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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8160210 | Conversation outcome enhancement method and apparatus A system [100] is provided that includes a first set of sensors [140] to sense a set of conditions of at least one participant in a conversation and generate raw data corresponding to the sensed set of conditions. A first aggregation engine [160... | 04/17/2012 |
| RE41145 | Impedance blocking filter circuit An impedance blocking filter circuit is provided for use in telecommunication systems for interconnecting between incoming telephone lines and customer's terminal equipment so as to unconditionally block impedances above 20 KHz a desired frequency range due to the ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7634063 | System and method for monitoring individuals A system and method for monitoring individuals using voice print matching to match previously stored unidentified speech samples with known voice prints is disclosed. Voice prints of unidentified individuals are obtained and stored in a central repository for use by... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7519163 | Multichannel content personalization system and method A multichannel content personalization system and method provides for customized, automated telephone calls including audio programs, dialogues, and questions to be placed to seniors and other call recipients. Using the system and method, response data is collected ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7409045 | Lifestyle multimedia security system A method for remote monitoring of a premises. A geographically remote client is operatively coupled to a security system server capable of authenticating a user of the remote client. The remote client is then operably coupled to a security gateway capable of managin... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7394345 | Arrangement for indicating presence of individual When an entity (such as a customer using a communication device 131, 141, 151 . . . ) attempts to communicate with a target (such as an employee), an arrangement indicates to the customer, “status” information describing at least the employee's present an... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7358959 | Methods and systems for operating a display facility or other public space Audio, video, text and image presentation systems allow visitors to display facilities and other public spaces to proactively select detailed information about the various items located within such facilities and spaces. Exemplary embodiments can be used in a museum... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7349829 | Data logger A data logger that avoids wasting power when data gathering is not needed (or is done by other means), but is activated automatically, without the need for human intervention, when it is needed. The data logger senses and stores data when a primary power source has ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7340240 | Monitoring device The present invention includes a mobile telephone having a radio transmit/receive function, and a control unit 109 that detects key input operations by a user, and has the mobile telephone transmit an emergency notification message to a predetermined address ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7340503 | Interactive messaging system The interactive messaging system of the present invention provides for an interactive communication process between users, both senders and recipients. The sender composes a message by filling in a template stored in data services. Once completed, the sender pushes ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7336166 | Remote monitoring system and method using the same The invention provides a remote monitoring system which has a simplified configuration and is capable of remotely monitoring the current state of a person needing care and detecting an abnormality in the person's behavior and then addressing the abnormality, and fur... | 02/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7330122 | Remote tracking and communication device A remote tracking and communication device comprising a housing which encloses a processor, a memory, a position locator, a first transmitter, and a second transmitter. Each of the latter components are electronically coupled to the processor. Both the first and sec... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7327217 | Security methods, systems and articles of manufacture An identification badge is shown and includes a washable worker identification badge including a photograph of a worker using the garment, wherein an image from the photograph is sublimated or printed on the badge. In one embodiment the badge includes a security dev... | 02/05/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7316358 | Identification band with adhesively attached coupling elements An improved identification band such as a wristband or the like is provided of the type including a radio frequency identification (RFID) circuit for communicating wearer information with a remote reader. A pair of electronic coupling elements such as capacitor plat... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7315736 | Personal emergency communication system A personal emergency communication system includes a user-carried portable communication unit having a single button, which when depressed by the user, wirelessly sends a call request signal to a base unit. The base unit initiates a telephone call through a dial-up ... | 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 |
| 7312712 | Traveler safety notification system An Internet-based system which enhances the safety of travelers, operated via website or mobile messaging text messages. The user provides identity and contact details for himself/herself and a contact person. The user then provides travel plan information and an al... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7312087 | Devices and methods for biochip multiplexing The invention is directed to devices and methods that allow for simultaneous multiple biochip analysis. The method of analyzing the plurality of biochips includes inserting a first biochp into a first station of an analysis device, inserting a second biochip into a ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7305226 | Architecture and method for intercepting communications in a communications network An architecture and method for intercepting communications in a communications network is disclosed. The architecture includes a first access device that captures call identifying information of a call to the communications network and transmits the captured call id... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7295829 | System, apparatus and method for managing telephone call records A system, method and apparatus is disclosed for communicating one or more telecommunication call records associated with a telecommunication system, the one or more call records are transmitted from a remote telecommunication device. The system includes a telecommun... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7292149 | Electronic monitoring device The present disclosure provides for an electronic monitoring device having an adjustable length cable to connect the monitoring device to an object. A band is adapted to engage at least a portion of the object and is operable for receiving a portion of the cable the... | 11/06/2007 |
| RE39909 | Tracking system for locational tracking of monitored persons A monitoring system provides for monitoring of a person and taking an action to dissuade the person from a course of action. The system has a device attached to the person which includes mechanisms to provide for an intervention to dissuade the person from the cours... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7286648 | Emergency locator system Systems and methods for providing distributed notification of an emergency event are disclosed. A system according to the invention can include a remote device that is communicatively coupled to a base station. The remote device can include an activation device, a G... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7283521 | System and method for reporting communication related information in a packet mode communication A method for lawful interception of communication related information is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the method includes detecting the occurrence of an event in a packet data network. The method also includes collecting communication related information ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7272565 | System and method for monitoring individuals A system and method for monitoring individuals using voice print matching to match monitored speech with stored voice prints is disclosed. Voice prints of individuals are obtained and stored in a central repository for use by authorized agencies or other entity that... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7271826 | Communications installation for aircraft An arrangement for audio, video and/or data communication between a ground station and an aircraft, having at least one communications channel and a monitoring device provided on board the aircraft includes at least one audio, video or flight data recording apparatu... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7272428 | Wireless electrocardiograph system and method A method and system for wireless ECG monitoring is provided. An electrode connector, transmitter and receiver operate with existing electrodes and ECG monitors. The electrode connector includes connectors for attaching to disposable or reusable single electrodes. Th... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7269591 | Method and apparatus for providing a pay-for-service web site A web server for providing a pay-for-service web site is disclosed configured to execute an HTML front-end entry process configured for creating and storing a personal homepage for a owner. The web server is also configured to receive a fee for making the personal h... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7262690 | Method and system for monitoring events The invention provides a monitoring and control system comprising a control unit (50) for receiving signals from a variety of detection devices (10, 21, 502) monitoring events pertaining to security. The control unit (50) transmits information r... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7260201 | Method and apparatus for monitoring telephone status The monitor is for monitoring the status of a first client telephone, and for sending this status information via a central server to an authorized second client telephone. The central server stores a database of registered client telephones and corresponding client... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7256681 | Asset tracking using wireless LAN infrastructure Transponders capable of providing identification information and possibly additional information are detected from wireless access points of a computer network as a substitute for closed radio frequency identification (RFID) systems while providing numerous addition... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7251311 | System and program for providing medical support The medical condition information storage unit contains the information related to the predetermined medical condition and the symptoms of the medical condition. The contact information storage unit contains the contact information related to the level of urgency. T... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7245704 | Automated third party call activated when 911 dialed Methods, systems, and apparatuses that operate with different communications devices, different users, and/or different communications networks to generate, enable, disable, transmit, and/or otherwise control an Emergency Third Party Communications Signal. According... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7246150 | Advice provided for offering highly targeted advice without compromising individual privacy The invention disclosed herein enables a collection of computers and associated communications infrastructure to offer a new communications process which allows information providers to broadcast information to a population of information consumers. The information ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240564 | Method and apparatus for detecting and determining event characteristics with reduced data collection A method and apparatus for detecting and determining event characteristics such as, for example, the material failure of a component, in a manner which significantly reduces the amount of data collected. A sensor array, including a plurality of individual sensor ele... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7242305 | Device and method for monitoring movement within a home A device 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... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7231200 | Personal emergency communication system A personal emergency communication system includes a user-carried portable communication unit having a single button, which when depressed by the user, wirelessly sends a call request signal to a base unit. The base unit initiates a telephone call through a dial-up ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7231218 | Lawful intercept service A system and method is provided for monitoring the activities and/or locations of wireless units in a wireless network independent of location-based service preferences of those wireless units. That is, a system and method is provided that allows an authorized reque... | 06/12/2007 |
