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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7368931 | On-chip self test circuit and self test method for signal distortion There is provided an on-chip test circuit that is capable of measuring validity of an output signal within a chip without any external measuring device. The on-chip self test circuit implemented on the same chip as a test semiconductor device includes: a test load b... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7301448 | Method and system for deduplicating status indications in a communications network A system, method, and medium for deduplicating multiple status indications within a telecommunications network is provided. A first and second instance of a status indication is received, and a determination is made as to whether the second instance is a duplicate o... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7254763 | Built-in self test for memory arrays using error correction coding A memory self-testing system, apparatus, and method are provided which allow for testing for a plurality of bit errors and passing memory arrays having an error level which is correctable using selected error correction coding. An exemplary system embodiment include... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7254372 | Method and system for transmitting, receiving, and collecting information related to a plurality of working components A method and system for transmitting, receiving, and collecting information related to a plurality of working components, such as street lamps, allows for efficient and effective monitoring and controlling of working components through short-distance radio communica... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7249282 | Eeprom enable A system including a processor is energized from a source which is subject to power failure. To allow the state of the system to be restored after the power failure, at least portions of the volatile data of the processor are stored in non-volatile electrically eras... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7242295 | Security data management system A sensor unit for use in a surveillance system is provided. The sensor unit interfaces with a sensor device to receive sensor data from the sensor device. The sensor unit is configured to generate an event record based upon received sensor data. The event record is ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7193510 | Safety interlock circuit with diagnostics requiring no extra signal wires A safety interlock circuit wherein the safety interlock switches can report their status. Signal generators associated with the safety interlock switches produce status signals that are transmitted on the wiring of the safety interlock circuit. The present invention... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7154388 | Vehicle compartment smoke and fire indication system and method for use A mobile platform fire detection system includes a plurality of smoke detectors locatable in a compartment of a mobile platform. Heat sensors are also positioned in the compartment. At least one indication panel is located outside of the compartment and adjacent to ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7154399 | System and method for determining whether a resident is at home or away A system and method for monitoring whether a resident is away from home or inactive within the home. A sensor, which includes a transmitter, a processor, a timer, and a detector, watches for motion to occur within a home. Upon sensing motion, the sensor sends a firs... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7075444 | Temporary alarm locate with intermittent warning A method of intermittently disabling the generation of an alarm signal by a plurality of interconnected adverse condition detectors during a temporary alarm locate period such that the adverse condition detector actually detecting the adverse condition can be identi... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7075586 | Power-on detection of DVI receiver IC A television (TV) includes a circuit board (PCB) into which a digital video interface (DVI) receiver integrated circuit (IC) may optionally be mounted, and also includes other video sources. The TV includes a processor or controller which controls its operation, and... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7050808 | Method and system for transmitting, receiving and collecting information related to a plurality of working components A method and system for transmitting, receiving, and collecting information related to a plurality of working components, such as street lamps, allows for efficient and effective monitoring and controlling of working components through short-distance radio communica... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7034681 | Home security video system using internet technique A security system including several camera devices and a communication device in sites at which monitoring is required by a user. The several camera devices may constantly monitor the sites. The camera devices have motion detecting functions and provide unusual stat... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7019650 | Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to p... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7009510 | Environmental and security monitoring system with flexible alarm notification and status capability A monitoring system includes a host having a plurality of sensor inputs for connection to sensors. A converter is designed to receive input signals from the sensor input and to convert the input signals from the sensors into digital signals. A processing system is c... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6972676 | Method and apparatus for remotely monitoring a site The present invention is directed to providing systems and methods for remotely monitoring sites to provide real time information which can readily permit false alarms to be distinguished, and which can identify and track the precise location of an alarm. In exempla... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6917186 | Monitoring and control for power electronic system A control method and arrangement that monitors the condition and operating parameters of a power electronic system having power electronic devices and responds to various detected abnormalities to optimize operation of the power electronic system. The arrangement in... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6917288 | Method and apparatus for remotely monitoring a site The present invention is directed to providing systems and methods for remotely monitoring sites to provide real time information which can readily permit distinguishing false alarms, and which can identify and track the precise location of an alarm. In embodiments,... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6910629 | Information reproduction apparatus The information reproduction apparatus for reproducing information recorded on a card-type recording medium is configured so as to include an attachment/reproduction device which the card-type recording medium is inserted in and attached to for reproducing the infor... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6856243 | Method and apparatus for pest deterrence A pest deterrent device attracts the attention of a pest with ultrasonic noise and then produces a series of flashes to drive off the pest. In one embodiment, the device continuously produces ultrasound, changing the ultrasound when a pest is detected. In another em... | 02/15/2005 |
| RE38656 | Annunciator with internal tachometer An annunciator device that utilizes a microprocessor allows for the inclusion of a tachometer or an hourmeter-tachometer, functions that typically require external instruments. A display circuit sequentially provides a digital readout indicative of a fault condition... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6774806 | Monitoring an element of a plant A method of monitoring an element of a plant is disclosed which comprises the steps of: (a) producing an image representing the state of the element and recording the image in the form of a data set; (b) comparing the data set with a norm in order to d... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6501384 | Electronic candy and oil thermometer An electronic candy and oil thermometer includes a housing having a visual display for displaying indicia associated with a plurality of candy cooking stages and a plurality of fried foods. The housing includes a controller having operating protocols and ... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6496109 | Alternator-charging system fault detector A method and system is provided for detecting a charging system fault in a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle includes an existing warning indicator driven by a first signal for indicating when one aspect of the motor vehicle performance is faulty. The meth... | 12/17/2002 |
| 5959528 | Auto synchronous output module and system An auto synchronous output module for use at a plurality of zones in a fire alarm and detection system consisting of a power source and output devices selectively coupled to the power source so as to provide audible and visual signals, and a microprocesso... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5912618 | System for detecting the presence of an electrically conductive object, particularly an integrated circuit on a chip card The invention provides a system for detecting the presence of an electrically conductive object, the system comprising a first and a second contact (C1 and C2) intended to be short-circuited by said object, and further comprising a control device for the ... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5786757 | Load shed scheme for two wire data transmission An alarm system for detecting and warning of the presence of alarm and trouble conditions in transponders located in a plurality of zones consisting of a loop controller having a plurality of input signal and power supply lines connected to the respective... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5329273 | System controller and remote fault annunciator with cooperative storage, sharing, and presentation of fault data An annunciator for the conduction status of individual switches wired into a series circuit records this status as status history at regular intervals in a memory. The status history is preferably recorded as individual entries having the identification n... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5189455 | Processor having means for indicating an error in an operating condition A processor for x-ray film includes stations wherein a latent image on the film is developed, fixed, washed and dried. Sensors detect operating conditions in the stations, and when a failure is detected in an operating condition, a lamp and alarm are ener... | 02/23/1993 |
| 4851831 | Two-wire level measuring instrument An improved system for generating a signal representative of the level of a material having a dielectric constant within a vessel is disclosed. The system features use of a first probe for generating a signal indicative of the dielectric constant of the m... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4755798 | Circuit for controlling a display panel A circuit for controlling a display panel identifying malfunctions in an engine generator receives a plurality of electrical signals from the engine generator, each of which identifies a particular trouble. The electrical signal may be produced by closing... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4724462 | Copying machine display control device Disclosed is a display control device of a copying machine which is provided with a plurality of displays on the operational panel and warns operators of some abnormal condition present in the copying machine by lighting up a specific alarm display which ... | 02/09/1988 |
| 4703325 | Remote subsystem A Remote Subsystem for monitoring a large number of parameters relating to operating equipment at a remote site is disclosed. A monitoring system having a plurality of local service offices each reporting to a central office and each having a plurality of... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4635030 | Status display system The invention relates to a status display system for aircraft which system receives signals from sensors/transducers monitoring a plurality of parameters and subsystems of the aircraft. The system then displays text identifying faulty ones of the paramete... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4558306 | Contact monitor-annunciator A contact monitor and annunciator unit for providing a persistent warning in the event one of a selected number of event monitoring circuits associated with a mobile refrigeration system opens. The unit includes a number of warning circuits that are elect... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4535321 | Method and system for monitoring faults in electrical circuits A first fault locater system includes a plurality of monitored switches, each connected across a separate electrically isolated input terminal in circuit relation with an optical signaling means which lights up when a fault is detected in the monitored sw... | 08/13/1985 |
| 4491241 | Grain drill monitor A monitor is provided for a field planting machine having a plurality of planting units and a plurality of seed sensors respectively associated with the planting units for producing seed signals in response to the dispensing of seeds thereby. The monitor ... | 01/01/1985 |
| 4443784 | Fault detection in electronic vehicle controls A fault signal indicating system which contains a bistable memory device which changes from a first to a second stable state in response to a fault signal. Simple logic circuitry is provided for disabling the memory device while it is in the second state ... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4404641 | Maintenance monitor Disclosed is a maintenance monitor which at a preselected interval will automatically alert one that the equipment of concern is due for maintenance. The maintenance monitor includes a control unit sensing device such as a switch inductive pickup etc., a ... | 09/13/1983 |
| 4395705 | Trouble-shooting circuit with first-failure identification capability A trouble-shooting circuit arrangement for localizing and identifying the first failure in time in a sequence of failures which has a plurality of monitor circuits including trouble detector circuits for producing direct current outputs in response to the... | 07/26/1983 |
