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7636038 |
Fault-tolerant timeout communication protocol with sensor integration
A fault-tolerant timeout protocol for distributed sensor arrays and networks in which each sensor has a plurality of backup nodes, each of which is operable to send priority information which...
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7633393 |
Sprinkler status indicator
A fire suppression valve includes an RF transmitter which transmits an indication that a closed valve has opened. The transmitter can be implemented as a passive wireless identifier tag energized...
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7634299 |
Communication terminal apparatus, method of changing function and/or setting of communication terminal apparatus, and program
A communication terminal apparatus includes a situation change detecting unit that detects a change in external situation and transmits an external situation change detection signal, and a control...
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7623033 |
Methods and systems for tracking items using a sensor web
A system and method for tracking items may store in memory first association data reflecting an association between an item tracking device and a beacon device when the item tracking device is...
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7612664 |
Refrigerated container
A refrigerated container comprising a door composed of a first and a second door panels and a security device is disclosed. The security device includes a detection plate fixed to an inner side of...
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7609158 |
Electrical power system control communications network
Communication networks having redundant signal paths for sensed operating conditions and control parameters for electrical power transmission and distribution systems.
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7605698 |
Sensor network system and data retrieval method for sensing data
A sensor network system, including: a model list that stores preset model names; an event table that stores monitoring conditions of data transmitted from sensor nodes; an event generator that...
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7605695 |
Automatic discovery and classification of detectors used in unattended ground sensor systems
An interface includes a port that communicates with one of N detectors, where N is an integer greater than 1. A classification module communicates with the port and classifies the detector as one...
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7603235 |
Arrangement for collision prevention of mine vehicle
A mine vehicle and a method of preventing a mine vehicle from colliding. The mine vehicle ( 1 ) includes at least one scanner ( 13, 14 ) to scan the environment in front of the vehicle. On the...
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7602284 |
Sterilizer cassette handling system with data link
A cassette handling system for sterilant filled cassettes employs RFID or other electromagnetic signal technology to track the cassettes. A method for tracking the sterilant cassettes includes the...
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7598857 |
Detection system
Systems and methods for creating a detector network across one or more existing communications systems. In one implementation, a system is provided. The system includes a plurality of hosts, each...
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7598870 |
System for and method of automating parking payment by using electronic tags
A system for automating parking payment including user terminals having wireless communication equipment allowing access to a wireless communication network and including readers/writers of...
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7598851 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting wireless signals on a mobile platform
A method and apparatus to wirelessly transmit information within a mobile platform is provided, comprising a local processor, signally connected to a plurality of sensing devices and operative to...
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7598858 |
Methods, apparatuses, and systems for monitoring environmental parameters within an enclosure
An apparatus for monitoring environmental parameters within an enclosure includes a power source; a communication device electrically connected to the power source and attachable to a cover of the...
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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...
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7565132 |
Portable health monitoring system
A health monitoring system containing a Bluetooth transceiver and one or more health signs sensors automatically detects conditions that require medical attention based on configurable rules, calls...
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7554440 |
Systems and methods for monitoring travel conditions
Generally described, embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for gathering and disseminating travel conditions. These conditions may include traffic congestion and air...
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7554441 |
System and method for real-time management of mobile resources
A system and method are disclosed for real-time management of mobile resources. The management system includes an on board system, a processor, and a data center. The on board system is provided...
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7551063 |
Vehicle email notification based on customer-selected severity level
A vehicle email notification method and system that uses customer-selected severity settings to send special notifications to the subscriber. The notification system uses triggers to initiate the...
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7541919 |
Wireless tire pressure and temperature detecting system
The present invention provides a wireless tire pressure and tire temperature detecting system, using a wireless monitoring and transmission device with a centrifugal switch. When the tire...
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7538678 |
Data storing apparatus and method for RFID tags with sensors
Provided is a data storing apparatus and method for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags with sensors. The apparatus includes: a first storing block which includes a kill password storage and...
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7538688 |
Portable area safety zoning system
Temporary safety zones are established by deploying a plurality of safety icons connected by extensible, brightly colored, retro-reflective tapes. The tapes are retracted within the housings of the...
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7532115 |
Wireless position feedback device and system
A wireless position feedback device incorporated in a monitored device. The position feedback device measures a position of a moving element of the monitored device, generates a local power supply...
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7532119 |
Multi-tiered network for gathering detected condition information
A multi-tiered network for gathering detected condition information includes a first tier having first tier nodes and a second tier having a second tier node. The second tier node is operable to...
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7532114 |
Fixed part-portable part communications network for a security network
A communications network for a security network is disclosed. The communications network includes at least one master base unit, or fixed parts, and at least two slave base units, or portable...
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7525444 |
Sensor for detecting hydrocarbons
A fluid sensor comprises a sensor housing, a sensor package, an actuator and a switch. The sensor package is disposed within the sensor housing and includes first and second screens and at least...
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7522039 |
Apparatus, method, and computer program for an alarm system
An alarm monitor includes memory that stores an actuator schedule. An input circuit receives a sensor signal that indicates an alarm condition, the sensor signal originating from a sensor that is...
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7522046 |
Document management
Techniques are provided for document management, which may occur at a physical document, at a remote location, or at a combination thereof. Document management at a physical document may include...
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7518504 |
Method and apparatus for wide area surveillance of a terrorist or personal threat
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...
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7511613 |
Lighting control with occupancy detection
In illuminated local areas occupants are actively detected to facilitate control of the illumination and possibly other local parameters such as temperature. The emitted light in each local area is...
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7495553 |
Method of installing a wireless security system
A method of installing a security system includes placing a security device at an installation location. An air-borne signal is transmitted to the security device. An indication of a quality of the...
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7492251 |
Dual mode personal locator beacon
A Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), supporting two operation modes local monitoring and remote monitoring. The apparatus includes a PLB that supports the present operation mode, as well as a local...
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7489245 |
Networked RF tag for tracking baggage
The invention disclosed provides a method, system, and associated tag for detection and tracking of inanimate and animate objects. The novel method broadly comprises the steps of: a) attaching a...
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7474230 |
RFID temperature logger incorporating a frequency ratio digitizing temperature sensor
A semi-passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag being coupled to a battery providing a battery voltage for powering a part of the circuitry of the RFID tag includes an RF communication...
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7466217 |
System for determining abandonment of child in unattended vehicle
A system for signaling that a person is in an vehicle is provided and includes a power source, a processing unit including a counter, a state monitoring unit configured to monitor an internal...
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7463142 |
RFID system and method for tracking environmental data
A method and system for tracking a body's bio-readings and environmental information in which such bio-readings are generated is disclosed. Conventional bio-reading sensor technology may be used in...
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7463160 |
Remote control of a hydrogen sulfide gas alarm system
A method allows an H2S alarm system installed at a remote wellsite to be monitored and configured from a distant location. Alert-signals from the alarm system to the distant location and...
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7450004 |
Systems and methods for handling information from wireless nodes, including nodes for communication with aircraft
Systems and methods for handling information from wireless nodes, including nodes for communication with aircraft, are disclosed. A system in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes a...
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7450627 |
Wireless communication synchronization
A method of communicating among wireless devices includes providing a frequency hopping schedule to a target device. The frequency hopping schedule includes a sequence of frequencies. The method...
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7439855 |
Method and wireless communicating apparatus for analysis of environment
The improved methods and apparatus for analysis of environment provide wireless communication of the environmental analyzers, e.g. such as particle monitoring (counting and measuring) instruments....
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7430186 |
Spatial-driven context zones for sensor networks and device infrastructures
An apparatus, method and computer readable device for providing spatial information in a sensor network. The sensor network comprises a plurality of sensors and a plurality of actuators, each...
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7427918 |
Cargo security sensing system
A cargo security sensing system includes a smart container having a sensor, wherein the smart container is a standard shipping cargo container that includes the sensor. The sensor may be any...
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7423541 |
Excessive product usage detection using a level monitoring system
A system for detecting excessive usage of product in a storage tank is provided. The system comprises a monitor and a data center. The monitor is operatively coupled to the tank for monitoring a...
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7424527 |
System and method for transmitting pollution information over an integrated wireless network
A pollution information message system provides a system and method for generating and transmitting pollution information messages. In one embodiment, the pollution information message system...
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7417543 |
Method and system for monitoring containers to maintain the security thereof
A method and system for monitoring the integrity of a container specifically adapted for the system and constructed with at least one door. A sensor is secured in the container for detecting...
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7411494 |
Wireless sensor unit
A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or...
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7411496 |
Self-contained cellular security system
Described is a cellular security system for monitoring an asset from a remote monitoring site without utilizing a signal modulating device or a cellular voice service. The cellular security system...
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7409853 |
Floatable housing for in situ water monitoring system
An electronic system for use in a body of fluid is disclosed. The electronic system includes a first housing element and a second housing element. The second housing element is hermetically sealed...
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7408462 |
Control of monitored zone
The invention relates to a method for the control of a monitored zone, in particular at transport devices for objects, wherein the monitored zone is scanned by means of at least one spatially...
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7403113 |
GaN-based sensor nodes for in situ detection of gases
A system for detecting chemical/biological substances and a detection method. The system comprises a plurality of sensing units or nodes and a radiofrequency link. Each unit has several sensors...
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