Combined (tm System With Other System) Patents (Class 340/870.07)
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Publication number: 20140320308Abstract: A system is described for monitoring an environmental parameter in a closed server cabinet. The monitoring system includes a cabinet sensor probe (CSP) that includes a sensor assembly and a vertical linear actuator. The sensor assembly includes at least three environmental parameter sensors, wherein each one of the environmental parameter sensors is configured to at least render a signal representative of a sensed temperature. The sensor assembly also includes a sensor carriage configured to hold the at least three environmental parameter sensors at particular horizontally distinct positions such that each one of the at least three environmental parameter sensors occupies a position horizontally displaced from each of the other ones of the at least three environmental parameter sensors. The CSP further includes a vertical linear actuator that is configured to move the sensor assembly along a linear vertical path between a top and bottom of a door of the closed server cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: Benjamin Evan Lewis
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Publication number: 20140320310Abstract: A sensor system has a plurality of sensor elements and a signal processing device in communication with the plurality of sensor elements. The signal processing device is configured to evaluate more than one of at a substantially similar time and assign time information which includes information on the time of the respective measurement to the measurement data of physical variables, wherein the signal processing device takes into consideration time information at least during the generation of a fusion data set in a fusion filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: Nico Steinhardt
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Publication number: 20140320309Abstract: A cardiac electricity and impedance monitoring mobile network terminal device having function of micro current release is provided which includes a baseband processor module, an electrophysiological data collection module, a micro current stimulator module, a keyboard module, a graphics and image display module, an image and picture sensor, a voice communication module, an external data memory card, an external data memory, a short distance digital communication module, a USB interface module, a GPS receiver module, an application module set and run in the operation system of the baseband processor; a cardiac electricity and breast impedance data remote monitoring, a sleep snore data monitoring, a pathological image remote monitoring, a short distance data/information exchange, a medical advisory VoIP voice communication and a network emergency recourse being implemented by the mobile network terminal device under the control of the application program module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: Jinjing Zhang
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Publication number: 20140320307Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a biological sensor, an extraction module, a state detector, and a transmission controller. The biological sensor generates first biological data. The extraction module extracts one or more first features from the first biological data. The state detector detects a communication state between a communication module and a server. The transmission controller transmits at least one of the first biological data and the one or more first features to the server, based on the detected communication state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Takaya Matsuno, Shingo Suzuki, Yusaku Kikugawa, Koji Yamamoto, Kentaro Takeda, Takashi Sudo, Tadashi Amada, Yasuhiro Kanishima, Chikashi Sugiura
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Publication number: 20140313053Abstract: A system, method, and device for monitoring implant sensor data over a cellular network includes a portable computing device, a controller, and an orthopaedic prosthesis configured to communicate with the controller over the cellular network. The orthopaedic prosthesis includes one or more implant sensors configured to generate implant sensor data and a cellular transmitter or transceiver configured to transmit the implant sensor data to the controller over the cellular network. The controller or the orthopaedic prosthesis may initiate the cellular communication. The implant sensor data is transmitted to the portable computing device by the controller. The portable computing device is configured to display the implant sensor data, or indicia thereof, to a user. The portable computing device and controller may also be used to update one or more programs executed by the orthopaedic prosthesis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Edward J. Caylor, III
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Patent number: 8860584Abstract: A performance measuring system integrated with an article of clothing, the system has a computing unit for coordinating, processing and transmission of sensor data connected to a bus and an antenna. A sensor for measuring performance characteristics is connected to the bus; the bus facilitates transmission and reception of control and data values between the computing unit and the sensor. Also, an antenna is connected to the computing unit for communicating with other computing devices and transmission of sensor data. The other computing devices display the sensor data to a user or forward the sensor data onto another communication media such as the internet or interactive television. A social networking system sharing athletic statistics using a webservice, a personal processing unit connectable to the webservice, and a computing unit having an activity program for at least one sensor. This system has an activity update service integrally associated with the webservice.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Mayfonk Athletic, LLCInventor: Martin Matak
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Publication number: 20140300491Abstract: The present invention provides a system with a separate computing unit, comprising: a sensing device comprising a power supply unit, a sensing unit configured to sense a user's physiological information, and a first wireless communication unit via which the physiological information that has not yet undergone the computing and processing operations is transmitted externally, the power supply unit electrically connecting and supplying power to the sensing unit and the first wireless communication unit; and a primary computing device comprising a computing unit, a display unit, and a second wireless communication unit, the second wireless communication unit receiving and transmitting the physiological information to the computing unit to undergo the computing operation and informing the user of a result of the computing operation via the display unit; wherein the sensing device transmits, via the first wireless communication unit, a wireless signal to the primary computing device according to a preset criterionType: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: HUNG WEN CHEN
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Publication number: 20140292535Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a system for monitoring a variety of environmental and/or other conditions within a defined remotely located region. Such a system may be configured to monitor utility meters in a defined area. The system is implemented by using a plurality of wireless transmitters, wherein each wireless transmitter is integrated into a sensor adapted to monitor a particular data input. The system also includes a plurality of transceivers that are dispersed throughout the region at defined locations. The system uses a local gateway to translate and transfer information from the transmitters to a dedicated computer on a network. The dedicated computer, collects, compiles, and stores the data for retrieval upon client demand across the network. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Thomas David Petite, Richard M. Huff
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Publication number: 20140292536Abstract: The invention relates to a control, regulation and operating device (1) for a cooking appliance (2), comprising at least one primary unit (3) which can be mounted on the cooking appliance (2) and is designed to communicate wirelessly with a secondary unit (4). The primary unit (3) is designed as a sensor device (5) for detecting at least one parameter that influences the cooking process and for transmitting the same to the secondary unit (4), whereas the secondary unit (4) is designed to evaluate and process the data received from the primary unit (3) and for displaying and/or sending corresponding handling instructions to the primary unit (3), and wherein the secondary unit (4) is configured as a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet PC, a pager or a PC. In this way, monitoring of the cooking process can be achieved in a simple manner using, for example, a smartphone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Peter Barth, Matthias Doeppe, Martin Neumayer, Reinhold Von bank
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Publication number: 20140292534Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a system comprises a removable interface module and wireless dock for an automated external defibrillator. The removable interface module includes a first processor, a first memory and first low-power radio transceiver communicatively coupled with the first processor and configured to receive status information from the automated external defibrillator. The removable interface module further includes a wireless power receiver and a rechargeable energy storage device electrically coupled with the wireless power receiver and configured to receive power wirelessly for the removable interface module. The wireless dock includes a second processor, a second memory and second low-power radio transceiver communicatively coupled with the second processor and configured to receive the status information from the removable interface module when the automated external defibrillator is powered off and transmit the status information through a networking interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Timothy F. Stever, Melissa M. Dascoli, Annemarie Silver
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Patent number: 8843241Abstract: A remote monitoring and control system comprising synchronized wireless MESH technology for remote monitoring and control of utility grids (e.g., utility meters), commodity distribution networks, industrial equipment, and infrastructure including remote disconnection/connection and self-generating power.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: LiveMeters, Inc.Inventors: Ali Saberi, James Robert Gilbert, Kevin Lay
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Publication number: 20140266787Abstract: A wireless system for a person includes a wearable appliance with an accelerometer; a wireless device in communication with the wearable appliance; and a remote computer coupled to the wireless device to provide information to an authorized remote user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Bao Tran
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Publication number: 20140266789Abstract: A system and method for a telematic application on a mobile electronic device that can include detecting, in the telematic application, vehicular travel; collecting, in the telematic application, driver status identification data; determining a driver status based on the driver status identification data; recording the driver status; and recording telematic data based on the driver status.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: The Inner Circle Group LLCInventor: Jonathan Matus
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Publication number: 20140266788Abstract: Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain desired information relating to the components (or the water within them) and transmit the information remotely for processing or consideration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Mark J. Bauckman, Eugene Keith McQueen, Tawny Jean Cothran
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Patent number: 8836535Abstract: A mobile network terminal device and method for monitoring the electrophysiological data and a pathological image are provided, including: a baseband processor module, an electrophysiological data collection module, a keyboard module, a graphics and image display module, an image and picture sensor, a voice communication module, an external data memory card, an external data memory, a Bluetooth module, a USB interface module, a GPS receiver module, an application module set and run in the operation system of the baseband processor; an electrophysiological data remote mobile monitoring, a heart pacemaker remote mobile monitoring, a remote consultation appointment, a pathological image remote mobile monitoring, a data exchange, a medical advisory VoIP communication and a network emergency call being performed by the mobile network terminal device under the control of the application module.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2009Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Inventors: Jinjing Zhang, Yonggang Zhao, Haiqing Gao, Yujie Zhou, Shaowen Liu, Xiaohong Zhu
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Publication number: 20140247152Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes, a transmit antenna which in operation produces a wireless field, an amplifier coupled to the transmit antenna, a load sensing circuit coupled to the amplifier and a controller coupled to the load sensing circuit. A monitoring device has one or more sensors and a unique user ID. The one or more sensors acquire user information selected from of at least one of, a user's activities, behaviors and habit information. The monitoring device includes an ID circuitry. A communication interface receives information about the unique user ID when the load sensing circuit indicates the monitoring device is within the wireless field. The indication is created using at least a change in power consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Hello Inc.Inventor: James Proud
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Patent number: 8823546Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automatic meter reading system for an underground distribution line using wired/wireless communication. The system includes at least one Data Concentration Unit (DCU), at least one Wireless Gathering Unit (WGU), and at least one wireless communication modem. The DCU is installed in a ground transformer, and sends meter reading data to an underground high-voltage distribution line (DL) using a Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) power line communication repeating method. The WGU is installed on a ground rising pipe or at a multi-consumer lead-in wire, and sets up a higher wireless mesh network and a lower wireless mesh network. The wireless communication modem sets up the lower wireless mesh network along with the WGU and the wireless communication modems, gathers the meter reading data, stores the gathered meter reading data, and transfers the stored meter reading data to the DCU through the WGU.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Korea Electric Power CorporationInventors: No-Gil Myoung, Hyo-Yul Choi, Byung-Seok Park, Young-Hyun Kim, In-Ji Choi, Eun-Hye Im, Sang-Youm Lee
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Patent number: 8823576Abstract: When a communication abnormality occurs between an encoder and communication circuit apparatus in a work apparatus feeding back data output from encoders for control by a control apparatus, an encoder communication circuit is used in place of the encoder to identify the location of occurrence of the abnormality. The encoder communication circuit outputs encoder data comprised position or speed data and alarm data to said control apparatus when connected to the control apparatus through a communication cable.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2007Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Fanuc LtdInventors: Mitsuyuki Taniguchi, Hirofumi Kikuchi
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Publication number: 20140240143Abstract: A vehicle monitoring system includes a wireless peripheral sensor and a vehicle monitoring device. The vehicle monitoring device includes a vehicle monitoring module and a short-range wireless communication module. The short-range wireless communication module is used to perform short-range data communication with the wireless peripheral sensor, so as to achieve the short-range wireless communication and control between the vehicle monitoring device and wireless peripheral sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: ATrack Technology Inc.Inventor: PO-CHING WU
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Publication number: 20140232554Abstract: A measurement device includes: a measurement portion that acquires measurement data; a setting portion that specifies an external device as a transmission destination of the measurement data based on a signal transmitted from the external device, and allows communication with the external device without receiving input of authentication information; and a transmission and reception portion that transmits measurement data to the external device. The setting portion causes the transmission and reception portion to transmit identification information of the measurement device to the external device, and further to transmit confirmation information thereto in addition to the identification information. The confirmation information is used by the external device to decide whether or not the external device can handle the measurement data transmitted from the measurement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: ARKRAY, INC.Inventor: Takashi NAKAGAWA
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Publication number: 20140232553Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for using a signal transmitted by a smart meter as a location reference are presented. In one embodiment, a mobile device may receive a first signal transmitted by a smart meter and a second signal transmitted by a wireless access point. The information received may be provided to a server which may use a smart meter location to determine a location of the access point. In further embodiments, multiple measurements as well as distance measurements between a mobile device, the smart meter, and/or the access point may further be used to improve location information for the smart meter and access point.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Sai Pradeep Venkatraman, Weihua Gao, Amir A. Emadzadeh
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Patent number: 8803703Abstract: A circuitry adapted to operate in a high-temperature environment of a turbine engine is provided. A relatively high-gain differential amplifier (102) may have an input terminal coupled to receive a voltage indicative of a sensed parameter of a component (20) of the turbine engine. A hybrid load circuitry may be coupled to the differential amplifier. A voltage regulator circuitry (244) may be coupled to power the differential amplifier. The differential amplifier, the hybrid load circuitry and the voltage regulator circuitry may each be disposed in the high-temperature environment of the turbine engine.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignees: Siemens Energy, Inc., Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc.Inventors: David J. Mitchell, John R. Fraley, Jie Yang, Cora Schillig, Bryon Western, Roberto Marcelo Schupbach
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Patent number: 8797178Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides systems and/or techniques that facilitate and/or effectuate efficient stream sharing for multi-user sensor data collection. The system includes mechanisms that locate within a query a specification that includes spatial regions over which data is required, based on the spatial regions the mechanism determines which sensors are situated within the region or ascertains which of the sensors in the region is actively streaming data and/or has persisted data in order to fulfill the query, constructs or utilizes a directed acyclic graph to obviate redundancy in a functional requirement included in the specification and imposed by the query, and formulates a result in fulfillment of the query that is delivered to an application.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Aman Kansal, Arsalan Tavakoli-Shiraji, Suman Nath, Feng Zhao
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Patent number: 8797179Abstract: A telemetry system for use in a combustion turbine engine (10) that includes a first sensor (306) in connection with a turbine blade (301) or vane (22). A first telemetry transmitter circuit (312) is affixed to the turbine blade and routes electronic data signals, indicative of a condition of the blade, from the sensor to a rotating data antenna (314) that is affixed to the turbine blade or is on a same substrate as that of the circuit. A stationary data antenna (333) may be affixed to a stationary component (323) proximate and in spaced relation to the rotating data antenna for receiving electronic data signals from the rotating data antenna. A second sensor (335) transmits electronic data signals indicative of the stationary component to a second telemetry circuit (332), which routes the signals to the stationary antenna. The stationary antenna transmits the electronic data signals to a receiver (338).Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Ramesh Subramanian, Anand A. Kulkarni, David J. Mitchell, Bjoern Karlsson, Rod Waits, John R. Fraley
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Patent number: 8797180Abstract: The invention is directed to a mobile hand held miniature laboratory system in general, and to fluid testing apparatus for performing a parameter measurement in a fluid sample and methods of use in particular. The apparatus comprising: a strip adapted to absorb a fluid sample and to produce a signal indicative of the parameter level in the sample; and adaptor adapted to connect the strip to a smart phone to allow delivery of the produced signal or a correlated signal to the smart phone for obtaining a measurement of the fluid parameter displayed on the smart phone, wherein the testing apparatus relies on the smart phone at least for power supply and display device. The fluid may be a physiological fluid such as blood, urine, saliva or amniotic fluid, or a non-physiological fluid such as fluid obtained from industrial pools for fish or algae growth, or entertainment swimming pools.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Labstyle Innovation Ltd.Inventors: David Weintraub, Oren Fuerst, Dov Oppenheim, Eyal Cohen, Meir Plevinski
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Publication number: 20140210637Abstract: During the transmission of sensor data of an implantable sensor with a measurement data recorder, an energy storage unit and a transmitter unit to an external data processing unit with a transmitter/receiver unit, a high-frequency energy carrier signal is firstly emitted from an energy supply unit. At least a part of the energy contained in the high-frequency energy carrier signal is stored in the energy storage unit of the implantable sensor. After the ending of the emission of the high-frequency energy carrier signal, a sensor measurement is carried out using the measurement data recorder of the implantable sensor. The measured sensor data are transmitted from the transmitter unit of the implantable sensor to the transmitter/receiver unit of the external data processing unit. The result is a transmission method, in which interference from the HF feed is avoided, with a compact design.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: RAUMEDIC AGInventors: Karlheinz Göhler, Peter Peitsch, Reinhard Jurisch
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Publication number: 20140203950Abstract: A mobile device for detecting an electrical signal generated by an ingestible event marker is disclosed. The mobile device includes a detection subsystem to receive an electrical signal generated by an ingestible event marker from a detection arrangement. A processing subsystem is coupled to the detection subsystem to decode the electrical signal. A radio subsystem is configured to transmit the decoded electrical signal to a wireless node. A system includes the mobile device and the detection arrangement. A method includes receiving the electrical signal generated by the ingestible event marker at the mobile device, decoding the electrical signal to extract information associated with the ingestible event marker, and transmitting the information to a wireless node.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventors: Mark Zdeblick, Arna Diana Ionescu, William McAllister, Kit Yee Au-Yeung
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Patent number: 8773258Abstract: A data collection module for a physiological data collection system is a reusable device having a data collection port for connection to a source of physiological data that is in an analog format. The data collection port is in circuit communication with a plurality of bipolar amplifiers. The amplifiers are in circuit communication with a central processing unit provided with analog to digital converters, memory for signal processing and internal USB circuitry. The central processing unit is in circuit communication with a means for storing data and with a means for conveying the data in digital form via at least one of a USB port and a wireless communication system.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Halthion Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Vosch, John W. Parker, III, Edwin A. McGusty
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Patent number: 8767903Abstract: An in-core neutron monitor that employs vacuum microelectronic devices to configure an in-core instrument thimble assembly that monitors and wirelessly transmits a number of reactor parameters directly from the core of a nuclear reactor without the use of external cabling. The in-core instrument thimble assembly is substantially wholly contained within an instrument guide tube within a nuclear fuel assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Company LLCInventors: John G. Seidel, Robert W. Flammang, Jorge V. Carvajal, Michael A. James, Nicola G. Arlia
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Patent number: 8766720Abstract: A circuitry (120) adapted to operate in a high-temperature environment of a turbine engine is provided. The circuitry may include a differential amplifier (122) having an input terminal (124) coupled to a sensing element to receive a voltage indicative of a sensed parameter. A hybrid load circuitry (125) may be AC-coupled to the differential amplifier. The hybrid load circuitry may include a resistor-capacitor circuit (134) arranged to provide a path to an AC signal component with respect to the drain terminal of the switch (e.g., 126) of a differential pair of semiconductor switches 126, 128, which receives the voltage indicative of the sensed parameter.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Siemens Energy, Inc.Inventors: David J. Mitchell, John R. Fraley, Jie Yang, Cora Schillig, Roberto Marcelo Schupbach, Bryon Western
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Publication number: 20140176066Abstract: Communication and charging circuitry for an implantable medical device is described having a single coil for receiving charging energy and for data telemetry. The circuitry removes from the AC side of the circuit a tuning capacitor and switch traditionally used to tune the tank circuitry to different frequencies for telemetry and charging. As such, the tank circuitry is simplified and contains no switchable components. A switch is serially connected to the storage capacitor on the DC side of the circuit. During telemetry, the switch is opened, thus disconnecting the storage capacitor from the tank circuit, and alleviating concerns that this capacitor will couple to the tank circuit and interfere with telemetry operations. During charging, the switch is closed, which allows the storage capacitor to couple to the tank circuitry through the rectifier during some portions of the tank circuitry's resonance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Vasily Dronov, Jordi Parramon, Robert Ozawa, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Emanuel Feldman
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Publication number: 20140176344Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing inline inspections of pipelines of composite structure installed in a host pipeline or standing alone comprising a multiplicity of sensor/transducers located on or within the pipe structure to measure and record various pipeline properties, an activation/reading/storage device to activate read and collect measurement results from the sensor transducers, an automatic launch and recovery system for the activation/reading/storage device, and a database/storage/analytical device to receive, analyze and interpret results from collected data and transmit appropriate instructions to a pipeline operator or remotely activated system for action. The remote reading of sensor/transducers may be accomplished by a device running through the pipeline or passing over or near the pipeline, where ground-level handheld or wheeled vehicle mounted, fixed wing or rotary aircraft, hovercraft watercraft or satellite based instrumentation can record the location and condition of a pipeline.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: SMART PIPE COMPANY, INC.Inventors: GARY LITTLESTAR, CHRIS LITTLESTAR
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Publication number: 20140167982Abstract: An integrated rehabilitation system with feedback mechanism for a rehabilitant includes a computing center, a memory unit, a plurality of screens, a following module, a plurality of rehabilitation machines, and a feedback module. The memory unit, the screens, the following module, the rehabilitation machines and the feedback module are signally connected with the computing center. A target value of the rehabilitant is stored in the memory unit. A movement-indicating image and a movement mark are displayed on each of the screens. A visual following mark displayed on each of the screens is provided by the following module and corresponds to the target value. Each of the rehabilitation machines corresponds to one of the screens respectively, the movement-indicating image displayed on the screen corresponds to the rehabilitation machine, and the movement mark displayed on the screen corresponds to an operation value generated from the rehabilitation machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: PREVENTIVE MEDICAL HEALTH CARE CO., LTD.Inventor: Ching-Yu YEH
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Publication number: 20140167983Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a method for integrating vehicle-centric information with home-centric information. The method includes wirelessly transmitting a signal from a vehicle information device within a vehicle to a component of a home-centric system and receiving the signal at the component from the vehicle information device. The method also includes sending vehicle-centric information from the component to a command center for the home-centric system based on the signal received from the vehicle information device, and integrating the vehicle-centric information with home-centric information obtained by the home-centric system. The method also includes displaying information based on the vehicle-centric information along with the home centric information at an interface for a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Zubie, Inc.Inventors: Michael John Rude, Ari Abram Silkey
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Publication number: 20140167984Abstract: A transmitter assembly with redundant pressure value indicator for a self-contained breathing apparatus is provided. The transmitter assembly with redundant pressure value indicator includes a wireless transmitter configured to transmit gas pressure data for a gas storage tank to a dive computer. The gas pressure data is retrieved from a pressure sensor coupled to the wireless transmitter. The transmitter assembly with redundant pressure value indicator also has a visual indicator configured to indicate a gas pressure value for gas in the storage tank. The visual indicator and wireless transmitter are coupled to a control module. Further, the wireless transmitter, control module, and visual indicator share a power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.Inventors: Reima K. Holopainen, Stefan E. Wegmann
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Patent number: 8754780Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a system for monitoring a variety of environmental and/or other conditions within a defined remotely located region. Such a system may be configured to monitor utility meters in a defined area. The system is implemented by using a plurality of wireless transmitters, wherein each wireless transmitter is integrated into a sensor adapted to monitor a particular data input. The system also includes a plurality of transceivers that are dispersed throughout the region at defined locations. The system uses a local gateway to translate and transfer information from the transmitters to a dedicated computer on a network. The dedicated computer, collects, compiles, and stores the data for retrieval upon client demand across the network. The computer further includes means for evaluating the received information and identifying an appropriate control signal, the system further including means for applying the control signal at a designated actuator.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Sipco, LLCInventors: Thomas David Petite, Richard M. Huff
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Publication number: 20140159916Abstract: The invention is directed to a mobile hand held miniature laboratory system in general, and to fluid testing apparatus for performing a parameter measurement in a fluid sample and methods of use in particular. The apparatus comprising: a strip adapted to absorb a fluid sample and to produce a signal indicative of said parameter level in said sample; and adaptor adapted to connect said strip to a smart phone to allow delivery of the produced signal or a correlated signal to said smart phone for obtaining a measurement of said fluid parameter displayed on said smart phone, wherein said testing apparatus relies on said smart phone at least tor power supply and display means. The fluid may be a physiological fluid such as blood, urine, saliva or amniotic fluid, or a non-physiological fluid such as fluid obtained from industrial pools for fish or algae growth, or entertainment swimming pools.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Labstyle Innovation Ltd.Inventors: David Weintraub, Oren Fuerst, Dov Oppenheim, Eyal Cohen, Meir Plevinski
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Publication number: 20140159918Abstract: A device for detecting the presence of an automatic defibrillator. The device comprises a detector, a communications device and an activation device. The detector detects the presence of an automatic defibrillator in its operation position and to defibrillator relating to the automatic defibrillator. The communications device is configured to transmit he e data of the automatic defibrillator to a management device. The activation device is configured to activate at least one of the communication device and the detector in response to a pre-determined event.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: FINSECURInventors: Laurent Pichard, Stephane Di Marco, Jacques Lewiner
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Publication number: 20140159920Abstract: An adapter for a power tool powered by a detachable battery pack which adapter includes a connector configured to detachably connect the adapter directly to the power tool, an adapter controller, at least one memory and/or storage device in communication with the adapter controller and configured to store maintenance information concerning the battery pack or to store maintenance information concerning the battery pack and the power tool, at least one communication port configured to transmit electrical communications, including said maintenance information, from the adapter controller to a controller located in the power tool and vice versa, and a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the maintenance information to an external device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventors: Nobuyasu Furui, Hitoshi Suzuki, Masaaki Fukumoto, Takuya Umemura, Kosuke Ito, Hitoshi Sengiku
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Publication number: 20140159919Abstract: An adapter for a power tool powered by a detachable battery pack includes a connector for directly connecting the adapter only to the power tool in a detachable manner, a controller, at least one memory and/or storage device in communication with the controller, and at least one communication port configured to transmit electrical communications from the adapter controller to a controller located in the power tool and vice versa. The adapter is further configured such that, when a battery pack, which also includes a controller, is connected to the power tool, a communication path is established from the battery pack controller to the adapter controller via the power tool controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventors: Nobuyasu Furui, Hitoshi Suzuki, Masaaki Fukumoto, Takuya Umemura, Kosuke Ito, Hitoshi Sengiku
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Publication number: 20140159917Abstract: This invention relates to a physiological sensor which acquires pre-programmed data from an electrode or an electrode array using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The source of the sensor may be authenticated by means of a wireless interface between an RFID transponder affixed to the electrode array, and an RFID interrogator embedded in the patient interface cable. The criteria for use are then verified to ensure that they are met by the electrode array before beginning signal acquisition. If the criteria are not met, a message is provided to the user via the monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Rebecca Brumer, Nassib G. Chamoun, Rafael M. Cordero, Marc Davidson
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Publication number: 20140159915Abstract: A method of comprehensively monitoring slopes based on a wireless network in a sensor node is provided. The method includes acquiring sensing data of first sensing frequencies for determining a risk to the slopes, transmitting the acquired sensing data of first sensing frequencies to an analysis server through a gateway, acquiring sensing data of second sensing frequencies for determining the risk to the slopes when operation mode received from the analysis server through the gateway is precision mode, and transmitting the acquired sensing data of second sensing frequencies to the analysis server through the gateway.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Sang-Gi HONG, Young-Bag MOON, Nae-Soo KIM
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Publication number: 20140152467Abstract: A patient communication system having a medical sensing device operable to collect medical data, a network communication module operable to transmit the medical data onto a data network, a controller operable route the first medical sensing data to the network communication module, and a power source operable to provide power to the first medical sensing device, the controller, and the network communication module.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Volcano CorporationInventors: Jason Spencer, Gerald L. Litzza, Craig A. Lindsay, Richard Glover
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Publication number: 20140152466Abstract: A remote monitoring system for monitoring a plurality of medical devices at a patient care or home care facility. The system includes a device integration server in communication with wireless relay modules for receiving data packets from the medical devices including an identifier and data for each medical device. The system also includes a data management system and an outbound web server. The data management system is configured to log data for the medical devices. The web server is configured to provide webpages including the data of the medical devices for display on a remote monitoring computer, subject to authentication of an associated data request from the monitoring computer. The Web server is configurable to look up patient information from a secure source when user has appropriate permissions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Joel D. Wiesner, Robert B. Gaines, Shawn Bankert
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Publication number: 20140145858Abstract: A method for connecting low power radios into a self-assembling and self-healing network with multiple portals to higher speed networks such as, but not limited to, electrical or optical Ethernet is provided for monitoring transmission lines, for example. A clamp or other device is provided that includes an integral or associated current transformer and associated circuitry with design elements to address high temperature operation or other operating parameters. An arrangement of sensors is provided (e.g., sensors can be associated with clamps or positioned along infrastructure being monitored and without dependence on any clamps or other devices) that are designed to communicate and operate in an geographically distributed array to provide increased and autonomous monitoring of large utility, highway, communication and similar networks. A unique collection of sensors (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventors: Gary Miller, Bernard Crutcher, Peter Waltz, Christopher Chadbourne
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Publication number: 20140145859Abstract: The present invention provides a system and a method of monitoring and communicating biomedical data to a remote receiver. Specifically, the present invention provides a system and method that can monitor a biomedical-based electromagnetic field, e.g., heart rate variability (HRV) field, emitted from a human user (“sender”), and/or communicate the biomedical-based electromagnetic field to a remote receiver by measuring the biomedical-based electromagnetic field emitted from the sender, creating an electronic signal corresponding to the field and transmitting or broadcast and/or apply the signal to a remote receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Christian Eggenberger, Esther Hietler, Peter K. Malkin, Paul T. Sorenson
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Patent number: 8738318Abstract: A device and method of precise distance measurement of a transmission line to any object below it is disclosed, along with a network of such devices. The technique employs ultrasonic sensor technology to measure the distance to the nearest object, be it vegetation or a crossing conductor below, and reports that distance wirelessly to the system operator or transmission asset owner. The ultrasonic measurement package may be part of a Transmission Line Security Monitor, which mounts to a transmission line conductor and is powered by the transmission line, transmitting the data by radio links. The technology is equally applicable to encroachment of objects from the side (for example, other transmission lines), as well as to other electrical lines, such as distribution lines, or to other sensing. A built-in transceiver allows the device to communicate with other devices and forward alerts from these devices in a daisy-chain fashion to the intended recipient.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Lindsey Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Philip E. Spillane
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Publication number: 20140139352Abstract: The subject invention relates to an air spring height sensor comprising a transmitter unit (102) for transmitting a height measuring signal, a receiver unit (101) for sensing a height signal, a carrier frequency switching unit (103), and an evaluation unit (200). The receiver unit and the transmitter unit are adapted for being mounted to opposing mounting elements (10, 20) of an air spring (1). The transmitter unit is switchable between different carrier frequencies (121, 122) of a height measuring signal. The evaluation unit comprises a frequency filter (213) being switchable between different carrier frequencies, wherein the carrier frequency switching unit is adapted for switching the carrier frequency of the frequency filter at a predetermined first point of time and the corresponding carrier frequency of the transmitter unit at a predetermined second point of time, wherein the first point of time is prior to the second point of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: VEYANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Lutz May
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Publication number: 20140135636Abstract: Technology for transmitting and receiving a biosignal based on a pattern related to the biosignal and a feature point included in the biosignal. A biosignal transmitter includes a biosignal obtaining unit configured to obtain a biosignal comprising a plurality of unit signals, a parsing unit configured to parse the biosignal to extract a first unit signal of the plurality of unit signals, a pattern obtaining unit configured to obtain a pattern related to the biosignal based on the first unit signal, and a transmitting unit configured to transmit information related to a feature point of the first unit signal based on the first unit signal and the pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae Min Kang, Kun Kook Park
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Publication number: 20140125495Abstract: A sensor interface is configured to receive a sensor signal. A transmitter generates a transmit signal. A receiver receives the signal corresponding to the transmit signal. Further, a monitor interface is configured to communicate a waveform to the monitor so that measurements derived by the monitor from the waveform are generally equivalent to measurements derivable from the sensor signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: MASIMO CORPORATIONInventor: Ammar Al-Ali