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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8188860 | Secure sensor/actuator systems A chip module including a sensor/actuator, an input/output interface, a data processing circuit connected between the input/output interface and the sensor/actuator such that sensor/actuator data may be communicated to/from outside the chip module via the input/outp... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8184002 | Method and device for receiving emergency event alert A method, a device, and a system for receiving an emergency event alert are provided, which relate to a field of communication applications. As long as communication between a user terminal and a bearer network is normal, no matter whether the user terminal is watch... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8179255 | Personal security purse The personal security purse comprises a handbag, suitcase, backpack, purse, or luggage that has a security device integrated into the design. The security device comprises a panic button located on the purse, a video recording means, an audio recording means, a spea... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8179254 | Actuatable cushioning elements An apparatus, methods and computer program product, and system are described that enable a first subset of actuatable cushioning elements for a first time period, enable a second subset of actuatable cushioning elements for a second time period, determine an event, ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8174382 | Diagnostic system having a wake-up circuit A system comprises an electronic device including at least one input for receiving at least one enable signal and external data. The system also comprises a wake-up circuit including at least one input for receiving at least one informational signal, an output for s... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8164446 | Method and device for detecting fake skin prints The method aims at identifying a fake element (F1) reproducing a fake skin print positioned on the detection surface (13) of an optical device for detecting skin prints such as fingerprints. The method provides for sending (14) towards the above... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8164445 | Cableless operation of a medical device A method for cableless transmission of operating signals from a mobile remote control unit to a medical device is provided. The method includes recording a transmission quality measurement, and blocking the transmission of the operating signals if the transmission q... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8149116 | Portable radiographic image conversion device, warning device and computer-readable recording medium A determination unit of a portable radiographic image conversion device determines, when image information has been generated by an electronic circuit, whether or not a state of connection between a connection terminal and a communication cable is abnormal. Then, wh... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8149117 | Analyte monitoring system and methods Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed. ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8149115 | Explosive detection portal This device will allow individuals to pass through explosive detection portals efficiently without undue delay. The airflow from a series of jets will dislodge embedded molecules and direct them to a sensor that will detect the presence of commonly found explosive m... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8138916 | Counterfeit detection system and method of utilizing same A counterfeit detection system and method of utilizing same, comprising a Point of Service system having at least one Point of Service station and a respective Currency-Scanning Device, and at least one communication module; a hub/switch; a surveillance system; a lo... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8134463 | Wheelchair accessory My invention is an improvement upon the previously existing wheelchair warning lamp apparatus that fails to allow the wheelchair to fold and be used indoors when installed onto the wheelchair and require drilling to be installed. My apparatus, a clamp-on extendible ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8130097 | Card and chip detection system for a gaming table A card and detection system comprises a group of light sensors located under and covered over by a table felt. The light sensors are directed vertically upward to detect changes in light intensity on the top surfaces of the sensors through the felt. This allows flex... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8130098 | Systems and methods for safety and business productivity The present invention is a safety and business productivity system having the following components. One or more cameras capture video data having attribute data, the attribute data representing importance of the cameras. One or more video analytics devices process t... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8125333 | Methods, systems and apparatus for monochromatic UV light sterilization The present disclosure provides for methods, systems and apparatus for monochromatic UV light sterilization of container systems and/or container-packaged products. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for improved methods, systems and apparatus for mo... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8125334 | Visual event detection system A method for detecting an event. A number of video data streams is generated for an environment around a platform. The number of video data streams is received from a video camera system associated with platform. The event is detected at the platform using a sensor ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8106769 | Systems and methods for automated house damage detection and reporting A system for automated house damage detection and reporting may comprise at least one subsystem configured for receiving a damage detection signal detecting potential damage to a building from at least one sensor operably connected to the building, and at least one ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8102258 | Actuatable cushioning elements An apparatus, methods and computer program product, and system are described that enable a first subset of actuatable cushioning elements for a first time period, enable a second subset of actuatable cushioning elements for a second time period, determine an event, ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8094014 | Packaging comprising integrated sensor Packaging for receiving a substance having chemical properties which may change between a time when the substance is introduced for the first time into the packaging and a later time when the substance is used, the packaging including ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8094015 | Wavelet based hard disk analysis Monitoring systems with predictive failure analysis technology (e.g., Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T)) operate on the basis of correlations between the hard disk's mechanical and electronic characteristics. Using wavelet transforms to a... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8094016 | Status determination method and image forming apparatus A plurality of weak discriminators output determinations results about a status of an apparatus. Weight values are individually assigned to the determination results. By performing majority vote of the weighted determination results, the status of the apparatus is d... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8085146 | Patient hoist with monitoring system There is described a monitoring system for monitoring an apparatus for raising and lowering a person, for example an item of adjustable furniture or a hoist. The monitoring system comprises a memory for recording information relating to the operational history of th... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8077033 | Disaster vulnerability assessment in buildings The number and identities of people in a building along with personal data that is useful in disaster response planning are determined from a database receiving information from the building's security access card readers and from user information extracted from wir... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8072324 | Methods for remote device status determination Monitoring data is received from a remote device and represents a current status value of a monitored condition at the remote device. The monitored condition is characterized by a current state that can be any one of a number of possible states. A determination is m... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8068025 | Personal alerting device and method A personal alerting device and method for detecting an approaching sound source includes a sound detector for detecting environmental sounds and for providing an electrical signal to a sound analyzer. The sound signal is analyzed to determine a baseline sound patter... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8068026 | Periodic tester to determine readiness of a fire pump system A periodic tester to determine the readiness of a fire pump system interfaces with a fire pump controller, an electric motor, and a sprinkler system. The fire pump controller has a power on/off sensor which interfaces with an electric motor which starts the fire pum... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8063778 | Device and method for indicating the condition of tubes on a tubesheet A device and method for temporarily plugging and visually identifying the condition of tubes. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8063777 | Real-time rectangular-wave transmitting metal detector platform with user selectable transmission and reception properties A highly flexible real-time metal detector platform which has a detection capability for different targets and applications, where the operator is able to alter synchronous demodulation multiplication functions to select different types or mixtures of different type... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8040240 | Method and apparatus to automatically trigger position location fixes for external devices A method and apparatus automatically triggers position location fixes for external devices. In one embodiment of the present invention, a mobile station generates position location data for a position location function in an external device in response to determinin... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8026810 | Device for controlling and monitoring sequential subsections of an installation A device for controlling and monitoring an installation that is composed of sequentially disposed sub-sections in a chain so that each sub-section lies between a forward sub-section and a rearward sub-section, with the exception of the terminal sub-sections of the i... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8026809 | Monitoring method and stationary unit for a motor-driven door A monitoring method and a monitoring device for a motor-driven door, wherein a stationary unit and a monitoring device mounted on the movable door communicate bidirectionally with one another, wherein data and/or signals of at least one door safety sensor are relaye... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8022823 | Serendipitous repair of shared device A system and method for soliciting repairs to an electromechanical device are disclosed. The system includes a signaling device for signaling a need for a repair of an associated electromechanical device. A repair mediator receives information related to an addressa... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8013739 | 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 net... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8013738 | Hierarchical storage manager (HSM) for intelligent storage of large volumes of data The present invention is a video surveillance, storage, and alerting system having the following components. One or more surveillance cameras capture video data having attribute data, the attribute data representing importance of the surveillance cameras. One or mor... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8009040 | Medication dispensing system A device for dispensing medication includes a medication hopper, a dispensing mechanism that is configured to dispense medication from the hopper to a user and a processor. The processor is in communication with a communication network and is configured to generate ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8004404 | Information storage device, information storage program, verification device and information storage method An information storage device which can record highly reliable information is provided. The moving object information storage device 3 is an information storage device equipped in a moving object 1, and includes: a moving object information storage uni... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7990267 | Bathroom servicing request communication devices and method The present invention describes a restroom attendant system. The restroom attendant system utilizes a notification device placed in a restroom. A patron would select a request for service button when the patron recognizes that the restroom needs servicing. The notif... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7986231 | Acoustic sensor network Each one of a plurality of communication devices that are located at different physical locations contains an acoustic sensor for monitoring the physical location of its communication device, and reports acoustic events detected by its acoustic sensor to a manager. ... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7973658 | Illumination and detection architecture An illumination and detection architecture that illuminates a target for detecting a material of interest. The architecture includes an illumination component that illuminates the target using a predetermined light wavelength known to energize and thereby cause a de... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7956739 | Monitoring and entry system presence service A monitoring and entry system presence service provides notification about a trigger event to a user and performs actions based on user input. Interface devices equipped with client applications capable of performing actions such as VoIP calls, video calls, and the ... | 06/07/2011 |
