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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Position encoder apparatus

Номер: US20120025066A1
Автор: Andrew P. Gribble, Iain R. Gordon-Ingram, Simon E. McAdam
Принадлежит: RENISHAW PLC

A position encoder kit, including: a scale comprising a series of position features; and a readhead. The readhead includes a detector for receiving configuration information from a configuration item. The readhead is configured to operate in accordance with the configuration information. The readhead also includes a receiver interface via which the readhead can supply position information to a receiver.

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Номер записи: 1
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Magnetic Structure Production

Номер: US20120038440A1
Автор: David P. Machado, Dillon Mize, Kelly Loum, Larry W. Fullerton, Mark D. Roberts
Принадлежит: CORRELATED MAGNETICS RESEARCH LLC

Magnetic structure production may relate, by way of example but not limitation, to methods, systems, etc. for producing magnetic structures by printing magnetic pixels (aka maxels) into a magnetizable material. Disclosed herein is production of magnetic structures having, for example: maxels of varying shapes, maxels with different positioning, individual maxels with different properties, maxel patterns having different magnetic field characteristics, combinations thereof, and so forth. In certain example implementations disclosed herein, a second maxel may be printed such that it partially overwrites a first maxel to produce a magnetic structure having overlapping maxels. In certain example implementations disclosed herein, a magnetic printer may include a print head comprising multiple parts and having various properties. In certain example implementations disclosed herein, various techniques for using a magnetic printer may be employed to produce different magnetic structures. Furthermore, description of additional magnet-related technology and example implementations thereof is included herein.

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Номер записи: 2
05-04-2012 дата публикации

System and method of measuring a sensor offset

Номер: US20120084039A1
Автор: Andrew M. Zettel, Hanne Buur, Jackie L. Cui, Jeffrey David, Steven E. Schulz, Wei D. Wang
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A method includes detecting a first event and executing a first procedure to identify a sensor offset in response to detecting the first event. The method further includes determining, via a computing device, whether the sensor offset was measured during the execution of the first procedure, scheduling a second procedure to execute in response to detecting a second event if the sensor offset was not measured during the first procedure, and scheduling the first procedure to execute in response to detecting a subsequent occurrence of the first event if the sensor offset was measured during the first procedure.

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Номер записи: 3
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Calibration detection system and method

Номер: US20120089359A1
Автор: Richard W. Bishop, Ryan J. Hoover, Steven J. Nathenson
Принадлежит: Westinghouse Electric Co LLC

An improved calibration detection system for use in calibrating an electronic apparatus includes a processor apparatus, an evaluation apparatus, and a connection apparatus. The connection apparatus includes a plurality of leads and is operated by the processor apparatus to internally switch and connect the various leads with various elements of the evaluation apparatus. By enabling all of the leads to be connected at the outset with the electronic apparatus and by internally switching the connections between the leads and the various elements of the evaluation apparatus, the calibration detection system saves time and avoids error in performing a testing protocol.

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Номер записи: 4
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Wide-area agricultural monitoring and prediction

Номер: US20120101784A1
Автор: Morrison Ulman, Robert J. LINDORES, Ted E. Mayfield
Принадлежит: TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LTD

Ground-based measurements of agricultural metrics such as NDVI are used to calibrate wide-area aerial measurements of the same metrics. Calibrated wide-area data may then be used as an input to a field prescription processor.

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Номер записи: 5
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Robotic heliostat calibration system and method

Номер: US20120123720A1
Автор: Daniel Fukuba, Jos Goble, Salomon Trujillo, Thomas Joseph Currier, Wasiq Bokhari
Принадлежит: Individual

A robotic controller for autonomous calibration and inspection of two or more solar surfaces wherein the robotic controller includes a drive system to position itself near a solar surface such that onboard sensors may be utilized to gather information about the solar surface. An onboard communication unit relays information to a central processing network, this processor combines new information with stored historical data to calibrate a solar surface and/or to determine its instantaneous health.

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Номер записи: 6
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Nuclear gauges and methods of configuration and calibration of nuclear gauges

Номер: US20120169456A1
Автор: Dirk M. Steckmann, Donald E. Weger, Robert E. Troxler
Принадлежит: Individual

Nuclear gauges and method of configuration and methods of calibrations of the nuclear gauges are provided. The nuclear gauges are used in measuring the density and/or moisture of construction-related materials. The nuclear gauge can include a gauge housing having a vertical cavity therethrough and at least one radiation detector located within the housing. The nuclear gauge can include a vertically moveable source rod and a radiation source operatively positioned within a distal end of the source rod.

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Номер записи: 7
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Electronic device with flexible data and power interface

Номер: US20120198908A1
Автор: Timothy J. WARNECK
Принадлежит: Semiconductor Components Industries LLC

Electronic modules with small and flexible interfaces are disclosed. One example electronic module includes a power supply terminal configured to receive power for the electronic module and circuitry configured to carry out various functions. The functions carried out by the electronic module circuitry include simultaneously receiving both of the following via the power supply terminal: a power signal for carrying out a mission mode operation of the electronic module, and a data signal.

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Номер записи: 8
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Testing an infrared proximity sensor

Номер: US20120235029A1
Автор: Ching Yu John Tam
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

A system for testing an IR proximity sensor has an infrared reflector that receives radiation transmitted from the proximity sensor under test. An electronically modulated IR-transmissive device is positioned between the sensor and the reflector. A tester is coupled to control the IR-transmissive device for testing the sensor. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

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Номер записи: 9
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Degrading sensor detection implemented within a transmitter

Номер: US20120245895A1
Автор: Jason H. Rud
Принадлежит: Rosemount Inc

A process variable transmitter includes a memory that stores a filtered sensor value that is calculated based on a prior received sensor value and a filtered rate of change value that is calculated based on a prior rate of change value. The process variable transmitter also includes a controller that receives a sensor value and compares it to the filtered sensor value to obtain a rate of change value. The controller also compares the rate of change value to the filtered rate of change value to obtain a deviation value, and generates an output indication, such as a sensor failure warning output, based on the deviation value. This is done within the process variable transmitter.

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Номер записи: 10
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Angular correction method for rotary encoder

Номер: US20120248300A2
Автор: Hayami Kikawa, Satoshi Yanobe
Принадлежит: Sokkia Topcon Co Ltd

[Object] To provide an angular correction method with which angular skip does not occur in determining an angle between angular graduations of a dial of a rotary encoder by interpolation calculation. [Solution Means] Angular correction data are obtained by a residual curve determining step (S 2 ) of determining a residual r i between a position computed from a model and an actually read position P i , and of fitting the residual r i to a polynomial f(x) which is a function of an angular graduation image number x to determine a residual curve, r=f(x), a slope computing step (S 4 ) of computing a tangential slope f′(x i ) of the residual curve; an angular skip computing step (S 5 ) of computing an angular graduation image position correction quantity C i from a residual r i and the slope f′(x i ), of determining a measured angle value θ 0 by using the correction quantity C i , of switching the combination of angular graduation images to a forward side and a backward side to determine measured angle values θ −1 and θ +1 , and of computing the angular skip quantity; an order determining step (S 7 ) of determining the order of the polynomial f(x) such that the angular skip quantity is minimized; and an angular correction data recording step (S 8 ) of recording the residual and the tangential slope.

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Номер записи: 11
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Method of and apparatus for ascertaining the fine position value of a movable body

Номер: US20120259573A1
Автор: Thomas Theil, WALTER Mehnert
Принадлежит: Thomas Theil, WALTER Mehnert

A position sensor for ascertaining the fine position value z of a movable body includes an exciter unit moving therewith and a stationary sensor unit ( 7 ) which simultaneously delivers a plurality of output signals a E (z(t)), b E (z(t)), . . . jointly describing the fine position value. In the calibration mode there is a defined relationship between the exciter unit and a calibration unit ( 31 ) and groups of amplitude values Δa E (z), Δb E (z), . . . are taken off from the output signals and groups of average values A E (z), B E (z), . . . are formed therefrom, which are fed to the calibration unit ( 31 ) which converts them into reference values A E (μ(z)), B E (μ(z)), . . . using the calibration fine position values μ(z) and stores same with the associated fine position value μ(A E , B E , . . . ) as an associated values multiplet in a comparative value memory ( 14 ). In the measuring mode to ascertain a fine position value groups of amplitude values Δa M (z), Δb M (z), . . . are taken off from the output signals a M (z(t)), b M (z(t)), . . . , from which groups of measuring values A M (z), B M (z), . . . are produced by averaging and are fed to a computing unit ( 10 ), which forms differences of cross products from the reference values of varying groups of reference values and the current measuring value group and causes said differences to go towards zero to ascertain the current fine position value.

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Номер записи: 12
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Advanced analyte sensor calibration and error detection

Номер: US20120265037A1
Автор: Daiting Rong, Peter C. Simpson, Sebastian Böhm
Принадлежит: Dexcom Inc

Systems and methods for processing sensor data and self-calibration are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided which are capable of calibrating a continuous analyte sensor based on an initial sensitivity, and then continuously performing self-calibration without using, or with reduced use of, reference measurements. In certain embodiments, a sensitivity of the analyte sensor is determined by applying an estimative algorithm that is a function of certain parameters. Also described herein are systems and methods for determining a property of an analyte sensor using a stimulus signal. The sensor property can be used to compensate sensor data for sensitivity drift, or determine another property associated with the sensor, such as temperature, sensor membrane damage, moisture ingress in sensor electronics, and scaling factors.

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Номер записи: 13
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Field emission system and method

Номер: US20120286913A1
Автор: James L. Richards, Larry W. Fullerton, Mark D. Roberts
Принадлежит: CORRELATED MAGNETICS RESEARCH LLC

An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function.

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Номер записи: 14
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Linearity enhancement of capacitive transducers by auto-calibration using on-chip neutralization capacitors and linear actuation

Номер: US20130067984A1
Автор: Ganesh Balachandran, Vladimir Petkov
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A system and method are disclosed for automatically calibrating capacitive transducers to neutralize feed-through capacitance using linear actuation. The method includes starting with an initial neutralization capacitance, applying no electrostatic force and two known electrostatic forces to a proof mass of the transducer, recording the transducer output changes due to the applied forces; and determining how to revise neutralization capacitance based on the changes. The method can use a binary search to find a final neutralization capacitance providing the best linearity. The method can include comparing the final linearity to a threshold linearity. The electrostatic forces can be applied using a charge control method where the electrostatic force is a linear function of the actuation duration. The linear actuation can be used for continuous self-test of capacitive sensors.

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Номер записи: 15
11-04-2013 дата публикации

LOCATION METHOD FOR LOCATING A PARTIAL DISCHARGE EMISSION ZONE AND A DEVICE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID METHOD

Номер: US20130090883A1
Автор: LOUISE Sébastien, LUNA Gilbert
Принадлежит: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTD.

A method of locating a partial discharge emission zone and to the associated device. The method is characterized in that it comprises a step of measuring partial discharge signals by means of four identical measurement channels each including a VHF and/or UHF detector, the four VHF and/or UHF detectors being positioned at the four vertices of a square or rectangle in such a manner that the partial discharge emission zone is determined inside the square or rectangle. 1. A method of locating a partial discharge emission zone (Z) , characterized in that it includes:{'b': 1', '4, 'sub': 'cal', 'a step of calibrating four substantially identical measurement channels, each including a very high frequency (VHF) detector and/or an ultra high frequency (UHF) detector (D-D), the step of calibrating providing, for each measurement channel, a calibration data (d) associated with the measurement channel;'}{'b': 1', '2', '3', '4, 'sub': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'a step of measuring partial discharge signals by means of the four measurement channels, the four VHF and/or UHF detectors being positioned in an (X, Y) plane, a detector D is placed at point (0, 0), a detector D at point (0, Y), a detector D at point (X, Y), and a detector D at point (0, X);'}{'sub': D2', 'D3, 'b': 2', '3, 'a step of calculating a time difference TOA−TOAbetween the reception times of the signals measured by the measurement channels associated with the detectors D and D, respectively, said step of calculating being corrected using the calibration data;'}{'sub': D4', 'D1, 'b': 4', '1, 'a step of calculating a time difference TOA−TOAbetween the reception times of the signals measured by the measurement channels associated with the detectors D and D, respectively, said step of calculating being corrected using the calibration data;'}{'sub': D1', 'D2, 'b': 1', '2, 'a step of calculating a time difference TOA−TOAbetween the reception times of the signals measured by the measurement channels associated with the ...

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Номер записи: 16
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Sensor readout with redundancy-checking

Номер: US20130093431A1
Автор: Johan Raman, Pieter Rombouts
Принадлежит: MELEXIS TECHNOLOGIES NV

A difference measurement circuit including a first port and a second port for connection to a first set of nodes and a second set of nodes of a sensor unit. The circuit further includes switching units for switching excitation signals emanating from excitation nodes from being applied to the first set of nodes via the first port to being applied to the second set of nodes via the second port and for switching differential measurement signals measured at sensing nodes from being obtained from the second set of nodes via the second port to being obtained from the first set of nodes via the first port. A corresponding method is described. The circuit further includes redundancy testing circuitry for evaluating the similarity or deviation between measurement signals obtained in different states of the switching units.

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Номер записи: 17
09-05-2013 дата публикации

INDEXED OPTICAL ENCODER, METHOD FOR INDEXING AN OPTICAL ENCODER, AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING GAIN AND OFFSET IN AN OPTICAL ENCODER

Номер: US20130116959A1
Автор: York Frederick
Принадлежит: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

An optical encoder may include an encoder disk, an illumination system, and a detector to detect light diffracted from the encoder disk. The encoder disk may include a signal track comprising a diffraction grating, and an index track comprising a reflective index mark, wherein a width of the index mark is larger than a pitch of the diffraction grating. An indexing method may include providing an encoder disk, providing an illumination system to direct light to the encoder disk, providing a detector structured to detect light diffracted from the encoder disk, calculating an estimated count of quadrature states from a rising edge of an index pulse to a middle of the index interval, and calculating the quadrature state at an approximate center of the index pulse. A dynamic parameter correction method may include calculating a target gain and offset and correcting values based on the target gain and offset. 1. A method of dynamically adjusting gain and offset in an optical encoder , the method comprising:providing an encoder disk comprising a diffraction grating;illuminating the encoder disk with light;providing a detector structured to detect light diffracted from the diffraction grating and output a first fine count channel;calculating a first target gain and first target offset for the first fine count channel; andapplying a correction to data sampled from the first fine count channel based on the first target gain and first target offset; determining a minimum value and maximum value in a set of data from the first fine count channel;', 'calculating a moving average minimum based on the minimum value and minimum values from a plurality of prior sets of data from the first fine count channel;', 'calculating a moving average maximum based on the maximum value and maximum values from the plurality of prior sets of data from the first fine count channel;', {'sub': cal', 'A', 'A', 'cal', 'A', 'A, 'calculating the first target gain according to the equation G=(ave_max− ...

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Номер записи: 18
23-05-2013 дата публикации

SENSOR ASSEMBLY VALIDATION

Номер: US20130125612A1
Автор: Hays Paul J, McAnally Craig B
Принадлежит:

A method for validating a sensor assembly of a meter is provided. The method comprises a step of receiving one or more sensor calibration values. The method further comprises a step of comparing the received sensor calibration values to one or more known sensor calibration values. The method can then validate the sensor assembly if the one or more received sensor calibration values are within a predetermined tolerance of the one or more known sensor calibration values. 1. A method for validating a sensor assembly of a meter , comprising steps of:receiving one or more sensor calibration values;comparing the received sensor calibration values to one or more known sensor calibration values; andvalidating the sensor assembly if the one or more received sensor calibration values are within a predetermined tolerance of the one or more known sensor calibration values.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of invalidating the sensor assembly if the one or more received sensor calibration values exceed the known sensor calibration values by more than the predetermined tolerance.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising a step of preventing a meter electronics of the meter in communication with the sensor assembly from operating with the sensor assembly if the sensor assembly is invalid.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of identifying a sensor type of the sensor assembly based on the comparison of the received sensor calibration values and the known sensor calibration values.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising a step of storing the identified sensor type along with a sensor identifier.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein one of the one or more received sensor calibration values comprises a Flow Calibration Factor (FCF).7. The method of claim 1 , wherein one of the one or more received sensor calibration values comprises a quiescent harmonic frequency (K1) value.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor assembly comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 19
20-06-2013 дата публикации

CALIBRATION DEVICE FOR A NETWORK ANALYZER (as amended)

Номер: US20130158927A1
Автор: Hassler Martin, Richter Wolfgang
Принадлежит: ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO KG

A calibration device for a network analyzer with several ports provides a calibration circuit, which is connected in each case via a terminal port respectively to one of the several ports of the network analyzer. A first transistor and a second transistor are connected in series to each terminal port. In this context, both transistors are connected by their common connection to the terminal port. The first transistor and/or the second transistor is operated as an adjustable load. 1. A calibration device for a network analyzer with several ports , comprising:a calibration circuit, which is connected respectively via one terminal port to each one of the several ports of the network analyzer,wherein a single first transistor and respectively a single second transistor are connected in series at each terminal port,wherein both said first and second transistors are connected at their common connection to the respective terminal port,wherein said single first transistor and said single second transistor for each respective terminal port are provided within the calibration circuit,wherein the first transistors are operated as an adjustable load that is adjustable by applying a gate voltage or a base current to the latter, andwherein the adjustable load refers to intermediate resistive states, wherein the respective transistor is not driven into saturation, so that a separate termination can be dispensed with.23-. (canceled)4. The calibration device according to claim 1 ,wherein when adjusting the gate voltage or the base current, temperature-dependent properties of the first transistors are compensated.5. The calibration device according to claim 4 ,wherein the calibration device provides a storage unit and the storage unit includes correction data, which take into consideration the temperature-dependent behavior of at least one of the transistors.6. The calibration device according to claim 1 ,wherein the calibration device contains a thermostatic control, so that the ...

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Номер записи: 20
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Optical Measurement Device Calibration

Номер: US20130158929A1
Автор: Ehud Chatow, Kok-Wei Koh, Nathan Moroney
Принадлежит: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP

Optical measurement device calibration systems and methods are disclosed. An exemplary method includes receiving calibration information from a plurality of optical measurement devices (200) at a central data store (124), the calibration information comprising at least real-time measurement data stored on the plurality of optical measurement devices, the plurality of optical measurement devices each at different print facilities. The method also includes analyzing at least one trend in the calibration information at the central data store. The method also includes issuing an instruction to at least one of the plurality of optical measurement devices to update a calibration parameter in the at least one optical measurement device based on the at least one trend.

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Номер записи: 21
04-07-2013 дата публикации

CALIBRATION METHOD OF MODULATION POWER FOR DVB-H TEST APPARATUS

Номер: US20130173195A1
Автор: Joung Jinsoup, Kang Myunggu, Kim Jongmin, Yang Changbok
Принадлежит: INNOWIRELESS CO., LTD.

This invention relates to a calibration method of modulation power for DVB-H test apparatus for reducing the calibration time for the power loss in the RF cable to half through calibration using the expected power loss of the modulated wave at an arbitrary frequency based on the measured power losses of the continuous wave over frequencies in the RF cable. The calibration method of modulation power for DVB-H test apparatus that is performed by the computer with installed calibration program therein and connected to the power meter of the DVB-H test apparatus, comprises and includes the steps of: commanding DVB-H test apparatus to output continuous waves having frequencies from the start frequency to the stop frequency with increment of frequency step in accordance with the preset power level; storing CW power offset, that is the difference between the actual power level and the preset power level, to the table after receiving actual power level of continuous waves having frequencies from the start frequency to the stop frequency with increment of frequency step from the power meter; commanding DVB-H test apparatus to output a modulated wave that carries data on a continuous wave having an arbitrary frequency between the start frequency and the stop frequency, thereafter receiving actual output power level from the power meter, and calculating the modulation power offset between the continuous wave and the modulated wave at the corresponding arbitrary frequency, thereafter commanding DVB-H test apparatus to output the preset power level added with the power offset of the continuous wave and the power offset of the modulated wave when transmitting the modulated wave. 1. A calibration method of modulation power for DVB-H test apparatus that is performed by the computer with installed calibration program therein and connected to the power meter of the DVB-H test apparatus , comprising the steps of:commanding DVB-H test apparatus to output continuous waves having ...

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Номер записи: 22
11-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MONITORING A TRANSMITTER AND CORRESPONDING TRANSMITTER

Номер: US20130174633A1
Автор: Pichot Vincent
Принадлежит: KROHNE MESSTECHNIK GMBH

A method for monitoring a transmitter that has a measurement unit and a transmission unit which are interconnected to each other in order to transmit signals. There is at least one connecting line for supplying power to the measurement unit which determines a measurement quantity and generates a measurement signal which is dependent on it. The transmission unit receives the measurement signal from the measurement unit, and based on the measurement signal, transfers an output signal to at least one signal transmission element. To provide a method for monitoring a transmitter which allows reliable displaying of an error as easily as possible and the shifting of the transmitter into a secured state, in the case in which the measurement unit detects the presence of an error state, the measurement unit acts on the connecting line. 1. A method for monitoring a transmitter having at least one measurement unit , a transmission unit , the measurement unit being interconnected with the transmission unit at least for transmission of signals , and at least one connecting line for supplying power to the measurement unit , comprising the steps of:using the measurement unit to determine at least one measurement quantity and to produce a measurement signal which is dependent on the at least one measurement quantity,receiving the measurement signal from the measurement unit by the transmission unit and using the transmission unit for transferring an output signal based on the measurement signal to at least one signal transmission element, andacting on the connecting line with the measurement unit when the measurement unit detects the presence of an error state.2. The method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the measurement unit detects the presence of an error state claim 1 , at least one of shifting the transmission unit into a definable state and transferring an error signal to the transmission unit by said acting on the connecting line with the measurement unit. ...

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Номер записи: 23
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Method for monitoring a transmitter and corresponding transmitter

Номер: US20130178176A1
Автор: Vincent Pichot
Принадлежит: Krohne Messtechnik GmbH and Co KG

A method for monitoring a transmitter ( 1 ) with a measurement ( 2 ) and a transmission unit ( 3 ), with which a measurement ( 2 ) signal is generated that is dependent on a measurement quantity, and with the transmission unit ( 3 ) receiving the measurement signal, and based on the measurement signal, an output signal is transferred to a signal transmission element ( 4 ). To makes it possible to recognize an error, an input signal is taken from the signal transmission element ( 4 ) and is transferred to the measurement unit ( 2 ) as a comparison signal which corresponds to the input is compared with a stored signal and based upon the outcome of the comparison, either the measurement signal is transferred from the measurement unit ( 2 ) to the transmission unit ( 3 ) or the transmission unit ( 3 ) is shifted into a definable state and an error signal is transferred to it.

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Номер записи: 24
11-07-2013 дата публикации

System and Method for Calibrating Sensors for Different Operating Environments

Номер: US20130179108A1
Автор: Chen Ian, Joseph Benjamin E., Shaw Kevin A., Steele James V.
Принадлежит:

A computer system stores calibration information corresponding to respective sets of sensor measurements associated with respective operating environments. After storing, in a first data structure, calibration information for a first operating environment, the system determines a current operating environment of the device. When the current operating environment of the device is consistent with the first operating environment and that the calibration information for the first operating environment meets predefined measurement diversity criteria, the system calibrates at least one sensor for the first operating environment using the stored calibration information for the first operating environment. When the current operating environment of the device is inconsistent with the first operating environment, the system excludes the stored calibration information for the first operating environment when calibrating one or more sensors for the current operating environment. 1. A method comprising: [ collecting a respective set of sensor measurements from a first set of sensors of a device at the respective time; and', 'associating a respective operating environment of the device with the respective set of sensor measurements;, 'at each respective time of a plurality of respective times, 'storing calibration information corresponding to the respective set of sensor measurements in a respective data structure associated with the respective operating environment of the device; and', determining a current operating environment of the device;', 'in accordance with a determination that the current operating environment of the device is consistent with the first operating environment and that the calibration information corresponding to the first operating environment meets predefined measurement diversity criteria, calibrating at least one sensor of the first set of one or more sensors for the first operating environment using the sensor measurements from the first data ...

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Номер записи: 25
18-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ASCERTAINING A STATE OF A SENSOR

Номер: US20130185013A1
Автор: KONZELMANN Uwe, RITTMANN Michael, WAGNER Ulrich
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

In a method for determining a state of a sensor configured to ascertain an operating parameter of an internal combustion engine, at least one aging effect which has an influence on a sensor characteristic curve of the sensor is detected. The sensor has different sensor characteristic curves for different states of the sensor. The at least one aging effect is detected during operation of the sensor. An item of aging information which reflects the at least one aging effect is stored in an electronic memory. The state of the sensor is deduced from the aging information which is present in stored form and which reflects the aging effect that has acted on the sensor. The deduction is carried out based on a predefined linkage between the at least one aging effect and the state of the sensor. 1. A method for determining a state of a sensor configured to ascertain an operating parameter of an internal combustion engine , comprising:operating the sensor to ascertain the operating parameter;detecting, during operation of the sensor, at least one aging effect which has an influence on a sensor characteristic curve of the sensor, the sensor having different sensor characteristic curves for different states of the sensor;storing, in an electronic memory, aging information which reflects the at least one aging effect; anddetermining the state of the sensor from the stored aging information reflecting the aging effect which has acted on the sensor, based on a predefined relationship between the at least one aging effect and the state of the sensor.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the predefined relationship between the aging effect and the state of the sensor is present in one of the sensor or a control unit in the form of one of an approximation formula, a model, empirical data concerning sensor states as a function of aging effects, or a look-up table listing aging effects of different sensor states; andthe aging information stored in the memory is used to ascertain ...

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Номер записи: 26
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Motion analysis system and motion analysis method

Номер: US20130191063A1
Автор: Kazuo Nomura
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

A motion analysis system includes first to N-th (N is an integer of 2 or more) sensor units which is attached to an object, an analysis unit which obtains a plurality of items of sampling data output from the sensor units, to analyze a motion of the object, a synchronization signal sending unit which transmits a first synchronization signal group including N first synchronization signals in order from the first to the N-th sensor unit, and transmits a second synchronization signal group including N second synchronization signals in order from the N-th to the first sensor unit, with respect to sensor unit, and a reference synchronization signal generation unit which generates a reference synchronization signal which is to be a reference with respect to the first to N-th sensor units, based on the first and second synchronization signal groups received by sensor unit.

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Номер записи: 27
01-08-2013 дата публикации

LIVING SPECIMEN MEASURING DEVICE

Номер: US20130197843A1
Автор: Matsumura Keisuke
Принадлежит:

This biological sample measuring device has a finger groove () provided in the short-side direction of a main body case () at a position that is closer to a sensor mounting portion () than a display section () on the rear side of the main body case (). An interface unit () is provided on the front side portion of the main body case () corresponding to the finger groove (). The interface unit () has an enter key () and a plurality of cross keys (), etc., disposed at a specific spacing around the outer periphery of the enter key (). The enter key () is provided so that it protrudes farther than the cross keys (), etc., on the front side of the main body case (). A controller () performs a reset operation when a plurality of keys are pressed. 1. A biological sample measuring device , comprising:a main body case;a data reader provided on a first end side in the lengthwise direction of the main body case;a sensor mounting portion provided on a second end side that is on the opposite side from the first end in the lengthwise direction of the main body case;a display section provided to the surface on the first end side of the main body case;a finger groove provided at a position that is more to the sensor mounting portion side than the display section on the rear side of the main body case, and formed in the short-side direction of the main body case;an interface unit that is provided at a position corresponding to the finger groove on the front side of the main body case, and that has an enter key and a plurality of keys or buttons disposed at a specific spacing around the outer periphery of the enter key so that the enter key protrudes the farthest on the front of the main body case; anda controller that is connected to the interface unit and performs a reset operation when the plurality of keys or buttons are pressed at the same time.2. The biological sample measuring device according to claim 1 ,wherein the weight on the second end side of the main body case from the ...

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Номер записи: 28
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Three-dimensional mapping using scanning electron microscope images

Номер: US20130200255A1
Автор: Ishai Schwarzband, Yakov Weinberg
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Israel Ltd

A method includes irradiating a surface of a sample, which is made-up of multiple types of materials, with a beam of primary electrons. Emitted electrons emitted from the irradiated sample are detected using multiple detectors that are positioned at respective different positions relative to the sample, so as to produce respective detector outputs. Calibration factors are computed to compensate for variations in emitted electron yield among the types of the materials, by identifying, for each material type, one or more horizontal regions on the surface that are made-up of the material type, and computing a calibration factor for the material type based on at least one of the detector outputs at the identified horizontal regions. The calibration factors are applied to the detector outputs. A three-dimensional topographical model of the surface is calculated based on the detector outputs to which the calibration factors are applied.

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Номер записи: 29
08-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERPRETING A SIGNAL FROM A TRANSDUCER

Номер: US20130204564A1
Автор: MOORE DOUGLAS C.
Принадлежит: D & R TECHNOLOGY, LLC

The sensor system includes a transducer having an output and a microcontroller in communication with the output of the transducer. Generally, the transducer is a Hall effect device which is capable of measuring a magnetic field. The transducer outputs a transducer signal to the microcontroller. The transducer signal has a generally non-linear range. The microcontroller receives the non-linear transducer signal and is configured to output a signal based on the transducer signal that has been modified to have a linear range, as opposed to the non-linear range of the transducer signal. 1. A sensor system comprising:a first transducer having a first transducer output, the first transducer being configured to measure a parameter and output a first transducer signal to the first transducer output, the first transducer signal based on the parameter measured by the first transducer, the first transducer signal having a non-linear range; anda microcontroller in communication with the first transducer output and having a microcontroller output, the microcontroller being configured to output a signal based on the first transducer signal, wherein the signal has a linear range.2. The sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the first transducer is a Hall effect device and wherein the parameter to be measured is a magnetic field.3. The sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the microcontroller further comprises an analog to digital converter claim 1 , the analog to digital converter being configured to convert the first transducer signal to a digital transducer value.4. The sensor system of claim 3 , wherein the microcontroller is further configured to filter the digital transducer value using a filter.5. The sensor system of claim 4 , wherein the filter is at least one of a median value filter and an infinite impulse response low-pass filter.6. The sensor system of claim 4 , wherein the microcontroller is further configured to linearize the digital transducer value to create a linearized ...

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Номер записи: 30
15-08-2013 дата публикации

TESTING OF A MEASURING DEVICE ARRANGEMENT, CORRESPONDING MEASURING DEVICE ARRANGEMENT AND TEST ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20130205866A1
Автор: Brockhaus Helmut
Принадлежит: KROHNE MESSTECHNIK GMBH

A method for testing of a measuring device arrangement (), the measuring device arrangement () comprising a measuring device () which, based on the determination of a measured quantity, generates an output signal which can be tapped from a pick-off site () as a pick-off signal. A method for monitoring a measuring device arrangement is devised that constitutes an inline test that does not interrupt the measurement or the transfer of the measured values is achieved in that an action is applied to the measuring device () such that the measuring device () generates a test signal as the output signal, and that the output signal and/or a signal which is dependent on it is influenced such that the pick-off signal is a definable setting signal. 1. A method for testing of a measuring device arrangement having at least one measuring device , comprising the steps ofgenerating at least one output signal based on a determination of at least one measured quantity and tapping said at least one output signal from a pick-off site as a pick-off signal,applying an action to the measuring device that causes the measuring device to generate a test signal as another output signal, andinfluencing at least one the test signal and a signal which is dependent on the test signal such that the pick-off signal becomes a definable setting signal.2. The method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein a current value of the measured quantity is determined and a measurement signal is produced during generating of the test signal.3. The method in accordance with claim 2 , wherein said at least one the test signal and the signal which is dependent on the test signal is influenced in a manner causing the pick-off signal to be essentially identical to the measurement signal.4. The method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said at least one the output signal and the signal dependent on the test signal is influenced in a manner causing the pick-off signal to be essentially identical to a definable constant ...

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Номер записи: 31
15-08-2013 дата публикации

CALIBRATION METHOD, CALIBRATION DEVICE AND MEASUREMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20130211761A1
Автор: Brandsma Ewout, Pennings Maarten Christiaan, Syed Aly Aamer, van Roermund Timo
Принадлежит: NXP B.V.

According to an aspect of the invention a method for calibrating a measurement device is conceived wherein: a calibration device is brought into close proximity of the measurement device such that a data communication link is established between the measurement device and the calibration device; wherein the following steps are performed while the calibration device and the measurement device are in close proximity of each other: the calibration device performs a measurement of at least one physical phenomenon; the measurement device performs a measurement of the same physical phenomenon; the result of the measurement by the measurement device is compared with the result of the measurement by the calibration device; and calibration parameters are computed based on a difference between the result of the measurement by the measurement device and the result of the measurement by the calibration device. 1. A method for calibrating a measurement device wherein:a calibration device is brought into close proximity of the measurement device such that the calibration device and the measurement device are exposed to the same physical environment, and such that a data communication link is established between the measurement device and the calibration device;wherein the following steps are performed while the calibration device and the measurement device are exposed to the same physical environment:the calibration device performs a measurement of at least one physical phenomenon;the measurement device performs a measurement of the same physical phenomenon;the result of the measurement by the measurement device is compared with the result of the measurement by the calibration device;calibration parameters are computed based on a difference between the result of the measurement by the measurement device and the result of the measurement by the calibration device.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the calibration device sends the result of its measurement to the ...

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Номер записи: 32
15-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CHECKING POSITION DATA OF A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT, AND CORRESPONDING MEDICAL INSTRUMENT

Номер: US20130211763A1
Автор: Krueger Timo, Mucha Dirk
Принадлежит: Fiagon GmbH

A method for checking situation and position data of an instrument with at least a first section having at least a first sensor and at least a second sensor. The method encompasses the metrological determination of the situation or position, or its change, of the first sensor and the second sensor, determining a variable feature of the spatial reference between the situation or position of the first sensor and the situation or position of the second sensor at least at a first point in time, at a second point in time and at a third point in time. The method further encompasses determining, by means of a criterion, whether a difference of the variable feature between a first expression at a first point in time and a second expression at a second point in time still exists at a third point in time. 122-. (canceled)23. A method for checking the situation or position data of an instrument having at least a first section and at least a second section , wherein the first section comprises at least a first sensor and the second section comprises at least a second sensor , and wherein the method comprises the metrological determination of the situation of position , or its change , of the first sensor and the second sensor; the method comprising the steps of:determining an expression of a variable feature of the spatial reference between the situation or position of the first sensor and/or at least a spot on the first section, on the one hand, and the situation or position of the second sensor and/or at least a spot on the second section or the first section which is referenced by the second sensor on the other hand, at at least a first point in time, a second point in time, and a third point in time; anddetermining by a criterion whether a difference in the expression of the variable feature between a first expression at a first point in time and a second expression at a second point in time still exists at a third point in time.24. The method according to claim 23 , ...

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Номер записи: 33
22-08-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE HAVING RFID TAG AND FLUIDICS ELEMENT

Номер: US20130214040A1
Автор: Beerling Bernardus Jozef Maria, Meertens Wendela, Nieuwenhuis Jeroen Hans, Van Lankvelt Petrus Johannes Wilhelmu
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

A device such as a disposable cartridge has an RFID tag () having an antenna (), and a fluidic element (), the antenna having a shape to at least partly enclose an area, at least a part of the fluidic element being located in this area. By having such a structure, the device can be made more compact or the antenna can be made larger, and hence the costs for a given performance can be reduced, or the storage space for a given number of devices can be reduced. 1. A device having a fluidic element and an RFID tag , the RFID tag comprising an antenna , the antenna having a shape to enclose at least partly an area , at least a part of the fluidic element being located in this area.2. The device of claim 1 , the device being a disposable cartridge for single use.3. The device of and having a store for storing data relating to the device or a fluid sample held by the device claim 1 , the data being accessible to a tag reader.4. The device of having a protective cover to protect both the antenna and the part of the fluidic element.5. The device of claim 1 , the antenna comprising a loop antenna extending around the perimeter of the space.6. The device of claim 1 , the antenna being suitable for operation at a frequency within any one of the ranges of 10 to 15 MHz and 860-960 MHz.7. The device of claim 1 , the fluidics element comprising any one or more of: a reservoir for retaining a fluid sample claim 1 , a channel for receiving a fluid sample claim 1 , and a filter for filtering a fluid sample.8. The device of claim 1 , and having an aperture for receiving a sample in the form of a drop of blood claim 1 , and for mixing preloaded magnetic particles to bind to proteins in the drop of blood.9. A system for testing fluid samples claim 1 , the system comprising a device as set out in claim 1 , and a reader for testing a fluid sample held in the device claim 1 , and for reading data relating to the fluid sample from the RFID tag via the antenna.10. A system for testing fluid ...

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Номер записи: 34
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Method for Optimally Determining the Characteristics and Arrangement of a Set of Sensors for Monitoring an Area

Номер: US20130218499A1
Автор: LEMER Alain, YWANNE Frédérique
Принадлежит: THALES

An iterative method is provided, implemented by computer, of optimized design of a system for monitoring a geographical zone comprising a plurality of sensors of different types and characteristics represented by a vector S each component of which indicates the type and the characteristics of a sensor and its position in said zone, said system exhibiting a plurality of absolute technical constraints. 1. An iterative method , implemented by computer , of optimized design of a system for monitoring a geographical zone comprising a plurality of sensors of different types and characteristics represented by a vector S each component of which indicates the type and the characteristics of a sensor and its position in said zone , said system exhibiting a plurality of absolute technical constraints , said method comprising the following steps:{'sub': '0', 'initializing the vector S to a solution S,'}{'sub': n', 'n+1, 'perturbing the sensors making up the solution Sat the iteration of index n, to obtain a new candidate solution sat the iteration of index n+1, said perturbation entailing changing the type or a characteristic of at least one of said sensors, the possible sensor types also including a dummy type whose characteristics have no impact on the global cost of the solution S,'}{'sub': n+1', 'k, 'evaluating the cost of said solution son the basis of a global cost function C(S) determined as a combination of a plurality of sub-criteria C(S) for optimizing at least one characteristic of said sensors of which the solution S is composed,'}{'sub': n+1', 'transition', 'n', 'n+1', 'n+1', 'n', 'n+1', 'n+1', 'n+1', 'n, 'selecting the new current solution Sat the iteration n+1 on the basis of a probability of transition P=η(C(S),C(s)) which decreases as a function of (C(s)−C(s)) culminating in the selection of the new candidate solution S=sor in the retaining of the previous solution S=S,'}{'sub': 'best', 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'i': C', 's', 'C', 'S', 'S', '=S, 'sub': n+1', ' ...

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Номер записи: 35
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Systems, methods, and apparatus for detecting and removing sensor signal impulse disturbances

Номер: US20130226492A1
Автор: Alexander Alexandrovich Moiseev, Elena Eduardovna Zyryanova, Mikhail Petrovich Vershinin, Paul Jeffrey Mitchell
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for detecting and removing impulse disturbances associated with a sensor signal. According to an example embodiment, a method is provided for detecting and removing impulse disturbances associated with a sensor signal. The method can include receiving signal samples from a sensor, detecting an impulse disturbance when a difference magnitude between a current sample and a previous impulse-free sample is greater than a predetermined threshold value, and outputting the previous impulse-free sample when an impulse disturbance is detected.

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Номер записи: 36
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Electromagnetic Tracker (AC) with Extended Range and Distortion Compensation Capabilities Employing Multiple Transmitters

Номер: US20130238270A1
Автор: Khalfin Igor, RUBIN AMIR
Принадлежит: Sixense Entertainment, Inc.

An alternating current (AC) electromagnetic tracker system with increased operational range and an ability to compensate for electromagnetic distortion in the local operating environment. The system uses multiple “N” sources/transmitters located at known positions in a common reference frame. A sensor receives the generated signal of each of the sources and a processor computes a position and orientation of the sensor from each. The processor further uses the known relative position and orientation between the N sources to compensate for distortion in the operating environment. 1. An apparatus for determining a position and orientation of an object with respect to a common reference frame in the presence of an electromagnetic distortion comprising:two or more transmitters each one of the two or more transmitters configured to be a source of an alternating current (AC) electromagnetic field;a sensor attached to the object and configured to measure components of an induction vector from each one of the two or more transmitters to the sensor by sensing the AC electromagnetic field of each one of the two or more transmitters;and calculate a transfer function between each one of the two or more transmitters and the sensor;', 'receive from the sensor the measured components of the induction vectors; and,', 'determine the position and orientation of the object using the measured components of the induction vectors and the calculated transfer function., 'a signal processor configured to2. The apparatus of wherein the signal processor configured to receive from the sensor the measured components of the induction vectors is via a wired connection.3. The apparatus of wherein the signal processor configured to receive from the sensor the measured components of the induction vectors is via a wireless connection.4. The apparatus of wherein each of the two or more transmitters comprises three coils and each of the two or more transmitters is configured to energize each of the ...

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Номер записи: 37
12-09-2013 дата публикации

ROBOTIC HELIOSTAT CALIBRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130238271A1
Автор: Bokhari Wasiq, Currier Thomas Joseph, Fukuba Daniel, Goble Jos, Trujillo Salomon
Принадлежит: QBotix, Inc.

A robotic controller for autonomous calibration and inspection of two or more solar surfaces wherein the robotic controller includes a drive system to position itself near a solar surface such that onboard sensors may be utilized to gather information about the solar surface. An onboard communication unit relays information to a central processing network, this processor combines new information with stored historical data to calibrate a solar surface and/or to determine its instantaneous health. 1. A robot comprising:a drive system configured to position the robot at a calibration station corresponding to a support structure having an adjustable surface;a first sensor configured to identify status information for the robot, the status information for the robot including an orientation of the robot;a second sensor configured to identify status information for the adjustable surface when the robot is positioned at the calibration station, the status information for the adjustable surface including an orientation of the adjustable surface; anda calibration system configured to determine calibration information for the adjustable surface based on first status information identified for the robot when the robot is positioned at the calibration station and second status information identified for the adjustable surface when the robot is positioned at the calibration station.2. The robot of claim 1 , wherein the robot further comprises a station sensing system configured to compute a path of travel to the calibration station and engage the drive system to move the robot along the path of travel.3. The robot of claim 2 , wherein the station sensing system is further configured to sense when the robot is positioned at the calibration station.4. The robot of claim 1 , wherein determining calibration information for the adjustable surface comprises determining an alignment value for the adjustable surface claim 1 , the alignment value describing reorientation of the ...

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Номер записи: 38
19-09-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF DETERMINATION, INSPECTION APPARATUS, AND INSPECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130245979A1
Автор: KAKIMOTO Hiroya
Принадлежит: TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.

One object is to facilitate maintenance of an inspection apparatus for an optical recording disk. In accordance with one aspect, the present method includes: determining whether an inspection apparatus for inspecting recording conditions of an optical recording disk can be further used based on a divergence index correlated to divergence from a state where the inspection apparatus is calibrated or on a difference between the divergence index and a reference value of the divergence index; and, if it is determined that the inspection apparatus can be further used, setting authorization for inspecting the optical recording disk by the inspection apparatus. This method enables inspection of optical recording disks with ensured inspection performance of the inspection apparatus. 1. A determination method comprising the steps of:determining whether an inspection apparatus for inspecting recording conditions of an optical recording disk can be further used based on a divergence index correlated to divergence from a state where the inspection apparatus is calibrated or on a difference between the divergence index and a reference value of the divergence index; andif it is determined that the inspection apparatus can be further used, setting authorization for inspecting the optical recording disk by the inspection apparatus.2. The determination method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:if it is determined that the inspection apparatus cannot be further used, obtaining at least one evaluation index out of error rate, the number of uncorrectable errors, jitter, and asymmetry value from reproduction signals of a reference disk; andif the at least one evaluation index is within a predetermined range, setting authorization for inspecting the optical recording disk by the inspection apparatus.3. The determining method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of:if the at least one evaluation index is within a predetermined range, initializing the divergence index held in ...

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Номер записи: 39
19-09-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR MAGNETOMETER ALIGNMENT CALIBRATION WITHOUT PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF THE LOCAL MAGNETIC FIELD

Номер: US20130245984A1
Автор: Sheng Hua
Принадлежит: HILLCREST LABORATORIES, INC.

Apparatuses and methods calibrate attitude dependent magnetometer alignment parameters of a magnetometer mounted together with other angular position sensors on a device without prior knowledge of the local magnetic field and allowing a constant but unknown offset of the yaw angle in the reference attitudes with respect to an earth-fixed coordinate system. The method includes acquiring magnetic field measurements from the magnetometer and corresponding estimated angular positions subject to an unknown yaw offset relative to a gravitational reference system. The method further includes iteratively computing a scale and vector components of a quaternion representing a misalignment matrix, an inclination angle of local magnetic field, and a yaw angle offset, using an extended Kalman filter (EKF) infrastructure with a specific designed model and constraints, based on the magnetic field measurements and the corresponding estimated angular positions. 1. A method for calibrating attitude dependent magnetometer alignment parameters of a magnetometer mounted together with other angular position sensors on a device , the method comprising:acquiring magnetic field measurements from the magnetometer and corresponding estimated angular positions subject to an unknown yaw offset relative to a gravitational reference system; anditeratively computing a scale and vector components of a quaternion representing a misalignment matrix, an inclination angle of local magnetic field, and a yaw angle offset using an extended Kalman filter (EKF) infrastructure with a specific designed model and constraints, based on the magnetic field measurements and the corresponding estimated angular positions.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the error covariance matrix of the process model of EKF is updated dynamically by multiplying a baseline constant matrix witha first factor depending on an angle difference between estimated misalignment angles between of a current system state and of a system ...

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Номер записи: 40
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Self-Calibrating Single Track Absolute Rotary Encoder

Номер: US20130253870A1
Автор: Agrawal Amit, Thornton Jay
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.

A rotary encoder includes a single read-head and a circular scale. The encoder is self-calibrated by acquiring calibration samples with the read-head for rotational angles of the circular scale, and estimating spatial frequency and spatial distortion parameters of the encoder from the calibration samples. 1. A method fir self-calibrating a rotary encoder including a single read-head and a circular scale , comprising the steps of:acquiring calibration samples by the read-head for rotational angles of the circular scale; andestimating spatial frequency and spatial distortion parameters of the encoder from the calibration samples for self-calibrating the rotary encoder.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:acquiring test samples of the scale;determining a phase of the encoder using the frequency and distortion parameters.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:modeling variations in the frequency and the distortion parameters using a parametric function;acquiring test samples of the scale; anddetermining a phase of the encoder using the modeled frequency and distortion parameters.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein marks on the scale are arranged as sectors claim 1 , and the read-head is centered tangentially at an offset with respect to a center of rotation of the scale.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein he read-head data is obtained for a rotation angle of 360 degrees or less.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the parametric function is a spline.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the parametric function uses least squares fitting.8. The method of claim 4 , wherein the parametric function is a fourth degree polynomial with respect to the rotational angle9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:storing the frequency and distortion parameters in a as a look-up table.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the frequency and distortion parameters correct for eccentricity of the circular scale.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the frequency and distortion ...

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Номер записи: 41
10-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CORRELATING A MONITORING DEVICE TO THE END OF SERVICE LIFE OF A FILTER CARTRIDGE

Номер: US20130263640A1
Автор: Gryska Stefan H., Rakow Neal A.
Принадлежит: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Methods of correlating a monitoring device to the service life of a filter cartridge include providing a monitoring device, and calibrating the monitoring device to correspond to the service life of a filter cartridge. The monitoring device comprises a demand substance within a receptacle, a sensing element with a detection point, a reader for the sensing element, and a fluid delivery device. Calibration includes determining the ratio of the residence time of the monitoring device to the residence time of the filter cartridge, and utilizing the ratio to correlate the response of the sensor within the monitoring device to the service life of the filter cartridge. The response of the sensor is correlated to the service life of the filter cartridge by control of the fluid delivery parameters of the fluid delivery device. The fluid delivery parameters include the flow rate, the demand substance mass, the receptacle cross sectional area, the receptacle volume, the receptacle length, and the demand substance packing density. 1. A method of correlating a monitoring device to the service life of a filter cartridge comprising:providing a monitoring device; and a demand substance within a receptacle;', 'a sensing element with a detection point;', 'a reader for the sensing element; and', 'a fluid delivery device, the fluid delivery device comprising fluid delivery parameters, wherein the fluid delivery parameters and the detection point of the sensing element are correlated to the service life of a filter cartridge., 'calibrating the monitoring device to correspond to the service life of a filter cartridge, wherein the monitoring device comprises2. The method of claim 1 , wherein calibrating the monitoring device to correspond to the service life of a filter cartridge comprises:determining a residence time for the filter cartridge;determining a residence time for the monitoring device;determining the ratio of the residence time of the monitoring device to the residence time of ...

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Номер записи: 42
24-10-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-REFERENCE SAMPLE VALIDATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130276507A1
Автор: Andraos Michael Paul
Принадлежит: Xenon, Inc.

Validation systems and methods are described. Specifically, the disclosed validation system has the ability to simultaneously or sequentially analyze the Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) or any other property of process samples taken from the same or different sources. The validation system is scalable to validate with multiple reference samples to one or multiple analyzers. The system is also scalable to operate multiple streams of a single or multiple fuels to multiple analyzers. 1. A validation system , comprising: a set of valves dedicated to each analyzer in an analyzer system;', 'one or more pressure and flow instruments configured to ensure process and validation samples are supplied to the analyzers of the analyzer system under stable and consistent conditions;', 'solenoid-operated valves and interconnections configured to enable stream selection;', 'one or more constant pressure cylinders configured to contain one or more reference samples, respectively;', 'one or more motive gas controls configured to operate at least one of the constant pressure cylinders and air-operated valves; and, 'a valve and mechanical control system, includinga controller configured to manage operations of the valve and mechanical control system.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the set of valves comprise double block and bleed valves and three-way valves.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the valve and mechanical control system interfaces the validation system to a first analyzer cell and a second analyzer cell claim 1 , wherein the first cell comprises a first RVP cell configured to analyze an RVP of a first reference sample received from the validation system and wherein the second cell comprises a second RVP cell configured to analyze an RVP of the second sample.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller comprises at least one of a PLC claim 1 , DCS claim 1 , microcontroller claim 1 , and CPU.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to provide a ...

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Номер записи: 43
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Method and System for Providing Real Time Analyte Sensor Calibration with Retrospective Backfill

Номер: US20130282302A1
Автор: Harper Wesley Scott
Принадлежит:

Provided are methods and apparatus for receiving sensor data from an analyte sensor of a sensor monitoring system, processing the received sensor data with time corresponding calibration data, outputting the processed sensor data, detecting one or more adverse conditions associated with the sensor monitoring system, disabling the output of the sensor data during the adverse condition time period, determining that the one or more detected adverse conditions is no longer present in the sensor monitoring system, retrieving the sensor data during the adverse condition time period, processing the retrieved sensor data during the adverse condition time period, and outputting the processed retrieved sensor data. 1. A method , comprising:receiving sensor data from an analyte sensor of a sensor monitoring system;processing the received sensor data with time corresponding calibration data;outputting the processed sensor data;detecting one or more adverse conditions associated with the sensor monitoring system;disabling the output of the sensor data during an adverse condition time period;determining that the one or more detected adverse conditions is no longer present in the sensor monitoring system;retrieving the sensor data during the adverse condition time period;processing the retrieved sensor data during the adverse condition time period; andoutputting the processed retrieved sensor data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein outputting the processed sensor data includes displaying the sensor data in one or more of a graphical claim 1 , numerical claim 1 , pictorial claim 1 , audible claim 1 , vibratory claim 1 , or one or more combinations thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more detected adverse conditions includes one or more of a sensor instability condition claim 1 , a calibration failure condition claim 1 , or a monitoring system failure condition.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the sensor instability condition includes one or more of an early ...

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Номер записи: 44
31-10-2013 дата публикации

System and method for authenticating an optical pattern

Номер: US20130284807A1
Автор: Larry W. Fullerton, Mark D. Roberts, Robert Scott Evans
Принадлежит: CORRELATED MAGNETICS RESEARCH LLC

A system for authenticating an optical pattern created by exposing a magnetically sensitive material to one or more magnetic field sources. The system includes illumination sources configured to illuminate the optical pattern, sensors configured to generate sensed optical characteristic data when the optical pattern is illuminated, a memory configured to store a reference optical data associated with a reference optical pattern, and a processor configured to access the memory and compare the reference optical data to the sensed optical characteristic data in order to authenticate the optical pattern.

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Номер записи: 45
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Testing Device, Detection System, and Automatic Detection Method Thereof

Номер: US20130286384A1
Автор: Chang Lin-Husng, Chen Yu-Yen, Cheng Kai-Chung, Huang Po-Liang, Liu Chia-Jui
Принадлежит: WISTRON CORPORATION

A testing device, a detection system, and an automatic detection method thereof are disclosed. The detection system is used for testing an optical capturing module and includes a controlling module and the testing device. The controlling module is electrically connected to the optical capturing module. The testing device includes a base, a fixing unit, a testing unit and a track. The fixing unit is disposed on the base and used for mounting the optical capturing module. The testing unit is used for the optical capturing module to capture a sensing signal. The track is disposed on the base for the testing unit to move along the track. When the testing unit is moving, the optical capturing module is use for capturing a sensing signal curve according to the continuous movement of the test element and the control module determines whether the sensing signal curve is exceed a predetermined value. 1. A testing device for testing an optical capturing module , the testing device comprising:a base;a fixing unit disposed on the base for mounting the optical capturing module;a testing unit for the optical capturing module to capture an image of the testing unit to generate a sensing signal thereof; anda track disposed on the base for the testing unit to move along the track continuously, wherein when the testing unit is moving continuously on the track, the optical capturing module obtains a continuous sensing signal curve according to continuous moving positions of the testing unit.2. The testing device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fixing unit comprises a first fixing unit and a second fixing unit separately located at two corners of a lateral side of the base for holding a first optical capturing module and a second optical capturing module.3. The testing device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein connected side bars are disposed on the lateral sides of the base other than said lateral side so as forming the track that provides the testing unit to move in inner sides of ...

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Номер записи: 46
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Techniques for calibrating a linear position sensor

Номер: US20130293223A1
Автор: Daniel W. Youngner, Douglas R. Carlson, Kelly P. Muldoon
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

Techniques are described for sensing a position of an object located within an enclosure over a position range. The techniques include generating an expected output signal of each of a plurality of magnetic field sensors disposed along an outer surface of the enclosure, receiving actual output signals from the sensors, wherein each actual output signal indicates a relative proximity of a magnetic target coupled to the object to the corresponding sensor. The techniques further include superimposing the expected output signal over the actual output signals, and iteratively shifting the expected output signal over position relative to the actual output signals and comparing the shifted expected output signal to the actual output signals, until the expected output signal compared to the actual output signals corresponds to a substantially minimized error parameter. The position of the object may then be determined based at least in part on the shifted expected output signal.

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Номер записи: 47
14-11-2013 дата публикации

SERVER AND METHOD FOR TESTING SENSORS OF THE SERVER

Номер: US20130304410A1
Автор: Li Ming, LIANG XIAO
Принадлежит:

In a method for testing sensors of a server, the method obtains serial numbers of each of the sensors from a board management controller (BMC) of the server using an intelligent platform management interface (IPMI) service of the server, and modifies lower and upper critical values to generate first and second system event logs even during normal working of the components subject to sensing. The method records a confirmed and tested status of each of the sensors if the first system event log and the second system log are right. 1. A computer-implemented method for testing sensors of a server , the method comprising:(a) obtaining serial numbers of each of the sensors from a board management controller (BMC) of the server using an intelligent platform management interface (IPMI) service of the server;(b) obtaining one of the serial numbers of the sensors, and selecting a sensor according to the obtained serial number;(c) obtaining a name of the sensor according to the serial number of the sensor;(d) modifying a lower critical value of the sensor to a first threshold value that is higher than a current value of the sensor, to generate a first system event log of the server;(e) recording a first testing status of the sensor if the first system event log includes a first keyword which presents that the first system event log is right;(f) modifying an upper critical value of the sensor to a second threshold value which is lower than the current value of the sensor, to generate a second system event log of the server;(g) recording a second testing status of the sensor if the second system event log includes a second keyword which presents that the second system event log is right;(h) repeating from the step (b) to the step (g) until all of the sensors are selected to be tested.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprises:recording an error in the first system event log and determining that the second system event log is wrong, if the first system event log does ...

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Номер записи: 48
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Shape sensing device-specific

Номер: US20130325387A1
Автор: Bharat RAMACHANDRAN, Christopher Stephen Hall, Raymond Chan, Robert Manzke
Принадлежит: Koninklijke Philips NV

A medical instrument, system and method for calibration are provided. The instrument includes a body ( 202 ) and a shape sensing system ( 204 ) coupled to the body to permit determination of a shape of the body. A memory element ( 205, 206 ) is coupled to the body and configured to store data associated with calibration of the body, the data being readable through a cable ( 210 ) connectable to the body so that the data permits calibration of the body.

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Номер записи: 49
05-12-2013 дата публикации

SENSOR VALIDATION METHOD, PATIENT MONITOR, PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR A PATIENT MONITOR

Номер: US20130325388A1
Автор: Joensuu Heikki
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

In order to increase sensor manufacturing yield without compromising patient safety, at least one first value is determined respectively for at least one sensor feature parameter indicative of characteristics of a physiological sensor and the determined value(s) is/are stored in a predefined memory location prior to use of a physiological sensor. In response to the physiological sensor being connected to a patient monitor, at least one second value is defined respectively for the at least one sensor feature parameter and the at least one first value of each of the at least one sensor feature parameter is retrieved from the predefined memory location. Each of the at least one second value is compared with respective at least one first value and a decision is made, based on the comparison, on the acceptance of the physiological sensor. 1. A method for validating a physiological sensor connected to a patient monitor , the method comprising:determining at least one first value respectively for at least one sensor feature parameter indicative of characteristics of a physiological sensor;storing the at least one first value of each of the at least one sensor feature parameter in a predefined memory location, wherein the determining and storing are performed prior to use of the physiological sensor;defining, in response to the physiological sensor being connected to a patient monitor, at least one second value respectively for the at least one sensor feature parameter;retrieving the at least one first value of each of the at least one sensor feature parameter from the predefined memory location;comparing each of the at least one second value with respective at least one first value; anddeciding, based on the comparing, on acceptance of the physiological sensor.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the storing comprises storing the at least one first value of each of the at least one sensor feature parameter in a predefined memory location claim 1 , in which the ...

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Номер записи: 50
12-12-2013 дата публикации

MECHANICAL TESTING INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING ONBOARD DATA

Номер: US20130332100A1
Автор: Carlson Daniel Paul, Keranen Lucas Paul, Schirer Jeffrey P., Young Christopher David
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A method of calibrating a mechanical instrument assembly includes reading a memory device coupled with a mechanical testing instrument, the mechanical testing instrument having one or more mechanical characteristics with values unique to the mechanical testing instrument, and reading includes reading of one or more calibration values based on the one or more mechanical characteristic values. The method further includes calibrating the mechanical instrument assembly according to the one or more calibration values. The mechanical testing instrument is coupled with the mechanical instrument assembly. 1. A mechanical testing assembly configured for sub-micron scale mechanical testing comprising:a mechanical testing instrument having one or more mechanical characteristics with values unique to the mechanical testing instrument; and in a first condition the memory device includes one or more calibration values based on the one or more mechanical characteristic values that are unique to the mechanical testing instrument, and', 'in a second condition the memory device is configured to include a failure to recognize value that precludes future use of the mechanical testing instrument., 'a memory device incorporated with the mechanical testing instrument, wherein'}2. The mechanical testing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical testing instrument includes one or more of a probe tip claim 1 , a transducer assembly and an imaging scanner assembly.3. The mechanical testing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the one or more mechanical characteristics includes a tip shape of a probe tip.4. The mechanical testing assembly of claim 3 , wherein the one or more calibration values includes an area function based on the tip shape.5. (canceled)6. The mechanical testing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical testing instrument includes a transducer assembly and the one or more mechanical characteristics includes a spring constant of a deflectable support element coupled between a ...

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Номер записи: 51
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Determining and Correcting Error of Positional Vector-Valued Sensors Using a Fixed Angle Calibration Process

Номер: US20130338955A1
Автор: Landers Stephen P., Yost Paul
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Systems and methods described herein relate to the correction of positional vector-valued sensors using a variety of calibration processes including fixed-angle calibration, known-angle calibration, ortho-calibration and 3-axis gimbal calibration further including various weighting schemes to provide fine-tuned functions or interpolated data which may be used for real-time sensor correction calculation or to populate a look-up table of corrected values. 1. A sensor calibration system comprising:a vector-value sensor; [ 'recording, in a computer memory, a prime sensed vector;', 'in response to placing said vector-value sensor in a prime orientation, 'recording, in said computer memory, a first sensed vector;', 'in response to rotating said vector-value sensor a first known angle away from said prime orientation, 'recording, in said computer memory, a second sensed vector;', 'in response to rotating said vector-value sensor a second known angle away from said prime orientation, 'recording, in said computer memory, through “n” sensed vector(s);', 'in response to rotating said vector-value sensor through “n” known angles away from said prime orientation, calculating a first calculated vector by rotating the prime sensed vector by said first known angle away from said prime orientation;', 'calculating a second calculated vector by rotating the prime sensed vector by said second known angle away from said prime orientation;', 'calculating through “n” calculated vector(s) by rotating the prime sensed vector by each of said “n” known angle(s) away from said prime orientation;, 'calculating a set of calculated vectors by, {'sub': 'i', 'claim-text': said first sensed vector from said first calculated vector;', 'said second sensed vector from said second calculated vector;', 'each of said “n” sensed vectors from each of said “n” calculated vector(s); and, 'calculating a set of first, second, through “n” vector corrections (cv) by subtracting, 'calculating said final correction ...

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Номер записи: 52
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Deconvolution method for emissions measurement

Номер: US20140019077A1
Автор: Frank Berghof
Принадлежит: AVL Test Systems Inc

Disclosed is a method of correcting a response of an instrument. The method includes determining an inverse convolution function, the inverse convolution function being in the time domain. A response of an instrument to an exhaust sample is recorded as a function of time. The recorded response is then convolved with the inverse convolution function, the result being a convolution corrected instrument response.

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Номер записи: 53
23-01-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF POWER-SAVING IN MEMS SENSOR APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20140020445A1
Автор: Huang Jayawardan, Thukral Saket, WATERS Deric Wayne
Принадлежит: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED

At least some of the embodiments are methods including detecting low user dynamics by a first MEMS sensor, determining a first sensor sampling rate value corresponding to the low user dynamics wherein the first sensor sampling rate value is less than a second sensor sampling rate value corresponding to high user dynamics, and adjusting a sampling rate of a second MEMS sensor to the first sensor sampling rate value. 1. A method comprising:detecting if user dynamics are low indicated using an output of a first MEMS sensor; determining a first sensor sampling rate value corresponding to the low user dynamics, wherein the first sensor sampling rate value is less than a second sensor sampling rate value corresponding to high user dynamics; and', 'adjusting a sampling rate of a second MEMS sensor to the first sensor sampling rate value., 'if user dynamics are low2. The method of wherein the first MEMS sensor is different than the second MEMS sensor.3. The method of further comprising:calibrating the second MEMS sensor; andrestoring the first sampling rate value to the second sampling rate value during the calibrating.4. The method of further comprising:after the calibrating, determining if user dynamics are low; andif user dynamics are low, adjusting the sampling rate of the second MEMS sensor to the first sampling rate value.5. The method of further comprising disabling calibration of a third MEMS sensor in response to detecting low user dynamics.6. The method of wherein the second MEMS sensor comprises a first ADC and a second ADC claim 1 , and wherein adjusting the sampling rate of the second MEMS sensor comprises selecting one of the first and second ADCs having the second sampling rate value.7. The method of wherein the second MEMS sensor comprises an ADC having a programmable sampling rate comprising an n-bit binary value and wherein adjusting the sampling rate of the second MEMS sensor comprises setting a programming value of the programmable sampling rate in which ...

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Номер записи: 54
30-01-2014 дата публикации

System and method for tailoring polarity transitions of magnetic structures

Номер: US20140028426A1
Автор: Jocob S. Zimmerman, Larry W. Fullerton, Mark D. Roberts, Robert Scott Evans
Принадлежит: CORRELATED MAGNETICS RESEARCH LLC

A system and method for tailoring a polarity transition of a magnetic structure is provided that involves printing one or more reinforcing maxels alongside one side or both sides of a polarity transition boundary between a first polarity region of the magnetic structure having a first polarity and a second polarity region of the magnetic structure having a second polarity, where printing reinforcing maxels alongside the polarity transition boundary improves the magnetic field characteristics of the polarity transition.

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Номер записи: 55
13-02-2014 дата публикации

AUGMENTED MESH DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20140043170A1
Автор: Bell David Gordon
Принадлежит: Utilidata, Inc.

A method is disclosed including receiving with a controller at a destination node signal samples and associated sampling time indications. The signal samples and the associated sampling time indications are received from a source node via a mesh network. The signal samples are delivered with sampling time indications generated at the source node to form a series of signals corresponding to one or more characteristic(s) related to electricity supplied to one or more electrical devices from a power source. The method also includes applying a time domain convolution procedure to the received signal in the time domain that is uniformly sampled. The weighting of sample values in time domain convolution procedure is determined at least partially based on information indicative of the statistical behavior of a corresponding realized sample process. 1. A method comprising:receiving with a controller at a destination node signal samples and associated sampling time indications, the signal samples and the associated sampling time indications being received from a source node via a mesh network, the signal samples being delivered with sampling time indications generated at the source node to form a series of signals corresponding to one or more characteristic(s) related to electricity supplied to one or more electrical devices from a power source;applying with the controller a compacting algorithm to the received signal samples and the received associated sampling time indications to generate a paired vector comprising compacted signal samples and an associated compacted sampling time indication;transforming the paired vector representing the compacted sampled signal in a time domain into a discrete Fourier spectrum of the signal in the frequency domain using a modified Approximate Fourier Transform such that the discrete Fourier spectrum of the compacted sampled signal is uniformly sampled in the frequency domain;applying a filter in the frequency domain to the discrete ...

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Номер записи: 56
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Augmented mesh delivery system

Номер: US20140043171A1
Автор: David Gordon BELL
Принадлежит: Utilidata Inc

A method is disclosed including receiving with a controller at a destination node signal samples and associated sampling time indications. The signal samples and the associated sampling time indications are received from a source node via a mesh network. The signal samples are delivered with sampling time indications generated at the source node to form a series of signals corresponding to one or more characteristic(s) related to electricity supplied to one or more electrical devices from a power source. The method also includes applying a time domain convolution procedure to the received signal in the time domain that is uniformly sampled. The weighting of sample values in time domain convolution procedure is determined at least partially based on information indicative of the statistical behavior of a corresponding realized sample process.

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Номер записи: 57
20-02-2014 дата публикации

LIGHT CALIBRATION DEVICE, BIOLOGICAL DETECTION CALIBRATION SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20140047895A1
Автор: Shih Wen-Hui
Принадлежит: WISTRON CORPORATION

A biological detection calibration system includes a biological detection device and a light calibration device. The biological detection device is for detecting a biological sample and includes a light source and a controller electrically connected thereto to control the light source to emit a light. The light calibration device includes a carrier, disposed at a detecting position of the biological sample in the biological detection device to receive the light emitted from the light source, and a calibration sample, disposed on the carrier and including a light detector. The light detector is for detecting intensity of the light and transmitting intensity information to the controller. The controller reads the intensity information of the light and compares the intensity information with a predetermined value to modify driving energy of the light source so that the intensity of the light detected by the light detector is not less than the predetermined value. 1. A light calibration device , adapted for a biological detection device , which comprises a light source and a controller for detecting a biological sample , the light calibration device comprising:a carrier disposed at a detecting position of the biological sample in the biological detection device to receive a light emitted from the light source; anda calibration sample disposed on the carrier and comprising a light detector adapted for detecting an intensity of the light emitted from the light source to the carrier, and the calibration sample being adapted for transmitting intensity information of the light detected by the light detector to the controller.2. The light calibration device according to claim 1 , wherein the carrier is a blank micro titer plate and comprises at least one recess claim 1 , and the light detector is disposed at a position corresponding to the at least one recess.3. The light calibration device according to claim 1 , wherein the calibration sample further comprises a circuit ...

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Номер записи: 58
20-02-2014 дата публикации

TESTING ELEMENT, TESTING APPARATUS, AND TESTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140052400A1
Автор: Ogura Masaya
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Conventional laboratory tests require calibration before each test. This results in the need for a reagent for calibration before each test. Additionally, calibration takes a long time, and the total TAT (Turn Around Time) of a testing system increases. The testing system thus suffers from the difficulty of improving the testing efficiency. This invention, which has been made to solve the problem, provides a testing element for performing a laboratory test, wherein the testing element includes an information recording section at the surface of and/or inside the testing element, and the information recording section stores information on a characteristic of the testing element. 1. A testing element for performing a laboratory test ,wherein the testing element includes an information recording section at a surface of and/or inside the testing element, andinformation on a characteristic of the testing element is stored in the information recording section.2. The testing element according to claim 1 , wherein the information recording section is a one-dimensional and/or two-dimensional bar code.3. The testing element according to claim 1 , wherein the information recording section is a semiconductor chip which reads out information through wireless communication.4. A testing apparatus for performing a laboratory test by using a testing element according to claim 1 , comprising:a unit configured to read out information on a characteristic of the testing element stored in the information recording section installed at the surface of and/or inside the testing element;a unit configured to set a control parameter of the testing element based on the read-out characteristic of the testing element; anda unit configured to use the testing element by using the read-out control parameter of the testing element.5. The testing apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein each time the apparatus performs a laboratory test claim 4 , the apparatus saves a serial number specific to a ...

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Номер записи: 59
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Analyte Monitoring Methods, Devices and Systems for Recommending Confirmation Tests

Номер: US20140060145A1
Автор: Cheng Royce, Hayter Gary A., Hoss Udo, Naegeli Andrew H., Neuhaus Christine M., Rossi Stephen A., Taub Marc B.
Принадлежит:

In some aspects, methods, devices, and systems for monitoring sensor data and indicating recommendations for confirmation tests on a user interface are provided. Sensor data is received and is monitored to detect predetermined signal characteristics that are associated with a likelihood of inaccuracy of the sensor data. A recommendation for a confirmation test to be performed is indicated on a user interface after the occurrence of a predetermined signal characteristic is detected. 1. A method of monitoring sensor data and indicating recommendations for confirmation tests on a user interface , the method comprising:receiving sensor data over time, wherein the sensor data is derived from an in vivo positioned analyte sensor;detecting, with processing circuitry, an occurrence of a predetermined signal characteristic in the sensor data, wherein the predetermined signal characteristic is associated with a likelihood of inaccuracy of the sensor data; andindicating, on a user interface, a recommendation for a confirmation test after the occurrence of the predetermined signal characteristic is detected.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more predetermined signal characteristic comprises a time period associated with a time of sensor insertion.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more predetermined signal characteristics comprises high rates of change in the sensor data.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more predetermined signal characteristics comprises a predetermined magnitude range for the sensor data.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the predetermined magnitude range is associated with low levels of analyte.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more predetermined signal characteristics comprises exceeding a minimum threshold level of calculated accuracy or confidence in accuracy.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more predetermined signal characteristics comprises a signal irregularity.8. The method of claim 7 , ...

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Номер записи: 60
13-03-2014 дата публикации

THREE-DIMENSIONAL MAPPING USING SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE IMAGES

Номер: US20140074419A1
Автор: Schwarzband Ishai, Weinberg Yakov
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Israel, Ltd.

A method includes irradiating a surface of a sample, which is made-up of multiple types of materials, with a beam of primary electrons. Emitted electrons emitted from the irradiated sample are detected using multiple detectors that are positioned at respective different positions relative to the sample, so as to produce respective detector outputs. Calibration factors are computed to compensate for variations in emitted electron yield among the types of the materials, by identifying, for each material type, one or more horizontal regions on the surface that are made-up of the material type, and computing a calibration factor for the material type based on at least one of the detector outputs at the identified horizontal regions. The calibration factors are applied to the detector outputs. A three-dimensional topographical model of the surface is calculated based on the detector outputs to which the calibration factors are applied. 1. A method , comprising:irradiating a surface of a sample, which is made-up of multiple types of materials, with a beam of primary electrons;detecting emitted electrons that are emitted from the irradiated sample, using multiple detectors that are positioned at respective different positions relative to the sample, so as to produce respective detector outputs;computing calibration factors to compensate for variations in emitted electron yield among the types of the materials;applying the calibration factors to the detector outputs; andcalculating a three-dimensional topographical model of the surface based on the detector outputs to which the calibration factors are applied.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the detectors comprise a top detector that is capturing electrons emitted perpendicularly to the surface of the sample claim 1 , and two or more side detectors capturing electrons emitted at oblique angles relative to the surface of the sample.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein calculating the three-dimensional ...

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Номер записи: 61
13-03-2014 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CLOUD COMPUTING TO MITIGATE INSTRUMENT VARIABILITY IN A TEST ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20140074421A1
Автор: Bhatnagar Anuj, BOONE Lowell, Yin Ye
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

A system and a method for cloud computing to mitigate instrument variability in a test environment are provided. The system including a test station configured to receive and test a device under test (DUT); a station server configured to provide a data correction algorithm to the memory circuit in the test station; and a data collection server configured to receive test data associated to the DUT in the test station. The data collection server may be further configured to provide a data correction algorithm for the test station to the station server. 1. A system for cloud computing to mitigate instrument variability in a test environment , the system comprising:a test station comprising a controller, a processing circuit, and a memory circuit, the test station configured to receive and test a device under test (DUT);a station server configured to provide a data correction algorithm to the memory circuit in the test station; anda data collection server configured to receive test data associated to the DUT in the test station, the data collection server further configured to provide a data correction algorithm for the test station to the station server.2. The system of further comprising an assembly line server configured to determine that the DUT is in the appropriate test station.3. The system of wherein the data collection server is configured to receive a reference data to provide the data correction algorithm.4. The system of wherein the data collection server comprises a load balancer circuit to receive a test data from a plurality of test stations.5. The system of wherein the data collection server is configured to schedule a calibration procedure of the test station.6. The system of wherein the station server is configured to install software in the controller of the test station.7. A method for cloud computing to mitigate instrument variability in a test environment claim 1 , the method comprising:comparing a test time stamp with a reference clock;issuing a ...

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Номер записи: 62
27-03-2014 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Providing Data Processing and Control in a Medical Communication System

Номер: US20140088908A1
Автор: Feldman Benjamin Jay, Hayter Gary Alan, Mazza John Charles, McGarraugh Geoffrey V., Naegeli Andrew H.
Принадлежит: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.

Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided. 1. A method , comprising:determining, using one or more processors, a sensitivity value associated with an analyte sensor;retrieving from a memory a stored sensitivity value associated with the analyte sensor;comparing the determined sensitivity value and the retrieved sensitivity value to determine whether the determined sensitivity value is within a predetermined range from the retrieved sensitivity value; anddetermining, using the one or more processors, a composite sensitivity for the analyte sensor based on one or more of the determined sensitivity value or the retrieved sensitivity value.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the retrieved sensitivity value is associated with a prior calibration parameter used to calibrate the analyte sensor.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the prior calibration parameter includes a blood glucose value.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the composite sensitivity includes applying a first weighted parameter to the determined sensitivity value and applying a second weighted parameter to the retrieved sensitivity value.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the first weighted parameter and the second weighted parameter are different.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the first weighted parameter and the second weighted parameter are substantially the same.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein the first weighted parameter and the second weighted parameter are time based.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the retrieved sensitivity value associated with the analyte sensor is based on a prior calibration parameter used to calibrate the analyte sensor prior to a predetermined time period of receiving the calibration parameter.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first weighted parameter is associated with a current calibration event and the second weighted parameter is associated with a prior calibration event. ...

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Номер записи: 63
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Method of Automated Calibration and Diagnosis of Laboratory Instruments

Номер: US20140095099A1
Автор: Bruce E. DeSimas, Leslie A. Dow
Принадлежит: APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS LLC

Method and system providing an automated workflow for installing and/or calibrating laboratory equipment. The workflow empowers an end user to perform installation and calibration thereby reducing the costs associated with such activities. The automated workflow taught herein, can greatly reduce the incidence of calibration error by providing for verification of certain events during the calibration process.

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Номер записи: 64
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Measurement using a calibraton pattern

Номер: US20140097238A1
Автор: Mansoor Ghazizadeh
Принадлежит: Mansoor Ghazizadeh

An image is captured. The image includes a calibration pattern. The calibration pattern includes displayed information about the calibration pattern. The displayed information and the calibration pattern are used to make a calibrated measurement.

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Номер записи: 65
01-01-2015 дата публикации

SELF-CALIBRATING RESISTIVE FLEXURE SENSOR

Номер: US20150000418A1
Автор: Bach James Carter
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A variable resistance flexure sensor, and a system and method of controlling an appliance using a variable resistance flexure sensor are provided. The sensor can include a substrate having a flexible portion and a non-flexible portion. A plurality of electrically resistive elements, such as a first resistive element and a second resistive element, can be disposed on the substrate where at least one resistive element is exclusively within the non-flexible portion of the substrate and at least one resistive element is within the flexible portion of the substrate. The resistive element within the non-flexible portion of the substrate can act as a reference resistance for the flexure sensor and can be used as, or as part of, a biasing network for the electrically resistive element within the flexible portion of the substrate. The flexure sensor can be used within an appliance to detect various conditions such as temperature, moisture, etc. 19.-. (canceled)10. A method of manufacturing a flexure sensing device comprising:depositing first and second electrically resistive elements on or within a flexible substrate, the first electrically resistive element having a variable electrical resistance dependent on a change in flexure of the flexible substrateforming a non-flexible portion of the substrate such that the second electrically resistive element is disposed on or within the non-flexible portion of the substrate;wherein the second electrically resistive element provides a reference resistance for the flexure sensing device and exhibits little or no change in resistance as the flexure sensor is flexed.11. The method as in claim 10 , wherein non-flexible portion of the substrate is formed such that the second electrically resistive element is disposed exclusively on or within the non flexible portion of the substrate.12. The method as in claim 10 , wherein the first electrically resistive element and the second electrically resistive element are deposited essentially ...

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Номер записи: 66
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Advanced analyte sensor calibration and error detection

Номер: US20210000394A1
Автор: Daiting Rong, Peter C. Simpson, Sebastian Böhm
Принадлежит: Dexcom Inc

Systems and methods for processing sensor data and self-calibration are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided which are capable of calibrating a continuous analyte sensor based on an initial sensitivity, and then continuously performing self-calibration without using, or with reduced use of, reference measurements. In certain embodiments, a sensitivity of the analyte sensor is determined by applying an estimative algorithm that is a function of certain parameters. Also described herein are systems and methods for determining a property of an analyte sensor using a stimulus signal. The sensor property can be used to compensate sensor data for sensitivity drift, or determine another property associated with the sensor, such as temperature, sensor membrane damage, moisture ingress in sensor electronics, and scaling factors.

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Номер записи: 67
06-01-2022 дата публикации

CALIBRATION BRACKET

Номер: US20220003578A1
Автор: Lai Biwang, Liu Lianjun
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Embodiments of the disclosure discloses a calibration bracket. The calibration bracket includes a base, a vertical rod, a transverse force application member and a transverse force application mating member. The vertical rod is detachably mounted to the base. The transverse force application member is disposed on one of the base and the vertical rod. The transverse force application mating member is disposed on the other of the base and the vertical rod and is configured to be connected to the transverse force application member to apply, to the vertical rod, a force parallel to the base. A limiting protrusion is provided on one of the base and the vertical rod. A limiting opening is provided on the other of the base and the vertical rod. The limiting opening can allow the limiting protrusion to pass through the limiting opening and snugly abut against the limiting protrusion when the transverse force application member applies a transverse force to the vertical rod. By means of the structure described above, the vertical rod can be quickly mounted to or detached from the base. Therefore, the calibration bracket is easy to assemble and transport. 1. A calibration bracket , comprising:a base;a vertical rod detachably mounted to the base;a transverse force application member disposed on one of the base and the vertical rod; anda transverse force application mating member disposed on the other of the base and the vertical rod, the transverse force application mating member being configured to be mated with the transverse force application member to apply, to the vertical rod, a transverse force parallel to the base, whereina limiting protrusion is provided on one of the base and the vertical rod, and a limiting opening is provided on the other of the base and the vertical rod, the limiting opening allowing the limiting protrusion to pass through the limiting opening and snugly abutting against the limiting protrusion when the transverse force application member applies ...

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Номер записи: 68
06-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CORRECTING VALUES DETECTED BY LINEAR SCALES

Номер: US20220003580A1
Автор: EBISAWA Keita, HAYASHI Shingo
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Provided is a method for more accurately correcting position coordinates of a point on an object to be imaged, the coordinates being identified based on values detected by linear scales. A visual field is moved to a measurement point defined on a recessed portion formed on a calibration plate, and an image is captured (step S-), edges are detected from an image of sides of the recessed portion (step -), an intersection of the edges is calculated (step S-), values of the intersection as actually measured by the linear scales are saved (step S-), and position coordinates of the point on the object to be imaged as detected by the linear scales are corrected by using a true value and a difference. 1. A method for correcting values detected by linear scales of an apparatus , the apparatus being configured to identify position coordinates of a point on an object to be imaged based on the values detected by the linear scales , the method comprising:using a calibration plate having recessed portions or projecting portions arranged two-dimensionally, the recessed portions or the projecting portions each having sides intersecting each other;holding, as a true value, position coordinates of an intersection of the sides in a substrate coordinate system defined for the calibration plate;acquiring, as an actually measured value, position coordinates, in the substrate coordinate system, of a reference point defined as an intersection of edges detected from an image of the sides, intersecting each other, of the recessed portions or the projecting portions within a captured image of the calibration plate, the position coordinates being detected by the linear scales; andcorrecting values of the point, detected by the linear scales, on the object to be imaged using a difference between the actually measured value and the true value as a correction amount.2. The method for correcting values detected by linear scales according to claim 1 , whereinwhen there is a difference in ...

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Номер записи: 69
01-01-2015 дата публикации

MOVABLE BODY DRIVE METHOD, MOVABLE BODY DRIVE SYSTEM, PATTERN FORMATION METHOD, PATTERN FORMING APPARATUS, EXPOSURE METHOD, EXPOSURE APPARATUS, AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD

Номер: US20150002831A1
Автор: Shibazaki Yuichi
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An immersion exposure apparatus exposes a substrate with light via a projection system and liquid, and includes a first stage system having a first movable body to hold a mask, a first detection system that detects a mark of the mask or of the first movable body, a first encoder system having first heads, a second stage system having a second movable body to hold the substrate, a second detection system that detects a mark of the substrate or of the second movable body, and a second encoder system having second heads. In each of an exposure operation and a detection operation by the first detection system, positional information of the first movable body is measured by the first encoder system. In each of the exposure operation and a detection operation by the second detection system, positional information of the second movable body is measured by the second encoder system. 1. A liquid immersion exposure apparatus that exposes a substrate with an illumination light via a projection optical system and a liquid , the apparatus comprising:a nozzle member that surrounds the projection optical system and that supplies the liquid;a first stage system arranged above the projection optical system and having a first movable body to hold a mask and a first electromagnetic motor to drive the first movable body;a first detection system that detects a mark of the mask or a mark of the first movable body via the projection optical system;a first encoder system which has a plurality of first heads that each irradiate a first measurement beam to a first grating section having a reflection-type grating, and which measures positional information of the first movable body that is moved by the first electromagnetic motor, the first grating section being arranged substantially parallel to a predetermined plane orthogonal to an optical axis of the projection optical system;a second stage system arranged under the projection optical system and having a second movable body to hold the ...

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Номер записи: 70
02-01-2020 дата публикации

FLUID MONITORING ASSEMBLY WITH SENSOR FUNCTIONALITY

Номер: US20200003590A1
Автор: Bendon Scott, Cates Steven V., Gagne Michael C., Richards Dean
Принадлежит: ALPHINITY, LLC

A fluid monitoring assembly includes a conduit having a wall defining a lumen for carrying fluid. A sensor mount is integrally formed with the wall of the conduit and extends generally transverse with respect to a longitudinal axis of the conduit, the sensor mount including an aperture defining an inner surface extending to the lumen. The assembly includes a sensor configured to be removably secured within the sensor mount, the sensor having an elongate body terminating at one end thereof in a sensing portion, the elongate body having a male projection on a portion thereof and configured to rest within the inner surface of the sensor mount. The assembly further includes a housing having first and second portions connected to one another, the housing defining an interior portion configured to encapsulate the conduit, at least a portion of the elongate body of the sensor, and the sensor mount. 131-. (canceled)32. A fluid monitoring assembly comprising:a segment of replaceable, flexible conduit comprising a wall defining a lumen through which the fluid passes;a sensor mount integrally formed with the wall of the segment of replaceable, flexible conduit and extending generally transverse with respect to a longitudinal axis of the segment of replaceable, flexible conduit, the sensor mount including an aperture defining an inner surface extending through the sensor mount to the lumen of the segment of replaceable, flexible conduit;a sensor configured to be removably secured within the sensor mount, the sensor having an elongate body terminating at one end thereof in a sensing portion, the elongate body having a flange on a portion thereof that rests on or within the sensor mount when secured within the sensor mount; anda housing having first and second portions connected to one another at a hinge, the housing defining an interior portion configured to encapsulate the segment of replaceable, flexible conduit, the sensor mount, and the elongate body of the sensor.33. The ...

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Номер записи: 71
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Field device, method of diagnosing field device and diagnostic apparatus

Номер: US20200003591A1
Автор: Junichi IWASHITA, Toru Shimura
Принадлежит: Yokogawa Electric Corp

In order to improve the adaptability of diagnosis of an operating state of a field device, a field device 10 according to the present disclosure has a diagnoser 17 configured to diagnose an operating state of the field device 10 by hierarchically implementing a plurality of diagnostic processes. The diagnoser 17 can select whether to enable or disable a diagnostic result of at least one diagnostic process of a plurality of diagnostic processes in a diagnostic process after the one diagnostic process.

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Номер записи: 72
03-01-2019 дата публикации

SENSOR FOR DETECTING ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS AND METHOD OF CALIBRATING THE SENSOR

Номер: US20190003863A1
Автор: MOENKENMOELLER Ralf
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The invention relates to a sensor () for detecting environmental parameters, comprising a transmission device () by means of which an output signal of the sensor () can be emitted, and a correction device () by means of which the sensor measurement value can be corrected for the emission of a correct output signal, which sensor is to be easy to produce, and wherein only a small output is to be required for a method for calibrating a sensor of this type. According to the invention, the sensor is calibrated by means of the correction device thereof, on the basis of cloud-based data. 1. A sensor for detecting environmental parameters , the sensor comprising:a transmitter that can emit an output signal of the sensor andan adjustment device that can adjust the sensor measurement for the emission of a correct output signal for calibration of the sensor by the adjustment device on the basis of cloud-based data.2. The sensor according to claim 1 , further comprising:a server that can access the cloud-based data for determining adjustment data for the sensor from the cloud-based data and for passing the adjustment data determined to the sensor or the adjustment device thereof.3. The sensor according to claim 2 , wherein a sensor measurement of the sensor can be adjusted on the server based on the determined adjustment data and the server can make the adjusted output signal available to the sensor.4. The sensor according to claim 3 , wherein the adjustment data can be determined and stored from the sensor measurement and the adjusted output signal made available to it.5. The sensor according to one of claim 1 , wherein cloud-based data is accessed and the adjustment data is determined on the basis of the accessed cloud-based data.6. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the output signal has a characteristic value for signal quality.7. A method of calibrating sensors for detecting environmental parameters claim 1 , the method comprising the step of calibrating the sensor ...

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Номер записи: 73
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Method and Device for Determining Elapsed Sensor Life

Номер: US20150006109A1
Автор: Fennell Martin J., Nekoomaram Saeed
Принадлежит: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.

Methods and systems for determining elapsed sensor life in medical systems, and more specifically continuous analyte monitoring systems. 1. (canceled)2. A method for processing sensor data of a continuous analyte sensor implanted within a body , comprising:initializing the sensor;applying a first set of time-dependent algorithmic functions to data associated with the sensor during a first interval based on a first elapsed time since the sensor was implanted; andapplying a second set of time-dependent algorithmic functions to the data associated with the sensor during a second interval after the first interval based on a second elapsed time since the sensor was implanted.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein initializing the sensor comprises engaging electronics associated with the sensor with a housing.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein engagement of the electronics with the receiving unit is detected and initialization commences automatically upon detection of the engagement.5. The method of claim 2 , further comprising determining whether the sensor has been previously used.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein applying the first set of time-dependent algorithmic functions comprises applying drift compensation to the data associated with the sensor.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first and second set of time-dependent algorithmic functions comprise first and second boundaries of acceptability.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first boundary comprises a first sensitivity value and the second boundary comprises a second sensitivity value.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first boundary comprises a first baseline value and the second boundary comprises a second baseline value.10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first boundary comprises a first drift rate of the sensitivity over a time period and the second boundary comprises a second drift rate of the sensitivity over time.11. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first boundary comprises a first drift ...

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Номер записи: 74
01-01-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SENSOR AUTHENTICATION

Номер: US20150006115A1
Автор: Schanfein Mark J., Svoboda John M.
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A method includes receiving an output signal from a sensor, recovering a noise signal from the output signal, comparing the noise signal with a stored baseline noise signature, and reporting authentication of the sensor if the comparison is within a pre-determined error limit. A sensor authentication apparatus, comprises a processor and a memory operably coupled with the processor. Instructions, when executed, cause the processor to separate a noise signal from a measured signal, and detect a noise signature match by comparing the noise signal with at least one stored baseline noise signature associated with the sensor. A sensor authentication system comprises a sensor authentication unit and a data acquisition unit. At least one of the sensor authentication unit and the data acquisition unit is configured to compare a noise signal with a baseline noise signature to authenticate the at least one sensor from among a plurality of sensors. 1. A method of authenticating a sensor , the method comprising:receiving an output signal from a sensor;recovering a noise signal from the output signal;comparing the noise signal with at least one stored baseline noise signature; andreporting authentication of the sensor if a result of the comparison is within a pre-determined error limit.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein recovering a noise signal includes filtering the noise signal from the measured signal of the output signal.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the measured signal includes at least one of a gamma and a neutron event measurement.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein recovering the noise signal includes amplifying the noise signal by a pre-determined gain factor.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein recovering the noise signal includes digitizing the noise signal.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein recovering the noise signal includes generating spectral content of the digitized noise signal.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein generating spectral content of the noise signal ...

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Номер записи: 75
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Advanced analyte sensor calibration and error detection

Номер: US20180008174A1
Автор: Daiting Rong, Peter C. Simpson, Sebastian Böhm
Принадлежит: Dexcom Inc

Systems and methods for processing sensor data and self-calibration are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided which are capable of calibrating a continuous analyte sensor based on an initial sensitivity, and then continuously performing self-calibration without using, or with reduced use of, reference measurements. In certain embodiments, a sensitivity of the analyte sensor is determined by applying an estimative algorithm that is a function of certain parameters. Also described herein are systems and methods for determining a property of an analyte sensor using a stimulus signal. The sensor property can be used to compensate sensor data for sensitivity drift, or determine another property associated with the sensor, such as temperature, sensor membrane damage, moisture ingress in sensor electronics, and scaling factors.

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Номер записи: 76
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Measurement Transducer having a Monitoring Function

Номер: US20170010597A1
Автор: Girardey Romuald, Karweck Lars, Sautermeister Manuel, Spitz Andreas, Stib Ralph, ZIERINGER Thomas
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The invention relates to a measurement transducer () comprising a sensor module (), having a sensor () and sensor electronics (), wherein the sensor () emits sensor signals, and wherein the sensor electronics processes the digitized sensor signals with a transmission function and provides processed sensor measurement values on a digital interface. The measurement transducer further comprises a main electronics module (), which is functionally connected to the sensor electronics and a logic unit (), and a communications interface (), wherein the logic unit () is configured to receive the sensor measurement values provided on the digital interface and to cause the output of a measurement signal corresponding to the sensor measurement values through the communications interface (). To this end, the logic unit is configured to carry out a monitoring function—wherein the monitoring comprises, in addition to a currently provided sensor measurement value, the reception of the associated digitized sensor signals, with the aid of a test function which comprises the transmission function—to calculate a control measurement value with the aid of the received associated digitized sensor signals, to carry out a comparison between the control measurement value and the sensor measurement value, and to cause the communications interface to emit an error signal in the event of deviations. The logic unit is also configured to provide the control measurement value to the sensor electronics (), wherein the sensor electronics () are configured to carry out a comparison between the control measurement value and the sensor measurement value and to cause the communications interface (), via an alarm output (), to directly emit an error signal in the event of deviations. 1110111211202236223612123618. Measurement transducer () , comprising: a sensor module () having at least one sensor () and one sensor electronics () , wherein the sensor () emits sensor signals , and wherein the sensor ...

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Номер записи: 77
14-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING A MAGNETIC ANOMALY

Номер: US20160011022A1
Автор: Keal William Kerry, Lin Shang-Hung, ZHENG Yuan
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Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting when a magnetic anomaly may impact the quality of data being output by a magnetometer. A plurality of detection algorithms may be performed in parallel on the sensor data. Further, indication of a anomaly from one or a combination of the detection algorithms may cause the magnetometer data to have a reduced contribution in any sensor fusion operation or may be omitted from a sensor fusion operation as desired. 1. A method for detecting a magnetic disturbance affecting sensor data comprising:obtaining magnetometer sensor data from a device;performing a plurality of magnetic disturbance detection algorithms in parallel on the sensor data; andperforming a disturbance handling routine for the sensor data when the at least one magnetic disturbance detection algorithm indicates an anomaly.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the disturbance handling routine comprises discarding the magnetometer sensor data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the disturbance handling routine comprises assigning a reduced confidence index to the sensor data.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the disturbance handling routine comprises performing a calibration procedure.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein one of the magnetic disturbance detection algorithms comprises:determining a magnitude of a magnetic field using the magnetometer sensor data;comparing the determined magnitude to a reference magnitude; anddetecting a disturbance in the magnetometer sensor data when a difference between the determined magnitude and the reference magnitude exceeds a threshold.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the reference magnitude is derived from a calibration routine.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the reference magnitude is derived from low pass filtering a plurality of samples of the magnetometer sensor data.8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the reference magnitude is derived from location information regarding a geographical position of the device.9. The ...

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Номер записи: 78
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND CALIBRATING A SENSOR

Номер: US20180010935A1
Автор: Arnott Craig Robert, Williams Benjamin Carson
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A method, system, server and computer program product for the calibration of a sensor of a building. In particular, the method may include: receiving, at the computer system, sensor identification data, the identification data provided by communication of an identifier associated with the sensor and an identification device configured to communicate with the system; receiving, at the computer system, measured data representing a calibration sensor device measured physical phenomenon provided by communication of a portable calibration sensor device with an environment proximate to the sensor, the portable calibration sensor device being configured to communicate with the system; and receiving, at the computer system, sensor data associated with the identification data of the sensor, the sensor data representing a sensor measured physical phenomenon provided by the sensor; calculating, in the computer system, a difference value between the measured data and the sensor data so as to provide calibration data. 1. A method for calibration of a sensor of a building using a computer system , the method including the steps of:a) Receiving, at the computer system, sensor identification data, the identification data provided by communication of an identifier associated with the sensor and an identification device configured to communicate with the system;b) Receiving, at the computer system, measured data representing a calibration sensor device measured physical phenomenon provided by communication of a portable calibration sensor device with an environment proximate to the sensor, the portable calibration sensor device being configured to communicate with the computer system; andc) Receiving, at the computer system, sensor data associated with the identification data of the sensor, the sensor data representing a sensor measured physical phenomenon provided by the sensor;d) Calculating, in the computer system, a difference value between the measured data and the sensor data ...

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Номер записи: 79
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Method of monitoring a vector-based position sensor

Номер: US20190011296A1
Автор: David S. Ochs, Rachel Hoener
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A method of monitoring a position sensor includes calculating an absolute value of a sine signal and an absolute value of a cosine signal from the position sensor. At least one of the absolute value of the sine signal and the absolute value of the cosine signal is compared to a minimum threshold to determine if the at least one of the absolute value of the sine signal and the absolute value of the cosine signal is less than the minimum threshold, or if the at least one of the absolute value of the sine signal and the absolute value of the cosine signal is equal to or greater than the minimum threshold. A fault with the position sensor is indicated when the at least one of the absolute value of the sine signal and the absolute value of the cosine signal is less than the minimum threshold.

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Номер записи: 80
09-01-2020 дата публикации

DIGITAL SENSOR AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

Номер: US20200011715A1
Автор: Freudenberger Martin, Lohmann Martin, Ottersten Bo
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The invention relates to a method for start-up of a sensor, comprising at least the following steps: performing a factory adjustment during the manufacture of the sensor; permanent storage of adjustment data from the factory adjustment in a memory of the sensor; delivering the sensor to the customer; and performing an initial user adjustment. The method is characterized in that adjustment data from the initial user adjustment in the memory of the sensor are stored permanently, thereby making it possible to improve the status evaluation of the sensor. The invention further relates to a computer program product, a machine-readable data carrier and a sensor. 1. A digital sensor , comprising:a sensor embodied to measure a physical phenomenon; anda machine-readable data carrier including a computer program product and a non-volatile memory, partition the non-volatile memory into a permanent storage area and a first-in, first-out (FIFO) storage area;', 'permanently store in the permanent storage area first adjustment data from a first calibration and adjustment of the sensor;', 'permanently store in the permanent storage area second adjustment data from a second calibration and adjustment of the sensor such that the first adjustment data are not overwritten; and', 'store additional adjustment data in the FIFO area such that the first adjustment data and the second adjustment data are not overwritten., 'wherein the computer program product is configured to2. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the computer program product is further configured to:perform a status evaluation of the sensor including comparing the additional adjustment data with the first adjustment data and the second adjustment data.3. The sensor of claim 1 , further comprising:an inductive interface structured to transfer the first adjustment data, the second adjustment data, and the additional adjustment data to a superordinate unit.4. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the computer program product is further ...

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Номер записи: 81
15-01-2015 дата публикации

CALIBRATION METHOD, MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, EXPOSURE APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE

Номер: US20150015861A1
Автор: MATSUMOTO Takahiro, MORIMOTO Osamu, Ohsaki Yoshinori, Sentoku Koichi
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The present invention provides a method for calibrating an encoder which includes a scale and a light receiving unit configured to receive light reflected by the scale, and detects a change in relative position between the scale and the light receiving unit, the method comprising a measurement step of measuring a deformation amount of a surface shape of the scale, a specifying step of specifying, based on a measurement result in the measurement step, a range which includes a portion of a surface of the scale, where the deformation amount exceeds a threshold, and within which a detection value of the encoder is corrected, and a determination step of determining a correction value for correcting the detection value of the encoder within the range specified in the specifying step. 1. A method for calibrating an encoder which includes a scale and a light receiving unit configured to receive light reflected by the scale , and detects a change in relative position between the scale and the light receiving unit , the method comprising:a measurement step of measuring a deformation amount of a surface shape of the scale;a specifying step of specifying, based on a measurement result in the measurement step, a range which includes a portion of a surface of the scale, where the deformation amount exceeds a threshold, and within which a detection value of the encoder is corrected; anda determination step of determining a correction value for correcting the detection value of the encoder within the range specified in the specifying step.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in the measurement step claim 1 , a first measurement step of measuring the surface shape of the scale at a first timing claim 1 , and a second measurement step of measuring the surface shape of the scale at a second timing different from the first timing are included claim 1 , and a difference between a measurement result in the first measurement step and a measurement result in the second measurement ...

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Номер записи: 82
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) Excitation Wiring Intermittent Failure Monitor

Номер: US20170016948A1
Автор: Reese Glenn R., Schneider Joseph A.
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Methods and apparatus are provided for detecting faults in excitation wiring. A first sum of a first high voltage and a first low voltage related to a first sensor is determined, where the first sensor is further related to an excitation voltage. A second sum of a second high voltage and a second low voltage related to a second sensor is determined, where the second sensor is further related to the excitation voltage. The excitation voltage is provided to both the first and second sensors using excitation wiring. A determination is made whether each of the first sum and the second sum changes beyond a threshold amount during a first time interval. After determining that each of the first sum and the second sum has changed beyond the threshold amount during the first time interval, an indication of a fault in the excitation wiring is provided. 1. A method of detecting faults in excitation wiring , comprising:determining a first sum of a first high voltage and a first low voltage related to a first sensor, wherein the first sensor is further related to an excitation voltage;determining a second sum of a second high voltage and a second low voltage related to a second sensor, wherein the second sensor is further related to the excitation voltage, and wherein the excitation voltage is provided to both the first and second sensors using excitation wiring;determining whether each of the first sum and the second sum changes beyond a threshold amount during a first time interval; andafter determining that each of the first sum and the second sum has changed beyond the threshold amount during the first time interval, providing an indication of a fault in the excitation wiring.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:determining a third sum of a third high voltage and a third low voltage related to a third sensor, wherein the third sensor is further related to the excitation voltage, and wherein the excitation wiring further provides the excitation ...

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Номер записи: 83
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Advanced analyte sensor calibration and error detection

Номер: US20160018246A1
Автор: Daiting Rong, Peter C. Simpson, Sebastian Böhm
Принадлежит: Dexcom Inc

Systems and methods for processing sensor data and self-calibration are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided which are capable of calibrating a continuous analyte sensor based on an initial sensitivity, and then continuously performing self-calibration without using, or with reduced use of, reference measurements. In certain embodiments, a sensitivity of the analyte sensor is determined by applying an estimative algorithm that is a function of certain parameters. Also described herein are systems and methods for determining a property of an analyte sensor using a stimulus signal. The sensor property can be used to compensate sensor data for sensitivity drift, or determine another property associated with the sensor, such as temperature, sensor membrane damage, moisture ingress in sensor electronics, and scaling factors.

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Номер записи: 84
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Bioinformation Processing Apparatus and Signal Processing Method

Номер: US20150019137A1
Автор: Kenji Hamaguri
Принадлежит: KONICA MINOLTA INC

Disclosed is a biological information processing apparatus and a signal processing method, wherein a biological signal comprising a first signal component having periodicity is generated, and a given frequency distribution is generated based on a second-order difference signal obtained by subjecting the biological signal to a second-order differencing operation, whereafter, with respect to the generated frequency distribution, an effective greatest frequency zone which is a zone having a greatest frequency of an interval-time is determined based on a given criterion, and a period of the first signal component is calculated based on an average time interval in the effective greatest frequency zone.

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Номер записи: 85
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Method of Determining a Calibration Time Interval for a Calibration of a Measurement Device

Номер: US20150019151A1
Автор: Dimitri Vaissiere
Принадлежит: Endress and Hauser Messtechnik GmbH and Co KG

A method of determining a calibration time interval for a calibration of a measurement device for measuring a quantity to be measured, which allows a safe optimization of calibration time intervals between consecutive calibrations. Performing a first calibration of the device at a first calibration time; adjusting, repairing or replacing the device and restarting the method from the beginning in case the first measurement error exceeds a predetermined error range including zero; performing a second calibration of the device at a second calibration time, adjusting, repairing or replacing the device and restarting the method from the beginning in case the second measurement error exceeds a maximum permissible error; determining the calibration time, at which a third calibration of the device shall be performed, and which is determined based on the first and the second measurement error, a probability density function for determining a measurement error of the device solely due to a calibration uncertainty inherent to the first calibration, a probability density function for determining a measurement error of the device solely due to a calibration uncertainty inherent to the second calibration, and the first and the second calibration time.

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Номер записи: 86
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Calibration of Grab Detection

Номер: US20150019153A1
Автор: Hughes Charles J., Maguire Yael G., Shirinfar Shafigh, Toksvig Michael John McKenzie
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In one embodiment, a method includes receiving real-time sensor data from N sensors on the computing device. The real-time sensor data corresponds to a transition in a physical state of the computing device caused by a user of the computing device. The method also includes applying a linear function to the real-time sensor data from each of the N sensors; determining a vector based on an N-tuple comprising the derivatives; comparing the vector with a pre-determined hyperplane with N−1 dimensions; and determining based on the comparison whether the transition is an event corresponding to any of one or more pre-determined imminent uses of the computing device by the user or a non-event not corresponding to any of the pre-determined imminent uses of the computing device by the user. 1. A method comprising:by a computing device, receiving real-time sensor data from N sensors on the computing device, the real-time sensor data corresponding to a transition in a physical state of the computing device caused by a user of the computing device;by the computing device, applying a linear function to the real-time sensor data from each of the N sensors;by the computing device, determining a vector based on an N-tuple comprising the derivatives;by the computing device, comparing the vector with a pre-determined hyperplane with N−1 dimensions; and an event corresponding to any of one or more pre-determined imminent uses of the computing device by the user; or', 'a non-event not corresponding to any of the pre-determined imminent uses of the computing device by the user., 'by the computing device, determining based on the comparison whether the transition is2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , by the computing device claim 1 , receiving data defining the pre-determined hyperplane from a computing device of a social-networking system.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:by the computing device, sending the real-time sensor data to a computing device of a ...

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Номер записи: 87
18-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND PREDICTING FAULTS IN SENSORS OF LOCOMOTIVES

Номер: US20180017417A1
Автор: Kickham David P.
Принадлежит: Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc.

A system for identifying a fault in sensors disposed in two or more locomotives of a consist is disclosed. The system includes a first sensor, disposed in a first locomotive, configured to detect a first value of a parameter associated with operation of the first locomotive. The system includes a second sensor, disposed in a second locomotive, configured to detect a second value of the parameter associated with operation of the second locomotive. The system includes a receiving unit, in communication with the first sensor and the second sensor, configured to receive the first value and the second value of the parameter. The system includes a controller configured to compare the first value with the second value of the parameter, and identify the fault in one of the first sensor and the second sensor based on the comparison between the first value and the second value. 1. A system for identifying a fault in sensors disposed in two or more locomotives of a consist , the system comprising:a first sensor, disposed in a first locomotive, configured to detect a first value of a parameter associated with operation of the first locomotive;a second sensor, disposed in a second locomotive in communication with the first locomotive, configured to detect a second value of the parameter associated with operation of the second locomotive;a receiving unit, in communication with the first sensor and the second sensor, configured to receive the first value and the second value of the parameter from the first sensor and the second sensor respectively;and compare the first value with the second value of the parameter; and', 'identify the fault in one of the first sensor and the second sensor based on the comparison between the first value and the second value., 'a controller, in communication with the receiving unit, configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to identify the fault based on a variation between the first value and the second value claim ...

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Номер записи: 88
18-01-2018 дата публикации

MAGNETORESISTIVE ANGLE SENSOR AND CORRESPONDING STRONG MAGNETIC FIELD ERROR CORRECTION AND CALIBRATION METHODS

Номер: US20180017418A1
Автор: Deak James Geza
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A biaxial magnetoresistive angle sensor with a corresponding calibration method for magnetic field error correction, comprising two single-axis magnetoresistive angle sensors for detecting an external magnetic field in an X-axis direction and a Y-axis direction that are perpendicular to each other, a unit for calculating a vector magnitude of the voltage outputs of the single-axis magnetoresistive angle sensors along the X axis and the Y axis in real time, a unit for calculating a difference between a known calibration vector magnitude and the measured vector magnitude, a unit for dividing the difference by the square root of 2 in order to calculate an error signal, a unit for adding the error signal to the X-axis output and the Y-axis output respectively or subtracting the error signal from the X-axis output and the Y-axis output in order to calculate the calibrated output signals of the X-axis and the Y-axis angle sensors, a unit for calculating an arc tangent of a factor obtained by dividing the calibrated Y-axis output signal by the calibrated X-axis output signal to provide a rotation angle of the external magnetic field. This method for applying the magnetic field error calibration to the biaxial magnetoresistive angle sensor reduces the measurement error and expands the magnetic field application range in addition to improving the measurement precision in a high magnetic field. 1. A biaxial magnetoresistive angle sensor , comprising:two orthogonal single-axis magnetoresistive angle sensors for detecting an external magnetic field in an X-axis direction and a Y-axis direction that are perpendicular to each other,a unit for calculating a measured vector magnitude of the outputs of the single-axis magnetoresistive angle sensor along the X-axis and the Y-axis in real time,a unit for calculating a difference between a known calibration vector magnitude and the measured vector magnitude,a unit for dividing the difference by the square root of 2 in order to ...

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Номер записи: 89
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Incremental Encoder Position Interpolation

Номер: US20210018340A1
Автор: Baker Scott L.
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An interpolated position of an incremental encoder is provided. A first signal and a second signal having a quadrature relationship are received from the incremental encoder. A coarse position of the incremental encoder at a first time is produced using the quadrature relationship between the first signal and the second signal. An arcsine or arccosine value based on the first signal at the first time is determined using a lookup table and a fine position of the incremental encoder is calculated using the determined value. The interpolated position of the incremental encoder, based on both the coarse position and the fine position, is then provided. 1. A method to provide an interpolated position of an incremental encoder , the method comprising:receiving a first signal from the incremental encoder;producing a coarse position of the incremental encoder based on the first signal;retrieving a lookup value from a lookup table based on the first signal;calculating a fine position of the incremental encoder using the lookup value; andproviding the interpolated position of the incremental encoder based on both the coarse position and the fine position.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lookup table stores values based on an arcsine or an arccosine of a value of the lookup address claim 1 , wherein the value of the lookup address is interpreted as a number between 0 and 1.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a second signal from the incremental encoder, the first signal and the second signal having a quadrature relationship; andproducing the coarse position of the incremental encoder using the quadrature relationship between the first signal and the second signal.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:establishing a first zero-crossing value for the first signal;obtaining a digital value of the first signal at a first time;ascertaining a quadrant of the first signal at the first time;computing a lookup address based on a difference between the ...

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Номер записи: 90
16-01-2020 дата публикации

SENSOR SUBSTRATE FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC-INDUCTION TYPE POSITION SENSOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SENSOR SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20200018620A1
Автор: Hayashi Yasukazu
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A sensor substrate includes a multi-layered substrate and a plurality of coils formed on the substrate, an upper-side coil includes a first sub coil including a plurality of conductor patterns connected in series with each other in the substrate, and a second sub coil including a plurality of conductor patterns connected in series with each other in the substrate, and in any of the even number of layers, the conductor pattern belonging to the first sub coil and the conductor pattern belonging to the second sub coil are aligned alternately in a planar direction, and one end of the first sub coil is connected to one terminal of a short land, while one end of the second sub coil is connected to the other terminal of the short land separated from the one terminal in the planar direction. 1. A sensor substrate used for an electromagnetic-induction type position sensor , comprising:a substrate having an even number of layers laminated with an insulating material interposed therebetween; anda plurality of coils formed on the substrate and receiving AC magnetic fluxes and outputting electromagnetic induction voltages whose phases of amplitude change are different from each other, whereineach coil includes:a first sub coil formed in a number of one or more in each of the even number of layers and including a plurality of conductor patterns connected in series to each other in the substrate; anda second sub coil formed in a number of one or more in each of the even number of layers and including a plurality of conductor patterns connected in series to each other in the substrate; andin any of the even number of layers, the conductor pattern belonging to the first sub coil and the conductor pattern belonging to the second sub coil are aligned alternately in the planar direction;one end of the first sub coil is connected to a first terminal; andone end of the second sub coil is separated from the first terminal in the planar direction and is connected to a second terminal ...

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Номер записи: 91
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Temperature Compensation for Eddy Current Sensors

Номер: US20200018624A1
Автор: Overkamp Ulf, Schlereth Michael, Tasche G. Peter
Принадлежит: epro GmbH

A method for calibrating an eddy current sensor for temperature. Both frequency and one of voltage and current of an oscillator driving the eddy current sensor are measured at a plurality of temperatures and a plurality of target surface distances. Temperature equations are regressed to fit the measured frequency and one of the voltage and the current for each temperature, where the temperature equations have a common number of equivalent factors, and factor equations are regressed for each of the equivalent factors. A gain adjustment and an offset adjustment pair for each of the plurality of temperatures is determined for an oscillator associated with the eddy current sensor, that compensates an output of the eddy current sensor to a standard temperature. A gain equation is regressed to fit the determined gain adjustments, and an offset equation is regressed to fit the determined offset adjustments. The temperature equations, factor equations, gain equation, and offset equation are provided with the eddy current sensor. 1. A method for calibrating an eddy current sensor for temperature , the method comprising the steps of:measure both frequency and one of voltage and current of an oscillator driving the eddy current sensor at a plurality of temperatures and a plurality of target surface distances,regress temperature equations to fit the measured frequency and one of the voltage and the current for each temperature, where the temperature equations have a common number of equivalent factors,regress factor equations for each of the equivalent factors,determine for an oscillator associated with the eddy current sensor a gain adjustment and an offset adjustment pair for each of the plurality of temperatures that compensates an output of the eddy current sensor to a standard temperature,regress a gain equation to fit the determined gain adjustments,regress an offset equation to fit the determined offset adjustments, andproviding the temperature equations, factor ...

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Номер записи: 92
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Sensor device, and sensor system configured to determine abnormalities in a signal processing circuit and in a pressure-temperature detection unit by changing a supply voltage

Номер: US20210018391A1
Автор: Kazuyuki Oono
Принадлежит: Denso Corp

A sensor device changes a supply voltage, and examines whether output signals of a signal processing circuit including a pressure signal and a temperature signal change in a manner that follows the supply voltage change caused by a voltage variation control unit, for a determination of whether a signal processing circuit is normal or abnormal.

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Номер записи: 93
21-01-2021 дата публикации

SENSOR DEFECT DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT

Номер: US20210018562A1
Автор: GEORGIEV GAYDOV Stoyan, MARINOV PEEV Rumen
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A sensor device comprises a sensor connected to a first signal and responsive to an external field to produce a sensor signal, a test device connected to a second signal and electrically connected in series with the sensor by an electrical test connection providing a test signal, and a monitor circuit electrically connected to the first, second and test signals. The monitor circuit comprises a processing circuit and a determination circuit. The processing circuit is responsive to the test signal and a predetermined processing value to form a processing output signal. The determination circuit is responsive to the processing output signal to determine a diagnostic signal. A sensor circuit responsive to the sensor signal provides a sensor device signal responsive to the external field. 1. A sensor device comprising:a sensor responsive to an external physical quantity of an environmental attribute to produce a sensor signal, the sensor electrically connected to a first signal;a test device electrically providing a test signal connected in series with the sensor by an electrical test connection, the test device electrically connected to a second signal, and wherein the first signal, the second signal and the test signal are different signals; anda monitor circuit electrically connected to the first, second and test signals, the monitor circuit comprising a processing circuit and a determination circuit, wherein the processing circuit is responsive to the test signal and a predetermined processing value to form a processing output signal and wherein the determination circuit is responsive to the processing output signal to determine a diagnostic signal.2. The sensor device as in claim 1 , wherein the test device is a resistor.3. The sensor device as in claim 1 , wherein the test device is a test sensor.4. The sensor device as in claim 3 , wherein the test sensor is a substantial duplicate of the sensor.5. The sensor device as in claim 1 , wherein the test device ...

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Номер записи: 94
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Rotation detection apparatus, motor control apparatus, motor driven apparatus, method of correcting rotation detection apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing correction program

Номер: US20150022911A1
Автор: Junki Yoshimuta
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

The rotation detection apparatus includes a rotatable member rotatable with rotation of a motor and having multiple pattern element portions in its rotational direction, a signal outputter to output a detection signal changing in response to rotation of the pattern element portions, and a memory storing correction values each provided for each of the pattern element portions and used to perform correction of an error in a relation between rotational positions of the rotatable member and the change of the detection signal. A corrector performs the correction with reference to a reference position of the rotatable member in an origin state where a driven member driven by the motor is located at its origin position and by using each of the correction values for each change of the detection signal when the rotatable member is rotated from the reference position.

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Номер записи: 95
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Method for Selecting a Field Device for Ascertaining at Least One Process Parameter of a Measured Material in Process and Automation Technology

Номер: US20160025527A1
Автор: Freimark Harald, Kaiser Ulrich, Muller Roland, Neuhaus Joachim, Wyss Juerg
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A method for selecting a field device for ascertaining at least one process parameter of a measured material in process and automation technology, especially a process parameter such as flow, fill level, limit level, pressure, temperature, conductivity and/or ion concentration of a measured material, which field device is provided at a measuring point of a plant for ascertaining at least one process parameter, characterized by steps as follows: A identifying a first field device, which is suitable to determine the at least one process parameter of the measured material at the measuring point of the plant; B querying a first data set stored in a data memory relative to product features of the first field device, which enable ascertaining the at least one process parameter; C comparing at least one product feature of the first data set of the first field device with at least one corresponding product feature of a second data set of a second field device; and D specifying the second field device, to the extent that there is partial or complete agreement of the product features of the first and second data sets. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for selecting a field device for ascertaining at least one process parameter of a measured material in process and automation technology , especially a process parameter such as flow , fill level , limit level , pressure , temperature , conductivity and/or ion concentration of a measured material , which field device is provided at a measuring point of a plant for ascertaining at least one process parameter , the steps of:identifying a first field device, which is suitable to determine the at least one process parameter of the measured material at the measuring point of the plant;querying a first data set stored in a data memory relative to product features of the first field device, which enable ascertaining the at least one process parameter;comparing at least one product feature of the first data set of the first field device with ...

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Номер записи: 96
28-01-2016 дата публикации

MEASUREMENT TRANSDUCER FOR PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION, AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THE STATE OF ITS SENSOR

Номер: US20160025528A1
Автор: Chemisky Eric, FRIESEN Slava
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A measurement transducer for process instrumentation includes a sensor for detecting a physical or chemical quantity, where a supply voltage to the sensor is regulated by a cross regulator to a constant value, and the current intensity of the current adjusted by the cross regulator and flowing parallel to the sensor is determined and monitored to maintain a specified criterion in order to detect a sensor error such that error conditions of the sensor can be determined in a particularly simple and effective way. 16.-. (canceled)7. A measurement transducer for process instrumentation comprising:a sensor for detecting a physical or chemical quantity and for generating a measuring signal; andan activation and evaluation facility for determining and outputting a measured value of the physical or chemical quantity as a function of the measuring signal;a resistance connected in series with the sensor to monitor for a breakage; anda cross regulator connected in parallel with the sensor to supply the sensor with a constant voltage, determine a current intensity of current adjusted by the cross regulator and flowing in parallel to the sensor, and to detect a sensor error aided by monitoring the determined current intensity for monitoring a specified criterion.8. The measurement transducer as claimed in claim 7 , further comprising:a temperature dependent resistor for determining a sensor temperature;wherein, as a specified criterion, the current intensity is monitored to determine whether a limit value is exceeded, which is predetermined as a function of the determined sensor temperature.9. The measurement transducer as claimed in claim 7 , wherein a control area of the cross regulator is predetermined such that claim 7 , with an intact sensor and at a maximum current consumption of the sensor claim 7 , only a comparatively small current flowing in parallel to the sensor is adjusted.10. The measurement transducer as claimed in claim 8 , wherein a control area of the cross ...

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Номер записи: 97
28-01-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND A SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A PHYSICAL VARIABLE

Номер: US20160025529A1
Автор: ASTEGHER Berthold, Wietschorke Helmut
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An apparatus for detecting a physical variable has a first sensor unit and a second sensor unit. The first sensor unit detects a physical variable on the basis of a first detection principle. Furthermore, the second sensor unit detects the physical variable on the basis of a second detection principle. In this case, the first detection principle differs from the second detection principle. The first sensor unit the second sensor unit are accommodated in a common housing. 1. An apparatus for detecting a physical variable , having the following features:a first sensor unit which is designed to detect a physical variable on the basis of a first detection principle; anda second sensor unit which is designed to detect the physical variable on the basis of a second detection principle, the first detection principle differing from the second detection principle, and the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit being accommodated in a common housing.2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , the first sensor unit being a first semiconductor-based sensor unit and the second sensor unit being a second semiconductor-based sensor unit.3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , the physical variable being a magnetic field.4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , the first sensor unit having a Hall element which is designed to detect a magnetic field on the basis of the Hall effect.5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , the second sensor unit having a magnetoresistive element which is designed to detect a magnetic field on the basis of the giant magnetoresistance effect claim 1 , the magnetic tunnel resistance effect or the anisotropic magnetoresistive effect.6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , the physical variable being a pressure.7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , the first sensor unit having a piezoelectric pressure element which is designed to detect a pressure on the basis of the piezoelectric effect.8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , the second sensor ...

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Номер записи: 98
28-01-2016 дата публикации

SONDE

Номер: US20160025530A1
Автор: Benson Tom, Clark Dennis, Host-Steen Erik, Janson Scott David, Labar Ken
Принадлежит: Hach Company

An apparatus can include a controller; memory accessible to the controller; a bus operatively coupled to the controller; sensor circuitry operatively coupled to the bus where the sensor circuitry generates measurement information representative of an environmental condition; and where the controller determines codes, each of the codes representative of an individual operational state of the apparatus, and where the controller associates, in the memory, at least a portion of the measurement information with at least one of the codes. 1. An apparatus comprising:a controller;memory accessible to the controller;a bus operatively coupled to the controller;sensor circuitry operatively coupled to the bus wherein the sensor circuitry generates measurement information representative of an environmental condition; andwherein the controller determines codes, each of the codes representative of an individual operational state of the apparatus, and wherein the controller associates, in the memory, at least a portion of the measurement information with at least one of the codes.2. The apparatus of wherein the codes comprise codes derived from an analysis of historical individual operational states.3. The apparatus of wherein at least one of the codes corresponds to an individual operational state that comprises a bus error.4. The apparatus of wherein at least one of the codes corresponds to an individual operational state that comprises a calibration error of the sensor circuitry.5. The apparatus of wherein at least one of the codes corresponds to an individual operational state that comprises a controller instruction error.6. The apparatus of wherein at least one of the codes corresponds to an individual operational state that comprises an analog-to-digital conversion error.7. The apparatus of wherein at least one of the codes corresponds to an individual operational state that comprises a memory error.8. The apparatus of wherein at least one of the codes corresponds to an ...

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Номер записи: 99
17-04-2014 дата публикации

Wide-area agricultural monitoring and prediction

Номер: US20140107957A1
Автор: Lindores Robert J., Mayfield Ted E., Ulman Morrison
Принадлежит: TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED

Ground-based measurements of agricultural metrics such as NDVI are used to calibrate wide-area aerial measurements of the same metrics. Calibrated wide-area data may then be used as an input to a field prescription processor. 1. A method for calibrating agricultural measurements comprising:using an aerial sensor to obtain aerial data representing relative measurements of an agricultural metric in a geographic area, the relative measurements having an unknown bias;using a ground-based sensor to obtain ground-based data representing absolute measurements of the agricultural metric within the geographic area; and,a processor using the absolute measurements to calibrate the relative measurements, thereby synthesizing absolute measurements of the agricultural metric in parts of the geographic area; wherein,synthesizing absolute measurements includes using a plant growth model to propagate ground-based data forward or backward in time as needed to compare it with non-contemporaneous aerial data.2. The method of claim 1 , the aerial data obtained from a satellite.3. The method of claim 1 , the aerial data obtained from an airplane.4. The method of claim 1 , the agricultural metric being normalized difference vegetative index.5. The method of claim 1 , the agricultural metric being a reflectance-based vegetative index.6. The method of further comprising: combining data representing the ground-based and synthesized absolute measurements with additional spatial agricultural data to generate a prescription for the application of chemicals to an agricultural field.7. The method of claim 6 , the additional spatial agricultural data being a soil data map.8. The method of claim 6 , the additional spatial agricultural data being a crop data map.9. The method of claim 6 , the additional spatial agricultural data being climate data.10. The method of claim 6 , the chemicals being fertilizers.11. The method of claim 6 , the chemicals being pesticides or herbicides.12. The method of ...

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