08th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 49 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160055649 | FLOW METER AND RELATED SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A flow meter includes an image sensor and a processor. The image sensor is configured to capture an image of a drip chamber. The processor is configured to determine whether the captured image of the drip chamber contains a match to a template, and to apply a blurring function to the image captured by the image sensor of the drip chamber such that the processor can determine if the captured image contains a match to the template. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055650 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are an ultrasound imaging apparatus and a method for controlling the same. An occluded region generated in a 2D image may be removed by performing frame interpolation on a surface region of an object by extracting the surface region of the object from 3D ultrasonic volume data and calculating a motion vector in the extracted surface region, and an amount of calculation may be reduced by calculating a motion vector of the surface region in 3D volume data. The ultrasound imaging apparatus includes a volume data generator configured to acquire volume data which relates to the object, a surface region extractor configured to extract the surface region of the object based on the acquired volume data, and a frame interpolator configured to perform frame interpolation on the extracted surface region of the object. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055651 | INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - An information processing system includes: a first input unit configured to receive an input of a video captured by each of a plurality of image capturing devices; a selection unit configured to select a different moving object that is different from a tracking-target moving object in the video captured by a first image capturing device of the plurality of video devices, from among moving objects in the video captured by the first image capturing device; and an estimation unit configured to estimate a time point at which the tracking-target moving object is to appear, based on whether or not the different moving object has appeared in the video captured by a second image capturing device of the plurality of image capturing devices. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055652 | SYSTEMS TO MEASURE YAW, SPIN AND MUZZLE VELOCITY OF PROJECTILES, IMPROVE FIRE CONTROL FIDELITY, AND REDUCE SHOT-TO-SHOT DISPERSION IN BOTH CONVENTIONAL AND AIR-BURSTING PROGRAMMABLE PROJECTILES - Systems to measure muzzle exit conditions of for ammunition improve fire control solutions and reduce shot-to-shot dispersion in both conventional and air-burst programmable ammunition. A first system optically measures coordinate grids on a projectile to measure the initial boundary conditions of external ballistic flight. A second system measures muzzle velocity and, when firing “post-shot” programmable ammunition, the systems calculates a unique time-of-flight optimized for the actual muzzle velocity and transmits the time to detonate signal by using either optically or Radio Frequency signals transmits an optimized time of burst to a projectile. A third system measures muzzle velocity coupled to a ballistic calculator and, when used with ammunition having ferrous characteristics, the force is applied to exiting ammunition to slow or increase the muzzle velocity to a consistent, standardized target velocity. The systems are separately or in combination incorporated into kits that readily improve the performance of weapon systems. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055653 | VIDEO BASED INDOOR LEAK DETECTION - Apparatus and corresponding method are invented for detecting indoor liquid leak in equipment, such as a pump in a pump station. The apparatus includes an image analyzer configured to receive video from one or more cameras and analyze the video to determine if a leak on the equipment is present by comparing the video with a reference and a target color and the image analyzer having an output port for delivering a notification upon the image analyzer determining that a leak is present on the equipment. If a leak alarm happens, the operator can check the remote live video and/or stored clips to confirm the leak and activate a response to stop it. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055654 | RAPID ANOMALY DETECTION (RAND) - A rapid anomaly detection approach with corresponding method and system to detect anomalies in scene pixels making up a hyperspectral scene, efficiently, is presented. The approach includes tailoring an approximation of an anomaly score for each scene pixel, individually, based on an “intermediate anomaly score.” The intermediate score is computed using a portion of the terms used to compute the anomaly score. Scene pixels with low intermediate anomaly scores are removed from further processing. The remaining scene pixels are further processed, including computing anomaly scores to detect anomalies in these pixels. Advantageously, examples of the RAND approach process a few terms of all scene pixels, eliminate most scene pixels, and calculate more terms on high anomaly scoring scene pixels as needed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055655 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF CREATING A PERCEPTUAL HARMONY MAP - The present invention generally relates to a method for creating a perceptual harmony map of an image, wherein it comprises:
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20160055656 | Techniques for Accurate Pose Estimation - The described technology regards an augmented reality system and method for estimating a position of a location of interest relative to the position and orientation of a display based upon a retroactive adjustment of a previously rendered position and orientation of the display, by means of an adjust-update-predict (AUP) cycle, and calculating the location of interest relative to the position and orientation of the display. Systems of the described technology include including a plurality of sensors, a processing module or other computation means, and a database. Methods of the described technology use data from the sensor package useful to accurately render graphical user interface information on a display. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055657 | Electronic Color Processing Devices, Systems and Methods - An electronic color recognition and enhancement device, system, and method aiding a user in recognition of color based patterns. The electronic color recognition and enhancement device, system, and method generally include a user device, including a processor, a visual input component, and a visual output component adapted to capture or record visual information and modify the contrast and/or color of a portion of the visual information to allow the user to recognize certain colors and/or patterns that otherwise may be difficult to recognize. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055658 | ITERATIVE RECONSTRUCTION FOR X-RAY COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY USING PRIOR-IMAGE INDUCED NONLOCAL REGULARIZATION - Disclosed is a method for performing X-ray Computed Tomography scanning, the method including acquiring a plurality of images of an object, obtaining an initial image from the plurality of images, calculating NonLocal weight of the initial image, utilizing a current image estimation and registered prior image, performing a successive over-relaxation optimization to yield a new image estimation with an intensity of the new image estimation equal or greater than zero, performing a cycle update, generating an image of the object utilizing the new image estimation obtained from the optimization, and outputting a resultant image. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055659 | Enhanced Recognition of Charted Data - An image including a chart displaying graphical elements may be received or captured by a computing device. The graphical elements, for example, may be bars of a bar chart, or components of a pie chart. Techniques described herein may determine values for the graphical elements. Techniques described herein may also analyze the arrangement of the graphical elements and other contextual information to determine a chart type. The generated values may be arranged into an editable chart and/or an editable data structure based on the chart type. Touch-enabled gestures may be applied to the data structure to allow a user to modify, save or otherwise process the data structure. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055660 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A SHORTEST-PATH TREE IN A GRAPH - An apparatus generates, for each of vertices in a graph represented by the vertices and edges connecting the vertices, a first shortest-path tree rooted at a first root vertex equal to the each vertex, where the first shortest-path tree represents shortest paths from the first root vertex to vertices. The apparatus generates a vertex in the first shortest path tree whose distance from the first root vertex is a natural number of N, based on searching for one or more child vertices of a vertex within a second shortest-path tree rooted at a second root vertex adjacent to the first root vertex whose distance from the first root vertex is N−1, where the vertex for searching is included in both the first shortest-path tree and the second shortest-path tree. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055661 | NAVIGATING USING AN INDOOR MAP REPRESENTATION - A method and system for providing an indoor map representation are provided herein. Aspects of this disclosure provide a representation of an indoor map environment whereby navigable areas are represented by a series of convex polygons in adjacency relationships with one another. Image analysis may be performed on a floor plan image to identify navigable areas and to determine the boundaries of the polygons, such as by assigning one or more colors to navigable space and one or more colors to non-navigable space. Route-finding operations may be performed using the adjacency relationships to find a path from a source area to a destination area. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055662 | IMAGE EXTRACTING APPARATUS, IMAGE EXTRACTING METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR RECORDING PROGRAM FOR EXTRACTING IMAGES BASED ON REFERENCE IMAGE AND TIME-RELATED INFORMATION - According to an embodiment of the present invention, an image extracting apparatus includes a reference image selecting unit and an image extracting unit. The reference image selecting unit selects one image as a reference image. The image extracting unit extracts a plurality of images of a predetermined number having relatively close temporal relationship to the reference image selected by the reference image selecting unit based on time-related information acquired from each image. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055663 | INTERACTIVE SLIDE DECK - According to an example, a series of video frames may be accessed, in which a first set of the video frames depicts segments of an entity moving relative to other entities in the video frames and wherein a second set of the video frames depicts static content. In addition, the video frames in the first set of video frames may be generated into animated image files and the video frames in the second set of video frames into single image files. Furthermore, the animated image files and the single image files may be arranged into an interactive slide deck. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055664 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING ANIMATED MEDIA BASED ON KEYWORD AND STRING INPUT - One aspect of the invention is a method for automatically assembling an animation. According to this embodiment, the method includes accepting at least one input keyword relating to a subject for the animation and accessing a set of templates. In this embodiment, each template generates a different type of output, and each template includes components for display time, screen location, and animation parameters. The method also includes retrieving data from a plurality of websites or data collections using an electronic search based on the at least one input keyword and the templates, determining which retrieved data to assemble into the set of templates, coordinating assembly of data-populated templates to form the animation, and returning the animation for playback by a user. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055665 | VISUALIZATION AND ANALYSIS OF A TOPICAL ELEMENT OF A COMPLEX SYSTEM - An apparatus is provided for implementation of a system for visualization and analysis of a complex system such as an aircraft composed of a plurality of elements. The apparatus may be caused to receive and process data for physical instance(s) of the complex system to identify a topical element. The apparatus may be caused to receive a digital 3D model of the complex system, generate a visual presentation of at least a portion of the digital 3D model, with the visual presentation depicting the topical element and one or more other elements of the plurality of elements. And the apparatus may be caused to apply a visual effect to the topical element depicted by the visual presentation to distinguish the topical element from the other element(s) depicted by the visual presentation. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055666 | Time-Continuous Collision Detection Using 3D Rasterization - We present a technique that utilizes a motion blur (three dimensional) rasterizer to augment the PCS culling technique so that it can be used for continuous collision detection, which to the best of our knowledge has not been done before for motion blur using a graphics processor. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055667 | SHADER PROGRAM EXECUTION TECHNIQUES FOR USE IN GRAPHICS PROCESSING - This disclosure describes techniques for executing shader programs in a graphics processing unit (GPU). In some examples, the techniques for executing shader programs may include executing, with a shader unit of a graphics processor, a shader program that performs vertex shader processing and that generates multiple output vertices for each input vertex that is received by the shader program. In further examples, the techniques for executing shader programs may include executing a merged vertex/geometry shader program using a non-replicated mode of execution. The non-replicated mode of execution may involve assigning each of a plurality of primitives to one merged vertex/geometry shader program instance per primitive and causing each of the instances to output a plurality of vertices. In additional examples, the techniques for executing shader programs may include techniques for selecting one of a non-replicated mode and a replicated mode for executing a merged vertex/geometry shader program. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055668 | METHOD FOR GENERATING A HISTORICAL-GEOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION FROM A GEOGRAPHIC MAP - A method of generating a historical-geographic representation from a geographic map, which comprises:—displaying a geographic map on a monitor, by means of a computer, as a vector image comprising a primary terrestrial area;—dividing, by using the computer, the primary terrestrial area into a plurality of adjacent, non-overlapping elemental areas, which together cover the entire primary area;—associating each elemental area with at least one numerical time interval included in a macro-historical period, the numerical interval being associated with a historical layer, indicative of a geopolitical entity;—receiving time data indicative of a historical time included in said macro-historical period;—selecting a numerical time interval for each elemental area, said interval including the time data so received, and extracting the historical layer associated with the selected numerical time interval;—displaying the primary terrestrial area by associating a color to each historical layer, such that different historical layers are associated with different colors and elemental areas associated with the same historical layer are graphically represented with the same color. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055669 | NON-STATIC 3D MAP VIEWS - Some embodiments provide a mapping application for generating views of a three-dimensional (3D) map. The mapping application includes a geographic data module for identifying a set of geographic data that represents a portion of the 3D map. The set of geographic data includes a set of camera captured images that correspond to the portion of the 3D map. The mapping application includes an image processing module for rendering the view of the 3D map based on the geographic data by animating a type of map element in the view of the 3D map. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055670 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AIRPORT SURFACE MAP GRAPHICS IN AIRCRAFT COCKPIT DISPLAYS - A method of reducing the size of data representing an image in a graphical display wherein the data comprises triangle strings representing polygons that form the image, includes steps to determine a size of a pixel in the image; compare the size of a pixel in the image to a narrowest dimension of a polygon that encompasses the pixel and determine a number of triangles in a triangle string that represents the polygon. If the narrowest dimension of the polygon is larger than the image size, reducing the number of triangles in the triangle string using triangle decimation and if the polygon is similar to the image size, leaving the number of triangles in the triangle string unchanged. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055671 | Techniques for Enhanced Accurate Pose Estimation - The described technology regards an augmented reality system and method for estimating a position of a location of interest relative to the position and orientation of a display. Systems of the described technology include a plurality of sensors, a processing module or other computation means, and a database. Methods of the described technology use data from the sensor package useful to accurately generate signals to render graphical user interface information on a display, using vision-aiding processes, including horizon-matching, land-matching and Sun-matching. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055672 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PHYSICAL FIGURES TO EVIDENCE REAL-WORLD ACTIVITY AND FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT IN REAL AND VIRTUAL SPACES - The disclosure generally relates to physical figures having wireless communication devices implanted therein to capture evidence relating to real-world activities that may be required to progress in real-world and/or virtual spaces. For example, the wireless communication devices implanted in the physical figures may confirm proximity to other users and capture evidence indicating that progress has been achieved in real-world missions that may involve teamwork, competition, outdoor activities, and/or other real-world interaction. In one embodiment, the physical figures may have one or more sensors (e.g., accelerometers, gyroscopes, etc.) that can measure activities performed with the physical figures such that the wireless communication devices implanted therein may exchange the sensor measurements in relation to the cooperative and/or competitive interaction therebetween. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055673 | DISTRIBUTED APERTURE VISUAL INERTIA NAVIGATION - A system and method for visual inertial navigation for augmented reality are described. In some embodiments, at least one camera of a wearable device generates a plurality of video frames. At least one inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors of the wearable device generates IMU data. Features in the plurality of video frames for each camera are tracked. The plurality of video frames for each camera are synchronized and aligned based on the IMU data. A dynamic state of the wearable device is computed based on the synchronized plurality of video frames with the IMU data for each camera. Augmented reality content is generated and positioned in a display of the wearable device based on the dynamic state of the wearable device. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055674 | EXTRACTING SENSOR DATA FOR AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT - A system and method for extracting data for augmented reality content are described. A device identifies a sensing device using an image captured with at least one camera of the device. Visual data are extracted from the sensing device. The device generates an AR content based on the extracted visual data and maps and displays the AR content in the display to form a layer on the sensing device. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055675 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Provided is a display control device including: a display control unit configured to control a first display unit included in a first terminal device. The display control unit selects a criterion for disposition of a virtual object displayed in a real space via the first display unit from positional information of the real space and a real object in the real space. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055676 | DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Provided is a display control device including: a display control unit configured to control a display unit of a terminal device. The display control unit performs control to decide a display position of a virtual object displayed in a real space via the display unit based on positional information associated with the virtual object in the real space and display the virtual object in the real space based on the display position, and control to display a notification indicating presence of the virtual object in the real space when a part or all of the virtual object is outside of a visible range of the real space. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055677 | Methods and Systems for Augmented Reality to Display Virtual Representations of Robotic Device Actions - Example methods and systems for augmented reality interfaces to display virtual representations of robotic device actions are provided. An example method includes receiving information that indicates an action or an intent of a robotic device to perform a task, and the action or the intent includes one or more of a planned trajectory of the robotic device to perform at least a portion of the task and an object to be handled by the robotic device to perform at least a portion of the task. The method also includes providing, for display by a computing device on an augmented reality interface, a virtual representation of the action or the intent, and the virtual representation includes as annotations on the augmented reality interface at least a portion of the planned trajectory of the robotic device or highlighting the object to be handled by the robotic device. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055678 | Techniques for Accurate Pose Estimation in Outdoor Environments - The described technology regards an augmented reality system and method for estimating a position of a location of interest relative to the position and orientation of a display, using a forward buffer to store current and predicted position estimates calculated by the methods of the present invention. Systems of the described technology include including a plurality of sensors, a processing module or other computation means, and a database. Methods of the described technology use data from the sensor package useful to accurately render graphical user interface information on a display. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055679 | Techniques for Accurate Pose Estimation in Outdoor Environments - The described technology regards an augmented reality system and method for estimating a position of a location of interest relative to the position and orientation of a display, including receiving and selectively filtering a plurality of measurement vectors from a rate-gyroscope. Systems of the described technology include including a plurality of sensors, a processing module or other computation means, and a database. Methods of the described technology use data from the sensor package useful to accurately render graphical user interface information on a display. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055680 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING DISPLAY OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method of controlling a display of an electronic device and the electronic device thereof are provided. The method includes measuring an amount of movement of a user, when the movement of the user is detected while a Virtual Reality (VR) operation is provided to the user; comparing the amount of the movement with a threshold value corresponding to a type of content being used by the user; and changing the VR operation into a see-through operation, when the amount of the movement is greater than the threshold value corresponding to the type of the content. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055681 | Systems and methods for visualizing and analyzing cardiac arrhythmias using 2-D planar projection and partially unfolded surface mapping processes - A method for projecting a 3D surface geometry onto a planar projection comprises: obtaining a 3D geometry of a chamber surface using an algorithm that generates angles and distances between points on the chamber surface that represent mapping information; applying a cutting curve to at least two points on the chamber surface; and at least partially unfolding at least a portion of the chamber surface along the cutting curve to form a planar projection that optimally preserves the angles and distances between points on the chamber surface. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055682 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS THEREOF - A method to provide a 3D outfit model able to be adjusted corresponding to a 3D human model. The method includes following steps. A three-dimensional (3D) human model is provided, and vertices of the 3D human model are located at first positions. A 3D outfit model is provided, and vertices of the 3D outfit model are located at second positions. In response to that the 3D human model is deformed and the vertices of the 3D human model are displaced from the first positions to third positions, the 3D outfit model is adjusted corresponding to the 3D human model, by setting each of the vertices of the 3D outfit model to fourth positions according to the second positions and displacements of the vertices of the 3D human model between the first positions and the third positions. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055683 | ATTENDANCE CHECKING DEVICE - The present invention provides an attendance checking device, which includes: a hand-held terminal having a first battery, a first controller, a first displayer and a first wireless module, wherein the first wireless module is able to emit a wireless inquiring signal; and at least one wireless tag having a second battery, a second controller, a second displayer and a second wireless module, wherein the second wireless module is able to receive the wireless inquiring signal and send back an acknowledge signal to the first wireless module, and the acknowledge signal is displayed on the first displayer for enabling the user of the hand-held terminal to know the status of the user of the wireless tag. Accordingly, the attendance checking device is able to achieve a function of automatic attendance checking. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055684 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INDICATING AN AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTIC URGENCY - Provided is a method for determining the urgency for repairing a diagnostic condition in a vehicle. Upon determining the repair urgency, a driver may decide to continue driving (in the case of a “low” urgency determination), or cease driving (in the case of a “high” urgency determination). The urgency status may also enable a driver to shop around for the repair (in the event of a “low” urgency status), or to seek immediate assistance (in the event of a “high” urgency status). | 2016-02-25 |
20160055685 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING VEHICLE SYSTEMS USING MOBILE DEVICES - Methods and systems are provided for presenting information pertaining to the health of one or more mechanical components of a vehicle. One exemplary method involves a client device initiating an ad hoc wireless connection with a monitoring system onboard the vehicle, requesting status information for the vehicle from the monitoring system via the ad hoc wireless connection, and receiving the status information for the vehicle from the monitoring system via the ad hoc wireless connection. The monitoring system generates the status information based at least in part on measurement data obtained from one or more sensor systems during operation of the vehicle and provides the status information in response the request. The client device processes the status information present the one or more graphical representations of the current condition of the one or more mechanical components of the vehicle on the client device. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055686 | VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM, SERVER, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a vehicle diagnosis system equipped with a communication terminal for transmitting vehicle information acquired from a vehicle to a server, and a server for analyzing the vehicle information received from the communication terminal and diagnosing the vehicle. The server is provided with a WEB screen providing unit for providing a WEB screen including instructions for the operator in a manner that the communication terminal can display via a communication network. The communication terminal displays the provided WEB screen via the communication network. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055687 | AIRCRAFT LANDING AND TAKEOFF LOGGING SYSTEM - An aircraft logging system is disclosed. The aircraft logging system may be mounted on an aircraft and may be configured to generate a log of aircraft landing, takeoff or both. The aircraft logging system may have an independent power supply and may be electrically decoupled from the aircraft on which it is mounted. The aircraft logging system may include a sensor, such as an altimeter, that enables identifying the occurrence of a landing using emitted signals. The aircraft logging system includes a positioning device configured to provide a position measurement | 2016-02-25 |
20160055688 | DATA COLLECTION DEVICE, WORKING MACHINE HAVING DATA COLLECTION DEVICE, AND SYSTEM USING DATA COLLECTION DEVICE - To properly manage data collected by a data collection device even when the data collection device is attached to an agricultural machine different from a specified agricultural machine. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055689 | SECURE SHORT-DISTANCE-BASED COMMUNICATION AND ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM - A secure short-distance-based communication and access control system controls access to a restricted area. A run-time mobile device identifier and keys that may be location-specific, device-specific and time-specific are generated and utilized for secure communication between mobile devices and zone computers. The zone computers can validate users via their mobile devices to allow or deny access to the restricted area. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055690 | SECURE SHORT-DISTANCE-BASED COMMUNICATION AND VALIDATION SYSTEM FOR ZONE-BASED VALIDATION - A secure short-distance-based communication and validation system validates users in a validation area. The system may include multiple zones in the validation area and beacons in each zone. A run-time mobile device identifier and keys that may be location-specific, device-specific and time-specific are generated and utilized for secure communication between mobile devices and a zone computer in a zone. The validation area may be in a vehicle, and validation may include deducting a fare. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055691 | SMART KEY CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE - A method for controlling a remote control key of a vehicle which includes the remote control key for remotely controlling control objects of the vehicle. The method includes receiving an order for whether to lock or unlock the remote control key and locking the remote control key if the received order is for locking the remote control key. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055692 | Method and system for access control proximity location - A system for a frictionless access control automatically identifies users and enables access to restricted areas of a building for example via access points such as locked doors. The system allows access when authorized users are in the vicinity of doors without requiring the users to swipe access keycards (or badges) at keycard terminals located at the doors, as in current systems. The system includes user devices such as key fobs and mobile phones that wirelessly broadcast user information and unique IDs for each of the devices in data packets, which are received by positioning units. The positioning units determine locations of the user devices, and send the packet data and the location data to a verification and tracking system. Preferably, the positioning units include two or more antennas that determine close proximity of users to access points while also allowing the system to continuously monitor the locations of the users. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055693 | VALIDATION IN SECURE SHORT-DISTANCE-BASED COMMUNICATION AND ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM ACCORDING TO VISUAL OBJECTS - A secure short-distance-based communication and enforcement system validates users in a validation and enforcement area and can check if users in the validation and enforcement area have been validated. A visual object can be displayed on an enforcement computer and a mobile device of a user in the in the validation and enforcement area to determine if a user is validated. The visual object may be periodically changed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055694 | ACCESS MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE SHARING SYSTEM BASED ON BIOMETRIC IDENTITY - Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for managing access to a shared resource based on identity that is established by use of biometric data. A biometric locking device (i.e., a “b-lock”) can be used to restrict access to a shared resource, such as a house, a car, etc. In some embodiments, the b-lock can establish an identity of a user based on biometric data obtained by a biometric sensor of the b-lock, and can register the biometric data. After the biometric data is registered, the user can scan, e.g., his finger using the biometric sensor of the b-lock, and the b-lock can verify that the biometric data obtained based on the scan of the finger matches the registered biometric data. Once verified, the b-lock can unlock a locking mechanism of the b-lock to enable the user to access the shared resource. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055695 | ACCESS MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE SHARING PLATFORM BASED ON BIOMETRIC IDENTITY - Disclosed are an apparatus and method that enables an owner/administrator to manage access to a shared resource based on identity that is established by use of biometric data. For example, access to a shared physical resource can be restricted via use of a biometric locking device. An access management platform can be used to authorize a new user to access the shared resource. Once authorized, the new user can unlock the biometric locking device based on, for example, fingerprint data of his finger. The access management platform can similarly be used to manage access to a virtual shared resource, such as an online account. A virtual locking device, such as a computer that acts as an intermediary between the user and the online account, can be used to restrict access to the online account. The access management platform can enable the user to access the online account based on biometric data. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055696 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING TRUNK OF VEHICLE TO BE OPENED OR CLOSED USING WEARABLE DEVICE - A method and a system for controlling a trunk to be opened or closed using a wearable device. The trunk may be opened or closed using a non-contact arrangement by causing the wearable device to generate an electromyogram (EMG) signal of a user depending on whether or not the user carries heavy luggage, and causing the vehicle to receive the EMG signal wirelessly. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055697 | RESTRICTED AREA ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM - An access control system controls access to a restricted area. A mobile device exchanges messages with a backend server to validate a user and to control an actuator for a physical barrier responsive to validation. Beacon-based unique identifiers are calculated at validation time for the current location to facilitate the validation. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055698 | Network-Assisted Remote Access Portal - A computing system contains a processor that is configured to receive, with the user interface, a registered access code and access permissions from a remote user of a property having a property location. The registered access code may be configured to provide access to the property. The access permissions may include a predefined access period that the access code is valid to provide access to the property. The processor may further be configured to receive a provided access code of a local user of the property in response to a user location of the local user being near the property location, match the provided access code with the registered access code, and grant or deny access to the property based in part on the provided access code matching the registered access code and being received within the predefined access period. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055699 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MANAGING ACCESS TO A VEHICLE - Methods, system, mobile node, administrative module for managing access to a vehicle and/or for activating temporary access to the vehicle. A fixed unit comprising a short range transceiver is provided in the vehicle, for managing access thereto the vehicle. A virtual key is provided to the mobile device that has a primary function other than virtual key management. The fixed unit interacts only via the short range transceiver while granting access, the virtual key may be associated by the mobile device to a valet key device for granting conditional access to the vehicle. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055700 | AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE AND DEFLECTION CORRECTING APPARATUS THEREOF - A deflection correcting device includes a banknote running passage formed by a first passage plate and a second passage plate, and a deflection correcting wheel is arranged inside the banknote running passage and has a deflection correcting direction deviated with respect to a reference wall of the banknote running passage. Multiple deflection correcting wheels are dispersedly arranged in a conveying direction of the banknote running passage and are arranged to gradually close to the reference wall. An adjusting wheel having a guide direction along a guide direction of the reference wall is provided at the position of the reference wall, and the adjusting wheel is arranged between a first deflection correcting wheel and a second deflection correcting wheel in the multiple deflection correcting wheels. A linear speed of rotation of the adjusting wheel is greater than a linear speed of rotation of the respective deflection correcting wheel. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055701 | DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION IN A WAGERING GAME SYSTEM - A gaming device and its example operations include detecting, via a secondary gaming controller, an electronic request for funding a second casino wagering game (“second game”) concurrently presented with a first casino wagering game (“first game”) via an electronic display device associated with a wagering game machine. The first game includes first content that originates from a first content source. The second game includes second content that originates from a second content source independent from the first content source. The first game is funded via user input of monetary value via a value input device associated with the wagering game machine. The operations can further include initiating, by the second game controller, access to funds associated with the first game. The operations can further include electronically routing accessed funds associated with the first game to fund one or more wagers for the second game. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055702 | COMMUNITY VIEW HYBRID GAMING SYSTEM - A community view hybrid game that allows a first player to view game information of a second player is disclosed. The community view hybrid game includes an entertainment system that provides an entertainment game to a user, a real world engine that provides gambling games to users, and a game world engine that monitors the entertainment game and provides gambling games when appropriate. The game world engine receives game information for a second player from an entertainment system engine providing the entertainment game to the second player and provides the game information of the second player to an interface of the community view hybrid game of the first player. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055703 | ELECTRONIC GAMING AND/OR ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE - A gaming and/or entertainment device, in the form of a coin or token-operated slot machine and/or gambling device, having a plurality of separate display units for displaying game information. At least one of the display units is provided with a touch panel for inputting control commands by touch. The touch panel is of continuous design over, in each case, at least part of at least two different display units, at least one display unit of which has a concave display surface. As a result of the touch panel extending over the boundary region or the intermediate space between two display units, it is possible, despite the use of a plurality of display units, to obtain a continuously closed-off device front. The design of the corresponding device wall is simplified and the protection against penetration into the housing at gap areas is increased. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055704 | GAMING MACHINE - The gaming machine includes a display device for displaying a game result by rearranging a plurality of symbols and a memory holding a color determination table for determining colors for symbol areas and a winning pattern identification table for identifying a winning pattern based on the colors of the symbol areas, and performs the processing of (1-1) determining colors for symbol areas of a specific kind of symbols in the plurality of symbols by lottery processing with reference to the color determination table held in the memory; (1-2) setting the colors determined in the processing of (1-1) for the symbol areas of the specific kind of symbols; and (1-3) identifying a winning pattern with reference to the winning pattern identification table based on the specific kind of symbols in the colors set in the processing of (1-2). | 2016-02-25 |
20160055705 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING A GAME INCORPORATING BLOCKS OF SYMBOLS - In accordance with some embodiments, a game mechanic for an electronic game (e.g., a reel-based slot machine type game) which includes a cascade feature provides for a block of symbol(s) to be moved into and out of a game interface. The block of symbol(s) is moved or manipulated as a single unit and may be stepped into and/or out of the game interface over a course of a plurality of game events (e.g., cascades or spins of the game). The block of symbol(s) may, in some embodiments, comprise at least one symbol which spans a plurality of symbol positions of a symbol matrix when the entirety of it is placed into the symbol matrix. In some embodiments, the block of symbol(s) may function as at least one wild symbol. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055706 | GAMING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING A GAME INVOLVING SPECIALTY FUNCTIONALITY - Various embodiments concern a method for facilitating a gaming activity having specialty functionality comprising providing a grid formed by a plurality of elements and marking elements of the plurality with markings selected from a plurality of marking-types, the plurality of marking-types including a feature marking-type. A plurality of feature indicators can be positioned in the grid. Then, for each element of the plurality that is marked with the feature marking-type and positionally associated with a feature indicator of the plurality, the feature marking-type can be re-marked to a respective element of the plurality that is adjacent to the element marked with the feature marking-type and positionally associated with the feature indicator. An outcome can then be determined based on one or more combinations of the markings. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055707 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE, AND GAMING METHOD FOR SHIFTING SYMBOLS FROM A STAGING AREA TO A SYMBOL MATRIX - A gaming device displays a symbol matrix including a plurality of symbol positions and at least two symbol staging areas, each symbol staging area including at least one supplemental symbol potentially shiftable into the symbol matrix. The gaming device displays a symbol staging area indicator. For a play of a game, the gaming device generates a symbol in each symbol position of the symbol matrix. Upon an occurrence of a triggering condition, the gaming device indicates one of the symbol staging areas using the symbol staging area indicator and removes at least one symbol from at least one symbol position of the symbol matrix. The gaming device re-populates the empty symbol positions by shifting any appropriate symbols of the symbol matrix any appropriate empty symbol positions, and thereafter shifting at least one supplemental symbol from the indicated symbol staging area into at least one remaining empty symbol position. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055708 | Wagering aid - Methods and system for facilitating the in-person wagering process. A bettor operates a device, such as a smartphone or tablet PC, to indicate the various indicia of a desired wager: amount, event, etc. In some embodiments, the device facilitates the indication by presenting past wagers or other preconstructed wagers. Once the wager or wagers are finalized, the device displays a graphical indicia permitting access to the various attributes of the wager(s). The graphical indicia may also include other desirable features such as error correction, authentication, etc. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055709 | NETWORK BASED CONTROL OF REMOTE SYSTEM FOR ENABLING, DISABLING, AND CONTROLLING GAMING - A convenience gaming system is provided. The convenience gaming system allows users to access applications via gaming communication devices coupled to a communication network. At least a portion of the network may be wireless. The gaming applications include gambling, financial, entertainment service, and other types of transactions. The system may include a user location determination feature to prevent users from conducting transactions from unauthorized areas. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055710 | Cooperative Gameplay in Peer-to-Peer Wagering Platform - Data can be received and can include a request to initiate a cooperative digital skills-based gaming competition and an identification of one or more additional players to invite to join a cooperative team. Data including an invitation to become members of the cooperative team can be transmitted using a transactional server and to clients associated with the additional players. An amount of funds for one or more of the members of the cooperative team to contribute to form a wager for the cooperative team can be determined. Data comprising a confirmation to initiate, which, when received by the game server, causes initiation of the cooperative digital skills-based gaming competition for the members of the cooperative team can be transmitted using the transactional server and to a game server. A prize can be caused to be distributed based on the outcome. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055711 | PARALLEL AI HYBRID GAMING SYSTEM - A parallel AI hybrid game that allows a player to play a hybrid game against an Artificially Intelligent Non-Player Character (AI NPC). In operation, the player and the AI NPC utilize different respective pseudo random or random number generators to generate respective wagering outcomes. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055712 | GAME HISTORY VALIDATION FOR NETWORKED GAMBLING HYBRID GAMING SYSTEM - A gambling hybrid game that provides game history validation is disclosed. The gambling hybrid game includes an entertainment system engine that provides an entertainment game to a user, a real world engine that provides gambling games to users, and a game world engine that monitors the entertainment game and provides gambling games when appropriate. The entertainment system engine stores game history information in response to a trigger event and provides at least a portion of the stored game history information to a game world engine. The game world engine stores received portion of the game history information. When a request for game history verification is received by the game world engine, the game world engine retrieves the game history information from the entertainment system engine and used the portion of the game history information stored by the game world engine to verify the game history information from the entertainment system engine. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055713 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING ONE OR MORE INCENTIVES TO DELAY EXPECTED TERMINATION OF A GAMING SESSION - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a gaming system and method providing one or more incentives to delay termination of a gaming session. In general, for a player, the gaming system utilizes gaming session data collected from the player's previous gaming sessions to determine one or more termination causation events for the player. When a designated number of the termination causation events occur during a current gaming session of the player, the gaming system provides an incentive to the player, wherein the incentive is configured to cause the player to delay expected termination of the player's current gaming session. In certain embodiments, the gaming system optimizes an incentive available to be provided to a player based on the effectiveness of prior incentives provided to the player. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055714 | GAMING SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE GAMING MACHINES WHICH PROVIDE BONUS AWARDS - A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines and a plurality of bonus awards. The central server monitors wagers on the gaming machines. Based at least in part on the wagers the central server determines when bonus events will occur and which gaming machine(s) will provide the bonus awards. In one embodiment, the central server determines which gaming machine will provide a primary bonus award and any secondary bonus awards. In one embodiment, the number of secondary bonus awards is determined based on the number of active gaming machines. The selected gaming machine then determines a component of or the amount of the bonus award to be provided to the gaming machine selected by the central server. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055715 | Gaming System Customer Service Techniques - A gaming system ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160055716 | POWER PLAY ROULETTE - A modified wagering method for a traditional roulette game called Power Pay Roulette provides a wider range of game winnings as compared to the standard roulette game. A method of wagering on a Power Pay Roulette includes additional wagering options for a single event which provides multiple random payouts in place of a single payout in the standard roulette game. A game system for implementing Power Pay Roulette may include a display, a user interface and a processor. The processor executes instructions that cause the processor to recognize roulette wheel events, display winning numbers and winning payouts. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055717 | THRESHOLD TRIGGERED INTERLEAVED WAGERING SYSTEM - A threshold triggered interleaved wagering system is disclosed, including an interactive processing device constructed to: provide a display associated with an interactive application; continuously generate and communicate application telemetry data; receive wagering telemetry data and application resource data; automatically configure the display and incorporate the application resource data; a wager server constructed to: receive wager request instruction data; automatically determine a wager outcome; and communicate the wager outcome data to the process controller; and the process controller operatively connecting the interactive processing device and the wager server, and constructed to: receive the application telemetry data; determine whether to adjust a wager trigger value; determine whether to trigger a wager request; generate wager request instruction data; communicate the wager request instruction data; receive the wager outcome data; automatically determine the wagering telemetry data and the application resource data; and communicate the wagering telemetry data and the application resource data. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055718 | GAMING DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CASCADING PROGRESSIVE AWARDS - A gaming device, system and method are set forth which includes a plurality of progressive jackpot pool levels with associated trigger conditions. When pool level jackpot is triggered through satisfaction of criteria, some or all of the current value of the pool is cascaded to another jackpot pool or may be wholly or partially awarded to the player. Where the trigger condition is related to the aggregated amount in the pool the triggering of one pool level may cascade and cause the awards of one or more subsidiary pools. The pools may contain value as well as entitlements to features. A video display displays the jackpot pools for the player to see representations of accumulations, the cascading of values to other pools and the award of all or portions of the pools to a player. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055719 | Gaming Machine Having A Community Game With Side Wagering - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system and method for conducting a wagering game on a plurality of gaming machines is disclosed. The method comprises the act of triggering a community event while conducting the wagering game on the plurality of gaming machines. Two or more gaming machines are selected to participate in the community event. The community event is selected from a plurality of independent community events. The gaming system comprises a plurality of gaming machines, at least one community display, and at least one controller. The controller is operative to select the two or more gaming machines to participate in the community event, and select the community event from the plurality of independent community events to display on the at least one community display. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055720 | GAMING DEVICE HAVING A GRADUATED MULTIPLIER PAYOUT IN A SECONDARY GAME - An apparatus and method for a secondary game of a wagering gaming system, and particularly the increase of an award in the secondary game by the value of different multipliers associated with different amounts wagered in a primary game. A secondary game provides a total award to a player based on the multiplier associated with the wagered amount in the primary game by applying the multiplier to the amount of the award earned by the player in the secondary game. A particular wagerable amount may be associated with a multiplier that is predetermined, or randomly selected from a group of predefined multipliers, or selected from a group based on a probability. The range of possible combinations of wagerable amounts and multipliers are displayed to the player in the base game to provide an incentive to maximize the wager. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055721 | Interactive Gaming Among A Plurality Of Players Systems and Methods - A system for interactive gaming among a plurality of players includes a host computer system and a plurality of player terminals communicably coupled to the host computer system via a network. The plurality of player terminals are located at a plurality of licensed gaming locations. The plurality of player terminals are configured to engage the plurality of players in a common interactive game operated by the host computer system. The plurality of player terminals include means for dispensing player winnings from the player terminal. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055723 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONDUCTING GAMES OF CHANCE AS A PROXY OR BASIS FOR ANOTHER PLAYER - To bring the excitement to the people (majority, who are not experts in games), we present the examples, described here, for one person to be able to bet on and be part of the deal and excitement for a third party, as his agent, proxy, or shadow, to bet for him, or instead of him, or as if the first person was doing the game directly, or one betting for another, or one playing for another with the other person's money. That generates more excitement on the game or casino, with more participation, transactions, income, profit, loyalty, and repeat customers. This brings a lot of variations on the game, e.g., stock market model, or derivatives model, or hedge model. This can be applied to sports and table games or fantasy sports. This can be applied to online, real, mobile, fantasy, simulation, computer generated, human based, or casino games or settings. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055724 | ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICE WHICH DETERMINES PLAY INFORMATION - A video output signal analyzes that analyzes a video output signal to determine game play information. In video poker, card values and player strategies can be determined based on a “reverse encoding” of the video signal to determine the original video bitmap. The bitmap can then be analyzed to determine what is taking place during a game, without having to receive this information directly from the processing unit that is actually implementing the game. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055725 | Methods, Systems, and Products for Power Management in Cable Assemblies - Cable assemblies react to electrical power. A visual indicator in a cable assembly changes color in response to the electrical power. The visual indicator, for example, may respond to heat or electromagnetic field in the cable assembly. In smart cables, a controller may activate the visual indicator in response to the electrical power applied to the cable. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055726 | ELECTRO TACTILE COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A tactile communication apparatus that includes a signal receiver configured to decode data received via a wireless signal a plurality of electro tactile pads on one side, each pad configured to respectively activate and deactivate to form a plurality of pad combinations based on a plurality of activation signals, and a communication processor configured to generate the plurality of electro tactile pad activation signals based on the received data so as to convey the data to a user through the plurality of pad combinations of the tactile communication apparatus. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055727 | PROGRAMMABLE SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING MERCHANDISE - A programmable security system and method for protecting an item of merchandise includes a programming station, a programmable key and a security system. The programming station generates a security code and communicates the security code to a memory of the programmable key. The programmable key initially communicates the security code to a memory of the security device and subsequently operates the security device upon a matching of the security code in the memory of the security device with the security code in the memory of the programmable key. The programmable key may also transfer power via electrical contacts or inductive transfer from an internal battery to the security device to operate a lock mechanism. The security code may be communicated by wireless infrared (IR) systems, electrical contacts or inductive transfer. A timer inactivates the programmable key and/or the security device after a predetermine period of time. A counter inactivates the programmable key after a predetermined maximum number of activations. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055728 | SECURITY SYSTEM WITH MODULAR REGULATOR - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems for securing an item of merchandise from theft. For example, the security system may include a sensor. The security system also includes a first cable connected to the sensor and a second cable connected to the sensor and configured to removably engage the item of merchandise. In addition, the security system includes a voltage regulator configured to be removably attached to the sensor and the item of merchandise. The voltage regulator is configured to be electrically connected to each of the first and second cables and to adapt voltage provided to the item of merchandise through the second cable. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055729 | OPTICAL SECURITY TAG - A security tag or device for use with a product package. The security tag has an optical sensor that detects ambient radiation (or light, if any) within the package interior (e.g., from a source outside the package). The optical sensor is temporarily limited from detecting the ambient radiation within the package by a lock section. A device may be provided to activate the lock section so that the optical sensor can detect light in the package. The optical sensor can be aligned with an opening in the package after the lock section is activated. After calibration, the optical sensor is used to determine changes in detected ambient radiation within the package. The security tag has an alarm adapted to provide an alert when a change (e.g., above a threshold) in intensity of ambient radiation within a package is detected by the optical sensor. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055730 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVELY CONTROLLING A TRANSMITTER FIELD | 2016-02-25 |
20160055731 | GPS device for locating a lost child - A pendant which provides a large, prominent alert button comprises a GPS device for locating a lost child. The child user may wear the pendant and may press the alert button to alert authorities, family, and friends. The pendant then sends a location query to GPS, obtains the child user's GPS coordinates, and transmits the GPS coordinates within a distress message. This distress message may be received by authorities, by the child user's parent, or other responsible parties via a mobile application which may be installed on a smartphone or other mobile electronic device. The pendant may also be activated by the parent via the mobile application. In alternate embodiments, a microchip GPS can be inserted just under the skin, or a contact lens tracking device. The device can also aid in the search for people lost in avalanches, earthquakes, and those lost at sea. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055732 | WIRELESS DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USE IN DETERMINING CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE - Various embodiments include, for example, a wireless device that includes a short-range wireless transceiver to communicate RF signals including a beacon signal to identify the wireless device and to facilitate the association of the wireless device with the plurality of mobile communication devices in proximity to the wireless device. Each corresponding one of the plurality of mobile communication devices includes a mobile communication device processor that executes a student application, downloaded from an app store associated with the operating system of the corresponding one of the plurality of mobile communication devices that facilitates location of the corresponding one of the plurality of mobile communication devices. Attendance data is stored indicating that a student associated each corresponding one of the plurality of mobile communication devices is in a classroom associated with the wireless device. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055733 | SPRAYING MONITORING SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for monitoring the application of substances from a dispenser. The apparatus comprising a sensor adapted to detect when a substance is being dispensed from the dispenser and a transmitter in communication with the sensor adapted to transmit a signal in response to the sensor detecting a substance is being dispensed. The apparatus also includes a gps sensor adapted to determine a location, a memory and a processor circuit operable to receive the signal and the location from the gps and send information relating to the locations where the substance has been dispensed to the memory. The method comprises sensing when a substance is being dispensed therefrom through the dispenser, transmitting a signal to a processor circuit in response to the sensing, receiving at a processor circuit the signal and an input representing location and providing a dispensing location to a database. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055734 | Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve Alarm - A water heater pressure relief valve alarm monitors the state of a discharge pipe of a water heater and produces an audible alarm upon detection of water being discharged through the pipe. A clamp with a pipe receiving aperture is removably attached to the pipe. A sensor is positioned adjacent to the pipe receiving aperture. A housing connected to the clamp contains a signal processing circuit, a sound producing device and a battery. The signal processing circuit receives a signal from the sensor and activates the sound producing device upon detection of discharge from the pipe. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055735 | TEMPERATURE PROMPTING METHOD AND DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a temperature prompting method and device. The method includes: acquiring a current temperature in a target container; acquiring a distance of the target container to a target terminal, which is linked to the target container; determining, according to the current temperature, a first time duration to be elapsed when a temperature in the target container changes to a predetermined target temperature; determining, according to the distance of the target container to the target terminal, a second time duration to be elapsed when the target terminal moves to a location where the target container stands; and triggering a prompt signal if the first time duration is less than or equal to the second time duration. According to the present disclosure, temperature control flexibility may be improved. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055736 | ADVANCED BATTERY EARLY WARNING AND MONITORING SYSTEM - Systems, apparatuses and methods for detecting internal cell faults using online and real-time sensing techniques, and providing an accurate and reliable early warning for the incoming failure of battery cells hours or days prior to failure. A system is configured to perform real-time and direct measurement of battery cell parameters of temperature, voltage, and AC impedance through online sensing. These parameters may be simultaneously processed using advanced probabilistic and/or fuzzy logic-based algorithms to provide an early warning for the incoming failure of battery cells in a battery pack. This technology may safeguard the LIB battery packs while allowing them to operate at or near 100% capacity in both transportation and stationary applications. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055737 | Reciprocating Machinery Monitoring System and Method - A method and system for monitoring at least one reciprocating machine having a crankshaft and at least one cylinder, comprising providing at least one sensor for monitoring the at least one cylinder, the sensor being in communication with at least one processor configured to measure at least one signal from the at least one sensor and to thereby determine an angular position of the crankshaft; selecting at least one subset of potential crankshaft angular positions; calculating at least one statistic associated with the at least one subset of possible crankshaft angular positions based at least partially on data from the at least one sensor; and automatically providing a user with at least one warning or automatically shutting down the machine if the at least one statistic exceeds at least one predetermined threshold; wherein, the at least one sensor comprises at least one acoustic emission sensor. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055738 | REMOTE WATER IN FUEL INDICATOR UNIT - A positionable water in fuel indicator unit including an indicator housing having a back panel, and a housing cover connected to the back panel. The water in fuel indicator unit can also include a signal receiving device configured to receive a water in fuel signal from a water in fuel sensor located in the fuel filter, a first indicator visible through the housing cover and configured to indicate when a water level in the fuel filter is less than a predetermined threshold, a second indicator visible through the housing cover and configured to indicate when the water level in the fuel filter is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, and a controller enclosed by the housing cover. The controller can be configured to activate the first indicator based on the water in fuel signal, and activate the second indicator based on the water in fuel signal. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055739 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOCATING AND UPDATING LOW-POWER WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A low-power wireless communication device is in a sleep or standby mode of operation for extended periods of time, periodically becoming fully operational and issuing a “check in” message to a base station, thereby inhibiting the ability of the base station to assist in the locating of device, and remotely updating the settings or operational programming of the device much of the time. Upon receipt of a command to locate a misplaced low-power wireless device or to update the device, a base station queues an associated command in a task queue. Upon receipt of a check-in message from an associated low-power wireless device, indicating it is in a fully powered and communicative state of operation, the base station searches its task queue for applicable commands relative to the specific wireless device and executes them via communication with the now fully-operational wireless device. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055740 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAL DEVICE LOCATION DISCOVERY - Medical monitoring devices may be able to read a wireless tag and determine its location based on the information read from the tag. The tag may be an RFID tag, a barcode, etc. The tag may itself include the location, or the tag may include an identifier that allows the location to be retrieved from a remote storage device via a network. The medical monitoring device may also be able to retrieve configuration information using the identifier. The configuration information may be location specific but can be modified for every associated tag by updating the remote storage device. The configuration information may include settings for the medical monitoring devices and/or may include destinations for physiological data measured by the medical monitoring devices. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055741 | ELECTRONIC QUEUING AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an electronic queuing and notification system, which comprises a queuing device and a plurality of mobile electronic devices. The queuing device comprises a control module, a processor, and a message submitting module. By using the present invention, patients, consumers, or people dealing with affairs in hospitals, stores, or government organizations will be notified. Those about to be called will receive notification messages via the mobile electronic devices linked with the registered contact data while drawing the number. Then they can set off for consulting, purchasing, or dealing with affairs. Thereby, the waiting time in the above places can be saved. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055742 | Switch Control System and Method Thereof - Provided is an intelligent switch control system and method thereof. The system includes a transmitting radio frequency device, a receiving radio frequency device, and a control circuit for operating a switch. The control circuit is configured to use a predetermined pattern of the variation rate of measured RSSI between the two devices, as the basis to operate the switch. The switch can be used to open or close a door such as a garage door and a security door, trigger an action in a program, lock/unlock cars, turn on/off alarm systems, lights, televisions, stereos and DVD players, among others. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055743 | Congo: System and Method of Transportation Using Carrier Vehicles and Personal Transport Vehicles - In accordance with one embodiment a person uses a personal transport vehicle to ride to a pickup point. At the pickup point, both the person and his/her personal transport vehicle get on a carrier vehicle. Carrier vehicle transports them from the pickup point to the drop off point. While in transit, the carrier vehicle also recharges the battery on the personal transport vehicle. Hence the acronym CONGO, stands for Charge ON the GO. At the drop off point person gets off the carrier vehicle along with the personal transport vehicle and covers the remainder of the distance to the desired destination on the personal transport vehicle. According to one embodiment persons use an application software on a smart phone to communicate their requests for a ride to a scheduler system and receive directions therefrom. A scheduler system receives requests and status updates from persons and carrier vehicles and controls the overall operation of the transportation system. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055744 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRAFFIC EFFICIENCY AND FLOW CONTROL - Systems and methods are provided for managing traffic efficiency. The systems and methods involve receiving, at one or more mobile devices, vehicle information for one or more vehicles traveling in a transit system, the one or more mobile devices located in the one or more vehicles. The systems and methods involve transmitting, over one or more communications networks, the vehicle information from the one or more mobile devices to one or more remote servers that are configured to control one or more traffic control mechanisms based on the vehicle information. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055745 | Method and Device for Communication Between Road Users and/or Pedestrians and a Traffic Infrastructure on the Basis of an Ad-Hoc Wireless Motor Vehicle Communications System for Traffic Control - The invention relates to a method and a stationary device for communication on the basis of an ad-hoc interacting motor vehicle communication system, particularly of the wireless variety. Communication occurs between the road users and/or pedestrians themselves and/or between road users and/or pedestrians and the traffic infrastructure wherein, in the near field of a traffic route junction, particularly T-junctions or intersections of traffic routes such as road or railway junctions, a radio transmission/receiving device associated with a first road user continuously transmits a message to at least one second radio transmission/receiving | 2016-02-25 |
20160055746 | DRIVER-CONTROLLABLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL - Traffic at an intersection, or other portion of a road, is detected, and the stop/go traffic signal apparatus at the intersection, or other portion is controlled based on vehicle types in the detected traffic. A vehicle type may be determined based on information collected by that vehicle's onboard telematics unit, or with a user's device in communication therewith. An input may be received from a user device, onboard the vehicle, to request changing the current stop/go configuration of the traffic signal. The request may be processed based on the determined vehicle type to determine whether or nor to change the traffic signal in response to the request. The request may be accompanied by an offer of money, and if the request is not granted, the user device may forward another request associated with a different offer. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055747 | LAW BREAKING/BEHAVIOR SENSOR - Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055748 | Method And System For Vehicle Locating And Sequencing - There is a system for RFID tag-based vehicle locating and sequencing at a site comprising a first vehicle or movable asset, having at least one tag, and a plurality of other vehicles in the site having tags and reference tags located within the site, whereby the communication between the first vehicle and other ATs and RTs allow locating (in one of a parking spot, a virtual parking spot or a boundary) and sequencing of the first asset. | 2016-02-25 |
20160055749 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE PARKING - A request to identify a parking spot is received. A response to the request, including an identification of at least one available parking spot, is provided. A parking spot selected from the response is identified. Data relating to the selected spot are collected. A user profile based on the collected data is updated. | 2016-02-25 |