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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8059011 | Outage notification system The present technology relates to protocols relative to utility meters associated with an open operational framework. More particularly, the present subject matter relates to protocol subject matter for advanced metering infrastructure, adaptable to various internat... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7911359 | Light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers that support third-party applications A light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for tr... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7902996 | Communication nodes for use with an ad-hoc network Communication nodes for use with a wireless ad-hoc communication network are disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the communication node comprises a transducer, which generates a signal in response to an external signal. The ad-hoc network communica... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7898431 | Variable missile configuration—standard telemetry system A standard telemetry system is utilized in conjunction with a variable configuration missile irrespective of the missile configuration test fired. The system includes a common energy source, power supply, transmitter, commutator and signal conditioner. A portion of ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7432824 | Endpoint event processing system An endpoint processor includes a processor block, a timer block, a memory block, and analog-to-digital converter. The timer block is arranged to provide a time based signal to the processor block. The memory block cooperates with the processor block. The analog-to-d... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7366548 | Method for alerting a mobile unit of a missed call upon movement of the mobile unit The present invention provides a method for alerting a mobile unit of a missed call. A mobile unit receives a call request. If the mobile unit does not answer the call request and the mobile unit is stationary, the mobile unit waits for the mobile unit to move. Upon... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7366988 | Method and apparatus for converting a network description into a computer program for disambiguating transmit-by-exception telemetry from a multi-path, multi-tier network A method for making an apparatus for disambiguating telemetry sent by exception over a multi-path, multi-tier communications network having a plurality of telemetry source nodes producing telemetry data elements, a plurality of linked relay nodes, and one destinatio... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364651 | Remotely controllable outlet for water treatment system A remote control system for providing control of an under-counter water treatment system and garbage disposal. The system includes a remote unit that is electrically connected to an existing switched, under-counter AC power outlet. The garbage disposal and water tre... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363031 | System for monitoring and controlling a set of household appliances A system for monitoring and controlling a set of power users, in particular household appliances, which users (U) are connected to a first communication network (RE) through appropriate interfacing means (N) for the exchange of information and/or instructions, where... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7356580 | Plug and play sensor integration for a process module A process chamber with a computer system that controls the process chamber is connected to one or more sensors, which are used to monitor the process in the process chamber. The sensors are connected to the computer system in a client/server relationship, in a way t... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7348897 | Apparatus for transmitting position detection signal of multi-shaft motor An apparatus for transmitting a position detection signal of a multi-shaft motor whereby a parallel-form detection signal that is output from position-detecting devices disposed on each of a plurality of motors and used for indicating a motor rotation position can b... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7343136 | Apparatus for detecting environmental conditions for a structure or article An apparatus for detecting environmental conditions for a structure or article. The apparatus comprises one or more sensors for sensing conditions at the component or articles and producing one or more signals and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting d... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7342508 | Telemetry system and method with variable parameters A programmable telemetry circuit that may be programmed for high bandwidth, low Q; low bandwidth, high Q; or for other parameters. The programmable telemetry circuit may include a first coil; a high impedance path having a first node connected to a first node of the... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7342519 | Receiving device and tire pressure monitoring system A receiving device is provided. A pulse width is measured, it is selected whether a determination process is performed for a pulse width having the length of one bit in accordance with the measured value of the pulse width or a pulse width having the length of ½ bi... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7342581 | Method and apparatus for displaying 3-D state indicators A method for presenting a user selected status of an object in a three dimensional graphic display is disclosed. The method includes the step of receiving a request to select a property of an object for display. The method further includes the step of displaying at ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7343255 | Dual source real time clock synchronization system and method A dual source real time clock (RTC) synchronization system and method for implementation within automatic meter reading (AMR) systems that provide system-wide device time synchronization. In one embodiment, a microcontroller-implemented RTC counts elapsed seconds fr... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7340367 | Fan control apparatus and fan control method A fan control apparatus and method to reduce the temperature in an equipment body by a time control when setting a stop period constant at the start by adding a time axis fan control by means of a temperature sensor. The fan control apparatus includes a temperature ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7336187 | Patient activity monitor A patient activity monitoring system that allows caregivers of multiple patients to work more efficiently and with reduced cost, while increasing the quality and level of patient care. The system includes a plurality of remote monitoring subsystems, a plurality of u... | 02/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7330343 | Current-limiting protection circuit for a power supply The present invention discloses a current-limiting protection circuit for a power supply, which applies to a power supply that has a maximum power-limiting function, wherein the user will be alarmed by a time-delay alarm circuit of the current-limiting protection ci... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7327998 | System and method of providing a geographic view of nodes in a wireless network A geographic view rendering tool receives geographic location data for nodes in a wireless network and renders a geographic view displaying the nodes at their corresponding geographic locations. The geographic view may be displayed overlaying a digital map. The geog... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7327231 | Failsafe disable in a vehicle security system The disclosed device is an additional, normally-closed relay positioned in line with the ignition switch and the functionality controlled by the OEM, normally-open relay. When the aftermarket system is in the disarmed state, the normally-closed relay is dormant in i... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323970 | Method and system for remote interaction with a vehicle via wireless communication A telemetry system coupled to a vehicle can communicate with a remote site using the overhead control channels of a wireless network, such as a cellular mobile radiotelephone network. The telemetry system can monitor or control aspects of the vehicle's operations ba... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7321846 | Two-wire process control loop diagnostics A diagnostic device for coupling to a process control loop includes digital communication circuitry configured to receive a digital communication signal from the process control loop. The digital communication signal is a digitally modulated analog signal on the pro... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7319386 | Configurable system for alerting caregivers A system that monitors various conditions of a plurality of hospital beds located in different rooms of a healthcare facility is provided. Alternatively or additionally, other types of equipment may be monitored by the system. Various configurations of network inter... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7319411 | Network of sensor nodes assemblies and method of remote sensing within liquid environments A network of remote sensing node assemblies, a first and second of which each has a sensor element, as well as associated technique and program code for transmitting information collected about a liquid environment. The network provides the capability of sensing the... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7315162 | Reducing power consumption of electrical meters The invention contemplates an electrical power meter and method of operating the electrical power meter. The inventive power meter includes a power supply for converting alternating current (AC) voltage to a direct current (DC) voltage for powering the electronic co... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7315258 | System and method for programming a code of an emergency call transmitter A system for programming a code for a wireless short range RF transmitter, for example, an emergency call transmitter or keyless entry, has a RF transmitter that transmits an RF signal containing a code. A code receiver receives a signal containing a code and a proc... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7312721 | Data collector for an automated meter reading system The invention includes an electronic utility meter, a data collector/meter and a method for communicating data in an automated meter reading system. The inventive method includes communicating data with a network and a first electronic utility meter, and communicati... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310513 | Hand-ear user interface for hand-held device A hand-held information processing device, such as a mobile phone, has a thumb wheel that lets the user scan a circular array of options. Each respective one of the options is represented by a respective audio output that gets played out when the wheel is turned a n... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7304976 | Method and apparatus for control and routing of wireless sensor networks A scalable, minimum node complexity, energy efficient, and error-resilient routing method for wireless sensor networks is described. The network is partitioned into regions by power controlled base station scans using a directional antenna. Routing is performed usin... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7301440 | Power line communication system and method The present invention provides a device for providing communications through power lines comprised of multiple conductors by transmitting the data signals through a plurality of the conductors. One embodiment of the present invention may be comprised of a transmit c... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7302229 | Enabling desired wireless connectivity in a high frequency wireless local area network The present invention provides a method and an apparatus to enable desired wireless connectivity in a high frequency and/or high speed wireless local area network for providing mobile communications to a user of a wireless communication device which may be otherwise... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7301477 | Power saving wireless telemetering system Disclosed is a telemetering system that comprises a wireless base station and a number of wireless sensor nodes. Each wireless sensor node includes a solar cell, a sensor for producing observation data indicating a quantity being measured, a wireless interface for r... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7301476 | Dynamic self-configuring metering network A dynamic self-configuring system for collecting metering data comprises a collector meter. The collector meter scans for meters that are operable to directly communicate with the collector and registers such meters as level one meters. The collector transmits instr... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7301986 | Frequency hopping system for intermittent transmission A radio transmission system including many radio transmitters using frequency hopping carriers to intermittently transmit very short messages indicative of status of stimuli associated with the transmitters. The transmitters transmit transmissions independently of a... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7296459 | Avatar refrigerator, and method for sensing contamination of the same The present invention discloses a refrigerator for storing foods at a low temperature. An avatar refrigerator and a method for sensing contamination of the same receive measurement values from various sensors installed around the refrigerator in a contamination sens... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7290450 | Process diagnostics A diagnostic device for use in a industrial process includes monitoring electronics or diagnostic circuitry configured to diagnose or identify a condition or other occurrence in the industrial process. The system can be implemented in a process device such as a flow... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7283801 | Circuit arrangement for phase locked loop, and phase locked loop based method to be used in cellular network terminals The invention relates to a circuit arrangement (4) for a PLL to be used in a terminal (50) of a time division cellular network. In a PLL according to the invention, the control voltage (32a) to a VCO (33) in the PLL is kept at a de... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7283925 | System and method for determining a least one parameter of at least one rotating member by means of an absolute position signal A system for determining at least one parameter of at least one member (1) rotating with respect to a fixed structure (2), includes, for each rotating member (1), an assembly includes a transponder (3), a coder (5), an absolute pos... | 10/16/2007 |
