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|39th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 22
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|Frequency-Desensitizer for Broadband Predistortion Linearizers - Systems, apparatus and methods that provide broadband predistortion linearizers including simple frequency desensitizers to maintain substantially the same predistortion in a relatively broad frequency band. For example, a broadband predistorter can include a nonlinear component to predistort the drive signal, and a simple frequency desensitizer to compensate the frequency dependence of the nonlinear component. In particular implementations, the nonlinear component can have a frequency dependent impedance that substantially changes across the broad operating bandwidth and the frequency desensitizer can include resistive and reactive elements, such as a resistor (R), an inductor (L), and a capacitor (C) in a resonator configuration, to compensate for the frequency-dependence of the nonlinear component in the broad operating bandwidth.
|SIGNAL TRANSFORMING CIRCUIT - A signal transforming circuit includes: a first substantially 8-shaped geometry primary winding arranged to couple a first input signal; and a substantially 8-shaped geometry secondary winding having a first port and a second port, the substantially 8-shaped geometry secondary winding disposed adjacent to the first substantially 8-shaped geometry primary winding to magnetically couple to the first substantially 8-shaped geometry primary winding for generating an output signal at the first port and the second port.
|Switched Amplifier Circuit Arrangement and Method for Switched Amplification - A switched amplifier circuit arrangement comprises a main amplifier (Amp) having an input terminal (In) and an output terminal (Out) and a regulating amplifier (rAmp) to set an input and an output operating point of the main amplifier (Amp). The regulating amplifier (rAmp) exhibits an auxiliary amplifier (A) having a first input terminal coupled to a reference level (Vref), a second input terminal (Ain) coupled to the output terminal (Out), and an output terminal (Aout) which is connected via a first switch (S
|LOW NOISE VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER UTILIZING VARIABLE FEEDBACK TECHNIQUES WITH CONSTANT INPUT/OUTPUT IMPEDANCE - Variable feedback architecture and control techniques for variable gain amplifiers (VGAs) concurrently maintain, across a wide range of VGA gain settings, minimal input and output impedance variations, a low noise figure, low rates of change in noise figure, high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), high quality of service (QoS), low distortion, high and relatively constant output third order intercept point (i.e., IP3 or TOI). Variable feedback counteracts impedance variations caused by gain variations. Compared to conventional high performance VGAs, noise figure is lower (e.g. 3 dB lower at maximum gain and 12 dB lower at minimum gain) and relatively constant, IP3 is higher and relatively constant, small signal third order intermodulation signal (IM3) tone slope is relatively constant and input and output impedances are relatively constant. As gain decreases, the noise figure advantage is nearly dB per dB compared to conventional high performance VGAs.
|ANALOG CIRCUITS HAVING IMPROVED TRANSISTORS, AND METHODS THEREFOR - Circuits are disclosed that may include a plurality of transistors having controllable current paths coupled between at least a first and second node, the transistors configured to generate an analog electrical output signal in response to an analog input value; wherein at least one of the transistors has a deeply depleted channel formed below its gate that includes a substantially undoped channel region formed over a relatively highly doped screen layer formed over a doped body region.
|BIPOLAR STACKED TRANSISTOR ARCHITECTURE - An amplifier for an integrated circuit has a plurality of ratioed current mirrors connected to each other in a stacked configuration. Each ratio mirror has at least two resistors and at least two bipolar transistors connected to each other via said at least two resistors. Each amplifying transistor, contains a capacitor, and potentially and inductor, to internally match the transistors that make up the amplifying stack. DC, harmonic and s-parameter simulations are performed to provide an optimal impedance for each of the stacked transistors to maximize the RF power output of each stacked layer and the amplifier.
|OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER - An operational amplifier providing an output voltage signal to drive a load in response to an input voltage signal is provided. The operational amplifier includes a first input stage and a second input stage, a second stage and an output enable switch. The first input stage provides a first intermediate signal according to the voltages of an input and an output voltage signals in a transitional state. The second input stage provides a second intermediate signal according to the input and the output voltage signals in a steady state. The second stage provides the output voltage signal to an output node according to the first and the second intermediate signals in the transitional and the steady states respectively. The output enable switch is enabled in an output enable period to drive the load with the output voltage signal.
|Auto Bias - An auto bias system, device and/or method for automatically controlling the bias or quiescent point of at least one vacuum tube including separating bias current flow from signal current flow for controlling the bias/quiescent point by algorithmically adjusting the grid bias voltage whilst monitoring the cathode current to establish the correct bias current.
|AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF AMPLIFYING A SIGNAL IN AN AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT - An amplifier circuit, comprising: an input, for receiving an input signal to be amplified; a power amplifier, for amplifying the input signal; a switched power supply, having a switching frequency, for providing at least one supply voltage to the power amplifier; and a dither block, for dithering the switching frequency of the switched power supply. The dither block is controlled based on the input signal. Another aspect of the invention involves using first and second switches, each having different capacitances and resistances, and using the first or second switch depending on the input signal or volume signal. Another aspect of the invention involves controlling a bias signal provided to one or more components in the signal path based on the input signal or volume signal.
|SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND RECEIVING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a semiconductor integrated circuit has a transconductance circuit, a first load circuit, and a second load circuit. The transconductance circuit has a first current generator configured to generate a first current depending on an input voltage, and a second current generator configured to generate a second current depending on the input voltage. The first load circuit has a first load configured to output a first output voltage depending on the first current from a first output terminal. The second load circuit has a second load configured to output a second output voltage depending on the second current from a second output terminal. At least one of the transconductance circuit, the first load circuit and the second load circuit comprises an impedance adjusting module configured to adjust impedance.
|PLL CIRCUIT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A PLL circuit has a voltage control oscillator, a rough-adjusting loop part and a fine-adjusting loop part. The rough-adjusting loop part configured to perform a rough adjustment to the frequency of the oscillating signal based on a frequency-setting signal. The fine-adjusting loop part performs a fine adjustment to the frequency of the oscillating signal after the rough adjustment by the rough-adjusting loop part. The fine-adjusting loop part includes a phase comparator configured to detect a phase difference between the frequency-divided signal obtained by frequency-dividing the oscillating signal at the frequency divider and the reference signal while a switched state of each of the first switching parts at a moment of the completion of the rough adjustment at the rough-adjusting loop part remains unchanged.
|MAGNETIC DEVICE WITH WEAKLY EXCHANGE COUPLED ANTIFERROMAGNETIC LAYER - A magnetic device is provided in one example that comprises a free layer having a magnetic anisotropy. The magnetic anisotropy is at least partially non-uniform. The magnetic device further comprises an antiferromagnetic layer adjacent to and weakly exchange coupled with the free layer, wherein the weak exchange coupling reduces the non-uniformity of the magnetic anisotropy of the free layer.
|OPTICAL MODULE FOR ATOMIC OSCILLATOR AND ATOMIC OSCILLATOR - An optical module for an atomic oscillator uses a quantum interference effect. The optical module includes a light source adapted to emit light including a fundamental wave having a center wavelength, and sideband waves of the fundamental wave, a wavelength selection section receiving the light from the light source, and adapted to transmit the sideband waves out of the light input, a gas cell encapsulating an alkali metal gas, and irradiated with light transmitted through the wavelength selection section, and a light detection section adapted to detect an intensity of light transmitted through the gas cell. The wavelength selection section includes an etalon and a temperature control section adapted to control temperature of the etalon.
|VOLTAGE-CONTROLLED OSCILLATING CIRCUIT AND CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR - A voltage-controlled oscillating circuit includes a differential amplifying circuit connected to a resonant element such as a quartz crystal element. The differential amplifying circuit includes first and second input terminals connected to the resonant element and also connected respectively to first and second voltage-controlled capacitors. The differential output terminals of the differential amplifying circuit are connected respectively to first and second emitter follower circuits. The output signal of the first emitter follower circuit is fed back to the second input terminal through a third capacitor and a third voltage-controlled capacitor, and the output signal of the second emitter follower circuit is fed back to the second input terminal through a fourth capacitor and a fourth voltage-controlled capacitor. A control voltage is applied to each of the voltage-controlled capacitors.
|OSCILLATOR AND CONTROL CIRCUIT THEREOF - An oscillator and a control circuit thereof are provided. The control circuit is configured to control an oscillator to adjust the amplitude and the level of an oscillation signal. The control circuit includes a peak amplitude detector, an average voltage detector, and an oscillation controller. The peak amplitude detector is configured to detect the amplitude of the oscillation signal, so as to generate an amplitude value. The average voltage detector is configured to detect the direct current (DC) level of the oscillation signal, so as to generate an average value. The oscillation controller is configured to generate two power signals according to the amplitude value and the average value. The two power signals are provided to the oscillator, so that the oscillator adjusts the amplitude and DC level of the oscillation signal.
|RESONANT FREQUENCY ADJUSTABLE OSCILLATION CIRCUIT - An oscillation circuit includes a parallel resonant quartz crystal oscillator and a variable capacitor which are connected with each other in parallel. In addition, the oscillation circuit can further include a first variable resistor and a second variable resistor. The first resistor is connected to the quartz crystal oscillator in parallel. The second resistor is connected to the variable capacitor in series first and then connected to the quartz crystal oscillator in parallel.
|MICROWAVE TRANSITION DEVICE BETWEEN A MICROSTRIP LINE AND A RECTANGULAR WAVEGUIDE - For associating different technologies of a microstrip line and of a rectangular waveguide, for example on a ceramic, in a transition device including a mode transformer between the line integrated into a printed circuit board, and the waveguide, the board includes a housing containing the waveguide with a large sidewall coplanar and coaxial to the strip of the line and another large sidewall fixed onto a metallic layer of the board at the bottom of the housing. A linking metallic element bridges a mechanical tolerance gap between the transformer and one of the line and the waveguide. The transformer can be integrated into the board, or into the waveguide in a microwave component.
|MAGNETIC RESONANCE ISOLATOR - A magnetic resonance isolator includes a ferrite member, a junction conductor that is arranged on the ferrite member and that includes a first port, a second port, and a third port, a permanent magnet that applies a direct current magnetic field to the ferrite member, a capacitor as a reactance element, and a mounting substrate. A main line arranged between the first port and the second port does not resonate, and an end of a sub-line branching from the main line defines the third port. The capacitor is connected to the third port and to the ground. The phase of a wave reflected from the sub-line is adjusted so as to be shifted by about 90 degrees at the intersection of the junction conductor.
|INTEGRATED HYBRID-DIRECT COUPLERS - An integrated coupler may vertically integrate a hybrid coupler and a directional coupler. The hybrid coupler may include a first quarter-wave metallic strip dielectrically coupled to a second quarter-wave strip. The directional coupler may include the second quarter-wave metallic strip dielectrically coupled to a third metallic strip. The first quarter-wave metallic strip may receive a first input signal. The second quarter-wave metallic strip may receive a second input signal, and it may superimpose the first quarter-wave metallic strip along a vertical space, so as to combine power received from the first input signal and the second input signal to form an output signal. The third quarter-wave metallic strip may superimpose the second quarter-wave metallic strip along the vertical space, so as to sample the output signal of the second quarter-wave metallic strip.
|CIRCUIT FOR MITIGATING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE INPUT STAGE OF A DRIVER IC - The present disclosure relates to a circuit for mitigating EMI generated from an input terminal of an IC (Integrated Circuit) including a power input port connected to a first input and an operational mode selection port connected to a second input, the circuit including a first diode connected to the first input, an LC filter unit connectively interposed a cathode terminal of the first diode and the power input port, and a first resistor connectively interposed between the cathode terminal of the first diode and the second input.
|LIGHTWEIGHT CAVITY FILTER STRUCTURE - Embodiments provide a novel fabrication method and structure for reducing structural weight in radio frequency cavity filters and novel filter structure. The novel filter structure is fabricated by electroplating the required structure over a mold. The electrodeposited composite layer may be formed by several layers of metal or metal alloys with compensating thermal expansion coefficients. The first or the top layer is a high conductivity material or compound such as silver having a thickness of several times the skin-depth at the intended frequency of operation. The top layer provides the vital low loss performance and high Q-factor required for such filter structures while the subsequent compound layers provide the mechanical strength.
|BROADBAND WAVEGUIDE - A broadband waveguide incorporates various reflection suppression techniques to reduce reflections in signals communicated thereby. The waveguide includes one or more filaments that each include a first and second end. A first matrix may be configured proximate the first end(s) while a second matrix may be configured proximate an intermediate location between the first and second ends. A damping material may cover a portion of the filament(s) that extends from the second matrix to the second end(s) (including the second end(s) themselves) and/or the second end(s) of the filament(s) is/are shaped to at least partially suppress reflections of the signal therefrom. When configured with multiple filaments, at least two of the filaments may have differing lengths that extend from the second matrix and also operate to at least partially suppress reflections of a signal.
|HIGH-FREQUENCY CONVERSION CIRCUIT - According to one embodiment, a high-frequency conversion circuit includes a conductor posts, a transmission path, and a path cutoff unit. The conductor posts form a waveguide that guides the high-frequency signal. The transmission path mode-converts the high-frequency signal output from a semiconductor circuit chip and guides the same to the waveguide. The path cutoff unit cuts off the path of a high-frequency current generated when the high-frequency signal output from the semiconductor circuit chip is transmitted to the waveguide via the transmission path.
|ROTARY JOINT FOR JOINING TWO WAVEGUIDES - The present invention relates to a rotary joint for joining two waveguides for guiding electromagnetic waves, comprising a first portion adapted to receive a first waveguide, a second portion adapted to receive a second waveguide, and a third portion adapted for polarization rotation and arranged between the first portion and the second portion. The rotary joint is configured such that two portions selected from the group comprising the first portion, the second portion and the third portion are rotatable between at least two different angular positions around a central axis. Further, the rotary joint being configured to switch between a jointed state, in which the portions contact each other for electrical connection, and a non-jointed state. The present invention also relates to a method of operating such a rotary joint and a computer program and a computer readable non-transitory medium for implementing such a method.
|Circuit Breaker - A circuit breaker is disclosed that provides a warning that the current through the circuit breaker exceeds a warning threshold. The circuit breaker comprises: a switch that carries a current I; an indicator for alternatively indicating: (i) that the current I has not exceeded I
|RELAY WITH MULTIPLE COILS - A relay with multiple coils includes a base which has two fixed contacts, a coil assembly which has a U-shaped armature, a U-shaped iron core, two tubular bobbins received between the U-shaped armature and the U-shaped iron core, two coils respectively wound around the tubular bobbins. A spring member is movable above the coil assembly. The spring member has two moving contacts corresponding to the fixed contacts. A coil spring is disposed between the spring member and the coil assembly. When each coil induces a magnetic field by supplying electric current, the coil spring is compressed such that the moving contacts connect with the fixed contacts; when no electric current is supplied, the coil spring provides the restoring force to draw the spring member backward. Therefore, the relay acts as a switch for adapting to open/close a circuit connected to the relay.
|ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH INCORPORATING CONTACT DISPLACEMENT LIMITING MEMBERS FOR PREVENTING UNRELIABLE OPERATION CAUSED BY WEAR OF SWITCH CONTACTS - In an electromagnetic switch, current flow through a coil causes a plunger to be axially displaced by magnetic attraction, against a restoring force of a return spring, thereby axially displacing a movable contact against fixed contacts and so enabling current flow via the contacts. One or more contact displacement limiting members are disposed on the opposite side of the fixed contacts from the movable contact, for limiting the extent to which the movable contact can be axially displaced when the fixed contacts have become worn by repetitive switching operations. A condition in which the movable contact cannot be restored to a "contacts open" position is thereby prevented.
|ELECTROMAGNETIC RELAY - An electromagnetic relay includes a relay body, a connector and an electronic-component connection terminal. The connector is provided integrally with the relay body. The electronic-component connection terminal is disposed so as to protrude from the relay body.
|Contactor - A contactor has a frame including a base unit, a coil provided on the base unit and including input terminals, and a module including a circuit board for electrically controlling the coil, the circuit board including input terminals for power supply and output terminals for providing an electrical connection to the coil. The contactor further includes a fastening device arranged for mechanically and electrically connecting one of the output terminals to a corresponding input terminal of the coil, and the module is designed such that the fastening device connects the output terminal of the circuit board to the input terminal of the coil while at the same time the module is connected to the frame.
|COMPACT WIRELESS RECESSED SENSOR WITH PLUNGER SWITCH - A compact wireless security sensor having a magnetically operated plunger switch. The compact nature of the sensor of the present invention makes it ideal for being substantially concealing into a door frame or window as part of a wireless security system. The sensor unit includes a housing having an inner end, an outer end, and a magnet positioned within a moveable plunger, and an antenna, preferably a flexible wire antenna. The housing further contains a sensor switch, a microprocessor with a PCB, a wireless transmitter, such as an RF transmitter, and a power source, such as a small coin cell battery, for emitting signals to a master station or controller when the plunger switch is depressed and activates the internal sensor switch.
|Micro-magnetic proximity sensor and method of operating same - A micro-machined magnetic relay has a moveable cantilever comprising a soft magnetic material and having a first end and a second end. The cantilever has a rotational axis which is a flexure supported by a substrate. The cantilever has a first state and a second state. A first permanent magnet is disposed near the first end of the cantilever to force the cantilever in the first state. A second movable magnet causes changes of magnetic forces and torques on the cantilever. Therefore, the direction of a sum of torque on the cantilever is reversed. As a result, the cantilever flips from the first state to the second state. The relay can be used as a proximity sensor to detect the motion of an object associated with the second movable magnet.
|LINEAR SOLENOID - A plunger main body is fixed to a shaft to reciprocate together with the shaft in an axial direction within a predetermined range. An axial overlapped surface area between a rear stator main body and the plunger main body is reduced when the plunger main body is moved from a rear stator main body side toward a front stator main body side. A plunger projection radially outwardly projects from an outer peripheral wall of an end portion of the plunger main body, which is axially located on the rear stator main body side.
|ELECTROMAGNET DRIVE FOR A VALVE - An electromagnet drive for a valve includes a piston element. A housing comprises an electromagnetic circuit, a coil wound onto a coil former, an armature mounted to move between a first and second end position to act on the piston element, a core, and a magnetisable return device. The core and/or the magnetisable return device comprises an adjusting bore. The core or the magnetisable return device comprises a substantially circumferential cutout in a region of the adjusting bore on a side facing the coil. A fixing device fixes the armature in a non-energized state. An adjusting device adjusts a magnetic force. The adjusting device comprises an adjusting screw which influences a profile of magnetic field lines. The adjusting screw is insertable into the adjusting bore of the core or the magnetisable return device in a direction of the armature. Energizing the coil moves the armature into the first or second end position.
|MAGNETIC OSCILLATION ELEMENT AND SPIN WAVE DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a magnetic oscillation element includes a first electrode/a second magnetic layer/a nonmagnetic spacer layer/a first magnetic layer/ a second electrode, stacked in this order. The first magnetic layer has variable magnetization direction. The second magnetic layer has fixed magnetization direction. A thickness of the first magnetic layer in a direction connecting the first and second electrodes is greater than 2 times a spin penetration depth of the first magnetic layer. The thickness of the first magnetic layer is less than a maximum width of the second electrode. The first magnetic layer has edge portion provided outside the first surface when viewed along the direction. A width of the edge portion in a direction perpendicular to a tangent of an edge of the second electrode is not less than an exchange length of the first magnetic layer.
|MAGNET MEMBER - A magnet member excellent in both corrosion resistance and adhesion is provided. The magnet member
|SYSTEM FOR DETACHMENT OF CORRELATED MAGNETIC STRUCTURES - A system for detachment of correlated magnetic structures includes first and second correlated magnetic structure having complementary coded magnetic sources; and a tool that applies a bias magnet field to cause a transition of the first and second magnetic structures from a closed state in which the first and second magnetic structures are attached to an open state in which the first and second magnetic structures are detached.
|ASSEMBLY OF MAGNETIC PLATES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC MACHINES, THE ASSEMBLY BEING PROVIDED WITH FIXING MEANS AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH AN ASSEMBLY OF PLATES - Packet of plates provided with fixing means, characterized in that at least some of the plates have a cut-out to form a housing receiving an insert provided with fixing means and having a fixing axis, the housing having at least one wall cooperating with an exterior surface of the insert to retain the insert along the fixing axis.
|WINDING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN INDUCTIVE COMPONENT - The scope of the invention is a winding arrangement for an inductive component that consists at least of a core (
|DEVICE FOR EXPLOSION PREVENTION OF AN ON LOAD TAP CHANGER INCLUDING A RUPTURE ELEMENT - Device for prevention against explosion of an on load tap changer on an electrical transformer, the on load tap changer including a tank and a cover, the tank including a cooling liquid. The prevention device includes a rupture element provided with tearing zones and with folding zones upon rupture, said rupture element being able to break open when the pressure inside the tank exceeds a predetermined ceiling, at least a support member supporting the rupture element, said support member supporting a duct downstream the rupture element, the support element being distinct from the cover.
|COMBINED TRANSFORMER - A combined transformer is provided. The transformer comprises at least three bobbins arranged abreast and a core assembly. Each of the bobbins includes two separated guard plates, a winding column, a through groove and two metal pins; the winding column is disposed between the guard plates, while the through groove extends through the guard plates and the winding column. Furthermore, the two metal pins are disposed on one of the guard plates; the winding column is wound with a coil, and two end portions of the coil are connected to the two metal pins respectively. The core assembly includes two separated magnetic plates and at least three separated magnetic columns disposed between the magnetic plates. The bobbins are sandwiched between the magnetic plates, and the magnetic columns are located in the through grooves. Thus, the combined transformer can have a reduced thickness and multiple outputs.
|INTEGRATED REACTANCE MODULE - The invention relates to an integrated reactance module comprising a magnetic core and a plurality of windings of reactance elements. It has at least two windings of reactance elements (L1), (L2) . . . (LN) situated in a common magnetic element (EM) and separated from each other by means of magnetic flux conductors (SM) constituting an integral part of the magnetic element (EM), which is configured to concentrate magnetic field lines generated by the reactance elements (L1), (L2) . . . (LN).
|INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INDUCTOR HAVING A PATTERNED GROUND SHIELD - An inductor structure can be implemented within a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC). The inductor structure can include a coil of conductive material having a first terminal and a second terminal each located at an opposing end of the coil. The inductor structure can include a patterned ground shield including a plurality of fingers implemented within an IC process layer located between the coil of conductive material and a substrate of the IC. The inductor structure also can include an isolation wall formed to encompass the coil and the patterned ground shield. The isolation wall can be coupled to one end of each finger.
|SHIELD AND VEHICLE INCORPORATING THE SHIELD - A shield for a coil unit to carry out non-contact power feeding by a resonance method includes a magnetic sheet capable of reducing a magnetic field, and a copper shield capable of reducing both an electric field and magnetic field. The magnetic sheet is arranged to take a layered configuration at a side closer to the coil unit than the copper shield.
|Fusible Cut-Out Link And Overcurrent Protection Device - A fusible cut-out link, e.g., for semiconductor fuses, may have a ceramic body filled with compacted sand, wherein a supplementary body is introduced into the compacted sand. Said supplementary body may be embodied in such a way that an increase in internal pressure in the ceramic body due to thermal expansion of the compacted sand causes the supplemental body to release an additional volume into which the compacted sand is allowed to expand. In this manner, it may be possible to avoid or limit damage to the ceramic body due to stress fractures caused by the different rates of thermal expansion of the compacted sand and of the ceramic body as a result of an increase in temperature and the increase in internal pressure in the ceramic body associated therewith. The robustness of the fusible cut-out link may be significantly improved as a result.
|Fusible Cut-Out Link And Overcurrent Protection Device - The fusible cut-out link, e.g., for semiconductor fuses, may have a ceramic body filled with compacted sand. The ceramic body may have a volume reservoir embodied such that an increase in internal pressure in the ceramic body due to thermal expansion of the compacted sand causes the volume reservoir to release an additional volume in the ceramic body, thereby allowing the compacted sand to expand. In this manner, it may be possible to avoid or limit damage to the ceramic body due to stress fractures caused by the different rates of thermal expansion of the compacted sand and of the ceramic body as a result of an increase in temperature and the increase in internal pressure in the ceramic body associated therewith. The robustness of the fusible cut-out link may be significantly improved as a result.
|Communication System and Method - A device is provided that includes a network communication portion, a device communication portion, a registration portion and a controller portion. The network communication portion can communicate with a communication network. The device communication portion can communicate with a second communication device, can communicate with a third communication device, can receive a registration communication and can receive a first communication. The registration portion can associate the third communication device with the second communication device based on the registration communication. The controller portion can instruct the device communication portion to transmit a first communication to the second communication device.
|GENERATOR SYSTEM MONITORING APPARATUS AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - There is provided a generator system monitoring apparatus for a generator system including a generator, a first measuring apparatus and a second measuring apparatus. A power-generation state determining unit determines whether the generator is generating the electric power or not. A measurement information acquiring unit acquires, when it is determined the generator is not generating the electric power, a first measurement value and a second measurement value from the generator system, the first measuring apparatus measuring electric power generated by the generator to obtain the first measurement value, and the second measuring apparatus measuring the electric power generated by the generator to obtain the second measurement value. A system state determining unit determines whether the first measuring apparatus has an abnormality or not by comparing the first measurement value and the second measurement value with each other.
|USE OF RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFIER (RFID) TAGS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF AN AUTHENTICATION STATUS OF AN ITEM - A method and system for identifying an authentication status of a first item. An RFID reader transmits zero and a random number to a first RFID tag associated with the first item. The first RFID tag uses a hashing function to compute a hash (H
|ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN RFID SYSTEMS WITH LONG TERM ACTIVE SENSING - The inventive RFID Environmental Monitoring System (RFID_EMS) includes an RFID-based Environmental Monitor and Energy Management Logic for reducing energy consumption in active RFID tags used for long-term active sensing of storage and transit conditions of shipping containers. The RFID-based Environmental Monitor consists of an active RFID tag containing an RF transponder, microcontroller, sensors and associated interface circuitry. The Energy Management Logic provides hardware and software which work together, and consists of executable software or microcontroller logic that monitors and regulates energy use by an RFID tag and associated sensors, and may control the state of specialized peripheral circuits on the tag. By reading the RFID_EMS tag, the invention enables the determination of the condition of precision equipment prior to use, including equipment that requires high readiness after long periods of transit and/or storage.
|METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS IN A WAVEGUIDE ENVIRONMENT - A system and method of transmitting sensor signals in a waveguide environment are provided. A sensor assembly is configured to wirelessly receive a sensor interrogation signal, determine an input power level of the sensor interrogation signal, and transmit a message including the determined power level. The system also includes a sensor controller configured to transmit a sensor interrogation signal determine an output power of the transmitted sensor interrogation signal at a plurality of frequencies, receive an indication of the received input power level of the sensor interrogation signal from the sensor assembly at the plurality of frequencies, compare the transmitted output power of the sensor interrogation signal to the received power indication, and select a transmit frequency for transmitting messages between the senor assembly and the sensor controller based on the comparison.
|APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PAIRING A CONTROLLED DEVICE WITH AN RF REMOTE CONTROL USING AN RFID TAG - Systems and methods are operable to initiate a pairing process and a de-pairing process between a controlled device and a radio frequency (RF) remote control. An exemplary embodiment detects presence of a radio frequency identifier (RFID) tag in an interrogation zone established by an RFID tag reader, automatically initiates a pairing process in response to detecting the presence of the RFID tag in the interrogation zone, and completes the pairing process between the RF remote control and the controlled device, wherein the pairing process identifies a unique identifier associated with the RF remote control. A subsequently received RF signal emitted by the RF remote control includes at least one command configured to control operation of the controlled device and includes the unique identifier.
|RFID MODULE - An RFID module including an antenna element forming an RFID antenna; an RFID circuit block to which the antenna element is connected; and a first resonance frequency adjustment circuit having an element that includes a drain terminal connected to the antenna element, a gate terminal that is grounded, and a source terminal that is grounded, wherein a pull-up resistor is connected between the drain terminal and a power supply.
|PORTABLE TERMINAL AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A portable terminal includes: a reader that reads identification information of an RFID tag; a position information detector that detects position information; a direction information detector that detects direction information; a storage controller that performs acquisition of reading direction of the reader from direction information detected by the direction information detector, and storage of (i) position information detected at the time of the reading of the identification information and (ii) the acquired reading direction information as (i) reading position and (ii) reading direction, so as to be correlated with the identification information of the RFID tag; and a notification controller that acquires reading direction of the reader from direction information, and causes a notification unit to make notification of guide information indicating the stored reading position and the stored reading direction with respect to detected position information and the acquired reading direction.
|Device and Method of Coupling a Processor to an RFID Tag - An integrated scanner, scale and touchscreen display ("integrated touchscreen scanner") is addressed. In one alternative, the integrated touchscreen scanner further includes a printer for printing receipts, coupons and the like. The integrated touchscreen scanner is designed for flush mounting in a checkout or self-checkout stand. Keystrokes, icon selection and the like may be suitably sensed employing weigh cells in the scale of the integrated touchscreen scanner. Additionally, the display may be partitioned into a customer portion and a checker portion. This partitioning may be fixed or dynamically adjusted in response to the state of the transaction.
|INTERROGATING AN AUTHENTICATION DEVICE - Methods, systems, and computer programs for interrogating an authentication device are disclosed. For example, a mobile device can include an interrogator module that interrogates an authentication module in a mobile device accessory, for example, upon installation of the mobile device accessory. In some implementations, challenge-response pairs and a challenge-response distribution are stored in a memory of an interrogator module. The challenge-response distribution defines selection probabilities for the challenge values. In some instances, the interrogator module receives an authentication request from an authentication module, and in response to the authentication request, the interrogator module selects an initial challenge value according to the challenge-response distribution. The interrogator module sends the authentication module an interrogation message that includes the initial challenge value. The interrogator module can modify the challenge-response distribution, for example, based on suspicious behavior.
|METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING ITEMS - Methods and systems for identifying items are disclosed. One such method comprises the steps of: subjecting at least a portion of the item to a predefined activating condition (
|COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - According to an embodiment, a communication apparatus controls controllable nodes. The apparatus includes an acquisition unit and a generation unit. The acquisition unit acquires at least one of a first evaluation value indicating an occurrence frequency of a control request to a target controllable node and a second evaluation value indicating an occurrence frequency of communication error at the target controllable node. The generation unit generates identification information to be assigned to control the target controllable node in a manner such that a bit length of the identification information becomes shorter as at least one of the first evaluation value and the second evaluation value increases.
|External Haptic Generator For Portable Electronic Devices - An external haptic generator for creating haptic feedback in portable electronic devices and more particularly, an external haptic generator in a vehicle providing a secure mount and creating haptic feedback in portable electronic devices that do not include haptic feedback generators.
|METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSORY STIMULATION - An apparatus for producing an electrosensory sensation to a body member (
|INPUT DEVICE WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK - An input device with a housing which includes a displaceable cover wall attached to a circuit board to which is affixed a displaceable magnetic part, at least one sensor and a microprocessor; a second magnetic part which is permanently fixed relative to the housing cooperates with the displaceable magnetic part and, upon displacement of the cover wall, generates a haptically perceptible force; the position of the cover wall relative to the housing is detected by the at least one sensor in the form of a coil which varies its inductance value in response to the detected magnetic field of the two magnetic parts, whereby the coil is a frequency-determining component of an oscillator.
|INFORMATION PRESENTATION DEVICE USING TACTILE STIMULUS WITH VIBRATOR - An information presentation device transmits information of a car navigation system, installed in a vehicle, to a driver in form of tactile stimuli, wherein a controller controls a plurality of vibrators attached to a steering wheel. The vibrators are arranged in proximity to vibration transmitters, corresponding to holding parts of a steering wheel, so that they are controlled with desired vibration intensity and vibration start timing in response to drive signals from the controller. Two vibrators are arranged in the holding parts of a steering wheel which come in contact with driver's hands and are controlled to generate a virtual vibrating source, thus rendering a driver feeling a sensation as if a vibrating source is moving in upward-downward directions, left-right directions, and far-near directions in the front side of a driver. Thus, it is possible to present accurate information with a small amount of energy consumption in driving vibrators.
|EXTERNAL STATUS INDICATOR FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An indicator system for a vehicle having an electric motor and a rechargeable battery can include an indicator having a body with a first end and a second opposite end. The body can include an indicator area defining a plurality of contiguous indicator segments therebetween. Each indicator segment can be configured to provide a separate status indication of at least one of a state of charge of the rechargeable battery, a state of a user specified vehicle feature condition, and a fault condition associated with charging of the rechargeable battery. The indicator can be mounted to a vehicle structure about the first end such that the second end extends away from the vehicle structure and the indicator area is externally visible relative to the vehicle from multiple viewpoints beyond a periphery of the vehicle.
|OPERATION NOTIFICATION SOUND EMISSION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A vehicle travels with a traveling electric motor controlled with a first control device. A synthetic circuit receives a driving signal from a second control device, which is for controlling another electric motor distinct from the traveling electric motor. The synthetic circuit synthesizes, according to the driving signal, the operation notification sound imitative of a motor sound emitted from the traveling electric motor. An emission unit emits an operation notification sound synthesized by the synthetic circuit to notify the vehicle being in an operation state.
|VEHICLE PRESENCE NOTIFICATION APPARATUS - A vehicle presence notification apparatus may include a dynamic speaker for radiating a notification sound from a vehicle in an audible frequency, and a sound pressure supplement unit is provided to control a sound pressure of the notification sound. The apparatus may further include a parametric speaker for generating a supersonic sound of the notification sound from a supersonic sound generation unit. The supersonic sound is emitted from a sound emission opening. The parametric speaker may further include a reflected sound pressure detecting unit for detecting a sound pressure generated by a reflection of the supersonic sound from the sound emission opening. The sound pressure supplement unit increases the sound pressure of the notification sound radiated by the dynamic speaker based on the sound pressure detected by the reflected sound pressure detecting unit.
|METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF RULE-BASED INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE TESTING ASSOCIATED WITH VEHICLES - Rule-based intoxicating substance testing associated with vehicles. At least some of the various embodiments are methods including: receiving a signal that a prospective driver intends to drive a vehicle; retrieving at least one previously stored rule regarding intoxicating substance testing associated the vehicle; retrieving data relevant to the rule; determining whether intoxicating substance testing is indicated by the rule; enabling the vehicle responsive to an indication that intoxicating substance testing is not indicated; and administering an intoxicating substance test to the prospective driver responsive to an indication that an intoxicating substance test is indicated. And if the intoxicating substance test is administered: enabling the vehicle responsive to the prospective driver passing the intoxicating substance test, the enabling by the onboard device; and disabling the vehicle responsive to the prospective driver failing the intoxicating substance test, the disabling by the onboard device.
|Automated Geo-Fence Boundary Configuration and Activation - A geo-fence is defined and established automatically based on a current location of an asset along with some range or distance, avoiding the need for a user to manually specify a location by drawing a perimeter, specifying a point location, or by any other means. Once established, the geo-fence can be activated so as to notify the owner of the asset and/or some other entity of movement of the asset beyond the boundary specified by the geo-fence. In one embodiment, the geo-fence can be automatically activated upon certain conditions, or can be manually activated, or any combination thereof.
|WIRELESS-CONTROL LIGHTING DEVICE - A wireless-control lighting device includes a control switch module mounted on a braking handle set, and a lighting displaying unit mounted on a bicycle and having a wireless receiver, a plurality of indicators and a second power supply. The control switch module includes a switch element, a circuit board, a wireless superconductor IC and a first power supply. The switch element and the wireless superconductor IC are electrically connected to the circuit board. The first power supply provides power to the circuit board and the wireless super conductor. When the switch element is working, and the wireless superconductor IC emits an actuating signal. The wireless receiver, the indicators and the second power supply are electrically connected to one another. The second power supply provides power to the wireless receiver and the indicators. The wireless receiver receives the actuating signal which accordingly actuates the operation of the indicators. Thereby the multiple wireless control operation can be achieved.
|METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ON-BOARD VEHICLE DETECTION OF HARMFUL MATERIAL - An on-board terrorist threat detection and reporting system and method are provided for use on-board a transportation vehicle. The system includes a plurality of sensors for sensing a potential threat. The plurality of sensors are positioned on the transportation vehicle. The system also includes a database for storing threat related reference information, and a memory unit for storing sensor information corresponding to the potential threat sensed by one or more of the plurality of sensors. The system further includes a processor for analyzing the sensor information and corresponding threat related reference information.
|IMAGE PROCESSING FOR IMAGE DISLAY APPARATUS MOUNTED TO VEHICLE - An image display apparatus capable of allowing a user to stably and conveniently check an image provided from a mobile terminal while driving a vehicle, by extracting a text corresponding to a screen image provided from the mobile terminal, by converting the extracted text into an audio signal according to a vehicle speed, and then by outputting the audio signal. The image display apparatus mounted to a vehicle includes a communication unit configured to receive an image from a mobile terminal, a display unit configured to display the received image, a controller configured to acquire a text corresponding to the displayed image, to acquire a vehicle speed, and to convert the acquired text into an audio signal when the speed exceeds a threshold speed, and an audio output unit configured to output the audio signal.
|IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An image display device is provided to receive a image corresponding to a program and identification information regarding the program from a mobile terminal, determine an image processing scheme with respect to the received image based on the identification information, and process the received image based on the determined image processing scheme, thus allowing a user to conveniently and effectively view the image provided from the mobile terminal in a stable environment in a vehicle. The image display device includes: a communication unit configured to receive an image corresponding to a program and identification information corresponding to the program from a mobile terminal; a controller configured to determine an image processing scheme corresponding to the received image based on the received identification information, and process the received image based on the determined image processing scheme; and a display unit configured to display the processed image.
|WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD BETWEEN A CONTROL UNIT AND AN ELECTRONIC HOUSING MOUNTED ON A VEHICLE MEMBER - In a method for wireless communication between a control unit and an electronic housing mounted on a vehicle member, information for the electronic housing is transmitted in the form either of continuous signals, or of signals modulated by encoded data. Each electronic housing includes a switching strategy between reception modes for the two types of signals, including establishing a permanent standby state for continuous signal reception and, upon the reception of a continuous signal, controlling a switchover to the modulated-signal reception mode for a time T, after which the electronic housing processes the data of the potential detected modulated signal and, if no such modulated signal is detected, processes the continuous signal at the origin of the switchover. Furthermore, after the time T, a reverse switchover control to the permanent standby state is delivered.
|SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INDICATING THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD IN A VEHICLE - Systems and methods which provide for an alarm or notification that a child is in a car seat. The systems generally determine if a child is in the seat and that the seat, and therefore the vehicle, is not in motion. Upon detecting both situations, the notification or alarm is activated.
|Seatbelt violation alert system - A seatbelt violation alert system having an exterior visual seatbelt violation indicator which includes an illumination device in electrical communication with a plurality of seatbelt sensors mounted to the seats of a vehicle. The seatbelt sensors include detectors that determine if a seatbelt is not being worn by a passenger in the vehicle. Upon determination that a passenger is not wearing the seatbelt, a signal is generated by the detector of the seatbelt sensor corresponding to the seat in which the passenger who did not fasten his seatbelt is seated that illuminates the exterior illumination device of the exterior seatbelt violation indicator. The exterior seatbelt violation indicator may be observable by law enforcement personnel.
|DIGITAL ELECTRONIC SECOND IDENTITY FOR VEHICLE - A digital electronic second identity for a vehicle used to discourage criminal activities as it is displaying the vehicle registration plate in a more obvious and elevated position than the primary vehicle registration plate, making it easier for public to notice when the vehicle is involved in a process of criminal act. Moreover, it is also used to enhance safety in the operation of the vehicle as it is activated when the vehicle is accelerating, decelerating, colliding, or swerving.
|Vehicle traffic lane change signaling device - An automatic vehicle left or right turn signaling device utilizes a vehicle mount traffic lane detection sensor(s), the vehicle mount traffic lane detection sensor(s) in response to detecting traffic lane presence near proximity of a vehicle, the vehicle signaling device automatically activates the vehicle left or right turn signal lights to warn other vehicle drivers that the particular vehicle moving towards near proximity of a next traffic lane. The vehicle signaling device may be connected to a GPS navigation device. The navigation device based on given route information provides signals to vehicle mount traffic signaling device to automatically flash the vehicle left or right turn signal lights based on received GPS navigation given instructions prior to or during the driver making a left or right lane change, making a left or right turn, or a U turn.
|Brake Activated Vehicle Warning Side Light System - A vehicle warning light system that is incorporated into a vehicle, the vehicle having a front, a rear, and two lateral sides, at least two wheels, each wheel having a hub and possibly a break drum, a power source, a breaking system, and a fender, the vehicle warning light system comprises of at least one LED light mounted on each wheel of the vehicle, and of a controller, the controller programmed to send an on and off signal to each LED light, connected to each LED light and further connected to a power source via a wiring system. The vehicle warning light system warns vehicles approaching vehicles using the warning system, from a lateral angle, that the vehicle using the warning system is either stopped or is preparing to stop.
|Apparatus and method for locating, tracking, controlling and recognizing tagged objects using active RFID technology. - The present invention is directed to a miniaturized apparatus to locate, track, recognize and control objects using miniature RF circuits that are programmed as an active tag or as one of several embodiments of a controller, including one small enough to be incorporated into a personal object, like a ring. In its simplest embodiment, a portable or wearable controller communicates wirelessly with a tag secured to a surface, analogously to a car remote—push button, receive a signal from tag or back at the controller, to locate tagged object. In more complex forms, the tag can be integrated into objects or connected to a network. One controller can manage a plurality of tags. The basic platform of tag and controller can be built up to create a sophisticated area control with environmental sensors, inventory functions, tracking individuals and allowing or denying access, operating objects like doors and lights, and creating supporting ambient security with checks and balances between tags and controllers on people and their possessions, such as baggage at an airport. Arrays of tag or controllers extend the wireless range to accommodate large structures and areas. This novel system is self-contained, with a low power protocol to give long battery life time and does not require internet or GPS to perform its functions.
|Contextually-Appropriate Task Reminders - A computing device learns over time how to identify task reminders that are most likely to be helpful to a user in different contexts. The task reminders can remind the user of activities that the user needs to do. The computing device displays a graphical user interface (GUI) that contains the task reminders identified as being most likely to be helpful to the user in the user's current context. The computing device updates the task reminders in the GUI as the user's context changes. In this way, the computing device can present task reminders that are likely to be currently helpful to the user while suppressing task reminders that are less likely to be helpful to the user at the current time.
|EVACUATION INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - The disclosure provides an evacuation information system and an evacuation information method adapted for the system. The system includes a fire detector, a system control center, a plurality of alarm information transmitters, and a mobile communication device. Each alarm information transmitter stores an electronic evacuation plan of a floor in a building, which marks evacuation routes. When the fire detector detects the presence of a fire, the mobile communication device on the same floor as the fire calculates the coordinates of the mobile communication device to confirm the position on the plan, and displays the plan and an optimal evacuation route. The mobile communication device on a different floor as the fire area displays the plan of the floor and a plurality of evacuation routes.
|METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING ALARM DATA BETWEEN A BROKEN-DOWN RAILWAY VEHICLE AND A CONTROL CENTER AND ASSOCIATED DEVICE - The invention relates to a method for transferring alarm data between a first broken-down train (A) and a control centre (
|Flexible Simulated Currency Pack Tracking Unit - A tracking unit for assisting in the recovery of stolen monies or other property includes a housing containing a GPS receiver for receiving GPS signals from overhead satellites, a cellular phone transceiver, a microprocessor, and a battery. Following a theft, the microprocessor activates the cellular phone transceiver to dial the telephone number of a central monitoring station. The microprocessor obtains location data from the GPS receiver and transmits the location data, along with identification information, to the central monitoring station. The tracking unit also includes a separate, conventional RF beacon transmitter for allowing authorities to home-in on the tracking unit within a large building or other structure, either after the GPS signals are lost, or after the location of the tracking unit is localized to a specific building or area.
|NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SAFETY MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a navigation system includes: monitoring a participant's movement, the participant's movement is movement to a sequence of locations; identifying a movement area based on the participant's movement in a physical activity; generating a safety zone encompassing the movement area; monitoring an intrusion into the safety zone; and generating a notification of a dangerous situation based on the intrusion for displaying on a device.
|ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM FUNCTION - An electronic device includes a power unit, an alarm, a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR), a thermo-sensor, a variable resistor, and a zener diode. The variable resistor is connected to the thermo-sensor in series between the power unit and ground. A first input terminal of the comparator is connected to a node between the thermistor and the variable resistor. A second input terminal of the comparator is connected to a node between the zener diode and the first resistor to receive a reference voltage. An output terminal of the comparator is connected to a control terminal of the SCR. When a temperature of the electronic device is higher than a predetermined temperature, the comparator turns on the SCR to activate the alarm. When the temperature of the electronic device is lower than the predetermined temperature, the comparator turns off the SCR and the alarm turns off.
|PERSONAL THREAT NOTIFICATION - An apparatus, system, and method for personal threat notification. The method includes determining a device location. The device location is a location of a device. The method includes determining a threat location. The threat location includes a location of a threat. The method includes presenting a notification to the device in response to determining that the threat location is within a predetermined distance of the device location.
|Method and Computer Program Product for Processing Chromatograms Obtained by a Process Gas Chromatograph - The invention relates to a method for processing chromatograms obtained by a process gas chromatograph in a plurality of subsequent measurements of a process stream. To reduce the computational effort and time while maintaining high accuracy, the method comprises collecting a set of chromatograms from a predefined number of subsequent measurements, selecting one of the chromatograms of the set as a reference chromatogram, aligning solely by cross-correlation and shifting each other of the collected chromatograms to the selected chromatogram, performing a multivariate analysis on the aligned chromatograms to extract systematic information, performing, based on the information, a peak analysis on the latest chromatogram of the set and outputting the result of the peak analysis, and for a new measurement, excluding the chromatogram of the oldest measurement from the set of chromatograms, including the chromatogram from the new measurement and continuing with the step of selecting one of the chromatograms of the set as a reference chromatogram
|Voltage Supply Droop Detector - A built-in self-test (BIST) circuit for detecting power supply droops is disclosed. In one embodiment, the BIST circuit includes a transition circuit configured to launch logical signals into a delay line. The BIST circuit also includes a comparator configured to compare a logic signal based on that input into the delay line with one output from the delay line. A mismatch resulting from the comparison is indicative of a power supply droop. The BIST circuit may also include circuitry for calibrating the delay line. The calibration may be performed by enabling a feedback path between the output of the delay line and its input. Enabling the feedback path may form a ring oscillator utilizing the delay line. A counter may count the number of transitions caused by the ring oscillator in a predetermined time. The resulting count may be used to determine if the delay is in a desired range.
|SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING INFRASTRUCTURE - A system for generating a threat alert in an infrastructure component is provided. The system includes at least three acoustic sensors disposed at a pre-determined spacing apart from each other on the infrastructure component, wherein each of the sensors is configured to detect a signal corresponding to an outcome that causes damage to the infrastructure component. The system also includes a processing circuitry coupled to each of the at least three acoustic sensors, wherein the processing circuitry configured to filter noise from the signal and generate a threat signal. The system further includes a monitoring center configured to generate a shock alarm in response to the threat signal.
|SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - A seat occupancy display system which includes a seat occupancy sensor array with individual sensors. Each sensor is configured to detect the weight bearing thereon and to output an occupancy signal. Individual sensors can be configured to provide a location identification thereof. An interface circuit communicates the occupancy signals to a central processor which is configured to create a data file representative of the seat occupancies in the seating arena. A display coupled to the central processor is configured to display either a list of occupied seats and/or a map of the seats with an indication of which seats are not occupied. Also, orders for refreshments or other items can be ordered at each seat and the orders can be transmitted to attendants for real time payment and delivery.
|Movement responding device for mobile object - A movement responding device includes a housing, a circuit board disposed in the housing, a control device mounted on the circuit board, a light device attached to the circuit board and electrically connected to the control device for generating a light, and a movement detector attached to the circuit board and electrically connected to the control device for detecting a movement of an object or a user and for supplying a detected information to the control device and for actuating the light device to generate the light when sensed or detected a movement of the object or the user or in automatic response to the detection of ambient movement or sound.
|POWER-SAVING REMINDER CIRCUIT FOR COMPUTER - A power saving circuit for a computer. When the computer is powered on, an LED is lit. When the computer if off but power is still being supplied from the commercial power source to the power supply of the computer, the LED blinks. A counter chip determines the time to start blinking or the frequency of blinking.
|LINK QUALITY INDICATOR FOR A FIXED INSTALLATION RADIO FREQUENCY TERRESTRIAL NETWORK - A visual indicator, such as a light emitting diode (LED), may display the quality of the radio frequency (RF) link. In one implementation, a device may include, a RF antenna; a control module to connect to a Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network through the RF antenna; and a LED, disposed on an outer surface of the device, to emit light of a number of different colors, where the color to emit is selected based on a quality of the connection to the LTE network. The device may include an outdoor broadband unit connected to an external portion of a customer premise.
|CIRCUIT FOR CHECKING THE VOLTAGE OF BATTERIES - A circuit is for checking the voltage of a battery. The circuit includes a regulator component, a pnp type transistor, an npn transistor, a diode, and an alarm. The circuit activates an alarm when the voltage of the battery is less than a preset value.
|DESKTOP COMPUTER EMPLOYING NETWORK INDICATOR LIGHTS - A desktop computer includes a host portion, a network interface card and a first interface. The network interface card includes a first pin, a second pin, and a third pin. The first interface includes a fourth pin connected to both the second and third pins of the network interface card, and a fifth pin connected to the first pin. The screen includes a second interface connected to the first interface, a first LED, and a second LED. The second interface includes a sixth pin connected to the fourth pin, and a seventh pin connected to the fifth pin. The seventh pin is connected to a power supply through the first LED. The sixth pin is connected to the power supply through the second LED. When there is communication through a network connection, the first LED and the fourth LED to flash synchronously.
|USER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT DEVICE IN ELECTRONIC UTILITY METER - An electronic utility meter including a metering circuit; a switch operatively coupled to the metering circuit for switching the metering circuit between different states; a cover enclosing the metering circuit and switch; a sensor enclosed within the cover coupled to the switch, the sensor configured to change a state of the switch in response to a user interaction with the cover.
|NETWORK INTERFACE CONTROLLER FOR A UTILITY METER - Systems and devices are disclosed for enabling communication by and between meters and networks are disclosed. In one embodiment, a device includes: a network interface controller configured to be directly coupled to a meter socket and provide a communication path between a utility meter and at least one network, the network interface controller including: a computing device; and at least one communications interface coupled to the computing device, the at least one communications interface configured to be physically located within a meter socket housing.
|DISPLAY DEVICE, ENERGY DISPLAY METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - A display device includes: an image display section which displays an image on a screen on the basis of an image signal; and an execution section which executes an application which is acquired from a network on the basis of a user's instruction. When the image display section displays an image, the application which is executed by the execution section acquires, through the network, information related to energy that is used in a predetermined range, and displays the information on the screen.
|HEALTH MONITORING APPLIANCE - A heart monitoring system for a person includes one or more wireless nodes; and a wearable appliance in communication with the one or more wireless nodes, the appliance monitoring vital signs.
|Wheel Unit, Central Unit and System for Localizing a Plurality of Wheels on a Vehicle - Embodiments of the present invention provide a wheel unit configured to transmit a transmit signal at a predefined rotational position of a wheel rotating around a rotational axis, when the wheel unit is attached to the wheel.
|METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING INFORMATION BETWEEN A PRIMARY VEHICLE AND A SECONDARY VEHICLE - A warning and/or information transmission or exchange system is provided for vehicles. In accordance with one aspect of the system, a first vehicle may alert its proximity to one or more secondary vehicles. These secondary vehicles will then be able to yield in a timely fashion to the primary vehicle. In other embodiments, secondary vehicles may alert their proximity to one or more primary vehicles. In other embodiments, other information may be exchanged or transmitted between the vehicles, such as a secondary vehicle transmitting insurance, medical, passenger contact, vehicle VIN or other information to a primary vehicle.
|COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STATIONS AND VEHICLES - An On Board Equipment (OBE) suitable for mounting on a vehicle comprises an OBE antenna connected to an OBE transmit/receive unit. The OBE antenna is arranged to receive a signal from a station via a first wireless communication link. The signal comprises at least one traffic information message from the station. The OBE is arranged to convert the traffic information message for transfer to an audio output through at least one speaker in an existing audio system of the vehicle wherein said transfer of the traffic information message to the existing audio system is arranged to be performed via a second wireless communication link. The traffic information message is arranged to be picked up by standard receiving means of the existing audio system and to be delivered as a voice message on said speakers through a prioritized channel of the existing audio system.


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Tropical Ice deliver packaged ice throughout North and Central Queensland from Sarina in the south to Caldwell in the north, west to Moranbah Collinsville and Charters Towers. That's an area the size of the UK.
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text: Overview By Mayo Clinic Staff Print Actinic keratosisActinic keratosisActinic keratoses are scaly spots or patches on the top layer of skin. With time the spots or patches may become hard with a wart-like surface. An actinic keratosis (ak-TIN-ik ker-uh-TOE-sis) is a rough, scaly patch on your skin that develops from years of exposure to the sun. It's most commonly found on your face, lips, ears, back of your hands, forearms, scalp or neck. Also known as a solar keratosis, an actinic keratosis enlarges slowly and usually causes no signs or symptoms other than a patch or small spot on your skin. These patches take years to develop, usually first appearing in people over 40. A small percentage of actinic keratosis lesions can eventually become skin cancer. You can reduce your risk of actinic keratoses by minimizing your sun exposure and protecting your skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Symptoms & causes Aug. 11, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References Goldsmith LA, et al., eds. Epithelial precancerous lesions. In: Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 8th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2012. http://accessmedicine.com. Accessed Aug. 5, 2016. Padilla RS. Epidemiology, natural history and diagnosis of actinic keratosis. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Aug. 5, 2016. Wolff K, et al. Photosensitivity, photo-induced disorders and disorders by ionizing radiation. In: Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology. 7th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2013. http://www.accessmedicine.com. Accessed June 19, 2015. Actinic keratosis. American Academy of Dermatology. http://www.aad.org/dermatology-a-to-z/diseases-and-treatments/a---d/actinic-keratosis. Accessed Aug. 5, 2016. Gibson LE (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Oct. 21, 2016. Jorizzo J. Treatment of actinic keratosis. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Aug. 5, 2016. FDA sheds light on sunscreens. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm258416.htm. Accessed Aug. 5, 2016. AskMayoExpert. Actinic keratosis. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2016. Habif TP. Light-related diseases and disorders of pigmentation. In: Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy. 6th ed. Maryland Heights, Mo.: Elsevier; 2016. http://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed June 19, 2015. Sunscreen FAQs. American Academy of Dermatology. https://www.aad.org/media/stats/prevention-and-care/sunscreen-faqs. Accessed Sept. 26, 2016. Lebwohl M. Actinic keratosis. JAMA. 2016;315:1394. RelatedDermabrasionChemical peel Actinic keratosisOverviewSymptoms & causesDiagnosis & treatmentDiagnosisTreatmentPreparing for your appointmentSelf-managementMore aboutIn-DepthMultimediaResources Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Store Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. The Last Diet You'll Ever NeedNEW! Mayo Clinic Guide to Integrative MedicineStop Osteoporosis in its TracksMayo Clinic Health LetterThe Mayo Clinic Diet Book Diagnosis & treatmentRequest an AppointmentDiagnosisTreatmentPreparing for your appointment CON-20212588 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Actinic keratosis


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I`ve had a cavity treatement 2 weeks ago and my dentist gave me a local anesthesia. After 2 weeks I`m still feeling some pain on the area that he gave the anesthesia. It`s a little bit swollen and red. Could it be something wrong?
There can be trauma from any injection given anywhere in the body. Usually, this would resolve within two weeks, however. You should probably visit with your dentist to have this evaluated. Not knowing where it is, you medical condition, medications you are taking, etc., it would be hard to make any specific judgment regarding your situation.
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The U.N. Economic and Social Council last night adopted by 11 votes to 5, with 2 abstentions, a resolution on the report of the Commission on Human Rights. The resolution, jointly proposed yesterday by Belgium, India, Uruguay, the United Kingdom and the United States, is in three parts.
The first part notes that lack of time has prevented the Commission on Human Rights from completing, as instructed, the "revision of the first 18 articles" of the draft Covenant on Human Rights. The second part transmits the Commission's report to the General Assembly together with records of discussion in the Council.
The third part, drawing attention to "difficulties which may flow from embodying in one covenant different kinds of rights and obligations" while at the same time recognizing the importance of formulating economic, social and cultural rights "in a manner most likely to assure their effective implementation," invites the General Assembly to reconsider its decision "to include in one covenant articles on economic, social and cultural rights together with articles on civil and political rights."
Before voting on the resolution, the Council rejected by 9 votes to 6, with 3 abstentions, a draft resolution proposed by Czechoslovakia which would have simply referred the draft covenant back to the Commission on Human Rights for completion.


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Broncos making big splash in free agency
Remember that smokescreen I warned you about a week ago, saying the Denver Broncos were playing it rather coy leading up to this free-agency frenzy? Things seemed a bit too quiet.
Smokescreen? This is an out and out forest fire.
Let me get this straight:
The Denver Broncos have just signed Wes Welker, the quickest little SOB ever spotted running across, around and/or through the middle of a football field, to a two-year contract. This is a guy who averages more than 100 receptions a year.
They have upgraded their offensive line by signing one of the top guards available on the free-agent market, Louis Vasquez, away from division rival San Diego.
They have upgraded the interior of their defense by signing their own free agent (thought to be gone) in Kevin Vickerson, added another monster in the middle in Terrance Knighton, late of Jacksonville, and a big middle linebacker, Stewart Bradley, from Phoenix.
And the hits kept coming late Wednesday with the Broncos adding cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, late of Philadelphia, to team with Champ Bailey in the secondary.
Two days of free agency: Six starters signed for next season.
Guess what folks? The Broncos, 13-3 last year but a loser in their first playoff game to eventual champion Baltimore, have suddenly become a lot better.
Their 5-2 odds of winning the Super Bowl next February will take a hit. Want to bet on the Broncos? Better do it quick before the odds go to 2-5.
The only thing that hasn't come up roses so far for the John Elway-led team was the recruiting of running back Rashard Mendenhall, formerly of Pittsburgh, now of Phoenix. Mendenhall was due in Denver on Wednesday, but he signed with the Cardinals prior to visiting Denver.
So Elway & Co. will have to go with Plan B at running back, meaning find another free agent the likes of Ahmad Bradshaw, Michael Turner or Steven Jackson, or with Plan C, which would be to stick with what they have in hand in Willis McGahee, Knowshon Moreno and Ronnie Hillman.
The way things have gone so far, maybe the Broncos will find a way to trade disgruntled defensive end Elvis Dumervil to Minnesota for Adrian Peterson.
OK, so that's a bit over the top.
But let's quickly evaluate what we've seen.
The offensive line got bigger and much better in terms of run blocking in adding the 335-pound Vasquez and putting him next to the 330-pound Orlando Franklin on the right side. (It could become monstrous if second-year player Phillip Blake, a 320-pounder, earns the starting job at center.)
As for Welker? Putting him in the slot with Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker flanking him and Jacob Tamme also running routes from a tight end spot will give a certain quarterback just one more option. Welker is always open, and you can rest assured he and Peyton Manning will do plenty of scheming between now and the season opener.
Defensively, the re-signing of Vickerson is huge, as is he at 330 pounds. Putting him next to Knighton, also 330 pounds, gives the Broncos two forces in the middle, something defense coordinator Jack Del Rio loves.
The Broncos also will be bigger and more physical at middle linebacker with either Bradley, who was a standout several seasons ago in Philadelphia in a 4-3 before being forced out of position in a 3-4 after signing a big contract with the Cardinals one year ago. Bradley weighs in at 260 pounds. He also will have to beat out third-year player Nate Irving for the starting job.
With Rodgers-Cromartie in the fold, the right corner position is set, allowing Chris Harris to return to the nickel spot that he is so adept at, strengthening the defensive unit even more.
Yes folks, the Broncos and Mr. Elway have snuck up on us again.
It's starting to become a habit.
Now, if they can just get something accomplished with that Elvis character ...
Rick Jussel is a former Daily Sentinel sports editor (think Dark Ages) and Grand Junction High School journalism teacher who belongs in the Armchair Quarterback Hall of Fame, if only there was one.


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Spain is a Mediterranean country with dry or very dry summers that can be exacerbated by long droughts. In the last 20 years, natural water resources have undergone great fluctuation, but have generally fallen by an average 5 % in the whole country with the exception of the Atlantic coastal areas, which are rainier.
This climatic characteristic of such irregular precipitation has led to the implementation of a major regulatory infrastructure capable of guaranteeing supply, and policies have been developed focused on reducing water usage and the sustainable use of this resource. Throughout its history, and in particular from the beginning of the 20th century, Spain has developed a hydraulic works policy resulting in a large number of dams (more than 1200) with an approximate capacity of 56 000 hm3, over 100 of which had already been built before 1915.
Spain has been a pioneer dealing with hydrological and hydraulic problems using a territorial focus based on drainage basins managed through policies in the second half of the 19th century and the first third of the 20th, in order to take advantage in a rational way of the scarce and irregular water resources available. Recently, Royal Decree 125/2007 of 2 February 2007 has established the scope of river basin districts and has introduced this new administrative figure to adapt our legislation to the Water Framework Directive.
- Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs (MARM), 2009. Website: marm.es/ Aguas Continentales y Zonas Asociadas/ Directiva Marco del Agua/ Demarcaciones hidrográficas.
- ROYAL DECREE 125/2007, of 2 February, establishing the territorial scope of drainage divides. http://www.mma.es/secciones/acm/aguas_continent_zonas_asoc/planificacion_hidrologica/pdf/rd1252007ambitoterritorialdh.pdf
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The PCHS staff and players will be holding a football clinic for grades 2-8 on July 28-29 from 6-8 p.m. at the High School.
The cost is $10 per child, or $15 for 2 coming from the same household. A t-shirt is included in this price.
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KINGSTON–It was not an honour killing, and it was not murder, says a relative of the suspects now charged in the deaths of three sisters and another woman, found in their car in the Rideau Canal.
It was "sabotage," said Zarmina Fazel, whose niece, Tooba Mohammad Yahya, is the mother of the three girls. Yahya is charged in their deaths, along with her husband, Mohammad Shafia, and their son, Hamed Mohammad Shafia, 18.
Yesterday, in an exclusive interview with the Star, Fazel pounded the table when asked about an "honour killing" and claimed the deaths were the result of suicide on the oldest girl's part.
"Zainab was not normal," Fazel ventured. "She kept saying, `My life is boring,' all the time."
Zainab Shafia, 19, and her sisters Sahar, 17, and Geeti, 13, died June 30 along with relative Rona Amir Mohammed, 50. The whole family was returning from a trip to Niagara Falls and had stopped for the night in Kingston.
Shafia "is a very honest man," Fazel said. "He wants to kill three girls? Impossible.
"And this woman (Yahya) is not this kind of person. When there is (a) fly in room, she opens (a) window to let it out."
Fazel said an autopsy performed on the four victims "was negative" for anything suspicious and that they simply drowned.
"No shooting, no hitting, no poison. Just water in the stomach," she said.
Neighbours of the family, who lived in a modest rented home in the Montreal borough of Saint-Leonard, said they were quiet and respectful.
Joyce Gilbert, who lives below the family, told the Star the teenage girls were "angels."
But last spring, Zainab apparently fell in love with a boy who was from a different community, possibly Pakistani, Gilbert told La Presse yesterday.
"The father didn't want them going out together," Gilbert said. "The girl ran away for two or three weeks and the police came."
The girls dressed in a modern fashion, though reservedly, and did not wear head scarves, Gilbert said.
Shortly after the tragedy, Shafia said Rona Amir Mohammed was his cousin. But police yesterday said she was his first wife.
Diba Masoomi, a resident of France, contacted Kingston police to claim that Mohammed, her sister, was Shafia's first wife and that the marriage had been kept secret after they moved to Canada.
Masoomi said her sister had feared for her life.
"For some time, my sister, as well as the ... couple's oldest daughter, Zainab, had been receiving death threats for social, cultural and family reasons," she wrote to police.
Masoomi told the Kingston Whig Standard that her sister could not have children, and so Shafia took a second wife.
Fazel denied Shafia and Mohammed were married. Fazel sponsored Mohammed to come to Canada from Dubai last year, she said.
Fazel suggested some allegations against the family originate from one of Yahya's brothers, who she said is an avowed enemy of Shafia.
Yahya married Shafia at age 17 and her family was not happy about it, Fazel said.
She also said the family was not trying to flee the country when they were picked up by authorities Wednesday morning.
They were heading to a meeting with the lawyer Fazel hired for them, she said, adding police took the family's passports early on in the investigation.


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Perm Marks or Rod MarksQ: Is there a way to get rid of the marks that the perm rods create after a perm. Last time mine lasted a good month and it really looked ridiculous! The main ones are in the bangs area. Thanks!
A: These "perm marks" or "rod marks" are often caused by one of two things: A) the perm rod has been "overloaded" with too much hair (too large a slice) or B) the perm rod has been wrapped to sit "on base". Both of these situations can cause the appearance of prominent partings and marks in the permed hair.
The best way to get rid of them is to prevent them. Be sure to tell your stylist about the problem before your next perm, and if it is a home perm, take your time when wrapping the hair next time and make certain you avoid overloading the rods.
As for getting rid of the "marks" once they've happened, that can require some effort. One thing you can do is to use a perm kit and a cotton swap to dab waving lotion on the scalp area where the parts are located. Allow the waving lotion to sit on the hair for 5-10 minutes and then rinse the hair fully, concentrating on the scalp area where the lotion was applied. While the waving lotion is working gently lift the hairs in the affected area and move them in the direction you want them to lie. Once the hair is fully rinsed, towel dry the hair and apply neutralizer to the scalp area only where you used the lotion and let it sit for 2-4 minutes then rinse it as well.
This should be sufficient to soften the rod marks without affecting your curls. DO NOT use this method if your hair is showing signs of over-processing or other stresses from chemical services. If in doubt, consult your local stylist.
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Nintendo easily beat competition from Microsoft and Sony to ship more consoles and handhelds in the second quarter of the year, figures from all three companies show.
The company shipped 5.2 million Nintendo Wii consoles during the April to June period - that's well ahead of the 1.6 million PlayStation 3 (PS3) consoles shipped by Sony and Microsoft's 1.3 million Xbox 360s. Sony's second-generation PlayStation 2 (PS2) console continues to sell well thanks to its low price and Sony shipped 1.5 million of the units during the period beating out the Xbox 360.
Sales of software for the Nintendo Wii totalled 40.4 million, again easily outclassing the PS3 at 22.8 million units and the PS2 at 19.3 million units. Microsoft does not announce software sales estimates for the Xbox 360.
In the handheld space the Nintendo DS shipped 6.9 million [m], which is almost double the 3.7 million PlayStation Portable (PSP) consoles shipped during the same period. Software sales for the DS were 36.6 million units while those for the PSP totalled 11.8 million units.
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I got a birthday cake order for a 3D mickey mouse cake. I'm still thinking how to do that.
First of all: Do I need permission from Disney to do this cake?
and if it's not a necessary anyone has an idea to do this cake? I found wilton 2006 year book tutorial. But I couldn't find that particular mickey mouse pan.
Please help!
If you are selling this cake you will need permission. The last 3D cake I made I talked to the Sesame Street copy write attorney and he told me - and I quote " because your not selling the cake there is nothing I can do to you but if I open a shop I cannot display the pic or use it for advertising" This was for an Elmo cake.
I made a cake that looked like a present with a 3D Elmo made from RKT and piped with royal icing and fondant
eyes, nose mouth. You could do something similar but if you search for MM cakes on CC you will most likely find a zillion :)
Hope this helps a little
I'm not sure if there's a particular MM pan you're looking for, but just type "discontinued character cake pans" in your browser, and you will be directed to numerous sites with discontinued pans, decorations, etc. Hope this helps.
Here is a Mickey Mouse cake I did recently. I made Mickey using rice crispie cake because the overall cake would have been huge if he had been cake and also the Mickey would have been extemely heavy. I worked from a picture of Mickey to get the proportions and details right.
Hope it goes well


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