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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8106788 | Sensor and method for obtaining data A sensor for obtaining data is described, including at least one sensitive module for quantitatively detecting a parameter to be determined, at least one data transmitting unit for transmitting the obtained data, and at least one signal path between the sensitive mo... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8106789 | Electronic apparatus with active posture control function An electronic apparatus with an active posture control function includes a body assembly, an accelerometer, a driving device and a controller. The body assembly includes a first body and a second body pivotally connected to the first body. The accelerometer mounted ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8077050 | Transport system evaluator An evaluating apparatus arranged to evaluate an item-transport system having a flow path. The apparatus includes one or more position markers adjacent the path and an evaluating device for sensing the markers and conditions of the transport system. The evaluating de... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8044818 | Method and handheld electronic device for detecting and providing notification of a device drop A method and handheld electronic device for detecting and providing notification of a device drop are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method for detecting and providing notification of a device drop on an electronic device, comprisin... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7825820 | Security using electronic devices Systems and methods for providing security to a user of an electronic device are provided. An electronic device can be configured to enter a prevention mode in response to detecting a force that exceeds a predetermined threshold, thereby providing security. Embodime... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7782219 | Device and method for protecting an electronic appliance in critical motion conditions, in particular in case of fall A device for protecting an electronic apparatus includes: a motion-detection device, for supplying at least one alert signal in response to conditions of motion of the protection device; a counter; a first logic circuit, for incrementing the counter in the presence ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7777637 | Method for setting a safety threshold above which an awning should be wound up A method for setting a safety threshold that triggers the sending, by an acceleration or movement sensor device (20), of a safety signal that causes a safety movement of a motorized screen (11) used as a closure or as a sunshade or for privacy, said me... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7733238 | Handheld data capture system with power and safety monitor and method therefore The present invention provide a motion detection circuit for a handheld item detection system, where the motion detection circuit includes an accelerometer outputting at least one signal corresponding to a measured acceleration. A differentiator differentiates the m... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7671756 | Portable electronic device with alert silencing In some embodiments, audible alerts issued by a portable electronic device can be silenced in response to user smacks on the body of the device. These audible alerts are initiated by applications running on the device, such as email, phone, alarm, and/or timer appli... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7598882 | Safety device and method for an automatically operating installation having at least one moveable part A safety device for an automatically operating installation determines at least one movement variable of a moving installation part in a safety-related manner. The safety device includes an acceleration sensor and an evaluation unit. The acceleration sensor is adapt... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7450024 | Article locating and tracking apparatus and method An activity based monitoring system is disclosed, the activity based monitoring system being configured to monitor a plurality of badges associated with a plurality of assets within a healthcare facility. ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7429930 | Projector device with theft prevention function and theft preventing method X-direction double integrator 3 integrates twice an acceleration that is detected by x-direction acceleration sensor 1, estimating a traveled distance in an x direction. Y-direction double integrator 4 integrates twice an acceleration that is de... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7391311 | Carrying cargo reminder and method of reminding about transportation of external cargo A cargo reminder for a driver of a vehicle includes an accelerometer, a controller to detect an acceleration change in the vehicle based on output signals from the accelerometer, and an alarm connected to the controller. Different types of alarm may be used, includi... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7358579 | Reducing the actuation voltage of microelectromechanical system switches A microelectromechanical system switch may include a relatively stiff cantilevered beam coupled, on its free end, to a more compliant or flexible extension. A contact may be positioned at the free end of the cantilevered beam. The extension reduces the actuation vol... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7336991 | Multi-channel biological signal telemetry systems A system for performing telemetry of multi-channel biological signals obtained from electrodes attached to a subject, is provided with a transmitter and a receiver. In the transmitter, a converter converts the multi-channel biological signals to digital data, and a ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325453 | Activity monitoring An activity monitor is provided that can be cheaper and require lower power than existing activity monitors. A single output channel from a plurality of motion sensors is provided and monitored intermittently. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7324919 | Apparatus for analysing the condition of a machine An apparatus for analysing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft, includes: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine, the measurement data being dependent on rotation of the shaft; an... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7305714 | Anti-theft device for computer apparatus and a method for protecting computer apparatus thereby An anti-theft device for a computer device, including a main body having at least one protrusion portion which protrudes from the computer device when the body is connected to the computer device, an acceleration sensor provided in the main body and configured to de... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7295112 | Integral security apparatus for remotely placed network devices Integral electronic security is provided for a remotely placed network device to reduce the risk of theft, vandalism, or tampering. Sensors monitor the environment surrounding the remotely placed network device. When tampering is detected, a message is sent to a mon... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7272428 | Wireless electrocardiograph system and method A method and system for wireless ECG monitoring is provided. An electrode connector, transmitter and receiver operate with existing electrodes and ECG monitors. The electrode connector includes connectors for attaching to disposable or reusable single electrodes. Th... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7254724 | Power management system According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a power management system for use in a computer system having a memory system incorporating a non-volatile memory and a controller which presents the logical characteristics of a disc storage de... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7248172 | System and method for human body fall detection A system and method is provided for detection of a human body fall event. The fall detection system (100, 200) includes a monitoring unit (102, 202), including a plurality of accelerometers (106, 206), a processor (108, 208) and a wireles... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7234351 | Electronic measurement of the motion of a moving body of sports equipment An application of rate gyros and accelerometers allows electronic measurement of the motion of a rigid or semi-rigid body, such as a body associated with sporting equipment including a fly rod during casting, a baseball bat, a tennis racquet or a golf club during sw... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7218226 | Acceleration-based theft detection system for portable electronic devices A theft prevention system for protecting portable electronic devices is disclosed. An acceleration sensor detects the acceleration of a portable electronic device, and a controller analyzes this acceleration to determine whether a theft condition is present. If so, ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7215991 | Wireless medical diagnosis and monitoring equipment A medical diagnosis and monitoring system having at least one sensor for detecting an electrical, physical, chemical, or biological property of a patient such as, but not limited to, EEG- and EKG-signals, respiration, oxygen saturation, temperature, perspiration, et... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210240 | Posture and body movement measuring system A sensing device is attached to a living subject that includes a first sensors for distinguishing lying, sitting, and standing positions. In another embodiment, sensor data is stored in a storage device as a function of time. Multiple points or multiple intervals of... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7204165 | Anthropomorphic manikin head skull cap load measurement device An anthropomorphic dummy head system is provided for measuring forces and moments applied to the back of the head and neck. The system includes a dummy head representing at least a portion of a human head and a force measuring device connected with the dummy head. T... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7200469 | Apparatus and method for processing sensor output signals A method and apparatus are provided for generating a vehicle control signal that controls a function of a vehicle device associated with a sensed event. The apparatus comprises a first sensor that is configured to provide a first sensor output signal having a first ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7200519 | Analysis system for analyzing the condition of a machine A system for analyzing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft and a machine body with a measuring point includes a client part communicating with a supplier part computer via a communications network. The client part includes a sensor attachable at the m... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7190278 | Asset tag with event detection capabilities Described herein are a transient event detector comprising electrical circuitry suitable to detect a transient event, and a container having a wall with at least two electrically conductive contacts that are electrically connected to the electrical circuitry, each o... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7180425 | Drop detection device or abnormality detection device and portable apparatus equipped with said device The invention is aimed at preventing apparatus damage, loss of data, accidental firing of a firearm due to dropping or subjection to an impact, and other mishaps caused by accidental dropping or improper handling of the apparatus, firearm, etc. due to carelessness o... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7167814 | Analysis system for analyzing the condition of a machine An apparatus for analyzing the condition of a machine, comprising: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine; data processing means for processing condition data dependent on said measurement data;... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7150048 | Method and apparatus for body impact protection This invention relates to active protective garments which are inconspicuously worn by an individual and which activate upon certain conditions being met. Activation causes inflation of regions of the active protective garment to provide padding and impact cushionin... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7149579 | System and method for determining patient posture based on 3-D trajectory using an implantable medical device Time-varying spatial signals are detected by accelerometers mounted within the patient. The signals, representative of the actual 3-D trajectory of the patient, are compared with information representative of expected trajectories retrieved from memory to identify a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7149584 | System and method for determining patient posture based on 3-D trajectory using an implantable medical device Time-varying spatial signals are detected by accelerometers mounted within the patient. The signals, representative of the actual 3-D trajectory of the patient, are compared with information representative of expected trajectories retrieved from memory to identify a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7145461 | System and method for analyzing activity of a body The present invention comprises a system and method of operation for evaluating body activity relative to an environment. According to an exemplary embodiment, the system comprises a processor that is associable with a sensor for sensing dynamic and static accelerat... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7127370 | Attitude indicator and activity monitoring device An attitude indicator device for detecting, indicating, and/or logging the positional attitude of an individual in response to deviation from a set of one or more reference angles. By way of example and not of limitation, the device is mounted on the thigh of a pati... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7113104 | Giant magnetoresistance based gyroscope A gyroscope (10) for determining rate of rotation includes a giant magnetoresistor (GMR) (14) attached to a mass (12) oscillating along a first axis. When the gyroscope (10) is rotated, the mass (12) also oscillates along a second ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7098778 | Impact sensor assembly and method of attaching same to a vehicle An Impact sensor assembly provides a modular housing for vehicle impact sensors. The assembly comprises an impact sensor, an upper housing member, a lower housing member and a connector for establishing an electrical connection between the assembly and an appropriat... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7095332 | Alarm device An alarm device including a sensor having sufficiently high detection sensitivity. The sensor 51 in the alarm device 41 is disposed such that a plane M perpendicular to the detection direction P of the sensor 51 is aligned at a specified angle θ with ... | 08/22/2006 |
