External Alarm Patents (Class 368/12)
  • Patent number: 12029323
    Abstract: This disclosure describes, among other things, techniques for waking a user by changing the user's sleep environment. In one example, a method includes receiving, at a central controller of an air mattress system, at least one user alarm setting, generating, via the central controller, at least one instruction based on the received user alarm setting, and transmitting, from the central controller, the at least one instruction to a first component of the air mattress system to adjust a feature of the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Rob Nunn, Wade Daniel Palashewski, Matthew Wayne Tilstra, Stacy Stusynski, Steven Jay Young, Carl Hewitt
  • Patent number: 11594111
    Abstract: A dynamic wake-up alarm is provided-for, including a clock, a contactless biometric sensor, a processor, memory, and a speaker. The processor may be configured to receive a wake-up rule based on at least two wake-up criteria including a time from the clock and data from the biometric sensor, and evaluate whether the criteria are met to activate an alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: BOSE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jack Read, Laura Ware, Jonathan Freed, Debra Reich, Leela Keshavan, Brian David Mulcahey
  • Patent number: 11532215
    Abstract: A dynamic wake-up alarm is provided-for, including a clock, a contactless biometric sensor, a processor, memory, and a speaker. The processor may be configured to receive a wake-up rule based on at least two wake-up criteria including a time from the clock and data from the biometric sensor, and evaluate whether the criteria are met to activate an alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: BOSE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jack Read, Laura Ware, Jonathan Freed, Debra Reich, Leela Keshavan, Brian David Mulcahey
  • Patent number: 11360203
    Abstract: Motion-detection systems are often used to detect presence of humans. Such motion-detection systems are often based on passive infrared (PIR) sensors. Unfortunately, such detection systems are unable to reliably distinguish between humans and other entities such as animals and moving heat sources. To address this issue, it is proposed to detect a presence of real time clock (RTC) devices in addition to detecting the heat sources to better determine whether a detected entity is a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Laurence George Richardson, Christopher Church, Jonathan Grenville Tanner, Magnus Sigverth Sommansson, Mayank Batra
  • Patent number: 11330913
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of operating a smart mattress system enabling alarm control, wherein a user is allowed to transition to a light sleep state before an alarm time set by the user. Furthermore, an air mattress and an air pillow interlock with a user terminal so that the user can easily control the air mattress and the air pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: IOBED INC.
    Inventors: Young Jun Yu, Dong Hun Lee, Keon Yong Lee, Dong Wook Shin, Seung Mo Kim
  • Patent number: 11058240
    Abstract: A pressure monitor pillow for preventing pressure injuries includes a pillow body configured to fit within a standard pillow case. A plurality of pressure sensors is coupled to a top side of the pillow body. A control housing is coupled to the pillow body and has a battery compartment with a removable. A logic board is coupled within the control housing and is in operational communication with each of the plurality of pressure sensors and the battery compartment. A display screen is coupled to the control housing and is in operational communication with the logic board and the battery compartment. The display screen shows a pressure reading from the plurality of pressure sensors. A power button is coupled to the control housing and is in operational communication with the logic board and the battery compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventor: Joshua Bearden
  • Patent number: 10866578
    Abstract: A table assembly comprising a worktop, a frame supporting the worktop, an integrated drive subassembly, a memory storing defined conditions, a control system including a user input control interface and at least one processor, the input control interface for receiving user commands to initiate changes in worktop height, the processor programmed to perform the steps of a) at any time, respond to direct manual user input via the interface to change the worktop height and b) enable a reminder function to periodically change the worktop height by i) monitoring worktop use, ii) comparing worktop use to at least one of the defined conditions, iii) after the at least one condition is met, providing a signal to the user to change the worktop height to a different position, iv) monitoring for user input via the interface to change the worktop height and (v) upon each of the worktop height being changed prior to providing a signal to the user to change the worktop height and the worktop height being changed subsequent
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Labrosse, Michael Xinjie Chu, Scott Sullivan
  • Patent number: 10758173
    Abstract: In some implementations, a mobile device can adjust an alarm setting based on the sleep onset latency duration detected for a user of the mobile device. For example, sleep onset latency can be the amount of time it takes for the user to fall asleep after the user attempts to go to sleep (e.g., goes to bed). The mobile device can determine when the user intends or attempts to go to sleep based on detected sleep ritual activities. Sleep ritual activities can include those activities a user performs in preparation for sleep. The mobile device can determine when the user is asleep based on detected sleep signals (e.g., biometric data, sounds, etc.). In some implementations, the mobile device can determine recurring patterns of long or short sleep onset latency and present suggestions that might help the user sleep better or feel more rested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Roy J. Raymann, Wren N. Dougherty, Divya Nag, Deborah M. Lambert, Stephanie Greer, Thomas R. Gruber
  • Patent number: 10756323
    Abstract: The main purpose of the invention is an assembly and electrical connection part (2) of at least two electrical energy storage cells (1), that will be included in an electric assembly module (20) of an energy storage system, characterised in that the part (2) comprises first (3a) and second (3b) means of connecting the part (2) to said at least two electrical energy storage cells (1), the first (3a) and second (3b) connection means being configured to enable the passage of connection pins (4) to assemble and electrically connect the part (2) to each of said at least two electrical energy storage cells (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
    Inventors: Yves Berthe De Pommery, Philippe Azais, Lionel Picard, Guillaume Turin
  • Patent number: 10719064
    Abstract: Methods and systems for reminding a user to adjust a height adjustable workstation that includes a worktop supported by a frame, an interface including user input controls and a vertical displacement drive mechanism, the user input controls including at least one input control, each of the user input controls for receiving manual direct user selections from a workstation user to activate the drive mechanism to initiate worktop elevation adjustments to a different worktop elevation positions, an exemplary method comprising the steps of monitoring at least one condition related to ongoing use of the worktop over a period of time while a user is associated with the worktop and when the at least one condition occurs, without any user selection to initiate a change in worktop height via the interface subsequent to the at least one condition occurring, moving the worktop to remind the user to perform some activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Labrosse, Michael Xinjie Chu, Scott Sullivan
  • Patent number: 10657968
    Abstract: Dynamically controlling output from a device, such as an automated assistant device. Control of the output can be based on, for example, a condition and/or physiological attribute(s) of a user of the device. Various implementations dynamically control the output to improve sleep quality for the user and/or mitigate waste of computational and/or network resources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventor: Tiruvilwamalai Raman
  • Patent number: 10646050
    Abstract: This disclosure describes, among other things, techniques for waking a user by changing the user's sleep environment. In one example, a method includes receiving, at a central controller of an air mattress system, at least one user alarm setting, generating, via the central controller, at least one instruction based on the received user alarm setting, and transmitting, from the central controller, the at least one instruction to a first component of the air mattress system to adjust a feature of the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation et al.
    Inventors: Rob Nunn, Wade Daniel Palashewski, Matthew Wayne Tilstra, Stacy Stusynski, Steven Jay Young, Carl Hewitt
  • Patent number: 10564608
    Abstract: One aspect of this disclosure relates to presenting a user with a stimulus to elicit user interaction with a task on a computing platform associated with the user. The stimulus may be presented on the computing platform when a set of triggering criteria is satisfied. The stimulus includes a task for the user to complete. The stimulus prompts the user to complete the task. The task includes a set of task criteria for completion. Responsive to the user satisfying the set of task criteria, the user is presented with one or more options to modify the stimulus. The user may be continuously prompted by the stimulus until the set of task criteria is satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Xun Ma, Jian Fei Ouyang, Mei Shan Zhou, Hui Li, Ju-Hsin Chao, Hsin Yi Yueh, Brian Dai, Tong Yong Liu, Chen Hu Wu
  • Patent number: 10557932
    Abstract: Motion-detection systems are often used to detect presence of humans. Such motion-detection systems are often based on passive infrared (PIR) sensors. Unfortunately, such detection systems are unable to reliably distinguish between humans and other entities such as animals and moving heat sources. To address this issue, it is proposed to detect a presence of real time clock (RTC) devices in addition to detecting the heat sources to better determine whether a detected entity is a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Laurence George Richardson, Christopher Church, Jonathan Grenville Tanner, Magnus Sigverth Sommansson, Mayank Batra
  • Patent number: 10389865
    Abstract: Systems, methods and non-transitory computer readable media for allowing a user to switch between wearable accessories can scan for one or more on-body states from one or more paired accessories, determine based on a difference in on-body states that a switch between accessories has occurred, the switch being to a second accessory from a first accessory, and transmit synchronization data to the second accessory in response to determining that the second accessory has established a communication connection for data exchange with the companion device. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Donley, Julien A. Poumailloux, Pierre J. De Filippis, Tyler D. Hawkins, Craig P. Dooley, Daniel B. Pollack, James C. Grandy, Gregory B. Novick, Todd A. Shortlidge, Aroon Pahwa, David T. Wilson, Yan Yang, Nicholas Joseph Circosta
  • Patent number: 10281881
    Abstract: An alarm apparatus, in particular an alarm apparatus having at least two separate parts, includes an alarm unit and a user portion for generating a localized alert. The user portion has an attachment means for attaching the user portion about or onto a part of the user's body. The user portion includes a lock which in use is adapted to lock the user portion about or onto a part of the user's body. The alarm unit and user portion in use are located apart one from another and the lock is adapted to unlock upon presentation of the user portion to the alarm unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Inventor: Callum Reece
  • Patent number: 10108935
    Abstract: A calendar adjusting device adjusts an electronic calendar. A network interface provides a communication link between the calendar adjusting device and an electronic calendar server that serves an electronic calendar. The electronic calendar includes a calendar entry for a scheduled event, and the calendar entry is associated with metadata that describe a scheduled time and date for the scheduled event and a non-temporal attribute of the scheduled event. A user monitoring hardware monitors a cognitive state of a user of the electronic calendar. An electronic calendar modification logic generates and transmits, via the communication link between the calendar adjusting device and the electronic calendar server, a modification to the calendar entry based on the metadata and the user's cognitive state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jill S. Dhillon, James R. Kozloski, Clifford A. Pickover
  • Patent number: 10012959
    Abstract: A lighting device includes: an illuminator which emits illumination light; a clock which measures time; a receiver which receives input of a set time from a user; a sensor which detects whether an eye of the user is open; and a controller which controls, at or after the set time, the illuminator, based on a result of the detection by the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Naohiro Toda, Kazuhiro Hatta
  • Patent number: 9978224
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally include an alarm system and method of using an alarm system to reliably provide an alarm to a user at a desired time or at the occurrence of some desired action. In some embodiments, the apparatus and methods include a media output device that can receive information about an alarm event and then automatically provide an alarm prompt at the time when the alarm event is to occur. In one configuration, a media output device is configured to communicate and synchronize with a portable electronic device, so that a reliable and coordinated delivery of an alarm prompt can be obtained by these devices. Some aspects of the invention may include an apparatus, method and/or computing device software application configured to more easily setup and reliably deliver the alarm signal information to the user using one or more media output devices that are used in combination with an input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE, S.A.
    Inventors: Xavier Caine, Felix Müller, Raymond C. Salas, Eric Andre Tissot-Dupont, Rory Dooley, Stephen Dusse, Patrick Nicolet, Yezhou Wang, Kevin McLintock
  • Patent number: 9838526
    Abstract: Systems, methods and non-transitory computer readable media for allowing a user to switch between watches that have been paired with a device such as a smartphone are described. In one embodiment, the watches automatically detect a removal of a first watch from a user's wrist and an attachment of a second watch to the user's wrist. Messages from the watches are transmitted to the device to allow the device to switch the active watch from the first watch to the second watch. The switch can occur while the device is in a locked state, and the device can synchronize the second watch with data received from the first watch. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Donley, Julien A. Poumallioux, Pierre J. De Fillippis, Tyler D. Hawkins, Craig P. Dooley, Daniel B. Pollack, James C. Grandy, Gregory B. Novick, Todd A. Shortlidge, Aroon Pahwa, David T Wilson, Yan Yang, Nicholas Joseph Circosta
  • Patent number: 9692874
    Abstract: In some implementations, a mobile device can adjust an alarm setting based on the sleep onset latency duration detected for a user of the mobile device. For example, sleep onset latency can be the amount of time it takes for the user to fall asleep after the user attempts to go to sleep (e.g., goes to bed). The mobile device can determine when the user intends or attempts to go to sleep based on detected sleep ritual activities. Sleep ritual activities can include those activities a user performs in preparation for sleep. The mobile device can determine when the user is asleep based on detected sleep signals (e.g., biometric data, sounds, etc.). In some implementations, the mobile device can determine recurring patterns of long or short sleep onset latency and present suggestions that might help the user sleep better or feel more rested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Roy J. Raymann, Wren N. Dougherty, Divya Nag, Deborah M. Lambert, Stephanie Greer, Thomas R. Gruber
  • Patent number: 9141944
    Abstract: A method for synchronizing a first device with a second device may include receiving an alarm activation time from the first device. An alarm may be set on the second device to be the same as the alarm activation time. An indication that the alarm is set on the second device may be sent to the first device. Immediately prior to the alarm activation time, it may be determined that the first device is proximate to the second device, and upon determining that the first device is proximate to the second device, the alarm may be activated on the second device at the alarm activation time. The devices may be considered proximate based on a connection protocol, such as when the first device is able to communicate with the second device over a wired or wireless communication protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Adam Heinberg, David Philip Feltenberger
  • Patent number: 9064524
    Abstract: A playback apparatus adapted to play back a content includes a first input unit via which to input a first content to be played back from a first apparatus, a second input unit via which to input a second content to be played back, and a storage unit adapted to store a specified playback start time. If time measured by a clock unit indicates that a predetermined time before the specified playback start time has been reached, a control unit controls a requesting unit to request the first apparatus to input the first content to be played back. If it is determined that the inputting of the first content from the first apparatus is not successfully completed by the specified playback start time, the control unit controls the playback operation so as to play back the second content input via the second content input unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Shuichi Noguchi
  • Patent number: 9046877
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a system (SYS) for managing an alarm signal in a system comprising a first internal clock. The system is intended to cooperate with a portable player (PP) comprising a second internal clock and a screen (S). The method comprises the steps of: —setting the time of said first internal clock at the time of said second internal clock, —selecting a given time value being displayed on said screen, —memorizing said given time value in said system, —setting the time of said second internal clock at the time of said first internal clock, —triggering an alarm signal on said system when the time of said first internal clock reaches said given time value. According to this method, when the portable player is docked to the system, the system according to the invention does not require its own screen because the screen of the portable player is used to display the current time and the alarm time during setting it, resulting in a reduction of the costs of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: WOOX Innovations Belgium NV
    Inventors: Kin-Wa Tang, Hin Leung Norman Chan, Peter Kong, Ka Man Lui
  • Patent number: 8868137
    Abstract: A system includes an active noise-reducing headset and an alert processor. The active noise reducing headset includes a communication module that establishes a wireless communication link, a microphone that generates a microphone signal in response to ambient noise, a speaker, a noise reduction circuit that generates a noise reduction signal in response to the microphone signal, and a control circuit that receives an incoming alert signal from the communication module and plays the alert signal over the speaker. The alert processor includes a second communication module that establishes the wireless link with the active noise-reducing headset, and a controller that receive an incoming alert signal, generates an alert notification in response to the alert signal, and transmits the alert notification to the active noise-reducing headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: John Alson Hicks, III
  • Publication number: 20140293755
    Abstract: A device wherein the output dial consists of one or more mechanical display areas and one or more digital display areas, the digital and mechanical display area(s) having connected functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Meta Watch Oy
    Inventors: Bill Geiser, David Rosales
  • Publication number: 20130216065
    Abstract: A wearable accoutrement such as a wristwatch records noises within a wearer's vicinity, and white noises may be filtered out to output pure human voices. The voice recording feature can be activated manually or automatically during a “panic mode” as indicated by a loud noise or sudden biological changes such as an increase in heart rate or body temperature. The accoutrement can also monitor other environmental elements such as light, motion and audio and may be paired with a wireless phone such that noise from a stressful event can be sent to a remote server which processes the data. A motion sensor in the accoutrement may also activate an audible alarm in the event of physical trauma to the wearer to induce an attacker to flee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Djung N. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8499593
    Abstract: An apparatus for waking up a user, the apparatus (1) comprising a light source (3) that is adapted to produce a light effect (L), such as a light beam, that is directed to a user, or at least to a user's head, wherein the apparatus (1) comprises means for displacing the light effect (L) in an upward (Ru) or downward (Rd) direction during a period of time, in order to change a position of the light effect with respect to the user, or at least to the user's head, wherein the means to displace the light effect (L) is adapted to displace the light effect (L) gradually along an amount of displacement during the time period, for instance during a wake-up period until reaching a final wake-up time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Bartel Marinus Van De Sluis, Anthonie Hendrik Bergman
  • Patent number: 8165307
    Abstract: An audio electronic device includes a player, an output device, a detector, and an automatic turn-off module. The player is for reproducing audio data. The output device is for transforming the audio data to audible sound. The detector is for detecting positional shift of the output device. The automatic turn-off module is for turning off the player based on the positional shift. An automatic turn-off method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Fang Wong, Tai-Chun Li
  • Patent number: 8162178
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing device, in at least one embodiment containing medication typically have a shelf life and separately an expiration date after first being opened, as this exposure created by opening or sing the container for the first time raises the chance of contamination dramatically. A time indicator is situated so that as the container is opened for the first time, a timer displays the expiration date and time of the container. The time indicator can not be reset once it is triggered. In one embodiment, the indicator is triggered as the container is actuated by a rotational movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Valois SAS
    Inventor: Jean-Jacques Ligny
  • Publication number: 20110242945
    Abstract: A device for integrating an alarm clock with an independent light source is provided, including a light fixture for giving off light and alarm for emitting sound. The light fixture and alarm are in communication with an alarm clock having programmable light and alarm controls. The alarm clock is either hard-wired into existing room circuitry, thereby combining and replacing conventional alarm clocks and light switches, or in other embodiments, the alarm clock is installed on a mobile device and is in wireless communication with the light fixture. Several example embodiments are provided, including a specialized light bulb that is in wireless communication with an alarm clock application on a cellular telephone and a coupling device designed to open and close the electrical circuit providing power to a conventional light bulb when activated by a cell phone alarm clock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: Brandon Iglesias
  • Publication number: 20110235469
    Abstract: A portable and personal alarm clock system which incorporates the use of wireless technology to wake a person up through a personal earpiece alarm. This device comprises two main components including an earpiece alarm and a receiving base. The earpiece alarm is integrated with a small rechargeable battery and charging portal and is designed to automatically turn on after removing from receiving base. The receiving base resembles an electric alarm clock having an LED face, two speakers, a snooze button, buttons for setting the clock and alarm, and an alarm sound selector function. There is a charging means for the earpiece(s) and a volume control for the ear piece and base speakers. The base could also include a backup power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Maureen Irwin
  • Patent number: 7916579
    Abstract: An alarm clock radio is provided that handles downloaded audio files and streaming digital audio files. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and displays that allow the user to adjust various alarm clock radio settings. The user may also adjust settings remotely over the Internet or over an in-home network. The user may customize the audio content that is provided with the alarm clock radio. Advertisements may be provided to the user. The user may be provided with an opportunity to subscribe to a content service. Content such as Internet radio station content, e-mail, news and other audio content may be provided to the user from the service. The user may set reminders for particular times and dates using the alarm clock radio. The alarm clock radio may also have a telephone handset. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and knobs and may provide on-screen options that allow the user to tune to AM and FM and Internet radio stations and to control the operation of the alarm clock radio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
  • Patent number: 7817499
    Abstract: A system for indicating an end of a life cycle time period for a device which may include a sensor device or detector for measuring an environmental condition. A control device communicates with the device and includes a programmable timing mechanism for measuring a life cycle time period. The control device initiates an end of life cycle indicator such as a fault message after the life cycle time period has elapsed. The life cycle time period may be measured from a date of manufacture of the device. The life cycle time period may also be measured from a date of installation of the device when the date of manufacture of the sensor device is unknown. In the case of sensor devices or detectors an environmental condition for measuring by the detector may include carbon monoxide levels in an enclosed area where the device is a respective carbon monoxide detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Azadeh Solhjoo, Theodore A. White
  • Patent number: 7660207
    Abstract: An alarm clock radio is provided that handles downloaded audio files and streaming digital audio files. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and displays that allow the user to adjust various alarm clock radio settings. The user may also adjust settings remotely over the Internet or over an in-home network. The user may customize the audio content that is provided with the alarm clock radio. Advertisements may be provided to the user. The user may be provided with an opportunity to subscribe to a content service. Content such as Internet radio station content, e-mail, news and other audio content may be provided to the user from the service. The user may set reminders for particular times and dates using the alarm clock radio. The alarm clock radio may also have a telephone handset. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and knobs and may provide on-screen options that allow the user to tune to AM and FM and Internet radio stations and to control the operation of the alarm clock radio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
  • Publication number: 20090281835
    Abstract: A medical prescription scheduler for reminding and compliance is basically envisioned and devised to simplify the programming of a reminder device, and comprises of a single device or a pair of complimentary devices. A scheduler device is meant for achieving a speedy and facilitated scheduling of a medical prescription, formatting the scheduled prescription based on format specifications compliant with the prescription reminder application program of a recipient reminder device, and transmitting the formatted scheduled medical prescription to the reminder device. When unpacked in the receiving reminder device, said format is intended for realizing the programming of the reminder device. And the programmed reminder device is capable of audio-visually reminding each dose of each medication of said prescription till compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Ravindra Patwardhan, Rajeev Pandit
  • Publication number: 20090180355
    Abstract: A timepiece incorporating monitoring, messaging, tracking, and/or emergency services into a watch. Specifically, (1) a biometric module can be installed into the watch for communicating any detected removal of the watch from a person wearing the watch to one or more remote terminals (e.g., a landline telephone, a cellular phone, a personal computer, a laptop and/or a personal data assistant), (2) a telecommunication module can be installed into the watch for communicating a telecommunication message (e.g., a voice message or a text message) between the watch and the remote terminal(s), (3) a global positioning system module can be installed into the watch for communicating information indicative of a location of the watch to the remote terminal(s), and/or (4) an emergency module can be installed into the watch for communicating an emergency alert signal from the watch to the remote terminal(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: Tyrone Cartwright
  • Patent number: 7561494
    Abstract: One or more remote control devices used at a sports event, by one or more officials, at that game, on activation can control, compatible game time pieces, without interference, that are located, on or off the playing field, with the option of initiating the sound of a whistle at activation location, or from compatible equipment, that are on or off the field, without any game time piece being altered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventor: Max Meier Stern
  • Patent number: 7532105
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for implementing an alarm or morning call function in a DMB terminal, including operating a timer to check time information, setting information necessary to implement the alarm or morning call function, including a time preset to output a reserved DMB program and information on the DMB program which will be outputted at the preset time, implementing a DMB function at a time earlier than the preset time by a predetermined time for receiving the reserved DMB program with implementation of the DMB function and outputting the DMB program at the preset time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeong-Sik Cho, Young-Jip Kim, Tae-Soo Lee, Sun-Mi Kim
  • Patent number: 7461422
    Abstract: An alarm pillow and associated method includes a pillow with an opening at a proximal end thereof, a core member, and an outer layer positioned thereabout. A cavity is formed between the core member and the outer layer respectively. The cavity has an open end defined along the proximal opening of the pillow, and a closed distal end seated medially of the proximal end and a distal end of the pillow respectively. A portable electronic alarm device is removably positioned within the cavity. The device has a planar top surface with a user interface, and a planar bottom surface extending parallel to the top surface. The device is slidably positional through the proximal opening of the cavity and abuts against the distal end of the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Inventor: Carl Baker
  • Patent number: 7460440
    Abstract: An alarm clock radio is provided that handles downloaded audio files and streaming digital audio files. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and displays that allow the user to adjust various alarm clock radio settings. The user may also adjust settings remotely over the Internet or over an in-home network. The user may customize the audio content that is provided with the alarm clock radio. Advertisements may be provided to the user. The user may be provided with an opportunity to subscribe to a content service. Content such as Internet radio station content, e-mail, news and other audio content may be provided to the user from the service. The user may set remainders for particular times and dates using the alarm clock radio. The alarm clock radio may also have a telephone handset. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and knobs and may provide on-screen options that allow the user to tune to AM and FM and Internet radio stations and to control the operation of the alarm clock radio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
  • Patent number: 7376050
    Abstract: An electronic musical apparatus is of a data processing type which boots up when a power is supplied and shuts down when the power is removed. The apparatus comprises an internal clock which is not backed up by an uninterruptible power supply and stops counting time when the power supply to the apparatus is shut down. Upon boot of the apparatus or as preparation for execution of processing which needs a reference time-of-day clock counting, the apparatus acquires time-of-day clock counting information, and corrects the internal clock to run with the time-of-day counting based on the time-of-day information acquired externally, so that the apparatus can execute processing which needs a reference time-of-day clock counting, even though it is not equipped with a backup power supply for the internal clock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Yamaha Corporation
    Inventor: Tsutomu Yanase
  • Publication number: 20080101160
    Abstract: The concept of “MED-ALERT-CARRIERS” are analog/digital electronic solar powered battery operated devices like waist watch, necklace, bracelet, cell phone case med carriers, cane, blind walking cane that would offer multiple 911/EMS services within these carriers design. When the absence, secret pass word, pass code or abnormal vital sign is detected the device would dial a medical alert service or 911. A global positioning feature would allow the emergency medical response team to locate the wearer, even when no voice instruction have been given. Internal pill storage and alarms including a voice or vibration alarm to remind direct and assist individual to take their medication on time. These device could provide certain individuals a safer administration and compliance of prescription medication. These carriers would be convenient and practical for hearing impaired individuals and those who must take prescription medication on a regular basis throughout the day.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: Rodney Besson
  • Publication number: 20080068932
    Abstract: A diabetes monitoring watch is shown with a computing system located in the watch, including a glucose monitoring system, a pulse rate monitor, a body temperature monitor, and an alert system. The system looks at the glucose level, the body temperature, and the heart rate and determines if the diabetic is in need of assistance. The diabetes monitoring watch also has an alert system for notification of the individual or other individuals if the person is in need.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Bennie Mosley
  • Patent number: 7333396
    Abstract: An alarm clock radio is provided that handles downloaded audio files and streaming digital audio files. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and displays that allow the user to adjust various alarm clock radio settings. The user may also adjust settings remotely over the Internet or over an in-home network. The user may customize the audio content that is provided with the alarm clock radio. Advertisements may be provided to the user. The user may be provided with an opportunity to subscribe to a content service. Content such as Internet radio station content, e-mail, news and other audio content may be provided to the user from the service. The user may set reminders for particular times and dates using the alarm clock radio. The alarm clock radio may also have a telephone handset. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and knobs and may provide on-screen options that allow the user to tune to AM and FM and Internet radio stations and to control the operation of the alarm clock radio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Inventors: G. Victor Treyz, Susan M. Treyz
  • Patent number: 7304563
    Abstract: A mobile communication terminal comprising: a clock for maintaining an indication of the current time; a memory for storing a definition of an alert time; and an alerting unit configurable to issue an alert when the current time matches the alert time, the alerting unit being capable of issuing the alert by initiating a connection to another communication terminal over a network so as to cause that other terminal to locally signal the incidence of the connection incoming thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Jan Chipchase
  • Patent number: 7289016
    Abstract: A home system includes a server having a first wireless communication port, and a plurality of devices, such as sensors. Each one of the devices includes a corresponding second wireless communication port. One or more of the devices is a timer/reminder sensor device associated with an object of interest. The timer/reminder sensor device includes a timer mechanism having a time input and an output. The timer mechanism is associated with the object and is adapted to input a time interval from the time input, time for the time interval and then responsively output to the output. The timer mechanism communicates the time input and the output of the timer mechanism between the second wireless communication port of the timer/reminder sensor device and the first wireless communication port of the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Charles J. Luebke, Michael L. McManus, John A. Kolojejchick
  • Patent number: 7283427
    Abstract: Machine for waking a sleeper with water reservoir, water movement means, water lines, water outlet port, and timer/activation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Inventor: James Thomas Stevens
  • Publication number: 20070217290
    Abstract: An alarm clock assembly of an embodiment of the present invention is provided that also turns off a non-integrated, connected lamp or other electrical device based on pushing a button on the clock. The alarm clock assembly also has input means for setting a timer to turn off the connected device and can also be programmed to turn on the connected, non-integrated device at a specified time or after a specific time period has elapsed. The alarm clock assembly can also regulate the electrical current in such a manner to dim or flash a connected device, such as a lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Evergreen Innovation Partners, LLC
    Inventor: David Rock
  • Patent number: 7266047
    Abstract: A vibrational alarm device for use in combination with an alarm clock, includes a receiver for receiving a RF alarm signal transmitted by the alarm clock, an operating circuit for providing an operating signal in response to the receiver receiving the alarm signal, and an electro-mechanical vibrator for vibration in response to the operating signal provided by the operating circuit. A casing houses the receiver, the operating circuit, and the vibrator for vibration by the vibrator to provide a vibrational alarm signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: IDT Technology Limited
    Inventor: Raymond Chan