3m Innovative Properties Company

Anthony L Hill

Billy Lee Weaver

Silva K Theiss

Scott E Brigham

M Benton Free

Jennifer Rebecca Yi

Kathy L Hagen

James J Bartol

Eileen M Gorrell

An apparatus for processing data collected via a wireless network sensor includes modules for receiving and processing the data. The wireless network sensor includes a plurality of sensors for detecting events occurring proximate the sensors, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. The apparatus also includes modules for parsing events, episodes, vectors, links, and paths based upon the received data. The paths can be used to generate a representation of traffic patterns in a space monitored by wireless network sensors.

Apparatus and method for processing data collected via wireless network sensors

The present invention provides a multiple region vibration-sensing touch sensor that incorporates at least two sets of vibration sensors on a single touch plate, each set of vibration sensors defining distinct touch regions. The vibration sensors detect vibrations indicative of a touch to the touch plate, and are configured to communicate signals representing the detected vibrations to controller electronics for determining information related to the touch input. Touches within each touch region can be distinguished.

Multiple region vibration-sensing touch sensor

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River Falls, WI, United States of America

Anthony L Hill