20th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 54 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170140586 | VEHICLE PARKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vehicle parking system includes a parking facility having multiple vehicle parking spaces including a first subset allocated to users holding leases and a second subset not so allocated. Respective parking space sensors provide utilization data for the parking spaces of the subsets. A gate-controlled vehicle entrance to the parking facility controls vehicle access to the parking spaces. A vehicle identification sub-system detects a vehicle identifier of a vehicle presented at the gate-controlled entrance. A controller operates the gate at the entrance to allow access to the parking spaces by a user's vehicle in response to a determination derived by the controller from a plurality of inputs, including the detected vehicle identifier, a user account related to the vehicle, a status of the user with respect to the subsets of vehicle parking spaces, and in at least near real time, the utilization data provided by the parking space sensors. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140587 | Methods and Systems for Efficient Security Screening - The present invention relates to systems and methods relating to security checkpoints. In some embodiments the present invention includes a security checkpoint system that is optimized in one or more of design and decor, audio characteristics, and efficiency in passing customers through the security checkpoint and generating revenue with adverting and sponsorships. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140588 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO A DEFINED SPACE - A method provides a guest access to a defined space selectively accessible through an automated gate. The method includes the steps of causing a resident interface to be displayed to a resident via a resident data device. Guest data is received from the resident about the guest using the resident data device. The guest data is transmitted to a central station. The guest identifies when the guest arrives at the automated gate. The method also opens the automated gate to allow the guest to travel into the defined space after the automated gate is opened. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140589 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL BASED LOCK MANAGEMENT - In an approach for enhancing physical security, a processor receives, via a wireless communication protocol, a first set of information from a first device associated with a first person. A processor compares the first set of information to a predefined rule, wherein the predefined rule specifies whether a lock can be engaged. A processor determines that the lock cannot be engaged, based on the first information and the predefined rule. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140590 | LOCK-UNLOCK SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A lock-unlock system for a vehicle includes a mobile terminal and an in-vehicle device. The mobile terminal includes a unit to return a first response signal responding to a first request signal, and a unit to return a second response signal responding to a second request signal in response to receiving power supplied by electromagnetic induction induced by the second request signal. The in-vehicle device includes a unit to transmit the first request signal, to execute first verification control for verifying an identification code in the first response signal; a unit to transmit the second request signal, to execute second verification control for verifying an identification code in the second response signal; and a unit to indicate switching from the first verification control to the second verification control if a condition for the switching is satisfied after the first verification control has been started, to the user. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140591 | ON-VEHICLE APPARATUS, VEHICLE LOCKING/UNLOCKING SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ON-VEHICLE APPARATUS - An on-vehicle apparatus start verifying a first code of a portable apparatus returned from the portable apparatus in response to a first signal from the on-vehicle apparatus unless a battery of the portable apparatus is not exhausted upon detection of a user's operation to unlock/lock a door beside a vehicle; verifies a second code of the portable apparatus returned from the portable apparatus in response to power supply to the portable apparatus through electromagnetic induction caused by a second signal from the on-vehicle apparatus; determines whether the user's operation has been continuously detected if the first code is not returned; ends the verification of the first code if there is no state where the user's operation has been continuously detected; and ends the verification of the first code and starts the verification of the second code if the user's operation has been continuously detected. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140592 | ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE AND ACCESS CONTROL METHOD - An electronic access control device ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170140593 | ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE AND ACCESS CONTROL METHOD - An electronic access control device ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170140594 | Wireless method and Apparatus for Remote Lock Operating with Mobile Communication Device - Method and its enabling device for remote wireless micro-latching for security purposes, comprising at least one user or controller, one mobile communication device, and one secured device, whereas said user is enabled to open or close a micro-latch in said a secured device, for instant a safe box or a medical cabinet, allowing access to secured content, including money, ID card, checks, as well as medicine. Also disclosed is a multiplicity of said devices and their preprogrammed remote control by computer or mobile app. The micro-latching can be amplified to macro-latching, for instance by a micro-solenoid switching a high power electrical switch bank or relay, which in turn initiates industrial processes. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140595 | SAFETY LOCKOUT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A lockout-tagout system for use with at least one securing item may include at least one lock for locking the securing item in place. The lockout-tagout system may further include at least one lockout tag on or near the securing item or lock. The lockout tag may have a wireless identification device. The lockout-tagout system may further include a reader configured to read the wireless identification device. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140596 | LOCKOUT/TAGOUT DEVICE WITH NON-VOLATILE MEMORY AND RELATED SYSTEM - A lockout/tagout or smart isolation device includes a wireless link, a non-volatile memory, and a controller in communication with the wireless link and the non-volatile memory. The wireless link is in selective communication with a wireless identification device, such as a keycard, carried by a user. The controller is programmed to receive a signal from the wireless link and write usage information about the device to at least a portion of the non-volatile memory such that the portion of the non-volatile memory storing the usage information cannot be erased or re-written thereby securely storing this usage information. This lockout/tagout or smart isolation device may be standalone or be part of a system that may potentially serve as part of a facility-wide safety system (for example, networked or in communication with a SCADA system). | 2017-05-18 |
20170140597 | MONEY HANDLING APPARATUS AND MONEY HANDLING METHOD - A money handling apparatus (for example, a money depositing and dispensing machine ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170140598 | PAPER CURRENCY HANDLING DEVICE - In order to improve the ability to feed paper currency from a deposit unit and to reduce the height of the device, this paper currency handling device ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170140599 | BANKNOTE PROCESSING DEVICE - A banknote processing device includes: a plurality of storage units configured to store a banknote having a predetermined condition in a storage unit corresponding to the banknote among the plurality of storage units when the banknote is fed through a depositing port provided on a device main body; and a dispensing box configured to discharge the banknote through a dispensing port provided on the dispensing box by conveying the banknote, which is sent from the storage unit, to the dispensing box when a dispensing instruction is given. The dispensing box is configured to collect the banknote being stored in the storage units when a collecting instruction is given. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140600 | MODULAR VENDING SYSTEMS FOR PROPANE CYLINDERS - A modular outdoor large item vending system for large items such as propane tanks, liquid petroleum gas cylinders of various sizes and other items that must be stored in and dispensed from a hazardous location compliant system. The vending system can be placed on a store front, parking lot, campsite, or park, and comprises a master module assembly connected to a plurality of add-on module assemblies with each of the master module assembly and the add-on module assemblies having compartments to hold large items which are dispensed from the compartments when a payment is made through a credit card reader interface located on a master module control compartment door face. The large item vending system of the invention is powered by AC current which is turned to DC power by a power supply, or DC batteries charged by AC power and/or solar power, or by other power means. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140601 | MEDICINE SORTING APPARATUS AND MEDICINE SORTING METHOD - A medicine sorting apparatus includes a receiving part, an identifying part and a storing part. The storing part includes a plurality of storing trays arranged in multiple stages. A storing area for each of returned medicines is defined at the time of storing each of the returned medicines according to a size of each of the returned medicines identified by the identifying part. Each of the returned medicines is stored in the storing tray in a state that the storing area for each of the returned medicines is associated with identification information of each of the returned medicines so that each of the returned medicines can be taken from the storing tray by a scalar type robot. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140602 | Method and Apparatus for Smart Circuit Breaker - A smart circuit breaker is provided. An electronic device can be electrically positioned between a utility and an electrical power outlet, electrical subpanel, load center, transformer, or other power distribution center. The electronic device can include a circuit breaker associated with an electrical power circuit, a communications device, a monitoring device and an electronic circuit. The electronic circuit can be operable with the circuit breaker, the communications device and the monitoring device to determine an account of a user of the electrical power circuit and to determine from the account whether to supply power to the electrical power circuit. Further, the electronic circuit can be operable with the circuit breaker, the communications device and the monitoring device to, if power is supplied to the electrical power circuit, charge the account and activate the circuit breaker if the monitoring device detects an undesirable power condition. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140603 | MULTI-VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for vehicle fleet management comprising: a base management system configured to enable one or more fleet vehicles to receive a vehicle service, the base management system comprising a database, a communications module and an analysis module, the communications module in communication with the one or more fleet vehicles, the analysis module and the database; one or more fleet vehicles, each fleet vehicle comprising a vehicle database and each configured to receive a charging service and to communicate a vehicle charging state to the communication module, wherein at least one of the one or more fleet vehicles operates in a deficient charging state; at least one fleet service site configured to communicate a charging price to the communications module and provide the charging service at the charging price; wherein the analysis module receives the charging price and determines if the at least one fleet service site is selected to provide the charging service to the at least one of the one or more fleet vehicles operating in a deficient charging state; wherein the at least one of the one or more fleet vehicles operating in a deficient charging state is provided a charging service by the at least one fleet service site if the analysis module selects the at least one fleet service site. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140604 | NOVEL GAMING TABLE, NOVEL EVENT GENERATOR AND METHOD OF ALTERING UNDERLYING GAMES ON THE GAME TABLE - A gaming system enables enhancement of wagering outcomes using: a) a gaming table having a game play surface for multiple players; b) a programmable electronic random number generator; c) a player input control at a player position; d) a display system capable of indicating a secondary random event outcome provided by the programmable electronic random number generator for each of the multiple players; and e) the random number generator configured to control of a display individual player position secondary random events determined by the random number generator. The gaming system is configured so that i) after at least one wager has been locked in at a player position, ii) the secondary random event for the player position is indicated and locked into the display system for a round of play of an underlying primary wagering event at the gaming table. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140605 | Systems and Methods for Automatically Generating and Verifying Proposition Bets - Data containing user-defined terms for a proposition bet are received at a first network connected device, wherein the user-defined terms predict an outcome for the proposition bet. The user-defined terms may take the form of a performance condition for a proposition bet customized by a user; wherein the performance condition predicts an outcome for the proposition bet. A database is queried to retrieve historical data associated with the user defined terms for the proposition bet. The historical data is processed to generate odds that the user defined terms correctly predict the outcome for the proposition bet. The odds are transmitted to a second network connected device for acceptance or rejection by the user. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140606 | Method for Holding a Lottery - The invention relates to large-scale collective games and can be used in holding various types of lotteries. The technical result consists in simplifying the holding of a lottery by means of decreasing the quantity of circulating documents, eliminating the need for participants to remember information, and making it possible to conduct multi-level lotteries. The process of determining winning lottery ticket numbers is carried out in at least one round, and a request for participation in a lottery is submitted together with the registration of data identifying a participant in the lottery. The registration data of each individual are linked to each lottery participation request and to a number assigned to a participant in the order in which the request is received in real time. A draw for a main prize fund is carried out for one of the lottery tickets by using a drawing machine which is set for limiting possible combinations of numbered lottery balls drawn, taking into consideration the following conditions: the total number of lottery balls drawn equals the number of digits in the number corresponding to the total number of participating lottery tickets; a first lottery ball and subsequent lottery balls, which form a winning number, are limited in the drawing thereof to possible combinations of numbers, taking into consideration those numerical values which can provide the winning number with a value which is within the limits of the number corresponding to the total number of participating lottery tickets. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140607 | PARADISE BOX GAMING SYSTEM - A gaming system with a main cabinet having a mechanism for playing a table game and a mechanism for playing a slot machine game; a first screen in a portion of the main cabinet for displaying the table game; and a second screen in a portion of the main cabinet for displaying the slot machine game. The mechanism for playing the slot machine game is adapted to only receive second bets from a first user while the first user awaits results of first bets during a count-down time of the table game placed on the mechanism for playing the table game. The count-down time of the table game is a period of inactivity is according to the rules of the table game; and the results of the first bets are presented independently from the results of the second bets. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140608 | Wagering Game, Gaming Machine, Networked Gaming System and Method With Nudging Re-Spinning Stacked Wilds - A system, apparatus, and method are disclosed with one or more stacked wild symbols which when appearing, trigger one or more re-spins wherein stacked wild symbols are locked in place for at least one re-spin. Awards are paid following each game outcome. In the event that a portion of a stacked wild symbol is displayed as part of a game outcome, the associated reel may nudge upward or downward to shift the entire stacked wild symbol into view, awards are then paid on the winning outcomes, and one or more re-spins may ensue with any displayed stacked wild symbols being locked for at least one subsequent re-spin. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140609 | DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM TECHNIQUE FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSION REDUCTION - Techniques for reducing electromagnetic (EM) emission in a wager-based gaming machine. A gaming machine includes one or more processors configured to generate a bus clock signal having a fundamental frequency and fundamental spectral components at harmonics of the fundamental frequency. The fundamental spectral components each have a fundamental amplitude. A signal processor is configured to generate a spread spectrum clock signal having a nominal frequency substantially equivalent to the fundamental frequency of the bus clock signal as well as nominal spectral components at harmonics of the nominal frequency. However, the nominal spectral components each have a nominal amplitude less than the fundamental amplitude of a fundamental spectral component at the same harmonic. A bus connects the signal processor with one or more elements and carries the spread spectrum clock signal to the one or more elements, thereby reducing EM emissions from the bus. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140610 | SKILL-BASED BONUSING INTERLEAVED WAGERING SYSTEM - A mobile device for a gaming system is disclosed, the mobile device providing an interactive controller configured to: communicate application telemetry; receive a wager outcome; receive an application resource; initiate a bonus goal; communicate additional application telemetry; receive and display bonus wager outcome; a wager controller constructed to: receive the wager request; determine a wager outcome; communicate the wager outcome; receive bonus wager request; determine a bonus wager outcome; and communicate bonus wager outcome; and the application controller operatively connecting the mobile device and the wager controller, the application controller constructed to: receive application telemetry; determine whether to trigger a wager; communicating wager request; receive and communicate the wager outcome; determine and communicate the application resource; communicate a bonus goal offer; receive additional application telemetry; determine whether the bonus goal is achieved; generate and communicate bonus wager request; communicate the bonus wager outcome. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140611 | WAGERING APPARATUS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A system, method and apparatus provides a unique betting product where multiple players or groups of players may construct and contribute to (“crowdfund”) one or more tickets and behave as a single “player”. Players make selections in one or more different events. Players who are in contention to win may be offered an opportunity to sell their tickets, in whole or in part, in response to a full or partial buy-out offer made at any time prior to completion of a wagering event. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140612 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR AN ELECTRONIC GAME OF BACCARAT - In accordance with some embodiments, a gaming apparatus provides for an electronic baccarat game in which game elements are placed in a game element matrix within which a plurality of paylines are defined. Each payline consists of a baccarat hand which includes a first subset of game element positions attributed to the Player side and a second subset of game element positions attributed to the Banker side. In one embodiment, a player may place a wager on a game instance of the baccarat game and select one of a Player side and a Banker side for the wager. A payout is determined for the game instance based on which of the Player side and the Banker side the player selected and how many of the paylines resulted in a Player side win and how many of the paylines resulted in a Banker side win. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140613 | METHOD OF PLAYING MULTI-BET PREPRINTED TICKETS WITH TICKET MARKING OF SELECTED WAGER MULTIPE AND VENDING MACHINE FOR DOING SAME - Tickets are preprinted with game content and are associated with a deal of tickets that includes at least some predetermined winning tickets. Each ticket has a base ticket denomination and each winning ticket has a predetermined base award amount. For each vended ticket, an indication is received from a patron for inputting into a vending machine of a total wager amount for payment of a ticket. The total wager amount is determined from the base ticket denomination and a multiple of the base ticket denomination that the patron selects for the ticket. The ticket is dispensed from the vending machine, The vending machine indicates on a winning dispensed ticket, using a ticket marker in the vending machine, an indicia of the total wager amount that visually communicates the multiple of the base ticket denomination that the patron selected. The indicia is not a numerical value. The indicia is used to determine the value of the winning ticket. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140614 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING SITUATION OF CARD DETAINMENT IN SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL - A system and a method for handling card detainment in a self-service terminal are provided. The system for handling of card detainment in a self-service terminal includes a card detainment handling server, a first self-service terminal and a second self-service terminal, which are communicatively interconnected. The card detainment handling server includes a card detainment information storage module for storing information related to a detained card. The card detainment handling server is also communicatively connected with a bank backend database, i.e. a bank business system, in order to obtain the account information of the detained card and the identity information of the user owning the detained card from the bank backend database and help a card detainment information and identity authentication module authenticate the validity of the card detainment information and the user identity. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140615 | MODULAR CASH REGISTER - The proposed technique relates to cash register implemented by means of a tablet type digital touchpad device ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170140616 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND DYNAMIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY THEREOF - A dynamic random access memory includes a main body which has a substrate portion and a light-emitting portion and a transmission port, the substrate portion includes a board and a first coating layer, the board has a light-transmittable portion and a first face, the first coating layer is coated on the first face and has an emergent light-transmittable portion corresponding to the light-transmittable portion, and the substrate portion has a memory module. The transmission port is disposed on the substrate portion and electrically connected with the memory module. The electronic device includes the dynamic random access memory and further includes a shell portion. The shell portion is covered on two opposite lateral faces of the dynamic random access memory and at least shields the light-emitting portion, and the shell portion further has a second light-transmittable portion corresponding to the emergent light-transmittable portion. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140617 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A TRACKING BEACON TO PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT - This disclosure presents various means for securing a tracking beacon to personal protection equipment. The tracking beacon mount is constructed of a cover, a base, a transmitter and a mounting mechanism, such as a strap. The transmitter has a unique identifier which is detected by a proximity sensor. The proximity sensor is operably connected to a tracking system which can be used to detect the presence of the beacons. The system is programmed to recognize the types of items used and warn the user if something predetermined as required for the location or job type is missing. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140618 | WEARABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - A method of operation of a wearable device comprises receiving a notification time in a processor, determining whether a current time is the notification time, and emitting a vibratory signal indicative of the notification time responsive to determining that the current time is the notification time. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140619 | WIRELESS HOME SAFETY 911 SYSTEM - A wireless home safety 911 system which includes a battery disposed in an enclosure that supplies power to a smoke sensor, a carbon monoxide sensor and a gas leak sensor. An audible alarm module, a visual alarm module and an escape route module are all disposed in the enclosure and can be activated by any one of the sensors. A “FIRE 911” visual alarm display is mounted on at least one window in a house and is remotely activated by the visual alarm module. Bluetooth/Wi-Fi router can be utilized. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140620 | Alarm Reporting - Events are generated by a security controller. Video confirmation of the events is routed via a wireline broadband connection to conserve bandwidth in a cellular network. However, when the wireline broadband connection is unavailable, video confirmation of alarms may be routed into a cellular network for processing. Video associated with benign events may be stored until the wireline broadband connection is restored. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140621 | SITE PROFILING AND AUTOMATED CALIBRATION - A spectrum profiling device may be configured to generate an energy profile of a monitoring environment in which a tag adapted to be disposed on a product in the monitoring environment is detectable via a monitoring network. The device may include processing circuitry configured to receive information indicative of energy data obtained by a measurement device disposed in the monitoring environment, associate the energy data with corresponding location information describing a plurality of locations at which the energy data was obtained within the monitoring environment, and generate the energy profile providing an indication of baseline energy levels of a selected energy spectrum for the monitoring environment based on the energy data and the location information. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140622 | LOCKDOWN APPARATUS FOR INITIATION OF LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES AT A FACILITY DURING AN EMERGENCY HAVING A DISPLAY FOR STILL OR VIDEO IMAGES - Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include an actuator configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140623 | LOCKDOWN APPARATUS FOR INITIATION OF LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES AT A FACILITY DURING AN EMERGENCY WITH AN OVERRIDE ACTUATOR TO OVERRIDE LOCKDOWN COMMUNICATION TO FACILITY OCCUPANTS - Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include an actuator configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140624 | Method for Eliminating Thermal Interference for Infrared and Video-Based Early Fire Detection - The invention relates to a process for the elimination of thermal interferences in the infrared and video fire detection at an early stage in waste incineration plants, recycling facilities, warehouses and the like. The process is characterized by an additional noise and vibration analysis, by measuring the noise level of vehicles situated in the area to be detected or other thermal interference sources, with a distinction in measuring the noise level between day mode and night mode. The volume thresholds can thus be determined and be used as a threshold for determining whether a fire extinguishing sequence should be triggered. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140625 | RELEASED OFFENDER GEOSPATIAL LOCATION INFORMATION TREND ANALYSIS - Methods of trend analysis for information related to released criminal offenders, the methods include accessing geospatial location information including date and time information for released criminal offenders and identifying repeated visits by one of the released criminal offenders within a defined proximity of a particular geospatial location, identifying a movement pattern of one of the released criminal offenders, correlating the movements of one the released criminal offenders to the movements of a subscriber, correlating the proximity of one of the released criminal offenders to a location where criminal activity has occurred, or comparing the geospatial location with previous activity of the released offender to predict potential future criminal activity. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140626 | WIRELESS TAG AND HOME MONITORING DEVICE FOR TRACKING INDIVIDUALS OR OBJECTS WITH ALCOHOL MONITORING - A methodology determining a response to exposure of a monitored person to a prohibited substance is provided. The methodology includes: first receiving movement data representing movement of the monitored person over time; second receiving an indication that a monitored person has been exposed to a quantity of a prohibited substance; first determining, from the received movement data, movement activity of the monitored person for a period of time before the exposure was detected; second determining a risk parameter based on at least (a) the amount of the quantity of the prohibited substance, and (b) the movement activity; issuing a notice to a supervising authority in substantially real time when the second determining results in a risk parameter that is above a first threshold; and issuing a notice to a supervising authority in non-real time when the second determining results in a risk parameter that is below the first threshold. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140627 | SMART PHONE WITH APPLICATION OF PREVENTING CHILDREN FROM BEING LEFT IN CAR - A smart phone with application of preventing children from being left in a car includes a speedometer, a data processing center, a phone speaker, a micro phone, a touch screen and an application of preventing children from being left in a car (application). the application is programmed as the follows: the speedometer detects car speed and reports the car speed data to the application, when the car speed increasing from first speed to second speed the application issues a [REMINDER] of “if has children in the car” to a driver, when the car speed decreasing from third speed to 0 speed, the application issues a [WARNING] of “must bring children out of the car” to the driver. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140628 | ELECTRICAL PLUG DEVICE FOR MONITORING PERSONAL ACTIVITY - A method of operating a server for remotely monitoring personal activity, the method comprising: generating and sending a message to at least one user equipment, UE, if one of the following conditions is met: the server receives a signal from an electrical plug device and the received signal is in accordance with an expected pattern of signals; or the server receives a signal from an electrical plug device and the received signal is not in accordance with an expected pattern of signals; or the server does not receive a signal from an electrical plug device when a signal is expected in accordance with an expected pattern of signals. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140629 | Real-Time Harm Prevention Through Feedback System With Automatic Detection of Human Behavioral and Emotional States - The present invention provides techniques for leveraging the sensing capabilities of wearable mobile technology, such as a smartwatch, to provide real-time harm prevention. In one aspect of the invention, a method for harm prevention is provided. The method includes the steps of: collecting real-time data from at least one user, wherein the data is collected via a mobile device worn by the user (e.g., a smartwatch); analyzing the real-time data collected from the user to determine whether the real-time data indicates an emergency situation exists; and undertaking an appropriate action if the real-time data indicates that an emergency situation exists, otherwise continuing to collect data from the user in real-time. Third party data relating to potential source of harm to the user may also be obtained (e.g., from a weather service, newsfeeds, etc.) | 2017-05-18 |
20170140630 | System And Method For Monitoring A Person - An apparatus is provided for monitoring a person. The apparatus is configured for identifying one or more undesirable conditions, by analyzing data from a sensor unit associated with the person's bed, the data being indicative of the person's presence in or absence from the bed. Upon identification of at least one undesirable condition, the apparatus emits a local alarm and transmits an alert signal to a remote apparatus, which is configured for notifying one or more responders about the undesirable condition. If one or more responders responds to the notification, or if the apparatus is reset locally, the local alarm is stopped. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140631 | AUTOMATED ENVIRONMENT HAZARD DETECTION - Systems and techniques are provided in which one or more environmental sensors collect data about an environment. An environmental hazard assessment module collects and analyzes data obtained by the environmental sensors to automatically identify, categorize, and/or rate the severity of potential environmental hazards. The hazards are provided to a user for a particular region of the environment or for a larger environment that includes multiple regions. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140632 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A SENSOR FOR USE WITH AN ASSET TRACKING SYSTEM - An asset tracking system includes a series of sensors placed on a tool storage system connected to a computerized system. The sensor mounts are placed so that sensor can detect the presence or absence of the tool assigned to the spot. In some examples, these sensors are pressure sensors calibrated to detect the weight of the tool upon the tool mount. The system can remotely notify a user of the status of the tools through either a display or a telecommunications system. The system can also be configured in some examples to check tools out to a specific user via the computerized system. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140633 | WEARABLE COMPUTING SYSTEM WITH TEMPORAL FEEDBACK - Aspects include a system for providing feedback to a user with a wearable device. The system including a wearable device and a feedback mechanism disposed within the wearable device. The feedback mechanism configured to vibrate the wearable device. A memory is provided having computer readable instructions. One or more processors are provided for executing the computer readable instructions, the one or more processors being coupled to communicate with the feedback mechanism. The computer readable instructions include defining at least one prompt point that is associated with a first time parameter. The instructions further include determining when the current time is equal to the first time parameter. The instructions provide for actuating the feedback mechanism in response to the current time being equal to the first time period. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140634 | IMPACT HANDLING AND ULTRASOUND ALERTING METHODS - Systems and methods of impact handling and ultrasound alerting are provided. Systems comprise an ultrasound transmitter is configured to transmit ultrasound signals at specified frequencies, a controller associated with a vehicle seat and configured to generate the ultrasound signals with respect to seat statuses and control the transmitter accordingly, and an application installable on a user's communication device to be associated with a device's audio receiver. The seat may comprise a dynamic part mounted on a static part and energy absorbing element(s) configured to restrain a movement of the dynamic part relative to the static part upon impact, via connection(s) between the static and dynamic parts that have static element(s) attached to the static part and dynamic element(s) attached to the dynamic part. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140635 | WEARABLE COMPUTING SYSTEM WITH TEMPORAL FEEDBACK DURING A PRESENTATION - Aspects include a system for providing feedback to a user with a wearable device. The system including a wearable device and a feedback mechanism disposed within the wearable device. The feedback mechanism the feedback mechanism including at least on vibrational motor operably coupled to vibrate a housing. A memory is provided having computer readable instructions. One or more processors are provided for executing the computer readable instructions, the one or more processors being coupled to communicate with the feedback mechanism. The computer readable instructions include defining at least one prompt point that is associated with a first time parameter. The instructions further include determining when the current time is equal to the first time parameter. The instructions provide for actuating the feedback mechanism in response to the current time being equal to the first time period. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140636 | EMERGENCY DETECTION MECHANISM - An embodiment of the invention may include a method, a computer program product and a computer system for assessing interactions towards an electronic device. The embodiment may include a computing device that monitors a pattern of actions of a first user, where the first user is associated with a first electronic device. The embodiment may include a computing device that determines that at least one action from the first user indicates the first user is undergoing an aggressive act. The embodiment may include a computing device that responds to the aggressive act by: communicating results of the determination that the first pattern matches the data pattern to a second electronic device; and/or sending information detailing a command to activate a device component of one or both of the first electronic device and a third electronic device. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140637 | Personal Hazard Detection System with Redundant Position Registration and Communication - A system for monitoring the safety of personnel on a work site, by providing workers on the site with portable battery powered safety monitors equipped with alarms, sensors to detect hazardous conditions, at least two forms of geo-location and two forms of voice and data telecommunication and two CPU's sharing the computation load, each CPU equipped to monitor and reset the other in case of failure to function, with each monitor capable of serving as a node in a mesh network and relaying information concerning alarms detected including location thereof to other monitors on the mesh network. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140638 | LOCKDOWN APPARATUS FOR INITIATION OF LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES AT A FACILITY DURING AN EMERGENCY HAVING AN IMAGE SENSOR FOR CAPTURING STILL OR VIDEO IMAGES - Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include an actuator configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140639 | LOCKDOWN APPARATUS FOR INITIATION OF LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES AT A FACILITY DURING AN EMERGENCY WITH AN OVERRIDE ACTUATOR TO OVERRIDE LOCKDOWN COMMUNICATION TO FACILITY OCCUPANTS - Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility. The lockdown apparatus can include an actuator configured to transmit a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated. The actuator can be configured to be recognizably distinguishable from a fire alarm actuator. The lockdown apparatus can also include a lockdown communicator configured to produce a lockdown communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140640 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING ANOMALIES IN A HAZARD DETECTION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for detecting anomalies in a hazard detection system are described herein. When an anomaly is detected, the system can earmark the presence of the detected anomaly with a flag or other notification, and announce the existence of the anomaly to a user. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140641 | MULTI-ADAPTOR VEHICLE REMOTE FUNCTION CONTROLLER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A remote control system for a vehicle of a type including a data communications bus extending throughout the vehicle may include a remote transmitter, a multi-adaptor vehicle remote function controller being responsive to the remote transmitter, and a data bus adaptor for adapting the multi-adaptor vehicle remote function controller to communicate via the data communications bus. The data bus adaptor may be operable with a given set of proprietary remote function controller codes from among a plurality of different sets of proprietary remote function controller codes. The multi-adaptor vehicle remote function controller may be operable with the different sets of proprietary remote function controller codes, and may be configured to learn the given set of proprietary remote function controller codes that the data bus adaptor is operable with based upon the download learning port, and to use the given set of proprietary codes for communications with the data bus adaptor. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140642 | REMOTE CONTROLLER FOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING FUNCTION THEREOF - A remote controller for a vehicle includes: a communication module in communication with an external device; and a processor coupled to the communication module and configured to determine whether the remote controller is positioned outside of the vehicle or is positioned inside of the vehicle through communication with the external device, to provide a first function set when the remote controller is positioned outside of the vehicle, and to provide a second function set when the remote controller is positioned inside of the vehicle. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140643 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE REMOTE CONTROL OF THE SHARED ACCESS TO ONE OR MORE ITEMS - A system and method for remotely controlling access of at least one user to one or more properties belonging to an owner in order to share the properties, the system including at least one electric interface device connected to controlling and/or servoassisting elements associated with one property and configured to perform at least one electric, electromechanical and/or optical interaction with the property. Each electric interface device is remotely connected to a mainframe via a long-distance communication line. The identification data of the user, the property to be shared and the allowed interactions with each electric interface device associated with the property, are stored in the memory of the mainframe. The method provides for establishing a data communication between the electric interface device and the mainframe and temporarily assigning to a user the enable to one or more interactions with the at least one electric interface device associated with a property. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140644 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING OPERATIONS ACCORDING TO PROXIMITY OF EXTERNAL OBJECT - Provided are an electronic device and method for performing an operation based on proximity of an external object with respect to the electronic device. In an embodiment, an electronic device includes a plurality of sensors including first, second, and third sensor sets. A processor configured to determine a proximity state of an external object using the first sensor set, wherein the proximity state indicates whether the external object exists near the electronic device and includes a first proximity state and a second proximity state. In response to the external object being in the first proximity state, determine a detailed proximity state of the external object using the second sensor set, and in response to the external object being in the second proximity state, determine the detailed proximity state of the external object with respect to the electronic device using the third sensor set. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140645 | Traffic monitoring system - An automated computerized system comprises a computer system executing traffic monitoring software. The traffic monitoring software reads data corresponding to a magnetic field of a first vehicle collected by a first node. The traffic monitoring software may determine a unique magnetic signature for the first vehicle from the data collected by the first node, and correlate the first vehicle using the magnetic signature to a predefined vehicle class. The predefined vehicle class may group vehicles by structural similarity. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140646 | IN-VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR MONITOR - An in-vehicle garage door monitoring system. An example monitoring system includes a sensor mounted near a garage door to determine a status of the garage door. The example monitoring system also includes a transmitter mounted near the garage door and communicatively coupled with the sensor, the transmitter issuing a signal corresponding to the status of the garage door. The example monitoring system also includes a receiver at the vehicle to receive the signal from the transmitter, the receiver issuing at least one notification to an occupant of the vehicle indicating the status of the garage door. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140647 | TRAFFIC LAW INDICATOR FOR VEHICLE - An indicator used to alert a driver that turning right is impermissible when a traffic light is illuminated red, where the indicator is part of a component in the vehicle, such as the instrument cluster, radio, lamp, or the like. The information regarding the local traffic law directed to turning right when the traffic signal is illuminated red is obtained through a detection device, such as the vehicle's GPS system, a camera, or the like. The driver is informed that turning right at an upcoming intersection is allowed or impermissible, improving the flow of traffic due to drivers having knowledge when turning right is permissible, and not waiting at the intersection when unsure of the local traffic ordinance. If turning on red is impermissible, the driver is informed of this traffic ordinance, and refrains from making a right turn, thus avoiding committing a traffic violation. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140648 | INFORMATION-PROCESSING SYSTEM, TERMINAL DEVICE, PORTABLE TERMINAL DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY TANGIBLE COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - An information processing system arranged on a vehicle includes: an information acquisition unit that acquires traveling area information of the vehicle; an entry determination unit that determines whether the vehicle has entered a specific range; an area information storage unit that stores the traveling area information acquired by the information acquisition unit when the entry determination unit determines that the vehicle has entered the specific range; a stop detection unit that detects a signal associated with a stop of travelling of the vehicle; and a transmission unit that transmits the traveling area information, stored in the area information storage unit, to a predetermined destination device when the stop detection unit detects the signal associated with the stop. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140649 | PARKING LIMIT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A notification system is configured to determine a set of parking restrictions associated with a parking space where a driver parks a vehicle. The set of parking restrictions indicate a particular allotment of time that the vehicle may be parked in the parking space. The notification system then sets a timer that reflects the allotment of time. The notification system also determines a set of contextual constraints associated with the driver that limit the ability of the driver to return to the vehicle. The notification system computes an amount of buffer needed for the driver to return to the vehicle, based on the set of contextual constraints. When the amount of time remaining on the timer is equal to the buffer, the notification system notifies the driver that a parking violation is imminent, providing the driver with sufficient time to return to the vehicle and address the situation. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140650 | METHOD, DEVICE, AND VEHICLE OF PRE-WARNING FOR A VEHICLE COLLISION - The present disclosure provides a method, device, and vehicle of pre-warning for a vehicle collision. The present disclosure may acquire two images captured by two photographing devices with respect to an obstacle; perform calculation on the two images based on close-range photogrammetry to obtain a distance between the obstacle and the rear of the vehicle; and making a pre-warning for a vehicle collision when the distance is less than a preset threshold. Because the photographing devices may utilize an inherent reversing camera of the vehicle, and avoid additionally providing an anti-knocking radar system, so that it is possible to solve the technical problem in the related art that the system cost for the anti-knocking radar system may be high, which causes difficulty in popularizing. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140651 | DRIVER ASSISTANCE APPARATUS AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME - A driver assistance apparatus in a vehicle, and including a sensor configured to detect obstacles around the vehicle; a plurality of indicator output units disposed at different positions on the vehicle; and a processor configured to detect an obstacle around the vehicle and a positional relationship between the vehicle and the obstacle, selectively control the indicator output units to display an indicator outside the vehicle at a position and with a display characteristic, based on the detected positional relationship, detect the positional relationship between the vehicle and the obstacle changing, and selectively control the indicator output units to change at least one of the position and the display characteristic of the indicator based on the changing positional relationship. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140652 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING DRIVER AND VEHICLE ANALYSIS AND ALERTING - Systems and methods are disclosed for collecting vehicle data from a vehicle engine computer of a vehicle and a plurality of sensors disposed about the vehicle and generating feedbacks for a driver of the vehicle using at least the vehicle data. The systems and methods additionally provide for receiving user inputs from the driver responding to the feedbacks so that the user inputs are associated with corresponding rule violations that triggered the feedbacks. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140653 | IMAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM, IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD AND PROGRAM - A mobile terminal ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170140654 | Database System to Organize Selectable Items for Users Related to Route Planning - The present disclosure relates to an electronic system for providing access to a useable, tailored database of selectable items for a user, e.g., user selectable routes entered by pilot users to utilize for flight planning and aircraft route guidance, and other related information from a remote processing center to a local unit over wireless, wire line, or telecommunications network or combination thereof. The disclosure more particularly relates, for example, to an electronic system including one or more remote processing centers and a plurality of local units, e.g., a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, cellular device, or mobile telephone unit, for providing to a pilot's local unit information of other pilot users from one or more databases, in particular, a pilot user's route with FAA identifiers (such as airports, VORs, NDBs, waypoints, reporting points, airways, etc.), waypoints, departure airport, destination airport, hazards, FAA VFR sectional and/or IFR airway map for guidance, pilot comments, and other information which has been calculated and/or stored at one or more remote processing centers in response to a query or selection request received from a local unit operated by an pilot user, for example. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140655 | DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM FOR COGNITIVE DRONE-SWARMS - A method, system, and recording medium including a drone and pattern recruiting device configured to recruit a plurality of drones based on a mission, a flocking goal device configured to arrange the plurality of drones in the drone-swarm in a pattern to satisfy the mission, and a changing device configured to adaptively change the pattern of the drone-swarm based on a condition of the mission indicating a needed change and to cause the drone and pattern recruiting device to recruit an additional drone for the needed change. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140656 | ESTIMATING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS AT AIRPORTS USING TRANSPONDER DATA - A thorough understanding of aircraft operations counts at airports is helpful due to the use of those counts in the planning and design process and in the allocation of funds for improvement. Methods of counting aircraft operations at airports lacking full-time personnel are typically based on conventional statistical sampling using relatively small sample sizes due to the inherent difficulty and expense of positioning acoustic or pneumatic counting devices at those airports for extended periods of time. Such methods are often inaccurate because of the lack of sufficient representative samples. A means of counting operations using a combination of Mode C, Mode S, and ADS-B extended squitter aircraft transponder data received using a 1090 MHz software-defined radio system is disclosed herein. The increasing presence of such signals in both controlled and uncontrolled airspace around airports, due to a recent federal mandate that all aircraft in certain types of controlled airspace be equipped with ADS-B Out capability by 2020, lends itself to the measurement of operational parameters associated with the related aircraft. The 1090 MHz signals are received passively; i.e., there is no interrogation from the field-deployed device. The resulting sample counts are typically larger than those determined through conventional data collection procedures. In one aspect, these sample counts are applied to a Bayesian statistical estimation technique, which produces an improved estimate of operations. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140657 | AUGMENTED REALITY TO DISPLAY FLIGHT DATA AND LOCATE AND CONTROL AN AERIAL VEHICLE IN REAL TIME - A system for displaying information related to the flight of an aerial vehicle that is comprised of a display, a camera that captures real-time video input from its surrounding environment, and a computing device that is coupled to, and communicates with the camera, a display, and one or more aerial vehicles. The computing device maps the current location and orientation of the camera to a display coordinate system. The flight data of the aerial vehicle is also mapped on the same display coordinate system. The computing device displays, on the display, the real-time video output that is comprised of the visual integration of the flight data and the real-time video input in the display coordinate system in relation to the present location and orientation of the camera. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140658 | SYSTEMS FOR CLASSROOM MEDIA SHARING - Systems herein allow a student to share media with other students in a classroom with the permission of a teacher. The student can send a sharing request to a management server with a sender student device. The management server can identify a teacher device and send the sharing request to the teacher device for approval. When the request is granted, the student device can supply an address local to the sender device, from which the media will stream. The management server can send the address and an authentication token to other recipient student devices. The management server can further lock the recipient student devices into the sharing location to ensure that each student device will stream the media. At the request of the teacher device or the sender student device, the streaming can end. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140659 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY SCORING AN ESSAY USING PLURALITY OF LINGUISTIC LEVELS - The invention provides a method and system for automatically scoring a written essay using plurality of linguistic levels. The method and system includes an essay analysis module for analyzing each sentence of the essay written in Arabic language using a trained model. The essay analysis module utilizes the trained model for analyzing each sentence of the essay at plurality of linguistic levels and generates different scores at plurality of linguistic levels. The scores generated at plurality of linguistic levels are computed to generate a final score by using a weighted combination of the different scores. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140660 | MISSION-BASED, GAME-IMPLEMENTED CYBER TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mission-based cyber training platform allows both offensive and defensive oriented participants to test their skills in a game-based virtual environment against a live or virtual opponent. The system builds realistic virtual environments to perform the training in an isolated and controlled setting. Dynamic configuration supports unique missions using a combination of real and/or virtual machines, software resources, tools, and network components. Game engine behaves in a manner that will vary if participant attempts to replay a scenario based upon alternate options available to the engine. Scoring and leader boards are used to identify skill gaps/strengths and measure performance for each training participant. A detailed assessment of a player's performance is provided at the end of the mission and is stored in a user profile/training record. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140661 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR READING FLUENCY TRAINING - A non-transitory processor-readable medium stores code representing instructions to be executed by a processor. The code causes the processor to receive a request from a user of a client device to initiate a speech recognition engine for a web page displayed at the client device. In response to the request, the code causes the processor to (1) download, from a server associated with a first party, the speech recognition engine into the client device; and then (2) analyze, using the speech recognition engine, content of the web page including text in an identified language to produce analyzed content based on the identified language, where the content of the web page is received from a server associated with a second party. The code further causes the processor to send a signal to cause the client device to present the analyzed content to the user at the client device. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140662 | WEARABLE COMPUTING DEVICE FOR YOUTH AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED - The system of the preferred embodiments is a wearable computing device with a processor computer readable memory connected to the processor and designed for read and write operations from the processor software code stored in the computer readable memory a housing that is mounted to the processor and computer readable memory and enclosing the processor and computer readable memory a wrist band attached to the housing and designed to releasably attach the housing to a user's arm; a screen mounted to the top of the housing and designed to display output from the processor, where the screen is designed to receive input from a user's touch; a radio transmitter mounted to the housing and designed to transmit data to at least one remote device; where the software code is adapted to transmit data to the remote device related to one or more of A) the health of the user, B) the mental well-being of the user, C) the success of the user in sports, and D) the success of the user in academics, where the transmitted data is designed to help one or more of 1) a family member of the user, and 2) a supervisor of the user in caring for one or more of A) the health of the user, B) the mental well-being of the user, C) the success of the user in sports, and D) the success of the user in academics. The wearable computing device of the preferred embodiments is designed to allow one or more of parents, teachers, doctors, counselors, caretakers, and other family members to better care for a a user that cannot perfectly care for themselves due to one or more of age and disability, and the wearable computing device is further designed to help the user one or more of: live a more healthy life, succeed more in one or more of academics and athletics, find motivation and encouragement for getting through tasks related to one or more of the user's health, the user's academics, and the user's athletics. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140663 | CONTEXT-AWARE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS - A system assesses the susceptibility of an electronic device user to a cybersecurity threat by sensing a user action with respect to the electronic device. The system maps the sensed data to a training needs model to determine whether the sensed data corresponds to a pattern associated with a threat scenario in the training needs model. When the system determines that the sensed data corresponds to a pattern associated with a threat scenario in the training needs model, identify a cybersecurity threat scenario for which the user is at risk, and use the training needs model to estimate susceptibility of the user to the cybersecurity threat scenario. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140664 | Running Form Aid System - A running form aid system for efficiently teaching a runner the proper running form. The running form aid system generally includes a waist belt attachable about a waist of the runner, a left binding attachable about a left arm of the runner, a left connector attached between a left side of the waist belt and the left binding, a right binding attachable about a right arm of the runner, and a right connector attached between a right side of the waist belt and the right binding. A left elastic strap is attached to the left binding and a right elastic strap is attached to the right binding for engagement by the left hand and the right hand of the runner respectively to maintain the arms at an approximate 90 degree angle. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140665 | PHYSICAL CONTACT DEPENDENT FEEDBACK DEVICE - A physical contact dependent feedback device is disclosed. The device requires a battery, a feedback member, and at least one sensor attached to a circuit board. All of the components are covered by an enclosure. When the sensor senses physical contact caused by a swimmer performing a correct streamline position, the feedback member is activated. In one embodiment of the present invention, the enclosure has a plurality of protrusions positioned around an outer periphery of a cover of the enclosure and a cover positioned over the circuit board, the battery, the feedback member, and the at least one sensor. In another embodiment, the enclosure is a band. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140666 | HELMET POINT-OF-VIEW TRAINING AND MONITORING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A helmet point-of-view training and monitoring method and apparatus to solve problems encountered in the training and monitoring of pilots of airplanes and other air, sea, land, and space vessels, or vehicles where the seating arrangement in the cockpit prevents an instructor or evaluator from sitting beside or directly observing the pilot's view of the controls and indicators in the cockpit and the outside view from the pilot's position in the cockpit, by providing an apparatus to affix a camera to the standard multi-angle mounting surface found on pilot's helmets, in a proper position and at a proper angle, and by capturing a series of images from the pilot's point of view and displaying such images in real time to an instructor and as recordings for review by pilots, instructors, and others. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140667 | PROJECTION OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS INTO X-RAY IMAGES OF INSPECTION OBJECTS - The invention relates to a device ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170140668 | TACTILE WRITING INSTRUMENT - A writing instrument displays a touch point pattern that can be detected in a tactile manner. The instrument has a number of position openings arranged matrix-like in an opening grid in a position plane of a guide device of a lower plate, in which tactile elements are removably inserted. The instrument has in a display plane, an upper plate that is spaced apart vertically from the position plane and has a number of contact openings, each of which is aligned with a corresponding position opening of the lower plate. A write head assembly is guided in a movement direction that is translational relative to the guiding device and has a number of writing heads corresponding to the number of rows, or to a fraction thereof, which convey tactile elements from the lower plate into the upper plate in accordance with the point pattern to be displayed. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140669 | VIRTUAL LAB FOR HANDS-ON LEARNING USING TANGIBLE USER INTERACTIONS - A method, system and computer program product are disclosed for performing a virtual experiment using one or more mobile communications devices. In the virtual experiment, one or more users tangibly manipulate one or more mobile devices to simulate an experiment. Each of the mobile devices includes sensors, and these sensors sense a set of parameters of the mobile devices and generate parameter signals. In an embodiment, the method includes processing the parameter signals according to a set of rules to generate processed signals; and using the processed signals to generate a display on one or more of the mobile devices to show features of the simulated experiment. In embodiments of the invention, the method further comprises authoring content for the experiment including declaratively creating the content for the experiment and an associated effect of the content on the experiment to create an experiment manifest. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140670 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRAINING LOCAL ANESTHESIA TECHNIQUES IN DENTAL APPLICATIONS - A safe needle for instructional use includes a bead affixed to the penetrating needle tip of a dental anesthetic needle. The safe needle allows unlimited practice of pre-invasive technique without the stress and safety issues of using an actual needle. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140671 | SURGERY SIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgery simulation system and method is disclosed. The surgery simulation system includes a simulation platform provided with a physical model thereon for simulating a human organ for incising and/or piercing; a force feedback device provided with an actuator and a surgical instrument connection component thereon, the surgical instrument connection component being detachably connected to a surgical instrument; a three-dimensional tracker for tracking the surgical instrument; a display device for displaying a virtual organ and/or a medical image; a control module having an electrical signal connection with the force feedback device, the three-dimensional tracker and the display device, controlling the force feedback device according to the signal of the three-dimensional tracker, and displaying a corresponding image on the display device. The surgery simulation system and method vividly simulates the scene of a real operation so as to assist medical staff to quickly master surgical skills. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140672 | RADIAL ARM MODEL WITH MESH - A radial arm model in combination with a two-way mesh to permit puncturing, dissection/transection, and suturing of the underlying simulation vessels. The current invention also includes a method of training for such a procedure using said model, along with a method of fabricating or manufacturing such a model. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140673 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND PROCEDURE SIMULATION AND TRAINING - A healthcare simulation system including a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters, and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method including the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin, and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. Alternative aspects of the invention include tools, such as computers and other equipment, for obtaining and displaying information and for interconnecting and interfacing participants, subjects and controllers in training systems and methods. Additional aspects of the invention include systems and methods for glucometer simulation and training. An embodiment includes a simulated finger configured for holding simulated blood serum and for puncture with a lancet. The simulated finger is configured for sliding over a standardized patient or mannequin's finger. Alternative embodiments include simulated lifelike replicas of other body parts. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140674 | THORACIC CAVITY SIMULATOR - Provided is a thoracic cavity simulator that, for the purpose of training or education in thoracic cavity microscopic surgery, faithfully reproduces the shape and feel of a human body and that can simulate a surgical environment for a human body that has multiple constraints. A device that comprises a model human skeleton that simulates at least ribs, and comprises a casing that houses the model human skeleton, the device being configured such that an opening is provided to a rib section of the casing, such that a diaphragm section can be opened and closed, and such that model organs can be housed inside the ribs of the model human skeleton. The diaphragm section is configured so as to be removable and/or openable and closable, and the model organs housed inside the ribs of the model human skeleton are replaced. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140675 | REDEMPTIVE WORK OF JESUS CHRIST DEMONSTRATED ON BALANCE SCALE - This invention involves a balance scale with a base, a balance arm support, a balance arm, a pointer, and a movable label plate containing descriptions. The balance arm has a tray on each end, where one tray holds an article representing mankind with sin, and the other tray holds an article representing the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The articles on each tray are of equal or approximately equal weight. The scale rotates when the weight of the articles are added to or removed from the trays, and the scale rotation will determine which description the pointer will point to. This invention can be used as a Christian teaching aid showing the benefit of choosing to accept the death of Christ as payment in full for our sins, along with showing the consequence of our refusal to accept the death of Christ as payment for our sins. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140676 | LABEL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING LABEL, METHOD FOR USING LABEL, AND ADHEREND HAVING LABEL - A label containing a base layer (A) and an adhesive layer (C) provided in contact with one surface of the base layer (A), wherein the base layer (A) contains a thermoplastic resin and at least one of inorganic fine powder and an organic filler, and the base layer (A) is stretched in at least one direction, and the film has an internal bond strength measured according to TAPPI T569 of from 0.4 to 0.95 kg·cm on a side of the adhesive layer (C) and from 0.4 to 1.5 kg·cm on a side opposite thereto, is easily recognized by the naked eye for the fact that the film has been peeled from an adherend, and is difficult to be restored by re-adhering after peeling. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140677 | MARKER FOR CLOTHING - The invention relates to a piece that can be used for the identification, marking or decoration of objects, in particular for any type of clothing, as well as for the purpose of pairing some of these objects. The piece contains two parts sharing a common hinge, which parts are attached to one another by means of a clasp, such that the connection is preferably difficult to open once assembled. The clasp or attachment comprises a male part and a female part with a tolerance therebetween such that the piece remains clamped wherever it is to be positioned. The piece comprises rounded forms, with the minimum number of sharp edges possible, so as not to cause any discomfort once secured. The element of the piece that remains on the outside once secured can be of greater thickness and can be provided externally with suitable securing means for attaching accessories used for decoration or identification purposes, as well as screen-printed, etched or embossed patterns. The invention is intended for the decoration and textile industries. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140678 | METER TICKET HOLDER - A meter ticket holder is provided. The meter ticket holder includes a stand and a plate support. The stand includes a base portion joined with an uptight portion. The upright portion is disposed at an acute angle relative to the base portion. The upright portion includes a first mating connector. The base portion is configured to support the stand in an upright position when resting on a surface. The plate support includes a front surface and a rear surface. The rear surface includes a second mating connector releasably attached to the first mating connector. A ledge is protruding from a bottom edge of the front surface of the plate support and supports the meter ticket when placed onto the plate support. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140679 | DISPLAY APPARATUS, DISPLAY MODULE, AND DISPLAY MEMBER - When display panels are arranged to form a tiled-type display apparatus, the precision of the spaces between adjacent display panels is to be increased, and display quality is to be enhanced. A display apparatus includes display panels and space forming members. Pixels are arranged on the display panels. Space forming members are disposed between a display panel and a display panel, and form a space between the display panels. As spaces are formed by the space forming members, the spaces between the display panels are prevented from changing. Thus, appearances of joints are also prevented. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140680 | ELECTRONIC PLACARD - A method of displaying an electronic placard on a vehicle, the method including positioning an electronic display on a vehicle, providing a controller in communication with the display, selecting a placard from a library of placards using the controller, the placards pertaining to cargo carried by the vehicle, and displaying the selected placard on the display. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140681 | ATHLETIC BIB - Aspects herein provide for an athletic bib configured to be worn during athletic activities. In exemplary aspects, the athletic bib may be formed of a knit material comprising a plurality of perforations. The athletic bib may further comprise a releasable adhesive that is selectively applied to the surface of the athletic bib that is configured to be applied to an apparel item. The result of this configuration is an athletic bib that is able to closely conform to a wearer's body shape while still providing breathability and permeability. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140682 | Magnetic Bumper Attachment - In accordance with the present invention, a bumper sticker comprises an underlying magnetic substrate of an appropriate thickness together with magnetic indicia which, because of the thickness of the underlying magnetic substrate, are magnetically affixed to an object such as an automobile bumper or other vehicle portion. The present invention, the magnetic field lines of the magnetic indicia coupled to an object such as a vehicle bumper. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140683 | Digital Display Screen Device - A digital display screen device for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle has a rear window. The digital display screen device comprises a housing positionable in the rear window of the vehicle. An elongated screen is mounted on the housing and viewable through the rear window of the vehicle with the screen displaying information. A control mechanism communicates with the screen for controlling power to and information on the screen. Upon activation of the screen, the information displayed on the screen is a safety indicator or a need for roadside assistance in a critical situation. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140684 | INTERCHANGEABLE COVERS FOR STANCHIONS - Certain embodiments disclose a cover fitting over the base of a stanchion. Printed graphics may be included on the cover. The cover may be selectively removed and replaced with a different cover. | 2017-05-18 |
20170140685 | METHOD OF MONITORING QUALITY OF LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL - The invention provides a method of monitoring a quality of a liquid crystal display including: selecting multiple quality parameters related to the quality of the liquid crystal display and obtaining an expression of the quality with respect to the quality parameters; acquiring a value of each of the quality parameters and substituting the value of each of the quality parameters into the expression of the quality with respect to the quality parameters to obtain a first value; judging the first value whether falls into a predetermined range; and when the first value falls into the predetermined range, determining the quality of the liquid crystal display as normal. | 2017-05-18 |