6085results about How to "Increase motivation" patented technology

A feedback and training system for use in a vehicle the vehicle comprising or connected to one or more sensors enabled to measure one or more physical parameters associated with the vehicle; the system comprising a database, configured to receive and store data from the sensors, a processor enabled to calculate at least one performance factor based at least partly on the current physical parameters measured from the one or more sensors, a display configured to display to a driver representations of one or more of the performance factors, wherein the calculation of a performance factor, or the timing of or the prominence given to the display of the representation of a performance factor, is dependent on historic sensor data stored in the database received previously from the sensors.

The invention relates to a traffic-free downloading method, device and system based on a mobile terminal. The traffic-free downloading method, device and system are used for solving the problems that when network content is downloaded by a mobile terminal in the prior art, a user of the mobile terminal needs to pay lots of traffic fees, and accordingly user downloading enthusiasm is obviously lowered. The traffic-free downloading method comprises the steps that downloading channels with traffic-free identifications are configured for multiple terms of network content provided by a network content server, and the downloading channels and the traffic-free identifications of the downloading channels are supplied to a network access server; a special traffic-free downloading region where the multiple terms of network content can be downloaded according to a traffic-free mode is supplied to the mobile terminal through the network access server, wherein a plurality of downloading ports corresponding to all the terms of network content are formed in the special traffic-free downloading region, and each downloading port is used for being connected into one downloading channel so that the network content corresponding to the downloading port can be downloaded.

An improved antenna for microwave ablation uses a triaxial design which reduces reflected energy allowing higher power ablation and / or a smaller diameter feeder line to the antenna.

A system and method for effectively implementing a dynamic user interface in an electronic network may include a user interface application that is configured to generate a user interface upon a display of a user device in the electronic network. The user interface application may generate a main widget for controlling and utilizing various types of system functionality through the user interface. The user interface application may further dynamically generate a connect widget for performing network communications procedures between the user device and one or more buddy devices in the electronic network. The user interface application may also dynamically generate an alert widget for providing various types of system alert messages to a device user.

The invention discloses a garbage sorting platform based on a two-dimensional code recognition technology and a using method. The garbage sorting platform comprises a remote server, a system platform client side of the Internet of Things, and a terminal device. The system platform client side of the Internet of Things comprises a two-dimensional code intelligent sorting garbage can management module, a garbage bag handing-out management module, a user and community login management module, a garbage sorting integral module, a garbage sorting and recovering module and other device management modules. The terminal device comprises a two-dimensional code garbage bag handing-out machine, a two-dimensional code intelligent sorting garbage can, a garbage integral inquiry change machine and a garbage direct transporting device. By utilizing the mode that one household has one card, data corresponding of two-dimensional code IDs and the remote server is set up. By means of the garbage sorting platform and method, garbage can be sorted correctly and recovered effectively, the trouble caused by secondary sorting is reduced, the environmental sanitation department can count and process garbage sorting data conveniently, and the platform and the method have very important social significance.

In embodiments, the present invention may comprise a sensor-based tire data collection facility integrated with the body of a vehicle tire, wherein the sensor-based tire data collection facility includes a stretchable electronics circuit and a wireless communications facility for communicating data collected by the sensor-based tire data collection facility to a vehicle data collection facility external to the body of the vehicle tire.

The invention combines the features of a supercharger, a turbocharger and turbo-compounding into one system, utilizing a hydraulic or mechanical continuously variable transmission to drive the turbocharger up to a specific speed or intake manifold pressure and then holding the ideal speed to keep it at the right boost pressure for the engine condition. The benefits of a supercharger, which is primarily good for high torque at low speed, and a turbocharger, which is usually only good for high horsepower at high speeds are merged. Once the exhaust energy begins to provide more work than it takes to drive the intake compressor, the invention recovers that excess energy and uses it to add torque to the crankshaft. As a result, the invention provides the benefits of low speed with high torque and the added value of high speed with higher horsepower or better fuel economy all from one system.

An improved antenna for microwave ablation uses a triaxial design which reduces reflected energy allowing higher power ablation and / or a smaller diameter feeder line to the antenna.

The invention relates to a taxi intelligent comprehensive supervision and service system which comprises a taxi vehicle intelligent service system and a taxi comprehensive supervision service and operation analysis system. The taxi vehicle intelligent service system is connected with the taxi comprehensive supervision service and operation analysis system through a wireless network and sends on and off duty signing data of a driver, operation detail data, service evaluation data, passenger volume investigation and statistics data and alarm data to the taxi comprehensive supervision service and operation analysis system in real time; and the taxi comprehensive supervision service and operation analysis system receives and carries out mining analysis on the data and sends terminal control data, driver service quality star-level data, dynamic check data and public information data to the taxi vehicle intelligent service system, therefore, the invention can enhance the scientificity of industry management and decision and strengthen the supervision of a taxi industry, thereby enhancing the service level and the passenger satisfaction of the taxi industry.

The present invention concerns a gaming system and a gaming server, and provides a gaming system and a gaming server by which enjoyment can be sustained. A gaming server 21 comprises: game result storage means, storing game results concerning the game for each of a plurality of game players; ranking determining means, determining a plurality of types of rankings concerning the game based on the game results stored by the game result storage means; ranking information setting means, setting, from among the plurality of types of ranking information determined by the ranking determining means, plurality of types of desired ranking information, which are desired by a game player, in accordance with the player operation of the operating part of a gaming terminal among the plurality of gaming terminals; and transmitting means, transmitting a signal, for making the plurality of desired ranking information, set by means of the ranking information setting means, be displayed on the gaming terminal of the game player, to the gaming terminal of the game player.

The present invention provides a multi-player gaming machine that enables players waiting for players now playing a game to end it, to enjoy another game during waiting. The multi-player gaming machine includes a main game section providing a main game which can be played by a plurality of main players at the same time for coins or the like and in which awards based on the bet coins or the like are paid out to the main players in accordance with an outcome of the game, and a sub-game section providing a sub-game in which sub-players bet playing values on the game outcome for the main players and in which awards based on the coins obtained or the like are paid out to the sub-players in accordance with an outcome of the game. The main game section sends main game status information indicating a status of the main game to the sub-game section. The sub-game section determines a bet acceptance period of the sub-game on the basis of the main game status information.

The invention relates to a method of determining the amount of a target nucleic acid sequence in a sample, the method comprising: obtaining multiple distinguishable amplicons of the target nucleic acid sequence, each comprising a distinguishing tag and a target portion; amplifying the amplicons in a single reaction volume; and detecting nucleic acids amplified from the amplicons. Detection of the distinguishable amplicons can be varied in each of the steps of the method, which expands the dynamic range of the nucleic acid quantification methods and improves the reliability and accuracy of the methods.

The invention relates to a multi-functional household garbage classified putting device which comprises putting collection rooms, an inductive control system, a language broadcasting system, a camera shooting acquisition system, a classified collection transportation device, a classified material push unloading device, classified collection storage garbage cans, an overflow alarm and automatic box changing can adjusting system, an environment-friendly scorecard account management system, an accumulated score scanning and code printing system, a bulk object recycling device, an automatic fly eradication and deodorization device, a reserved door-to-door service system, a delivery deposit device, a lost object storing and finding device, an emergency help seeking and calling system, an advertisement circulating playing system, an electronic screen turn-on and turn-off control system, a free wireless network (Wifi), an automatic solar power generation and power distribution system, a microcomputer center control system, a back-stage management operating system, and other ancillary facilities and devices. According to the multi-functional household garbage classified putting device, the classified collection of household garbage is completely achieved, and a plurality of people-oriented services are provided for community residents.

The invention combines the features of a supercharger, a turbocharger and turbo-compounding into one system, utilizing a hydraulic or mechanical continuously variable transmission to drive the turbocharger up to a specific speed or intake manifold pressure and then holding the ideal speed to keep it at the right boost pressure for the engine condition. The benefits of a supercharger, which is primarily good for high torque at low speed, and a turbocharger, which is usually only good for high horsepower at high speeds are merged. Once the exhaust energy begins to provide more work than it takes to drive the intake compressor, the invention recovers that excess energy and uses it to add torque to the crankshaft. As a result, the invention provides the benefits of low speed with high torque and the added value of high speed with higher horsepower or better fuel economy all from one system.

The object of the invention is a measurement device and a system for measuring and monitoring information which relates to diabetes care. The purpose of the invention is to motivate a user to perform activities that are required in the care. In a preferred embodiment of the invention a performance levels are determined and the level of a user is based on the activities and / or measurement results of the user. Upon increase in the user's level the user is awarded with e.g. new reminder figure in the device. The motivation of a user to follow care activities is thus increased.

Virtual reality-based adaptive systems and methods are disclosed for improving the delivery of physical therapy and rehabilitation. The invention comprises an interactive software solution for tracking, monitoring and logging user performance wherever sensor capability is present. To provide therapists with the ability to observe and analyze different motion characteristics from the exercises performed by patients, novel visualization techniques are provided for specific solutions. These visualization techniques include color-coded therapist-customized visualization features for motion analysis.

Systems, methods and devices to measure and potentially promote thermogenesis, preferably non-exercise activity thermogenesis are disclosed. In the various embodiments, the present invention may rely on one or more sensors that detect a subject's body posture and / or activity. Feedback regarding the subject's posture and / or activity (relative to preferred postures and / or activity levels) may preferably be provided after the data is retrieved and analyzed. A power interlock may also be used to control delivery of electrical energy based on a subject's posture and / or activity level.

The present invention relates to porous structures embedded with nanoparticles, methods of forming the structures, and methods of using the structures. In most general form, the invention relates to porous materials embedded with nanoparticles having characteristics, such as magnetic, enabling to align or arrange the nanoparticles in the material by exposure, e.g. to a magnetic field. Therefore, a method according to the invention provides manufacturing materials having variable magnetic and electromagnetic properties which can be adapted during manufacture for various applications, such as electromagnetic wave absorbers, lens, concentrators, etc.

A two-dimensional light-modulating fine aperture array apparatus includes a spatial light-modulating unit for adjusting quantity of incident light by using a plurality of light amount adjusting cells (liquid crystal cells or micromirrors) arrayed in matrix form, a two-dimensional microlens array having microlenses which focus light beams passing through the light quantity adjusting cells, and a highly efficient two-dimensional fine aperture array. The light is emitted through the fine apertures by connecting the two-dimensional light-modulating fine aperture array apparatus with a light source unit. A scanning unit moves in the x and y directions to perform a scanning process on a surface of a recording medium by using the light emitted from the apertures.

In an apparatus for varying the rate at which the broadcast beacons are transmitted, there is at least one router (2). The router transmits beacons which contain various types of data, controls the rate at which the beacons are transmitted, and adaptively varies the rate at which the beacons are transmitted, in response to a variety of network conditions.

A method of dynamic of gamut control is provided for a display having a multi-spectral (typically multi-color) backlight, and sub-pixels corresponding to the different backlight spectra and at least one common sub-pixel. The display may f be an RGBW display having an RGB backlight. The method includes iteratively calculating the minimum required backlight intensities that will allow all (selected) color points of an image to be represented by the display. The determination for a light source of the backlight is based on determinations of intensities determined for other light sources in a previous iteration.

A vertical take-off aircraft with a propulsion drive for generating a driving force being effective in a horizontal direction and with a lift drive for generating a lifting force being effective in a vertical direction includes a motor for providing mechanical energy for the propulsion drive and a first generator for providing electrical energy for the lift drive. Moreover, the aircraft includes an exhaust gas turbocharger for the motor with a first turbine being driven by an exhaust gas flow of the motor, wherein the first turbine is configured to provide mechanical energy for the propulsion drive.

The invention discloses a federated learning method and device based on a block chain. The method comprises the steps: determining the block chain; enabling the coordinator node to create a federatedlearning task according to the model original data sent by each participant node; receiving training data obtained by local training of the participant nodes; sending the to-be-updated parameters to other participant nodes according to the training data, so as to enable the other participant nodes to update own model parameters according to the to-be-updated parameters; and after model training iscompleted, issuing reward resources according to training data provided by each participant node in the training process, and writing rewards into the block chain. Compared with a traditional mode, the mutual trust problem of all parties is effectively solved; all parties participating in federated learning negotiate together to generate a coordinator node, so that the transparency of the processis improved; federated learning whole-process data is recorded in a block chain, so that the traceability of data operation is ensured; all parties are encouraged to actively participate through rewarding resources, and the enthusiasm of participants is improved.

A display and preview method for a display apparatus is disclosed. The display method provides a method of distinguishing a current preview image from other preview images on a screen. The display method includes proportionately enlarging the current preview image after a short period by using a different resolution so that the current preview image is clearly displayed. The preview method includes displaying the preview images one by one automatically until the preview images are all displayed similar to a slide show or a stop signal is issued by the user.

An improved electrical pump is first provided for use in a wellbore. The pump comprises a stator and a stator housing, and an armature and an armature housing. The stator housing and the armature housing define concentrically nested tubular bodies. The armature housing is configured to permit production fluids to flow therethrough. In one aspect, the stator and armature are assembled in connectible and interchangeable sections called “modules” that can be attached in series. In one aspect, the electrical operation of coils within the stator is protected from individual coil short-circuiting or failure by wiring them in parallel, rather than in series. In addition, each module may be wired in parallel. In this way, a failure of one stator module will not result in the failure of another stator module. In an embodiment of the present invention, the valves of the pump are capable of being retrieved by a wireline, without pulling the entire production string. A method for using a plurality of electrical pumps is also provided. The configuration of the electrical pumps allows multiple linear pumps to be placed in series with the production tubular member. Alternatively, a rotary pump design is provided which allows multiple rotary pumps to be placed in series with the production tubular member.

The invention provides an interactive system for an advertisement player, which comprises mobile equipment, the advertisement player and advertisement playing equipment, wherein the mobile equipment is used for collecting or / and editing data information, and sends the collected or / and edited information to the advertisement player directly based on a network; the advertisement player is used for receiving, storing and processing the information sent by the mobile equipment to form advertisement content to be played; and the advertisement playing equipment is connected with the advertisement player, and used for playing the advertisement content in the advertisement player. Correspondingly, the invention further provides another interactive system for the advertisement player. The two interactive systems for the advertisement player provide advertisement services for merchants based on local and networking modes respectively; requirements of the merchants on editing and displaying advertisements immediately are met; and a very good support platform is provided for advertisement interaction between the merchants.

An electrostatic comb drive suitable for micro-electro-mechanical systems ("MEMS") application uses shaped fingers to achieve bi-directional actuation from a uni-polar actuation pulse. The finger shape also provides auto-braking of the movable member of the drive using a simple actuating pulse. In a further embodiment, an end stop inhibits overshoot and a back spring pushes the movable portion of the device back toward an operating position. In yet a further embodiment, a Vernier scale is provided on the movable portion of the drive relative to the fixed portion of the drive to indicate relative shift of these portions after the device is fabricated.

An organic light emitting display device and a driving method thereof, capable of preventing malfunction due to an overload of a scan driver and an abnormal lighting phenomenon of pixels.A driving method of an organic light emitting display device according to the present invention includes the steps of: supplying scan signals generated by scan driving power supplies and scan driving control signals to a pixel unit; supplying data signals generated by data driving power supplies, data, and data driving control signals to the pixel unit; and light emitting pixels provided in the pixel unit by means of pixel power supplies supplied to the pixel unit after the scan signals and the data signals are generated, the scan signals and data signals. The organic light emitting display device has a timing controller supplying output enable signals to the scan driver one or more frames after the time point of starting supplying start pulses and clock signals to the scan driver and a power supplier supplying pixel power supplies after the generation of scan signals and data signals starts.

The invention discloses a video identification based system for extracting film images. The system is characterized by comprising the following steps of: firstly, converting video frequencies and audio frequencies by a pretreatment server into standard voices to be identified; secondly, converting the video frequencies by the pretreatment server into standard images to be identified; thirdly, converting video subtitles by the pretreatment server into standard binaryzation images to be identified; fourthly, carrying out feature extraction on the voices, the pictures in a picture sample database and the binaryzation images to be identified; and fifthly, carrying out feature extraction on the voices, images or characters of an identified video file by an index server, comparing the similarity of the obtained features of the voices, the images or the characters with that of feature values in the feature database which is obtained in the fourth step, and finally obtaining match results to be called by users. The system is characterized by accurately capturing the images, completely preventing the functions of identifying and extracting the film images from influencing the original webpage browsing speed and the like.