Motorola Corporation

Google Inc.

General Instrument Corporation

William L Olson

Sanjar Ghaem

Richard Ng

Mohammad M Khair

Salvador Lopez

William Paul Alberth, Jr

Gary W Grube

Frederick W Vook

Paul Moroney

Petr Peterka

Theodore S Rzeszewski

Morris A Moore

Robert J O'Dea

Tomasz L Klosowiak

Steven Michael Scheifers

Michael A Newell

Roger J Forse

Magdi A Mohamed

Vida Ilderem

David W Currier

George L Lauro

Rudyard L Istvan

Junhua Liu

Steve Bunch

Robert H Yacobellis

Michael Riess

Frederick L Kitson

Mark Fulcher

Thomas E Weber

Described are methods and devices for identifying a group that include various methods to determine a group. Also described are devices and methods for attempting communication with a missing member of the group include different manners in which to determine information related to an entry of a group. The described devices and methods may be particularly beneficial at the particular time the certain group members plan to be or are in communication with one another. In this way, in the event that two or more entries of a group planned to be in communication or are in communication in-real time, in accordance with the disclosed devices and methods, the parties may be able to bring one or more other entries of the group into the communication as needed or desired.

Devices and methods for determining a group and for determining information related to group entries

Embodiments of the invention generally provide a method and apparatus for enabling digital rights management in file transfers. One embodiment of a method for transferring digital content from a first user to a second user, includes transferring ownership of an instance of the digital content to the second user, where the instance of the digital content resides on a first device belonging to the first user. Copies of the digital content are then deleted from one or more additional devices belonging to the first user (including at least one offline device).

Method and apparatus for enabling digital rights management in file transfers

A risk management system () for first responders () equips first responders with physiological and environmental sensors () in order to track the stress conditions and stress responses of the first responders. Data from the sensors is digitized and filtered and processed through a feature extraction system () that may include noise filters, () derivative filters (), integrators () and derived signal generators () that use stored data on first responders, before being fed into a pattern recognition system () that assesses the risk state of the first responder. Data from multiple first responders in a team can be aggregated to obtain team risk assessments.

Intelligent risk management system for first responders

A method for identifying hazardous substances in a printed wiring assembly having a plurality of discrete components, using micro X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. A micro X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (&#x3bc;-XRF) and/or X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (XAFS) spectroscopy are used as detecting analyzers, to identify materials of concern in an electronic device. The device or assembly to be examined is analyzed by moving it in the X, Y, and Z directions under a probe in response to information in a reference database, to determine elemental composition at selected locations on the assembly, the probe positioned at an optimum analytical distance from each selected location for analysis. The determined elemental composition at each selected location is then correlated to the reference database, and the detected elements are assigned to the various components in the assembly.

Method for determining chemical content of complex structures using X-ray microanalysis

A strain sensor () includes a flexible substrate () having one or more polymer-based resistive elements () at least partially conformably disposed thereon. Two or more conductive leads () are electrically coupled to the resistive element. Flexure of the resistive element causes a corresponding alteration in a measurable electrical property of the resistive element, such as its characteristic impedance. User interfaces of various kinds can be fabricated with such strain sensors.

Polymer-based sensor apparatus and method

A wireless, programmable system for bio-potential signal acquisition (e.g., electrocardiogram (ECG) data) includes a base unit and a plurality of individual wireless, remotely programmable transceivers that connect to patch electrodes. The base unit manages the transceivers by issuing registration, configuration, data acquisition, and transmission commands using wireless techniques. Bio-potential signals from the wireless transceivers are demultiplexed and supplied via a standard interface to a conventional monitor for display.

Programmable wireless electrode system for medical monitoring

A wireless, programmable system for medical monitoring includes a base unit and a plurality of individual wireless, remotely programmable biosensor transceivers. The base unit manages the transceivers by issuing registration, configuration, data acquisition, and transmission commands using wireless techniques. Physiologic data from the wireless transceivers is demultiplexed and supplied via a standard interface to a conventional monitor for display. Initialization, configuration, registration, and management routines for the wireless transceivers and the base unit are also described.

Wireless system protocol for telemetry monitoring

A plurality of mesoscale MEMS switches each share a common control voltage potential electrode (such as ground). So configured, a large number of switches can be provided without incurring a significant increase in required actuation voltage. Such switches can be inter-coupled in a variety of ways. In addition, in one embodiment, stacked switches can be provided. If desired, such stacked switches can share a common movable conductive switch element.

Mesoscale MEMS switch apparatus and method

A blood pressure sensor includes a source of photo-radiation, such as an array of laser diodes. The sensor also includes a two-dimensional, flexible reflective surface. The reflective surface is nominally positioned relative to the radiation source such that the radiation travels in a direction normal to the reflective surface. The reflective surface is placed adjacent to the location on the patient where the blood pressure data is to be acquired. Radiation from the source is reflected off of the reflective surface onto a two-dimensional array of photo-detectors. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure fluctuations in the patient are translated into deflections of the patient's skin. These deflections cause corresponding deflections in the two dimensional reflective surface. The associated movement of said flexible reflective surface due to blood pulsation causes scattering patterns from said reflective surface to be detected by the two dimensional array of photo-detectors. The output from the array of photo-detectors is calibrated to blood pressure in mmHg during a calibration procedure to obtain a set of calibration relationships for one or more of the individual detectors. The calibration relationship are then used during acquisition of blood pressure data to arrive at blood pressure data.

Optical noninvasive blood pressure sensor and method

An optical sensor generates blood pressure data by obtaining two dimensional images of the surface of the patient's body, such as in the vicinity of the radial artery in the wrist area. Blood flow in the patient causes light to be reflected off a flexible reflective surface applied against the patient with a hold down pressure, and the scattering of light is sensed with a two-dimensional array of photo-detectors. The output of the photo-detectors during systolic and diastolic events is calibrated against known blood pressure measurements taken with a conventional air-cuff sphygmomanometer. Linear calibration relationships between output signal and blood pressure are obtained during calibration for some set of the photo-detectors. When blood pressure data is obtained from the patient, the linear calibration relationship between output signals and blood pressure is applied to the output signals from the set of photo-detectors, resulting in blood pressure data. The method provides for compensation for changes in hold down pressure and translation or rotation of the optical sensor relative to the patient. A preferred optical sensor arrangement for use in performing the method is also described.

Method for obtaining blood pressure data from optical sensor

A distributed transmission line structure (10) includes a ground plane (26) affixed to a substrate (12). The substrate (12) is formed of a generally nonconductive material. A first metallic strip (14) is affixed to the substrate (12) and is electrically connected to the ground plane (26) through a first through-hole (34). A second metallic strip (16) is affixed to the substrate (12) and is spaced apart from the first metallic strip (14) by a gap (28) and is electrically connected to the ground plane (26) through a second through-hole (38). A dielectric layer (20) overlies the substrate (12), the first metallic strip (14), and the second metallic strip (16). A third metallic strip (18) is affixed to the dielectric layer (20) and is disposed to overlie the gap (28). The third metallic strip (18) has a width less than the gap (28). The impedance of the distributed transmission line structure (10) is substantially constant over a predetermined range of thickness of the dielectric layer (20).

Distributed transmission line structure

An RF tag (20) includes a low profile battery power source (22). The RF tag includes an electrically insulating substrate 21, an RF transmitter (24) on the substrate for transmitting a predetermined identification code, and the battery (22). The battery includes a first pattern of conductive material to form a planar anode structure (48) and a second pattern of conductive material on the substrate to form a cathode structure (50). A protective layer (92) overlies the substrate. The protective layer includes an opening (94) to expose the anode and cathode of the battery to permit an electrolyte to be applied to the anode and cathode for completing the formation of the battery and to provide electrical energy to the RF transmitter. A manufacturing apparatus (60) is also described which permits the RF tags to be manufactured in a low cost, reel-to-reel, basis. Also described is a dispenser (100) for activating and dispensing the RF tags one at a time at a point of use.

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Lake Villa, IL, United States of America

William L Olson