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7616115 Sensor for detecting human intruders, and security system  
A dual-modality sensor for detecting a presence of a human intruder within a secure setting includes a seismic sensor for acquiring a seismic signature of a disturbance, and includes an active...
7609145 Test authorization system  
A method of identifying a test-taker is disclosed. The method includes the step of sampling a biometric characteristic of the test-taker, and may include the step of sampling a second biometric...
7606681 System and method for process monitoring  
Systems and methods are provided that allow a user to monitor, diagnose, and configure a process. A user interface may be presented that displays data received from process monitors, sensors, and...
7602304 Multi-sensor device and methods for fire detection  
Multiple parameter fire detection uses outputs from one or more radiant energy sensors in combination with outputs from smoke or thermal sensors to shorten response times to alarm while minimizing...
7589637 Monitoring activity of an individual  
Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods, devices, and systems to monitor activity. One method to monitor activity includes monitoring activity of an individual including detecting a...
7579945 System and method for dynamically and efficently directing evacuation of a building during an emergency condition  
An emergency response system capable of directing building occupants to a safe location in real-time is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of sensors which detect and monitor an emergency...
7551096 Multi-sensor device and methods for fire detection  
Multiple parameter fire detection uses outputs from one or more radiant energy sensors in combination with outputs from smoke or thermal sensors to shorten response times to alarm while minimizing...
7545280 Security screening and support system  
A personnel security screening and control system includes a screening center having a threat screening system incorporating a sample collector and a sample analyzer. The sample collector obtains a...
7541943 Traffic sensor incorporating a video camera and method of operating same  
A traffic sensor and a method of operating the traffic sensor to collect vehicular traffic data for a road is described. The traffic sensor has (a) a radar module for generating radar-based vehicle...
7541923 Method for and system of intrusion detection by using ultrasonic signals  
A method for and system of intrusion detection by using ultrasonic signals are provided. The method includes a training phase and a detection phase. The training phase includes capturing multi-echo...
7525422 Method and system for providing alarm reporting in a managed network services environment  
An approach for alarm reporting is provided. An alarm from a first alarm feed and an alarm from a second alarm feed are received. A merged alarm is generated to provide a consistent view of an...
7522063 Combination thermostat and warning device with remote sensor monitoring  
A combination thermostat and warning device that is housed within a common housing, such as a housing resembling that for a conventional thermostat. The combination device includes a controller...
7522057 System and method for non intrusive monitoring of “at-risk” individuals  
Disclosed is a system and method for monitoring one or more humans while maintaining the privacy of those individuals. The system includes one or more activity pickups that create one or more...
7505875 Monitor system, and monitor device and data collecting device therefor  
A monitor system is formed with a programmable controller for executing a user program, a data collecting unit connected to the programmable controller for collecting variable data of the...
7501943 Radio frequency ID coding for identifying multiple items of the same type  
An RFID tag includes taggents which reflect at selected frequencies or tones. For each byte of information to be associated with an item to be tagged, a reflective tone range is assigned. Within...
7495543 Vending machines with field-programmable electronic locks  
A vending machine uses a field-programmable electronic lock that learns a key code from a corresponding electronic key. The electronic lock has a learning process activation device that is...
7492253 System for reporting an adverse condition  
A system for reporting the presence of an adverse condition is described. Adverse conditions include smoke, breaking glass and carbon monoxide. The system includes one or more detectors that sense...
7482942 Arrangement and method for starting a machine  
An arrangement is disclosed for an industrial drive in which at least one machine or part of machine can be started from a location separate from the machine or part of machine. The arrangement...
7482919 Multi-functional emergency egress system  
An emergency egress system includes a controller that is located within a dwelling, adjacent to a window thereof, and has a user interface. The controller is coupled to an external power supply...
7482918 Detection system and method for determining an alarm condition therein  
A method ( 300 ) for determining an alarm condition for a confined space comprises detecting motion or an intrusion ( 305 ) in the confined space by a secondary sensor and generating ( 310 ) an...
7471194 Trouble ticket service system, monitoring apparatus, and trouble ticket service method; for trouble ticket service system and monitoring apparatus use  
A trouble ticket service system is capable of notifying information indicating the actual operation state thereof. A monitoring apparatus includes information analyzing software for distinguishing,...
7468662 Method for spatio-temporal event detection using composite definitions for camera systems  
A method for monitoring events includes defining alert events based on primitive event types in an environment monitored by monitoring devices. Alert parameters are set for each alert event, and...
7466224 System for detecting intruders in a populated space  
A system for monitoring the presence of persons within a zone, the system comprising: one or more remotely detectable markers, each capable of being carried by a person; a first sensor arrangement...
7463146 Integrated motion-image monitoring method and device  
Security systems and methods are implemented using a variety of devices and methods. According to one such implementation, a security system uses a controller to communicate with...
7463145 Security monitoring arrangement and method using a common field of view  
According to one example embodiment, an integrated security arrangement detects unwanted intruders in a facility. The arrangement includes an intrusion sensor to sense an intrusion at a target area...
7433648 System and a node used in the system for wireless communication and sensory monitoring  
A system is provided for communication and sensory monitoring. The system comprises a plurality of nodes installed as a network in a structure. Each of the plurality of nodes comprises an internode...
7423545 Failed filter arrest indicator and method for use in multiple arrester location  
The present invention is a technique for locating and identifying a failed filter/arrester in an underground conveyance such as a fiber optic cable. A sensor is installed in the filter/arrester...
7423530 Cross-zone supervision for a security system  
An error condition, fault, defect, obstruction, or defective arrangement of viewing angle is determined in a target security device, such as a motion sensor. A plurality of times a fault is...
7417531 Technique for monitoring a tire condition of a vehicle  
A control system is employed in a vehicle to assist a user to operate the vehicle effectively and safely. In accordance with the invention, the system provides driving assistance to the user by...
7414528 Apparatus and method for improving ski jump safety  
An apparatus and method for the improving of ski jump safety comprises a first detector for detecting a skier entering a jump site, wherein the first detector produces a first signal, a second...
7411489 Self-adjusting dual technology occupancy sensor system and method  
The present invention provides a system comprising an occupancy sensor for sensing occupancy of an area, able to activate upon sensing occupancy of the area, maintain activation when sensing...
7405653 System for monitoring activities and location  
A residential monitoring system incorporates both physiological sensors and activity sensors. Some of the sensors can be in wireless communication with control circuitry. One or more activity...
7403111 Location system using a first signal to gate a second signal  
A location system comprises a location determining module adapted to receive a first signal and a second signal. The location determining module is adapted to associate one of the signals with the...
7394370 Apparatus and method of acquiring and storing data of close contacts  
A method of recording close contacts for disease control, the method including the steps of using a device to transmit identity and date/time of contact details to a similar device for each close...
7385497 Multi sensor detection and lock disabling system  
A multi sensor detection and disabling lock system includes detector cases for holding interchangeable detectors that sample for chemical, biological and radiological compounds, agents and...
7352280 System and method for intruder tracking using advanced correlation in a network security system  
A method for correlating event information comprises receiving event information for a plurality of detected events wherein the event information for a particular detected event comprises a...
7348880 Occupant detection and temperature forewarn safety system and method  
A system and method are provided for alerting of an occupant endangered by being situated in a variable temperature setting. The system can be utilized within a motor vehicle, and occupants include...
7339463 Infant alert system and methods thereof  
An infant seat alarm system to both detect and alert the presence of an unattended infant in a vehicle comprises an infant seat having a sensor and a detector seat having a second sensor. The...
7330110 System and method for providing wireless communication device access to dynamic business information  
Systems and methods for a user to receive dynamic business information on a wireless communication device via a wireless connection are presented. The wireless communication device can be a...
7323979 Dual technology glass breakage detector  
A dual technology glass breakage detector for a security system that detects the breaking of glass in a window or door without generating false alarms caused by similar types of sounds. The dual...
7319390 Data processing apparatus, intrusion sensor and antitheft apparatus  
A data processing apparatus executes data processing with respect to an output of A/D conversion of an input signal. The data processing apparatus includes a high-frequency noise recognition unit....
7317390 Screening checkpoint for passengers and baggage  
An advanced technology screening checkpoint system includes a baggage screening zone, a passenger screening zone, and a secondary screening zone. The baggage screening zone may include an...
7301463 Assisting and monitoring method and system  
A convenient task reminder, compliance logging and monitoring system for routine activities is presented as well as an automated communications/notification system that can relay the activity...
7298253 Method and apparatus for deciding whether to issue an alarm signal in a security system  
A method of operating a security system includes providing a plurality of sensors, and detecting at least one event with the sensors. A decision whether to initiate an alarm signal is dependent...
7289881 Information collection apparatus, information collection method, information collection program, recording medium containing information collection program, and information collection system  
A robot includes a robot sensor for sensing abnormality around the robot, a moving portion for moving the robot main body, and a movement control unit for controlling the moving portion so that the...
7277021 Device and method for alerting a runner when a new pair of running shoes is needed  
A device and method are provided for determining the wear of a sole of a shoe. The device includes first and second sensors receivable in the sole of the shoe. The sensors are axially spaced and...
7271717 Two-way emergency alert system  
A two-way emergency alert system comprising two devices in communication for a minimum of 1500 feet apart, each device featuring a sequential button for on, audio alarm, vibratory alarm, and off,...
7271712 Vehicle seatbelt usage sensing apparatus and method for generating and transmitting a seatbelt warning signal  
A seatbelt usage sensing apparatus for use with a vehicle which includes a seat assembly, an occupant sensor, a seatbelt sensor, and a warning signal generator. The seat assembly includes a seat...
7265669 Networks with sensors for air safety and security  
Airborne particles are impacted on a collection surface, analyzed, and then the collection surface is regenerated. Thus, the same collection surface can be used in numerous cycles. The analysis can...
7262697 Dual sensing intrusion detection method and system with state-level fusion  
A system and method for intrusion detection includes a first sensor for detecting an intrusion within an area and for outputting a first signal, a second sensor for detecting an intrusion within...