US20050101250A1 - Mobile care-giving and intelligent assistance device - Google Patents
Mobile care-giving and intelligent assistance device Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20050101250A1 US20050101250A1 US10/889,533 US88953304A US2005101250A1 US 20050101250 A1 US20050101250 A1 US 20050101250A1 US 88953304 A US88953304 A US 88953304A US 2005101250 A1 US2005101250 A1 US 2005101250A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- mcd
- short
- range wireless
- user
- proxy
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
- G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
- G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
- G08B13/194—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
- G08B13/196—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
- G08B13/19678—User interface
- G08B13/19684—Portable terminal, e.g. mobile phone, used for viewing video remotely
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/0059—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons using light, e.g. diagnosis by transillumination, diascopy, fluorescence
- A61B5/0062—Arrangements for scanning
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/02—Detecting, measuring or recording pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography or electroauscultation; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
- A61B5/0205—Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
- A61B5/02055—Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular condition and temperature
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/103—Detecting, measuring or recording devices for testing the shape, pattern, colour, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
- A61B5/11—Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor, mobility of a limb
- A61B5/1112—Global tracking of patients, e.g. by using GPS
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/103—Detecting, measuring or recording devices for testing the shape, pattern, colour, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
- A61B5/11—Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor, mobility of a limb
- A61B5/1113—Local tracking of patients, e.g. in a hospital or private home
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/41—Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the immune or lymphatic systems
- A61B5/411—Detecting or monitoring allergy or intolerance reactions to an allergenic agent or substance
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/74—Details of notification to user or communication with user or patient ; user input means
- A61B5/7475—User input or interface means, e.g. keyboard, pointing device, joystick
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
- G01C21/00—Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups G01C1/00 - G01C19/00
- G01C21/005—Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups G01C1/00 - G01C19/00 with correlation of navigation data from several sources, e.g. map or contour matching
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
- G01C21/00—Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups G01C1/00 - G01C19/00
- G01C21/20—Instruments for performing navigational calculations
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
- G05B—CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS
- G05B19/00—Programme-control systems
- G05B19/02—Programme-control systems electric
- G05B19/04—Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers
- G05B19/042—Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F15/00—Digital computers in general; Data processing equipment in general
- G06F15/16—Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q10/00—Administration; Management
- G06Q10/10—Office automation; Time management
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q10/00—Administration; Management
- G06Q10/10—Office automation; Time management
- G06Q10/109—Time management, e.g. calendars, reminders, meetings or time accounting
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q50/00—Systems or methods specially adapted for specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q90/00—Systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial or supervisory purposes, not involving significant data processing
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
- G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
- G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
- G08B13/194—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
- G08B13/196—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
- G08B13/19654—Details concerning communication with a camera
- G08B13/19658—Telephone systems used to communicate with a camera, e.g. PSTN, GSM, POTS
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
- G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
- G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
- G08B13/194—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
- G08B13/196—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
- G08B13/19697—Arrangements wherein non-video detectors generate an alarm themselves
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
- G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/0241—Data exchange details, e.g. data protocol
- G08B21/025—System arrangements wherein the alarm criteria uses absence of reply signal after an elapsed time
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
- G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/0263—System arrangements wherein the object is to detect the direction in which child or item is located
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
- G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/0275—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS] tag technology used for parent or child unit, e.g. same transmission technology, magnetic tag, RF tag, RFID
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
- G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/028—Communication between parent and child units via remote transmission means, e.g. satellite network
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
- G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
- G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
- G08B21/028—Communication between parent and child units via remote transmission means, e.g. satellite network
- G08B21/0283—Communication between parent and child units via remote transmission means, e.g. satellite network via a telephone network, e.g. cellular GSM
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
- G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
- G08B21/04—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B25/00—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
- G08B25/008—Alarm setting and unsetting, i.e. arming or disarming of the security system
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B25/00—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
- G08B25/009—Signalling of the alarm condition to a substation whose identity is signalled to a central station, e.g. relaying alarm signals in order to extend communication range
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B25/00—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
- G08B25/01—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
- G08B25/016—Personal emergency signalling and security systems
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B27/00—Alarm systems in which the alarm condition is signalled from a central station to a plurality of substations
- G08B27/006—Alarm systems in which the alarm condition is signalled from a central station to a plurality of substations with transmission via telephone network
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
- G08C17/00—Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
- G08C17/00—Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link
- G08C17/02—Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G16—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
- G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
- G16H40/00—ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices
- G16H40/60—ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
- G16H40/63—ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
- H04L12/00—Data switching networks
- H04L12/28—Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
- H04L12/2803—Home automation networks
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
- H04L12/00—Data switching networks
- H04L12/28—Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
- H04L12/2803—Home automation networks
- H04L12/2816—Controlling appliance services of a home automation network by calling their functionalities
- H04L12/282—Controlling appliance services of a home automation network by calling their functionalities based on user interaction within the home
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
- H04L12/00—Data switching networks
- H04L12/28—Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
- H04L12/2803—Home automation networks
- H04L12/283—Processing of data at an internetworking point of a home automation network
- H04L12/2836—Protocol conversion between an external network and a home network
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
- H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
- H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
- H04M1/72409—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories
- H04M1/72412—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories using two-way short-range wireless interfaces
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
- H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
- H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
- H04M1/72409—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories
- H04M1/72415—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories for remote control of appliances
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
- H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
- H04M1/72448—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions
- H04M1/72451—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions according to schedules, e.g. using calendar applications
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
- H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
- H04M1/72448—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions
- H04M1/72457—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions according to geographic location
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
- H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
- H04M1/72475—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones specially adapted for disabled users
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B2503/00—Evaluating a particular growth phase or type of persons or animals
- A61B2503/08—Elderly
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B2560/00—Constructional details of operational features of apparatus; Accessories for medical measuring apparatus
- A61B2560/02—Operational features
- A61B2560/0242—Operational features adapted to measure environmental factors, e.g. temperature, pollution
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B2560/00—Constructional details of operational features of apparatus; Accessories for medical measuring apparatus
- A61B2560/04—Constructional details of apparatus
- A61B2560/0462—Apparatus with built-in sensors
- A61B2560/0468—Built-in electrodes
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/0002—Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network
- A61B5/0015—Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network characterised by features of the telemetry system
- A61B5/002—Monitoring the patient using a local or closed circuit, e.g. in a room or building
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/0002—Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network
- A61B5/0015—Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network characterised by features of the telemetry system
- A61B5/0022—Monitoring a patient using a global network, e.g. telephone networks, internet
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/02—Detecting, measuring or recording pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography or electroauscultation; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
- A61B5/024—Detecting, measuring or recording pulse rate or heart rate
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/05—Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves
- A61B5/053—Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of a portion of the body
- A61B5/0531—Measuring skin impedance
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/08—Detecting, measuring or recording devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
- A61B5/0816—Measuring devices for examining respiratory frequency
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
- G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
- G08C2201/40—Remote control systems using repeaters, converters, gateways
- G08C2201/41—Remote control of gateways
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
- G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
- G08C2201/40—Remote control systems using repeaters, converters, gateways
- G08C2201/42—Transmitting or receiving remote control signals via a network
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
- G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
- G08C2201/50—Receiving or transmitting feedback, e.g. replies, status updates, acknowledgements, from the controlled devices
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
- G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
- G08C2201/50—Receiving or transmitting feedback, e.g. replies, status updates, acknowledgements, from the controlled devices
- G08C2201/51—Remote controlling of devices based on replies, status thereof
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
- G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
- G08C2201/60—Security, fault tolerance
- G08C2201/61—Password, biometric
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
- G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
- G08C2201/90—Additional features
- G08C2201/93—Remote control using other portable devices, e.g. mobile phone, PDA, laptop
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G16—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
- G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
- G16H40/00—ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices
- G16H40/60—ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
- G16H40/67—ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
- H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
- H04M1/72448—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions
- H04M1/72454—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions according to context-related or environment-related conditions
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
- H04M2250/12—Details of telephonic subscriber devices including a sensor for measuring a physical value, e.g. temperature or motion
Definitions
- the present invention relates to the field of portable computing devices and, more particularly, to a portable computing device for providing mobile care-giving and intelligent assistance.
- elders capable of living independently still require some assistance performing daily activities. For example, elders commonly suffer from some memory dysfunction, and may need to be reminded to perform critical daily tasks, such as eating a certain number of meals a day, feeding a pet, calling a relative, or the like. Further, some elders may require assistance making decisions, such as deciding what to wear prior to going outside. Additionally, elders who live independently may need assistance with the various responsibilities of maintaining a residence, such as providing security, ensuring that all doors and windows are locked, and checking for potential disastrous events, such as water leaks, gas leaks, fires, or the like. Still, elders who live alone may need the assurance that a caregiver can be reached immediately in the event of an emergency.
- the present invention provides an apparatus for providing care-giving and intelligent assistance using a mobile communication device, such as a mobile telephone.
- the mobile communication device can allow a user, such as an elder, to access a variety of functions which will support the elder in many aspects of daily life.
- the ergonomic features of the mobile communication device are specifically designed to maximize use by a cognitively impaired user, such as an elder.
- the mobile communication device can also allow a user to control a home or other environment by interfacing with an X10 controller, or other security system. Further, the mobile communication device can allow the user to access a variety of service systems from the convenience of the user's home, or other location. Additionally, the mobile communication device can provide intelligent assistance to the user, such as reminding the user to perform a specific task, informing the user of the weather outside, and instructing the user of how to dress for the weather.
- the mobile communication device can include a short-range wireless transceiver for communicating with a local access point, and a processor configured to control the operation of the short-range wireless transceiver.
- the mobile communication device can include an ultrasonic beacon configured to be detected by at least one ultrasonic receiver.
- the device can include a code reader, a temperature sensor, and/or a radio frequency identification mechanism.
- the mobile communication device can include at least one biosensing device, and a processor configured to process the information received from the biosensing device.
- the biosensor can be a chemical sensor configured to detect airborne particulates.
- the biosensor can be a galvanic skin sensor configured to measure a change in conductivity of skin. It should be appreciated that the mobile communication device further can include a cellular radio-frequency (RF) transceiver for communication through a commercial carrier.
- RF radio-frequency
- the system can include a mobile phone comprising a short-range wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a local computing device.
- the system can also include a proxy server comprising a short-range wireless transceiver configured to establish communications between a target device and the mobile phone, where the proxy server and the mobile phone communicate over a short-range wireless connection.
- the proxy server can include a gateway.
- the gateway can include a data store for storing a programmatic action corresponding to a predetermined event.
- the gateway can further include a software engine configured to initiate the programmatic action responsive to the occurrence of the predetermined event.
- the short-range wireless connection can use an 802.11 wireless networking protocol.
- the target device can be at least one of a remote service provider or a local controller.
- the remote service provider can be a pharmaceutical supply system, a grocery supply system, or a weather service provider.
- the local controller can be an X10 controller.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of a mobile communication device (MCD) configured in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein.
- MCD mobile communication device
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of an MCD in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of an MCD in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of an MCD in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating yet another embodiment of an MCD in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a system within which an MCD can be utilized in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating yet another system within which an MCD can be utilized in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of a mobile communications device (MCD) 100 in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein.
- the MCD 100 can include a display 105 , one or more control or operational keys 110 , which can include special function command keys for operation of one or more of the functions disclosed herein, alphanumeric keys or buttons 115 , and one or more antennas 120 (which may be configured to be fully located within the MCD 100 ).
- the MCD 100 further can include a battery or other power source.
- the MCD 100 can include a rechargeable battery as well as additional power sources to enable the MCD 100 to be active for extended periods of time.
- the MCD 100 can include additional keys or controls disposed on the frontal portion or the sides of the unit.
- the physical arrangement of the MCD 100 can be conducive for use by visually impaired individuals or those that may have difficulty accessing and/or operating the keys and/or controls of conventional mobile computing devices, such as the elderly, persons with physical disabilities, or other infirmities.
- the control keys 110 and the alphanumeric keys 115 of the MCD 100 can be larger in size than conventional mobile device keys and can be spaced a greater distance from one another with respect to both the width and length of the MCD 100 . That is, the horizontal key spacing and the vertical key spacing can be greater than that found with conventional mobile devices.
- the control keys 110 can include Braille markings for key identification purposes.
- the display 105 can be a liquid crystal display (LCD) implemented in either grayscale or color, a touch screen, or any other type of suitable display screen.
- LCD liquid crystal display
- the display 105 can be larger than those found on conventional mobile computing devices and can have an increased contrast ratio if so desired.
- the MCD 100 can include a variety of sensors. As shown in FIG. 1 , the MCD 100 can be configured with one or more location detection mechanisms 125 to be described herein. While the location detection mechanism 125 can be positioned on the MCD 100 in any of a variety of different locations, according to one embodiment, the location detection mechanism 125 can be positioned at the bottom portion of the MCD 100 . Still, the location detection mechanism 125 , as is the case with other sensors to be described herein, can be located within or throughout the exterior portion of the MCD 100 .
- the MCD 100 can also be configured to include a chemical sensor 140 . While the chemical sensor 140 can be positioned on the MCD 100 in any of a variety of different locations, according to one embodiment, the chemical sensor can be positioned at the top portion of the MCD 100 . Additionally, a temperature sensor 130 for measuring the ambient temperature of an environment can be located near the top or bottom of the MCD 100 . Similarly, a bar code reader 145 can be located on the top or bottom of the MCD 100 . Notably, the chemical sensor 140 , the temperature sensor 130 , and the bar code reader 145 can be positioned such that the sensors are not obstructed by the hand of a user when held.
- the MCD 100 can also include physiological sensors, such as a galvanic skin sensor 135 , which measures the change in a user's skin conductivity resulting from stress, excitement, or shock.
- the galvanic skin sensor 135 can be positioned to come in contact with a hand of a user when the MCD 100 is held, and can therefore be disposed on either side portion of the MCD 100 , as well as on the backside of the MCD 100 .
- the MCD 100 can be configured to include other physiological sensors to measure such parameters as blood volume, respiration, heart rate, skin resistivity, body temperature, or the like.
- the MCD 100 can further include a variety of other sensors disposed throughout the exterior portion of the MCD 100 .
- the MCD 100 can include a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader (not shown) and a GPS outdoor location sensor (not shown).
- RFID radio frequency identification
- GPS outdoor location sensor not shown
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a three dimensional, cross sectional view of the MCD depicted in FIG. 1 , in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein.
- the bar code reader 145 can be mounted on the top edge portion of the MCD 100 .
- the antenna 120 and the chemical sensor 140 can be positioned on the top edge portion of the MCD 100
- the temperature sensor 130 and the display 105 can be located on the front side portion of the MCD 100 .
- FIG. 2 has been provided for purposes of illustration only. It should be appreciated that the components depicted in FIG. 2 can be implemented in a variety of configurations throughout the exterior of the MCD 100 . As such, FIG. 2 is not intended as a limitation of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of an MCD 300 configured in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein.
- the MCD 300 can include a processor 305 , a mobile telephony transceiver 310 , for example a cellular radio-frequency (RF) transceiver that can be serviced by a commercial carrier, audio circuitry 315 , and a memory 325 .
- RF radio-frequency
- Each of the aforementioned components can be communicatively linked via a suitable communications bus 350 or other circuitry.
- the MCD 300 can be implemented as a mobile phone having the features described herein.
- the processor 305 can execute a suitable operating system and one or more applications for controlling the various functions of the MCD 300 .
- the processor 305 can execute an operating system that can support the execution of one or more applications intended to run on that platform and which support operation of the various functions and features disclosed herein.
- the MCD 300 can include one or more sensors to be described in greater detail herein, the operating system and computing architecture can be designed to support the operation of such sensors.
- the MCD 300 can be compatible with the JAVA 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME®.
- the memory 325 can be implemented as random access memory, read-only memory, erasable programmable read-only memory, or any other type of physical memory suitable for use within a mobile communication device, such as the MCD 300 . It should be appreciated that the memory 325 , while illustrated as a separate component, can be incorporated into the processor 305 or another component. In any case, the memory 325 can include programmatic instructions to be executed by the processor 305 as well as any operational data necessary for operation of the MCD 300 .
- Wireless signals can be received and sent via the antenna 355 which can be suited for longer-range mobile communications such as conventional cellular or personal communication service (PCS) communications. Accordingly, the antenna 355 can be operatively connected to the mobile telephony transceiver 310 . Signals detected by antenna 355 can be provided to the mobile telephony transceiver 310 for processing and decoding.
- the mobile telephony transceiver 310 can include a codec for coding and decoding information received or to be sent via wireless transmission.
- the transceiver 310 can make the decoded signals and/or information available to other components of the MCD 300 for processing.
- Outbound information received by the mobile telephony transceiver 310 can be coded and/or formatted for wireless transmission by the codec and then provided to the antenna 355 for transmission.
- the MCD 300 can communicate via conventional mobile calls and access wireless networks, for example using Wireless Access Protocol or another suitable data wireless communications protocol, such that the MCD 300 can access the Internet, the Web, and/or a wide area network, as well as any applications and/or services disposed on such networks via a wireless communications link.
- Wireless Access Protocol Wireless Access Protocol
- another suitable data wireless communications protocol such that the MCD 300 can access the Internet, the Web, and/or a wide area network, as well as any applications and/or services disposed on such networks via a wireless communications link.
- the audio circuitry 315 can include a microphone or other audio input transducer for receiving sound and one or more analog-to-digital converters for digitizing the received sound.
- the audio circuitry 315 further can include one or more digital-to-analog converters for converting digital information into an analog signal, and one or more analog-to-digital converters for converting an analog signal into a digital format.
- the audio circuitry 315 can include a speaker or other audio output transducer for generating sound from an analog signal as well as one or more amplifiers for driving the speaker.
- the audio circuitry 315 can include additional processors, such as digital signal processors (DSPs) as may be required for processing audio and performing functions such as audio encoding, audio decoding, noise reduction, and the like.
- DSPs digital signal processors
- the audio circuitry can be implemented using one or more discrete components.
- the audio circuitry 315 can be implemented using one or more integrated circuits configured to perform the various functions disclosed herein.
- the MCD 300 can be configured to play various audio formats from streaming formats to MP3's, or other audio file formats such as .wav or .aiff files.
- the audio circuitry 315 can also include and/or be communicatively linked to automatic speech recognition (ASR) and synthetic speech generation components that can be used to perform text-to-speech and speech-to-text conversions.
- ASR automatic speech recognition
- synthetic speech generation components suitable software and/or firmware can be embedded within the audio circuitry 315 , and/or executed by the processor 305 .
- suitable software and/or firmware can be embedded within the audio circuitry 315 , and/or executed by the processor 305 .
- communications between the audio circuitry 315 and the remotely located components can occur using the mobile telephony transceiver 310 , the interface port 345 , or any other suitable interface.
- the MCD 300 can also include one or more interface ports 345 used to physically connect devices and/or peripherals to the MCD 300 .
- the interface port 345 can be a standard wall jack to initiate telephone calls over the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
- PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
- the interface port 345 can also include a universal serial bus (USB) port, a firewire (IEEE 1394) port, a parallel port, a serial port, an Ethernet port, an audio port, or the like.
- USB universal serial bus
- IEEE 1394 firewire
- Use of the interface port 345 for communicatively linking the MCD 300 with external devices can be advantageous in situations where wireless connectivity may not be available, is intermittent, or otherwise unsuitable for a particular purpose.
- the MCD 300 can include a variety of sensors. As shown in FIG. 3 , the MCD 300 can be configured with a galvanic skin sensor 335 .
- the galvanic skin sensor 335 can be configured to detect anxiety related conditions being experienced by the user. That is, the galvanic skin sensor 335 can be configured to measure the psychogalvanic reflex of the user that results in a change in the conductivity of the skin during periods of stress, excitement, or shock. Under such conditions skin conductivity increases, whereas during periods of relaxation conductivity declines to a minimum.
- Each of the various components of the MCD 300 disclosed herein can be communicatively linked with one another using appropriate circuitry, whether through the memory 325 , one or more additional memories (not shown), the processor 305 , one or more additional interface processors or logic controllers (not shown), and/or the communications bus 350 .
- the components disclosed herein can be embodied in other forms and that the configuration disclosed and described with reference to FIG. 3 is provided for purposes of illustration only.
- the components can be implemented as one or more discrete components, as one or more processors, logic controllers, DSPs, or any combination thereof.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of an MCD 400 configured in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein.
- the components of the MCD 400 are substantially similar to the components described with reference to MCD 300 in FIG. 3 . That is, the MCD 400 can include a processor 405 , a mobile telephony transceiver 410 as previously described, an antenna 455 , audio circuitry 415 , a memory 425 , and an interface port 445 . Further, the aforementioned components can be communicatively linked via a suitable communications bus 450 or other circuitry.
- the MCD 400 can be implemented as a mobile phone having the features described herein.
- the MCD 400 can also include a variety of sensors. As shown in FIG. 4 , the MCD 400 can be configured to include a chemical sensor 435 .
- the chemical sensor 435 can operate as an electronic or artificial nose for the detection and identification of odors, vapors, gases, or the like.
- the chemical sensor 435 can include a chemical sensing system and a pattern recognition system.
- the chemical sensing system can include an array of chemical sensors, such as gas sensors, where each sensor can measure a different property of the sensed chemical.
- the sensor array can be configured to “sniff” the vapors from a sample and provide a set of measurements to the pattern recognition system. Accordingly, the pattern recognition system can compare the pattern of the measurements to stored patterns for known materials.
- the chemical sensor 435 can be configured to detect potentially harmful household odors, such as carbon monoxide, as well as hazardous chemical spills, gas leaks, smoke, or the like. This embodiment can be used for early detection of potentially harmful situations, or when the sensing ability of the user is impaired in some way.
- the chemical sensor 435 can be configured to identify the contents of a container, such as medicine in a bottle. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the chemical sensor 435 can also be a diagnostic tool for detecting odors associated with certain diseases, undrinkable water, spoiled food, or the like.
- the aforementioned examples of applications for the chemical sensor 435 are not intended as limitations of the present invention, but rather as examples intended to broaden the scope of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of an MCD 500 configured in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein.
- the components of the MCD 500 are substantially similar to the components described with reference to MCD 300 in FIG. 3 and MCD 400 in FIG. 4 respectively. That is, the MCD 500 can include a processor 505 , a mobile telephony transceiver 510 , an antenna 555 , audio circuitry 515 , a memory 525 , and an interface port 575 . Further, the MCD 500 can also be configured to include a plurality of sensor devices to be described herein. The aforementioned components can be communicatively linked via a suitable communications bus 550 or other circuitry.
- the MCD 500 can be implemented as a mobile phone having the features described herein.
- the MCD 500 also can include a short-range wireless transceiver 520 as well as an antenna 560 operatively connected thereto.
- the short-range wireless transceiver 520 can both send and receive data.
- the short-range wireless transceiver 520 can be implemented as a BlueTooth-enabled wireless transceiver, or as a transceiver configured to communicate via one of the 802.11 family of short-range wireless communications specifications.
- the short-range wireless transceiver 520 and accompanying antenna 560 can be configured to communicate using any of a variety of similar short-range, wireless communications protocols and/or systems.
- the MCD 500 can communicate with a local area network, a short-range network, or device.
- MCD 500 can send and receive data as well as speech to be processed or played.
- the various examples disclosed herein have been provided for purposes of illustration only and should not be construed as limitations of the present invention.
- the MCD 500 can include a plurality of sensor devices.
- the ultrasonic beacon 540 or transponder can be used to determine the position of the MCD 500 within a defined space. That is, the ultrasonic beacon 540 can be detected by one or more ultrasonic receivers referred to as pilots or monitors. These pilot devices can be dispersed throughout a room or other environment, known as a “smart” environment, to detect the location of the MCD 500 , or any other device having one or more such ultrasonic beacons 540 .
- the MCD 500 can include an RFID mechanism 580 , which can be a radio-frequency-based location detection system, such as one utilizing radio-frequency identifier tags or another radio-frequency beacon.
- the MCD 500 can be equipped with a Global Positioning System receiver or other satellite-based location detection system. (not shown).
- the MCD 500 can also include a variety of other sensors.
- the MCD 500 can include a chemical sensor 535 and a galvanic skin sensor 570 , which are similar in operation to those depicted with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 respectively.
- Other sensors can include a temperature sensor 590 and a code reader 585 .
- the temperature sensor 590 can be configured to measure the temperature of the user, the ambient temperature of the environment, or the like.
- the code reader 585 can be an optical device capable of reading various coding schemes such as bar codes, or other visual patterns, including, but not limited to, single and/or multi-dimensional bar codes or other visual coding schemes.
- the code reader 585 can include a scanning device capable of directing a beam of light across the visual code and measuring the amount of light that is reflected back as dark areas reflect less light than white or lighter areas.
- the scanner converts the light energy into electrical energy, which is then converted to data by a codec.
- the MCD 500 can include a variety of other sensors, such as physiological sensors configured to measure respiration, blood volume/pressure, heart rate, or the like.
- the listing of sensors disclosed herein is not intended to be a comprehensive list, but rather is an example intended to broaden the scope of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein.
- FIG. 5 depicts the sensors as being integrated into the MCD 500 .
- the sensors can be external devices which can communicate with the MCD 500 in a variety of ways, such as via the interface port 575 , or via a BlueTooth-enabled wireless transceiver. This also applies to the sensors depicted in FIGS. 3 and 4 with reference to MCD 300 and MCD 400 respectively.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a system 600 within which a mobile communication device MCD 600 can be utilized in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
- System 600 depicts the software architecture of the present invention, which can include an MCD 600 and a server 620 .
- the MCD 600 can be compatible with J2ME®.
- J2ME or another suitable platform, allows MCDs, such as cell phones, to engage as clients in networked client/server interactions, and execute customized programs.
- the MCD 600 can include a Kilobyte Virtual Machine (KVM) 608 , which is a JAVA virtual machine designed for use with J2ME.
- KVM Kilobyte Virtual Machine
- the MCD 600 can contain at least two programming specifications for use with J2ME, the Connected Limited Device Configuration (CLDC) 606 , and the Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) 604 .
- CLDC Connected Limited Device Configuration
- MIDP Mobile Information Device Profile
- the CLDC 606 can define the application program interface (API) and KVM 608 functions needed to support the MCD 600 .
- the MIDP 604 can add to the CLDC 600 the functions needed to integrate J2ME and the MCD 600 , such as the user interface, networking, and messaging details.
- the MCD 600 can contain one or more MIDlets 602 , which are small JAVA applications similar to applets for use within mobile devices, such as the MCD 600 .
- MIDlet 602 can be configured to send user commands and information between the MCD 600 and the server 620 . It should be appreciated, however, that the MCD 600 can support other MIDlets for performing a plurality of functions.
- the MCD 600 can be configured to accommodate a general-purpose computing platform which can access servers and information sources on a network, including Web services.
- the MCD 600 can include a fixed Internet address (routable IP) 612 , which identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent in packets across the Internet.
- the MCD can include a mobile radio frequency (RF) interface 614 and wireless local RF interface 616 .
- the mobile RF interface 614 can be controlled by a commercial carrier, which incurs connection charges for voice minutes or data packets.
- the MCD 600 can initiate or receive a voice phone call through the nearest base station. It can also send or receive data packets through a base station, which can be connected through a gateway to the Internet.
- the MCD 600 can communicate with any routable IP on the Internet, including server 620 through a broadband Internet service provider.
- the wireless local RF interface 616 can be configured to communicate using any of a variety of short-range, wireless communications protocols and/or systems, such as Bluetooth, or via the 802.11 family of short-range wireless communications specifications. Such short-range capability can provide local connections between the MCD 600 and an appropriate near-by wireless access point. Using its wireless local RF interface 616 , the MCD 600 can connect to a home network via a near-by access point. Further, the MCD 600 can send or receive data packets to/from the server 620 , or route packets through a home network router to external Internet destinations.
- FIG. 6 also depicts the server 620 , which can function as an interface between the MCD 600 and external devices and systems by creating a series of connectivity paths between the MCD 600 and the user's home environment.
- the server 620 can include a client/proxy gateway 615 and a series of specialized middleware proxies to be described herein.
- the server 620 can be configured to be in an “always-on” mode, and can include a routable Internet Protocol (IP) address.
- IP Internet Protocol
- the server 620 can connect to the Internet through a broadband Internet service provider, such as a cable modem, DSL, or dial-up if so required.
- the server 620 can also be configured to connect to a high-speed, home wire-line network, such as fast Ethernet.
- the software architecture of the server 620 can be event driven, where actions are initiated in response to the occurrence of specific events and/or conditions.
- the client/proxy gateway 615 can include a rules data store 625 and a corresponding rules engine 630 .
- the data store 625 can specify and store rules corresponding to events, conditions, and actions.
- the engine 630 can evaluate the rules stored within the data store 625 and initiate the appropriate action.
- event X can be a user command issued from the MCD 600 .
- a corresponding rule can be stored in the data store 625 specifying an action Y.
- the engine 630 can initiate the action Y.
- the engine 630 can operate in conjunction with a series of specialized middleware proxies, such as an X10 proxy 640 , one or more microcontroller proxies 650 , and one or more Internet proxies 660 .
- a proxy can provide an interface between the MCD 600 and various entities in the intelligent environment. That is, the proxies 640 , 650 and 660 can be configured to understand both the low level details of events and actions as well as any corresponding abstractions, and will provide the correct mapping between the two. Further, all proxies will conform to a unified representation of events, conditions, and actions.
- the X10 proxy 640 can interface the MCD 600 to an X10 home controller via the client/proxy gateway 615 .
- An X10 home controller can be connected through the home power-line network to a plurality of X10 module interfaces, which can remotely monitor and/or control various home appliances, devices, alarm circuitry, or the like.
- an X10 event can be a command issued from the MCD 600 to turn on the living room lights.
- the data store 625 can store a corresponding rule specifying that a function call be initiated to the X10 proxy 640 .
- the function call can be a request to the X10 home controller to activate the X10 module interface controlling the lights.
- the engine 630 can initiate the corresponding function call to the X10 proxy 640 .
- the microcontroller proxy 650 can interface the MCD 600 to a microcontroller disposed within the intelligent environment via the client/proxy gateway 615 .
- a microcontroller such as a Dallas Semiconductor Tiny Internet Interface (TINI)
- TTI Dallas Semiconductor Tiny Internet Interface
- a microcontroller event can be a signal received by the microcontroller proxy 650 from a microcontroller indicating that the doorbell is ringing.
- the engine 630 can initiate an action indicated by a corresponding rule stored in the data store 625 , for example, to display an image of the person at the door on the MCD 600 , for example by interfacing with a home security system or other camera.
- the Internet proxy 660 can interface the MCD 600 to an Internet-based service via the client/proxy gateway 615 .
- Internet-based services can include service providers, such as a weather service provider, or web-based supply systems, such as a grocery supply system or a pharmaceutical supply system.
- an Internet service event can be a request issued from the MCD 600 for a weather report.
- the engine 630 can initiate an action specified by a corresponding rule stored in the data store 625 , such as, request a weather report from a weather service provider via the Internet proxy 660 , and display the report on the MCD 600 .
- proxies disclosed herein is not intended to be an all inclusive list, but rather is an example intended to broaden the scope of the present invention. It should be appreciated that specialized proxies can be developed for each class of events within the user's environment. Further, the server 620 can include specially adapted administrative tools that will allow for the rapid creation of intelligent environments, and minimize the overhead storage requirement. Such administrative tools can allow additional proxies to be added to an existing system in a plug-and-play format such that retrofitting will not require recompiling of the software and middleware applications.
- the present invention can include a user profile including timing information specifying particular times when the user is to be located at home, when lights are to be turned off, when medications are to be taken, and time guidelines for other aspects of one's life.
- the MCD 600 can be programmed to await a response. If no response is received, the MCD 600 can be configured to notify one or more persons and/or computing systems.
- the MCD 600 can be configured to notify one or more persons, whether family, friends, or medical personnel in the event that the user does not follow one or more of the guidelines programmed into the MCD 600 .
- Such guidelines can include, but are not limited to, deviating from a particular dietary plan, not being located at home during certain time periods, not responding to reminders to take medications, and the like. Persons can be notified using any of a variety of different messaging techniques.
- the MCD 600 can be configured to send predetermined audio messages, text messages, electronic mail messages, pages, telephone calls, including calls to 911, and the like.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating a system 700 within which an MCD 700 can be utilized in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
- the MCD 700 can be configured to operate in a variety of environments, including indoor and outdoor environments.
- FIG. 7 depicts a smart space 720 , which can be a customized environment equipped with suitable transceivers, communications equipment, and other controller units.
- a home can be so configured.
- a workspace, caretaking facility, building, park, mall, and/or other space that can be occupied and/or inhabited by persons can be configured as a smart space.
- the MCD 700 can interact within smart space 720 .
- the MCD 700 can operate within a standard environment that has not been specifically modified for the needs of a physically and/or mentally challenged person or other MCD 700 user.
- the smart space 720 can also include a plurality of ultrasonic receivers 710 , and a proxy 770 .
- the location of the MCD 700 can be determined by the system 700 .
- the ultrasonic receivers 710 can detect a beacon signal emitted from an ultrasonic beacon disposed within the MCD 700 , and represented by the dashed lines numbered 1 through 4 in FIG. 7 .
- Information collected by the ultrasonic receivers 710 can be provided to the proxy 770 for processing such that the proxy 770 can determine the location of the MCD 700 within the smart space.
- the MCD 700 can determine its location within the smart space 720 based upon information from the beacons.
- the proxy 770 can be any processing device capable of being communicatively linked to one or more ultrasonic receivers 710 and the MCD 700 , such as a computer executing a software application.
- a user can wear a jacket, vest, or other piece of clothing outfitted with one or more such beacons, for example on each shoulder.
- a proxy 770 can detect not only the location of a user, but also the orientation of the user.
- the position of the beacon(s), whether within the MCD 700 or a piece of clothing, can be calculated based upon the time required by the ultrasonic waves to reach each receiver.
- a trilateration technique also can be used.
- any of a variety of location detection mechanisms can be used. For example, digital image processing using one or more video cameras, sound, and/or motion detection technology can be used to determine the location of a user. In the case where GPS or other satellite technology is used, the MCD 700 can determine its own location. Accordingly, such information can be sent to the proxy 770 through any of the aforementioned communication techniques.
- the MCD 700 can incorporate a thin client 708 , which can be a software application executing within the MCD 700 .
- the MCD 700 can be communicatively linked to the proxy 770 .
- the client 708 can interact with the proxy 770 on behalf of the MCD 700 .
- the client 708 can include one or more application programs that allow the user to access the functionality of the various systems and/or devices communicatively linked to the proxy 770 , to be described in greater detail herein.
- the proxy 770 can be configured with a multitude of MCD 700 and/or user specific settings so that information exchanged between the MCD 700 and the proxy 770 cam be tailored to meet the needs, capabilities, and privileges of different users and/or MCDs.
- the proxy 770 can operate as an application server, and can be located within the home, or at a remote location outside of the home.
- the MCD 700 can communicate directly with the proxy 770 via a short-range wireless connection, such as through the 802.11 family of wireless local area networking protocols, a Bluetooth transmission, or the like. Short-range communications can be used when the MCD 700 and the proxy 770 are located within the same home or location.
- the MCD 700 can communicate indirectly to the proxy 770 via a conventional long range data link.
- the MCD 700 can access the proxy 770 by interfacing with a mobile base station via a phone call or data connection.
- Such long range communications can be used when the MCD 700 is not located within, or proximate to, the location within which the proxy 770 is disposed.
- a mobile base station can also be used to communicate with the proxy 770 when it is in close proximity to the MCD 700 .
- the MCD 700 can communicate with the proxy 770 , or any other proxies, using any of a variety of different communications mechanisms, and that the MCD 700 is not limited to any specific communication mechanism.
- the proxy 770 can communicate with controller 705 on behalf of the MCD 700 .
- the controller 705 can be any home automation and/or security system, such as an X10 computer-based control for home management.
- the MCD 700 can include one or more application programs that allow the user to access the functionality of the various devices connected to the controller 705 , such as actuators and/or sensors to monitor and control household devices, appliances, emergency events, or the like.
- the MCD 700 can be configured to interface with appliances having the ability to communicate and respond to remote operational controls, such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, and the like.
- applications can be configured enabling the MCD 700 to control lighting.
- the MCD 700 can turn lights on or off, dim lights, and set timing features so that lights turn on or off automatically at predetermined times, etc.
- additional systems which can be wired for use inside and/or outside of a home, such as cameras and/or intercoms, visual and/or audio-based systems, and surveillance systems, can be communicatively linked to the controller 705 , or the proxy 770 , and controlled via the MCD 700 .
- the MCD 700 can access an audio feed, a video feed, and/or an audiovisual feed, as well as receive audio and/or video files.
- the MCD 700 can receive a sound signal, a digital image, or a video via short-range wireless communications, long range wireless communications, and/or wired communications as previously discussed.
- a user can view visitors at the front door if a camera is suitably positioned and communicatively linked with the proxy 770 .
- the MCD 700 can receive audio from audio and/or surveillance systems.
- a stereo is capable of linking with the proxy 770
- the MCD 700 can be used to control the stereo as well as receive audio from the stereo such that one could listen to the stereo via the MCD 700 .
- each system can be configured to communicate with the MCD 700 independently and operate on its own.
- each appliance can be a “smart” appliance having built-in communications and control mechanisms for being accessed remotely. In that case, each appliance need not communicate with other appliances or a centralized computing system so long as the appliance and/or system can communicate directly with the MCD 700 .
- the MCD 700 can provide a user with an integrated means for controlling many, if not most or all, aspects of one's home. Users can be provided with intuitive interfaces as well as audio notifications for the various functions disclosed herein.
- the present invention further can provide users with a level of comfort knowing that various appliances and systems of one's home can be checked when away from home, or simply when retiring for the evening without leaving the comfort of one's room.
- System 700 can also include a communications network 715 .
- the network 715 can communicatively link to the MCD 700 , for example via a mobile communications link.
- the network 715 can also communicatively link the proxy 770 and a plurality of service providers and supply systems, to be discussed herein.
- the communications network 715 is depicted as an Internet network. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that communications network 715 can also include a wide area network, the public switched telephone network (PSTN), mobile, or other data network.
- PSTN public switched telephone network
- the network 715 can communicatively link the proxy 770 on behalf of the MCD 700 to one or more service providers 765 .
- the service provider 765 can be a remote weather service provider which can provide weather reports, advice, and information to the user.
- the proxy 770 can query the weather service provider 765 for real-time weather information via the communications network 315 .
- the proxy 770 can transmit the information to the client 708 for presentation to the user.
- the client 708 can be configured to execute one or more software applications for presenting the information to the user, and making decisions and recommendations to the user based on the information.
- Additional service providers 765 can include medical service providers, such as doctors, nurses, emergency personnel, and other third party services.
- the MCD 700 can be programmed to contact such service providers 765 upon request of the user and/or automatically upon the occurrence of a detected event. For example, if a biosensor within the MCD 700 detects abnormal physiological data from the user, the MCD 700 can automatically contact a doctor, nurse, 911, and/or a family member or friend. That is, the MCD 700 can include profile information or access profile information that can be stored on the proxy 770 or other remote computer system. Accordingly, as the health related or biological data detected by the MCD 700 regarding the user is obtained, such information can be compared with known baselines for that user.
- the network 715 can communicatively link the proxy 770 on behalf of the MCD 700 to one or more web-based supply systems, such as a grocery supply system 760 , and a pharmaceutical supply system 775 .
- the MCD 700 can include an application configured to aid a user in ordering groceries.
- a grocery order system such as the grocery supply system 760
- the user of the MCD 700 can place grocery orders.
- the MCD 700 , or the proxy 770 can be programmed to include any dietary restrictions and/or particular foods that the user requires.
- the MCD 700 can be programmed with one or more rules specifying which items may or may not be purchased by the user. Further, the MCD 700 can be configured to warn a user that the item being ordered is not an approved item, or prevent the user from ordering such an item.
- the MCD 700 can be programmed with nutritional data concerning particular foods such that as a user orders items, a running nutritional count with respect to the foods that the user is ordering can be tracked, for example in terms of caloric intake, fat, cholesterol, saturated fat, and the like. Further, information such as dietary requirements can be downloaded from a trusted source, such as a doctor's Web site, from a user computer, can be read from a visual code using the code reader, or via any other means, including, but not limited to using a charging cradle with the ability to synchronize with a computing source, whether local or not.
- a trusted source such as a doctor's Web site
- a user computer can be read from a visual code using the code reader, or via any other means, including, but not limited to using a charging cradle with the ability to synchronize with a computing source, whether local or not.
- the MCD 700 can be programmed to communicate with the pharmaceutical supply system 775 .
- the MCD 700 can be programmed with a listing of each medication and/or prescribed substance a user is to take as well as the dosage guidelines and/or any other instructions including side effects pertaining to the medications. Accordingly, the MCD 700 can be used to automatically order refills, for example after a predetermined amount of time has passed.
- the MCD 700 can be programmed with user prescription data including the time when medications are to be taken and dosages, the MCD 700 can calculate when the prescription is to be refilled.
- the MCD 700 can remind the user, for example via an audio notification or a visual notification, to take particular medications at particular times and can remind a user to order or obtain a refill.
- the MCD 700 can require the user to respond to such a reminder or notification such that if no response is received, the MCD 700 can implement a programmatic action.
- the MCD 700 can be programmed to contact a family member or a medical service provider. Such persons can be contacted via a page, an electronic mail, a text message, and/or a programmed audio message, for example after initiating a landline and/or cellular telephone call.
- the MCD 700 can be configured to automatically order a refill for the user by contacting the pharmaceutical supply system 775 .
- the pharmaceutical supply 775 can be implemented as a Web site, an automated phone service, or another network accessible system.
- the MCD 700 can place an order through a Web site, be programmed to leave an automated message on a pharmacy voice mail for reordering additional medication, or contact the pharmaceutical supply system 775 by establishing a communications link via another network connection.
- the MCD 700 can include a medical assistant application.
- the medical assistant application can remind an elder user, or any user for that matter, of the times when the user is to take medication.
- the MCD 700 can be used to scan the barcode printed on a prescription label.
- the MCD 700 then can retrieve information regarding the medicine from the pharmaceutical supply system 775 .
- the MCD 700 can retrieve the times when the user is to take a prescribed medication as well as the dosage to be taken.
- the MCD 700 can provide the user with alarms and intelligent reminders to take medication.
- the MCD 700 further can obtain and provide information about medicines, allergies, and side effects.
- the MCD 700 can track the quantity of the medicine and automatically order the medicine if quantity falls below a certain predetermined threshold.
- the medical assistant application further can be used to arrange home delivery.
- the present invention can be realized in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.
- the present invention can be realized in a centralized fashion in one computer system, or in a distributed fashion where different elements are spread across several interconnected computer systems. Any kind of computer system or other apparatus adapted for carrying out the methods described herein is suited.
- a typical combination of hardware and software can be a general purpose computer system with a computer program that, when being loaded and executed, controls the computer system such that it carries out the methods described herein.
- the present invention also can be embedded in a computer program product, which comprises all the features enabling the implementation of the methods described herein, and which when loaded in a computer system is able to carry out these methods.
- Computer program in the present context means any expression, in any language, code or notation, of a set of instructions intended to cause a system having an information processing capability to perform a particular function either directly or after either or both of the following: a) conversion to another language, code or notation; b) reproduction in a different material form.
Abstract
A mobile communication device can include a cellular radio-frequency transceiver serviceable by a commercial carrier and a short-range wireless transceiver for communicating with a local access point. The mobile communication device can further include a processor configured to control the operation of the short-range wireless transceiver and the cellular radio-frequency transceiver.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/486,018, filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Jul. 10, 2003, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/490,717, filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Jul. 29, 2003, the entirety of both which are incorporated herein by reference.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to the field of portable computing devices and, more particularly, to a portable computing device for providing mobile care-giving and intelligent assistance.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- The world population of people over the age of 65 is growing rapidly. Moreover, the costs associated with home health services for elder persons with disabilities is increasing with the rapidly growing elder population. Further, the quality of life and independence of elder individuals are impacted by disabilities, and health and caregiver systems are increasingly stressed as the numbers of elder citizens increase.
- Many of the elderly reach a point where they can no longer live independently without some form of assistance. Often the elderly person is taken to a care facility, such as a nursing home or assisted care center. However, it is well documented that those who live in nursing homes tend to require more hospitalization and medical visits. Further, once moved into a facility, it is common for elders to become depressed due to a lack of independence. This evidence suggests that it is in everyone's best interests for the elderly to live independently for as long as possible. At the same time, there is a need to innovate cost-effective ways to help elders maintain their independence, and reduce caregiver burden.
- Many elders capable of living independently still require some assistance performing daily activities. For example, elders commonly suffer from some memory dysfunction, and may need to be reminded to perform critical daily tasks, such as eating a certain number of meals a day, feeding a pet, calling a relative, or the like. Further, some elders may require assistance making decisions, such as deciding what to wear prior to going outside. Additionally, elders who live independently may need assistance with the various responsibilities of maintaining a residence, such as providing security, ensuring that all doors and windows are locked, and checking for potential disastrous events, such as water leaks, gas leaks, fires, or the like. Still, elders who live alone may need the assurance that a caregiver can be reached immediately in the event of an emergency.
- Technology now has permeated virtually all facets of life in today's society, and has brought with it many conveniences and time saving features. Elders, and other persons who suffer from cognitive impairments, should be able to take advantage of computerized devices to augment their fading sensory and motor abilities. However, many technological devices designed to make life simpler, such as cell phones, PDAs, and personal computers, are designed for young and highly mobile individuals, and are intimidating to those with cognitive challenges.
- The present invention provides an apparatus for providing care-giving and intelligent assistance using a mobile communication device, such as a mobile telephone. More specifically, the mobile communication device can allow a user, such as an elder, to access a variety of functions which will support the elder in many aspects of daily life. The ergonomic features of the mobile communication device are specifically designed to maximize use by a cognitively impaired user, such as an elder. The mobile communication device can also allow a user to control a home or other environment by interfacing with an X10 controller, or other security system. Further, the mobile communication device can allow the user to access a variety of service systems from the convenience of the user's home, or other location. Additionally, the mobile communication device can provide intelligent assistance to the user, such as reminding the user to perform a specific task, informing the user of the weather outside, and instructing the user of how to dress for the weather.
- One aspect of the present invention can include a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device can include a short-range wireless transceiver for communicating with a local access point, and a processor configured to control the operation of the short-range wireless transceiver. In another arrangement, the mobile communication device can include an ultrasonic beacon configured to be detected by at least one ultrasonic receiver. In yet another arrangement, the device can include a code reader, a temperature sensor, and/or a radio frequency identification mechanism.
- In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile communication device can include at least one biosensing device, and a processor configured to process the information received from the biosensing device. In one aspect, the biosensor can be a chemical sensor configured to detect airborne particulates. In another aspect, the biosensor can be a galvanic skin sensor configured to measure a change in conductivity of skin. It should be appreciated that the mobile communication device further can include a cellular radio-frequency (RF) transceiver for communication through a commercial carrier.
- Another aspect of the invention can include a system for providing mobile care-giving and intelligent assistance. The system can include a mobile phone comprising a short-range wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a local computing device. The system can also include a proxy server comprising a short-range wireless transceiver configured to establish communications between a target device and the mobile phone, where the proxy server and the mobile phone communicate over a short-range wireless connection. Further, the proxy server can include a gateway. The gateway can include a data store for storing a programmatic action corresponding to a predetermined event. The gateway can further include a software engine configured to initiate the programmatic action responsive to the occurrence of the predetermined event.
- In one embodiment of the present invention, the short-range wireless connection can use an 802.11 wireless networking protocol. In one aspect, the target device can be at least one of a remote service provider or a local controller. In one embodiment, the remote service provider can be a pharmaceutical supply system, a grocery supply system, or a weather service provider. In another embodiment, the local controller can be an X10 controller.
- There are shown in the drawings, embodiments that are presently preferred; it being understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.
-
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of a mobile communication device (MCD) configured in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. -
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of an MCD in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of an MCD in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. -
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of an MCD in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. -
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating yet another embodiment of an MCD in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. -
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a system within which an MCD can be utilized in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating yet another system within which an MCD can be utilized in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of a mobile communications device (MCD) 100 in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. As shown, the MCD 100 can include adisplay 105, one or more control oroperational keys 110, which can include special function command keys for operation of one or more of the functions disclosed herein, alphanumeric keys orbuttons 115, and one or more antennas 120 (which may be configured to be fully located within the MCD 100). The MCD 100 further can include a battery or other power source. Notably, theMCD 100 can include a rechargeable battery as well as additional power sources to enable theMCD 100 to be active for extended periods of time. - The physical arrangement of the MCD 100 has been provided for purposes of illustration only. As such, it should be appreciated that the various components can be located in any of a variety of different configurations. For example, the
MCD 100 can include additional keys or controls disposed on the frontal portion or the sides of the unit. - According to one embodiment of the present invention, the physical arrangement of the
MCD 100 can be conducive for use by visually impaired individuals or those that may have difficulty accessing and/or operating the keys and/or controls of conventional mobile computing devices, such as the elderly, persons with physical disabilities, or other infirmities. For example, thecontrol keys 110 and thealphanumeric keys 115 of theMCD 100 can be larger in size than conventional mobile device keys and can be spaced a greater distance from one another with respect to both the width and length of theMCD 100. That is, the horizontal key spacing and the vertical key spacing can be greater than that found with conventional mobile devices. Further, thecontrol keys 110 can include Braille markings for key identification purposes. - The
display 105 can be a liquid crystal display (LCD) implemented in either grayscale or color, a touch screen, or any other type of suitable display screen. Thedisplay 105 can be larger than those found on conventional mobile computing devices and can have an increased contrast ratio if so desired. - The
MCD 100 can include a variety of sensors. As shown inFIG. 1 , theMCD 100 can be configured with one or morelocation detection mechanisms 125 to be described herein. While thelocation detection mechanism 125 can be positioned on theMCD 100 in any of a variety of different locations, according to one embodiment, thelocation detection mechanism 125 can be positioned at the bottom portion of theMCD 100. Still, thelocation detection mechanism 125, as is the case with other sensors to be described herein, can be located within or throughout the exterior portion of theMCD 100. - The
MCD 100 can also be configured to include achemical sensor 140. While thechemical sensor 140 can be positioned on theMCD 100 in any of a variety of different locations, according to one embodiment, the chemical sensor can be positioned at the top portion of theMCD 100. Additionally, atemperature sensor 130 for measuring the ambient temperature of an environment can be located near the top or bottom of theMCD 100. Similarly, abar code reader 145 can be located on the top or bottom of theMCD 100. Notably, thechemical sensor 140, thetemperature sensor 130, and thebar code reader 145 can be positioned such that the sensors are not obstructed by the hand of a user when held. - The
MCD 100 can also include physiological sensors, such as agalvanic skin sensor 135, which measures the change in a user's skin conductivity resulting from stress, excitement, or shock. Thegalvanic skin sensor 135 can be positioned to come in contact with a hand of a user when theMCD 100 is held, and can therefore be disposed on either side portion of theMCD 100, as well as on the backside of theMCD 100. Similarly, theMCD 100 can be configured to include other physiological sensors to measure such parameters as blood volume, respiration, heart rate, skin resistivity, body temperature, or the like. - The
MCD 100 can further include a variety of other sensors disposed throughout the exterior portion of theMCD 100. For example, theMCD 100 can include a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader (not shown) and a GPS outdoor location sensor (not shown). It should be appreciated that the aforementioned examples of sensors have been provided for purposes of illustration only and should not be construed as limitations of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a three dimensional, cross sectional view of the MCD depicted inFIG. 1 , in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, thebar code reader 145 can be mounted on the top edge portion of theMCD 100. Further, theantenna 120 and thechemical sensor 140 can be positioned on the top edge portion of theMCD 100, while thetemperature sensor 130 and thedisplay 105 can be located on the front side portion of theMCD 100. Notably,FIG. 2 has been provided for purposes of illustration only. It should be appreciated that the components depicted inFIG. 2 can be implemented in a variety of configurations throughout the exterior of theMCD 100. As such,FIG. 2 is not intended as a limitation of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of anMCD 300 configured in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. As shown, theMCD 300 can include aprocessor 305, amobile telephony transceiver 310, for example a cellular radio-frequency (RF) transceiver that can be serviced by a commercial carrier,audio circuitry 315, and amemory 325. Each of the aforementioned components can be communicatively linked via a suitable communications bus 350 or other circuitry. For example, theMCD 300 can be implemented as a mobile phone having the features described herein. - The
processor 305 can execute a suitable operating system and one or more applications for controlling the various functions of theMCD 300. For example, theprocessor 305 can execute an operating system that can support the execution of one or more applications intended to run on that platform and which support operation of the various functions and features disclosed herein. As theMCD 300 can include one or more sensors to be described in greater detail herein, the operating system and computing architecture can be designed to support the operation of such sensors. According to one embodiment, theMCD 300 can be compatible with theJAVA 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME®. - The
memory 325 can be implemented as random access memory, read-only memory, erasable programmable read-only memory, or any other type of physical memory suitable for use within a mobile communication device, such as theMCD 300. It should be appreciated that thememory 325, while illustrated as a separate component, can be incorporated into theprocessor 305 or another component. In any case, thememory 325 can include programmatic instructions to be executed by theprocessor 305 as well as any operational data necessary for operation of theMCD 300. - Wireless signals can be received and sent via the
antenna 355 which can be suited for longer-range mobile communications such as conventional cellular or personal communication service (PCS) communications. Accordingly, theantenna 355 can be operatively connected to themobile telephony transceiver 310. Signals detected byantenna 355 can be provided to themobile telephony transceiver 310 for processing and decoding. For example, themobile telephony transceiver 310 can include a codec for coding and decoding information received or to be sent via wireless transmission. Thetransceiver 310 can make the decoded signals and/or information available to other components of theMCD 300 for processing. Outbound information received by themobile telephony transceiver 310 can be coded and/or formatted for wireless transmission by the codec and then provided to theantenna 355 for transmission. - Thus, it should be appreciated that the
MCD 300 can communicate via conventional mobile calls and access wireless networks, for example using Wireless Access Protocol or another suitable data wireless communications protocol, such that theMCD 300 can access the Internet, the Web, and/or a wide area network, as well as any applications and/or services disposed on such networks via a wireless communications link. - The
audio circuitry 315 can include a microphone or other audio input transducer for receiving sound and one or more analog-to-digital converters for digitizing the received sound. Theaudio circuitry 315 further can include one or more digital-to-analog converters for converting digital information into an analog signal, and one or more analog-to-digital converters for converting an analog signal into a digital format. Theaudio circuitry 315 can include a speaker or other audio output transducer for generating sound from an analog signal as well as one or more amplifiers for driving the speaker. - It should be appreciated that the
audio circuitry 315 can include additional processors, such as digital signal processors (DSPs) as may be required for processing audio and performing functions such as audio encoding, audio decoding, noise reduction, and the like. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the audio circuitry can be implemented using one or more discrete components. In another arrangement, theaudio circuitry 315 can be implemented using one or more integrated circuits configured to perform the various functions disclosed herein. Thus, theMCD 300 can be configured to play various audio formats from streaming formats to MP3's, or other audio file formats such as .wav or .aiff files. - The
audio circuitry 315 can also include and/or be communicatively linked to automatic speech recognition (ASR) and synthetic speech generation components that can be used to perform text-to-speech and speech-to-text conversions. When theaudio circuitry 315 includes ASR and/or speech generation components, suitable software and/or firmware can be embedded within theaudio circuitry 315, and/or executed by theprocessor 305. When theaudio circuitry 315 is communicatively linked to remotely located ASR and/or speech generation components, communications between theaudio circuitry 315 and the remotely located components can occur using themobile telephony transceiver 310, theinterface port 345, or any other suitable interface. - The
MCD 300 can also include one ormore interface ports 345 used to physically connect devices and/or peripherals to theMCD 300. For example, theinterface port 345 can be a standard wall jack to initiate telephone calls over the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Theinterface port 345 can also include a universal serial bus (USB) port, a firewire (IEEE 1394) port, a parallel port, a serial port, an Ethernet port, an audio port, or the like. Use of theinterface port 345 for communicatively linking theMCD 300 with external devices can be advantageous in situations where wireless connectivity may not be available, is intermittent, or otherwise unsuitable for a particular purpose. - As noted, the
MCD 300 can include a variety of sensors. As shown inFIG. 3 , theMCD 300 can be configured with agalvanic skin sensor 335. Thegalvanic skin sensor 335 can be configured to detect anxiety related conditions being experienced by the user. That is, thegalvanic skin sensor 335 can be configured to measure the psychogalvanic reflex of the user that results in a change in the conductivity of the skin during periods of stress, excitement, or shock. Under such conditions skin conductivity increases, whereas during periods of relaxation conductivity declines to a minimum. - Each of the various components of the
MCD 300 disclosed herein can be communicatively linked with one another using appropriate circuitry, whether through thememory 325, one or more additional memories (not shown), theprocessor 305, one or more additional interface processors or logic controllers (not shown), and/or the communications bus 350. One skilled in the art will recognize that the components disclosed herein can be embodied in other forms and that the configuration disclosed and described with reference toFIG. 3 is provided for purposes of illustration only. For example, the components can be implemented as one or more discrete components, as one or more processors, logic controllers, DSPs, or any combination thereof. -
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of anMCD 400 configured in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. The components of theMCD 400 are substantially similar to the components described with reference toMCD 300 inFIG. 3 . That is, theMCD 400 can include aprocessor 405, amobile telephony transceiver 410 as previously described, an antenna 455,audio circuitry 415, amemory 425, and aninterface port 445. Further, the aforementioned components can be communicatively linked via asuitable communications bus 450 or other circuitry. TheMCD 400 can be implemented as a mobile phone having the features described herein. - The
MCD 400 can also include a variety of sensors. As shown inFIG. 4 , theMCD 400 can be configured to include achemical sensor 435. According to one aspect of the present invention, thechemical sensor 435 can operate as an electronic or artificial nose for the detection and identification of odors, vapors, gases, or the like. For example, thechemical sensor 435 can include a chemical sensing system and a pattern recognition system. In one embodiment, the chemical sensing system can include an array of chemical sensors, such as gas sensors, where each sensor can measure a different property of the sensed chemical. The sensor array can be configured to “sniff” the vapors from a sample and provide a set of measurements to the pattern recognition system. Accordingly, the pattern recognition system can compare the pattern of the measurements to stored patterns for known materials. - In one embodiment of the present invention, the
chemical sensor 435 can be configured to detect potentially harmful household odors, such as carbon monoxide, as well as hazardous chemical spills, gas leaks, smoke, or the like. This embodiment can be used for early detection of potentially harmful situations, or when the sensing ability of the user is impaired in some way. In another embodiment, thechemical sensor 435 can be configured to identify the contents of a container, such as medicine in a bottle. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that thechemical sensor 435 can also be a diagnostic tool for detecting odors associated with certain diseases, undrinkable water, spoiled food, or the like. Notably, the aforementioned examples of applications for thechemical sensor 435 are not intended as limitations of the present invention, but rather as examples intended to broaden the scope of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. -
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of anMCD 500 configured in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. The components of theMCD 500 are substantially similar to the components described with reference toMCD 300 inFIG. 3 andMCD 400 inFIG. 4 respectively. That is, theMCD 500 can include aprocessor 505, amobile telephony transceiver 510, anantenna 555,audio circuitry 515, amemory 525, and aninterface port 575. Further, theMCD 500 can also be configured to include a plurality of sensor devices to be described herein. The aforementioned components can be communicatively linked via a suitable communications bus 550 or other circuitry. TheMCD 500 can be implemented as a mobile phone having the features described herein. - The
MCD 500 also can include a short-range wireless transceiver 520 as well as anantenna 560 operatively connected thereto. The short-range wireless transceiver 520 can both send and receive data. For example, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the short-range wireless transceiver 520 can be implemented as a BlueTooth-enabled wireless transceiver, or as a transceiver configured to communicate via one of the 802.11 family of short-range wireless communications specifications. The short-range wireless transceiver 520 and accompanyingantenna 560 can be configured to communicate using any of a variety of similar short-range, wireless communications protocols and/or systems. Through the short-range wireless transceiver 520, theMCD 500 can communicate with a local area network, a short-range network, or device. For example,MCD 500 can send and receive data as well as speech to be processed or played. Still, the various examples disclosed herein have been provided for purposes of illustration only and should not be construed as limitations of the present invention. - As noted, the
MCD 500 can include a plurality of sensor devices. For example, theultrasonic beacon 540 or transponder can be used to determine the position of theMCD 500 within a defined space. That is, theultrasonic beacon 540 can be detected by one or more ultrasonic receivers referred to as pilots or monitors. These pilot devices can be dispersed throughout a room or other environment, known as a “smart” environment, to detect the location of theMCD 500, or any other device having one or more suchultrasonic beacons 540. - It should be appreciated, however, that the present invention is not limited to the use of ultrasonic beacons as a means of determining location. Rather, any suitable technology can be used. For example, the
MCD 500 can include an RFID mechanism 580, which can be a radio-frequency-based location detection system, such as one utilizing radio-frequency identifier tags or another radio-frequency beacon. In another example, theMCD 500 can be equipped with a Global Positioning System receiver or other satellite-based location detection system. (not shown). - The
MCD 500 can also include a variety of other sensors. For example, theMCD 500 can include achemical sensor 535 and agalvanic skin sensor 570, which are similar in operation to those depicted with reference toFIGS. 2 and 3 respectively. Other sensors can include a temperature sensor 590 and a code reader 585. The temperature sensor 590, for example, can be configured to measure the temperature of the user, the ambient temperature of the environment, or the like. The code reader 585 can be an optical device capable of reading various coding schemes such as bar codes, or other visual patterns, including, but not limited to, single and/or multi-dimensional bar codes or other visual coding schemes. The code reader 585 can include a scanning device capable of directing a beam of light across the visual code and measuring the amount of light that is reflected back as dark areas reflect less light than white or lighter areas. The scanner converts the light energy into electrical energy, which is then converted to data by a codec. - It should be appreciated by one skilled in the art that the
MCD 500 can include a variety of other sensors, such as physiological sensors configured to measure respiration, blood volume/pressure, heart rate, or the like. The listing of sensors disclosed herein is not intended to be a comprehensive list, but rather is an example intended to broaden the scope of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. Further,FIG. 5 depicts the sensors as being integrated into theMCD 500. Alternately, the sensors can be external devices which can communicate with theMCD 500 in a variety of ways, such as via theinterface port 575, or via a BlueTooth-enabled wireless transceiver. This also applies to the sensors depicted inFIGS. 3 and 4 with reference toMCD 300 andMCD 400 respectively. -
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating asystem 600 within which a mobilecommunication device MCD 600 can be utilized in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.System 600 depicts the software architecture of the present invention, which can include anMCD 600 and aserver 620. - According to one embodiment, the
MCD 600 can be compatible with J2ME®. J2ME, or another suitable platform, allows MCDs, such as cell phones, to engage as clients in networked client/server interactions, and execute customized programs. For example, in a J2ME implementation, theMCD 600 can include a Kilobyte Virtual Machine (KVM) 608, which is a JAVA virtual machine designed for use with J2ME. Further, theMCD 600 can contain at least two programming specifications for use with J2ME, the Connected Limited Device Configuration (CLDC) 606, and the Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) 604. - The
CLDC 606 can define the application program interface (API) andKVM 608 functions needed to support theMCD 600. TheMIDP 604 can add to theCLDC 600 the functions needed to integrate J2ME and theMCD 600, such as the user interface, networking, and messaging details. Further, theMCD 600 can contain one ormore MIDlets 602, which are small JAVA applications similar to applets for use within mobile devices, such as theMCD 600. For example,MIDlet 602 can be configured to send user commands and information between theMCD 600 and theserver 620. It should be appreciated, however, that theMCD 600 can support other MIDlets for performing a plurality of functions. - The
MCD 600 can be configured to accommodate a general-purpose computing platform which can access servers and information sources on a network, including Web services. TheMCD 600 can include a fixed Internet address (routable IP) 612, which identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent in packets across the Internet. Additionally, the MCD can include a mobile radio frequency (RF)interface 614 and wireless local RF interface 616. Themobile RF interface 614 can be controlled by a commercial carrier, which incurs connection charges for voice minutes or data packets. Using itsmobile RF interface 614, theMCD 600 can initiate or receive a voice phone call through the nearest base station. It can also send or receive data packets through a base station, which can be connected through a gateway to the Internet. Further, theMCD 600 can communicate with any routable IP on the Internet, includingserver 620 through a broadband Internet service provider. - The wireless local RF interface 616 can be configured to communicate using any of a variety of short-range, wireless communications protocols and/or systems, such as Bluetooth, or via the 802.11 family of short-range wireless communications specifications. Such short-range capability can provide local connections between the
MCD 600 and an appropriate near-by wireless access point. Using its wireless local RF interface 616, theMCD 600 can connect to a home network via a near-by access point. Further, theMCD 600 can send or receive data packets to/from theserver 620, or route packets through a home network router to external Internet destinations. -
FIG. 6 also depicts theserver 620, which can function as an interface between theMCD 600 and external devices and systems by creating a series of connectivity paths between theMCD 600 and the user's home environment. As shown, theserver 620 can include a client/proxy gateway 615 and a series of specialized middleware proxies to be described herein. Theserver 620 can be configured to be in an “always-on” mode, and can include a routable Internet Protocol (IP) address. Further, theserver 620 can connect to the Internet through a broadband Internet service provider, such as a cable modem, DSL, or dial-up if so required. Theserver 620 can also be configured to connect to a high-speed, home wire-line network, such as fast Ethernet. - The software architecture of the
server 620, which is illustrated inFIG. 6 , can be event driven, where actions are initiated in response to the occurrence of specific events and/or conditions. Accordingly, the client/proxy gateway 615 can include arules data store 625 and acorresponding rules engine 630. Thedata store 625 can specify and store rules corresponding to events, conditions, and actions. Upon the occurrence of an event and/or condition, theengine 630 can evaluate the rules stored within thedata store 625 and initiate the appropriate action. For example, event X can be a user command issued from theMCD 600. A corresponding rule can be stored in thedata store 625 specifying an action Y. Upon detection of event X, theengine 630 can initiate the action Y. - The
engine 630 can operate in conjunction with a series of specialized middleware proxies, such as anX10 proxy 640, one ormore microcontroller proxies 650, and one ormore Internet proxies 660. A proxy can provide an interface between theMCD 600 and various entities in the intelligent environment. That is, theproxies - The
X10 proxy 640 can interface theMCD 600 to an X10 home controller via the client/proxy gateway 615. An X10 home controller can be connected through the home power-line network to a plurality of X10 module interfaces, which can remotely monitor and/or control various home appliances, devices, alarm circuitry, or the like. In operation, an X10 event can be a command issued from theMCD 600 to turn on the living room lights. Thedata store 625 can store a corresponding rule specifying that a function call be initiated to theX10 proxy 640. The function call can be a request to the X10 home controller to activate the X10 module interface controlling the lights. Thus, upon receipt of the command to turn on the lights, theengine 630 can initiate the corresponding function call to theX10 proxy 640. - The
microcontroller proxy 650 can interface theMCD 600 to a microcontroller disposed within the intelligent environment via the client/proxy gateway 615. A microcontroller, such as a Dallas Semiconductor Tiny Internet Interface (TINI), can be configured to monitor and/or control any one of a plurality of devices and/or appliances, such as a TV remote control, a garage door opener, smart tags, JAVA rings, or the like. In operation, a microcontroller event can be a signal received by themicrocontroller proxy 650 from a microcontroller indicating that the doorbell is ringing. Subsequently, theengine 630 can initiate an action indicated by a corresponding rule stored in thedata store 625, for example, to display an image of the person at the door on theMCD 600, for example by interfacing with a home security system or other camera. - The
Internet proxy 660 can interface theMCD 600 to an Internet-based service via the client/proxy gateway 615. Internet-based services can include service providers, such as a weather service provider, or web-based supply systems, such as a grocery supply system or a pharmaceutical supply system. For example, an Internet service event can be a request issued from theMCD 600 for a weather report. In this case, theengine 630 can initiate an action specified by a corresponding rule stored in thedata store 625, such as, request a weather report from a weather service provider via theInternet proxy 660, and display the report on theMCD 600. - The listing of proxies disclosed herein is not intended to be an all inclusive list, but rather is an example intended to broaden the scope of the present invention. It should be appreciated that specialized proxies can be developed for each class of events within the user's environment. Further, the
server 620 can include specially adapted administrative tools that will allow for the rapid creation of intelligent environments, and minimize the overhead storage requirement. Such administrative tools can allow additional proxies to be added to an existing system in a plug-and-play format such that retrofitting will not require recompiling of the software and middleware applications. - It should also be appreciated that the present invention can include a user profile including timing information specifying particular times when the user is to be located at home, when lights are to be turned off, when medications are to be taken, and time guidelines for other aspects of one's life. In any situation where the
MCD 600 is to remind the user through a notification, theMCD 600 can be programmed to await a response. If no response is received, theMCD 600 can be configured to notify one or more persons and/or computing systems. - More particularly, the
MCD 600 can be configured to notify one or more persons, whether family, friends, or medical personnel in the event that the user does not follow one or more of the guidelines programmed into theMCD 600. Such guidelines can include, but are not limited to, deviating from a particular dietary plan, not being located at home during certain time periods, not responding to reminders to take medications, and the like. Persons can be notified using any of a variety of different messaging techniques. For example, theMCD 600 can be configured to send predetermined audio messages, text messages, electronic mail messages, pages, telephone calls, including calls to 911, and the like. -
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating asystem 700 within which anMCD 700 can be utilized in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. It should be appreciated that theMCD 700 can be configured to operate in a variety of environments, including indoor and outdoor environments.FIG. 7 depicts asmart space 720, which can be a customized environment equipped with suitable transceivers, communications equipment, and other controller units. For example, a home can be so configured. Alternately, a workspace, caretaking facility, building, park, mall, and/or other space that can be occupied and/or inhabited by persons can be configured as a smart space. In one embodiment theMCD 700 can interact withinsmart space 720. In another embodiment, theMCD 700 can operate within a standard environment that has not been specifically modified for the needs of a physically and/or mentally challenged person orother MCD 700 user. - The
smart space 720 can also include a plurality ofultrasonic receivers 710, and aproxy 770. In one aspect of the present invention, the location of theMCD 700 can be determined by thesystem 700. Theultrasonic receivers 710 can detect a beacon signal emitted from an ultrasonic beacon disposed within theMCD 700, and represented by the dashed lines numbered 1 through 4 inFIG. 7 . Information collected by theultrasonic receivers 710 can be provided to theproxy 770 for processing such that theproxy 770 can determine the location of theMCD 700 within the smart space. Alternatively, theMCD 700 can determine its location within thesmart space 720 based upon information from the beacons. Notably, theproxy 770 can be any processing device capable of being communicatively linked to one or moreultrasonic receivers 710 and theMCD 700, such as a computer executing a software application. - In another embodiment, a user can wear a jacket, vest, or other piece of clothing outfitted with one or more such beacons, for example on each shoulder. Such an arrangement allows the
proxy 770 to detect not only the location of a user, but also the orientation of the user. The position of the beacon(s), whether within theMCD 700 or a piece of clothing, can be calculated based upon the time required by the ultrasonic waves to reach each receiver. A trilateration technique also can be used. - Still, as noted, any of a variety of location detection mechanisms can be used. For example, digital image processing using one or more video cameras, sound, and/or motion detection technology can be used to determine the location of a user. In the case where GPS or other satellite technology is used, the
MCD 700 can determine its own location. Accordingly, such information can be sent to theproxy 770 through any of the aforementioned communication techniques. - The
MCD 700 can incorporate a thin client 708, which can be a software application executing within theMCD 700. As shown, theMCD 700 can be communicatively linked to theproxy 770. Accordingly, the client 708 can interact with theproxy 770 on behalf of theMCD 700. The client 708 can include one or more application programs that allow the user to access the functionality of the various systems and/or devices communicatively linked to theproxy 770, to be described in greater detail herein. Notably, theproxy 770 can be configured with a multitude ofMCD 700 and/or user specific settings so that information exchanged between theMCD 700 and theproxy 770 cam be tailored to meet the needs, capabilities, and privileges of different users and/or MCDs. - The
proxy 770 can operate as an application server, and can be located within the home, or at a remote location outside of the home. In one embodiment, theMCD 700 can communicate directly with theproxy 770 via a short-range wireless connection, such as through the 802.11 family of wireless local area networking protocols, a Bluetooth transmission, or the like. Short-range communications can be used when theMCD 700 and theproxy 770 are located within the same home or location. In another embodiment, theMCD 700 can communicate indirectly to theproxy 770 via a conventional long range data link. For example, theMCD 700 can access theproxy 770 by interfacing with a mobile base station via a phone call or data connection. Such long range communications can be used when theMCD 700 is not located within, or proximate to, the location within which theproxy 770 is disposed. However, a mobile base station can also be used to communicate with theproxy 770 when it is in close proximity to theMCD 700. It should be appreciated that theMCD 700 can communicate with theproxy 770, or any other proxies, using any of a variety of different communications mechanisms, and that theMCD 700 is not limited to any specific communication mechanism. - In one embodiment, the
proxy 770 can communicate withcontroller 705 on behalf of theMCD 700. Thecontroller 705 can be any home automation and/or security system, such as an X10 computer-based control for home management. Notably, theMCD 700 can include one or more application programs that allow the user to access the functionality of the various devices connected to thecontroller 705, such as actuators and/or sensors to monitor and control household devices, appliances, emergency events, or the like. In yet another embodiment, theMCD 700 can be configured to interface with appliances having the ability to communicate and respond to remote operational controls, such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, and the like. Similarly, applications can be configured enabling theMCD 700 to control lighting. Accordingly, using an appropriate application, theMCD 700 can turn lights on or off, dim lights, and set timing features so that lights turn on or off automatically at predetermined times, etc. Notably, additional systems which can be wired for use inside and/or outside of a home, such as cameras and/or intercoms, visual and/or audio-based systems, and surveillance systems, can be communicatively linked to thecontroller 705, or theproxy 770, and controlled via theMCD 700. - With respect to audio, video (visual), and audiovisual systems, the
MCD 700 can access an audio feed, a video feed, and/or an audiovisual feed, as well as receive audio and/or video files. For example, theMCD 700 can receive a sound signal, a digital image, or a video via short-range wireless communications, long range wireless communications, and/or wired communications as previously discussed. Accordingly, through the MCD 700 a user can view visitors at the front door if a camera is suitably positioned and communicatively linked with theproxy 770. Further, theMCD 700 can receive audio from audio and/or surveillance systems. Notably, if a stereo is capable of linking with theproxy 770, then theMCD 700 can be used to control the stereo as well as receive audio from the stereo such that one could listen to the stereo via theMCD 700. - It should be appreciated that while smart spaces have been described with reference to a single, centralized computer system, one or more computer systems can be included. For example, lighting can be controlled with one computer system while temperature is controlled by another, and appliances can be controlled by yet another computer system. The various computer systems may or may not communicate with one another so long as each is able to communicate with the
MCD 700. Still, each system can be configured to communicate with theMCD 700 independently and operate on its own. For instance, each appliance can be a “smart” appliance having built-in communications and control mechanisms for being accessed remotely. In that case, each appliance need not communicate with other appliances or a centralized computing system so long as the appliance and/or system can communicate directly with theMCD 700. - As shown with reference to the above discussion, the
MCD 700 can provide a user with an integrated means for controlling many, if not most or all, aspects of one's home. Users can be provided with intuitive interfaces as well as audio notifications for the various functions disclosed herein. The present invention further can provide users with a level of comfort knowing that various appliances and systems of one's home can be checked when away from home, or simply when retiring for the evening without leaving the comfort of one's room. -
System 700 can also include acommunications network 715. Thenetwork 715 can communicatively link to theMCD 700, for example via a mobile communications link. Thenetwork 715 can also communicatively link theproxy 770 and a plurality of service providers and supply systems, to be discussed herein. Thecommunications network 715 is depicted as an Internet network. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art thatcommunications network 715 can also include a wide area network, the public switched telephone network (PSTN), mobile, or other data network. - In one aspect, the
network 715 can communicatively link theproxy 770 on behalf of theMCD 700 to one ormore service providers 765. For example, theservice provider 765 can be a remote weather service provider which can provide weather reports, advice, and information to the user. In operation, theproxy 770 can query theweather service provider 765 for real-time weather information via thecommunications network 315. Upon receiving weather data from theservice provider 765, theproxy 770 can transmit the information to the client 708 for presentation to the user. It should be appreciated that the client 708 can be configured to execute one or more software applications for presenting the information to the user, and making decisions and recommendations to the user based on the information. -
Additional service providers 765 can include medical service providers, such as doctors, nurses, emergency personnel, and other third party services. TheMCD 700 can be programmed to contactsuch service providers 765 upon request of the user and/or automatically upon the occurrence of a detected event. For example, if a biosensor within theMCD 700 detects abnormal physiological data from the user, theMCD 700 can automatically contact a doctor, nurse, 911, and/or a family member or friend. That is, theMCD 700 can include profile information or access profile information that can be stored on theproxy 770 or other remote computer system. Accordingly, as the health related or biological data detected by theMCD 700 regarding the user is obtained, such information can be compared with known baselines for that user. - In another aspect of the present invention, the
network 715 can communicatively link theproxy 770 on behalf of theMCD 700 to one or more web-based supply systems, such as agrocery supply system 760, and apharmaceutical supply system 775. In one embodiment, theMCD 700 can include an application configured to aid a user in ordering groceries. In the case where a market has provided a grocery order system, such as thegrocery supply system 760, which can be accessed via the Web or another network connection, the user of theMCD 700 can place grocery orders. Notably, as potential users of theMCD 700 may have particular dietary needs, theMCD 700, or theproxy 770, can be programmed to include any dietary restrictions and/or particular foods that the user requires. For example, theMCD 700 can be programmed with one or more rules specifying which items may or may not be purchased by the user. Further, theMCD 700 can be configured to warn a user that the item being ordered is not an approved item, or prevent the user from ordering such an item. - Alternatively, the
MCD 700 can be programmed with nutritional data concerning particular foods such that as a user orders items, a running nutritional count with respect to the foods that the user is ordering can be tracked, for example in terms of caloric intake, fat, cholesterol, saturated fat, and the like. Further, information such as dietary requirements can be downloaded from a trusted source, such as a doctor's Web site, from a user computer, can be read from a visual code using the code reader, or via any other means, including, but not limited to using a charging cradle with the ability to synchronize with a computing source, whether local or not. - According to another embodiment of the present invention, the
MCD 700 can be programmed to communicate with thepharmaceutical supply system 775. For example, theMCD 700 can be programmed with a listing of each medication and/or prescribed substance a user is to take as well as the dosage guidelines and/or any other instructions including side effects pertaining to the medications. Accordingly, theMCD 700 can be used to automatically order refills, for example after a predetermined amount of time has passed. As theMCD 700 can be programmed with user prescription data including the time when medications are to be taken and dosages, theMCD 700 can calculate when the prescription is to be refilled. - Thus, the
MCD 700 can remind the user, for example via an audio notification or a visual notification, to take particular medications at particular times and can remind a user to order or obtain a refill. Notably, theMCD 700 can require the user to respond to such a reminder or notification such that if no response is received, theMCD 700 can implement a programmatic action. For example, theMCD 700 can be programmed to contact a family member or a medical service provider. Such persons can be contacted via a page, an electronic mail, a text message, and/or a programmed audio message, for example after initiating a landline and/or cellular telephone call. - In yet another embodiment, the
MCD 700 can be configured to automatically order a refill for the user by contacting thepharmaceutical supply system 775. Thepharmaceutical supply 775 can be implemented as a Web site, an automated phone service, or another network accessible system. For example, theMCD 700 can place an order through a Web site, be programmed to leave an automated message on a pharmacy voice mail for reordering additional medication, or contact thepharmaceutical supply system 775 by establishing a communications link via another network connection. - The inventive arrangements disclosed herein can be used within a variety of additional applications. For example, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the
MCD 700 can include a medical assistant application. The medical assistant application can remind an elder user, or any user for that matter, of the times when the user is to take medication. TheMCD 700 can be used to scan the barcode printed on a prescription label. TheMCD 700 then can retrieve information regarding the medicine from thepharmaceutical supply system 775. For example, theMCD 700 can retrieve the times when the user is to take a prescribed medication as well as the dosage to be taken. TheMCD 700 can provide the user with alarms and intelligent reminders to take medication. TheMCD 700 further can obtain and provide information about medicines, allergies, and side effects. TheMCD 700 can track the quantity of the medicine and automatically order the medicine if quantity falls below a certain predetermined threshold. The medical assistant application further can be used to arrange home delivery. - It should be appreciated that the listing of service providers and systems disclosed herein is not intended to be an a comprehensive list, but rather is an example intended to broaden the scope of the present invention.
- The present invention can be realized in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. The present invention can be realized in a centralized fashion in one computer system, or in a distributed fashion where different elements are spread across several interconnected computer systems. Any kind of computer system or other apparatus adapted for carrying out the methods described herein is suited. A typical combination of hardware and software can be a general purpose computer system with a computer program that, when being loaded and executed, controls the computer system such that it carries out the methods described herein.
- The present invention also can be embedded in a computer program product, which comprises all the features enabling the implementation of the methods described herein, and which when loaded in a computer system is able to carry out these methods. Computer program in the present context means any expression, in any language, code or notation, of a set of instructions intended to cause a system having an information processing capability to perform a particular function either directly or after either or both of the following: a) conversion to another language, code or notation; b) reproduction in a different material form.
- This invention can be embodied in other forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof. Accordingly, reference should be made to the following claims, rather than to the foregoing specification, as indicating the scope of the invention.
Claims (14)
1. A mobile communication device comprising:
a cellular radio-frequency transceiver serviceable by a commercial carrier;
a short-range wireless transceiver for communicating with a local access point; and
a processor configured to control the operation of said short-range wireless transceiver and said cellular radio-frequency transceiver.
2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:
an ultrasonic beacon configured to be detected by at least one ultrasonic receiver.
3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:
a code reader.
4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:
a temperature sensor.
5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:
a radio frequency identification mechanism.
6. A mobile communication device comprising:
at least one biosensing device; and
a processor configured to process the information received from the biosensing device.
7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the biosensor is a chemical sensor configured to detect airborne particulates.
8. The device of claim 6 , wherein the biosensor is a galvanic skin sensor configured to measure a change in conductivity of skin.
9. A system for providing mobile care-giving and intelligent assistance comprising:
a mobile phone comprising a short-range wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a local computing device; and
a proxy server comprising a short-range wireless transceiver configured to establish communications between a target device and said mobile phone, wherein said proxy server and said mobile phone communicate over a short-range wireless connection.
10. The system of claim 9 , said proxy server further comprising a gateway further comprising:
a data store for storing a programmatic action corresponding to a predetermined event; and
a software engine configured to initiate the programmatic action responsive to the occurrence of the predetermined event.
11. The system of claim 9 , wherein the short-range wireless connection uses an 802.11x wireless local area networking protocol.
12. The system of claim 9 , wherein the target device is at least one of a remote service provider or a local controller.
13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the remote service provider is at least one of a pharmaceutical supply system, a grocery supply system, and a weather service provider.
14. The system of claim 12 , wherein the local controller is an X10 controller.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US10/889,533 US20050101250A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Mobile care-giving and intelligent assistance device |
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US48601803P | 2003-07-10 | 2003-07-10 | |
US49071703P | 2003-07-29 | 2003-07-29 | |
US10/889,533 US20050101250A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Mobile care-giving and intelligent assistance device |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20050101250A1 true US20050101250A1 (en) | 2005-05-12 |
Family
ID=34083361
Family Applications (10)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US10/889,147 Expired - Fee Related US7397346B2 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Daily task and memory assistance using a mobile device |
US10/889,155 Active - Reinstated 2025-11-24 US7339493B2 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Multimedia controller |
US10/889,156 Abandoned US20050060088A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Pedestrian navigation and spatial relation device |
US10/889,187 Abandoned US20050071879A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Smart space appliance control using a mobile communications device |
US10/889,161 Active 2024-11-24 US7155202B2 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Portable device medical assistant |
US10/889,162 Active 2024-10-17 US7098788B2 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Remote surveillance and assisted care using a mobile communication device |
US10/889,439 Abandoned US20050132047A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Targeted messaging system and related methods |
US10/889,533 Abandoned US20050101250A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Mobile care-giving and intelligent assistance device |
US10/889,438 Abandoned US20050035854A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Home management and personal assistance using a mobile communication device |
US11/136,917 Abandoned US20050262212A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2005-05-25 | Targeted messaging system and related methods |
Family Applications Before (7)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US10/889,147 Expired - Fee Related US7397346B2 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Daily task and memory assistance using a mobile device |
US10/889,155 Active - Reinstated 2025-11-24 US7339493B2 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Multimedia controller |
US10/889,156 Abandoned US20050060088A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Pedestrian navigation and spatial relation device |
US10/889,187 Abandoned US20050071879A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Smart space appliance control using a mobile communications device |
US10/889,161 Active 2024-11-24 US7155202B2 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Portable device medical assistant |
US10/889,162 Active 2024-10-17 US7098788B2 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Remote surveillance and assisted care using a mobile communication device |
US10/889,439 Abandoned US20050132047A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Targeted messaging system and related methods |
Family Applications After (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US10/889,438 Abandoned US20050035854A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2004-07-12 | Home management and personal assistance using a mobile communication device |
US11/136,917 Abandoned US20050262212A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 | 2005-05-25 | Targeted messaging system and related methods |
Country Status (2)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (10) | US7397346B2 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2005008914A1 (en) |
Cited By (25)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20050038860A1 (en) * | 2003-07-10 | 2005-02-17 | University Of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. | Portable device medical assistant |
US20060046232A1 (en) * | 2004-09-02 | 2006-03-02 | Eran Peter | Methods for acquiring language skills by mimicking natural environment learning |
US20070132576A1 (en) * | 2005-12-08 | 2007-06-14 | Honeywell International Inc. | Method and apparatus for tracking persons |
US20080081666A1 (en) * | 2006-10-02 | 2008-04-03 | Eric Masera | Production of visual codes for pairing electronic equipment |
US20080104030A1 (en) * | 2006-10-27 | 2008-05-01 | Yahoo! Inc., A Delaware Corporation | System and Method for Providing Customized Information Based on User's Situation Information |
US20080101160A1 (en) * | 2006-11-01 | 2008-05-01 | Rodney Besson | Med Alert Watch |
US20080198035A1 (en) * | 2005-07-04 | 2008-08-21 | Vkr Holding A/S | System Comprising a Master Unit and a Plurality of Slave Units for Operating a Plurality of Devices |
US20090117951A1 (en) * | 2007-11-07 | 2009-05-07 | Motorola Inc | Methods and apparatus for user-selectable programmable housing skin sensors for user mode optimization and control |
US20090198784A1 (en) * | 2006-06-23 | 2009-08-06 | Anna-Karin Bergius | Method for automatically reminding users of upcoming events |
US20090202974A1 (en) * | 2008-02-11 | 2009-08-13 | Adam Sohn | Educational bathroom play station |
GB2459463A (en) * | 2008-04-23 | 2009-10-28 | Gary Philip Doyle | Mobile Phone with carbon monoxide alarm |
GB2459464A (en) * | 2008-04-23 | 2009-10-28 | Gary Philip Doyle | Mobile Phone with smoke alarm |
US20090271503A1 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2009-10-29 | Embarq Holdings Company, Llc | System and Method for Customizing Settings in a Communication Device for a User |
US20090276801A1 (en) * | 2008-04-30 | 2009-11-05 | David Wayne Reece | Method and system for customizing information |
JP2013541354A (en) * | 2010-08-13 | 2013-11-14 | ユニリーバー・ナームローゼ・ベンノートシヤープ | Apparatus and system for assessing skin, scalp, and hair conditions |
CN103970041A (en) * | 2013-01-31 | 2014-08-06 | 盛思锐股份公司 | Portable Sensor Device With A Gas Sensor And Method For Operating The Same |
US20140340216A1 (en) * | 2013-05-20 | 2014-11-20 | Apple Inc. | Wireless Device Networks With Smoke Detection Capabilities |
WO2016032198A1 (en) * | 2014-08-28 | 2016-03-03 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Mobile apparatus for generating beacon signal and service method using the same |
US9326685B2 (en) | 2012-09-14 | 2016-05-03 | Conopco, Inc. | Device for evaluating condition of skin or hair |
US9562871B2 (en) | 2014-09-15 | 2017-02-07 | Sensirion Ag | Integrated chemical sensor chip |
US9823332B2 (en) | 2012-10-04 | 2017-11-21 | Qualcomm Incorporated | Position location aided by chemical characteristic |
US20190038236A1 (en) * | 2017-08-04 | 2019-02-07 | Cerner Innovation, Inc. | Medical Voice Command Integration |
US20200089925A1 (en) * | 2016-11-04 | 2020-03-19 | Shenzhen Idata Technology Company Ltd. | A temperature-measuring scan head and its use method |
US11182722B2 (en) | 2019-03-22 | 2021-11-23 | International Business Machines Corporation | Cognitive system for automatic risk assessment, solution identification, and action enablement |
US11327454B2 (en) | 2016-09-30 | 2022-05-10 | 3M Innovative Properties Company | Synchronizing multiple processing systems |
Families Citing this family (436)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US7712668B2 (en) * | 1994-05-25 | 2010-05-11 | Marshall Feature Recognition, Llc | Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium |
US8261993B2 (en) | 1994-05-25 | 2012-09-11 | Marshall Feature Recognition, Llc | Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium |
US8910876B2 (en) | 1994-05-25 | 2014-12-16 | Marshall Feature Recognition, Llc | Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium |
US7717344B2 (en) * | 1994-05-25 | 2010-05-18 | Marshall Feature Recognition, Llc | Method and apparatus for accessing electronic data via a familiar printed medium |
US6658091B1 (en) | 2002-02-01 | 2003-12-02 | @Security Broadband Corp. | LIfestyle multimedia security system |
US8154581B2 (en) | 2002-10-15 | 2012-04-10 | Revolutionary Concepts, Inc. | Audio-video communication system for receiving person at entrance |
EP1618733B1 (en) | 2003-04-22 | 2016-04-20 | Nuance Communications, Inc. | A method of managing voicemails from a mobile telephone |
KR100521033B1 (en) * | 2003-05-21 | 2005-10-11 | 엘지전자 주식회사 | Method for relay forwarding the message |
US7411491B2 (en) * | 2003-06-06 | 2008-08-12 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Method of controlling wireless data transmission by switching between short-range and long-range radio technologies |
US11106424B2 (en) | 2003-07-28 | 2021-08-31 | Sonos, Inc. | Synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices |
US8234395B2 (en) | 2003-07-28 | 2012-07-31 | Sonos, Inc. | System and method for synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices |
US11650784B2 (en) | 2003-07-28 | 2023-05-16 | Sonos, Inc. | Adjusting volume levels |
US8086752B2 (en) | 2006-11-22 | 2011-12-27 | Sonos, Inc. | Systems and methods for synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices that independently source digital data |
US9207905B2 (en) | 2003-07-28 | 2015-12-08 | Sonos, Inc. | Method and apparatus for providing synchrony group status information |
US11294618B2 (en) | 2003-07-28 | 2022-04-05 | Sonos, Inc. | Media player system |
US11106425B2 (en) | 2003-07-28 | 2021-08-31 | Sonos, Inc. | Synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices |
US8290603B1 (en) | 2004-06-05 | 2012-10-16 | Sonos, Inc. | User interfaces for controlling and manipulating groupings in a multi-zone media system |
US6977579B2 (en) * | 2003-11-06 | 2005-12-20 | International Business Machines Corporation | Radio frequency identification aiding the visually impaired |
US7302593B2 (en) * | 2003-12-18 | 2007-11-27 | Intel Corporation | Method for remotely querying a blade server's physical location within a rack of blade servers |
US20050181825A1 (en) * | 2004-02-13 | 2005-08-18 | Yaz-Tzung Wu | Wireless peripheral voice input device |
US9531593B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2016-12-27 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Takeover processes in security network integrated with premise security system |
US10237237B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-03-19 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US20170118037A1 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2017-04-27 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Integrated cloud system for premises automation |
US10339791B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-07-02 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Security network integrated with premise security system |
US11277465B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2022-03-15 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Generating risk profile using data of home monitoring and security system |
US11368429B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2022-06-21 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Premises management configuration and control |
US10382452B1 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-08-13 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US9609003B1 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2017-03-28 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Generating risk profile using data of home monitoring and security system |
US20050216302A1 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2005-09-29 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Business method for premises management |
US9729342B2 (en) | 2010-12-20 | 2017-08-08 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Defining and implementing sensor triggered response rules |
US11159484B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2021-10-26 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Forming a security network including integrated security system components and network devices |
US11113950B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2021-09-07 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Gateway integrated with premises security system |
US11343380B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2022-05-24 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Premises system automation |
US10375253B2 (en) | 2008-08-25 | 2019-08-06 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Security system with networked touchscreen and gateway |
US10721087B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2020-07-21 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Method for networked touchscreen with integrated interfaces |
US8635350B2 (en) | 2006-06-12 | 2014-01-21 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | IP device discovery systems and methods |
US10200504B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-02-05 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols over internet protocol (IP) networks |
US11677577B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2023-06-13 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Premises system management using status signal |
US10156959B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2018-12-18 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Cross-client sensor user interface in an integrated security network |
US11244545B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2022-02-08 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Cross-client sensor user interface in an integrated security network |
US11582065B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2023-02-14 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Systems and methods for device communication |
US9141276B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2015-09-22 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Integrated interface for mobile device |
US10142392B2 (en) | 2007-01-24 | 2018-11-27 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Methods and systems for improved system performance |
US11489812B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2022-11-01 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Forming a security network including integrated security system components and network devices |
US10313303B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-06-04 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Forming a security network including integrated security system components and network devices |
US11316958B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2022-04-26 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Virtual device systems and methods |
US11916870B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2024-02-27 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Gateway registry methods and systems |
US10062273B2 (en) | 2010-09-28 | 2018-08-28 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Integrated security system with parallel processing architecture |
US8963713B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2015-02-24 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Integrated security network with security alarm signaling system |
US9191228B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2015-11-17 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Cross-client sensor user interface in an integrated security network |
US10348575B2 (en) | 2013-06-27 | 2019-07-09 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Control system user interface |
US11811845B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2023-11-07 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols over internet protocol (IP) networks |
US20090077623A1 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2009-03-19 | Marc Baum | Security Network Integrating Security System and Network Devices |
US10522026B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2019-12-31 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Automation system user interface with three-dimensional display |
US11201755B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2021-12-14 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Premises system management using status signal |
US7711796B2 (en) | 2006-06-12 | 2010-05-04 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Gateway registry methods and systems |
US10444964B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-10-15 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Control system user interface |
US8988221B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2015-03-24 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Integrated security system with parallel processing architecture |
TWM256975U (en) * | 2004-03-17 | 2005-02-11 | King I Tech Corp | Face-panel control device of portable exercise information management device |
US9374607B2 (en) | 2012-06-26 | 2016-06-21 | Sonos, Inc. | Media playback system with guest access |
US9977561B2 (en) | 2004-04-01 | 2018-05-22 | Sonos, Inc. | Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to provide guest access |
US20050222801A1 (en) * | 2004-04-06 | 2005-10-06 | Thomas Wulff | System and method for monitoring a mobile computing product/arrangement |
DE102004039677B4 (en) * | 2004-05-28 | 2023-02-02 | Zumtobel Lighting Gmbh | Building management system and actuator with memory part |
US8868698B2 (en) | 2004-06-05 | 2014-10-21 | Sonos, Inc. | Establishing a secure wireless network with minimum human intervention |
US8326951B1 (en) | 2004-06-05 | 2012-12-04 | Sonos, Inc. | Establishing a secure wireless network with minimum human intervention |
EP1612660A1 (en) * | 2004-06-29 | 2006-01-04 | GMB Tech (Holland) B.V. | Sound recording communication system and method |
US20060045056A1 (en) * | 2004-08-31 | 2006-03-02 | O'hara Robert B Jr | Border access point protocol facilitating wireless client macro-mobility |
US20060061488A1 (en) * | 2004-09-17 | 2006-03-23 | Dunton Randy R | Location based task reminder |
DE102004046185A1 (en) * | 2004-09-23 | 2006-03-30 | Siemens Ag | Method for data transmission and communication device operating thereafter |
US20060070558A1 (en) * | 2004-10-01 | 2006-04-06 | Hsien-Hsiang Chiu | Automaton intelligent robot protector for cars and transportations |
US7342488B2 (en) * | 2004-10-13 | 2008-03-11 | Innvision Networks, Llc | System and method for providing home awareness |
JP4546807B2 (en) * | 2004-11-17 | 2010-09-22 | パナソニック株式会社 | Information appliance, mobile terminal and P2P connection system |
US8434116B2 (en) | 2004-12-01 | 2013-04-30 | At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. | Device, system, and method for managing television tuners |
US20060134586A1 (en) * | 2004-12-21 | 2006-06-22 | International Business Machines Corporation | Tactile interface system |
WO2006069778A2 (en) * | 2004-12-29 | 2006-07-06 | Novo Nordisk A/S | Medication delivery device with reminder unit |
US7436346B2 (en) * | 2005-01-20 | 2008-10-14 | At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. | System, method and interface for controlling multiple electronic devices of a home entertainment system via a single control device |
DE102005006024A1 (en) * | 2005-02-08 | 2006-10-05 | Deutsche Telekom Ag | Device for monitoring vital signs frail |
US7242303B2 (en) | 2005-03-04 | 2007-07-10 | Cisco Technology, Inc. | Navigation and coordination during emergencies |
US11496568B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2022-11-08 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Security system with networked touchscreen |
US20120324566A1 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2012-12-20 | Marc Baum | Takeover Processes In Security Network Integrated With Premise Security System |
US8261058B2 (en) * | 2005-03-16 | 2012-09-04 | Dt Labs, Llc | System, method and apparatus for electronically protecting data and digital content |
US10999254B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2021-05-04 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | System for data routing in networks |
US11700142B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2023-07-11 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Security network integrating security system and network devices |
US11615697B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2023-03-28 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Premise management systems and methods |
US20110128378A1 (en) * | 2005-03-16 | 2011-06-02 | Reza Raji | Modular Electronic Display Platform |
US20170180198A1 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2017-06-22 | Marc Baum | Forming a security network including integrated security system components |
US9306809B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2016-04-05 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Security system with networked touchscreen |
DE102005014299A1 (en) * | 2005-03-24 | 2006-10-05 | Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. | System for providing navigation information to persons inside and outside buildings |
EP1869920B1 (en) * | 2005-04-14 | 2014-12-10 | BlackBerry Limited | System and method for customizing notifications in a mobile electronic device |
DE102005020315A1 (en) * | 2005-05-02 | 2006-11-09 | Siemens Audiologische Technik Gmbh | Hearing aid remote as a network component and appropriate use |
ES2264387B1 (en) * | 2005-06-08 | 2007-11-01 | Stop Casa Segura, S.L. | CONTROL SYSTEM OF AN APPLIANCE. |
US20060287816A1 (en) * | 2005-06-17 | 2006-12-21 | Bardsley Jeffrey S | Methods, systems, and computer program products for indicating a return route in a mobile device |
WO2007000021A1 (en) * | 2005-06-28 | 2007-01-04 | Vieo Systems Ip Pty Ltd | Assistance call and monitoring system |
US7627349B2 (en) * | 2005-07-11 | 2009-12-01 | Nokia Corporation | Alternative notifier for multimedia use |
US7683781B2 (en) * | 2005-07-18 | 2010-03-23 | Kantrowitz Allen B | Auto ID system for medical care setting |
US7822513B2 (en) * | 2005-07-27 | 2010-10-26 | Symbol Technologies, Inc. | System and method for monitoring a mobile computing product/arrangement |
US7375634B2 (en) * | 2005-08-08 | 2008-05-20 | Xerox Corporation | Direction signage system |
US20070172429A1 (en) * | 2005-08-12 | 2007-07-26 | Xiaolian Gao | Labeling compositions and methods of use for deterrent trackability |
US20070046780A1 (en) * | 2005-08-25 | 2007-03-01 | Anthony Johnston | Remote intercom operator with finder |
SE528992C2 (en) * | 2005-08-26 | 2007-04-03 | Athena Nordic Ab | Security system and security terminal |
US20070050054A1 (en) * | 2005-08-26 | 2007-03-01 | Sony Ericssson Mobile Communications Ab | Mobile communication terminal with virtual remote control |
US20070077920A1 (en) * | 2005-09-15 | 2007-04-05 | Phillip Weeks | Methods, systems and computer program products for aggregating communications and media data |
US7698061B2 (en) * | 2005-09-23 | 2010-04-13 | Scenera Technologies, Llc | System and method for selecting and presenting a route to a user |
US20070088560A1 (en) * | 2005-10-14 | 2007-04-19 | Motorola, Inc. | Method and system for conveying context information in a personal and family security environment |
JP4539529B2 (en) * | 2005-10-24 | 2010-09-08 | ソニー株式会社 | Remote control system and remote commander presetting method |
EP1788357A1 (en) * | 2005-11-16 | 2007-05-23 | Alcatel Lucent | System for locating pedestrian user |
DE102005056757A1 (en) * | 2005-11-29 | 2007-05-31 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Emergency monitoring device for e.g. handicapped person, has evaluation device designed in programmed and/or wired manner to detect emergency and falling of person based on movement image of transmitters that are attached to body of person |
US20070129090A1 (en) * | 2005-12-01 | 2007-06-07 | Liang-Chern Tarn | Methods of implementing an operation interface for instant messages on a portable communication device |
US7339523B2 (en) * | 2005-12-05 | 2008-03-04 | Honeywell International Inc. | Navigation system using radio frequency tags |
WO2007072389A1 (en) * | 2005-12-19 | 2007-06-28 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | A guiding device for guiding inside buildings, such as hospitals |
US7957326B1 (en) | 2005-12-29 | 2011-06-07 | Nortel Networks Limited | Integrated home service network |
US8164461B2 (en) | 2005-12-30 | 2012-04-24 | Healthsense, Inc. | Monitoring task performance |
US20070173978A1 (en) * | 2006-01-04 | 2007-07-26 | Gene Fein | Controlling environmental conditions |
US20070260697A1 (en) * | 2006-01-25 | 2007-11-08 | Shapiro Peter D | Method and System for Wireless Transmission of Multi-Media Data from a Portable Multi-Media Device |
US8146382B2 (en) * | 2006-02-06 | 2012-04-03 | Inversiones Sestri S.A. | Packaging system for storing and/or transporting different kind of fruits during long periods of time |
US8976944B2 (en) * | 2006-02-10 | 2015-03-10 | Nuance Communications, Inc. | Mass-scale, user-independent, device-independent voice messaging system |
US8903053B2 (en) * | 2006-02-10 | 2014-12-02 | Nuance Communications, Inc. | Mass-scale, user-independent, device-independent voice messaging system |
US20080120029A1 (en) * | 2006-02-16 | 2008-05-22 | Zelek John S | Wearable tactile navigation system |
US20130218456A1 (en) * | 2006-02-16 | 2013-08-22 | John S. Zelek | Wearable tactile navigation system |
WO2007096564A2 (en) * | 2006-02-27 | 2007-08-30 | France Telecom | System and method for assisting a person in performing pre-established activities |
US20070226033A1 (en) * | 2006-03-21 | 2007-09-27 | Lopresti Edmund F | Distributed cognitive aid method and system for scheduling and interactive task guidance |
US8920343B2 (en) | 2006-03-23 | 2014-12-30 | Michael Edward Sabatino | Apparatus for acquiring and processing of physiological auditory signals |
US7864991B2 (en) * | 2006-04-06 | 2011-01-04 | Espre Solutions Inc. | System and method for assisting a visually impaired individual |
US7702456B2 (en) | 2006-04-14 | 2010-04-20 | Scenera Technologies, Llc | System and method for presenting a computed route |
EP1850057A1 (en) * | 2006-04-24 | 2007-10-31 | Infra S.R.L. | Control system for controlling an operating zone |
US20070279246A1 (en) * | 2006-05-30 | 2007-12-06 | Hudspeth Mildred A | Remote control with easy to detect buttons |
JP4702185B2 (en) * | 2006-05-30 | 2011-06-15 | 船井電機株式会社 | Remote control system |
CA2653622C (en) | 2006-05-31 | 2017-07-04 | Trx Systems, Inc. | Method and system for locating and monitoring first responders |
US8344851B2 (en) * | 2006-05-31 | 2013-01-01 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Method for providing remote mobile device access and control |
US10079839B1 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2018-09-18 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Activation of gateway device |
US20070297028A1 (en) * | 2006-06-21 | 2007-12-27 | Thomas Wulff | System and device for monitoring a computing device |
US8594742B2 (en) * | 2006-06-21 | 2013-11-26 | Symbol Technologies, Inc. | System and method for monitoring a mobile device |
US7774132B2 (en) * | 2006-07-05 | 2010-08-10 | Cisco Technology, Inc. | Providing navigation directions |
GB2440583A (en) * | 2006-08-04 | 2008-02-06 | Guide Dogs For The Blind Ass | A portable route planning and object identification device for the visually impaired |
US9299039B1 (en) * | 2006-08-23 | 2016-03-29 | A9.Com, Inc. | Managing task lists utilizing integrated information requests |
US7584048B2 (en) * | 2006-09-05 | 2009-09-01 | Honeywell International Inc. | Portable positioning and navigation system |
US9514436B2 (en) | 2006-09-05 | 2016-12-06 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | Method and system for predicting audience viewing behavior |
AU2007293092A1 (en) * | 2006-09-05 | 2008-03-13 | Innerscope Research, Inc. | Method and system for determining audience response to a sensory stimulus |
US8788080B1 (en) | 2006-09-12 | 2014-07-22 | Sonos, Inc. | Multi-channel pairing in a media system |
US8483853B1 (en) | 2006-09-12 | 2013-07-09 | Sonos, Inc. | Controlling and manipulating groupings in a multi-zone media system |
US9202509B2 (en) | 2006-09-12 | 2015-12-01 | Sonos, Inc. | Controlling and grouping in a multi-zone media system |
US8369489B2 (en) * | 2006-09-29 | 2013-02-05 | Motorola Mobility Llc | User interface that reflects social attributes in user notifications |
US20080088440A1 (en) * | 2006-10-17 | 2008-04-17 | Simon Palushaj | Wireless remote assistance |
US20080114865A1 (en) * | 2006-11-14 | 2008-05-15 | Rothman Michael A | Methods and apparatus to manage computing platforms |
WO2008061539A1 (en) * | 2006-11-20 | 2008-05-29 | Nokia Corporation | Method and apparatus for communicating navigational instructions to a user |
EP1930742A1 (en) * | 2006-12-04 | 2008-06-11 | Jörn Peters | Navigation device and navigation system for blind and visually impaired people and a navigation method |
US20080136592A1 (en) * | 2006-12-07 | 2008-06-12 | Symbol Technologies, Inc. | Rfid-based reminder service |
EP2119208A1 (en) | 2007-01-09 | 2009-11-18 | Spinvox Limited | Selection of a link in a received message for speaking reply, which is converted into text form for delivery |
US7769542B2 (en) * | 2007-01-18 | 2010-08-03 | Symbol Technologies, Inc. | Monitoring a location of a mobile computing device |
US11706279B2 (en) | 2007-01-24 | 2023-07-18 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Methods and systems for data communication |
US7633385B2 (en) | 2007-02-28 | 2009-12-15 | Ucontrol, Inc. | Method and system for communicating with and controlling an alarm system from a remote server |
US8285475B2 (en) * | 2007-03-02 | 2012-10-09 | Avago Technologies Ecbu Ip (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. | Combined beacon and scene navigation system |
US20080228039A1 (en) * | 2007-03-12 | 2008-09-18 | Honeywell International Inc. | Semi-passive method and system for monitoring and determining the status of an unattended person |
WO2008117412A1 (en) * | 2007-03-27 | 2008-10-02 | Fujitsu Limited | Pedestrian support system |
US20090030717A1 (en) | 2007-03-29 | 2009-01-29 | Neurofocus, Inc. | Intra-modality synthesis of central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, and effector data |
DE102007016912B4 (en) * | 2007-04-10 | 2012-09-13 | Offis E.V. | Portable orientation system for guiding a person, procedures and computer program |
US8094937B2 (en) * | 2007-04-17 | 2012-01-10 | Avago Technologies Ecbu Ip (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. | System and method for labeling feature clusters in frames of image data for optical navigation |
US8451986B2 (en) | 2007-04-23 | 2013-05-28 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Method and system for automatically providing alternate network access for telecommunications |
FR2915637B1 (en) * | 2007-04-30 | 2009-07-10 | Mip Sarl | INTELLIGENT INDUSTRIALIZED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CUSTOMIZABLE FOR PREMISES. |
US20080274812A1 (en) * | 2007-05-02 | 2008-11-06 | Inventec Corporation | System of electronic pet capable of reflecting habits of user and method therefor and recording medium |
TWI334569B (en) * | 2007-05-15 | 2010-12-11 | Ind Tech Res Inst | System and method of dual-screen interactive digital television |
US8392253B2 (en) | 2007-05-16 | 2013-03-05 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | Neuro-physiology and neuro-behavioral based stimulus targeting system |
US20080293392A1 (en) * | 2007-05-21 | 2008-11-27 | Strother Dane A | Reminder Notification System and Method |
US20080291260A1 (en) * | 2007-05-24 | 2008-11-27 | John Dignan | Portable video conferencing device |
US7831717B2 (en) * | 2007-05-31 | 2010-11-09 | Nokia Corporation | Connectivity information sharing in a smart space having a multiplicity of radio access technologies |
US9733091B2 (en) | 2007-05-31 | 2017-08-15 | Trx Systems, Inc. | Collaborative creation of indoor maps |
US9395190B1 (en) | 2007-05-31 | 2016-07-19 | Trx Systems, Inc. | Crowd sourced mapping with robust structural features |
US10423309B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-09-24 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Device integration framework |
US10666523B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2020-05-26 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US11089122B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2021-08-10 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Controlling data routing among networks |
US10498830B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-12-03 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Wi-Fi-to-serial encapsulation in systems |
US8000892B2 (en) * | 2007-06-12 | 2011-08-16 | Campus Destinations, Inc. | Pedestrian mapping system |
US10389736B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-08-20 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US11646907B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2023-05-09 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US11423756B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2022-08-23 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US11316753B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2022-04-26 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US7953038B2 (en) * | 2007-07-20 | 2011-05-31 | Broadcom Corporation | Method and system for environment configuration by a device based on auto-discovery of local resources and generating preference information for those resources |
US10051078B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2018-08-14 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | WiFi-to-serial encapsulation in systems |
US11218878B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2022-01-04 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US11601810B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2023-03-07 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US10523689B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-12-31 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols over internet protocol (IP) networks |
US10616075B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2020-04-07 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US11237714B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2022-02-01 | Control Networks, Inc. | Control system user interface |
US11212192B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2021-12-28 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
JP5542051B2 (en) | 2007-07-30 | 2014-07-09 | ニューロフォーカス・インコーポレーテッド | System, method, and apparatus for performing neural response stimulation and stimulation attribute resonance estimation |
AU2008283845A1 (en) | 2007-08-06 | 2009-02-12 | Trx Systems, Inc. | Locating, tracking, and/or monitoring personnel and/or assets both indoors and outdoors |
DE102007037520A1 (en) * | 2007-08-09 | 2009-02-12 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Portable navigation device |
US20090150484A1 (en) | 2007-08-10 | 2009-06-11 | Smiths Medical Md | Medical device metadata |
US11831462B2 (en) | 2007-08-24 | 2023-11-28 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Controlling data routing in premises management systems |
US8386313B2 (en) | 2007-08-28 | 2013-02-26 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | Stimulus placement system using subject neuro-response measurements |
US8392255B2 (en) | 2007-08-29 | 2013-03-05 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | Content based selection and meta tagging of advertisement breaks |
US9417934B2 (en) * | 2007-08-31 | 2016-08-16 | Core Wireless Licensing S.A.R.L. | Information distribution in a dynamic multi-device environment |
US7788032B2 (en) * | 2007-09-14 | 2010-08-31 | Palm, Inc. | Targeting location through haptic feedback signals |
US20090083129A1 (en) | 2007-09-20 | 2009-03-26 | Neurofocus, Inc. | Personalized content delivery using neuro-response priming data |
US8332883B2 (en) | 2007-10-02 | 2012-12-11 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | Providing actionable insights based on physiological responses from viewers of media |
US8050713B2 (en) * | 2007-10-03 | 2011-11-01 | Harris Corporation | Keypad display unit |
EP2053573A1 (en) * | 2007-10-23 | 2009-04-29 | British Telecommunications Public Limited Company | Locating portable devices |
WO2009059246A1 (en) | 2007-10-31 | 2009-05-07 | Emsense Corporation | Systems and methods providing en mass collection and centralized processing of physiological responses from viewers |
US8493888B2 (en) * | 2007-11-08 | 2013-07-23 | Nokia Corporation | Connectivity architecture for service discovery |
US8566420B2 (en) * | 2007-11-13 | 2013-10-22 | Nokia Corporation | Method and an apparatus comprising a browser |
US9098844B2 (en) | 2007-11-20 | 2015-08-04 | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | Mobile electronic wallet |
US20090141692A1 (en) * | 2007-11-30 | 2009-06-04 | Mika Kasslin | Optimized ad hoc networking |
US11916928B2 (en) | 2008-01-24 | 2024-02-27 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols over internet protocol (IP) networks |
US8258942B1 (en) | 2008-01-24 | 2012-09-04 | Cellular Tracking Technologies, LLC | Lightweight portable tracking device |
US20090204689A1 (en) * | 2008-01-31 | 2009-08-13 | Cyrus Chipman | Method and apparatus for remote surveillance of a premises |
US8152071B2 (en) * | 2008-02-08 | 2012-04-10 | Motion Computing, Inc. | Multi-purpose portable computer with integrated devices |
US7969730B1 (en) | 2008-02-08 | 2011-06-28 | Motion Computer, Inc. | Portable computer with thermal control and power source shield |
US7821782B2 (en) * | 2008-02-08 | 2010-10-26 | Motion Computing, Inc. | Ergonomic solvent resistant portable computer |
ATE541397T1 (en) * | 2008-02-27 | 2012-01-15 | Nokia Corp | TRANSPORT INDEPENDENT ARCHITECTURE |
US9825863B2 (en) * | 2008-02-27 | 2017-11-21 | Nokia Technologies Oy | Buffer control for multi-transport architectures |
US8413204B2 (en) | 2008-03-31 | 2013-04-02 | At&T Intellectual Property I, Lp | System and method of interacting with home automation systems via a set-top box device |
US20090265105A1 (en) * | 2008-04-21 | 2009-10-22 | Igt | Real-time navigation devices, systems and methods |
JP5282447B2 (en) * | 2008-05-29 | 2013-09-04 | ソニー株式会社 | Information processing apparatus, information processing method, program, and information processing system |
US20170185278A1 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2017-06-29 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Automation system user interface |
WO2010001304A2 (en) * | 2008-07-03 | 2010-01-07 | Maria Jakovljevic | A system for treating mental illness and a method of using a system for treating mental illness. |
US10530839B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2020-01-07 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Integrated cloud system with lightweight gateway for premises automation |
US11729255B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2023-08-15 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Integrated cloud system with lightweight gateway for premises automation |
US11258625B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2022-02-22 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Mobile premises automation platform |
US11792036B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2023-10-17 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Mobile premises automation platform |
US11758026B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2023-09-12 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Virtual device systems and methods |
US20100073186A1 (en) * | 2008-09-19 | 2010-03-25 | Alexandra Montclare | Article locator |
US20110258252A1 (en) * | 2008-10-29 | 2011-10-20 | Javier Maria Torres Ramon | Personal task planning with automatic task discovery |
NL1036271C2 (en) * | 2008-12-03 | 2010-06-07 | Irina Til | DEVICE FOR MEMORY ACTIVATION OF DEMENTING PEOPLE FOR INDEPENDENT PERFORMANCE OF EVERYDAY SELF-CARE TREATMENTS. |
JP2010157063A (en) * | 2008-12-26 | 2010-07-15 | Fujitsu Ltd | Program, device and method for displaying information |
US8494857B2 (en) | 2009-01-06 | 2013-07-23 | Regents Of The University Of Minnesota | Automatic measurement of speech fluency |
US7958201B2 (en) * | 2009-01-29 | 2011-06-07 | Ted Lindsay | Method, system and apparatus for encouraging frequent and purposeful electronic communications from caregivers to individuals with impaired memory |
WO2010103428A1 (en) * | 2009-03-11 | 2010-09-16 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Configurable hub |
US20100250325A1 (en) | 2009-03-24 | 2010-09-30 | Neurofocus, Inc. | Neurological profiles for market matching and stimulus presentation |
US20120047087A1 (en) | 2009-03-25 | 2012-02-23 | Waldeck Technology Llc | Smart encounters |
US8164444B2 (en) * | 2009-04-29 | 2012-04-24 | Healthsense, Inc. | Position detection |
US8638211B2 (en) | 2009-04-30 | 2014-01-28 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Configurable controller and interface for home SMA, phone and multimedia |
US20100276997A1 (en) * | 2009-04-30 | 2010-11-04 | M.I.P. Sarl | Intelligent industrialized electrical system that can be customized for premises |
CN101886928A (en) * | 2009-05-14 | 2010-11-17 | 深圳富泰宏精密工业有限公司 | Portable electronic device with guiding function |
US20120059582A1 (en) * | 2009-06-15 | 2012-03-08 | Daniel Isaac S | System and method of locating a structure in large spaces |
FR2947407B1 (en) * | 2009-06-25 | 2011-11-11 | Philippe Couillabin | INTERNET DOMOTIC SYSTEM. |
FR2947368B1 (en) * | 2009-06-26 | 2012-06-01 | Daniel Coya | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ALERTING A PATIENT OR HEALING |
US10987015B2 (en) | 2009-08-24 | 2021-04-27 | Nielsen Consumer Llc | Dry electrodes for electroencephalography |
US8838179B2 (en) * | 2009-09-25 | 2014-09-16 | Blackberry Limited | Method and apparatus for managing multimedia communication recordings |
US8471707B2 (en) * | 2009-09-25 | 2013-06-25 | Intel Corporation | Methods and arrangements for smart sensors |
DE102009045977A1 (en) * | 2009-10-26 | 2011-04-28 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Mobile device, security device with a mobile device and use of a mobile device in a security system |
US9560984B2 (en) | 2009-10-29 | 2017-02-07 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | Analysis of controlled and automatic attention for introduction of stimulus material |
US20110106750A1 (en) | 2009-10-29 | 2011-05-05 | Neurofocus, Inc. | Generating ratings predictions using neuro-response data |
WO2011055278A2 (en) * | 2009-11-06 | 2011-05-12 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | A method and apparatus for rendering a multimedia item with a plurality of modalities |
US20110121940A1 (en) * | 2009-11-24 | 2011-05-26 | Joseph Jones | Smart Door |
EP2508027A4 (en) * | 2009-12-01 | 2013-12-18 | Nokia Corp | Method and apparatus for providing a framework for efficient scanning and session establishment |
US9267801B2 (en) * | 2009-12-09 | 2016-02-23 | Qualcomm Incorporated | Method and apparatus for reducing instructions in an indoor navigation environment |
US20110184945A1 (en) * | 2010-01-22 | 2011-07-28 | Qualcomm Incorporated | Location aware recommendation engine |
US8605141B2 (en) * | 2010-02-24 | 2013-12-10 | Nant Holdings Ip, Llc | Augmented reality panorama supporting visually impaired individuals |
WO2011133548A2 (en) | 2010-04-19 | 2011-10-27 | Innerscope Research, Inc. | Short imagery task (sit) research method |
AU2011250886A1 (en) | 2010-05-10 | 2013-01-10 | Icontrol Networks, Inc | Control system user interface |
EP2395495A3 (en) * | 2010-06-11 | 2015-03-25 | Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | Hand-held navigation aid for individuals with visual impairment |
JP2012033141A (en) * | 2010-07-06 | 2012-02-16 | Dowango:Kk | Operation information transfer server, operation information transfer system, and operation information transfer method |
US8667100B2 (en) | 2010-07-07 | 2014-03-04 | Comcast Interactive Media, Llc | Device communication, monitoring and control architecture and method |
US8836467B1 (en) | 2010-09-28 | 2014-09-16 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Method, system and apparatus for automated reporting of account and sensor zone information to a central station |
US8331908B2 (en) * | 2010-10-04 | 2012-12-11 | Microsoft Corporation | Mobile telephone hosted meeting controls |
US9335181B2 (en) | 2010-11-10 | 2016-05-10 | Qualcomm Incorporated | Haptic based personal navigation |
WO2012065628A1 (en) * | 2010-11-16 | 2012-05-24 | Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (Publ) | Message targeting platform |
US11750414B2 (en) | 2010-12-16 | 2023-09-05 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Bidirectional security sensor communication for a premises security system |
US9147337B2 (en) | 2010-12-17 | 2015-09-29 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Method and system for logging security event data |
US11429343B2 (en) | 2011-01-25 | 2022-08-30 | Sonos, Inc. | Stereo playback configuration and control |
US11265652B2 (en) | 2011-01-25 | 2022-03-01 | Sonos, Inc. | Playback device pairing |
US8710966B2 (en) * | 2011-02-28 | 2014-04-29 | Blackberry Limited | Methods and apparatus to provide haptic feedback |
US9178570B2 (en) * | 2011-02-28 | 2015-11-03 | Blackberry Limited | NFC system providing battery power level measurement features and related methods |
US20120293310A1 (en) * | 2011-05-17 | 2012-11-22 | Heathco, Llc | Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Using a Door Chime to Audibilize Non-Door-Chime Messages |
US9202011B2 (en) | 2011-06-17 | 2015-12-01 | Lisa M. Lavin | Web enabled audiovisual medication dispensing |
US9020523B2 (en) | 2011-07-12 | 2015-04-28 | Qualcomm Incorporated | Position estimating for a mobile device |
CN103858457B (en) | 2011-08-01 | 2018-11-13 | 英特尔公司 | Multi-hop single-sign-on (SSO) for identity provider (IdP) roaming/agency |
GB2506801B (en) * | 2011-08-01 | 2019-03-20 | Intel Corp | System and method for adapting video communications |
CN102938755B (en) * | 2011-08-15 | 2017-08-25 | 华为技术有限公司 | Intelligent space access method, system, controller and intelligent space interface server |
WO2013051992A1 (en) * | 2011-10-06 | 2013-04-11 | Ab Halmstad Kylteknik | A device, a system and a method for alcohol measurement |
US9116011B2 (en) * | 2011-10-21 | 2015-08-25 | Here Global B.V. | Three dimensional routing |
KR101913633B1 (en) * | 2011-10-26 | 2018-11-01 | 삼성전자 주식회사 | Method for controlling electric-device and apparatus having the same |
US8595016B2 (en) | 2011-12-23 | 2013-11-26 | Angle, Llc | Accessing content using a source-specific content-adaptable dialogue |
US20130169414A1 (en) * | 2011-12-29 | 2013-07-04 | Symbol Technologies, Inc. | Method and apparatus for radio frequency identification (rfid) data transmission |
US9024970B2 (en) | 2011-12-30 | 2015-05-05 | Here Global B.V. | Path side image on map overlay |
US8803690B2 (en) * | 2012-01-06 | 2014-08-12 | Panasonic Corporation Of North America | Context dependent application/event activation for people with various cognitive ability levels |
US9451303B2 (en) | 2012-02-27 | 2016-09-20 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | Method and system for gathering and computing an audience's neurologically-based reactions in a distributed framework involving remote storage and computing |
US9292858B2 (en) | 2012-02-27 | 2016-03-22 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | Data collection system for aggregating biologically based measures in asynchronous geographically distributed public environments |
US9569986B2 (en) | 2012-02-27 | 2017-02-14 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | System and method for gathering and analyzing biometric user feedback for use in social media and advertising applications |
US9702723B2 (en) * | 2012-03-01 | 2017-07-11 | Nokia Technologies Oy | Method and apparatus for receiving user estimation of navigational instructions |
WO2013131275A1 (en) * | 2012-03-09 | 2013-09-12 | 深圳市倍泰健康测量分析技术有限公司 | Mobile phone protection sleeve and human body physiological parameter detection device thereof |
WO2013138633A1 (en) | 2012-03-15 | 2013-09-19 | Regents Of The University Of Minnesota | Automated verbal fluency assessment |
US9729115B2 (en) | 2012-04-27 | 2017-08-08 | Sonos, Inc. | Intelligently increasing the sound level of player |
CN103425064B (en) * | 2012-05-09 | 2017-12-22 | 布里斯托尔D/B/A远程自动化解决方案公司 | Pass through the method and apparatus of process control equipment display information |
US8725823B2 (en) * | 2012-06-05 | 2014-05-13 | Forget You Not, LLC | Location-based communications |
US9043423B2 (en) | 2012-06-05 | 2015-05-26 | Forget You Not, LLC | Perpetual memoire |
US8694633B2 (en) | 2012-06-05 | 2014-04-08 | Forget You Not, LLC | Curating communications |
US10080121B2 (en) * | 2012-07-18 | 2018-09-18 | TBWA\RAAD Middle East | System and method for remote communication |
US8696357B2 (en) * | 2012-08-01 | 2014-04-15 | Thieab AlDossary | Tactile communication apparatus, method, and computer program product |
CN102842020A (en) * | 2012-08-03 | 2012-12-26 | 中兴通讯股份有限公司 | Information processing method and device |
US9794701B2 (en) | 2012-08-31 | 2017-10-17 | Starkey Laboratories, Inc. | Gateway for a wireless hearing assistance device |
US20140075824A1 (en) * | 2012-09-14 | 2014-03-20 | Woodstream Corporation | Wi-fi enabled insect trapping apparatus |
US9978238B2 (en) | 2012-09-21 | 2018-05-22 | Google Llc | Visitor options at an entryway to a smart-home |
US10332059B2 (en) | 2013-03-14 | 2019-06-25 | Google Llc | Security scoring in a smart-sensored home |
US9626841B2 (en) | 2012-09-21 | 2017-04-18 | Google Inc. | Occupant notification of visitor interaction with a doorbell at a smart-home |
US9960929B2 (en) | 2012-09-21 | 2018-05-01 | Google Llc | Environmental sensing with a doorbell at a smart-home |
US9953514B2 (en) | 2012-09-21 | 2018-04-24 | Google Llc | Visitor feedback to visitor interaction with a doorbell at a smart-home |
US9600645B2 (en) | 2012-09-21 | 2017-03-21 | Google Inc. | Smart invitation handling at a smart-home |
US9652912B2 (en) | 2012-09-21 | 2017-05-16 | Google Inc. | Secure handling of unsupervised package drop off at a smart-home |
US9959727B2 (en) * | 2012-09-21 | 2018-05-01 | Google Llc | Handling visitor interaction at a smart-home in a do not disturb mode |
US9881474B2 (en) | 2012-09-21 | 2018-01-30 | Google Llc | Initially detecting a visitor at a smart-home |
US9711036B2 (en) * | 2012-09-21 | 2017-07-18 | Google Inc. | Leveraging neighborhood to handle potential visitor at a smart-home |
US9640055B2 (en) | 2012-09-21 | 2017-05-02 | Google Inc. | Interacting with a detected visitor at an entryway to a smart-home |
US10735216B2 (en) | 2012-09-21 | 2020-08-04 | Google Llc | Handling security services visitor at a smart-home |
US9008330B2 (en) | 2012-09-28 | 2015-04-14 | Sonos, Inc. | Crossover frequency adjustments for audio speakers |
US9014974B2 (en) * | 2012-10-16 | 2015-04-21 | Qualcomm, Incorporated | Predictive scheduling of navigation tasks |
US9161172B2 (en) | 2012-11-06 | 2015-10-13 | Qualcomm Incorporated | Map-based adaptive sampling of orientation sensors for positioning |
US10942735B2 (en) * | 2012-12-04 | 2021-03-09 | Abalta Technologies, Inc. | Distributed cross-platform user interface and application projection |
EP3691179A1 (en) * | 2012-12-18 | 2020-08-05 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Method and device for controlling home device remotely in home network system |
US11156464B2 (en) | 2013-03-14 | 2021-10-26 | Trx Systems, Inc. | Crowd sourced mapping with robust structural features |
US11268818B2 (en) | 2013-03-14 | 2022-03-08 | Trx Systems, Inc. | Crowd sourced mapping with robust structural features |
EP2974511B1 (en) * | 2013-03-15 | 2018-01-10 | Vivint, Inc | Using a control panel as a wireless access point |
WO2014176379A2 (en) | 2013-04-23 | 2014-10-30 | Canary Connect, Inc. | Security and/or monitoring devices and systems |
US9304588B2 (en) * | 2013-05-14 | 2016-04-05 | Thieab AlDossary | Tactile communication apparatus |
US9398203B2 (en) * | 2013-07-10 | 2016-07-19 | Honeywell International Inc. | Apparatus and method to reduce PTZ latency |
US10412487B2 (en) | 2013-07-17 | 2019-09-10 | Amazon Technologies, Inc. | Auto-provisioning of wireless speaker devices for audio/video recording and communication devices |
US9734675B2 (en) * | 2013-07-17 | 2017-08-15 | BOT Home Automation, Inc. | Wireless communication USB dongle |
US9584775B2 (en) | 2013-07-18 | 2017-02-28 | BOT Home Automation, Inc. | Wireless entrance communication device |
US10733823B2 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2020-08-04 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Garage door communication systems and methods |
US10044519B2 (en) | 2015-01-05 | 2018-08-07 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US11764990B2 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2023-09-19 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Doorbell communications systems and methods |
US10062251B2 (en) * | 2013-12-06 | 2018-08-28 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell battery systems |
US9142214B2 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2015-09-22 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Light socket cameras |
US9342936B2 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2016-05-17 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Smart lock systems and methods |
US9179109B1 (en) | 2013-12-06 | 2015-11-03 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US20170263067A1 (en) | 2014-08-27 | 2017-09-14 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Smart lock systems and methods |
US9179108B1 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2015-11-03 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell chime systems and methods |
US20170084132A1 (en) * | 2013-07-26 | 2017-03-23 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US11651665B2 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2023-05-16 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Doorbell communities |
US11004312B2 (en) | 2015-06-23 | 2021-05-11 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Doorbell communities |
US9197867B1 (en) | 2013-12-06 | 2015-11-24 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Identity verification using a social network |
US9769435B2 (en) | 2014-08-11 | 2017-09-19 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Monitoring systems and methods |
US10672238B2 (en) | 2015-06-23 | 2020-06-02 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communities |
US9172922B1 (en) | 2013-12-06 | 2015-10-27 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US9230424B1 (en) | 2013-12-06 | 2016-01-05 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communities |
US9247219B2 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2016-01-26 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US9736284B2 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2017-08-15 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication and electrical systems |
US10440165B2 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2019-10-08 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication and electrical systems |
US9196133B2 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2015-11-24 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US9160987B1 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2015-10-13 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell chime systems and methods |
US20180343141A1 (en) | 2015-09-22 | 2018-11-29 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US9053622B2 (en) * | 2013-07-26 | 2015-06-09 | Joseph Frank Scalisi | Light socket cameras |
US10204467B2 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2019-02-12 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Smart lock systems and methods |
US9237318B2 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2016-01-12 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US10708404B2 (en) | 2014-09-01 | 2020-07-07 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Doorbell communication and electrical systems |
US11889009B2 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2024-01-30 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Doorbell communication and electrical systems |
US11909549B2 (en) | 2013-07-26 | 2024-02-20 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
WO2015017036A1 (en) | 2013-07-29 | 2015-02-05 | Lenel Systems International, Inc. | Systems and methods for integrated security access control for video and audio streaming |
JP5667257B1 (en) * | 2013-08-07 | 2015-02-12 | 三菱電機株式会社 | Home device, home system, control method, and program |
US9460635B2 (en) | 2013-09-06 | 2016-10-04 | At&T Mobility Ii Llc | Obstacle avoidance using mobile devices |
US20150087256A1 (en) * | 2013-09-26 | 2015-03-26 | Annalee E. Carter | Emergency Responder System For Portable Communication Device |
US9834984B2 (en) * | 2013-10-31 | 2017-12-05 | Fibar Group S.A. | Roller shutter controller |
WO2015063000A1 (en) * | 2013-11-04 | 2015-05-07 | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | Method of notifying a user on a task on an apparatus |
US9253455B1 (en) | 2014-06-25 | 2016-02-02 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US9743049B2 (en) | 2013-12-06 | 2017-08-22 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US9799183B2 (en) | 2013-12-06 | 2017-10-24 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell package detection systems and methods |
US9786133B2 (en) | 2013-12-06 | 2017-10-10 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell chime systems and methods |
KR20150071166A (en) * | 2013-12-18 | 2015-06-26 | 삼성전자주식회사 | Server, User Terminal, Task management system, Method for managing task thereof |
US9226073B2 (en) | 2014-02-06 | 2015-12-29 | Sonos, Inc. | Audio output balancing during synchronized playback |
US9226087B2 (en) | 2014-02-06 | 2015-12-29 | Sonos, Inc. | Audio output balancing during synchronized playback |
US11146637B2 (en) | 2014-03-03 | 2021-10-12 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Media content management |
US11405463B2 (en) | 2014-03-03 | 2022-08-02 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Media content management |
JP2014112963A (en) * | 2014-03-17 | 2014-06-19 | Panasonic Corp | Intercom system and intercom master unit |
US20150288533A1 (en) * | 2014-04-08 | 2015-10-08 | Xiaomi Inc. | Method and device for remote intelligent control |
CN104077075B (en) * | 2014-05-05 | 2017-05-03 | 河南大学 | Method and system for inquiring about weather based on switching mobile terminal unlocking interfaces |
US9765562B2 (en) * | 2014-05-07 | 2017-09-19 | Vivint, Inc. | Weather based notification systems and methods for home automation |
US10687029B2 (en) | 2015-09-22 | 2020-06-16 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US9888216B2 (en) | 2015-09-22 | 2018-02-06 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US20170085843A1 (en) | 2015-09-22 | 2017-03-23 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US11184589B2 (en) | 2014-06-23 | 2021-11-23 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US10380877B2 (en) | 2014-08-05 | 2019-08-13 | Overview Technologies, Inc. | Community security system using intelligent information sharing |
US9997036B2 (en) | 2015-02-17 | 2018-06-12 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Power outlet cameras |
US10282788B1 (en) | 2014-10-07 | 2019-05-07 | State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company | Systems and methods for managing service log information |
US9576466B2 (en) * | 2014-11-04 | 2017-02-21 | Canary Connect, Inc. | Backup contact for security/safety monitoring system |
US11489690B2 (en) | 2014-12-19 | 2022-11-01 | Smartlabs, Inc. | System communication utilizing path between neighboring networks |
US20160179105A1 (en) * | 2014-12-19 | 2016-06-23 | Smartlabs, Inc. | Smart sensor adaptive configuration systems and methods using network data |
US9985796B2 (en) | 2014-12-19 | 2018-05-29 | Smartlabs, Inc. | Smart sensor adaptive configuration systems and methods using cloud data |
US10009716B1 (en) | 2015-02-10 | 2018-06-26 | James E. Niles | Method and system for enhancing a traveler's/consumer experience using customized content for smart devices/internet of things devices based on data mining information |
US9672710B2 (en) * | 2015-02-26 | 2017-06-06 | International Business Machines Corporation | Item movement tracking with three-dimensional (3D) proximity exclusions |
US9392417B1 (en) | 2015-03-03 | 2016-07-12 | Qualcomm Incorporated | Managing activities performed by a plurality of collocated mobile devices |
US10742938B2 (en) | 2015-03-07 | 2020-08-11 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Garage door communication systems and methods |
US9984686B1 (en) * | 2015-03-17 | 2018-05-29 | Amazon Technologies, Inc. | Mapping device capabilities to a predefined set |
US10392860B2 (en) * | 2015-03-17 | 2019-08-27 | Eric Barnett | Systems and methods for controlling the blinds |
US11575537B2 (en) | 2015-03-27 | 2023-02-07 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US11381686B2 (en) | 2015-04-13 | 2022-07-05 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Power outlet cameras |
US10296957B2 (en) | 2015-05-04 | 2019-05-21 | BILT Incorporated | Enhanced information delivery facility |
US10067654B2 (en) * | 2015-05-04 | 2018-09-04 | BILT Incorporated | System for enhanced display of information on a user device |
US11641452B2 (en) | 2015-05-08 | 2023-05-02 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
US9936250B2 (en) | 2015-05-19 | 2018-04-03 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | Methods and apparatus to adjust content presented to an individual |
US10248376B2 (en) | 2015-06-11 | 2019-04-02 | Sonos, Inc. | Multiple groupings in a playback system |
US20180047269A1 (en) | 2015-06-23 | 2018-02-15 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell communities |
US10655951B1 (en) | 2015-06-25 | 2020-05-19 | Amazon Technologies, Inc. | Determining relative positions of user devices |
US10365620B1 (en) | 2015-06-30 | 2019-07-30 | Amazon Technologies, Inc. | Interoperability of secondary-device hubs |
US9536527B1 (en) * | 2015-06-30 | 2017-01-03 | Amazon Technologies, Inc. | Reporting operational metrics in speech-based systems |
US10325241B2 (en) * | 2015-07-14 | 2019-06-18 | Shlomo Uri HAIMI | System and method for tracking shelf-life and after-opening usage life of medicaments, foods and other perishables |
US10706702B2 (en) | 2015-07-30 | 2020-07-07 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Doorbell package detection systems and methods |
US9940928B2 (en) | 2015-09-24 | 2018-04-10 | Starkey Laboratories, Inc. | Method and apparatus for using hearing assistance device as voice controller |
US20170105572A1 (en) * | 2015-10-14 | 2017-04-20 | Geniuss Inc. | Advertising on an oven's video display |
CN105396208B (en) * | 2015-12-25 | 2018-09-18 | 北京怡和嘉业医疗科技股份有限公司 | Method and apparatus for controlling lung ventilator and lung ventilator |
US9915090B2 (en) * | 2016-01-27 | 2018-03-13 | Ford Global Technologies, Llc | Systems and methods for vehicle interior protection from precipitation |
CN105892352A (en) * | 2016-03-29 | 2016-08-24 | 北京小米移动软件有限公司 | Cooking length recommending method and apparatus |
US10037677B2 (en) * | 2016-04-20 | 2018-07-31 | Arizona Board Of Regents On Behalf Of Arizona State University | Speech therapeutic devices and methods |
CN105974802B (en) * | 2016-04-27 | 2017-09-29 | 腾讯科技(深圳)有限公司 | A kind of methods, devices and systems of control smart machine |
US10043332B2 (en) | 2016-05-27 | 2018-08-07 | SkyBell Technologies, Inc. | Doorbell package detection systems and methods |
US10445957B2 (en) | 2016-05-31 | 2019-10-15 | Nokia Technologies Oy | Method and apparatus for proxying access commands to smart object(s) in response to an emergency condition |
US10620718B2 (en) | 2016-06-27 | 2020-04-14 | International Business Machines Corporation | Device selection in three-dimensional environments |
ES2663417B1 (en) * | 2016-07-20 | 2019-03-28 | Univ Alcala Henares | System of intelligent monitoring probes applied to everyday objects |
US10979479B2 (en) * | 2016-07-25 | 2021-04-13 | Peraso Technologies Inc. | Wireless multimedia communications system and method |
CN106154929A (en) * | 2016-08-17 | 2016-11-23 | 龚云超 | A kind of Intelligent Measurement bottle device |
US10444717B2 (en) | 2016-09-16 | 2019-10-15 | Whirlpool Corporation | Coordination of control modes among appliances and utilities |
US10712997B2 (en) | 2016-10-17 | 2020-07-14 | Sonos, Inc. | Room association based on name |
DE102016120060A1 (en) * | 2016-10-20 | 2018-04-26 | Deutsche Post Ag | Warding off a hazard |
CN106773914A (en) * | 2016-11-25 | 2017-05-31 | 山东交通学院 | Harmful influence intellectual monitoring and management system |
US10123198B2 (en) * | 2017-02-20 | 2018-11-06 | At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. | Systems and methods for providing supplemental assistance |
WO2018165700A1 (en) * | 2017-03-14 | 2018-09-20 | Spectur Limited | Security camera system and method |
US20180293980A1 (en) * | 2017-04-05 | 2018-10-11 | Kumar Narasimhan Dwarakanath | Visually impaired augmented reality |
CN107065719B (en) * | 2017-04-12 | 2020-04-10 | 佛山市量脑科技有限公司 | Data analysis system of intelligent mattress |
US10258295B2 (en) * | 2017-05-09 | 2019-04-16 | LifePod Solutions, Inc. | Voice controlled assistance for monitoring adverse events of a user and/or coordinating emergency actions such as caregiver communication |
JP6887715B2 (en) * | 2017-05-26 | 2021-06-16 | パラマウントベッド株式会社 | Electric bed hand switch and electric bed |
CN109427182A (en) * | 2017-08-23 | 2019-03-05 | 青岛海尔洗衣机有限公司 | Pressure alarm method for clothes treatment device |
US10909825B2 (en) | 2017-09-18 | 2021-02-02 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Outdoor security systems and methods |
TWI668979B (en) * | 2017-12-29 | 2019-08-11 | 智眸科技有限公司 | Multimedia audiovisual system |
CN108510422A (en) * | 2018-04-04 | 2018-09-07 | 四川长虹电器股份有限公司 | A kind of intelligence endowment management system based on DTV |
US11094180B1 (en) | 2018-04-09 | 2021-08-17 | State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company | Sensing peripheral heuristic evidence, reinforcement, and engagement system |
CN108427312A (en) * | 2018-05-23 | 2018-08-21 | 栾友祥 | A kind of intelligent domestic system based on wireless sensor network |
CN109828513A (en) * | 2018-12-29 | 2019-05-31 | 宁波中一石化科技股份有限公司 | A kind of Chemical Manufacture patrols control system |
USD904007S1 (en) | 2019-01-16 | 2020-12-08 | Omcare Llc | Web enabled audiovisual medication dispenser |
US11743424B1 (en) | 2019-01-16 | 2023-08-29 | Omcare Inc. | Web enabled audiovisual medication dispensing with enhanced compliance verification |
US11894129B1 (en) | 2019-07-03 | 2024-02-06 | State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company | Senior living care coordination platforms |
US11367527B1 (en) | 2019-08-19 | 2022-06-21 | State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company | Senior living engagement and care support platforms |
US11074790B2 (en) | 2019-08-24 | 2021-07-27 | Skybell Technologies Ip, Llc | Doorbell communication systems and methods |
CN110671530B (en) * | 2019-09-17 | 2021-11-09 | 惠州市工藤智能技术有限公司 | Intelligent pipeline valve control method and system |
JP2023512410A (en) | 2019-12-27 | 2023-03-27 | アバルタ テクノロジーズ、 インク. | Project, control, and manage user device applications using connection resources |
US11234041B2 (en) * | 2020-03-24 | 2022-01-25 | Dish Network L.L.C. | Automatically or semi-automatically transferring configuration information in connection with a media device upgrade |
US11935651B2 (en) | 2021-01-19 | 2024-03-19 | State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company | Alert systems for senior living engagement and care support platforms |
US11908577B2 (en) | 2022-07-22 | 2024-02-20 | Health Science Partners LLC | Telemedicine platform including virtual assistance |
Citations (44)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US5833603A (en) * | 1996-03-13 | 1998-11-10 | Lipomatrix, Inc. | Implantable biosensing transponder |
US5872834A (en) * | 1996-09-16 | 1999-02-16 | Dew Engineering And Development Limited | Telephone with biometric sensing device |
US5923735A (en) * | 1996-05-29 | 1999-07-13 | Symbol Technologies, Inc. | Self-service checkout system utilizing portable self-checkout communications terminal |
US6085090A (en) * | 1997-10-20 | 2000-07-04 | Motorola, Inc. | Autonomous interrogatable information and position device |
US6150942A (en) * | 1998-07-15 | 2000-11-21 | O'brien; Charles T. | Interactive prescription compliance, and life safety system |
US6204763B1 (en) * | 1999-03-22 | 2001-03-20 | Jujitsu Limited | Household consumable item automatic replenishment system including intelligent refrigerator |
US6294999B1 (en) * | 1999-12-29 | 2001-09-25 | Becton, Dickinson And Company | Systems and methods for monitoring patient compliance with medication regimens |
US20010046862A1 (en) * | 2000-02-09 | 2001-11-29 | Netfrontier, Inc. | Communication systems, components, and methods operative with programmable wireless devices |
US6362778B2 (en) * | 2000-03-26 | 2002-03-26 | Timothy J Neher | Personal location detection system |
US20020060243A1 (en) * | 2000-11-13 | 2002-05-23 | Janiak Martin J. | Biometric authentication device for use in mobile telecommunications |
US6404880B1 (en) * | 1999-12-24 | 2002-06-11 | Alcatel Usa Sourcing, L.P. | Method and apparatus for delivering critical information |
US20020099771A1 (en) * | 2000-12-19 | 2002-07-25 | Nec Infrontia Corporation | Meal information supply system and meal information supply service method thereof |
US6428475B1 (en) * | 1999-12-06 | 2002-08-06 | Ein-Yiao Shen | Mobile phone combined physiological function detector |
US20020111698A1 (en) * | 2001-02-09 | 2002-08-15 | Marco Graziano | Web-based system for monitoring and/or controlling home devices |
US20020127145A1 (en) * | 2000-01-06 | 2002-09-12 | Viken Der Ghazarian | RF breathalyzer |
US20020128864A1 (en) * | 2001-03-06 | 2002-09-12 | Maus Christopher T. | Computerized information processing and retrieval system |
US6453027B1 (en) * | 2000-03-24 | 2002-09-17 | Gyu-Hwan Kang | Multifunction keyboard |
US20020173295A1 (en) * | 2001-05-15 | 2002-11-21 | Petri Nykanen | Context sensitive web services |
US6496111B1 (en) * | 2000-09-29 | 2002-12-17 | Ray N. Hosack | Personal security system |
US20030009088A1 (en) * | 2001-04-04 | 2003-01-09 | Uwe Korth | Monitoring system for patients |
US6507727B1 (en) * | 2000-10-13 | 2003-01-14 | Robert F. Henrick | Purchase and delivery of digital content using multiple devices and data networks |
US20030013507A1 (en) * | 2001-07-10 | 2003-01-16 | Hideki Sato | Portable electronic apparatus with azimuth measuring function, magnetic sensor suitable for the apparatus, and azimuth measuring method for the apparatus |
US20030052788A1 (en) * | 2001-09-19 | 2003-03-20 | Kevin Kwong-Tai Chung | Medical assistance and tracking system and method employing smart tags |
US20030064749A1 (en) * | 2001-10-02 | 2003-04-03 | Nokia Corporation | Mobile telephone featuring accelerated ambient temperature measurement module |
US20030064732A1 (en) * | 2001-09-28 | 2003-04-03 | Agere Systems Inc. | Proximity regulation system for use with a portable cell phone and a method of operation thereof |
US20030069002A1 (en) * | 2001-10-10 | 2003-04-10 | Hunter Charles Eric | System and method for emergency notification content delivery |
US6553262B1 (en) * | 1998-09-18 | 2003-04-22 | Biotronik Mess-Und Therapiegerate Gmbh & Co. Ingenieurburo Berlin | Arrangement for patient monitoring |
US20030083020A1 (en) * | 2001-10-30 | 2003-05-01 | Fred Langford | Telephone handset with thumb-operated tactile keypad |
US6581846B1 (en) * | 2002-03-06 | 2003-06-24 | Howard B. Rosen | Thermostat including a vacation mode in which electrical devices within and proximate the conditioned space are operated by the thermostat to provide an occupied appearance |
US6681120B1 (en) * | 1997-03-26 | 2004-01-20 | Minerva Industries, Inc., | Mobile entertainment and communication device |
US6696956B1 (en) * | 1999-05-10 | 2004-02-24 | Junji Uchida | Emergency dispatching system |
US6728552B2 (en) * | 2000-10-13 | 2004-04-27 | Sagem S.A. | Mobile telecommunications terminals |
US6774795B2 (en) * | 2001-06-30 | 2004-08-10 | Koninklijke Philips Electroncs N.V. | Electronic assistant incorporated in personal objects |
US20040204120A1 (en) * | 2002-07-19 | 2004-10-14 | Lavon Jiles | Portable telephone |
US6826117B2 (en) * | 2000-03-22 | 2004-11-30 | Summit Safety, Inc. | Tracking, safety and navigation system for firefighters |
US20050035854A1 (en) * | 2003-07-10 | 2005-02-17 | University Of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. | Home management and personal assistance using a mobile communication device |
US6858182B1 (en) * | 1999-04-23 | 2005-02-22 | Tanita Corporation | Exhalation gaseous component gauge and a cellular phone equipped with function of measuring gaseous components |
US20050079880A1 (en) * | 2003-10-14 | 2005-04-14 | Donner Peter J. | Wireless sensor alerts |
US6882837B2 (en) * | 2002-01-23 | 2005-04-19 | Dennis Sunga Fernandez | Local emergency alert for cell-phone users |
US6954657B2 (en) * | 2000-06-30 | 2005-10-11 | Texas Instruments Incorporated | Wireless communication device having intelligent alerting system |
US20060071798A1 (en) * | 2004-10-01 | 2006-04-06 | Kiff Liana M | Mobile telephonic device and base station |
US7061381B2 (en) * | 2002-04-05 | 2006-06-13 | Beezerbug Incorporated | Ultrasonic transmitter and receiver systems and products using the same |
US7069057B2 (en) * | 2001-02-15 | 2006-06-27 | Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. | Cellular phone including a display revealed by removing a removable operation unit |
US7073711B2 (en) * | 2002-04-19 | 2006-07-11 | Cross Match Technologies, Inc. | Mobile handheld code reader and print scanner system and method |
Family Cites Families (66)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4803625A (en) * | 1986-06-30 | 1989-02-07 | Buddy Systems, Inc. | Personal health monitor |
US20030212579A1 (en) * | 2002-05-08 | 2003-11-13 | Brown Stephen J. | Remote health management system |
US5377258A (en) * | 1993-08-30 | 1994-12-27 | National Medical Research Council | Method and apparatus for an automated and interactive behavioral guidance system |
US5812865A (en) * | 1993-12-03 | 1998-09-22 | Xerox Corporation | Specifying and establishing communication data paths between particular media devices in multiple media device computing systems based on context of a user or users |
US5612869A (en) * | 1994-01-21 | 1997-03-18 | Innovative Enterprises International Corporation | Electronic health care compliance assistance |
CA2148631C (en) * | 1994-06-20 | 2000-06-13 | John J. Hildin | Voice-following video system |
US5546072A (en) * | 1994-07-22 | 1996-08-13 | Irw Inc. | Alert locator |
US5508699A (en) * | 1994-10-25 | 1996-04-16 | Silverman; Hildy S. | Identifier/locator device for visually impaired |
US5671267A (en) * | 1994-12-30 | 1997-09-23 | Lucent Technologies Inc. | Interactive system for communications between a cordless telephone and a remotely operated device |
US6021324A (en) * | 1995-06-08 | 2000-02-01 | Lucent Technologies Inc. | System and apparatus for controlling an appliance situated within a premises using premises recording unit |
US6018289A (en) * | 1995-06-15 | 2000-01-25 | Sekura; Ronald D. | Prescription compliance device and method of using device |
US5961446A (en) * | 1995-10-06 | 1999-10-05 | Tevital Incorporated | Patient terminal for home health care system |
US5801618A (en) * | 1996-02-08 | 1998-09-01 | Jenkins; Mark | Vehicle alarm and lot monitoring system |
US5973618A (en) * | 1996-09-25 | 1999-10-26 | Ellis; Christ G. | Intelligent walking stick |
US6305377B1 (en) | 1996-12-12 | 2001-10-23 | Michael T. Portwood | System and method for improving compliance of a medical regimen |
US5909183A (en) * | 1996-12-26 | 1999-06-01 | Motorola, Inc. | Interactive appliance remote controller, system and method |
CN101494646B (en) * | 1997-06-25 | 2013-10-02 | 三星电子株式会社 | Method and apparatus for home network auto-tree builder |
US6161007A (en) * | 1997-09-29 | 2000-12-12 | Nortel Networks Limited | Method and apparatus for processing multiple types of incoming communication |
FR2771626B1 (en) * | 1997-12-01 | 2000-05-26 | Fabien Beckers | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING PEOPLE WITH BLIND OR BLIND VISION IN AN UNKNOWN ENVIRONMENT |
US6121655A (en) * | 1997-12-30 | 2000-09-19 | Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. | Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device and method for fabricating the same and semiconductor integrated circuit |
US6104334A (en) * | 1997-12-31 | 2000-08-15 | Eremote, Inc. | Portable internet-enabled controller and information browser for consumer devices |
US6127941A (en) * | 1998-02-03 | 2000-10-03 | Sony Corporation | Remote control device with a graphical user interface |
US7020680B2 (en) * | 1998-03-19 | 2006-03-28 | Isochron, Llc | System and method for monitoring and control of beverage dispensing equipment |
US6157319A (en) * | 1998-07-23 | 2000-12-05 | Universal Electronics Inc. | Universal remote control system with device activated setup |
US6970183B1 (en) * | 2000-06-14 | 2005-11-29 | E-Watch, Inc. | Multimedia surveillance and monitoring system including network configuration |
KR100270381B1 (en) * | 1998-09-24 | 2000-11-01 | 윤종용 | Call maintaining and disconnecting method during data communication in flip type telephone set |
US6243683B1 (en) * | 1998-12-29 | 2001-06-05 | Intel Corporation | Video control of speech recognition |
US20070021979A1 (en) * | 1999-04-16 | 2007-01-25 | Cosentino Daniel L | Multiuser wellness parameter monitoring system |
US6320496B1 (en) * | 1999-04-29 | 2001-11-20 | Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd | Systems and methods providing tactile guidance using sensory supplementation |
CN1165134C (en) * | 1999-04-30 | 2004-09-01 | 西门子公司 | Data exchange system with mobile unit for controlling consumers |
US6762686B1 (en) * | 1999-05-21 | 2004-07-13 | Joseph A. Tabe | Interactive wireless home security detectors |
US6591094B1 (en) * | 1999-07-06 | 2003-07-08 | Televoke, Inc. | Automated user notification system |
GB9924177D0 (en) * | 1999-10-12 | 1999-12-15 | Srs Technology Limited | Communication and control system |
US20020035605A1 (en) * | 2000-01-26 | 2002-03-21 | Mcdowell Mark | Use of presence and location information concerning wireless subscribers for instant messaging and mobile commerce |
CA2333495A1 (en) * | 2000-01-31 | 2001-07-31 | Telecommunications Research Laboratory | Internet protocol-based computer network service |
US6831557B1 (en) * | 2000-03-23 | 2004-12-14 | Tattletale Portable Alarm Systems, Inc. | Method of providing alarm based wireless security monitoring |
JP2001319045A (en) * | 2000-05-11 | 2001-11-16 | Matsushita Electric Works Ltd | Home agent system using vocal man-machine interface and program recording medium |
US6646676B1 (en) * | 2000-05-17 | 2003-11-11 | Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc. | Networked surveillance and control system |
US6696924B1 (en) * | 2000-06-05 | 2004-02-24 | Tonia H Socinski | Hand-held apparatus for monitoring drug-nutrient-mineral interactions and method therefor |
US6961285B2 (en) * | 2000-07-07 | 2005-11-01 | Ddms Holdings L.L.C. | Drug delivery management system |
US7234062B2 (en) * | 2000-07-18 | 2007-06-19 | General Electric Company | Authentication of remote appliance messages using an embedded cryptographic device |
US6701162B1 (en) * | 2000-08-31 | 2004-03-02 | Motorola, Inc. | Portable electronic telecommunication device having capabilities for the hearing-impaired |
US20030014186A1 (en) * | 2000-11-15 | 2003-01-16 | International Business Machines Corporation | Apparatus, system, and method for determining a user position and progress along a path |
US6618683B1 (en) * | 2000-12-12 | 2003-09-09 | International Business Machines Corporation | Method and apparatus for calibrating an accelerometer-based navigation system |
US7458080B2 (en) * | 2000-12-19 | 2008-11-25 | Microsoft Corporation | System and method for optimizing user notifications for small computer devices |
US20020080034A1 (en) * | 2000-12-27 | 2002-06-27 | Eli Yahalom | Medication reminder device and systems and methods utilizing same |
US7222156B2 (en) * | 2001-01-25 | 2007-05-22 | Microsoft Corporation | Integrating collaborative messaging into an electronic mail program |
US6574549B2 (en) * | 2001-03-09 | 2003-06-03 | International Business Machines Corporation | Method and system for the visually impaired to navigate a route through a facility |
US20020188467A1 (en) * | 2001-05-02 | 2002-12-12 | Louis Eke | Medical virtual resource network |
US6678516B2 (en) | 2001-05-21 | 2004-01-13 | Nokia Corporation | Method, system, and apparatus for providing services in a privacy enabled mobile and Ubicom environment |
US6671226B1 (en) * | 2001-06-01 | 2003-12-30 | Arizona Board Of Regents | Ultrasonic path guidance for visually impaired |
JP3945193B2 (en) * | 2001-06-29 | 2007-07-18 | 富士ゼロックス株式会社 | Information notification system and information notification apparatus |
US20030208382A1 (en) * | 2001-07-05 | 2003-11-06 | Westfall Mark D | Electronic medical record system and method |
US6885362B2 (en) * | 2001-07-12 | 2005-04-26 | Nokia Corporation | System and method for accessing ubiquitous resources in an intelligent environment |
JP2003079685A (en) * | 2001-09-17 | 2003-03-18 | Seiko Epson Corp | Auxiliary appliance for walking of visually handicapped person |
US6604650B2 (en) | 2001-09-28 | 2003-08-12 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Bottle-cap medication reminder and overdose safeguard |
US20030087628A1 (en) | 2001-11-06 | 2003-05-08 | Eiichi Hirauchi | Cellular phone equipped with crime or disaster precention means |
JP2003174523A (en) * | 2001-12-04 | 2003-06-20 | Allied Tereshisu Kk | Aged person support system using ic card, emergency notification box and receiver |
US6980112B2 (en) * | 2002-01-08 | 2005-12-27 | International Business Machines Corporation | Emergency call patient locating system for implanted automatic defibrillators |
US6965294B1 (en) * | 2002-02-28 | 2005-11-15 | Kimball International, Inc. | Workspace security system |
US20030179133A1 (en) * | 2002-03-20 | 2003-09-25 | Gilles Pepin | Wireless handheld portabel navigation system and method for visually impaired pedestrians |
US7598976B2 (en) * | 2002-06-13 | 2009-10-06 | I See Tech Ltd. | Method and apparatus for a multisensor imaging and scene interpretation system to aid the visually impaired |
US7933945B2 (en) * | 2002-06-27 | 2011-04-26 | Openpeak Inc. | Method, system, and computer program product for managing controlled residential or non-residential environments |
US6774788B1 (en) * | 2002-10-07 | 2004-08-10 | Thomas J. Balfe | Navigation device for use by the visually impaired |
EP1597690A2 (en) * | 2003-02-14 | 2005-11-23 | Precerche, Inc. | Method and system for automated pharmaceutical, biomedical and medical device research and reporting |
US20040249250A1 (en) * | 2003-06-04 | 2004-12-09 | Mcgee Michael D. | System and apparatus for monitoring and prompting medical self-care events and communicating medical self-care status |
-
2004
- 2004-07-12 WO PCT/US2004/022288 patent/WO2005008914A1/en active Application Filing
- 2004-07-12 US US10/889,147 patent/US7397346B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2004-07-12 US US10/889,155 patent/US7339493B2/en active Active - Reinstated
- 2004-07-12 US US10/889,156 patent/US20050060088A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2004-07-12 US US10/889,187 patent/US20050071879A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2004-07-12 US US10/889,161 patent/US7155202B2/en active Active
- 2004-07-12 US US10/889,162 patent/US7098788B2/en active Active
- 2004-07-12 US US10/889,439 patent/US20050132047A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2004-07-12 US US10/889,533 patent/US20050101250A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2004-07-12 US US10/889,438 patent/US20050035854A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2005
- 2005-05-25 US US11/136,917 patent/US20050262212A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (50)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US5833603A (en) * | 1996-03-13 | 1998-11-10 | Lipomatrix, Inc. | Implantable biosensing transponder |
US5923735A (en) * | 1996-05-29 | 1999-07-13 | Symbol Technologies, Inc. | Self-service checkout system utilizing portable self-checkout communications terminal |
US5872834A (en) * | 1996-09-16 | 1999-02-16 | Dew Engineering And Development Limited | Telephone with biometric sensing device |
US6681120B1 (en) * | 1997-03-26 | 2004-01-20 | Minerva Industries, Inc., | Mobile entertainment and communication device |
US6085090A (en) * | 1997-10-20 | 2000-07-04 | Motorola, Inc. | Autonomous interrogatable information and position device |
US6150942A (en) * | 1998-07-15 | 2000-11-21 | O'brien; Charles T. | Interactive prescription compliance, and life safety system |
US6553262B1 (en) * | 1998-09-18 | 2003-04-22 | Biotronik Mess-Und Therapiegerate Gmbh & Co. Ingenieurburo Berlin | Arrangement for patient monitoring |
US6204763B1 (en) * | 1999-03-22 | 2001-03-20 | Jujitsu Limited | Household consumable item automatic replenishment system including intelligent refrigerator |
US6858182B1 (en) * | 1999-04-23 | 2005-02-22 | Tanita Corporation | Exhalation gaseous component gauge and a cellular phone equipped with function of measuring gaseous components |
US6696956B1 (en) * | 1999-05-10 | 2004-02-24 | Junji Uchida | Emergency dispatching system |
US6428475B1 (en) * | 1999-12-06 | 2002-08-06 | Ein-Yiao Shen | Mobile phone combined physiological function detector |
US6404880B1 (en) * | 1999-12-24 | 2002-06-11 | Alcatel Usa Sourcing, L.P. | Method and apparatus for delivering critical information |
US6380858B1 (en) * | 1999-12-29 | 2002-04-30 | Becton, Dickinson And Company | Systems and methods for monitoring patient compliance with medication regimens |
US6294999B1 (en) * | 1999-12-29 | 2001-09-25 | Becton, Dickinson And Company | Systems and methods for monitoring patient compliance with medication regimens |
US20020127145A1 (en) * | 2000-01-06 | 2002-09-12 | Viken Der Ghazarian | RF breathalyzer |
US20010046862A1 (en) * | 2000-02-09 | 2001-11-29 | Netfrontier, Inc. | Communication systems, components, and methods operative with programmable wireless devices |
US6826117B2 (en) * | 2000-03-22 | 2004-11-30 | Summit Safety, Inc. | Tracking, safety and navigation system for firefighters |
US6453027B1 (en) * | 2000-03-24 | 2002-09-17 | Gyu-Hwan Kang | Multifunction keyboard |
US6362778B2 (en) * | 2000-03-26 | 2002-03-26 | Timothy J Neher | Personal location detection system |
US6954657B2 (en) * | 2000-06-30 | 2005-10-11 | Texas Instruments Incorporated | Wireless communication device having intelligent alerting system |
US6496111B1 (en) * | 2000-09-29 | 2002-12-17 | Ray N. Hosack | Personal security system |
US6507727B1 (en) * | 2000-10-13 | 2003-01-14 | Robert F. Henrick | Purchase and delivery of digital content using multiple devices and data networks |
US6728552B2 (en) * | 2000-10-13 | 2004-04-27 | Sagem S.A. | Mobile telecommunications terminals |
US20020060243A1 (en) * | 2000-11-13 | 2002-05-23 | Janiak Martin J. | Biometric authentication device for use in mobile telecommunications |
US20020099771A1 (en) * | 2000-12-19 | 2002-07-25 | Nec Infrontia Corporation | Meal information supply system and meal information supply service method thereof |
US20020111698A1 (en) * | 2001-02-09 | 2002-08-15 | Marco Graziano | Web-based system for monitoring and/or controlling home devices |
US7069057B2 (en) * | 2001-02-15 | 2006-06-27 | Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. | Cellular phone including a display revealed by removing a removable operation unit |
US20020128864A1 (en) * | 2001-03-06 | 2002-09-12 | Maus Christopher T. | Computerized information processing and retrieval system |
US20030009088A1 (en) * | 2001-04-04 | 2003-01-09 | Uwe Korth | Monitoring system for patients |
US20020173295A1 (en) * | 2001-05-15 | 2002-11-21 | Petri Nykanen | Context sensitive web services |
US6774795B2 (en) * | 2001-06-30 | 2004-08-10 | Koninklijke Philips Electroncs N.V. | Electronic assistant incorporated in personal objects |
US20030013507A1 (en) * | 2001-07-10 | 2003-01-16 | Hideki Sato | Portable electronic apparatus with azimuth measuring function, magnetic sensor suitable for the apparatus, and azimuth measuring method for the apparatus |
US20030052788A1 (en) * | 2001-09-19 | 2003-03-20 | Kevin Kwong-Tai Chung | Medical assistance and tracking system and method employing smart tags |
US20030064732A1 (en) * | 2001-09-28 | 2003-04-03 | Agere Systems Inc. | Proximity regulation system for use with a portable cell phone and a method of operation thereof |
US7027834B2 (en) * | 2001-10-02 | 2006-04-11 | Nokia Corporation | Mobile telephone featuring accelerated ambient temperature measurement module |
US20030064749A1 (en) * | 2001-10-02 | 2003-04-03 | Nokia Corporation | Mobile telephone featuring accelerated ambient temperature measurement module |
US20030069002A1 (en) * | 2001-10-10 | 2003-04-10 | Hunter Charles Eric | System and method for emergency notification content delivery |
US20030083020A1 (en) * | 2001-10-30 | 2003-05-01 | Fred Langford | Telephone handset with thumb-operated tactile keypad |
US6882837B2 (en) * | 2002-01-23 | 2005-04-19 | Dennis Sunga Fernandez | Local emergency alert for cell-phone users |
US6581846B1 (en) * | 2002-03-06 | 2003-06-24 | Howard B. Rosen | Thermostat including a vacation mode in which electrical devices within and proximate the conditioned space are operated by the thermostat to provide an occupied appearance |
US7061381B2 (en) * | 2002-04-05 | 2006-06-13 | Beezerbug Incorporated | Ultrasonic transmitter and receiver systems and products using the same |
US7073711B2 (en) * | 2002-04-19 | 2006-07-11 | Cross Match Technologies, Inc. | Mobile handheld code reader and print scanner system and method |
US20040204120A1 (en) * | 2002-07-19 | 2004-10-14 | Lavon Jiles | Portable telephone |
US20050057357A1 (en) * | 2003-07-10 | 2005-03-17 | University Of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. | Daily task and memory assistance using a mobile device |
US20050062637A1 (en) * | 2003-07-10 | 2005-03-24 | University Of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. | Multimedia controller |
US7098788B2 (en) * | 2003-07-10 | 2006-08-29 | University Of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. | Remote surveillance and assisted care using a mobile communication device |
US20050035854A1 (en) * | 2003-07-10 | 2005-02-17 | University Of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. | Home management and personal assistance using a mobile communication device |
US20050079880A1 (en) * | 2003-10-14 | 2005-04-14 | Donner Peter J. | Wireless sensor alerts |
US7076211B2 (en) * | 2003-10-14 | 2006-07-11 | Electronic Data Systems Corporation | Wireless sensor alerts |
US20060071798A1 (en) * | 2004-10-01 | 2006-04-06 | Kiff Liana M | Mobile telephonic device and base station |
Cited By (40)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US7155202B2 (en) * | 2003-07-10 | 2006-12-26 | University Of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. | Portable device medical assistant |
US20050038860A1 (en) * | 2003-07-10 | 2005-02-17 | University Of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. | Portable device medical assistant |
US20060046232A1 (en) * | 2004-09-02 | 2006-03-02 | Eran Peter | Methods for acquiring language skills by mimicking natural environment learning |
US20080198035A1 (en) * | 2005-07-04 | 2008-08-21 | Vkr Holding A/S | System Comprising a Master Unit and a Plurality of Slave Units for Operating a Plurality of Devices |
US20070132576A1 (en) * | 2005-12-08 | 2007-06-14 | Honeywell International Inc. | Method and apparatus for tracking persons |
US20090198784A1 (en) * | 2006-06-23 | 2009-08-06 | Anna-Karin Bergius | Method for automatically reminding users of upcoming events |
US7912426B2 (en) * | 2006-10-02 | 2011-03-22 | Eastman Kodak Company | Production of visual codes for pairing electronic equipment |
US20080081666A1 (en) * | 2006-10-02 | 2008-04-03 | Eric Masera | Production of visual codes for pairing electronic equipment |
US20080104030A1 (en) * | 2006-10-27 | 2008-05-01 | Yahoo! Inc., A Delaware Corporation | System and Method for Providing Customized Information Based on User's Situation Information |
US20080101160A1 (en) * | 2006-11-01 | 2008-05-01 | Rodney Besson | Med Alert Watch |
US20090117951A1 (en) * | 2007-11-07 | 2009-05-07 | Motorola Inc | Methods and apparatus for user-selectable programmable housing skin sensors for user mode optimization and control |
US8107878B2 (en) * | 2007-11-07 | 2012-01-31 | Motorola Mobility, Inc. | Methods and apparatus for user-selectable programmable housing skin sensors for user mode optimization and control |
US20090202974A1 (en) * | 2008-02-11 | 2009-08-13 | Adam Sohn | Educational bathroom play station |
WO2009102710A1 (en) * | 2008-02-11 | 2009-08-20 | Adam Sohn | Educational bathroom play station |
GB2459464A (en) * | 2008-04-23 | 2009-10-28 | Gary Philip Doyle | Mobile Phone with smoke alarm |
GB2459463A (en) * | 2008-04-23 | 2009-10-28 | Gary Philip Doyle | Mobile Phone with carbon monoxide alarm |
US20090271503A1 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2009-10-29 | Embarq Holdings Company, Llc | System and Method for Customizing Settings in a Communication Device for a User |
US8799417B2 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2014-08-05 | Centurylink Intellectual Property Llc | System and method for customizing settings in a communication device for a user |
US20090276801A1 (en) * | 2008-04-30 | 2009-11-05 | David Wayne Reece | Method and system for customizing information |
JP2013541354A (en) * | 2010-08-13 | 2013-11-14 | ユニリーバー・ナームローゼ・ベンノートシヤープ | Apparatus and system for assessing skin, scalp, and hair conditions |
US9326685B2 (en) | 2012-09-14 | 2016-05-03 | Conopco, Inc. | Device for evaluating condition of skin or hair |
US9823332B2 (en) | 2012-10-04 | 2017-11-21 | Qualcomm Incorporated | Position location aided by chemical characteristic |
CN103970041A (en) * | 2013-01-31 | 2014-08-06 | 盛思锐股份公司 | Portable Sensor Device With A Gas Sensor And Method For Operating The Same |
EP2763468A1 (en) * | 2013-01-31 | 2014-08-06 | Sensirion Holding AG | Portable sensor device with a gas sensor and method for operating the same |
US20140340216A1 (en) * | 2013-05-20 | 2014-11-20 | Apple Inc. | Wireless Device Networks With Smoke Detection Capabilities |
US9332099B2 (en) | 2013-05-20 | 2016-05-03 | Apple Inc. | Wireless device networks with smoke detection capabilities |
US9218731B2 (en) | 2013-05-20 | 2015-12-22 | Apple Inc. | Wireless device networks with smoke detection capabilities |
US9123221B2 (en) * | 2013-05-20 | 2015-09-01 | Apple Inc. | Wireless device networks with smoke detection capabilities |
KR102134586B1 (en) * | 2014-08-28 | 2020-07-16 | 삼성전자 주식회사 | Apparatus for generating mobile beacon signal and service method using the same |
WO2016032198A1 (en) * | 2014-08-28 | 2016-03-03 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Mobile apparatus for generating beacon signal and service method using the same |
US9699789B2 (en) | 2014-08-28 | 2017-07-04 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Mobile apparatus for generating beacon signal and service method using the same |
KR20160025942A (en) * | 2014-08-28 | 2016-03-09 | 삼성전자주식회사 | Apparatus for generating mobile beacon signal and service method using the same |
US9562871B2 (en) | 2014-09-15 | 2017-02-07 | Sensirion Ag | Integrated chemical sensor chip |
US11327454B2 (en) | 2016-09-30 | 2022-05-10 | 3M Innovative Properties Company | Synchronizing multiple processing systems |
US20200089925A1 (en) * | 2016-11-04 | 2020-03-19 | Shenzhen Idata Technology Company Ltd. | A temperature-measuring scan head and its use method |
US10860822B2 (en) * | 2016-11-04 | 2020-12-08 | Shenzhen Idata Technology Company Ltd. | Temperature-measuring scan head and its use method |
US20190038236A1 (en) * | 2017-08-04 | 2019-02-07 | Cerner Innovation, Inc. | Medical Voice Command Integration |
US10925551B2 (en) * | 2017-08-04 | 2021-02-23 | Cerner Innovation, Inc. | Medical voice command integration |
US11690578B2 (en) | 2017-08-04 | 2023-07-04 | Cerner Innovation, Inc. | Medical voice command integration |
US11182722B2 (en) | 2019-03-22 | 2021-11-23 | International Business Machines Corporation | Cognitive system for automatic risk assessment, solution identification, and action enablement |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
US7098788B2 (en) | 2006-08-29 |
US20050132047A1 (en) | 2005-06-16 |
US20050035854A1 (en) | 2005-02-17 |
US20050038860A1 (en) | 2005-02-17 |
US7397346B2 (en) | 2008-07-08 |
US20050062637A1 (en) | 2005-03-24 |
US20050057361A1 (en) | 2005-03-17 |
WO2005008914A1 (en) | 2005-01-27 |
US20050057357A1 (en) | 2005-03-17 |
US20050071879A1 (en) | 2005-03-31 |
US20050060088A1 (en) | 2005-03-17 |
US7339493B2 (en) | 2008-03-04 |
US7155202B2 (en) | 2006-12-26 |
US20050262212A1 (en) | 2005-11-24 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US20050101250A1 (en) | Mobile care-giving and intelligent assistance device | |
US20130150686A1 (en) | Human Care Sentry System | |
US10507167B1 (en) | Smart pill box and medical compliance monitoring | |
US11382511B2 (en) | Method and system to reduce infrastructure costs with simplified indoor location and reliable communications | |
US20190088101A1 (en) | Event Detector for Issuing a Notification Responsive to Occurrence of an Event | |
US9202360B1 (en) | Methods for remote assistance of disabled persons having at least two remote individuals which receive different indications | |
EP2858550B1 (en) | A method and apparatus for facilitating the management of health and security | |
US8731512B2 (en) | System and method for effecting context-cognizant medical reminders for a patient | |
US20120169467A1 (en) | Patient alert management system | |
US20040030531A1 (en) | System and method for automated monitoring, recognizing, supporting, and responding to the behavior of an actor | |
US20040162035A1 (en) | On line health monitoring | |
Dobre et al. | Introduction to the AAL and ELE Systems | |
US20220157457A1 (en) | An integrated health and security management system | |
CN113488137A (en) | Health management plan recommendation method, device and system | |
JP2008242502A (en) | Comprehensive medical support system | |
O'Brien et al. | Survey of assistive technology devices and applications for aging in place | |
Avilés-López et al. | Taking care of our elders through augmented spaces | |
WO2005110209A1 (en) | Remote control with alert function | |
Choi et al. | Proactive medication assistances based on spatiotemporal context awareness of aged persons | |
EP2364638A1 (en) | A care monitoring system | |
Helal et al. | Assistive environments for individuals with special needs | |
Kutzik et al. | Technological tools of the future | |
Varshney | Pervasive computing and healthcare | |
Sánchez-Pi et al. | A smart solution for elders in ambient assisted living | |
JP2020129214A (en) | Surveillance device and surveillance program |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC., F Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:HELAL, ABDELSALAM A.;MANN, WILLIAM C.;REEL/FRAME:015601/0297;SIGNING DATES FROM 20041129 TO 20041221 |
|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |