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The Moon is Full at 22 degrees of Cancer on January 12th and it's quite a sight to behold, literally and figuratively speaking. Cancer's ruling planet is the Moon which in turn rules the subconscious mind and emotions. Seems like we've collectively been traversing the dark side of the moon now for several months. We've been shadow-boxing and beating around the bush with beliefs and assumptions and now shit's about to get real in some explosive ways.
What we're up against is the heavy weight of societal and ancestral programming and in some cases an unwillingness to look at our own participation in destruction and violence. The heaviness is in some cases an unwillingness to even look at ugliness at all because "love is the answer" and focusing on the negative makes it worse. It may be true that focusing on the negative to the exclusion of anything positive and beneficial can cause sickness and the proliferation of yet more negative outcomes. To ignore what's wrong in the world is to turn a blind eye to suffering and injustice.
Thanks to the internet, alternative media and whistleblowers such as Ted Gunderson, Aaron Swartz, Edward Snowden and Julian Assange, more Americans than ever before know that mainstream media cannot be trusted. The grave trouble is at this point with the complexity of technology and its tricks there seems to be no source of news at all that can be trusted. This could be the ultimate wake-up call from the "Macrocosmic Self" to go within instead of gobbling up everything that we're told is factual. Just 5 minutes a day of self-reflection, investigative research or basic cogitation instead of believing every word heard on the radio and T.V. and seen on news headlines would make a dramatic difference in perception as well as help to increase problem-solving abilities.
Just as it is harmful to turn a blind eye on suffering it is also harmful and maybe even more so to project all of the wrongs onto a single person for all of the damage that is being done to a nation, a person or in any given situation. Maybe Trump is as "deplorable" as he seems or maybe he will completely blow people away with his true intentions and actions. It is highly doubtful that all of his haters know what his words really are since media is so greatly distorted and if people dislike a personality they tend to dis the whole person. If someone says all the right things or presents them in a charismatic and hypnotic way, it becomes easy to pardon that person despite what crimes they have committed.
So many people can shrug off the war mongering of past Democratic presidents (and by the way, I am not invested in either party – to be clear, I do not represent Democrats or Republicans).
Behavioral patterns are so ingrained in the human psyche that they are rarely responded to in any way other than that which has been pre-programmed. These patterns can be inherited or absorbed through the environment or trauma. Over time they become robotic and they eventually rob the spirit of ingenuity and spontaneity. If robotic patterns are not broken, eventually the intuitive and creative faculties decline. It usually takes something so huge and disruptive to break a robotic pattern that whatever that something is will immediately be perceived as the enemy.
When one does not conform and act as others expect or have become accustomed to then most often resistance and power struggles ensue. It is the person who does not want change who struggles the most.
A Grand Trine between the Full Moon in Cancer, Mars and Chiron in Pisces and the Black Moon Lilith in Scorpio places some attention on the Dark Goddess archetype which includes both her nurturing and ferocious aspects. The Kali Ma force of the Universe is one to be reckoned with now, looking all manners of depravity, abuse, and addiction square in the face. She will pull no punches, take no prisoners. She is going straight for the jugular of ignorance and she's not sorry about a thing.
This Full Moon occurs on the last day of Venus's ascending phase since the beginning of August 2016. On January 13th this planet representing the Feminine and power of love will enter a new phase which indicates a new level of maturity and ripening within consciousness, right beside Neptune in Pisces. We'll see where this wave of energy leads in the months to come. Venus turns Retrograde in the sign Aries from March 4th until April 15th which is likely to be a very reflective period where relationships of all kinds and personal values are concerned.
Speaking of maturity, I have heard this word "adulting" several times in the past couple of weeks from several people and find it utterly hilarious. Mostly though, it just makes me shake my head and feel like a little ol' grannie who wonders what the hell this world is coming to. Guess it's time to put on my big girl trousers and gear up for some serious "adulting" if I'm going to survive the cruelty of it all.
A general summary of some things being highlighted at this time: family dynamics, issues pertaining to the home & shelter, cowardice/courage, weakness/strength, dependencies/independence, sadism/masochism, predator/prey, breakdowns/breakthroughs, clinging/letting go, victimhood, bullying, reuniting, emotional healing and release.
Emotions run as deep as the deepest ocean under a Cancerian Full Moon. So do robotic patterns. Whether they continue being circulated or their cycles are peacefully brought to an end is still a choice. That is of course until something comes along to shatter them altogether.


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Known as Doughboys, American soldiers in World War I made military legging wraps famous. These leggings were called puttees and were wrapped around the calves and over the top of pant legs. Whether you participate in military reenactments, or are just interested in military history and uniforms, wrapping puttees is a way to replicate a bit of history. While the wrapping process can be a difficult task, there are a few steps that can be used to help wrap these World War I leggings.
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Roll up the cotton tape end of the puttee toward the end with the wool strip. You want the cotton tape to be in the middle of the roll.
Place the free end of the roll on your shin and unroll about 6-inches of it. Unroll until you reach the top of your boot.
Fold the legging wrap over and wrap it twice around your leg overlapping the material at the top of your boot.
Continue wrapping the leggings up your calf. Make sure to partially overlap the previous layer with each new layer.
Unroll the cotton tape once you finish wrapping the leggings. The wrap should end just below your knee near the top of your calf.
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Tasmania to remember late Governor Peter Underwood at state funeral service
Tasmania's late Governor Peter Underwood will be farewelled today at a state funeral in Hobart.
Underwood died earlier this month aged 76 after surgery to remove a kidney tumour.
More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the service at the Federation Concert Hall.
Among the dignitaries will be Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, all current state governors and three former Tasmanian governors.
Before becoming Governor in 2008, Underwood served as Chief Justice of Tasmania's Supreme Court.
As well as having a distinguished legal career, he was a keen supporter of the arts.
His final Anzac Day speech this year attracted criticism when he called for less the centenary of World War I to be declared a year of peace.
He is survived by his wife Frances, his four children, three stepchildren and 12 grandchildren.
The service begins at 1pm (AEST) and members of the public are invited to attend from 11am.
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by TERRY CROWELL
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- Category Arts & Photography
Standard Landscape, 10×8 in, 25×20 cm
68 Pages
- Publish Date Sep 06, 2009
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About the Creator
Raised in the coastal community of Clark's Harbour, Nova Scotia, it was here that my interest with photography first piqued. During my childhood, I recall warmly, the hours I spent with shoe boxes full of old photos. Life Magazine was an influence throughout that time as well with all those large and thought provoking images. My first camera was a Kodak 126 and as much as I thoroughly enjoyed taking photos, it was the length of time it took for developing that caused a wan in my hobby. In 2004, I was invited to travel to Hong Kong, China and Taiwan on business so I purchased a 4 Megapixel Point and Shoot camera to capture images like those I had seen in magazines from my youthful days. This trip was the trigger that ignited my passion for photography.
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"I don't think it's quite game over," said Jonathan E. Lowy, legal director of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. "But there are reasons to be concerned."
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It makes sense to worry that Donald Trump's recent comments about the Second Amendment could encourage an assassination attempt against Hillary Clinton. But, as a long-time follower of the gun-rights movement, I think Trump's words mean something else.
By Frank Smyth, August 11, 2016, The Progressive
Donald Trump seems to be suggesting that some kind of collective act of resistance may be necessary to stop an overreaching government should Clinton win the November election.
By Frank Smyth, June 21, 2016, The Progressive
The only thing stopping real gun reform in the United States is a paranoid fear that some future, tyrannical regime would seize Americans' guns and impose a totalitarian state.
By Frank Smyth, December 13, 2013, The Progressive
What was the mother of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter thinking over a year ago? Trying to find a way to somehow help her clearly troubled youngest son. Gun culture is often associated with red states…
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Earlier this year, long before this week's latest tragic shooting at the Washington, D.C., Navy Yard, one expert after another predicted the gun lobby's demise. The horrific massacre of mostly first-grade children in Newtown, Connecticut, seemed to have changed the nation's views of guns. President Obama and Congressional leaders promised action in Washington. Governors in
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This year's gun lobby board election brought a few surprises, as the National Rifle Association has been trying to keep the results (and the low voter turnout) quiet. George K. Kollitides II is the founder and CEO of Freedom Group, America's largest and most profitable firearms consortium. One of the company's products is the Bushmaster AR-15 semi-automatic rifle that was used…


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- WHAT: Healthcare Empowerment Assembly by the Campaign for Healthcare for Everyone – Louisiana
- WHEN: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21
- WHERE: Unitarian CHurch, 8470 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge
- DETAILS: Campaign for Healthcare for Everyone – Louisiana partner organizations and the Navigators for a Healthy Louisiana will provide the latest information on how and when to sign up in the Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace; updates about the coverage gap and resources for those who don't qualify; and voter registration. The campaign is a coalition of health-care providers, nonprofit organizations, consumer groups, businesses and faith-based organizations who have come together in support of expanding health coverage in Louisiana by taking advantage of the opportunity presented to states by the ACA.
- WHAT: Fourth annual Sticker Stampede 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, hosted by the St. Joseph's Academy Alumnae Association
- WHEN: 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15
- WHERE: St. Joseph's Academy, 3015 Broussard St., Baton Rouge
- REGISTRATION: Online registration at stickerstampede.org is available until midnight Nov. 13. Early registration through Nov. 7 is $20. Race-week registration Nov. 8-15 is $25.
- DETAILS: All registrants will receive a short-sleeve race T-shirt. The family-friendly post-race village presented by Woman's Center for Wellness and Woman's Orthopedics will include free food and beverages, wellness information, including the Woman's Hospital Mobile Mammography Coach, and an array of activities for children. Prizes will be given for Overall, Masters and age-group winners in both male and female divisions, along with overall winners in our special Stroller Division for those with little ones in tow. A group prize will go to the winner of the corporate team division registering the most participants.
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From its county population in 2000 of 7758 to its current population estimate of 7313, the county has experienced a growth change of -445.
Randolph County was created from Lee County on December 20, 1828 and was named for Virginia congressman John Randolph (1773-1833) of Roanoke, one of the more controversial statesmen of the early federal period.
Lumpkin served as the county seat until 1830, when it became the county seat for Stewart County, which was formed from Randolph. Cuthbert was named Randolph's county seat in 1831.
After the Civil War, Randolph County continued its educational reputation when Howard Normal School, established by the American Missionary Association, opened its doors to area African Americans in 1867. Richard R. Wright became the first black headmaster in 1876. During his four-year tenure, he organized the Georgia State Teacher's Association and edited the Weekly Journal of Progress.
Points of Interest
Fletcher Henderson house - Built in 1888, this house is the birthplace of jazz legend, Fletcher Henderson.
Built in 1886 in the Romanesque Revival style, the Randolph County Courthouse
Higher Education
Andrew College, a private, two-year college.
Annual Events
The Fletcher Henderson Jazz Festival, held every spring in Cuthbert
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expression vector
An expression vector, otherwise known as an expression construct, is generally a plasmid that is used to introduce a specific gene into a target cell.
An expression vector, otherwise known as an expression construct, is generally a plasmid that is used to introduce a specific gene into a target cell.
Examples of expression vector in the following topics:
Shuttle Vectors and Expression Vectors
- An expression vector is generally a plasmid that is used to introduce a specific gene into a target cell.
- An expression vector, otherwise known as an expression construct, is generally a plasmid that is used to introduce a specific gene into a target cell .
- The goal of a well-designed expression vector is the production of large amounts of stable messenger RNA, and in extension, proteins.
- Cloning vectors, which are very similar to expression vectors, involve the same process of introducing a new gene into a plasmid, but the plasmid is then added into bacteria for replication purposes.
- In general, DNA vectors that are used in many molecular-biology gene-cloning experiments need not result in the expression of a protein.
Plasmids as Cloning Vectors
- Vectors called expression vectors (expression constructs) express the transgene in the target cell, and they generally have a promoter sequence that drives expression of the transgene.
- The purpose of a vector is to multiply the insert, although expression vectors also drive the translation of the multiplied insert.
- However, expression vectors have a two expression patterns: constitutive (consistent expression) or inducible (expression only under certain conditions or chemicals).
- The above conditions are necessary for expression vectors in eukaryotes, not prokaryotes.
- Protein purification tags: Some expression vectors include proteins or peptide sequences that allows for easier purification of the expressed protein.
Vectors for Genomic Cloning and Sequencing
- The four major types of vectors are plasmids, viral vectors, cosmids, and artificial chromosomes.
- The purpose of a vector which transfers genetic information to another cell is typically to isolate, multiply, or express the insert in the target cell.
- Vectors called expression vectors (expression constructs) are specifically for the expression of the transgene in the target cell, and generally have a promoter sequence that drives expression of the transgene.
- Simpler vectors called transcription vectors are only capable of being transcribed but not translated: they can be replicated in a target cell but not expressed, unlike expression vectors.
- These plasmid transcription vectors characteristically lack crucial sequences that code for polyadenylation sequences and translation termination sequences in translated mRNAs, making protein expression from transcription vectors impossible.
Hosts for Cloning Vectors
- A very large number of host organisms and molecular cloning vectors are in use, but the great majority of molecular cloning experiments begin with a laboratory strain of the bacterium E. coli (Escherichia coli) and a plasmid cloning vector.
- Specialized applications may call for specialized host-vector systems.
- For example, if the experimentalists wish to harvest a particular protein from the recombinant organism, then an expression vector is chosen that contains appropriate signals for transcription and translation in the desired host organism.
- Alternatively, if replication of the DNA in different species is desired (for example transfer of DNA from bacteria to plants), then a multiple host range vector (also termed shuttle vector) may be selected.
- Whatever combination of host and vector are used, the vector almost always contains four DNA segments that are critically important to its function and experimental utility--(1) an origin of DNA replication is necessary for the vector (and recombinant sequences linked to it) to replicate inside the host organism, (2) one or more unique restriction endonuclease recognition sites that serves as sites where foreign DNA may be introduced, (3) a selectable genetic marker gene that can be used to enable the survival of cells that have taken up vector sequences, and (4) an additional gene that can be used for screening which cells contain foreign DNA.
Mammalian Gene Expression in Bacteria
- In the broadest sense, mammalian gene expression includes every living cell but the term is more normally used to refer to expression as a laboratory tool.
- An expression system is therefore often artificial in some manner.
- The oldest and most widely used expression systems are cell-based.
- There are many ways to introduce foreign DNA to a cell for expression, and there are many different host cells which may be used for expression.
- With E. coli, DNA is normally introduced in a plasmid expression vector.
Types of Plasmids and Their Biological Significance
- Plasmids are commonly used to multiply (make many copies of) or express particular genes.
- Plasmids used in genetic engineering are called vectors .
- In particular, the protecting genes are expressed (used to make a protein) and the expressed protein breaks down the antibiotics.
- They are capable of conjugation and result in the expression of sex pilli.
- pUC19 is one of a series of plasmid cloning vectors created by Messing and co-workers in the University of California.
Arthropods as Vectors
- Arthropods are capable of serving as vectors, indicating that they play a major role in disease transmission.
- Arthropods that serve as vectors include mosquitoes, fleas, sand flies, lice, ticks, and mites.
- These types of vectors are considered to be hematophagous.
- Fleas are another type of arthropod vector that transmit numerous diseases.
- The oriental rat flea is an example of an arthropod vector as it is the primary vector of plague.
Bacteriophage Lambda as a Cloning Vector
- Usually, a "lytic cycle" ensues, where the lambda DNA is replicated many times and the genes for head, tail and lysis proteins are expressed.
- Transduction is the process by which DNA is transferred from one bacterium to another by a virus.It also refers to the process whereby foreign DNA is introduced into another cell via a viral vector.
Recombinant DNA Technology
- To improve the ratio of recombinant to non-recombinant organisms, the cleaved vector may be treated with an enzyme (alkaline phosphatase) that dephosphorylates the vector ends.
- Cells harboring the vector will survive when exposed to the antibiotic, while those that have failed to take up vector sequences will die.
- Modern bacterial cloning vectors (e.g. pUC19) use the blue-white screening system to distinguish colonies (clones) of transgenic cells from those that contain the parental vector.
- DNA of interest is ligated into a vector.
- The vector is then transformed into competent cell (bacteria).
- Initial acquisition of Y. pestis by the vector occurs during feeding on an infected animal.
- While in the insect vector, proteins encoded by Hms genetic loci induce biofilm formation in the proventriculus, a valve connecting the midgut to the esophagus.
- Y. pestis expresses the yadBC gene, which is similar to adhesins in other Yersinia species, allowing for adherence and invasion of epithelial cells.
- Finally, Y. pestis expresses a plasminogen activator that is an important virulence factor for pneumonic plague, which may also degrade on blood clots in order to facilitate systematic invasion.
- Scanning electron micrograph depicting a mass of Yersinia pestis bacteria (the cause of bubonic plague) in the foregut of the flea vector.


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This application claims priority from U.S. application Ser. No. 10/705,065 filed Nov. 10, 2003, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/659,074, filed Sep. 11, 2000, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,647,270 on Nov. 11, 2003, which in turn claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/153,424, filed Sep. 10, 1999, which are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
The present invention generally relates to communication systems. More particularly, the invention relates to a mobile communication system which allows mobile vehicles to communicate with neighboring vehicles and roadside communication networks.
Various communication systems have been used by automobile drivers to communicate with other vehicles while the vehicle is in motion. While many advances have been made in vehicle to vehicle communication, numerous disadvantages still remain in using conventional communication systems.
Conventional mobile communication systems include cellular telephones and CB or two-way radio. When using a cell phone as a means of mobile communication, there is no practical way of discovering whether, a neighboring vehicle operator possesses a cell phone. Additionally, there is no process for determining the phone number of the targeted cell phone. Accordingly, the cell phone as a communication medium is severely limited.
CB radio is a widely broadcast public medium where mobile users may talk to other mobile or stationary users in their vicinity. However, since there is no ability to prevent others from listening, there is no privacy between mobile communicators.
Automobile accidents are one of the greatest causes of serious injury and fatalities in society. Accordingly, the development of improved control and warning systems to minimize personal and financial losses resulting from automobile accidents is of utmost importance. The limitations of present forms of communication are even more severe when considering the extent to which a communication link can improve both the driving experience and the safety statistics of modern vehicles.
The present invention provides a communication link among vehicles which eliminates these pitfalls. The system comprises a broadband RF transceiver with antenna, a position determining means (such as a GPS receiver), an audio-visual interface, an electro-mechanical interface, and a microprocessor with associated memory. These components are incorporated into a mobile unit located within each vehicle.
The GPS receiver receives signals from GPS satellites and calculates the position of the vehicle. The microprocessor carries out overall control of the system. The memory includes identification information that is unique to each vehicle. In response to input from the GPS receiver, information received by the transceiver and instructions input by the vehicle operator via the audio-visual interface, the microprocessor determines the necessary subsequent actions.
The transmission from a vehicle may include information describing the status of the vehicle for use by the receiving vehicle. For example, the transmission may provide information regarding the speed, direction, and position of the transmitting vehicle. This information is received and processed by the receiving vehicle to provide a visual or audible display of the position, direction, and speed of the transmitting vehicle.
According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication system for transmitting information between a mobile unit within a vehicle traveling on a road and a fixed communication network installed on a roadside. The fixed communication network includes a base station having a transceiver for communicating with the vehicle by transmitting and receiving a plurality of communication packets. This communication can include payment instructions, security instructions, and/or access codes which can be transmitted with or without intervention by the vehicle operator.
A system for matching users in a wireless communication system based on proximity of the users and/or user-defined profiles includes at least two mobile units. The mobile units include a requesting unit and at least one target unit, and each mobile unit is capable of operating as both a requesting unit and a target unit. The system also includes profile means for storing a user profile on each of the mobile units and search means for searching for at least one target user by a requesting user. The user profile can also be stored in the system; it need not be stored in the mobile unit. The search means compares the user profiles of each target user with the user profile of the requesting user. The search means can also indicate a match when a target unit is within a predetermined distance of the requesting unit.
A method for matching users in a wireless communication system based on proximity of the users and user-defined profiles begins by providing each user with a mobile unit, including a requesting unit and at least one target unit. Each mobile unit is capable of operating as both a requesting unit and a target unit, and a user profile is stored in each mobile unit. The user profile can also be stored in the system; it need not be stored in the mobile unit. The user profile of each detected target unit is compared with the user profile of the requesting unit. The users are notified when the user profile of the requesting unit matches the user profile of at least one target unit. Lastly, a communication is initiated between the requesting unit and each of the matching target units. The method can also detect target units when they are within a predetermined distance of the requesting unit.
The preferred embodiment will be described with reference to the drawing figures where identical numerals represent similar elements throughout.
A vehicle communication system embodying the present invention is shown in
The base station controller 20 performs several functions. Primarily, the base station controller 20 provides all of the operations, administrative, and maintenance (OA&M) signaling associated with establishing and maintaining all of the wireless communications between the mobile units 16, the base stations 14, and the base station controller 20. The base station controller 20 can provide the routing of all communications between mobile units 16, and between the mobile units 16 and the PSTN 22. The base station controller 20 also provides an interface between the mobile units 16 and the PSTN 22. This interface includes multiplexing and demultiplexing of the communication signals that enter and leave the system 10 via the base station controller 20. Although the vehicle 'communication system 10 is shown employing antennas to transmit RF signals, one skilled in the art should recognize that communications may be accomplished via microwave or satellite uplinks. Additionally, the functions of the base station controller 20 may be combined with a base station 14 to form a "master base station".
A preferred embodiment of the mobile unit 16 is shown in
The RF transceiver 32 transmits and receives RF signals at a plurality of RF frequencies to one or more vehicles which include a mobile unit 16. Received signals are downloaded to baseband and forwarded to the microprocessor 40 for further processing. Transmitted signals are forwarded from the microprocessor 40 to the RF transceiver 32 for upconversion and transmission over one of the plurality of RF frequencies. The vehicle communication system 10 also provides for the option of transmitting a communication over currently licensed radio station channels, for example 105.9 FM. This can permit a mobile unit operator to broadcast to non-mobile unit operators. It also can provide a "scanning channel", such that non-mobile unit operators can listen to broadcast communications.
The GPS receiver 35 is configured to receive signals from GPS satellites and compute the position of the mobile unit 16. There are many commercially available GPS receivers 35 that can perform such a function. GPS readings which are provided to the microprocessor 40 permit the microprocessor 40 to accurately calculate the speed, direction, and acceleration or deceleration rate of the vehicle.
The microprocessor 40 provides central control of the mobile unit 16. As will be explained in greater detail hereinafter, the microprocessor 40 also performs packet handling, including packet assembling for outgoing communication packets 50 and packet disassembling for incoming communication packets 50 received from the RF transceiver 32. Communication packets 50 received by the microprocessor 40 are stored in memory 41. The memory 41 is also used to store identification information that is unique to each vehicle and/or vehicle operator. For example, license and registration for each vehicle can be read if positioned with a bar code or magnetic strip in a specific location of the vehicle. Optionally, the system may have a card reader where the operator must place their card prior to the vehicle starting. This card can be a license with a magnetic strip or a smartcard that identifies the driver and the vehicle. This unique information regarding the vehicle may also include the position of the vehicle, speed of the vehicle, and rate of acceleration or deceleration as calculated by data obtained from the GPS receiver 35.
The audio-visual interface (AVI) 46 preferably includes a microphone, speakers, and graphic display along with alphanumeric and directional keypads. However, those of skill in the art should realize that the AVI 46 may encompass other input devices which are known, such as a voice activated input unit, an infrared remote control, a full keyboard, or any other type of electronic or manual data input means. Additionally, the output portion of the AVI 46 may include any type of output means such as a stereo system or a heads-up display.
The electro-mechanical interface 44 provides an electrical coupling to the electro-mechanical systems of the vehicle over which the mobile unit 16 has control. These systems may include the radio, lights, horn, windows, locks, steering, breaking, and any other electro-mechanical systems of the vehicle.
Communications between mobile units 16 using the vehicle communication system 10 are accomplished through a stream of transmitted communication packets 50. As shown in
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Since the vehicle communication system 10 in accordance with the present invention permits control of a vehicle and overall control of the communication system 10 by law enforcement authorities via a "security instruction", the system 10 has a plurality of security levels to ensure that unauthorized individuals will not use the system 10 for subversive purposes. Optionally, driver may override law enforcement. The system 10 may ask for permission for law enforcement to control vehicle. The security field 61 is defined as follows:
0—Access to all functions of the vehicle communication system 10, including the physical control of the vehicle and all of the information stored within the memory 41.
1—Access only to the physical control of the vehicle.
2—Access only to the information stored within the memory 41.
3—Access for transmitting and receiving communications.
4—Access only to receiving communications.
The security field 61 may also include a security code, which permits authentication of the entity sending the security instruction. As aforementioned, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that additional fields may be added or defined as desired to increase the functionality of the system 10 or the security layers. Additionally, it should be recognized that although the system 10 is capable of a broad range of functionality, there are legal implications to implementing all of the functionality. For example, a court order would most likely be necessary before permitting law enforcement officials access to information in, or control of, the mobile unit 16.
The priority field 62 is an indicator of the urgency of the transmitted communication. The priority field 62 can be a numeric priority from one to ten; with urgent communications having the highest priority of one (erg., communications from law enforcement officials) and non-urgent communications having the lowest priority of ten (e.g., advertisements).
The in system/out of system field 63 indicates whether the communication is destined for, or originated from another mobile unit 16 or an entity located outside of the vehicle communication system 10. Communications with entities outside the vehicle communication system 10 can be routed between the mobile unit 16 and the outside entity over the PSTN 22.
The broadcast/point-to-point field 64 identifies whether the message is intended for broadcast to all mobile units 16 or whether it is intended to be routed to a particular mobile unit 16. As will be explained in detail hereinafter, the receiver field 57 will specify the particular address, or multiple addresses, of the mobile units 16 to which the communication will be transmitted.
The communication identifier field 65 identifies whether the communication is a voice or data transmission since each transmission may be encoded and processed differently by the receiving microprocessor 40.
The communication type field 66 identifies whether the communication comprises information for output to the user via the AVI 46, or whether the information is a control instruction that will permit electro-mechanical control of the vehicle.
The communication length field 67 indicates whether the entire communication is included within the current packet 50, or whether the packet 50 is part of a multi-packet communication.
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The identification number 71 provides a unique identification for the sending mobile unit 16. The identification number may be the vehicle license number with two additional letters representing the state where the license plate was issued, such as PA for Pennsylvania. Depending upon system administration, the identification number 71 may further relate to one or more individual operators of the vehicle. As shown in
Use of a vehicle operator identification number 71, such as a driver's license, also permits different operators to use the vehicle while retaining their distinct identity and storing information particular to that vehicle operator, similar to a screen name for Internet use such as the America Online (AOL) system.
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The origination field 76 includes the location of the vehicle when the vehicle was turned on. The destination field 77 includes the destination of the vehicle. This, of course, requires that the destination be input into the mobile unit 16, such as when a destination is input into a navigation system. It should be understood that the mobile unit operator may override certain fields to ensure that this information is not obtained by other mobile unit operators. For example, the origination 76 and destination fields 77, which may include personal information that the mobile unit operator does not desire other mobile unit operators to have access to, may include null data such that the sender's destination and origination will be listed as "not available" to the receiver The vehicle operator configures their mobile unit 16 as desired to specify which fields should be transmitted with null data.
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Once all of the aforementioned fields have been populated with the information, the microprocessor 40 builds each communication packet 50 and forwards the packet 50 to the transceiver 32 for transmission. The packets 50 are preferably transmitted to the base station 14, and then forwarded to the base station controller 20. The base station controller 20 routes all of the communication packets 50 to the specified addresses, either to one or more mobile unit operators, one or more outside entities, or both. This routing function is the same as an Internet router, whereby the destination address or addresses are read by the router and the communication packet 50 is forwarded to those addresses If the communication packet 50 is to be forwarded to multiple addresses or broadcast to all addresses, the base station controller 20 provides such a routing function.
The base station controller 20 may also confirm to sender whether or not a signal has been received by the recipient. In an alternative embodiment, each communication may require a confirmation packet be sent from the recipient to the sender to provide the confirmation. Using such an embodiment, the sending mobile unit operator will know whether or not the communication packet 50 has reached its destination.
Although the present invention has been explained with reference to a plurality of base stations 14 and a base station controller 20, the system 10 can also use technology similar to Bluetooth wireless technology. Using technology such as Bluetooth allows mobile units and base stations to communicate through other mobile units and base units (i.e., repeaters). This permits a wireless interconnect between mobile devices, and between mobile devices and their peripherals. The mobile devices can form a secure piconet and communicate among the connected devices. Accordingly, using this technology, mobile units 16 can talk directly to other mobile units 16 without the intervention of the base stations 14 and the base station controller 20.
It is intended that the present invention be used with any type of wireless communication standard including Bluetooth or other wireless or data transmission standard. The particular standard used in transmitting the data is not critical since there are many types of wireless technologies and standards that can be used to transfer information between mobile units 16. It should be recognized that any of the communications could be encrypted by currently known technologies so that only certain authorized mobile units can communicate with each other. For example, if two users were communicating with one another and either requested a private conversation, the system can immediately encrypt their communication.
As should be understood by those of skill in the art, if the address of the receiver is outside of the system 10 and must be routed via the PSTN 22, the base station controller 20 formats the communication packet 50 in a format that may be handled by the PSTN 22. Although the present invention has been explained using a general packet 50 "structure" as illustrated by
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The procedure utilized by the microprocessor 40 upon receipt of a communication packet 50 is shown in
If it has been determined in step 508 that other packets are pending, the priority of all of the pending packets are reviewed (step 516) and a determination is made (step 518) whether the pending packets have a lower priority than the new packet. If the new packet has a higher priority then the pending packets, the microprocessor halts processing of the pending packet currently being processed (step 520), re-stores the pending packet into memory (step 522), and proceeds with processing the new packet (step 510).
If, however, the pending packets do not have a lower priority than the new packet, the microprocessor stores the new packet in a queue with all other pending packets (step 524) and continues to process the pending packet (step 526). In this manner, the microprocessor 40 is able to process higher priority packets first, and delay processing of lower priority packets to a more appropriate time when the microprocessor has the proper resources.
Optionally, even if the microprocessor determines in steps 502 and 504 that the communication is not addressed to the particular mobile unit 16, either as point-to-point communication or as part of a broadcast communication, the microprocessor may still undertake minimal processing of such packets. This is performed in step 530 whereby a contact log is created.
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This information is provided to the mobile unit operator via the AVI 46. This permits the operator to identify, either graphically as located on a real-time map or via a list, other mobile unit operators which may be in the vicinity during a certain portion of the day. For example, during a commute to work if other mobile unit operators are typically within the vicinity of the present mobile unit operator during a certain time of day, a "partner log" may be created by each mobile unit operator to permit mobile unit operators to identify, contact and establish a rapport with other mobile unit operators.
Since the communication packet headers 51 include very detailed information about other mobile units 16, the system 10 can provide extreme flexibility in contacting other mobile unit operators in the vicinity. For example, if a mobile unit operator observes a vehicle that they would like to establish a private conversation with, the operator may command the mobile unit 16 to "talk" to the blue car. If more than one mobile unit 16 is in a blue car in the vicinity, the microprocessor 40 can filter the commuter log to vehicles having the color blue. If more than one blue car was in the vicinity, the microprocessor 40 presents the make and model of each blue car and requests further instructions.
Since all of the detailed information is available in the packet header 51, the system 10 can provide the speed, direction, and location of the other vehicle in relation to the present vehicle. This information is also important in order to evaluate whether another mobile unit 16 will be available for a conversation having a duration of a minimum length. For example, if a mobile unit operator notes that one of the mobile unit operators on his partner log is currently traveling in the vicinity, and the mobile unit operator would like to establish communications with the other mobile unit operator, the system 10 can calculate the duration of a potential conversation based upon the speed and direction of both vehicles and their ultimate destinations, if available. The system 10 can combine that information and advise both mobile unit operators by an audible alarm or a voice message that there is a certain amount of time left in the conversation. The microprocessor 40 can also filter out any mobile units 16 that will not be in the range long enough to establish a reasonable conversation.
At step 540, the microprocessor 40 reviews all incoming communication packets SO to determine if a particular communication packet 50 originates from an address that is on the operator's partner log. As the communication packets 50 are reviewed at step 540, the mobile unit operator is notified and can decide whether or not they want to establish a communication with the particular mobile unit operator having the address that has compared favorably with the partner log. It should be noted that mobile unit operators can block out transmissions being received from particular individuals or cancel conversations at anytime. Further, mobile unit operators can require information such as drivers license, license plate, and registration to be provided before they allow any other transmissions to be received.
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If the packet includes a data communication, the microprocessor must make a determination whether the data communication is a control communication (step 610). If it is not a control communication, the data communication is an information communication and it is processed as such (step 612). Examples of packets which include information communications include audio, video, and text files that are downloaded over the Internet, facsimile transmissions, and transmissions from peripheral devices such as laptop computers, handheld devices, and the like.
If it has been determined that the packet includes a control communication, the communication is processed as such (step 614). The microprocessor compares the control instruction to the security level required (step 616). This includes reviewing the security field, including the optional security access code. If the security access code is proper (i,.e., authorized), the security level is reviewed and the microprocessor makes a determination of whether the security level is sufficient (step 618). If so, the microprocessor performs the control instruction (step 620). If not, the microprocessor generates a transmission to the sender of the control instruction that they are not authorized to control the particular mobile unit (step 622). The microprocessor 40 also notifies the particular mobile unit operator that a control attempt was made and was unsuccessful. This will alert the mobile unit operator that someone may be utilizing the system for subversive purposes. Optionally, the system may require the mobile unit operator to authorize their vehicle to accept a control instruction, prior to undertaking any control instructions. Once the processing of the packet is performed, the microprocessor goes to the next packet (step 624).
With respect to the step of performing a control instruction (step 620), this may include instructions-for the microprocessor to exert electromechanical control over certain aspects of the vehicle's operation, or may simply include a request for the microprocessor to upload data to the recipient. For example, if the control instruction is a request for the microprocessor to upload information, the microprocessor may upload one or a plurality of the fields shown in
In a first example relating to a request for information, if the vehicle is entering a toll booth which utilizes the EZpass system, the control instruction from the transmitting toll booth may request that the EZpass number be transmitted. The microprocessor 40 will transmit the number in the EZpass number field shown in
In a second example relating to a request for information, a request for information may occur in a parking garage, gas station, or any other establishment which requires payment from the vehicle operator, such as a drive-in fast-food restaurant. In this example, the vehicle operator will drive up to an ordering kiosk and order the desired food. After the food has been ordered, the driver pulls up to the window whereby the proper food order is presented to the driver. Meanwhile, the restaurant's communication system sends a communication requesting the credit card information for billing purposes. The information shown in the credit card information field 105 m of
With respect to an instruction which exerts electromechanical control over the vehicle, as shown in
It should be understood that due to the amount of information set forth in the header 51 of each communication packet 50, the system 10 provides flexibility in, processing and filtering communications. For example, the microprocessor 40 can be programmed to accept only communications from certain makes and models of vehicles As such, the system 10 set up as part of a Mercedes can be programmed by the manufacturer to be able to talk to only other Mercedes operators.
The present invention has the ability to increase safety to drivers and can be a valuable resource for emergency services personnel and a law enforcement personnel. For example, emergency vehicles can automatically send signals to warn motorists that an emergency vehicle is approaching. This may supplement the emergency light and siren which are standard on emergency vehicles. Since the packets 50 are prioritized, a communication sent from an emergency vehicle in transit may have the highest priority and can override all other signals having a lower priority. At the scene of an accident, the signal output from an emergency vehicle may) at a slightly lower priority, transmit instructions for avoiding the accident scene and may provide detour instructions.
With respect to motor vehicle code enforcement, law enforcement agencies can automatically review the status of a driver, vehicle registration, and insurance and may provide warnings for expired or soon to be expired license, registrations, or insurance policies.
If an unauthorized operator has gained access to the vehicle and has not input the proper operator identification number, the microprocessor 40 can transmit an emergency instruction to alert law enforcement agencies that the vehicle has been stolen. The signal sent from the vehicle can automatically include the vehicle's position, speed, acceleration or deceleration rate, and direction. Law enforcement officials may send an instruction in response to limit the vehicle speed to no greater than 30 miles per hour until the unauthorized operator of the vehicle is apprehended It should be noted that various fixed units may be strategically placed along highways, major intersections, toll booths, and bridges to monitor traffic and to relay messages back to law enforcement agencies.
Another law enforcement use can be to limit speeding of vehicles by notifying law enforcement agencies when a vehicle has exceeded a certain speed limit, e.g., 20% over the speed limit. A law enforcement official, in response, may send an instruction for the vehicle to slow down or risk a traffic citation. This can eliminate the need for "speed traps" and high speed police chases.
For public safety applications, specifically located fixed units can warn drivers as the vehicle approaches a traffic light at an intersection that the vehicle must slow down or stop because it will not "make" the green light The traffic light can make this determination based upon the speed and direction of the mobile unit and the cycle of the traffic light. Other selectively placed fixed units can warn drivers that an intersection or roadway is dangerous for various reasons, such as an accident, a sharp bend, or heavy traffic. The signals output by these locations can be periodically updated as weather and traffic conditions change. In the same manner, vehicles may be warned that a particular vehicle is driving in an erratic manner or that law enforcement officials are currently involved in a pursuit of the vehicle. The warnings to drivers are output through the AVI 46 and may include an audible warning, or may include a status light such as red, yellow, and green being located on the graphical operator interface of the AVI 46. In extreme circumstances, selectively placed fixed units may automatically overtake control of a vehicle, for example, during extremely icy conditions to slow the vehicle prior to the danger zone.
It should be noted that although the mobile units 16 were described hereinbefore as being located in a vehicle or in a fixed location, they can be incorporated as part of a cellular phone or other portable communication device.
When the mobile unit 16 is incorporated into a portable communication device to be used outside a vehicle, the electromechanical interface 44 can be eliminated
Non-vehicle related information can be entered into the user log 105. This information can include personal information such as the user's name, age, sex, occupation, hobbies, interests, and picture and is used to create a user profile. The user profile can be expanded to include any additional personal information desired by the user; the foregoing list is meant to be exemplary and not limiting.
The user profile is utilized to search for other users having a predefined set of characteristics, similar to a matchmaking process. In one embodiment of the present invention, the search can be initiated based upon the physical proximity of one user to another (a requesting user and one or more target users). It is noted that a single mobile unit can be both a requesting unit and a target unit at the same time. When two or more mobile units are within a predetermined distance (which is set by the requesting user), the requesting user's mobile unit polls the other mobile units in the area to determine if there is a match. The match based upon distance can also be set to locate target units that are beyond a predetermined distance.
If a match exists, both the requesting user and the target user are notified via their respective mobile units and can then begin a conversation. It is noted that a "conversation" is not limited to a voice communication, and can include text messages and the like. The amount of information initially exchanged between the mobile units can be set by each user. For example, only limited information can be sent during the initial exchange, and the users can then disclose additional information as the conversation between the users progresses. The users can designate groups of information items to facilitate disclosure during a conversation. For example, an initial exchange could include a first group of information, such as the user's name, age, and sex. Subsequent exchanges could include additional groups of information, such as contact information (telephone number, e-mail address, and home address).
Additional criteria for a match to occur can also be set. For example, a requesting user can require that a target user disclose a minimum amount of information to be considered for a match. If that minimum amount of information is not disclosed, then no match will occur even if it otherwise would. The same criteria can be used in reverse; a target user can select to not match with a requesting user if the requesting user does not disclose a minimum amount of information.
In addition to the more "permanent" type of information entered into a user's profile, temporary items can also be entered, such as "having a bad day, looking for sympathy", "let's dance the night away", etc.
Another example of a use of the system of the present invention is in connection with yard sales. A user having a yard sale can provide categories of items for sale. The categories can be selected from predefined categories stored on the mobile unit or can be created by the user. A potential purchaser can designate certain categories in their user profile, and when within a certain distance of a yard sale containing a designated category of items, the purchaser can receive information regarding the yard sale and be directed to the yard sale. Optionally, if the mobile unit is interfaced to a navigation system, the mobile unit can display the location of the yard sale and the user can be provided with directions to the yard sale.
The present invention is particularly adaptable for interfacing with the Internet and providing a wealth of information for all mobile unit operators. In one Internet-related embodiment such as vehicletalk.com, the Web site permits storage of information and system administration through the Internet. A system administrator operating at the Web site or the base station controller 20 monitors and tracks all mobile units 16. Through the system administrator, the fixed locations are provided with weather and traffic updates or advertisements which are specifically geared to the immediate vicinity of the fixed unit. In this manner, advertisers advertise both on the vehicletalk.com Web site and advertise their companies and products as vehicles approach or pass certain properties, stores, or business locations. This also permits stores, to provide information to vehicles arriving or leaving the place of business, such as directions for parking or thanking them for their patronage.
The system administrator also provides centralized housekeeping functions in order to track all different types of information that are typically a nuisance to vehicle operators, such as the date their registration and insurance policy expire. The system administrator also tracks general vehicle maintenance information and traffic violation records. The tracking of vehicle maintenance can be particularly useful when a recall notification is issued from a manufacturer or even when regularly scheduled maintenance is required
In a second Internet-related embodiment, the system 10 is used to aid law enforcement officials and insurance companies to determine when a traffic accident has occurred and to collect all of the detailed information regarding the traffic accident. This function is centralized in a Web site such as vehicleaccident.com. When an accident occurs, a signal is automatically sent to all vehicles involved (or in the vicinity) to transmit all pertinent information to vehicleaccident.com. This can include time, speed, direction, acceleration and deceleration, duration of trip, and other pertinent information such as the vehicle maintenance records, traffic citation records, insurance, and registration information. The system 10 permits all of this information to be stored in a centralized location at vehicleaccident.com for later review by law enforcement officials. The system 10 also stores law enforcement official reports regarding the accident.
The insurance industry should benefit by having mobile unit operators agree in advance to accept a fact finding by an officer utilizing all of the information from the mobile units 16. This avoids costly litigation and subrogation. A mobile unit operator accepting these terms may be permitted special insurance discounts for agreeing to such.
In another embodiment, the system can provide mobile units that do not include a GPS unit. It can be similar to portable phone(s) operating on the same frequency(s). If a user tunes their radio to a particular station, they can receive a transmission through their car stereo system. The mobile unit, in this instance, can have the microphone inside of it so a user can speak "hands free". This embodiment allows the mobile unit to beep (or voice activate) if another user comes within range, advising both mobile units that they have someone they can talk to. The mobile unit detects another mobile unit by actually receiving the signal of the other mobile unit. Accordingly, positioning of either mobile unit is not required.
Numerous other variations and modifications can be made to the present invention. For example, the profile searching capability may be turned on and off via a voice command, a graphical user interface, or other means. The profile search can also be automatically set up to be turned on or off on specific days or at a specific time of day. The user profile can be stored in the mobile unit, at an Internet site (either a server or a client site), at a base station, at a base station controller, or at an entity located through the PSTN.
The system may display all potential matches for the requesting user to review, and let the requesting user select the target user to contact. An additional option is to display the target user's physical location on the mobile unit, determined relative to the requesting user's location, or vice versa. The format for entering the profile information can be predefined, to ensure consistency in the formatting of the information entered, which can lead to a higher matching percentage. The user profile can include a specific time frame in which the user is available for contact, and some of the profile information can be available based upon certain times; for example, a contact number can change depending on whether the user is at home or at work. If a match is attempted to be made outside the time frame, some of the information can be blocked from disclosure.
The system can also validate or otherwise verify the information in a user's profile, to provide a layer of security to potential contacts. The system may charge a fee for the verification, and certain information can be locked to prevent changes once verified.
The system can provide multi-party conversations, either with or without a moderator.
Although the invention has been described in part by making detailed reference to preferred embodiments, such detail is intended to be instructive rather than restrictive. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that many variations may be made in the structure and mode of operation without departing from the scope of the invention as disclosed in the teachings herein.
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