Communications: electrical inventions 02/06

20060038654 - Wireless messenger system: A method of communicating between electronic door locks, access point hubs and a central controller includes the steps of transmitting a probe signal from a central controller, or access point hub receiver to the electric door lock in several different frequencies. Transmission between the locks stations and the access point...

20060038655 - Method and device for securing devices against unauthorized access, particularly for identifying in a casino: A method for securing facilities against access of unauthorized persons, in particular for verifying the access authorization of gamblers to gambling machines in a casino, wherein biometric data of the persons are analyzed, characterized in that every person possesses a document in which biometric data of its owner are applied...

20060038656 - Universal garage door operating system and method: A universal garage door operating system and method. In one embodiment, a vehicle transmitter is provided transmitting a wireless garage door transmitter control signal. A control module is provided for mounting in a structure such as a garage, and is adapted to receive a wireless garage door transmitter. The control...

20060038657 - Electronic access control device: An electronic lock utilizes two microprocessors remote from each other for enhanced security. The first microprocessor is disposed close to an input device such as a keypad, and the second microprocessor is disposed close to the lock mechanism and well protected from external access. The first microprocessor transmits a communication...

20060038658 - Product identification tag device and reader: An electronic identification tag, usually in very small size, responds to a reader with an identification code unique to the object to which the tag is attached. The stand-alone device responds to a reader signal by storing energy received from the signal, then using the stored energy to generate another...

20060038659 - Reader/writer and rfid system: A system establishes synchronicity of transmission and receiving for each reader/writer of an RF tag independently without obtaining synchronization of the reader/writers by means of an unspecified number of control terminals is desired as a reader/writer system. A reader/writer comprises a transmitter operable to transmit an interrogation signal to an...

20060038661 - Data transfer on a current supply line: A method of transmitting data between a first and a second device (2, 3) by way of a power supply line between the first and the second device (2, 3). The power supply and the data transmission take place alternately in a power supply time window (21) and in a...

20060038662 - Power line communication system and method of operating the same: A system for operating a power line communications system is provided. One embodiment is comprised of a plurality of network elements, which may take the form of repeaters, bypass devices, backhaul devices, wireless backhaul devices, enhanced bypass device, communication interface devices and others. In one embodiment, two groups of network...

20060038660 - System and method for authenticating/registering network device in power line communication (plc): A method and apparatus for protecting privacy in power line communication (PLC) networks. Data transmitted on a PLC network is encrypted according to a network key and can be properly received only by registered devices that have the proper network ID and network key value so that proper decryption can...

20060038663 - Sampling playback doorbell system: A digital sampling playback doorbell system has two or more doorbell buttons and a central unit with solid state memory storage for multiple digitally sampled sound files. User assignment means are provided for assigning a particular sound file to a particular doorbell button. The digital sampling playback doorbell has computer...

20060038664 - Vehicle theft prevention system and method thereof: A vehicle theft prevention system and a method thereof. The system includes an Electronic Control Unit and a vehicle information terminal. The ECU is mounted with a controller that generates a vehicle motion detection message by receiving abnormal detection signals from various sensors detecting the orientation and location of the...

20060038665 - Vehicle tire with rfid tag: Provided is a vehicle tire with an RFID tag. The damage of the RFID tag or non-recognition problem can be prevented when a severe operating atmosphere is applied to the tire. The RFID tag is mounted on a side of the tire, apart from a bead included on an inner...

20060038666 - Instrument viewing display system for motorcycles: An instrument viewing display system for motorcycles. The instrument viewing display system comprises one or more objects in which motorcycle display indicators for motorcycle systems (e.g., oil pressure, low fuel indicator, turn signals, high-beam, voltage indicator, neutral indicator, tachometer, speedometer etc.) are placed on a front, back, or in the...

20060038668 - Accessory module for vehicle: An accessory module is mountable to an interior surface of a vehicle windshield and includes a mounting element securable to an interior surface of a windshield of a vehicle, and an accessory support having a base portion attachable to the mounting element. The accessory support includes an accessory holding element...

20060038667 - Indicator device for motor driven vehicle: A motor driven vehicle having an indicator device that includes a speed indicating portion for indicating the running speed of the motor driven vehicle provided with an electric motor capable of imparting power to a driving wheel, plural running mode indicating portions for individually indicating a plurality of running modes...

20060038670 - Sensor unit: A sensor unit includes a sensor body consisting of a detecting part which detects an inside pressure of a tire, and a transmitting part which transmits a pressure signal detected by the detecting part, and a base member which holds the sensor body. The base member is fixed to a...

20060038669 - Tire condition detecting device, tire condition monitoring system, and method of attaching tire condition detecting device to tire wheel: A tire condition detecting device 1 and an attaching method thereof, and a tire condition monitoring system, capable of preventing the attenuation caused by tires and wheels, of radio waves transmitted from a transmission section more effectively than before, are provided. The tire condition detecting device comprises a case 3...

20060038671 - Automobile and motorcycle automatic direction indicating device: An automobile and motorcycle automatic direction indicating device includes a voltage stabilizer 2, a left switch 3, a right switch 4, a left and a right direction indicating light 5 and 6. The left and the right switch both connected to the voltage stabilizer, and then the left switch is...

20060038672 - System and method for delivery and management of end-user services: The present invention is directed to a system and method which allows each end-user (or a combined number of end-users) to set controls for each of the user's energy using systems at one or more premises. Each end-user, for each premise, then can determine, based on a digital copy of...

20060038673 - Gate closing timer for security gate override system: A solid state programmable timer attaches with two wires across the two contacts for the key circuit of the PC board controlling a security gate and two wires to the emergency personnel remote key switch. A timed cycle is activated by an emergency personnel key opening the security gate. When...

20060038674 - Method and system for sending pre-scripted text messages: A system employing a telematics unit and a telematics call center. The telematics unit includes a first module and a first set of at least one pre-scripted text message, and the telematics call center includes a second module and a second set of at least one pre-scripted text message. The...

20060038676 - Locating system: A system for use in locating an object, comprising: a tag for placing with an object to be located, the tag comprising a first radio frequency communication module; and a locator device comprising a second radio frequency communication module for communicating with the tag. In one aspect, the locator device...

20060038675 - Sur-link system: The Sur-Link system will link a person to any portable apparatus they may randomly misplace or enable one to monitor such things as a pocket book, cell phone or any other object that they could leave behind. This unit may be used for keys or attached to a child that...

20060038677 - System and method for monitoring and enforcing a restricted wireless zone: Monitoring for unauthorized RF energy emitted or transmitted in a particular zone or portion of a building, etc. Radio frequency energy is received in a region that encompasses a zone in which it is desired to monitor for unauthorized radio frequency energy. At least one characteristic of the received radio...

20060038678 - Security system and method: A patrol system comprising a carriage moving along guiding means. The carriage includes propulsion means, sensors for acquiring data from outside the carriage and control means. An automatic safety method comprising A. storing a digital map of safety zones in a computer; B. keeping track in real time of the...

20060038679 - Mems based space safety infrared sensor apparatus and method: A space safety apparatus monitoring a volume of space encompassing a field of view (FOV) for detecting an intrusion including a gas or vapor, and includes a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) having mirror elements in a mirror array for reflecting infra-red (IR) energy beam collected from the FOV and an IR...

20060038680 - Mems based space safety infrared sensor apparatus and method for detecting a gas or vapor: A space safety apparatus monitoring a volume of space encompassing a field of view (FOV) for detecting an intrusion including a gas or vapor, and includes a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) having mirror elements in a mirror array for reflecting infra-red (IR) energy beam collected from the FOV and an IR...

20060038681 - System for securing a key in a vehicle: A system for securing a key in a vehicle is provided. The system comprises: a cable for connecting to a vehicular component, wherein the cable comprises a first end and a second end; a lock for locking the first end of the cable and the second end of the cable;...

20060038685 - Image forming device, processing device and method using same: A device identifies the finishing location on a recording medium and also identifies the electronic tag location on the recording medium when a finishing instruction is included in a job. Moreover, when the finishing location matches with the electronic tag location, the device displays that the locations overlap with each...

20060038683 - Metal container closure having integral rfid tag: An RFID tag system which communicates with a base station at a predetermined frequency for a container having a metal closure comprising an insulator mounted to an exterior surface of the metal closure and a radio transceiver system coupled to the insulator. The radio transceiver system further comprises an antenna...

20060038684 - System and method for smart radio frequency identification tags: The present invention is a method system that detects the altering of the contents of a package. This system comprises a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag that is affixed to a package. This RFID can receive, store and transmit information received related to the package contents. A pressure sensitive material...

20060038682 - Test fixture for evaluating rf identification system and related methods: A test fixture for evaluating an RF identification system and related methods for evaluating an RF tag and/or an RF antenna, are disclosed. The test fixture provides predefined RF tag positions that can be used to test: read position, distance and antenna capability and adjustments. By placing an actual RF...

20060038686 - Metal housing with integral antenna for rfid reader/writer: Enhanced physical protection against vandalism for RFID reader/writer units is provided by a relatively thick metal front or housing which also functions as the antenna element of the reader/writer. The metal front is cut or slotted to define a radio frequency antenna integral with the metal front or housing for...

20060038687 - Singulation of radio frequency identification (rfid) tags for testing and/or programming: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag tester/programmer and marker are described. A surface is in contact with a web of RFID tags. The surface has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the surface is grounded to ground tags of the...

20060038688 - Risk evaluation support device, program product and method for controlling safety network risk evaluation support device: A risk evaluation support device is used for a safety network which serves to cause an output device to make a controlled device operable based on a detection signal outputted from an input device when the input device detects a safety condition. The support device creates a parameter setting table...

20060038689 - Drowsiness detecting apparatus and method: A drowsiness detecting apparatus has a pulse wave sensor and a determination circuit. The sensor is provided to a steering wheel to detect a pulse wave of a vehicle driver gripping the steering wheel. The determination circuit generates a thorax pressure signal indicative of the depth of breathing by envelope-detecting...

20060038690 - Geographic location monitor: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for monitoring a driver of a vehicle. Briefly described, in architecture, one embodiment of the system, among others, includes a first reporting means for receiving a communication from a person regarding the driving behavior of the driver of the vehicle. In...

20060038691 - Window mounted rescue assistance apparatus: An emergency notification device is provided in which a first warning unit detects the audible warning alarm emanating from an activated smoke detector, the first unit then sends a radio frequency signal to a second, window mounted, warning unit that provides a flashing light and sound notification to emergency personnel...

20060038692 - Circuit health monitoring system and method: A system and method that provides early warning of a capacitor failure before it causes a functional failure by including a plurality of redundant capacitive elements arranged in parallel in a capacitor module. A monitor measures a value corresponding to the total capacitance of the module under a selected system...

20060038693 - Connection checking system, printer device, method of checking connected state, connection checking program, and recording medium storing connection checking program: A connection checking system of the present invention is arranged so as to apply a power supply voltage which is dropped by the resistance to a terminal when the control substrate and the unit are connected. Then, the control section determines that the unit is connected to the control substrate...

20060038694 - Electronic and microsphere-based impact detection and measurement apparatus: An apparatus for detecting impact using an electronic means and microspheres. A helmet system comprises a helmet adapted to be worn on a user's head. A sensor is mounted on the helmet and is adapted to sense a threshold impact equal to or exceeding a threshold force on the helmet....

20060038695 - Gas supply pressure alarm device: The present invention provides a pressure alarm for use in conjunction with conventional pressure gauge unit systems, as a replacement pressure gauge and alarm, or as a pressure alarm system. The invention provides adaptable alarm feedback signals for an operator, preventing the unexpected loss of pressure when using a gas...

20060038696 - Method and apparatus for indicating a status: A method and apparatus for a signaling device includes an audio device that generates either or both an audible output such as a tone and a voice. The output is based upon a status level. The signaling device further includes a light emitting diode (LED) strobe that illuminates in a...

20060038697 - Turn indicator unit for a relay-controlled flasher: A turn indicator unit includes a light source, a matching module, and a first switch means. The light source includes a light-emitting diode coupled across an output side of a flasher. The matching module includes a resistor. The switch means connects selectively the resistor across the output side of the...

20060038698 - Multi-purpose remote control input device: A multi-purpose remote control input device comprised of a transmitter and a receiver; the receiver in a form of adapter being installed to the controlled system including a PC or PS2 game machine; the transmitter including PS2 DVD/TV/VCR control interface adapted with functional keys corresponding to PS2 DVD, TV, VCR...

20060038699 - Multi-loop transmission system: A transmission system between a voltage source and a wireline tool comprising a first loop to transmit a signal between the voltage source and the wireline tool. The first loop has a first transformer coupled to the voltage source. The system also comprises a second loop, electrically independent of the...

20060038700 - Sleeve repeater for forwarding meter data: A sleeve repeater includes a meter sleeve mount and a meter ring mount. The meter sleeve mount interfaces to a utility meter and includes an antenna that is electrically coupled to internal sleeve repeater circuitry. The meter ring mount interfaces with the meter sleeve mount and is attachable to a...

20060038701 - Telemetry module with configurable data layer for use with an implantable medical device: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for configuring an external device so that may communicate with and an implantable medical device in accordance with a desired telemetry protocols. The external device utilizes a telemetry module can be loaded with a protocol driver necessary for communicating with the implantable medical device....

20060038702 - Led traffic light: The present invention provides traffic lights comprising an LED panel for directing motor traffic, an LED panel for directing pedestrian traffic, an LED street sign, an LED panel for displaying an animated advertisement or important message, such as traffic conditions ahead, and a personal device interface providing two-way communication of...

20060038703 - Adjustable pilot's tool for maintaining aircraft attitude: A tool for use by a pilot as a reference for maintaining a desired aircraft attitude is provided. The tool is a simple mechanical tool that can be removably mounted adjacent to an aircraft windshield, in the pilot's field of view. The tool comprises a central shaft upon which at...

20060038704 - Apparatus and method for providing travel information: An apparatus and method for providing travel information, including a database for storing information regarding a travel area, wherein the information includes at least one of road information, street information, intersection information, and traffic control device information, a processor for processing a request for information regarding an optimal travel route...

20060033604 - Network-based remote-control apparatus and network switch for the same: A network-based remote-control apparatus and a network switch are proposed. The network-based remote-control apparatus comprises a remote computer, an Internet, a gateway, a server and a network switch. Through the network-based remote-control apparatus, user sends a command signal by using the remote computer and the command signal is sent to...

20060033605 - Locomotive security system and method: The present invention provides a locomotive security system and method, which applies a penalty brake to prevent unauthorized operation of a locomotive. The security system includes a security computer interfacing with an input device, a verification device and a locomotive penalty brake. Upon receiving appropriate identification information, from the input...

20060033606 - Methods and apparatus for determining the status of a device: Methods and devices are provided for determining the status of a networked device, e.g., a networked RFID device. In some embodiments of the invention, a customized packet is used to transmit a “heartbeat” from each of a plurality of networked devices to a server. Some such embodiments use a customized...

20060033608 - Proxy device for enhanced privacy in an rfid system: A proxy device is disclosed for use in an RFID system comprising a plurality of RFID devices and at least one reader which communicates with the proxy device and one or more of the RFID devices. The proxy device acquires information characterizing at least a given one of the RFID...

20060033607 - System and method for sensitivity optimization of rf receiver using adaptive nulling: The present invention provides sensitivity enhancement for a single antenna RFID interrogating device by separately coupling a nulling signal formed using a portion of a transmit signal into a receiver. The phase and amplitude of nulling signal can be adjusted so that the nulling signal cancels that a reflected transmit...

20060033609 - Wireless locating and tracking systems: A locating and tracking system is provided in which the assets are desired to be located and tracked are associated with either radio frequency (RF) tags or radio frequency identification and radio frequency data communication (RFID/RFDC) devices. Depending on which device is attached to the asset, the other device is...

20060033610 - Method and apparatus for communication with remote electronic devices: A method for communicating commands and data to remote electronic devices over a wireless link is facilitated by interposing a processing module between a user control device and the remote electronic devices. The processing module is configured to interact with a wireless services provider in processing commands and data which...

20060033611 - Sensor unit, method, device and sensor system for determining a side of a vehicle on which a wheel with a sensor unit is disposed: A sensor unit for recording the direction of rotation of a wheel is embodied to record a variable that is characteristic for a direction of flow of an air stream in a tire of the wheel. To determine a side of a vehicle on which a wheel is disposed, a...

20060033612 - Vehicle door damage prevention device: The present invention is a device to prevent damage to a vehicle door by sensing the presence of an object and preventing a door from being opened and contacting the sensed object. The device consists of a proximity sensor attached to the edge of a vehicle's door that sends a...

20060033613 - Temperature sensitive safety monitor for automotive vehicles: A safety system for protecting an occupant or occupants of an automotive vehicle from temperature extremes is automatically activated when the vehicle engine is turned off. A computer-based monitor unit, connected to a temperature sensor, an occupancy detector and at least one alarm device, compares the sensed temperature with predetermined...

20060033614 - Sensor with two electrical terminals: A sensor having two electrical terminals to both supply energy and to output an output signal of the sensor. The output signal of the sensor can be output via at least one of the electrical terminals without the use of a current source. The sensor includes at least one electrical...

20060033615 - Emergency safety service system and method using telematics system: An emergency safety service system and method using the telematics system is provided. The emergency safety service system includes: a telematics device for capturing an image from a peripheral situation, collecting condition information and position information, and generating an emergency safety information signal; a service providing server for receiving the...

20060033616 - Smart container gateway: A smart container gateway system is provided to improve security and facilitate global secure supply chain operations using smart containers or freight trailers. Each smart container includes a smart container gateway that provides communication with global and local networks, container and cargo security sensors and cargo identification tags. The smart...

20060033617 - Perimeter security: A perimeter may be effectively secured by a system of manual/autonomous stationary/mobile units on land/water, by a system of manual/autonomous aircraft/spacecraft and by a system of physical barriers. A wide range of surveillance, communication and scientific equipment will be associated with these systems and they will all be associated with...

20060033619 - Medical communication and locator system and method: There is disclosed a medical communication and locator system and method including a medical chart communication system and method and a personnel communication system and method for monitoring the location of charts and personnel in a medical environment. The communication and locator systems may be provided with one-way or two-way...

20060033618 - Theft detection using a level monitoring system: A system to detect theft of product from a storage tank is provided. The system comprises a monitor and a data center. The monitor is operatively coupled to the tank to measure the level of product therein. The data center is in communication with the monitor and adapted to receive...

20060033621 - Deactivator using inductive charging: Method and apparatus for a deactivator using an inductive charging technique are described....

20060033623 - Rfid multiple range method and system: The present invention is a method and system for determining the range of an RFID tag from an origin using radio-frequency identification (“RFID”) tags. An RFID tag with a unique numerical identifier is secured to an object. The RFID tag transmits its unique numerical identifier using RF signals, wherein the...

20060033622 - Rfid readers and tags transmitting and receiving waveform segment with ending-triggering transition: RFID readers exchange information with RFID tags. The information is encoded for transmission and decoded upon reception. Encoding is in binary bits, which are in turn encoded in waveform segments. The last transmitted waveform incorporates an ending-triggering transition, and terminates in a preset manner with respect to when the ending-triggering...

20060033620 - Using radio frequency identification with transaction receipts to detect and/or prevent theft and shoplifting: Techniques are disclosed for detecting shoplifting or theft, particularly in a retail environment, using radio-frequency identification (“RFID”). Preferred embodiments leverage RFID tags on merchandise and RFID data that is written at the point of sale on the merchandise-borne RFID tags themselves, on the customer's receipt, or both. Some embodiments also...

20060033624 - Tunable antenna: Method and apparatus to tune an antenna for a security tag may be described....

20060033625 - Digital assurance method and system to extend in-home living: A system and method for facilitating in-home living by monitoring and analyzing in-home activities, and thereby implementing services for facilitating such living. The system includes an integrated portfolio of active and/or passive sensors for monitoring activities of an individual, and an analyzing system for synthesizing and analyzing signals from the...

20060033626 - System for generating a signal indicative of a state of a user's body: A system for generating a signal indicative of a state of a user's body. The system has a housing assembly and first and second spaced electrodes on the housing situated so that an electrical impulse can be generated a) through the first electrode to a first user appendage in operative...

20060033627 - Pool net safety system: In general, the present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for detecting movement of a pool net. In one aspect, a pool net safety system for use with a pool is provided. The system includes a net attachable to a perimeter of the pool and at least one...

20060033628 - Steering wheel vapor collection and sensing system using a chemical element: A vapor sensitive material is configured for encircling a steering wheel. The material is held within a flexible cover over the steering wheel or is bonded directly to the steering wheel or is held against the steering wheel by the cover, or is placed within a groove in the steering...

20060033629 - Over flow sensor: An overflow sensor adapted to detect water flow in a backup roof drainage system is provided. The overflow sensor comprises a housing, a water flow sensor, and a control module. The housing is configured to sealingly mate with the backup roof drainage system. The water flow sensor is coupled to...

20060033630 - Automated level indicator for liquids container: An improved level indicator takes advantage of the universal visual impression of typical sight glasses, but without the disadvantages of a physical sight glass protruding from the main body of the reservoir. In addition, other quantities are measured, including two-phase presence in a drainage pipe, temperature of the liquid product...

20060033631 - Pressure based battery powered wireless cellular liquid level tank monitor and level reporting system: A method, apparatus, and system for remotely monitoring a liquid level in a tank are provided by broadcasting a signal indicative of the liquid level in the tank directly to a cellular communication network from a stand-alone liquid level monitor operatively attached to the tank. The stand-alone monitor is battery...

20060033633 - Methods and systems for diagnosing projection device failure: Projection device failure may be diagnosed by sensing improper operation of projection lamp ignitor circuitry. An ignitor failure indicator may be activated based on a sensed failure in the operation of the lamp ignitor circuitry to prevent incorrect projection lamp failure notification....

20060033632 - Use indicator: The present invention relates to a use indicator apparatus having a power-sensing mechanism and an indicator. The indicator includes a first state and a second state wherein the indicator is maintained in the first state until a required amount of power is applied to the sensing mechanism. Upon reaching the...

20060033634 - Car-seat occupied baby-on-board indicator alarm: With an infant or child placed in a child's car-seat in a motor vehicle, any rising of the driver from the driver's seat after the control apparatus of the invention has been energized, provides an alarm to alert the driver of leaving the infant or child unattended in the vehicle....

20060033635 - Casing assembly for burglar alarms: The present invention discloses an improved casing assembly for burglar alarm, and the casing comprises an upper casing, a chassis and a front panel; wherein a circuit board and a speaker are included in the upper casing and the chassis and the front panel is covered on the exterior of...

20060033636 - Controlling an infrared responsive device: A technique includes receiving a command packet over a radio frequency communication link and determining whether additional processing of the command packet is needed. Based on the determination, the technique includes selectively communicating an indication of the command packet over an infrared communication link and communicating an indication of the...

20060033637 - System for configuring hardware in a downhole tool: A system for loading a hardware configuration into downhole configurable hardware includes a surface control unit in communication with a downhole tool string component over a downhole network. The surface control unit initially has the hardware configuration and transmits it through the downhole network to the configurable hardware. The hardware...

20060033638 - Apparatus for responding to an anomalous change in downhole pressure: A method of responding to an anomalous change in downhole pressure in a bore hole comprises detecting the anomalous change in downhole pressure, sending a signal along the segmented electromagnetic transmission path, receiving the signal, and performing a automated response. The anomalous change in downhole pressure is detected at a...

20060033639 - Remote telemetry device: The systems and methods disclosed herein relate to digital data communication systems, and more particularly, the systems and methods relate to systems and methods for facilitating digital communication between a modem equipped meter and a central data acquisition system. In one example, the system has the central data acquisition system,...

20060033640 - Distrubuted radio antenna passive sensor system: A passive wireless sensor system having one or more distributed radio antennas 12 creating electromagnetic radiation paths 14 to and from the passive wireless sensors 13. The passive wireless sensors 13 are energized by a radio signal from a radio transmitter(s). The passive wireless sensors 13 are read by a...

20060033641 - Methods and system for detecting available parking places: By installing an emitter unit emitting signals in direction of a parking place and a responder unit corresponding to this parking place responding to the emitter signal by a response signal in case no car is parked on the respective parking place, and detecting the response signal or the lack...

20060033642 - Self-powered vehicle speed sensor: A method of sensing vehicle speed is disclosed. The method comprises self-powering a speed sensor and taking a sample of speed sensor data from the speed sensor. The sample of speed sensor data is processed to calculate a calculated speed, and the calculated speed is wirelessly transmitted to a server...

20060028318 - Semiconductor structure: A semiconductor structure, for improving rectifier efficiency in passive backscatter transponders or backscatter remote sensors for use in high-frequency electromagnetic fields, is provided. The semiconductor structure has a dielectric layer on whose upper side is arranged a first electrically conductive layer, and a second electrically conductive layer that is spaced...

20060028319 - Radio-frequency-device personalization: Radio-frequency devices that have internal radio-frequency chips are personalized. A radio-frequency device is inserted into a package. An identifier is read electromagnetically from the radio-frequency chip with a radio-frequency transceiver while the radio-frequency device is within the package. Personalization information is written electromagnetically onto the radio-frequency chip while the radio-frequency...

20060028320 - Autofocus actuator: An autofocus actuator 1 is provided with a yoke 300 that comprises an inner cylindrical portion 301 defining an insertion bore through which a hollow body portion of a holder is adapted to be received and an outer cylindrical portion 302 provided outside of the inner cylindrical portion 301 with...

20060028321 - Integrated magnetic ranging tool: An improvement in a tool of the type which is adapted for connection into a drilling string, which tool is adapted to perform a function in the drilling string as a first function. The improvement is a magnetic field source incorporated with the tool so that the tool is adapted...

20060028322 - Vibrating device for the turn signals in motorized vehicles: A cylindrical open-ended soft material having (10) a vibrating apparatus to alert drivers of functionality of turn signal by way of tactile stimulation. (12) A gripping mechanism to adhere the vibrating device for turn signals in motorized vehicles to the turn signal arm in motor vehicles. Furthermore, this includes all...

20060028323 - Method and system for broadcasting audio and visual display messages to a vehicle: A method and system facilitate the exchange of information between a remote location and a motor vehicle, via a targeted transmission of audio and visual broadcast messages to vehicle operators. Output of the broadcast messages may be controlled using (a) codes or identifiers in or associated with the messages, (b)...

20060028324 - Method for identifying vehicles: A method for identifying a vehicle includes receiving a stolen vehicle input at a call center and receiving a confirmation input at a call center. A vehicle code display command is sent from the call center to a telematics unit of the stolen vehicle and a vehicle code of the...

20060028325 - Protective cover assembly: A protective cover assembly is provided. The protective cover assembly includes a flexible cover and an alarm assembly. The flexible cover includes an outer layer of flexible material, an inner layer of flexible material, and at least one layer of tear resistant material positioned between the outer and inner layers....

20060028326 - Sensor device, method and device for monitoring a sensor device, and system having a sensor device: A sensor device is disposed in a wheel. It contains an acceleration sensor, the measurement signal of which is representative of the acceleration of the sensor device. Detachment of the sensor device from its mounting position is detected according to the measurement signal of the acceleration sensor. The sensor device...

20060028327 - Wireless replication, verification, and tracking apparatus and methods for towed vehicles: In some preferred embodiments, a smart socket adapter is utilized. The male plug on the towed end of the wiring harness is unplugged from the female tow port that is part of the towed vehicles wiring package. A smart socket adapter is inserted into the towed unit's female tow port...

20060028328 - Active anti-tailgating and collision warning system: The present invention is a system for use, for example, in motorized vehicles to provide a warning signal directed to the attention of the driver of the equipped vehicle and also to the operator of a target vehicle, as well as possibly other drivers in the vicinity of the system-equipped...

20060028329 - Automobile day and evening sensory detector for the interior console: The technical disclosure of the invention would be determined by the applicable car companies/designers as they incorporate this idea into their designs for new car prototypes or for revamping current cars they have on the market. It would also be possible to market this product separately through local stores as...

20060028330 - Heads-up speed display for vehicles: A heads-up speed sensing display and control system for apprising an operator of the risk of operating a vehicle at various speeds has a risk indicator display with a plurality of illuminable elements, such as three different colored LEDs, illuminable in a plurality of patterns, each of the plurality of...

20060028331 - Transmitter unit and tire condition monitoring apparatus: A transmitter unit of an apparatus for monitoring the condition of a tire includes a casing having an opening defined in an end of the casing. A transmitter is received in the casing through the opening. The transmitter gathers and wirelessly transmits information regarding the condition of the tire. The...

20060028332 - Multiband antenna system with tire pressure sensor: A multiband antenna system includes a multiband antenna adapted to receive signals in a given frequency range, such as CB, and a trap to isolate signals in the tire pressure monitoring frequency ranges so that when it is mounted to the exterior of a vehicle in conventional manner, it will...

20060028333 - Power conversion from piezoelectric source with multi-stage storage: A system and corresponding method for generating electric power from a rotating tire's mechanical energy concerns a piezoelectric power generation device associated with a power harvesting and conditioning module. The piezoelectric structure is preferably mounted within a tire structure such that electric charge is generated therein as the wheel assembly...

20060028334 - False alarm reduction in security systems using weather sensor and control panel logic: A security system that secures a building includes a weather detector for detecting weather conditions, such as thunder or high winds, which are likely to cause false alarms in sensors such as an acoustic glass break sensor, shock sensor and vibration sensor. The weather detector may include a sensing component...

20060028336 - Remote monitoring system: A remote monitoring system includes a sensor interface, a processor, and a wireless communication interface. The sensor interface receives sensor information from a sensor coupled to the sensor interface. The processor processes the sensor information into at least one data packet for transferring to a server. The wireless communication interface...

20060028335 - Server system for remote monitoring: A server system for remote monitoring includes a wireless communication interface, a processor, and a storage device. The wireless communication interface receives at least one data packet over wireless communications from a remote monitoring system. The processor processes the data packet including sensor information from a sensor coupled to the...

20060028337 - Voice-operated remote control for tv and electronic systems: The present invention is to provide a voice-operated handhold remote control to be used with home and office appliances, such as TV, projector, DVD/CD, VCR, sound system, and many others. A user can use voice commands through a remote control of this invention to execute control functions over the appliances....

20060028338 - Asset tracking apparatus and method: An asset securing and tracking system (30) operates in conjunction with a wireless communication network (65) for tracking a portable asset (35). The system (30) includes a tracking device (31) adapted to be attached to the portable asset (35) and communicate with the wireless communication network (65). The tracking device...

20060028339 - Portable device for electronic key system and portable device search system: A portable device search system for an electronic key system is formed by a portable device and handy equipment such as a cellular phone, PDA and the like, which is separate from the portable device. When a predetermined operation is performed on the handy equipment, the handy equipment transmits a...

20060028340 - Method and apparatus for disabling an integrated circuit (ic) when an attempt is made to bypass security on the ic: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for detecting if a person has attempted to tamper with an integrated circuit (IC). The apparatus is located on the IC and comprises detection circuitry that detects a build up of electrical charge on the IC and disablement circuitry that disables the...

20060028341 - Wireless atm security system: A security system for use in apparatus comprising a cabinet having least one removable container for storing valuables within the cabinet, the security system comprising a first electronic module housed within the cabinet and a second electronic module housed within the removable container. The first module comprises one or more...

20060028342 - Envelope detection circuit for low power communication systems: An envelope detection circuit includes a signal rectifier, first and second capacitors, and first, second and third transistors. The signal rectifier includes an input port coupled to receive a modulated input signal, and an output port. The first capacitor has a first port coupled to the output port of the...

20060028343 - Manufactured article recovery system: A system for recovering a manufactured article is disclosed. The system includes an electronic reader that reads a unique code associated with the manufactured article when that article is within range of the reader. The unique code may be based on a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag positioned with the manufactured...

20060028344 - Extended range rfid system: A radio frequency identification (RFID) system for discs such as CDs, DVDs or minidiscs includes a special RFID transponder and antenna configuration. The discs normally include an outer metallized annular zone where information is stored, a central hole, and an inner annular zone between the hole and the outer annular...

20060028345 - Termite acoustic detection: A method and system for detecting the presence of subterranean termites, involving use of a thermal imaging camera to scan the structure before installation of an acoustic sensor in order to quickly locate potential areas of subterranean termite infestation, and an acoustic sensor in the form of an accelerometer or...

20060028346 - Remote child locator: A system for tracking as lost child a receiver attached to the coupled to a small child. The system comprises a transmitter carried by the parent. A small receiver and activator is attached to the child. When the parent activates the transmitter, the receiver is activated and buzzer or beeper...

20060028347 - Apparatus and method for protecting an uninterruptible power supply and critical loads connected thereto: An apparatus and method for monitoring and controlling a backup power source and one or more critical loads powered thereby is disclosed. The apparatus is constructed in the form of an electrical distribution panel that includes electronic systems for monitoring the current to the critical loads. In the event of...

20060028348 - Method and apparatus for real time monitoring of an electric furnace heating coil: Heating coils used in an electric furnace used to process semiconductor wafers are monitored on a real time basis by sensing the AC current in a power line delivering electrical power to the furnace. The AC current is sensed by a coil positioned around and magnetically coupled with the power...

20060028349 - Led indicator set with radio signal transmitter: A light emission diode indicator set including a radio signal transmitter being adapted to a vehicle to synchronously transmit radio signals and emit light; the indicator set being further connected to an external warning indicator to receive radio signal to activate LED in the external warning indicator set....

20060028350 - Apparatus and method for monitoring a patient in a hospital bed: A system for monitoring a patient on a hospital bed includes load cells and a controller for detecting patient movement on, exit from, and impending exit from the hospital bed, including movement across or outside a virtual boundary or region located on the bed. The controller is configured to detect...

20060028351 - Docking monitor: A distance monitor for a loading dock includes a sensor monitoring the distance between itself and a vehicle approaching the sensor to generate an analog distance signal representative of the measured distance. The sensor further includes an analog to digital converter that produces a digital distance signal which is transmitted...

20060028352 - Integrated real-time automated location positioning asset management system: An enterprise network 100 for tracking objects is provided. The network 100 includes: (a) a plurality of subscriber communication devices 134 and 138; (b) a plurality of readers 160, each of the communication devices being in communication with a corresponding reader, wherein each reader is operable to read a set...

20060028353 - Locking system, in particular for a motor vehicle: The invention relates to a locking system, for providing authorization to access and drive a motor vehicle. The locking system has a first device, which is a control device for unlocking and locking the car doors, the ignition lock, the steering wheel lock, etc. Additionally, the locking system has a...

20060028355 - Automated meter reader having peak product delivery rate generator: A AMR device adapted to couple to utility meters and detect an peak rate of product delivery and responsively generate a signal indicative of the peak rate of product delivery. This information is transmitted to a remote location, such as to a utility or to a municipality. This peak rate...

20060028354 - Remote access energy meter system and method: A remote energy meter system and method is provided having a meter server and a client module located remotely from the meter server. The meter server communicates with the client via a wireless communications link to recover energy production parameter values. The remote energy meter system preferably provides real-time and...

20060028356 - Microwave detection system and method for detecting intrusion to an off-limits zone: A system and method are provided for automatically detecting intrusion in an off-limits zone. The system includes a transmitter transmitting a signal along a path likely to encounter an intruder to the off-limits zone and a modulating reflector for receiving the transmitted signal. The modulating reflector includes a modulator receiving...

20060028357 - 2-wire push button station control system for a traffic light controlled intersection: A 2-wire control system which communicates with a plurality of pole mounted push button stations of the kind that are found at a traffic light controlled intersection via existing pairs of underground wires over which power and data signals are transmitted so as to enable a visually impaired pedestrian to...

20060022791 - Terminal device for remote monitoring and control system: Disclosed is a terminal for a remote monitoring and control system, which has both of functions of an input terminal device and an output terminal device, and can reduce space to be mounted, cost effectively manufactured and allow flexible system design and modification. A terminal circuit part has a determination...

20060022792 - Method of performing an automobile transaction where an owner permits a user to use an automobile without regard for the creditworthiness of the user: A method of performing an automobile transaction where an owner permits a user to use an automobile without regard for the creditworthiness of the user. The method includes the step of providing the automobile to the user by requiring the user to perform at least one preselected task without any...

20060022794 - Identification with rfid asset locator for entry authorization: A system for controlling access at secure facilities to locations and assets contained in those locations, comprising a biometric identification device, an RFID tag and receiver, and a database for processing information from them to allow or deny access to the locations and assets. The system ties into an existing...

20060022793 - Vehicle-use electronic key system: A vehicle-use electronic key system includes a control unit mounted on a real car, and an electronic key for sending a response signal on receiving a request signal sent from the control unit via a transmission antenna, the antenna being installed near the middle of the real car. Specifically, when...

20060022795 - Vehicle control system and method: A backup communication is automatically executed if a smart ID does not come back from a portable device though a comparison ECU transmits a smart ID request. In the backup communication, the comparison ECU transmits an immobilized ID request through a coil. The portable device receives the immobilized ID request...

20060022796 - Modular school computer system and method: A local wireless device serves as a unique identifier for students and teachers in a school system. The school is equipped with multiple stationary hubs for tracking the location of students and teachers. The school may also be equipped with multiple mobile hubs, such as hand-held hubs and hubs on...

20060022799 - Methods and apparatus for rfid device authentication: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for use in an RFID system comprising a plurality of RFID devices and at least one reader which communicates with one or more of the devices. In one aspect of the invention, an identifier transmitted by a given one of the RFID devices is received...

20060022798 - Reader/writer for transmitting command to ic tag, communication method and communication system based thereon: A communication system comprises an IC tag, and a reader/writer for performing radio communication with the IC tag. The reader/writer further comprises an encoding unit for encoding a digital signal having at least one bit and generating an encoded signal and a transmission unit for transmitting a modulated wave acquired...

20060022797 - Transmitter and a method for transmitting data: Apparatus and methods for transmitting data include using data to phase modulate a carrier signal to have side bands substantially lower in amplitude than the carrier. Phase modulation may be less than 90 degrees. The apparatus and methods may apply transponders, RFID apparatus and methods, passive signal devices, and single...

20060022800 - Scheduling in an rfid system having a coordinated rfid tag reader array: A system and method of scheduling RFID tag interrogations by a plurality of RFID readers so as to mitigate the effects of interference within an RFID environment in which the readers are deployed, and to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the overall RFID system. The system includes a plurality...

20060022802 - Radio frequency identification-based power management system and method for wireless communication devices: A wireless communication system implements various RFID-based methods for wireless communication devices and wireless network infrastructures. The communication system includes an RFID tag and a wireless communication device. The RFID tag is configured to receive an RFID interrogation signal and, upon receipt thereof, to supply one or more transition signals....

20060022803 - Semiconductor device and ic tag for transmitting/receiving data in radio communication: A semiconductor device, comprises a receive circuit for generating receive data from received radio signals, a power supply voltage generation circuit for generating power supply voltage based on the received radio signals, a control circuit for performing logical processing based on the received data, a transmission circuit for generating radio...

20060022801 - Rfid tag data acquisition system: An architecture of an RFID system that facilitates the accessing of RFID tag data within an RFID environment. The architecture includes a plurality of RFID readers, each reader being operative to transmit a first RF signal for scanning at least one RFID tag disposed within an RF coverage region associated...

20060022804 - Semiconductor device for ic tag, ic tag, and control method for ic tag for detecting and executing command from radio wave: A semiconductor device for an IC tag comprises a receive unit for demodulating receive data from a received RF signal and a signal processing unit for detecting a command comprising data signals from the receive data demodulated by the receive unit and executing processing based on the command, wherein the...

20060022805 - Power supply controller: A power supply controller is used in a device including at least one component and at least one control board for controlling an operation of each component, and includes: a power supply section; and a power supply board for independently supplying a power supply voltage output from the power supply...

20060022806 - Medicament container: An apparatus and method for storing a medicament and alerting a patient when to take the medicament. The apparatus contains a processor, which is programmed to indicate when the patient is scheduled to take a medicament, and which medicament is to be taken. At the scheduled time, the patient is...

20060022807 - Portable electronic device and method of operation therefore: A portable electronic device (100) comprises an attached device (190,195), a vibrator (175), and a processor (105) coupled between the attached device (190, 195) and the vibrator (175). The processor (105) is adapted to detect the attached device (190, 195), determine an identification for the attached device (190,195), associate a...

20060022808 - Drive sense adjusting apparatus and drive sense adjusting method: A control unit presents a visual stimulus onto a film adhered on an inner surface of a windscreen glass of a vehicle, and controls the visual stimulus so as to allow a driver to perceive the visual stimulus approaching the driver or receding therefrom in response to detection results of...

20060022809 - Vehicle anti-theft system and method: An anti-theft system comprises a digital code in a key ring. The code is transmitted to a client box installed in a car. The box analyses the code and, in the case of theft, transmits a distress signal to a surveillance station. The surveillance station is equipped with a receiver...

20060022810 - Driving support apparatus: A driving support apparatus includes an imaging member taking an image corresponding to a vehicle peripheral area; a steering angle detecting member detecting a steering-wheel steering angle; a display member disposed in a vehicle interior to display the image; and a control member predicting a driving course of the vehicle...

20060022811 - Night vision device: In a night vision device for motor vehicles having at least one night vision camera, a control unit and a display unit for displaying a night vision image, the control unit is designed to ascertain and display assister markings for longitudinal and/or lateral guidance while driving the motor vehicle....

20060022812 - Integrated vehicle overturn alarm device: A Integrated Vehicle Overturn Alarm Device is disclosed. The device is self-contained and include a sensor to detect when a vehicle rollover has occurred, and a loud audible alarm to alert other individuals of the incident. The device is contained within a water-resistant housing to make the device particularly applicable...

20060022813 - Device for the monitoring & wireless signaling of a pressure or a change of pressure in pneumatic tires: A system for the monitoring and wireless signaling of a pressure or a change of pressure in pneumatic tires on vehicles, comprising wheel electronics that are disposed inside the pneumatic tire and are provided with a battery as a power source, with a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure or...

20060022814 - Information acquisition apparatus: When a plurality of objects having RFID tags attached are to be read, an image sensing unit performs image sensing, and at the same time an RFID reader reads an RFID tag within the image sensing range. A characteristic quantity (external appearance model) of an object obtained from a database...

20060022815 - Interference monitoring in an rfid system: A system and method for monitoring and characterizing various sources of RF interference within an RFID environment, and for adjusting the operational characteristics of an array of RFID readers within the system based on these interference characterizations. The system examines the received transmissions from readers in the network by controlling...

20060022816 - Home security system: The present invention provides a home security system that includes a home security controller for collecting monitor data from various crime prevention and disaster prevention sensors installed in a home via a home network and notifying the portable terminal when a state of emergency occurs. The home security controller also...

20060022817 - Alarm systems, alarm system operating methods, and alarm extension devices: An alarm extension device includes a retainer configured to receive a personal paging device, a vibration sensor in operative association with the retainer, an auxiliary alarm generator, and a link between the vibration sensor and the auxiliary alarm generator. The link is sufficient to activate the auxiliary alarm generator when...

20060022818 - System for tracking individuals: In a tracking system especially for persons suffering from a memory disorder, each tracked person is fitted with a portable personal monitoring unit containing a receiver component and a transmitter component connected by radio to an alarm unit. The monitoring unit send messages to the alarm unit. The alarm unit...

20060022819 - Device and implementation method for citizen notification in well defined geographic regions of homeland security and/or civil defense warnings, alerts and desired protective actions: A device, of compact dimensions, and method that enables Public Safety agencies to issue geographically specific alerts to which the device responds. Alerts include complex alert area boundary data interpreted by the device. The device responds only to alerts germane to the its installed location. When activated, the device annunciates...

20060022820 - Automatic panel configuration upload to a central station automation system: The present invention relates to a method and system for automatically uploading the configuration of a security system to a central station automation system via telephonic lines, long-range radio (e.g., cellular), or Internet. The end result is that the automation system has sufficient information regarding the type and configuration of...

20060022821 - Vibration sensor for boundary fences: It is an aim of the preferred embodiment, to provide an improved sensor unit that is at least as reliable as two sensor units of the prior art, thereby allowing one unit per fencing unit, i.e. per stretch of fencing between adjacent support posts to provide long term reliability....

20060022822 - Holster for a portable electronic device: A holster (100) for holstering portable electronic device (102) and clipping to objects when the portable electronic device is removed therefrom. The holster comprises a body (104) adapted to selectively retain the portable electronic device and a clip (110) carried on the body and adapted to removably couple the body...

20060022826 - Method and apparatus for preparing an item with an rfid tag: An automated reading system for associating an RFID tag and product information includes a conveyor belt for moving a product having an RFID tag and a bar code. The system also includes an RFID scanner and a bar code scanner for reading information on the product as it travels down...

20060022827 - Rfid cabinet: An RFID for cabinet for monitoring items having an RFID tag includes a cabinet having at least one locking front door. An RFID detector is used for monitoring each item placed within the cabinet and is located within the interior of the cabinet. A computer is coupled to the RFID...

20060022825 - System and method for acquisition management of subject position information: A system and method for acquisition management of subject position information that utilizes radio frequency identification (RF ID) to store position information in position tags. Tag programmers receive position information from external positioning systems, such as the Global Positioning System (GPS), from manual inputs, such as keypads, or other tag...

20060022824 - Systems and methods for using radio frequency identification tags to communicating sorting information: The present invention provides novel systems and methods for identifying a location. Generally described radio frequency identification tags equipped with LED's are used to provide a visual indication of a location....

20060022823 - Systems and methods for zone security: Disclosed are systems and methods for utilizing a plurality of RFID readers as proximity sensors to detect one or more RFID tagged assets. In one embodiment, an array of RFID readers provides a coverage area and polls one or more tagged assets at a predetermined interval. If a tagged asset...

20060022829 - Remote communications devices, wireless communications systems, remote communications device operable methods, and retail article monitoring methods: Remote communications devices, wireless communications systems, remote communications device operable methods, and retail article monitoring methods are described. According to one embodiment, a remote communications device includes communications circuitry configured to implement wireless communications with respect to another wireless communications device and a configurable portion configured to be altered, and...

20060022828 - Sticker-type shoplifting-prevention security device: A shoplifting-prevention security device includes a flexible flat substrate (1) having an inductor (2) and a capacitor (3) which form a resonant circuit, the plates of the capacitor being separated by a layer of dielectric material. Moreover, at least one zone (A) of the material can be used to establish...

20060022830 - Air coil rf transponder and method of making same: An RF air coil transponder includes a rotatable carrier, such as a rigid reel. A coil is wound about the reel and at least one field influencing body for influencing the electric and/or the magnetic field within the coil is supported by the reel. The rigidity of the reel enables...

20060022831 - Magnetostrictive device, actuator, sensor, driving method of actuator and sensing method by sensor: Magnetostrictive devices, such as an actuator and a sensor, having a reduced hysteresis characteristic are provided. An actuator 10 includes a cylindrical magnetostrictive element 1 expanding or contracting in the axial direction by application of a driving magnetic field; an electromagnetic coil 2 placed on the outer surface side of...

20060022832 - Tagging systems: A method of verifying the position of a tagging device is described. The method comprises: storing response information in a quantum state of a quantum entity, the quantum entity comprising an entangled pair; separating the entangled pair into first and second entangled particles; conveying the first and second entangled particles...

20060022833 - Human movement measurement system: A system for measuring the position of transponders for testing and training a user to manipulate the position of the transponders while being guided by interactive and sensory feedback through a bidirectional communication link to a processing system for the purpose of functional movement assessment for exercise and physical rehabilitation....

20060022834 - System and method for video observation of a patient in a health care location: A system and method for observing patients in geographically dispersed health care locations. A patient is assigned to a health care location comprising a patient visual monitoring system, a patient audio receiver, and a patient controller. The visual monitoring system is responsive tri-axially to command signals received via a patient...

20060022835 - Novelty moisture detector for plants: A novel moisture in potting media or soil for plants includes a body formed to represent a creature. Inside the body is a processor and a battery. One or more probes adapted to be inserted into soil extend from the body and send an electrical signal to the processor to...

20060022836 - Sensor device, use of a sensor device and vehicle light: The invention is based on a sensor device having at least one transmitter unit situated inside a sensor body, a receiver unit associated with the transmitter unit and situated inside the sensor body, and an end face that is situated between the transmitter unit and receiver unit and constitutes a...

20060022837 - Device for detecting line-disconnection in stepping motor driver: A device for detecting disconnection for use in a stepping motor driver is provided having a driver circuit 3 which comprises a pair of windings 21, 22 wound in a bifilar turn arrangement; a pair of MOSFETs 1, 2 connected to the other end of each winding 21, 22; a...

20060022838 - Speed limit indicia for traffic signals: A traffic signal device includes a plurality of illuminatable light assemblies such as red amber and green used to control traffic flow. A transparent element configured to fit upon the outer surface of the lens of a light assembly supports one or more opaque numerals corresponding to vehicle speed limits....

20060022839 - Modulation system for communication: A system for communication in a downhole tool string comprises an electromagnetic network integrated into the downhole tool string. The electromagnetic network comprises a plurality of band-pass filters and a plurality of network nodes. The plurality of network nodes are along the tool string. The plurality of network nodes is...

20060022840 - Communication system for down hole use: A communication system for down hole use and comprising a drill collar (101) comprising a first portion (103) and a second portion (105) separated from each other by an electrically insulating material (67) and means (22, 63, 77, 81) for generating an electrical signal and for applying the electrical signal...

20060022841 - Mapping in mobile data collection systems, such as for utility meter reading and related applications: A mobile data collection system may perform or facilitate monitoring and management of mobile automatic meter reading (MAMR) activities via out of route meter read identification and graphical route playback. In identifying out of route endpoints, the mobile data collection system receives an indication of each of the endpoints included...

20060022842 - Vehicle telemetric system: A vehicle telemetric system comprises vehicle interface units (VIUs), wireless gateways, and a central host. The VIU in a vehicle collects data over the OBD-II bus and stores the data in the form of Data Point Records (DPRs) in an on-board flash memory. When the VIU is within wireless range...

20060022843 - Public advance warning system for emergency vehicles: The present invention relates to warning systems, and more particularly to public advance warning system to occupants of non-emergency vehicles of the presence of an active emergency vehicle in the vicinity. The present invention can be used to enhance the awareness of drivers and passengers of non-emergency vehicles who travelling...

20060022844 - Ultrasonic sensor assembly: An ultrasonic sensor assembly includes an ultrasonic sensor apparatus, a holding member and a spring arrangement. The spring arrangement includes two spring portions, which are connected together by a connecting portion. The spring portions are partially secured to a housing of the ultrasonic sensor apparatus and are resiliently deformed between...

20060022845 - System and process for providing improved aircraft operational safety: The present invention relates to a system and a process for providing improved operational safety for aircraft. The system/process of the instant invention utilizes real-time, two-way transmission of voice and/or text and flight-critical data between an aircraft and a ground-based computer workstation, where transmitted information monitored and acted upon as...

20060022846 - Method for providing weather information to a mobile vehicle: A method of providing weather information to a mobile vehicle includes receiving a weather request including a GPS signal from the mobile vehicle at a call center, determining a map based on the GPS signal, associating at least one weather icon with the map and displaying the map with the...