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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8098133 | Radio frequency identification tag An RFID tag having mounted thereon an IC chip capable of receiving and delivering information from and to an external source without contact. In the RFID tag, a central axis of its own antenna having mounted thereon the IC chip coincides with a center of the RFID ta... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8089370 | Illuminated wind indicator An illuminated wind indicator including a wind chime assembly with a moveable pendulum assembly. The pendulum assembly includes a suspension member to support moveable suspension of the pendulum assembly proximate the wind chime assembly and further includes a compo... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7999654 | Remote control method and system, vehicle with remote controllable function, and control server A remote control method for remotely controlling the operation of equipment furnished in a vehicle in response to a remote control request generated by a remote controller is provided. The method comprises the steps of (a) acquiring vehicle status information from t... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7924161 | Methods and systems for identifying objects as sets and locating and tracking identified sets One embodiment of the present invention is a method for determining when a set of RFID tags on a set of objects belongs to a same defined subset of objects (“set identification”). This method includes the steps of: (1) detecting the set of RFID tags on the set o... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7741974 | USB port connectible device reminder Reminding of the owner of a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port connectible device that the same has been left connected to a USB port of a powered computer is provided by an alarm disposed on a portable base for the device activated by cessation of reception of a limit... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7629886 | Method and system for networking radio tags in a radio frequency identification system A radio frequency tag for a radio frequency identification system is provided that includes an antenna and a receiver coupled to the antenna. The receiver receives and demodulates a message received on at least one frequency. A retransmit controller receives the mes... | 12/08/2009 |
| RE40970 | Wireless communication device attachment and detachment device and method The invention relates to a wireless communication device that attaches using magnetic force in whole or part to an article of manufacture, or other material having a magnetic surface portion. The wireless communication device contains a form of a magnet to provide m... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7619511 | Directional lamp daytime running light module, fog light system and vehicular turn signal control system A vehicular light control system for controlling the illumination of a vehicle's external directional/turn signaling and/or hazard warning lights, by controlling continuous illumination of pairs of the brightest signal filaments of either dual or single filament bul... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7612673 | RFID system for lifting devices A lifting device equipped with an RFID scanning system having an article receiving area configured for receipt of a stack of articles having RFID tags associated therewith. A first scanning antenna is provided at a first height relative to the article receiving area... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7586405 | Motorcycle awareness system A motorcycle awareness system for use when a motorcycle is in operation in conjunction with vehicular traffic is disclosed. The motorcycle awareness system includes an infrared light emitter that is located on the front of a motorcycle, with the infrared light emitt... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7579945 | System and method for dynamically and efficently directing evacuation of a building during an emergency condition An emergency response system capable of directing building occupants to a safe location in real-time is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of sensors which detect and monitor an emergency condition, a central processing unit which evaluates the data, calcul... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7548155 | Fifth wheel sensor assembly An electronic system that monitors a trailer hitch assembly having a plate hitch with a throat for receiving a kingpin of a trailer and a locking mechanism for locking the kingpin within the throat. The electronic system determines whether the trailer hitch assembli... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7532107 | Anti-theft system for vehicle An anti-theft system for a vehicle includes schedule taking means for taking a usage schedule of the vehicle, wherein the usage schedule of the vehicle includes a future time for the vehicle to be used next, interval calculating means for calculating an interval bet... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7525417 | Method and system for transitive turn signal and braking indication A method for managing observable information in a front of a vehicle and providing a representation of the information to a rear of the vehicle in the form of a local optical signal is disclosed. The method comprising monitoring, at the vehicle, a remote signal, the... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7508322 | Large error to desired path correction indicator A current path display indicator for a display device of a vehicle. The current path display indicator includes a flight path indicator (FPI) and a visual cue associated with the FPI to indicate relative direction from the vehicle's current path to a desired path. T... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7486191 | RFID tag The present invention relates to an RFID tag performing exchange of information with an external device without contact, and is to improve the resistance to bending while avoiding an increase in the thickness of the RFID tag. A circuit chip is bonded to a base porti... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7474233 | Parking control device A vehicle detection device with a parking gate and a parking stand includes a geomagnetic field sensor in the parking stand for detecting a vehicle at the parking stand and/or a geomagnetic field sensor in the parking gate for detecting a vehicle beneath the opened ... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7474205 | Stand-off vehicle under-carriage inspection and detection system for deterring vehicle bombers from a safe stand-off distance A military and homeland security anti-terrorism security checkpoint machine, system and method of detecting and deterring terrorist infiltrations or attacks by vehicle bombs upon entry into high risk locations. The described invention provides a means to safeguard s... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7463154 | Selective metal removal process for metallized retro-reflective and holographic films and radio frequency devices made therewith A method for selectively removing metal from a metallized substrate (e.g., a metallized polymer film) and the formation of devices thereby are provided. Th method involves selectively exposing the metallized surface to a demetallizing (i.e., an oxidizing) chemical s... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7456750 | Fire suppression and indicator system and fire detection device A system for detecting and suppressing a fire condition in a storage unit. The system comprises a transmitter associated with the storage unit and configured to transmit a first signal upon detection of the fire condition, at least one receiver configured to detect ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7453352 | Data communication over a power line Data signals are communicated between a power line and a computer, wherein the power line provides power to the computer via a distribution transformer and the computer is in communication with a wireless communication path. A first data signal is communicated with ... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7450022 | Bearing failure identification system A bearing failure detection system includes a thermal protector switch circuit having a wear strip located within an interior of a motor stator. In response to bearing failure or wear above a predetermined magnitude, the motor rotor will shift off its axis of rotati... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7450015 | System and method for ensuring location of an individual within a designated area A system and method for ensuring that a monitored individual is located within a designated area is provided. Generally, the system contains a portable transmitter capable of being removably secured to the individual. A proximity sensor is provided, which is capable... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7441363 | Gun bore cleaning system A gun bore cleaning system for efficiently cleaning a bore of a gun. The gun bore cleaning system includes a cord having a plurality of receiver openings for removably receiving a corresponding plurality of swabs. The cord is extendable into the bore of a gun for cl... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7443283 | Methods and apparatus for connecting an intimate group by exchanging awareness cues and text, voice instant messages, and two-way voice communications A personal communicator with context awareness in a wristwatch form for connecting intimate friends and family via awareness cues and text, voice instant message, or synchronous voice connectivity. Sensors worn with the watch produce raw data tracking location (via ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7439855 | Method and wireless communicating apparatus for analysis of environment The improved methods and apparatus for analysis of environment provide wireless communication of the environmental analyzers, e.g. such as particle monitoring (counting and measuring) instruments. The improved apparatus includes at least one of a plurality of enviro... | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7436324 | Maritime port inspection and ingress control A marine port monitoring system including an inspection apparatus, either fixed or mobile, for intercepting cargo vessels entering the port. The system includes sensors placed in a shipping channel for examination of a hull of a passing vessel to detect externally m... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7436289 | Remote keyless entry system with two modes of demodulation A remote signaling receiver system includes a receiver that operates in two different modes of demodulation to accommodate different types of signals from different types of transmitting devices. A first demodulator, preferably an ASK demodulator, is adapted to proc... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7432810 | Radio frequency tags for use in a motion tracking system Small radio frequency tags for use in a motion capture system include a power source, circuitry for generating radio frequency identification signals, an antenna for transmitting the signals, and means for automatically activating the tags so that the tags begin tra... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7423521 | Vehicular visual assistance system In a vehicular visual assistance system, an image picked up by an image pickup device is processed by an image processing device, and displayed on a display monitor. The image pickup device is mounted on a lower part of a door mirror housing, and is capable of picki... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7417541 | Identification band with regions having electro-magnetically detectable regions An identification apparatus, such as may be incorporated into a band of material used as a wristband. An identification function is disposed in the band, along with an Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) function, that may be selected to be at least one of an elec... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7417549 | Automated antenna trim for transmitting and receiving semiconductor devices A radio frequency communication device and method for tuning an antenna attached thereto are disclosed. A radio frequency communication device is disclosed comprising internal circuitry and an antenna having a plurality of antenna segments associated therewith. Each... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7414535 | Attack deterrent and attacker identification system A system for deterring an attack and adding with identification and apprehension of an attacker is disclosed. A vessel containing materials capable of leaving stain, odor, or other markings on the attacker and the victim are employed. Comparison of the materials fou... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7411486 | Lane-departure warning system with differentiation between an edge-of-lane marking and a structural boundary of the edge of the lane A driver assistance device for warning a driver of a motor vehicle of a risk of departure from the lane or from the lane is described, having at least one image-transmitting sensor, an evaluation device, connected to the image-transmitting sensor, for detecting edge... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7411508 | Methods and systems for locating and identifying labware using radio-frequency identification tags Methods and systems for automatically locating and identifying labware using radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags are described herein. The methods and systems include a plurality of RFID tags (pre-programmed with unique data codes) that are associated with la... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7411495 | Smart container monitoring system A remotely monitorable shipping container including a shipping container body having associated therewith at least one door and at least one door latch having a latch locking element arranged for locking engagement with a door mounted locking element, at least one w... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7408445 | Proximity activated vehicle signaling system A system for generating a reminder signal to one or more individuals exiting a vehicle for purposes of preventing the inadvertent leaving of a child, pet or other object therein. A sensor assembly monitors the presence of an individual within a predetermined proximi... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7408477 | Fire alarm pull station with audio deterrent A fire alarm pull station includes a cover which must be opened to reach a fire alarm actuating handle, and an audio pull station alarm triggered by opening the cover. Once triggered, the pull station alarm remains on until reset, which reset requires using a tool i... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7407136 | Static port skin applique apparatus and method A surface-mounted fuselage skin appliqué panel having an aperture to a reference static air input port is rugged, replaceable, and independently calibratable. The static port skin appliqué generally conforms to the fuselage surface, and is held in place either wit... | 08/05/2008 |
