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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7847690 | System and method for detecting tampering of a utility meter A tamper alarm circuit for detecting a tampered condition of a utility meter is disclosed. The tamper alarm circuit has a transducer coupled to an amplification circuit which is coupled to a detection circuit, the detection circuit generating an alarm condition when... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7616114 | Seismic sensor for a security system and security system including such a sensor A seismic sensor for a security system is described, the sensor comprising: a piezoelectric transducer suitable for converting mechanical stresses into electrical signals; a base structure including a seat suitable for receiving said transducer; a cover element that... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7436327 | Capacitive relay takeoff swimming platform sensor system A capacitive relay takeoff swimming platform sensor system including multiple stations, timing devices and capacitive sensor devices where the presence or departure of a second swimmer on a relay takeoff swimming platform is sensed by the change in a capacitive fiel... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7378946 | Post-trip bus inspection alert system A system and method for alerting responsible personnel to perform a post-trip inspection check for passengers remaining on a bus at the end of a trip by issuing audible and/or visual alerts when the bus is parked and the motor shut off at the end of the trip. The ig... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7317392 | Apparatus for occupant detection An apparatus for occupant detection in a vehicle, including a dielectric substrate with a reference plane, and a plurality of electrodes forming a capacitive array on said dielectric substrate and coupled to said reference plane. Each of the plurality of electrodes ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7310048 | Method and apparatus for sensing a current in a circuit Techniques are disclosed to sense a current in a circuit. For instance, current sense circuit according to the teachings of the present invention includes a current sense resistor coupled to an input of the current sense circuit. The current sense resistor is couple... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7292051 | Electrostatic capacitance sensor and flap type handle having electrostatic capacitance sensor A flap type handle equipped with an electrostatic capacitance sensor, in which sensitivity adjustment can be easily performed without changing the specification of a sensor body 3, reduces the difference in detection sensitivity with respect to the position a... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7277012 | Broad field motion detector A motion sensing system device and method which utilize dispersed ultrasonic radiation is disclosed. The system preferably comprises a low profile sensor unit configured to couple to a ceiling position. The sensor unit comprises an ultrasonic transmitter and an ultr... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7233256 | System and method for receiving a signal to trigger a pyroelectric activation system Activation system includes a reception device for receiving an activation signal (SIGA), and an activation circuit (4) for activating an electric circuit (5). A pyroelectric element (3) is connected to the reception device (1) and to the ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7218211 | Vehicle-based vehicle occupant reminder using capacitive field-based sensor Methods and apparatus are provided for providing an indication to a person external to a vehicle, of an occupant inside the vehicle. The method comprises determining whether an occupant is in a vehicle, based on a capacitance measured within the vehicle; sensing whe... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7209014 | Switching device actuated by a transponder Proposed is a device actuated by a transponder for the generation of a switch signal. The device is based on an oscillating circuit (10) with a capacitance (C1), an identification coil (L1) and an oscillator amplifier (12). Connec... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7194881 | Closure panel lock and opener handle The invention relates to an actuating apparatus for a lock mechanism, in particular of a door or panel of a motor vehicle having a handle body, in which an actuating device for driving an actuating element for the lock mechanism is mounted in a handle-body end regio... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7176418 | Cooking stove The present invention provides a cooking stove that prevents an instruction from being given using the touch switch owing to a factor different from the user's operation, while hindering the user from having an incongruous or anxious feeling when operating the touch... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7158014 | Post-trip bus inspection alert system A system and method for alerting responsible personnel to perform a post-trip inspection check for passengers remaining on a bus at the end of a trip by issuing audible and/or visual alerts when the bus is parked and the motor shut off at the end of the trip. The ig... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7151463 | Burglar alarm device A burglar alarm device has a body and a mounting bracket. The body has a casing, a rear cover and a detection and alarm assembly. The detection and alarm assembly is mounted on the rear cover inside the casing and has a vibration sensor and an illumination source. T... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7132768 | Human body detecting device A human body detecting device for detecting an approach of a human body includes a sensor electrode provided in a housing and having detecting portions for detecting the approach of the human body to the housing. Each of the detecting portions is provided at a respe... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7113091 | Portable motion detector and alarm system and method A portable security alarm system including a movement detecting and signal transmitting member for mounting on or proximate to the object whose movement is to be detected, a signal receiving and alarm generating member for receiving a signal from the movement detect... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7106206 | Capacitive occupant sensor for a vehicle seat A capacitive occupant sensor for a seat has a dielectric in the form of a fluid-filled elastomeric bladder, and the sensor includes a primary region that is subjected to occupant force and a secondary region that is shielded from occupant force. The secondary region... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7019623 | Method for detecting the position of hands on a steering wheel A steering wheel for a vehicle which includes sensors. The sensors are distributed into numerous segments and thus enable the position of an operator's hands on the steering wheel to be detected with high local resolution. The signals supplied by the sensors are ana... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7005973 | Electrical actuator assembly for hinged vehicle safety devices A school bus has a stop sign hinged on an electrical actuator assembly that is attached to the side of the bus. The actuator assembly includes an electric motor that pivots the hinged stop sign from a stored position adjacent the bus to an operative position extendi... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6927678 | Fluid filled seat bladder with capacitive sensors for occupant classification and weight estimation A fluid-filled seat bladder assembly includes multiple capacitive sensing elements for detecting variation in bladder deformation due to occupant weight. The bladder is defined by upper and lower elastomeric sheets that are peripherally sealed by welding, and the ca... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6888465 | Sensor unit for detecting the wetting of a window The invention relates to a sensor unit for detecting the wetting of a window. Signals from the condensation sensor are used to control an air conditioning, heating, and/or ventilation unit. The signals of the rain sensor, on the contrary, are used to control a winds... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6853300 | Saw cover safety sensing device A saw cover safety sensing device comprises a protecting cover; a sensing controller at one side of the protecting cover; a control circuit within the sensing controller; the control circuit serving for receiving electric static signals from a human body and emittin... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6842112 | Barrier movement position sensing Methods and apparatus for sensing barrier position in a barrier movement system are disclosed. Electrical apparatus is connected to the barrier and generates a barrier position signal representative of barrier positions which may be used by a controller to detect ba... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6828908 | Locator system with an implanted transponder having an organically-rechargeable battery A locator device having a transponder subcutaneously implanted in a person or animal that is to be periodically monitored in the event of emergency, abduction and other such situations. The transponder has a battery that is rechargeable by using the potential electr... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6825752 | Effortless entry system and method The vehicle port control system has a capaciflective sensor, a port, a lock securing the port, and a control unit. The capaciflective sensor senses the presence of objects a predetermined distance from the vehicle port. The sensor communicates its readings to the co... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6819242 | Apparatus for use with capacitive presence detection systems An apparatus is provided for use with capacitive presence detection systems. The apparatus includes a sensor (10) in the form of a tape which may be adhesively affixed to an object such as a parking gate (4) arm. Additionally, spaces for use in mountin... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6765481 | Electrical actuator assembly for hinged vehicle safety devices A school bus has a stop sign hinged on an electrical actuator assembly that is attached to the side of the bus. The actuator assembly includes an electric motor that pivots the hinged stop sign from a stored position adjacent the bus to an operative position extendi... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6737969 | Wireless security sensor systems for windows and doors An wireless security sensor system includes a window frame defining a window opening, a window sash movable relative to the window frame between open and closed positions; and a sensor unit embedded in the window frame. The sensor unit includes a housing having an i... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6535126 | Electrochromic transparency incorporating security system An electrochromic window assembly includes a security system for monitoring breakage of the electrochromic window assembly. Control circuitry is connected to the electrochromic window assembly for monitoring an electrical characteristic of one or more con... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6515441 | Glass edge object detection sensor An object detection system includes a sensor in communication with a controller which identifies contact with the sensor. In a preferred embodiment the sensor is a piezo film which generates a signal when an object applies a predetermined force to the edg... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6492821 | Method and apparatus for detection signal processing A system and method are disclosed for detecting the occurrence of an external event. The system eliminates the need for users to adjust amplifier offsets as well as detection thresholds by continually analyzing the signal and optimizing the offset and thr... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6452494 | Activating devices A method for operating an electronic device. The method includes receiving an electrical signal from a sensor attached to the device and determining whether the device is being handled by a user based on the signal. The method includes switching the devic... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6218947 | Driver sleep alarm A sleep alarm for use in a vehicle for detecting the condition indicative of the onset of sleepiness of a driver and for alerting the driver thereto comprises first and second conductive elements attached in spaced apart relationship to opposite sides of ... | 04/17/2001 |
| 5572190 | Batteryless sensor used in security applications A batteryless sensor includes either a micro miniature generator/gear train or a piezoelectric crystal to convert a movement of a door or window to an ersatz Vcc transient power supply to radiate a coded RF signal to a receiver, a distance away... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5469139 | Door block alarm A latch and alarm device for securing a door activates an alarm of 110-120 decibels for approximately 60 seconds if a force on the door exceeding about 20-30 pounds is detected. The device may be used with either left or right-hinged doors. A panic switch... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5459447 | Aftermarket installable dual sensitivity shock detector An aftermarket mechanical shock detector for mounting to protected property containing an existing alarm system. The shock detector incorporates a piezoelectric transducer detecting mechanical vibration and generating an electrical vibration signal, and c... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5424716 | Penetration detection system A piezoelectric detecting system for detecting the opening of an enclosure without the need of an external battery or electrical system is disclosed. Several different piezoelectric sensor configurations to effect the detecting system are disclosed.... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5097253 | Electronic security device The present invention relates to a security device having a control box (12) containing an electronic system (50) and a communications loop (14) over which the system transmits a signal. The device is constructed so that the communications loop can extend... | 03/17/1992 |
| 4808973 | Window tape alarm interlock device A contactless window tape alarm interlock device is provided that eliminates the need to manually connect or separate an alarm system and tape strips mounted on panes of glass contained in operable window frames. This prevents breakage of the connections ... | 02/28/1989 |
