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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Applications for real-time mass ratio, mass flow and particle size measurement of particle laden flows

Номер: US20120017699A1
Принадлежит: Cidra Corporated Services LLC

Techniques are provided for monitoring particle laden flows in a pipe, that include receiving signalling containing information about a parameter related to a particle laden flow in a pipe, the parameter including either (a) a sound level propagating through the particle laden flow in the pipe, or (b) a static pressure due to an acceleration of the particle laden flow in the pipe; and determining a measurement of a particle size and either a mass flow rate, or a particle-to-air mass ratio, or both the mass flow rate and the particle-to-air mass ratio, associated with the particle laden flow, based at least partly on a change in the parameter.

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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Nebulizer and method of operation of a nebulizer

Номер: US20120017894A1
Автор: Sebastien Cinquin
Принадлежит: SYSTEM ASSISTANCE MEDICAL

Nebulizer and method of operation of a nebulizer comprising a cupel capable of containing a liquid and a vibrating member ( 4 ) capable of emitting, under the effect of a control signal originating from a control circuit ( 10 ), an ultrasound beam making it possible to transform the liquid into mist, in which the vibrating member ( 4 ) is sensitive to the sound wave produced during the transformation of the liquid into mist and detection means ( 14 ) detect the presence and/or the absence and/or the value of a sound signal originating from the vibrating member, or of a signal corresponding to a sound signal originating from said vibrating member.

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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Sound-Velocity Dewatering System

Номер: US20120017998A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Co

A method and apparatus for an improved dewatering tank system that allows for safely controlling a water stream exiting the dewatering tank system. The apparatus can include a sound velocity detector, a control system, and a control element. The sound velocity detector can include a transducer, a detector, and a transmitter. The control system can include a computer and a program product. The apparatus can optionally include a dewatering tank, a drain line, and a controllable valve. The apparatus allows for transmitting sound energy through the water stream flowing in the drain lined that is connected to the dewatering tank, calculating the velocity of the sound energy as the sound energy travels through the water stream, monitoring the velocity of the sound energy for a period of time, and controlling the position of the controllable valve depending on the calculated velocity of the sound energy.

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24-05-2012 дата публикации

Quantitative acoustic emission non-destructive inspection for revealing, typifying and assessing fracture hazards

Номер: US20120125108A1
Принадлежит: Margan Physical Diagnostics Ltd

Inspecting for fracture hazards by detecting a presence of at least one flaw development process in an equipment under inspection, the flaw development process being corrosion product nucleation and development, pitting, plastic deformation development, and/or micro-cracking. Detecting the presence of the flaw development process includes (a) determining at least one characteristic acoustic emission (AE) signature associated with a respective flaw development process, and (b) measuring an AE from each of a plurality of locations within the equipment. Presence of the respective flaw development process is identified only when the measured AE conforms to the characteristic AE signature within a predetermined tolerance. A fracture hazard is determined to exist only when (a) a quantity of the identified flaw development processes exceeds a first predetermined threshold and/or (b) a magnitude of at least one of the identified flaw development processes exceeds a second predetermined threshold.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus And Method For Non-Intrusive Assessment Of Gas In Packages

Номер: US20120140229A1
Принадлежит: GasPorOx AB

A method and apparatus are disclosed for assessment of a sealed package. Light is emitted from a narrow-band laser source towards said package from outside of said package. An absorption signal of said light scattered in said package is measured, wherein said absorption is caused by said at least one gas when said light is scattered and travels in said sealed package. Measuring is made outside of said package, whereby said assessment is non-intrusive with regard to said package. It is determined if a deviation exists from a predetermined, expected gas composition and/or concentration of said at least one gas within said sealed package based on said measured absorption signal. Thus sealing of said package for said gas is detected.

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Early Kick Detection in an Oil and Gas Well

Номер: US20120170406A1
Принадлежит: Baker Hughes Inc

An apparatus, method and compute-readable medium for detecting a gas influx event in a borehole fluid during a drilling operation is disclosed. A measurement of an acoustic velocity of the borehole fluid is obtained at an acoustic sensor disposed in a borehole. A measurement of temperature of the borehole fluid is obtained at a temperature sensor disposed in the borehole. A process compares the measurement of the acoustic velocity of the borehole fluid to the measurement of the temperature of the borehole fluid to detect the gas influx event.

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Simulator and method for simulating an acoustic field of an acoustic waveguide

Номер: US20120197604A1
Принадлежит: University of Delaware

Simulators and methods for simulating an acoustic field of an acoustic waveguide are provided. A sound speed profile of the acoustic waveguide is generated, where the acoustic waveguide has a region of a first fluid within a second fluid, and the first fluid has a different acoustic index of refraction than the second fluid. The sound speed profile and predetermined parameters of a sound source and a receiver are applied to a parabolic equation (PE) model of sound propagation in the acoustic waveguide. The acoustic field of the acoustic waveguide is determined from the PE model. The acoustic field includes an interference pattern from interference between an acoustic signal of the acoustic source and at least one signal refracted by the region of the second fluid.

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22-11-2012 дата публикации

Method and device for determining acoustic coefficients and acoustic power

Номер: US20120296600A1
Автор: Ysbrand Hans Wijnant
Принадлежит: Individual

A method for determining the acoustic absorption coefficient and/or the transmission coefficient at a chosen position in a space in which a certain sound field prevails as a result of the operation of a sound-emitting source.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Thermal acoustic imaging methods, systems, and apparatus for detecting defects in an object

Номер: US20120330569A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

In accordance with the disclosed embodiments, Thermal Acoustic Imaging (TAI) methods, systems and apparatus are provided for detecting defects in an object being inspected.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Structural damage index mapping system and method

Номер: US20120330570A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A system and method for detecting and evaluating structural defects are provided. Baseline data representative of sensed ultrasonic waves that were transmitting into a structure with no defects are stored. Ultrasonic waves are transmitted into the structure from a plurality of actuators that are coupled to the structure. The ultrasonic waves that are transmitted into the structure from the plurality of actuators are sensed, with a plurality of sensors that are coupled to the structure and spaced apart from the actuators, to thereby generate and supply sensor data. Signal difference coefficients are calculated from the baseline data and the sensor data. The calculated signal difference coefficients are spatially mapped to detect one or more structural defects in the structure.

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07-02-2013 дата публикации

Method for Detecting Gas and a Gas Detector Therefor

Номер: US20130031956A1
Автор: Vasile Mecea
Принадлежит: G&M NORDEN AB

It is presented a method for detecting a gas (G). Acoustic waves (W t ) are generated and transmitted via a wave generating and sensing means ( 2 ) towards a reflecting wall ( 3 ) and thereafter reflected acoustic waves (W t ) are detected by the wave generating and sensing means ( 2 ) wherein a presence of the gas (G) is detected by determining a change in an output signal of the wave generating and sensing means ( 2 ). A gas detector ( 1 ) is also presented.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Ultrasonic Particle Measuring System

Номер: US20130104657A1
Принадлежит: Endress and Hauser Flowtec AG

An ultrasonic particle measuring system having an ultrasonic transducer with at least one ultrasonic transducer element and at least one coupling element, wherein, during operation, acoustic signals are transmittable and receivable by the ultrasonic transducer element via the coupling element, wherein the coupling element is embodied as an acoustic lens, and the ultrasonic, particle measuring system has an evaluation unit suitable for amplitude analysis of reflection signals of acoustic signals reflected from particles to the ultrasonic transducer, and wherein, with the evaluation unit, amplitudes of reflection signals in a predetermined time interval are countable, which are greater than a predetermined threshold value.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Nuclear Reactor Vibration Monitoring Apparatus and Method of Monitoring Nuclear Reactor Vibration

Номер: US20130121451A1
Принадлежит: Hitachi GE Nuclear Energy Ltd

Vibration of a jet pump installed in a reactor pressure vessel of a boiling water reactor is monitored. Ultrasonic waves are transmitted from an ultrasonic sensor installed on an outer surface of the reactor pressure vessel toward a throat and a diffuser of the jet pump. When the ultrasonic waves reach respective outer surfaces of the throat and diffuser, reflected waves are generated at the respective outer surfaces. The ultrasonic sensor receives those reflected waves. The ultrasonic signal process section obtains a distance in the horizontal direction between the throat and the diffuser based on a time difference of the reflected waves reflected from respective reflection surfaces of the throat and diffuser and a sound speed in reactor water in the neighborhood of the throat and diffuser. A relative vibration is obtained based on the change with time of the distance.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AN ORIENTATION OF A DEFECT PRESENT WITHIN A MECHANICAL COMPONENT

Номер: US20130167645A1
Принадлежит:

A technique is provided for determining an orientation of a defect present within a mechanical component using at least one ultrasonic head that applies ultrasonic signals to the mechanical component starting from various measurement points. Echo ultrasonic signals reflected by a point to be analyzed present within the component back to the measurement points are received by the same or a different ultrasonic head. A data processing unit analyzes the received echo ultrasonic signals as a function of a sound emission direction between each measurement ping and the point to be analyzed for determining the orientation of the defect. A distance between the measurement point and the point to be analyzed is calculated for every measurement point as a function of a signal propagation time between the point in time of emitting the ultrasonic signal and the point in time of receiving the echo ultrasonic signal reflected by a defect. 124.-. (canceled)25. A method for determining an orientation of a defect present within a mechanical component , comprising:applying ultrasonic signals emitted from various measuring points to the mechanical component, wherein the ultrasonic signals are generated by at least one ultrasonic head which applies an ultrasonic signal to the component from each of the measuring points, wherein an echo ultrasonic signal thereby generated is received temporally offset by said ultrasonic head or a different ultrasonic head in each case;calculating an angular characteristic of the received echo ultrasonic signals depending on a sound emission direction between the respective measuring point and the point to be investigated, wherein the angular characteristic gives a dependency of the signal amplitude on the sound emission direction;wherein, depending on a detected signal propagation time between the time point of emission of the ultrasonic signal and the time point of reception of the reflected echo ultrasonic signal for each measuring point, a distance ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF CHARACTERIZING THE VISCOELASTIC PROPERTIES OF A SAMPLE, CORRESPONDING SYSTEM AND ANALYZER

Номер: US20130179093A1
Автор: Hanusse Patrick

A method of characterizing viscoelastic properties of a sample of a substance, includes the application () to the sample of an oscillatory mechanical excitation, the measurement () of a response of the sample to the mechanical excitation and the determination () of characteristic parameters of the viscoelastic properties of the sample, is characterized in that the determination () of characteristic parameters includes the steps of expressing the response in the form of a nonlinear periodic response signal, of general form x(t)=x+xcos(φ(t)−ρ), where φ(t) is the phase of the signal, and of determining viscoelasticity parameters, characterizing the nonlinearity of the response signal. 110521054105658105658. A method for characterizing the viscoelastic properties of a sample () of a substance , comprising the application () to said sample () of an oscillatory mechanical excitation (ε(t); σ(t)) , the measurement () of a response (F; D) of said sample () to said mechanical excitation (ε(t); σ(t)) , and the determination ( , ) of characteristic parameters (σ , p , r , t , a , b) of said viscoelastic properties of said sample () , characterized in that the determination ( , ) of said characteristic parameters (σ , p , r , t , a , b) comprises the following steps:{'sub': 0', '1', '0', '0, 'expressing said response in the form of a nonlinear periodic response signal (σ(t);ε(t)), of general form x(t)=x+xcos(φ(t)−p), where φ(t) is the phase of said signal and pa phase origin, and'}{'sub': 1', 'k', '0', 'k', 'k', 'k, 'determining viscoelasticity parameters (σ, r, p, t, a, b), characterizing the nonlinearity of said response signal (σ(t);ε(t)).'}81011101510331033. A system for characterizing viscoelastic properties of a sample () of a substance , comprising means () for the application to said sample () of an oscillatory mechanical excitation , means () for the measurement of a response of said sample () to said mechanical excitation , and means () for the determination of ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

PROCESSING SIGNALS ACQUIRED DURING GUIDED WAVE TESTING

Номер: US20130179098A1
Автор: VOGT Thomas
Принадлежит: GUIDED ULTRASONICS LTD.

Processing signals acquired during guided wave testing A method of processing signals acquired during guided wave testing of an elongate member (), such as a pipe, in which at least one guided wave () is generated in the elongate member, the at least one guided wave is reflected by reflectors () in the elongate member and reflected guided waves () are detected. The method comprises determining at least one reflection coefficient or a parameter for calibrating a guide wave test in dependence upon reflections from the reflectors which include at least one multiple reflection. The reflections may include a single reflection from a first reflector, a single reflection from a second reflector and a multiple reflection from the first and second reflectors. 1. A method of processing signals acquired during guided wave testing of an elongate member in which at least one guided wave is generated in the elongate member , the at least one guided wave is reflected by reflectors in the elongate member and reflected guided waves are detected , the method comprising:determining at least one reflection coefficient or a parameter for calibrating a guide wave test in dependence upon reflections from the reflectors which include at least one multiple reflection.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the reflections include a single reflection from a first reflector claim 1 , a single reflection from a second reflector and a multiple reflection from the first and second reflectors.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein determining at least one reflection coefficient or the parameter for calibrating a guide wave test comprises:determining the reflection coefficient of the first reflector and/or of the second reflector or the parameter for calibrating the guide wave test in dependence upon amplitudes of signals corresponding to a single reflection of a first guided wave from the first reflector, a single reflection of the first or a second guided wave from the second reflector ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING A SOURCE OF DAMAGE IN A LARGE COMPOSITE MATERIAL STRUCTURE

Номер: US20130191040A1

Provided is a method of locating a damage source of a wind turbine blade for tracking a damage source location of a blade used in a wind power generator, and more particularly, a method of locating a damage source of a wind turbine blade and an apparatus thereof in a large composite material structure capable of accurately locating a damage source even in a large composite material structure by detecting defects using contour maps written based on elastic wave energy value. The method of locating a damage source of the wind turbine blade according to the present invention can accurately locate the damage source even in the large composite material structure using at least two materials unlike the related art and can use a smaller number of AE sensor than the related art. 1. A method of building a contour map for a damage source location in a nondestructive way using acoustic emission , comprising:{'b': '200', 'a first step of attaching at least two AE sensors () within a portion to be located;'}{'b': '910', 'a second step of generating test locations () in a structure to be located;'}{'b': '910', 'a third step of applying elastic waves to each test location ();'}{'b': '200', 'a fourth step of measuring AE signal by each AE sensor ();'}a fifth step of transforming the measured AE signal into time or frequency and then into a energy value; and{'b': '910', 'a sixth step of databasing the transformed energy value as a parameter of information on the test position ().'}2200910. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second step includes a 2-1 step of partitioning the test locations into a lattice type using the AE sensor () and a 2-2 step of selecting cross points of each lattice as the test locations ().3200. The method of claim 1 , wherein in the second step claim 1 , the test locations are partitioned into a lattice type using the AE sensor () and in the sixth step claim 1 , the elastic energy transformed based on cross point coordinates of the lattice is databased.4. ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

Ultrasound probing device, method of controlling transducers of an ultrasound probe and corresponding computer program

Номер: US20130194895A1

An ultrasound probing device including: a box; a locating mechanism to provide a position of the box in relation to a reference frame associated with an object to be examined; a mechanism to determine a delay law based on focusing parameters, representing a desired position of a focal point in relation to a reference frame associated with the box; a controller to provide control signals based on the delay law; transducers attached to the box, to receive control signals and, in response, to transmit ultrasonic waves in the object respectively delayed according to the delay law to focus at the focal point defined by the focusing parameters; and a mechanism updating the focusing parameters based on predefined associations between positions on a desired path of the box in relation to the reference frame associated with the object and corresponding focusing parameter values and the position of the box.

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF AGGREGATING DATA COLLECTED BY NON-DESTRUCTIVE ULTRASONIC ANALYSIS OF CRIMP QUALITY

Номер: US20130197823A1
Автор: Williams Keith
Принадлежит:

An ultrasonic pulse is transmitted through a crimping tool that compresses a ferule circumscribing a braided multiple strand wire, thereby forming a crimp therebetween. A first received pulse is received from the first transmitted pulse after passage through the crimp. Data is collected from a first transmit window divided into a series of user-defined time periods that include the first transmitted pulse, a delay period following the first transmitted pulse, the first received pulse, and a lag period that extends from the end of the first received pulse to a second transmitted pulse that initiates a second transmit window. The lag period includes a second received pulse generated by delayed signals received from the first transmitted pulse and dead periods that occur before and after the second received pulse, the dead periods substantially lacking signal information from the first transmitted pulse. 1. A method of aggregating data collected by non-destructive ultrasonic analysis of crimp quality , the method comprising the steps of:exciting a transmitting ultrasonic transducer with a first transmitted pulse comprising at least one pulse, the ultrasound transmitter being operatively connected to a crimping tool having movable segmented machine tooling together receive and compress a ferule circumscribing a braided multiple strand wire, thereby forming a crimp therebetween;detecting a first received pulse using a receiving ultrasonic transducer operatively connected to the crimping tool, the first received pulse comprising initial signals received from the first transmitted pulse after passage through the crimp;acquiring data collected from a first transmit window divided into a series of user-defined time periods that include the first transmitted pulse, a delay period following the first transmitted pulse, the first received pulse, and a lag period that extends from the end of the first received pulse to a second transmitted pulse that initiates a second transmit ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Health monitoring method and system for drives

Номер: US20130253850A1
Автор: Antti Sakari Aulanko
Принадлежит: ABB Oy

In an exemplary method for condition monitoring of electric and mechanical drives, measurement data in a condition monitoring system of electric drives is collected at least from one electric drive. The measurement data is pre-treated, a frequency spectrum is created from the pre-treated measurement data with the Fast Fourier Transform transformation, and a detected vibration frequency and vibration amplitude are recorded from the frequency spectrum. The detected vibration frequency and vibration amplitude is compared to at least one detected vibration frequency and vibration amplitude successive in time. In the comparison, detrimental changes in vibration frequency and vibration amplitude are defined, and the detrimental changes are indicated.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

ULTRASONIC MEASUREMENT AND DETERMINATION OF CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC TEXTURE WITH RESPECT TO POSITION

Номер: US20130253858A1
Принадлежит: Rolls-Royce Corporation

A technique and device () may be utilized to determine a characteristic of a crystallographic texture of a sample () based on a detected ultrasonic waveform. The device may be configured to receive ultrasonic waveform data representative of a reflected ultrasonic waveform that propagated through a sample from an ultrasonic detector (). The device may select a portion of the ultrasonic waveform data and apply a Fast Fourier Transform to the portion of the ultrasonic waveform data to transform the portion from a time domain to a frequency domain. The device then may identify a dominant frequency () of the portion in the frequency domain and determine a characteristic of a crystallographic texture for the portion based on the dominant frequency of the portion. 1. A system comprising: receive from an ultrasonic waveform detector ultrasonic waveform data representative of a reflected ultrasonic waveform that propagated through a sample;', 'select a portion of the ultrasonic waveform data;', 'apply a Fast Fourier Transform to the portion of the ultrasonic waveform data to transform the portion from a time domain to a frequency domain;', 'identify a dominant frequency of the portion in the frequency domain; and', 'determine a characteristic of a crystallographic texture for the portion based on the dominant frequency of the portion., 'a data analysis device configured to2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:an ultrasonic waveform generator; and 'cause the ultrasonic transducer to generate an ultrasonic waveform that propagates through a first surface of the sample to a second surface of the sample, wherein at least a portion of the ultrasonic waveform reflects from the second surface of the sample to form the reflected ultrasonic waveform.', 'the ultrasonic waveform detector, wherein the data analysis device is further configured to3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sample comprises at least one of a polycrystalline material claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , or a ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

Edge-Detect Receiver For Orthopedic Parameter Sensing

Номер: US20130261450A1
Автор: Andrew Kelly, Marc Stein
Принадлежит: ORTHOSENSOR INC

A sensor system uses positive closed-loop feedback to provide energy waves into a medium. The medium can be coupled to the muscular-skeletal system or be part of the muscular-skeletal system. A sensor comprises one or more transducers, an edge detect circuit or a reflecting surface. A parameter is applied to the medium and the parameter affects the medium. A transducer receives an energy wave that has traversed the medium and generates an energy wave signal. The edge-detect receiver receives the energy wave signal signal from the transducer and generates a pulse upon sensing a leading edge corresponding to a wave front of the energy wave. The edge-detect receiver comprises a preamplifier, a differentiator, a digital pulse circuit, and a deblank circuit. The transit time, phase, or frequency is measured of the propagating energy waves and correlated to the parameter being measured.

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

PROBABILISTIC FATIGUE LIFE PREDICTION USING ULTRASONIC INSPECTION DATA CONSIDERING EIFS UNCERTAINTY

Номер: US20130268214A1
Принадлежит:

A method for probabilistically predicting fatigue life in materials includes sampling a random variable for an actual equivalent initial flaw size (EIFS), generating random variables for parameters (ln C, m) of a fatigue crack growth equation 1. A method for probabilistically predicting fatigue life in materials , comprising the steps of:sampling a random variable for an actual equivalent initial flaw size (EIFS);generating random variables for parameters of a fatigue crack growth equation from a multivariate distribution; andsolving the fatigue crack growth equation using these random variables.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising repeating said steps of sampling a random variable for the EIFS claim 1 , generating random variables for parameters and solving the fatigue crack growth equation until convergence.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein k and θ are determined from a maximum likelihood estimator using data for the actual EIFS and the reported EIFS.8. The method of claim 3 , wherein reported EIFS data is obtained by ultrasonically scanning a target object claim 3 , recording echo signals from the target object claim 3 , and converting echo signal amplitudes to equivalent reflector sizes using previously recorded values from a scanned calibration block claim 3 , wherein the equivalent reflector sizes comprise the reported EIFS data.9. A non-transitory program storage device readable by a computer claim 3 , tangibly embodying a program of instructions executed by the computer to perform the method steps for probabilistically predicting fatigue life in materials claim 3 , the method comprising the steps of:sampling a random variable for an actual equivalent initial flaw size (EIFS);generating random variables for parameters of a fatigue crack growth equation from a multivariate distribution; andsolving the fatigue crack growth equation using these random variables.10. The computer readable program storage device of claim 9 , the method further comprising ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Flaw Detection Method and Apparatus for Fuel Cell Components

Номер: US20130269436A1
Автор: Stephen Couse, Tulin Akin
Принадлежит: Bloom Energy Corp

Various embodiments provide systems and methods for detecting defects in components of a fuel cell. Embodiment methods and systems include directing acoustic energy into the component, detecting acoustic energy from the component, analyzing a characteristic of the detected acoustic energy, and based on the analyzing, determining the presence or absence of a defect in the component.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Ultrasonic method and system for determining tissue pathology

Номер: US20130269441A1

A method for determining a pathology of a tissue sample. The method includes steps of coupling the tissue sample between two oppositely-facing ultrasonic transducers; acquiring a pulse-echo ultrasonic measurement and a through-transmission ultrasonic measurement of the tissue sample using the ultrasonic transducers; analyzing at least one of the pulse-echo ultrasonic measurement and the through-transducer transmission ultrasonic measurement using time domain analysis; analyzing at least one of the through-transmission ultrasonic measurements and the pulse-echo ultrasonic measurements using frequency domain analysis; and determining the pathology of the tissue sample based on at least one of the time domain analysis and the frequency domain analysis.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

INTEGRITY MONITORING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF MONITORING INTEGRITY OF A STATIONARY STRUCTURE

Номер: US20130275055A1
Принадлежит:

The invention concerns an integrity monitoring system for monitoring integrity of at least a part of a stationary structure. The system comprises a vibration sensor for sensing vibration as a function of time, a computer, transmitting means for transmitting vibration data from the vibration sensor to the computer, means for acquiring position as a function of time data of a movable object, such as a vessel, a vehicle or a digging tool, where the movable object comprises a transmitter, and transmitting the position as a function of time data to the computer when the movable object is within a selected distance to a monitoring site. The monitoring site comprises the part of the stationary structure to be monitored and the vibration sensor is arranged to sense vibrations within the monitoring site. The computer comprises hardware and software for comparing the vibration data with the position as a function of time data. 196-. (canceled)97. An integrity monitoring system for monitoring integrity of at least a part of a stationary structure , the system comprising at least one vibration sensor for sensing vibration as a function of time , a computer , transmitting means for transmitting vibration data from the vibration sensor to the computer , means for acquiring and transmitting position as a function of time data of a movable object comprising a transmitter to said computer when said movable object is within a selected distance to a monitoring site , where the monitoring site comprises the part of the stationary structure and the vibration sensor is arranged to sense vibrations within said monitoring site , said computer comprises hardware and software for comparing the vibration data with the position as a function of time data.98. The integrity monitoring system as claimed in claim 97 , wherein the stationary structure comprises a cable claim 97 , a pipe and/or an optical fibre.99. The integrity monitoring system as claimed in claim 97 , wherein the vibration sensor ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Component failure detection system

Номер: US20130275056A1
Принадлежит: John Crane UK Ltd

An apparatus for detecting fatigue induced failure of an assembly having a single flexible element or a series of flexible elements stacked in juxtaposed engagement, for transmitting power from one component to another, the assembly having a cyclic operating speed frequency includes at least one sensor mounted in proximity to said assembly, the sensor providing an analogue signal corresponding to an airborne acoustic signal emitted by the assembly, means for amplifying the analogue signal, filter means to reduce background noise from the analogue signal, an analogue to digital converter for converting the analogue signals to a digital signal, means for sampling the digital signals in respect of the operating speed frequency of the assembly and means for analysing the digital signals and providing an output upon the occurrence of one or more digital signal spikes in an operating cycle.

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF ADHESIVELY BONDED JOINTS USING ULTRASONIC WAVES

Номер: US20130289895A1
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A method is provided for assessment of quality of an adhesively-bonded lap joint, wherein the joint includes a first metal plate, a second metal plate and an adhesive therebetween. The method includes sending ultrasonic waves normally to the surface of a sample outside of the joint where the sample has a first sample metal plate with the same properties as does the first metal plate at an assessment point of the joint. Reflected waves from the sample joint as a reference waveform are recorded. Wideband ultrasonic waves are sent normally to the surface of the joint at the assessment point. Reflected waves of the ultrasonic waves from the joint are recorded. A waveform of the reflected waves from the joint and reference waveform are analyzed to determine an informative parameter. The informative parameter is compared with a threshold value to assess quality of the joint. 1. A method for assessment of quality of an adhesively-bonded lap joint , the joint including a first metal plate and an adhesive , the method including the steps of:a) sending ultrasonic waves normally to the surface of a sample outside of the joint where the sample has a first sample metal plate with the same properties as does the first metal plate at an assessment point of the joint;b) recording reflected waves from the sample joint as a reference waveform;c) sending wideband ultrasonic waves normally to the surface of the joint at the assessment point;d) recording reflected waves of the ultrasonic waves from the joint;e) analyzing a waveform of the reflected waves from the joint and reference waveform to determine an informative parameter; andf) comparing the informative parameter with a threshold value to assess quality of the joint.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the informative parameter is a measure of the deviation of the waveform reflected from the joint and the reference waveform.3. The method of claim 1 , further including the step of multiplying the reference waveform with an ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF MONITORING THE POSITION OF A VALVE

Номер: US20130305825A1
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A method of detecting a valve position includes imparting a vibration-inducing energy to a valve, detecting vibration of the valve and producing a sensor signal corresponding to the vibration of the valve, processing the sensor signal determining a measured response of the valve, and comparing the measured response to one or more predetermined characteristic frequencies for selected valve positions to determine the position of the valve. 1. A method of detecting a valve position comprising:imparting a vibration-inducing energy input to a valve;detecting vibration of the valve and producing a sensor signal corresponding to the vibration of the valve;processing the sensor signal determining a measured response of the valve;comparing the measured response to one or more predetermined characteristics for selected valve positions to determine the position of the valve.2. The method of detecting a valve position according to claim 1 , where the relationship between the sensor signal and the energy input is a transfer function dependent on the valve position.3. The method of detecting a valve position according to claim 1 , further comprising:providing a vibration sensor on the valve; and the step of detecting vibration comprising:measuring the vibration sensor signal corresponding to the vibration of the valve.4. The method of detecting a valve position according to claim 3 , where the step of processing the sensor signal comprises:processing the vibration sensor signal to convert the sensor signal from a function of time to a function of frequency.5. The method of detecting a valve position according to where the vibration sensor is selected from a group consisting of strain gauge claim 3 , accelerometer claim 3 , microphone claim 3 , voice coil claim 3 , and other sensor able to detect vibration.6. The method of detecting a valve position according to claim 1 , where the step of imparting a vibration-inducing energy comprises:generating a random white noise to provide ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation methods for friction-welded blisks

Номер: US20130308419A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

The disclosed embodiments generally relate to non-destructive evaluation methods. More particularly, the disclosed embodiments relate to ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation methods for the evaluation of friction welded bladed discs (“blisks”). In an embodiment, a method for non-destructive evaluation of a bladed disc structure includes identifying a region of interest on the bladed disc structure; positioning an ultrasonic transducer and receiver in the region of interest; scanning the region of interest using the ultrasonic transducer and receiver to produce a scan image; and comparing the scan image against a reference image to determine the presence of an anomaly in the region of interest.

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

Campbell diagram displays and methods and systems for implementing same

Номер: US20130328901A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods and systems for creating Campbell diagram displays for illustrating vibration characteristics of a moving apparatus, such as a rotary machine, are provided. Data, representing vibration amplitudes and frequencies are recorded against rotational speeds of an apparatus. The data is used to create waveforms representing the forward and/or reverse vibration frequencies of the apparatus. The waveforms in turn are used to create spectral line envelopes to provide enhanced two dimensional images indicating the amplitudes of the vibrations of the apparatus at particular rotational speeds. The spectral line envelopes may be empty, filled with one or more colors, or other illustration features to impart solidity to the envelopes to enhance visibility.

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

Temperature estimation and tissue detection of an ultrasonic dissector from frequency response monitoring

Номер: US20130331874A1
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

An ultrasonic surgical apparatus and method, the apparatus including a signal generator outputting a drive signal having a frequency, an oscillating structure, receiving the drive signal and oscillating at the frequency of the drive signal, and a bridge circuit, detecting the mechanical motion of the oscillating structure and outputting a signal representative of the mechanical motion. The ultrasonic surgical apparatus also includes a microcontroller receiving the signal output by the bridge circuit, the microcontroller determining an instantaneous frequency at which the oscillating structure is oscillating based on the received signal, and determining a frequency adjustment necessary to maintain the oscillating structure oscillating at its resonance frequency, the microcontroller further determining the quality (Q value) of the signal received from the bridge circuit and determining material type contacting the oscillating structure.

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for determining the internal cleanliness of a tube

Номер: US20130332091A1
Автор: Noam Amir, Tal Pechter
Принадлежит: ACOUSTICEYE LTD

A system to measure the internal state of a bundle of tubes by injecting a signal into each tube of the bundle, receiving reflections from the tube due to anomalies within the tube, then analyzing the reflections to determine the type or characteristics about the anomalies. The analyzed information is stored in database to be used for statistical processing. Further, the device can be used in the performance of a cleaning process by conducting an initial assessment of the tubes in a bundle of tubes, comparing the stored data and estimating the number of cleaning cycles that will be required, and re-conducting the evaluation of the state of the tubes after every cleaning cycle or after every few cleaning cycles.

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Property measurement system for metal material

Номер: US20130335745A1
Автор: Mitsuhiko Sano

A property measurement system for a metal material includes: a laser oscillator that emits a pulse laser beam; a lens array that has small lenses with a same shape, the small lenses being laid in a matrix on a plane perpendicular to an optical axis of the pulse laser beam, and arranged so that a part of a cross section of the pulse laser beam can be made incident onto each of small lenses; a condensing lens that overlaps and condenses emitted beams coming from the small lenses on a same region of a surface of a metal material as a measurement target; a laser interferometer that detects, as an electric signal, a pulse ultrasonic wave that is excited by the pulse laser beam condensed and propagates through an inside of the metal material; and a signal processing device that processes the electric signal.

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for defect detection in composite structures

Номер: US20130338941A1

Methods and apparatus for non-destructive testing of a composite structure utilizing sonic or ultrasonic waves. In response to a wideband chirp wave sonic excitation signal transmitted from a probe to the composite structure, a probe signal received is correlated with a library of predetermined probe signals and a graphical representation of defects detected is generated. The graphical representation provides detailed information on defect type, defect location and defect shape. Also contemplated is a probe for non-destructive testing of a composite structure comprising three or more transducers wherein each transducer is separately configurable as a transmitter or as a receiver; and a controller coupled to each of transducer for providing signals thereto and receiving signals therefrom, wherein the signals provided thereto include signals for configuring each transducer as either a transmitter or a receiver, and signals for providing an excitation signal from each transducer which is configured as a transmitter.

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

Strength Evaluating Method for Aluminum Die Cast Part, Aluminum Die Cast Part, and Defect Detecting Method for the Same

Номер: US20130340562A1
Принадлежит: NSK LTD.

There is provided an aluminum die cast part strength evaluating method is provided for correctly evaluating strength of an actual aluminum die cast part. Strength of the actual aluminum die cast part will be correctly evaluated by conducting ultrasonic inspection of a predetermined range of a high stress region of an aluminum die cast part, which is found out through stress analysis beforehand, for an internal defect, and evaluating that the aluminum die cast part has a predetermined strength if the maximum internal defect area within the predetermined range is equal to or less than a predetermined value. Moreover, an actual aluminum die cast part with a predetermined strength will be evaluated correctly by: evaluating strength using the aluminum die cast part strength evaluating method and setting the maximum-possible internal defect area within the predetermined range of the high stress region to 0.8 mmor less. 1. A method for evaluating strength of an aluminum die cast part , the method comprising:conducting ultrasonic inspection for an internal defect in a predetermined range of a high stress region in an aluminum die cast part, which is found through stress analysis beforehand; andevaluating that the aluminum die cast part has a predetermined strength if the maximum internal defect area within the predetermined range is equal to or less than a predetermined value.2. A method for evaluating strength of an aluminum die cast part , the method comprising:conducting ultrasonic inspection for an internal defect in a predetermined range of a high stress region defect; wherein the high stress region is destroyed through a bending test of the aluminum die cast part and found through stress analysis beforehand; andevaluating that the aluminum die cast part has a predetermined strength if the maximum internal defect area within the predetermined range is equal to or less than a predetermined value.3. An aluminum die cast part wherein the strength of the aluminum die cast ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTIC CALCULATION APPARATUS AND ITS METHOD FOR MACHINE TOOL

Номер: US20140012519A1
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A dynamic characteristic calculation apparatus for a machine tool calculates dynamic characteristic of the machine tool executing an interrupted machining by moving a rotational tool relative to a workpiece. The apparatus includes a detector detecting acoustic wave generated by vibration of the rotational tool or detecting magnetic property being variable by the vibration of the rotational tool where said rotational tool is excited to vibrate, and a calculation division calculating a natural frequency f of the one or plural tool tips in a vibration system, in which the one or plural tool tips of said rotational tool is a vibration body, on a basis of a value detected by the detector. 1. A dynamic characteristic calculation apparatus calculating dynamic characteristic of a machine tool to execute an interrupted machining by moving relative to a workpiece a rotational tool having one or plural tool tips comprising;a detector detecting acoustic wave generated by vibration of said rotational tool or detecting magnetic property being variable by said vibration of said rotational tool where said rotational tool is excited to vibrate; anda calculation division calculating a natural frequency of said one or plural tool tips in a vibration system, in which said one or plural tool tips of said rotational tool is a vibration body, on a basis of a value detected by said detector.2. A dynamic characteristic calculation apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said rotational tool is excited to vibrate by a hammer member operated by a human.3. A dynamic characteristic calculation apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said rotational tool is excited to vibrate by being hit with a target member operated automatically without human.4. A dynamic characteristic calculation apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein;said machine tool includes a driving device moving said rotational tool relative to said workpiece; andsaid rotational tool is excited to vibrate by contacting said ...

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

Non-destructive evaluation methods for machine-riveted bearings

Номер: US20140020467A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

The disclosed embodiments generally relate to non-destructive evaluation methods. In an embodiment, a method for non-destructive evaluation of a machine-riveted bearing includes positioning a first plurality of sensors in the region of interest, the first plurality of acoustic sensors being provided in a phased array, positioning a second plurality of sensors in the region of interest, the second plurality of sensors being provided in a phased array, inducing a vibration in the region of interest using the first plurality of sensors and receiving a resonance frequency spectra using the second plurality of sensors, and comparing the received resonance frequency spectra against a reference spectra to determine the presence of an anomaly in the region of interest.

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

Temperature Compensation in Wave-Based Damage Detection Systems

Номер: US20140025316A1
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A method performed by a processing device, the method comprising: obtaining first waveform data indicative of traversal of a first signal through a structure at a first time; applying a scale transform to the first waveform data and the second waveform data; computing, by the processing device and based on applying the scale transform, a scale-cross correlation function that promotes identification of scaling behavior between the first waveform data and the second waveform data; performing one or more of: computing, by the processing device and based on the scale-cross correlation function, a scale factor for the first waveform data and the second waveform data; and computing, by the processing device and based on the scale-cross correlation function, a scale invariant correlation coefficient between the first waveform data and the second waveform data. 1. A method performed by a processing device , the method comprising:obtaining first waveform data indicative of traversal of a first signal through a structure at a first time, wherein a first ambient temperature is associated with the structure at the first time;obtaining second waveform data indicative of traversal of a second signal through the structure at a second time, wherein a second ambient temperature is associated with the structure at the second time, the first ambient temperature differs from the second ambient temperature, and a difference between the first ambient temperature and the second ambient temperature causes a distortion of the second signal, relative to the first signal, as the second signal traverses through the structure;applying a scale transform to the first waveform data and the second waveform data;computing, by the processing device and based on applying the scale transform, a scale-cross correlation function that promotes identification of scaling behavior between the first waveform data and the second waveform data; computing, by the processing device and based on the scale-cross ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus For Determining The Texture Of Food Material

Номер: US20140033819A1
Принадлежит: Kraft Foods R&D Inc USA

The present application relates to an apparatus for determining the texture of food material, wherein the apparatus comprises a device for generating a vibrational impact, such as a piezo actuator, a device for measuring vibrations, such as a vibrometer, a holding mechanism, comprising a container body for containing the food material therein or a string to attach the food material thereto, and an analyser for comparing measured vibrations with at least one reference value, determined prior to the measurement.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF DETECTING DEFECTS OF A ROLLING BEARING BY VIBRATION ANALYSIS

Номер: US20140039809A1
Принадлежит: EUROCOPTER

A method of detecting defects in a rolling bearing (). The method includes acquiring a time-domain vibration signal A; filtering said time-domain vibration signal A; and then resolving it to obtain a deterministic time-domain vibration signal Fand a random time-domain vibration signal G. Thereafter, the time-domain vibration signals Fand Gare transformed respectively into a deterministic frequency-domain vibration signal Jand into a random frequency-domain vibration signal K, and then, for each element () and for each frequency-domain vibration signal J, K, a defect-presence frequency {circumflex over (α)} is determined corresponding to a maximum probability of the presence of a defect in said element () and to an associated reliability level p({circumflex over (α)}). An alert message indicating at least one defect in at least one element () is potentially delivered depending on the values of each defect-presence frequency {circumflex over (α)} and on each associated reliability level p({circumflex over (α)}). 2. A method of detecting defects according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during said preprocessing step claim 1 , and after acquiring said time-domain vibration signal A claim 1 , the method comprises:{'sub': n', 'n, 'filtering said time-domain vibration signal Ain order to obtain a filtered time-domain vibration signal A′; and'}{'sub': 'n', 'transforming said filtered time-domain vibration signal A′in order to obtain a deterministic time-domain vibration signal and a random time-domain vibration signal.'}3. A method of detecting defects according to claim 2 , wherein said bearing forms part of a system including at least one first component in rotation to which said bearing is connected claim 2 , and said time-domain vibration signal Ais filtered by being synchronized with an instantaneous speed of rotation of said first component as measured by means for measuring said instantaneous speed of rotation that are present in said system.4. A method of detecting ...

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

MONITORING UNIT AND METHOD FOR DETECTING STRUCTURAL DEFECTS WHICH CAN OCCUR IN AN AIRCRAFT NACELLE DURING USE

Номер: US20140053649A1
Автор: Maalioune Hakim
Принадлежит: AIRCELLE

The present disclosure relates to a monitoring assembly for detecting structural detects. The monitoring assembly includes a composite sandwich structure with two distinct strata, a calculation unit and a plurality of sensors for generating signals representative of an amplitude or frequency of vibrations produced in a structure. Each sensor is formed by an electromechanical microsystem including a converter for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. In particular, the calculation unit evaluates differences between a current transfer function resulting from the signals and a predetermined nominal transfer function, compares each of the differences with a respective detection threshold, and evaluates a size or a position of the structural defect in the structure. 1. A monitoring assembly for detecting structural defects that may appear in an aircraft nacelle in service , the monitoring assembly comprising:at least one composite material sandwich structure with at least two distinct strata, the composite material sandwich structure being adapted for forming at least one part of the aircraft nacelle; anda plurality of sensors arranged so as to generate signals representative at least one of an amplitude and a frequency of vibrations produced in the composite material sandwich structure when the aircraft nacelle is in service, each sensor for emitting said signals by electromagnetic waves, wherein each sensor is formed by an electromechanical microsystem (MEMS) comprising means for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy; and for evaluating the differences existing between a current transfer function resulting from said signals and a predetermined nominal transfer function;', 'for effecting a comparison between each of said differences and a respective detection threshold (HD); and', 'on the basis of said comparison, for estimating or evaluating a size and/or a position of said structural defect in the composite material sandwich structure., ' ...

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

Method and device for measuring a mean value of visco-elasticity of a region of interest

Номер: US20140081138A1
Принадлежит: SuperSonic Imagine SA

The invention relates to a method for measuring a mean visco-elasticity value for a soft material. Said method using a single probe carrying at least one transducer comprises the steps of: a) inducing, in a constraint zone, at least one burst of mechanical vibrations in order to generate internal shear waves in the tissue propagating from said constraint zone into the tissue, b1) measuring, with said transducer, the transient tissue displacements in at least one first measurement zone in the tissue, said first measurement zone being located away from said constraint zone, c) estimating a mean visco-elasticity of the region of the tissue situated between the constraint zone and the first measurement zone from said measured transient tissue displacements of the tissue in the first measurement zone.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

PHOTOACOUSTIC PROBE AND PHOTOACOUSTIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20190000322A1
Автор: Abe Naoto
Принадлежит:

A photoacoustic probe includes a light output portion that outputs light, an acoustic wave reception unit that receives a photoacoustic wave generated by irradiation of the light and outputs a reception signal, a transmission unit that transmits signal data based on the reception signal, a signal acquisition unit that converts the reception signal into a digital signal, and a memory unit that stores signal data based on the converted digital signal. 1. A photoacoustic probe comprising:a light output portion that outputs light;an acoustic wave reception unit that receives a photoacoustic wave generated by irradiation of the light and outputs a reception signal;a signal processor that converts the reception signal into a digital signal;a memory unit that stores signal data based on the digital signal; anda transmission unit that transmits the stored signal data.2. The photoacoustic probe according to claim 1 , wherein the transmission unit is a wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly transmit the stored signal data.3. The photoacoustic probe according to claim 1 , wherein the transmission unit uses an interface conforming to a serial bus standard.4. The photoacoustic probe according to claim 1 , wherein the memory unit is a memory that is attachable to or detachable from the photoacoustic probe.5. The photoacoustic probe according to claim 5 , wherein the memory is a non-volatile memory.6. The photoacoustic probe according to claim 1 , further comprising a power source unit.7. The photoacoustic probe according to claim 6 , wherein power source capacity of the power source unit or available capacity of the memory unit is wirelessly transmitted to the photoacoustic apparatus main body via the transmission unit.8. The photoacoustic probe according to claim 1 , further comprising a probe controller that controls storing the signal data in the memory unit.9. The photoacoustic probe according to claim 8 , wherein the probe controller controls storing the signal ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Method And Device For Detecting And Analyzing Deposits

Номер: US20150000406A1
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The present invention relates to a method and device for detecting and analyzing deposits in liquid-bearing systems. More particularly, the device relates to being able to detect and analyze deposits in a liquid-bearing systems such as industrial plants that use and store fluids. The method relates to being able to determine a distribution of the run time of a detected ultrasonic reflection signal and analyzing the distribution to determine if deposits are deposited onto a reflecting area. 1. A method for detecting and analyzing deposits on a reflecting area , in particular inside a liquid-bearing system , comprising the steps of:emitting an ultrasonic emission signal towards the reflecting area by an ultrasonic transducer in a first step;detecting an ultrasonic reflection signal obtained by reflection of the ultrasonic emission signal in the area of the reflecting area by detection means in a second step;determining a distribution of the run time of the detected ultrasonic reflection signal in response to a specified variable in a third step;analyzing the distribution in a fourth step in order to determine if deposits are deposited at least partially onto the reflecting area.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the distribution is analyzed in the fourth step whether the distribution comprises a stationary point claim 1 , an inflection point claim 1 , a break point claim 1 , a pole and/or a discontinuity.31. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the position claim 1 , the gradient and/or the curvature of the distribution and/or the position of the stationary point claim 1 , the inflection point claim 1 , the break point claim 1 , the pole and/or a discontinuity is analyzed in the fourth step.4. A method for detecting and analyzing deposits on a reflecting area claim 3 , in particular according to claim 3 , comprising the steps of:emitting an ultrasonic emission signal towards the reflecting area by an ultrasonic transducer in a first step;detecting an ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Device And Method For Detecting Deposits

Номер: US20150000407A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a method and device for detecting and analyzing deposits in liquid-bearing systems. More particularly, the device relates to being able to detect and analyze deposits in a liquid-bearing systems such as industrial plants that use and store fluids. The method relates to being able to determine a distribution of the run time of a detected ultrasonic reflection signal and analyzing the distribution to determine if deposits are deposited onto a reflecting area. 1. A device for detecting deposits in a reflecting area inside a liquid-bearing system comprising an ultrasonic transducer for emitting an ultrasonic emission signal towards the reflecting area and a detection means for detecting an ultrasonic reflection signal obtained by reflection of the ultrasonic emission signal in the area of the reflecting area , wherein the device further comprises heating means for increasing the temperature of the reflecting area.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the heating means is directly coupled to the reflecting area claim 1 , wherein preferably the heating means is rigidly coupled to the reflecting area by heat conducting means made of a thermally conductive material.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the device comprises a reflecting wall claim 2 , wherein the reflecting area is provided at least partially by the reflecting wall claim 2 , preferably the reflecting wall comprises a wall portion of the liquid-bearing system and/or at least serves as a wall portion of the liquid-bearing system.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the heat conducting means comprises a holder having a recess claim 3 , in which the heating means is accommodated claim 3 , and wherein the heat conducting means comprises the reflecting wall claim 3 , wherein an inner side of the reflecting wall faces the ultrasonic transducer.5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein the device comprises a reflecting unit comprising the heating means claim ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Detecting Train Separation

Номер: US20150000415A1
Автор: Kelley John
Принадлежит: OPTASENSE HOLDINGS LIMITED

This application describes method and apparatus for detecting train separation, where one or more railway cars/carriages () accidentally decouple from the rest of the train. The method involves performing distributed acoustic sensing on at least one optical fibre () to provide a plurality of longitudinal acoustic sensor portions along the railway (). The acoustic response is analysed to detect a signature indicative of a train separation. This may involve detecting acoustic events () associated with different parts of the train and detecting when the separation between the two events exceeds a threshold amount. The method may identify the front of the train and the rear of the train and detect when the distance between the front and rear changes by more than a threshold amount and/or sounds associated with wheelsets passing track features () may be used to determine the intervals (T, T) between wheelsets of adjacent cars and determine when the interval exceeds a threshold amount. The threshold may be based on the interval (T) between wheelsets of the same car passing the track feature. 1. A method detecting separation of a train comprising:performing distributed acoustic sensing on at least one optical fibre deployed along the length of a railway so as to provide a plurality of longitudinal acoustic sensor portions along the railway;analysing the acoustic response from said acoustic sensor portions to detect a signature indicative of a train having separated.2. A method as claimed in wherein said detecting said signature comprises detecting a first acoustic event associated with a first part of a train and a second acoustic event associated with a second different part of the train and detecting that the separation between the first acoustic event and second acoustic event is beyond a threshold.3. A method as claimed in comprising analysing the acoustic response from the acoustic sensor portions to locate an acoustic signal indicative of the front of the train and ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Systems and methods for detecting embedded target elements using signal interference

Номер: US20190000419A1
Принадлежит: Washington University in St Louis WUSTL

A sensor system includes a sensor module that is embedded in a target environment and a signal system. The sensor module includes an active sensor of a first type that detects a target element in the target environment and a reference sensor of the first type that prevents detection of target elements by the reference sensor. The active sensor and the reference sensor receive an ultrasonic signal and respectively generate a first response signal and a second response signal. The first response signal is at least partially as a function of the detected target element. The signal system includes an ultrasonic transducer that generates the ultrasonic signal and receives the first and second response signals, and a controller communicatively coupled to the ultrasonic transducer. The controller identifies the detected target element based at least partially on the first and second response signals.

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Integrated Vibration Measurement and Analysis System

Номер: US20170003163A1
Автор: Joseph C. Baldwin
Принадлежит: Computational Systems Inc

A vibration data collection system performs an integration or differentiation process on incoming digitized vibration data in real time. The system uses a digital Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) filter running at the input data rate to provide the integration or differentiation function. With this approach, the system reduces hardware complexity and data storage requirements. Also, the system provides the ability to directly integrate or differentiate stored time waveforms without resorting to FFT processing methods.

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Environmental parameter sensor

Номер: US20170003176A1
Принадлежит: NXP BV

An environmental parameter sensor for a mobile device is described comprising a first acoustic transducer; a second acoustic transducer arranged at a predetermined distance from the first acoustic transducer; a controller coupled to the first acoustic transducer and the second acoustic transducer; wherein the controller is configured to determine at least one of a time-of-flight value and an attenuation value of an acoustic signal between the first acoustic transducer and the second acoustic transducer and to determine at least one environmental parameter from the at least one of the time-of-flight value and the attenuation value The environmental parameter sensor may determine environmental parameters such as temperature, wind speed, and humidity from acoustic measurements.

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Recording device and recording method

Номер: US20160003777A1
Принадлежит: CARL ZEISS AG, CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY GMBH

The invention relates to a recording device comprising an excitation module ( 2, 10; 9, 10 ) which stimulates the sample ( 3 ) for emitting pressure waves, an acoustic module ( 9, 10 ) for detecting the generated pressure waves, and a control module ( 10 ) which determines an acoustic image based on the data from the acoustic module ( 9, 10 ). Said recording device also comprises a reproduction module ( 5 ) for optically reproducing the sample ( 3 ) and the control module ( 10 ) determines a sample limit and/or a segment limit within the sample ( 3 ) based on the optical reproduction of the sample ( 3 ) and when the acoustic image is detected, the determined sample limit and/or segment limit are taken into consideration.

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING DEVICE AND OXYGEN SATURATION MEASUREMENT METHOD

Номер: US20160003801A1
Принадлежит:

Provided is a photoacoustic imaging device including: a light source unit which generates an ultra-broadband pulsed laser beam and outputs the ultra-broadband pulsed laser beam; a filter unit which filters narrowband pulsed laser beams having predetermined different wavelength bands from the ultra-broadband pulsed laser beam to selectively extract the narrowband pulsed laser beams and outputs the narrowband pulsed laser beams as pulsed laser beams for photoacoustic imaging; and a PA (photoacoustic) unit which receives the pulsed laser beams for photoacoustic imaging to irradiate a measurement object with the pulsed laser beams for photoacoustic imaging and receives photoacoustic signals generated from the measurement object. 1. A photoacoustic imaging device comprising:a light source unit which generates an ultra-broadband pulsed laser beam and outputs the ultra-broadband pulsed laser beam;a filter unit which filters narrowband pulsed laser beams having predetermined different wavelength bands from the ultra-broadband pulsed laser beam to selectively extract the narrowband pulsed laser beams and outputs the narrowband pulsed laser beams as pulsed laser beams for photoacoustic imaging; anda PA (photoacoustic) unit which receives the pulsed laser beams for photoacoustic imaging to irradiate a measurement object with the pulsed laser beams for photoacoustic imaging and receives photoacoustic signals generated from the measurement object.2. The photoacoustic imaging device according to claim 1 , wherein the light source unit is configured to include:a pulsed laser which generates a pulsed laser beam; andan optical output unit which receives the pulsed laser beam as an input, converts the pulsed laser beam into the ultra-broadband pulsed laser beam, and emits the ultra-broadband pulsed laser beam.3. The photoacoustic imaging device according to claim 2 , wherein the light source unit is configured to further include a collimating lens which collimates the ultra-broadband ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Comprehensive Checking Fixture for Steering Knuckle

Номер: US20180003475A1
Автор: Guo Jiandong, XUE Bowen
Принадлежит: CITIC Dicastal CO., LTD

A checking fixture for a steering knuckle. In use, a workpiece is mounted on the checking fixture, three locating points of the workpiece in the X direction respectively correspond to a supporting pin I, a supporting pin II and a supporting pin III, a locating taper hole limiting the motion of the workpiece in a YZ plane corresponds to the floating pin, and a locating point of the workpiece in the Y direction levelly fit to a supporting surface of a locating pin; after location is completed, the workpiece is tightly clamped by a jacking clamp, a press clamp I and a press clamp II. The checking fixture for the steering knuckle can measure the position accuracy of each hole of the steering knuckle workpiece, and can detect whether the relative height of the flange plane of the workpiece relative to the X-direction locating points is qualified. 1. A comprehensive checking fixture for a steering knuckle , comprising:landing legs, a base plate, a support I, a detection pin I, a guide sleeve I, a supporting pin I, a detection board, a standard ring, a detection pin II, a guide sleeve II, a floating pin, a keyway, a spring, a gasket, a supporting pin II, a supporting pin III, a support II, a locating pin, a jacking clamp, a press clamp I and a press clamp II;wherein four landing legs are fixed on the lower surface of the base plate;the guide sleeve I is mounted on the support I, the support I is fixed on the left side of the upper surface of the base plate, and the detection pin I matches with the guide sleeve I;the supporting pin I, the supporting pin II and the supporting pin III are all fixed at corresponding positions of the upper surface of the base plate;the locating pin is fixed on the support II, the support II is also fixed at a corresponding position of the upper surface of the base plate, and the tail end of the locating pin corresponds to a position of a locating point of the workpiece in the Y direction;the jacking clamp, the press clamp I and the press clamp ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200003478A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A refrigerator including a compressor, a condenser, and an expansion unit that constitute a refrigeration cycle, an evaporator that evaporates a refrigerant that has passed through the expansion unit, a heating unit that provides heat for defrosting the evaporator, and a frost sensor unit that is provided at one side of the evaporator to sense the amount of frost on the evaporator, the frost sensor unit including a sound-source transmitting unit that generates a sound-source of a first volume to the evaporator, and a sound-source receiving unit that receives a sound-source of a second volume formed after the sound-source transmitted by the sound-source transmitting unit reflects from or passes through the evaporator, and a controller that controls the heating unit to generate heat, when the difference between the first volume and the second volume reaches a predetermined value. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:an inner case having a storage chamber;a cover plate provided at a rear portion of the inner case, wherein the storage chamber is formed at a front side of the cover plate;an evaporator that is provided in a space formed at a rear side of the cover plate, the evaporator including a refrigerant pipe and cooling fins;a heater that provides heat for defrosting the evaporator, the heater provided at a side of the refrigerant pipe; and a sound-source transmitter that generates a sound-source of a first volume to the evaporator; and', 'a sound-source receiver that receives a sound-source of a second volume formed after the sound-source transmitted by the sound-source transmitter reflects from or passes through the evaporator, and', 'a controller that controls the heater to generate heat, when the difference between the first volume and the second volume reaches a predetermined value., 'a frost sensor that is configured to sense an amount of frost on the evaporator, the frost sensor being provided in the space formed at the rear side of the cover plate, the frost ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

PHOTO-ACOUSTIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR NON-CONTACT MEASUREMENT OF THIN LAYERS

Номер: US20180003679A1
Принадлежит: Novelis Inc.

A measuring device for non-mechanical-contact measurement of a layer, the measuring device including a light source operative to generate a pulse adapted to interact with the layer so as to generate a thermal wave in a gas medium present adjacent the layer. The thermal wave causes an acoustic signal to be generated. The measuring device further includes a detector adapted to detect a first signal responsive to the acoustic signal, the detector not being in mechanical contact with the layer. The first signal is representative of the measured layer. 120-. (canceled)21. An apparatus , comprising: an acoustic detector spaced apart from the moving layer; and', 'a light exit port spaced apart from the moving layer, wherein the light exit port is optically couplable to a light source to convey an optical pulse through the gas medium and towards the moving layer to generate a thermal wave in the gas medium adjacent the moving layer that is sufficient to generate an acoustic signal detectable by the acoustic detector;, 'a measurement head positionable opposite a gas medium from a moving layer for measuring the moving layer, the measurement head comprisingwherein the light exit port is rigidly fixed to the measurement head, and wherein the acoustic detector is rigidly fixed to the measurement head at a distance from the light exit port.22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the light exit port is rigidly fixed to the measurement head such that the optical pulse is directed towards the moving layer at an angle that is greater than 80° and less than 90° with respect to a surface of the moving layer.23. The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the angle is greater than 86°.24. The apparatus of claim 21 , further comprising:an optical subsection containing the light source; anda flexible optical fiber cable optically coupling the light exit port and the optical subsection.25. The apparatus of claim 24 , wherein the optical subsection is located remote from the measurement head.26. ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

BANDWIDTH-SELECTABLE ACOUSTIC EMISSION APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRANSMITTING TIME-AVERAGED SIGNAL DATA

Номер: US20200003732A1
Автор: Dahme Bret Anthony
Принадлежит:

Bandwidth-selectable acoustic emission apparatus and methods for transmitting time-averaged signal data are described. An example apparatus includes an integrated external preamplifier device having a bandwidth-selectable analog filter and a data extractor. The integrated external preamplifier device is to receive an analog acoustic emission signal generated via an acoustic emission sensor operatively coupled to the integrated external preamplifier device. The bandwidth-selectable analog filter is to filter the analog acoustic emission signal based on a software-programmed bandwidth to generate a filtered analog acoustic emission signal. The data extractor is to extract a time-averaged analog signal from the filtered analog acoustic emission signal, and to transmit the time-averaged analog signal from the integrated external preamplifier device to an external data acquisition system. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an integrated external preamplifier device including a bandwidth-selectable analog filter and a data extractor, the integrated external preamplifier device to receive an analog acoustic emission signal generated via an acoustic emission sensor operatively coupled to the integrated external preamplifier device, the bandwidth-selectable analog filter to filter the analog acoustic emission signal based on a software-programmed bandwidth to generate a filtered analog acoustic emission signal, the data extractor to extract a time-averaged analog signal from the filtered analog acoustic emission signal, the data extractor to transmit the time-averaged analog signal from the integrated external preamplifier device to an external data acquisition system.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the integrated external preamplifier device further includes a preamplifier claim 1 , the bandwidth-selectable analog filter being integrated within the preamplifier.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the integrated external preamplifier device further includes a preamplifier to ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

DUAL FUNCTION NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20200003734A1
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A dual function non-destructive inspection apparatus comprises a frame structure, a thermographic inspection system, a displacement system, and an ultrasonic inspection system. The frame structure has a channel, a first end, and a second end. The channel extends through the frame structure from the first end to the second end. The thermographic inspection system is associated with the first end of the frame structure. The displacement system is connected to the second end of the frame structure. The ultrasonic inspection system is connected to the displacement system such that the displacement system moves the ultrasonic inspection system relative to the channel of the frame structure. 1. A dual function non-destructive inspection apparatus comprising:a frame structure having a channel, a first end, and a second end, wherein the channel extends through the frame structure from the first end to the second end.a thermographic inspection system associated with the first end of the frame structure;a displacement system connected to the second end of the frame structure; andan ultrasonic inspection system connected to the displacement system such that the displacement system moves the ultrasonic inspection system relative to the channel of the frame structure.2. The dual function non-destructive inspection apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the displacement system comprises an x-axis displacement device and a y-axis displacement device coupled to the x-axis displacement device such that the y-axis displacement device is configured for y-axis movement in a first direction and the x-axis displacement device is configured for movement of the y-axis displacement device in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.3. The dual function non-destructive inspection apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the displacement system is mounted such that the x-axis displacement device does not obstruct the channel of the frame structure claim 2 , and wherein y-axis displacement device ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Method for Early Damage Recognition, and Program and Control Unit for Executing the Method

Номер: US20200003736A1
Принадлежит:

A method for early damage recognition, and program and control unit for executing the method are disclosed. A method is disclosed for early damage recognition, wherein a frequency-transformed signal, filtered of dominant excitations, is supplied to a comparative early damage recognition. 1. A method for early damage recognition of a machine , the method comprising:detecting at least one oscillation signal of the machine;transforming, after the detecting, the at least one oscillation signal from a time range into an image range;filtering, after the transforming, the at least one oscillation signal to reduce, at least in absolute value, at least one dominant excitation, the at least one dominant excitation being determined according to at least one operating variable; andrecognizing, after the filtering, damage of the machine by comparing at least one signal value of the at least one oscillation signal to a comparison value.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one oscillation signal of the machine is at least one of a pivot angle claim 1 , a fluid-borne sound claim 1 , an airborne sound claim 1 , a structure-borne sound claim 1 , and a combination thereof.3. The method according to claim 1 , the transforming further comprising:integrally transforming the at least one oscillation signal.4. The method according to further comprising:detecting, before the filtering, the at least one operating variable, the detecting of at least one operating variable being performed one of (i) once, (ii) irregularly, (iii) periodically, and (iv) continuously.5. The method according to further comprising:scaling, after the transforming, a spectrum into an order spectrum based on the at least one dominant excitation.6. The method according to further comprising:further filtering the at least one oscillation signal,wherein the further filtering is at least one of (i) after the filtering, (ii) integrated into the filtering, (iii) before the filtering, (iv) before the ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING NONLINEAR PROPERTIES OF A MATERIAL TO DETECT EARLY FATIGUE OR DAMAGE

Номер: US20190004014A1
Принадлежит:

An inspection apparatus detects one or more characteristics of a material sample and includes a transmitter to transmit an initial signal to the material sample, and a receiver to receive a detected signal from the material sample associated with the initial signal. The detected signal has at least a first harmonic signal component and a second harmonic signal component. Data processing circuitry determines a resonant frequency of the first harmonic signal component and an amplitude of the first harmonic signal component at the resonant frequency, and filters the detected signal using a first filter signal having a frequency corresponding to the first harmonic signal component and a second filter signal having a frequency corresponding to the second harmonic signal component. A frequency analysis is performed in the frequency domain on the filtered first and second signals to determine corresponding first and second amplitudes. The first and second amplitudes may be compensated for nonlinearity. One or more nonlinear parameters are determined based on the first and second amplitudes. A user interface communicates one or more characteristics of the material sample based on the first and second compensated amplitudes. 1. An inspection apparatus for detecting one or more characteristics of a material sample , comprising:a transmitter to transmit an initial signal to the material sample;a receiver to receive a detected signal from the material sample associated with the initial signal, the detected signal having at least a first harmonic signal component and a second harmonic signal component; determine a resonant frequency of the first harmonic signal component and an amplitude of the first harmonic signal component at the resonant frequency;', 'filter the detected signal using a first filter signal having a frequency corresponding to the first harmonic signal to generate a filtered first detected signal;', 'filter the detected signal using a second filter signal ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OBTAINING DATA RELATING TO THE ELASTICITY OF MATERIALS, USING TORSIONAL WAVES

Номер: US20190004015A1
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The invention relates to a method or operating mode which, using a device for emitting and receiving sonic and/or ultrasonic torsional waves, can be used to obtain data relating to the consistency or elasticity of quasi-incompressible solid media, preferably quasi-fluids or biological tissues, based on the separation of non-linear parameters. 1. Method for obtaining data relating to the elasticity of materials using torsional waves comprising the following steps of:emitting a sonic or ultrasonic torsional wave train on a specimen;selecting a time window of the received wave, originating from reflection on the specimen;calculating the Fourier transform of the wave function determined by the foregoing selection of time window;extracting the amplitudes from the fundamental harmonics, a, and from at least one of the harmonics of the second order, b, or higher;calculating one or more non-linearity parameters based on the extracted amplitudes of the harmonics.2. Method according to the preceding claim , characterized in that the emitted wave train consists of between 2 and 80 cycles , preferably between 3 and 10 cycles.3. Method according to any of the preceding claims , characterized in that the emitted torsional waves have a signal magnitude greater than 2 mV , more preferably greater than or equal to 5 mV.4. Method according to any of the preceding claims , characterized in that the excitation energy used for generating the wave train , in terms of the maximum amplitude of the preceding sinusoidal wave , is comprised between 0.1 V and 20 V , preferably between 2 and 10 V.5. Method according to any of the preceding claims , characterized in that the sinusoidal excitation frequency is in the range between 100 Hz and 100 kHz , preferably between 500 Hz and 5 kHz.6. Method according to any of the preceding claims , characterized in that the time window commences at the moment after the commencement of the received wave cycles and is associated with a number of cycles ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO ANALYSE PIPELINE CONDITION

Номер: US20220011275A1
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A method and system for analysing a condition of a pipeline in real time is disclosed. The method and system comprise generating a transient pressure wave in fluid carried along the pipeline and detecting a transient pressure wave interaction signal responsive to the transient pressure wave where the pressure wave interaction signal has a time duration corresponding to a region of interest of the Generate Transient Pressure pipeline. The method and system further includes processing the transient pressure wave interaction signal to analyse the region of interest of the pipeline. 1. A method for analysing a condition of a pipeline in real time , comprising:generating a transient pressure wave in fluid carried along the pipeline;detecting a transient pressure wave interaction signal responsive to the transient pressure wave, the pressure wave interaction signal having a time duration corresponding to a region of interest of the pipeline; andprocessing the transient pressure wave interaction signal to analyse the region of interest of the pipeline.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein processing the transient pressure wave interaction signal comprises:downsampling in the time domain the transient pressure wave interaction signal to generate a downsampled time window of pressure information;processing the downsampled time window of pressure information by an artificial neural network (ANN) trained to identify a hydraulic feature of a first type and determine associated hydraulic feature characteristics of the hydraulic feature of the first type; andverifying whether the hydraulic feature of the first type occurs in the region of interest of the pipeline.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein verifying whether the hydraulic feature of the first type occurs in the region of interest comprises determining whether one or more of the determined associated hydraulic feature characteristics of the hydraulic feature of the first type are within physical constraints of the pipeline.4. ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

ULTRASONIC TARGET FOR THE PURPOSES OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION

Номер: US20220011421A1
Автор: BAQUE François

An ultrasonic target, including a main reflector, the main reflector including three main faces, extending from a main vertex, the main faces forming a main trirectangular trihedron; defining a main base plane, lying facing the main vertex, and forming a base of the main trirectangular trihedron; the target including at least one auxiliary reflector fastened to the main reflector, the or each auxiliary reflector including three auxiliary faces, extending from an auxiliary vertex, the auxiliary faces forming an auxiliary trirectangular trihedron; defining an auxiliary base plane, lying facing the auxiliary vertex, and forming a base of the auxiliary trirectangular trihedron. 2. The target of claim 1 , wherein at least one auxiliary vertex claim 1 , or each auxiliary vertex claim 1 , is placed at a distance claim 1 , with respect to the main base plane different from a distance between the main vertex and the main base plane claim 1 , the distance being measured perpendicular to the main base plane.3. The target of claim 1 , comprising at least two auxiliary reflectors fastened to the main reflector.4. The target of claim 1 , wherein each auxiliary vertex is positioned at the same distance with respect to the main vertex claim 1 , in a direction perpendicular to the main base plane.5. The target of claim 1 , wherein at least two auxiliary vertices are respectively positioned at two different distances from the main vertex claim 1 , the distances being measured perpendicular to the main base plane.6. The target of claim 1 , wherein each reflector defines a volume claim 1 , delineated by the faces forming said reflector and the base plane of said reflector claim 1 , the target being such that the volumes respectively defined by at least two reflectors claim 1 , chosen from the main reflector and one auxiliary reflector claim 1 , are different.7. The target of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of auxiliary reflectors claim 1 , each auxiliary reflector being an internal ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

System and method for filtering noise from acoustic energy from a valve

Номер: US20150006091A1
Автор: Larry Gene Schoonover
Принадлежит: Dresser LLC

Embodiments of systems and methods that can filter acoustic energy from sources remote from the valve. These embodiments utilize signals from sensors that manifest acoustic energy from various locations on and/or about the valves. In one embodiment, the system includes sensors at locations proximate the valve and locations spaced apart from the valve. The system can further process the signals from these locations and, in one example, combines samples of data to form an energy signature of the valve that is effectively free of noise that emanates from upstream and/or downstream of the valve.

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for photoacoustic imaging

Номер: US20150007659A1
Автор: Ryuichi Nanaumi
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

A photoacoustic imaging apparatus includes a signal processor. The signal processor includes an adding unit configured to add received signals obtained by acoustic wave detecting devices to obtain a summed signal, a normalizing unit configured to normalize the summed signal for each acoustic wave detecting device with reference to an amplitude value in the received signal in the acoustic wave detecting device at the time when a maximum amplitude value in the summed signal is obtained to obtain a normalized signal, a reducing unit configured to subtract the normalized signal from the received signal for each acoustic wave detecting device to obtain a reduced signal in which the amplitude value in the received signal at the time when the maximum amplitude value in the summed signal is obtained is reduced, and an imaging unit configured to generate image data using the reduced signals.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

BI-MAGNITUDE PROCESSING FRAMEWORK FOR NONLINEAR ECHO CANCELLATION IN MOBILE DEVICES

Номер: US20180007482A1
Принадлежит:

Techniques of performing acoustic echo cancellation involve providing a bi-magnitude filtering operation that performs a first filtering operation when a magnitude of an incoming audio signal to be output from a loudspeaker is less than a specified threshold and a second filtering operation when the magnitude of the incoming audio signal is greater than the threshold. The first filtering operation may take the form of a convolution between the incoming audio signal and a first impulse response function. The second filtering operation may take the form of a convolution between a nonlinear function of the incoming audio signal and a second impulse response function. For such a convolution, the bi-magnitude filtering operation involves providing, as the incoming audio signal, samples of the incoming audio signal over a specified window of time. The first and second impulse response functions may be determined from an input signal input into a microphone. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by processing circuitry configured to reduce acoustic echo in an audio system including a loudspeaker and a microphone, at the loudspeaker of the audio system, an audio signal from a source location remote from the audio system;performing, by the processing circuitry, a comparison operation on a magnitude of the audio signal and a threshold magnitude to produce a comparison result; performing, by the processing circuitry, a first filtering operation on an input signal into the microphone of the audio system to produce a first filtered input signal; and', 'transmitting, by the processing circuitry, the first filtered input signal to the source location;, 'in response to the comparison result indicating that the magnitude of the audio signal is less than the threshold magnitude performing, by the processing circuitry, a second filtering operation on the input signal into the microphone of the audio system to produce a second filtered input signal, the second filtered input signal being ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

INFORMATION ACQUIRING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20190008429A1
Автор: Yamamoto Yohei
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Provided is an information acquiring apparatus having: a calculating unit generating image data, based on signals acquired by transducers receiving an acoustic wave generated from an object by a plurality of times of light irradiation to the object; and a display controlling unit causing a display unit to display an image, wherein the calculating unit generates first image data using the signals corresponding to part of the plurality of times of light irradiation before the plurality of times of light irradiation complete, the display controlling unit causes the display unit to display an image based on the first image data before the plurality of times of light irradiation complete, the calculating unit generates second image data using the signals corresponding to more than the part of the plurality of times of light irradiation after the plurality of light irradiation complete 1. An information acquiring apparatus , comprising:a calculating unit configured to generate image data, based on signals acquired by transducers receiving an acoustic wave generated from an object by a plurality of times of light irradiation to the object, wherein the plurality of times of light irradiation include light irradiation having a mutually different plurality of wavelengths; anda display controlling unit configured to cause a display unit to display an image based on the image data,wherein the calculating unit generates first image data using the signals corresponding to light irradiation having one wavelength of the plurality of wavelengths before the plurality of times of light irradiation complete,wherein the display controlling unit causes the display unit to display an image based on the first image data before the plurality of times of light irradiation complete,wherein the calculating unit generates second image data using the signals corresponding to the plurality of times of light irradiation having the plurality of wavelengths after the plurality of times of light ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MONITORING THE QUALITY OF ULTRASONIC WELDING

Номер: US20220023978A1
Принадлежит: Lisa Draexlmaier GmbH

A method for monitoring the quality of an ultrasonic weld includes monitoring a vibration behavior during a joining process with respect to an actual value of a vibration frequency and/or a vibration amplitude of at least one joining partner of joining partners involved in the joining process. A tool of an ultrasonic welding device is used in the joining process, and at least one measuring device is configured to quantify mechanical vibrations. The detected vibration behavior is analyzed using a Fourier analysis and compared to a predefined set value as reference value. 1. A method for monitoring quality of an ultrasonic weld , the method comprising: at least one of a vibration frequency and a vibration amplitude of at least one joining partner of joining partners involved in the joining process; and', 'at least one of a vibration frequency and a vibration amplitude of a tool of an ultrasonic welding device used in the joining process,, 'monitoring a vibration behavior during a joining process with respect to an actual value of at least one ofby measuring with at least one measuring device configured to quantify mechanical vibrations,wherein a detected vibration behavior is analyzed using a Fourier analysis and compared to a predefined target value as a reference value.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein an optical measurement device is used to quantify the mechanical vibrations during the joining process.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of an eddy current sensor and a laser vibrometer is used to quantify the mechanical vibrations during the joining process.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of measurement points are monitored by the at least one measuring device with regard to vibration behavior of the measurement points differing from respective target values.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein one measurement point on at least one of a sonotrode claim 4 , an anvil claim 4 , a first joining partner ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVELY TESTING A QUALITY OF AN ULTRASONIC WELD

Номер: US20220023979A1
Принадлежит: Lisa Draexlmaier GmbH

A method for non-destructive testing of a quality of an ultrasonic weld from a welding process includes detecting of a time-dependent measurement value over a period of time, where the measurement value is characteristic of a mechanical or electrical vibration behavior of a welding process to be tested. The method includes evaluating a measurement-value course of the detected time-dependent measurement value by using a Fourier analysis. The method further includes comparing a result of the evaluation to a reference value in order to test the quality of the weld. A measuring device and an ultrasonic welding system are also included. 1. A method for non-destructive testing of a quality of an ultrasonic weld from a welding process , the method comprising:detecting a time-dependent measurement value over a period of time, wherein the time-dependent measurement value is characteristic of a mechanical or electrical vibration behavior of the welding process;evaluating a measurement-value course of the detected time-dependent measurement value by using a Fourier analysis; andcomparing a result of the evaluation to a reference value in order to test the quality of the ultrasonic weld.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the period of time corresponds to a duration of the welding process.3. The method according claim 1 , wherein the time-dependent measurement value is characteristic of a mechanical vibration behavior of the welding process claim 1 , the mechanical vibration behavior comprising a shear force and a deflection of a sonotrode.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the time-dependent measurement value is characteristic of an electrical vibration behavior of the welding process claim 1 , the electrical vibration behavior comprising at least one of an electrical current and an electrical voltage for controlling a piezo actuator.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the detecting of the time-dependent measurement value comprises detecting a ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

NEBULIZER VIBRATING APERTURE PLATE DRIVE FREQUENCY CONTROL AND MONITORING

Номер: US20200009332A1
Автор: GREHAN Joseph, Smith Niall
Принадлежит: Stamford Devices Limited

A nebulizer has an aperture plate, a mounting, an actuator, and an aperture plate drive circuit (-). A controller measures an electrical drive parameter at each of a plurality of measuring points, each measuring point having a drive frequency; and based on the values of the parameter at the measuring points makes a determination of optimum drive frequency and also an end-of-dose prediction. The controller performs a short scan at regular sub-second intervals at which drive current is measured at two measuring points with different drive frequencies. According to drive parameter measurements at these points the controller determines if a full scan sweeping across a larger number of measuring points should be performed. The full scan provides the optimum drive frequency for the device and also an end of dose indication. 1524. A nebulizer comprising a vibrating aperture plate , a mounting , an actuator () , and an aperture plate drive circuit (-) having a controller , wherein the controller is configured to:measure an electrical drive parameter at each of a plurality of measuring points each measuring point having a drive frequency; andbased on the values of the parameter at the measuring points make a determination of optimum drive frequency and also an end-of-dose prediction,characterized in that,the controller is configured to perform a short scan at which a parameter is measured at each of two or more measuring points with different drive frequencies, and according to drive parameter measurements at these points determine if a full scan sweeping across a larger number of measuring points should be performed.226-. (canceled) The invention relates to aerosol generators or nebulizers, having vibrating aperture plates to aerosolize medicaments.Examples of nebulizers are described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,546,927 (Litherland) and EP1558315 (PART). These disclosures include techniques to predict the end of a liquid medicament dose on the aperture plate. These techniques are ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

ULTRASONIC TESTING WITH SINGLE SHOT PROCESSING

Номер: US20220026201A1
Автор: Thomas Andrew
Принадлежит:

Examples of the present subject matter provide techniques for measuring thicknesses of materials using one or more acquisition cycles. The data from the one or more acquisition cycles may be amplified using a specified gain across the signal response, converted to a digital signal, and stored in a memory. The digital signal may be retrieved from memory, and signal processing techniques using one or more time variable threshold(s) may be used to calculate one or more thickness(es) of the testing object. 1. A method comprising:in response to a transmitted ultrasound signal into a test object, acquiring from a transducer probe a signal response in one or more acquisition cycles, the signal response including an electrical representation of one or more echoes received from the test object;applying a gain profile across the signal response to generate an amplified signal response;digitizing the amplified signal response to generate a digitized signal response; andcalculating from the digitized signal response one or more thicknesses of the test object using at least one time-variable threshold based on one or more associated threshold crossing events.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the signal response is acquired in a single acquisition cycle and. wherein digitizing the amplified signal response includes performing a plurality of analog-to-digital conversions using one or more conversion circuits and blending outputs from the one or more conversion circuits corresponding to the plurality of analog-to-digital conversions to generate the digitized signal response.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of signal responses are acquired in a plurality of acquisition cycles and wherein digitizing the amplified signal response includes performing a plurality of analog-to-digital conversions using one or more conversion circuits and time interleaving outputs from the one or more conversion circuits corresponding to the plurality of analog-to-digital conversions to ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

Acoustic pipe condition assessment using coherent averaging

Номер: US20220026395A1
Принадлежит: Mueller International LLC

Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media for accurate time delay estimation using coherent averaging. A plurality of out-of-bracket acoustical impulses are generated in a pipe segment of a fluid distribution system. Signal data representing the acoustical impulses sensed at two locations along the pipe segment are recorded. Precise timings for the generation of the acoustical impulses are obtained, and the acoustical impulses in the signal data recorded from the first location are averaged based on the precise timings to produce a near-sensor average impulse. Similarly, the acoustical impulses in the signal data recorded from the second location are averaged based on the same precise timings to produce a far-sensor average impulse. A time delay between arrival of the plurality of out-of-bracket acoustical impulses at the first and second locations is estimated from the timing of the near-sensor average impulse and the far-sensor average impulse.

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

Analysis of Periodic Information in a Signal

Номер: US20150012247A1
Принадлежит: CSI TECHNOLOGY, INC.

A “periodic signal parameter” (PSP) indicates periodic patterns in an autocorrelated vibration waveform and potential faults in a monitored machine. The PSP is calculated based on statistical measures derived from an autocorrelation waveform and characteristics of an associated vibration waveform. The PSP provides an indication of periodicity and a generalization of potential fault, whereas characteristics of the associated waveform indicate severity. A “periodic information plot” (PIP) is derived from a vibration signal processed using two analysis techniques to produce two X-Y graphs of the signal data that share a common X-axis. The PIP is created by correlating the Y-values on the two graphs based on the corresponding X-value. The amplitudes of Y-values in the PIP is derived from the two source graphs by multiplication, taking a ratio, averaging, or keeping the maximum value. 1. A method for analyzing periodic information in a signal associated with a machine or process , the method comprising:(a) acquiring the signal over a time period using a sensor associated with the machine or process;(b) generating an autocorrelation waveform based on the signal;(c) determining a periodic signal parameter value based at least in part on the autocorrelation waveform, the periodic signal parameter value comprising a single real number indicative of a level of periodic information in the signal.2. The method of wherein step (c) comprises determining the periodic signal parameter value based at least in part on a combination of statistical values calculated from the autocorrelation waveform.3. The method of wherein step (c) comprises:(c1) determining a standard deviation of the autocorrelation waveform;(c2) determining a maximum absolute peak amplitude over all of the time period of the autocorrelation waveform;(c3) determining a maximum absolute peak amplitude after the first three percent of the time period of the autocorrelation waveform;(c4) determining a crest factor of ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Energy Analysis Method for Hidden Damage Detection

Номер: US20160011151A1
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A method of detecting internal defects in composites or other multilayer materials includes generating a wavefield on a surface of the material. Wavefield data is collected from the wavefield on the surface, and the measured wavefield data is processed to provide measured energy data. The method may include generating simulated or predicted energy data for the multilayer material that is compared to the simulated energy data to determine if the multilayer material has internal defects or damage below the surface. The method can be utilized to detect and/or quantify damage or other defects that are “hidden” by damage that is closer to the surface of the material. 1. A method of detecting hidden internal defects in a component comprising a multilayer material from a single side of a surface of the component , the method comprising:connecting at least one transducer to a component comprising a multilayer material having a surface;actuating the transducer to generate a wavefield on the surface of the multilayer material such that energy is trapped near the surface due to a first defect below the surface;collecting wavefield data from the wavefield on the surface of the multilayer material;processing the wavefield data to provide measured energy data;comparing the measured energy data to the known energy data for a multilayer material having known hidden internal defects to determine if the multilayer material has hidden internal defects that are further from the surface than the first defect and overlap the first defect and/or to quantify such hidden internal defects.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the wavefield data comprised guided wavefield data;a non-contact laser doppler vibrometer is utilized to collect the guided wavefield data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the component comprises a multilayer composite material having a matrix material and a plurality of layers of fibers.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein:the matrix comprises a polymer material, and the ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Wireless Measuring System Based on Cochlea Principle for Acquiring Dynamic Response of Constructional Structure

Номер: US20160011153A1
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Provided is a wireless measuring system based on a cochlea principle for acquiring a dynamic response of a constructional structure and capable of monitoring and controlling health of the constructional structure in real time by acquiring the dynamic response of the constructional structure in which irregular random vibrations occur, effectively compressing the acquired data, wirelessly transmitting a signal, and analyzing the transmitted signal. 1. A wireless measuring system based on a cochlea principle for acquiring a dynamic response of a constructional structure in order to evaluate health and a state of the constructional structure , comprising:a sensing unit including an acceleration sensor sensing vibrations of the constructional structure and deconstructing measured signals output from the acceleration sensor and having frequency components for each specific frequency component, reconstructing the deconstructed signals, and then sampling and compressing only peaks; anda main computer receiving the measured signals compressed by the sensing unit and monitoring and analyzing the health and the state of the constructional structure,wherein the sensing unit and the main computer transmit and receive signals using a wireless transmitting and receiving means.2. The wireless measuring system based on a cochlea principle for acquiring a dynamic response of a constructional structure of claim 1 , wherein the sensing unit has a program embedded therein claim 1 , the program being to perform:a deconstructing process of extracting signals in specific frequency ranges from the measured signals output from the acceleration sensor using a band pass filter unit including a plurality of band pass filters having different central frequencies or bandwidths,a reconstructing process of reconstructing filtered signals based on the central frequencies and the bandwidths of the plurality of band pass filters, anda compressing process of sampling peak data by applying a peak ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR THE ANALYSIS OF GAS CHARACTERISTICS

Номер: US20180011058A1
Автор: WILLING Bert
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A method for the measurement of the speed of sound in a gas suitable for the determination of gas characteristics, especially the composition of the gas, the temperature and/or the humidity of the gas, and a speed of sound based gas sensor arrangement adapted to measure that gas characteristics comprising sound sending means and sound receiving means and signal processing unit. A sound sender is used as sound sender and a first sound receiver and a second sound receiver as sound receiving means, all three of them being arranged such that the travel distance of the sound provided by the sender to the first receiver is different from the travel distance of the sound provided by the sender to the second receiver. Further the arrangement includes the signal processing means connected with the sender and the receivers which operate the sender and determine gas characteristics, especially the composition of the gas, the temperature and/or the humidity of the gas, from the different signals provided by the first and the second receiver. 1. A method for measuring the speed of sound in a gas suitable for the determination of gas characteristics , comprising providing a sound sender and a first sound receiver and a second sound receiver , such that the travel distance of the sound provided by the sender to the first receiver is different from the travel distance of the sound provided by the sender to the second receiver ,sending the sound from the sender to both of the receivers,determining gas characteristics from the different signals provided by the first and the second receiver.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising arranging the second receiver near the first receiver in the same direction from the sender thereby providing in general only one measuring section of the sound excited by the sender.3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising determining the phase angle difference of the signals of the first and the second receiver for determination of gas ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR THE ANALYSIS OF GAS CHARACTERISTICS

Номер: US20180011060A1
Автор: WILLING Bert
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Detection of gas characteristics, especially the detection of the gas composition, the temperature and/or humidity of a gas, by measuring the speed of sound with a sound sender and a sound receiver both mounted on common structure. A method for determining the humidity of the scavenge air of an internal combustion engine. A speed of sound based gas sensor arrangement adapted to measure gas characteristics, especially the gas composition, the temperature and/or the humidity of a gas, including a sender, a receiver and a signal processing unit. The speed of sound is determined by driving the sender and receiver at different operation cycles in order to differentiate between the different travel times of the sound through the gas and the common structure of solid material. 1. A method for measuring a speed of sound in a gas for detection of gas characteristics , with a sound sender and a sound receiver both mounted on a common structure , comprising:providing the structure having a speed of sound which is higher than the speed of sound in the gas,arranging the sender and the receiver on the structure,operating the sender during at least one period of time in an “on”-status such that the sender sends an acoustical signal and operating the sender during at least one period of time in an “off”-status such that the sender does not send an acoustical signal,operating the receiver in an “off”-status for at least one period of time during the “on”-status of the sender and operating the receiver in an “on”-status for at least one period of time during the “off”-status of the sender,integrating the signal of the receiver by an amplifier, calculating the speed of sound and determining based on the speed of sound the said characteristics of the gas.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising starting the “on”-status of the receiver with a delay after the end of the “on”-status of the sender.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the duration of the “on”-status of the ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE CONDITION OF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS

Номер: US20180011063A1
Автор: Loveday Philip Wayne
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A system for monitoring the condition of elongate structural elements, for example, railway rails, and a method of designing and manufacturing the system is disclosed. The method includes identifying and selecting suitable modes of propagation and signal frequencies that can be expected to travel large distances through an elongate structural element; designing a transducer that will excite the selected mode at the selected frequency; numerically modelling the transducer as attached to the elongate structural element; validating the transducer design by analysing a harmonic response of the selected mode of propagation to excitation by the transducer, and manufacturing one or more transducers for use in the system. 1. A system for monitoring and detecting cracks or breaks in rails of a railway track , the system including a plurality of transducers defining transmitting and receiving stations of the system , characterised in that the transducers are located on the inner sides of the rails.2. The system of in which the plurality of transducers is in the form of a series of transducers located at predetermined spaced apart positions claim 1 , with at least one transducer provided at each predetermined position claim 1 , and with ultrasonic waves periodically being transmittable along the rail from one transducer used as a transmitter to a spaced apart transducer used as a receiver.3. The system of in which an array of the transducers is located at each predetermined position.4. The system of in which the plurality of transducers is in the form of a series of transducers located at predetermined spaced apart positions claim 1 , with at least one transducer provided at each predetermined position claim 1 , with ultrasonic waves periodically being transmittable along the rail from one transducer used as a transmitter claim 1 , and reflected by a crack in the rail to the same transducer claim 1 , which is also used as a receiver.5. The system of in which an array of the ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR INSPECTING HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE

Номер: US20180011064A1
Автор: Furr Parrish Alan
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A system and method directed to inspecting a high density polyethylene pipe. The system includes a pipe inspection tool that is positioned about a fused polyethylene pipe joint. The inspection tool may include search units, a pipe carriage, a pulser and a phased array testing instrument programmed to adjust an amplitude response signal from the search units based on a vertically established time corrected gain curve. The inspection tool is rotated around the high density polyethylene pipe joint while propagating acoustical waves at various patterns and angles through the polyethylene pipe joint. Prior to the joint inspection, the inspection tool is calibrated using a calibration tool which includes a block having an array of equal sized bores positioned along different axis' through the block's depth. The block is constructed of the same material type and grade as the pipes that were fused together to form the polyethylene pipe joint. 1. A method for inspecting polyethylene pipe , the method comprising:identifying a first high density polyethylene pipe to be inspected;determining a material parameter of the first high density polyethylene pipe to be inspected;selecting a high density polyethylene calibration block having the same material parameter as the high density polyethylene pipe to be inspected;utilizing an acoustic signal propagated into the block to identify at least one void formed in the block at a known location within the block;calibrating a phased array test instrument based on the acoustic signal and the known orientation; andutilizing the calibrated phased array test unit to inspect the identified high density polyethylene pipe.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein calibrating a phased array test unit further comprises establishing a time corrected gain curve calibrating an amplitude response signal to each void in an array of voids at different depths within the block based on known locations of the voids.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein calibrating ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Machine Fault Prediction Based on Analysis of Periodic Information in a Signal

Номер: US20180011065A1
Принадлежит: COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS, INC.

A “periodic signal parameter” (PSP) indicates periodic patterns in an autocorrelated vibration waveform and potential faults in a monitored machine. The PSP is calculated based on statistical measures derived from an autocorrelation waveform and characteristics of an associated vibration waveform. The PSP provides an indication of periodicity and a generalization of potential fault, whereas characteristics of the associated waveform indicate severity. A “periodic information plot” (PIP) is derived from a vibration signal processed using two analysis techniques to produce two X-Y graphs of the signal data that share a common X-axis. The PIP is created by correlating the Y-values on the two graphs based on the corresponding X-value. The amplitudes of Y-values in the PIP is derived from the two source graphs by multiplication, taking a ratio, averaging, or keeping the maximum value. 1. An apparatus for acquiring and analyzing periodic information in vibration associated with a machine , the apparatus comprising:a vibration sensor securely attached to the machine in a location providing a solid transmission path from a source of vibration within the machine to the vibration sensor, the vibration sensor for generating a vibration signal; an analog-to-digital converter for converting the vibration signal to digital vibration data; and', 'memory for buffering the digital vibration data; and, 'a data collector in communication with the vibration sensor, the data collector configured to receive and condition the vibration signal, the data collector comprising generate an original waveform based on the digital vibration data;', 'perform an autocorrelation function on the original waveform to generate an autocorrelation waveform;', 'perform a Fast Fourier Transform on the original waveform to generate an original spectrum;', 'perform a Fast Fourier Transform on the autocorrelation waveform to generate an autocorrelation spectrum;', 'compile a first list of amplitude peaks from ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION DEVICE, SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20210010980A1
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

A system identification device includes an analysis unit that calculates a self-frequency response function on the basis of an input signal and an output signal measured by a measurement unit at a position where a subject physical system has been excited by a vibrating unit . The analysis unit performs system identification of the subject physical system by using an impulse response function obtained from the calculated self-frequency response function and an impulse response function of a virtual two-degrees-of-freedom model modeling the subject physical system that is the subject of analysis. This makes it possible to perform system identification of systems with close eigenvalues.

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

INSPECTION DEVICE, INSPECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECODING MEDIUM STORING INSPECTION PROGRAM

Номер: US20190011402A1
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

Provided are an inspection device and the like capable of correctly determining a state of an inspection target without destroying the inspection target. An inspection device calculates vibration characteristic values representing a character of vibration information indicating vibrations measured by vibration sensors measuring a vibration of an inspection target; calculates a scattering degree indicating a scattering degree of the calculated vibration characteristic values among the vibrations measured by the vibration sensors; and determines a condition of the inspection target based on a magnitude of the calculated scattering degree. 1. An inspection device comprising:a characteristic value calculator configured to calculate vibration characteristic values representing a character of vibration information indicating vibrations measured by vibration sensors measuring a vibration of an inspection target;a scattering degree calculator configured to calculate a scattering degree indicating a scattering degree of the calculated vibration characteristic values among the vibrations measured by the vibration sensors; anda determiner configured to determine a condition of the inspection target based on a magnitude of the calculated scattering degree.2. The inspection device according to claim 1 , whereinthe characteristic value calculator calculates the vibration characteristic values for vibration modes included in the measured vibrations, andthe determiner determines a damage of the inspection target based on a weighted average of scattering degrees for the vibration modes.3. The inspection device according to further comprisinga classifier configured to classify the vibration information in accordance with a magnitude of amplitude of the vibrations in the vibration information, whereinthe scattering degree calculator calculates the scattering degree for the classified vibration information.4. The inspection device according to claim 1 , whereinthe characteristic value ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Non-Destructive Measurement of Modulus of Elasticity and/or the Compressive Strength of Masonry Samples

Номер: US20190011405A1
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A method and apparatus for determining the compressive strength of masonry units based on airborne sonic signals generated by stimulating the samples with short duration, mechanical impulses are described. The non-destructive testing apparatus consists of a specimen support unit which mechanically isolates the masonry unit from the environment and from the support, a mechanical stimulator, and an acoustic response detector. The signals recorded are analyzed to extract the pertinent features which are then used to compute the compressive strength of the sample. The pertinent signals are deduced through a calibration of the masonry type being analyzed (material and shape) based on physical analysis of the sample's normal modes of vibration, or through Finite Element Analysis of the vibrations, or through direct empirical calibration. This non-destructive testing method is low-cost, readily implemented and provides a reliable technique for compressive strength estimation. 1. An apparatus for non-destructive measurement of a masonry specimen having prescribed physical attributes , the apparatus comprising:a stimulator arranged to apply a non-destructive stimulus to the specimen that will elicit an acoustic response;a response sensor arranged to capture sonic signals from the acoustic response to said non-destructive stimulus and generate a response signal that is representative of the captured sonic signals;a signal processor operatively associated with the response sensor for receiving the response signal from the response sensor and being arranged to execute programming instructions stored thereon so as to:analyse the response signal and quantify pertinent features of the response signal, andcalculate a compressive strength of the specimen based upon said prescribed physical attributes and the pertinent features quantified by the signal processor.2. The apparatus according to wherein the signal processor quantifies the pertinent features of the response signal ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE AND ULTRASOUND PROBE

Номер: US20150013462A1
Принадлежит: HITACHI ALOKA MEDICAL, LTD.

In order to reduce the variation of transmitting and receiving sensitivity among a plurality of CMUT cells, an ultrasound diagnostic device comprises: a plurality of CMUT cells each having a vibrating membrane that vibrates when ultrasound is transmitted to or received from a subject; an upper electrode and a lower electrode disposed facing each other on mutually opposite sides of each of the CMUT cells to apply a bias voltage to each of the CMUT cells by a bias power supply; and transmitting and receiving correction units for each correcting the voltage supplied from the bias power supply by using a function using at least one parameter of the thickness and resonance frequency of the vibrating membrane of each of the CMUT cells. 1. An ultrasonic diagnostic device comprising:an ultrasound probe which transmits an ultrasonic wave to an object and receives a reflected wave from the object;a transmission unit which transmits the ultrasonic wave;a reception unit which receives the reflected wave from the object;a control unit which controls the transmission unit and the reception unit; anda bias power source which supplies a bias voltage to the ultrasound probe,wherein the ultrasound probe includes a plurality of CMUT cells each having an upper electrode and a lower electrode which are disposed opposite to each other to apply the bias voltage, and a vibrating membrane which is disposed between the upper electrode and the lower electrode and vibrates during transmission and reception, anda transmission and reception sensitivity correction unit which corrects the bias voltage supplied from the bias power source on the basis of correction data for correcting the bias voltage applied to the upper electrode and the lower electrode and supplies the corrected bias voltage to the upper electrode and the lower electrode, andthe correction data is calculated using at least one parameter selected from the thickness of the vibrating membrane and the resonance frequency of the ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

FINGERPRINTING AND ANALYZING GEMSTONES

Номер: US20200011837A1

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the examination of gemstones including diamonds, both cut/polished and rough, using the technology of Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy. The resonant frequencies are obtained by mechanically causing the stone to vibrate using a swept sine oscillator, sensing the resonance vibrations, and displaying the spectrum to yield a pattern describing the stone. The resonance fingerprints can be used to both track an individual stone to verify its integrity or to grade a rough stone to establish potential value. 1. A method , comprising: [ 'wherein the first input transducer is contacting a gemstone under evaluation;', 'sending an input signal to a first input transducer,'}, 'wherein the second receiver transducer is contacting the gemstone under evaluation;', 'receiving a resonance signal from a second receiver transducer,'}, 'stepping the input signal through a range of input frequencies;', 'receiving a range of received signals;, 'by a signal generator and a signal processor,'}processing, with algorithms, the range of received signals; andsending the processed range of received signals for the gemstone under evaluation to a computer for storage and display.2. The method of wherein the input signal is sent from the signal generator to the first transducer through an input amplifier; andwherein the received signal is received at the signal processor from the receiver transducer through a receiver amplifier.3. The method of wherein processing the received signal includes in-phase and quadrature components of the received signal.4. The method of wherein the signal processor includes a phase sensitive detector and digital signal processor.5. The method of wherein stepping the input signal through a range of input frequencies is stepped by 1 to 1000 Hz.6. The method of wherein the range of input frequencies is between 0.1 MHz and 4 MHz.7. The method of wherein the signal generator and the signal processor are configured on a chip claim 1 ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

INFUSION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE WHICH PREVENTS OVER-SATURATION OF AN ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER

Номер: US20220031943A1
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To detect air in a fluid delivery line of an infusion system, infusion fluid is pumped through a fluid delivery line adjacent to at least one sensor. A signal is transmitted and received using the at least one sensor into and from the fluid delivery line. The at least one sensor is operated, using at least one processor, at a modified frequency which is different than a resonant frequency of the at least one sensor to reduce an amplitude of an output of the signal transmitted from the at least one sensor to a level which is lower than a saturation level of the analog-to-digital converter to avoid over-saturating the analog-to-digital converter. The signal received by the at least one sensor is converted from analog to digital using an analog-to-digital converter. The at least one processor determines whether air is in the fluid delivery line based on the converted digital signal. 120.-. (canceled)21. An infusion system configured to detect air in an infusion line , said infusion system comprising one or more hardware processors configured to:control an operating frequency of a first sensor, said first sensor configured to transmit a first signal in a fluid delivery line;receive a digital signal from an analog to digital converter, said analog to digital converter configured to convert a detected signal responsive to the transmitted first signal from analog to digital;determine that the detected first signal is saturated;change the operating frequency of the sensor based on the determination of saturation; anddetect an air indication in the infusion line based on the changed operating frequency.22. The infusion system of claim 21 , wherein the changed operating frequency is different than a resonant frequency of the sensor.23. The infusion system of claim 22 , wherein the resonant frequency of the sensor is predetermined.24. The infusion system of claim 21 , wherein the sensor is responsive to signals above a minimum level.25. The infusion system of claim 24 , ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

STRUCTURE EVALUATION SYSTEM AND STRUCTURE EVALUATION METHOD

Номер: US20220034749A1
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According to one embodiment, a structure evaluation system according to an embodiment includes a plurality of sensors, a position locator, and an evaluator. The plurality of sensors detect elastic waves. The position locator locates positions of elastic wave sources by using the elastic waves among the plurality of elastic waves respectively detected by the plurality of sensors having an amplitude exceeding a threshold value determined according to positions of the sources of the plurality of elastic waves and the positions of the plurality of disposed sensors. The evaluator evaluates a deteriorated state of the structure on the basis of results of the position locating of the elastic wave sources which is performed by the position locator. 1. A structure evaluation system comprising:a plurality of sensors which detect elastic waves;a position locator which locates positions of elastic wave sources on the basis of the plurality of elastic waves respectively detected by the plurality of sensors;a density distribution generator which generates an elastic wave source density distribution representing a distribution of densities of the elastic wave sources on the basis of results of the position locating of the elastic wave sources which is performed by the position locator;a corrector which corrects an elastic wave source density distribution serving as a comparison target which is obtained in advance by a sound structure by using a correction magnification for correcting the elastic wave source density distribution serving as a comparison target, in accordance with positions of the plurality of disposed sensors; andan evaluator which evaluates a deteriorated state of the structure on the basis of the elastic wave source density distribution generated by the density distribution generator and the elastic wave source density distribution serving as a comparison target which is corrected by the corrector.2. The structure evaluation system according to claim 1 , further ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING REAL TIME AIR MEASUREMENT APPLICATIONS IN WET CONCRETE USING DUAL FREQUENCY TECHNIQUES

Номер: US20220034844A9
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Apparatus is provided having an acoustic-based air probe with an acoustic source configured to provide an acoustic signal into a mixture of concrete; and an acoustic receiver configured to be substantially co-planar with the acoustic source, to respond to the acoustic signal, and to provide signaling containing information about the acoustic signal injected into the mixture of concrete. 142-. (canceled)43. Apparatus comprising: receive signaling containing information about an acoustic signal injected into a mixture of concrete; and', 'determine a measurement of air percentage in the mixture of concrete based at least partly on a dual frequency technique that depends on a relationship between the acoustic signal injected and the signaling received., 'a signal processor configured to'}44. Apparatus according to claim 43 , whereinthe acoustic signal injected is a reference signal;the signaling received is detected signaling; andthe signal processor configured to determine the measurement of air percentage in the mixture of concrete based at least partly on mixing the reference signal with the detected signaling using a phase sensitive lock-in approach.45. Apparatus according to claim 44 , wherein the signal processor is configured todetermine a resulting signal based at least partly on the mixing of the reference signal with the detected signaling;filter the resulting signal, including with a low pass filter, to get a DC component; anddetermine a value that is proportional to amplitude and phase components of the detected signaling at the frequency of the reference signal.46. Apparatus according to claim 45 , wherein the signal processor is also configured to determine a corresponding value that is proportional to corresponding amplitude and phase components of the detected signaling with the frequency of reference signal shifted by 90 deg.47. Apparatus according to claim 46 , wherein the signal processor is configured to determine a signal phase difference based at ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for determining when to replace a seal component of a seal assembly

Номер: US20220034849A1
Принадлежит: John Crane UK Ltd

A computer implemented method of determining when to replace a seal component of a seal assembly includes obtaining an indication of an accumulation of acoustic emission energy emitted from the seal component over a period of time and determining an estimate of remaining lifetime of the seal component based on the indication.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

TESTING DEVICE

Номер: US20220034851A1

A cost of a testing device is reduced. A structure of a testing device is simplified. A testing device capable of testing with higher accuracy is provided. A testing device () has a structure including a sending unit (), a receiving unit (), a control unit (), and a display (). The control unit includes a memory portion () and an arithmetic portion (). The sending unit has a function of generating a pulse signal for a probe () to generate an ultrasonic wave (). The receiving unit has a function of generating a first signal including a first analog data (D) on the basis of the input single input from the probe. The memory portion has a function of storing the first analog data. The arithmetic portion has a function of generating an image signal (S0) output to the display on the basis of the first analog data stored in the memory portion. The display has a function of displaying an image based on the image signal. 1. A testing device comprising a sending unit , a receiving unit , a control unit , and a display ,wherein the control unit comprises a memory portion and an arithmetic portion,wherein the sending unit has a function of outputting a pulse signal for a probe to generate an ultrasonic wave,wherein the receiving unit has a function of generating a first signal including a first analog data on the basis of an input signal input from the probe and outputting it to the control unit,wherein the memory portion has a function of storing the first analog data,wherein the arithmetic portion has a function of generating an image signal output to the display on the basis of the first analog data stored in the memory portion, andwherein the display has a function of displaying an image based on the image signal.2. The testing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the receiving unit comprises an amplifier portion, andwherein the amplifier portion has a function of amplifying a potential of the input signal and generating a potential of the first analog data.3. The testing ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CHECKING A COMPONENT TO BE PRODUCED IN AN ADDITIVE MANNER, AND DEVICE

Номер: US20190015901A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

A method for checking a component to be produced in an additive manner, having the steps of mechanically exciting at least one additively constructed layer of the component during the additive production of the component, measuring a mechanical response signal of the component, and displaying a warning and/or interrupting the additive production of the component if the mechanical response signal lies outside of a specified tolerance range. A device for the additive production of a component, includes a device for mechanically exciting the at least one additively constructed layer of the component, a measuring unit for measuring the mechanical response signal of the component, and a control unit. The control unit is designed to display the warning and/or interrupt the additive production if the mechanical response signal lies outside of a specified tolerance range. 114.-. (canceled)15. A method for testing a component to be additively produced , comprising:mechanically exciting at least one additively constructed layer of the component together with a component substrate during an additive production of the component on the component substrate,measuring a mechanical response signal of the component wherein a characteristic frequency spectrum of the component is used for the mechanical excitation and the measurement of the mechanical response signal, anddisplaying a warning and/or carrying out a termination of the additive production of the component if the mechanical response signal lies outside a predetermined tolerance range,wherein the mechanical response signal is compared to a simulated or computed value for the display of the warning and/or the carrying out of the termination, andwherein the mechanical response signal is compared to a mechanical response signal of at least one previously additively constructed layer for the display of the warning and/or the carrying out of the termination.16. The method as claimed in claim 15 ,wherein the mechanical excitation ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR ESTIMATING SHEAR WAVE SPEED USING STATISTICAL INFERENCE

Номер: US20160018364A1
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Methods, systems and computer program products for determining a mechanical parameter for a sample having a target region, include determining a prior probability density function that characterizes at least one physical property of the target region; generating a displacement of the sample in the target region to form a shear wave that propagates orthogonal to a direction of the displacement; transmitting tracking pulses in the target region; receiving corresponding echo signals for the tracking pulses in the target region at a plurality of lateral positions; estimating a propagation parameter of the shear wave in response to the echo signals and the prior probability density function using statistical inference; and determining at least one mechanical parameter of the target region based on the estimated propagation parameter.

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING A MATERIAL FLOW

Номер: US20180017420A1
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A method and an arrangement for analysis of a material flow (S) is disclosed having one or more material components. The material flow (S) is conducted via a conveyor line. One or more acoustic sensors are allocated to the conveyor line. Acoustic signals produced by the material flow (S) are detected by the acoustic sensors and then converted into digital signals. The digital signals are analyzed in an evaluating unit in a computer-assisted manner and analyzed by means of an algorithm in comparison to reference values specified based on individual identifying characteristics of the material components, such that the material components are identified and the mass fraction of at least one material component in the material flow (S) is determined. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for analyzing a material flow , comprising:guiding the material flow over a conveyor section;wherein the conveyor section comprises a plurality of sound sensors, wherein the sound sensors are arranged on a contact element of the conveyor section or one of the contact elements integrated into the conveyor section;detecting the acoustic signals generated by the material flow through the plurality of the sound sensors;converting the acoustic signals into digital signals;providing an evaluation unit;comparing the digital signals using the evaluation unit to the reference values determined by individual recognition features of the material components;comparatively assessing the digital signals;identifying the material components; and,determining a mass fraction of at least one material component in the material flow.11. The method of claim 10 , further comprising detecting the acoustic signals and evaluating in the form of acoustic emission and/or structure-borne sound and/or airborne sound and/or liquid-borne sound.12. The method of claim 11 , further comprising calculating and evaluation one or more of the following parameters:Arithmetic meanMedianVarianceStandard deviationEffective value/RMS value ( ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR ACOUSTICALLY TESTING THE MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF A CARTRIDGE

Номер: US20180017531A1
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The present invention relates to a method of testing the mechanical integrity of a cartridge () containing a medicament and being arranged inside a drug delivery device (). The invention also relates to a testing arrangement and to a respective drug delivery device, wherein the method comprises the steps of: acoustically stimulating the cartridge (), measuring of the cartridge's () acoustic response () to the acoustic stimulation (), comparing the acoustic response () with a standard response () of an intact cartridge (), and determining the mechanical integrity of the cartridge () on the basis of the comparison. 1. A method of testing mechanical integrity of a cartridge containing a medicament and being arranged inside a drug delivery device , the method comprising:acoustically stimulating the cartridge,measuring an acoustic response of the cartridge to the acoustic stimulation,comparing the acoustic response with a standard response of an intact cartridge, anddetermining the mechanical integrity of the cartridge on the basis of the comparison.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein acoustically stimulating the cartridge includes bringing a probe configured to emit acoustic signals in direct contact with the cartridge for directly acoustically stimulating the cartridge.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein acoustically stimulating the cartridge comprises indirectly acoustically stimulating the cartridge by coupling a probe configured to emit acoustic signals to a device component of the drug delivery device claim 1 , wherein the device component is in direct mechanical contact with the cartridge.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein acoustically stimulating the cartridge comprises indirectly acoustically stimulating the cartridge by coupling a probe configured to emit acoustic signals to a drug delivery device's housing claim 1 , which is acoustically coupled to a device component of the drug delivery device which is in direct mechanical contact ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING A PIPELINE

Номер: US20180017533A1
Принадлежит: HALFWAVE AS

It is described an apparatus for inspecting a pipeline, said apparatus including a cylindrical body () adapted to be transported inside said pipeline, an array of acoustical transducers (T) installed in the surface of the cylindrical body (), the acoustical transducers being organized in columns and rows in a belt around the cylindrical body, a controller adapted to initiate a transmission of an acoustical signal from a first transducer (T) and a reception of said acoustical signal from other transducers in said array surrounding the first transducer, the controller further being adapted to determine the direction to a flaw in the wall of said pipeline from the received acoustical signals. 11515. An apparatus for inspecting a pipeline , said apparatus including: a cylindrical body () adapted to be transported inside said pipeline , an array of acoustical transducers (T) installed in the surface of the cylindrical body () , the acoustical transducers being organized in columns and rows in a belt around the cylindrical body , characterized in that the apparatus includes a controller adapted to initiate a transmission of an acoustical signal from a first transducer and a reception of said acoustical signal from other transducers in said array surrounding the first transducer , said other transducers in said array detecting signals travelling in all direction from said first transducer , the controller further being adapted to determine the distance and direction to a flaw in the wall of said pipeline by comparing the signals received by said other transducers.2. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is adapted to initiate transmission of a signal exiting a thickness mode of the pipeline wall.3. A method for testing the wall of a pipeline claim 1 , said method including the steps of: transmitting an acoustical signal from a first transmitting transducer facing the wall and positioned in a distance from the wall claim 1 , the signal exciting a ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Aircraft Inspection System with Visualization and Recording

Номер: US20190017945A1
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A method and system for a vehicle inspection system. The vehicle inspection system comprises a mobile inspection device, a display system for the mobile inspection device, a graphical user interface configured to be displayed on the display system, and a controller configured to operate with the mobile inspection device. The controller is configured to identify a position of the mobile inspection device within a vehicle. The controller is configured to identify a set of notes in a field of view of the mobile inspection device for the position of the mobile inspection device. The controller is also configured to display the set of notes on the graphical user interface on the display system. 1. A vehicle inspection system comprising:a mobile inspection device;a display system for the mobile inspection device;a graphical user interface configured to be displayed on the display system; anda controller configured to operate with the mobile inspection device, wherein the controller is configured to identify a position of the mobile inspection device within a vehicle; identify a set of notes in a field of view of the mobile inspection device for the position of the mobile inspection device; and display the set of notes on the graphical user interface on the display system.2. The vehicle inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the set of notes identified is based on a role of a human operator of the mobile inspection device.3. The vehicle inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the set of notes identified is based on a policy applied to a role of a human operator of the mobile inspection device.4. The vehicle inspection system of claim 2 , wherein the role of the human operator is selected from a group comprising an inspector claim 2 , a reviewer claim 2 , a data collector claim 2 , a customer claim 2 , and a certifier.5. The vehicle inspection system of claim 1 , wherein in identifying the set of notes in a field of view of the mobile inspection device for the position of ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Photoacoustic gas detection

Номер: US20190017966A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Co

A downhole system includes a quartz enhanced photoacoustic spectrometer (QEPAS) configured to be positioned within a wellbore formed in a subterranean zone of a hydrocarbon formation, a sampling system coupled to the QEPAS, and a computer system connected to the QEPAS. The sampling system is configured to be positioned in the wellbore and obtain a sample of a wellbore fluid at a downhole location in the subterranean zone. The QEPAS is configured to spectroscopically scan the sample and to determine a plurality of quantities of a corresponding plurality of hydrocarbons in the same. The computer system includes one or more processors to perform operations including receiving the plurality of quantities of the plurality of hydrocarbons in the sample and determining a plurality of ratios, where each ratio is a ratio of one of the plurality of hydrocarbons with another of the plurality of hydrocarbons.

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

ULTRASONIC ELASTOMER CHARACTERIZATION

Номер: US20190017967A1
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A non-destructive method uses ultrasound measurements to determine some mechanical properties of an elastomeric material. The measurements can be made during manufacture of the elastomer for quality control purposes. The measurements can also be made on the elastomeric material in situ as part of a device to assess degradation of the elastomer over time. 1. A system for characterizing elastomer material comprising:one or more ultrasonic transducers configured to transmit ultrasonic energy into an elastomer material and receive the ultrasonic energy having passed through the elastomer material; andan electronic control system configured to determine a transit time of the ultrasonic energy passing through the elastomer material and to calculate one or more mechanical properties of the elastomer material based at least in part on the determined transit time.2. A system according to wherein the elastomer material forms component of a device used in the oil and gas industry.3. A system according to wherein the one or more mechanical properties of the elastomer material are selected from a group consisting of: longitudinal modulus claim 1 , bulk modulus claim 1 , Poisson's ratio claim 1 , and Young's modulus.4. A system according to wherein the electronic control system is further configured to calculate longitudinal velocity of sound through the elastomer material and the one or more mechanical properties of the elastomer material based at least in part on the calculated longitudinal velocity.5. A system according to wherein the elastomer material is being manufactured into an elastomer component and the one or more mechanical properties are used for quality control of the manufactured elastomer component.6. A system according to wherein the device is selected from a group consisting of: a blow out preventer and a valve.7. A system according to wherein one or more ultrasonic transducers are configured to be deployed within or near the device such that the one or ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

ACOUSTIC INSPECTION APPARATUS, AUDIO SIGNAL ACQUISITION APPARATUS, ACOUSTIC INSPECTION SYSTEM, AND ACOUSTIC INSPECTION METHOD

Номер: US20190017973A1
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

An acoustic inspection apparatus includes an acoustic-intensity calculating unit, a noise calculating unit, a noise removing unit and an inspecting unit. The acoustic-intensity calculating unit calculates an acoustic intensity, in which an acoustic intensity caused by hammering on an inspection target at a hammering position is canceled out, based on audio signals acquired by microphones in a symmetrical arrangement of at least one pair of microphone positions with respect to the hammering position or in a symmetrical arrangement of two hammering positions with respect to a pair of microphone positions. The noise calculating unit calculates a noise component from the calculated acoustic intensity. The noise removing unit removes the noise component from a physical quantity based on at least one of audio signals acquired at the at least one pair of microphone positions. The inspecting unit performs inspection on the hammering position based on the physical quantity. 1. An acoustic inspection apparatus comprising:an acoustic-intensity calculating unit that calculates an acoustic intensity, in which an acoustic intensity caused by hammering on an inspection target at a hammering position is canceled out, based on audio signals acquired by microphones in an arrangement in which at least one pair of microphone positions are symmetrical with each other with respect to the hammering position or in an arrangement in which two hammering positions are symmetrical with each other with respect to a pair of microphone positions;a noise calculating unit that calculates a noise component from the acoustic intensity calculated by the acoustic-intensity calculating unit;a noise removing unit that removes the noise component from a physical quantity based on at least one of audio signals acquired at the at least one pair of microphone positions; andan inspecting unit that performs inspection on the hammering position based on a physical quantity from which the noise component has ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

Determination assist system of ultrasonic testing, determination assist method of ultrasonic testing, determination assist program of ultrasonic testing, and computer-readable storage medium for storing determination assist program of ultrasonic testing

Номер: US20150020594A1
Принадлежит: Kawasaki Jukogyo KK

A determination assist system including a first image generating section for generating a first planar image based on data of a first test index; a second image generating section for generating a second planar image based on data of a second test index; a differentiation section which differentiates the first planar image and the second planar image to generate a first differential image and a second differential image, respectively; a binarization section which binarizes the first differential image to generate a first binary image including a first region which is not less than a first threshold and a second region, which is less than the first threshold, and binarizes the second differential image to generate a second binary image including a third region which is not less than a second threshold and a fourth region which is less than the second threshold; and a determination image generating section.

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

CONTROL METHOD, INSPECTION SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20200018727A1
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

According to one embodiment, a control method includes setting a transmission angle of an ultrasonic wave to a standard angle. The control method further includes transmitting an ultrasonic wave at the set transmission angle and detecting an intensity of a reflected wave from an object. The control method further includes calculating a tilt angle based on a gradient of the intensity. The tilt angle indicates a tilt of the object. The control method further includes resetting the transmission angle based on the tilt angle. 1. A control method , comprising:setting a transmission angle of an ultrasonic wave to a standard angle;transmitting an ultrasonic wave at the set transmission angle and detecting an intensity of a reflected wave from an object;calculating a tilt angle based on a gradient of the intensity, the tilt angle indicating a tilt of the object; andresetting the transmission angle based on the tilt angle.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the transmitting claim 1 , the detecting claim 1 , and the calculating are performed again after the resetting.3. The method according to claim 1 , whereina first loop of repeating the detecting, the calculating, and the resetting is performed after the resetting,the first loop includes determining whether or not the first loop has ended, andthe first loop is performed until the determining determines that the first loop has ended.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the determining determines that the first loop has ended when a number of repetitions of the detecting or the calculating reaches a prescribed number of times or more.5. The method according to claim 3 , whereina difference between a second tilt angle and a first tilt angle is calculated when a plurality of the tilt angles is calculated by the first loop, the plurality of tilt angles including the first tilt angle and the second tilt angle, the second tilt angle being calculated after the first tilt angle, andthe determining determines that ...

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