Light-based systems for formation of social connections are disclosed. One or more lighting controllers controlling individually controllable luminaires are used in conjunction with communication networks in order to identify and form remote light-based so...

An appliance such as an electrical cooker has a controller (15) configured to run a predetermined control routine that extends over a given period so as provide a sequence of control signals for controlling at least one component of the appliance such as i...

A sensor unit (2) comprising a pressure sensor (9) is worn by a person. A fall of the person causes a height change as well an orientation change of the pressure sensor. To enlarge the detectability of the fall the air pressure is positioned such that in a...

The invention relates to a local controllable load system for operating at least one electrical device (10), to be part of a general electrical system comprising a general power supply (200) of electrical current of a first type, the at least one electrica...

A battery (1) is disclosed having an outer surface (2, 3, 4) carrying a biocompatible coating (5) comprising a gustative or olfactory deterrent. A method of manufacturing such a battery (1) is also disclosed.

A multi-view display (49) is arranged to provide large viewing zones (23, 24) while producing little or no cross-talk. The display may include a barrier (20) comprising a plurality of color portions (20a, 20b, 20c) that co-operate with color filters (19a-1...

A portable location alarm device (1) is provided which allows a user to pre-set an alarm event to occur when the device arrives at a pre-determined location. The alarm event alerts the user by audible, visual or vibrating means (14). The alarm device deter...

The present invention relates to a method, load (12) and display device (10) where an output parameter value (V) of a power supply (14) coupled to a separate load (12) is regulated. The load (12) demands at least one such parameter value (V) from the power...

A navigation system is disclosed including at least one RF tag having a predetermined signature. The system also includes a receiver having an RF tag reader capable of reading the predetermined signature. A controller is communicatively coupled to the rece...

The device builds up a series of threshold values of voltage related to charge status, to enable determination of current battery status. The device comprises a measuring circuit (MES) for estimating the state of charge of a rechargeable battery (BAT). Thi...