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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8174378 | Human guard enhancing multiple site security system Provided is a human guard enhancing multiple site security system comprising one or more human guards, peripheral equipment positioned at one or more sites, said peripheral equipment comprising one or more of a plurality of sensors, video cameras, positioning system... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8089353 | 4Less—Xtaless, capless, indless, dioless TSOC design of SOC or 4Free—Xtalfree, capfree, indfree, diofree TSOC design of SOC 4Less-Xtaless, Capless, Indless, Dioless TSOC Design of SOC or 4Free-Xtafree, Capfree, Indfree, Diofree TSOC Design of SOC is the True System On Chip Design of Smart Mobile Sensort(SMS) for Sevice Of Community(SOC). Xtaless is Xtaless Clock Generator. Capless has th... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8077027 | System and method for analyzing faulty event transmissions A system and method are disclosed for recording and evaluating faults in event transmissions between security system components. A panel in a monitored building may send event signals to a receiver located in a central monitoring facility. Event signals may represen... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8063765 | Consumer abuse detection system and method Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, devices, and methods for detecting the occurrence of consumer abuse events in electronic devices. In one embodiment, a system includes one or more sensors coupled to an abuse detection sub-system for detecting the occurr... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8049614 | Method and apparatus to utilize location-related data A method and apparatus to collect user location data over time, correlating user location data with outbreak data. The method and apparatus further comprising an alert mechanism to indicate to a user if there was a potential exposure. ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8040232 | USN middleware apparatus and method for generating information based on data from heterogeneous sensor networks and information service providing system using the same Provided are a Ubiquitous Sensor Network (USN) middleware apparatus and method for generating an information service based on heterogeneous sensor networks and a system for providing the information service using the same. In the system, a sensor node constructing a... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8013730 | Customization of personal emergency features for security systems The inventive system and method comprises a processor operable to detect an event, storage having detailed data corresponding to the event, an input device operable to receive the detailed data, one or more display devices, and an audio output device, wherein when a... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7986225 | Pluggable security device A pluggable security device for protecting an electronic device, such as a laptop, is disclosed. The pluggable security device has a battery, a siren, and an optional accelerometer. The security device is triggered by unplugging from the electronic device, or by sen... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7986224 | Environmental monitoring device The disclosure is directed to a sensor device including processing circuitry, at least one sensor coupled to the processing circuitry, a serial data interface coupled to the processing circuitry and memory responsive to the processing circuitry. The memory includes ... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7893826 | Alarm system The present invention relates to an alarm system intended to trigger an alarm signal upon deviation from at least one environment-dependent reference predetermined for a specific environment. The alarm system comprises at least one portable unit intended to be place... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7880607 | Intelligent risk management system for first responders A risk management system (100) for first responders (102) equips first responders with physiological and environmental sensors (104) in order to track the stress conditions and stress responses of the first responders. Data from the sensors is d... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7737837 | Hierarchical data storage manager, anonymous tip processing engine, and a vehicle information processing engine for security and safety applications The present invention is an alerting system having one or more sensors for capturing sensory data, one or more processors and one or more memories having program code to (1) capture sensory data from the one or more sensors; (2) capture attribute data representing i... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7705723 | Method and apparatus to provide outbreak notifications based on historical location data A method and apparatus to collect user location data over time, correlating user location data with outbreak data. The method and apparatus further comprising an alert mechanism to indicate to a user if there was a potential exposure. ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7705722 | Active body ventilation system An active body ventilation system which is dynamically responsive to vehicle status parameters, including for example the door open/closed status and the HVAC system status. An active ventilation unit is attached with a body wall which includes a portal housing defi... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7683775 | Low power pulse modulation communication in mesh networks with modular sensors A modular sensor architecture. A sensor includes multiple planes that are in electrical communication. A power plane provides a power source and a communications module that can be optical and/or electrical in nature. The power source can be upgraded using optical p... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7667588 | Cage telemetry module and system A remote sensor assembly includes a silicon substrate, a plurality of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors supported on the silicon substrate, a wireless communication circuit supported on the silicon substrate, and a processing device supported on the silic... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7656287 | Alert system with enhanced waking capabilities Methods and systems for waking an individual to an alert condition such as smoke or a fire have greatly improved ability to wake sleeping individuals compared to conventional methods. For example, preferred waking devices include a fluid spray directed toward the he... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7656288 | Systems and methods for automatic proactive pattern recognition at a control center database Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for improved data communications within a remote sensor system. The system includes a control center node. The control center is adapted to receive data, process the data based at least in part on a rule,... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7652567 | Plant monitoring apparatus and plant monitoring method A plant monitoring apparatus includes: a process measuring unit; a warning determining unit; a warning selecting unit; a display processing unit; a display/setting unit; a warning criteria setting unit; a warning criteria database; and a warning criteria supplying u... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7639130 | System and method for controlling an enunciator on an electronic device An apparatus includes a system and method for controlling the output level of an enunciator on a portable electronic device. In the system, an enunciator management system for an electronic device is provided. The system comprises: an enunciator having a first enunc... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7623028 | System and method for high-sensitivity sensor A sensor unit includes at least one sensor configured to measure an ambient condition. The controller can be configured to receive instructions, to report a notice level when the controller determines that data measured by the at least one sensor fails a report thre... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7598851 | Method and apparatus for transmitting wireless signals on a mobile platform A method and apparatus to wirelessly transmit information within a mobile platform is provided, comprising a local processor, signally connected to a plurality of sensing devices and operative to process input signals from the sensing devices. There is a control mod... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7592907 | Metal detector presenting high performance A metal detector for control of protected access comprises two oblong shape vertical housings (10, 12), a structure (14) connecting the upper part of the vertical housings (10, 12) and emitting and receiving electrical coils (3, 5) provid... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7570158 | Collaborative incident media recording system and related methods Methods for responding to a potential incident are provided in which data about the potential incident is received from a first remote sensing unit. Additional remote sensing units are identified that may have additional data about the potential incident, and additi... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7561037 | Apparatus for and method of collecting and distributing event data to strategic security personnel and response vehicles A security and surveillance system for aircraft on the ground incorporates a plurality of strategically spaced sensors including video imaging generators, audio sensors, motion detectors, and fire and smoke detectors for monitoring critical components and critical a... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7551075 | Ground based security surveillance system for aircraft and other commercial vehicles A security and surveillance system for aircraft on the ground incorporates a plurality of strategically spaced sensors including video imaging generators, audio sensors, motion detectors, and fire and smoke detectors for monitoring critical components and critical a... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7522035 | Enhanced bedside sound monitoring and alarm response method, system and device Home safety and security are provided using a bedside unit to monitor audible safety and security alarms and send notification signals to the appropriate communication site. A home security system additionally comprises a waking device activated by the bedside unit.... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7511612 | Ground based security surveillance system for aircraft and other commercial vehicles A security and surveillance system for aircraft on the ground incorporates a plurality of strategically spaced sensors including video imaging generators, audio sensors, motion detectors, and fire and smoke detectors for monitoring critical components and critical a... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7477142 | Residential fire, safety and security monitoring using a sound monitoring screen saver Methods useful with conventional personal computers provide automatic response to an identified alarm sound by sending a notification signal via the Internet only when a special sound monitoring program is active. ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7477144 | Breathing sound monitoring and alarm response method, system and device Home safety and security are provided using a bedside sound monitoring unit including a microphone, microprocessor, memory and a communications port. The unit utilizes a sound monitoring program for determining when sound received through the microphone of the unit ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7477143 | Enhanced personal monitoring and alarm response method and system Home safety and security are provided using a bedside unit to monitor an audible personal security pendant and to send notification signals to the appropriate communication site. Improved reliability is achieved by comparing a stored signal signature to the real tim... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7466223 | Automated site security, monitoring and access control system The invention provides for automatic monitoring and control of the ingress and egress of vehicles to and from various areas within a secure facility. A plurality of cameras, such as infrared-sensitive cameras, capture images of license plates and/or optically readab... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7460010 | System for detecting the rotational motion of a shaft The invention relates to a system for detecting the rotational motion of a shaft in a machine housing, comprising a measuring transmitter, which is connected to the shaft, at least one measuring sensor, which is provided on the machine housing, and a measuring trans... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7456733 | Environmental monitoring device The disclosure is directed to a sensor device including processing circuitry, at least one sensor coupled to the processing circuitry, a serial data interface coupled to the processing circuitry and memory responsive to the processing circuitry. The memory includes ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7439867 | Environmental sensor network A environmental sensor network having at least two environmental sensor units and a central display unit. Each sensor unit includes a sensor adapted to measure a condition and a transmitter adapted to operate in an “activation” mode in which the transmitter tran... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7427916 | Method for inspecting and monitoring building, structure, or facilities accompanying them A method for performing maintenance inspection and monitoring of various structures and facilities by arranging a sensor on a moving portion of the facility of a building or a portion where wiring is difficult. The method includes a step of constructing a sensor net... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7423543 | Multifunctional relay module for use with CO and smoke alarms A multi-function relay module for use with a series of hazardous condition detectors that are interconnected by an interconnect line. The relay module is positioned between the interconnected hazardous condition detectors and one or more auxiliary devices such that ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7417540 | Wireless linking of smoke/CO detection units A wireless detector and alarm system, such as for example a smoke detector and/or carbon monoxide (CO) detector, operable to be linked and unlinked with one or more like detectors thereby forming a network of detectors. A detector sensing the presence of an environm... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7411509 | System and method for observing patients in geographically dispersed health care locations A system and method for observing patients in geographically dispersed health care locations. A portable monitoring station is associated with a patient assigned to a health care location. The portable monitoring station comprises monitoring equipment that monitors ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7411489 | Self-adjusting dual technology occupancy sensor system and method The present invention provides a system comprising an occupancy sensor for sensing occupancy of an area, able to activate upon sensing occupancy of the area, maintain activation when sensing continuing occupancy, to include settings therefor, and to enable self-adju... | 08/12/2008 |
