ELECTRICALLY EXCITED POSTER
    21.
    发明申请
    ELECTRICALLY EXCITED POSTER 审中-公开
    电子邮件

    公开(公告)号:US20080143549A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-19

    申请号:US11611202

    申请日:2006-12-15

    IPC分类号: G09F13/00 G09F13/20

    CPC分类号: G09F13/22 G09G3/32

    摘要: A method and system for controlling an electrically excited poster 100 is presented. In a preferred embodiment, the poster 100 comprises a plurality of embedded illumination circuits 104; and a hard-wired Display Code Storage Unit (DCSU) 106, wherein the hard-wired DCSU 106 outputs a display code that controls an illumination pattern that has been pre-determined for the embedded illumination circuits 104.

    摘要翻译: 提出了一种用于控制电激发海报100的方法和系统。 在优选实施例中,海报100包括多个嵌入式照明电路104; 和硬接线显示代码存储单元(DCSU)106,其中硬连线DCSU 106输出控制已经为嵌入式照明电路104预先确定的照明图案的显示代码。

    Method and Apparatus for Tracking Items on a Conveyer Using Capacitive RFID
    22.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Tracking Items on a Conveyer Using Capacitive RFID 有权
    使用电容RFID在输送机上跟踪物品的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080117047A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-22

    申请号:US11560547

    申请日:2006-11-16

    IPC分类号: G08B13/14

    摘要: A method and apparatus that facilitates radio frequency (RF) communication between a radio frequency identification (RFID) device and RFID tags for a conveyer system are disclosed. The method may include positioning an RFID device in proximity of the conveyor system, wherein at least one conductive surface is coupled to the RFID device, the conveyer system being configured to transport a plurality of articles with at least one or more of the plurality of articles having one or more associated RFID tags, and operating the conveyer system such that the plurality of articles are brought in contact with the at least one conductive surface, wherein the RFID device, the at least one conductive surface and the associated RFID tags are capacitively coupled allowing RF signals to be communicated between RFID device and the associated RFID tags and enabling data to be electronically read from the associated RFID tags.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种促进射频识别(RFID)设备和用于输送系统的RFID标签之间的射频(RF)通信的方法和装置。 该方法可以包括将RFID装置定位在传送系统附近,其中至少一个导电表面耦合到RFID装置,所述输送系统构造成用多​​个物品中的至少一个或多个物品输送多个物品 具有一个或多个关联的RFID标签,以及操作所述输送系统,使得所述多个物品与所述至少一个导电表面接触,其中所述RFID装置,所述至少一个导电表面和所述相关联的RFID标签是电容耦合的 允许RF信号在RFID设备和相关联的RFID标签之间传送,并使数据能够从相关的RFID标签电子读取。

    Wet and dry towel dispenser
    23.
    发明授权
    Wet and dry towel dispenser 有权
    湿毛巾分配器

    公开(公告)号:US06899250B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-31

    申请号:US10448617

    申请日:2003-05-30

    摘要: A wet and dry towel dispenser contains and dispenses both dry towels and wet towels (also referred to as towelettes or wipes). The dispenser includes coaxially located compartments for containing the dry towels and wet towels, preferably in a nested arrangement to use space most efficiently within the dispenser. One preferred embodiment of the dispenser has a substantially cylindrical shape and a removable cover on one end to allow the towels to be loaded into the respective compartments.

    摘要翻译: 湿毛巾分配器包含并分配干毛巾和湿毛巾(也称为毛巾或擦拭物)。 分配器包括同轴定位的隔室,用于容纳干毛巾和湿毛巾,优选地以嵌套的方式在分配器内最有效地使用空间。 分配器的一个优选实施例具有基本上圆柱形的形状,并且一端具有可移除的盖,以允许将毛巾装载到相应的隔室中。

    Task management in a workforce environment using an acoustic map constructed from aggregated audio
    25.
    发明授权
    Task management in a workforce environment using an acoustic map constructed from aggregated audio 有权
    使用由聚合音频构建的声学地图的劳动力环境中的任务管理

    公开(公告)号:US08706540B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-22

    申请号:US12962782

    申请日:2010-12-08

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/00

    摘要: Incoming audio from mobile devices can be centrally processed, where a server can filter background noise in real time, such as by using an XOR function. Instead of discarding the filtered noise, however, it can be processed in parallel to dynamically construct an acoustic map of the environment. The acoustic map can be generated from an aggregation of sound data from multiple devices positioned in a geographic environment. The acoustic map can be linked to a configurable set of rules, conditions, and events, which can cause dynamic adjustments to be made to a workforce task management system. For example, employee availability can be assessed using the acoustic map and workforce tasks can be assigned based in part upon this availability.

    摘要翻译: 可以集中处理来自移动设备的传入音频,其中服务器可以实时过滤背景噪声,例如使用XOR功能。 然而,代替放弃滤波后的噪声,可以并行处理,以动态构建环境声学图。 声学图可以从位于地理环境中的多个设备的声音数据的聚集生成。 声学图可以链接到可配置的一组规则,条件和事件,这可以导致对劳动力任务管理系统进行动态调整。 例如,可以使用声学图来评估员工的可用性,并且可以部分地基于这种可用性分配劳动力任务。

    Method and apparatus for determining range information of a node in a wireless system
    26.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for determining range information of a node in a wireless system 有权
    用于确定无线系统中的节点的范围信息的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08400305B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-19

    申请号:US12577277

    申请日:2009-10-12

    IPC分类号: G08B13/14

    摘要: A method and apparatus for determining a range within a wireless communication system is provided herein. The range information can then be used to locate a node (e.g., an asset tag). During operation, the minimum transmission power of a source transceiver (e.g., an RFID reader) that enables a tag to be detected will be used to indicate distance. Changes in transmit power will be used to indicate relative changes in distance to a particular node. The reader will be configured to always operate at a transmission power that will result in a certain percentage (e.g., 50%) detection rate for a target transceiver (e.g., an RFID asset tag). As the reader moves closer to the tag, the minimum detection power will decrease; as it moves farther from the tag, the minimum detection power will increase. This information is displayed to give a general change in range information between the RFID reader and the asset tag (e.g., increasing range or decreasing range). An individual will be able to easily locate the asset tag by using the displayed information.

    摘要翻译: 本文提供了一种用于确定无线通信系统内的范围的方法和装置。 然后可以使用范围信息来定位节点(例如,资产标签)。 在操作期间,将使用能够检测标签的源收发器(例如,RFID读取器)的最小发送功率来指示距离。 发射功率的变化将用于指示到特定节点的距离的相对变化。 读取器将被配置为总是以将导致目标收发器(例如,RFID资产标签)的一定百分比(例如,50%)检测率的传输功率操作。 当读者移动到标签附近时,最小检测力会降低; 当它从标签上移动得更远时,最小检测功率将会增加。 该信息被显示以给出RFID读取器和资产标签之间的范围信息的一般变化(例如,增加范围或减小的范围)。 个人将能够使用显示的信息轻松找到资产标签。

    Orienting a scanning device with respect to a target location
    27.
    发明授权
    Orienting a scanning device with respect to a target location 有权
    针对目标位置定向扫描设备

    公开(公告)号:US08215550B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-10

    申请号:US12641570

    申请日:2009-12-18

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00 G06Q30/00 G06Q90/00

    摘要: Disclosed is a method for a scanning device to tell its user how to best orient the scanning device to scan a target location. The user approaches the target location and initiates a scan. The results of the scan are analyzed and compared to information about the target location. Based on the analysis, the user is told how to re-orient the scanning device, if that is necessary to achieve an acceptable re-scan of the target location. In a preferred embodiment, a screen on the scanning device presents a two-dimensional map based on the scan results and on the known relative locations of the target location and of nearby non-target locations. Locations on the map are highlighted to tell the user the results of the scan and to direct him to re-orient the scanning device if necessary.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于扫描设备告诉其用户如何最好地定向扫描设备以扫描目标位置的方法。 用户接近目标位置并启动扫描。 分析扫描结果并将其与目标位置信息进行比较。 基于分析,告诉用户如何重新定向扫描设备,如果这是必要的,以实现目标位置的可接受的重新扫描。 在优选实施例中,扫描装置上的屏幕基于扫描结果以及目标位置和附近的非目标位置的已知相对位置呈现二维图。 突出显示地图上的位置,告诉用户扫描的结果,并指导他重新定向扫描设备(如有必要)。

    TASK MANAGEMENT IN A WORKFORCE ENVIRONMENT USING AN ACOUSTIC MAP CONSTRUCTED FROM AGGREGATED AUDIO
    28.
    发明申请
    TASK MANAGEMENT IN A WORKFORCE ENVIRONMENT USING AN ACOUSTIC MAP CONSTRUCTED FROM AGGREGATED AUDIO 有权
    使用从聚合音频构建的声学地图在工作环境中的任务管理

    公开(公告)号:US20120150578A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-14

    申请号:US12962782

    申请日:2010-12-08

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/00 H04B15/00 G06Q30/00

    摘要: Incoming audio from mobile devices can be centrally processed, where a server can filter background noise in real time, such as by using an XOR function. Instead of discarding the filtered noise, however, it can be processed in parallel to dynamically construct an acoustic map of the environment. The acoustic map can be generated from an aggregation of sound data from multiple devices positioned in a geographic environment. The acoustic map can be linked to a configurable set of rules, conditions, and events, which can cause dynamic adjustments to be made to a workforce task management system. For example, employee availability can be assessed using the acoustic map and workforce tasks can be assigned based in part upon this availability.

    摘要翻译: 可以集中处理来自移动设备的传入音频,其中服务器可以实时过滤背景噪声,例如使用XOR功能。 然而,代替放弃滤波后的噪声,可以并行处理,以动态构建环境声学图。 声学图可以从位于地理环境中的多个设备的声音数据的聚集生成。 声学图可以链接到可配置的一组规则,条件和事件,这可以导致对劳动力任务管理系统进行动态调整。 例如,可以使用声学图来评估员工的可用性,并且可以部分地基于这种可用性分配劳动力任务。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT
    29.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT 审中-公开
    人力资源管理的方法与装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120078388A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-29

    申请号:US12892824

    申请日:2010-09-28

    IPC分类号: G05B11/01

    CPC分类号: G06Q10/06

    摘要: A communication system for workforce management is formed of a system controller managing a plurality of badges associated with workplace devices and employees within the workplace. The controller receives event indicators from the badges. These event indicators are analyzed by the controller to determine whether a task should be created and performed by at least one of the workplace devices and/or at least one of the employees. Task lists and device assignments are dynamically updated in response to current workplace conditions.

    摘要翻译: 用于劳动力管理的通信系统由管理与工作场所设备和工作场所内的雇员相关联的多个徽章的系统控制器形成。 控制器从徽章接收事件指示。 控制器分析这些事件指示符,以确定是否由至少一个工作场所设备和/或至少一个雇员创建和执行任务。 任务列表和设备分配根据当前的工作环境进行动态更新。

    ORIENTING A SCANNING DEVICE WITH RESPECT TO A TARGET LOCATION
    30.
    发明申请
    ORIENTING A SCANNING DEVICE WITH RESPECT TO A TARGET LOCATION 有权
    针对目标位置定向扫描设备

    公开(公告)号:US20110147455A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-23

    申请号:US12641570

    申请日:2009-12-18

    IPC分类号: G06Q30/00 G06K7/00

    摘要: Disclosed is a method for a scanning device to tell its user how to best orient the scanning device to scan a target location. The user approaches the target location and initiates a scan. The results of the scan are analyzed and compared to information about the target location. Based on the analysis, the user is told how to re-orient the scanning device, if that is necessary to achieve an acceptable re-scan of the target location. In a preferred embodiment, a screen on the scanning device presents a two-dimensional map based on the scan results and on the known relative locations of the target location and of nearby non-target locations. Locations on the map are highlighted to tell the user the results of the scan and to direct him to re-orient the scanning device if necessary.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于扫描设备告诉其用户如何最好地定向扫描设备以扫描目标位置的方法。 用户接近目标位置并启动扫描。 分析扫描结果并将其与目标位置信息进行比较。 基于分析,告诉用户如何重新定向扫描设备,如果这是必要的,以实现目标位置的可接受的重新扫描。 在优选实施例中,扫描装置上的屏幕基于扫描结果以及目标位置和附近的非目标位置的已知相对位置呈现二维图。 突出显示地图上的位置,告诉用户扫描的结果,并指导他重新定向扫描设备(如有必要)。