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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8185183 | Method and device for quick press on EEG electrode Embodiments relate to methods and systems for monitoring bioelectric potentials. In some instances, an electrode is applied to a patient's skin. The electrode may be at least partly inserted into the patient's skin, such as by inserting at least part of one or more ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8184601 | Method for radio communication in a wireless local area network wireless local area network and transceiving device The invention refers to wireless local area networks (WLAN) consisting of a multitude of transceivers capable of establishing communication with one another (i.e. operating in a peer-to-peer mode) under the control of network coordinator (the so-called “ad hoc” ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8175036 | Multimedia wireless distribution systems and methods An access point for wireless transmission of packets to user devices includes an application module and a radio module. If the radio module fails to successfully transmit a packet to a user device, the application module takes the packet from its queue and places it... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8172761 | Monitoring device with an accelerometer, method and system A monitoring device for monitoring the vital signs of a user is disclosed herein. The monitoring device is preferably comprises an article, an optical sensor, an accelerometer and processor. The optical sensor preferably comprises a photodetector and a plurality of ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8162340 | Spiral rotor chain shifting system A mechanism for shifting a chain from one sprocket to another sprocket is disclosed herein. The mechanism preferably includes rotor assembly, a control element and a chain tensioner. The rotor assembly preferably has a conical shaped body with a chain slot having cl... | 04/24/2012 |
| D658019 | Muddle | 04/24/2012 |
| 8160625 | Method and system for mobile club opt-in A method and system for qualifying and transmitting an invitation to a mobile phone number to receive digital communications is disclosed herein. A customer profile stored at a CRM database is analyzed and processed to determine if the data capable phone carrier and... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8112141 | Method and device for quick press on EEG electrode Embodiments relate to methods and systems for monitoring bioelectric potentials. In some instances, an electrode is applied to a patient's skin. The electrode may be at least partly inserted into the patient's skin, such as by inserting at least part of one or more ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8107934 | Method and system for a hospitality entity to communicate goods and services to a guest A system and method for a hospitality entity to communicate goods and services to a guest based on events occurring at a facility of the hospitality entity is disclosed herein. The method includes establishing a unique identifier with a mobile phone of a guest and t... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8093751 | Method and system for controlling power to an electrically powered device A system and method for remotely controlling power to an electrically powered device in a simple and efficient manner is disclosed herein. The system preferably comprises an apparatus, an electrically-powered device and a controller. The apparatus preferably compris... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8092393 | Monitoring device with an accelerometer, method and system A monitoring device for monitoring the vital signs of a user is disclosed herein. The monitoring device is preferably comprises an article, an optical sensor, an accelerometer and processor. The optical sensor preferably comprises a photodetector and a plurality of ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8089354 | Wireless tracking system and method for backhaul of information The present invention provides a solution to backhauling health information. The present invention utilizes a mesh network to backhaul the health information. The system includes a plurality of first tags, a mesh network, and an information engine. Each of the tags ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8081123 | Compact multi-element antenna with phase shift A phased array antenna system includes a first radiation element that is made of a material and has a length selected to resonate at a desired frequency. A phase-shift element is coupled to one end of the first radiation element. A second radiation element is couple... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8041369 | Plug-in network appliance A plug-in network appliance is disclosed. In one aspect, a network appliance performs a bridge between two wireless communication formats. In another aspect, a network appliance is deployed to perform position location services. In another aspect, a mesh network com... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8040238 | Wireless tracking system and method for backhaul of information The present invention provides a solution to backhauling health information. The present invention utilizes a mesh network to backhaul the health information. The system includes a plurality of first tags, a mesh network, and an information engine. Each of the tags ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8035403 | Wireless soil sensor utilizing a RF frequency for performing soil measurements A wireless soil sensor for using a RF frequency for performing soil moisture measurements is disclosed herein. The sensor preferably includes a sensing component integrated directly with a radio and a microcontroller. The wireless soil sensor is designed to be burie... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8033945 | Bicycle transmission system An enclosed bicycle drivetrain is provided that produces a range of drive ratios suitable for any riding purpose. The enclosure of substantially the entire drivetrain is made practical by the synergistic cooperation of a planetary drive system using a single chain r... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8033462 | Wireless tracking system and method for sterilizable object The present invention is a method for real-time location monitoring of a sterilizable object. The method includes tracking a location of a sterilizable object bearing a tag. The tag includes a sealed housing, means for detecting a sterilization event and means for t... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8031120 | Wireless position location and tracking system Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8016030 | Apparatus and method for containing oil from a deep water oil well An apparatus and method for containing oil from a deep water (greater than 1,000 meters) oil well is disclosed herein. The apparatus has an anchor section, a plurality of riser sections, an upper section and a flow tube. A pressure within the apparatus is equal to a... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8012097 | Monitoring device for an interactive game A system and method (1000) for an interactive game is disclosed herein. The system (1000) preferably includes monitoring device (20) monitoring the vital signs of a user, and a computer (1420). The monitoring device (20) is prefera... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8002710 | Monitoring device for an interactive game A system and method (1000) for an interactive game is disclosed herein. The system (1000) preferably includes monitoring device (20) monitoring the vital signs of a user, an interface (1115), a game console (1010) and an accessory ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8002709 | Monitoring device for an interactive game A system and method (1000) for an interactive game is disclosed herein. The system (1000) preferably includes monitoring device (20) monitoring the vital signs of a user, an interface (1115), a game console (1010) and an accessory ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7991388 | Geo-bio-metric PIN A method and system for authenticating an account holder is disclosed herein. The method and system allows for real-time authentication with multiple procedures to prevent fraud and spoofing of the authentication process. The method and system involves the user phot... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7987903 | Apparatus and method for containing oil from a deep water oil well An apparatus and method for containing oil from a deep water (greater than 1,000 meters) oil well is disclosed herein. The apparatus has an anchor section, a plurality of riser sections, an upper section and a flow tube. A pressure within the apparatus is equal to a... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7984997 | Cooler with LED lighting A cooler that utilizes multiple LEDs to illuminate an entire interior is disclosed herein. The LEDs are activated by a magnetic reed switch positioned between an inside liner and an outer liner of the cooler. A magnet is positioned in a lid. Removal of the magnetic ... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7964989 | Method and system for controlling power to an electrically powered device A system and method for remotely controlling power to an electrically powered device in a simple and efficient manner is disclosed herein. The system comprises an apparatus, an electrically-powered device and a controller. The apparatus comprises a cord, an alternat... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7956746 | Wireless tracking system and method with tag removal detection A wireless tracking system and method with a tag removal detection feature is disclosed herein. The system and method utilize a tag attached to an asset which includes a processor, a motion sensor (such as an accelerometer), a transceiver, a tag removal sensor and a... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7942437 | Detachable tray accessory for stroller A detachable tray accessory for a stroller secured by a left and right side member or lock housing member each containing a detachable attaching means that attaches to and releases from a corresponding lock receiver on the stroller assembly or stroller seat. The det... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7941096 | Wireless tracking system and method utilizing near-field communication devices The present invention provides a method and system for determining a near-field communication interaction in a wireless tracking mesh network. The present invention preferably utilizes near-field communication devices in conjunction with tracking tags to transmit si... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7920850 | Method and system for a hospitality entity to communicate goods and services to a guest A system and method for a hospitality entity to communicate goods and services to a guest based on events occurring at a facility of the hospitality entity is disclosed herein. The method includes establishing a unique identifier with a mobile phone of a guest and t... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7892178 | Monitoring device for an interactive game A system and method (1000) for an interactive game is disclosed herein. The system (1000) preferably includes monitoring device (20) monitoring the vital signs of a user, an interface (1115), a game console (1010) and an accessory ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887492 | Monitoring device, method and system A monitoring device (20) and method (200) for monitoring the health of a user is disclosed herein. The monitoring device (20) is preferably an article (25), an optical sensor (30), a circuitry assembly (35) a display member ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7885435 | Image classification and information retrieval over wireless digital networks and the internet The invention provides a internet hosted system to find, compare, contrast and identify similar characteristics among two or more individuals or objects using a digital camera, cellular telephone camera, wireless device for the purpose of returning information regar... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7884712 | Wireless tracking system and method utilizing tags with variable power level transmissions 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. Se... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7884620 | Sensor for measuring moisture and salinity A sensor for measuring the moisture and salinity of a material is disclosed herein. The sensor preferably includes a soil moisture circuit, a soil salinity circuit and a probe structure. The soil moisture circuit includes a high frequency oscillator, a voltage meter... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7881965 | Secondary market and vending system for devices A recycling kiosk for recycling and financial remuneration for submission of a mobile telephone is disclosed herein. The recycling kiosk includes an inspection area with at least one camera and a plurality of electrical connectors in order to perform a visual analys... | 02/01/2011 |
| D631944 | Interrupter for irrigation controller | 02/01/2011 |
| 7876288 | Touchscreen with a light modulator A device with a touchscreen with a light modulator is disclosed herein. The device transitions from a netbook mode to a touchscreen mode. The device comprises a main unit and a touchscreen unit with a transparent display. The touchscreen unit is preferably separated... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7874955 | Bicycle transmission system An enclosed bicycle drivetrain is provided that produces a range of drive ratios suitable for any riding purpose. The enclosure of substantially the entire drivetrain is made practical by the synergistic cooperation of a planetary drive system using a single chain r... | 01/25/2011 |
