Abstract: A method may include, in response to a condition related to a particular device of a plurality of devices in an information handling system, causing a particular visual indicator associated with the particular device to illuminate in accordance with a blink pattern. The blink pattern may include one or more first durations of time in which the particular visual indicator is illuminated, one or more second durations of time significantly shorter than the first durations of time in which the particular visual indicator is illuminated, and a plurality of third durations of time significantly shorter than the first durations of time and the second durations of time in which the particular visual indicator is darkened, wherein each first duration of time occurs immediately before and after a third duration of time and each second duration of time occurs immediately before and after a third duration of time.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 1, 2022
Date of Patent:
January 21, 2025
Assignee:
Dell Products L.P.
Inventors:
Amrita Sidhu Maguire, Matthew B. Gilbert, Kevin W. Mundt
Abstract: A tumbler capable of outputting images is provided. The tumbler includes a container part having an open upper part and an accommodation space for storing a beverage therein; a communication part installed in the container part and configured to receive image information from the outside; a transparent member which is installed in the container part to surround the circumference of the container part and is made of a transparent material transmitting light; an output part installed in the container part to surround the circumference of the container part between the transparent member and the container part, and configured to output at least one image included in the image information; and a battery part detachably installed in a lower part of the container part and supplying power to the output part.
Abstract: Introduced here are containers designed to promote compliance with regimens for administering the medications stored therein. These containers have various features that allow them to be more easily managed by the individuals to whom the medications were prescribed. Some features improve the ease with which containers communicate with individuals. These features may enable information to be more easily input by individuals and/or output for individuals in a comprehensible manner. Other features improve the mechanical or electrical durability of containers. Such features may enable the containers to be used by individuals over the course of several days, weeks, or months without worrying about structural damage or loss of power.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 3, 2023
Date of Patent:
December 10, 2024
Assignee:
Verily Life Sciences LLC
Inventors:
Jasper Lodewyk Steyn, Jaeden Hutchison, Madeline Folkerts, Jonathan Grossman, Charles Hammond
Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a housing, negative pressure source, circuit board, and one or more controllers. The circuit board can be supported by the housing and include a conductive pathway extending around at least part of a perimeter of a first side of the circuit board. The conductive pathway can be electrically coupled to an electrical ground for the circuit board. The one or more controllers can be mounted on the circuit board and activate and deactivate the negative pressure source.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 20, 2023
Date of Patent:
October 22, 2024
Assignee:
Smith & Nephew PLC
Inventors:
Ben Alan Askem, Fernando Bettani, Alberto Fasan, Allan Kenneth Frazer Grugeon Hunt, Felix Clarence Quintanar
Abstract: There is provided a pedestrian guidance device that pedestrians can be guided to their respective attributes, the pedestrian guidance device including: a detection unit configured to detect respective viewpoint positions and attributes of a plurality of pedestrians; and a display unit configured to display simultaneously a plurality of images for guiding the respective pedestrians on the same screen, based on the respective attributes of the plurality of pedestrians, and displaying the plurality of images such that the plurality of images are displayed in respective directions of the viewpoint positions of the pedestrians respectively corresponding to the images.
Abstract: Inventory management system, having a plurality of storage regions, which are to be loaded with storage goods, a plurality of storage goods, which are arranged at the storage regions, a plurality storage region identification devices, of which each one is located at an associated one of the storage regions, a plurality of storage goods identification devices, of which each one is located at an associated one of the storage goods, and a determination device, which is, by recognizing the storage region identification devices and the storage goods identification devices and by recognizing positions of the storage region identification devices and the storage goods identification devices, configured for determining a data record, which is indicative for each one of the storage goods and for each of the storage regions as to which storage good is located at which storage region at which position.
Abstract: According to various embodiments, there may be provided an electronic device comprising: a housing, a flexible display having a resizable region visible to an outside of the housing by at least a portion being moved from the inside to the outside of the housing, a communication circuit configured to enable transmitting or receiving data to or from an external electronic device, at least one sensor configured to identify a size of a region where the flexible display is visible to the outside of the housing, a memory, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to: control the display to display a first content on first region of the flexible display visible to the outside of the housing, establish communication connection with an external electronic device through the communication circuit, transmit, based on the establishing of the communication connection, first information on the first content to the external electronic device through the communication circuit so that the ex
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 10, 2022
Date of Patent:
June 18, 2024
Assignee:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Inventors:
Jookwan Lee, Yongjin Kwon, Myunghoon Kwak, Raetae Kim, Yangwook Kim, Jihea Park, Hyunju Hong
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to devices and methods for performing screen state detection. The screen state detection may be used in conjunction with any device with a bendable display. The device and method utilizes an electrostatic charge variation sensor to detect whether the display is in an open state or a closed state.
Abstract: A medical tool kit is provided for packaging, storing, and transporting medical instruments and tools of various types. The medical tool kit is capable of providing continuing sterilization to the medical instruments and tools kept inside the medical tool kit after the tool case is opened during its normal use in a medical procedure. The medical tool kit is further capable of emitting a GPS tracking signal to identify the location of an opened medical tool kit during an emergency as well as creating hands free communication between the user of the medical tool kit and local emergency institutions.
Abstract: A messaging system includes a message board and a remote communicatively coupled to the message board and configured for receiving a user input. In the system, the remote is configured to transmit a message to the message board with instructions for displaying a message based on the user input. In some configurations, the messaging system can be installed in a vehicle. In such configuration, the message board can be communicatively coupled to an on-board diagnostics port of the vehicle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 10, 2019
Date of Patent:
January 30, 2024
Assignee:
MOD Worldwide, LLC
Inventors:
John Stanley, Nina Stanley, Harsha Venna, Matthew Healy, Harshit Aggarwal
Abstract: An electronic door chime can meet safety standards and be compatible with smart doorbells and IOT doorbells. Current generation smart doorbells, also called IOT doorbells, require continuous power to drive the cameras, audio interfaces, and other components within the smart doorbell. Compatibility issues with prior art doorbell systems have emerged with the smart doorbell receiving inadequate power or power that doesn't meet the smart doorbell's input specification. In some cases, a prior art doorbell system is driven to failure or to excessive temperatures when the smart doorbell continuously draws too much power. A new electronic door chime can safely power the smart doorbells while also being compatible with simple push button doorbell devices.
Abstract: An apparatus to perform fast data access comprises a receiver, a processor, and a memory. The processor receives using the receiver a light signal from a light source. The light signal can be structured to generate a temporal code. The light source is an optical beacon that includes a Light-Emitting Diode (LED). The processor then decodes the light signal to generate a network address, and causes a display of a client device coupled to the apparatus to display information based on the network address. The network address can be a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) address and the information based on the network address includes a webpage associated with the URL. Other embodiments are described herein.
Abstract: A monitor system with dual audio or multiple audio feature for simultaneously monitoring one or more target subjects is disclosed. The monitor system includes a plurality of camera devices and a base station. The plurality of camera devices is arranged to capture video data and sound data of the one or more target subjects independently and simultaneously. The base station is configured to receive the video data and the sound data from the plurality of camera devices, and present the video data and the sound data uninterruptedly. The base station comprises a display panel partitioned into a plurality of regions for displaying multiple views simultaneously using a split-screen technique. The base station outputs an audio signal by combining the sound data from the plurality of camera devices into a single audio signal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 21, 2022
Date of Patent:
October 31, 2023
Assignee:
Merit Zone Limited
Inventors:
Kelvin Ka Fai Chan, Hon Hung Leung, Hon Kuen Chan, Zhi Qiang Gan, Tse Yim Lau
Abstract: A shape generation unit generates three-dimensional data of an adjustment workpiece by synthesizing a plurality of pieces of profile data generated corresponding to each position in a Y1 direction due to relative movement of the adjustment workpiece having a spherical surface in a movement direction A of an imaging head corresponding to the Y1 direction. A sphere information calculation unit calculates a parameter of the spherical surface defined by a plurality of points included in the three-dimensional data. A distortion amount calculation unit calculates a distortion amount of the spherical surface based on the parameter. A correction value calculation unit calculates at least one of a first rotation angle correction value about an X2 axis and a second rotation angle correction value about a Z2 axis in the plurality of pieces of profile data constituting the three-dimensional data so as to reduce the distortion amount.
Abstract: A method for monitoring operation of an archery bow includes attaching an apparatus to a bow cord. The apparatus includes a processor, a monitoring device electrically coupled with the processor, a wireless communication module electrically coupled with the processor, and a power supply electrically coupled with each of the processor and the wireless communication module. The method further includes detecting, by the monitoring device, a tension of the bow cord. The method also includes generating, by the processor and based upon the detected tension of the bow cord, data concerning tension of the bow cord. The method further includes wirelessly transmitting, by the wireless communication module, the data to a remote computing device. The method also includes receiving, by the remote computing device, the data. The method also includes presenting, by the remote computing device and based upon the data, information to a user reflecting the detected tension.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 19, 2022
Date of Patent:
August 1, 2023
Assignee:
STRESS ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
Inventors:
Clinton A. Haynes, Shannon R. Read, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Daniel L. Morrow
Abstract: Disclosed is a server node ID address recognition device, including: a first recognition module, arranged in a cabinet and provided with a light entrance hole and a plurality of light exit holes; a plurality of case vertical plates arranged in the cabinet, each including a light exit hole and a plurality of light entrance holes, and a number and positions of the light entrance holes in each case vertical plate are configured to be associated with an ID address; and a second recognition module arranged on a server, including a light source, the second recognition module is provided with a light exit hole and a plurality of light entrance holes corresponding to the first recognition module.
Abstract: Systems for use with a medical device for controlling an infusion device are provided. In one aspect, a system includes an infusion device that is configurable with operating limit parameters for providing medication to a patient, and a limiting system. The limiting system receives laboratory information associated with a patient, compares current operating parameters of the infusion device with the operating limit parameters in view of the laboratory information for the patient before and during administration of the medication to the patient by the infusion device, determines that administration of the medication by the infusion device should be prevented based on comparing the operating parameters with the operating limit parameters in view of the laboratory information and, responsive to determining that the operation should be prevented, prevents the administration of the medication by the infusion device, and generates a notification indicating that the operating limit parameters require modification.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 26, 2021
Date of Patent:
March 28, 2023
Assignee:
CAREFUSION 303, INC.
Inventors:
Vikas Gupta, Stephen J. Bollish, Gail Berglund, Timothy W. Vanderveen, Alan Davison, Donald Halbert, Jesse J. Guerra
Abstract: A method for stock keeping in a store includes: accessing an image captured by a fixed camera within the store; retrieving a field of view of the fixed camera; estimating a segment of an inventory structure in the store depicted in the image based on a projection of the field of view onto a planogram of the store; identifying a set of slots within the inventory structure segment; retrieving a product model representing a set of visual characteristics of a product type assigned to a slot, in the set of slots, by the planogram; extracting a constellation of features from the image; if the constellation of features approximates the set of visual characteristics in the product model, detecting presence of a product unit of the product type occupying the inventory structure segment; and representing presence of the product unit, occupying the inventory structure segment, in a realogram.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 21, 2020
Date of Patent:
February 28, 2023
Assignee:
Simbe Robotics, Inc.
Inventors:
Bradley Bogolea, Mirza Akbar Shah, Lorin Vandegrift, Luke Fraser, Jariullah Safi, Jeffrey Gee, Durgesh Tiwari
Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for an elastic buffer for a media management operation are described. A plurality of entries associated with a media management operation for a memory sub-system are stored. A first set of one or more write commands associated with the media management operation are buffered using the plurality of entries based on a second set of one or more write commands associated with a host write procedure. The first set of one or more write commands associated with the media management operation are issued based on the plurality of entries and a completion of the second set of one or more write commands associated with the host write procedure.
Abstract: Status indicator devices for use with handheld transceiver devices are shown and methods of using the same are described. Status indicator devices are disposed between a battery and a handheld transceiver unit allowing a single battery to power both the status indicator device and the handheld transceiver unit. The status indicator devices are capable of wirelessly transmitting and/or receiving information and reproducing it visually, tactilely, or both.
Abstract: There is provided a moving apparatus which includes a control unit that executes traveling control of the moving apparatus, an upper unit that has an article storage unit, and a lower unit that houses the control unit and a drive unit. The upper unit has an upper sensor that detects an obstacle in surroundings at a position of at least one of an upper surface or a lower surface position, and the lower unit has a lower sensor that detects an obstacle in a proximity area of a traveling surface of the moving apparatus. The control unit inputs sensor detection information, detects an obstacle in surroundings of the moving apparatus, executes traveling control to avoid contact with the obstacle, and performs control to display a traveling route recognition display line that indicates a traveling route of the moving apparatus.
Abstract: A vehicle cabin hazard detection and management system includes an engine state sensor, a driver presence sensor, a cabin passenger sensor, a door latch sensor for each passenger door, a vehicle movement sensor, a cabin temperature sensor, an alarm device, a wireless messaging system, and a controller. The controller receives signals from the sensors, evaluates whether a hazardous condition is imminent for a cabin occupant, and activates an alarm and/or takes other action to counter the hazard.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 13, 2020
Date of Patent:
September 27, 2022
Assignee:
Kostal of America, Inc.
Inventors:
Fabio Pupillo, Adrian Kizy, Christine Kashat
Abstract: A camp lantern includes a housing having an outer wall, a lower surface, and an upper surface with an LED module positioned thereon. A U-shaped handle attached to opposing sides of the outer wall allows the lantern to be easily transported to remote locations. Removably superimposable on the LED module is a frosted, semispherical cover that allows the lantern to be used as a portable light source. Any one of a plurality of interchangeable, substantially opaque covers with transparent, thematic design elements can be substituted for the frosted cover to convert the camping lantern to an image projector. When the LED module is activated, light only passes through the transparent portions to project the design elements onto a tent or cabin ceiling.
Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for recommending computerized services based on an animate object in the user's environment are provided. In some implementations, the method comprises: receiving a request from a user device to associate a recording device that captures motion data indicative of motion of an animate object in proximity to the user device; associating the user device with the recording device in response to receiving the request; receiving the motion data from the recording device that is indicative of motion of the animate object; determining characteristics of the animate object based on the received motion data; correlating an emotional state of a user of the user device based on the determined characteristics associated with the animate object; and causing a recommended computerized service to be presented by the user device based on the emotional state of the user.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 11, 2015
Date of Patent:
July 19, 2022
Assignee:
Google LLC
Inventors:
Charles Goran, Jonathan James Effrat, Eric H C Liu
Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for projecting light to indicate a device status are provided. In accordance with some implementations of the disclosed subject matter, systems for projecting light to indicate a device status are provided, the systems comprising: a hardware processor that: determines a light status; determines whether to turn a light source on; selects a light format corresponding to the light status; projects light of a light source according to the light format; and determines whether to turn the light source off.
Abstract: A communication system and method thereof are provided, which includes: providing a first mask, a second mask, a user device having a screen and a display device having a light code module and a panel, wherein the first mask and the second mask are positioned at different positions of the panel, respectively; providing a light code signal to the panel by the light code module, and providing a first mask signal and a second mask signal by the first mask and the second mask, respectively; and capturing the light code signal plus the first mask signal or the second mask signal from the panel by the user device to obtain a first code according to the combination of the light code signal and the first mask signal or obtain a second code according to the combination of the light code signal and the second mask signal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 22, 2020
Date of Patent:
June 14, 2022
Assignee:
Industrial Technology Research Institute
Abstract: The present invention provides various aspects of a novel safety light that can be attached to a bicyclist or an athlete so as to define a well lit, safe distance to avoid collision by a motorist. The present safety concerns would find advantage in an easy to attach safety light that is much larger, more conspicuous and one that provides greater lumens. It would be desirable for athletes and the sports industry if there was provided an improved safety light system to provide a significant warning to let motorists know the safe distance that any motorist and/or his vehicle needs to avoid so as not to hit the cyclist or athlete.
Abstract: An overhead roll-up door assembly having a door controller, a door panel and a drum on which the door panel is wound and unwound to open and close a doorway, opening and closing of the door being controlled by the controller. The door assembly includes a safety system comprising at least one light, the at least one light being positioned to emit light proximate a first side of the doorway, the light from the at least one light being projected onto a lower boundary of the doorway and forming a strip or stripe proximate the first side of the doorway, wherein emission of the light from the at least one light is controlled by the controller in conjunction with the controller opening and closing the doorway.
Abstract: According to various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device can comprise: a housing; a flexible display of which at least a portion is accommodated in the housing, wherein the flexible display comprises a window forming at least a portion of the outer side surface of the electronic device, a light-emitting layer arranged below the window, and a protective layer arranged below the light-emitting layer, a transparent region for transmitting light incident from the outside of the electronic device is formed in a portion of a region of the light-emitting layer, and an opening of which at least a portion is aligned with the transparent region is formed in a portion of a region of the protective layer; and a sensor of which at least a portion is accommodated in the housing and at least a portion is aligned with the opening. The electronic device can vary according to embodiments.
Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for an electric vehicle having a vehicle battery for powering a propulsion system of the electric vehicle. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror casing, a mirror reflective element, a mounting structure configured to adjustably mount the mirror assembly at an interior portion of the electric vehicle, and an indicator disposed at the mirror casing along a perimeter region of the mirror reflective element. The indicator includes a plurality of LEDs, and each LED of the plurality of LEDs is individually operated to emit light. With the mirror reflective element and the mirror casing adjustably mounted at the interior portion of the electric vehicle via the mounting structure, and responsive to a battery charge level of the vehicle battery, the indicator electrically powers one or more of the LEDs to convey vehicle battery charge level information to a driver of the electric vehicle.
Abstract: A fire safety system particularly adapted for commercial kitchen applications provides control of exhaust levels for energy efficiency and intelligently responds to fires or fire risks. In embodiments, systems may provide early warning of fire hazards or impending fires. Embodiments employ probabilistic estimates with alarms that can be canceled. Embodiments employ classifiers that can make use of alarm cancellations as a mechanism for supervised learning.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 20, 2018
Date of Patent:
April 5, 2022
Assignee:
Oy Halton Group Ltd.
Inventors:
Andrey V. Livchak, Derek W. Schrock, Gregory A. Lyons, Jimmy Sandusky, Kyle Sunderlin, Philip J. Meredith, Nicholas Harlow
Abstract: An electrochromic mirror reflective element for a vehicular rearview mirror assembly includes front and rear glass substrates with an electrochromic medium disposed therebetween and with a fourth surface reflector coated at the fourth surface of the rear substrate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 14, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 29, 2022
Assignee:
MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventors:
John T. Uken, Michael J. Baur, Ian A. McCabe, Hamid Habibi
Abstract: The present application discloses a foldable display device, including a display panel including a bendable region; a supporter disposed under the display panel to support the display panel, the supporter including a bending portion located below the bendable region, a buffer space formed between the bending portion and the bendable region; and an air pump mounted on the supporter, and in communication with the buffer space.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 7, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 29, 2022
Assignee:
Wuhan China Star Optoelectronics Semiconductor Display Technology Co., Ltd.
Abstract: A light generator comprises a light conversion device and a light source arranged to apply a light beam to the light conversion element. The light conversion device includes an optoceramic or other solid phosphor element comprising one or more phosphors embedded in a ceramic, glass, or other host, a metal heat sink, and a solder bond attaching the optoceramic phosphor element to the metal heat sink. The optoceramic phosphor element does not undergo cracking in response to the light source applying a light beam of beam energy effective to heat the optoceramic phosphor element to the phosphor quenching point.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 25, 2020
Date of Patent:
March 29, 2022
Assignee:
MATERION CORPORATION
Inventors:
Michael P. Newell, Zan Aslett, Robert Cuzziere, Andrew P. Houde, Derrick Brown
Abstract: A system for alerting responders that a person is in need of assistance can include a mounting base, a microcontroller housed within the mounting base, a plurality of light emitting diodes connected between the microcontroller and a power source, a dome coupled to the mounting base, the dome encapsulating the plurality of light emitting diodes and the reflector, a radio frequency receiver housed within the mounting base, a radio frequency transmitter in communication with the radio frequency receiver, in which a signal received by the radio frequency receiver generated from the radio frequency transmitter activates a relay switch electrically coupled to the microcontroller, the microcontroller communicatively coupled to a non-transitory computer readable medium containing computer executable instructions executable to activate at least the plurality of light emitting diodes, and a speaker in communication with the microcontroller.
Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to determining parameters of use for an outdoor display unit, such as a mobile display unit, including for example a geographic area for use, a time/day of use, and/or information to be displayed by the outdoor display unit. Parameters of use may be determined based on use characteristics, including results, associated with information displayed by an outdoor display unit in a first geographic area having characteristics determined to be similar to those of a second geographic area. For example, the geographic areas may share one or more similar spatio-temporal aspects with one another. Based on these spatio-temporal aspects, a day/time when characteristics of the second geographic area are similar to those of the first geographic area may be identified. Information displayed at the second area may be determined based on the use characteristics, and the determined information may be displayed at the identified day/time.
Abstract: A sensor assembling structure includes a sensor assembling void formed in a mounting base, a sensor assembling leaf spring, and mounting base-side leaf spring mounting portions formed at the mounting base. The mounting base is mounted to a windshield. The sensor assembling void receives a sensor. The sensor assembling leaf spring includes mounting base mounted portions. In a state in which the sensor is received in the sensor assembling void, the sensor assembling leaf spring is mounted to the mounting base-side leaf spring mounting portions via the mounting base mounted portions. The sensor assembling leaf spring maintains a state in which the sensor is received in the sensor assembling void.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 29, 2019
Date of Patent:
February 22, 2022
Assignees:
MURAKAMI CORPORATION, HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Abstract: A system to display information using a display shelf of a retailer may include a first display configured to be attached to a first edge portion of the display shelf and to display information related to a first product. A second display may be configured to be attached to a second edge portion of the display shelf and to display information related to a second product. The first display and the second display can be configured to have a height similar to a height of the first and the second edge portion of the shelf. The first display and the second display may also be configured to display information related to a third product as if the first display is continuously connected to the second display as an extended display.
Abstract: A dual display device is provided, which includes a housing, a first display screen, a flexible display screen, and a rotating assembly. The housing includes a plurality of vertical walls and a bottom wall, the plurality of vertical walls include a second vertical wall. The first display screen is mounted in the housing at a first predetermined distance from the bottom wall, and a first edge of the first display screen is spaced apart from the second vertical wall by a second predetermined distance. The rotating assembly is rotatably disposed in an opening in an axial direction of the rotating assembly.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 28, 2019
Date of Patent:
January 18, 2022
Assignee:
Wuhan China Star Optoelectronics Semiconductor Display Technology Co., Ltd.
Abstract: A sensor arrangement includes a support component, a sensor element with at least two terminals, at least two plug contacts and at least two connection elements. The at least two connection elements are configured for electrically connecting the terminals to the control contacts. An inner chamber of the support component is filled with a sealing compound which forms a seal around at least the sensor element and the terminals, the plug contacts at least on the contacting region of the connection elements, and the connection elements. The sealing mass is covered at least partially with a film.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 31, 2017
Date of Patent:
December 7, 2021
Assignee:
Robert Bosch GmbH
Inventors:
Sven Fleischer, Joachim Domat, Robert Remus, Stephan Knackert, Rainer Gumpinger, Bernd Lutz, Michael Rambow
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an autonomous vehicle with an emergency escape mode. When fleeing a scene is critical, embodiments provide an AV that can operate in an emergency escape mode (EEM) to enable the AV to flee a scene, protecting its occupants. Typically, a passenger or operator invokes EEM in an AV when they are in imminent danger from criminal activity such as carjacking. A least resistance route can be computed to determine an escape route that provides for reduced chance of injury and/or increased probability of a successful escape.
Abstract: Implementations of a system and method for cell phone cases with charging port illumination are provided. In some implementations, the system for cell phone cases with charging port illumination comprises a circuitry comprising a battery, a switch, and a light emitting diode (LED). In some implementations, the circuitry is configured to securely attach to a cell phone case. In some implementations, the circuitry is configured to illuminate a charging port opening of the cell phone case. In some implementations, the method for cell phone cases with charging port illumination comprises securely attaching the circuitry to the cell phone case. In some implementations, the method further comprises illuminating the charging port opening of the cell phone case with the circuitry.
Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes forward viewing camera and a rear camera each having a respective field of view exterior of the vehicle. Each of the cameras has an LVDS chip and connects with a control via a respective mono coaxial cable. Each mono coaxial cable carries via LVDS image data captured by the respective camera. Image data captured by the forward viewing camera and carried to the control by the respective mono coaxial cable is processed at the control for object detection. The control generates an output provided to a video display device of the vehicle, the video display device having a video display screen viewable by a driver of the vehicle. The video display screen displays video images of an area rearward of the vehicle derived from image data captured by the rear camera and carried to the control by the respective mono coaxial cable.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 4, 2020
Date of Patent:
October 12, 2021
Assignee:
MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.
Inventors:
Joern Ihlenburg, Andreas Koppe, Achim Gieseke, Hossam Mahmoud, Horst D. Diessner
Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet that defines a storage compartment, food storage containers configured to be received in the storage compartment and disposed vertically above a bottom surface of the storage compartment, sensor units each of which is disposed at a lower surface of one of the food storage containers, antenna units disposed at the bottom surface of the storage compartment, where each of the antenna units corresponds to one of the sensor units, and a reader unit configured to receive signals transmitted from the antenna units. The bottom surface of the storage compartment partitions a lower portion of the storage compartment, and the sensor units include a salinity sensor configured to measure a salinity inside of the food storage containers and transmit the salinity to one or more of the antenna units.
Abstract: A flexible display device, comprising: a box comprising a housing part and a winding shaft fixed in a receiving space defined by the housing part; a flexible display part comprising a flexible display panel and a flexible carrying part attached on a non-display surface of the flexible display panel, wherein a first end of the flexible display part is fixed to the winding shaft; and a limit part movably disposed in a side wall of the box, wherein in a wound state, the flexible display part is wound onto the winding shaft and received in the receiving space; and in an unwound state, a second end of the flexible display part and at least a portion of the flexible display part are unwound to an exterior of the receiving space, and the limit part contacts the flexible carrying part to limit movement of the flexible display part.
Abstract: A microphone assembly is disclosed. The microphone assembly includes a first housing part, a second housing part, a microphone capsule and a printed circuit board. The microphone capsule and the printed circuit board are received in an inner space of a housing formed by the two housing parts, which includes a viewing part that can be connected to the housing, as well as at least one first elastic clip element for attaching the microphone assembly to an interior lining.
Abstract: A vehicular display device is used in a vehicle and displays an image received from a drawing device. The vehicular display device includes an image display unit, a notification unit, an image notification determination unit, a drawing request unit, a correspondence identification unit, and a notification execution unit. The image display unit executes notification by displaying the image. The notification unit executes notification by at least one of audio and light. The image notification determination unit determines whether the vehicle is in an image notification state. The drawing request unit requests the drawing device to draw the image corresponding to the image notification state. The correspondence identification unit identifies the correspondence notification action. The notification execution unit causes the notification unit to execute the correspondence notification action.
Abstract: A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head having a mirror casing and a transflective reflective element. Individual user input elements of a plurality of user input elements are arranged in a row below the transflective reflective element. At least one of the individual user input elements is a user input element for an imaging system of the vehicle. Each individual display element of a plurality of display elements is associated with a respective user input element of the plurality of user input elements. Each individual display element of the plurality of display elements is selectively activated by activation of its respective user input element. Each individual display element and its respective user input element are located local to one another such that a cognitive relationship between actuation by a user of the respective user input element and activation of the associated individual display element is established.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 22, 2020
Date of Patent:
July 27, 2021
Assignee:
DONNELLY CORPORATION
Inventors:
John O. Lindahl, Peter J. Whitehead, Niall R. Lynam, John T. Uken, Lee Karner, Richard R. Hook
Abstract: An interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly and a self-contained battery powered module releasably disposable at the mirror head of the mirror assembly. The self-contained battery powered module includes a toll transponder that communicates with an automated toll system. The mirror head has a receiving portion for receiving the self-contained battery powered module thereat. The receiving portion includes an opening established through a wall of the mirror casing. The self-contained battery powered module may be releasably retained at least partially in the receiving portion via a push-to-release mechanism. The self-contained battery powered module may be removable from the receiving portion via pushing at the self-contained battery powered module to release the self-contained battery powered module from the push-to-release mechanism.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 6, 2020
Date of Patent:
June 15, 2021
Assignee:
MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventors:
Darryl P. De Wind, Craig Kendall, Christopher R. Koetje, Niall R. Lynam
Abstract: A system for a vehicle may comprise a rearview assembly comprising a display element configured for providing a rearward view of a scene behind the vehicle, at least one imaging device in communication with the display element and configured to capture images from within a passenger compartment of the vehicle, and a printed circuit board in communication with the display element and the at least one imaging device. The display element may be configured to selectively display content received from a source external to the vehicle. The display element may be suitable for receiving inputs from a plurality of sources. At least one of the plurality of sources may be one of the internet and a cellular network.