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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7411494 | Wireless sensor unit A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7400874 | Integrated circuit comprising a clock-signal generator, smart card comprising an integrated circuit of this kind and associated method for the generation of clock signals A contactless integrated circuit receiving an RF signal comprises a clock-signal generator to produce a clock signal from a first half wave and a second half wave representing the received RF signal. Also disclosed is a method for the generation of a clock signal in... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7362229 | Ensuring the performance of mandated inspections combined with the collection of ancillary data During an inspection discrete checkpoints provide data to a portable reader, enabling a record to be generated identifying each checkpoint visited during an inspection. At least one checkpoint associated with the inspection will convey ancillary data to the portable... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358798 | Nonlinear filter A system and a method are disclosed for converting analog signal to digital. An analog to digital converter system comprises an analog to digital converter (ADC) and an adaptive filter coupled to the ADC, wherein the adaptive filter is coupled to the ADC in a feedfo... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7342990 | Wake-up circuit A wake-up circuit includes a counter, a register circuit, a first logic circuit, an oscillator, a flip flop, and a second logic circuit. The wake-up circuit receives a standby signal to stop the oscillator working and to wait for the wake-up signal to reactivate the... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341481 | Power control circuit The present invention provides for a highly reliable circuit, suitable for controlling the delivery of electrical power to a second electrical outlet, based on the power consumption of a first outlet. This circuit has application in home, small workshops and on job-... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7331857 | Gaming system A gaming system for use with a media player and one or more output devices, where the media player is configured to receive user signals, to read and execute information from a game medium, and to present portions of the information on the one or more output devices... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7324894 | Attitude detection method and apparatus for initial motion control An apparatus and method for measuring a directional attitude of a driven load in respect to a level plane is employed to adjust initial driving power requirements in order to overcome the effects of such attitude. The apparatus employs a sensor for measuring the att... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7319394 | Techniques to configure a remote control Method and apparatus to automatically configure a remote control for use with different devices are described. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7253731 | Apparatus and method for providing shipment information An apparatus, including a shipment conveyance device, associated with a shipment, which is a shipping a container, pallet, or tote, a memory device, located at the shipment conveyance device, in which information regarding the shipment is stored, a global positionin... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7254403 | Wireless terminal-interoperable home network system Disclosed herein is a home network system interoperable with a wireless terminal of at least one user registered therein, wherein a terminal server is adapted to transmit and receive data to/from the wireless terminal, and a home server is adapted to manage/control ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7254182 | Transmitter for operating multiple devices A transmitter that is programmable to transmit one or more identification or device codes, using one or more transmission formats, at one or more transmission frequencies to control one or more respective devices. In one embodiment, the transmitter includes a contro... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7248144 | Barrier operator with secure/unsecure transmitter and method of use A wireless transmitter used with an operator system controls movement of a barrier between limit positions can be used in an unsecure, single-button actuation mode, or a secure, multiple button actuation mode. The transmitter includes at least two transmitter switch... | 07/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7187282 | Digital capacitive sensing device for security and safety applications A capacitive sensing system senses the presence of an object proximate to an antenna using a sensing field signal having a sensing field frequency. The capacitive sensing system can be used in security systems, to provide an alarm if a valuable object is removed fro... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7180400 | Key-less entry system and the method thereof A vehicle key-less entry system and a method of unlocking a vehicle door can detect whether or not a vehicle door handle is operated and an operational speed when the door handle is detected by entering a cipher code. Check is made whether the entered cipher code is... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7158869 | Method,device and bus manager for operating a device that is connected to a motor vehicle communications network A method of operating a device which is connected to a vehicle communications network is described, a switched-off device being reactivated by the bus manager via a frequency pulse transmitted over a power supply line. The device may be switched off by the bus manag... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7142107 | Wireless sensor unit A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7119832 | Wireless microphone for use with an in-car video system An in-car video system and method is provided where a wireless microphone is configured with bi-directional communications capability. In response to a received RF activation signal, the wireless microphone is automatically switched on to capture (and transmit back ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7106209 | Programming a universal remote control A method for programming a universal remote control comprises receiving a signal from a source remote control, determining characteristic information based on the signal, comparing the characteristic information to a database, determining a matching code set for the... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7102531 | Remote controller for television/video recorder having a function of measuring body fat and body fat meter A remote controller for a television/video recorder having a function of measuring a body fat includes a display section for displaying a measurement of the body fat and a message questioning whether or not a user to be examined carries a specific medical device suc... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7092803 | Remote monitoring, configuring, programming and diagnostic system and method for vehicles and vehicle components A system and method for monitoring, configuring, programming and/or diagnosing operation of at least one vehicle includes an on-board unit disposed on the vehicle to send and receive data corresponding to at least one vehicle operating characteristic, a plurality of... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7089032 | Radio transmitting/receiving device A radio transmitting/receiving device having at least three modules. The first module includes a first function for amplifying a radio frequency signal, demodulating the amplified radio frequency signal to a baseband signal and outputting the same, and a second func... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7084770 | Combination radio frequency identification transponder (RFID tag) and magnetic electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag A combination of a radio frequency identification transponder (RFID Tag) and to a magnetic electronic article surveillance (EAS) device is disclosed. The present invention relates generally to radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, and more specifically to R... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7075289 | Wireless remote control measuring multipurpose meter The present invention discloses a wireless remote control measuring multipurpose meter, which comprises a signal transmitter, a signal receiver, and a signal converter for converting a measured signal into a readable digital signal. The digital signal is transmitted... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7068177 | Multi-sensor device and methods for fire detection Multiple parameter fire detection uses outputs from one or more radiant energy sensors in combination with outputs from smoke or thermal sensors to shorten response times to alarm while minimizing nuisance alarms. The radiant energy related outputs can be used to al... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7068169 | Use of a subcarrier in an organic semiconductor radio frequency identification system A radio frequency identification system comprising a radio reader circuit operable to emit a radio frequency carrier signal modulated with a subcarrier, which has a subcarrier modulation rate. The radio frequency identification tag circuit is operable to extract the... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7055754 | Self-compensating antennas for substrates having differing dielectric constant values An RFID tag or label includes a wireless communication system that is mounted in electrical proximity to the dielectric material. The wireless communication system includes a wireless communication device associated with an antenna system that has at least one condu... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7042352 | Wireless repeater for sensor system A low cost, robust, repeater for a wireless ambient sensor system that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The repeater includes a controller and first and second transceivers. The controller is configured to control operatio... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7042336 | Methods for field programming radio frequency identification devices that control remote control devices A remote control device that is combined with a modified RFID circuit that allows an individual to enter information into different types of equipment. When an individual touches graphite contacts on the modified RFID circuit with his/her finger, the circuit will ac... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039522 | System for guiding visually impaired pedestrian using auditory cues A system that provides a means for blind or visually impaired people to navigate through a complex environment using auditory cues. Two-way transceiver devices, held by the person, connect through a communications network to a computer system. The computer system ac... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7023333 | Automatic activation of an in-car video recorder using a vehicle speed sensor signal An in-car video system and method are provided where a vehicle speed derived from a vehicle speed sensor (“VSS”) signal is compared against a user-settable threshold value. If the vehicle speed exceeds the threshold value, an alarm is generated. The alarm is use... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7009527 | Control system for suppling power by power line communication The power supply control system using PLC includes a repeater for recognizing a remote control signal transmitted by a remote control signal transmitter and an ID number of a corresponding electronic equipment to remote control signal transmitter and an ID number of... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7009488 | Selective equipment lockout A method and an apparatus are presented for selectively locking controls from operators operating equipment. The invention actively detects when an operator accesses a control for which lockout is desired. After detection, the invention locks the control to prevent ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7006802 | Universal transmitter A method and apparatus for a universal transmitter that can learn and emulate the transmission frequency and modulation pattern of a template transmitter, without prior knowledge of such information. The universal transmitter is then operable to transmit the “lear... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7002475 | Combination radio frequency identification transponder (RFID tag) and magnetic electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag A combination of a radio frequency identification transponder (RFID Tag) and to a magnetic electronic article surveillance (EAS) device is disclosed. The present invention relates generally to radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, and more specifically to R... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6992565 | Electronic communications system An electronic communication system for a vehicle, including a base station which is accommodated in the vehicle and at least one portable data carrier which is arranged to exchange data signals with the base station. A first coupling link is formed at least partly b... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6980085 | Wireless communication devices and methods of forming and operating the same Wireless communication devices and methods of forming and operating the same are provided. The present invention provides a wireless communication device including a substrate having a support surface, wireless communication circuitry upon the support surface of the... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6971036 | Methods and apparatus for low power delay control A method of producing a time delay is provided. The method is performed with an information processor having a first timer and a second timer. The information processor is capable of maintaining a sleep mode. The method involves using the second timer to measure the... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6967573 | Transmitter and a method for transmitting data A transmitter or a method for transmitting data from a first antenna imposes a low level phase modulation, for example of less than 90°, on a carrier signal in accordance with a data signal to create a modulated signal, preferably having a carrier frequency and sid... | 11/22/2005 |
