recovered activation code from that data burst is cross-referenced against LED control sequences stored in a memory (25) in the wristband (12).

Abstract: A lighted address display system that can be programmed to display a street address on a house or building. The normal state is a solid color preferably white. An wireless alert from the address display that can be tied to an alarm system, emergency alert system, fire, CO2 or gas alarms causes the display to change color (to red for example) and typically blink. This draws immediate attention to the fact that there is some sort of emergency situation in the house or building.

Abstract: An indicator light for filming is provided having a button wirelessly coupled to an illumination device. The button is placed on a camera while the illumination device is placed on the barrel of a gun. The button is depressed on the camera to indicate that the shooter is free to take the shot.

Abstract: An electronic alert apparatus comprises a radio frequency receiver configured to receive and identify an emergency message preamble that indicates an impending transmission of an emergency message sent at a first data rate and an emergency message addressed to a shared device address sent at a second data rate. The electronic alert apparatus also includes a processor operatively connected to the radio frequency receiver and configured to decode the encoded emergency message. A memory is operatively connected to the processor and configured to store the decoded emergency message. A display is operatively connected to the controller and configured to present the decoded emergency message. A power source is configured to supply electrical power to the processor, and a housing is configured to at least partially enclose the processor, the memory, and the power source.

Abstract: A visual display system for a set-top box is includes a source of event data, a light emitting diode display adapted to display event data to a user in a standby mode of operation ,and a main processor configured to receive event data and control the light emitting diode display in response to the received event data.

Abstract: An electronic faucet has controller is configured to selectively open and close a valve to provide fluid flow through the valve and a passageway of the faucet. The controller is programmed to monitor a maintenance condition of the electronic faucet and to selectively open and close the valve to generate a fluid flow pattern through the passageway to provide an indication to a user of an existing maintenance condition.

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a data capture device such as a camera. In one aspect, the data capture device may integrated with the housing of the computing device and further detachable therefrom. In another aspect, the data capture device may swivel and/or translate relative to the housing of the computing device. In another aspect, the computing device may include a positioning device for controlling the movement of the data capture device relative to the housing. In yet another aspect, the computing device may include a latch that is automatically positioned in a home position when a housing component of the computing device is positioned in first position, and is automatically positioned in a lock position when the housing component of the computing device is positioned in a closed position.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a notification system for timed power supply, which includes a timed power supply device and a wireless notification device. The timed power supply device is able to receive a set time inputted by a user and stores the set time into a memory module, and then starts timing, providing power supply and generating an elapsed time, respectively. When the timed power supply device determines that the difference between the elapsed time and the set time reaches a threshold value, the timed power supply device issues a notification signal through a wireless transmitter module to the wireless notification device carried by the user, so as to ensure that the user will be notified, via an alert signal generated by the wireless notification device according to the notification signal, that the set time is coming to an end.

Abstract: Provided is a method and an apparatus for controlling a NEW MESSAGE alert in a portable wireless terminal. In a sender-side terminal, a NEW MESSAGE alert is set after a message is written. The NEW MESSAGE alert setting is designated at a header of the message. The message having the header with the NEW MESSAGE alert setting is transmitted. In a receiver-side terminal, a message is received and it is determined whether a NEW MESSAGE alert is designated at a header of the received message. If a NEW MESSAGE alert is designated at the header of the received message, the designated NEW MESSAGE alert is generated. Therefore, both a sending user and a receiving user can have equal authority over the NEW MESSAGE alert.

Abstract: A method is provided for a user equipment (UE) 110 to respond to an emergency-related message sent to the UE 110. The method comprises the UE 110 receiving a first message 150 containing an indicator 160 indicating that an emergency-related request has been made, the UE 110 recognizing the indicator 160 as an indication that the emergency-related request is related to an emergency, and the UE 110 sending a second message 170 containing emergency-related information 180 about itself.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system of synchronous haptic communications between an active user and a passive user through a network is provided. An image from an imaging device is captured of the passive user. Geometry or position data is determined from the captured image by utilizing a depth component of the capture image. Haptic feedback is generated to a haptic interface used by the active user based upon the determined geometry or position data. Haptic data is captured from the haptic interface used by the active user and tactile output is generated to a tactile display associated with the passive user wherein the tactile output is based upon the haptic data in correlation with the geometry or position data to determine collisions therein.

Abstract: A method and system of handling a call received at a call center is disclosed. The method includes determining that the call is a repeat call. The method also includes determining whether the repeat call is to receive a first treatment type. The method further includes servicing the repeat call with the first treatment type when the repeat call is determined to receive the first treatment type. The method includes servicing the repeat call with a second treatment type when the repeat call is determined to not receive the first treatment type. The second treatment type includes providing access to a self-service automated system.

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for identifying an object placed on a clear surface. An indication is received that an object has been placed on the surface. A plurality of physical characteristics are identified that are associated with the object. Using the plurality of physical characteristics, a data structure is searched to determine the existence of a single object with physical characteristics that matches the plurality of physical characteristics. Responsive to a match, a determination is made as to whether the single object has an associated presentation. Responsive to an existence of the associated presentation, the associated presentation is presented to a user through the clear surface on which the object has been placed.

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a data capture device such as a camera. In one aspect, the data capture device may integrated with the housing of the computing device and further detachable therefrom. In another aspect, the data capture device may swivel and/or translate relative to the housing of the computing device. In another aspect, the computing device may include a positioning device for controlling the movement of the data capture device relative to the housing. In yet another aspect, the computing device may include a latch that is automatically positioned in a home position when a housing component of the computing device is positioned in first position, and is automatically positioned in a lock position when the housing component of the computing device is positioned in a closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to the combining of mobile station properties. In addition the invention relates to the controlling in a desired manner of mobile station properties. The object of the invention is to give a mobile station a more stylish and youthful general appearance by enhancing the chances of the user to personalize his mobile station and by making the methods of communication between mobile stations more versatile. According to the invention it is possible to produce and present to the user various properties perceptible by the different senses, e.g. text, graphics, sound, vibration and/or illumination. These properties can be associated with each other to form effect entities. These effect entities can be transmitted to another mobile station during a conventional connection. In the receiving mobile station the effect entities are presented using different means of expression than the communication data proper.

Abstract: A message status synchronization scheme. In one embodiment, a method may comprise: automatically detecting arrival of a message at a messaging server for a user having a mail address thereat, the message being displayable on a computer for the user with a status indicator icon associated therewith; processing at least a portion of an instance of the message for transmission to the user's mobile data communication device over a wireless network; receiving a status signal from the mobile data communication device indicating that the message has been deleted on the mobile data communication device; and altering the status indicator icon associated with the message on the computer responsive to the status signal.

Abstract: A mobile handset including a light-alert feature that overcomes some of the problems of cell phone ringers and vibration mechanisms. A mobile handset includes a phone housing, a display carried by the phone housing, one or more illumination devices other than the display carried by the housing that illuminate upon one or more events, and at least one of electronics and software to cause the one or more illumination devices to illuminate upon one or more events.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including an output unit configured to output an alarm, a memory configured to store an expandable alarm-integrated database, and a controller configured to expand the alarm-integrated database to include alarm information corresponding to an alarm feature of content added after the mobile terminal was manufactured.

Abstract: An infrastructure that (1) leverages technology to apply an array of techniques, strategies, capabilities, etc. to, for example, the output of CCTV systems to yield, possibly inter alia, augmented threat identification capabilities and (2) allows mobile subscribers, through their wireless devices, to fully participate in such threat detection mechanisms to provide for, possibly inter alia, enhanced threat alerting capabilities. The infrastructure may optionally leverage the capabilities of a centrally-located Messaging Inter-Carrier Vendor.

Abstract: In an information transmitter (2) which is a portable personal information device, a system control circuit (26) analyzes information on vibration obtained from an acceleration sensor (22), information on temperature obtained from a temperature sensor (21), or external information such as user's personal information obtained from a communication section (24) and selects a light-emission pattern of LEDs (11 and 12), a vibration pattern of vibrators (30 and 31), and a sound generated by a sound-reproducing section (25).

Abstract: A handheld computing device includes a notification lamp, a melody circuit coupled to the notification lamp for providing a first type notification, an electronic switch coupled to the notification lamp for providing a second type notification, and a notification controller coupled to the melody circuit and the electronic switch for selecting between the notification types. The power consumption of the second type notification is less than that of the first type notification.

Abstract: A wireless mobile phone is provided with the capability to visually convey audio to users, using a number of light sources, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), in accordance with one or more attributes of the audio. The attributes may include different volume, spectrum, treble, bass, and so forth. The visualization may animate dance steps. In various embodiments, the implementations may include a visualization controller to selectively activate and deactivate the LEDs. The LEDs may be disposed on a side surface or underneath an array of input keys. In various embodiments, all or selected combinations of the elements may be part of the base unit of the wireless mobile phone, while the remaining elements, if any, may be part of an interchangeable cover. The cover may be a housing cover or an accessory cover.

Abstract: A wireless AV station is furnished with an Internet browsing function, a TV viewing function, a TV recording and playback function and a message board function, and these multiple functions are activated by a command from a plurality of personal computers each operating as remote controllers, and/or a dedicated remote controller. A control portion executes exclusive control among multiple functions based on exclusive control data, so that concurrently available functions may be used independently by a plurality of remote controllers.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention relates to a radio communications device that includes at least one light source to indicate at least two distinct statuses of the device and whose luminosity varies according to different rhythms based on these statuses. In at least one initial status, the light source is controlled by a noticeably periodic digital signal that powers the integration means connected to it.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for remotely notifying a user of incoming information. The system comprises detection tools for detecting incoming information on a processing device and a signal generator for generating and sending a signal to a remote control device based on the detected incoming information on the processing device. The system additionally comprises signal reception apparatus on the remote control device for receiving the signal and an indicator on the remote control device for indicating the type of information to a user. The indicator is preferably a visible indicator including at least one LED.

Abstract: A portable paging system for responsive signaling between a first person and a second person. The portable paging system includes a housing. The housing has a top side, a bottom side and peripheral wall integrally coupled to the bottom and top sides and extending therebetween such that the housing is generally hollow. A microprocessor is adapted to receive a transmitted signal and illuminate a light. The microprocessor is securely mounted in the housing. A light is securely mounted to the top side of the housing. The light is electrically coupled to the microprocessor. A receiver receiving a transmitted signal is positioned in the housing and operationally coupled to the microprocessor. A transmitting device selectively transmits a signal to the receiver over a distance of less than one mile.

Abstract: Devices for enabling a user to locate an object, animal or person or reminding the user of the location of an object, animal or person. In a non-transmitter/receiver embodiment, the device includes at least one alert mechanism which is connected to a digital clock or other timer and microprocessor which times transmission of alert signals emitted from the alert mechanism or mechanisms. The operational components of the device may be contained in a housing which is attached to the object, animal or person to be located. In a remote transmitter/receiver embodiment, the device includes a transmitter which transmits activation signals at preset times to activate an alert feature of a paired remote receiver which is provided on the object, animal or person to be located or tracked. The transmitter may include an on-command button for manual transmission of the activation signals to the receiver. The receiver may have a visible alert mode in combination with a selected audible or vibratory alert mode.

Abstract: A wireless communication device having vibrational communication capabilities in accordance with various embodiments is provided including a receiver to receive signals, a body casing, a vibrator coupled to the body casing to vibrate the wireless communication device, a storage medium having stored therein a plurality of programming instructions, which when executed cause the wireless communication device to vibrationally output received alphanumeric data through vibrational manifestation of the received alphanumeric data using the vibrator, and an execution unit coupled to the storage medium for executing the plurality of programming instructions.

Abstract: A mobile communication terminal is provided with a light-emitting element for notifying an unanswered incoming call. When the cancellation of an incoming call is canceled in a state where an incoming call response operation has not been carried out, the mobile communication terminal is brought into the standby state and then the light-emitting element is caused to emit light.

Abstract: A display lighting apparatus is disclosed, that comprises a first storing means for storing date information, a second storing means for storing color information correlated with the date information, a displaying means for displaying information, a lighting means for lighting said displaying means, and a controlling means for searching said first storing means for input date information, and when desired date information is obtained, reading color information correlated with the date information from said second storing means, and causing said lighting means to light corresponding to the color information.

Abstract: A user interface assembly, and an associated method, for a mobile station. An earpiece assembly, worn by a user of a mobile station at which the user interface assembly is implemented, receives local radio signals, such as Bluetooth™-formatted signals, when placement of a call is detected at the mobile station. An annunciator, also positioned at the earpiece, generates an alert to alert the user of placement of the call to the mobile station. The alert forms a private alert instead of a general, public alert. The user of the mobile station is able to accept, or reject, acceptance of the call when privately alerted of delivery of the call to the mobile station.

Abstract: A mobile electronic communication device includes a processor unit, a transceiver, a keypad and a light unit. Each key of the keypad is associated with a contact of a contact list. The light unit can perform light functions to notify a user of the reception and/or status of messages received via the transceiver. The light functions include providing an indication of the age of a received message that was sent by a contact in the contacts list. The age of the message is indicated by a modulation of the illuminating light. In one embodiment, the age of a message is indicated as one of a set of predetermined age ranges, with each age range being represented by a unique color.

Abstract: A method and device are configured to generate alerts that are varied based upon whether an incoming communication is perceived to be mode (i.e., a non-urgency mode), with different tactile-based patterns being dependent upon the selection of the mode. That is, the patterns of the alerts for providing notification of urgent communications are distinguishable from the patterns of alerts for providing notification of non-urgent communications. In the preferred embodiment, the communications device allows a user to assign particular vibrational patterns to specific sources of incoming communications, so that the vibration pattern identifies the urgency pattern and the original source of the communication. In the pager application, the pager may be configured by a user to uniquely associate a particular callback number with a first alert that is used when the pager is in the urgency mode and a second alert that is used when the pager is in the normal mode.

Abstract: A cover (1) of an electronic device (7) is at least partly formed or coated by using a material whose color is arranged changeable at least partly by means of at least one control signal.