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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7414533 | System for placing radio frequency identification (RFID) antennas, tags and interrogators A system and method for optimally placing radio frequency identification (RFID) antennas. The system varies the placement of RFID tag and interrogator antennas with respect to each other and a stationary object or objects. A signal generator sends a known reference ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7403109 | Method of reducing false alarms during auto-arm A method for reducing false alarms for a security system when the security system is programmed to automatically arm the security system. The method reduces false alarms by preventing the security system to auto-arm the system in away mode based upon certain detecte... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7341193 | Portable diagnostic device A portable, preferably hand-held device is provided which may be used to test device loops in fire safety systems for short circuits, open circuits, ground faults and can test the response of the devices in the loop before or after the device loop is connected to th... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7286051 | Providing audio indications remotely Audible status indications available at a local information handling system, e.g. beep codes, are used to notify a remote information handling system of the local information handling system's status. The remote information handling system then generates a visual or... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7283045 | System and method for semi-distributed event warning notification for individual entities, and computer program product therefor An information system, method, and computer program product is provided for the semi-distributed warning of existing or developing significant events and/or threats to all network bridges in the system, and then to affected users carrying a user warning and position... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7251742 | Method and apparatus for determining mis-wired addressable loops Mis-wired addressable loops are determined by enabling all loops and identifying all devices communicating on all loops. A list of all identified devices is recorded. One at a time, each loop is disconnected, a list of devices that are disabled is determined and rec... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7250866 | Techniques for deactivating electronic article surveillance labels using energy recovery A deactivator having a deactivation antenna coil and a capacitor to store energy. The deactivator converts the stored energy to an alternating current over a deactivation period to generate a deactivation magnetic field when driven through the deactivation antenna c... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7204623 | Bicycle lighting device A bicycle lighting device is configured to make possible the efficient illumination of an LED while controlling power loss between the generator and the LED. An LED unit has at least one LED. A protector circuit controls the flow of current to each LED according to ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7202780 | Service transaction monitoring system, method and device A system, method, and device for monitoring the dispensing of liquids, in particular, beverages dispensed at a bar or restaurant is disclosed. The device attaches to the exterior of a container and detects dispensing events by sensing tilt or motion of the container... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7167088 | Wireless walk through test system The present invention provides a method and system of walk through testing a fire alarm system without disrupting the building occupants. A communications channel is setup between a control panel and a communicator carried by a human tester. The tester triggers an a... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7161481 | Intelligent component management for fire and other life safety systems Automated systems and methods provide for enhanced management of components of fire safety systems. Components are identified which require action to ensure compliance with a schedule associated with the components. User and/or electronic output is generated that id... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7132948 | System for optimally placing radio frequency identification (RFID) antennas, tags, and interrogators A system and method for optimally placing radio frequency identification (RFID) antennas. The system varies the placement of RFID tag and interrogator antennas with respect to each other and a stationary object or objects. A signal generator sends a known reference ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7088153 | Data storage latch structure with micro-electromechanical switch Micro-electromechanical switches (MEMS) are configured to form a data storage latch to reduce power consumption, to reduce the space used in an integrated circuit, and to improve performance of the integrated circuit. MEMS are implemented at the wiring layer connect... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7079021 | System to manually initiate an emergency shutdown test and collect diagnostic data in a process control environment An emergency shutdown test system, wherein the emergency shutdown test system includes an emergency shutdown device controller and sensors to provide data to the controller, the controller having a processor, a memory coupled to the processor and an auxiliary input,... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7075646 | Smoke detectors particularly ducted smoke detectors The present invention relates to the detection of particles suspended in fluid particularly smoke detectors suitable for mounting on ducting for the early detection of smoke created by unwanted pyrolysis or combustion of materials in a protected area or fire zone to... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7053766 | Self-testing system and method Newly installed electrical units emit, for a brief install interval, an “installed” output either audibly or visually, or both in response to an install mode input signal. After the install interval, the “installed” output ceases. As more units are installed... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7038582 | Access control system wireless transmission link test method A wireless host access control unit (11) and one or more corresponding wireless remote user interfaces (14) are configured and arranged to participate in a test mode of operation. Pursuant to the test mode of operation, these two system components part... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6950016 | Walk through test system The present invention provides a method and system of walk through testing a fire alarm system without disrupting the building occupants. A communications channel is setup between a control panel and a single human tester. The tester then triggers an alarm or troubl... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6949932 | Method for monitoring a power supply of a control unit in a motor vehicle In a method of monitoring a voltage supply of a control unit in a motor vehicle, a supply module which provides the voltages is connected to the components of the control unit via a RESET line and the RESET line is tested every time the control unit is started or al... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6924730 | Fire door control system and method including periodic system testing A fire door control system permits user input during regular use and during alarm conditions. The system utilizes primary and secondary power sources and incorporates a variety of preventive safeguards assuring that functionality of the fire door control system will... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6922616 | Technique for effectively maintaining components of a vehicle A multimedia information and control system in a vehicle enables a user to access information concerning the vehicle and to control vehicle functions in an efficient manner. In addition, the system monitors usage of vehicle components, and alerts a user when it is t... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6903328 | Sensor for automatic doors In an auxiliary safety sensor 6 which has a first sensor set composed of a first transmitter 61 and a first receiver 63 located opposite to each other and a second sensor set composed of a second transmitter 62 and a second receiver 64... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6885297 | Process for management of a light signaling device, and a device using this process, particularly for avionics This invention relates to a process for management of a light signaling device related to the operating state of a system comprising several lights each comprising several branches of several light elements, that includes a step for dynamic management of redundancy ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6838986 | Notification of use of network-enabled device Network-enabled devices are configured to report changes of state to a monitoring system. The monitoring system is configured to filter each change of state to determine whether the change of state constitutes a reportable event, based on a profile associated with t... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6836210 | Adverse condition detector having modulated test signal An adverse condition detect or that allows the user to test the apparatus in close proximity without having to endure full operational alarm activation. The adverse condition detector includes a detector, a transducer and a test system. When the detector senses an a... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6831555 | Method and apparatus for dynamically monitoring system components in an advanced process control (APC) framework A method and system for monitoring a performance of at least one system component of a manufacturing system. At least one event that can occur within the system is defined. It is determined whether the at least one event has occurred within the system, and altering ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6774785 | Front panel light system for an electronic instrument which indicates the operating condition of the front panel lights and selected portions of the instrument The system tests front panel lights, such as LEDs, on an electronic instrument, the front panel lights being normally used to indicate the status of selected output conditions of the instrument. The system also uses the LEDs to communicate additional information con... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6737967 | Wireless walk through test system The present invention provides a method and system of walk through testing a fire alarm system without disrupting the building occupants. A communications channel is setup between a control panel and a single human tester. The tester then triggers an alarm or troubl... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6650238 | Communication path integrity supervision in a network system for automatic alarm data communication A communication path integrity supervision system is provided for a network of automatic alarm data transmissions. A plurality of alarm data transmitters are linked by diverse paths with a central receiver for such automatic alarm data, wherein the respon... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6642849 | Hush disable feature for photoelectric smoke alarm A hush mode disabling device for a smoke alarm having a self-test function, a hush mode that engages upon activation of the self-test function to silence or desensitize the smoke alarm for a predetermined period of time, and a remote self-test controller.... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6469623 | Smoke detector maintenance and verification tool A smoke detector verification system, which includes a smoke detector, a portable computer system and an optical receiver, verifies the operation of the smoke detector. The smoke detector includes a light emitting diode (LED) that is periodically modulate... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6255945 | Communication path integrity supervision in a network system for automatic alarm data communication A communication path integrity supervision system is provided in a network system that allows communication of automatic alarm data. This involves a network, needless to say, in which a plurality of automatic alarm data transmitters are linked by diverse ... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6064312 | Method and apparatus for automatic verification of measurement probe functionality and compensation Method and apparatus for automatic verification of measurement probe functionality and compensation for a wide range of oscillating signal amplitude levels. The invention includes a source of an oscillating signal and a measurement device. A measurement p... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6040770 | Communication path integrity supervision in a network system for automatic alarm data communication A communication path integrity supervision system is provided in a network system that allows communication of automatic alarm data. This involves a network, needless to say, in which a plurality of automatic alarm data transmitters are linked by diverse ... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5966069 | Exit sign self-testing system A system for testing the electrical integrity of an illuminated exit sign alternately powered by a battery, rechargeable from a source of alternating current power. The system includes an alarm for indicating an electrical failure, precluding the illumina... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5963850 | Method and apparatus for verifying the operability of a balanced diode mixer and local oscillator combination A method and apparatus for testing a balanced diode mixer and local oscillator combination in a microwave receiver. The diodes comprising a balanced mixer are unbalanced in a selective, controlled manner to generate an offset signal. The unbalancing of th... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5950150 | Fire/life safety system operation criteria compliance verification system and method A system and method for operational criteria compliance verification of fire/life safety systems and components whose operation, maintenance and testing are established by predetermined operational criteria, such as industry standards and fire/life safety... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5821866 | Self-diagnosing smoke detector assembly A self-contained smoke detector system has internal self-diagnostic capabilities and accepts a replacement smoke intake canopy (14) without a need for recalibration. The system includes a microprocessor-based self-diagnostic circuit (200) that periodicall... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5793293 | Temperature sensing system for over-heat detection A temperature sensing system for over-heat detection includes a temperature sensing cable, interface unit and termination unit. The interface unit is configured to issue interrogation, communication and power signals to the termination unit through the te... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5726637 | Alarm and safeguard system A set of first and second detecting units detects an emergency. First and second pseudo-emergency generating units generate a pseudo-emergency for the first and second detecting units. A driving unit alternately drives the first and second pseudo-emergenc... | 03/10/1998 |
