1377 results about "Remote area" patented technology

A mobile self-powered videoimaging, video communication, video production (VCVP) system designed specifically for health care industry that provides high-resolution audio, video and data communications, production and recording capabilities at hospital operating room / procedure room or field environments for transmission to other remote locations. The VCVP system generally comprises a mobile platform with a plurality of cameras, at least one being mounted on an extensible boom for overhead imaging of surgical procedures. An array of video production equipment is rack-mounted inside the platform, as is an array of network teleconferencing equipment. The mobile imaging system may be parked at a convenient location in an operating room or other environment and controlled by a single operator. As the surgery proceeds, the operator can multiplex the camera signals into a live high resolution video / audio feed that is networked in real time for teleconferencing, and / or recorded to a hard drive or in any known format such as Mini-DV, S-VHS, VHS and DVD as desired.

The enumeration of cells in fluids by flow cytometry is widely used across many disciplines such as assessment of leukocyte subsets in different bodily fluids or of bacterial contamination in environmental samples, food products and bodily fluids. For many applications the cost, size and complexity of the instruments prevents wider use, for example, CD4 analysis in HIV monitoring in resource-poor countries. The novel device, methods and algorithms disclosed herein largely overcome these limitations. Briefly, all cells in a biological sample are fluorescently labeled, but only the target cells are also magnetically labeled. The labeled sample, in a chamber or cuvet, is placed between two wedge-shaped magnets to selectively move the magnetically labeled cells to the observation surface of the cuvet. An LED illuminates the cells and a CCD camera captures the images of the fluorescent light emitted by the target cells. Image analysis performed with a novel algorithm provides a count of the cells on the surface that can be related to the target cell concentration of the original sample. The compact cytometer system provides a rugged, affordable and easy-to-use technique, which can be used in remote locations.

A data processing system and method are described for permitting a portable computer to automatically detect the presence of a printer within a remote area, and responsive to the detection, automatically establishing a communications link with the printer. The portable computer is physically disconnected from the printer. The portable computer transmits a wireless query signal to the remote area. In response to a printer physically located within the remote area receiving the wireless query signal, the printer transmits a wireless reply signal to the remote area. In response to the portable computer receiving the wireless reply signal, the computer automatically establishes a communications link with the printer so that the computer may utilize the printer to print information. The communications link may be established with a printer for which the computer does not include a printer driver necessary for communicating with the printer.

The invention relates to a medical system for introducing a catheter into a vessel, preferably a blood vessel of a patient, having at least a computer and control unit, a means for creating a transparent general view of the position of the vessel, a catheter with a reversible inflatable balloon located in the front area, to the outside of which a stent can be fitted for implanting into the vessel, a position locating system for the catheter with position and location sensors that can determine the position and location of the front area of the catheter in the space, the system being fitted in the front area with at least one OCT (optical coherence tomography) sensor at a catheter end for the close-up area, with at least one IVUS (intravascular ultrasound) imaging sensor at a catheter end for the remote area and the computer and control unit having image processing and image display functions for the image sensors.

The invention discloses an intelligent inspection robot system for transformer substation equipment. The intelligent inspection robot system for the transformer substation equipment comprises a control center, a wireless communication network and an inspection robot, wherein the control center realizes remote control and data transmission with the inspection robot through the wireless communication network; the control center comprises an upper control host, an inspection monitoring data processing module and a robot remote control transmission module; and the inspection robot comprises a robot control unit, a robot body mechanism, a robot obstacle detection and navigation device, a robot remote control receiving module and a field signal acquisition and transmission device. The intelligent inspection robot system for the transformer substation equipment inspects power equipment in a transformer station through the inspection robot, transmits related data acquired in real time to the control center through the wireless communication network and displays the related data on related equipment, so that workers can remotely monitor the on-site working condition and the operation condition of the equipment conveniently, remote areas and unattended stations can be monitored remotely, and time and labor are saved.

A method and apparatus for a portable renewable energy generator includes; a movable platform adapted for one of towing and transport to a remote area, a redundant renewable energy source generator including a wind energy extraction device configured for transport on the movable platform, and a battery system operably connected to the redundant renewable energy source generator. The battery system is configured to store electrical energy generated by the redundant renewable energy source generator.

A mobile self-powered videoimaging, video communication, video production (VCVP) system designed specifically for health care industry that provides high-resolution audio, video and data communications, production and recording capabilities at hospital operating room / procedure room or field environments for transmission to other remote locations. The VCVP system generally comprises a mobile platform with a plurality of cameras, at least one being mounted on an extensible boom for overhead imaging of surgical procedures. An array of video production equipment is rack-mounted inside the platform, as is an array of network teleconferencing equipment. The mobile imaging system may be parked at a convenient location in an operating room or other environment and controlled by a single operator. As the surgery proceeds, the operator can multiplex the camera signals into a live high resolution video / audio feed that is networked in real time for teleconferencing, and / or recorded to a hard drive or in any known format such as Mini-DV, S-VHS, VHS and DVD as desired.

The invention relates to a wind energy and light energy complementary power supply system based on the energy storage of a super-capacitor, which comprises a DC / DC buck converter (20), an AC / DC converter (30), a super-capacitor unit (40), a DC / AC inverter (50), a DC / DC boost-buck converter (60), a photovoltaic array (70), a wind mill generator (80), an oil engine / commercial power interface (90), an AC load (100) and a DC load (200). The photovoltaic array (70) is connected with the super-capacitor unit (40) by the DC / DC buck converter (20). The wind mill generator (80) and the oil engine / commercial power interface (90) are connected with the super-capacitor unit (40) by the AC / DC converter (30). The super-capacitor unit (40) supplies power to the AC load (100) by the DC / Ac inverter (50) and the DC load (200) by the DC / DC boost-buck converter (60). The invention provides a super-capacitor energy storage device used for the wind energy and light energy complementary power supply system, which can continuously provide power for the communication systems and the residents in remote areas where a distribution network cannot reach.

Real-time, enhanced imaging of remote areas, too minute for CT imaging, is made possible through a probe having a radiopaque tip as well as radiopaque volume markers. When deployed, the markers outline the space containing the tip such that both the tip and the volume containing the tip are viewable on a fluoroscope. This device may be used in conjunction with or independently of 3-D volumes created from CT scans and 3-D tip sensors.

A method and apparatus for a portable renewable energy generator includes; a movable platform adapted for one of towing and transport to a remote area, a redundant renewable energy source generator including a wind energy extraction device configured for transport on the movable platform, and a battery system operably connected to the redundant renewable energy source generator. The battery system is configured to store electrical energy generated by the redundant renewable energy source generator.

The present invention relates to an adjustable tripod mechanism to support devices / transducers for scientific measurements such as weather station, radio transceiver, acoustic modem, and the like. More particularly, this invention relates to a novel, fully mechanical, and hand-operated tripod stand that incorporates (1) capability for rigidly mounting devices such as instruments, transducers, and so forth on a desired plane at a desired height for measurement of a multiplicity of parameters (e.g., meteorological parameters such as wind speed and direction, solar radiation, air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, and the like); (2) rotation of any attached / mounted-device / transducer in the azimuthal direction at any angular intervals to facilitate orienting a mounted device in a given direction without the need for rotation of the legs of the tripod; (3) capability for partitioning of the tripod into a multiplicity of desirable smaller segments, thereby enabling its trouble-free transportation to remote areas; (4) trouble-free coupling of a plurality of separate members to achieve the desired height for the tripod stand to suit a given installation environment; (5) improvement in the efficiency of assembly, de-assembly, and packing of the tripod system by rendering its members compact and dismountable; (6) achieving elegance in appearance and ease in mounting; (7) improvement in mechanical stability as a result of an adjustably wider base area; and (8) facility for locking the tripod mechanism to the floor to prevent its translational / angular movement under drag force induced by the prevailing wind.

This invention provides an audible remote screening function or device for use with an answering device or machine and may also combine this screening function with an ability for remote operational control of an answering device or machine. Preferred forms of the invention provide for remote call screening of an answering device or machine, or remote call screening of an answering device or machine together with remote operational control of an answering device or machine, with the capability to remotely operate and / or remotely screen calls (incoming or pre-recorded) of that of an answering device or machine from a remote area or room via the remote function or device. In preferred forms: the audible remote screening from the device can be heard across a room or from another room; the remote device can be made to stay in an active ON mode eliminating any need for the user to search, locate, or activate the remote device or any command signal per call being screened; the remote operational control and / or screening device can be directly plugged in allowing for simultaneous power and recharge abilities for continuous power and uninterrupted operation ability; a remote-override switch located on an answering device or machine for privacy control over unauthorized access to the answering device or machine from the remote device; and small size for portability. The functions and capabilities of the remote device can be implemented, combined and used in conjunction with / into any other unit or housing. This invention also provides visual screening functions.

The invention provides a telecom intelligent card, an air card writing system and an air card writing method. The telecom intelligent card pre-writes KI numbers and is provided with an IMSI number input module which is used for inputting IMSI numbers of the intelligent card, and also an individualized data writing module which receives and writes individualized data of the intelligent card. The card writing method includes the following steps: users send numbers needed to be opened and ID numbers of blank telecom intelligent cards to a server through a client service; the server obtains individualized data with IMSI numbers after testing the numbers to pre-open numbers and send the IMSI numbers to the client device; users install the blank telecom intelligent card to a mobile phone and input the IMSI numbers; the sever sends the individualized data to the blank telecom intelligent card which writes the individualized data. The card, card writing system and method can realize the air card writing in remote areas; the running and maintenance cost of the card writing system is lower, thus being good for the popularization and application of the air card writing system.

Ultra wideband radar motion sensors strategically placed in an area of interest communicate with a wireless ad hoc network to provide remote area surveillance. Swept range impulse radar and a heart and respiration monitor combined with the motion sensor further improves discrimination.

The enumeration of cells in fluids by flow cytometry is widely used across many disciplines such as assessment of leukocyte subsets in different bodily fluids or of bacterial contamination in environmental samples, food products and bodily fluids. For many applications the cost, size and complexity of the instruments prevents wider use, for example, CD4 analysis in HIV monitoring in resource-poor countries. The novel device, methods and algorithms disclosed herein largely overcome these limitations. Briefly, all cells in a biological sample are fluorescently labeled, but only the target cells are also magnetically labeled. In addition, non-magnetically labeled cells are imaged for viability in a modified slide configuration. The labeled sample, in a chamber or cuvet, is placed between two wedge-shaped magnets to selectively move the magnetically labeled cells to the observation surface of the cuvet. An LED illuminates the cells and a CCD camera captures the images of the fluorescent light emitted by the target cells. Image analysis performed with a novel algorithm provides a count of the cells on the surface that can be related to the target cell concentration of the original sample. The compact cytometer system provides a rugged, affordable and easy-to-use technique, which can be used in remote locations.

The invention provides a vehicle-express delivery cabinet-unmanned aerial vehicle-based express delivery method. According to the method, express items to be delivered are orderly placed in an express delivery cabinet on an intelligent transport vehicle; after the intelligent transport vehicle reaches a destination based on a planned route, recipients are informed to pick up the express items from the vehicle-mounted express delivery cabinet; if the recipients cannot come to pick up the express items and demand that the express items should be delivered via an unmanned aerial vehicle, a vehicle-mounted controller controls an inner cabinet door of the express delivery cabinet to open, a minisize piler is controlled to take the express items from the express delivery cabinet to a cargo pickup opening of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and at last the unmanned aerial vehicle picks up the express items and completes final delivery. The delivery and transport method designed in the invention is based on combination of the intelligent automobile and the express delivery cabinet and / or the unmanned aerial vehicle; consumption of resources such as labor force, vehicles, fuel and the like can be reduced; express delivery efficiency in remote areas can be improved.

A robotic first responder system provides injured patients with first response medical care and extracts the injured patient from a dangerous or remote area. After assessing of the level of consciousness of an injured patient, the robotic unit utilizes an inflatable immobilization device for safe robotic rescue of injured patients. The robotic unit lifts and transfers an injured patient to an extraction vehicle, a secure, bullet-proof wheeled system that can be pulled by the robot to safe location. The extraction vehicle continues serving as the evacuation stretcher to a medical station. The robotic unit utilizes zero moment point control to maintain stability while lifting the patient. A robot first responder tows the extraction vehicle or the extraction vehicle self-navigates incorporating with power drive and autonomous navigation systems.

The present invention provides a process for removing arsenic from ground water to be processed and used in remote dwellings. The process includes (a) contacting a clay, a coagulant, and an oxidizer with water containing arsenic to form a coagulated colloidal mixture; (b) adsorbing the arsenic onto the coagulated colloidal mixture; and (c) separating the water from the coagulated colloidal mixture. The invention also provides a composition ready for use in removing arsenic from ground water to be used in remote areas. The composition includes an activated clay, a coagulant, and an oxidizer in predetermined proportions for efficient removal of arsenic from ground water.

This invention provides an audible remote screening function or device for use with an answering device or machine and may also combine this screening function with an ability for remote operational control of an answering device or machine. Preferred forms of the invention provide for remote call screening of an answering device or machine, or remote call screening of an answering device or machine together with remote operational control of an answering device or machine with the capability to remotely operate and / or remotely screen calls (incoming or pre- recorded) of that of an answering device or machine from a remote area or room via the remote function or device. In preferred forms: the audible remote screening from the device can be heard across a room or from another room; the remote device can be made to stay in an active ON mode eliminating any need for the user to search, locate, or activate the remote device or any command signal per call being screened; the remote operational control and / or screening device can be directly plugged in allowing for simultaneous power and recharge abilities for continuous power and uninterrupted operation ability; a remote-override switch located on an answering device or machine for privacy control over unauthorized access to the answering device or machine from the remote device; and a small size for portability. The functions and capabilities of the remote device can be implemented, combined and used in conjunction with / into any other unit or housing. This invention also provides visual screening functions.

A remote forensics system based on a network is provided to allow for accessing a forensics analysis center from a remote area to perform forensic analysis. The network-based remote forensic system includes: one or more remote terminals performing forensic analysis on an evidence device in a remote area, through a virtual forensic tool when the evidence device is connected thereto; and an investigation center system connected to the remote terminals via a wide area network to provide the virtual forensic tool, processing a requirement of the remote terminals, and providing requirement processing results to the remote terminals.

The present invention is directed to an alternative compact portable filtration device that can be used in remote locations and includes a single filtration cartridge that provides redundant filtration of the fluid (water). In particular, the device is a dual stage ultrafilter cartridge (apparatus) that is constructed and designed to provide a portable device that can be used in the field, such as during camping or military assignment, and offers two filtration stages (redundant filtration) within a single housing.

The invention discloses a method for intelligently inspection substation equipment by using a robot, which comprises the following steps: arranging RFID tags at the detection points of power equipment, wherein positioning information is stored in each RFID tag; respectively storing the information corresponding to each RFID tag into an upper control host and a lower control machine on an inspection robot; installing an RFID reader-writer on the inspection robot; and after the detection is started, enabling the lower control machine to control the inspection robot to walk to the detection points of the power equipment along the predetermined paths according to the instruction of the upper control host, thereby recognizing the RFID tags by using the RFID reader-writer and finishing the information acquisition of the power equipment. By combining the RFID technology with the communication technology and the automatic control technology, the method successfully solves the problems of positioning and orientating of the inspection robot in the walking process. The method can ensure that the inspection process is convenient and reliable, the acquired data is accurate and effective, and workers can conveniently monitor the working conditions of the field and the operating conditions of the equipment remotely, thereby realizing the purpose of remotely monitoring remote areas and unattended stations.

The invention provides a remote interrogation system. The remote interrogation system comprises a server and a plurality of patient client sides which are connected through networks. The remote interrogation system is characterized in that each patient client side comprises a condition input module which is used for inputting conditions and physiological data of patients and uploading the conditions and the physiological data to the server, and the server comprises a case database which is used for saving the conditions and the physiological data uploaded by the patient client sides. According to the remote interrogation system, detection data or dictated conditions of the patients are uploaded to the server through the cloud networks, and the server uses the case database which is improved gradually to conduct primary intelligent diagnosis on the conditions. Besides, doctors of all departments, similar to manual service agents, can check information and conduct diagnosis through the networks at far ends. The whole diagnosis process is implemented through the networks, and electronic payments are performed, so that excellent medical resources in cities can be radiated into remote areas short of the medical resources, and the people can be benefited.

An integrated solar and wind energy conversion system that is carried aloft by an aerostat / balloon, which is filled with lighter-than-air gas or hot air comprises solar panel array and wind turbine array to convert solar radiation and wind power into usable and renewable energy for on and / or off-grid application or storage. The solar panel array includes at least one of the flexible solar panel and spray on solar composite or combinations thereof. The present invention requires minimal land mass, can be deployed in remote areas, it can be deployed as permanent, semi-permanent, or temporary configurations. The present invention uses computers to automate many of the systems function for maximum energy harvesting. The present invention can be used both day and night.

A remote area monitoring system is configured to detect movement in a disallowed direction through a space. The system monitors two volumetric spaces that are established by the system, both of which spaces are defined with respect to depth, width and height. In one embodiment, the system includes one or more stereoscopic sensors for capturing image information of the space, a processor processing the image information to detect movement of humans or objects in a disallowed direction through the space, and an alarm indicator. The system may also include workstation configured to display and store the image information. The workstation may have multiple levels of access, such as basic user, supervisor and technician level access. The workstation may display a log of alarm or related events and permit selection of events and viewing of image information associated with the events.

The present invention is an ophthalmological diagnostic system adapted for use in urgent care facilities, physicians' offices, hospitals, mobile treatment facilities, and in remote areas. The ophthalmological diagnostic system includes a component for securely holding a digital camera in optical communication with an ophthalmoscope and in various embodiments may include hardware and software for analysis and storage of images or video captured using the ophthalmological diagnostic system. The ophthalmological diagnostic system facilitates viewing of images and video by a single diagnostician or multiple diagnosticians.

A portable solar cell canopy or tent with supports to elevate the canopy or tent and expose solar cells affixed thereon to the sun to collect energy for use within the tent. Flexible components, including spray-on solar cells, permit dismantling and reassembly of the entire apparatus into a portable kit for remote usages. The present invention provides energy in remote areas, such as drawing water from a deep well and providing emergency phone service, as well as providing energy in urban or other areas.

A lighting control system and a method for controlling the same are provided. The lighting control system includes at least one lighting device transmitting a wireless communication signal having unique identification information and controlled by a received wireless communication signal, and a user terminal receiving the wireless communication signal transmitted from the at least one lighting device, sorting and registering the at least one lighting device according to a strength of the wireless communication signal transmitted from the at least one lighting device, and pairing the user terminal with the registered lighting device to control the lighting device. Accordingly, a plurality of lighting devices located in a remote area can be conveniently registered and controlled from a certain location.

The invention provides a high-power vertical shaft tidal generating set. A gravity type pylon base (1) is connected with a pylon (2) through a universal ball hinge (3); an engine room (4) is arranged at the top end of the pylon; the periphery of the engine room is distributed with ropes (6) used by anchor chain plate holes (5) for connecting a floating bucket (7) and an anchor chain on an anchor (8); a water turbine spindle (9) is sleeved on the pylon, and both ends of the water turbine spindle are provided with bearings; water turbine blades (12) are uniformly distributed and fixed on a shaft hub (14) of the spindle through a spoke (13); an umbrella-shaped gear (15) on the spindle is engaged with a small umbrella-shaped gear (17) on a shaft of a generator (16) in the engine room; sealing shaft sleeves (18) are additionally arranged at the upper end of the spindle, on the lower wall of the engine room and on the pylon; and the base and the universal ball hinge are connected through a flange plate (19). The high-power vertical shaft tidal generating set provides clean renewable energy sources required by production and life for coastal areas, numerous islands and remote areas and particularly for residents on islands which cannot be covered by the national grid, and has positive social benefit.

A remote control apparatus, method, and medium for enabling a server to control a plurality of clients located in remote areas is provided. The method includes: switching an environment of a server by loading display information stored in one of a plurality of backup buffers in a display processing module of the server; and transmitting the display information to one of the plurality of clients if there is a request for the display information issued by the one of the plurality of clients. Accordingly, it is possible to enable the plurality of clients to be simultaneously served by the server, regardless of which types of remote control protocols and which types of OSs the plurality of clients use, by repeatedly performing interrupt service routines for backing up display information of the plurality of clients to the respective backup buffers or loading the display information of the plurality of clients into the server.