35th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 54 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150243096 | USING A FIBER SCANNING DISPLAY TO PRESENT A LIGHTFIELD TO A USER - Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise an image-generating source to provide one or more frames of image data in a time-sequential manner, a light modulator configured to transmit light associated with the one or more frames of image data, a substrate to direct image information to a user's eye, wherein the substrate houses a plurality of reflectors, a first reflector of the plurality of reflectors to reflect transmitted light associated with a first frame of image data at a first angle to the user's eye, and a second reflector to reflect transmitted light associated with a second frame of the image data at a second angle to the user's eye. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243097 | SELECTIVE ATTENUATION OF OUTSIDE LIGHT IN AN AUGMENTED OR VIRTUAL REALITY DEVICE - Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise an image-generating source to provide one or more frames of image data in a time-sequential manner, a light modulator configured to transmit light associated with the one or more frames of image data, a substrate to direct image information to a user's eye, wherein the substrate houses a plurality of reflectors, a first reflector of the plurality of reflectors to reflect transmitted light associated with a first frame of image data at a first angle to the user's eye, and a second reflector to reflect transmitted light associated with a second frame of the image data at a second angle to the user's eye. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243098 | USING AN ARRAY OF SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATORS FOR SELECTIVE ATTENUATION - Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise an image-generating source to provide one or more frames of image data in a time-sequential manner, a light modulator configured to transmit light associated with the one or more frames of image data, a substrate to direct image information to a user's eye, wherein the substrate houses a plurality of reflectors, a first reflector of the plurality of reflectors to reflect transmitted light associated with a first frame of image data at a first angle to the user's eye, and a second reflector to reflect transmitted light associated with a second frame of the image data at a second angle to the user's eye. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243099 | RENDERING A HALO AROUND VIRTUAL OBJECTS FOR DISPLAYING AUGMENTED OR VIRTUAL REALITY - Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise an image-generating source to provide one or more frames of image data in a time-sequential manner, a light modulator configured to transmit light associated with the one or more frames of image data, a substrate to direct image information to a user's eye, wherein the substrate houses a plurality of reflectors, a first reflector of the plurality of reflectors to reflect transmitted light associated with a first frame of image data at a first angle to the user's eye, and a second reflector to reflect transmitted light associated with a second frame of the image data at a second angle to the user's eye. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243100 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING USER INPUT BASED ON TOTEM - A waveguide apparatus includes a planar waveguide and at least one optical diffraction element (DOE) that provides a plurality of optical paths between an exterior and interior of the planar waveguide. A phase profile of the DOE may combine a linear diffraction grating with a circular lens, to shape a wave front and produce beams with desired focus. Waveguide apparati may be assembled to create multiple focal planes. The DOE may have a low diffraction efficiency, and planar waveguides may be transparent when viewed normally, allowing passage of light from an ambient environment (e.g., real world) useful in AR systems. Light may be returned for temporally sequentially passes through the planar waveguide. The DOE(s) may be fixed or may have dynamically adjustable characteristics. An optical coupler system may couple images to the waveguide apparatus from a projector, for instance a biaxially scanning cantilevered optical fiber tip. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243101 | MODIFYING A CURVATURE OF LIGHT RAYS TO PRODUCE MULTIPLE DEPTH PLANES - Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise an image-generating source to provide one or more frames of image data in a time-sequential manner, a light modulator configured to transmit light associated with the one or more frames of image data, a substrate to direct image information to a user's eye, wherein the substrate houses a plurality of reflectors, a first reflector of the plurality of reflectors to reflect transmitted light associated with a first frame of image data at a first angle to the user's eye, and a second reflector to reflect transmitted light associated with a second frame of the image data at a second angle to the user's eye. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243102 | RENDERING VISUAL EMPHASIS PROXIMATE TO VIRTUAL OBJECTS FOR AUGMENTED OR VIRTUAL REALITY - Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise an image-generating source to provide one or more frames of image data in a time-sequential manner, a light modulator configured to transmit light associated with the one or more frames of image data, a substrate to direct image information to a user's eye, wherein the substrate houses a plurality of reflectors, a first reflector of the plurality of reflectors to reflect transmitted light associated with a first frame of image data at a first angle to the user's eye, and a second reflector to reflect transmitted light associated with a second frame of the image data at a second angle to the user's eye. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243103 | RENDERING DARK VIRTUAL OBJECTS AS BLUE TO FACILITATE VIEWING AUGMENTED OR VIRTUAL REALITY - Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise an image-generating source to provide one or more frames of image data in a time-sequential manner, a light modulator configured to transmit light associated with the one or more frames of image data, a substrate to direct image information to a user's eye, wherein the substrate houses a plurality of reflectors, a first reflector of the plurality of reflectors to reflect transmitted light associated with a first frame of image data at a first angle to the user's eye, and a second reflector to reflect transmitted light associated with a second frame of the image data at a second angle to the user's eye. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243104 | DELIVERING VIRTUAL IMAGE SLICES AT DIFFERENT DEPTH PLANES FOR AUGMENTED OR VIRTUAL REALITY - Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise an image-generating source to provide one or more frames of image data in a time-sequential manner, a light modulator configured to transmit light associated with the one or more frames of image data, a substrate to direct image information to a user's eye, wherein the substrate houses a plurality of reflectors, a first reflector of the plurality of reflectors to reflect transmitted light associated with a first frame of image data at a first angle to the user's eye, and a second reflector to reflect transmitted light associated with a second frame of the image data at a second angle to the user's eye. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243105 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERACTING WITH USER INTERFACES - A waveguide apparatus includes a planar waveguide and at least one optical diffraction element (DOE) that provides a plurality of optical paths between an exterior and interior of the planar waveguide. A phase profile of the DOE may combine a linear diffraction grating with a circular lens, to shape a wave front and produce beams with desired focus. Waveguide apparati may be assembled to create multiple focal planes. The DOE may have a low diffraction efficiency, and planar waveguides may be transparent when viewed normally, allowing passage of light from an ambient environment (e.g., real world) useful in AR systems. Light may be returned for temporally sequentially passes through the planar waveguide. The DOE(s) may be fixed or may have dynamically adjustable characteristics. An optical coupler system may couple images to the waveguide apparatus from a projector, for instance a biaxially scanning cantilevered optical fiber tip. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243106 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING JOB PERFORMANCE USING AN AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEM - A waveguide apparatus includes a planar waveguide and at least one optical diffraction element (DOE) that provides a plurality of optical paths between an exterior and interior of the planar waveguide. A phase profile of the DOE may combine a linear diffraction grating with a circular lens, to shape a wave front and produce beams with desired focus. Waveguide apparati may be assembled to create multiple focal planes. The DOE may have a low diffraction efficiency, and planar waveguides may be transparent when viewed normally, allowing passage of light from an ambient environment (e.g., real world) useful in AR systems. Light may be returned for temporally sequentially passes through the planar waveguide. The DOE(s) may be fixed or may have dynamically adjustable characteristics. An optical coupler system may couple images to the waveguide apparatus from a projector, for instance a biaxially scanning cantilevered optical fiber tip. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243107 | DISPLAYING AUGMENTED OR VIRTUAL REALITY THROUGH FREEFORM OPTICS - Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise an image-generating source to provide one or more frames of image data in a time-sequential manner, a light modulator configured to transmit light associated with the one or more frames of image data, a substrate to direct image information to a user's eye, wherein the substrate houses a plurality of reflectors, a first reflector of the plurality of reflectors to reflect transmitted light associated with a first frame of image data at a first angle to the user's eye, and a second reflector to reflect transmitted light associated with a second frame of the image data at a second angle to the user's eye. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243108 | PRODUCTION LINE MONITORING DEVICE - A production line monitoring device that identifies a cause of a production defect, reduces the amount of analysis data and computation, and performs real-time processing, is provided. The production line monitoring device includes a defect indication detection unit that detects an indication of a production defect of a production line, and a defect cause identification unit that identifies a cause of the production defect. The defect indication detection unit collects measurement information measured by an inspection apparatus for each reference that identifies a position on products, and detects an indication of the production defect from the change with time of the measurement information at the references. The defect cause identification unit performs stratified analysis based on production information related to the reference when the defect indication detection unit detects an indication of a production defect, and identifies a cause of a production defect from a result of the analysis. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243109 | METHOD FOR TRIGGERING A VEHICLE SYSTEM MONITOR - Methods and systems are provided for improving the frequency of attempting and successfully completing one or more on-board diagnostic routines. Engine operating conditions are predicted based on a vehicle operator's driving pattern and routines are initiated if the predicted conditions match the conditions required for performing the routine. If the conditions do not match, entry and/or execution conditions of the routine are adjusted to better match the predicted conditions, so as to enable the routine to be attempted. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243110 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHECKING VEHICLE SPECIFICATION - A method for checking a vehicle specification includes operating terminal devices included in a vehicle. Control data is generated depending on an operation of the terminal devices. The control data is transferred to a gateway included in the vehicle. The control data is compared with vehicle specification matters stored in the gateway using the gateway. An error message is transmitted when the vehicle specification matters stored in the gateway do not match the control data. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243111 | DRIVER LOG GENERATION - A system for determining a driver log entry comprises a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to determine a log start time. The processor is configured to determine a driver identity after the log start time. The processor is configured to determine whether a change to the driver identity has occurred based at least in part on a sensor data. In the event that the driver identity has changed, the processor is configured to determine a log stop time and determine a driver log entry using the log start time, the driver identity, and the log stop time. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243112 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED RECORDING OF AIRCRAFT FLIGHT AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A method for monitoring aircraft operation status comprising receiving aircraft operation data, identifying an aircraft associated with the aircraft operation data, recording the aircraft operation data to an aircraft database, and determining whether the aircraft operation data complies with rules governing aircraft operation. Upon determining the aircraft operation data complies with the rules governing aircraft operation, the compliance is recorded to the aircraft database. Upon determining the aircraft operation data comprises a non-compliance, a non-compliant aircraft system or component associated with the non-compliance is identified, the non-compliance to the aircraft database is recorded, and an action responsive to the non-compliance is performed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243113 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BUILT IN TEST EQUIPMENT FOR A BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - A method is disclosed that comprises severing an I/O channel between an EMAC and an aircraft component; sending a test signal to the brake system controller; receiving, from the brake system controller, a feedback signal to the test signal; and determining an appropriateness of the feedback signal. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243114 | Ground Work Vehicle, Ground Work Vehicle Management System, and Ground Work Information Display Method - A work device that performs work using a work unit while traveling, or a management system in which the work device is incorporated includes: a travel information generation unit that, over time, generates travel information indicating a travel state; a work information generation unit that, over time, generates work information indicating a work state for the work unit; a travel evaluation unit that, based on the travel information and the work information, divides the traveling of the work device into non-work traveling and actual work traveling; and a data visualization unit that generates visual data according to which the result of the division performed by the travel evaluation unit is made visible. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243115 | MONITORING AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR A DOOR UNIT - A monitoring and control device for a door unit includes a sensor control device comprising an output side and an input side. At least one sensor assembly is arranged in a region of the door unit. The at least one sensor assembly is connected to and controlled by the sensor control device, and is configured to measure at least one of a 3D signal and a distance signal A drive device comprises a drive control unit connected with the output side and with the input side of the sensor control device. The drive device is configured to move the door unit. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243116 | ELECTRONIC VEHICLE KEY - An electronic vehicle key includes a controller receptive to electrical power from both conductive transmission and inductive transmission. The controller has a processor that is responsive to executable computer instructions for controlling operation of the electronic vehicle key. The electronic vehicle key also includes a passive device configured to be receptive to a field external of the electronic vehicle key for inducing an electric current in the passive device. The passive device is in communication with the controller. The controller is configured and disposed to cause the passive device to transmit a radio-frequency signal as a result of the electric current induced in the passive device. The radio-frequency signal, when received at a vehicle, will enable activation of a vehicle feature. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243117 | SETTLEMENT SYSTEM, SETTLEMENT METHOD, AND CASH SETTLEMENT DEVICE - A settlement system includes a register having a reception unit that receives a manual input of information corresponding to at least a part of deposited money from a customer and a transmission unit that transmits a sum amount of money corresponding to the purchased product and manually input information manually input through the reception unit to a cash settlement device and the cash settlement device that calculates an amount of inserted money by recognizing and counting the inserted money, calculates a total amount of the money deposited from the customer by using the amount of the inserted money and the manually input information received from the register, calculates an amount of change based on the total amount of money and the sum amount of money received from the register, and dispenses change money. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243118 | COIN COUNTING APPARATUS - A coin counting apparatus includes a mounting unit with a base plate, and a guiding unit connected to the mounting unit. The guiding unit includes a guiding member connected to the base plate, a cover member cooperating with the base plate to define a guiding space, an adjusting plate connected to the base plate, a positioning bolt connected to a pivotable swing arm and slidable in a guidance sliding groove of the cover member and a base sliding groove of the base plate, and two fastener members fastening the adjusting plate to the base plate. The adjusting plate is movable relative to the base plate to cover a portion of the base sliding groove so that a range of the sliding movement of the positioning bolt is adjustable. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243119 | PAPER MONEY PROCESSING DEVICE, PAPER MONEY PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND PAPER MONEY CONVEYANCE DEVICE - A paper money processing device includes a device conveyance unit that receives a paper money inserted into an input port and feeds the received paper money to a storage cassette in a device housing, and a device conveyance unit that has one end connected to the device conveyance unit and the other end exposed to the outside of the device housing from a supply/collection port upon a paper money supply and a paper money collection. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243120 | ADA COMPLIANCE IN VENDING MACHINES - An ADA compliant vending machine ensures provides a user control for entering an ADA mode, and displays all user-actuated vend transaction controls below a first specified height when operating in the ADA mode. A delivery bucket surface on which vended products are supported moves between a lowered position below a second specified height and a raised position above the second specified height in coordinate operation with opening of the delivery bin door. Products are dropped below the second specified height during delivery but are raised above that height for customer retrieval. Mechanical force required to open the delivery bin door is less than five pounds, even with closing of anti-pilfer flaps also being coordinated with opening of the delivery bin door. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243122 | LOTTERY GAMES ON AN ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE - Method and apparatus are described which are used to provide enhanced functionality on gaming devices associated with the play of wager-based games. A secondary processor, separate from a game controller on the gaming device, can be used to provide the enhanced functionality. In one embodiment, the secondary processor can be used to control a display interface on a video display, such as a video display used to play a wager-based game on the gaming device. The display interface can be used to purchase items, such as a lottery ticket, under control of the secondary processor. After purchase, the lottery ticket can be dispensed from the gaming device using a printer. After the lottery ticket is dispensed, it can be reinserted into the gaming device and validated. If any winnings are associated with the lottery ticket, it can be credited to the electronic gaming machine. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243123 | GAMING MACHINE WITH VIDEO GAME SEARCH CAPABILITY - A method, system and architecture providing a casino-style video gaming machine, e.g. video slot gaming machine, with game selection capability. The gaming machine has at least one video display for displaying a player interface including at least one video game presentation area displaying one or more player-selectable video game visual indicia, and at least one search indicia selectable by the player to search information about a plurality of video games available for play using the video gaming machine, the information comprising video game characteristics. In response to input indicative of a player's selection of a search indicia, a search of a video game database is performed to identify one or more video games satisfying the search criteria and the at least one video game presentation area is updated to display indicia corresponding to those video games identified in the search of the video game database. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243124 | SYNCHRONIZING AUDIO IN A BANK OF GAMING MACHINES - Systems and methods for synchronizing audio in a bank of gaming machines, such as video slot and video poker machines. Audio tracks of a game may be provided to a plurality of gaming machines and synchronized. An audio track provided to one of the gaming machines may be changed to a second audio track, in response to receiving an indication of a status change for the game. The second audio track may be synchronized with the audio tracks provided to the other gaming machines in the plurality. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243125 | GAMES AND GAMING MACHINES HAVING WHEEL FEATURES - Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243126 | GAMING MACHINE - A gaming machine of the present invention includes: a light application device configured to apply visible light representing visual information which enables recognition of information related to games on a reel band, The or each of one or more reels has a mirror layer which reflects the visible light from the light application device. The light application device is disposed in an area outside the window frame of the display window so that the visible light is applied to the reel, on the side of the reel band, and is used as a front light device that emits visible light which is not representing the visual information. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243127 | CATAPULT INTERLEAVED WAGERING SYSTEM - A catapult interleaved wagering system is disclosed. The system includes an interactive controller configured to: communicate, to an application controller an indication that an object of an interactive application provided by the interactive controller has been loaded; communicate, to the application controller, application telemetry; receive an application resource; a wager controller constructed to: receive a wager request; determine a wager outcome; and communicate, to the application controller, the wager outcome; and the application controller operatively connecting the interactive controller and the wager controller and constructed to: receive the indication that the object has been loaded, wherein the object is associated with one or more wager parameters; communicate, to the wager controller, the wager request, wherein the wager request comprises the one or more wager parameters; receive the wager outcome; communicate, to the interactive controller, the wager outcome; receive the application telemetry; and communicate, to the interactive controller, the application resources. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243128 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONOUS MOVEMENT OF GAMING MACHINES - The invention comprises methods and systems for moving gaming machines. Preferably, the positions of two or more movable gaming machines are controlled, such as to synchronously control their movement. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243129 | GAMBLING COMMUNICATOR SYSTEM - Systems and methods for providing a gambling game communicator in an interface of a gambling communicator hybrid game are disclosed. The gambling game communicator conveys information about the occurrences and outcomes of gambling events and any wagers on the results of the gambling events. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243130 | SYSTEMS FOR AN INTERMEDIATE VALUE HOLDER - Systems for providing an intermediate value holder in a gambling hybrid game are disclosed. The intermediate value holder may be used to change a set of variables in an entertainment game provided the gambling hybrid game. The intermediate value holder may be obtained as the result of a gambling event or by the expenditure of a form of credit by the player. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243131 | MODIFYING WAGERING GAMES BASED ON SECONDARY-PARTICIPANT DATA - A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some examples, the operations can include connecting the wagering game system to client devices via the network communication interface. The operations can further include detecting an electronic indication of wagering game activity performed via a first of the client devices. A first user account is associated with the first of the client devices. The operations can further include determining, via an electronic game processing unit, that a second user account, associated with a second of the client devices, is indicated in the first user account as a social contact. The operations can further include automatically increasing, via the electronic game processing unit, a chance that a first casino wagering game associated with the second of the client devices will result in a winning outcome based on the wagering game activity performed via the first of the client devices. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243132 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING GAMBLING GAMES - Methods and systems for providing gambling games to users wherein the games are not tied to a particular gaming operator. Specifically, in the methods and systems described herein a third party gaming system provides central access to a library of gambling games offered by a plurality of gaming operators. Players connect to the third party gaming system and select a game from the library of gambling games. Once a player has selected a game, the third party gaming system provides the player with a game client for the selected game and operator configuration parameters for a suitable gaming operator system. The game client then dynamically reconfigures itself using the configuration parameters to connect to the gaming operator system to play the game. In some cases after the user has selected a game they are provided with a list of gaming operators that offer the selected game and the player can select which operator that they wish to play with. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243134 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT PROVIDING A PLAYER SELECTION WAGERING GAME WITH ESCALATING PRIZES - Methods and gaming systems provide a player selection game in which the prizes available in the game increase in response to certain player selections from the various player selectable elements. Prizes are increased in a manner that makes it clear to the player that they have obtained an enhanced prize. In particular, prizes are increased in the course of the player selection game so that the lowest prize available after a prize increase is greater than the highest prize available prior to the prize increase. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243136 | SEAMLESS GAMING SYSTEM - A seamless gaming system unifies and integrates land based gaming systems and associated gaming devices such as slot and video gaming machines, portable gaming devices and gaming tables; video lottery or server-based systems and associated terminals; online gaming systems; and associated systems and devices, such as jackpot controllers, money management systems and remote game servers. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243137 | UNIVERSAL JACKPOT CONTROLLER FOR GAMING DEVICES AND GAMING SYSTEMS - A universal jackpot controller permits jackpots to be implemented at unlimited combinations of gaming machines and systems, including different types of gaming devices and systems of different operators and including land-based and online systems. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243138 | STANDARDIZED SCORING WAGERING SYSTEM - A network distributed processing system is disclosed, including a mobile computing device connected to a controller by a network, wherein the mobile computing device is constructed to execute an entertainment game; a server connected to the controller via a communication link, the server constructed to determine a result of a wagering event and provide the results of the wagering event to the controller; the controller connected to the mobile computing device by the network and connected to the server by the communication link, wherein the controller is constructed to: determine when a wagering event occurs during play of the entertainment game; request a resolution to the wagering event; receive a score value; receive an amount of real credit committed; map the score value to a standardized score value using the score value and the real credit commitment; and update an account of the player with the standardized score value. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243139 | Blackjack Game with Alternate Side Bets and Related Themes - A method and system to play a blackjack variation between a player and a dealer for a casino that involves an optional side wager option bonus scheme based on three-of-a-kind and four-of-a-kind combinations resulting from comparison of a player's initial two dealt cards, the dealer's up card, and the dealer's down card. The bonus scheme can provide for varying pay-outs based on any three-of-a-kind combination, combinations in the same card colors, and combinations in the same card suit. The bonus scheme and associated numbers for which a pay-out is made can be tied to a theme or themes. The method and system uses a specialized game board and a designated coin for making the side bets. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243140 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MUTING VISUAL INDICATORS IN AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - A chassis may include a plurality of slots each configured to receive a module having one or more information handling resources, wherein each slot is configured to electrically and communicatively couple the module to other components of the chassis. The chassis may also include a controller communicatively coupled to the plurality of slots. The controller may be configured to receive an electrical signal indicative of a user action associated with the chassis. The controller may also be configured to, responsive to the electrical signal: cause a first visual indicator associated with a first module received in the chassis to indicate a selection; for a period of time following receipt of the electrical signal, cause at least one second visual indicator of modules received in the chassis to mute; and at the conclusion of the period of time, cause the at least one second visual indicator to unmute. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243141 | MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle includes an energy storage device which can be charged by connecting a charge cable to a vehicle-sided terminal device, and an optical lighting device which indicates the ongoing charging process or at least the complete charge status of the energy storage device. A blinker light provided on the side of the vehicle on which the terminal device is located, is used as lighting device. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243142 | Method And System For Movement Detection And Service Server - A method for moving detection includes: a service server acquiring a first surveillance image captured by a camera at a preset first moment, and calculating a first moving angle of a pan-tilt; acquiring a second surveillance image captured by the camera at a preset second moment, and calculating a second moving angle of the pan-tilt; and determining by comparison whether common images in the first surveillance image and the second surveillance image are consistent according to the first moving angle and the second moving angle; if inconsistent, triggering a moving detection alarm. The embodiments of the present document also disclose a corresponding system and a service server. The disclosed solution of the embodiments of the present document is applied to implement moving detection when a camera is in moving state, ensures the accuracy of moving detection alarm in a great extent. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243143 | MULTIPLE DETECTION FUNCTION MODULARIZED LIGHTING DEVICE - A multiple detection function modularized lighting device includes a substrate on which a photographing module is mounted and also includes an indication module, a detection module, an alarm module, and an LED module that are circumferentially arranged as an annular array along a circumference of the photographing module so that the number of all components can be simplified and integrated on the substrate. An opposite side of the substrate includes a control module mounted thereon to drive all the previous modules. The photographing module and the detection module are received and housed in isolation hoods, which are arranged, through an upper housing member having a plurality of positioning holes being mounted atop a lower casing housing member, to have the photographing module and the detection module embedded in the positioning holes so that the modules on the substrate are respectively set in independent areas defined in the upper housing member. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243144 | WIRELESS PERIMETER INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM - A wireless perimeter intrusion detection system includes a controller and at least one perimeter generation unit having a weatherproof housing, at least one movement detection sensor, an alarm, an input unit and a communication unit. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243145 | SECURITY TAG WITH MAGNETIC GATE | 2015-08-27 |
20150243146 | ANTI-THEFT TAG - The present invention discloses an anti-theft tag that has a locator module for tracking location of the anti-theft tag, with the locator module providing location information with respect to the location of the anti-theft tag. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243147 | PULSE TRANSMISSION SYNCHRONIZATION - Interference in an electronic article surveillance (EAS) system is reduced by transmitting warning pulse at a predetermined time following the EAS marker exciter pulse. The predetermined time and duration of the warning pulse are chosen so that the warning pulse acts upon a noise interference avoidance process in a second non-cooperative EAS unit. More particularly, the warning electromagnetic pulse causes a timing change in a second synchronized electromagnetic exciter pulse produced by the second EAS unit when the second synchronized electromagnetic exciter pulse is concurrent with the first receive interval. This timing change causes the second EAS unit to no longer interfere with the first EAS unit. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243148 | Portable Patient Monitoring System Profile Switchover - Portable patient monitoring systems are provided that include profiles that can be selectively overwritten with profiles stored in or otherwise accessible by docking stations that can mate with the portable patient monitoring systems. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243149 | WEARABLE ARTICLE WITH SELF-DEFENSE ALARM - A cocktail-ring with self-defense alarm that allows a person in distress to trigger a loud audio alarm from the cocktail-ring. The cocktail-ring comprises a trigger assembly, a ring head base, and a ring shank. The trigger assembly comprises a circuit board with a magnetic proximity sensor. The circuit board also houses all the electrical components used to control the flow of logic and generate the audio alarm signal, such as transducers, power supply, process timers, oscillators, output drivers, and the like. An upper ring jewel and a ring head base form the housing for the trigger assembly. When the upper ring jewel is depressed and rotated about a track, located within the ring head base, into a locked position, the sensor may be activated, causing the control circuitry and transducers to generate a loud audio sound to deter potential attackers or alert third-parties of a potential danger. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243150 | NOTIFICATION METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An operation method and a device related to emergency situations are provided. A method for controlling an electronic device includes determining a designated situation, based on at least one piece of information obtained from outside the electronic device and information obtained from at least one sensor of the electronic device, determining features corresponding to the designated situation, and controlling the electronic device, based on at least one of the features and user status information. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243151 | POWER GENERATION SHUTDOWN ALERT - A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, communicating an alert to a location remote from a vehicle in response to disabling a Power Generation mode of the vehicle. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243152 | PROVIDING A DIAGNOSIS OF A SYSTEM OF A BUILDING - Devices, methods, and systems for providing a diagnosis of a system of a building are described herein. One method includes displaying a system of a building, wherein the display of the system includes an identification of a particular component of the system, identifying, within the display of the system, a number of components of the system related to the particular component, and identifying, within the display of the system, a relationship between the particular component and the number of components and a relative operational status of the particular component and the number of components. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243153 | INPUT/OUTPUT CIRCUITS AND DEVICES HAVING PHYSICALLY CORRESPONDING STATUS INDICATORS - Systems and methods are provided for aligning status indicators on a terminal block of an I/O device by locating the status indicators directly adjacent to or integrated directly within their respective terminals on the terminal block. The status indicators are illuminated by LEDs or other light emitters disposed within a housing of the I/O device. Light from the LEDs are directed to the status indicators by light pipes disposed within the housing of the I/O device. LED activation circuitry disposed within the housing determines a manner in which to activate the LEDs to illuminate the status indicators based on inputs and outputs between the I/O device and a controlled process. In certain embodiments, the status indicators are disposed on a raised section of the I/O device, which may be part of a removable LED indication assembly including the LEDs, light pipes, and LED activation circuitry. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243154 | REMOTELY CONTROLLING ASPECTS OF POOLS AND SPAS - Systems and methods of (remotely) controlling aspects of pools and spas and of modifying water contained therein are detailed. Internet-enabled access to pool and spa controllers may happen without any need for users to create firewall ports or utilize static internet protocol. addresses. Certain networking devices may be configured using a USB connection or SD card, avoiding any requirement for an Ethernet cable or supplying separate power to the devices during configuration. Time-varying data may be obtained in respect of one or more installations and analyzed for various information. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243155 | STATUS MONITORING, STORAGE AND REPORTING FOR OPTICAL TRANSCEIVERS BY TRACKING OPERATING PARAMETER VARIATIONS - Methods, architectures, circuits, and/or systems for tracking variations in the operating parameters of an optical or optoelectronic device are disclosed, as well as use of such variation data to monitor or control device functions and/or generate warnings and/or status flags. A method of tracking a variation in one or more operating parameters in an optical or optoelectronic device may include (i) monitoring one or more operating parameters of the device over time to determine values for each of the operating parameters, (ii) calculating the variation in each of the operating parameters as a function of time, (iii) comparing the variation to one or more predetermined thresholds, each threshold corresponding to an operational warning or alarm, and (iv) generating the operational warning or alarm when the variation exceeds the corresponding threshold. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243156 | VEHICLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A vehicle communication device includes: a communication line establishment device that establishes a communication line with a mobile communication terminal; a manipulation state information transmission device that transmits manipulation state information indicating a manipulation state of a vehicular accessory to the mobile communication terminal; an output timing specifying information generation device that generates output timing specifying information for specifying separation of the mobile communication terminal from the vehicle as an output timing for the mobile communication terminal to output the manipulation state information; and an output timing specifying information transmission device that transmits the output timing specifying information to the mobile communication terminal. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243157 | CRADLE FOR EXHIBITING WEARABLE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WARNING STOLEN STATE OF CRADLED WEARABLE DEVICE - A cradle having an anti-theft device of a wearable device is provided. The cradle includes a cradle body, a cradle head that supports a wearable device and is detachable from the cradle body, such that the cradle head is exchangeable, and an anti-theft device that connects the cradle body and the wearable device. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243158 | METHOD FOR FINDING OBJECTS - A method, that may include determining, by a wireless reader, at least one locations of at least one wireless tag; determining, by a mobile device, which wireless tag out of the at least one wireless tag is a viewable wireless tag that is within a field of view of a camera of the mobile device; wherein the mobile device is either coupled to the wireless reader or comprises the wireless reader; and providing, by the mobile device, for each viewable wireless tag, a viewable wireless tag indication that is indicative of a location of each viewable wireless tag. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243159 | Method and Apparatus for Extra-Vehicular Emergency Updates Following an Accident - A system includes a processor configured to receive instructions from a vehicle computing system (VCS) to being reporting a mobile device location. The processor is also configured to access a list of emergency contacts. Further, the processor is configured to determine that a mobile device has left a predetermined perimeter around a last known vehicle location. The processor is additionally configured to periodically report mobile device GPS coordinates to members of the emergency contacts list, until the mobile device reaches a destination | 2015-08-27 |
20150243160 | SYSTEM FOR PASSING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS THROUGH A LIVING BODY - A system for passing electrical signals through a living body has a transmitter on one side of a body for feeding thereto a predetermined electrical signal on at least two separate channels on respective different frequencies and a receiver on the other side of the body for receiving the signal on each of the channels. An evaluating unit connected to the receiver evaluates the received signals and selecting from them one signal for further processing. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243161 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SETTING UP A UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL - A system and method for configuring a remote control to command the operation of appliances, to capture demographic data, and to provide services, such as automated warranty registration, instructions, viewing guides, etc., relevant to the appliances is provided. The system includes a database and associated server that are located remotely from the remote control and accessible via a network connection. Command codes, graphical user interface elements, and services are accessed and downloaded to the remote control, as appropriate, using data supplied to the server that identifies the appliances and/or functional capabilities of the appliances. This data can be supplied by the appliances directly or can be obtained from other sources such as barcode labels, network devices, etc. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243162 | PATIENT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A HEALTH CARE FACILITY WITH DISPOSABLE COMPONENT - A communication system for a health care facility, having a translator unit operably arranged to communicate electronically with a device to be controlled and a pendant control located spatially separate and remote from the translator unit, the pendant control operably arranged to communicate electronically with the translator unit. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243163 | Audio Based Remote Control Functionality - Novel tools and techniques are described for providing remote control of consumer electronics devices, and, more particularly, for providing audio-based remote control of consumer electronics devices (which, in some cases, may not have dedicated remote controllers). | 2015-08-27 |
20150243164 | ADJUSTMENT OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL PLAN BASED ON LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - Embodiments include a method for adjusting a signal control plan for a traffic signal at an intersection based on local environmental conditions is provided. The method includes operating the traffic signal based on a standard signal control plan, receiving an indication of an adverse environmental condition, and determining if the standard signal control plan should be adjusted based on the indication of the adverse environmental condition. Based on determining that the standard signal control plan should be adjusted based on the indication of the adverse environmental condition, the method includes creating a modified signal control plan based on the adverse environmental condition and the standard signal control plan and operating the traffic signal based on the modified signal control plan. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243165 | Comprehensive traffic control system - The present invention provides a system that utilizes radio signals, cellular network and GPS technologies to provide a multi task system that deals with a variety of traffic related aspects such as intersection design systems, in-car traffic light systems, in-car traffic light system app for both drivers and pedestrians, roadside assistance and safety alert systems, high speed chase systems, roadway radar systems, law enforcement safety systems, emergency vehicles preemption systems, vehicle location logging systems, security and crime-fighting systems, missing person search systems and children in vehicles safety systems. The system consists of a number of electronic units, each one of these units perform a number of programmed functions. Examples of these units are: Police Vehicle Unit, Emergency Vehicle Unit, Vehicle Unit and Roadway Intersection Unit. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243166 | IN-VEHICLE TRAFFIC INFORMATION NOTIFICATION DEVICE - An object of the present invention is to provide an in-vehicle traffic information notification device which, even when it is difficult to specify a traveling route of an own car, can notify adequate traffic information to users. A passage probability calculator of the traffic information notification device calculates a passage probability which is a probability that the own car passes an occurrence position of each traffic hazard obtained by a traffic information receiver, based on a current position of the own car detected by a current position detector and traveling history data stored in a traveling history data storage. A display unit and a sound output unit notify occurrence information of the traffic hazard to the user by a mode corresponding to the passage probability of the traffic hazard. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243167 | Method and device for vehicle communication - In a method for vehicle communication between a first and a second vehicle, depending on environmental information, predetermined situation messages are optionally provided for transmission from the first vehicle to the second vehicle. Depending on whether a selection is made, the selected situation message is transmitted, for example by a wireless radio link, to the second vehicle. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243168 | Vehicle Assistance Device - A vehicle assistance device includes a control device for controlling the display of information and a display for displaying the information. When the control device has determined a state of the vehicle and/or a position of the vehicle, the control device takes the determined state of the vehicle and/or the determined position of the vehicle as a basis for providing information for the driver on the display device. When changing between mobility sections in which different information may be of interest to the driver, the vehicle assistance device can provide a driver with the necessary information for each of the mobility sections. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243169 | TRAFFIC LANE SITUATION DETERMINING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TRAFFIC LANE SITUATION - A technique of determining the situation of a traffic lane. A traffic lane situation determining device includes a camera that is mounted in a vehicle and obtains an image whose object is a road in a travelling direction of the vehicle, a straight line detecting section that extracts a plurality of lines defining a traffic lane of the road from the image to detect a plurality of straight lines that respectively approximate the plurality of lines, an intersection identifying section that identifies an intersection of extended lines respectively obtained by extending the plurality of straight lines, and a traffic lane situation determining section that compares a location of the intersection with a location of a point at infinity preset in the image to determine a situation of the traffic lane. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243170 | RED LIGHT VIOLATOR WARNING - Embodiments include a method for providing a red light violator warning. The method includes detecting that a first vehicle is about to violate a red light at an intersection. Based on detecting that the first vehicle is about to violate the red light at the intersection, the method includes broadcasting a warning message to all connected vehicles in proximity of the intersection of a pending red light violation and determining if the first vehicle is a connected vehicle. Based on determining that the first vehicle is a connected vehicle, the method further includes transmitting a notification message to the first vehicle warning of a pending red light violation. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243171 | DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS, AND DISPLAY APPARATUS - A computer performs a process to determine whether an object is a predetermined object and a process to control a display unit to generate a first image based on a result of recognized object at a first timing and generate a second image based on a result of the recognized object at a second timing that is later than the first timing if the predetermined object is determined. The first image is an image formed by a pattern of markers representing a skeleton of the object, and the second image is an image formed by a pattern of markers corresponding to the pattern of markers in the first image, and the position of at least one marker of the pattern of markers in the first image differs from the position of the corresponding marker in the second image. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243172 | METHOD, MEASURING DEVICE AND CONTROL UNIT FOR ADAPTATION OF VEHICLE CONVOY CONTROL | 2015-08-27 |
20150243173 | COLLABORATIVE AVIATION INFORMATION COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A collaborative aviation information collection and distribution system includes a plurality of aircraft data transmitters and an aircraft data processing system. Each aircraft data transmitter is configured to selectively transmit aircraft data associated with a subscribing aircraft. The aircraft data processing system is in operable communication with each of the aircraft data transmitters and includes a data receiver, a data transmitter, and a data processor. The data receiver receives aircraft data transmitted from each of the aircraft transmitters. The data transmitter selectively transmits actionable aircraft data to one or more of the subscribing aircraft or subscribing ground-based users. The data processor determines which of, and when, the one or more subscribing aircraft or subscribing ground-based users should receive actionable aircraft data, generates actionable aircraft data from at least a portion of the received aircraft data, and supplies the generated actionable aircraft data to the data transmitter for transmission. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243174 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RUNWAY SELECTION THROUGH SCORING - A system and method for selecting a runway, comprises retrieving runway feature data and aircraft data including aircraft heading with respect to the bearing of first and second runways. Runway boundary envelopes are created for each of the first and second runways, each having a predetermined score. A total score for each of the first and second runways is compared to determine which of the runways is selected. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243175 | AUTOMATED DISCIPLINARY AND MOTIVATIONAL SYSTEM - An automated system for implementing motivational and disciplinary approaches may include a monitoring device that determines whether a user has completed a target task, and an access control application and/or a reward management application operatively connected to the monitoring device. The reward management application may also be operatively connected to the access control application. The access control application may grant access to a desired activity upon receiving a communication from the monitoring device that the target task has been completed, while the reward management application may deposit reward points into a reward bank upon receiving a communication from the monitoring device that the target task has been completed. Alternatively, the access control application may be capable of granting access to a desired activity upon receiving a communication from the reward management application, which may also debit reward points from the reward bank when a desired activity is accessed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243176 | VIRTUAL COURSE BOUNDARIES IN ADAPTIVE E-LEARNING DATAGRAPH STRUCTURES - Embodiments relate to authoring, consuming, and exploiting dynamically adaptive e-learning courses created using novel, embedded datagraph structures, including course macrostructures with embedded lesson microstructures and practice microstructures. For example, courses can be defined by nodes and edges of directed graph macrostructures, in which each node includes one or more directed graph microstructures for defining lesson and practice step objects of the courses. The content and attributes of the nodes and edges can adaptively manifest higher level course flow relationships and lower level lesson and practice flow relationships. Embodiments can exploit such embedded datagraph structures to facilitate dynamic course creation and increased course adaptability; improved measurement of student knowledge acquisition and retention, and of student and teacher performance; enhanced monitoring and responsiveness to student feedback; and access to, exploitation of, measurement of, and/or valuation of respective contributions; etc. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243177 | PROVIDING AN AND AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO COMPONENT FOR COMPUTER-BASED LEARNING - A technique for generating a composite audio or video file for reproduction to a user as an audio or video component of a learning session for computer-based learning is provided. The technique involves receiving a user-definable preferred duration for the session and selecting one or more learning items from a database of learning items according to a selection rule. Each learning item of the database is provided at least with an audio or video item representing audio or video associated therewith and a status indication for indicating in or exclusion from the learning session. The selection rule selects learning items that are currently not indicated for exclusion from the session in a selection order until reaching a combined duration of audio or video items that matches the preferred duration. The audio or video items associated with the selected learning items are arranged, in the order selected, into the composite file. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243178 | CONTENT DRIVEN ASYNCHRONOUS EDUCATION - A system for asynchronous education content delivery is disclosed. A data store comprises education content associated with a course of learning and sequence data specifying an order for presentation of the content. Education content comprises video recordings of lectures, questions, and model responses. The system receives students' requests for data, queries the database in order to identify the appropriate content, and transmits the content. The system may require that a student provide input in response to a recorded prompt in order to proceed with a planned course of study. The student's inputs are made available to other students and teachers for further review and critique. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243179 | DYNAMIC KNOWLEDGE LEVEL ADAPTATION OF E-LEARING DATAGRAPH STRUCTURES - Embodiments measure knowledge levels of students with respect to knowledge entities as they proceed through a course datagraph macrostructure, and dynamically adapt aspects of the macrostructure (and/or its embedded microstructures) to optimize knowledge acquisition of the students in accordance with their knowledge level. For example, a course consumption platform can parse the macrostructure and embedded microstructures to identify next microstructures to present to the student in such a way that dynamically adapts knowledge entities of the course to a student as a function of the student's present knowledge level associated with the student and difficulty levels of the presented microstructures. The platform can dynamically compute an updated knowledge level for the student throughout acquisition of the knowledge entity as a function of the student's responses to the microstructures, the student's present knowledge level at the time of the responses, and the difficulty levels of the presented microstructures. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243180 | DYNAMIC CONTENT MANIPULATION ENGINE - A content delivery system is disclosed herein. The content delivery system includes a content management server, a survey server, and a database server that are communicatingly connected with a plurality of user devices. The database server includes a plurality of databases that are organized in a tiered memory such that prioritized data is placed in memory tier having faster components and non-prioritized data is placed in a memory tier having relatively slower components. The content distribution system can generate an evaluation and evaluation data by identifying a cohort for receipt of the evaluation, compiling the evaluation, and receiving evaluation results. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243181 | Systems and Methods for Automated Scoring of Textual Responses to Picture-Based Items - Systems and methods are provided for measuring a user's English language proficiency. A constructed response generated by a user is received, the constructed response being based on a picture. The constructed response is processed to determine a first numerical measure indicative of a presence of one or more grammar errors in the constructed response. The constructed response is processed to determine a second numerical measure indicative of a degree to which the constructed response describes a subject matter of the picture. The constructed response is processed to determine a third numerical measure indicative of a degree of awkward word usage in the constructed response. A model is applied to the first, second, and third numerical measures to determine a score for the constructed response indicative of the user's English language proficiency. The model includes first, second, and third variables with associated first, second, and third weighting factors, respectively. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243182 | PHYSICS-BASED SIMULATION OF WARHEAD AND DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS - A system and method are provided for distributed physics based simulation wherein a number of stations are connected via a network. When the simulation detects that a weapon, especially a missile or directed energy beam, is engaging a target vehicle, a single physics station is assigned the determination of the damage status of a target vehicle in the vicinity of the weapon. The detonation or strike of the weapon is applied to a model of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle is composed of pieces each made up of a number of parts, and damage is assessed. Where the damage to a piece of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined threshold, the piece is removed from the vehicle, and where a predetermined maximum damage is reached for the vehicle, the vehicle is destroyed in the simulation. The damage assessment from the weapon is made using raytracking component of a physics engine that is also used to control movement of virtual objects in the simulation according to rules of physics of the physics engine. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243183 | METHOD OF CREATING A VISUAL ARTISTIC COMPOSITION - A method of creating a visual artistic composition in accordance with professional rules of organization is disclosed. The method includes selecting at least one subject for the visual artwork and obtaining a blank canvas. A Euclidean geometric construction is chosen, formed, and transferred to the canvas. A position for the subject is chosen in accordance with the Euclidean geometric construction. And an image of the subject is produced on the canvas at the chosen position. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243184 | COMFORT DEVICE FOR SURGICAL PATIENTS - An anthropological surrogate for comforting a surgical patient, the anthropological surrogate configured to include a retrievable simulated body organ. The body organ is tethered to the interior of a receptacle installed in the body of the anthropological surrogate. The receptacle has an openable closure so that the simulated body organ can be withdrawn from the receptacle and from the anthropological surrogate, viewed, and replaced. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243185 | Exercise Alignment Device - An exercise alignment device is provided that comprises a reflective surface supporting a plurality of markings thereon that promote symmetry, proper form, and range of motion during an exercise or athletic movement. Disposed centrally along the reflective surface is a vertical marking and a body reticle. Horizontal markings extend symmetrically outward from the sides of the vertical marking. Finally, a plurality of angular markings and complimentary angular marking indicia are provided that extend radially from the body reticle. The vertical marking promotes symmetry, while the horizontal markings ensure even and symmetrical body movements. Finally, the angular markings quantify range of motion and flexibility. A pair of light sources are provided that are used as moving markers on the reflective surface, whereby movement of the user and a bar member can be tracked. Finally, magnetic markers are provided for marking proper body placement and full extension reference markers. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243186 | Method For Facilitating Menu Planning - A method and system have been developed whereby one or more nutrients of concern may be tracked individually while also tracking the overall or composite nutritional score for one or more meals. In this regard, the composite score may be based on a relatively easy to follow system, such as a simple point based system. Furthermore, the nutrient of concern may also be tracked using a simple method, such as by the use of the intensity, hue and/or luminosity of colors. In this regard, a food product can include a composite score number and also color intensity for one or more nutrients of concern. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243187 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING HEALTH-RELATED MESSAGES - In at least one embodiment, a method of providing an automated coaching message to a user of a portable electronic device includes determining first information corresponding to a health-related action for the user of the portable electronic device, transmitting the first information from the portable electronic device to a remotely located computing device, determining whether a coaching message should be provided, and receiving an automated coaching message based on the first information. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243188 | Apparatus, System, and Method for Teaching Multiplication - The present invention relates to an apparatus, system, and method for teaching mathematics. Specifically, the present invention relates to a system and method for helping students solve advance multiplication problems and teaching students how to perform the same. Even more specifically, a student may use the present invention to cover up confusing numbers and isolating a single digit for multiplication. The present invention provides students with a space for providing the solution to the single digit multiplication. Further, the present invention allows a student to shift to a different single digit for multiplication without becoming confused with the previously solved multiplications. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243189 | Tactile Measuring Instrument - A tactile measuring instrument to be used primarily to measure and produce geometric quantities without use of sight, wherein a sliding jaw is configured to move over a guide to adjust the instrument to desired measurement, a mechanically controlled display mechanism is configured to place within tactile perception selected tactile forms or Braille dots, and condensed representation of tactile forms is configured to control display mechanism such that the numerical value of measurement is displayed; and because tactile forms are condensed and more may be packed in the same area, the instrument has high precision. As the display mechanism is small, lightweight and hidden, the instrument is small, portable and simple; and as all information is presented in Braille, it is quick-to-use and convenient. With different configurations of display mechanism and condensed tactile forms, the device may be used for applications other than measurement as well. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243190 | BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - A blood pressure measurement apparatus includes: a search unit that comes into contact with a living body and receives a signal from the living body; a blood vessel detection section that detects a blood vessel based on the signal; a teaching information generation section that generates teaching information when no blood vessel is detected by the blood vessel detection section at a first site in which the search unit comes into contact with the living body so as to move the search unit in a first direction intersecting the median line of the living body starting from the first site; and a blood pressure calculation section that calculates a blood pressure of the living body based on the signal when the blood vessel is detected by the blood vessel detection section at the first site in which the search unit comes into contact therewith. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243191 | Apparatus And Methods For Visual Demonstration Of Dental Erosion On Simulated Dental Materials - Comparative effectiveness of various oral care products such as dentifrices on preventing dental erosion may be demonstrated using simulated enamel. A substrate is prepared. A mineral layer to simulate dental enamel is nucleated by solution growth on the substrate surface. Alternatively, the mineral layer may be nucleated on a template comprising a self-assembled monolayer formed on a gold layer deposited on the substrate surface. The mineral layer may comprise a homogeneous layer of hydroxyapatite or a thin veneer of hydroxyapatite on a layer of amorphous calcium phosphate. The simulated enamel is then optionally treated with an oral care product and subjected to an acid challenge. The amount of mineral layer remaining after the acid challenge illustrates the effectiveness or non-effectiveness of the oral care product at preventing dental erosion. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243192 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO EXPOSE ENCLOSURE LABELS - Methods and apparatus to expose enclosure labels are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first enclosure having a first characteristic, a first label indicative of the first characteristic and fixed to an outer surface of the first enclosure, and a second enclosure to couple to the first enclosure. The second enclosure is to cover the first label when the second enclosure is coupled to the first enclosure. The first and second enclosures have a second characteristic when the second enclosure is coupled to the first enclosure. The example apparatus also include a second label indicative of the second characteristic and fixed to an outer surface of the second enclosure. The second label is to be exposed when the second enclosure is coupled to the first enclosure. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243193 | Retail Fixture with Slot - A retail fixture includes a platform having a plurality of openings and a cover having at least one slot where the cover is positioned over the platform such that each of the at least one slots of the cover is aligned with an opening of the platform. A set of spaced-apart nubs extends along at least one opening. A bracket extends across the plurality of openings and is mounted to a bottom surface of the platform. The bracket has channels aligned with the openings. Each channel has a first width proximate the bottom surface and a second width distal from the bottom surface wherein the second width is wider than the first width. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243194 | DISPLAY BOARD ASSEMBLY - A display board assembly includes a map rail and a supplemental display board mounted thereto. The map rail includes a top track defined by a top support rail and a top guard rail, and a bottom track defined by a bottom support rail and a bottom guard rail. The supplemental display board includes a wheeled mounting assembly on a rear surface thereof, the wheeled mounting assembly including: a top wheel forced to engage the top track and confined by the top guard rail, and a bottom wheel forced to engage the bottom track and confined by the bottom guard rail, wherein the supplemental display board is slidable on the top wheel and bottom wheel to different lateral positions on the map rail | 2015-08-27 |
20150243195 | DOOR MESSAGING SYSTEM - A door messaging system comprising: an outside message viewer, which depicts an exterior message; an interior message indicator; and a message selector, with a message selector includes a rotating dial engaging a rotating scroll of messages, where the rotating dial enables the rotating of messages on the inside message indicator and messages on the exterior message where the message indicator and exterior messages are identical. A plurality of screws may support and secure the door messaging system through an opening in a door. Also, a series of dows may support and enable the rotation of scrolling messages on the interior message indicator and exterior message. The door messaging system may also include a sound buffer, where the sound buffer is centered between the message indicator and the exterior message. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243196 | Preassembled Display Systems and Methods of Installation Thereof - A preassembled display system is assembled at a first location by attaching a plurality of display panels to a frame. The preassembled display system is loaded onto a transportation vehicle. Next, the preassembled display system is moved to a second located in a transportation vehicle. The display unit is installed at the second location by attaching the preassembled display system to a mounting unit. A receiver box for providing media to display at the plurality of display panels is attached. The attaching of the receiver box may be performed at the first location and/or at the second location. The plurality of display panels are electrically connected to the receiver box. Again, the electrically connecting may be performed at the first location and/or at the second location. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243197 | Multimedia Display Board - A multimedia display board capable of storing and displaying information is provided. The display board facilitates communication through a plurality of messaging surfaces and a digital text display. The display board also includes an audio recording and playback mechanism. The combination of display surfaces, a scrolling text display, and an audio recording and playback device allows users to easily store and access both written and verbal information. | 2015-08-27 |
20150243198 | GAMMA CURVE ADJUSTMENT METHOD AND GAMMA CURVE ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS - A Gamma curve adjustment method and a Gamma curve adjustment apparatus for a display apparatus. The method includes: obtaining correspondence relationship between current grayscale voltages and first transmittances of the display apparatus, the first transmittances being the transmittances of the display apparatus driving by the current grayscale voltages; determining a target grayscale voltage corresponding to each gray scale based on the correspondence relationship between the current grayscale voltages and the first transmittances and an ideal Gamma curve; generating and outputting the target grayscale voltage corresponding to each gray scale to the display apparatus; and obtaining an actual Gamma curve of the display apparatus driven by the target grayscale voltages as a final Gamma curve. The Gamma curve adjustment method improves the speed and efficiency of adjusting the Gamma curve. | 2015-08-27 |