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The apparatus embodies an inquiry unit with a radio frequency emitter and an answering unit (transponder) with a frequency divider for the frequency of the emitter of the inquiry unit. The divided frequency is modulated with the data inside the transponder as a carrier frequency in a phase modulator for the transmission of the answer and the so modulated signal is delivered to a demodulator of the inquiry unit. In the demodulator, the original data sequence is recovered from the received phase modulated signal with the help of an unmodulated reference signal derived from the frequency transmitted by the inquiry unit itself, using an algorithm implemented by means of a digital signal processor, independently of the phase relationship between the phase modulated signal and the internal reference and with negligible delay.
1. A system for transmitting phase modulated at a comprising:
an inquiry unit in the form of an emitter-receiver and
a transponder arranged as a receiver-emitter such that a transmission of data takes place in at least one direction between said inquiry unit and said transponder, said transponder including a phase modulated emitter controlled by initial data, said phase modulated emitter acting on a signal derived from a carrier emitter by said inquiry unit,
and a phase demodulator wherein said phase demodulator comprises inputs for receiving a phase modulated signal transmitted by said transponder to said emitter-receiver and for receiving an unmodulated reference signal derived from said carrier and processor means for recovering a sequence of said initial data from said phase modulated signal and from said unmodulated reference signal independently of a carrier phase shift μ between said reference signal and the carrier component of said phase modulated signal, wherein,
said phase demodulator comprises a first stage yielding the raw real and imaginary components of the phase modulation of said phase modulated signal and means for the correction of said carrier phase shift μ of said phase modulation, and
said processor means recovers said data by determining axis rotation according to the equations:
X=xcos μ+ysin μ, or
Y=ycos μ-xsin μ,
wherein x is the raw real component, y is the raw imaginary component, Y is the imaginary component, and X is the real component of said phase modulation.
2. A system according to claim 1, characterized in that sine and cosine of said carrier phase shift μ is determined continuously from the raw real (x) and imaginary (y) phase modulation components by use of low pass filters.
3. The system of claim 1 or 2, wherein the phase modulated signal frequency of the inquiry unit is evaluated independently of its position of phase in the demodulator, without feedback and with a negligible delay in comparison with the total time necessary for data transfer.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein a pair of signals constituting said unmodulated reference signal and the phase modulated signal are each delivered to the inputs of a first and second multiplier, and wherein the output of each of said first and second multipliers is connected with the inputs of first and second low pass filters where said first and second low pass filters have different cut off frequencies, and output signals of each of the low pass filters with the lower cut off frequency are mixed with output signals of the low pass filter with the higher cut off frequency by one of a third or fourth multiplier, wherein outputs of said third and fourth multipliers are added or subtracted in order to recover the demodulated data.
5. The system of claim 4, wherein the first and second multipliers comprise processor means which scan the phase modulated signal with an input scan rate and performs a multiplication asynchronous with an evaluation scan rate by using tables containing sine and cosine values, and wherein the ratio between said input scan rate and said evaluation scan rate is a number greater than one.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein sampling and evaluation of individual bits of data is achieved by discrete correlation integrals between the demodulated signal and a model signal representing an ideal "1" or "0".
7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said processor means recovers said data by calculating only one of said phase modulations, X or Y.
8. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said phase demodulator further comprises means for multiplying said real and imaginary components of said phase modulated signal by signals corresponding to said unmodulated reference signal, and low pass filter means for filtering signals output from said means for multiplying, whereby a signal representing said carrier phase shift μ may be obtained.
9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the phase modulated signal frequency of the inquiry unit is evaluated independently of its position of phase in the demodulator, without feedback and with a negligible delay in comparison with the total time necessary for data transfer.
This is a continuation-in-part of applicant's copending U.S. Pat. application, Ser. No. 07/572,546, filed Aug. 27, 1990, now abandoned.
The present invention relates to an apparatus for data transmission which comprises an inquiry unit in the form of an emitter-receiver and a transponder arranged as a receiver-emitter, the transmission of data taking place at least in one direction by means of a phase modulated emitter, and a phase modulator and wherein the phase demodulator comprises an input for the phase modulated signal and for an unmodulated signal of reference. Such installations serve more specially for so called identification systems wherein the inquiry unit excites the transponder to deliver and transmit a coded answer and wherein the answering code is evaluated in the inquiry unit in order to determine the identity of the answering unit, or of an object associated with the answering unit or the authenticity or authorization of this object or a person. Between the inquiry unit and the transponder there usually exists a wireless transmission, whereby high frequency coils are provided as antennas, said coils serving at the same time as emitting and receiving antennas. Preferably, the transmission of data takes place by means of a phase modulated high frequency signal in order to achieve to the extent possible an undisturbed transmission.
The GB-A-2,164,825 described an identification system of the above mentioned sort. The emitting frequency of the inquiry unit is divided by two in the transponder and the answer is transmitted with half the emitting frequency to the inquiry unit. The emitting frequency is also divided by two in the inquiry unit and this half emitting frequency id delivered to a phase demodulator as a frequency of reference. Under these circumstances, only insignificant problems exist with respect to the position of the phase of this frequency of reference and of the answering signal, because the position of the phase of the unmodulated signals amounts either to 0� or 180�. However, it is desired to select a great distance between both transmission frequencies, that is that these frequencies should differ from each other by a factor of about 4 to 10. Under these circumstances there does not exist a clearly defined position of the phase between the signal of reference and the answering signal which gives rise to particular problems. Moreover, the known system works with two coils each of which however enables operation with a dividing ratio of 2 but hinders a miniaturization.
It is an object of the present invention to achieve a demodulation practically without time losses for any ratio between the inquiring frequency and the received answering frequency. Unnecessary losses of time must be avoided for two reasons. The permitted transmission frequencies lie under 150 kHz in Europe (400 kHz in the US), so that the answering frequency turns out to have a particularly low value. This leads to a limited transmission speed because of the small bandwidth at disposal and the relatively high noise level in the VLF band. Moreover, the energy in the transponder is in most cases limited, either because this energy is taken from the inquiry signal or because the transponder must be fed by relatively small batteries, due to the fact that the transponder must be very small. In order to solve this problem, the installation according to the invention is characterized in that an algorithm, implemented by means of a signal processor, directly recovers the original data sequence contained in the transponder from the received signal, independently from its phase relationship with the internal reference.
The invention will be described further by means of an example of execution with reference to the drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of another preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 schematically illustrates displaceable tables containing sine and cosine values; and
FIG. 4 is an example of the operation of the present invention.
In FIG. 1, the inquiry unit is schematically illustrated on the left side and the transponder on the right side. The inquiry unit comprises an oscillator 1, its frequency having an admissible value of e.g. 125 kHz and being delivered to an emitter 2 as well as to a divider 4. All other frequencies are derived from it and, in the case of the example, for the sake of clarity are indicated in FIG. 1.
The transponder comprises a frequency divider 10, which extracts its clock from the inquiry signal sent by the emitter 2. The connection between the emitter 2 and the divider 10 takes place wirelessly by means of an emitting coil 14 and a receiving coil 14', the inquiry unit and the transponder possessing only one coil 14, 14', each, (or another kind of aerial in its place) which serves as an emitting as well as a receiving antenna. The inquiry signal is divided by 100, e.g., to generate a control signal for the sampler 11 and by 9, e.g., to obtain a carrier for the phase modulator 13. The sampler 11 controls a switching element 12 for feeding the data to be transmitted to the phase modulator 13. The divided output frequency of e.g. 13.8 kHz from the divider 10 is fed into the modulator 13 as a carrier frequency and transmitted back to the phase demodulator 18 to 26 through the same channel (wireless connection).
The demodulation in the inquiry unit takes place in accordance with FIG. 1 by means of the formulas for axis rotation:
X=+xcos μ+ysin μ
Y=-xsin μ+ycos μ
With respect to the invention, x and y signify the raw real and the raw imaginary component of the phase modulation of the received signal, i.e., the phase in relation to the signal of the reference oscillator 1 divided by divider 4 which is shifted by the angle u with respect to the carrier of the phase modulator 13 generated in the transponder. The magnitudes X and Y signify the real and imaginary components of the phase modulation, i.e., the phase modulation generated by the phase modulator 13.
In one embodiment only the result of the second formula is calculated. This corresponds to the projection of the phase modulated signal on the rotated imaginary axis, which in turn is proportional to the modulation carried by the signal. The frequency divider 4 not only divides the oscillator frequency but it also delivers at its outputs two signals with a phase difference of 90� to one another, i.e. sine and cosine. These signals are passed each on an input of a multiplier 18 and 19. The second inputs of these multipliers are fed with the received answering signal from the modulator 13 of the transponder. Two differently dimensioned low pass filters 20 and 21 or 22 and 23, are connected with the outputs of each multiplier 18 and 19, respectively. One of these low pass filters having a higher cut off frequency and the other a lower cut off frequency. The outputs of each one of a pair of low pass filters 20, 22 and 23, 21 are connected with the inputs of each one of the multipliers 24 and 25, whereby from each pair the low pass filter having the lower cut off frequency is associated with a multiplicator 19 respectively 18 and the other low pass filter having the higher cut off frequency is associated with the other multiplier 18 respectively 19. The outputs of the multipliers 24 and 25 are connected with the inputs of a subtractor 26, which calculates the difference between the output signal of the multiplier 24 and the output signal of the multiplier 25. Sampler 6 and switch 7 evaluate the output signal of subtractor 26 in correspondence to sampler 11 and switch 12 of the transponder, which yields the transferred data sequence. Due to the fact that the carrier has a modulation amplitude limited to 120�, a signal in accordance with and proportional to the formula Y=-x sin μ+y cos μ is reconstructed and delivered to the data output. This is possible because as a consequence of the limited angle a residual carrier is present in the modulated signal, thus the outputs of the averaging filters 21 and 22 are proportional to the phase components sin u and cos u. FIG. 1 shows an example of how the different frequencies and cut off frequencies may be chosen in order to achieve the desired averaging filters 21 and 22, and noise filters 20 and 23.
The demodulator can be realized in accordance with FIG. 2 by means of a digital signal processor. In this case, the emitter 2 is connected with an antenna in form of a coil 14. The answering signal is delivered to a prefilter 15, the output of which is connected to an analog to digital converter 27. The outputs of this converter are connected with the inputs of a digital signal processor 28, in the present example of the type TMS 320 C 25, whose clock frequency is synchronous with the output signal of the oscillator 1. A display unit 29 is also connected to the processor 28 in order to visualize the decoded data. A serial data communication channel 30 may also be provided.
The multipliers 18 and 19 are realized as follows:
Because the sampling rate of the input from the A/D converter 27 is not necessarily a whole number ratio between the carrier frequency to be demodulated and the sampling rate of the following evaluation process 6, 7 (e.g. f4/f7=11.11111. . . periodically, that is, a ratio greater than one), and in spite of this fact a high precision is necessary in order to achieve a noiseless demodulation, the multiplications 18, 19 are executed in this case by means of displaceable look-up-tables 34,35 of sine and cosine values.
As illustrated in FIG. 3, for each pulse of the converter 27 a new value is introduced in the FIFO (First in First Out) 31 and at the same time the indicated start pointer 32 is incremented. For each pulse delivered by the internal evaluation sampler 33 (e.g. a time interrupt in the processor) the following discrete correlation integral is calculated: ##EQU1##
This correlation integral is practically the desired multiplication result. During the execution of this computation the sin/cos tables must be considered as closed, which means that the first value is processed after the last value. It is clear that no synchronization of the evaluation sampling rate 33 with any other frequency is necessary and that at the same time an enhancement of approximately 8 bits, i.e. 15 dB, in the dynamic range of the input signal is achieved, in comparison to the known sampling techniques.
A further improvement of the data recognition can be achieved by replacing the sampler 6, 7 with a further discrete correlation integral calculation (FIG. 4). In accordance with this new proceeding, a sample pattern of the signal shape of an ideal "1" or "0" is preprogrammed in a read only memory. In the present case a sine cycle because of the very sharp digital filters 20 and 23, is correlated with the demodulated signal according to the formula: ##EQU2## where To is the start pointer of the bit to be evaluated.
When the signal more closely resembles a "1" than a "0", one gets a positive result, or a negative result in the opposite case. If a dead window is provided while evaluating the result of the integral, the effect of the noise is practically eliminated (ideal value=�σ wherein σ is the variance of the noise) in that a value falling into the window is evaluated as an error. This correlation process compensates for the possibly arising phase jumps caused by faulty operation of the clock extractor inside the transponder (loss of a clock cycle, while operating at high distances). FIG. 4 shows the output signal (26) of the subtraction circuit 26 and illustrates (see symbol "1") the pattern for an ideal "1".
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Two teams formerly of the Big East Conference will get together for the first time as members of the ACC Monday night when the Syracuse Orange will play host to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 7:00 p.m. ET inside the Carrier Dome.
The Fighting Irish got a pivotal 76-73 overtime victory over the Boston College Eagles on Saturday to run their conference record to 3-6 SU in ACC play. The win stopped a three game slide for Notre Dame in which it had taken losses to the Florida State Seminoles, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, and Virginia Cavaliers. Irish G Eric Atkins led the team with 24 points, three rebounds, and three assists playing all 45 minutes of the game. Atkins averages 13.8 points per game this season and has averaged 15.8 points per game in conference play thus far. In its L/10 games the Fighting Irish has failed to cover the spread in eight of those contests, but one of their covers was a 79-77 upset of the Duke Blue Devils at home. Notre Dame C Garrick Sherman has led the team in scoring with 14.5 points per game and eight boards per game. Sherman was quiet in Saturday's win scoring just seven points and grabbing four rebounds. The Irish figure to need a big night from both of their best players to have a chance against the Orange.
Syracuse is coming off a game that head coach Jim Boeheim called the best ever played in the Carrier Dome as his Orange defeated Duke 91-89 in overtime in front of a record crowd of 35,046. The game played out like a Final Four contest as Orange F C.J. Fair put up a season high 28 points to go with five boards and two blocks in a performance that had to have NBA scouts salivating for his services next season. Fair is averaging 17.2 points per game and 5.8 rebounds per game. Syracuse also got a huge outing from F Jerami Grant who scored eight of his 24 points in the overtime period including three thunderous dunks. The win brought the 'Cuse to 21-0 SU on the year, it is the best start in school history for the No. 2 team in the country. The Orange is 11-5-1 ATS so far, but just 4-4 ATS on their home floor. The Orange allowed Duke to shoot 15-of-36 from three point range on Saturday so they will need a solid defensive effort against a Notre Dame team that shoots a respectable 36 percent from three.
It has been almost a year to the day since these two last met at the Carrier Dome and Syracuse took a 63-47 win on its home floor in that game. The Orange may start slow in this game, but will rely on a tough defensive effort to scratch out another win inside the ACC. Fair had 18 points and 10 rebounds to register a double-double in last year's meeting, we look for him to repeat that performance for a big victory over the Fighting Irish. Syracuse 71 – Notre Dame 58
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Hey I'm Zareen and I love Vampires & Werewolves!! Jacob has to be my all time favourite La Push wolf, while my favourite Vampire has to be Alice and Jasper. :D.
My favourite thing to say in a review or rather it's my trademark is ":D". You will find me saying that in all of my reviews. :D.
Copy an Paste stuff...so here we go... (I actually find these fun...)
For people that hate stereotypes: If you think people should just shut up and stop, put this on your profile. (BOLD the ones you are.)
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List twelve of your characters from twilight, in no particular order.
3.Emmett (He's the perfect big brother!)
1. Have you ever read a Six/Eleven fic? Do you want to?
No, haven't read , shame it would be fun.
2. Do you think Four is hot? How hot?
Hell Ya!! Jacob's my baby!!
3. What would happen if Twelve got Eight pregnant?'
What!! Bella got Edward pregnant!! Isn't it the other way around.
4. Can you recall any fics about Nine?
5. Would Two and Six make a good couple?
Leah and Carlisle. I don't think Leah would like that.
6. Five/Nine or Five/Ten? Why?
Five/Nine. I think Alice likes her niece alot.
7. What would happen if Seven walked in on Two and Twelve having sex?
I don't think it would happen in a million years.
8. Make up a summary for a Three/Ten fic.
It would be sweet. Fighting and sweet stuff. All the good and the bad things that happen to Emmett and Rosalie...
9. Is there any such thing as One/Eight fluff?
Jasper and Edward fluff!! Only if they were gay which I don't think is gonna happen.
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Seth/Bella... Brotherly and Sisterly love.
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Can't get my head around you-Offspring.
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Jazz finally cracks at being called 'Jazzle' by Carlisle 'cause Carlisle thinks the name is sweet for his son. Benjamin steps in to stop Jazz ripping Carlisle's head off. Chaos ensues. Warning: Honey blond vampire going mental. Watch out for flying stones and fire! Another warning: watch out for extreme luv off Jazz because he is so kawii!!(Cute!)
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Mediation with a small "m" or Mediation with a capital "M," and what's the difference?
It's a matter of style and paradigm. Read More
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The term "Elder Mediation" generally refers to mediation of matters relating to care or financial decisions of a vulnerable adult. When families have disagreement concerning care for a person who has diminished capacity to make decisions or to care for themselves, a specially trained mediator is needed. Like all mediation, key goals are to facilitate communication, to reduce barriers to agreement, and to empower the parties to make good decisions that reflect their shared values and ideals. The mediator must have skill, however, to manage communication among multiple parties, to incorporate insights from experts such as attorneys, guardians ad litem, and care managers, and also to include the Elder themselves in discussions to the fullest extent possible. Some common issues addressed during Elder Mediation include: (1) planning for future financial or physical care, estate planning, business succession planning, and advance care planning; (2) making decisions during a crisis; and (3) mediation to settle disputes involving probate matters.
When a family is not in agreement, a meticulously prepared care or estate plan can be destabilized by just one family member who challenges or undermines it. Mediators help everyone get on the same page, so that second guessing is less likely. The mediation process helps ensure that decisions and planning take into account all interests, is realistic, and is based on a unified family agreement. The fact that authentic agreement is reached helps restore peace within the family and reduces the likelihood of later challenge.
First, the mediator will interview all parties and learn more about the issues involved. Then the mediator will convene one or more meetings and act as moderator to guide the meetings. The mediator will help everyone stay focused on the most important issues, will make sure that conversation is respectful and that everyone has an opportunity to be heard, and will assist the parties reach an agreement that everyone can live with. The confidentiality of mediation is protected by strict rules regarding confidentiality, and all agreements must be voluntary. At the conclusion of the mediation, if agreement is reached, the mediator will present a summary of the points agreed on by the family. The mediated agreement can be as simple as a checklist or as complex as a legal settlement agreement, depending on the needs of the parties.
At this time, mediation is not regulated as a profession, so it is important to look carefully at the skill and training of each individual mediator. While many Elder Mediators are attorneys by training, many highly skilled mediators have come into the field by way of their specialized background in gerontology, nursing, social work, or counseling. Knowledge of elder law is important, as is knowledge about common geriatric and competency issues, family dynamics and the psychology of extended families, and skill in mediation involving multiple parties and outside professionals. Look for signs that the potential mediator has expertise in (1) legal and financial issues of aging (financial planning, care planning, business succession planning, guardianship or probate administration), (2) multi-party, complex mediation (siblings, in-laws, and grandchildren all may be stakeholders and necessary parties to a mediation), and (3) legal issues related to competency and capacity (an Elder Mediator must take special precaution to ensure that the aged person, who may be a vulnerable adult, is accorded as much autonomy and decision making deference as his or her physical and mental capacity will allow). Ideally, a mediator will have completed an advanced training specifically in Elder Mediation.
As difficult as conversations about Elder issues may be, wise is the family that has them. While honesty, candor, and open conversation may be challenging, the more fully the issues are discussed, and the better the quality of conversation, the better the result will be. Yes, Elder Mediation may be time consuming, complex, and expensive. Several meetings are often required, and two mediators may need to be involved when there is a large group. Yet, consider the costs to the Elder and their family, in both human and financial terms, if agreement is not reached.
Unresolved issues involving a vulnerable adult will not go away if ignored. T hey will only get worse. Failing to reach a unified plan can result in preventable illness or accidents, lack of family support for a caregiver, financial exploitation, loss of a business or livelihood due to failure to plan for contingencies, distrust and alienation, failure to communicate, incorrect assumptions, escalating conflict, anger, and financial resources being poured into litigation. The consequences of failing to address underlying issues can cost not just money, but also relationships in the family and quality of life for the Elder.
In contrast, a family that works as a team is more likely to maintain the physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of all parties involved. It can be tempting to pretend nothing is wrong (one extreme) or to fight with each other (another extreme). In the middle, there is a middle ground called mediation. This middle way – the way which acknowledges conflict and yet has the courage to work through the issues to find authentic peace — is, by far, the best and most cost effective option for most families.
In addition to her professional training in general facilitative mediation, family mediation, and community mediation, Alexandria Skinner has trained specifically as an Elder Mediator with nationally recognized mediators Zena Zumeta and Susan Butterwick of Ann Arbor, Michigan. In addition, Skinner has studied mediation for extended family groups at the Lombard Mennonite Peace Institute in Lombard, Illinois, and she is certified as a collaborative professional with the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). To support her commitment to helping families have better relationships and better solutions for Elders, Skinner also has been active as a volunteer with the Elder Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution since 2009 and, in that capacity, has assisted in selection of topics, preparation of, and facilitation of numerous educational programs for professional mediators on the subject of elder mediation. If you would like to discuss a potential issue involving elder mediation, either a need for mediation or an academic or professional interest, please fill out the form below or call 803-414-0185.
There are many reasons to mediate to resolve a family conflict or to attempt mediation prior to filing papers in a court action. First and foremost, mediation does not pit parties against one another as adversaries. Whether parties are seeking a divorce, a change in child custody, or a viable solution to meeting daily needs of an elderly family member, mediation offers an opportunity for the people affected to work as a team, on the same side of the negotiating table, to address the challenges their family will face as they transition to a new way of being or living.
When parties file papers in a lawsuit, they effectively are removing themselves from the position of authority and asking a judge to decide their case for them. Mediation, in contrast, keeps the parties in control. It empowers parties to clarify their own values and priorities, reach agreement about these values and priorities whenever possible, and implement solutions that are based on those values. A good mediator will also help the parties expose and face the monsters in the closet, in an effort to ensure that solutions agreed upon are workable and sustainable.
Mediation also opens the door for a world of creative possibilities in addition to the standard solutions that could be ordered by a court. When you hear of divorced parents who are able to seamlessly parent their children, or of a family that has all come together to manage care for an elderly family member, or a church that has done a great job balancing the competing needs and interest of various interest groups within the congregation, it is likely that the positive relationship has been made possible by good conflict resolution mechanisms (as opposed to not having a conflict mechanism and then fighting in some positional, adversarial mode of conflict such as court).
A good mediator is a skilled professional, using conflict resolution skills and coaching the parties as they meet, to help neutralize the negative and awkward aspects of communicating during conflict and to build upon and emphasize the positive. In a real sense, the mediator acts like a bridge, helping the parties get through the swamp of conflict to reach authentic, sustainable agreement that everyone can live with.
Almost every conflict professional, even seasoned trial lawyers, will admit that voluntary agreements are usually better overall for every one, provided that all parties to the mediation are committed to principles of fairness.
To make an appointment to discuss your individual needs and circumstances, please fill out the contact form, below, or call for an appointment 803-414-0185.
My passion is to help individuals and families live more peaceable, happier and healthier lives. Ideally, people live within the nurture and protection of a larger family unit. As we age, we remain independent as long as possible, but it is a fact of life that sooner or later, everyone will depend upon others to some degree. When a person becomes so incapacitated that they can no longer care for themselves, make decisions, or manage their business affairs, sometimes a crisis ensues. The event giving rise to the crisis may be a fall, or a stroke, or an automobile accident. If sufficient legal and care planning has been done, families know who is designated as being responsible, there are clear lines of authority, and there are mechanisms for accountability. Implementing legal documents to ensure this is the reason everyone needs a consultation with a good elder law attorney. But sometimes, planning has not been done, or sometimes there may be concern that authority granted under those documents is being abused. In worst case scenarios, there may even be concern that the Elder may be subject of physical, mental, or emotional abuse.
When families encounter difficulties or challenges, the first line of hope is to draw upon resources of the family to reach agreement and a good care plan. I trained in the field of Elder Mediation with Zena Zumeta and Susan Butterwick, attorney mediators in Ann Arbor, Michigan whose careers have been devoted to mediation of family and organizational conflict. I have also been active in the Elder Decisions section of the Association of Conflict Resolution since the inception of the Elder section of ACR in 2009. As a mediator, I am always hopeful for a family to reach agreement. On the other hand, sometimes this is not possible or there may be an emergency. It has happened that in several cases I have been consulted in with regard to mediation, there has been a concern that the elder was being abused. In some cases, there has been an emergency situation requiring prompt action to protect the Elder from harm. As a result of the need in these cases, I began practicing in the area of adult guardianship and conservatorship, which in South Carolina are two distinct actions in probate court.
If you have concern for the safety or care of a vulnerable adult, or if you are a caregiver trying to manage care in the context of a family that is in conflict, please feel free to contact me, either by calling 803-414-0185 or by using the form below.
What, is mediation, and what makes it such a positive tool for conflict resolution within families? I hope to explain mediation and its benefits in this post. Mediation is often described as a "meeting" in which the parties meet with a neutral mediator who helps them reach agreement. Having a face to face meeting between two parties is common, but it is only one from among a wide range of options for mediation. Sometimes parties to a mediation do not meet together at all. Sometimes they meet numerous times. Some forms of mediation will involve an entire extended family or organization. Using modern technology, mediation can also take place internationally or over long distances. The key element of all these variations of mediation is that the parties utilize a neutral facilitator who guides a process designed to help them reach their own, voluntary and authentic agreement.
Mediation seeks to give parties tools they need to resolve their own dispute, using whatever information they believe is relevant, based on their own values and circumstances, and reaching an agreement that is truly their own and which they feel is fair and workable. Does it sound too good to be true? It's not. The beauty of mediation is that, when parties are mutually committed to fairness, mediators have a large toolbox of conflict resolution skills and processes which can be utilized to help parties reach authentic, fair agreements that everyone can live with.
Sometimes individuals, families, or organizations wonder how they can possibly reach agreement, if they are stuck at an impasse already. The answer is that your impasse is not the end of the story. When you reach your own dead end and aren't sure where to turn next, that means it's time to call in a mediator, to see if they can help. The mediator is a professional who has many tools to help parties overcome barriers to agreement. Even if the strategies you have already employed have not resulted in a solution, it is likely that a mediator has more tools that can help you.
Divorce mediation is a key component of my practice, but my practice is devoted to all manner of conflict where relationships are key and where there are mutual, personal goals. I'm certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court as a Family Court mediator, but this is only the beginning of the story where my credentials as a mediator are concerned. Mediation within the court system is focused on cases already in litigation, involving only two parties, and focused exclusively on settlement of "this" case. While settlement through mediation in these cases is generally far preferable (for many reasons) to resolution through courtroom battle, it does dis-service to mediation if it is seen merely as a tool for settlement of an adversarial, litigated case. Mediation offers so much more. Mediation need not be seen as a step along the way in the legal process. Rather, mediation offers a distinctive and different paradigm for addressing conflict, with many benefits. Here is a chart that highlights a few of the differences:
|Empowers parties to make their own agreement based on their own individual values, circumstances, and priorities
|Puts decision in hands of a stranger who must impose ruling from outside in, and based on general legal principles
|Teamwork and collaboration is encouraged
|The parties are pitted against one another as adversaries
|Parties can implement custom tailored, win-win solutions
|The judge making the decision in the case is limited to a set range of options
|Parties can communicate what is important and mutually hear what is important to the other side, without regard to whether evidence would technically be admissible in court
|Because the judge can only base a decision on reliable, probative evidence, much effort is made to keep the judge from hearing or seeing "unreliable" evidence
|Parties may decide mutually to engage neutral experts to assist in formulating solutions
|Each party hires an expert to "prove" their case is right and the other is wrong
I am skilled in many types of mediation, including mediation for extended families and organizations. My signature style of mediation is called conflict transformation. While there are many aspects of transformative type mediation, a significant aspect is that I will be focused not just on "settling" a case, but on helping you — the parties — find solutions that are authentic to your values and circumstances and also which will be workable and sustainable for you in the long haul. I am skilled in many types and forms of mediation, including mediation for divorce and parenting issues but also in mediation and conflict coaching for extended families and for business and church organizations.
I trained in divorce mediation with Carl Schneider and Eileen Coen, a therapist-attorney team in Bethesda, Maryland, because I wanted the best training available, training which equipped the mediator not only in legal aspects of divorce (with which I was already familiar) but also with the emotional and psychological aspects of the divorce and family transition. My training also met the standards promulgated by the Association for Conflict Resolution as the starting point towards seeking certification as an Advanced Practitioner Family Mediator with that organization. (There is no divorce mediation training offered in South Carolina which accredited to meet published educational standard for this training.) I have additional and specific training in mediation of elder care disputes (Zena Zumeta and Susan Butterwick of Ann Arbor, Michigan), church conflict and disputes (Richard Blackburn of Lombard Mennonite Peace Center), special education issues (Cotton Harness through S.C. Department of Education), facilitative style mediation for certification as a S.C. Circuit Court mediator (my initial 40 hour training), and training as a community mediator (Beth Padgett through Community Mediation Center). As an attorney, I have worked on a wide variety of cases through my former work as an appellate court law clerk and staff attorney and as a lawyer for state government working on civil, criminal, and administrative cases and issues. I am also one of a handful of attorneys in South Carolina who is certified as an interdisciplinary collaborative professional by the IACP.
The most common scenario for people to consult with me about mediation is when they anticipate getting a divorce. I would like to say a word specifically about mediated divorce. There is a world of difference between "mediated divorce" and "divorce mediation." Let me explain. The paradigm of mediation is neutral and non-adversarial. The parties to mediation are engaged in common search for resolution of their conflict, but they are not adversaries. The parties to litigation, in contrast, are pitted against one another in an adversarial, "A versus B" mode. Mediation is used in litigated divorce, but within this already-hostile context, to settle the case. Mediation in a mediated divorce, in contrast, never pits the parties "against" one another. The parties can cooperate and act as a team, even though they are divorcing, to formulate the best possible solutions available for their family in the changed circumstances. The focus of my family practice is not mediation within the context of litigated cases, but rather mediation as a model for helping families address challenging conflict, which may or which may not involve court action, depending on the individual needs and circumstances of each case. When cases are in adversarial mode already, I am happy to assist in settlement. However, most people who come to me for divorce mediation are operating in the non-adversarial paradigm.
If this sounds good to you, be aware that a mediated divorce is not going to happen unless you are pro-active to seek it. If a party seeking resolution of family conflict consults first with an attorney who tells them they need to "file papers," this means that the attorney already is in the mindset of asking a court to decide the case for you. Filing papers in court takes power away from you to resolve your case and places that power in the hands of the judge. It also sets you up to require the expert assistance of the attorney to manage the process.
If you are considering a mediated divorce, I encourage you to call and arrange a face to face meeting to discuss mediation as soon as possible. Ideally, both spouses should be involved in this decision process. (If you have not discussed divorce with your spouse, then you are likely not ready to consult with a divorce mediator. I suggest that if you have not yet broached this idea with your spouse, a marriage and family therapist is the appropriate professional for you to speak with at this time. I can refer you to appropriate professionals if you don't know one already.) Ideally, parties will get help from a mediator after they have decided to divorce, but before conflict has become overheated and intractable.
In my office, there is never a high pressure sales job to mediate. My goal is not to convince everyone that they should mediate their case. In fact, some cases should not be mediated. My goal is for mediation to be available as an option in cases where it is a positive, powerful tool for helping families achieve healthy answers for tough family decisions.
To schedule an appointment, call 803-414-0185, or fill out the contact form below.
If you are worried about conflict that may occur during family gatherings such as family reunions, weddings, and holiday dinners, this post may provide some helpful tips on how to reduce or avoid conflict, and how to deal with it when it happens
The purpose of this post is to answer the question, "What is a mediator?" A mediator is a trusted, neutral person who facilitates a process designed to empower parties to recognize find their own, satisfactory solutions to intractable conflict. Each word in the sentence above has important meaning.
Has an aged friend or loved one had a shift of attitude or begun acting strangely? Elder Abuse doesn't necessarily leave physical bruises. Abuse includes any kind of abuse of power and exploitation of a vulnerable adult. It is not always obvious or easy to put your finger on. Indeed, the elderly person themselves may not even realize they are being abused or exploited. For example, suppose an elderly person needs some help shopping and happens to purchase a gift for their helper while they are out. Where is the line between a reasonable gift, versus being taken advantage of? Sometimes that is not an easy thing to tell. This post gives some signs to look for.
Conflict is a normal part of life. It occurs every day. At its lowest stages, conflict is seen as an opportunity to learn and grow together. At its highest levels, outside intervention is required. In between, there are distinct stages that most patterns of conflict follow. Different conflict intervention strategies are effective for each different stage of conflict.
In this article, learn more about predictable stages of conflict and the types of interventions that are appropriate at the various stages.


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Gators Gearing Up For Crucial Game vs Missouri This Weekend
The Florida Gator football team is in midst of preparing for Saturday's Homecoming game against SEC East rival Missouri. The Gators are coming off a heartbreaking 30-27 loss to LSU, but now, the squad is focused on moving forward and … Continue reading
Muschamp: Driskel and Harris Will Both Play Against Missouri
On Monday, following Florida's 30-27 frustrating loss to LSU, Gator head coach Will Muschamp said the team just needed to make "one more play." That one play was on the verge of coming to fruition, but Florida tight end Tevin Westbrook dropped … Continue reading
LSU Hits Game-Winning Field Goal To Hand Florida A Crushing Defeat
LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye hit a 50-yard field goal with three seconds left to hand Florida football a heart-breaking 30-27 defeat at home in The Swamp on Saturday night. The game-winning field goal was made possible after LSU safety Rickey Jefferson … Continue reading
VIDEO: Florida Gators Look To Upset LSU Tonight
WRUF/WUFT's Bonnie Mott previews tonight's SEC matchup vs the LSU Tigers. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 PM from the swamp and you can catch all the pregame action on ESPN 850 WRUF beginning at 3.
Roper: Driskel Needs To Get Off To Fast Start
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VIDEO: Florida Gators vs Tennessee Volunteers Preview
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Ragin' Cajuns Football Signing Bash Today at UL Student Union
Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns football will hold annual "Football Signing Bash", presented by Gulf Coast Bank on Wednesday, February 4th at the new Student Union Ballroom on campus.
Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns football will hold annual "Football Signing Bash", presented by Gulf Coast Bank on Wednesday, February 4th at the new Student Union Ballroom on campus.
The Cleveland Browns announced this weekend that quarterback Johnny Manziel entered a rehabilitation facility on Wednesday.
Malcolm Butler made a game-saving interception of a Russell Wilson pass at the goal line, and the New England Patriots held on to beat the Seattle Seahawks, 28-24, in Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Ariz. on Sunday.
The NFL is probing the Atlanta Falcons for using faux crowd noise at the Georgia Dome during games.
Today, Odell Beckham Jr. teamed up with Drew Brees to set a Guiness World Record for one-handed catches.
The comedic duo known as Key & Peele are back at it again. They just released a third version of their wildly popular "East vs. West" sketch where they parody football stars with funny names.
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks each won their respective conference's championship game on Sunday to advance to Super Bowl 49 in Arizona on Feb. 1 Here's a recap of the day's action:
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the New Orleans Saints will work out CFL cornerback Delvin Breaux. Breaux is a New Orleans native who spent time at LSU as...
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The Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers each won NFL divisional round playoff games on Sunday to advance to next weekend's conference championships. Here's a recap of Sunday's action:


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PARIS—Koddi will launch its new Koddi Management Platform at the Google Travel Executive Forum EMEA here.
According to the company, the platform provides full orchestration, management, and optimization of a travel brand's Hotel Price Ads (HPA) campaigns, an offering created by Google that is now available to an expanded set of travel advertisers. Google's HPA program shows hotel prices and availability next to organic results on Google Search Results, Google Maps and Google+ Local Business Pages.
Key features of the program include monitoring, advanced reporting and client-specific dashboarding, down to the hotel property level; intuitive user interface and platform management; full-service management; cross-Google API integration; and feed validation.
According to Koddi, it recently completed a five-month test with an OTA, which resulted in a double-digit percentage increase in overall hotel bookings and ROI.
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Steven Tyler, who performs with Aerosmith on Tuesday in Santa Barbara, is recording a solo album in Nashville
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