41st week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090251233 | Ortho-Mode Transducer for Coaxial Waveguide - There is disclosed an ortho-mode transducer. An annular common waveguide may be defined by an outside surface of an inner conductor and an inside surface of an outer conductor, the outside surface and the inside surface concentric about a waveguide axis. A first port may couple a first TE | 2009-10-08 |
20090251234 | COMPLEX RESONANCE CIRCUIT | 2009-10-08 |
20090251235 | BULK ACOUSTIC WAVE RESONATOR FILTER BEING DIGITALLY RECONFIGURABLE, WITH PROCESS - A filtering circuit with BAW type acoustic resonators having at least a first quadripole and a second quadripole connected in cascade, each quadripole having a branch series with a first acoustic resonator of type BAW and a branch parallel with each branch having an acoustic resonator of type BAW, the first acoustic resonator having a frequency of resonance series approximately equal to the frequency of parallel resonance of the second acoustic resonator, the branch parallel of the first quadripole having a first capacitance connected in series with the second resonator and, in parallel with the capacitance, a first switching transistor to short circuit the capacitance. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251236 | TRANSMISSION PATH FOR USE IN RF FIELDS - A transmission path ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090251237 | ELECTROMAGNETIC DRIVE UNIT AND AN ELECTROMECHANICAL SWITCHING DEVICE - An electromechanical switching device, especially a contactor or a multifunctional device including a contactor, includes at least one stationary contact piece, at least one movable contact piece movable to and from the at least one stationary contact piece for opening or closing a current path and an electromagnetic drive unit including a yoke and a coil and a movable armature. In at least one embodiment, the electromagnetic drive unit is adapted to displace the movable contact piece in response to a voltage applied to the coil. The at least one movable contact piece and the at least one stationary contact piece are adapted to limit movement of the armature after activation of the electromagnetic drive unit. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251238 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AFFECTING FIELD EMISSION PROPERTIES OF A FIELD EMISSION STRUCTURE - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251239 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISABLING A FIELD EMISSION STRUCTURE - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251240 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A FIELD EMISSION STRUCTURE - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251241 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHMENT OF OBJECTS - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251242 | Field Emission System and Method - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251243 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CODING FIELD EMISSION STRUCTURES - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251244 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALIGNMENT OF OBJECTS - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251245 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A HOLD FORCE TO AN OBJECT - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251246 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF AN OBJECT - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251247 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING REPEATING SPATIAL FORCES - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251248 | FIELD STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FIELD STRUCTURE - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251249 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FIELD EMISSION STRUCTURES USING A FERROMAGNETIC MATERIAL - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251250 | INTERLOCKING MAGNETIC COUPLING MEMBERS - A magnetic coupling member, method, and system including a housing and a first arrangement of a plurality of magnets housed within the housing is disclosed. The first arrangement of magnets is selectively arranged and disposed to provide alignment and detachable engagement with a second arrangement of a plurality of magnets. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251251 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAUSING AN OBJECT TO HOVER OVER A SURFACE - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251252 | Electromagnetic work holding system - The present disclosure is directed to a work holding system. The work holding system may include a plurality of electromagnets connected to a support structure and configured to fix a magnetic workpiece to the support structure. Further the work holding system may include a controller configured to selectively adjust an activation state of one or more electromagnets based upon a proximity of work being done on the magnetic workpiece. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251253 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOVING AN OBJECT - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251254 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HOVER SURFACE - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251255 | Magnetic Force Profile System Using Coded Magnet Structures - An improved field emission system and method. The invention pertains to field emission structures comprising electric or magnetic field sources having magnitudes, polarities, and positions corresponding to a desired spatial force function where a spatial force is created based upon the relative alignment of the field emission structures and the spatial force function. The invention herein is sometimes referred to as correlated magnetism, correlated field emissions, correlated magnets, coded magnetism, or coded field emissions. The magnetic field sources may be arranged according to a code having a desired autocorrelation function. In particular, a high peak to sidelobe autocorrelation performance may be found desirable. Specific exemplary embodiments are described with magnetic field sources arranged in a ring structure. Exemplary codes are described and applied to magnetic field source arrangements. Specific codes found by the inventors are described. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251256 | Coded Linear Magnet Arrays in Two Dimensions - Field emission structures comprising electric or magnetic field sources having magnitudes, polarities, and positions corresponding to a desired spatial force function where a spatial force is created based upon the relative alignment of the field emission structures The magnetic field sources may be arranged according to a code having a desired autocorrelation function. In particular, a high peak to sidelobe autocorrelation performance may be found desirable. Specific exemplary embodiments are described having non-parallel linear substructures. The non-parallel linear substructures may use the same or different codes and may have none, one, or more magnets in common. Other embodiments include substructures spaced according to a spacing code. Exemplary spacing codes include, but are not limited to Golomb ruler or Costas array. A polarity code may be applied across the substructures. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251257 | Wiring Assembly And Method of Forming A Channel In A Wiring Assembly For Receiving Conductor and Providing Separate Regions of Conductor Contact With The Channel - A conductor assembly and method for constructing an assembly of the type which, when conducting current, generates a magnetic field or which, in the presence of a changing magnetic field, induces a voltage. In one embodiment the method provides a first insulative layer tubular in shape and including a surface along which a conductor segment may be positioned. A channel formed in the surface of the insulative layer defines a first conductor path and includes a surface of first contour in cross section along a first plane transverse to the conductor path. A segment of conductor having a surface of second contour in cross section is positioned at least partly in the channel and extends along the conductor path. Along the first plane, contact between the conductor surface of second contour and the channel surface of first contour includes at least two separate regions of contact. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251258 | MAGNETIC HELICAL SCREW DRIVE - A system can comprise a screw and a nut, which are configured to move relative to each other. Each of the screw and the nut components can comprise one or more magnets configured to exert a repulsive force on one or more magnets of the other component as a result of the relative motion. Interactions between the one or more magnets of the screw and the one or more magnets of the nut can allow for conversion between linear motion and rotary motion. One or more tools can be used to aid in manufacturing the screw and/or the nut. In some embodiments additional components can aid in maintaining alignment of the screw and the nut. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251259 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SLIDE LOCK MECHANISM - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251260 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FIELD EMISSIONS - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251261 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING ATTACHED FIELD EMISSION STRUCTURES - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251262 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SPATIAL FORCE - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251263 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A PLURALITY OF MAGNETS - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251264 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING REPEATING SPATIAL FORCES - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251265 | METHOD FOR DESIGNING MAGNETIC FIELD EMISSIONS STRUCTURES - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251266 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR A COIL - A mounting device includes a base plate for supporting an electrical coil and includes two or more legs that are substantially L-shaped. Each leg has a first end and a second end and the first end is secured to the base plate and the second end is in a direction away from the base plate. A contact pin extends through the second end of each leg and the legs are capable of resilient movement relative to the base plate. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251267 | Inductors and methods of operating inductors - An inductor may include a conductive line including a material in which an electrical resistance varies depending on an electric field applied to the material and/or first and second electrodes electrically connected to first and second end portions of the conductive line, respectively. A method of operating an inductor may include applying current to a conductive line of the inductor. The conductive line may include a material in which an electrical resistance may vary depending on an electric field applied to the material. The current may be applied to the conductive line via first and second electrodes electrically connected to first and second end portions of the conductive line, respectively. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251268 | LAMINATED COIL COMPONENT - In an open magnetic circuit type laminated coil component having a laminate formed by laminating a magnetic layer and a non-magnetic layer or a low magnetic permeability layer and a coil conductor disposed in the laminate, a zirconium oxide is included in the non-magnetic layer or the low magnetic permeability layer forming the laminate. The content of the zirconium oxide in the low magnetic permeability layer is in the range of about 0.02 wt % to about 1.0 wt %. A zirconium oxide is also included in the magnetic layer in a proportion of less than about 1.0 wt %. As the magnetic layer, a material including Ni—Cu—Zn ferrite as a main component is preferably used. As the non-magnetic layer or the low magnetic permeability layer, a material including Cu—Zn ferrite as a main component is preferably used. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251269 | Wiring Assembly And Method For Positioning Conductor In A Channel Having A Flat Surface Portion - A conductor assembly and method for constructing an assembly of the type which, when conducting current, generates a magnetic field or which, in the presence of a changing magnetic field, induces a voltage. In one embodiment the method includes providing a first insulative layer having a curved surface along which a conductor segment may be positioned, and forming a channel in the insulative layer, which defines a first conductor path. The channel includes first and second opposing channel surfaces each extending from the surface of the insulative layer into the insulative layer and a third channel surface extending between the first and second channel surfaces. Each of the first and second channel surfaces includes a substantially flat surface portion with the surface portion of the first channel surface parallel with the surface portion of the second channel surface. A first segment of conductor is placed in the channel. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251270 | Wiring Assembly And Method of Forming A Channel In A Wiring Assembly For Receiving Conductor - A conductor assembly and method for constructing an assembly of the type which, when conducting current, generates a magnetic field or which, in the presence of a changing magnetic field, induces a voltage. In one embodiment the method provides a first layer that is tubular in shape with an outer surface along which a conductor may be positioned. A channel defining a first conductor path is formed in the first layer outer surface to create a pattern extending along the first layer. A first segment of conductor is placed in the first channel and defines a shape about an aperture region. After placing the first segment of conductor in the first channel, at least part of the first layer outer surface and at least part of the first segment of conductor are coated with a second layer. A second channel is formed along an outer surface of the second layer to define a second conductor path extending about the aperture region for placement of a second segment of conductor. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251271 | Structure For A Wiring Assembly And Method Suitable For Forming Multiple Coil Rows With Splice Free Conductor - A conductor assembly and method for constructing an assembly of the type which, when conducting current, generates a magnetic field or which, in the presence of a changing magnetic field, induces a voltage. In one embodiment the method includes forming a structure comprising layers of material extending along a first aperture path. The structure includes multiple concentric layer surfaces. A channel is formed in each of the layers of the material and along each of the multiple surfaces. Conductive material is positioned in each channel to provide a spiral configuration. The surfaces of multiple ones of the layers are of tubular shape. The layers of material are sequentially positioned one over another and about an axis along which first and second opposing coil end regions are formed. The layers are formed with a region of a first thickness and a shoulder region. The shoulder region is alternately formed in the sequence at one coil end region or at the other coil end region. Each shoulder region has a greater thickness than the first thickness. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251272 | INDUCTOR - An inductor includes a magnetic core having high permeability or high saturation property; and a coil element embedded in the magnetic core, wherein the magnetic core has a polygon, with 5 or more, pillar shape. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251273 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCING ELECTRICAL EARTH DISPLACEMENT CURRENT FLOW GENERATED BY WOUND COMPONENTS WITHOUT REQUIRING ADDITIONAL WINDINGS - Apparatus for reducing electrical earth displacement current flow generated by wound components is disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a plurality of layers of an input winding wound around an energy transfer element core. An outer layer of the plurality of layers of the input winding is wound with a number of turns different than the number of turns in substantially each of the inner layers of the plurality of layers of the input winding. An output winding is wound around the energy transfer element core with substantially the same number of turns as the number of turns of the outer layer of the plurality of layers of the input winding to reduce substantially a capacitive displacement current flowing between the input and output windings. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251274 | FUSE CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY - A fuse circuit assembly having a power distribution bar for distributing power from a power input and an electrical terminal integral with the power distribution bar. The electrical terminal has a fuse element that is configured to open at an over current threshold in order to prevent current flow therethrough. The electrical terminal portion also has a female terminal portion. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251275 | Semiconductor device - A semiconductor device | 2009-10-08 |
20090251276 | Electrical assembly with PTC resistor elements - An electrical assembly includes a housing and at least two PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) resistor elements in the housing. Each of the at least two PTC resistor elements includes a body having a flat construction and electrodes on main surfaces of the body. Each of the at least two PTC resistor elements includes an electrically insulating envelope. The housing is closed. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251277 | Content selection - A content selection system for selecting content for delivery to a group of users in a space is provided. The system comprises inputs arranged to receive a plurality of identifier tags, each identifier tag being arranged to uniquely identify a user, data storage apparatus arranged to store content for selection, a processor arranged to select content and outputs arranged to output the selected content to a content output device. The processor is arranged to check each identifier tag received by the input means against a plurality of stored content profiles, each content profile comprising a user's identifier tag and data relating to the user's content preferences. The processor is also arranged to select content from the data storage apparatus based on content preference data from stored content profiles that have an identifier tag that matches one of the received plurality of identifier tags. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251278 | Method for prohibiting a person with a facial mask to operate an automatic teller machine - A method for prohibiting a person with a facial mask to operate an automatic teller machine essentially includes the followings steps of: a) arranging a visual spectrum camera and an alarm unit approaching an automatic teller machine (ATM); b) capturing a facial picture of an experimental subject via the camera; c) judging if the picture performs generic facial features of a human face; if false, proceed Step g); d) if true, a facial temperature of the subject is detected to gain a measured temperature; e) comparing the measured temperature with a predetermined reference temperature; if the measured temperature is not within the reference temperature range, a spurious human face is determined and Step g) goes on; f) if the measured temperature is within the reference temperature range, a genuine human face is determined and the ATM is allowably operated without proceeding Step g); and g) activating the alarm unit to transmit a warning signal without operating the ATM. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251279 | Identifying and/or Locking System for Identifying and/or Unblocking a Technical System, and Method for the Operation Thereof - The invention relates to an identifying and/or locking system for identifying and/or unblocking a technical system comprising at least one controlling receiver unit which executes at least one control function in accordance with a received signal, said technical system further comprising a mobile transmitter unit suitable for transmitting a signal that causes the controlling receiver unit to execute the control function. The controlling receiver unit is provided with means for testing whether a received signal is to trigger execution of a control function while the mobile transmitter unit is fitted with means which allow the signal that is to be transmitted to the controlling receiver unit to be defined, modified, and stored. Such an inventive system makes it possible especially to digitally transmit and temporally limit keys. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251280 | Radio Receiver and Transmitter Apparatus for Radio-Controlled Automation Systems for Opening/Closure - An apparatus for radio-controlled automation systems for opening/closing curtains, entrance doors, rolling shutters, gates, barriers, electrical switches or the like, comprising a radio receiver which is coupled to an electric motor or to an electrical switch and comprising at least one radio transmitter for the remote actuation. The radio receiver comprises means for actuating the electric motor or the electrical switch on the basis of the content of an actuation radio signal which originates from the radio transmitter. The radio receiver comprises a memory storing a certificate which identifies the radio receiver and is adapted to provide an authorization for any operation at the radio receiver. The actuation means comprise stored instructions to perform the operation if the actuation signal comprises, in encoded form, the certificate in addition to a recognition code of the radio transmitter and a control code which corresponds to the operation to be performed. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251281 | Alarm System Interaction With a Movable Barrier Operator Method and Apparatus - A secure communication link ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090251282 | SYSTEM FOR MITIGATING THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A DEVICE - The invention is directed to systems and methods for detecting the loss, theft or unauthorized use of a device and/or altering the functionality of the device in response. In one embodiment, a device monitors its use, its local environment, and/or its operating context to determine that the device is no longer within the control of an authorized user. The device may receive communications or generate an internal signal altering its functionality, such as instructing the device to enter a restricted use mode, a surveillance mode, to provide instructions to return the device and/or to prevent unauthorized use or unauthorized access to data. Additional embodiments also address methods and systems for gathering forensic data regarding an unauthorized user to assist in locating the unauthorized user and/or the device. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251283 | Property management system - A property management system includes: a management server for managing a property item by a non-contact IC medium; a gate apparatus for reading medium information from the non-contact IC medium; and a destruction apparatus for destroying the property item. Gate passage permission/non-permission information is stored on the management server or the non-contact IC medium and, when destroying the property item, the destruction apparatus transmits the medium information to the management server to perform a destruction completion registration. The gate apparatus includes: a determination device for determining whether the gate passage permission/non-permission information represents permission or non-permission based on the medium information; and a passage prohibition device for prohibiting passage when the determination result is non-permission. Even when the gate passage permission/non-permission information represents non-permission, if the read medium information indicates that the destruction completion registration is already performed, the determination device permits the passage. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251284 | REMOTE START SYSTEM FOR A MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE - A method for preventing a manual transmission vehicle equipped with a remote start device from starting when the vehicle is in-gear, including: receiving a start signal; beginning a vehicle start sequence; monitoring a sensor while starting the vehicle; and stopping the vehicle from starting when motion is detected by the sensor. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251285 | USING PHYSICAL OBJECTS TO CONTROL ENABLEMENT/DISABLEMENT OF DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY - At least one N-sided physical object proximate to a computing device can be detected. Each side of the N-sided physical object can be associated with at least one enablement state for a functionality of the computing device. A side of the N-sided object that faces a reference plane can be sensed. An enablement state of a functionality of at least one computing device can be programmatically changed to correspond to an enablement state indicated by the N-sided physical object. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251286 | OBJECT TRACKING DEVICES AND METHODS - This document discusses, among other things, devices and methods for tracking objects using RFID and line-of-sight techniques. In one example, an object identifier includes a tag holder. A radio frequency identification tag is on the tag holder. A reflector is on the tag holder. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251287 | Electronic vehicle license and a reading and writing control device therefor - An electronic vehicle license is installed on a vehicle to store a record and insurance data of the vehicle, and a reading and writing control device is provided for an authority/official organization to read and write data into the electronic vehicle license; the electronic vehicle license includes a storage unit, a non-contact transferring unit, and a central processing unit; the reading and writing control device includes a central controlling unit, which has a weight assigned thereto in accordance with a jurisdiction of the authority that is authorized to use the reading and writing control device so that the central controlling unit is allowed to handle certain categories of data; the reading and writing control device further includes an encrypting and decrypting unit, a non-contact transferring unit, and a displaying unit to show the data of the vehicle license. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251288 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RFID TAG DETECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION - This disclosure discloses methods and apparatus for detecting and characterizing radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251289 | METHOD, RFID READER, RFID TAG AND RFID SYSTEM FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION - In an RFID system a method for communication between a reader ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090251290 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A RFID tag adapted to control goods is provided which has two functions of a magnetic tag and of a RFID tag mounted with an IC chip and can widen the communication range of the RFID tag. The RFID tag is one which is mounted with an IC chip capable of receiving and transferring information from and to the outside in a non-contact fashion. Structurally, the RFID tag comprises a first antenna having electrical conductivity and mounted with the IC chip and a second antenna made of a soft magnetic material and electrically connected to the first antenna. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251291 | SWITCHED CAPACITANCE METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF, AND SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATION WITH A WIRELESS TRANSPONDER DEVICE USING A SINGLE ANTENNA - A transponder detector is provided with capabilities for detecting the presence and type of a transponder in its read range while operating at low power and also using a common antenna for detecting and executing data transactions with transponders. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251292 | RADIO COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, RADIO COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A radio communication apparatus stores, in a pattern storing unit, channel pattern data indicating radio channel switching order for searching for a free channel and stores switching condition data for the radio channel in a condition storing unit. A control unit of the radio communication apparatus switches, when the switching condition data stored in the condition storing unit is satisfied, the radio channel according to the switching order indicated by the channel pattern data stored in the pattern storing unit. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251293 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING INVENTORY OF ITEMS HELD IN A CABINET USING RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) - A RFID cabinet comprises a cabinet structure and one or more drawers or shelves. Chambers are formed within the cabinet to house the one or more drawers or shelves. An RFID scanner is configured to scan items tagged with RFID tags in the chambers via one or more antennas. The antennas can include transmit and receive antennas or antennas configured to perform both transmit and receive functions. The drawers can have a access cover, or lid that can be controlled so as to control access to the drawer. The scanner can be configured to perform inventory control for the tagged items. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251294 | ARTICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ARTICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD - As an assembly | 2009-10-08 |
20090251295 | Method and Apparatus for Tracking and Monitoring Containers - A tag responds to receipt of a short-range wireless signal by altering the operation of a transmitter that transmits long-range wireless signals containing a unique tag identification, and conforming to a satellite or cellular network communication protocol. According to a different aspect, a tag responds to receipt of a short-range wireless signal by altering operation of a receiver that receives long-range wireless signals containing positioning information, the tag determining location information from the positioning information. According to another aspect, a tag responds to receipt of a short-range wireless signal by altering operation of a sensor section having a sensor responsive to a condition. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251296 | Methods and Systems for Managing and Reporting Micro-Production of Consumable Energy - Methods and systems of capturing and reporting information related to the micro-generation of consumable electricity are disclosed. Some methods and systems include the following: attaching an electricity generation unit to a human-powered piece of exercise equipment, the electricity generation unit being adapted to generate consumable energy and capture information related to the consumable electricity generated; attaching a radio frequency identification writer to the electricity generation unit for capturing and conveying information related to the consumable electricity generated by the electricity generation unit; providing a radio frequency identification tag; conveying the information from the electricity generation unit to the radio frequency identification tag via the radio frequency identification writer; conveying the information directly from the electricity generation unit to a database; and transferring the information stored on the radio frequency identification tag to the database. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251297 | WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK AND SAMPLING RATE ALLOCATION METHOD THEREOF - A sampling rate allocation method for a wireless sensor network is provided. In this method, a distributed computing method is adopted to allow each node to calculate and obtain its decision table and energy table and upload its energy table to its parent node, and finally, the number of samples to be provided by all the child nodes is determined according to the decision table of the root node and a total sample number. Compared to the conventional techniques, the present invention provides a wireless sensor network which has longer life time and can meet the requirements to both the total number of samples and the fairness. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251298 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OFFICIATING AN ATHLETIC CONTEST - Apparatus and method for controlling and officiating an athletic contest such as a hockey game. The official utilises a control unit removably mounted on his arm. A spring mounted button allows the official to signal time starting and time stoppage events. A keyboard allows the entry of further data relating to the time starting and time stoppage events such as a score or penalty. A scanner allows the official to scan a bar code or RFID chip associated with and carried by each player to obtain information of that player. All data and time starting and time stopping events are transmitted wirelessly by the control unit to a receiver-processor located remotely from the control unit. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251299 | Liquid crystal display device, instrument panel, automotive vehicle, and liquid crystal display method - In one embodiment of the present invention, a liquid crystal display device is provided with a gray scale conversion section which converts a gray scale conveyed by an input video signal into a gray scale value of a high gray scale region, and then outputs it to the liquid crystal drive device if the gray scale value of the input video signal is of a low gray scale region. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251300 | BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A battery charging system includes: an electric vehicle; a network termination unit connectable to the electric vehicle through a power line cable for supplying electric power to the electric vehicle; and a first server that transmits a control signal indicative of permission or forbiddance of power supply from the network termination unit to the electric vehicle to the electric vehicle through the network termination unit. The electric vehicle transmits identification information for identifying the electric vehicle and the user thereof to the first server through the network termination unit. The network termination unit transmits position information concerning the position of the network termination unit to the first server. The first server determines permission or forbiddance of the power supply based on the identification information and the position information. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251301 | IGNITION DEVICE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - When an insulation resistance value of an ignition plug is smaller than a prescribed value, an engine operation state is switched so as to raise a temperature of the ignition plug, thereby promoting deposit cleaning. Such a measures-against-deposit carrying-out state is counted. When a count value exceeds a certain value, that is, when the measures against deposit have sufficiently been performed but the insulation resistance value of the ignition plug is smaller than the prescribed value, it is determined that conductive deposit has adhered to the ignition plug, and for example, an alarm light is turned on in order to urge a driver to perform maintenance of the ignition plug. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251302 | Vehicle Misfueling Mitigation System and Method - A method is provided to indicate improper fuel filling in a vehicle. An indicator is actuated if a proportion of alcohol in the fuel is outside a range of expected proportions. In some examples, the range corresponds to a non-flex fuel vehicle recommended range, or to a normal range for a low alcohol-content fuel, which may be between 0 and 15 percent alcohol by volume. The indicator may include a diagnostic code or a dash light. Further, the indicator may be actuated in combination with a mitigating action, which may involve adjustment of a fuel injector pulse width or an ignition spark timing, as examples. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251303 | Vehicle display device - A vehicle display device is arranged in a vehicle having an idling stop function that automatically stops an engine when the vehicle temporarily stops. The device includes a control unit that calculates a deviation of a current instant fuel consumption with respect to an average fuel consumption in a past predetermined period of the vehicle; and a fuelometer that indicates fuel consumption information representing whether a current driving state of the vehicle decreases the average fuel consumption. When the vehicle is in the idling stop state, the fuelometer indicates that the deviation is 0 regardless of the instant fuel consumption and the average fuel consumption. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251304 | ACCELERATOR LEVEL DISPLAY DEVICE AND ACCELERATOR LEVEL DISPLAY METHOD - A disclosed accelerator level display device | 2009-10-08 |
20090251305 | Tire pressure monitoring system - The invention relates to a tire pressure monitoring system with a wheel electronic to be installed in a pneumatic tire, comprising a battery as power source, a pressure sensor for measuring of tire pressure or pressure change, and a transmitter for transmitting pressure data, a receiver to be mounted either in or at the vehicle for receiving pressure data, a control unit for evaluating of pressure data, and a serial bus system via which, during operation, the control unit interrogates the receiver and receives subsequently pressure data from the receiver. In accordance with the invention it is provided that additionally to the serial bus system the receiver is also connected with the control unit via a data transfer line that is separate from the serial bus system, wherein the receiver notifies the control unit of critical pressure data via the data transfer line in an unrequested manner. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251306 | Vehicle deceleration warning device - A vehicle deceleration warning device is adapted for installation on a vehicle having an accelerator mechanism, and includes a detecting unit, a warning unit and a control unit. The detecting unit is adapted to for detecting driver operation of the accelerator mechanism, and is configured to output a first signal when a vehicle driver manipulates the accelerator mechanism and to output a second signal when the vehicle driver releases the accelerator mechanism. The warning unit is adapted to be mounted on the vehicle and is operable so as to generate a warning output. The control unit is coupled to the detecting unit and the warning unit, responds to the first signal from the detecting unit by deactivating the warning unit, and responds to the second signal from the detecting unit by controlling the warning unit to generate the warning output. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251307 | BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR FOR THE FRONT END OF AN AUTOMOBILE - This is a red and or dark orange brake light indicator to be located on the front end of an automobile. The purpose of this light is to provide braking information to the driver of each automobile and pedestrians entering an intersection or anytime visual automobile braking or stopping indication is needed in front of an automobile. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251308 | THREE-PHASE FAULTED CIRCUIT INDICATOR - A three-phase faulted circuit indicator adjustable to accommodate a variety of three-phase power cables is disclosed. In one embodiment, faulted circuit indicator comprises a flexible holder that encircles the monitored conductor slightly more than one time. The flexible holder includes a plurality of magnetic sensors for monitoring the current within the internal conductors of the power cable, a logic circuit for determining the occurrence of a fault, and an output device for providing an indication of a fault. In a second embodiment, the faulted circuit indicator comprises a plurality of sensor compartments, each disposed about a central point, and each coupled to two other sensor compartments. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251309 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A wireless communication apparatus according to the present invention includes a wireless communication transmitting circuit and a wireless communication receiving circuit that perform communication with another apparatus connected through a wireless communication network; a power situation acquiring unit that acquires a power situation of the wireless communication apparatus; and a wireless power transmitting circuit that wirelessly supplies power to another apparatus in accordance with a power supply request from another apparatus connected through the wireless communication network, when the power situation of the wireless communication apparatus satisfies a predetermined condition. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251310 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUDIBLY REPRESENTING A REMOTE EVENT - A system and method of audibly representing a remote event that is typically associated with a sound are used to enhance a person's experience with the event. In particular, the technique uses a portable electronic device, such as a mobile telephone, to enhance the user's auditory perception of an event that is associated with a sound, but where the user may be too far away from the source of the sound to hear the sound as it is generated by the source. The user may set a sound producing device to send a notice to the user's electronic device when the sound-generating event has occurred. The notice may be a message, or other data object, that is transmitted through a network. Upon receipt of the notice, the electronic device may play back an audio file that contains sound data representative of the sound-generating event. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251311 | Systems And Methods For Cooperative Stimulus Control - An activator that activates a function of an electronic control device. Each electronic control device performs a function responsive to receiving a respective address. An electronic control device provides a stimulus through a target to halt locomotion of the target. The activator includes a control and a transceiver. The control is operated by an operator. The transceiver, responsive to the control, transmits a respective address of control device to activate the function. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251312 | Private Network Emergency Alert Pager System - A private network emergency pager alert system as described herein can generally utilize a plurality of personal alert pager devices and a main controller in two-way communication with each personal alert pager device. Each personal alert pager device can be provided with a transceiver for receiving alerts from the main controller and for sending alerts to the main controller, a text display for receiving alert messages, switches for sending an alert to the main controller, and a GPS receiver for providing location data of the personal alert pager device to the main controller. The personal alert pager device could additionally be provided with an RFID module and/or a key pad for sending text messages. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251313 | Wireless Tracking System And Method Utilizing Variable Location Algorithms - The present invention provides a solution to mistaken location calculations based on multipath effects. The present invention utilizes tags attached to objects that transmit signals at various power levels for reception by sensors stationed throughout a facility. Sensor readings at the various power levels are utilized to determine the location of the tagged object. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251314 | Back-end host server unit for remote ecological environment monitoring system - A back-end host server unit for remote ecological environment monitoring system is designed to provide a back-end host server function for a front-end gateway unit and sensor network, such as WSN (Wireless Sensor Network) installed at a remote site such as farmland. This back-end host server unit is characterized by the capability of using a public wireless communication system, such as GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications), for receiving ecological data from the front-end gateway unit and WSN system, and the capability of compiling received ecological data into webpages for posting on a website that allows the research/management personnel to browse the ecological data via a network system such as the Internet. This feature allows the research/management personnel at the local site to conveniently gather ecological data and learn the ecological conditions of the remote site. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251315 | METHOD OF RECEIVING A DISASTER WARNING MESSAGE USING A PAGING MESSAGE IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a method of receiving a warning message in wireless communication system. A terminal (UE) monitors a paging message transmitted from a network in order to determine an existence of the warning message. If the monitored paging message has an indication of warning message broadcasting, the terminal receives a warning message through a downlink shared channel. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251316 | Magnetic Proximity Sensor System And Associated Methods Of Sensing A Magnetic Field - A magnetic proximity sensor is attached to a ferrous object such that the sensor alerts a practitioner if a threshold of magnetic strength has been exceeded by bringing the ferrous object within a certain proximity to the magnet of an MRI scanner. The magnetic proximity sensor includes at least one magnetic field sensor for sensing a magnetic field strength. An alarm in communication with the field sensor alerts a practitioner that a threshold of magnetic strength has been exceeded. A battery powers the field sensor and the alarm. The field sensor may produce an output voltage corresponding to the sensed magnetic field strength, and a potentiometer may provide a reference voltage corresponding to a threshold magnetic field strength. A comparator compares the reference voltage to the output voltage, and triggers an alarm if the output voltage exceeds the reference voltage. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251317 | INTRUDER DETECTION SYSTEM - An intruder detection system is provided in which a detection range can be set to a predetermined one so that false detection caused by a moving object outside the predetermined range can be diminished. The system includes a transmission-side leaky transmission line that radiates a detection signal for detecting an intruder and a reception-side leaky transmission line that receives a detection signal leaked from the transmission-side leaky transmission line, both of which are buried spaced apart from each other in a detection surveillance area, and detects the presence/absence of an intruder in the detection surveillance area based on variations in the detection signal received by the reception-side leaky transmission line, wherein at least part of either the transmission-side leaky transmission line or the reception-side leaky transmission line is made of a surface-wave-type leaky coaxial transmission line, and the other leaky transmission line, a radiation-type leaky coaxial transmission line. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251318 | Anti-theft system of mobile device - The present discloses an anti-theft system including a mobile device and a radio frequency identification tag. The mobile device includes a processor, a RFID module and an alarm module, and the processor is coupled separately to the RFID module and the alarm module. The RFID module periodically transmits a detection signal to the RFID tag. After the RFID tag receives the detection signal, the RFID tag transmits an acknowledge signal to the RFID module. When the RFID tag leaves a predetermined range from the mobile device, the mobile device will be unable to receive the acknowledge signal, and then perform an emergency processing procedure. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251319 | Article management system, RFID tag, and apparatus for communicating with RFID tag - This disclosure discloses an article management system comprising a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) circuit elements respectively handled in association with articles to be managed; and an apparatus for communicating with an RFID tag, each of the RFID tag circuit elements having an IC circuit part storing tag identification information, own target information, and management position information, and the apparatus having a communicating device; a position-information obtainment portion configured to obtain the management position information; and a position-information display output portion configured to output a signal for displaying the management position information. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251320 | Resonance Tag - A resonance tag includes a dielectric layer, a first circuit layer, a second circuit layer and a hard pad. The first circuit layer is formed on one surface of the dielectric layer, and the first circuit layer has a first electrode pattern and a coil. A second circuit layer is formed on the other surface of the dielectric layer, and the second circuit layer has a second electrode pattern and a wiring. A hard pad is formed on the second circuit layer and corresponding to the wiring of the second circuit layer, and then an edge of the hard pad is beyond the edge of the wiring. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251321 | Aqua Alert Swimming Monitor for the Prevention of Accidental Drowning - A drowning alarm and position marking system is described herein. The Aqua Alert is a system for detecting the drowning of an individual and subsequent generation of an alarm to alert a parent, lifeguard or by-standers. The system consists of two different units, a portable unit worn by the swimmer and a base station which is worn by a parent/supervisor or located on the beach, pool or boat. The buoyant portable unit transmits a signal which may be ultra-sonic, sub-sonic, audio or optic, but preferably radio frequency in nature. This signal is transmitted semi continuously until the portable unit is submerged in water in which case the signal is cut off from the base station due to the attenuating effects of being submerged in water. The base station will generate an alarm such as a siren or visual means or both if the signal from the portable unit is not received for a period of approximately 10 seconds, thus operating in a fail-safe condition. The portable unit has an on board means of sensing submersion in water and after being submerged for approximately 10 seconds will release a stored line which will allow the unit to remain attached to the drowning individual but float to the surface where both a highly reflective coating and a super high intensity LED will indicate the position of the drowning individual. The system may also act as a proximity monitor as the base station will alarm if the swimmer's distance exceeds the transmitting range of the portable unit, which is approximately 200 feet. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251322 | FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM AND AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A SYSTEM - A fire detection system comprises a detection unit ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090251323 | WATER ALARM DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - A water alarm device for releaseable attachment to a user in a body of water includes a buoyant alarm unit having a water sensor. The water sensor is configured to sense if a sensing portion of the alarm unit is in contact with water. A timer is in communication with the water sensor and is configured to determine a duration of water contact with the sensing portion of the alarm unit. The alarm unit is configured to travel to a surface of the body of water and activate an alarm when the duration of water contact is greater than a predetermined time. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251324 | Copper-Watcher - A monitoring system for monitoring an air-conditioner may include a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure of the fluid of the air-conditioner, a power sensor for detecting the presence of supply voltage supplied to the air-conditioner and applied voltage which is applied to the air-conditioner, an activation device to activate an alarm based upon the detection of the pressure from the pressure sensor, the detection of the supply voltage to the air-conditioner and the detection of the applied voltage to the air-conditioner. The activation device may be activated based only on the loss of pressure detected by the pressure sensor, and the activation device may not be activated if the supplied voltage is detected. The activation device may be activated when both the supplied voltage is detected and the applied voltage is not detected, and the activation device may be connected to a disconnect switch to detect the supplied voltage. The activation device may include a first match resistor to complete a closed loop circuit to the alarm system, and the activation device may include a second match resistor which is approximately the same impedance as the first match resistor. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251325 | S.S. carbon monoxide detector - The S S Carbon Monoxide Detector is a carbon monoxide sensor unit for garages, a rectangular shaped unit varied in size according to garage door applications, that detects the presence of dangerous levels of carbon monoxide concentrated in a garage area. On the front of the unit is the audio speaker that sounds alarm, carbon monoxide sensor, unit operation light that indicates unit is operational, and a standard outlet. On the rear of unit is a standard electrical plug which plugs into any standard electrical outlet. The unit operates from standard electricity when plugged into an outlet near the garage door opener, garage door opener is then plugged into the sensor unit which causes the sensor unit to be operational and power the garage door opener to respond to the carbon monoxide sensor once dangerous levels of carbon monoxide is detected by unit. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251326 | LOW POWER WARNING IN A PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE BASED ON PREDICTED DEVICE UTILIZATION - A system and method for providing a low power warning in a portable communication device based on predicted device utilization. Various aspects of the present invention may comprise monitoring power utilization for a portable communication device. A power utilization profile may be determined based, at least in part, on the results of the power utilization monitoring. Power availability for the portable communication device may be determined. Future power need for the portable communication device may be predicted based, at least in part, on the determined power utilization profile. The predicted future power need and the determined power availability may be analyzed to determine whether to generate a warning indicating a potential future power shortage. If it is determined that a potential future power shortage warning should be generated, such a warning may be generated. Such a warning may, for example, be generated in accordance with user specifications. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251327 | Grounding Monitoring Device And System For Work - The present invention provides a device to monitor whether a work station operator has properly worn a grounding mechanism, and a novel cascading means to chain multiple devices into a chain for sharing electricity and ground. The present invention could achieve the following functions: (1) capable of monitoring both single-wire and two-wire grounding mechanisms; (2) providing backup grounding through the chain so that the static electricity discharging capability is maintained as long as a single device in the chain remains connected to the ground; (3) extending the ground through the chain so that grounding is not required to be previously prepared at every work station; (4) sustaining all devices on the chain by a single external power supply; and (5) providing networking connectivity through the chain's cascading cables so that the network cabling cost and effort is significantly reduced. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251328 | ON-VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE - An on-vehicle display device mounted on a ceiling including an open and close mechanism, which secures the rearward visibility during the backward driving of the vehicle and also enables the user to continue to enjoy display images. The on-vehicle display device includes a control means which controls the display | 2009-10-08 |
20090251329 | Use of OLED Technology in HVAC Sensors - An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display panel for a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) sensor used for building automation controls. The OLED display will transmit information to the building occupant relating to heating ventilation and air conditioning outputs. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251330 | Hand-held power tool - A hand-held power tool ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090251331 | MUD CHANNEL CHARACTERIZATION OVER DEPTH - A system for optimizing a mud-pulse telemetry system, the system including: a plurality of sensors distributed along a drill string adapted for being disposed in a borehole, each sensor configured to perform a measurement of a characteristic of at least one of mud in a column within the borehole and a mud-pulse telemetry signal propagating in the mud; and a processing unit for receiving the measurements, the processing unit comprising an algorithm to compile a data set from the measurements and to determine a parameter of the mud-pulse telemetry system using the data set to optimize the mud-pulse telemetry system. A method and a computer program product are also provided. | 2009-10-08 |
20090251332 | MONITORING SYSTEM - A monitoring arrangement for use in an underground excavation includes an elongate support unit between walls in the excavation. A load-responsive sensing arrangement can be included and can be placed on the elongate support unit. A control system monitors the sensing arrangement and an alarm can be activated. | 2009-10-08 |