TEMPERATURE REGULATING DINNERWARE SET

An improved temperature regulating dinnerware set is a dinnerware set with each dinnerware piece having a heating element and a control member for controlling the temperature of the top surface of the piece. Each piece is adapted to connect to a power source to control the embedded heating element. An attachable cover is provided for each piece of the dinnerware set to help maintain the temperature. 1. An improved temperature regulating dinnerware set , comprising:at least one plate;at least one bowl;at least one mug; andat least one saucer plate; [ 'wherein said top layer is made from a material adapted to transfer heat to items placed thereon;', 'a top layer;'}, 'wherein said bottom layer is made from a heat resistant material;', 'a bottom layer;'}, 'wherein said heating element is attached to and located in between said top layer and said bottom layer, and is adapted to heat said top layer to thereby transfer heat to items placed upon said top layer;', 'a heating element;'}, 'wherein said control member is located on an edge portion of said top layer and is electrically connected to said heating element and is adapted to allow a user to control the amount of heat generated from said heating element; and', 'a control member;'}, 'wherein said power source is adapted to connect with and provide electric power to said heating element.', 'a power source;'}], 'wherein each of said at least one plate, at least one bowl, said at least one mug, and said at least one saucer plate comprises2. The temperature regulating dinnerware set of claim 1 , wherein said power source includes a USB connector located on said edge portion of said top layer and is adapted to be releasably connected to a USB cord adapted to transfer electrical power to said USB connector.3. The temperature regulating dinnerware set of claim 1 , wherein said power source includes a transmitter adapted to send electrical energy remotely to said heating element; and wherein said heating element includes a ...

Direct Communications System for Charging Electric Vehicles

An Electric Vehicle is equipped to communicate its state of charge and other vehicular information to AC-charging Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment which can present and manage charging options based on the state of charge information and user selected options. An array of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment may be managed utilizing the state of charge information from a plurality of Electric Vehicles connected to the array. 1. A direct communications system between EVs and AC-charging EVSEs comprising: 'and is equipped with a low power wireless transmitter for transmitting vehicle data to an/the EVSE;', 'a) an EV transmitter unit with a connection adapted to connect to an existing data bus of the vehicle and which reads vehicle data including at least one of: SOC, time to charge, charge voltage, charge current, VIN, and proximity (cable lock) state,'}b) an EVSE:equipped with a low power wireless receiver for receiving vehicle data from the EV transmitter unitand a processor unit to calculate time to charging functions based on the EV's SOC, and allow the EV operator to make charging option selections.2. The direct communications system between EVs and AC-charging EVSEs according to wherein the charging options include at least one of a desired time of charged vehicle availability claim 1 , percentage level of charging claim 1 , and charging at a selected cost or electricity rate.3. The direct communications system between EVs and AC-charging EVSEs according to wherein the databus includes an OBD2 diagnostic connector.4. The direct communications system between EVs and AC-charging EVSEs according to wherein the data bus operates on the CANBUS protocol.5. The direct communications system between EVs and AC-charging EVSEs according to further including:for a human machine interface making said charging information available to the EV operator.6. The direct communications system between EVs and AC-charging EVSEs according to wherein the display is provided with the EVSE. ...

Diagnostic Receptacle For Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment

Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media provide electric supply equipment configured to perform diagnostics. The electric supply equipment may include a receptacle for forming a closed circuit loop. The electric supply equipment includes a connector for charging devices, such as electric vehicles . The connector may include one or more conductors, some of which may be wrapped with insulation. When the connector is not used for charging, the connector may be connected to a receptacle of the electric supply equipment . Thus, the electric supply equipment , via the receptacle , may form a closed loop circuit with the conductors. Further, the electric supply equipment may include a diagnostic unit for performing diagnostic tests on the conductors. In particular, the diagnostic unit may access ends of the conductors via the receptacle 1. A method comprising:detecting, by electric vehicle supply equipment, whether a connector, configured to provide electric power to an electric vehicle, is electrically connected to a receptacle of the electric vehicle supply equipment; andobtaining electrical measurements, by the electric vehicle supply equipment, at an end of one or more conductors accessible via the connector;determining a status of the one or more conductors based on the obtained electrical measurements; andindicating whether the electric vehicle supply equipment is available for use.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting whether the connector is electrically connected to the receptacle of the electric vehicle supply equipment comprises:closing a switch in the connector after the connector is electrically connected to the receptacle; anddetecting, by the electric vehicle supply equipment, whether the switch is closed.3. Electric vehicle supply equipment claim 1 , comprising:a control box comprising control electronics configured to control whether current passes through a plurality of power lines, the plurality of power lines configured to ...

TOOL SETTING OR ANALYSIS DEVICE

A tool setting or tool analysis device for a machine tool includes a light source for producing a light beam. A light receiver receives the light beam and produces a signal indicative of the amount of light received. This is analysed by a main analysis circuit to generate a trigger signal to a machine controller when the beam is at least partially occluded. To provide fail-safe operation should the main circuit not recognise the tool, a back-up trigger signal is produced after a delay by a delay circuit. In one preferred form, the back-up trigger signal may oscillate, providing repeated edges which can ensure fail-safe operation even if the machine controller suffers from a blind window and therefore misses the initial trigger signal. 1. A tool setting or tool analysis device comprising:a light source for producing a light beam;a light receiver for receiving the light beam and producing therefrom a signal indicative of the amount of light received;a main analysis circuit for analysing the signal from the light receiver and generating a trigger signal when the tool enters the beam;a secondary trigger signal generating circuit which also receives the signal from the receiver, and which generates a back up trigger signal if the main analysis circuit fails to generate said trigger signal when the tool enters the beam.2. A tool setting or tool analysis device according to claim 1 , wherein the secondary trigger signal generating circuit generates the back-up trigger signal if the signal from the light receiver remains in a given state for longer than a predetermined time period.3. A tool setting or tool analysis device according to claim 1 , wherein the output of the secondary trigger signal generating circuit is connected in parallel with the output of the main analysis circuit.4. A tool setting or tool analysis device according to claim 2 , wherein the output of the secondary trigger signal generating circuit is connected in parallel with the output of the main ...

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Cable Detection

Systems, methods, devices, and computer-readable media detect a status of a cable and in particular, a cable of electric supply equipment. An example of electric supply equipment is electric vehicle supply equipment which may be used for charging an electric vehicle The electric vehicle supply equipment may include a cable for delivering electric power from a power source to the electric vehicle Further, the electric vehicle supply equipment may include a cable detection subcircuit for detecting a status of its cable Specifically, the cable detection subcircuit may detect whether the cable has been removed. Further, the electric vehicle supply equipment may take various actions based on results provided by the cable detection subcircuit 1. Electric vehicle supply equipment , comprising:a control box configured to house a contactor;a cable having a first end coupled to the control box; anda cable detection subcircuit configured to detect a status of the cable; a plurality of power lines configured to supply electric power to an electric vehicle;', 'a ground line configured to extend from a ground terminal of the electric vehicle supply equipment to a ground terminal of an electric vehicle when the ground line is connected to the electric vehicle; and', 'a cable detection line having a first end that is electrically connected to the cable detection subcircuit, and, 'wherein the cable compriseswherein the cable detection subcircuit, the cable detection line, and the ground line are included in a closed circuit loop.2. The electric vehicle supply equipment of claim 1 , wherein the cable detection subcircuit injects a current into the closed circuit loop.3. The electric vehicle supply equipment of claim 1 , wherein the cable detection subcircuit detects whether an impedance of a circuit matches an expected impedance.4. The electric vehicle supply equipment of claim 3 , wherein the circuit is a proximity circuit included within a connector coupled to a second end of the ...

Removable sensor port insert apparatus

An apparatus configured for insertion into a sensor port of a flow cell is disclosed. The apparatus includes an insert body, a sensor located in the cavity of the insert body, and an insert body holding nut and a sensor holding nut threaded to the interior surface of the sensor port.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISTRIBUTED AND DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURABLE MOTOR CONTROL

Techniques for managing a distributed control system for a motor control switch are described. A request to implement a first controller for a motor control switch is received. Embodiments determine a plurality of functional modules for the first controller. Each of the plurality of functional modules comprises an instance of computer logic configured to perform a respective function. A respective Motor Control Function Set (MCFS) for performing the respective function of each of the plurality of functional modules is determined. One or more of a plurality of configurable hardware blocks are allocated to each of the plurality of functional modules. Embodiments configure each of the plurality of configurable hardware blocks based on the MCFS of the functional module to which the respective configurable hardware block is allocated. The configured plurality of configurable hardware blocks is executed as a distributed system to control the motor control switch. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a request to implement a first controller for a motor control switch;determining a plurality of functional modules for the first controller, wherein each of the plurality of functional modules comprises an instance of computer logic configured to perform a respective function;determining a respective Motor Control Function Set (MCFS) for performing the respective function of each of the plurality of functional modules;identifying a plurality of configurable hardware blocks that are available for implementing the first controller;allocating one or more of the plurality of configurable hardware blocks to each of the plurality of functional modules, wherein at least two of the plurality of configurable hardware blocks are allocated to a first one of the plurality of functional modules;configuring each of the plurality of configurable hardware blocks based on the MCFS of the functional module to which the respective configurable hardware block is allocated; andexecuting the ...

AC EVSE CLUSTER LOAD BALANCING SYSTEM

A method, apparatus and computer program product resolve the problem of unbalanced loads in an EVSE cluster of multiple EVSE charging stations. A signal is provided to the EVSEs identifying which phase of the three-phase power source has the highest current. When one of the EVSEs in the cluster determines whether it is connected to an EV's on board charging device, determines whether it is already charging the connected EV, and determines whether the EVSE is using the phase that has the highest current, then the EVSE may transmit a cluster load balancing control signal as a control pilot signal to the EV's onboard charging device to adjust the charging rate of the current that the EV is consuming from the EVSE. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a charging station, a signal identifying at least one phase having a highest flow of current from among a three-phase power source coupled to the charging station;determining, by the charging station, whether a charging device is connected to the at least one phase based on the signal; andtransmitting, by the charging station, a control signal to adjust a charging rate of the charging device to consume the current from the three-phase power source based on the determination.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that the charging device is connected to the at least one phase based on the signal; andtransmitting the control signal to decrease the charging rate of the charging device to consume the current from the three-phase power source based on the determination.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:responsive to detecting that the charging device is not connected to the at least one phase having the highest flow of current from among the three-phase power source coupled to the charging station based on the signal, determining whether the charging station offers less than a default charging rate to the charging device; andtransmitting the control signal to adjust the charging rate of the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISCOVERING AND ALERTING USERS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MESSAGES

This disclosure generally revolves around providing users with advance warning that a message that they have received may be suspicious. The user may not be aware of known threats, may not recognize threats in real time, or may not be aware of new threats, and therefore may unintentionally interact with a hazardous message. A security awareness system, on the other hand, is aware of known threats and may become aware of new threats more quickly than users can be trained to identify them. The system may notify the user when one of these threats are found in their messages. The disclosure further provides systems and methods for updating the security awareness training for users for new threats that appear. 1. A method for determining an email is suspected phishing email prior to displaying the email , the method comprising:(a) intercepting, by an agent executing on a client device, an email to be displayed on a display of the client device;(b) identifying, by the agent prior to the email being displayed, content of the email;(c) determining, responsive to one or more rules of the agent prior to the email being displayed, that the content of the email has one or more attributes associated with a phishing email; and(d) Modifying, by the agent prior to the email being displayed, the email to provide one or more notifications to be displayed with the email to identify that the email is a suspected phishing email.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more notifications are displayed with the email responsive to a user one of previewing or opening the email.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the agent comprises a plug-in to an email application.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein (c) further comprises applying claim 1 , by the agent claim 1 , the one or more rules to the content of the email.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein (c) further comprises transmitting claim 1 , by the agent claim 1 , portions of the content of the email to a server to determine by the ...

Automated container cutting system and method

An automated container cutting system for cutting a container includes a cutting platform and a cutting tool held by the cutting platform. The cutting tool is configured to cut the container. The automated container cutting system includes a force feedback sensor operatively connected to the cutting tool such that the force feedback sensor is configured to measure resistive force exerted on the cutting tool. The automated container cutting system includes at least one processor communicatively coupled to the force feedback sensor. The processor is configured to receive resistive force data from the force feedback sensor. The resistive force data represents resistive force exerted on the cutting tool as the cutting tool pierces a wall of the container. The at least one processor is configured to determine whether the cutting tool has penetrated through the wall of the container using the received resistive force data.

INDUCTION MOTOR LONG START PROTECTION

Method and system for protecting induction motors from stalled start conditions provide a motor overload protection device that includes a stalled start detector capable of differentiating long start from stalled start conditions. This helps the motor overload protection device identify a stalled start condition right away and trip immediately rather than allowing the motor to continue drawing locked rotor current for the duration of the startup interval. Such a motor overload protection device may be used with any suitable multiphase induction motors, including two-phase motors, three phase motors, and the like. And because only the motor phase currents are used to detect the stalled start condition, the motor overload protection device disclosed herein does not require voltage phase shift information and/or motor speed measurements, thereby simplifying overall management of the motor. 1. A method of detecting a stalled start in a multiphase induction motor , comprising:obtaining measurements of motor phase currents during a startup interval of the induction motor;deriving a magnitude of a positive sequence of the motor phase currents during the startup interval using the measurements of the motor phase currents;deriving a magnitude of a negative sequence of the motor phase currents during the startup interval using the measurements of the motor phase currents;calculating a stall indicator using the magnitude of the positive sequence and the magnitude of the negative sequence; andremoving power provided to the induction motor if the stall indicator meets a predefined criterion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein calculating the stall indicator comprises calculating a ratio of the magnitude of the positive sequence to the magnitude of the negative sequence.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the predefined criterion is met if the ratio remains substantially unchanged from a previously calculated ratio during the startup interval.4. The method of claim 1 , further ...

Measurement Device, System and Method

A measurement device () includes a light director and a spatial light modulator (). The light director is disposed to direct light to the spatial light modulator () and the spatial light modulator () is disposed to receive light from the light director and to modulate it to form an intensity pattern. An optical element is disposed to receive light which formed the intensity pattern and is arranged to magnify the intensity pattern into a measurement space. A detector () is disposed to detect light reflected from the measurement space. 1. A measurement system , including: a light director and a spatial light modulator, wherein the light director is disposed to direct light to the spatial light modulator and the spatial light modulator is disposed to receive light from the light director and to modulate it to form an intensity pattern;', 'an optical element disposed to receive light which formed the intensity pattern and arranged to magnify the intensity pattern into a measurement space; and', 'a detector disposed to detect light reflected from the measurement space;, 'at least one measurement device, the or each measurement device includingthe system including at least one retroreflective target for reflecting light to the detector.2. A measurement system according to claim 1 , whereinthe optical element is arranged to image the intensity pattern at a substantially infinite distance from the optical element; and/orthe optical element is arranged to magnify the intensity pattern into the measurement space in a divergent manner; and/orthe optical element has a numerical aperture higher than 0.2, preferably higher than 0.4 and most preferably higher than 0.6; and/orthe spatial light modulator is programmable whereby the intensity pattern is controllable; and/orthe measurement device is configured to measure distance using frequency scanning interferometry.34-. (canceled)5. A measurement system according to claim 1 , further including a second optical element arranged to ...

DETECTING POISONING ATTACKS ON NEURAL NETWORKS BY ACTIVATION CLUSTERING

One embodiment provides a method comprising receiving a training set comprising a plurality of data points, where a neural network is trained as a classifier based on the training set. The method further comprises, for each data point of the training set, classifying the data point with one of a plurality of classification labels using the trained neural network, and recording neuronal activations of a portion of the trained neural network in response to the data point. The method further comprises, for each classification label that a portion of the training set has been classified with, clustering a portion of all recorded neuronal activations that are in response to the portion of the training set, and detecting one or more poisonous data points in the portion of the training set based on the clustering. 1. A method comprising:receiving a training set comprising a plurality of data points, wherein a neural network is trained as a classifier based on the training set; classifying the data point with one of a plurality of classification labels using the trained neural network; and', 'recording neuronal activations of a portion of the trained neural network in response to the data point; and, 'for each data point of the training set clustering a portion of all recorded neuronal activations that are in response to the portion of the training set; and', 'detecting one or more poisonous data points in the portion of the training set based on the clustering., 'for each classification label that a portion of the training set has been classified with2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:training an initial neural network based on the training set, resulting in the trained neural network.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the training set is an untrusted data set.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the neural network is a convolutional neural network.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the portion of the neural network is a last hidden layer in the neural network.6. ...

COOKTOP WITH SIDE FRAME MEMBERS

A cooking appliance includes a body and a cooktop disposed on the body. A plurality of gas burner assemblies is operably coupled to the cooktop. A first frame member is coupled to a first side of the cooktop and defines at least a portion of a sump defined by the cooktop. A second frame member is coupled to a second side of the cooktop and defines at least a portion of the sump defined by the cooktop. A bracket is coupled to the first and second frame members. The bracket extends along a portion of a perimeter of the cooktop between the first and second frame members. The bracket defines at least a portion of the sump defined by the cooktop. 1. A cooking appliance , comprising:a body;a cooktop disposed on the body;a plurality of gas burner assemblies mounted on the cooktop;a first frame member coupled to a first side of the cooktop;a second frame member coupled to a second side of the cooktop; anda bracket coupled to the first and second frame members, wherein the bracket extends along a portion of a perimeter of the cooktop between the first and second frame members;wherein the first frame member, the second frame member and the bracket collectively defines at least a portion of a sump on an upper portion of the cooktop.2. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein the cooktop defines first and second flanges proximate the first and second sides claim 1 , and wherein the first and second flanges support the first and second frame members claim 1 , respectively.3. The cooking appliance of claim 2 , wherein the first and second frame members each define an interior channel claim 2 , and wherein the interior channels of the first and second frame members are slidably engaged with the first and second flanges claim 2 , respectively.4. The cooking appliance of claim 2 , wherein the first and second flanges include chamfered bottom edges slidably engaged with the first and second frame members claim 2 , respectively.5. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , further ...

Coordinate Measurement System and Method

A position detection system is able to detect the three dimensional position of at least one target (). Each target () is configured to act as a retro-reflector for light incident from any direction. At least one light emitter illuminates the at least one target () and at least one detector () is provided for detecting and taking measurements of light retro-reflected from a target (). There is also provided a processor for processing measurements taken by each detector () to determine the three dimensional position of the at least one target (). 1. A position detection system for detecting the three dimensional position of at least one target , including:at least one target, wherein the or each target is configured to act as a retro-reflector for light incident from any direction;at least one light emitter for illuminating the at least one target;at least one detector for detecting and taking measurements of light retro-reflected from a target; anda processor for processing measurements taken by each detector to determine the three dimensional position of the at least one target.2. A position detection system according to claim 1 , wherein the or each target is generally spherical claim 1 , preferably a sphere claim 1 , and/or wherein the at least one detector is a plurality of detectors.3. (canceled)4. A position detection system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one target is a plurality of targets.5. (canceled)6. A position detection system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one light emitter is a plurality of light emitters.7. A position detection system according to claim 1 , wherein the or each light emitter includes a diverging element for diverging light.8. A position detection system according to claim 7 , wherein the or each diverging element is configured to diverge emitted light to illuminate a generally conical region claim 7 , wherein the or each diverging element preferably includes a lens.9. (canceled)10. A position detection ...

EVSE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RETROFIT COUPLING

An adapter which can be retrofit onto the downstream end of a standard Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment connector is used to control power consumption of an Electric Vehicle charging facility by intercepting the Control Pilot Signal going to the Electric Vehicle and issuing a new Control Pilot Signal to the Electric Vehicle which is particularly tailored for the present use, requirements and limitations of the delivery system capability. The adapter has wireless communication capability, requires no wiring to and from the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, is independent of any proprietary designs of the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and adds no constraints or requirements to the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. 1. A retrofit coupling for an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment charging connector in an Electric Vehicle charging system using a standard protocol which can be retrofit downstream of the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment as a link between the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and the Electric Vehicle to distribute available power in a power delivery infrastructure between multiple Electric Vehicle loads , or to control a single Electric Vehicle's load consumption , comprising:a) a body that fits onto the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment charging connector and Electric Vehicle receptacle, the body having: an input portion for accepting a standard Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment charging connector and an output portion for fitting to a standard Electric Vehicle receptacle; the body further having:b) a wireless communications transceiver for communicating with energy providers and/or other retrofit couplings;c) Connection electronics to manage Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment-to-retrofit coupling-to-Electric Vehicle connection protocol according to the standard protocol, including an proximity measurement module to determine if the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment handle is attached to the retrofit coupling; a proximity circuit and a connector ...

EVSE SHORTED CABLE PROTECTION METHOD

A method detects a shorted charging cable of an electric vehicle charging station. A charging cable of the electric vehicle charging station is determined to not be connected to an electric vehicle. An impedance test may then be performed between conductors of the charging cable while not connected to an electric vehicle. A contactor between a source of electrical power and the conductors is prevented from closing, in response to detecting a short between the conductors, and a warning signal is output. The impedance test is disabled in response to receiving a signal indicating that the charging cable has become connected to an electric vehicle, so as to not interfere with normal charging. In this manner, by detecting a short circuit in the charging cable before the contactors are closed, the contactor's contacts are prevented from becoming welded closed by a short circuit in the charging cable. 1. A method for detecting a shorted charging cable of an electric vehicle charging station , comprising:(a) sensing that a charging cable of an electric vehicle charging station is not connected to an electric vehicle;(b) performing an impedance test between conductors of the charging cable while the charging cable is not connected to an electric vehicle; and(c) preventing closure of a contactor between a source of electrical power and the conductors of the charging cable in response to detecting a short between the conductors.2. The method for detecting a shorted charging cable of an electric vehicle charging station of claim 1 , further comprising:(d) outputting a warning signal in response to detecting a short between the conductors; and(e) disabling the impedance test in response to receiving a signal indicating that the charging cable has become connected to an electric vehicle.3. The method for detecting a shorted charging cable of an electric vehicle charging station of claim 1 , further comprising:sequentially performing an impedance test between different pairs of ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION LOCKING CABLE REEL

A cable reel assembly in an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) having a reel around which a cable is coiled. A shaft supporting the reel bears discs that rotate with the reel, and calipers coupled to the discs stop them and the reel from rotating. The power L1 and L2 conductors in the cable are electrically connected to the discs, and the calipers are electrically connected to the power source for the EVSE so that the calipers provide mechanical and electrical connection when actuated. Optionally, slip rings coupled to the shaft are connected to the control pilot and proximity signal conductors in the cable. Thus, during cable re traction, the control pilot and proximity signals are still provided to the EVSE, but the power conductors are decoupled from the power source. Only when the calipers are actuated to brake the discs is current flow permitted.

EVSE INADEQUATE UPSTREAM WIRING PROTECTION METHOD

An EVSE is equipped with voltage and current monitors to monitor V and I values over the time of charging. Normal V & I charging values for EV charging have been previously established and plotted as a threshold curve. During present charging, the V and Z values are plotted and compared to the threshold values and the slope of the V/I curve. If present value of V is less than the threshold value, or drops over time, or the Z value increases over time; current (I) to the EV is reduced and a new V/I curve is plotted. Slope of the new V/I curve is compared to the threshold and also checked for change of slope over time. If the new V/I curve slope is greater than the threshold slope, or is changing over time, corrective action is taken. 1. A method of protecting an EVSE charging operation against inadequate wiring , comprising:a. establishing threshold values for V during normal EVSE charging operation over time, and plotting a threshold V & I curve, and storing the threshold V values and threshold curve in the EVSE;b. sensing and recording present V and I values in the EVSE during charging;c. periodically creating and storing a present V/I slope plot;d. periodically calculating the present upstream Z from the present V and I values and storing the calculated Z data, i. if present V value is less than V threshold value, or', 'ii. if V value is dropping over time, or', 'iii. if Z is increasing over time; then:, 'e. periodically comparing the presently sensed V value to the V threshold value and the V recorded values, and comparing the present Z data to stored Z data: and'}f. establishing a new V/I slope plot by iteratively reducing current to the EV and measuring V & I, and plotting a new V/I slope, i. the new (V/I) slope >threshold slope or', 'ii. the new V/I slope is changing from that of the stored present V/I slope plot, then, 'g. comparing the new V/I slope to the threshold slope and if'}h. declaring an upstream wiring fault and taking corrective action to change ...

SELF-CORRECTING CURRENT TRANSFORMER SYSTEM

A self-correcting current transformer combines a current transformer and self-calibration electronics into one device. The current transformer has a sensor coil with a number of turns that is less than a target number of turns, to cause a secondary current induced in the sensor coil to be greater than a target secondary current corresponding to the target number of turns. A measurement circuit integrated with the transformer, determines an error signal representing how much greater the secondary current is than the target secondary current and outputs the error signal. A current sink circuit integrated with the transformer, shunts an amount of current from the sensor coil, based on the error signal, to reduce a magnitude of the secondary current to match the target secondary current. The measurement circuit and the current sink circuit may be powered by the secondary current. 1. A self-correcting current transformer , comprising:a sensor coil of wire wound about a core, the sensor coil being configured as a secondary coil having a number of turns, the core having a primary current carrying wire as a primary coil, the number of turns of the sensor coil being less than a target number of turns, to cause a secondary current induced in the sensor coil from current in the primary current carrying wire, to be greater than a target secondary current corresponding to the target number of turns;a measurement circuit electrically connected to leads from the sensor coil, the measurement circuit being configured to sample the secondary current induced in the sensor coil as a measure of primary current in the primary current carrying wire, the measurement circuit being configured to determine an error signal representing how much greater the sampled secondary current is than the target secondary current, and the measurement circuit being configured to output the error signal; anda current sink circuit electrically connected to the leads from the sensor coil, the current sink ...

CENTRALIZED MOTOR THERMAL MEMORY MANAGEMENT

The overload relay units within a motor control group have the timing function for their motor thermal memories under the control of a central controller in communication with the overload relays. Thus expensive timing components and control of timestamps can be removed from individual overload relays. Further reduction of individual overload relay components can be accomplished by removing the nonvolatile memory function from the individual overload relays and allowing the central controller to perform the nonvolatile memory functions for the overload relays. The motor thermal model function for the overload relays can remain in the overload relays or might be moved to the central controller if communication bandwidth permits. 1. A method of operating a central controller for motor thermal memory value management of a plurality of overload relays in a motor control group , comprising:a) installing a central controller which includes a source of time information and placing the central controller in communication with a plurality of overload relays which are individually paired with each of a plurality of motors or motor functions within the motor control group;b) generating a present time stamp in the central controller;c) calculating a current thermal memory value for each of the overload relays based on the time duration between the present timestamp and the stored timestamp and the thermal memory value pair;d) pairing the current thermal memory value to the present time stamp and storing the paired current thermal memory value and the present time stamp in a nonvolatile memory;e) removing power from the motor; andf) generating a new time stamp, calculating a new thermal memory value,and restarting the motor according to the new thermal memory value.2. The method of operating a central controller for motor thermal memory value management of a plurality of overload relays in a motor control group according to wherein the current thermal memory value is calculated ...

Deep Learning for Targeted Password Generation with Cognitive User Information Understanding

An approach is provided that receives a set of user information pertaining to a user. The received set of information is encoded into a neural network and the neural network is trained using the encoded user information. As an output of the trained neural network, passwords corresponding to the user are generated. 1. A method implemented by an information handling system that includes a processor and a memory accessible by the processor , the method comprising:receiving a set of user information pertaining to a user;training a neural network using the received set of user information, wherein the neural network includes an encoder and a decoder and wherein the training further includes encoding the received set of user information; andgenerating one or more passwords corresponding to the user, wherein the generating includes decoding the set of user information.2. The method of further comprising:receiving an actual password corresponding to the user; andcomparing the one or more generated passwords to the actual password.3. The method of further comprising:informing the user of a low password strength in response to one of the generated passwords matching the actual password.4. The method of further comprising:further training the neural network based on the actual password.5. The method of further comprising:computing a password strength based on the comparison.6. The method of further comprising:disallowing a usage of the actual password in response to the computed password strength being below a password strength threshold.7. The method of wherein the encoding further comprises:parsing the received set of user information;generalizing the received set of user information; andbreaking the parsed user information into single character inputs that are inputted into the neural network.8. An information handling system comprising:one or more processors;a memory coupled to at least one of the processors; and receiving a set of user information pertaining to a user;', ...

MULTI-DEVICE CURRENT MEASUREMENT CROSSTALK COMPENSATION

A measurement module receives crosstalk compensation factors that include distance factors based on respective distances of a current sensor of the module from respective current sensors of other measurement modules and phase difference factors based on respective differences between the phase of a source current measured by the module and respective phases of source currents measured by the other modules. The module monitors messages reporting current measurements transmitted from the other modules connected to a broadcast bus, of current measurements made by respective current sensors of the other modules measuring other respective source currents. The module determines a reported current that is computed as a function of current measurement by the module's current sensor, reported current measurements monitored from the other modules, and the received crosstalk compensation factors. The module transmits the determined reported current over the broadcast bus to the other modules and a central controller. 1. A measurement module for minimizing crosstalk , comprising:at least one processor; receiving, from a central controller, over a data bus, crosstalk compensation factors;', 'monitoring, over a broadcast bus, messages reporting current measurements transmitted from other measurement modules connected to the broadcast bus, of current measurements made by respective current sensors of the other measurement modules measuring other respective source currents;', 'measuring a source current using a current sensor of the measurement module to generate a current measurement;', 'determining a reported current that is computed as a function of at least (i) the current measurement by the current sensor, (ii) the reported current measurements from the other measurement modules, and (iii) the received crosstalk compensation factors; and', 'transmitting the determined reported current over the broadcast bus to at least one of (i) one or more other measurement modules of the ...

METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY REDUCING PEAK ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FROM A GROUP OF SWITCHING DEVICES CONNECTED ON A COMMUNICATIONS BUS

The system and method for dynamically reducing the peak electromagnetic interference produced by a group of electrical or electronic switching devices connected to a common communications bus. The system and method includes a fixed range of frequencies that includes frequencies emitted by the group of switching devices during normal operation and subranges of frequencies within the fixed range of frequencies, each subrange of frequencies being associated with a unique bus address of one switching device in the group of switching devices. Each subrange of frequencies being determined by the unique bus address of its associated switching device and characteristic weights dynamically determined and/or assigned to its associated switching device and/or load by a microprocessor implemented algorithm. 1. A system for reducing a peak electromagnetic interference produced by each switching device of a group of switching devices connected to a communications bus , the system comprising:a controller having a microprocessor and a non-transitory memory associated with the microprocessor, the non-transitory memory storing an algorithm implemented by the microprocessor and characteristics of the switching devices and/or loads controlled by the switching devices;a fixed range of frequencies, the fixed range of frequencies including frequencies emitted by the group of switching devices during normal operation;a subrange of frequencies associated with each switching device in the group of switching devices, each subrange of frequencies being dynamically determined by the characteristics of its associated switching device and/or the load controlled by its associated switching device; anda timer associated with each switching device, the timer using a maximum and a minimum frequency of the subrange of frequencies associated with its associated switching device to spread the peak frequency of that associated switching device over its associated subrange of frequencies.2. The system of ...

EVSE DOUBLER ADD-ON UNIT

An add-on adapter enables a single charging port of an electric vehicle charging station to simultaneously charge two electric vehicles. An adapter controller determines the available charging rate offered by the charging station. Electric vehicle charging handles A, B are determined to be connected to the electric vehicles. A charge sharing control circuit in the adapter controller, determines modified available charging rates to be offered for simultaneously charging the electric vehicles. The modified available charging rates are based on the connection states of the electric vehicles and the available charging rate offered by the charging station. The adapter controller controls two contactors A, B to switchably connect a charging station power socket to the electric vehicle charging handles, to provide shared power at the determined modified available charging rate to the electric vehicles, for simultaneous charging. 1. An adapter to double available charging handles for an electric vehicle charging station , comprising:an adapter controller configured to electrically connect to a charging port of an electric vehicle charging station, the adapter controller being further configured to electrically connect to two electric vehicle charging handles configured to charge two electric vehicles;a charge sharing control circuit in the adapter controller, coupled to two electric vehicle control pilot connectors in two electric vehicle charging handles and coupled to a charging station control pilot socket in the charging port of the electric vehicle charging station, the charge sharing control circuit being configured to determine a modified available charging rate to be offered to each of the two electric vehicles, for sharing power by simultaneously charging the two electric vehicles, based on connection states of the two electric vehicles to the electric vehicle charging handles and based on an available charging rate offered by the charging station; andthe adapter ...

EVSE WITH CORDSET HANDLE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

A circuit measures temperature in a charging handle of an electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) . A temperature sensor is connected between a control pilot line and ground line G in the charging handle of the EVSE. The control pilot line transmits a square wave signal CP having positive and negative portions, to an electric vehicle, according to the SAE J1772 standard. A temperature monitor in the EVSE, coupled to a pilot signal measurement circuit in the EVSE, measures the negative portions of the square wave signal resulting from the temperature sensor conducting current in response to changes in temperature in the handle. Temperature measurement of the charging handle is achieved without significant added cost or complexity, by reusing existing components in the EVSE, with little or no modification required to EVSE electronics, and minimal modification of the handle. 1. A circuit for temperature measurement in a charging handle of an electric vehicle charging station , comprising:a temperature sensor connected between a control pilot line and a ground line in a charging handle of an electric vehicle charging station, wherein a change in current conducted from the ground line to the control pilot line occurs when the temperature sensor is exposed to a change in temperature in the charging handle.2. The circuit for temperature measurement in a charging handle of an electric vehicle charging station of claim 1 , wherein the control pilot line is coupled to a control pilot signal generator in the charging station claim 1 , the control pilot signal generator transmitting on the control pilot line to an electric vehicle connected to the charging handle claim 1 , a control pilot signal having positive and negative voltage portions.3. The circuit for temperature measurement in a charging handle of an electric vehicle charging station of claim 1 , further comprising:a temperature monitor in the charging station, the temperature monitor being coupled to a pilot signal ...

SYNTHETIC FAULT REMOTE DISCONNECT FOR A BRANCH CIRCUIT

A synthetic fault signal generator assembly is remotely located on a branch circuit downstream from a circuit breaker protecting a load. The synthetic fault signal generator assembly is configured to detect an improper circuit condition that is not independently detected, detectable, or actionable by the circuit breaker such as, for example, a load or outlet receptacle specific problem that can lead to equipment damage or property damage if not mitigated. In response to the improper circuit condition being detected, the synthetic fault signal generator assembly generates a synthetic fault signal, which causes the circuit breaker to trip. The synthetic fault signal generator assembly can inject the synthetic fault signal into the branch circuit to provide the synthetic fault signal to the circuit breaker. 1. A synthetic fault signal generator assembly located on a branch circuit downstream of an electronic circuit breaker relative to an electrical power source , comprising:a sensor configured to detect an improper circuit condition;a synthetic fault signal generator communicatively coupled to the sensor, the synthetic fault signal generator being configured to generate and communicate a synthetic fault signal to the circuit breaker to cause the circuit breaker to trip in response to the sensor detecting the improper circuit condition.2. The synthetic fault signal generator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the improper circuit condition is not independently detected claim 1 , detectable claim 1 , or actionable by the circuit breaker.3. The synthetic fault signal generator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the circuit breaker is configured to trip in response to one or more circuit-breaker-trip conditions claim 1 , the improper circuit condition being different from each of the one or more circuit-breaker-trip conditions claim 1 , the synthetic fault signal mimicking one of the one or more circuit-breaker-trip conditions.4. The synthetic fault signal generator assembly of ...

Continuous voltage control of a transport refrigeration system

A method of operating a transport refrigeration system is provided. The method includes controlling, using a controller, a first plurality of components of a refrigeration unit, wherein controlling comprises operating a prime mover and an electric generation device. The method also includes operating, using a controller, the prime mover at a selected high speed. The method further includes monitoring, using a controller, a plurality of operating parameters of the refrigeration unit, wherein at least one of the operating parameters is at least one of a voltage of the electric generation device and a speed of the prime mover. The method yet further includes comparing, using a controller, the voltage of the electric generation device to a selected voltage. The method also includes comparing, using a controller, the speed of the prime mover to a selected speed.

Dual Laser Frequency Sweep Interferometry System and Method

An optical arrangement, method and measurement system are disclosed. The arrangement includes a first input to receive a first beam from a frequency swept laser, a second input to receive a second beam from a fixed frequency pump laser source. A non-linear optical artefact receives and intermodulates the first and second beams to generate a third beam, the third being an inverted copy of the first beam mirrored relative to the fixed frequency of the pump laser source. A selective combining element outputs the first and third beams. The non-linear artefact or one or both of the lasers is selected or configured such that the optical frequency separation of the first and second beams satisfies the coherence length condition of the non-linear artefact. 1. An optical arrangement including:a first input to receive a first beam from a frequency swept laser;a second input to receive a second beam from a fixed frequency pump laser source;a non-linear optical artefact to receive, and to intermodulate, the first and second beams to generate a third beam, the third being an inverted copy of the first beam mirrored relative to the fixed frequency of the pump laser source; anda selective combining element to output the first and third beams, wherein the non-linear artefact is configured such that the optical frequency separation of the first and second beams satisfies the coherence length condition of the non-linear optical artefact.2. The optical arrangement of claim 1 , further including a first coupler to receive the first beam claim 1 , to divide the beam into a first and second portion and provide the first portion to the non-linear optical artefact.3. The optical arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the non-linear optical artefact comprises a semiconductor optical amplifier.4. The optical arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the non-linear artefact induces four-wave mixing to generate the third beam.5. The optical arrangement of claim 3 , further including a filter to extract the ...

COST REDUCED SYNCHRONIZED-SWITCHING CONTACTOR

A simple, economically efficient, synchronized switching system for control of a three phase motor contactor utilizes only Voltage monitoring to determine zero crossings and knowledge of the sinusoidal power waveforms and operational delay period of the contactor, to synchronize operation of the contacts at low power. The phases can be serially utilized for zero crossing detection upon Close or Open commands, so as to spread the wear over each set of contacts. Expensive metal at the contact surfaces can therefore be used more efficiently. For arc energy reduction upon contact opening, knowledge of Line-Load Voltage on at least one phase can be used to derive an empirical determination of the voltage angle at opening which yields the lowest arc energy. 1. A method of operating a synchronized switching of movable contacts by a contactor for a three phase load , comprising the steps of:a) monitoring a voltage waveform of incoming power without monitoring a current waveform of incoming power;b) determining the incoming power voltage frequency and the incoming power period of a voltage half cycle;c) determining a voltage zero crossing event for at least one phase of the incoming power;d) determining a Contactor Operation Time, i. determining a number of zero crossings on the AC power waveform equal to a period of time longer than the contactor operation time,', 'ii. subtracting the Contactor Operation Time from the number of zero crossing half cycles; and', 'iii. storing the result as the Operational Delay,, 'e) determining an Operational Delay for synchronizing contact operation with a zero crossing of the incoming power (in order to minimize arcing of the contacts), byf) receiving a Coil operation Request for the contactor,g) then detecting a zero crossing event (for a chosen phase?) of the incoming power after receiving the Coil operation Request signal; andh) waiting the Operational Delay time after the zero crossing detection to issue a Coil operation Command to the ...

CURRENT MEASUREMENT COMPENSATION FOR HARMONICS

A measurement module uses harmonic compensation factors to minimize the effects of harmonic distortion in measurements of a source current by a current sensor of the module. The module samples at a first sampling rate, measurements of the source current to generate a first current measurement. The module samples at a second sampling rate higher than the first sampling rate, for an interval of time, measurements of the source current to generate a second current measurement. The module determines a harmonic compensation factor based, at least, on a difference between the first current measurement and the second current measurement. The module determines a reported current computed as a function of at least the first current measurement, the difference between the first current measurement and the second current measurement, and the harmonic compensation factor. The reported current represents a magnitude of the source current adjusted by the harmonic compensation factor. 1. A measurement module for minimizing harmonic distortion , comprising:at least one processor; sampling, at a first sampling rate, a first current measurement of a source current using a current sensor of the measurement module;', 'sampling, at a second sampling rate higher than the first sampling rate, for an interval of time, a second current measurement of the source current using the current sensor of the measurement module;', 'determining a harmonic compensation factor based at least in part on a difference between the first current measurement and the second current measurement; and', 'applying the determined harmonic compensation factor to a third current measurement collected by the current sensor of the measurement module., 'at least one memory including computer program code, wherein the computer program code, when executed by operation of the at least one processor, performs an operation comprising2. The measurement module of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one memory including ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION HANDLE INPUT

An electric vehicle supply equipment includes EVSE control electronics, an EV connector and an HMI circuit, the HMI circuit including a proximity input terminal configured to receive a proximity signal from an EV connector indicating a state of a handle button of the EV connector, a ground terminal, a current source input coupled between the proximity input terminal and the ground terminal, a comparator connected between the proximity input terminal and the ground terminal to provide an output representing a state of the handle button when the current source is activated by the control input and an output terminal to which the output of the comparator is connected, the output terminal being connected to the EVSE control electronics, wherein the state of the handle button is utilized as an input to the HMI circuit. 1. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) comprising:EVSE control electronics configured to receive a control pilot signal indicating whether an EV connector is plugged into an EV charging receptacle;an EV connector comprising a proximity detection circuit, the proximity detection circuit including a handle button and a proximity signal input line to the EVSE; and a proximity input terminal configured to receive a proximity signal from an EV connector indicating a state of a handle button of the EV connector;', 'a ground terminal;', 'a current source input coupled between the proximity input terminal and the ground terminal;', 'a comparator connected between the proximity input terminal and the ground terminal to provide an output representing a state of the handle button when the current source is activated by the control input; and', 'an output terminal to which the output of the comparator is connected, the output terminal being connected to the EVSE control electronics,, 'an HMI circuit comprisingwherein the state of the handle button is utilized as an input to the HMI circuit.2. The EVSE according to claim 1 ,wherein the EVSE control electronics ...

TEMPERATURE-BASED DIAGNOSTICS METHOD FOR A STARTER ISLAND

A method of performing temperature-based diagnostics for motor starters within a physical grouping of motor starters is performed by determining a presently expected temperature operating range for each starter based on measuring operating temperatures of the starters; measuring their current draws, and evaluating the temperature and load draw data in light of compensation values assigned for the known power ratings of the starter and the starter's physical location within the grouping. With the presently expected temperature operating range of the starter determined, and the periodic monitoring of starter temperatures, when an individual starter's temperature exceeds its expected range, a diagnostic warning will be issued for that starter and/or for the control panel itself as a guide for preventative maintenance. Alternately, the warning may be issued for an unexpected temperature rise for a given rise in current draw, or for values exceeding an expected rate of temperature change. 1. A method of performing temperature-based diagnostics for a motor starter grouped within a plurality of motor starters within a starter island; comprising:a) calculating an expected range of operating temperatures for the motor starter using recorded and accessed data including:b) measuring and recording internal operating temperatures of the motor starter in an electronic device associated with the plurality of motor starters, and calculating an average operating temperature for the motor starter;c) assigning an initial range of temperature values around the average operating temperature based on a given distribution range for the design of the motor starter;d) adjusting the initial range based on the physical location of the motor starter within the island to a second temperature range;e) adjusting the second temperature range to an expected temperature range based on the current draw data of the motor starter;f) periodically adjusting the expected temperature range of the motor ...

Hierarchical data exchange management system

According to some embodiments, a system to facilitate hierarchical data exchange may include an aggregation platform data store containing electronic records. A data aggregation platform may collect, from a plurality of data source devices, information associated with a plurality of data sources and store the collected information into the aggregation platform data store. The data aggregation platform may also receive a data request from a data consumer device, and, responsive to the received data request, determine a precision tier associated with the data request. The data aggregation platform may then automatically calculate a resource value for the data request based on the precision tier. It may then be arranged for information from the aggregation platform data store to be modified and transmitted to the data consumer device.

SNOWMOBILE STORAGE COMPARTMENT, DISPLAY, ANTENNA, AND BODY TRIM SYSTEM

A snowmobile including a hood, a hood cap connected to the hood, and a door, which together define a storage compartment. An antenna is mounted to an upper portion of the hood cap above a headlight. A main body panel is removably coupled to a chassis of the snowmobile by way of a fastener assembly. A first trim panel is removably coupled to the main body panel. The first trim panel has a first thickness and extends a first distance from a side of the snowmobile. A second trim is configured to be coupled to the main body panel in place of the first trim panel. The second trim panel has a second thickness that is different from the first thickness and extends a second distance from the side of the snowmobile that is different than the first distance. 1. A snowmobile comprising:a hood;a hood cap connected to the hood;a door; anda storage compartment defined by the hood, the hood cap, and the door.2. The snowmobile of claim 1 , wherein the hood cap defines an opening to the storage compartment facing a rear of the snowmobile; andwherein the door is movable into the opening to close the opening and out of the opening to open the opening.3. The snowmobile of claim 1 , wherein the door is mounted to the hood cap.4. The snowmobile of claim 2 , wherein the door includes a hinge mounted to the hood cap below the opening;wherein the hinge is configured such that as the door rotates out of the opening the door moves downward and outward relative to the opening.5. The snowmobile of claim 4 , wherein the hinge rotates about an axis of rotation extending through apertures defined by the hood cap and hood flanges of the hood.6. The snowmobile of claim 4 , wherein the hinge is connected to the hood cap by way of a pin extending from the hinge into an aperture defined by the hood cap.7. The snowmobile of claim 6 , wherein the aperture of the hood cap is defined by a cap door flange of the hood cap claim 6 , the cap door flange is between the hinge and a hood door flange of the hood ...

SNOWMOBILE CONTROL SYSTEM

A snowmobile including a first warmer configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough, and a second warmer configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough. A control module is configured to accept a first temperature input from an operator of the snowmobile indicating a desired first temperature of the first warmer, and direct sufficient electrical current to the first warmer to generate heat equal to the first temperature input. The control module is further configured to accept a second temperature input from the operator of the snowmobile indicating a desired second temperature of the second warmer, and direct sufficient electrical current to the second warmer to generate heat equal to the second temperature input. 1. A snowmobile comprising:a first warmer configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough;a second warmer configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough; and accept a first temperature input from an operator of the snowmobile indicating a desired first temperature of the first warmer, and direct sufficient electrical current to the first warmer to generate heat equal to the first temperature input; and', 'accept a second temperature input from the operator of the snowmobile indicating a desired second temperature of the second warmer, and direct sufficient electrical current to the second warmer to generate heat equal to the second temperature input., 'a control module configured to2. The snowmobile of claim 1 , further comprising a display configured to receive the first temperature input and the second temperature input as touch inputs.3. The snowmobile of claim 1 , wherein the first temperature input and the second temperature input are different temperatures.4. The snowmobile of claim 1 , wherein the first warmer includes a left hand warmer and a right hand warmer claim 1 , and the first temperature input includes ...

POWER SUPPLY WITH DETECTION AND NOTIFICATION OF EXCEEDED DESIGN LIMITS

A system to detect application conditions exceeding SELV design limitations and to subsequently warn or take action. A pulse detector is coupled to the switching pole of an output FET of a SELV power supply through an optocoupler and tracks when the FET is commutated off to block conduction. If a pulse occurs more than once in a given period the power supply is declared to be outside of SELV design parameters and warnings are issued or actions are taken. 1. A power supply system with the ability to detect and react to a usage in excess of design limits , comprising:a) a rectifier/voltage limiter stage with a switching pole for regulating output power;b) an isolation/detector stage with a pulse detector monitoring the switching pole for commutation indicating out of range power inputs at the switching pole and an isolator for isolating the pulse detector from the switching pole;c) a DC power supply;d) a notice and action stage with an output circuit on the pulse detector for activating further notice or action upon detection of the pulse detector output.2. The power supply system of wherein the power supply system is for Low Voltage Circuit Protection.3. The power supply system of wherein the Low Voltage Circuit Protection is for Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV).4. The power supply system of wherein the switching pole is a FET.5. The power supply system of wherein the FET is a MOSFET.6. The power supply system of wherein the isolator is an optoisolator.7. The power supply system of wherein the further notice or action includes a circuit for issuing a notice that the product has been subjected to extraordinary operating conditions.8. The power supply system of wherein the further notice or action includes a circuit for operating a SCADA system to further control the product to mitigate the effects of exceeding SELV design limitations.9. The power supply system of wherein the mitigation includes controlling an operation of a product that contains the power supply system ...

EVSE OUTPUT PORT MULTIPLIER RETROFIT

A multiple output port adapter retrofit is used to extend the number of output ports for a single port Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in a cost efficient manner without affecting the single EVSE supply power infrastructure. Each branch of the adapter has a self-contained controller and communicates with other branches via a central communication bus. The branch central controllers evenly divide the available power capacity and allow simultaneous charging of multiple EVs with the divided power and without adding requirements to the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. 1. An EVSE retrofit for increasing the number of output ports from a single port EVSE allowing simultaneous charging without an increase in electrical capacity , comprising:the retrofit having a plurality of branch modules with an input for accepting original ground and powerlines from the original EVSE supply power and providing multiple output ports for connection to EVs;each of the plural branches having a line switch for opening and closing the respective powerlines, a ground fault interrupter, and a control electronics unit, andthe control electronics unit having an individual controller running an identical algorithm without the need for current consumption measurement to determine a distribution of the original EVSE power capacity to active ones of the plural branches connected to an EV and without exceeding an original power capacity of the single charging unit.2. The EVSE retrofit of wherein each branch control electronics unit is connected on a communication bus with the other branches.3. The EVSE retrofit of wherein each branch announces only its EV connection and charging state information on the communications bus.4. The EVSE retrofit of wherein each branch announces only its charge request and line switch states information on the communications bus.5. The EVSE retrofit of wherein the line switch is one of a contactor or a relay.6. The EVSE retrofit of wherein there is no central ...

Motor protector and method for operating the same

A motor protector and a method for operating the same. The motor protector includes: a power supply unit adapted to receive electric power from power supply lines of a motor to power the motor protector; a measuring unit adapted to measure electric parameters of the motor; and a controller configured to at least perform steps of: receiving from the measuring unit the electric parameters; determining, based on the electric parameters, whether the motor experiences a first failure related to overheating of the motor; enabling, in accordance with determination of the first failure of the motor, the power supply unit to power a closing mechanism of the motor protector after a predetermined time, thereby closing the closing mechanism to power the motor by the power supply lines; determining, based on the electric parameters, whether the motor experiences a second failure different from the first failure; and enabling, in accordance with determination of the second failure of the motor, the power supply unit to stop powering the closing mechanism. Hence, the motor protector can discriminate types of the motor failures and adopt corresponding measures for different failures.

ARC ENERGY REDUCTION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-PHASE SWITCHING DEVICES

A three phase switching device and method for reducing arc energy and contact erosion during the opening and closing of electrical contacts, the device having one electromagnet and one armature. The device and method permits the closing of all three phases at calculated target points immediately prior to their current zero crossing by controlling the velocity at which the armature travels during the opening and closing process. 1. A method for reducing arc energy and contact erosion in a three phase electromagnetic switching device comprising the steps of:monitoring, by a control/monitoring circuit, electrical characteristics of a three phase electrical system;detecting, by the control/monitoring circuit, a reference point for a first opening phase;determining, by the control/monitoring circuit, a first target point on a wave form of the first opening phase and a trigger point for initiating the opening of the first opening phase precisely at the first target point;determining, by the control/monitoring circuit, a second target point for a second and third opening phases;initiating, by the control monitoring circuit, an opening signal to the switching device in response to detecting the trigger point;adjusting, by a coil power circuit, a velocity of an armature of the three phase switching device such that the second and third opening phases open precisely at the second target point.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reference point is a zero crossing of the current wave form of the first opening phase.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein first target point is a selected integer number of half cycles after the reference point.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the trigger point is calculated from the reference point and the first target point.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein first target point is a point immediately prior to the zero crossing of wave form of the first opening phase.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second target point is a determined number ...

Diesel engine powered transportation refrigeration system

A transport refrigeration system ( 10 ) includes a refrigerant vapor compression transport unit ( 12 ) including a compressor ( 14 ). A drive unit is utilized to provide power to the compressor. The drive unit includes a diesel powered engine ( 32 ) and a diesel particulate filter in operable communication with the diesel powered engine to filter combustion particulates from an exhaust gas output from the diesel powered engine. An air control valve is in operable communication with the diesel powered engine to control a flow of air into an air inlet of the diesel powered engine, thereby controlling an exhaust gas temperature of the diesel engine to aid in regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

MOTOR ON-DELAY TIMER

A load starting system in which an upstream controller determines the sequence and timing for starting a group of loads in the most efficient and timely manner. The sequence and timing is determined by one or more real-time operational characteristics, device rating characteristics, customer/user characteristics or learned/historic characteristics or by a combination of the one or more real-time, device rating, customer/user or learned/historic characteristic. 1. A method for starting multiple loads in a most efficient and timely manner comprising the steps of:comparing, by a processor, all loads to be started with a threshold characteristic;selecting, by the processor, from all loads to be started, one or more loads that can be started without exceeding the threshold characteristic;starting, by a starter, the one or more selected loads; andrepeating the comparing, selecting and starting until all remaining loads have been started.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the threshold characteristic can be one of or a combination of:a real-time operational characteristic;a device rating characteristic;a customer/user characteristic; ora learned/historic characteristic.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the real-time operational characteristics can include:a current;a voltage (bus or starter);a group FLC settings;an on-time;an off-time; anda thermal memory of each starter.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the device rating characteristic can include:a lighting warm-up/re-strike time;a load characteristic (lighting type, load type, etc.) a transformer inrush rating;a circuit breaker trip setting; oran overload trip class.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the customer/user characteristic can include:a subset of loads that must be started together; ora load priority sequence.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the learned/historic characteristic can include:a load inrush current curve.7. A method for starting multiple loads in a most efficient and timely manner comprising ...

FAST DEVICE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM

A system and method for fast device replacement (FDR), where direct replacement of an electronic and/or control device is required with minimum downtime. The electronic or control device to be replaced includes a near field communication (NFC) reader/writer and is located at a specific physical location within the equipment. The system also includes a NFC tag placed at the same specific physical location as the electronic/control device to be replaced. The NFC tag file containing a data parameter set of the electronic/control device most recently associated with the specific physical location. The direct replacement electronic/control device also having a NFC reader/writer and an algorithm for obtaining the NFC tag data parameter set and determining whether to use the data parameter set from the most recent electronic/control device associated with the specific physical location or the local data set of the new direct replacement device. 1. A system for fast device replacement , comprising:a control device having a near field communication (NFC) reader/writer;a support structure for supporting the control device at a specific physical location on the support structure; anda NFC tag attached to the support structure or immediately adjacent the support structure at or immediately adjacent the specific physical location on the support structure supporting the control device such that the NFC reader/writer of the control device installed at the specific physical location coincides with the NFC tag attached to the support structure at the specific physical location; andwherein the NFC reader/writer of the control device installed at the specific physical location, upon receiving power, reads stored information related to the control device installed at the specific physical location from the NFC tag attached at or immediately adjacent the specific physical location.2. The system for fast device replacement of claim 1 , wherein the support structure can be a control rack ...

Current transformer with enhanced temperature measurement functions

The present invention provides a method of using a current transformer for a temperature sensing device. The method determines the temperature of the current transformer's secondary winding by injecting a DC current into the secondary winding, measuring a voltage across the secondary winding, calculating the resistance of the secondary winding from the voltage induced into the secondary winding by the injected DC current and determining the secondary winding temperature by calculations or a comparison with verified resistance/temperature combinations. 1. A current transformer (CT) providing both current and temperature measurements comprising:a current transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding;a circuit for injecting a DC current into the secondary winding;a circuit for measuring a voltage across the secondary winding;a processor for calculating a resistance of the secondary winding from the measured voltage;a memory for storing the calculated resistance of the secondary winding;determining, by the processor, a temperature of the secondary winding; andstoring the determined temperature of the secondary winding in the memory for diagnostic use by the processor.2. The current transformer of claim 1 , wherein the injected DC current is a known current provided by a DC current circuit.3. The current transformer of claim 1 , wherein a voltage is induced into the secondary winding by the injected DC current.4. The current transformer of claim 1 , wherein the circuit for measuring the voltage includes a buffer and an analog to digital converter.5. The current transformer of claim 1 , wherein the determining includes comparing the calculated resistance of the secondary winding with a previously recorded resistance of the secondary winding measured at a verified secondary winding temperature.6. The current transformer of claim 1 , wherein the determining includes calculating the temperature of the secondary winding.7. The current transformer of claim 1 , ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATION AND RESPONSE TO CYBER SECURITY EXPOSURE IN AN EMBEDDED CONTROL DEVICE

A system and method for evaluating and altering, if necessary, the potential for a cyber security attack on an individual embedded device located on a local network assumed to be protected from outside cyber threats. In a first level of potential exposure the system attempts to send an outgoing message to a known IP address on a network outside the local network. If the outgoing messages are confirmed as received the embedded device has access to outside networks. In a second level of potential exposure the known outside IP address attempts to send an incoming message to the embedded device. If the incoming message is received the embedded can be accessed from an external network. 1. A system for evaluating a potential cyber security exposure of an embedded device , the system comprising:an embedded device having at least one communications port capable of sending outgoing messages and receiving incoming messages on a local network;a memory for storing an algorithm defining steps for evaluating the potential cyber security exposure of the embedded device;a processor capable of performing the stored steps for evaluating the potential cyber security exposure of the embedded device; andwherein evaluating the potential cyber security exposure of the embedded device comprises;determining a cyber security threshold for the embedded device;initiating, by the processor, a first level of potential cyber security exposure evaluation by sending an outgoing message from the at least one communications port to an IP address known to be accessible on a network outside the local network, the message initiating a second level of cyber security exposure evaluation by requesting an incoming response message from the receiving IP address;comparing, by the processor, a success/failure status of the outgoing and incoming messages with the cyber security threshold; andmaintaining or altering a current level of cyber security exposure, by the processor, based on the comparison.2. A method ...

NON-CONTACT TOOL SETTING APPARATUS AND METHOD

A non-contact tool setting apparatus, suitable for use with machine tools and the like, is described in which a transmitter emits light that is received by a receiver. An analysis unit is provided for analysing the light received by the receiver and generating a trigger signal therefrom. The receiver includes an imaging sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD sensor, having a plurality of pixels. The analysis unit generates the trigger signal by analysing the light intensity measured by a first subset of the plurality of pixels. This analysis may involve, for example, determining a resultant received light intensity or performing edge detection. The non-contact tool setting apparatus can thus emulate the operation of a laser based non-contact tool setting apparatus whilst also permitting imaging of cutting tools. 1. A non-contact tool setting apparatus , comprising;a transmitter for emitting light,a receiver for receiving light emitted by the transmitter, andan analysis unit for analysing the light received by the receiver and generating a trigger signal therefrom,characterised in that the receiver comprises an imaging sensor having a plurality of pixels arranged in a two-dimensional array, the analysis unit generating the trigger signal by analysing the light intensity measured by a first subset of the plurality of pixels, the first subset of pixels comprising two or more pixels.2. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first subset of pixels comprises fewer than five percent of the total number of pixels of the imaging sensor.3. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the imaging sensor comprises more than 100 claim 1 ,000 pixels and the first subset of pixels comprises fewer than 500 pixels.4. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the light intensities measured by the pixels forming the first subset of pixels are combined to provide a resultant light intensity claim 1 , the analysis unit generating a trigger signal when the resultant light intensity ...

Deep Neural Network Hardening Framework

Mechanisms are provided to implement a hardened neural network framework. A data processing system is configured to implement a hardened neural network engine that operates on a neural network to harden the neural network against evasion attacks and generates a hardened neural network. The hardened neural network engine generates a reference training data set based on an original training data set. The neural network processes the original training data set and the reference training data set to generate first and second output data sets. The hardened neural network engine calculates a modified loss function of the neural network, where the modified loss function is a combination of an original loss function associated with the neural network and a function of the first and second output data sets. The hardened neural network engine trains the neural network based on the modified loss function to generate the hardened neural network. 1. A method , in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory , the memory comprising instructions which are executed by the processor to specifically configure the processor to implement a hardened neural network , the method comprising:configuring the data processing system to implement a hardened neural network engine that operates on a neural network to harden the neural network against evasion attacks and generates a hardened neural network;generating, by the hardened neural network engine, a reference training data set based on an original training data set;processing, by the neural network, the original training data set and the reference training data set to generate first and second output data sets;calculating, by the hardened neural network engine, a modified loss function of the neural network, wherein the modified loss function is a combination of an original loss function associated with the neural network, and a function of the first and second output data sets; andtraining, by the hardened neural network ...

Adversarial Learning of Privacy Protection Layers for Image Recognition Services

Mechanisms are provided to implement an adversarial network framework. Using an adversarial training technique, an image obfuscation engine operating as a generator in the adversarial network framework is trained to determine a privacy protection layer to be applied by the image obfuscation engine to input image data. The image obfuscation engine applies the determined privacy protection layer to an input image captured by an image capture device to generate obfuscated image data. The obfuscated image data is transmitted to a remotely located image recognition service, via at least one data network, for performance of image recognition operations. 1. A method , in a data processing system comprising at least one processor and at least one memory , the at least one memory comprising instructions which are executed by the at least one processor to configure the at least one processor to implement an adversarial network framework , the method comprising:training, by the data processing system, using an adversarial training technique, an image obfuscation engine operating as a generator in the adversarial network framework, wherein the training trains the image obfuscation engine to determine a privacy protection layer to be applied by the image obfuscation engine to input image data;applying, by the image obfuscation engine executing in the data processing system, the determined privacy protection layer to an input image captured by an image capture device associated with the data processing system to generate obfuscated image data; andtransmitting, by the data processing system, the obfuscated image data to a remotely located image recognition service, via at least one data network, for performance of image recognition operations.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during training of the image obfuscation engine claim 1 , the image obfuscation engine operates as a generator of the adversarial network framework by processing input training image data to ...

DYNAMIC MOTOR CURRENT PHASE UNBALANCE PROTECTION

In accordance with an example embodiment of the invention, in an overload relay for a three-phase motor, an adjusted threshold for detected current phase unbalance is dynamically determined at which the relay will be tripped. The adjusted threshold is a function of a ratio of an average of currents in the three-phases to the rated full load current of the motor, i.e., motor load. As the motor load decreases, the adjusted current phase unbalance threshold is increased, causing the resulting trip time to increase, thereby increasing motor run time and reducing downtime. 1. An overload relay for a three-phase induction motor comprising:a plurality of current transformers associated with the overload relay, connecting with corresponding phases of a three-phase power system providing power to a three-phase motor, each current transformer providing a value representative of current flow it senses through each corresponding phase of the three-phase power system;a memory in the overload relay, configured to store a cross-over point of average current (Iavg) to motor full load current (FLC) and a slope of a heating model curve of percent current phase unbalance vs. the ratio of average current (Iavg) to motor full load current (FLC), at the cross-over point of average current (Iavg) to motor full load current (FLC); anda processor in the overload relay, coupled to the memory and the plurality of current transformers, configured to determine an adjusted threshold for a detected current phase unbalance at which the relay will be tripped, as a function of the ratio of average current (Iavg) to motor full load current (FLC), based on the cross-over point of average current (Iavg) to motor full load current (FLC) and the slope of a heating model curve of percent current phase unbalance vs. the ratio of average current (Iavg) to motor full load current (FLC), wherein as the motor load decreases, the adjusted current phase unbalance threshold is increased, thereby increasing motor ...

POWER FACTOR CORRECTION CAPACITOR WEAR DETECTION

A system and method is provided to monitor wear on a power factor correction capacitor in a motor system. The system and method obtains a baseline inductance angle, reactive power or power factor corresponding to a baseline power factor correction by the capacitor in the circuit; monitors a current supplied to the motor at a location upstream of the capacitor; monitors a voltage supplied to the motor, and determines a present inductance angle, reactive power or power factor based on the monitored current and voltage. The present inductance angle, reactive power or power factor corresponds to a present power factor correction by the capacitor. The system and method can then determine when the power factor correction of the capacitor has degraded to an unsatisfactory level based on a change in the inductance angle, reactive power or power factor from the baseline values, and take appropriate action 1. A method of monitoring performance of at least one power factor correction capacitor employed in a circuit for supplying power to a motor , the method comprising:obtaining a baseline inductance angle or reactive power corresponding to a baseline power factor correction by the power factor correction capacitor in the circuit;monitoring a current supplied to the motor at a location upstream of the power factor correction capacitor;monitoring a voltage supplied to the motor;determining a present inductance angle or reactive power based on the monitored current and voltage, the present inductance angle or reactive power corresponding to a present power factor correction by the power factor correction capacitor; anddetermining when a degradation of the power factor correction of the power factor correction capacitor satisfies a threshold based on a change between the present inductance angle and the baseline inductance angle, or between the baseline reactive power and the present reactive power.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:outputting or sending a notification ...

CURRENT SENSOR ERROR COMPENSATION METHOD

A system and method are provided to perform current sensor error compensation. The system and method involve obtaining a current measurement of a current on a circuit from a current sensor; obtaining a voltage measurement of a voltage associated with the current from a voltage sensor; determining a fundamental frequency of the voltage from the voltage measurement; and performing error compensation on the current measurement based on the determined fundamental frequency to produce a corrected current measurement. The current sensor error compensation may be performed to correct current measurements in a motor system, such as in a motor overload relay, at a low cost by using functionality already available in the system. 1. A computer-implemented method of performing current sensor error compensation , the method comprising:obtaining a current measurement of a current on a circuit from a current sensor;obtaining a voltage measurement of a voltage associated with the current from a voltage sensor;determining a fundamental frequency of the voltage from the voltage measurement; andperforming error compensation on the current measurement based on the determined fundamental frequency to produce a corrected current measurement.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the determining operation comprises:determining a time period for a voltage waveform associated with the voltage measurement; anddetermining the fundamental frequency based on the time period.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the circuit is supplied by a poly-phase power supply claim 2 , the method further comprising:generating the voltage waveform based on the voltage measurement of only two voltage phases from a plurality of voltage phases.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the voltage sensor comprises a capacitor plate to measure the voltage on the circuit using capacitive coupling.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising: ...

IMPROVED HYBRID MOTOR STARTER

The present invention provides an improved hybrid motor starter that extends the expected life of the main motor contacts of a standard contactor by reducing arcing during opening and closing of the main motor contacts and permits the use of physically smaller solid state switching devices and secondary contacts that have electrical ratings significantly lower than the standard contactor. The use of smaller solid state switching device and secondary contacts that have lower electrical ratings is permitted by minimizing the time at which these devices are exposed to full motor currents. 1. An improved hybrid three phase motor starter comprising:a controller having a microprocessor, and a non-transitory memory, the non-transitory memory storing hybrid component data, standard contactor data and algorithms to be implemented by the microprocessor;a standard contactor having three main motor contacts, the contactor having a known or determined time period for opening after an open command from the controller and a known or determined time period for closing after a close command from the controller, the known opening and closing time periods being stored in the standard contactor data memory;a small secondary contact being electrically in parallel with one of the main motor contacts of the standard contactor, the small secondary contact having a known or determined time period for opening after an open command from the controller and a known or determined time period for closing after a close command from the controller, the known opening and closing times periods stored in the hybrid component data memory;a small solid state switching device being electrically in series with one of the main motor contacts or the small secondary contact, the small solid state switching device receiving start and stop gating commands from the controller, and;a monitoring means for monitoring electrical characteristics of the hybrid contactor, the monitored electrical characteristics being ...

JOINTLY DISCOVERING USER ROLES AND DATA CLUSTERS USING BOTH ACCESS AND SIDE INFORMATION

Jointly discovering user roles and data clusters using both access and side information by performing the following operation: (i) representing a set of users as respective vectors in a user feature space; representing data as respective vectors in a data feature space; (ii) providing a user-data access matrix, in which each row represents a user's access over the data; and (iii) co-clustering the users and data using the user-data matrix to produce a set of co-clusters. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving a file user data set including a plurality of user records respectively corresponding to a plurality of users, with each given user record including a plurality of user attribute values corresponding to attributes of the given user;receiving a file attribute data set including a plurality of file attribute records respectively corresponding to a plurality of files, with each given file attribute record including a plurality of file attribute values corresponding to attributes of the given file;receiving a file access data set including information indicative of access by each user, of the plurality of users, of each file of the plurality of files; andperforming co-clustering, by machine logic, to define a plurality of user/file co-clusters, with each user/file co-cluster including at least one user and at least one file, and with the co-clustering being based on at least of the following: (i) at least one of the user attribute values of each of the users, (i) at least one of the file attribute values of each of the files, and (iii) the file access data set.2. The method of further comprising:performing, by machine logic, a security related action based, at least in part on the definition of the plurality of user/file co-clusters.3. The method of wherein the access indicated by the file access data set measures access according to at least one of the following types of measures of access: raw number of access operations by a given user claim 1 , ...

AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE BEAM PROFILE OF A NON-CONTACT TOOL SETTING APPARATUS

A method assesses the beam profile of a light beam of a non-contact tool setting apparatus, the apparatus including a transmitter for emitting the light beam and a receiver for receiving the light beam. The receiver generates a beam intensity signal describing the intensity of received light. The apparatus is mounted to a machine tool having a spindle that is moveable relative to the non-contact tool setting apparatus. The method includes loading an object having an edge into the spindle of the machine tool and using the machine tool to move the spindle relative to the apparatus so that the edge of the object passes through the light beam. The beam profile of the light beam is then determined using the beam intensity signal generated at a plurality of positions during the step (ii) of moving the edge of the object through the light beam. 1. A method for assessing a beam profile of a light beam of a non-contact tool setting apparatus , the non-contact tool setting apparatus comprising a transmitter for emitting the light beam and a receiver for receiving the light beam , the receiver generating a beam intensity signal describing the intensity of received light , the non-contact tool setting apparatus being mounted to a machine tool having a spindle that is moveable relative to the non-contact tool setting apparatus , the method comprising the steps of;(i) loading an object having an edge into the spindle of the machine tool, and(ii) using the machine tool to move the spindle relative to the non-contact tool setting apparatus so that the edge of the object passes through the light beam,wherein the step of (iii) determining the beam profile of the light beam using the beam intensity signal generated at a plurality of positions during the step (ii) of moving the edge of the object through the light beam.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the beam profile determined in step (iii) comprises a value indicative of the beam width.3. A method according to claim 1 , ...

EMBEDDED HIGH FREQUENCY GROUND MONITOR

A measurement module receives a defined system topology and system component characteristics information for a system. The measurement module calculates an expected system impedance for the defined system topology. The measurement module collects one or more impedance measurements using a high frequency voltage stimulus. Finally, the measurement module compares the one or more impedance measurements with the expected system impedance to determine adequacy of protective grounding of the system. 1. A measurement module for high frequency ground monitoring , comprising:at least one processor; receiving a defined system topology of a system and information on characteristics of components in the system;', 'calculating an expected system impedance for the system;', 'conducting one or more measurements of actual system impedance of the system using a high frequency voltage stimulus; and', 'comparing the one or more measurements of actual system impedance with the expected system impedance to determine adequacy of protective grounding of the system., 'at least one memory including computer program code, wherein the computer program code, when executed by operation of the at least one processor, performs an operation comprising2. The measurement module of claim 1 , further comprising:a high frequency signal generator in the measurement module, configured to provide the high frequency voltage stimulus by injecting a high frequency test signal into the components connected through grounding capacitance to a reference ground of the system;a high frequency current measurement circuit in the measurement module, configured to measure actual return current collectively from the components through the grounding capacitance, in response to the test signal, to obtain the one or more measurements of the actual system impedance of the system;the at least one memory including computer program code, wherein the computer program code, when executed by operation of the at least one ...

System for Marking the Surface of a Patient's Tissue in the Course of Imaging

Marking apparatus for marking tissue imaged through an imaging device including a viewing element in the form of a spacer having an imaging window which provides an imaging zone through which tissue can be imaged by an imaging probe. The apparatus can include a marker implement connected to a coupling device. In some embodiments, the coupling device is configurable to position the marker implement in a first position substantially out of the imaging window and a second position in the imaging zone of the imaging window. The marker implement can apply a mark when in the second position and thereby to tissue in the imaging zone while the apparatus remains in the imaging position on the tissue. The spacer can be length adjustable in order to change the depth of focus of the imaging probe, thereby to focus at different depths within a patient's skin. 1. A marking apparatus for marking a tissue imaged through an imaging device comprising:(a) a viewing element comprising an imaging window providing an imaging zone through which said tissue can be imaged;(b) a marker implement; and(c) a coupling device connected to said marker implement;wherein said coupling device is configurable to position said marker implement in a first position substantially out of said imaging window and a second position in said imaging zone of said imaging window,wherein said marker implement can apply a mark when in said second position to said tissue in said imaging zone wherein said marker implement moves from said first position to said second position while said marking apparatus remains in position on said tissue.2. The marking apparatus of further comprising:(d) a guide member to which said marker implement is coupled, wherein said guide member is structured to move said marker implement in a direction substantially orthogonal to said imaging window.3. The marking apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said guide member is operable to move said marker implement so as to extend through said imaging ...

NON-CONTACT TOOL SETTING APPARATUS AND METHOD

A method for tool measurement using a non-contact tool setting apparatus mounted to a machine tool, which includes a transmitter for emitting a light beam having a beam width and a receiver for receiving the light beam. The receiver generates a beam intensity signal describing the intensity of received light. The method is for measuring a tool having a nominal tool diameter less than the beam width so fully inserting the tool feature into the light beam would only partially occlude the beam. The method includes moving the tool through the beam thereby causing a change in the intensity signal and generating a trigger signal when the intensity signal crosses a trigger threshold. The tool size is derived using the trigger signal generated. Also, a step of applying a tool length correction that accounts for the nominal tool diameter of the tool being less than the beam width. 1. A method for tool length measurement using a non-contact tool setting apparatus mounted to a machine tool , the non-contact tool setting apparatus comprising a transmitter for emitting a light beam having a beam width and a receiver for receiving the light beam , the receiver generating a beam intensity signal describing the intensity of received light , the method being for measuring the length of a tool having a nominal tool diameter less than the beam width such that fully inserting the tool into the light beam only partially occludes the light beam , the method comprising the steps of;(i) moving the tool through the light beam thereby causing a change in the beam intensity signal,(ii) generating a trigger signal that indicates the beam intensity signal has crossed a trigger threshold, and(iii) determining the length of the tool using the trigger signal generated in step (ii),wherein the method comprises a step of applying a tool length correction that accounts for the nominal tool diameter being less than the beam width.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of applying a tool ...

Transportation refrigeration system comprising a refrigeration unit and a diesel engine

A transport refrigeration system is provided including a refrigeration unit and a diesel engine powering the refrigeration unit. The diesel engine has an exhaust system for discharging engine exhaust from the diesel engine. An exhaust treatment unit is disposed in the diesel engine exhaust system and includes a diesel oxidation catalyst and a diesel particulate filter. An air control valve is configured to control a quantity of air provided to the diesel engine from an air supply fluidly coupled to the diesel engine. A controller is operably coupled to the air control valve. After initiating regeneration of the diesel particulate filter, the controller is configured to operate the system in either a primary regeneration mode or a secondary regeneration in response to a condition monitored within the exhaust treatment unit.

BRANCH ENERGY MANAGEMENT FOR MULTIPLE EVSES

A distributed energy management method and system are disclosed for managing a charge rate of an array of EVSEs that share a common power source. In the disclosed method and system, control of the power sharing is distributed at the individual EVSE level. For example, each EVSE includes a communication device and a controller The communication device is used to receive a signal relating to a present current capacity utilization of the shared circuit, such as an indication of availability or unavailability of current capacity on the shared circuit. The controller is configured to generate a variable update interval, and initiate adjustment of the charge rate of the EVSE according to the variable update interval based on the present current capacity utilization as indicated by the received signal. 1. A distributed energy management system for managing a charge rate of an array of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) which are supplied power from a common power source through a shared circuit , comprising: a sensor for measuring a current at a branch origin of the shared circuit, the current reflecting the current drawn by all loads including the array of EVSEs on the shared circuit,', 'a threshold comparator for comparing the measured current to a capacity utilization threshold for the shared circuit to determine a present current capacity utilization of the shared circuit, and', 'a communication device for transmitting a signal relating to the present current capacity utilization; and, 'a capacity evaluator located remotely from each of the EVSEs in the array, the capacity evaluator comprising a communication device for receiving the signal from the capacity evaluator, and', generate a variable update interval, and', 'initiate adjustment of the charge rate of the EVSE according to the variable update interval based on the present current capacity utilization of the shared circuit., 'a controller configured to], 'the array of EVSEs on the shared circuit, each of ...

Using Gradients to Detect Backdoors in Neural Networks

Mechanisms are provided for evaluating a trained machine learning model to determine whether the machine learning model has a backdoor trigger. The mechanisms process a test dataset to generate output classifications for the test dataset, and generate, for the test dataset, gradient data indicating a degree of change of elements within the test dataset based on the output generated by processing the test dataset. The mechanisms analyze the gradient data to identify a pattern of elements within the test dataset indicative of a backdoor trigger. The mechanisms generate, in response to the analysis identifying the pattern of elements indicative of a backdoor trigger, an output indicating the existence of the backdoor trigger in the trained machine learning model. 1. A method , in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory , the memory comprising instructions which are executed by the processor to specifically configure the processor to implement a backdoor trigger identification engine , for evaluating a trained machine learning model to determine whether the machine learning model has a backdoor trigger , the method comprising:processing, by the trained machine learning model, a test dataset to generate output classifications for the test dataset;generating, by the backdoor trigger identification engine, for the test dataset, gradient data indicating a degree of change of elements within the test dataset based on the output generated by processing the test dataset;analyzing, by the backdoor trigger identification engine, the gradient data to identify a pattern of elements within the test dataset indicative of a backdoor trigger; andgenerating, by the backdoor trigger identification engine, in response to the analysis identifying the pattern of elements indicative of a backdoor trigger, an output indicating the existence of the backdoor trigger in the trained machine learning model.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the test dataset comprises a ...

Clustering for Detection of Anomalous Behavior and Insider Threat

Detecting anomalous user behavior is provided. User activity is logged for a set of users. The user activity is divided into distinct time intervals. For each distinct time interval, logged user activity is converted to a numerical representation of each user's activities for that distinct time interval. A clustering process is used on the numerical representations of user activities to determine which users have similar activity patterns in each distinct time interval. A plurality of peer groups of users is generated based on determining the similar activity patterns in each distinct time interval. Anomalous user behavior is detected based on a user activity change in a respective peer group of users within a distinct time interval. 1. A computer-implemented method for detecting anomalous user behavior , the computer-implemented method comprising:logging, by a computer, user activity a set of users;dividing, by the computer, the user activity into distinct time intervals;for each distinct time interval, converting, by the computer, logged user activity to a numerical representation of each user's activities for that distinct time interval;using, by the computer, a clustering process on the numerical representations of user activities to determine which users have similar activity patterns in each distinct time interval;generating, by the computer, a plurality of peer groups of users based on determining the similar activity patterns in each distinct time interval; anddetecting, by the computer, anomalous user behavior based on a user activity change in a respective peer group of users within a distinct time interval.2. The computer-implemented method of further comprising:mapping, by the computer, respective peer groups of users performing similar patterns of activity to respective job roles within an enterprise.3. The computer-implemented method of further comprising:suppressing, by the computer, an alert in response to the user activity change in the respective ...

MOTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT HEALTH MONITORING METHOD

Techniques for monitoring the health of a three-phase induction motor are provided. An expected threshold value is calculated as a function of an expected ratio of current unbalance to voltage unbalance for the three-phase motor. Embodiments determine whether a measured current unbalance exceeds the expected threshold value. Responsive to the measured current unbalance exceeding the expected threshold value, a remedial action may be taken, such as generating diagnostic information or activating one or more protection operations for the three-phase induction motor. 1. A method , comprising:calculating, by a three-phase protective device, an expected current unbalance, as a product of a measured voltage unbalance times an expected ratio of current unbalance to voltage unbalance for a three-phase load;calculating, by the three-phase protective device, an expected threshold current unbalance indicating a potential fault caused by unbalanced currents, as the expected current unbalance plus a value of unbalance tolerance/sensitivity;determining, by the three-phase protective device, whether a measured current unbalance exceeds at least one of the expected current unbalance or the expected threshold current unbalance; andproviding, by the three-phase protective device, an action for the three-phase load, based on the determination.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, by the three-phase protective device, that the measured current unbalance exceeds the expected current unbalance; andproviding, by the three-phase protective device, diagnostic information for the three-phase load, based on the determination.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, by the three-phase protective device, that the measured current unbalance exceeds the expected threshold current unbalance; andproviding, by the three-phase protective device, protection for the three-phase load, based on the determination.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: ...

Blade-shaped portion for turbine nozzle

【課題】タービンノズル用の翼形部形状を提供する。 【手段】本製品（２３０）は、表Ｉに記載のＸ、Ｙ及びＺのデカルト座標値に実質的に合致する基準輪郭を有する。Ｘ及びＹ値は、滑らかな連続円弧で結ぶと、インチ単位で表す各距離Ｚにおける翼形部輪郭断面（２５０）を定めるインチ単位で表す距離である。Ｘ、Ｙ及びＺ距離は、拡大又は縮小したノズル用の翼形部断面を得るために同一の定数又は数値の関数として拡大縮小可能である。Ｘ、Ｙ及びＺ距離で与えられた基準翼形部は、＋０．１３０インチ〜−０．０３０インチの包絡面内に位置する。 【選択図】 図２

Methods and apparatus for assembling gas turbine engine rotor assemblies

A method facilitates assembling a rotor assembly for gas turbine engine. The method comprises providing a first rotor blade that includes an airfoil having a leading edge and a trailing edge including a plurality of trailing edge openings, a platform, a shank, and a dovetail, wherein the platform extends between the airfoil and the dovetail and includes a radially outer surface, a radially inner surface, and a recessed area extending at least partially between the radially outer and inner surfaces. The method also comprises coupling the first rotor blade to a rotor shaft using the dovetail, and coupling a second rotor blade to the rotor shaft such that cooling air is substantially continuously channeled through the platform recessed area during engine operation to facilitate reducing stresses induced to at least a portion of the airfoil trailing edge.

Distilling apparatus and method

Using gradients to detect backdoors in neural networks

Mechanisms are provided for evaluating a trained machine learning model to determine whether the machine learning model has a backdoor trigger. The mechanisms process a test dataset to generate output classifications for the test dataset, and generate, for the test dataset, gradient data indicating a degree of change of elements within the test dataset based on the output generated by processing the test dataset. The mechanisms analyze the gradient data to identify a pattern of elements within the test dataset indicative of a backdoor trigger. The mechanisms generate, in response to the analysis identifying the pattern of elements indicative of a backdoor trigger, an output indicating the existence of the backdoor trigger in the trained machine learning model.

Fire-retardant composite materials

A prepreg for the manufacture of a fibre-reinforced composite material, the prepreg comprising: i. an epoxy-resin matrix comprising: a. at least one non-halo genated epoxide-containing resin which has been chemically modified with at least one of a nitrogen- and/or phosphorous- containing molecule which has been chemically reacted with the epoxide- containing molecule; b. at least one toughening additive comprising an elastomeric or thermoplastic material chemically reacted with the at least one epoxide- containing resin; c. at least one mineral filler to provide fire-retardancy; and d. at least one catalyst for curing the epoxide-containing resin; and ii. a fibrous reinforcement at least partially impregnated by the epoxy resin matrix.

Distributed ledger based control of large-scale, power grid energy resources

Some embodiments may provide a distributed optimization technology for the control of aggregation of distributed flexibility resource nodes (e.g., associated with distributed energy resources) that operates iteratively until a commanded power profile is produced by aggregated loads. Some embodiments use a distributed iterative solution in which each node solves a local optimization problem with local constraints and states, while using global qualities (e.g., associated with a Lagrange multiplier) that are based upon information from each other node. The global qualities may be determined via a secure, distributed transaction ledger (e.g., associated with blockchain) using DER-specific information obtained in a condensed form (e.g., a scalar or vector) from each node at each iteration. The global qualities may be broadcast to the nodes for each new iteration. Embodiments may provide an iterative, distributed solution to the network optimization problem of aggregated load power tracking.

Evse shorted cable protection method.

Un método detecta un cable de carga cortocircuitado de una estación de carga de vehículos eléctricos. Un cable de carga de la estación e carga de vehículos eléctricos se determina que no está conectado a un vehículo eléctrico. Entonces se debe realizar una prueba de impedancia entre conductores del cable de carga en tanto que no está conectado a un vehículo eléctrico. Se impide que se cierre un contactor entre una fuente de energía eléctrica y los conductores, en respuesta a la detección de un corto entre los conductores, y se saca una señal de advertencia. Se deshabilita la prueba de impedancia en respuesta a la recepción de una señal que indica que el cable de carga se ha conectado a un vehículo eléctrico, para no interferir con la carga normal. De esta forma, al detectar un cortocircuito en el cable de cargantes de que se cierren los contactores, se impide que se cierren por soldadura los contactos del contactor por un cortacircuito en el cable de carga.

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Systems and methods for use in communicating with a charging station

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE IN COMMUNICATING WITH A CHARGING STATION Portable communication devices (110) and methods for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle (102 from a charging station (104) are disclosed. One example portable communication device includes a first input device (24) configured to scan an optical machine-readable code (112) associated with the charging station, a display device (22), and a processor (14) coupled to the first input and display devices and configured to determine an identification number of a charging station based on an optical machine-readable code scanned by the first input device, to initiate communication with the charging station through at least one network, and to cause the display device to display a user interface, the user interface including content associated with the charging station COMPUTING DEVICE INERAC -24 2 INPUT DEVICE INPUT DEVICE - r-14 DISPLAY DEVICE P ROC ES SO0R 22 COMMUNICATION 12 INTERFACE

Transport refrigeration system with regenerative elements

A transport refrigeration system (100) includes an engine (102), a primary power source (104) driven by the engine (102) and a secondary power source (106) driven by a vehicle component (108) upon vehicle braking. An energy storage unit (110) stores energy from the secondary power source (106). A power control unit (112) is coupled to the primary power source (104) and the energy storage unit (110). A controller (114) is coupled to the power control unit (112) and a refrigeration component (116, 118) is coupled to the power control unit (112). The controller (114) operates the power control unit (112) to distribute power to the refrigeration component (116, 118).

Recapturable funnel catheters, and associated systems and methods

Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a funnel catheter assembly includes an outer shaft and an inner shaft extending through and coaxial with the outer shaft. An expandable funnel can be coupled to a distal portion of the inner shaft. The funnel catheter assembly further includes a control assembly operably coupled to the proximal portion of the outer shaft and configured to move the outer shaft between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the outer shaft is positioned at least partially over the funnel to constrain the funnel in a compressed state. In the second position, the outer shaft is retracted proximally relative to the funnel such that the funnel can expand to an expanded state.

Prosthetic fingertips end effectors

A prosthetic finger includes a main body and a terminal gripper at an end of the main body for enabling fine-motor grasping skills. The terminal gripper has at least two tongs movable relative to one another. The prosthetic finger includes a gripping mode and a flexion mode. In the gripping mode, the tongs of the terminal gripper are able to move relative to one another while the main body is not able to flex, and in the flexion mode, the main body is able to flex while the at two tongs is not able to move relative to one another.

Automatically-locking vacuum syringes, and associated systems and methods

Automatically-locking syringes are disclosed herein. A syringe in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include (i) a barrel, (ii) a plunger slidably positioned within the barrel, and (iii) a lock plate coupled to the barrel. The plunger also extends through an opening in the lock plate, and a biasing member is configured to bias the lock plate to a locking position. When the plunger is moved from a depressed position to a withdrawn position, the lock feature engages the lock plate to drive the lock plate away from the locking position to thereby permit the lock feature to pass through the opening in the lock plate. After the lock feature passes through the opening, the biasing member drives the lock plate to the locking position to inhibit movement of the plunger from the withdrawn position to the depressed position.

Transport refrigeration system comprising a refrigeration unit and a diesel engine

Sistema de refrigeración de transporte que comprende: una unidad de refrigeración; un motor diésel (32) que acciona la unidad de refrigeración, teniendo el motor diésel un sistema de escape para descargar el escape del motor del motor diésel; una unidad de tratamiento de escape dispuesta en el sistema de escape del motor diésel, incluyendo la unidad de tratamiento de escape un catalizador de oxidación diésel (52) y un filtro de partículas diésel (54); una válvula de control de aire (56) configurada para controlar una cantidad de aire proporcionado al motor diésel desde un suministro de aire (46) acoplado de manera fluida al motor diésel y caracterizado por un controlador (30) acoplado operativamente a la válvula de control de aire, donde después de iniciar la regeneración del filtro de partículas diésel, el controlador está configurado para operar el sistema en uno de un modo de regeneración primaria y un modo de regeneración secundaria en respuesta a una condición monitorizada dentro de la unidad de tratamiento de escape; donde la condición es una tasa de cambio de temperatura del gas de escape y el modo de regeneración secundaria se usa si la tasa de cambio de temperatura cumple una condición predeterminada. Transport refrigeration system comprising: a refrigeration unit; a diesel engine (32) driving the cooling unit, the diesel engine having an exhaust system for discharging the engine exhaust of the diesel engine; an exhaust treatment unit arranged in the diesel engine exhaust system, the exhaust treatment unit including a diesel oxidation catalyst (52) and a diesel particulate filter (54); an air control valve (56) configured to control an amount of air provided to the diesel engine from an air supply (46) fluidly coupled to the diesel engine and characterized by a controller (30) operatively coupled to the control valve of air, where after initiating regeneration of the diesel particulate filter, the controller is configured to operate the system in one of a ...

Blockchain enabled collaborative transaction information processing for a supply chain

According to some embodiments, a system may facilitate collaborative transaction processing associated with a supply chain having a first entity and a second entity. In particular, a first entity database may store electronic records including information associated with at least a portion of the supply chain, and a first entity communication port may exchange information via a distributed computer system. A first entity computer processor may retrieve from the first entity database the information associated with the at least a portion of the supply chain. A subset of information about the supply chain may be identified by the first entity computer processor as being of interest to the second entity. The identified subset of information about the supply chain may then be recorded via a secure, distributed transaction ledger.

Pilot burner

Visual and infrared signature powder and preparation methods thereof

Provided herein are VIS-IR powders comprising tin which show significantly higher visual intensity, reduced reaction temperature and particle temperature during and after oxidation reaction in air, and improved resistance to clumping when compared to comparable powders without tin. Methods of preparation of said VIS-IR powders are also disclosed.

Therapeutic agent for progressive disease caused by increase in eomes-positive cd4-positive t cells

The present invention provides a therapeutic agent for a progressive disease caused by an increase in Eomes-positive CD4-positive T cells, said therapeutic agent comprising a compound represented by general formula (I) or a salt thereof as an active ingredient. In the formula: R

Fire-retardant composite materials

CALIBRATION MEMBER OF AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKER UNIT, A SET OF SUCH CALIBRATION DEVICES, CIRCUIT BREAKER, AND CALIBRATION METHOD THEREOF

Diesel engine powered transportation refrigeration system

A transport refrigeration system ( 10 ) includes a refrigerant vapor compression transport unit ( 12 ) including a compressor ( 14 ). A drive unit is utilized to provide power to the compressor. The drive unit includes a diesel powered engine ( 32 ) and a diesel particulate filter in operable communication with the diesel powered engine to filter combustion particulates from an exhaust gas output from the diesel powered engine. An air control valve is in operable communication with the diesel powered engine to control a flow of air into an air inlet of the diesel powered engine, thereby controlling an exhaust gas temperature of the diesel engine to aid in regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

Exhaust gas mixer, system, and method of using

A segmented, heated urea mixer and an exhaust system to control NOx emission from combustion engines comprising a plurality of elements, at least one element independently heatable by an external power source to a temperature above a temperature of another element. A method of using the exhaust gas mixer and an exhaust gas mixer system further comprising a controller is also disclosed.

Tracking system

System and method to protect items associated with additive manufacturing

According to some embodiments, a lossless protection procedure may be applied to control distribution of a print geometry of an industrial asset item. For example, an item definition data store may contain electronic records defining a geometry of the industrial asset item. A signature identifier encoder platform may determine a unique signature identifier associated with the industrial asset item and modify the geometry of the industrial asset item to encode therein information about the unique signature identifier. In some cases, for example, this may be done by adjusting a scanning pattern of a fill region (e.g., stripe, checkerboard, etc.) or a support structure of the industrial asset item. An authentication platform may then receive, from a sensor (e.g., an X-ray), a measured characteristic parameter of an item to be authenticated and determine a signature identifier of the item (which can be used to authenticate the item).

Improvements to electrolytic devices

Motor protector and method for operating the same

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a motor protector and a method for operating the same. The motor protector comprises: a power supply unit adapted to receive electric power from power supply lines of a motor to power the motor protector; a measuring unit adapted to measure electric parameters of the motor; and a controller configured to at least perform steps of: receiving from the measuring unit the electric parameters; determining, based on the electric parameters, whether the motor experiences a first failure related to overheating of the motor; enabling, in accordance with determination of the first failure of the motor, the power supply unit to power a closing mechanism of the motor protector after a predetermined time, thereby closing the closing mechanism to power the motor by the power supply lines; determining, based on the electric parameters, whether the motor experiences a second failure different from the first failure; and enabling, in accordance with determination of the second failure of the motor, the power supply unit to stop powering the closing mechanism. Hence, the motor protector can discriminate types of the motor failures and adopt corresponding measures for different failures.

Calibration means of an electronic unit for triggering a circuit breaker, set of such calibration means, circuit breaker, and calibration method thereof

Cet organe de calibrage (16A) d'une unité électronique (14A) de déclenchement d'un disjoncteur, qui comprend un organe de déclenchement de l'ouverture de contacts du disjoncteur et des moyens de pilotage de l'organe de déclenchement, comprend au moins un organe de lecture (32A, 34A) adapté pour lire le contenu d'au moins un premier organe de mémorisation (28A, 30A). Chaque premier organe de mémorisation (28A, 30A) est adapté pour mémoriser un identifiant prédéterminé. L'unité de déclenchement électronique comprend également des moyens de contrôle, adaptés pour générer et transmettre à chaque organe de calibrage une commande de lecture de chaque identifiant prédéterminé et l'unité de déclenchement (14A) est adaptée pour commander l'ouverture des contacts du disjoncteur en fonction de chaque identifiant prédéterminé. Chaque organe de lecture (32A, 34A) comporte un registre à décalage adapté pour, en réponse à la transmission de la commande de lecture, lire chaque identifiant prédéterminé et envoyer à l'unité de déclenchement (14A) chaque identifiant prédéterminé lu. This calibration member (16A) of an electronic unit (14A) for tripping a circuit breaker, which comprises a tripping member for opening the circuit-breaker contacts and means for controlling the tripping member, comprises at least one reading member (32A, 34A) adapted to read the contents of at least one first memory member (28A, 30A). Each first storage device (28A, 30A) is adapted to store a predetermined identifier. The electronic trip unit also comprises control means adapted to generate and transmit to each calibration member a read command of each predetermined identifier and the trigger unit (14A) is adapted to control the opening of the contacts of the circuit breaker according to each predetermined identifier. Each readout member (32A, 34A) includes a shift register adapted to, in response to the transmission of the read command, read each predetermined ...

IMPROVED PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF POTASSIUM SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE

Management of wireless transmission rate of control signals for power assistive devices

A system and method for transmission of a signal for a powered assistive device has a sensor node with a wireless transmitter adapted for digitally transmitting a transmitted signal, the sensor node adapted for receiving and monitoring a sensor signal from a sensor attached to a user, and a master node with a controller and a wireless receiver for receiving the transmitted signal from the wireless transmitter. The master node processes the transmitted signal and communicates a control signal to the powered assistive device. The wireless transmitter transmits the transmitted signal at a first rate when the wireless transmitter adapted to transmit the transmitted signal at a first rate when the sensor signal is indicative of the rest state and to transmit the transmitted signal at a second rate when the sensor signal is indicative of the active state, the second rate being greater than the first rate.

Gasket, packing, etc.

Hierarchical data exchange management system

According to some embodiments, a system to facilitate hierarchical data exchange may include an aggregation platform data store containing electronic records. A data aggregation platform may collect, from a plurality of data source devices, information associated with a plurality of data sources and store the collected information into the aggregation platform data store. The data aggregation platform may also receive a data request from a data consumer device, and, responsive to the received data request, determine a precision tier associated with the data request. The data aggregation platform may then automatically calculate a resource value for the data request based on the precision tier. It may then be arranged for information from the aggregation platform data store to be modified and transmitted to the data consumer device.

Apparatus for generating gas from liquid hydrocarbons

Prepreg for manufacturing composite materials

A prepreg for manufacturing a fibre-reinforced composite material, the prepreg comprising a body comprising a layer of fibrous reinforcement impregnated with a matrix resin material, and a powder coating layer of resin material on at least one major surface of the body and adhered to the matrix resin material.

Valve

Gas range

Rubber gasket, packing, etc.

CALIBRATION MEMBER OF AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKER UNIT, A SET OF SUCH CALIBRATION DEVICES, CIRCUIT BREAKER, AND CALIBRATION METHOD THEREOF

Cet organe de calibrage (16A) d'une unité électronique (14A) de déclenchement d'un disjoncteur, qui comprend un organe de déclenchement de l'ouverture de contacts du disjoncteur et des moyens de pilotage de l'organe de déclenchement, comprend au moins un organe de lecture (32A, 34A) adapté pour lire le contenu d'au moins un premier organe de mémorisation (28A, 30A). Chaque premier organe de mémorisation (28A, 30A) est adapté pour mémoriser un identifiant prédéterminé. L'unité de déclenchement électronique comprend également des moyens de contrôle, adaptés pour générer et transmettre à chaque organe de calibrage une commande de lecture de chaque identifiant prédéterminé et l'unité de déclenchement (14A) est adaptée pour commander l'ouverture des contacts du disjoncteur en fonction de chaque identifiant prédéterminé. Chaque organe de lecture (32A, 34A) comporte un registre à décalage adapté pour, en réponse à la transmission de la commande de lecture, lire chaque identifiant prédéterminé et envoyer à l'unité de déclenchement (14A) chaque identifiant prédéterminé lu.

Integrated fuel measurement and control system for gaseous fuels

A fuel measurement and control system for a gaseous fuel engine having a solenoid actuated fuel flow control valve which is electronically actuated to control a desired metering duration when the control system is operating in a fuel flow control mode. The fuel measurement and control system further includes mode control valve for switching the control system between a fuel flow control mode and a positive fuel shutoff mode, wherein the fuel flow control valve is prevented from opening when the control system is operating in a positive fuel shutoff mode. The fuel flow control valve includes a pressure balance chamber to balance the biasing forces acting on the valve from the gaseous fuel, wherein gaseous fuel is introduced into the pressure balancing chamber to provide the balancing forces. The mode control valve connects the pressure balance chamber to either the fuel supply or the air stream mixer inlet to provide the desired pressure in the pressure balance chamber, wherein the fuel flow control valve is biased to a closed position and prevented from opening when the pressure balance chamber is connected to the air stream mixer inlet and the fuel flow control valve is pressure balanced and may be actuated to control fuel flow when the pressure balance chamber is connected to the gaseous fuel supply. A damping chamber is connected to the pressure balance chamber for damping the oscillations of the solenoid actuator and further reducing the effects of engine vibrations on the solenoid actuator.