Abstract: A test point monitor is disclosed which includes, a processor, a cellular modem interfaced to the processor, and at least one analog sensor interfaced to the processor. The monitor is configured with a wake-up cycle, and further configured to periodically measure a voltage during the wake-up cycle utilizing the sensor, and further configured to transmit the measured voltage over a cellular control channel utilizing the modem.

Abstract: A device for monitoring the inactivity of a user, wich device finds particular use in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers and other travellers. The device comprises a carrier (20) for positionig adjecent a user, a motion sensor (10) mounted on the carrier (20) and adapted to detect the user performing motion, a timer (12) connected to the motion sensor (10) and reset when the predefined motion is detected, and an alarm (14) operated should the timer (12) count a preset time period without being reset. The carrier (20) is preferably a small container that can be strapped around the limb of a wearer. Failure to undertake the required motion will cause the alarm (14) to be activited, thus notifying the wearer of the onmission.

Abstract: A method and system are provided to continuously signal a utility's usage. A first device measures usage of the commodity in order to, for example, project usage over the course of a billing period and provide a first value indicative the projected usage. A second device allows a user to input a second value indicative of a threshold or budgeted level of usage. A processor generates a status value based on the difference between the first and second values. One or more of a plurality of different color indicators are displayed at any given time based on the status value. For example, three colored indicators (e.g., red, yellow and green) can be arranged to resemble a traffic signal where green can be indicative of a level of utility usage that is within budget, yellow can be indicative of utility usage that is approximately at budget, and red can be indicative of utility usage that is over budget.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying event information from a building system includes a display device coupled to a processing circuit. The processing circuit is operable to cause the display to display information regarding a building system in a first portion of the display, the information being selectable and changeable by a user. The processing circuit is further operable to cause the display to display, independent of the displayed information in the first portion, an alarm graphic element in a second portion of the display, the alarm graphic element including building system event information.

Abstract: A GPS traveling control system includes a GPS global positioning device, a memory device, and a microprocessor. The GPS global positioning device receives signals from the global positioning satellites and then derives global positioning data. The memory device stores at least one corresponding control condition and one instruction. The microprocessor determines whether the global positioning data is matched to the control condition, and then controls the corresponding component to execute the corresponding instruction. The present invention can monitor the track of a vehicle automatically, and can automatically control one of the components in the vehicle to execute a corresponding instruction according to a matched control condition.

Abstract: A repository including: an input unit (3) for setting the temperature of the interior (2) of a repository (1); a measuring unit (5,6) for measuring the temperature of the interior of the repository (1); a controller (4) for holding ID data to specify the repository itself and communicatively outputting the measurement data to the external; and an auxiliary power source (13) for communicating the measurement data to the external even during interruption of power supply. A central controller 11 for collecting the measured data from each repository and judging whether abnormality occurs or not is connected to plural repositories to fabricate a monitoring system. When abnormality is detected, the measured data as well as ID data and time data are transmitted to a user through the Internet.

Abstract: In a data transmission system for a pipeline which is electrically conductive at least in sections, the pipeline itself forms a data line. For this purpose, a coupling element is present for the modulation of electrical signals onto a potential of the pipeline. A cost-effective data transmission system is created which can be used in remote regions.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a system and method of operation for evaluating body activity relative to an environment. According to an exemplary embodiment, the system comprises a processor that is associable with a sensor for sensing dynamic and static accelerative phenomena of the body. The processor is operable to process the sensed dynamic and static accelerative phenomena as a function of at least one accelerative event characteristic and an environmental representation to thereby determine whether the evaluated body activity is within environmental tolerance. The processor operates to monitor both activity and inactivity relative to the environmental representation.

Abstract: A monitoring system that permits an operator to observe on a visual display operating data for a plurality of dispensing devices.. These data displays are visual representations based on signals received from a monitor control. The operator is able to arrange and group the displays of a plurality of dispensing devices as required. In one embodiment, the visual representations include graphical representations of a characteristic of the dispensed fluid on a time line, such as a pressure reading for example. Such graphical representations may include alarm limits or bands. Each visual representation may include fault indications that are time and date stamped. The visual representations may also be color coded to indicate normal and fault conditions. All of this monitoring may conveniently be performed at a location that is remote from the dispensing devices. The collected information may be logged for later analysis such as exporting the data to another program such as a spreadsheet database.

Abstract: A system and method for remote monitoring of a cathodic protection system are disclosed. In one embodiment of a system incorporating teachings of the present disclosure, a remote telemetry device may be communicatively coupled to at least one cathodic protection device operable to provide direct current to a metallic object, the telemetry device may be programmable to communicate with a central station, and the telemetry device may incorporate a transmitter and a processor. The processor may include memory and programming code to control operation of the telemetry device, and the transmitter may be operable to communicate information to a central station.

Abstract: A system comprising a remote telemetry device to monitor at least one sensor input, a central station, responsive to the remote telemetry device, a central database to store and organize information communicated by the telemetry device, and a computer network user interface that provides a user with remote access to the information stored at the central database. The telemetry device may be programmable to communicate with a central station upon at least one of an alarm condition and a regular time interval. The central station may include a central station computer server and software embedded therein to provide connection with a wide area network communications module, a database hosting module hosting a central database, and a notification module to issue alarm notification messages.

Abstract: A sensor system includes a housing that houses a thermally sensitive sensor, a transmitter portion and a power source. Preferably, the sensor device is encapsulated to protect the components from the environment. When the temperature in a component mounting the sensor system exceeds a preselected threshold, the thermostat sensor closes and the transmitter portion is energized by the power source to transmit a signal to a receiver unit.

Abstract: To use logging areas with no empty spacing left and trace back the logs to the past, a logging system is provided. Information to be logged includes data and management information managing the data. The logging system comprises memory having a management area and a data area, and a writing element for writing not only management information into the management area with a fixed length but also data into at least one of the data area and the management area. The writing element comprises a member for writing the management information about the data to be written in the data area into the management area with the fixed length and a member for sequentially writing the data into the data area with variable lengths according to the management information.