http://www.freshpatents.com/Communications--electrical-dtnewntc340.php USPTO Class 340 - Communications: electrical en-us Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 1000 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 141 31 http://www.freshpatents.com/index.php?rss=true http://www.freshpatents.com/images/freshpatentsnav_rss.gif http://www.freshpatents.com/Vehicle-control-system-and-method-and-component-devices-dt20080717ptan20080169898.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 An in-vehicle device notifies a mobile device of a frequency channel which has been stored in its memory unit, and sets the notified channel to a reception channel. The mobile device transmits a reply signal through the channel notified from the in-vehicle device. When the in-vehicle device determines that a... http://www.freshpatents.com/Voice-programmable-and-voice-activated-vehicle-based-appliance-remote-control-dt20080717ptan20080169899.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A programmable controller for activating an appliance controlled by an activation signal is voice-programmable and voice-activated. If a user verbally indicates the appliance is activated by a rolling code activation signal, the controller transmits a sequence of different rolling code activation signals until the user verbally indicates a successful rolling... http://www.freshpatents.com/System-and-methods-for-automatically-moving-access-barriers-initiated-by-mobile-transmitter-devices-dt20080717ptan20080169900.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 An operator system provides a mobile transmitter configured to communicate with a base operator to automatically open and close an access barrier based on the position of a carrying device that maintains the mobile transmitter. The mobile transmitter periodically transmits a mobile open signal as it moves away from the... http://www.freshpatents.com/Arrangement-for-identifying-persons-dt20080717ptan20080169901.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 To provide an arrangement for identifying persons, comprising at least a one page or a multi-page identification document, particularly a passport (100), with at least one contactless RFID chip (20) and an antenna (22) connected thereto being integrated on its outer side, at least o: ie means for shielding electromagnetic... http://www.freshpatents.com/Television-receiver-dt20080717ptan20080169902.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A television receiver that is equipped with a lock function for preventing the settings for the channel the user is currently viewing from being changed when a child presses an operation button such as a power button, a channel changing button, a volume setting button, etc., and that enables only... http://www.freshpatents.com/System-and-method-for-radio-frequency-identifier-voice-signature-dt20080717ptan20080169903.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 Conventional techniques for logging and using a user's signature are insecure and inflexible. A system and method are provided which: i) translate a user's first signature, such as a user's voice signature, into a user's second signature, such as a radio frequency identifier signature; and ii) deploy the user's second... http://www.freshpatents.com/System-and-method-for-locating-objects-and-communicating-with-the-same-dt20080717ptan20080169904.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 An object locator system utilizes a microtransponder (12) that is used in association with an object to be located. A remote locator (10) transmits an encoded signal in which is embedded an identification code associated with the object to be located. The microtransponder (12) receives the encoded transmitted signal and... http://www.freshpatents.com/Inductive-coupling-in-documents-dt20080717ptan20080169905.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 5 A document comprises a substrate. The substrate comprises a coupling circuit having conductive tracks printed on the substrate. The coupling circuit comprises a first coupling part (40) for coupling to a memory tag (14) and of a size to receive a memory tag within the first coupling part, a... http://www.freshpatents.com/Rf-communication-system-dt20080717ptan20080169907.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A remote control transmitter and a controlled apparatus that are paired by a pairing process that remotely controls the controlled apparatus. The operator initially uses the remote control transmitter to control the controlled apparatus so that it performs a specified operation, the remote control transmitter transmits RF packet data that... http://www.freshpatents.com/Rfid-transducer-alignment-system-dt20080717ptan20080169908.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A radio frequency identification (RFID) system having the capacity to detect the parameter of alignment, wherein the system may be used with hand-held, fixed-in-place, stationary and permanently mounted apparatus. The system includes an RF transponder configured for use with dental x-ray, medical imaging and digital radiography apparatus The system may... http://www.freshpatents.com/Tooth-attach-rfid-tag-and-system-for-using-the-same-dt20080717ptan20080169906.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 The present invention relates to RFID (radio frequency identification), more particularly to an RFID tag attached to a tooth and a system for using the same. The tooth-attached RFID tag of the present invention comprises a chip for storing the user's information, an antenna for transmitting the user information stored... http://www.freshpatents.com/Implementation-of-a-wireless-power-transmitter-and-method-dt20080717ptan20080169910.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 Disclosed is a device for a particular purpose. The device includes a housing. A wireless power transmitter is connected to the housing. The wireless power transmitter sends wireless power. The particular purpose is something other than sending wireless power. A method for a particular purpose.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Rf-id-tag-reading-system-for-using-password-and-method-thereof-dt20080717ptan20080169909.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 Provided is a RFID tag with enhanced security. The tag includes a tag memory to store thereto pre-determined password information and tag data, an antenna to receive a tag data transmission request signal from an outer reader, and a tag controller to request the reader to transmit the password if... http://www.freshpatents.com/Touch-sensor-with-tactile-feedback-dt20080717ptan20080169911.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 An input organ, being provided with means for detecting the touch of a fingertip, where said organ is provided with means for providing a tactile feedback to said fingertip to acknowledge an activation of said input organ, and where said means for providing a tactile feedback comprises an elongate object... http://www.freshpatents.com/Apparatus-for-determining-the-presence-of-fog-using-image-obtained-by-vehicle-mounted-device-dt20080717ptan20080169912.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 An apparatus that detects the presence of a constituent such as fog affecting a view of space which is present ahead of a vehicle, the constituent resulting from a natural phenomenon in the space is provided. In this apparatus, the determination of whether the presence of the element is determined... http://www.freshpatents.com/Automobile-anti-theft-steering-lock-with-an-alarm-dt20080717ptan20080169913.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 An automobile steering wheel lock with an alarm includes a lock having a lock core with a chamber containing an alarm and at least one light hole. The alarm consists of a circuit board, a battery, a buzzer and a touch switch. The circuit board capable of sending signals has... http://www.freshpatents.com/Warning-a-vehicle-operator-of-unsafe-operation-behavior-based-on-a-3d-captured-image-stream-dt20080717ptan20080169914.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A computer-implemented method, system, and program product includes a behavior processing system for capturing a three-dimensional movement of an operator of a vehicle, wherein the three-dimensional movement is determined by using at least one image capture device aimed at the operator, and identifying at least one behavior of the operator... http://www.freshpatents.com/Tire-information-detector-dt20080717ptan20080169915.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 There is provided a tire information detector to promptly and accurately detect tire information such as pressure of a tire. The tire information detector includes a transponder including a resonator and disposed in a tire of a vehicle; and a controller disposed in a vehicle body, transmitting an excitation signal... http://www.freshpatents.com/Reminder-for-safety-belt-dt20080717ptan20080169916.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A vehicle safety belt warning device which comprises a sensing member and a warning member electrically coupled to the sensing member. The sensing member comprises a magnetic element installed on a first buckle member of the vehicle safety belt buckle set and a magnetically-activated control element installed on a second... http://www.freshpatents.com/Identification-system-dt20080717ptan20080169917.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 An identification system for an object, particularly for an electrical or electronic device (1) is provided with an item of identification information. The object contains an electronic memory inside of which the item of identification information is stored. This memory is connected to a display device via which the item... http://www.freshpatents.com/Hinged-arm-retainer-arrangement-dt20080717ptan20080169918.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A school bus has a hinged stop arm, a bidirectional electric motor operatively connected to the hinged stop arm for pivoting the hinged stop arm between a stored position adjacent the school bus and a deployed position extending outwardly of the school bus, and a motor control module for controlling... http://www.freshpatents.com/Group-analysis-system-and-group-analysis-equipment-dt20080717ptan20080169919.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 Face-to-face detection by infrared-ray communication is effective in grasping interaction between persons. However the problem here is that infrared rays have a high directivity and detection fails unless the persons face each other right in front. Sensor signals having a high directivity and sensor signals having a low directivity are... http://www.freshpatents.com/System-for-submitting-alert-notices-to-mobile-communication-devices-dt20080717ptan20080169920.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A system for submitting alert notices to mobile communication devices is disclosed. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a mobile communication device (MCD) having a controller element that transmits to an alert generation system (AGS) a location coordinate in order for the AGS... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-and-apparatus-for-wide-area-surveillance-of-a-terrorist-or-personal-threat-dt20080717ptan20080169921.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 The present invention is related to a means for detecting external threats by the use of methods and apparatuses for the wide area detection of chemical, radiological or biological threats using modified personal wireless devices combined with new advanced micro and nanosensor technologies. A cost effective method is provided for... http://www.freshpatents.com/Portable-deterrent-alarm-system-dt20080717ptan20080169922.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A system and method for the detection of an intruder in an area under construction is disclosed. The self-contained portable deterrent alarm system includes a plurality of means for detecting an intruder and broadcasting at least one of an audible siren or audible voice alarm. The system and method further... http://www.freshpatents.com/Security-system-with-product-power-capability-dt20080717ptan20080169923.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A security system and display module therefore protects an item of merchandise mounted on the display module in a retail environment. The item of merchandise is electrically and mechanically connected to a sensor which is removably mounted on the display module by a first power cord. A second power cord... http://www.freshpatents.com/Banding-clip-alarm-dt20080717ptan20080169924.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A security alarm is removably attached to a band extending about a package which sounds an alarm should tension on the band be reduced to prevent theft of the package contents. The band extends through a passage formed between the bottom of an alarm housing and a bottom lock plate... http://www.freshpatents.com/Methods-and-systems-for-use-in-the-provision-of-services-in-an-institutional-setting-such-as-a-healthcare-facility-dt20080717ptan20080169927.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A system for more optimally providing a service, such as a communications service, in an institutional setting by use of smart context-aware approaches. The system comprises an environmental context processing engine configured to transform sensed data indicative of activity relevant to provision of said service into data indicative of an... http://www.freshpatents.com/Systems-and-methods-for-a-hot-swappable-catheter-input-module-dt20080717ptan20080169925.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a catheter monitoring system including a catheter input module (CIM) adapted to be connected to at least one catheter, an amplifier base, and a host adapted to process data from the amplifier base. The CIM is adapted to be connected to an amplifier... http://www.freshpatents.com/Systems-and-methods-to-prevent-counterfeit-grey-and-black-market-proliferation-of-pharmaceutical-medical-and-other-products-dt20080717ptan20080169926.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A long-range communications apparatus utilizing modulated-reflector technology is described. The apparatus includes an energy-transmitting base station and remote units that do not emit radiation in order to communicate with the base station since modulated-reflector technology is used whereby information is attached to an RF carrier wave originating from the base... http://www.freshpatents.com/Transponder-networks-and-transponder-systems-employing-a-touch-probe-reader-device-dt20080717ptan20080169928.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 Transponder networks and transponder systems are provided which help to overcome the issues presented to transponders systems by FCC power limitations. One embodiment provides a transponder network that includes a plurality of RFID straps in order to increase the amount of memory that is practically available in the network. Other... http://www.freshpatents.com/Bed-exit-and-patient-detection-system-dt20080717ptan20080169931.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A bed exit and patient detection system especially adapted for use in the general medical or surgical floor area of a hospital or other healthcare facility as part of a vital signs monitoring and remote warning system includes a plurality of pressure sensors disposed in the patient's bed in a... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-and-system-for-measuring-a-user-s-level-of-attention-to-content-dt20080717ptan20080169930.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A method for use with a media player includes playing an item of content for a user on the media player, wherein the media player includes one or more sensors configured to allow the user to interact with the media player, receiving information from at least one of the one... http://www.freshpatents.com/Vibration-alert-method-and-monitor-system-dt20080717ptan20080169932.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 Disclosed herein are child monitor systems and methods in which a device includes a receiver that receives a wireless signal including audio data indicative of sounds captured at a remote location. The receiver includes a demodulator to derive a digital data stream from the wireless signal. The device further includes... http://www.freshpatents.com/Warning-a-user-about-adverse-behaviors-of-others-within-an-environment-based-on-a-3d-captured-image-stream-dt20080717ptan20080169929.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A computer-implemented method, system, and program includes a behavior processing system for capturing a three-dimensional movement of a monitored user within a particular environment monitored by a supervising user, wherein the three-dimensional movement is determined by using at least one image capture device aimed at the monitored user. The behavior... http://www.freshpatents.com/Sound-control-system-with-an-automatic-sound-receiving-function-dt20080717ptan20080169933.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A sound control system with an automatic sound receiving function is provided. The sound control system includes a sensor sensing a trigger signal; a sound receiving apparatus coupled with the sensor to initiate a receiving of a sound according to the trigger signal, and a sound control unit coupled with... http://www.freshpatents.com/Portable-gas-detector-dt20080717ptan20080169934.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A portable apparatus is provided for detecting the presence in a local atmosphere of gases that are hazardous to the health of humans and animals, the detector providing a warning to the operator of the apparatus of the presence of such gases.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Digital-indicator-dt20080717ptan20080169935.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 Digital indicator comprising a display device (20), a control circuit (30) connected to the display device (20) for transmitting to the display device (20) signals that indicate values measured by a certain type of measuring device (15) connectable to said control circuit (30). The indicator (12) is characterised in that... http://www.freshpatents.com/Capacitive-proximity-sensor-with-user-dt20080717ptan20080169936.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A sensing system for sensing the proximity of a part of a user to a control input, such as a control panel (14), for a vehicle subsystem (10), includes a transmitter (26) for transmitting a signal, a primary receivers (22) for receiving the signal via the user as a primary... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-and-system-for-communicating-with-users-of-wireless-devices-when-approaching-a-predetermined-destination-dt20080717ptan20080169937.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 Using cell phones or other wireless devices to notify users of those devices of impending arrival at a selected customer location. The current location of the wireless device is determined and compared with the known location of the destination. When the wireless device is within a predetermined distance or at... http://www.freshpatents.com/Variable-blind-spot-warning-system-dt20080717ptan20080169938.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A variable blind spot warning system for detecting objects in a blind spot of a motor vehicle. The system includes at least one movable side view device coupled to a position sensor. The position sensor generates a position signal corresponding to an orientation of the side view device. At least... http://www.freshpatents.com/Early-warning-control-system-for-vehicular-crossing-safety-dt20080717ptan20080169939.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A system for alerting drivers and maintenance personnel of approaching commercial vehicles at train or maritime crossings and for alerting train engineers and ship captains of obstructions in the crossing. The system includes video monitoring and the ability to transmit one or more video feeds by broadband directly to the... http://www.freshpatents.com/Intelligent-traffic-control-system-and-associated-methods-dt20080717ptan20080169940.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A system for traffic control that may include a controller carried by a vehicle, and the controller providing vehicle location data and vehicle specific data. The system may further include a server in communication with the controller, and the server defining at least one traffic zone based upon traffic flow... http://www.freshpatents.com/Aircraft-glide-slope-display-system-and-method-dt20080717ptan20080169941.php Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700 A system and method for displaying aircraft glide slope includes determining a glide slope deviation that is representative of a difference between a desired aircraft glide slope and an actual aircraft glide slope. A glide slope icon that is representative of the desired aircraft glide slope and a glide slope...