Abstract:
A communication system for vehicle management includes a vehicle, a vehicle management system disposed in the vehicle outputting first data to control substantially a function of the vehicle and recording second data substantially analogous to an operating parameter of the vehicle, a base station substantially remote from the vehicle and having a second transceiver, a first transceiver disposed in the vehicle and connected communicably to the vehicle management system to receive third data from the second transceiver and send the second data to the second transceiver, the third data updating the vehicle management system.
Abstract:
An appliance control system of the present invention comprises an appliance and a mobile computing device configured for controlling the appliance by at least one of determining an available content for the appliance, selecting the content used by the appliance, and applying user preferences to the appliance.A method of controlling an appliance of the present invention comprises establishing a wireless communication link between an appliance and a mobile computing device, and controlling the appliance with the mobile computing device includes at least one of determining an available content for the appliance, selecting the content used by the appliance, and applying user preferences to the appliance.
Abstract:
A method for remote controlling a wireless communication device by a message includes the following steps: the wireless communication device receives a message; and the wireless communication device executes a corresponding operation according to the data stored in the TP-User-Data (TP-UD) field or the data stored in the TP-Protocol-Identifier (TP-PID) field. A user can control the wireless communication device to perform functions like increasing volume or switching from a silent mode to a sound mode, or even switching the mobile phone off, through transmitting a text message to the mobile phone.
Abstract:
A vehicle control system includes a first controller including a wireless mechanism for determining a vehicle identification number. A second controller includes wireless mechanisms for communicating with the first controller and for controlling a velocity of the targeted vehicle without restricting the braking and steering capabilities thereof. The system includes a service provider including a database containing authorization codes unique to vehicle identification numbers. A communications link transmits confidential data streams to the service provider. The communications link includes a wireless cellular telephone network. The system includes a request signal, an authorization signal, and a deactivation signal. The second controller sends the response signal to the first controller, which transmits the request signal to the service provider. An authorization signal is transmitted to the law enforcement officer. The first controller transmits the deactivation signal to the vehicle, causing the second controller to disable selected operating characteristics thereof.
Abstract:
A system for remotely monitoring and controlling an HVAC device includes a server which receives queries from an entry device and data from the HVAC device. Databases with information regarding the location and status of the HVAC devices reside on the server, as does a user name/password file, instead of in the entry device or the HVAC controller. Connection is provided over various communications links including the Internet, POTS, and GSM networks. A user with an entry device such as a handheld computer or cell phone using wireless access protocol (WAP) can change settings, obtain diagnostic information, and receive alarm messages about a plurality of HVAC devices.
Abstract:
A network of devices with remote control includes a network interconnecting two or more networked devices and a wireless remote control unit for communicating with one or more of the networked devices. The remote control unit stores an interface for one or more of the networked devices so that the networked devices can be controlled with the remote control unit.
Abstract:
Methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer program products are disclosed that describe a multiple mode communications device. This multiple mode communications device may be designed as a remote control device that receives Internet Protocol television signals and Internet Protocol telephony signals, as well as other video, audio, or graphical content. The Internet Protocol television signals are displayed on a display of the remote control device, and the Internet Protocol telephony signals are audibly presented at the remote control device.
Abstract:
A network-based remote-control apparatus and a network switch are proposed. The network-based remote-control apparatus comprises a remote computer, an Internet, a gateway, a server and a network switch. Through the network-based remote-control apparatus, user sends a command signal by using the remote computer and the command signal is sent to the network switch through the Internet. The network switch sends control signal to drive the remote controller inserted to the network switch such that the remote controller sends functional control signal to the electrical appliance to trigger the electrical appliance. Moreover user can also fetch image of the electrical appliance to monitor the operation status of the electrical appliance.
Abstract:
A system for detecting an actual or impending overflow condition from a washroom fixture includes an overflow sensor configured with the fixture at a location to detect an abnormal rise in water level within the fixture before water overflows the fixture. A water sensor may also be disposed to detect an abnormal amount of water on the washroom floor. A data communications unit is in communication with the sensors. A washroom monitoring station is provided in wireless communication with the data communications unit and in communication with the sensors through the data communications unit. The washroom monitoring station is configured for indicating the presence of water when detected by the overflow or water sensors.
Abstract:
A remotely managed electronic dispensing apparatus having a transmitter for transmitting a detection signal and a receiver for receiving a reflected signal and a communication signal is disclosed. When the detection signal is reflected from an object, the dispensing apparatus opens a valve allowing fluid to flow. The communication signal may contain software update or other information for the dispensing apparatus.