11th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 22 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120062353 | FLAKE COIL - A flake coil integrally made of a conductive material coated with an insulation layer. The flake coil includes multiple coil units, which are sequentially stacked. Each coil unit has a first coil section and a second coil section, which are arranged side by side. A split is defined between the first and second coil sections. A first end of the first coil section is integrally connected with a first end of the second coil section. A second end of the first coil section is integrally connected with a second end of the second coil section of an adjacent coil unit via a connection board section. The connection board section is bent back over itself to stack the coil units. Accordingly, the coil units are continuously stacked to form multiple stacks of coil units for one-way transmitting current. The flake coil is applicable to a generator or a motor. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062354 | TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE ACTUATOR - Disclosed is a temperature-sensitive actuator which is configured in such a manner that heat from a PTC heater for the temperature-sensitive part of a thermoelement can be received appropriately and reliably in a required state. Specifically disclosed is a temperature-sensitive actuator ( | 2012-03-15 |
20120062355 | NANOFLAT RESISTOR - A nanoflat resistor includes a first aluminum electrode ( | 2012-03-15 |
20120062356 | ANTENNA DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR A MOBILE RADIO SYSTEM, HAVING A PLURALITY OF ASSOCIATED FUNCTIONAL UNITS - The invention relates to an improved antenna device, characterized by the following additional features: that each functional unit ( | 2012-03-15 |
20120062357 | REMOTE GUIDANCE SYSTEM - A method of providing assistance from an assistant to a user, wherein the user and the assistant are remote from each other, includes obtaining an image of an area adjacent the user, transmitting the image from the user to the assistant, and displaying the image on a display to the assistant. The method also includes transmitting a message generated by the assistant relating to the image from the assistant to the user and audibly outputting the message to the user. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062358 | MULTIPLE-FREQUENCY SOLUTIONS FOR REMOTE ACCESS SYSTEMS - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward a system in which a three-dimensional low-frequency (3D-LF) antenna and a high frequency (HF) antenna are used. The 3D-LF antenna includes three coils each oriented relative to X, Y and Z axes that define a Cartesian coordinate system for a three-dimensional space. The HF antenna is oriented along one of the axes of the LF coils and in the same antenna package as the 3D-LF antenna. The 3D-LF antenna is configured to be used in connection with an LF signal of between 3 kHz and 300 kHz. The HF antenna is configured to be used in connection with an HF signal between 3 MHz and 30 MHz. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062359 | System and Method for Wireless Interactive Security Services Using a Key-Switch Interface - In one aspect of the present invention there is provided an alarm communicator configured to communicate directly with an alarm panel. The alarm panel includes a key-switch input terminal which is in direct communication with a relay switch defined on the alarm communicator. The alarm communicator is capable of sending open or closed signals from the relay switch to the key-switch input terminal in response to receiving a command that was initiated from a remote device. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062360 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE ACCESS TO A NETWORKED CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention relates to controlling the access to a networked control system such as a lighting control system or a home control system. According to an embodiment of the invention, a system for controlling the access to a networked control system ( | 2012-03-15 |
20120062361 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A wireless communication system for a vehicle has a portable device that transmits a wireless signal and a vehicle-mounted device that receives the wireless signal from the portable device. Each time a switch in the portable device is turned on, the portable device updates a portable device rolling code and transmits a wireless signal including the portable device rolling code. The vehicle-mounted device receives the wireless signal through a receiver and authenticates the portable device through comparison between the portable device rolling code included in the wireless signal and the vehicle rolling code. The vehicle-mounted device locks or unlocks the vehicle door if the portable device is authenticated. When the wireless signal is received through the receiver after the most recent locking or unlocking of the vehicle door has been carried out using the mechanical key, the vehicle-mounted device locks or unlocks the vehicle door if the switch is turned on for n (n is an integral number greater than or equal to 2) times or more. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062362 | Apparatus and method for accessing a secured storage space - Access to one or more storage areas is controlled. An indication that a packaged asset is available for delivery to an intended recipient, an indication of a size of the asset, and an identity of the intended recipient are received. An available storage space is determined based at least in part upon the size of the asset and the identity of the intended recipient. When a storage space is determined to be available for the packaged asset, an access code is transmitted to the intended recipient allowing the intended recipient to access the available storage space using the access code. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062363 | WIRELESS DEVICE OPERABLE CASH DRAWER - Cash drawers that are operated by wireless devices are disclosed. A cash drawer illustratively includes a communication interface that receives commands from a wireless device, and a controller that process the command received from the wireless device. The cash drawer may optionally include a reader that reads an identifier associated with the wireless device. The reader is illustratively an RFID reader and the identifier is an RFID tag associated with the wireless device. Alternatively, the reader is an NFC reader and the identifier is an NFC chip associated with the wireless device. In another embodiment, the cash drawer includes an identifier that is configured to be read by a wireless device. The identifier is illustratively either barcode, an RFID tag, or an NFC chip. The cash drawer may also include an indicator that identifies when the wireless device is authorized to operate the cash drawer. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062364 | BIOMETRIC IMAGING USING AN OPTICAL ADAPTIVE INTERFACE - Embodiments of the invention provide for a biometric system with an optically adaptive interface. In some embodiments, an optically adaptive interface changes optical characteristics in response to the placement of a finger on the optically adaptive interface. In some embodiments, the optically adaptive interface can include an active layer and a surface layer. The active layer and the surface layer can have different optical properties. For example, one layer may be opaque and the other transparent, the two layers may have complementary colors, the two layers may have orthogonal polarization reflectors, one layer may be reflective and the other absorptive, etc. Moreover, the active layer can be a fluid with either high or low viscosity. For example, the viscosity can be such that the active layer fluid is either completely displaced or not displaced in locations corresponding to finger valleys. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062365 | EXTENDED RANGE RFID TAG ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF OPERATION - Radio frequency identification (RFID) tag assemblies and methods having an RFID semiconductor chip, a conductor and an antenna, the RFID semiconductor chip has an antenna interface mounted on a mounting surface of a mounting substrate and a predetermined operating frequency, the conductor is electrically coupled to the antenna interface of the RFID semiconductor chip, and the antenna is electrically coupled to the conductor and includes a first radiating element lying in a first plane and a second radiating element lying in a second plane that is at an angle relative to the first plane. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062366 | RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TILES - The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for a modular, configurable radio frequency identification (RFID) system receiving RFID communications and packaged in a casing for incorporation into a host object. The RFID system may interact with other systems based on the received RFID communications, and may include an antenna. An RFID receiver may receive RFID communications from an RFID tag via the antenna. A memory element may store a configuration for the system, which may be specific to a context of the host object and specify interactions with a second system in response to the received RFID communications. A processor may retrieve from the memory element the configuration responsive to receiving the RFID communications. A transmitter may transmit, via a second communications protocol, a request to the second system based on the interactions specified by the retrieved configuration. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062367 | NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION ENABLED PERMANENT RFID LUGGAGE TAG - An integral, one-piece, resiliently flexible, planar, reusable, programmable radio frequency identification (RFID) luggage tag has a planar flexible sheet core of microporous polymer material permanently and completely surrounding a first RFID transponder assembly. The first transponder assembly includes a programmable memory portion with space to store information externally programmed into the portion. The tag further includes a programmable bistable visual display and at least a first instruction set in non-volatile memory for loading into programmable memory, near field communication radio data transmitted to the tag. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062368 | Hospital Identification Bracelet - A hospital identification bracelet includes a flexible strip ( | 2012-03-15 |
20120062369 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD, RADIO EQUIPMENT, AND DATA TRANSMITTER - Provided is a wireless communication system including a first radio equipment that transmits first data using first radio waves, a data transmitter that outputs a second radio wave generated by modulating the first radio wave according to second data to be transmitted, and a second radio equipment that receives the first radio wave and the second radio wave, and separates and demodulates the first data transmitted from the first radio equipment and the second data transmitted from the data transmitter contained in the received radio waves. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062370 | Control System for Augmenting a Portable Touch Screen Device - Presented is a control system for augmenting a portable touch screen device having integral processing capability. The control system includes an enclosure configured for housing the portable touch screen device, an internal docking connector configured for communicatively mating with the portable touch screen device, and hard buttons. At least one of the hard buttons is functionally configured for use with an application program running on the portable touch screen device. The control system further includes first and second cameras disposed on the enclosure. The control system further includes a processor configured for converting button actuations into a digital format, and a first facility for communicating the digital format to the portable touch screen device via the internal docking connector. The application program is configured such that, during operation, the application program communicates the status of the one hard button to at least one external device. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062371 | HAPTIC COMMUNICATION - In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises: a material attachable to skin, the material capable of detecting a magnetic field and transferring a perceivable stimulus to the skin, wherein the perceivable stimulus relates to the magnetic field. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062372 | Method for Representing Objects Surrounding a Vehicle on the Display of a Display Device - A method represents objects of varying visibility surrounding a vehicle for a driver on a display device. The surroundings are automatically recognized by object recognition devices. For recognized objects, it is determined whether the respective object is a first object classified to be visible, or a second object classified to be invisible to the occupant. For a number of recognized objects including at least one first object and second object, respective positions of the objects are determined for the display, in the case of which the geometrical relationships between the number of objects correspond essentially to the real geometrical relationships. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062373 | Vehicle crash hazard notice system - An apparatus and method for deploying vivid notice to a first responder, wherein the deploying event is triggered by the vehicle crash motion or by signal from the vehicle's own crash detection system, and the vivid notice is coded to the particular hazard present at the vehicle crash site and includes at least one visual notice, auditory notice, or olfactory notice, and may include a combination of any of the three notices, or all three at once. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062374 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INTEROPERATING WITH INTEGRATED TERMINALAND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING INFORMATION THROUGH INTEROPERATINGCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - Provided is a method for providing information to a mobile object or acquiring information from a mobile object. The method for providing information to a mobile object includes providing information obtained by an information acquisition system to an interoperable communication system and providing information outputted from the communication system to the mobile object. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062375 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A control system for a vehicle, includes: a controller that is configured to obtain an index on the basis of a running condition of the vehicle, to vary a running characteristic of the vehicle on the basis of the index, and to vary details output from an effect producing device, which applies a stimulus to at least part of five senses of a driver of the vehicle, on the basis of the index, wherein when a variation in the running characteristic because of a variation in the index decreases, quickness of a behavior of the vehicle, the variation in the index in response to a variation in the running condition is relatively delayed, as compared with when the variation in the running characteristic because of the variation in the index increases quickness of the behavior of the vehicle. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062376 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENABLING AN AUTOMOTIVE MODULE DEVICE INDICATOR IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for enabling an automotive module indicator in a wireless communication system comprising receiving a capability inquiry message from a wireless network; determining an information content for a capability message in response to the capability inquiry message; and transmitting the capability message to the wireless network. In one aspect, the apparatus and method comprising transmitting a capability inquiry message to a mobile device; and receiving a capability message from the mobile device in reply to the capability inquiry message, wherein the capability message includes an automotive indicator field to indicate presence or absence of an automotive module. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062377 | Device and method for monitoring waters - A system for monitoring waters, particularly swimming pools, including at least one control unit assigned to one person, which has at least one sensor device, one analysis device and one transmitter, at least one receiving device disposed within the waters, at least one transmission device which is signal-connected to the receiving device, and at least one display unit which is signal-connected to the transmitter, wherein the transmitter is designed such that it emits signals of a predetermined pattern in the event of an alarm, and the receiving device is designed such that it recognizes a case of alarm based on the predetermined pattern of the signal and emits an alarm signal to at least one display unit. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062378 | Hand Cleanliness - Among other things, from a wireless device, a command is transmitted to wearable monitors within range of the wireless device to update their states to a non disinfected state of the hands of users of the wearable monitors. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062379 | Communication System Incorporated in an Ingestible Product - The system of the present invention includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, a voltage potential is created and the power source is completed, which activates the system. The electronic component controls the conductance between the dissimilar materials to produce a unique current signature. The system can also be associated with food and communicate data about ingestion of food material to a receiver. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062380 | "INVISI WALL" ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - A system which monitors a display of products includes a motion detection unit. The motion detection unit is configured to receive an electromagnetic signal from a sensor concerning a portion of a plane disposed between at least one product held in a display and an individual. Further, the motion detection unit determines whether the portion of the plane is breached based on temporal deviations in the electromagnetic signal and, in response to determining a breach, generates a notification of the breach. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062381 | MOTION TRACKING TECHNIQUES FOR RFID TAGS - Techniques for tracking the motion of an RFID tag using signal strength information. A single antenna of an RFID reader may be used to take a sequence of readings from an RFID tag in motion. A signal strength indicator (e.g., received signal strength indicator (RSSI)) is determined for each reading. The sequence of RSSIs is then used to estimate a path of motion of the RFID tag and the direction of motion of the RFID tag along the path. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062382 | Hand washing enforcement system - A hand cleansing monitoring system that electronically monitors and communicates hand washing frequency and procedures to management through a computer based system. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062383 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING OPERATOR CONDITION, DEVICE THEREFROM AND THEIR USE IN ALARM RESPONSE SYSTEM IN A FACILITY - A method is disclosed for alarm distribution, the method including receiving one or more physiological parameters of one or more operators; detecting a condition of the one or more operators based on the one or more physiological parameters; deciding the condition of the one or more operators; and generating an operator alarm response based on the condition of the one or more operators. An intelligent alarm device is also disclosed that can utilize the method described herein. A processor is disclosed for intelligent alarm distribution to one or more operators determined to be in a fit condition. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062384 | Roof drain overflow sensor - An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a positive acting sensor which detects the flow of water through a flat roof secondary or emergency roof drain. In embodiments a signal from the sensor is conveyed by a conductor or by wireless means to an alarm box. In embodiments the alarm box provides an audible and or a visual signal indicating a minimal water flow in the secondary drain. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062385 | Shore Power Cord Set - A shore power cord includes a power supply connector electrically connected to a vehicle connector. In some cases, the vehicle connector includes features to selectively secure the vehicle connector to a vehicle power receptacle inlet. In some cases, the shore power cord includes a test module that evaluates the condition of the cord set and a power supply when the cord set is connected to the power supply. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062386 | CONTROLLING USER INPUT DEVICES BASED UPON DETECTED ATTITUDE OF A HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A wireless handheld electronic device configured to send and receive text messages. A microprocessor for receiving, processing and outputting data is located within the handheld device. A display screen in data-communication with the microprocessor presents information for user observation based upon data output from the microprocessor. A sensor is provided within the handheld device that detects the attitude of the device as held by the user. The sensor communicates data that is indicative of the detected attitude of the device to the microprocessor. The microprocessor is further enable to disable a user input device when the detected attitude of the device matches a predetermined attitude criteria. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062387 | HUMAN INTERFACE DEVICE INPUT FILTER BASED ON MOTION - A device for filtering human interface device inputs based on motion. The device includes a motion event generator configured for generating at least one motion event based on information readings associated with a movement of a patient care device and at least one motion detecting filter, and an input filter applicator, the input filter applicator configured for applying a set of input filters to the at least one motion event, thereby generating a filtered output event that indicates a status of the movement of the patient care device. In one embodiment, the device rejects, modifies or accepts an event from an input by utilizing information from the at least one motion event. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062388 | FIREARMS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A device, system, and associated methods for the management of firearms for locating, tracking, monitoring, indentifying discharge, and related management tasks are disclosed. In one embodiment, a firearm is disclosed having a processor adapted for storing information and receiving and acting upon command and a location monitor adapted to provide specific geographic location information. The processor and location monitor can be integrally formed in a single electronic device. The firearm also includes a connectivity port and a connectivity cable. The system can also include a monitoring station and a configuration computer. In at least one embodiment, a firearm utilizes a processor and a GPS monitor for locating, tracking, monitoring, indentifying discharge, and related management tasks. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062389 | Locating Utility Metering Devices - Disclosed are various embodiments for locating utility metering devices. Utility metering devices that are lost or stolen and that are facilitating unauthorized utility service access. Many AMI and/or AMR deployments lack the ability to remotely deactivate a meter. Accordingly, embodiments of this disclosure can generate a zone of interest in which an unauthorized utility metering device is located, and the unauthorized utility metering device can be subsequently located within the zone of interest. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062390 | Locating Utility Metering Devices - Disclosed are various embodiments for locating utility metering devices. Utility metering devices are those that are lost or stolen and that are facilitating unauthorized utility service access. Many AMI and/or AMR deployments lack the ability to remotely deactivate a meter. Accordingly, embodiments of this disclosure can generate a zone of interest in which an unauthorized utility metering device is located, and the unauthorized utility metering device can be subsequently located within the zone of interest. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062391 | Vehicle External Warning Sound Generation System and Method - A vehicle external warning sound generation system and method. A transducer generates warning sounds external to the vehicle in response to an input sound signal. A sensor senses sound external to the vehicle and has an output signal that represents both sensed ambient noise and sensed warning sounds. A processing system, responsive to the sensor output signal, generates the sound signal that is provided to the transducer. The processing system includes an adaptive filter which reduces the level of the warning sounds in the sensor output signal, so that mostly ambient noise remains. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062392 | System and Method for Protecting Assets from Harm and for Reducing Insurance Risk - A method for warning at least one contact person associated with a vehicle that the vehicle is within a geographical warning zone includes initiating and establishing a wireless communication link between a vehicle telematics system of the vehicle and a control system remote from the vehicle. The control system includes a weather identification system, a map database, and a data processing system operable to communicate with the weather identification system and the map database though a communication link. A dangerous weather condition is detected and a geographic area within which the dangerous weather condition is identified. The geographic area is communicated to the data processing system. The geographic area interfaces with the map database to define a geographic warning zone. The vehicle is located within the geographic warning zone and a warning message is communicated to the person associated with the vehicle regarding the vehicle being in the warning zone. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062393 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE OCCUPATION STATE OF A PARKING SPACE - A method for determining the occupation state of a parking space, including the steps of: providing a first detection unit equipped with a frequency modulated continuous wave radar; preparing a decision unit and a second detection unit; transmitting via the radar a communication signal modulated on the basis of a first code, alternatively indicating the parking space or a vehicle; receiving the communication signal with the second detection unit; demodulating the first code with the second detection unit; transmitting the first code to the decision unit via the second detection unit; and determining, with the decision unit, the occupation state on the basis of the first code and the second code, alternatively indicating either a vehicle or the parking space. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062394 | PARKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR ASSISTING IN A PARKING OPERATION FOR A PLURALITY OF AVAILABLE PARKING SPACES - A parking assistance system is described for assisting in a parking operation of a vehicle when a plurality of parking spaces is present. A method in a parking assistance system includes performing the following: detecting a plurality of parking spaces; selecting one of the detected parking spaces based on a degree of comfort; and assisting in the parking operation into the selected parking space. The degree of comfort includes at least one predefined condition, on the basis of which the detected parking spaces are classifiable according to the presumed driver acceptance. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062395 | PARKING INFORMATION COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An integrated parking information system is disclosed. The system includes a collection system and a means for collection of parking data, and an information provision system and a method for the provision of parking information, for instance, enabling a driver to know exactly which city parking rules and fines apply for any given street parking space, as well as other associated information. The system can notify members about available parking spots through a GPS application that is integrated with phones & in dash Navigation Systems. The system can provide alerts to protect members against parking violations. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062396 | PARKING SUPPORT DEVICE - A parking support device is provided for extracting detection point data corresponding to a corner portion of a parked vehicle | 2012-03-15 |
20120062397 | TRAFFIC INFERIOR TAG RECOGNIZATION BUS INFORMATION SYSTEM - A traffic inferior tag recognition bus information system is disclosed. The traffic inferior tag recognition bus information system comprises a bus terminal for generating and transmitting a position information of the bus via a communication network, a traffic information center for receiving the position information via the communication network and generating a run information, and a station guide for receiving the run information corresponding with the station identification number. According to the traffic inferior tag recognition bus information system, the traffic inferiors such as the visually handicapped persons and illiterate persons can easily obtain the run information of the waiting bus. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062398 | USE OF A ROTATING KNURLED WHEEL IN THE AUTOMOTIVE FIELD FOR MOVING AN ELEMENT IN TWO OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS - A knurled wheel is subject to a mechanism capable of creating a system of detents. The knurled wheel is fitted with sensors for detection and selection, by processing of information about the speed of rotation of the knurled wheel, either of a step-by-step manual operating mode, in one or other direction of rotation of the wheel, or of an automatic continuous operating mode until an end-of-travel or stop position is reached, in one or other direction, or until an action is performed on the knurled wheel. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062399 | Determination of Long Binary Sequences Having Low Autocorrelation Functions - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for determining long binary sequences having low autocorrelation functions using evolutionary processes are disclosed. Biphase sequences are found with low peak sidelobe values meeting a predetermined criterion, e.g., threshold low auto-correlation function, including application of semidefinite programming in connection with determining an initial population, and evolving the population with an evolutionary algorithm to bits of the biphase sequences including bit flipping. The found biphase sequences can be communicated to a variety of applications, including wireless communications technologies. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062400 | ANALOG DIGITAL CONVERTING DEVICE AND REFERENCE VOLTAGE CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - Provided are an analog digital converting device and a reference voltage controlling method thereof. The analog digital converting device includes: a first reference voltage generating circuit generating a first reference voltage; a second reference voltage generating circuit generating a second reference voltage; a first sub analog digital converter receiving an analog input signal and converting the analog input signal into a first digital signal by using the first reference voltage; an amplifier converting the first digital signal into a voltage corresponding to the first digital signal by using the first reference voltage and amplifying a difference between a voltage level of the analog input signal and a voltage level corresponding to the first digital signal to output a residual signal; and a second sub analog digital converter receiving the residual signal and converting the residual signal into a second digital signal by using the second reference voltage. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062401 | ON-DIE DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERSION TESTING - In one embodiment, an analog-to-digital conversion in an integrated circuit is evaluated by an on-die testing circuit. For example, the on-die test circuit 370 can characterize one or both of the linearity and monotonicity of the digital-to-analog conversion. The value of a conversion output for a digital input code may be compared to the value of a prior conversion output of a prior step to provide digital difference values for each step of a sweep of digital input codes. Digital difference values may be compared to one or more predetermined limits to provide one or more pass/fail tests on-board the die. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062402 | MULTIPLEXED AMPLIFIER WITH REDUCED GLITCHING - In many applications, which use amplifiers that operate at less than 50% duty cycle, it would be advantageous to reduce the number amplifiers to reduce power consumption. Here, an amplifier is provided which is time multiplexed to accommodate multiple data paths. Additionally, reset circuitry or a reset mechanism is provided at the output terminals of this amplifier to briefly short the output terminals to generally prevent glitching that may result from switching between data paths. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062403 | DATA PROCESSING DEVICE AND DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - In AD conversion of a voltage, data continuity is ensured between the results of conversion after amplification and of direct conversion without amplification. In AD conversion operation, an analog signal output from a DA converter circuit is directly converted by an AD converter circuit, and the analog signal is converted after amplification with an expected gain of 2 | 2012-03-15 |
20120062404 | Novel Noise Injection Technique - A novel noise injection technique is presented to improve dynamic range with low resolution and low speed analog to digital converters. This technique combines incoming signal and noise signal with wave front de-multiplexer and split into several channels. Then low resolution and low speed analog to digital converters are used to sample each channels. All signals are recovered using wave front multiplexer. For advanced design, ground diagnostic signals with optimizing processor can be added to guarantee recovery quality. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062405 | Compensation of loop-delay quantizer in continuous-time and hybrid sigma-delta analog-to-digital modulators - A summing-tracking quantizer additively combines multiple feed-forward outputs of cascaded integrator stages of a sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter with a scaled sampled analog signal, and a delayed scaled analog input signal. The summing tracking quantizer compensates for loop delay within a sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter. A loop delay compensation digital-to-analog converter for a sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter is merged with the voltage reference generator within the summing-tracking quantizer. The summing tracking quantizer selects reference voltages from the voltage reference generator based on a previous digital output code. The summing-tracking quantizer has a matrix switch that receives the previous digital output code and selects the reference voltage for applying to comparators for determining a differential quantization code that is additively combined to the previous digital output code to determine the present digital output code. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062406 | ANALOG DIGITAL CONVERTING DEVICE - Provided is an analog digital converting device which consumes a low power and guarantees fast operation characteristic. The analog digital converting device includes a sub-ADC and a successive approximation ADC. The sub-ADC converts an external analog signal into a first digital signal by using first and second reference voltages. The successive approximation ADC comprises a plurality of bit streams, and converts the external analog signal into a second digital signal according to a successive approximation operation using the first and second reference voltages. The successive approximation ADC receives the first digital signal, and converts the second digital signal in a state where one of the first and second reference voltages has been applied to the bit streams based on the first digital signal. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062407 | Forward-Looking Detection Radar - An explosive detection system includes an unmanned vehicle and a manned vehicle. The unmanned vehicle includes a reflector. The manned vehicle includes a ground penetrating radar. The manned vehicle also includes electronics configured to process radar signals that are reflected by the reflector to detect an explosive device. The manned vehicle follows the unmanned vehicle. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062408 | UNSYNCHRONIZED RADIO IMAGING - An unsynchronized acoustic or radio-frequency (RF) computed tomography (CT) imaging system with matched, but independent, continuous wave (CW) transmitters and receivers configured to radiate acoustic or RF transmissions in a plurality of vector paths through solid geologic material. A computer calculates and displays tomographic images constructed from individual acoustic or RF path signal travel time or attenuation measurements logged from registered locations from the CW transmitters and receivers after their being shuttled amongst a number of different transmitter and receiver perspectives available around said geologic material to generate data necessary for computed tomography. Each of the transmitters and receivers include independent unsynchronized crystal oscillators rated at 10-ppm or better frequency uncertainty to produce and to detect CW radio frequency (RF) transmissions. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062409 | METHOD FOR DETECTING TARGETS USING SPACE-TIME ADAPTIVE PROCESSING AND SHARED KNOWLEDGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT - A method detects a target in a radar signal using space-time adaptive processing. A test statistic is | 2012-03-15 |
20120062410 | MULTI-BAND SEEKER WITH TILTABLE OPTICAL/RECEIVER PORTION - A seeker/receiver system for a moving body, such as for guiding the moving body to a target, includes an optics/receiver portion that tilts as a unit relative to other parts of the moving body. The optics/receiver portion includes a window which may be used to enclose and protect one or both of a pair of receivers or detectors, such as a laser energy detector or receiver, and an infrared energy detector or receiver. By moving the window and the receivers as a unit a set positional relationship is maintained between all of the elements of the optics/receiver portion. This simplifies the optics by obviating the need for all aspects of the window to present the same properties to energy detectors that tilt relative to it. The optics/receiver portion may be tilted using a tilt mechanism such as a gimbal. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062411 | MILLIMETER AND SUB-MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR-RADIOMETRIC IMAGING - An antenna is provided that is configured to implement a combined radar and radiometric imaging method. The antenna comprises: a bearing device on which is rigidly mounted: rotating waveguide adapter which provides the output for the antenna; an electromechanical drive, the output shaft of which is defined as the main axis of rotation for the antenna and a position sensor. The antenna further comprises an antenna rotor, the rotation of which is configured to be controlled by the output shaft of the electromechanical drive of the bearing device. The antenna rotor comprises: at least one 2D diffraction grating; planar dielectric waveguide connected over a diffraction field to the 2D diffraction grating; a linear waveguide turn; and a feed adapter. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062412 | MOVABLE INFORMATION COLLECTION APPARATUS - An object of the present invention is to provide a movable information collection apparatus capable of grasping the current situation in a timely fashion. Also, an object of the present invention is to provide a geographical monitoring system capable of utilizing the movable information collection apparatus. The movable information collection apparatus includes an observation data collection antenna system that receives observation data obtained by observing an observation target area from the air, a geographic information database that stores previously acquired geographic information in the observation target area, an evaluation calculation unit that calculates and outputs a difference between the observation data and the previously acquired geographic information, the observation data collection antenna system, the geographic information database, and the evaluation calculation unit being mounted on a movable pedestal. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062413 | Method for Correcting Position Estimations by Selecting Pseudo-Distance Measurements - A method for correcting position estimations is provided, an enhanced position X | 2012-03-15 |
20120062414 | POSITIONING APPARATUS, POSITIONING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR MEASURING POSITION USING BOTH AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION AND GPS - A positioning apparatus including: a first positioning unit which intermittently receives signals from satellites and carries out a first position measurement; a second positioning unit which carries out a second position measurement by adding information of a moving direction and a moving amount to positional information of a reference position; a positioning control unit which obtains positional information corresponding to positions along a movement path by the first position measurement and the second position measurement; a reference position updating unit which updates the positional information of the reference position based on a result of the first position measurement; a distance calculating unit which calculates a distance between two positions, i.e., between the reference position and a position obtained by the second position measurement; and a positioning timing control unit which controls timing to carry out the first position measurement based on the distance. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062415 | LOCATION INFORMATION DECISION METHOD IN INTEGRATED TERMINAL - Provided is a method of efficiently determining a location of a terminal. The method includes receiving both of a GPS signal and a mobile communication signal. When the GPS signal is not received, a location calculated using the mobile communication signal is determined as the location of the terminal. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062416 | Supporting an assisted satellite based positioning - For supporting a satellite based positioning of a mobile arrangement ( | 2012-03-15 |
20120062417 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VERIFYING THE PRECISION PERFORMANCE OF A SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM - A method and a system verifies the precision performance of a satellite navigation system that can certify compliance with a level of precision whatever the observation conditions, notably as regards satellite geometry, and is a performance verification tool for the design, verification and qualification of a satellite navigation system. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062418 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF CALCULATION FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE PRECISION PERFORMANCE OF A SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM - A method and a system calculates the low probability events for the evaluation of the precision performance of a satellite navigation system, and makes it possible to certify the precision performance of a satellite navigation system for high levels of requirement by modelling events of low probability on the basis of the implementation of the theory of extreme values conjointly with the use of a chart for evaluating precision performance. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062419 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING RADIO WAVE PROPAGATION IN RADIO WAVE SYSTEM - An apparatus for analyzing radio wave propagation in a radio wave system includes: an identification unit configured to search and identify all objects existing in a service area in which users are provided with services; a construction unit configured to calculate a relative position between the identified objects and acquire a radio wave propagation model based on visibility at respective objects; and an analysis unit configured to apply the radio wave propagation model to ray tracing dynamically and analyze radio wave propagation in the service area. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062420 | Satellite Ground Terminal Incorporating a Smart Antenna that Rejects interference - This device combines multiple elements that function like a single smart antenna that performs both connectivity and spatial discrimination functions. The antenna functions in both receive and transmit modes. The apparatus utilizes commonly used components to distinguish and separate desired satellite signals from those signals of satellites in close directional proximity. Disclosed are six methods for optimizing simultaneously reception of multiple desired satellite signals performed either mechanically or electronically and also included is an optimization technique. The transmission apparatus uses many of the same components as the receiver antenna and additionally uses in-beam nulling to fine tune transmission. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062421 | PHASE ROTATION TECHNIQUES IN A MULTI-USER WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ENVIRONMENT - A mechanism for mitigating inter-user interference in a multi-user wireless communication environment is disclosed. A first network device determines a plurality of steering matrices, associated with a corresponding plurality of subcarriers, for each of multiple destination devices associated with the first network device. A phase difference between corresponding steering vectors of each pair of consecutive steering matrices of the plurality of steering matrices associated with each of the destination devices is determined and phase rotation is performed to maintain phase continuity between the consecutive steering matrices. One or more pre-coding matrices are calculated based on at least a subset of the plurality of steering matrices associated with the multiple destination devices. The one or more pre-coding matrices are applied to data to be transmitted to the multiple destination devices to mitigate interference between each of the multiple destination devices. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062422 | Smart Antenna System - The present invention discloses a smart antenna system for a portable device. The smart antenna system includes a plurality of directional antennas, disposed at a plurality of positions of the portable device, having a plurality of directional radiation patterns corresponding to a plurality of areas; wherein all of the plurality of directional radiation patterns substantially form an omni directional radiation pattern. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062423 | PORTABLE DEVICE WITH SMART ANTENNA - A portable device with smart antenna is disclosed, which includes an antenna array comprising a plurality of antennas, each antenna capable of receiving and/or transmitting signals, a phase and amplitude control unit coupled to the antenna array for controlling amplitude and phase of the plurality of the signals so as to dynamically control radiation pattern of the array antenna system, and a wireless network unit coupled to the phase and amplitude control unit for processing the signals. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062424 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device including a first antenna, a second antenna, a first sensor, a signal processing module and an antenna control module is provided. The first antenna has a function of transmitting a wireless signal and is disposed on a first side of the electronic device. The second antenna is disposed on a second side of the electronic device. The first sensor detects whether a first object is around the first antenna and generates a first sensing signal according to a detecting result. The signal processing module generates a first control signal according to the first sensing signal. The antenna control module switches the function of transmitting the wireless signal from the first antenna to the second antenna. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062425 | PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA SYSTEM WITH INTERMODULATION BEAM NULLING - A phased array antenna system with intermodulation beam nulling device includes nulling phase shifters. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062426 | MULTIPATH MITIGATION IN POSITIONING SYSTEMS - The location of a receiver is determined by receiving respective ranging signals from each of a plurality of transmitters at known locations. The ranging signals are cross-correlated with respective model signals to provide respective cross-correlation functions. For cross correlation functions that are determined to include multipath noise, the multipath noise is estimated and removed. Respective delays of the cross-correlation functions are estimated and the location of the receiver is inferred from the delays. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062427 | Positioning Method and Wireless Communication System Using the Same - A positioning method is disclosed. The positioning method includes providing a reference information comprising a plurality of predetermined RSSI values corresponding to a plurality of directional antennas receiving signals from a plurality of areas, utilizing the plurality of directional antennas to scan and detect a wireless communication device, calculating a plurality of RSSI values corresponding to the wireless communication device for the plurality of directional antennas, comparing the plurality of detected RSSI values with the reference information to generate a comparison result, and determining a location position of the wireless communication device according to the comparison result. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062428 | PORTABLE RADIO - There is provided a portable radio that exhibits high waterproof property and dust resistance property without impairing toughness and antenna performance while pursuing a smaller size. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062429 | PORTABLE RADIO - There is provided a foldable portable radio capable of yielding high emission efficiency over a wide band in either a closed or open state. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062430 | Semiconductor Device - An object is to provide a semiconductor device capable of preventing an alternating leakage current from flowing into a voltage detection circuit. The semiconductor device includes an antenna circuit, a resonance frequency regulating circuit, a voltage detection circuit, and a first capacitor. The resonance frequency regulating circuit includes a second capacitor including one terminal electrically connected to a first terminal of the antenna circuit; and a transistor including a first terminal electrically connected to the other terminal of the second capacitor, a second terminal electrically connected to a second terminal of the antenna circuit, and a gate electrically connected to the first capacitor and the voltage detection circuit. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062431 | Front End Module Comprising an Antenna Tuner - A front end module for a wireless transmission/reception device has two antennas and two signal paths connected thereto. A mismatch in the antenna is identified by monitoring the transmitted power and the reflected power in the active and passive signal paths and using the powers in a controller to generate a control signal for the antenna tuner. In this case, decreasing isolation between the first and second antennas and the first and second signal paths is identified, and is compensated for using different devices, in order to ensure faster and safer antenna matching. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062432 | Directional Antenna and Smart Antenna System Using the Same - The present invention discloses a directional antenna for a portable device. The directional antenna includes at least one antenna, disposed on a side of a display of the portable device, for utilizing a metal part of the display as a reflector to generate a directional radiation pattern. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062433 | FLEXIBLE ANTENNAS AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Embodiments of antennas over flexible substrates are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062434 | ANTENNA USING A REACTIVE ELEMENT - Disclosed is an antenna using a reactive element that is capable of individually controlling the respective resonance frequencies and resonance bandwidths. The antenna includes a radiator electrically coupled with a feeding point, a first reactive element electrically coupling a first point and a second point of the radiator, and a second reactive element electrically coupling a third point and a fourth point of the radiator. Here, the reactive elements are each coupled to the radiator in parallel, and because of the reactive elements, the antenna is made to have higher-order resonance frequencies that are not integer multiple in relation to a fundamental resonance frequency. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062435 | MAGNETIC SHEET, ANTENNA MODULE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MAGNETIC SHEET MANUFACTURING METHOD - A magnetic sheet for use with an antenna module is provided. The magnetic sheet may have a magnetically permeable layer having a plurality of randomly shaped pieces such that the magnetic sheet is configured to affect a resonance frequency of the antenna module. At least one of the randomly shaped pieces of the magnetic sheet does not have a rectangular or triangular shape. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062436 | MAGNETIC ANTENNA AND BOARD MOUNTED WITH THE SAME - A magnetic antenna, suitable for use in an RFID tag and an RFID tag reader/writer, which operates stable even if brought close to a metallic object and suitable for mass-production, and a board mounted with the magnetic antenna. The magnetic antenna has a coil with a magnetic layer and a conductive layer provided on the magnetic layer via an insulating layer or has a plurality of coils each with a magnetic layer having a square or rectangular shape and arranged radially. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062437 | ANTENNA SYSTEM WITH PLANAR DIPOLE ANTENNAS AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - An antenna system includes: and antenna module and a system module. The antenna module includes a substrate, and a plurality of planar dipole antennas each including a short-circuit section, two first radiator sections operable in a first frequency band and connected to the short-circuit section, and two second radiator sections operable in a second frequency band and connected to the short-circuit section. The planar dipole antennas are arranged such that geometric centers thereof are respectively spaced apart from a center point bounded by the planar dipole antennas by a predetermined distance, such that each of the planar dipole antennas is spaced apart from an adjacent one of the planar dipole antennas by a predetermined minimum distance. The system module has a grounding plane that faces toward and that is spaced apart from and parallel to the substrate. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062438 | ANTENNA APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an antenna apparatus includes an antenna element formed into a spiral shape, a sheet-shaped magnetic material arranged in tight contact with a back surface of the antenna element, and a reflector arranged with an air gap to the magnetic material. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062439 | SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE INTEGRATED WITH CONFORMAL SHIELD AND ANTENNA - A semiconductor package integrated with conformal shield and antenna is provided. The semiconductor package includes a semiconductor element, an electromagnetic interference shielding element, a dielectric structure, an antenna element and an antenna signal feeding element. The electromagnetic interference shielding element includes an electromagnetic interference shielding film and a grounding element, wherein the electromagnetic interference shielding film covers the semiconductor element and the grounding element is electrically connected to the electromagnetic interference shielding layer and a grounding segment of the semiconductor element. The dielectric structure covers a part of the electromagnetic interference shielding element and has an upper surface. The antenna element is formed adjacent to the upper surface of the dielectric structure. The antenna signal feeding element passing through the dielectric structure electrically connects the antenna element and the semiconductor element. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062440 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION BASE STATION ANTENNA - A mobile communication base station antenna has a first array antenna and a second array antenna. Antenna elements of the first and second array antennas are classified into the first, second and third groups G | 2012-03-15 |
20120062441 | ARRANGEMENT FOR COUPLING A MOBILE PHONE TO AN EXTERNAL ANTENNA - The invention relates to an arrangement for coupling an antenna, which is in the form of a transmitting and/or receiving antenna, of a mobile telephone to an external antenna or an arrangement for accommodating a mobile telephone from amongst a large number of different mobile telephones in a vehicle with low levels of loss and interference radiation, and for coupling the respective mobile telephone to devices of the vehicle. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062442 | COMBINING MULTIPLE SLATE DISPLAYS INTO A LARGER DISPLAY MATRIX - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for automatically combining multiple displays on multiple portable electronic computer devices to form a larger display matrix. For each device, a first display configured to combine with additional displays of additional electronic devices to form a larger display from a matrix of the first display and the additional displays. A display orientation module automatically determines an orientation of the first display with respect to the one or more additional displays that form the larger display matrix. The display orientation module determines a location of the first display in the larger display matrix. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062443 | ARRANGEMENT FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION, METHOD FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC TERMINAL DEVICE - The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for displaying information with a first and a second display element, wherein for a user the information of the first display element is visible through the second display element. The invention further relates to an electronic terminal device and a security element for providing trustworthy information. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062444 | SWITCHABLE HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY TRANSITION - A method of operating a switchable head-mounted display apparatus includes the steps of providing a head-mounted display that includes a switchable viewing area that is switched between a transparent viewing state and an information viewing state, switching the viewing state to an intermediate state from the transparent viewing state or the information viewing state, and switching the intermediate state to the transparent viewing state or the information viewing state. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062445 | ADJUSTABLE WRAP AROUND EXTENDABLE ARM FOR A HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY - This disclosure concerns an interactive head-mounted eyepiece with an integrated processor for handling content for display and an integrated image source for introducing the content to an optical assembly through which the user views a surrounding environment and the displayed content. The eyepiece includes an adjustable wrap around extendable arm comprising a shape memory material for securing the position of the eyepiece on the user's head, wherein the extendable arm extends from an end of an eyepiece arm. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062446 | VIDEO IMAGE VIEWING GLASSES AND IMAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM - A pair of video image viewing glasses comprising: a pair of image selection members each of which selects incident light and transmits the selected incident light; and a frame member in which the pair of image selection members are accommodated side by side. The pair of video image viewing glasses is used with or without another pair of glasses. The frame member includes: a locking portion via which the other pair of glasses locks the pair of video image viewing glasses when the pair of video image viewing glasses is worn over the other pair of glasses; and a nose pad provided to be positioned between the pair of image selection members. The nose pad is detachably attached to the frame member. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062447 | FLEXIBLE DISPLAY PANEL - A flexible display panel includes a flexible substrate, a plurality of pixels, a plurality of signal lines, a plurality of wave-like connecting lines, and a display medium. The flexible substrate has a plurality of display regions separated from one another and at least one foldable region located among the display regions. The pixels are disposed in the display regions. The signal lines are disposed on the flexible substrate and electrically connected to the pixels. The wave-like connecting lines are distributed in and across the foldable region. Each of the wave-like connecting lines is electrically connected to two of the signal lines adjacent to the wave-like connecting line. Each of the wave-like connecting lines across the foldable region has a wave-like pattern. The display medium is disposed on the flexible substrate to cover at least the display regions. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062448 | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A display apparatus includes a plurality of pixel units and each pixel unit includes a substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode, an image display part and a protective layer. The first electrode is formed on the substrate. The second electrode is formed over the first electrode while interposing a first insulating layer therebetween to define a TSC (tunnel-shaped cavity) extending in a first direction between the first and second electrodes. The image display part is provided in the TSC to display an image according to an electric field generated by the first and second electrodes. The protective layer covers the second electrode and seals the TSC. The display apparatus having the above structure is manufactured by forming the first electrode, a sacrificial layer and the second electrode and forming the image display part by removing the sacrificial layer. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062449 | REDUCING VIDEO CROSS-TALK IN A VISUAL-COLLABORATIVE SYSTEM - A visual-collaborative system including a display screen configured to display images and a camera configured to capture images. The system also includes a video cross-talk reducer configured to estimate video cross-talk that is to be displayed on the display screen and captured by the camera, and reducing the estimated video cross-talk from captured images by the camera. The estimation of the video cross-talk and reduction of the video cross-talk is signal based. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062450 | Pixel circuit and display device - A pixel circuit includes: a switching transistor whose conduction is controlled by a drive signal supplied to the control terminal; a drive wiring adapted to propagate the drive signal; and a data wiring adapted to propagate a data signal. The drive wiring is formed on a first wiring layer and connected to the control terminal of the switching transistor. The data wiring is formed on a second wiring layer and connected to a first terminal of the switching transistor. A multi-layered wiring structure is used so that the second wiring layer is formed on a layer different from that on which the first wiring layer is formed. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062451 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device that allows suppressing loss of display quality caused by additional capacitance. The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device provided with a first substrate and a second substrate disposed opposing each other, and a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the first substrate has a gate bus line, a source bus line, a pixel electrode to which an image signal is inputted, and a common electrode to which a common signal is inputted, the pixel electrode and the common electrode are comb-shaped within a pixel, an electric field parallel to the surface of the first substrate is generated between the pixel electrode and the common electrode within the pixel, and the common electrode is arranged, within a display area, at a layer that is different from a layer at which the gate bus line is formed and from a layer at which the source bus line is formed. | 2012-03-15 |
20120062452 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TEACHING A CHILD WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A handheld electronic device that promotes learning by movement The device includes software that guides the user through various activities via audio and visual cues. The user interacts with the handheld device with movement. | 2012-03-15 |