Did You Know...
...that the video game, Pong, was invented by a guy who graduated at the bottom of his engineering class? Nolan Bushnell spent more time running the games at a local amusement park than he did on his studies at the University of Utah. His dreams of working for Disney's amusement empire were dashed when the company wouldn't hire him. Taking a boring job, Nolan daydreamed about electronic versions of popular games. He invented Pong, the first video game, and went on to found Atari Co.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120126972 | Ruggedized control glove allowing dynamic balance and undivided visual attention Various embodiments of a wireless control glove are optimized for use with powered rideable boards, mobility devices, or remote-controlled (RC) models. Incremental, “analog-like” throttle control takes full advantage of the nuanced power variability provided by elec... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120126971 | Anti-Theft Wind Generator Security Cage for Air Condition/Heat Pump Condenser The invention is an environmentally friendly anti-theft security cage for outdoor air conditioner/heat pump units conceived to prevent the vandalism and theft of copper tubing from the unit and to recycle energy waste from the units protected. In addition to protecting ... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120105223 | LANYARD AND PERSONAL EMERGENCY TRANSMITTER SYSTEM A lanyard device (5) comprises a first cord (10) coupled to a first and second coupling means (20, 30) which can be detachably coupled. The first cord is arranged in a loop that can be worn around a user's (200) neck. The first and second cou... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120050031 | FALL PREVENTION SYSTEM There is provided a fall prevention system that is suitable for being worn by a user, comprising a sensor for determining an indication of the risk of the user falling; two or more feedback devices for attachment to respective parts of the user's body, each feedback dev... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120044068 | Tanker Truck Monitoring System A system and method is provided to monitor a tanker truck. The system includes a plurality of sensors, each of the plurality of sensors configured to detect an event. The system also includes a monitoring unit electrically coupled with the plurality of sensors to detect... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120032796 | SEPARATION ALARM A separation alarm, comprising a mobile telecommunication device (1) and a tag (2); the mobile telecommunication device comprising: a receiver (10), which is able to receive signals transmitted by the tag (2); a range calculator (12), ... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120036461 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR EMERGENCY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME A communications system for emergency services personnel can include portable devices to be carried by emergency services personnel while at an emergency site. The portable devices each may have at least a first transceiver configured to communicate over a first network... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120013460 | ENVIRONMENTAL ALARMS SENT VIA SMS TEXT MESSAGING One example embodiment includes a system for remotely conveying a deleterious condition of a controlled environment. The system includes a sensor, where the sensor is configured to produce a signal which indicates a measured value of an environmental condition in a cont... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120013461 | MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED SECURITY TAG A microprocessor controlled security tag and accompanying security system is described. The tag generally includes a housing having external contacts to interface with elongated contacts on a connecting band. The band forms a complex impedance circuit with a patient's l... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120001750 | CENTRAL FACILITY THAT COMMUNICATES WITH PORTABLE CONTAINER VIA MOBILE DEVICE A central facility communicates with a portable container via a mobile device. A computer at the central facility receives (a) usage data, in association with identification tag information for the portable container, from the mobile device associated with the portable ... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110319048 | EMERGENCY ALERT DEVICE WITH SILENT GPS AND MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES An emergency alert device with tactile features to allow a user to discretely report an emergency without the need to look at the device is disclosed. The device may include a body with a cover. A processor, an antenna, and a battery may be located within the body. At l... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110313770 | ELECTRONIC EMERGENCY MESSAGING SYSTEM An electronic alert apparatus comprises a radio frequency receiver configured to receive and identify an emergency message preamble that indicates an impending transmission of an emergency message sent at a first data rate and an emergency message addressed to a shared ... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110309929 | SECURITY SYSTEM WITH KEYFOB ALERT NOTIFICATION A system and method are provided for notifying a hearing impaired user of one of a plurality of qualified events via a personal device rather than an audible alert to avoid unnecessary false alarms. The security system includes at least one detection device for monitori... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110298611 | Apparatus and Method for an Alert Notification System In one aspect of the teachings herein, an alert notification system provides targeted and mass notifications via wireless transmissions within a defined network coverage area served by a radio network, which may be a closed private radio network and which, in one or mor... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110298613 | EMERGENCY DETECTION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM An emergency detection and notification system containing a short wireless transceiver collects sensor information from onboard sensors and or remote sensors and detects conditions that require attention. Upon detection of an exception, the... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110298612 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERSONAL ALERT An alert system and apparatus for an emergency alert system is provided to disseminate emergency information to the public utilizing a universal paging system through a personal alert device such as a cellular telephone, pager, PDA or E-FOB. The alert system utilizes an... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110291827 | Portable Monitor for Elderly/Infirm Individuals The present invention is directed to a portable monitor for use by elderly/infirm individuals that desires a significant degree of independence but recognizes that their ability to handle many situations by themselves is or will become substantially attenuated. In one e... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110285528 | WIRELESS NETWORK APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOCK INDICATION An apparatus for tracking the status of a lock, comprising: at least one lock tracking device for tracking a status of a lock; and at least one wireless key unit; wherein each of said at least one wireless key unit is connected to one of said at least one lock tracking ... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110285529 | ACTIVITY TREND DETECTION AND NOTIFICATION TO A CAREGIVER In one example, a process includes receiving a plurality of first communications and a plurality of second communications, each first communication capturing activity of a patient using a first device at a different time and each second communication capturing activity ... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110241871 | Sensor Alert A stand-alone alert device that monitors electrical inputs from a third party sensor and alerts a user of a condition change via a cell phone or embedded transmitter. Typical inputs are one or more switches or environmental sensors of various types. User accessible sett... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110234394 | Advanced Alert, Notification, And Response Device Contemplated devices and methods employ a system in which at least two receivers are configured to receive at the same time a first and a second emergency signal via a first and a second communication pathway, respectively. The device further has a control unit that is ... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110227723 | REMOTE MACHINE MONITORING A system for monitoring a machine includes a monitoring relay for coupling to one or more sensors on the machine and a communication device. The system also includes a remote monitoring unit (RMU) coupled to the monitoring device and the communication device, the RMU re... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110227724 | AUTOMATED LOCATION-INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC NOTIFICATION SERVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that is configured to determine a geographic location of a subscriber and an automated traffic notification system that is configured to automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is ba... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110215921 | SYSTEMS FOR WIRELESS AUTHENTICATION BASED ON BLUETOOTH PROXIMITY A method and apparatus for wireless authentication, secure automatic access to application and to systems and for providing an alarm to users upon detecting that a monitored device is not within a desired proximity using a BLUETOOTH apparatus are described.... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110205054 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ALERT-BASED SERVICES TO MOBILE STATIONS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK System for providing alert-based communication services for which corresponding alert conditions to be met by mobile stations are defined. The system includes an alert engine capable of firing alerts associated with the alert-based communication services if location dat... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110199205 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT AND MODIFICATION In one embodiment, a behavior assessment and modification device comprises a strap for fastening the device about a user's limb; a data interface for receiving input by the user; a sensor for detecting movement by the user; a processor for processing movement data detec... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110192857 | Magnetically Attached Accessories (For A Case) for a Portable Electronics Device A mobile electronic device accessory system is provided. The accessory system comprises a mobile electronic device case with a surface and a first attachment mechanism. An accessory is also provided, where the accessory comprises a second attachment mechanism, and is re... | 08/11/2011 |
| 20110181409 | INTERCHANGEABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE An interchangeable personal storage and communication device can include a main body having a memory for storing data, a communication unit for communicating with at least one external device, and a display. The device may further include a host apparatus that can be wo... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110169631 | REAL-TIME ALARM SYSTEM A real-time alarm system comprises an image capturing element, a network transmission system, a control processing unit and a mobile device. The image capturing element is installed on different sites to generate image information. The image information is transmitted t... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110171937 | PERSONAL DIGITAL NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD A system, method, and apparatus for receiving notifications from a notifying device, and alerting a user as to the notification are provided. Embodiments of the present invention include a connectivity transceiver, and a notifying device transceiver positioned within a ... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110173260 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A PRESENCE STATE OF A PERSON A system and method for determining a presence state of a person. A plurality of data feeds is received. A subset of the plurality of data feeds that includes data regarding presence states of a first person is identified. The subset of the plurality of data feeds are a... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110167262 | IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF COMMUNICATION DEVICES A method implemented by a wearable wireless communication device (“WWCD”) includes detecting a connection between the WWCD and an accessory device. The WWCD accesses a memory location in the accessory device, the memory location being designated for storing brand da... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110163870 | Wireless Monitoring and Communication for Sanitizer Dispenser Systems A monitoring and communication system for sanitizer compliance monitoring, comprises a plurality of sanitizer monitoring sensors for collecting sanitize compliance data at a respective plurality of sanitizer stations, each sensor located to monitor whether a person pass... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110163871 | RFID MONITORING OF DRUG REGIMEN COMPLIANCE Disclosed is an apparatus and system for monitoring drug regimen compliance, the system utilizing a Radio Frequency Identification (RfID) tag affixed to a pharmaceutical agent and a wearable RFID reader that identifies a patient. The RFID tag identifies the pharmaceutic... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110156898 | ENVIRONMENT SENSING SYSTEM FOR THE HEARING-IMPAIRED There is provided an environment sensing system for the deaf/hearing-impaired. A user wears a personal unit for notifying him/her of a sound event in its surrounding environment. The personal unit is also in communication with a central station, for the user to request ... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110156899 | Cell Phone Detector for Washing Machines An apparatus is disclosed comprising: a clothes washing machine (30); a detector (33, 44) attached to the washing machine in a location that receives radio frequency (RF) signals that emanate from an interior (48) of the washing machine; and a warni... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110140882 | EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF, AND RELAY DEVICE An emergency alert system includes an alert device, a relay device, and a security device. When a signal-generating-button click signal is sensed, the alert device generates a first alert signal including identification information stored in advance, and transmits the f... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110133926 | TOW TEAM COMMUNICATION SYSTEM The invention relates to a tow team communication system. More specifically, the invention relates to an apparatus that assists with the process of moving very large objects with the following elements: 1) a signal generating means adapted to be held or attached to a pe... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110133927 | Environmental risk management system and method A system and method for directing and monitoring the whereabouts of persons within an environmentally hazardous area includes equipping each person with devices for monitoring personal physiological conditions (56), equipment conditions (64), topographical... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110128145 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DOOR ACCESS AND PATIENT MONITORING Methods and systems for door access and patient monitoring are described. The patient monitoring system includes a door access control system coupled to one or more doors of a facility for monitoring and controlling the access of patients coupled to a patient monitoring... | 06/02/2011 |
