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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8174370 | Automated dosage reminder console An automated dosage reminder console uses a plurality of trays with dosage medication compartments, each dosage medication compartment including a basket having an integrally formed light pipe. Each compartment is selectively illuminated through the use of a program... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8154390 | System and method for automating and verifying medication compliance A computer-based system for monitoring medication compliance. The system can include one or more processors configured to process and manage data. Additionally, the system can also include one or more medication packagings comprising a machine-readable medium. Notab... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8149096 | Medication container and dosing monitor A patient-portable medication event monitor is disclosed which is capable of detecting the dispensing of doses of a particular medication from the monitor, comparing the dispensing detected with information concerning the desired dosing regimen for the certain medic... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8125319 | Apparatus and method for return notification for stand-alone equipment The apparatus and method of the present invention provide an automatic notification 105 produced by a standalone equipment 100 to indicate that the equipment 100 is due to be returned to an issuing organization or individual. Only the issuing or... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8102246 | Resetting a target device A power reset module may reset an automatic shut-off module of a target device by momentarily disrupting power to the automatic shut-off module at a determined interval and automatically restoring power after a time period of up to two minutes. In multiple embodimen... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8085135 | Medication dispenser Disclosed is a medication dispensing system comprising a container including at least two compartments each compartment including a cavity configured to contain at least one first medication, a covering over the cavity configured to break under pressure, and an elon... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8086088 | Digital video recording method in an audio detection mode The present invention is related to a digital video recording method, and in particular, when a recording mode is audio detection, according to an audio signal transmitted from a mike mounted on a camera or a mike mounted separately, this method records the video ta... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8077016 | Method and apparatus for remotely controlling a plurality of devices Disclosed is a method for controlling usage times for at least one device, including the steps of: (a) identifying a device to be controlled; (b) utilizing the device by a user; (c) tracking a device usage value for the device as the user utilizes the device; and (d... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8068015 | Medication dispenser respecting the physiological clock of patients A medication dispensing system for use with a medication dispenser, includes a physiological module and an ingestion module. The physiological module receives information regarding time-based medication intake, information regarding event-based medication prescripti... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8063751 | System and method for controlling an alarm for an electronic device A graphical indicator, menu and method for modifying and displaying more than two states for the indicator is provided. An alarm indicator algorithm modifies and displays the indicator according to user-selectable options that enables a user to determine at first gl... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8026796 | Warning system for timely administration of drugs that have to be administered at certain times The present invention relates to a system which reminds the user of the time at which they must take their medication through the use of an alarm using light and sound which, thanks to an apparatus that is activated at the initial opening of the cap (2) of th... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8026797 | On-board emergency reporting apparatus and auxiliary battery device for the same An emergency reporting apparatus includes a power supply circuit, a control circuit, and a timer. The power supply circuit generates operating power of the emergency reporting apparatus from a vehicle battery in a vehicle battery mode and from an auxiliary battery i... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8018327 | Night light wake up indicator A night light that transitions between at least two states to provide a visual indication to a child as to whether it is time for the child to get out of bed or that the child should stay in bed. The night light shows an illuminated sun to indicate that the child ca... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7986221 | Information processing apparatus, information processing apparatus system and control method of information processing apparatus An information processing apparatus, an information processing apparatus system and a control method of an information processing apparatus are provided. The information processing apparatus includes a network unit which receives user recognition information having ... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7982587 | Integrated microprocessor controlled alarm Alarms are often required on various vehicles and equipment such as fork lifts, dump trucks, bulldozers, etc. An alarm is disclosed controlled by a microprocessor, which is an integral part of the basic circuit. The microprocessor is relied upon for adjusting alarm ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7956727 | Methods and systems for medication management A method of monitoring a patient's compliance with a medication regimen may include identifying a patient, identifying a medication prescribed to the patient and determining one or more intake times associated with the medication. For each intake time, an alert remi... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7928835 | Systems and methods for drug compliance monitoring The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for drug compliance monitoring. A drug compliance monitoring system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a portable drug containment unit, which has a drug co... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7868742 | On-board emergency reporting apparatus and auxiliary battery device for the same An emergency reporting apparatus includes a power supply circuit, a control circuit, and a timer. The power supply circuit generates operating power of the emergency reporting apparatus from a vehicle battery in a vehicle battery mode and from an auxiliary battery i... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7812710 | Wireless sensor and method of controlling a wireless sensor A wireless sensor for a wireless sensor network includes a sensor unit performing sensing to sense environment and/or circumstance, first routing to send first sensing information to a server according to routing information, and second routing to send second sensin... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7755470 | Security television simulator Method and apparatus for simulating an operating television for the purpose of deterring potential intruders by providing the appearance that one or more occupants are at home. Realistic simulation of a television is accomplished via perceived random combinations, a... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7683763 | Night light wake up indicator A night light that transitions between at least two states to provide a visual indication to a child as to whether it is time for the child to get out of bed or that the child should stay in bed. The night light shows an illuminated sun to indicate that the child ca... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7671722 | Pill storage system A pill storage system includes a housing that with a bottom wall and a peripheral wall is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The peripheral wall has an upper edge defining an opening into an interior of the housing. A cover is removably positione... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7667577 | Tuning algorithm for clock source frequency drift An emergency evacuation and fire safety system has a plurality of signal devices. The clock source frequencies are tuned using the method and system such that the signals flash in synchronization continuously at a preset flashing interval upon detecting an alarm con... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7659807 | Device and method for processing multimedia broadcast-related events in portable terminal A device and method are provided for processing multimedia broadcast-related events in a portable terminal, and include a memory for storing character UI images according to multimedia broadcast-related events, an event collection section for collecting the multimed... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7656275 | System and method for controlling an alarm for an electronic device A graphical indicator, menu and method for modifying and displaying more than two states for the indicator is provided. An alarm indicator algorithm modifies and displays the indicator according to user-selectable options that enables a user to determine at first gl... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7619504 | Method and apparatus for remotely controlling a plurality of devices Disclosed is a method for controlling usage times for at least one device, including the steps of: (a) identifying a device to be controlled; (b) utilizing the device by a user; (c) tracking a device usage value for the device as the user utilizes the device; and (d... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7602275 | Contextual medication prompting pillbox A medication box may include a processor, a plurality of compartments configured to store medication and a transceiver capable of communication with a patient via a user or patient device which is within communication range of the medication box. A server which may ... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7595717 | Method, system, and computer program product for providing an intelligent event notification system A computer program product for providing an intelligent event notification system includes instructions for implementing a method. The method includes selecting a type of event notification for an event. Determining the type of event notification is based in part on... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7586399 | Method of setting a time alarm in a mobile communication terminal and an apparatus for implementing the same A method of setting a time alarm is disclosed in which a user can set a time alarm with reference to all cities around the world as well as a city to which the user is located. The present invention includes receiving a city selection and an alarm time, and outputti... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7573371 | Alarm system for dementia patients An alarm system is designed to remind individuals, specifically individuals suffering from memory related diseases, of scheduled events and appointments. The device utilizes a digital scheduling device, such as a personal digital assistant (PDA), to input messages t... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7554434 | Electronic indicator system for medicine bottle An indicator system for use on a medicine bottle to indicate the time and date of the last dosage. The system includes means for registering time and date when the bottle is opened and then closed. ... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7545257 | Medication compliance device A portable medication compliance device having a body and compartments formed in the body. A microprocessor is disposed in the body and is coupled to each of the compartments. The microprocessor is programmable to determine relative time intervals for dispensing med... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7535340 | Apparatus and method for processing an application program-related event in a wireless terminal An apparatus and method is provided for processing an application program-related event in a wireless terminal. In the apparatus, a memory stores character user interface (UI) images associated with application program-related events. An event collection part collec... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7532105 | Method for providing alarm and morning call services in a DMB terminal Disclosed is a method for implementing an alarm or morning call function in a DMB terminal, including operating a timer to check time information, setting information necessary to implement the alarm or morning call function, including a time preset to output a rese... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7532106 | Perishable product electronic label including time and temperature measurement An electronic assembly may be contained in a label that performs time-temperature integration (TTI) and indicates that time and/or temperature levels have been reached that may compromise the quality, shelf life, or safety of the item to which the label is affixed. ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7522031 | Apparatus and method for controlling alarm by motion recognition in a portable terminal The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for controlling an alarm using motion recognition in a portable terminal. In the method, motion input of the portable terminal is sensed in an alarm mode. It is checked whether the motion is a predetermined ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7443306 | Toilet training apparatus A toilet training apparatus according to the present invention includes a processor that is in data communication with a timer, a first alarm, and a presence sensor. At a predetermined time, the processor actuates the first alarm to awaken a sleeping toddler to urge... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7439854 | Methods, systems, and computer program products for time-based inhibiting of alarms and time-based removal of inhibited alarms Methods, systems, and computer program products for time-based setting and removal of alarm inhibits are disclosed. In one method, a command is provided that allows a user to specify a time period with which an alarm generated within a telecommunications signaling p... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7436287 | Auxiliary generator self-test verification device A device for monitoring the self-testing of an auxiliary generator provides an alarm signal if the generator does not start and operate within a predetermined time period. ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7408442 | Programmable event driver/interface apparatus and method A programmable event driver/interface has timekeeping and scheduling functions and tone and voice capabilities. A software-based interface allows for direct communication with individual annunciators and dynamic grouping of annunciators by zone. System state of heal... | 08/05/2008 |
