СЕНСОРНАЯ СИСТЕМА, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ ЕЕ СЕНСОРНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ ЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ МОЛОЧНОГО СКОТА

... 1. Сенсорная система с сенсорным устройством, содержащая:- проточную ячейку (2), имеющую отверстие (3) для подачи жидкости и отверстие (4) для выдачи жидкости, причем проточная ячейка выполнена с возможностью протекания через нее жидкости (5-1, 5-2),- детекторное устройство (6), которое выполнено с возможностью измерения свойства жидкости в ячейке и формирования связанного с этим сигнала детектора,- блок (7) управления сенсорами, который выполнен с возможностью анализировать сигнал детектора,отличающаяся тем, что блок управления сенсорами выполнен с возможностью обнаруживать переход (8) между двумя различными жидкостями в проточной ячейке, когда изменение сигнала детектора в единицу времени и/или изменение сигнала детектора становится больше, чем заданное пороговое значение изменения или чем заданное пороговое значение, соответственно, причем блок управления сенсорами выполнен с возможностью формирования сигнала оповещения, если блок управления сенсорами обнаруживает такой переход между ...

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR FESTSTELLUNG THERMISCHER AENDERUNGEN AN EINER OBERFLAECHE

Elektronisches Installationsgerät zur Ermittlung und Anzeige eines Temperaturzustandes

Es wird ein elektronisches Installationsgerät (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) zur Ermittlung und Anzeige des aktuellen Temperaturzustandes in einem Raum oder in einem Gebäude vorgeschlagen mit mindestens einem im Installationsgerät integrierten Temperatursensor (14) oder mindestens einer Erfassungs-Schnittstelle (18) zum Anschluss mindestens eines externen Temperatursensors/eines externen Erfassungsgerätes (36) oder einer an ein Netzwerk/Bussystem (32) anschließbaren Busanbindung (29) zum Anschluss mindestens eines externen Temperatursensors/eines externen Erfassungsgerätes (36), mit mindestens einer Steuerlogik/Auswertung/Verarbeitung (22, 27) zur Auswertung von permanent vom Temperatursensor (14) oder Erfassungsgerät (36) empfangenen Temperaturwerten zur Ermittlung eines auf der zeitlichen Entwicklung der Temperaturwerte über einen definierten Zeitraum basierenden aktuellen Temperaturzustandes des Raumes oder des Gebäudes, welcher ausdrückt, ob sich der Raum oder das Gebäude gerade in einer Abkühlungsphase ...

Temperaturerfassung in einer Gasturbine

Ein Temperaturdetektor (10) enthält ein erstes Metall (4) und ein zweites Metall (6), das sich von dem ersten Metall unterscheidet. Das erste Metall enthält mehrere Drähte, und das zweite Metall enthält einen Draht. Die mehreren Drähte aus dem ersten Metall sind mit dem Draht aus dem zweiten Metall an parallelen Verbindungen (8) verbunden. Ein weiterer Temperaturdetektor enthält mehrere Widerstandstemperaturdetektoren. Die mehreren Widerstandstemperaturdetektoren sind an mehreren Verbindungen miteinander verbunden. Ein Verfahren zum Erfassen einer Temperaturveränderung einer Komponente (12) einer Turbine enthält ein Bereitstellen eines Temperaturdetektors, der ein erstes Metall und ein zweites Metall enthält, das sich von dem ersten Metall unterscheidet, wobei das erste und das zweite Metall an mehreren Verbindungen mit der Komponente in Kontakt stehend miteinander verbunden sind, und Erfassen irgendeiner Spannungsveränderung an irgendeiner Verbindung.

Verfahren zum UEberwachen der Funktionstuechtigkeit von Messeinrichtungen

HEAT DETECTING UNIT

Measuring thermal characteristics of food freezing tunnels and cold stores

The heat transfer characteristics at various locations in a food freezing tunnel or cold storage chamber are measured using a pair of thermocouples, one directly exposed to the local environment and the other separated therefrom by being located inside a sphere 30 of copper or aluminium and in good thermal contact therewith. The sphere is mounted on a PTFE arm 33. The thermocouples are otherwise close together, and their respective readings are recorded over a period of time, during which the thermocouple inside the sphere lags behind the other as the temperature changes. The heat transfer coefficient relating to the surface of the sphere and the surrounding cold gas is calculated from the readings obtained and gives a measure of the efficiency of the tunnel/chamber in cooling food. ...

Ambient temperature alarm using averaged temperatures to detect abnormal temperature changes

An indoor Living space ambient temperature sensitive alarm system repeatedly measures ambient temperature, stores a first set of two or more ambient temperature measurements and uses these to calculate a first average temperature value. A second set of two or more temperature measurements is then used to calculate a second average temperature value. These two average values are compared to determine a differential, if this differential exceeds a predetermined amount then an alarm is sounded. The alarm is able to detect the change in temperature in a living space due to a door or window having been left open. A display can show both a current temperature and a temperature when the alarm was triggered. An alarm may also be triggered if a rise in temperature is followed by another rise after a delay period, or if a fall in temperature is followed by another fall in temperature after a delay period.

Temperature detector

Measurement method and apparatus

Improvements in and relating to temperature measuring devices

... 835,551. Temperature-sensitive devices. ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO. Ltd. April 25, 1957 [April 26, 1956], No. 12803/56. Class 40 (1). A device for giving an electrical output which is indicative of rate of change of temperature comprises two temperature - sensitive resistors R1 and R2 with different time rates of response incorporated in a bridge circuit with fixed resistors R3 and R4. The thermometers are so matched that at any constant value of temperature the bridge output is zero. The time rate of response of R2 may be increased by surroundng the resistor by a layer of thermally insulating material. The resistances of R1 and R2 are small compared with the resistances R3 and R4. This reduces the sensitivity but increases the linearity of the response. The output is developed across resistor RL.

TEMPERATURE DETECTOR

Systems, devices, and methods for automated sample thawing

The present invention generally relates to thawing a cryogenically frozen sample. The systems, devices, and methods may be used to heat a sample holder, the sample holder configured to receive a sample container holding the frozen sample. A sample thaw start time may be identified by measuring a temperature of the sample container and/or a temperature of the sample. A sample thaw end time may be calculated as a function of the sample thaw start time. In some embodiments, the same thaw start time may be identified by a significant change in a first derivative of a warming curve of recorded temperature measurements. The sample end time may be calculated by adding a constant to the sample thaw start time. The constant may be the average sample thaw time per the sample container.

DEVICE FOR AND METHOD OF SENSING RAPID CHANGES IN TEMPERATUR

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING INFLAMMATION IN A FOOT

One variation of a method for detecting inflammation in a foot includes: accessing a first temperature measured through a left temperature sensor and a second temperature measured through a right temperature sensor at approximately a first time, the left temperature sensor arranged in a left sock and the right temperature sensor arranged in a right sock worn on the user's feet; calculating a baseline difference between the first and second temperatures based on confirmation of absence of inflammation in the user's left and right feet at the first time; accessing a third temperature measured through the left temperature sensor and a fourth temperature measured through the right temperature sensor at approximately a second time; and in response to a second temperature difference - between the third and fourth temperatures - differing from the baseline difference by more than a threshold difference, issuing an alarm through the user interface.

THERMAL ENERGY METERING USING AN ENTHALPY SENSOR

Apparatus and methods are provided for thermal energy metering by measuring the average temperature of fluid in a tank, such as a hot water storage tank. Average temperature is measured with an elongated temperature sensor wire that can span the vertical height of the tank. The sensor wire can be protected with a waterproofing jacket. The sensor wire can be coupled to a second substantially parallel wire. A processing unit measures temperature from changes in the resistance of the sensor wire and measures rates of change to allow the system to distinguish different sources of heat increase and/or decrease.

Appareil de commande électrique fonctionnant sous l'action de la température.

FURNACE FOR THE LONG-TERM DIFFERENCE THERMAL ANALYSIS.

Temperature detector i.e. thermo element grid, for e.g. burner pipe, of gas turbine, for detecting temperature deviation, has metal with set of wires that are connected with another set of wires of another metal at parallel connections

The detector has two different metals (4, 6), where each metal exhibits a set of wires. The set of wires of the metal (4) is connected with the set of wires of the metal (6) at parallel connections (8). Resistance temperature detectors are connected with each other at a set of connection points, where the detectors are made of different materials. The detector is connected with an individual monitoring device, which detects a rigid signal, so as to detect increase in temperature at the detector. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a method for detecting a temperature change of a component of a turbine (2) a method for detecting a temperature of a component of a turbine.

Equipment for the announcement of a Temparaturdifferenz between an item under test and a comparison object as well as use of the equipment.

Process and installation to detect the abrupt variations of temperature

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING THERMAL DRIFT OR CLIMATIC THERMOSTATIC ENCLOSURE

DETECTION DEVICES OF VARIATIONS OF TEMPERATURE, PRESENCE OF SMOKE, DUST PARTICLES, OR OTHER FORM OF POLLUTION, ESPECIALLY APPLICABLE TO THE DETECTION OF FIRE.

System and method for quality management utilizing barcode indicators

A quality management system for products including a multiplicity of bar coded quality indicators each operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter, a barcode indicator reader operative to read the barcoded quality indicators and to provide output indications, the barcoded quality indicators being readable by the barcode indicator reader at all times after first becoming readable, including times prior to, during and immediately following exceedance of the at least one threshold by the at least one product quality affecting parameter, and a product type responsive indication interpreter operative to receive the output indications and to provide human sensible, product quality status outputs.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PEAK JUNCTION TEMPERATURE SENSING AND THERMAL SAFE OPERATING AREA PROTECTION

A peak junction temperature monitoring system for a semiconductor device includes a peak power dissipation sensor for sensing the peak power dissipation in the device. A temperature sensor senses an average temperature of the device, and a peak junction temperature computation circuit generates a signal representative of a peak junction temperature based on input from the peak power dissipation sensor and the temperature sensor. 1. A peak junction temperature monitoring system for a semiconductor device , the system comprising:a peak power dissipation sensor configured to sense the peak power dissipation in the device and output a signal representative of said peak power dissipation;a temperature sensor configured to sense an average temperature of the device and output a signal representative of said average temperature;a peak junction temperature computation circuit configured to receive signals from said peak power dissipation sensor and said temperature sensor, and to generate a signal representative of a peak junction temperature based on said received signals; anda thermal safe operating area violation detection circuit configured to receive the signal generated by the peak junction temperature computation circuit and determine whether the peak junction temperature exceeds a maximum allowable junction temperature.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the thermal safe operating area violation detection circuit comprises a comparator configured to compare the signal generated by the peak junction temperature computation circuit with a signal representative of the maximum allowable junction temperature and outputs a signal indicative of whether the peak junction temperature exceeds the maximum allowable junction temperature.3. A thermal safe operating area violation detection system for a semiconductor device claim 1 , the system comprising:a peak power dissipation sensor configured to sense the peak power dissipation in the device and output a signal representative ...

СЕНСОРНАЯ СИСТЕМА, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ ЕЕ СЕНСОРНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ ЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ МОЛОЧНОГО СКОТА

Сенсорная система с сенсорным устройством содержит проточную ячейку для жидкости, детекторное устройство для измерения свойства жидкости в ячейке и формирования связанного с этим сигнала детектора, блок управления сенсорами для анализа сигнала детектора. Блок управления сенсорами выполнен с возможностью обнаруживать переход между двумя различными жидкостями в ячейке, когда изменение (в единицу времени) в сигнале детектора больше, чем пороговое значение. В случае обнаружения такого перехода блок управления сенсорами выдает сигнал оповещения. Сенсорное устройство содержит проточную ячейку, детекторное устройство, блок управления сенсорами, который выполнен с возможностью анализа сигнала детектора, в котором проточная ячейка содержит трубку из светоизлучающего материала, а детекторное устройство содержит несколько светочувствительных датчиков. Устройство для обработки молочного скота содержит устройство обнаружения соска, устройство обработки соска, манипулятор с управляющим устройством и ...

СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ПРОМЫВАНИЯ ЧЕРЕЗ АНУС ИЛИ СТОМУ И СПОСОБ ПРОГНОЗИРОВАНИЯ ТЕМПЕРАТУРЫ ПРОМЫВОЧНОЙ ЖИДКОСТИ В РЕЗЕРВУАРЕ ТАКОЙ СИСТЕМЫ

Verfahren zur Überwachung einer Leitung auf veränderte Umgebungsbedingungen sowie Messanordnung zur Überwachung einer Leitung auf veränderte Umgebungsbedingungen

Das Verfahren dient zur Überwachung einer Leitung auf Veränderung der Umgebungsbedingungen, wobei die Leitung eine Messleitung mit einer vorbestimmtem Länge aufweist, die einen von einer Isolierung mit bekannter Dielektrizitätskonstante umgebenen Messleiter aufweist. Bei dem Verfahren wird ein analoges Signal mit vorgegebener Frequenz erzeugt und an einem Einspeiseort eingespeist. Das Signal wird an einem vorbestimmten Reflexionsort reflektiert und eine resultierende Signalamplitude wird an einem vorgegebenen Messort gemessen. Aus der Signalamplitude wird ein Maß für die Umgebungsbedingung, insbesondere Temperatur, ermittelt.

Verfahren zur Auswertung eines Messergebnisses einer thermischen Analyse, sowie Verwendung des Verfahrens, Rechnereinrichtung, Computerprogrammprodukt und System zur Ausführung des Verfahrens

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Auswertung eines Messergebnisses (DSCsample; DATAsample) einer thermischen Analyse. Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass unter Verwendung einer programmgesteuerten Rechnereinrichtung (14; 14a-2) wenigstens eine Wahrscheinlichkeit der Übereinstimmung des Messergebnisses (DSCsample; DATAsample) mit wenigstens einem vorab in der Rechnereinrichtung (14; 14a-2) gespeicherten Datensatz berechnet wird, wobei diese Berechnung auf einem Vergleich (S4) von zuvor aus einer Messkurve (DSCsample) der thermischen Analyse extrahierten Effektdaten (DATAsample) mit entsprechenden gespeicherten Effektdaten (DATAref1) des Datensatzes basiert. Mit der Erfindung wird daher ein einfacherer Weg für die Auswertung von Messergebnissen (DSCsample; DATAsample) von thermischen Analysen angegeben, wobei die Auswertung gegebenenfalls vorteilhaft eine automatische Erkennung und Klassifizierung von Messkurven (DSCsample) beinhalten kann und bei hoher Auswertungsqualität insbesondere ...

FLUGOBJEKT, ERFASSUNGSEINRICHTUNG, STEUEREINRICHTUNG, UND LUFTSTROMERFASSUNGSVERFAHREN

Ein Höhensensor und ein Temperatursensor sind an einem Flugobjekt installiert. Das Flugobjekt oder eine Steuereinrichtung zum Steuern eines Betriebs des Flugobjekts korrigiert Temperaturinformation, die durch den Temperatursensor gewonnen wird, in eine Temperaturinformation in einer Höhe, durch Verwenden von Höheninformation, die von einem Höhensensor gewonnen wird. Das Flugobjekt oder die Steuereinrichtung bestimmt basierend auf Temperaturänderungen in der Höhe, ob ein Luftstrom aufsteigend oder absteigend ist. Die Temperaturänderungen ergeben sich aus der korrigierten Temperaturinformation.

Method for detecting ice ingestion in a gas turbine engine

HEAT DETECTING UNIT

Procedure and mechanism for trägheitsarmen or inertialess temperature measurement

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE EARLY RECOGNITION OF A POSSIBLE OVERHEATING OF AN ARTICLE

Switching configuration for the collection of a change of temperature

Establishment of contaminant degradation rates in soils using temperature gradients, associated methods, systems and devices

The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to estimating the rate of biodegradation of contaminants in the ground by measuring thermal gradients in the vadose zone where heat is produced by biodegradation reactions, and averaging over a full seasonal period, such as one year or one seasonal cycle, in which the groundwater temperatures and surface temperatures vary in a cyclical manner. Exemplary embodiments correct for the delay required by the heat being produced in the ground to reach the locations where the temperature gradients are measured, and also cancels out the signal noise caused by the changing surface and groundwater temperatures. In further embodiments, a mathematical model is a provided to test the validity of the invention on two example sites.

SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND CONTROLLINGSURGE IN A TURBO COMPRESSOR

TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION DEVICE AND TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION METHOD FOR CONTACTLESS POWER-RECEPTION DEVICE

A charging control unit (25) uses wireless communication to acquire, from a power supply device (100), the power loss of a power transmission coil (31). A temperature estimation unit (33) estimates the ambient temperature of a power reception coil on the basis of a preset heat generation amount of a power reception device (200), and the power loss of the power transmission coil (31). When estimating said ambient temperature, in cases when the positional relationship between the power transmission coil (31) and the power reception coil (41) is displaced with respect to a normal positional relationship, the temperature estimation unit (33) increases, in accordance with the amount of positional displacement, the degree to which the power loss of the power transmission coil (31) contributes to the temperature increase. Accordingly, abnormal increases in the ambient temperature of the power reception coil (41) can be inhibited.

ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTAMINANT DEGRADATION RATES IN SOILS USING TEMPERATURE GRADIENTS, ASSOCIATED METHODS, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES

The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to estimating the rate of biodegradation of contaminants in the ground by measuring thermal gradients in the vadose zone where heat is produced by biodegradation reactions, and averaging over a full seasonal period, such as one year or one seasonal cycle, in which the groundwater temperatures and surface temperatures vary in a cyclical manner. Exemplary embodiments correct for the delay required by the heat being produced in the ground to reach the locations where the temperature gradients are measured, and also cancels out the signal noise caused by the changing surface and groundwater temperatures. In further embodiments, a mathematical model is a provided to test the validity of the invention on two example sites.

TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND ABNORMALITY DETECTION METHOD

To provide an temperature measurement system and an abnormality detection method which are capable of detecting abnormality at an early stage, the abnormality occurring in a facility such as a chemical plant, an oil refinery plant, or a thermal power plant. [Solving Means] A temperature measurement system includes an optical fiber 30, a temperature distribution measurement apparatus 31, and a data processing apparatus 32. The temperature distribution measurement apparatus 31 is configured to detect backscattered light by causing light to enter the optical fiber 30, and acquire the temperature distribution of the optical fiber 30 in the length direction thereof based on the result of the detection. The data processing apparatus 32 is configured to store therein the temperature distribution acquired by the temperature distribution measurement apparatus 31, perform signal processing on a difference temperature distribution obtained by computing the difference between a current temperature ...

Electronic apparatus's i.e. digital set top box, temperature rise information displaying method, involves measuring temperature inside apparatus and emitting warning message when speed of temperature rise is greater than preset speed

La présente invention concerne un procédé pour afficher un message d'information lorsque la température monte de façon anormale au sein d'un appareil électronique. Un appareil électronique dissipe de la chaleur qui est normalement évacuée par des ouïes d'aération. Si ces ouïes sont bouchées, alors la ventilation ne s'effectue plus correctement et la température monte de façon anormale. Une sonde de température est disposée dans l'appareil. L'appareil surveille à tout moment la montée en température et si la vitesse de montée dépasse une certaine valeur, un message d'alerte est affiché. De cette façon, il est possible d'avertir l'utilisateur avant qu'une température dangereuse ne soit atteinte. Selon un perfectionnement, le procédé analyse les précédentes vitesses de montée pour en déduire si la montée anormale de la température est due à un encrassage des ouïes ou à une obstruction. L'invention concerne également l'appareil électronique mettant en oeuvre le procédé.

HEAT DETECTOR

Overheating sensor for bearings - uses resistance thermometers and monitors rate of heating to detect danger of overheating

APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING A DIFFERENCE IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN A SUPPORT AND A REFERENCE OBJECT

The invention concerns an apparatus with a thermocouple (2) connected, by means of a measuring soldering point (4), to a base element (26) capable of being connected to a support (6), and by means of at least a secondary welding point (8), to an inert reference object (10) thermally exposed to the support (6) surroundings. The thermocouple (2) is associated with a comparator (20) following which is mounted a display screen (22) equipped with a signal transmitter (24).

Motion detection for A/V recording and communication devices

Audio/video (A/V) recording and communication devices according to the present embodiments comprise a processor, a motion sensor, and a camera. In various embodiments, the A/V recording and communication devices are configured to reduce latency and/or to reduce false positive indications of motion.

Semiconductor device with thermal fault detection

A semiconductor device with a thermal fault detection is disclosed. According to one example of the invention such a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip including an active area. It further includes a temperature sensor arrangement that provides a measurement signal dependent on the temperature in or close to the active area, the measurement signal having a slope of a time-dependent steepness, and an evaluation circuit that is configured to provide an output signal that is representative of the steepness of the slope of the measurement signal and further configured to signal a steepness higher than a predefined threshold.

Thermal calibration in cell processor

This is an embodiment for enabling calibration of the bus interfacing cell processors and I/O Controllers in a multi-cell system without rebooting the system in response to a change in the environment temperature. This is accomplished by periodically checking the intake temperature. If the temperature rise is less than a predefined threshold, no action is taken. If the temperature rise is more than a predefined threshold, external interfaces are disabled, cell operations are halted and calibration is performed. Once the calibration is completed, cell operations are resumed and external interfaces are re-enabled.

MEASURING AND DETERMINING HOT SPOTS IN SLIDE VALVES FOR PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS OR REFINERIES

A plant or refinery may include equipment such as condensers, regenerators, distillation columns, pumps, slide valves, or the like. Different operating methods may impact deterioration in equipment condition, thereby prolonging equipment life, extending production operating time, or providing other benefits. Mechanical or digital sensors may be used for monitoring equipment to determine whether problems are developing. Specifically, sensors may be used in conjunction with one or more system components to predict and detect slide valve hot spots. A shielded, tube skin thermocouple assembly may provide a temperature profile for a slide valve. Tomography may be used to image a slide valve. An operating condition of the plant or refinery may be adjusted to prolong equipment life or avoid equipment failure. 1. A system comprising:a condenser;a regenerator;a distillation column;a pump;a slide valve;one or more sensors comprising a position sensor, the one or more sensors configured to collection temperature information associated with the slide valve; one or more processors;', 'a first communication interface in communication with the one or more sensors; and', receive sensor data from the one or more sensors, the sensor data from the one or more sensors comprising the temperature information associated with the slide valve;', 'correlate the sensor data from the one or more sensors with metadata comprising time data, the time data corresponding to the temperature information associated with the slide valve; and', 'transmit, to a data analysis platform, the sensor data from the one or more sensors;, 'non-transitory computer-readable memory storing executable instructions that, when executed, cause the data collection platform to], 'a data collection platform comprising one or more processors;', 'a second communication interface; and', receive, from the data collection platform, the sensor data from the one or more sensors;', 'analyze the sensor data from the one or more ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT UTILIZING BARCODE INDICATORS

A quality management system for products including a multiplicity of barcoded quality indicators, a barcode indicator reader and a product type responsive indication interpreter, each of the barcoded quality indicators including a first barcode including at least one first colorable area, the first barcode being machine-readable before exceedance of the at least one time and temperature threshold, at least a second barcode including at least one second colorable area, the second barcode not being machine-readable before exceedance of the at least one time and temperature threshold, a coloring agent located at a first location on the indicator and a coloring agent pathway operative to allow the coloring agent to move, from the first location to the first and second colorable areas simultaneously thereby causing the first barcode to become unreadable and at the same time causing the second barcode to become machine-readable.

Method for determining a deterioration of power semiconductor modules as well as a device and circuit arrangement

The present disclosure relates to power semiconductor modules. The teachings thereof may be embodied in modules with a power semiconductor component and methods, as well as a circuit arrangement. For example, a method may include: developing a thermal model of the power semiconductor module at a reference time point; establishing a reference temperature based on the thermal model; measuring a temperature-sensitive electrical parameter of the power semiconductor module during operation of the power semiconductor module; determining a current temperature from the measured temperature-sensitive electrical parameter of the power semiconductor module; calculating a temperature difference between the current temperature and the reference temperature; and determining a deterioration of the power semiconductor module based on the calculated temperature difference.

ADVANCED TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM WITH EXPANDABLE MODULAR LAYOUT DESIGN

Embodiments herein provide methods of monitoring temperatures of fluid delivery conduits for delivering fluids to, and other components external to, a processing volume of a processing chamber used in electronic device fabrication manufacturing, and monitoring systems related thereto. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, at the temperature monitoring system (TMS) controller, information from a first plurality of temperature sensors and a second plurality of temperature sensors, comparing, using the TMS controller, the temperature information to one or more pre-determined control limits, and communicating, using the TMS controller, an out-of-control event to a user. Generally, the temperature monitoring system features the first and second pluralities of temperature sensors, the TMS controller, a first connection module, and a second connection module.

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ТЕМПЕРАТУРЫ ВНУТРИ ПРОДУКТА ПИТАНИЯ

Motor vehicle e.g. land vehicle, has wading recognition module provided for outputting wading message or warning, when change of ambient temperature measured by temperature sensor exceeds threshold value

The vehicle (1) has a temperature sensor for measuring ambient temperature of a motor vehicle. A wading recognition module is provided for outputting a wading message or warning, when the change of the ambient temperature measured by the sensor exceeds a threshold value, which lies between 0.5 kelvin/second and five degree kelvin/second. A switch-in and switch-off device is provided for actuating function of the motor vehicle. A device control is provided for switching off the device during warning.

GRAPHIC DISPLAY IN AN ELECTRONIC THERMOMETER

Temperature sensing

MEASURING INSTRUMENT FOR THE COLLECTION OF A TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE.

Thermal energy metering using an enthaly sensor

Apparatus and methods are provided for thermal energy metering by measuring the average temperature of fluid in a tank, such as a hot water storage tank. Average temperature is measured with an elongated temperature sensor wire that can span the vertical height of the tank. The sensor wire can be protected with a waterproofing jacket. The sensor wire can be coupled to a second substantially parallel wire. A processing unit measures temperature from changes in the resistance of the sensor wire and measures rates of change to allow the system to distinguish different sources of heat increase and/or decrease.

SURGE DETECTION SYSTEM

Method and apparatus for reducing energy consumption

A method and apparatus may include activating, by a network node, power of a global-positioning-system receiver or power of an active antenna of the global- positioning-system receiver. The apparatus uses the global-positioning-system receiver to perform synchronization of the apparatus. The method may include receiving at least one measurement, wherein the at least one measurement comprises real-time, predictive, or historic data. The method may also include determining a holdover duration based on the at least one measurement. The holdover duration corresponds to a length of time where the power of the global-positioning-system receiver or the power of the active antenna is to be turned off. The method may also include deactivating the power of the global-positioning-system receiver or the power of the active antenna for the holdover duration.

Method and apparatus for measuring viscous heating of viscoelastic materials

METHOD FOR DETECTING THERMAL CHANGES ON A SURFACE

WIRELESS TEMPERATURE PROBE

Embodiments are directed to a system for aiding with the control of cooking. The system includes a thermometer probe that has an emitter, a controller unit or CPU, a battery power supply, and a thermally conductive shaft with a temperature sensor. The thermally conductive shaft is positioned in the interior of a heated milieu (e.g. a food item). The thermally conductive shaft includes a tip at a first end, and an end fitting at a second end. The battery and controller unit are positioned in the thermally conductive shaft, along with the temperature sensor, which is in thermal contact with the thermally conductive shaft. The end fitting is hollow such that the end fitting houses the emitter and a second temperature sensor. Other embodiments are directed to a method for computing a temperature variation speed from a temperature difference inside the end fitting.

METHODS FOR DETECTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ANOMALY AND INITIATING AN ENHANCED AUTOMATIC RESPONSE

An improved system detects an environmental anomaly in a shipping container and initiates a mediation response through a generated layered alert notification. The system includes sensor-based ID nodes associated with packages within the container, and a command node mounted to the container communicating with the ID nodes and an external transceiver on a vehicle transporting the container. The command node is programmed to detect sensor data from the ID nodes; compare the sensor data to package environmental thresholds in context data related to each ID node; detect the environmental anomaly when the comparison indicates an environmental condition for at least one package exceeds its environmental threshold; responsively generate a layered alert notification identifying a mediation recipient and mediation action, and establishing a mediation response priority based upon the comparison; and transmit the layered alert notification to the transceiver unit to initiate a mediation response related ...

Fire or protection alarm detector - has magnetic circuit with two E-shaped elements with jumper

DETECTEUR D'ELEVATION DE TEMPERATURE

DETECTEUR D'ELEVATION DE TEMPERATURE DE TYPE THERMOVELOCIMETRIQUE DONT LES ELEMENTS DETECTEURS SONT CONSTITUES D'UN "PONT" FORME DES DIODES 1 ET 2 POLARISEES PAR LA DIODE ZENER 7, LES RESISTANCES 3, 4 ET LE POTENTIOMETRE D'EQUILIBRAGE 5, LEQUEL DETECTEUR EST COUPLE A UN AMPLIFICATEUR DIFFERENTIEL 6 ET A UN THYRISTOR 8.

Temperature detecting circuit

Advanced temperature monitoring system and methods for semiconductor manufacture productivity

DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF A VIBRATING BEAM AND APPLICATION TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE PRECISION OF MEASUREMENT OF A VIBRATING-BEAM SENSOR

The invention is a device for measuring the temperature of the vibrating beam of a vibrating-beam sensor. It comprises a resonator (10) vibrating in torsion in resonant mode and exhibiting a torsional vibration node (N), said node being its zone of fixing in the vicinity of the middle of the length (L3) of the vibrating beam, said fixing allowing thermal transfers between the resonator and the beam. The frequency of the resonator and the variations of this frequency are representative respectively of the mean temperature T of the beam and of the variations of this temperature T, the effects of which may be compensated by a model.

HEATED SUBSTRATE SUPPORT WITH FLATNESS CONTROL

Embodiments of heated substrate supports are provided herein, In some embodiments, a heated substrate support includes a support plate having a top surface and an opposite bottom surface; and a first heater disposed within the support plate, wherein the first heater is disposed beneath a mid-plane of the support plate, and wherein the first heater is disposed proximate a central zone of the support plate.

Temperature Sensing of Electric Batteries

Methods and apparatus are provided related to thermal protection of electrical batteries. A sensor senses the temperature of a battery and a corresponding digital signal is digitally derived. Date, time and temperature data are written to storage media. A time-rate-of-change of the battery's temperature is determined and used to establish operational periodicity. Stored digital data can be communicated to another entity, temperature or time-rate-of-change values used to trigger an alarm or system shut-down, and so on. Electronic circuitry toggles between an active mode and a power-conserving sleep mode in accordance with periodic operating schedule.

Vehicle battery status detection by tracking a temperature gradient

This disclosure generally relates to a system, apparatus, and method for diagnosing a vehicle battery for further charging purposes. A battery diagnostic tool is provided to receive temperature information on the vehicle battery during a vehicle battery charging operation. The temperature information is referenced to generate a temperature gradient that will be further referenced to identify temperature changes to the vehicle battery over a period of time.

System and Method for Quality Management Utilizing Barcode Indicators

A quality management system for products including a multiplicity of barcoded quality indicators, a barcode indicator reader and a product type responsive indication interpreter, each of the barcoded quality indicators including a first barcode including at least one first colorable area, the first barcode being machine-readable before exceedance of the at least one time and temperature threshold, at least a second barcode including at least one second colorable area, the second barcode not being machine-readable before exceedance of the at least one time and temperature threshold, a coloring agent located at a first location on the indicator and a coloring agent pathway operative to allow the coloring agent to move, from the first location to the first and second colorable areas simultaneously thereby causing the first barcode to become unreadable and at the same time causing the second barcode to become machine-readable.

Ultraviolet flame sensor with programmable sensitivity offset

A programmable controller for controlling an ultraviolet (UV) sensor may adjust an excitation voltage provided to the UV sensor based at least in part on a programmable sensitivity offset in order to produce an excitation voltage that results in a desired UV sensitivity for the UV sensor. The programmable sensitivity offset may be set for the UV sensor at the factory, set during commissioning of the UV sensor in the field, and/or automatically altered over time to help compensate for a degradation in sensitivity of the UV sensor.

Determining change of viscosity from measuring velocity

Apparatus and method for determining a change in the viscosity of a fluid (12), the apparatus including means for heating a portion (14,34,52) of the fluid (12) so that the heated portion (16,32,53) will rise within the fluid, means for determining (18,22,20,54,56) the heated portion's (16,32,53) rise time, means for determining (18,22,20,54,56) the heated portion's (16,32,53) average velocity as it rises through the fluid (12) and means for determining (18,22,20,54,56) the viscosity of the fluid (12) based on the rise time and/or average velocity of the heated portion (16,32,53). The method allows for permitting the temperature and agitation of the fluid (12) to stabilize prior to heating a portion (16,32,53) of the fluid (12) so that it will rise within fluid (12). The viscosity of the fluid (12) may be determined from the comparison of the rise time and/or average velocity to a baseline rise time and/or average velocity. The output signal which may be sent to a display such as in the ...

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Kühlung einer Halbleiteranordnung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (27) und ein Verfahren zur Kühlung einer Halbleiteranordnung (19). Die Halbleiteranordnung (19) kann beispielsweise Bestandteil einer Wechselrichterschaltung (18) zur Wandlung von Energie einer regenerativen Energiequelle (17) in eine Wechselspannung für ein Wechselspannungsnetz (16) sein. Die Vorrichtung (27) weist eine mittels einer Steuergröße (S) ansteuerbare Kühleinrichtung (28) zur Kühlung der Halbleiteranordnung (19) auf. Mittels eines Änderungsbestimmungsmittels (40) wird ein Temperaturänderungswert (DT) einer Bauteiltemperatur (TH) der Halbleiteranordnung (19) ermittelt. Eine Steuereinrichtung (30) bildet eine Änderungsdifferenz (ΔD) zwischen dem Temperaturänderungswert (DT) und einem Änderungsvorgabewert (DV). Der Änderungsvorgabewert (DV) kann kleiner als null sein und beschreibt eine Solltemperaturabnahme der Bauteiltemperatur (TH), die als Führungsgröße dient. Die Änderungsdifferenz (ΔD) kann als Regelabweichung einem Regler übermittelt ...

Blutzuckerspiegel-Messvorrichtung

A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOW-INERTIA OR INERTIA-FREE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

... 1,200,461. Measuring temperature, electrically. WERNER & PFLEIDERER. Oct. 5, 1967 [Dec.22, 1966], No.45462/67. Heading G1N. To compensate for thermal inertia due to the mass of a thermometer probe, two sensing elements 2, 4 Fig.2 or Fig.3 (not shown) are mounted on the probe tip 1. The element 2 comprises a double thermocouple Fig.1 in good thermal contact with the medium 3 under test. The output of one thermocouple of element 2 is compared with the output of the thermocouple element 4 in a difference detector 5, the output of which is fed to a multiplier 6. The multiplier output constitutes a correction signal which is superimposed on a temperature value measured by the other thermocouple of element 2, in a unit 7 and the result is indicated in meter 8. When equilibrium is established the correction signal from multiplier 6 is zero; but before equilibrium the difference voltage is representative of the temperature drop in the probe and of the heat transmitted from the medium 3 to the probe ...

A temperature sensitive alarm system

METHOD FOR MEASURING THE THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FOOD FREEZING TUNNELS AND COLD STORAGE CHAMBERS

an electronic thermometer

An electronic thermometer includes a memory system for storing the body temperature data measured by a temperature sensing element. The memory system has ten memory sections for storing the temperature data of each of last ten days. A graphic display system is associated with the memory system for displaying the temperature data stored in the memory system in a bar graph fashion, thereby indicating the temperature variation of these ten days.

APPARATUS FOR DETECTING VARIATIONS IN THE MAGNITUDES OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES

... 1421337 Measuring electrically R GUILLEUX 15 Nov 1972 [15 Nov 1971 31 Dec 1971] 52690/72 Headings G1N and G1U. Apparatus for detecting changes of a sensed quantity e.g. temperature comprises a sensing element 1 in the form of a temperature-sensitive resistor or a chain of diodes, an amplifying transistor 4 receiving potential variations due to the sensed temperature changes and providing corresponding potential changes to a detector device AD2 and via RC circuit 9, 10 to a high input impedance active element in the form of an F.E.T. 12 from which an output voltage is fed to a threshold detector AD1 and a voltage is fed back by a negative feedback path F-B to the base of transistor 4 whereby the detector AD2 will receive signals indicative of rate of change of the sensed temperature while detector AD1 senses the crossing of a predetermined threshold by the sensed temperature. In an alternative embodiment Fig. 2 the sensing element is an ionization chamber 1a including a radio-active source ...

A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THERMAL BELT OF A TUBE

Verfahren zur Bewertung des Schädigungszustandes einer betrieblich belasteten Halbleiterbaugruppe, insbesondere eines Antriebsumrichters, mit zumindest einem auf oder in einem Trägeraufbau (2) angeordneten Halbleiterbauelement (1), wobei es nicht nur möglich ist eine verbrauchte Lebensdauer für die gesamte Halbleiterbaugruppe abzuschätzen, sondern auch unerwartete oder unerwünschte Belastungszustände und somit eine vorschnelle Minderung der verbleibenden Lebensdauer der Halbleiterbaugruppe zu detektieren. Dadurch werden bereits während des Betriebes der Halbleiterbaugruppe laufende Belastungsevaluierungen ermöglicht, die zeitgerechte Interventionen erlauben.

Establishment of contaminant degradation rates in soils using temperature gradients, associated methods, systems and devices

The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to estimating the rate of biodegradation of contaminants in the ground by measuring thermal gradients in the vadose zone where heat is produced by biodegradation reactions, and averaging over a full seasonal period, such as one year or one seasonal cycle, in which the groundwater temperatures and surface temperatures vary in a cyclical manner. Exemplary embodiments correct for the delay required by the heat being produced in the ground to reach the locations where the temperature gradients are measured, and also cancels out the signal noise caused by the changing surface and groundwater temperatures. In further embodiments, a mathematical model is a provided to test the validity of the invention on two example sites.

INCONTINENCE CARE SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR

A system and a method of detecting a voiding event of a care-receiver uses a temperature sensor for measuring temperatures in real-time at a location adjacent a lower portion of the care- receiver's torso where the voiding event is to occur. The system and method then determines the voiding event based on the measured temperatures.

TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION DEVICE AND TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION METHOD FOR CONTACTLESS POWER-RECEPTION DEVICE

A charging control unit (25) uses wireless communication to acquire, from a power supply device (100), the power loss of a power transmission coil (31). A temperature estimation unit (33) estimates the ambient temperature of a power reception coil on the basis of a preset heat generation amount of a power reception device (200), and the power loss of the power transmission coil (31). When estimating said ambient temperature, in cases when the positional relationship between the power transmission coil (31) and the power reception coil (41) is displaced with respect to a normal positional relationship, the temperature estimation unit (33) increases, in accordance with the amount of positional displacement, the degree to which the power loss of the power transmission coil (31) contributes to the temperature increase. Accordingly, abnormal increases in the ambient temperature of the power reception coil (41) can be inhibited.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING HIGH TURBINE TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS

Herein provided are methods and systems for detecting a high temperature condition of a gas turbine engine. A fuel flow to a combustor of the engine and a compressor outlet pressure of the engine are obtained. A ratio of the fuel flow to the compressor outlet pressure is determined. The ratio is compared to a threshold and a high temperature condition of the engine is detected when the ratio exceeds the threshold.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WARM UP CONTROL OF AUTONOMOUS INVERTER-DRIVEN HYDRAULIC UNIT

A device for controlling temperature rise of an autonomous inverter-driven hydraulic unit comprises a temperature rise control portion (15) and a switch portion (16). The temperature rise control portion (15) performs a predetermined process using a current speed and current pressure as input information and outputs a first switch command. The switch portion (16) is controlled by the first switch command so as to control on/off of power supplied to a fan motor (7a). The device causes an oil temperature to quickly rise to a level where a hydraulic unit driven by a hydraulic pump can work in an optimum condition.

DISPLAY UNIT Of INFORMATION OF RISE IN TEMPERATURE AND APPARATUS FOR the IMPLEMENTATION OF the PROCESS

DISPOSITIF DESTINE A LA SURVEILLANCE DE L'ECHAUFFEMENT DES PALIERS

L'objet de l'invention concerne un appareil modulaire de surveillance permanente des températures de paliers et de leurs gradients. Il est constitué par la combinaison d'autosurveillance de l'appareil, d'un tiroir indication, d'un tiroir mesure et surveillance, d'un tiroir de tendance et d'un tiroir de sécurité. L'appareil est destiné à produire une alarme et à déclencher l'arrêt du moteur ou tout autre machine tournante, pour une certaine valeur de la vitesse d'échauffement.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING EQUIPMENT

SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND VERIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ANOMALY USING MULTIPLE COMMAND NODES

A system for detecting and verifying an environmental anomaly within a shipping container (transported on a transit vehicle having an external transceiver) has wireless sensor-based ID nodes at different locations within the container and multiple command nodes mounted to the container. A first command node is programmatically configured to be operative to detect the sensor data broadcasted from the ID nodes; responsively identify the anomaly based upon the sensor data detected by that command node; and transmit a validation request to another command node. The other command node is configured to be operative to also detect the sensor data broadcasted from the ID nodes; receive the validation request from the first command node; verify the anomaly in response to the validation request and based upon the sensor data detected by the second command node; and broadcast a verification message based upon whether the anomaly for the shipping container is verified. 116-. (canceled)17. An enhanced wireless node system for detecting and verifying an environmental anomaly within a shipping container being transported on a transit vehicle having an external transceiver , the system comprising: an ID node processor,', 'an environmental sensor coupled to the ID node processor, the environmental sensor operative to generate sensor data related to an environmental condition proximate the respective sensor-based ID node within the shipping container, and', 'a wireless radio transceiver coupled to the ID node processor, the wireless radio transceiver being operative to broadcast the sensor data in response to a command from the ID node processor; and, 'a plurality of sensor-based ID nodes disposed in different locations within the shipping container, wherein each of the sensor-based ID nodes comprising'} a command node processor,', 'a first communication interface coupled to the command node processor, the first communication interface comprising a first transceiver and a second ...

Method and system for detecting high turbine temperature operations

Herein provided are methods and systems for detecting a high temperature condition of a gas turbine engine. A fuel flow to a combustor of the engine and a compressor outlet pressure of the engine are obtained. A ratio of the fuel flow to the compressor outlet pressure is determined. The ratio is compared to a threshold and a high temperature condition of the engine is detected when the ratio exceeds the threshold.

MOTOR CONTROLLER, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND HEAT STRESS ESTIMATION METHOD FOR SWITCHING ELEMENT

The specification is related to a motor controller, a vehicle including the motor controller and a heat stress estimating method for a switching element. The motor controller includes a switching element, a temperature sensor, and a computer. The switching element is configured to convert output electric power of an electric power supply into motor-driving electric power. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the switching element. The computer is configured to extract a maximum point and a minimum point in a time-dependent change in the temperature of the switching element, the computer is configured to calculate a temperature difference between the maximum point and the minimum point adjacent to each other and configured to calculate an estimated value of a heat stress to which the switching element is subjected based on each calculated temperature difference. 1. A motor controller comprising:a switching element configured to convert output electric power of an electric power supply into motor-driving electric power;a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the switching element; anda computer configured to extract a maximum point and a minimum point in a time-dependent change in the temperature of the switching element, the computer being configured to calculate a temperature difference between the maximum point and the minimum point adjacent to each other and being configured to calculate an estimated value of a heat stress to which the switching element is subjected based on each calculated temperature difference.2. The motor controller according to claim 1 ,wherein the computer is configured such that a contribution of the temperature difference to the estimated value increases as the temperature difference increases.3. The motor controller according to claim 1 ,wherein the computer includes a counter memory storing the number of occurrences of each bin in a histogram,wherein a width of the bin is defined by a ...

Method and apparatus for reducing energy consumption

A method and apparatus may include activating, by a network node, power of a global-positioning-system receiver or power of an active antenna of the global-positioning-system receiver. The apparatus uses the global-positioning-system receiver to perform synchronization of the apparatus. The method may include receiving at least one measurement, wherein the at least one measurement comprises real-time, predictive, or historic data. The method may also include determining a holdover duration based on the at least one measurement. The holdover duration corresponds to a length of time where the power of the global-positioning-system receiver or the power of the active antenna is to be turned off. The method may also include deactivating the power of the global-positioning-system receiver or the power of the active antenna for the holdover duration.

SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ANOMALY AND INITIATING AN ENHANCED AUTOMATIC RESPONSE USING ELEMENTS OF A WIRELESS NODE NETWORK AND USING SENSOR DATA FROM ID NODES ASSOCIATED WITH PACKAGES AND ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD CONDITIONS PER PACKAGE

An improved system detects an environmental anomaly in a shipping container and initiates a mediation response through a generated layered alert notification. The system includes sensor-based ID nodes associated with packages within the container, and a command node mounted to the container communicating with the ID nodes and an external transceiver on a vehicle transporting the container. The command node is programmed to detect sensor data from the ID nodes; compare the sensor data to package environmental thresholds in context data related to each ID node; detect the environmental anomaly when the comparison indicates an environmental condition for at least one package exceeds its environmental threshold; responsively generate a layered alert notification identifying a mediation recipient and mediation action, and establishing a mediation response priority based upon the comparison; and transmit the layered alert notification to the transceiver unit to initiate a mediation response related to the mediation action.

SYSTEM FOR LINKING ALARM DATA FROM PHYSICALLY DISASSOCIATED WIRELESS SENSORS TO A TRAIN IN MOTION

A system for linking alarm data from physically disassociated wireless sensors to a train in motion. The sensor secured to a wheel axle-box of a rail carriage of a train to detect an over temperature alarm to enable a driver to stop the train. If the alarm condition is confirmed as belonging to the train, a Monitor/Relay immediately notes that there is a problem and warns an operator.

Circuit used for indicating process corner and extreme temperature

The present invention discloses a circuit used for indicating process corner and extreme temperature. It mainly comprises a proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT) current source, a negative to absolute temperature (NTAT) current source, a constant to absolute temperature (CTAT) current source, a corner detector, a poly detector, an extreme temperature detector. The circuit can save more power consumption without trade-off. In debug phase, the suspect sample can read out which state is and can run simulation check quickly to identify the real problem. In production phase, process indicator can easy read out at CP station. In the mean time, the large quantity of data can be easy collected and analyzed.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SUPERVISORY CONTROL OF AN HVAC SYSTEM

A sensor surrogate () for causing a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system () to maintain a desired room temperature, contains a temperature sensor () for determining an actual room temperature and logic embodied on at least one non-transitory computer readable medium (). The logic () is configured to perform the steps of: calculating a current low temperature that is lower than a pre-programmed HVAC system temperature and providing the HVAC system with a first signal that represents the calculated current low temperature, if the desired temperature is above the pre-programmed HVAC system temperature; and calculating a current high temperature that is above the pre-programmed HVAC system temperature and providing the HVAC system () with a second signal that represents the calculated current high temperature, if the desired room temperature is below the pre-programmed HVAC system temperature. 1. A sensor surrogate for causing a heating , ventilating , and air conditioning (HVAC) system to maintain a desired room temperature , wherein the sensor surrogate comprises:a temperature sensor for determining an actual room temperature; and if the desired room temperature is above a pre-programmed HVAC system temperature, calculating a current low temperature that is lower than the pre-programmed HVAC system temperature and providing the HVAC system with a first signal that represents the calculated current low temperature; and', 'if the desired room temperature is below the pre-programmed HVAC system temperature, calculating a current high temperature that is above the pre-programmed HVAC system temperature and providing the HVAC system with a second signal that represents the calculated current high temperature., 'logic embodied on at least one non-transitory computer readable medium configured to perform the steps of2. The sensor surrogate of claim 1 , wherein the step of calculating a current low temperature further comprises the steps of:determining a ...

Infant Warming System and Method

An infant warming system includes a body temperature probe, a peripheral temperature probe, and at least two identical input jacks, each input jack configured to receive either one of the first connector or the second connector. The body temperature probe has a body temperature sensor removably fixable to an infant's torso to measure a body temperature of the infant, and a first connector configured to connect to an input jack to transmit the body temperature measurement. The peripheral temperature probe includes a peripheral temperature sensor removably fixable to the infant's extremity to measure a peripheral temperature of the infant, and a second connector configured to connect to an input jack to transmit the peripheral temperature measurement. The system further includes a probe detection module automatically detect whether each input jack is connected to the peripheral temperature probe or the body temperature probe.

NAVIGATION DEVICE INCLUDING THERMAL SENSOR

A navigation device includes a thermal sensor and a processing unit. The thermal sensor is configured to output temperature readings of a work surface. The processing unit is configured to identify a lift event according to the temperature readings. 1. A navigation device , configured to be operated on a work surface , comprising:an image sensor configured to capture reflection images of the work surface;a thermal sensor configured to output temperature readings of the work surface; andat least one processing unit configured to perform tracking operation according to the reflection images and identify a lift event according the temperature readings.2. The navigation device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the image sensor is a CCD image sensor or a CMOS image sensor.3. The navigation device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a light source configured to illuminate the work surface.4. The navigation device as claimed in claim 3 , further comprising at least one light guide configured to direct light emitted by the light source.5. The navigation device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processing unit calculates a temperature value according to the temperature readings claim 1 , and identifies the lift event according to the temperature value or a temperature variation of the temperature value.6. The navigation device as claimed in claim 5 , wherein when the temperature value is smaller than or equal to a temperature threshold or when the temperature variation is larger than or equal to a variation threshold claim 5 , the processing unit identifies that the lift event occurs.7. The navigation device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when the processing unit identifies that the lift event occurs claim 1 , the navigation device enters a sleep mode or a hovering mode.8. The navigation device as claimed in claim 7 , wherein in the sleep mode the image sensor is disabled and the thermal sensor operates continuously.9. A navigation device claim 7 , configured to be ...

ELECTRON BEAM TREATMENT FOR INVASIVE PESTS

A system and method for the treatment of invasive pests includes an irradiation device that can generate an electron beam that is applicable to a tree infected by an invasive pest, wherein the electron beam provides an in-situ treatment for the tree infected by the invasive pest by killing the invasive pest via electron beam irradiation. One or more temperature sensors can be used to track the internal temperature of a tree surrogate. A differential temperature difference tracked by temperature sensor can be used to ensure that a reduction in temperature of the tree is attributable to the electron beam rather than increase in heat. 1. A system for treatment of invasive pests , comprising:an irradiation device for generating a particle beam, the particle beam being applicable to a log;at least one spinning roller configured to rotate the log, wherein the particle beam provides an in-situ treatment of the log via irradiation from the particle beam.2. The system for treatment of invasive pests of claim 1 , wherein the irradiation device comprises an electron beam irradiation device claim 1 , and the particle beam comprise an electron beam.3. The system for treatment of invasive pests of wherein the electron beam generated by the electron beam irradiation device comprises a 9 MeV electron beam.4. The system for treatment of invasive pests of further comprising:at least one temperature sensor configured to track an internal temperature of at least one tree surrogate, wherein a differential temperature difference tracked by the at least one temperature sensor is used to ensure that a reduction in a temperature associated with the log is attributable to the particle beam.5. The system for treatment of invasive pests of wherein the irradiation device comprises a portable irradiation device.6. The system for treatment of invasive pests of wherein the irradiation device comprises a portable electron beam accelerator.7. The system for treatment of invasive pests of wherein a ...

SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ANOMALY AND INITIATING AN ENHANCED AUTOMATIC RESPONSE USING ELEMENTS OF A WIRELESS NODE NETWORK USING ID NODES AND ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD CONDITIONS PER ID NODE

Systems and methods are described for monitoring, detecting, and initiating a response to an environmental anomaly within a shipping container of packages involves sensor-based ID nodes, a command node and an external transceiver on a transit vehicle. Each ID node generates and broadcasts sensor data on environmental conditions proximate the respective ID node within the shipping container. The command node detects the sensor data from each ID node and compares it with locally maintained context data (an environmental threshold condition) for that ID node to detect the environmental anomaly when sensor data exceeds a respective threshold condition. The command node then generates a layered alert notification related to the environmental anomaly identifying a targeted mediation recipient and targeted mediation action, and establishing a mediation response priority. The command node initiates a mediation response related to the targeted mediation action by transmitting the layered alert notification transmitted to the external transceiver. 1127-. (canceled)128. An improved monitoring system for detecting an environmental anomaly in a shipping container that maintains a plurality of packages and for reporting a layered alert notification related to the environmental anomaly to an external transceiver associated with a transit vehicle transporting the shipping container , the system comprising: an ID node processing unit,', 'an ID node memory coupled to the ID node processing unit, the memory maintaining at least an ID node monitoring program code,', 'at least one environmental sensor configured to generate sensor data related to an environmental condition proximate the respective ID node as disposed within the shipping container,', 'a wireless radio transceiver coupled to the ID node processing unit, the wireless radio transceiver being configured to access the sensor data generated by the at least one environmental sensor and broadcast the sensor data in response to a ...

Method For Evaluating A Measurement Result Of A Thermal Analysis, As Well As Use Of The Method, Computer Unit, Computer Program Product And System For Performing The Method

A method for evaluating a measurement result of a thermal analysis. A program-controlled computer unit is used to calculate at least one probability of the agreement of the measurement result with at least one dataset previously stored in the computer unit, wherein this calculation is based on a comparison of effect data previously extracted from a measurement curve of the thermal analysis with corresponding stored effect data of the dataset. The evaluation can advantageously include, an automatic recognition and classification of measurement curves and can be carried out in particular more efficiently, more economically and more quickly than previously, with at the same time a high quality of evaluation. 1. A method for evaluating a measurement result of a thermal analysis , comprising the step of:calculating, via a program controlled computer unit, at least one probability of an agreement of the measurement result with at least one dataset previously stored in the computer unit,wherein the calculation is based on a comparison of effect data previously extracted from a measurement curve of the thermal analysis with corresponding stored effect data of the dataset.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the effect data comprises at least minima claim 1 , maxima and steps in the course of the measurement curve.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the effect data for each effect are represented as a given feature vector claim 1 , the feature vector having vector components which represent quantitatively specific properties of the effect concerned.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of extracting the effect data from the measurement curve of the thermal analysis using the computer unit.5. The method according to claim 4 , further comprising the step of processing the measurement curve using the computer unit before extracting the effect data from the measurement curve.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the ...

Method For Determining A Deterioration Of Power Semiconductor Modules As Well As A Device And Circuit Arrangement

The present disclosure relates to power semiconductor modules. The teachings thereof may be embodied in modules with a power semiconductor component and methods, as well as a circuit arrangement. For example, a method may include: developing a thermal model of the power semiconductor module at a reference time point; establishing a reference temperature based on the thermal model; measuring a temperature-sensitive electrical parameter of the power semiconductor module during operation of the power semiconductor module; determining a current temperature from the measured temperature-sensitive electrical parameter of the power semiconductor module; calculating a temperature difference between the current temperature and the reference temperature; and determining a deterioration of the power semiconductor module based on the calculated temperature difference. 1. A method for characterizing a power semiconductor module with a power semiconductor component , the method comprising:developing a thermal model of the power semiconductor module at a reference time point;establishing a reference temperature based at least in part on the thermal model of the power semiconductor module;measuring a temperature-sensitive electrical parameter of the power semiconductor module at a later point in time during operation of the power semiconductor module;determining a current temperature of the power semiconductor module from the measured temperature-sensitive electrical parameter of the power semiconductor module;calculating a temperature difference between the current temperature and the reference temperature; anddetermining a deterioration of the power semiconductor module based at least in part on the calculated temperature difference.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the thermal model depends on a thermal impedance of the power semiconductor module describing a thermal path of the power semiconductor module.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the thermal ...

THERMAL ANALYSIS OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

A method for determining a thermal impedance of a sample device is described. According to the method, a sample device is heated to an initial temperature. A pulsed power including a sequence of pulses is applied to the sample device. Temperature of the sample device is measured in a time-dependent manner. A thermal impedance of the sample device is determined based on the temperature of the sample device and the pulsed power. 1. A method for determining a thermal impedance of a sample device , comprising:heating a sample device to an initial temperature;applying a pulsed power to the sample device, the pulsed power including a sequence of pulses;measuring a temperature of the sample device in a time-dependent manner; anddetermining a thermal impedance of the sample device based on the temperature of the sample device and the pulsed power.2. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein pulses of the sequence of pulses alternate between a first amplitude and a second amplitude.3. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising:heating the sample device to the initial temperature by applying a heating power to the sample device,wherein the first amplitude and the second amplitude are different from each other;wherein the first amplitude and the second amplitude differ from the heating power by a same amplitude difference.4. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein the step of applying the pulsed power to the sample device is performed for a first total duration;wherein pulses of the sequence of pulses have pulse duration of integral multiples of a given shortest pulse duration;wherein the method further comprises:applying another pulsed power to the sample device for a second total duration, the second pulsed power including pulses having pulse durations of a different shortest pulse duration.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:after the step of applying the pulsed power, applying a sensing power equal to or below a minimum of the pulsed power.6. ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REVERSE MODELING OF PRODUCT TEMPERATURES

A method of estimating a temperature history of a product transported in a shipping enclosure, the method including measuring an actual ending temperature of the product, acquiring ambient temperature data of the shipping enclosure, creating a plurality of simulated trips based in part on the ambient air temperature data of the shipping enclosure, wherein each of the plurality of simulated trips includes an estimated ending product temperature value, and determining whether the difference between the estimated ending product temperature value and the actual temperature of the product is within a temperature threshold. 1. A method of estimating a temperature history of a product transported in a shipping enclosure , the method comprising:(a) measuring an actual ending temperature of the product;(b) acquiring ambient temperature data of the shipping enclosure;(c) creating a plurality of simulated trips based in part on the ambient air temperature data of the shipping enclosure, wherein each of the plurality of simulated trips includes an estimated ending product temperature value; and(d) determining whether the difference between the estimated ending product temperature value and the actual ending temperature of the product is within a temperature threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (a) comprises measuring the actual temperature of the product upon arrival at a destination other than the origin.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (b) comprises measuring ambient air temperature data within the shipping enclosure for a trip duration time.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (c) further comprises determining at least one of a thermal mass and a thermal conductivity of the product.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature threshold is adjustable.6. A system for estimating a temperature history of a product transported in a shipping container comprising:a network;a first data recordation device in communication with the network, wherein the ...

Image forming apparatus

An image forming apparatus including: a temperature detecting unit configured to detect a temperature outside the image forming apparatus; a storage portion; and a control unit configured to execute a dew condensation eliminating operation for eliminating dew condensation in the image forming apparatus based on a detection result of the temperature detecting unit, wherein the control unit stores, in the storage portion, an execution time of the dew condensation eliminating operation executed when a power supply to the image forming apparatus is stopped during the dew condensation eliminating operation and determines, when the power supply to the image forming apparatus is started, whether or not to execute the dew condensation eliminating operation based on the execution time and a power supply stop continuing time from when the power supply is stopped to when the power supply is started.

DYNAMICALLY UPDATING A TIME INTERVAL OF A GPS

A seismic system includes a wireless sensor node. The wireless sensor node includes a global positioning system (GPS) device to receive a GPS time value at an interval; a temperature sensor to measure temperature; an oscillator to measure time; and a memory to store the GPS time value, the temperature, and the oscillator time. The wireless sensor node also includes a processor to determine a rate of temperature change during the interval, and to dynamically update the interval to receive the GPS time value from the GPS device, based on the rate of temperature change. 1. A seismic system comprising: a global positioning system (GPS) device to receive a GPS time value at an interval;', 'a temperature sensor to measure temperature;', 'an oscillator to measure time; and', 'a memory to store the GPS time value, the temperature, and the oscillator time; and', determine a rate of temperature change during the interval; and', 'dynamically update the interval to receive the GPS time value from the GPS device based on the rate of temperature change., 'a processor to], 'a wireless sensor node comprising2. The seismic system of claim 1 , wherein power is reduced to the GPS device the GPS device is not receiving the GPS time value.3. The seismic system of claim 1 , the processor is to:compare the temperature change with a threshold value;increase the GPS interval when the rate of temperature change is below the threshold; anddecrease the GPS interval when the rate of temperature change is above the threshold.4. The seismic system of claim 1 , the memory to store an oscillator time value associated with the GPS time value at the interval.5. The seismic system of claim 4 , the processor is to:compare the oscillator time value with the GPS time value at the interval;determine an error value of the oscillator time value caused by a change in the temperature; andinitiate transmission of the oscillator time value, the GPS time value, and the error value to a server via a wireless ...

POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OPENING OF EXHAUST VALVE OF POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

Disclosed is a power supply device including a battery having an exhaust valve that opens when an internal pressure becomes higher than a set pressure, the battery being housed in a case, a temperature sensor that detects a temperature in the case, and a detection circuit that detects opening of the exhaust valve at a detected temperature detected by the temperature sensor. In this power supply device, the detection circuit detects that a high temperature time (t1) from a timing at which a rate of rise (ΔT/Δt) of the temperature detected by the temperature sensor is higher than a rise rate set value and exceeds the rise rate set value to a timing at which the detected temperature falls to less than or equal to a reference temperature is longer than a high temperature time set value, and detects the opening of the exhaust valve. 1. A power supply device comprising:a battery having an exhaust valve that opens when an internal pressure becomes higher than a set pressure;a case that houses the battery;a temperature sensor that detects a temperature in the case; anda detection circuit that detects opening of the exhaust valve at a detected temperature detected by the temperature sensor,wherein the detection circuit detects the opening of the exhaust valve by detecting that a high temperature time (t1) from a timing at which a rate of rise (ΔT/Δt) of the detected temperature is higher than a rise rate set value and exceeds the rise rate set value to a timing at which the detected temperature falls to less than or equal to a reference temperature is longer than a high temperature time set value.2. The power supply device according to claim 1 , whereina plurality of the temperature sensors are provided in the case, andthe detection circuit detects the opening of the exhaust valve from the detected temperature of each of the plurality of the temperature sensors.3. The power supply device according to claim 2 , wherein at least one of the plurality of the temperature sensors ...

Storage device and control method

According to one embodiment, a controller acquires temperature data periodically while receiving a first mode designating signal, writes the temperature data into a nonvolatile storage while or after the first mode designating signal, acquires temperature data after a lapse of a predetermined time from designation of the second mode, writes the temperature data into the nonvolatile storage while or after a lapse of a predetermined time since the designation of the second mode, acquires temperature data at a timing of changing from the second mode to the first mode, and write the acquired temperature data into the nonvolatile storage at or after the timing of changing from the second mode to the first mode.

ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY DEVICE

An organic light emitting display device includes a display panel, a display panel driver, and a power supply. The display panel includes pixels. Each of the pixels includes an organic light emitting diode configured to emit light in an emission period based on a first power supply voltage and a second power supply voltage. The display panel driver is configured to apply a scan signal, an emission control signal, and a data signal to the pixels. The power supply is configured to: generate the first power supply voltage, the second power supply voltage, and a third power supply voltage applied to the pixels in a non-emission period; and adjust a voltage level of the second power supply voltage and a voltage level of the third power supply voltage based on an ambient temperature and a brightness of the display panel. 1. A display device comprising: a driving transistor comprising a gate electrode; and', 'a light emitting element configured to emit light in an emission period based on a first power supply voltage and a second power supply voltage;, 'a display panel comprising pixels, each of the pixels comprisinga display panel driver configured to apply a scan signal, an emission control signal, and a data signal to the pixels; and generate the first power supply voltage, the second power supply voltage, and a third power supply voltage to be applied to the pixels in a non-emission period; and', 'adjust a voltage level of the second power supply voltage and a voltage level of the third power supply voltage based on a display brightness of the display panel,, 'a power supply configured towherein the third power supply voltage is provided to a first electrode of the light emitting element without going through the driving transistor and the second power supply voltage is provided to a second electrode of the light emitting element.2. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the power supply is further configured to adjust the voltage level of the second power supply ...

Cooking engagement system equipped with thermistor

A cooking engagement system and methods therefore are provided. The system includes a cooktop appliance and an interactive assembly positioned above the cooktop appliance. The interactive assembly includes an image monitor that presents various images and information to a user, e.g., recipes. The system includes a thermistor for detecting operation of the cooktop appliance. When the thermistor senses a temperature level that exceeds a threshold, a controller communicatively coupled thereto activates an air handler to move or motivate an airflow across or about the image monitor. In this way, the image monitor may be cooled and condensation is prevented from forming on the imaging surface of the image monitor.

Stress measurement device, stress measurement system, and stress measurement method

A stress measurement device includes a first obtaining unit obtaining thermal data including information indicating a temperature of a measuring region, a second obtaining unit obtaining data related to stress occurring in one part of the measuring region, and a controller finding stress occurring in the measuring region from the thermal data and the data related to the stress. The controller finds, first waveform data respectively on the one part and a part other than the one part based on a change with time of the thermal data, and second waveform data based on a change with time of the data related to the stress. The controller finds, disturbance data through a deduction of the second waveform data from the first waveform data on the one part, and stress data indicating stress occurring in the part through a deduction the disturbance data from the first waveform data on the part.

Flying object, detecting device, control device, and air current detecting method

An altitude sensor and a temperature sensor are installed at a flying object. The flying object or a control device for controlling an operation of the flying object corrects temperature information acquired by the temperature sensor to temperature information at an altitude by using altitude information acquired by the altitude sensor. The flying object or the control device determines whether an air current is ascending or descending based on temperature changes at the altitude. The temperature changes are obtained from the corrected temperature information.

Systems and Methods for Adaptive Monitoring of a Shipping Container for an Environmental Anomaly

An adaptive method and system for monitoring a shipping container for an environmental anomaly uses sensor-based ID nodes within the container and a command node. Sensors on each ID node generate sensor data about an environmental condition proximate the ID node as disposed within the container. Each ID node periodically broadcasts the sensor data. The command node monitors a first group of sensor data from the ID nodes over a first time period to detect an initial environmental threshold condition related to the container, then monitors a subsequent group of sensor data over a second time period under a modified monitoring parameter to detect a secondary environmental threshold condition related to the container as the anomaly. In response to detecting the secondary condition, the command node generates an alert notification and transmits the alert notification to an external transceiver to initiate a mediation response related to the anomaly. 124-. (canceled)25. An adaptive monitoring system for detecting an environmental anomaly in a shipping container , the system comprising: an ID node processor,', 'an ID node memory coupled to the ID node processor, the memory maintaining at least an ID node monitoring program code,', 'at least one environmental sensor configured to generate sensor data related to an environmental condition proximate the ID node as disposed within the shipping container, and', 'a wireless radio transceiver coupled to the ID node processor, the wireless radio transceiver being configured to access the sensor data generated by the at least one environmental sensor and periodically broadcast the sensor data over time in response to a report command from the ID node processor when the ID node processor executes the ID node monitoring program code;, 'a plurality of ID nodes disposed within the shipping container, wherein each of the ID nodes comprising'} a command node processor,', 'a command node memory coupled to the command node processor, the ...

METHOD AND MEASURING SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A LINE FOR CHANGED AMBIENT CONDITIONS

A method for monitoring a line for a change in ambient conditions. The line includes a measurement line of a predetermined length which has a measuring conductor enclosed in an insulation with a known dielectric coefficient. An analog signal of defined frequency is generated and injected at a feed site. The signal is reflected at a predetermined reflection site and a resulting signal amplitude is measured at a defined measuring point. A measure for the ambient condition, particularly a temperature, is determined from the signal amplitude. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for monitoring a line for a change in an ambient condition , the method comprising:providing the line with a measuring line having a predetermined length and including a measuring conductor surrounded by an insulation;generating an analog signal and feeding the signal into the measuring line at a feed site;reflecting the signal at a known reflection site, a reflected signal component being returned in the measuring conductor; andmeasuring a signal amplitude at a fixed measuring site and ascertaining a measure for the changed ambient condition from the signal amplitude.14. The method according to claim 13 , which comprises forming a standing wave between the feed site and the reflection site.15. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the known reflection site is an end of the measuring line.16. The method according to claim 15 , wherein the end of the measuring line is an open end.17. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the changed ambient condition is a condition selected from the group consisting of a temperature claim 13 , an attenuation of the measuring line claim 13 , and an insertion loss of the measuring system.18. The method according to claim 13 , which comprises generating the signal at a frequency from greater than 10 KHz to a multiple of 100 MHz.19. The method according to claim 18 , which comprises generating the signal at a frequency in a range from 200 MHz to 500 MHz.20. The ...

Display device

A display device comprising: a substrate having a display region; a plurality of temperature detection wires arranged at positions overlapping with the display region in plan view; and a light detection electrode overlapping with temperature detection regions of the temperature detection wires in plan view.

SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND VERIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ANOMALY USING MULTIPLE COMMAND NODES

A system for detecting and verifying an environmental anomaly within a shipping container (transported on a transit vehicle having an external transceiver) has wireless sensor-based ID nodes at different locations within the container and multiple command nodes mounted to the container. A first command node is programmatically configured to be operative to detect the sensor data broadcasted from the ID nodes; responsively identify the anomaly based upon the sensor data detected by that command node; and transmit a validation request to another command node. The other command node is configured to be operative to also detect the sensor data broadcasted from the ID nodes; receive the validation request from the first command node; verify the anomaly in response to the validation request and based upon the sensor data detected by the second command node; and broadcast a verification message based upon whether the anomaly for the shipping container is verified. 126-. (canceled)27. An enhanced shipping container apparatus for detecting and verifying an environmental anomaly based upon a plurality of sensor-based ID nodes , the apparatus comprising:{'claim-text': ['a container base portion,', 'a plurality of container walls having one edge on each of the container walls coupled to the container base portion; and', 'a container top portion coupled to another edge on each of the container walls;', 'wherein the container base portion, the container walls and the container top portion collectively define an interior storage space, wherein the sensor-based ID nodes being disposed in different locations within the interior storage space, and wherein at least one of the container walls providing a resealable access closure that provides selective access to the interior storage space; and'], '#text': 'a shipping container comprising at least'}{'claim-text': ['a command node processor, and', 'a communication interface operatively coupled to the command node processor, the ...

READING PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR A TEMPERATURE DISPLAY DEVICE, SERVER APPARATUS, READING PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR A TEMPERATURE DISPLAY DEVICE, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A READING PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR A TEMPERATURE DISPLAY DEVICE

A reading processing apparatus for a temperature display device includes: an obtaining device obtaining an image of the temperature display device; a storage storing color fading information for each temperature; and a temperature estimation device estimating an ambient temperature of the temperature display device. The obtaining device includes a time information image indicating time information and a temperature information image displaying information about a temperature and an elapsed time by a change in color, and to which image pickup time information is added. The color fading information indicates a relation between a color changed by a temperature change, an elapsed time, and a temperature. The temperature estimating unit estimates the temperature to which the temperature display device is exposed by checking color information and elapsed time detected from the image against the color fading information stored in the storage. 1. A reading processing apparatus for a temperature display device , comprising:an obtaining device configured to obtain an image of a temperature display device, which includes a time information image indicating time information and a temperature information image displaying information about a temperature and an elapsed time by a change in color, and to which image pickup time information is added;a storage configured to store, for each temperature, color fading information, which indicates a relation between a color changed by a temperature change, an elapsed time, and a temperature; anda temperature estimation device configured to estimate an ambient temperature of the temperature display device based on color information about a color changed by a temperature that is detected from temperature information of the temperature information image and by the elapsed time, on an elapsed time that is calculated from the time information of the time information image, and on the color fading information stored in the storage.2. A reading ...

THERMAL COMPENSATION FOR FORCE-SENSITIVE BUTTON

Thermal compensation can be applied to force measurements of a force-sensitive button. A temperature differential between an object and the force-sensitive button can result in changes in the reconstructed force by the force sensor due to thermal effects rather than actual user force, which in turn can result in degraded performance of the force sensor (e.g., false positive or inconsistent activation force). In some examples, a force-sensitive button can include a force sensor configured to measure an amount of force applied to the force-sensitive button, and a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature associated with the force sensor. The measured temperature can be used to compensate the amount of force measured by the force sensor based on the temperature associated with the force sensor. In some examples, the thermal compensation can be applied when an object is detected contacting the force-sensitive button (i.e., when rapid temperature differentials can occur). 1. An electronic device comprising: a force sensor configured to measure an amount of force applied to the force-sensitive button; and', 'a temperature sensor coupled proximate to the force sensor and configured to measure a temperature associated with the force sensor; and, 'a force-sensitive button comprising 'compensating the amount of force measured by the force sensor based on the temperature associated with the force sensor measured by the temperature sensor.', 'one or more processors coupled to the force-sensitive input button and capable of2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the force sensor is a capacitive force sensor including one or more first electrodes and one or more second electrodes claim 1 , wherein a change in a gap between the one or more first electrodes and the one or more second electrodes due to the amount of applied force changes a capacitance formed between the one or more first electrodes and the one or more second electrodes.3. The electronic device of ...

System and method for quality management utilizing barcode indicators

A quality management system for products including a multiplicity of bar coded quality indicators each operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter, a barcode indicator reader operative to read the barcoded quality indicators and to provide output indications, the barcoded quality indicators being readable by the barcode indicator reader at all times after first becoming readable, including times prior to, during and immediately following exceedance of the at least one threshold by the at least one product quality affecting parameter, and a product type responsive indication interpreter operative to receive the output indications and to provide human sensible, product quality status outputs.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURELY MONITORING A SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL ANOMALY

Systems and methods are described for securely monitoring a shipping container for an environmental anomaly using elements of a wireless node network of sensor-based ID nodes disposed within the container and a command node associated with the container. The method has the command node identifying which of the ID nodes are confirmed as trusted sensors based upon a security credential specific to each of the ID nodes; monitoring only the confirmed ID nodes for sensor data broadcast those ID nodes; detecting the anomaly based upon the sensor data from at least one of the confirmed ID nodes; automatically generating an alert notification related to the detected environmental anomaly for the shipping container; and transmitting the alert notification to the external transceiver to initiate a mediation response related to the detected environmental anomaly. 157-. (canceled)58. A method for securely monitoring a shipping container for an environmental anomaly using elements of a wireless node network having at least a plurality of sensor-based ID nodes disposed within the shipping container and a command node associated with the shipping container , wherein the command node being operative to securely communicate with each of the sensor-based ID nodes and an external transceiver associated with a transit vehicle having at least temporary custody of the shipping container , the method comprising:identifying, by the command node, which of the sensor-based ID nodes is one of a plurality of trusted sensors disposed within the shipping container based upon a security credential specific to a respective one of the sensor-based ID nodes, the identified ones of the sensor-based ID nodes being confirmed sensor-based ID nodes, wherein at least one of the confirmed sensor-based ID nodes includes a chemical sensor;monitoring, by the command node, only the confirmed ones of the sensor-based ID nodes for sensor data broadcast from each of the confirmed sensor-based ID nodes;detecting, ...

Systems, Apparatus, and Methods for Detecting an Environmental Anomaly and Initiating an Enhanced Automatic Response Using Elements of a Wireless Node Network and Using Sensor Data from ID Nodes Associated with Packages and Environmental Threshold Conditions Per Package

An improved system detects an environmental anomaly in a shipping container and initiates a mediation response through a generated layered alert notification. The system includes sensor-based ID nodes associated with packages within the container, and a command node mounted to the container communicating with the ID nodes and an external transceiver on a vehicle transporting the container. The command node is programmed to detect sensor data from the ID nodes; compare the sensor data to package environmental thresholds in context data related to each ID node; detect the environmental anomaly when the comparison indicates an environmental condition for at least one package exceeds its environmental threshold; responsively generate a layered alert notification identifying a mediation recipient and mediation action, and establishing a mediation response priority based upon the comparison; and transmit the layered alert notification to the transceiver unit to initiate a mediation response related to the mediation action. 1. An improved monitoring system for detecting an environmental anomaly in a shipping container that maintains a plurality of packages and for reporting a layered alert notification related to the environmental anomaly to an external transceiver associated with a transit vehicle transporting the shipping container , the system comprising: an ID node processing unit,', 'an ID node memory coupled to the ID node processing unit, the memory maintaining at least an ID node monitoring program code,', 'at least one environmental sensor configured to generate sensor data related to an environmental condition of the respective package associated with each of the ID nodes,', 'a wireless radio transceiver coupled to the ID node processing unit, the wireless radio transceiver being configured to access the sensor data generated by the at least one environmental sensor and broadcast the sensor data in response to a report command from the ID node processing unit ...

SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ANOMALY AND INITIATING AN ENHANCED AUTOMATIC RESPONSE USING ELEMENTS OF A WIRELESS NODE NETWORK AND USING SENSOR DATA FROM ID NODES ASSOCIATED WITH PACKAGES AND ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD CONDITIONS PER PACKAGE

An improved system detects an environmental anomaly in a shipping container and initiates a mediation response through a generated layered alert notification. The system includes sensor-based ID nodes associated with packages within the container, and a command node mounted to the container communicating with the ID nodes and an external transceiver on a vehicle transporting the container. The command node is programmed to detect sensor data from the ID nodes; compare the sensor data to package environmental thresholds in context data related to each ID node; detect the environmental anomaly when the comparison indicates an environmental condition for at least one package exceeds its environmental threshold; responsively generate a layered alert notification identifying a mediation recipient and mediation action, and establishing a mediation response priority based upon the comparison; and transmit the layered alert notification to the transceiver unit to initiate a mediation response related to the mediation action. 1. An improved monitoring system for detecting an environmental anomaly in a shipping container that maintains a plurality of packages and for reporting a layered alert notification related to the environmental anomaly to an external transceiver associated with a transit vehicle transporting the shipping container , the system comprising:{'claim-text': ['an ID node processing unit,', 'an ID node memory coupled to the ID node processing unit, the memory maintaining at least an ID node monitoring program code,', 'at least one environmental sensor configured to generate sensor data related to an environmental condition of the respective package associated with each of the ID nodes,', 'a wireless radio transceiver coupled to the ID node processing unit, the wireless radio transceiver being configured to access the sensor data generated by the at least one environmental sensor and broadcast the sensor data in response to a report command from the ID node ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, INDEX CALCULATING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

According to one embodiment an electronic apparatus includes a housing, a heat generating element, a plurality of sensors, and an index calculator. The heat generating element is housed in the housing. The index calculator calculates an index corresponding to a physical quantity or an index indicating performance of the electronic apparatus, based on a correlation between detected values of the sensors and the index. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising:a housing;a heat generating element accommodated in the housing;a plurality of sensors; andan index calculator configured to calculate an index corresponding to a physical quantity or an index indicating performance of the electronic apparatus, based on a correlation between detected values of the sensors and the index.2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the index calculator calculates the index based on a correlation between detected values of three or more sensors and the index.3. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the index calculator calculates claim 1 , as the index claim 1 , a sum of products of independent variables and coefficients corresponding to the respective detected values of the sensors.4. The electronic apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein one of the sensors that corresponds to one of the independent variables resulting in a maximum product in a first index differs from one of the sensors that corresponds to one of the independent variables resulting in a maximum product in a second index claim 3 , the second index being different from the first index.5. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the index corresponds to temperature.6. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a cooling element configured to cool the heat generating element, whereinthe index indicates cooling performance of the cooling element.7. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein all of the sensors detect temperature.8. The ...

System And Method For Quality Management Utilizing Barcode Indicators

A quality management system for products including a multiplicity of barcoded quality indicators, a barcode indicator reader and a product type responsive indication interpreter, each of the barcoded quality indicators including a first barcode including at least one first colorable area, the first barcode being machine-readable before exceedance of the at least one time and temperature threshold, at least a second barcode including at least one second colorable area, the second barcode not being machine-readable before exceedance of the at least one time and temperature threshold, a coloring agent located at a first location on the indicator and a coloring agent pathway operative to allow the coloring agent to move, from the first location to the first and second colorable areas simultaneously thereby causing the first barcode to become unreadable and at the same time causing the second barcode to become machine-readable. 122-. (canceled)23. A barcoded quality indicator comprising:at least one barcode, operative, following actuation of said barcoded quality indicator, to provide a first machine-readable indication prior to exceedance of at least one threshold and a second machine-readable indication following exceedance of said at least one threshold; anda pull strip, where removal of said pull strip actuates said indicator.24. A barcoded quality indicator according to and wherein said at least one barcode comprises:at least one first barcode providing said first machine-readable indication prior to exceedance of said at least one threshold; andat least one second barcode providing said second machine-readable indication following exceedance of said at least one threshold.25. A barcoded quality indicator according to and wherein said at least one second barcode is not machine-readable prior to exceedance of said at least one threshold.26. A barcoded quality indicator according to and wherein said at least one first barcode is not machine-readable following ...

System and Method to Determine a Time to Turn Off Cooling Equipment Based on Forecasted Temperatures

A system and method for determining a time to turn off cooling equipment based on forecasted temperatures is described. Embodiments of the system can include, but are not limited to, a server, a smart device, and one or more weather databases. Typically, the server can obtain forecasted temperature data from the one or more weather databases and analyze the forecasted temperature data. When the server determines that a current temperature approximate a given location is about a desired temperature defined by a user, the server can send a notification to the user device. The notification can alert the user to turn off their cooling equipment.

Method to determine heat transfer efficiency of a heating device and system therefor

To determine the heat output efficacy of a heating device such as a convective warming blanket, a conduit structure is constructed to have coiled metal tubings that form the head, torso and other non-moving parts of a person analog. Flexible tubings interconnect the metal tubings to establish a continuous conduit between an inlet and an outlet of the structure, so that a fluid having a particular heat capacity may flow uninterrupted through the conduit structure. Respective temperature sensors at the inlet and outlet measure the input and output temperatures of the fluid. Using the flow rate, the heat capacity and the respective temperatures of the fluid measured at the inlet and outlet, the heat output efficiency of the blanket may be calculated. A FLIR camera may be used to obtain an IR image to confirm the heat output efficiency of the blanket.

Method and Apparatus for Evaluation of Temperature Sensors

A service management system facilitates service on building management systems. A connected services system of a connected services system stores temperature information from temperature detectors of building management systems (including heat detectors of fire alarm systems and thermostats of building automation systems), which send sensor values to control panels, which, in turn, send the temperature information to the connected services system. A temperature detector evaluation module of the connected services system retrieves the temperature information from the connected services database, generates aggregate temperature information based on the temperature information and then determines which of the temperature detectors require service based on the aggregate temperature information, for example, by detecting outlier temperature information. Scheduled service tasks for the temperature detectors requiring service are then pushed to a service workflow module, which sends the scheduled service tasks to a mobile computing device operated by a technician performing the service. 1. A service management system for facilitating service of building management systems of a building , comprising:a building management system panel interface for receiving temperature information from temperature detectors connected to one or more building panels; andtemperature detector evaluation module for detecting outlier temperature information from among the temperature detectors to identify temperature detectors requiring service.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a service workflow module for receiving scheduled service tasks from the temperature detector evaluation module claim 1 , wherein the scheduled service tasks are based on the temperature detectors requiring service.3. The system as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising mobile computing devices for receiving and displaying the scheduled service tasks from the service workflow module.4. The system as ...

DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH THERMAL SENSOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

A display system includes a host processor and a display driver integrated circuit. The host processor includes a first thermal sensor. The display driver integrated circuit including a second thermal sensor that is different from the first thermal sensor. The host processor generates a first performance control signal indicating whether to increase or decrease performance of a display panel from first temperature information that is obtained from the first thermal sensor and second temperature information that is obtained from the second thermal sensor, and to output the first performance control signal. The display driver integrated circuit receives the first performance control signal from the host processor, and controls the display panel based on the first performance control signal to adjust the performance of the display panel.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TEMPERATURE DETERMINATION

A method of determining a temperature of a patient includes measuring a first temperature of the patient with a temperature device, and measuring a second temperature of an environment with the temperature device. The method includes determining if a change in the ambient temperature exceeds a threshold. If the change does exceed the threshold, the method also includes applying a correction factor to the first temperature of the patient to account for the change in ambient temperature. 1. A temperature measurement device , comprising:a first sensing element configured to sense an ambient temperature of an environment over a first time period;a second sensing element configured to sense a patient temperature of a patient over a second time period; determine a first rate of change of the ambient temperature over the first time period;', 'determine a second rate of change of the patient temperature over the second time period, wherein the first time period and the second time period at least partially overlap;', 'determine that the first rate of change exceeds a threshold rate of change;', 'select a correction factor based at least in part on determining that the first rate of change exceeds the threshold rate of change; and', 'determine a core temperature of the patient based at least in part on applying the correction factor to the second rate of change of the patient temperature., 'a controller in communication with the first sensing element and the second sensing element, the controller being configured to2. The temperature measurement device of claim 1 , wherein the second sensing element is an infrared temperature sensing element.3. The temperature measurement device of claim 1 , wherein the second sensing element is configured to sense the patient temperature inside of body cavity of the patient claim 1 , and wherein the first sensing element is configured to sense the ambient temperature outside of the body cavity of the patient.4. The temperature measurement ...

Systems and methods for adaptive monitoring for an environmental anomaly in a shipping container using elements of a wireless node network

Adaptive wireless node-implemented systems and methods are described for detecting an environmental anomaly related to a shipping container and reporting a layered alert notification to an external transceiver on a transit vehicle transporting the shipping container. The system has ID nodes within the container (a portion of which being associated with objects transported in the container), a primary command node within the container, and a designated survivor command node mounted to the container. The primary command node monitors signal activity from the ID nodes, identifies the environmental anomaly based upon the signal activity, generates the alert notification (identifying a targeted mediation recipient and mediation action, and establishing a mediation response priority), and transmits the alert notification to the external transceiver to initiate a mediation response. The designated survivor command node takes over as the primary command node when unable to communicate with the primary command node.

Vehicle Battery Status Detection By Tracking a Temperature Gradient

This disclosure generally relates to a system, apparatus, and method for diagnosing a vehicle battery for further charging purposes. A battery diagnostic tool is provided to receive temperature information on the vehicle battery during a vehicle battery charging operation. The temperature information is referenced to generate a temperature gradient that will be further referenced to identify temperature changes to the vehicle battery over a period of time. 1. An vehicle comprising:a battery; anda processor to:generate a temperature gradient based on a change in battery temperature;identify a first fault value corresponding to the gradient;determine an accumulated fault value by summing previous fault values;lower a battery charging voltage when the accumulated fault value exceeds a fault count threshold;adjust the accumulated fault value by summing the first and previous fault value, and,decrease the accumulated fault value when the summed fault value is negative.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , to generate the temperature gradient claim 1 , the processor is to:receive, from a temperature sensor, temperature information identifying the temperature of the vehicle battery as sensed by the temperature sensor; andmeasure the change in the temperature of the vehicle battery over a period of time based on the temperature information.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the period of time is a predetermined time stored in a memory.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , further including memory to store a set of predetermined fault values claim 1 , each predetermined fault value of the set of predetermined fault values corresponding to a predetermined range of temperature gradients claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to identify the fault value corresponding to the temperature gradient by determining which predetermined range of temperature gradients the temperature gradient falls into5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to generate the ...

Systems and methods for internal and external monitoring for an environmental anomaly within a shipping container and reporting to an external transceiver to initiate a mediation response

Systems and methods are described for detecting and initiating a response to an environmental anomaly in a shipping container. Generally, a system includes two sets of ID nodes within and outside the container and a command node mounted to the container. The command node is specially adapted to monitor the different sets of ID nodes for unanticipated non-broadcasting according to communication profiles for respective ID nodes in each set and detect an unresponsive group of ID nodes and what set of ID nodes the unresponsive ones are in. The command node identifies the anomaly when the number of unresponsive ID nodes exceeds a threshold setting, automatically generates an alert notification on the anomaly with an alert level setting based upon whether the unresponsive ID nodes are in the first and/or second set of ID nodes, and initiates a mediation response by transmitting the notification to the transit vehicle transceiver.

Systems, apparatus, and methods for detecting an environmental anomaly and initiating an enhanced automatic response using elements of a wireless node network including a command node having a command node environmental sensor

Systems/methods are described for initiating a mediation response to a detected environmental anomaly in a shipping container. Multiple wireless sensor-based ID nodes in the container generate sensor data on environmental conditions proximate each ID node. A command node mounted to the container has a command node sensor generating sensor data on an environmental condition proximate the command node. The command node detects ID node sensor data and detects the anomaly when ID node sensor data exceeds an ID node's threshold condition. The command node then generates a layered alert notification identifying a targeted mediation recipient and targeted mediation action, and establishing a mediation response priority based upon comparing the ID node sensor data and the threshold, and a difference between the command node sensor data and a container environmental profile maintained by the command node). The command node initiates a mediation response by transmitting the notification to an external transceiver.

STRESS MEASUREMENT DEVICE, STRESS MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, AND STRESS MEASUREMENT METHOD

A stress measurement device includes a first obtaining unit obtaining thermal data including information indicating a temperature of a measuring region, a second obtaining unit obtaining data related to stress occurring in one part of the measuring region, and a controller finding stress occurring in the measuring region from the thermal data and the data related to the stress. The controller finds, first waveform data respectively on the one part and a part other than the one part based on a change with time of the thermal data, and second waveform data based on a change with time of the data related to the stress. The controller finds, disturbance data through a deduction of the second waveform data from the first waveform data on the one part, and stress data indicating stress occurring in the part through a deduction the disturbance data from the first waveform data on the part. 1. A stress measurement device comprising:a first obtaining unit obtaining thermal data including information indicating a temperature of a measuring region of a measuring object;a second obtaining unit obtaining data related to stress occurring in one part of the measuring region; anda controller finding stress occurring in the measuring region of the measuring object from the thermal data and the data related to the stress,wherein the controller finds first waveform data respectively on the one part of the measuring region and a part other than the one part of the measuring region based on a change with time of the thermal data,finds second waveform data based on a change with time of the data related to the stress,also finds disturbance data through a deduction of the second waveform data from the first waveform data on the one part of the measuring region, andfinds stress data indicating stress occurring in the part other than the one part of the measuring region through a deduction of the disturbance data from the first waveform data on the part other than the one part of the ...

POC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE ADAPTABLE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to a point-of-care (POC) diagnostic device adaptable to environmental changes and a control method thereof. The POC diagnostic device includes a measurement unit configured to perform a POC diagnosis, an information acquisition unit configured to acquire environmental information of the POC diagnostic device, and a control unit configured to predict a temperature of the measurement unit on the basis of the environmental information acquired by means of the information acquisition unit and correct a measurement value of the measurement unit or control the POC diagnostic device on the basis of the predicted temperature of the measurement unit. 1. A point-of-care (POC) diagnostic device adaptable to environmental changes , the POC diagnostic device comprising:a measurement unit configured to perform a POC diagnosis;an information acquisition unit configured to acquire environmental information of the POC diagnostic device; anda control unit configured to predict a temperature of the measurement unit on the basis of the environmental information acquired from the information acquisition unit and correct a measurement value of the measurement unit or control the POC diagnostic device on the basis of the predicted temperature of the measurement unit.2. The POC diagnostic device of claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the measurement unit predicted by the control unit includes a current temperature and a future temperature change of the measurement unit.3. The POC diagnostic device of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of modules capable of being individually activated or deactivated claim 2 , whereinthe control unit controls the activation or deactivation of the plurality of modules on the basis of the predicated temperature of the measurement unit.4. The POC diagnostic device of claim 3 , wherein the control unit deactivates at least one of the plurality of modules when the temperature of the measurement unit is predicted to rise above ...

SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND VERIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ANOMALY USING MULTIPLE COMMAND NODES

A system for detecting and verifying an environmental anomaly within a shipping container (transported on a transit vehicle having an external transceiver) has wireless sensor-based ID nodes at different locations within the container and multiple command nodes mounted to the container. A first command node is programmatically configured to be operative to detect the sensor data broadcasted from the ID nodes; responsively identify the anomaly based upon the sensor data detected by that command node; and transmit a validation request to another command node. The other command node is configured to be operative to also detect the sensor data broadcasted from the ID nodes; receive the validation request from the first command node; verify the anomaly in response to the validation request and based upon the sensor data detected by the second command node; and broadcast a verification message based upon whether the anomaly for the shipping container is verified. 157-. (canceled)58. An enhanced wireless node system for detecting and verifying an environmental anomaly within a shipping container being transported on a transit vehicle having an external transceiver , the system comprising: an ID node processor,', 'an environmental sensor coupled to the ID node processor, the environmental sensor operative to generate sensor data related to an environmental condition proximate the respective sensor-based ID node within the shipping container, and', 'a wireless radio transceiver coupled to the ID node processor, the wireless radio transceiver being operative to broadcast the sensor data in response to a command from the ID node processor; and', 'wherein the environmental sensor on at least one of the sensor-based ID nodes comprises a chemical sensor; and, 'a plurality of sensor-based ID nodes disposed in different locations within the shipping container, wherein each of the sensor-based ID nodes comprising'} a command node processor,', 'a first communication interface coupled ...

SENSORS FACILITATING MONITORING OF LIVING ENTITIES

Apparatus, systems, and methods of manufacture of sensors facilitating monitoring of living entities. In one example, a system comprises a flexible substrate comprising an adhesive adapted to cause the flexible substrate to adhere to a defined surface. A silicon substrate or film can be disposed on the flexible substrate, wherein the silicon substrate or film is formed to include one or more nanogratings adapted to receive and reflect light based on strain on the defined surface. 1. A system comprising:a flexible substrate comprising an adhesive adapted to cause the flexible substrate to adhere to a defined surface; anda silicon substrate or film disposed on the flexible substrate, wherein the silicon substrate or film is formed to include one or more nanogratings adapted to receive and reflect light based on strain on the defined surface.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an optical sensor coupled to the one or more nanogratings and that detects a shift of an optical spectrum peak in response to the light reflected from the one or more nanogratings based on the strain on the defined surface.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the optical sensor comprises a spectrometer coupled to the one or more nanogratings via an optical cable.4. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a transmitter coupled to the optical sensor and that transmits a signal indicative of information associated with the optical spectrum peak.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the information comprises medical information regarding a health condition of a user to which the flexible substrate and the silicon substrate or film is applied.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the defined surface comprises a surface within a group consisting of: a fingernail or skin of a user to which the flexible substrate and the silicon substrate or film are applied.7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a mobile detector remote from the one or more nanogratings and that detects a shift of an optical ...

HEATABLE GAS ANALYSIS DEVICE

A heatable gas analysis device which is monitored in a simply way, wherein a gas analysis device contains a monitoring unit which, after the device is switched on and until a predefined operating temperature is reached, generates a two-dimensional temperature profile from temperature progressions measured at different measuring points within the device, in which temperature profile one dimension indicates time and another dimension indicates the different measuring points, where the monitoring unit compares the temperature profile to a reference temperature profile generated and stored under reference conditions and, in the event of any deviation exceeding a predefined amount, generates an error message. 14-. (canceled)5. A heatable gas analysis device comprising:a testing unit configured to produce, from temperature variations measured at various measurement points inside the device after the device is switched on and until a predetermined operating temperature is reached, a two-dimensional temperature profile in which one dimension denotes time and another dimension denotes a plurality of measurement points, and further configured to compare the two-dimensional temperature profile with a reference temperature profile produced under reference conditions and stored, and to generate an error message in an event of a difference exceeding a predetermined amount.6. The gas analysis device as claimed in claim 5 , wherein that the time is subdivided into discrete time intervals and the two-dimensional temperature profile contains a temperature value for each time interval of the discrete time intervals and each measurement point of the plurality of measurement points claim 5 , so that the two-dimensional temperature profile forms a pattern consisting of temperature values claim 5 , and wherein the testing unit performs comparisons based on pattern recognition.7. The gas analysis device as claimed in claim 6 , further comprising:a display for visualizing at least one of ...

TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION DEVICE AND TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION METHOD FOR CONTACTLESS POWER-RECEPTION DEVICE

A charging controller () acquires the power loss of a power transmission coil () from a power supply device () via wireless communication. A temperature estimation unit () estimates the ambient temperature of a power reception coil on the basis of a preset amount of heat generation of a power reception device () and the power loss of the power transmission coil (). In this case, when the positional relationship between the power transmission coil () and the power reception coil () is shifted from a normal positional relationship, the temperature estimation unit () increases, in accordance with the magnitude of positional shift amount, the contribution to a temperature rise due to the power loss of the power transmission coil (). Accordingly, an abnormal increase in the ambient temperature of the power reception coil () can be prevented. 16.-. (canceled)7. A temperature estimation device for a contactless power reception device , the temperature estimation device estimating an ambient temperature of a power reception coil of the power reception device that contactless receives a power transmitted from a power transmission coil via the power reception coil , the temperature estimation device comprising:a power transmission-side power loss acquisition unit which acquires a power loss of the power transmission coil; a gap between the power transmission coil and the power reception coil and', 'a planar positional shift amount between the power transmission coil and the power reception coil, and, 'a positional shift amount acquisition unit which acquires'}determines a correction coefficient on a basis of the gap and the planar positional shift amount; anda temperature estimation unit which estimates the ambient temperature of the power reception coil on a basis of a preset amount of heat generation of the power reception device and the power loss of the power transmission coil, whereinwhen a positional relationship between the power transmission coil and the power ...

Ostomy monitoring system and method

An ostomy bag can include one or more sensors for measuring one or more metrics. An ostomy wafer can also include one or more sensors for measuring one or more metrics. The sensors can be temperature sensors and/or capacitive sensors, for example, and the metrics can include bag fill, leakage, skin irritation, and phase of stoma output, among others.

Ostomy monitoring system and method

An ostomy bag can include one or more sensors for measuring one or more metrics. An ostomy wafer can also include one or more sensors for measuring one or more metrics. The sensors can be temperature sensors and/or capacitive sensors, for example, and the metrics can include bag fill, leakage, skin irritation, and phase of stoma output, among others.

Solder degradation information generation apparatus

A solder degradation information generation apparatus related to a motor drive circuit that includes a power supply, a converter, a smoothing capacitor, and an electric motor is disclosed. The solder degradation information generation apparatus includes a semiconductor element that forms an upper arm of the converter and is bonded to a substrate via a solder, the substrate being cooled by a coolant, a measuring unit configured to measure a temperature of the semiconductor element and a processing device that generates information indicating a degradation state of the solder based on a measurement result of the measuring unit that is obtained during a period in which the smoothing capacitor is charged.

Sensing Apparatus Utilizing RF Technology

This disclosure describes a slide comprising a substrate, a wireless communication element, and a sensing element, wherein the slide is capable of communicating with an external communications device via the wireless communication element. In some implementations, the wireless communication element comprises an antenna, an integrated circuit, and a memory unit, that are powered wirelessly by an external device, such that it is capable of measuring, logging, and communicating data. The data, such as time and temperature, may be collected via the sensing element connected to the wireless communication element. 1. A sensing apparatus for receiving a mounted specimen , comprising:a rigid and transparent substrate, to be received by slide-using research and medical diagnostic instruments, devices, and equipment, having a shape that is substantially a flat rectangular prism comprising a volume enclosed by at least a first face, a second face, a third face, a fourth face, a fifth face, and a sixth face;a wireless communication element at least partially embedded in the volume of the substrate, wherein the wireless communication element is further comprising an antenna, an integrated circuit, and a memory unit, wherein the wireless communication element is powered wirelessly by an external device; anda temperature sensor, at least partially embedded in the substrate and in electronic communication with the wireless communication element , wherein the temperature sensor measures temperature of the temperature measuring and logging slide.2. The sensing apparatus of wherein the substrate is further comprising:a first section that is translucent; anda second section that is transparent, wherein the second section is larger than the first and includes the center of the substrate.3. The sensing apparatus of wherein the substrate material of construction is selected from the group comprising glass claim 1 , tempered glass claim 1 , and laminated glass.4. The sensing apparatus of ...

CHARGING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE

A charging system includes a charging controller and an estimated completion time deriver. The charging controller adjusts a temperature of an on-board battery with a heater so that the temperature of the battery is kept equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature. The battery is chargeable with electric power supplied from a power supply outside a vehicle. The charging controller charges the battery with charging power excluding temperature adjustment power consumed by the heater from permitted suppliable power supplied from the power supply to the vehicle. The estimated completion time deriver derives an estimated completion time based on an estimated value of the permitted suppliable power in a future and an estimated value of the temperature adjustment power that is derived based on an estimated value of an outside air temperature in the future. The estimated completion time is a time when charging is predicted to complete. 1. A charging system comprising: adjust a temperature of an on-board battery with a heater so that the temperature of the battery is kept equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, the battery being chargeable with electric power supplied from a power supply outside a vehicle, and', 'charge the battery with charging power excluding temperature adjustment power from permitted suppliable power, the temperature adjustment power being electric power consumed by the heater, the permitted suppliable power being permitted electric power supplied from the power supply to the vehicle; and, 'a charging controller configured to'}an estimated completion time deriver configured to derive an estimated completion time on a basis of an estimated value of the permitted suppliable power in a future and an estimated value of the temperature adjustment power that is derived on a basis of an estimated value of an outside air temperature in the future, the estimated completion time being a time when charging is predicted to complete.2. The ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING COMPONENT BREAKDOWN OF BATTERY SYSTEM

An apparatus and a method for monitoring a breakdown of a battery system component are provided to more accurately determine whether a cooling fan for cooling a battery of an environment-friendly vehicle or a part related to the cooling fan fails. The method for monitoring a breakdown of a battery system component compulsorily driving, by a controller, the cooling fan and measuring the current temperature of the battery when the battery management system fails to receive a pulse width modulation PWM signal that represents an operation state of the cooling fan and a feedback signal (PFM) of the cooling fan from a cooling fan controller. 1. An apparatus for monitoring a breakdown of a battery system component comprising a battery management system and a cooling fan controller configured to receive a command signal of the battery management system to operate a cooling fan , the apparatus comprising:a memory configured to store program instructions; and compulsorily drive the cooling fan when the battery management system fails to receive a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal that represents a cooling fan feedback signal from the cooling fan controller;', 'measure a temperature difference of a battery before and after the cooling fan is compulsorily driven;', 'determine a failure of the battery management system when the temperature difference of the battery measured by the battery temperature measuring unit is a reference temperature or greater; and', 'determine a failure of the cooling fan when the temperature difference is less than the reference temperature., 'a processor configured to execute the program instructions, the program instructions when executed configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions when executed are further configured to:inform a driver of the determined failure of the cooling fan or the battery management system.3. A method of monitoring a breakdown of a battery system component claim 1 , the method comprising: ...

Motion detection for a/v recording and communication devices

Audio/video (A/V) recording and communication devices according to the present embodiments comprise a processor, a motion sensor, and a camera. In various embodiments, the A/V recording and communication devices are configured to reduce latency and/or to reduce false positive indications of motion.

MOTION DETECTION FOR A/V RECORDING AND COMMUNICATION DEVICES

Audio/video (A/V) recording and communication devices according to the present embodiments comprise a processor, a motion sensor, and a camera. In various embodiments, the A/V recording and communication devices are configured to reduce latency and/or to reduce false positive indications of motion. 1. A method for an audio/video (A/V) recording and communication device , the A/V recording and communication device including a processor , a motion sensor , and a camera , the method comprising:the motion sensor gathering information from within a field of view of the motion sensor and generating an output signal;the processor continually sampling the output signal from the motion sensor at regular sampling intervals, wherein the processor is in a low-power state between the sampling intervals, and wherein the processor transitions, at a beginning of each sampling interval, from low-power state to an active state without receiving an interrupt signal from the motion sensor;the processor analyzing the sampled output signal to determine whether motion is indicated within the field of view of the motion sensor; andwhen motion is indicated within the field of view of the motion sensor, then a least one other component of the A/V recording and communication device powering up.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sampling intervals occur every 15.625 ms.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one other component of the A/V recording and communication device comprises at least one of a Wi-Fi chip claim 1 , a camera processor claim 1 , and an image sensor.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the motion sensor comprises at least one passive infrared (PIR) sensor.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when motion is indicated within the field of view of the motion sensor claim 1 , then the processor generates a signal to power up the at least one other component of the A/V recording and communication device claim 1 , and the at least one other component of the A/V ...

Temperature sensing circuit and method for sensing temperature

According to one embodiment, a temperature sensing circuit is described comprising a multiplicity of transistor circuits having a multiplicity of different temperature characteristics and a circuit configured to determine a plurality of mismatch values comprising, for each transistor circuit, a mismatch value representing the temperature characteristic of the transistor circuit and to determine a temperature value using the determined plurality of mismatch values.

Barcoded Indicators for Quality Management

A barcoded indicator operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter, the barcoded indicator including at least a first barcode and at least a second barcode, the at least a second barcode being in a second barcode unreadable state prior to exceedance of the at least one threshold and upon exceedance of the at least one threshold the at least a first barcode becoming unreadable and generally simultaneously the at least a second barcode becoming readable. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for providing quality management for products , the method comprising: a first barcode;', 'a second barcode; and', 'at least one third barcode,', 'each of said first barcode, said second barcode and said at least one third barcode including a machine-readable state and at least two different non-machine-readable states,', 'one of said first barcode, said second barcode and said at least one third barcode being in at least one of said at least two different non-machine-readable states prior to exceedance of said at least one threshold and being in said machine-readable state following exceedance of said at least one threshold; and, 'employing a multiplicity of barcoded quality indicators each operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter, each of said indicators comprisingreading said barcoded quality indicators to provide output indications;receiving said output indications; andinterpreting said output indication to provide product quality status outputs.22. A barcoded quality indicator according to and wherein said machine-readable state of said first barcode claim 21 , said machine-readable state of said second barcode and said machine-readable state of at least one third barcode are different machine-readable states.23. A barcoded indicator according to and wherein only one of said first barcode ...

HEATED SUBSTRATE SUPPORT WITH FLATNESS CONTROL

Embodiments of heated substrate supports are provided herein, In some embodiments, a heated substrate support includes a support plate having a top surface and an opposite bottom surface; and a first heater disposed within the support plate, wherein the first heater is disposed beneath a mid-plane of the support plate, and wherein the first heater is disposed proximate a central zone of the support plate.

DETECTION APPARATUS AND SERVER

A detection apparatus and a server are provided, where the apparatus is configured to detect whether a coolant heat pipe or a solenoid valve on the coolant heat pipe in a device is abnormal, and the apparatus includes a control chip. The control chip can control a working state of the solenoid valve. The control chip can further obtain a temperature of a component in the device. When it is detected whether the coolant heat pipe or the solenoid valve is abnormal, the control chip may obtain a temperature difference of the component in the device when the working state of the solenoid valve is controlled, and relatively conveniently determine whether the coolant heat pipe or the solenoid valve is abnormal based on the temperature difference. 1. A detection apparatus , wherein the apparatus is configured to detect whether a coolant heat pipe in a device or a solenoid valve on the coolant heat pipe is abnormal , and the apparatus comprises a control chip; andthe control chip is configured to:control a working state of the solenoid valve;obtain a temperature difference of a component in the device when the working state of the solenoid valve is controlled; anddetermine whether the coolant heat pipe or the solenoid valve is abnormal based on the temperature difference.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus further comprises a power supply circuit claim 1 , and the power supply circuit is configured to supply power to the solenoid valve and the control chip; andthe control chip is configured to: control a power supply state of the power supply circuit for the solenoid valve.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control chip is configured to: control the solenoid valve to change from an open state to a closed state claim 1 , and obtain a first temperature difference of the component in the device after a temperature of the component in the device is stable; anddetermine that the solenoid valve is abnormal if the first temperature ...

METHOD OF ESTIMATING STATE OF DETERIORATION OF BATTERY

Provided is a method of estimating a state of deterioration of a battery with higher accuracy. The method includes: calculating a difference between a temperature Twhen temperature begins to drop, and a temperature Twhen the temperature begins to rise and defining the difference as a temperature difference ΔTif the following are satisfied concerning a battery having current collector foil and an outer casing: the temperature of the battery drops; and the rate at which the temperature changes, the range in which the temperature drops, and the range of the temperature are each a predetermined value; accumulating the number of times when a condition of the temperature belongs to any of classifications of the Tand the ΔT; and estimating damage to the current collector foil based on respective relationships between the classifications and damage to the current collector foil. 1{'sub': 1', '2', '12, 'calculating a difference between a temperature Twhen temperature begins to drop, and a temperature Twhen the temperature begins to rise and defining the difference as a temperature difference ΔTif the following are all satisfied based on detected information on the temperature: the temperature of the battery drops; the temperature changes at a predetermined rate; the temperature drops in a predetermined range or wider; and the temperature is in a predetermined temperature range or under;'}{'sub': 1', '12, 'classifying the Tand the ΔT, and accumulating a number of times when a condition of the temperature belongs to any of the classifications; and'}estimating damage to the current collector foil at present based on respective relationships between the classifications and damage to the current collector foil, the relationships being obtained in advance.. A method of estimating a state of deterioration of a battery having an electrode stack having current collector foil, and an outer casing containing the electrode stack, the method comprising: This application is based upon and ...

POWER CONVERTER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE POWER CONVERTER

A method operates a power converter that contains power converter arms. Each of the power converter arms has switching modules and each of the switching modules has a plurality of semiconductor switches and an energy store. A temperature value for the power converter is ascertained on the basis of a state model of the power converter, wherein the ascertainment is repeated so as to obtain time-related temperature values. A number and a magnitude of temperature swings that have occurred are ascertained from the temperature values, and a remaining service life for the power converter is estimated based on the ascertained number and magnitude. A power converter is configured to carry out the above-described method. 1. A method for operating a power converter having power converter arms , wherein each of the power converter arms having switching modules each with a plurality of semiconductor switches and an energy store , which comprises the steps of:ascertaining a temperature value for the power converter on a basis of a state model of the power converter, wherein the ascertaining step is repeated so as to obtain time-related temperature values;ascertaining a number and a magnitude of temperature swings that have occurred from the time-related temperature values; andestimating a remaining service life for the power converter based on the number and the magnitude of the temperature swings ascertained.2. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises assigning an event probability to the remaining service life.3. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises repeating the ascertaining of the temperature value at intervals of time of less than 1 second.4. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises ascertaining the magnitude of a temperature swing from a difference between two temperature values.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the state model takes at least following power converter variables into account when calculating ...

STICKING-TYPE CORE BODY THERMOMETER

A calculation processing unit of a sticking-type core body thermometer includes a correction value acquisition unit and a core body temperature acquisition unit. The correction value acquisition unit obtains a first correction value used to correct a first temperature, in accordance with a first differential value between a reference temperature set in advance according to a maximum limit body temperature and the first temperature on a sticking surface side of a first thermal resistor, and obtains a second correction value that is a correction value used to correct the first temperature, in accordance with a second differential value between the first temperature and a second temperature on a back surface side of the first thermal resistor. The core body temperature acquisition unit obtains a core body temperature by correcting the first temperature by using the first correction value and the second correction value. 1. A sticking-type core body thermometer that is stuck to a living body to measure a core body temperature , the sticking-type core body thermometer comprising:a thermal resistor having a predetermined thermal resistance;a first temperature sensor that is disposed on a first surface side of the thermal resistor and that detects a first temperature of a sticking surface side;a correction value acquisition unit that obtains a first correction value that is used to correct the detected first temperature based on a first differential value between (1) the detected first temperature and (2) a reference temperature set to a temperature higher than the first temperature; anda core body temperature acquisition unit that obtains a core body temperature by correcting the first temperature based on the first correction value.2. The sticking-type core body thermometer according to claim 1 , wherein the reference temperature is set in advance according to a limit body temperature up to which a body temperature feedback mechanism of a body works.3. The sticking-type ...

METHOD FOR ESTIMATING SERVICE LIFE OF MOTOR, MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEM, BLOWER SYSTEM, AND MULTICOPTER SYSTEM

A method for estimating a service life of a motor that is driven by variable duty cycle control. The method includes calculating an elapsed service life ratio representing a ratio of an elapsed service life to all service life according to the following formula to estimate the service life of the motor: 2. The method for estimating a service life of a motor according to claim 1 , wherein{'sub': 's', 'a remaining service life of the motor is (1-L).'}4. The motor control system according to claim 3 , whereinthe control unit further includes a signal output unit that outputs an alarm signal when the elapsed service life ratio calculated by the calculation unit is higher than or equal to a set value.5. A blower system comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00003', 'claim 3'}, 'the motor control system according to ; and'} the motor, and', 'an impeller that is fixed on a rotation unit of the motor and that includes a plurality of blades., 'a blower including'}6. The blower system according to claim 5 , whereinthe temperature is any one of a temperature of an external apparatus that is cooled by the blower, an ambient temperature of the external apparatus, and an environmental temperature of the motor.7. The blower system according to claim 5 , whereinthe control unit included in the motor control system increases or decreases a rotational speed of the motor when the temperature of an external apparatus that is cooled by the blower is increased or decreased.10. A multi-copter system comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00009', 'claim 9'}, 'the motor control system according to ; and'} the motor, and', 'a propeller that is rotatable by the motor., 'a multi-copter main body including'} This application claims the benefit of priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-253478 filed on Dec. 27, 2016. The entire contents of this application are hereby incorporated herein by reference.The present disclosure relates to a method for estimating a service life of a motor. ...

TEMPERATURE THRESHOLD DETERMINING DEVICE, TEMPERATURE ABNORMALITY DETERMINING SYSTEM, TEMPERATURE THRESHOLD DETERMINING METHOD

The temperature threshold determining device includes a temperature data storage unit, a representative temperature value determining unit, and a temperature threshold determining unit. The temperature data storage unit stores temperature data that indicates the temperature of a target apparatus during past operation. The representative temperature value determining unit determines a representative temperature value of the target apparatus during the past operation, which is derived using the temperature data stored in the temperature data storage unit. The temperature threshold determining unit determines at least one temperature threshold by using the representative temperature value during the past operation and a reference temperature value that is preset and configured to prevent the temperature abnormality. 1. A temperature threshold determining device that determines a temperature threshold used to determine whether or not a temperature abnormality has occurred in a target apparatus , the temperature threshold determining device comprising:a temperature data storage unit storing temperature data that indicates temperature of the target apparatus during past operation;a representative temperature value determining unit that determines a representative temperature value of the target apparatus during the past operation, which is derived using the temperature data stored in the temperature data storage unit; anda temperature threshold determining unit that determines at least one temperature threshold by using the representative temperature value during the past operation and a reference temperature value that is preset and configured to prevent the temperature abnormality.2. The temperature threshold determining device according to claim 1 , wherein read a plurality of temperature values from a plurality of pieces of temperature data stored in the temperature data storage unit, and', 'determine the highest temperature value among the plurality of temperature ...

Method for Vehicle Occupant Presence and Reminder System

A method for a vehicle warning system for detecting the presence of occupants and identifying emergency situations within the vehicle. If the occupant is present and an emergency situation is identified, then the method notifies the proper authorities for help. The method includes first activating a plurality of environment sensing devices in response to an integrated pressure sensor recording a pressure reading greater than a pre-defined limit. Next, a plurality of environmental conditions is assessed through the monitoring of the environment sensing devices. Each of the environmental conditions is then compared against a corresponding criterion from a plurality of safety criteria in order to identify an emergency situation. If an emergency situation is identified, then an initial emergency notification is sent to a plurality of contacts, a signal for help. Otherwise, the method continues to monitor the environment sensing devices until the emergency situation is identified. 1. A method for vehicle occupant presence and reminder system by executing computer-executable instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium , the method comprises the steps of:(A) providing an automotive vehicle, wherein the automotive vehicle includes a passenger seat with an integrated pressure sensor;(B) providing a plurality of environment sensing devices, wherein the plurality of environment sensing devices is integrated into the automotive vehicle;(C) activating the plurality of environment sensing devices, if a pressure reading from the integrated pressure sensor is greater than a pre-defined limit, wherein the pre-defined limit is set to indicate an occupant situated within the passenger seat;(D) assessing a plurality of environmental conditions within the automotive vehicle by monitoring the plurality of environment sensing devices;(E) comparing each of the plurality of environment conditions against a corresponding criterion from a plurality of safety criteria in ...

DISPLAY DEVICE, DISPLAY METHOD, AND DISPLAY PROGRAM

A display device includes a display unit, a storage unit configured to store display-related information in which an air temperature condition for displaying display information to be displayed on the display unit and related to an air temperature difference from a previous day, is associated with the display information, and air temperature information in which a date and time are associated with an air temperature on the date and time, and a display processing unit configured to determine the display information to be displayed on the display unit on the basis of the air temperature difference, obtained on the basis of first air temperature information that is the air temperature information on a day when the display unit displays the display information and second air temperature information that is the air temperature information on a previous day of the day, and the display-related information, and cause the display unit to display the determined display information. 1. A display device comprising:a display unit;a storage unit that stores display-related information in which an air temperature condition, which is a condition for displaying display information to be displayed on the display unit and is a condition related to an air temperature difference from a previous day, is associated with the display information, and stores air temperature information in which a date and time are associated with an air temperature on the date and time; anda display processing unit configured to determine the display information to be displayed on the display unit on the basis of the air temperature difference obtained on the basis of a first air temperature information that is the air temperature information on a day when the display unit displays the display information and a second air temperature information that is the air temperature information on a previous day of the day, and the display-related information, and cause the display unit to display the determined ...

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED SAMPLE THAWING

The present invention generally relates to thawing a cryogenically frozen sample. A method of thawing a sample includes receiving a temperature data feed from one or more temperature sensors reporting an exterior surface temperature of a vessel, calculating a thaw end time based on the temperature data feed, and outputting a signal to interrupt thawing of the sample at the calculated thaw end time, the sample at the thaw end time having solid phase remaining. A method of thawing a cryogenic sample includes heating a sample container with a heater, determining a thaw start time for the cryogenic sample; determining an estimated thaw end time of the cryogenic sample based on the determined thaw start time of the cryogenic sample, the cryogenic sample at the estimated thaw end time having solid phase remaining; and stopping the heating of the sample container after the estimated thaw end time. 1. A method of thawing a sample within a vessel , the method comprising:receiving a temperature data feed from one or more temperature sensors reporting an exterior surface temperature of the vessel at a location along the exterior surface of the vessel that is below a top level of a sample within the vessel;calculating a thaw end time based on the temperature data feed received from the one or more temperature sensors; andoutputting a signal to interrupt thawing of the sample contained in the vessel at the calculated thaw end time, wherein the sample at the thaw end time has solid phase remaining in an aqueous solution in the vessel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein calculating the thaw end time is further based on a calculated time value for the start of a phase change from solid to liquid claim 1 , and based on a phase change duration for the vessel.3. The method of claim 2 , further including:determining a first thawing stage interval by recording a heater contact time at which an operating heater contacts the sample container, and by subtracting the heater contact time from ...

Method and system for detecting deposits in a vessel

Systems and methods for detecting a deposit in a vessel with a sensing cable including an optical fiber sensor array aligned with a heating element disposed in the vessel. An excitation source is configured to propagate at least one heat pulse through the heating element along at least a portion of the sensing cable to affect an exchange of thermal energy between the heating element and media exposed to the sensing cable. An optical signal interrogator is adapted to receive a signal from a plurality of sensor locations and configured to measure, a temperature profile corresponding to the heat pulse at the sensor locations. A control unit is configured to detect a deposit by determining one or more properties of the one or more media exposed to the sensing cable at each of the plurality of sensor locations based on the temperature profile corresponding thereto.

THERMAL PROBE FOR A NEAR-FIELD THERMAL MICROSCOPE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A THERMAL MAP

A thermal probe and method for generating a thermal map (M) of a sample interface (). A scanning thermal microscope () is provided having at least one or more probe tips (). The probe tips () are scanned at a near-field distance (D) over the sample interface (). Heat flux data (H) is recorded as a function of a relative position (X,Y) of the probe tip () over the sample interface (). The thermal map (M) is calculated from the recorded heat flux data (H) based on a spatially resolved heat flux profile (P) of the probe tip () at the sample interface (). The heat flux profile (P) has a local maximum at a lateral distance (R) across the sample interface () with respect to an apex () of the probe tip (). 1. A method for generating a thermal map of a sample interface , the method comprising:providing a scanning thermal microscope having a probe tip;scanning the probe tip over the sample interface at a near-field distance from a top surface of the sample interface;recording a heat flux data indicative of an amount of a heat flux between the probe tip and the sample interface as a function of a relative position of the probe tip over the sample interface; andcalculating a set of elements of the thermal map from the recorded heat flux data based on a spatially resolved heat flux profile of the probe tip at the sample interface, wherein the heat flux profile has a local maximum at a lateral distance across the sample interface with respect to an apex of the probe tip.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the heat flux data is recorded for a set of three positions in a scanning plane of the probe tip over the sample interface claim 1 ,wherein the set of three positions are disposed in a triangular configuration in the scanning plane over the sample interface, andwherein the heat flux data for the set of three positions is combined to calculate a thermal parameter value at an epicentre position of the triangular configuration, wherein the thermal parameter value is taken ...

SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICE

A semiconductor storage device includes a memory cell array, a temperature sensor configured to generate a first temperature signal corresponding to a temperature of the memory cell array in response to a first command periodically generated during a waiting period of the memory cell array, a storage circuit configured to store the first temperature signal and update the first temperature signal each time the first command is generated during the waiting period, and a voltage generation circuit configured to generate a voltage to be applied to the memory cell array based on the first temperature signal stored in the storage circuit. 1. A semiconductor storage device comprising:a memory cell array;a temperature sensor configured to generate a first temperature signal corresponding to a temperature of the memory cell array, the temperature sensor generating the first temperature signal in response to a first command that is periodically generated during a waiting period of the memory cell array;a storage circuit configured to store the first temperature signal and update the first temperature signal each time the first command is generated during the waiting period; anda voltage generation circuit configured to generate a voltage to be applied to the memory cell array based on the first temperature signal stored in the storage circuit.2. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in response to a second command claim 1 ,the temperature sensor generates a second temperature signal corresponding to the temperature of the memory cell array,the storage circuit replaces the first temperature signal with the second temperature signal, andthe voltage generation circuit generates the voltage to be applied to the memory cell array based on the second temperature signal stored in the storage circuit.3. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 2 , wherein in response to a third command permitting access to the memory cell array claim 2 , ...

LAMP, LAMP FAN LIFE PREDICTING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

The disclosure relates to a life prediction system for a fan of a lamp. The system comprises a fan signal detecting module to detect at least one working parameter of the fan; and a micro control unit to receive the working current signal, the environment temperature signal and the working rotation speed signal of the fan. The detecting module comprises a current detecting unit to detect a working current of the fan and output a working current signal; a temperature detecting unit to detect a working environment temperature of the fan and output an environment temperature signal; and a rotation speed detecting unit to detect and output a working rotation speed signal of the fan. The micro control unit calculates a predicted residual life of the fan based on the received working current signal, the environment temperature signal, the working rotation speed signal, through the life model of the fan. 1. A life prediction system for a fan of a lamp , comprising:a fan signal detecting module configured to detect at least one working parameter of the fan, comprising:a current detecting unit configured to detect a working current of the fan and output a working current signal;a temperature detecting unit configured to detect a working environment temperature of the fan and output an environment temperature signal; anda rotation speed detecting unit configured to detect and output a working rotation speed signal of the fan; anda micro control unit configured to receive the working current signal, the environment temperature signal and the working rotation speed signal of the fan, the micro control unit comprising a storage unit configured to store a life model of the fan;wherein, the micro control unit is configured to calculate a predicted residual life of the fan based on the working current signal, the environment temperature signal, the working rotation speed signal and the life model.2. The life prediction system according to claim 1 , further comprising a server ...

Method of obtaining symmetric temperature change

A method of obtaining symmetric temperature change, comprising the following steps of preparing a temperature sensing device; measuring and collecting temperature change: placing the temperature sensing device ( 1 ) on a predetermined position of a participant to measure and collect the participant's body temperature change data; extracting data; removing the temperature sensing device from the participant's body when running out of the battery and then connecting a reading device to extract the body temperature change data out of the temperature sensing device in order to apply the body temperature change data in precision medicine; the body temperature change data is used as the key marker without affecting the participant's daily activity, preventing the participant from inaccuracy of the body temperature change data caused by psychological and/or physiological factors, so the body temperature change data can be applied in the symmetry precision medicine.

ADVANCED TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURE PRODUCTIVITY

Embodiments herein provide methods of monitoring temperatures of fluid delivery conduits for delivering fluids to, and other components external to, a processing volume of a processing chamber used in electronic device fabrication manufacturing, and monitoring systems related thereto. In one embodiment, a method of monitoring a processing system includes receiving, through a data acquisition device, temperature information from one or more temperature sensors and receiving context information from a system controller coupled to a processing system comprising the processing chamber. Here, the one or more temperature sensors are disposed in one or more locations external to a processing volume of a processing chamber. The context information relates to instructions executed by the system controller to control one or more operations of the processing system. 1. A method of monitoring a processing system , comprising:receiving, through a data acquisition device, temperature information from one or more temperature sensors, wherein the one or more temperature sensors are disposed in one or more locations external to a processing volume of a processing chamber; andreceiving context information from a system controller coupled to a processing system comprising the processing chamber, wherein the context information relates to instructions executed by the system controller to control one or more operations of the processing system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more temperature sensors are disposed on claim 1 , located proximate to claim 1 , located adjacent to claim 1 , or are intimate contact with one or more surfaces of the processing system including surfaces of one or more load lock chambers claim 1 , one or more transfer chambers claim 1 , one or more robot handlers claim 1 , one or more motors respectively coupled to the one or more robot handlers claim 1 , one or more doors or valves disposed between the one or more transfer chambers and one or more ...

Barcoded Indicators for Quality Management

A barcoded indicator operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter, the barcoded indicator including at least a first barcode and at least a second barcode, the at least a second barcode being in a second barcode unreadable state prior to exceedance of the at least one threshold and upon exceedance of the at least one threshold the at least a first barcode becoming unreadable and generally simultaneously the at least a second barcode becoming readable. 120-. (canceled)21. A barcoded indicator operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter , said barcoded indicator comprising:at least a first barcode including at least a first set of initially uncolored, colorable areas, said first set of colorable areas remaining uncolored when said first barcode is in a first barcode readable state prior to exceedance of said at least one threshold;at least a second barcode including at least a second set of initially uncolored, colorable areas, said second set of colorable areas remaining uncolored when said second barcode is in a second barcode unreadable state prior to exceedance of said at least one threshold,a coloring agent located at a first location on said indicator; anda coloring agent pathway operative to allow said coloring agent to move from said first location to said first and second sets of colorable areas for coloring thereof,upon exceedance of said at least one threshold said at least a first barcode becoming unreadable as the result of coloring of at least a portion of at least one colorable area forming part of said at least a first set of colorable areas and generally simultaneously said at least a second barcode becoming readable as the result of coloring of said at least a second set of colorable areas.22. A quality management system for products according to and ...

Method, Device and Computer Program for Obtaining a Measure of the Temperature of a Wireless Adapter

A wireless adapter () is removably connected to an electronic device () to provide wireless connectivity for the electronic device (). One or more operating parameters of the wireless adapter () are measured whilst the wireless adapter () is in use. A measure of the temperature of the wireless adapter () is obtained based on the measured one or more operating parameters. 1. A method of obtaining a measure of the temperature of a wireless adapter , which is removably connected to an electronic device to provide wireless connectivity for the electronic device , the method comprising:measuring one or more operating parameters of the wireless adapter whilst the wireless adapter is in use; andobtaining a measure of the temperature of the wireless adapter based on the measured one or more operating parameters.2. A method according to claim 1 , comprising measuring plural operating parameters of the wireless adapter whilst the wireless adapter is in use claim 1 , wherein the obtaining a measure of the temperature of the wireless adapter based on the measured operating parameters comprises summing the measures of the operating parameters.3. A method according to claim 2 , comprising outputting a warning if the sum of the measures of the operating parameters exceeds a threshold.4. A method according to any of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more operating parameters is measured over a time interval.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more operating parameters includes the amount of data that has been wirelessly transmitted by the wireless adapter over a time interval.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more operating parameters includes the transmit power used by the wireless adapter for wireless transmissions.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more operating parameters includes the amount of data that has been wirelessly received by the wireless adapter over a time interval.8. A method according to claim 1 ...

CORE TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION FROM SKIN AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSORS USING A DYNAMIC MODEL

A temperature measurement device for determining a body temperature of a subject includes a first temperature sensor configured to measure a plurality of skin temperatures of the subject at a plurality of time instants, a second temperature sensor spaced apart from the first temperature sensor and configured to measure a plurality of ambient temperatures at the plurality of time instants, a thermal insulation material between the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor, a memory device configured to store the plurality of skin temperatures and the plurality of ambient temperatures, and a controller configured to estimate, using a prediction model, the body temperature of the subject based on the plurality of skin temperatures and the plurality of ambient temperatures. 1. A temperature measurement device for determining a body temperature of a subject , the temperature measurement device comprising:a first temperature sensor configured to measure a plurality of skin temperatures of the subject at a plurality of time instants;a second temperature sensor spaced apart from the first temperature sensor and configured to measure a plurality of ambient temperatures at the plurality of time instants;a thermal insulation material between the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor;a memory device configured to store the plurality of skin temperatures and the plurality of ambient temperatures; anda controller configured to estimate, using a prediction model, the body temperature of the subject based on the plurality of skin temperatures and the plurality of ambient temperatures.2. The temperature measurement device of claim 1 , wherein the prediction model comprises a regression model that includes a set of regressors and corresponding weights.3. The temperature measurement device of claim 2 , wherein the regression model includes a nonlinear autoregressive exogenous (NARX) model.4. The temperature measurement device of claim 2 , wherein ...

DETECTOR SYSTEM, SENSOR AND DAIRY ANIMAL TREATMENT DEVICE

Sensor system with a sensor device having a through-flow cell for liquid, a detector device for measuring a property of the liquid in the through-flow cell and for generating an associated detector signal, a sensor control for analyzing the detector signal, wherein the sensor control detects a liquid transition between two different liquids in the through-flow cell when a change (per unit time) in the detector signal is greater than a threshold value. In the case of such a liquid transition detection, the sensor control generates an alarm signal. Liquid transition detection is carried out by optical, temperature and/or conductivity sensors. 1. A dairy animal treatment device , comprising;a teat detection device for detecting the teats of a dairy animal;a teat treatment device for carrying out a teat-related operation on the teat;a robot arm with a control device configured to operatively bring the teat treatment device to at least one of the teats by means of the teat detection device;at least one liquid line; and a through-flow cell in communication with the liquid line,', 'a detector device for measuring a property of liquid in the through-flow cell and, 'a sensor system, the sensor system further comprising'}generating an associated detector signal, anda sensor control to analyze the detector signal,wherein the sensor control detects a liquid transition between two different liquids in the through-flow cell upon detecting at least one of (1) a change in the detector signal per unit time, (2) a change in the detector signal greater than a predetermined change threshold value, and (3) a change in the detector signal greater than a predetermined threshold value, wherein the change in the detector signal comprises at least one peak or trough in the detector signal, and wherein the peak or the trough has at least a predetermined magnitude.2. The dairy animal treatment device according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid line comprises a teat treatment liquid supply line ...

ELECTRIC COOKTOP APPLIANCE WITH HEAT CONTROL

A cooktop appliance includes an electric heating element positioned below a ceramic plate. A temperature sensor is positioned proximate a bottom surface of the ceramic plate. The temperature sensor may be offset from a center of the electric heating element. A controller is configured to receive a plurality of temperature measurements from the temperature sensor, determine a change between the plurality of temperature measurements over time, calculate a value of a control criterion with the change between the plurality of temperature measurements over time, and open a relay in response to the value of the control criterion passing a threshold value. A related method for operating a cooktop appliance is also provided. 1. A cooktop appliance , comprising:a ceramic plate;an electric heating element positioned below the ceramic plate;a temperature sensor positioned proximate a bottom surface of the ceramic plate, the temperature sensor positioned above the electric heating element;a relay coupled to the electric heating element, the relay operable to selectively terminate electrical power to the electric heating element; and receive a plurality of temperature measurements from the temperature sensor,', 'determine a change between the plurality of temperature measurements over time,', 'calculate a value of a control criterion with the change between the plurality of temperature measurements over time, the control criterion being a function of at the least a temperature change with respect to time, and', 'open the relay in response to the value of the control criterion passing a threshold value., 'a controller in operative communication with the temperature sensor and the relay, the controller configured to'}2. The cooktop appliance of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to open the relay in response to the value of the control criterion passing the threshold value or keep the relay closed in response to the value of the control criterion not passing the ...

SYSTEM MONITORING APPARATUS, SYSTEM MONITORING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM ON WHICH SYSTEM MONITORING PROGRAM IS RECORDED

A system monitoring apparatus has: a determination unit for determining whether the relatedness indicating a relationship that is true for first time-series data of multiple sets measured during a first time period is true for second time-series data of the multiple sets measured during a second time period; an irregularity degree calculation unit for calculating the degree of irregularity indicating the extent to which the second time-series data is irregular; a first extent calculation unit for calculating a first extent indicating the extent to which the irregularity is at a specified value when the second time-series data are normal or irregular; a second extent calculation unit for calculating a second extent indicating the extent to which the second time-series data of the multiple sets are related; and a state calculation unit for finding whether the second time-series data are normal or irregular, based on the first and second extents. 1. A system monitoring apparatus comprising:a determination unit configured to determine whether a relevance representing a relationship on a plurality of sets of first time-series data measured in a first time period with regard to a monitoring target is satisfied for a plurality of second time-series data measured in a second period of time;an irregularity degree calculation unit configured to calculate an irregularity degree representing a degree that the second time-series data is abnormal on basis of the relevance determined to be satisfied by the determination unit and the relevance determined not to be satisfied by the determination unit;a first degree calculation unit configured to calculate a first degree representing a degree that the irregularity degree is a particular value in a case where the second time-series data is normal or abnormal on basis of the irregularity degree calculated with regard to the second time-series data;a second degree calculation unit configured to calculate a second degree representing a ...

THERMAL TESTING SYSTEM

A thermal test system includes first and second heat generating components that include first and second temperature sensors, respectively. A thermal controller is coupled to the first and second temperature sensors and at least one cooling device. The thermal controller receives, from the first temperature sensor during a thermal test, first temperature data that is indicative of heat generated in response to the operation of the first heat generating component, as the first heat generating component and the second heat generating component operate as part of the thermal test. The thermal controller also receives, from each second temperature sensor during the thermal test, second temperature data that is indicative of heat generated in response to the operation of the second heat generating component. The thermal controller then operates the at least one cooling device at a level based on the first temperature data while ignoring the second temperature data. 1. A thermal testing system , comprising:a chassis;a first heat generating component that is housed in the chassis, wherein the first heat generating component includes a first temperature sensor;at least one second heat generating component that is housed in the chassis, wherein each at least one second heat generating component includes a respective second temperature sensor;at least one cooling device that is housed in the chassis; and receive, from the first temperature sensor during a thermal test, first temperature data that is indicative of heat generated in response to operation of the first heat generating component, wherein the first heat generating component and the at least one second heat generating component operate as part of the thermal test;', 'receive, from each second temperature sensor during the thermal test, second temperature data that is indicative of heat generated in response to the operation of the at least one second heat generating component; and', 'operate the at least one cooling ...

Systems, Devices, and Methods for Automated Sample Thawing

The present invention generally relates to thawing a cryogenically frozen sample. The systems, devices, and methods may be used to heat a sample holder, the sample holder configured to receive a sample container holding the frozen sample. A sample thaw start time may be identified by measuring a temperature of the sample container and/or a temperature of the sample. A sample thaw end time may be calculated as a function of the sample thaw start time. In some embodiments, the same thaw start time may be identified by a significant change in a first derivative of a warming curve of recorded temperature measurements. The sample end time may be calculated by adding a constant to the sample thaw start time. The constant may be the average sample thaw time per the sample container. 1. A method of thawing a sample within a vessel , the method comprising:receiving a temperature data feed from one or more temperature sensors reporting an exterior surface temperature of the vessel at a location along the exterior surface of the vessel that is below a top level of a sample within the vessel;calculating a thaw end time based on the temperature data feed received from the one or more temperature sensors; andoutputting a signal to interrupt thawing of the sample contained in the vessel at the calculated thaw time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature data feed received from the sensor is used to calculate a timing event associated with a change in state from solid to liquid of the sample contained in the vessel claim 1 , and calculating a thaw-end time based on the timing event.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature data feed received from the sensor is used to calculate the rate of temperature increase of the sample vessel claim 1 , and calculating a thaw end time based on the rate of temperature increase.4. A method of thawing a sample within a vessel claim 1 , the method comprising:equilibrating the sample and vessel to an intermediate temperature, ...

POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS

At least one monitor circuit monitors a temperature of at least one monitored element of switching elements of a power conversion circuit. At least one arrival determination circuit determines that a temperature of at least one non-monitored element of the switching elements has increased and reached a passing temperature. Based on the temperature of the monitored element and arrival determination signals, a temperature estimating unit obtains a temperature difference by subtracting a current temperature of the monitored and non-monitored element at the arrival determination time from an output limitation temperature set for each of the monitored and non-monitored element, and estimates a limitation subject temperature of the monitored or non-monitored element having a smallest temperature difference among the temperature differences. An output limiting unit starts output limitation of the power conversion circuit when the limitation subject temperature reaches the output limitation temperature of the monitored element or the non-monitored element. 1. A power conversion apparatus comprising:a power conversion circuit that converts received electric power and outputs converted electric power through operation of a plurality of switching elements comprising at least one monitored element and at least one non-monitored element, the monitored element being at least one switching element that is selected from the switching elements, the non-monitored element being at least one switching element of the switching elements other than the monitored element;a plurality of temperature output units that output analog temperature signals based on individual temperatures of the switching elements;at least one monitor circuit that is provided for the monitored element, and monitors over time a temperature of the monitored element based on the analog temperature signals received from the temperature output units;at least one arrival determination circuit that is provided for the at ...

System and method for detecting inflammation in a foot

One variation of a method for detecting inflammation in a foot includes: accessing a first temperature measured through a left temperature sensor and a second temperature measured through a right temperature sensor at approximately a first time, the left temperature sensor arranged in a left sock and the right temperature sensor arranged in a right sock worn on the user's feet; calculating a baseline difference between the first and second temperatures based on confirmation of absence of inflammation in the user's left and right feet at the first time; accessing a third temperature measured through the left temperature sensor and a fourth temperature measured through the right temperature sensor at approximately a second time; and in response to a second temperature difference—between the third and fourth temperatures—differing from the baseline difference by more than a threshold difference, issuing an alarm through the user interface.

Barcoded Indicators for Quality Management

A barcoded indicator operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter, the barcoded indicator including at least a first barcode and at least a second barcode, the at least a second barcode being in a second barcode unreadable state prior to exceedance of the at least one threshold and upon exceedance of the at least one threshold the at least a first barcode becoming unreadable and generally simultaneously the at least a second barcode becoming readable.

Verfahren zum Plausibilisieren einer elektronischen Schaltung zur Zeitmessung eines elektrochemischen Energiespeichersystems

Method for checking the plausibility of an electronic circuit for time measurement of an electrochemical energy storage system by means of a cooling behavior of at least one electrochemical energy store during non-use of the electrochemical energy store.

Thermal energy metering using an enthalpy sensor

Apparatus and methods are provided for thermal energy metering by measuring the average temperature of fluid in a tank, such as a hot water storage tank. Average temperature is measured with an elongated temperature sensor wire that can span the vertical height of the tank. The sensor wire can be protected with a waterproofing jacket. The sensor wire can be coupled to a second substantially parallel wire. A processing unit measures temperature from changes in the resistance of the sensor wire and measures rates of change to allow the system to distinguish different sources of heat increase and/or decrease.

System and method for quality management utilizing barcode indicators

A quality management system for products including a multiplicity of barcoded quality indicators, a barcode indicator reader and a product type responsive indication interpreter, each of the barcoded quality indicators including a first barcode including at least one first colorable area, the first barcode being machine-readable before exceedance of the at least one time and temperature threshold, at least a second barcode including at least one second colorable area, the second barcode not being machine-readable before exceedance of the at least one time and temperature threshold, a coloring agent located at a first location on the indicator and a coloring agent pathway operative to allow the coloring agent to move, from the first location to the first and second colorable areas simultaneously thereby causing the first barcode to become unreadable and at the same time causing the second barcode to become machine-readable.

SYSTEMS FOR COORDINATED MEDIATION ACTION IN RESPONSE TO AN IDENTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL ANOMALY ON A SHIPPING CONTAINER

An improved system on a transit vehicle is described for coordinated mediation action in response to an identified environmental anomaly on a shipping container transported by the vehicle. The system has wirelessly broadcasting ID nodes at different locations within the container, and a fire suppression system on the vehicle having a wireless transceiver-based controller operating as a master node that can cause the suppression system to deliver fire suppressant material to the container using a delivery nozzle and pump. The controller, as master node, is configured to operate as a primary monitor for the anomaly by being operative to monitor ID node signals; identify the anomaly based on the signals; generate a layered alert notification related to the anomaly (identifying a targeted mediation action and establishes a mediation response priority); and initiate a mediation response by the suppression system related to the targeted mediation action and the mediation response priority. 174-. (canceled)75. An improved fire suppression system disposed on a transit vehicle for coordinated mediation action in response to an identified environmental anomaly on a shipping container being transported by the transit vehicle , the transit vehicle including an external transceiver , the shipping container having a plurality of wireless ID nodes disposed at different locations within the shipping container , wherein each of the wireless ID nodes being at a low level of a hierarchical wireless node network and each of the wireless ID nodes being respectively configured and operative to broadcast signals over a first wireless communication path , the system comprising:a fire suppressant material reservoir that temporarily maintains a fire suppressant material;a fire suppressant material pump connected to the fire suppressant material reservoir and responsive to a pump control input to activate pumping the fire suppressant material from the fire suppressant material reservoir;an ...

Device for noninvasively verifying thermoluminescent dosimeter card heater time temperature profile

A non-invasive temperature verification system used in a TLD system, which comprises at least one thermal sensor, which is placed near each of TLD element, measuring its temperature during heating cycle. The signal data from each thermal sensor is converted to time temperature profile which is used to verify and calibrate the TLD system.

SMALL SIZE THERMAL PROBE SYSTEM FOR MEASURING THE THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF THE PELLET TYPE HYDROGEN STORAGE ALLOY

The present invention relates to a small size thermal conductivity measuring apparatus of a pellet type hydrogen storage alloy, a measuring method, and an analysis system. More specifically, a small size thermal conductivity measuring device of a hydrogen storage alloy pellet, includes: a measurement sample unit which is a target to be measured and is configured by a hydrogen storage alloy pellet; a reference material unit in which one surface is configured to be in contact with one surface of the measurement sample unit and a mounting groove is formed one side of the contact surface; and a thermal probe which is mounted in the mounting groove to measure a thermal conductivity of the measurement sample unit based on a temperature change. 1. A small size thermal conductivity measuring device of a hydrogen storage alloy pellet , comprising:a measurement sample unit which is a target to be measured and is configured by a hydrogen storage alloy pellet;a reference material unit in which one surface is configured to be in contact with one surface of the measurement sample unit and a mounting groove is formed in one side of the contact surface; anda thermal probe which is mounted in the mounting groove to measure a thermal conductivity of the measurement sample unit based on a temperature change.3. The small size thermal conductivity measuring device according to claim 2 , wherein the measurement sample unit and the reference material unit are semi-cylindrical and are coupled to each other through a contact surface to have a cylindrical shape.4. The small size thermal conductivity measuring device according to claim 3 , wherein the mounting groove is configured by a first mounting groove which is formed along a length direction of the reference material unit and a second mounting groove which is connected to the first mounting groove in a radial direction and is formed along a length direction of the reference material unit and a heating unit is mounted in the first ...

DYNAMIC SCANNING OF REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSORS

A thermostat method includes receiving temperature readings from a remote temperature sensor; operating a processor in a first mode and a second mode, where the processor uses more average power when operating in the second mode than when operating in the first mode; and repeatedly transitioning the processor between operating in the first mode and operating in the second mode. Transitions from operating in the first mode to operating the second mode are caused at least in part by an expiration of a first time interval. The thermostat receives one or more of the temperature readings from the remote temperature sensor while the processor is operating in the second mode. The method also includes adjusting a length of the first time interval based at least in part on an estimate of how fast the temperature readings from the remote temperature sensor are approaching a threshold. 1. A thermostat comprising:a wireless communication circuit that receives temperature readings from a remote temperature sensor; a first mode; and', 'a second mode, wherein the processor uses more average power when operating in the second mode than when operating in the first mode;, 'a processor that operates in a plurality of modes, wherein the plurality of modes comprises [ transitions from operating in the first mode to operating the second mode are caused at least in part by an expiration of a first time interval; and', 'the wireless communication circuit is configured to receive one or more of the temperature readings from the remote temperature sensor while the processor is operating in the second mode; and, 'repeatedly transition between operating in the first mode and operating in the second mode, wherein, 'adjust a length of the first time interval based at least in part on an estimate of how fast the temperature readings from the remote temperature sensor are approaching a threshold temperature., 'a memory comprising instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the ...

TEMPERATURE PREDICTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

A temperature prediction system and method thereof use sensors to sense the temperature at a plurality of times, thereby calculating an actual temperature difference between the current time and the previous time. According to the result of actual temperature difference, an adaptive filter is used to predict a predicted temperature difference at a future time and to add the temperature of the current time and the predicted temperature difference to render a predicted temperature. By calculating the difference between the temperature at the next time and the predicted temperature at the next time, the filter parameter of the adaptive filter is adjusted. This mechanism helps improving the accuracy in temperature predictions. 1. A temperature prediction system used in a chip having a temperature management mechanism , the system comprising:a sensing module for sensing a temperature at a plurality of times and continuously calculating a difference between the temperature at the current time and the temperature at the previous time thereof as an actual temperature difference;a predicting module for using an adaptive filter and a filter parameter thereof to calculate a predicted temperature difference for at least one future time according to the actual temperature difference, and adding the temperature of the current time to the predicted temperature difference for the future time to output a corresponding predicted temperature;a computing module for calculating a temperature difference between the temperature at the current time and the predicted temperature at the next time thereof as a prediction error; andan adjusting module for adjusting the filter parameter according to the prediction error.2. The temperature prediction system of claim 1 , wherein the sensing module utilizes a temperature sensor to sense the temperature at all the times and the temperature sensor includes at least a thermistor.3. The temperature prediction system of claim 1 , wherein the filter ...

Cable quality detection and power consumer devices

In one embodiment, a method includes receiving power at a power consumer device coupled to a power provider device by a cable. The received power is supplied at a first current at an input of the power consumer device and is supplied to a load in the power consumer device. The method includes measuring a rate of change of the voltage at the input of the power consumer device, and determining whether the rate of change of the voltage at the input of the power consumer device is less than a first target rate of change of voltage. The current received at the input of the power consumer device is reduced to a second current lower than the first current if the rate of change of the voltage at the input of the power consumer device is greater than the first target rate of change of voltage.

INCONTINENCE CARE SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR

A system and a method of detecting a voiding event of a care-receiver uses a temperature sensor for measuring temperatures in real-time at a location adjacent a lower portion of the care-receiver's torso where the voiding event is to occur. The system and method then determines the voiding event based on the measured temperatures. 1. A method of detecting a voiding event of a care-receiver , the method comprising:a temperature-measurement step wherein one or more temperatures are measured in real-time at a location adjacent a lower portion of the care-receiver's torso where the voiding event is to occur; anda voiding-determination step wherein a determination of the voiding event occurs if the measured one or more temperatures rise at a variation rate greater than or equal to a temperature-rising rate-threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said voiding-determination step comprises:determining the voiding event if the measured one or more temperatures rise above an upper boundary of a predefined temperature range at the variation rate greater than or equal to the temperature-rising rate-threshold.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature-rising rate-threshold is about 0.5° F. per three minutes or about 0.5° F. per five minutes.46-. (canceled)7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a change event if the measured one or more temperatures drop at a rate greater than or equal to a temperature-drop rate-threshold or if the measured one or more temperatures drop subsequent to the voiding event and at a rate greater than or equal to a temperature-drop rate-threshold.8. (canceled)9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the temperature-drop rate-threshold is about 1° F. per three minutes.10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a weight reduction; anddetermining a change event if the determined weight reduction is greater than or equal to a weight-drop threshold.11. (canceled)12. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT UTILIZING BARCODE INDICATORS

A quality management system for products including a multiplicity of barcoded quality indicators each operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter, a barcode indicator reader operative to read the barcoded quality indicators and to provide output indications, the barcoded quality indicators being readable by the barcode indicator reader at all times after first becoming readable, including times prior to, during and immediately following exceedance of the at least one threshold by the at least one product quality affecting parameter, and a product type responsive indication interpreter operative to receive the output indications and to provide human sensible, product quality status outputs. 138-. (canceled)39. A quality management system for products comprising:a first multiplicity of individual package specific barcoded quality indicators each operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter of an individual package;a second multiplicity of outer package specific barcoded quality indicators each operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter of an outer package containing a plurality of said individual packages;a barcode indicator reader operative to read said barcoded indicators and to provide output indications; anda product type responsive indication interpreter operative to receive said output indications and to provide human sensible, product quality status outputs.4043-. (canceled)44. A quality management system for products according to and wherein the thresholds for which indication of exceedance is provided by said outer package specific indicators correspond to an operative range different from the operative range to which the thresholds for which indication of exceedance ...

ASSET TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHODS

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the disclosure relates to an application system and server kit that create and serve digital twin-enabled applications. This disclosure also relates to a hub-and-spoke classification system. This disclosure also relates to a location-based services framework that leverages a generative content process to improve location prediction. This disclosure also relates to virtual reality and augmented reality applications, as well as digital agents that support various types of applications. 1. A method for determining a location in a building of one or more physical assets using a tracking device that executes a tracking application , the method comprising:detecting, by a processing device of the tracking device, a set of network signals that are in a communication range of the tracking device at a current location of the tracking device, wherein the tracking device scans for at least two different types of network signals; determining, by the processing device of the tracking device, a respective network identifier of the detected network signal;', 'determining, by the processing device of the tracking device, a respective signal strength of the detected network signal at the current location of the tracking device;, 'for each detected network signal in the detected set of network signalstransmitting, by the processing device of the tracking device, a device identifier of the tracking device and a signal profile to a backend server of the application, the signal profile indicating, for each detected network signal, the respective network identifier of the detected network signal detected and the respective signal strength of the detected network signal;receiving, by a backend server of the tracking application, the signal profile and the device identifier from the tracking device;determining a location estimate of the tracking device within the building based on the signal profile and a machine-learned location ...

Infant Warming System and Method

An infant warming system includes a body temperature probe, a peripheral temperature probe, and at least two identical input jacks, each input jack configured to receive either one of the first connector or the second connector. The body temperature probe has a body temperature sensor removably fixable to an infant's torso to measure a body temperature of the infant, and a first connector configured to connect to an input jack to transmit the body temperature measurement. The peripheral temperature probe includes a peripheral temperature sensor removably fixable to the infant's extremity to measure a peripheral temperature of the infant, and a second connector configured to connect to an input jack to transmit the peripheral temperature measurement. The system further includes a probe detection module to automatically detect whether each input jack is connected to the peripheral temperature probe or the body temperature probe. 112.-. (canceled)13. A method of operating an infant warming system having a first input jack and a second input jack , wherein each of the first input jack or the second input jack is configured to alternatively receive a connector of a peripheral temperature probe and a connector of a body temperature probe , the method comprising:receiving a connector of a first temperature probe in the first input jack;determining a first resistance and a second resistance for the first temperature probe;comparing at least one of the first resistance and the second resistance to a predetermined range of a fixed resistance value;determining that the first temperature probe is the peripheral temperature probe when one of the first resistance or the second resistance is within the predetermined range of the fixed resistance value; anddetermining a peripheral temperature measurement for the infant based on the remaining one of the first resistance or the second resistance that is not within the predetermined range of the fixed resistance value.14. The method ...