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22-10-2018 дата публикации

Устройство для измерения буксования сельскохозяйственных тракторов

Номер: RU0000184333U1
Автор: Виталий Евгеньевич Таркивский
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное научное учреждение "Российский научно-исследовательский институт информации и технико-экономических исследований по инженерно-техническому обеспечению агропромышленного комплекса" (ФГБНУ "Росинформагротех")

Полезная модель относится к сельскому хозяйству. Устройство для измерения буксования сельскохозяйственных тракторов содержит датчик положения колеса, модуль беспроводной связи, литий-ионный аккумулятор, при этом в датчике положения колеса установлено 9-осевое микроэлектромеханическое устройство инерциальной навигации с контроллером, Wi-Fi-модулем, светодиодами индикации состояния устройства и заряда аккумулятора, при этом Wi-Fi-модуль выполнен с возможностью передачи информации на устройство обработки, где в последующем происходит вычисление коэффициента буксования на основе информации, поступившей с инерциального датчика и ГЛОНАСС-навигатора. Технический результат заключается в упрощении определения буксования ведущих колес трактора за счет облегченного способа монтажа на трактор, повышении точности получаемого результата при вычислении буксования и универсальности за счет его использования не только на колесных, но и на гусеничных тракторах. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 184 333 U1 (51) МПК B60K 28/16 (2006.01) G07C 5/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B60K 28/16 (2006.01); G07C 5/08 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018104361, 05.02.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 22.10.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 22.10.2018 Бюл. № 30 U1, 10.05.2004. RU 2107946 C1, 27.03.1998. SU 1158935 A1, 30.05.1985. JP 60151159 A, 09.08.1985. (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ БУКСОВАНИЯ СЕЛЬСКОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННЫХ ТРАКТОРОВ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к сельскому последующем происходит вычисление хозяйству. Устройство для измерения буксования коэффициента буксования на основе информации, сельскохозяйственных тракторов содержит поступившей с инерциального датчика и датчик положения колеса, модуль беспроводной ГЛОНАСС-навигатора. Технический результат связи, литий-ионный аккумулятор, при этом в заключается в упрощении определения датчике положения колеса установлено 9- ...

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21-12-2021 дата публикации

Устройство для контроля технического состояния транспортного средства

Номер: RU0000208473U1
Автор: Дмитрий Андреевич Тихонов
Принадлежит: Дмитрий Андреевич Тихонов

Полезная модель относится к средствам регистрации и контроля технического состояния транспортного средства. Устройство для контроля технического состояния предназначено для установки на автомобильные средства общего назначения и может быть применено на военной автомобильной и гусеничной технике.Задача, на решение которой направлена заявляемая полезная модель, заключается расширении функциональных возможностей устройства и точности контроля технического состояния транспортного средства.Устройство для контроля технического состояния транспортного средства содержит блок штатных датчиков, микропроцессор, блок управления микропроцессором, многофункциональный дисплей, синтезатор звуковых сигналов, аналого-цифровой преобразователь, информационные входы/выходы которого соединены с блоком штатных датчиков контроля параметров технического состояния двигателя и блоков датчиков контроля параметров технического состояния, характеризующих состояния гидрожидкости. Дополнительно введены датчик качества масла и индикаторы (датчики) загрязнения гидрожидкости. Кроме того, введено постоянное запоминающее устройство и блок сопряжения с персональным компьютером. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 208 473 U1 (51) МПК G07C 5/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G07C 5/08 (2021.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021126815, 13.09.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Тихонов Дмитрий Андреевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 21.12.2021 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 13.09.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 21.12.2021 Бюл. № 36 2 0 8 4 7 3 R U (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛЯ ТЕХНИЧЕСКОГО СОСТОЯНИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к средствам управления микропроцессором, регистрации и контроля технического состояния многофункциональный дисплей, синтезатор транспортного средства. Устройство для звуковых сигналов, аналого-цифровой контроля технического состояния ...

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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Intelligent electronic device having a programmable display

Номер: US20120010831A1
Автор: Erran Kagan
Принадлежит: Electro Industries Gauge Technology

An intelligent electronic device (IED) having a programmable display is provided. The present disclosure provides for defining screens of a display on a revenue based energy meter. The method utilizes Modbus registers and defines a programming technique wherein a user can custom make any desired screen for every application based on what a user needs. The programming utilizes Modbus registers maps to allow for the customizable screens. Moreover, the display interface allows for customized labeling to provide notice and information to users as to measured parameters other than electricity that the meter might be accumulating such as steam, water, gas or other type of commodity.

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Номер записи: 3
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Carbon emission tracker and tracking system

Номер: US20120016605A1
Автор: Yu-Lung Lee
Принадлежит: Powertech Industrial Co Ltd

A carbon emission tracker is disclosed. The carbon emission tracker includes a main body, a power input interface, a power output interface, a power detecting unit, a communication unit, a memory unit, and a processing unit. The power detecting unit is configured to detect an electricity usage of an electrical appliance. The processing unit is configured to aggregate power consumption data over a time period and to store the power consumption data for the time period to the memory unit. The processing unit transmits the power consumption data of the memory unit to a data center through the communication unit. The power consumption data further includes identification data of the electrical appliance.

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Номер записи: 4
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Diagnostic Tool with Recessed Connector

Номер: US20120035804A1
Автор: Christopher I. Roberts
Принадлежит: SPX Corp

A diagnostic tool that includes components that allow the diagnostic tool to record data while the vehicle is driven in order to capture data for intermittent faults. The diagnostic tool can operate in harsh conditions such as high and low temperatures. The diagnostic tool includes a capacitor to power the diagnostic tool in order to prevent complete drainage of the vehicle battery. The diagnostic tool includes a support module that can couple with a socket and a plug in order to keep them mated together during use.

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Номер записи: 5
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Method for presenting information to a host vehicle having a user interface

Номер: US20120110465A1
Автор: Adrian Tan
Принадлежит: Nissan North America Inc

A method for presenting information to a host vehicle having a user interface. The method comprises remotely creating an information set including user accessible information pertaining to troubleshooting onboard components of the host vehicle, wirelessly communicating a portion of the information set to the host vehicle, and operating the user interface to selectively make available the user accessible information in the portion of the information set for access at the host vehicle.

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Номер записи: 6
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Method for transmitting video data

Номер: US20120134640A1
Автор: Ralf Hinkel
Принадлежит: MOBOTIX AG

A video transmission method in which temporarily recorded video data are partially transmitted to a video data backup unit. In this case event-based identification data are concomitantly recorded during the temporary recording and only video data identified by identification data are transmitted to the video data backup unit.

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Номер записи: 7
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Water usage monitoring system

Номер: US20120139749A1
Автор: Craig W. Selover, Jeff Belz
Принадлежит: Masco Corp

An example water usage monitoring system includes at least one sensor communicating at least one parameter relating to water usage. At least one microcontroller represents a location with each microcontroller in communication with at least one of the sensors and having at least one input for selectively receiving said parameters, a counter, an accumulator that utilizes said counter and said parameters received from the at least one input for a discrete count to create a data packet in response to a change in at least one of said parameters, and a transmitter for wirelessly sending said data packet. The system also includes a data collection device configured to receive and combine at least one data packet from the at least one microcontroller into an information set. The data collection device is configured to transmit the information set. A storage device is configured receive the information set from the data collection device.

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Номер записи: 8
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Energy Monitor

Номер: US20120143539A1
Автор: Damian Krause
Принадлежит: Individual

An energy monitor that measures the amount of electricity consumed by an appliance and translates that measurement into the amount of carbon dioxide that was emitted into the atmosphere as a result of creating that amount of electricity.

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Номер записи: 9
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus for verifying and managing consumption electric power data in a green home electric power management system and method thereof

Номер: US20120165998A1
Автор: Chang-Sic Choi, Il Woo Lee, Jeong In Lee, Jinsoo Han, Wan Ki PARK
Принадлежит: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute ETRI

An apparatus for verifying and managing consumption electric power data in a green home electric power management system includes: an electric management object structure configured according to an outlet of home, an electric power sensor node of a hole of the outlet, a device and a device; and a consumption electric power data management apparatus for storing a consumption electric power data transmitted from an electric power measuring module embedded outlet and a time information table in the electric management object structure and managing consumption electric power information. The apparatus further includes a verifying apparatus for generating a simulation consumption electric power data.

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Номер записи: 10
23-08-2012 дата публикации

Metering infrastructure smart cards

Номер: US20120211554A1
Автор: Jesus Acosta-Cazaubon
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A metering infrastructure having smart devices that utilize smart cards. An infrastructure having a plurality of smart devices is disclosed wherein each smart device is adapted to be controlled by a removable smart card, and wherein each removable smart card includes a computational platform capable of storing and executing program code and a set of application programs capable of being executed on the computational platform, wherein each of the set of application programs is implemented to control an aspect of an associated smart device into which the removable smart card is inserted.

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Номер записи: 11
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Interface device for an intelligent electronic device and method of operating an interface device

Номер: US20120254952A1
Автор: Thomas Rudolph
Принадлежит: Schneider Electric Energy GmbH

The present invention relates to a system comprising an interface device ( 100 ) for an intelligent electronic device ( 200 ), an intelligent electronic device ( 200 ) for substation automation and/or distribution automation and a security server ( 500 ), wherein said interface device ( 100 ) comprises a data interface ( 110 ) for establishing data communications with said intelligent electronic device ( 200 ), and a user interface ( 120 ) for exchanging data with a user ( 300 ) of said interface device ( 100 ), wherein said interface device ( 100 ) is configured to provide browser means ( 130 ) for accessing said intelligent electronic device ( 200 ) via said data interface ( 110 ), wherein the security server ( 500 ) is configured to check an authorization of the interface device ( 100 ) by access control means ( 520 ) and to control access of the interface device ( 100 ) to the intelligent electronic device ( 200 ).

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Номер записи: 12
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Systems and method for transmitting data in an advanced metering infrastructure

Номер: US20120268291A1
Автор: Bradley Richard Ree, John Christopher Boot
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A system for transmitting data in an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is provided. The system includes an AMI network configured to communicate by transmitting data via a plurality of physical communication media that include at least a first physical communication medium and a second physical communication medium, and a plurality of meters. Each of the plurality of meters are configured to select a physical communication medium from the first physical communication medium and the second physical communication medium based at least in part on an operational state of the first physical communication medium and an operational state of the second physical communication medium, and communicate with the AMI network via the selected physical communication medium.

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Номер записи: 13
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Modular system for serviceable vehicle components

Номер: US20120271505A1
Автор: Chris Chahley, Patric Bryns
Принадлежит: 101070291 Saskatchewan Ltd

The invention seeks to provide a system of modular component clusters for use with vehicles such as electric utility vehicles, allowing for rapid and straightforward field repair. Vehicle components are arranged within cluster modules, the modules being releasably and operably connectable to the vehicle and adapted to provide for easy diagnosis of component failures. The cluster modules are designed to be independently exchanged in and out of the vehicle should any single component in a cluster fail, without the need for onsite service. Removal and replacement of a cluster module requires only minimal mechanical skill and the faulty module can then be out-shopped for repair. The system provides for more simplified maintenance of vehicles where moving the entire vehicle to a service location might be impractical.

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Номер записи: 14
01-11-2012 дата публикации

Object Recognition Method and Recognition Apparatus

Номер: US20120274782A1
Автор: Kunihiko Suzuki, Takahiro Kitaguchi, Toshiaki Uejima
Принадлежит: Hitachi Information and Communication Engineering Ltd

A target fish-eye image for object recognition is split into regions in accordance with the distortion direction. An object recognition portion performs object recognition by using databases prepared in accordance with the regions respectively. The same process is applied to a plurality of target fish-eye images created by rotation of the target fish-eye image. A detected coordinate transformation portion restores the obtained position of an object into the original position by inverse rotation, and outputs a thus obtained result as a detection result. Detection accuracy in object recognition is improved, and the quality of data in databases is reduced. Rotated object images required for database creation are used for creation of databases for object recognition for the fish-eye image. Thus, a distorted fish-eye image for object recognition is directly used without projective conversion or image conversion based on corrective operation to the fish-eye image.

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Номер записи: 15
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Calculation of auxiliary value based on meter data from non-smart electronic utility meter

Номер: US20120280831A1
Автор: Jimmy Sfaelos
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A system, including a meter data support system on a computer device configured to: receive raw meter data from a plurality of non-smart electronic utility meters that are each restricted to one way outbound communication, calculate an auxiliary value for each non-smart electronic utility meter using the raw meter data from each respective non-smart electronic utility meter, and provide access to the auxiliary value to at least one of a user and a customer.

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Номер записи: 16
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Display of utility data

Номер: US20120299746A1
Автор: Manoj Kumar Vadali, Paul Michael Kienitz, Supeda Prahladbhai Rameshchandra
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A system for a display of utility data from an electronic utility meter on a monitor is provided. The system includes a decoupling transformer for decoupling a power line carrier (PLC) signal into a power signal and a communication signal; a filter for removing an excess signal from the communication signal; and a computing device for: generating the display of utility data, and sending a display of utility data signal to the monitor.

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Номер записи: 17
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Alarming based on resource consumption data

Номер: US20120326884A1
Автор: Mark K. Cornwall
Принадлежит: Itron Inc

Consumption data of utility resources such as gas and water may be used to detect conditions that, left unchecked, may lead to a natural gas explosion, flood, or other event. A data collection device may be configured to monitor consumption of a resource through a utility meter at a location in substantially real time. The data collection device may detect abnormal consumption of the resource at the location, and transmit an alert indicating the abnormal consumption of the resource to a remote computing device. The data collection device may additionally initiate a mitigating action to prevent an event based on the abnormal resource consumption.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

Electronic control apparatus

Номер: US20130018543A1
Автор: Naohiro TOHYAMA
Принадлежит: Denso Corp

In an electronic control apparatus in a vehicle, while an operational state where an engine rotation speed is equal to or greater than a determination value continues during a vehicle stop state where an accelerator of the vehicle is in an OFF state, a condition satisfying counter is incremented. In cases that (i) a value of the condition satisfying counter becomes longer than a determination period, and (ii) a storage history flag indicates “0”, an additional value is added to the determination period. This lengthens the determination period that is used for comparing with the condition satisfying counter. Further, travel information at this time is stored in a storage portion; the storage history flag is set to “1”. While the storage history flag indicates “1”, another travel information is not stored into the storage portion.

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Номер записи: 19
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Meter having a fiber optic interface

Номер: US20130046494A1
Автор: Bradley Richard Ree
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Described herein are embodiments of meters, systems and methods of a meter having a fiber optic interface. One embodiment of the meter comprises one or more metrology sensors; a non-isolated power supply; a processor; and a network interface having a section of fiber optic cable, wherein the processor is operably connected to the one or more metrology sensors and the network interface having a section of fiber optic cable, wherein the non-isolated power supply provides any power used by the processor, the one or more metrology sensors, and the network interface, and wherein the section of fiber optic cable is used to connect the meter to a network.

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Номер записи: 20
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Method to determine utility consumption of individual appliances in a household from periodic measurements of aggregate utility consumption

Номер: US20130096857A1
Автор: Vineel Chakradhar
Принадлежит: Individual

A method of determining the utility consumption of each appliance in a collection of appliances by using periodic measurements of aggregate utility consumption of all appliances in the collection, is disclosed. The method comprises of determining the normal utility consumption of various modes of each appliance, fixing a measurement interval, and then measuring aggregate utility consumption at periodic intervals. In each interval, we first determine if the change in aggregate utility consumption in an interval is due to change in status (ON or OFF) of one of the appliances. Otherwise we determine if the change in aggregate consumption is due to a change in status of a pair of appliances. Otherwise, we determine if change in aggregate consumption is due to change in status of a triplet of appliances.

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Номер записи: 21
09-05-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING EMERGENCY THEREOF

Номер: US20130116876A1
Автор: Park Sung Chul
Принадлежит: V-ENS CO., LTD.

The present invention relates to an electric vehicle and a method for controlling an emergency thereof, wherein: a plurality of control units are comprised in such a manner that the plurality of control units monitor one another; and emergency control is performed through a control unit which will normally operate in the case of an abnormal occurrence, such that the vehicle is driven within a limited range, or the vehicle is stopped according to the abnormal occurrence, thereby ensuring driving stability and preventing accidents caused by the abnormality of the vehicle to guarantee the safety of a driver. Further, the invention enables the plurality of control units to independently generate signals for controlling a motor, wherein the plurality of control units minimize distortion of the inputted data in order to perform processing on the basis of the same data, so that the data is substantially matched and the matched data can be verified whereby the vehicle control is to be carried out in a more efficient and stable manner. 1. An electric vehicle comprising:a sensor unit for measuring a vehicle state;an interface unit for receiving vehicle control setting parameters from a vehicle driver;a main controller for operating and controlling the electric vehicle in response to input data from the sensor unit and the interface unit; anda sub controller for diagnosing the main controller in response to state information and driving information received from the main controller, and performing emergency control of the vehicle when a malfunction occurs in the main controller, instead of the main controller.2. The electric vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the sub controller calculates torque information for motor control in response to an input signal of the sensor unit claim 1 , and immediately performs claim 1 , when a malfunction occurs in the main controller claim 1 , emergency control of the vehicle using the torque information in such a manner that the vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 22
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Method for operating a fault diagnosis system of a vehicle and vehicle

Номер: US20130158779A1
Автор: Michael Gloos, Philipp Peti
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A method for operating a fault diagnosis system of a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a plurality of electronic components and a plurality of vehicle systems. At least one of the plurality of vehicle systems can be operated by means of at least two of the plurality of electronic components. The method includes determining if at least one of the plurality of electronic components comprises a fault condition, and if it is determined that at least one of the plurality of electronic components comprises a fault condition, a determining as to which of the vehicle systems that is operable by means of the electronic component comprising the fault condition, has caused the fault condition. In addition, a determining of an identification code that is assigned to the vehicle system causing the fault condition, takes place. Furthermore, a storing of a fault entry that includes the identification code takes place.

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Номер записи: 23
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Device and method for rapid dynamic nuclear polarization

Номер: US20130168576A1
Автор: Jannin Sami Antoine Adrien, Lohman Joost A B, Maas Werner
Принадлежит: Bruker BioSpin GmbH

A method and apparatus for producing a hyperpolarized sample material for use in an NMR investigation provides for a cryogenic region having a target material containing a first hyperpolarizable nuclear species, a second hyperpolarizable nuclear species, and a nuclear spin polarizing agent, wherein the first nuclear species has a higher magnetic moment than the second nuclear species. Microwave energy is used to excite electron spin transitions in the polarizing agent in the presence of a magnetic field. The first hyperpolarizable nuclear species is thereby caused to interact with the electron spin system in the polarizing agent and generate hyperpolarization of at least the first nuclear species of the target material. The target material is then subjected to a lowered magnetic field, wherein the lowered magnetic field facilitates polarization transfer by nuclear thermal mixing between the species to thereby hyperpolarize the second nuclear species. 1. A method for producing a hyperpolarized sample material for use in an NMR investigation , the method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a first cryogenic region;(b) providing a target material containing a first hyperpolarizable nuclear species, a second hyperpolarizable nuclear species and a nuclear spin polarizing agent in the first cryogenic region, wherein the first hyperpolarizable nuclear species has a higher magnetic moment (γ) than the second hyperpolarizable nuclear species;{'sub': '0', '(c) supplying microwave energy to the first cryogenic region to excite electron spin transitions in the polarizing agent in the presence of a magnetic field (B);'}(d) causing the first hyperpolarizable nuclear species to interact with the electron spin system in the polarizing agent thereby generating hyperpolarization of at least the first nuclear species of the target material; and(e) subjecting the target material to a lowered magnetic field, wherein the lowered magnetic field is such as to facilitate polarization ...

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Номер записи: 24
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Frequency shift compensation, such as for use in a wireless meter reading environment

Номер: US20130188746A1
Автор: Barry Cahill-O'Brien, Mark K. Cornwall
Принадлежит: Itron Inc

Methods and apparatus for computing the carrier frequency of a transmitter using frequency modulated digital data to compensate for frequency shifting of the transmitter and the receiver local oscillators and for bandwidth adjustment of the receiver's filter. In particular, methods and apparatus are disclosed for binary systems transmitting “1” and “0” data using decoded or undecoded received signals.

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Номер записи: 25
25-07-2013 дата публикации

DIGITAL CIRCUIT POWER MEASUREMENTS USING NUMERICAL ANALYSIS

Номер: US20130191054A1
Автор: Bhargav Siddharth S., Cho Young H., Goodney Andrew
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Power consumed by a digital circuit that contains multiple sub-circuits may be computed. Each sub-circuit may include more than one transistor and have at least one input. A signal transition sensor may be connected to an input to each sub-circuit and configured to count the number of signal transitions at the input or to time the duration of a signal transition at the input. Weight information may be stored that is indicative of an amount of power that is being consumed by each sub-circuit based on a count that is counted by or a time duration that is timed by each signal transition sensor that is connected to an input of that sub-circuit. The amount of power being consumed by the digital circuit may be computed based on a count that is counted by or a time duration that is timed by each signal transition sensor and the weight information. 1. A system for measuring power consumed by a digital circuit that contains multiple sub-circuits , each sub-circuit including more than one transistor and having at least one input , the system comprising:a signal transition sensor connected to an input to each sub-circuit and configured to count the number of signal transitions at the input or to time the duration of a signal transition at the input;a data storage system configured to store weight information indicative of an amount of power that is being consumed by each sub-circuit based on a count that is counted by or a time duration that is timed by each signal transition sensor that is connected to an input of that sub-circuit; anda power consumption computation system configured to compute the amount of power being consumed by the digital circuit based on a count that is counted by or a time duration that is timed by each signal transition sensor and the weight information.2. The system of wherein the power consumption computation system is configured to compute the amount of power being consumed by the digital circuit by summing the power that is consumed by each sub- ...

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Номер записи: 26
15-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE UTILITY METERING AND METER MONITORING

Номер: US20130207815A1
Автор: Binning C. David, Pitchford Barth Robins, Pitchford William Dudley, Rasmussen David Lewis, Simon Robert Paul
Принадлежит:

A remote water meter monitoring system is provided. A mesh network-type transceiver unit is coupled to a water meter housing having a water counting mechanism inside to transmit water consumption information as well as other sensor information, such as backflow detection, water pressure, and water metrics (e.g., residual chlorine and temperature) to a central server system via a bridge device and a corresponding mesh network. Mechanical energy from the water flowing through the water meter housing is converted to electrical energy via an energy conversion unit. An electrically powered shut off valve is remote addressable via the transceiver unit. 141-. (canceled)42. A remote water meter monitoring system comprising:a water meter body coupling a water supply source to a water customer;a flow meter contained within the water meter body that is configured to measure a flow rate of water through the water meter;a power supply system including at least one battery and a power generator, wherein the power generator is powered by a flow of water through the water meter body;a controller communicatively coupled to the water meter body and power supply system; and 'wherein the controller is coupled to the flow meter and configured to calculate water consumption based on signals received from the flow meter; and', 'at least one antenna connected to the controller; and'} awaking from a sleep state;', 'checking battery charge levels and adjusting a charging cycle in response to available power;', 'preparing a data packet for transmitting water consumption data to a collector;', 'listening for a communication from a collector;', 'returning to a sleep state.', 'transmitting the prepared data packet; and'}], 'wherein the controller is configured to perform steps comprising43. The system of claim 42 , the communication in the form of a routing beacon.44. The system of claim 42 , the controller is configured to perform further steps comprising resetting a timer subsequent to sending ...

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Номер записи: 27
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle Communications

Номер: US20130211623A1
Автор: Pickering Carl, THOMAS Peter, Thompson Simon
Принадлежит: JAGUAR CARS LTD.

A method and apparatus for interacting remotely with a vehicle comprising data transfer means for wirelessly communicating messages between a mobile communications device operable by a user and a vehicle databus located within the vehicle Optionally, the data transfer means is arranged to wirelessly communicate with the mobile communications device via a web server a web portal or other internet-connected host system. The data transfer means may be arranged to wirelessly communicate with the web portal via a GSM or other cellular communications network After the vehicle engine has stopped, communication of messages may continue on an intermittent basis, or may be suspended after a predetermined time has elapsed or when the vehicle battery voltage reaches a predetermined threshold. High priority messages may be communicated at any time after the vehicle engine has stopped. 11012. A system () for monitoring and/or controlling a vehicle () comprising:{'b': 22', '24, 'data transfer means () for receiving data signals transmitted on a vehicle data bus () relating to the status and/or operation of one or more vehicle systems or devices; and'}{'b': 30', '18, 'communication means () for wirelessly transmitting information relating to one or more of said received data signals to a mobile communications device () for display to a user.'}210301814. A system () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the communication means () is arranged to transmit the information relating to the one or more received data signals to the mobile communications device () via a web server claim 1 , web portal or other internet-connected host system ().31013. A system () as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the communication means is arranged to communicate with the web portal via a GSM or other cellular communications network ().41013. A system () as claimed in or claim 2 , wherein the web portal is arranged to communicate with the mobile communications device via a GSM or other cellular communications ...

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Номер записи: 28
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Event detection system and method using image analysis

Номер: US20130236056A1
Автор: Ki Bum Park
Принадлежит: Samsung Techwin Co Ltd

Provided is an event detection system including an image acquisition unit that acquires an image of a predetermined region, an image analysis unit that obtains focus data including a focus distance and a focus gain of the acquired image, an event occurrence determination unit that determines based on the focus data whether an event has occurred, and an alarm generation unit that generates an alarm signal according to an event signal transmitted from the event occurrence determination unit.

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Номер записи: 29
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle Text-Cell Sensor

Номер: US20130253760A1
Автор: Berman Michael J., Hosfeld Kenneth Alvin
Принадлежит:

A multi-port, multi access system that allows for any automotive impact to register exact time and quadrant of impact in a way that will allow it to be cross referenced to the driver's (of one or more vehicles) mobile cellular telephone usage at the time impact occurred, as an aid in determining and assigning accident responsibility. 1. A device that logs the date and time of any collision or impact consisting of:a cpu with tamperproof clock;a battery backup;nonvolatile and tamper resistant memory that securely stores an event log consisting, at a minimum, of the exact date and time of any impacts or collisions that are detected by the attached sensors;an input for external power from the vehicles power system;a secure data extraction port that allows the secure transfer of the event log;a programming and/or test port;a status light indicating the device is on;a status light indicating the device is correctly functioning;a status light indicating an impact event has occurred;one or more acceleration/inertia and/or impact sensors, said sensors may be any combination of built-in and/or externally mounted and connected utilizing wired, wireless or fiber optic mechanisms.2. Device of claim one further comprising an OBD-II data logger port used to obtain vehicle status information such as speed , throttle position , status of breaks , etc.3. Device of claim one further comprising a wide band receiver capable of detecting the presence of near field radio in the proximity of the driver.4. Device of claim one further comprising additional status indicator light or lights as necessary.5. Device of claim one that upon detection attempts to tamper or intrude cause an event log include date and time of event.6. Device of claim two further comprising a wide band receiver capable of detecting the presence of near field radio in the proximity of the driver.7. Device of claim two further comprising additional status indicator light or lights as necessary.8. Device of claim two that ...

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Номер записи: 30
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for remotely communicating vehicle information to the cloud

Номер: US20130282227A1
Автор: Andrew DURRER, Drew S. Johnson, Michael Garner, Yixiang Chen
Принадлежит: Aeris Communications Inc

The present invention relates generally to the communication of vehicle data, diagnostics and related information with a network remote from the vehicle, and more particularly to communications and storage of vehicle data in the cloud. In one or more preferred embodiments, vehicle information is securely gathered from a vehicle, processed in accordance with instructions and a profile set remotely, and stored at a remote data store, where remote access to such information can be accommodated through applications, smartphones and other remote devices.

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Номер записи: 31
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Cooperative event data record system and method

Номер: US20130285803A1
Автор: Ping-Fan Ho, Po-Chun Kang, Tzu-Hsiang Su
Принадлежит: Industrial Technology Research Institute ITRI

A cooperative event data record system includes an in-car system working cooperatively with a communication system. The in-car system has a communication module, a cooperative event record processing unit and an impact determination module. The cooperative event record processing unit connects to the communication module, the impact determination module and an event data record unit. The impact determination module transmits a signal to the cooperative event record processing unit. The communication module transmits a request from the cooperative event record processing unit to a communication module element of the communication system, and receives a response from the communication module element. According to the response, the cooperative event record processing unit stores at least a video data to the event data record unit, or retrieves video data from the event data record unit.

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Номер записи: 32
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Instantaneous Telemetry from the Utility Revenue Meter by use of the Pulse Outputs or Optical Reader

Номер: US20130285834A1
Автор: Denise L Wiedl, Paul Lindenfelzer, Peter Friedland, Stephen Sellers
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention comprises a method for obtaining accurate, instantaneous electric consumption data for telemetry purposes from the consumer's utility revenue meter. Heretofore, methods for obtaining high frequency telemetry have been limited to specialized devices which are not based on the utility revenue meter, or are unable to meet the temporal requirements of instantaneous telemetry. The invented method specifically uses external outputs of the utility revenue meter, the pulse outputs or optical reader, acquires and transmits high frequency telemetry in less than 30 seconds inclusive down to 1 second. It is also significant that the invention considers the timing of meter data reads. Other approaches to reading the utility revenue meter focus on pulse counting or use of a predetermined time interval. In the current embodiment of the invention, the device measures the timing of each pulse which led to accuracy within a few seconds.

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Номер записи: 33
31-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DATA MANAGEMENT IN ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK

Номер: US20130285835A1
Автор: HEO Tae-Wook, JUN Jong-Arm, KIM Hyun-Hak, KIM Kwang-Soo
Принадлежит: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

A method for transmitting, storing and managing data by compressing data packets to be transmitted and received over an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) network with low-capacity memory and low-transfer rate. A number of transmission packets may be reduced using at least one of a bitmap interval algorithm that assigns a bitmap value to each interval, thereby reducing a number of request packets, a repeated-bitmap interval algorithm that represents sequential data values as bitmap values by toggling a bit value between 0 and 1 in each data value when a change occurs in the sequential data values, and a run-length encoding algorithm that compresses data by encoding run length of sequential identical data. 1. A method of processing a request command in an advance metering infrastructure (AMI) network , the method comprising:generating and outputting one request command, as a single packet, including bit values and an end time value for a target period of time to request a plurality of responses including data associated with the target period of time by means of the bit values and the end time value, wherein the bit values are generated by a bitmap interval for representing a period of time by a number of bits, each bit being assigned a predefined unit of time; andto receiving a plurality of responses from another apparatus in reply to the request command.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the responses include at least one or more of electricity consumption data claim 1 , tariffs and customer baseline load (CBL).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the request command is an interval channel for setting a target of request claim 1 , end time information in universal time coordinated (UTC) format indicating an end time of a target period of time claim 1 , profile interval period information indicating an interval period represented by each bit claim 1 , and bitmap interval information indicating a number of profile interval periods prior to the end time.4. A method ...

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Номер записи: 34
31-10-2013 дата публикации

ENVIRONMENTAL FEEDBACK AND REMEDIATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130285839A1
Автор: Comen David
Принадлежит:

A system for the remediation of non-compliant inspection items located at remote locations by infield operator comprising: server computer readable instructions stored on the server computer readable medium that, when executed by the processor, provides for: transmitting the inspection protocol to the remote computing device, receiving an inspection result from the remote computing device representing a measurement taken for one of the inspection items inspected by the infield representative, retrieving the compliance information associated with the inspection item from the database, comparing the compliance information with the inspection result to determine whether the inspection result is in compliance or non-compliant. 1. A system for the remediation of non-compliant environmental impact items located at remote locations by infield operator comprising:a server having a server computer readable medium and a server processor wherein said server is in electronic communications with a remote computing device;a database representing inspection items to be inspected by the infield operator, wherein each inspection item includes an inspection set, wherein each inspection set includes item information, inspection protocol, inspection frequency, remediation action, notification and compliance information, wherein said inspection items are taken from the group consisting of: groundwater set, stormwater set, baghouse set and large quantity container set; and,server computer readable instructions stored on said server computer readable medium that, when executed by said processor, provides for: receiving item information representing the inspection item the infield representative wishes to inspect, retrieving said inspection protocol from said database, transmitting said protocol to said remote computer device representing the steps to be taken by the infield representative to inspect the inspection item, receiving an inspection results from said remote computing device ...

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Номер записи: 35
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Cellular tank monitoring technology

Номер: US20130293388A1
Автор: Daryl Ingalsbe, Jim Fangmeier
Принадлежит: Individual

A system, apparatus and method for monitoring the status and use of an LP fuel tank using cellular communication technology. The system includes a sensor unit communicatively connected to a storage tank, the sensor unit measuring the level of fluid in the storage tank and transmitting fluid level data externally via a cellular data communication link, a remote host unit disposed remotely from the storage tank, the host unit receiving fluid level data from the sensor unit via the cellular data communication link, and a base unit disposed in the vicinity of the storage tank by a user, the base unit receiving fluid level data from the sensor unit via the cellular data communication link or via an RF link.

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Номер записи: 36
07-11-2013 дата публикации

GAS MONITORING SYSTEM USING A RANDOM PHASE MULTIPLE ACCESS SYSTEM

Номер: US20130293389A1
Автор: Boesel Robert W., Cohen Lewis N., Hughes Matthew, Myers Theodore J., Singler Patrick M., Sinsuan Kenneth C., Werner Daniel Thomas
Принадлежит:

Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, are configured for receiving monitor data from a gas meter. A data stream is created based upon the monitor data. The data stream is spread with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code that is used by a plurality of nodes in communication with an access point. The spread data stream is transmitted at a first time based on a slot start time and a first randomly selected timing offset. The spread data stream is transmitted while at least a portion of a second spread data stream is transmitted at a second time based on the slot start time and a second randomly selected timing offset. The second spread data stream is spread with the common PN code. 1. A method of monitoring a gas service , the method comprising:receiving, at a processor, monitor data from a gas meter;creating a data stream based upon the monitor data;spreading the data stream with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code, wherein the common PN code is used by a plurality of nodes in communication with an access point; andtransmitting the spread data stream at a first time based on a slot start time and a first randomly selected timing offset, wherein the spread data stream is transmitted while at least a portion of a second spread data stream is transmitted, wherein the second spread data stream is spread with the common PN code, and wherein the second spread data stream is transmitted at a second time based on the slot start time and a second randomly selected timing offset.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining if gas pressure of the gas service falls below a threshold;initiating a transmission of the spread data stream based upon the determining if the gas pressure of the gas service falls below the threshold.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the monitor data comprises data representing gas pressure claim 1 , burst detection claim 1 , leak detection claim 1 , reversed flow claim 1 , or low battery ...

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Номер записи: 37
14-11-2013 дата публикации

WATER MONITORING SYSTEM USING A RANDOM PHASE MULTIPLE ACCESS SYSTEM

Номер: US20130300576A1
Автор: Boesel Robert W., Cohen Lewis N., Hughes Matthew, Myers Theodore J., Singler Patrick M., Sinsuan Kenneth C., Werner Daniel Thomas
Принадлежит:

Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, are configured for receiving monitor data from a water meter. A data stream is created based upon the monitor data. The data stream is spread with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code that is used by a plurality of nodes in communication with an access point. The spread data stream is transmitted at a first time based on a slot start time and a first randomly selected timing offset. The spread data stream is transmitted while at least a portion of a second spread data stream is transmitted at a second time based on the slot start time and a second randomly selected timing offset. The second spread data stream is spread with the common PN code. 1. A method of monitoring a water service , the method comprising:receiving, at a processor, monitor data from a water meter;creating a data stream based upon the monitor data;spreading the data stream with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code, wherein the common PN code is used by a plurality of nodes in communication with an access point; andtransmitting the spread data stream at a first time based on a slot start time and a first randomly selected timing offset, wherein the spread data stream is transmitted while at least a portion of a second spread data stream is transmitted, wherein the second spread data stream is spread with the common PN code, and wherein the second spread data stream is transmitted at a second time based on the slot start time and a second randomly selected timing offset.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining if water pressure of the water service falls below a threshold;initiating a transmission of the spread data stream based upon the determining if the water pressure of the water service falls below the threshold.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the monitor data comprises data representing water pressure claim 1 , burst detection claim 1 , leak detection claim 1 , reversed flow claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 38
14-11-2013 дата публикации

COLLECTING UTILITY DATA INFORMATION AND CONDUCTING RECONFIGURATIONS, SUCH AS DEMAND RESETS, IN A UTILITY METERING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130300577A1
Автор: Cornwall Mark K., CUMERALTO SCOTT, Johnson Matthew
Принадлежит:

In a data collection system having a utility data collector configured for remotely collecting utility data, a system includes one or more endpoints. Each endpoint has a utility meter, memory for storing at least utility consumption data from the utility meter, and a radio for transmitting a communication message to the utility data collector. The radio establishes a communication link between the endpoint and the utility data collector, and provides consumption data when a wireless communication channel quality test determines an adequacy of communications from the endpoint and the utility data collector (e.g. using RSSI). The utility meter sets a hold-off timer or other validity check and only performs subsequently received reset requests or other reconfigurations if the timer has expired or the validity check is valid. Other features are also disclosed. 1. A method in a device , comprising:receiving a first request for a demand reset from a utility data collector system;based on receiving the first request, performing the requested demand reset and setting a demand reset hold-off timer; andin response to a subsequent request for a demand reset received before the demand reset hold-off timer has expired, refraining from performing the subsequently requested demand reset.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device is at least one of:an endpoint; ora meter.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the demand reset hold-off timer expires approximately one day after being set claim 1 , and wherein the demand reset hold-off timer may be user-programmable to other durations.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , if a subsequent request for a demand reset is received before the demand reset hold-off timer has expired claim 1 , setting a flag to indicate receipt of the request.5. A method in a device claim 1 , comprising:receiving a first reset request message from a utility data collector;performing a first requested reset, wherein the first requested reset ...

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Номер записи: 39
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for detecting symptoms and determining an optimal remedy pattern for a faulty device

Номер: US20130305081A1
Автор: Gopichand Agnihotram, Radha Krishna Pisipati
Принадлежит: Infosys Ltd

Computer-implemented systems, methods, and computer-readable media electronic for detecting symptoms and determining an optimal remedy pattern for one or more faulty components of a device is disclosed. First the symptoms of the faulty device are detected and associated faulty components of the device are identified. Different tests are performed to confirm the status of the faulty components. Based on the historical data, cost information and remedy cost function an optimal remedy pattern is determined.

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Номер записи: 40
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Wirelessly Networked Fluid Monitoring Method, System and Apparatus

Номер: US20130307701A1
Автор: Forster-Knight Andrew
Принадлежит: South East Water Corporation

Some embodiments relate to a fluid monitoring system, comprising: a housing positioned in-ground above a buried fluid conduit, the housing having a lockable access hatch to allow access to an internal volume of the housing from surface level; at least one sensor accessible through the internal volume and arranged to sense at least one condition of fluid in the fluid conduit; and a wireless telemetry unit supported in the housing and coupled to receive output signals from the at least one sensor in relation to the at least one condition. Some embodiments relate to methods usable by such systems. Some embodiments relate to fluid supply/drainage zone monitoring systems and methods employing multiple in-ground installations. 1. A fluid monitoring system , comprising:a housing positioned in-ground above a buried fluid conduit, the housing having a lockable access hatch to allow access to an internal volume of the housing from surface level;at least one sensor accessible through the internal volume and arranged to sense at least one condition of fluid in the fluid conduit; anda wireless telemetry unit supported in the housing and coupled to receive output signals from the at least one sensor in relation to the at least one condition.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the wireless telemetry unit is free of reliance on an external power source.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the wireless telemetry unit is arranged to wirelessly transmit data corresponding to the output signals to a remote network node.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises substantially non-conductive material to allow transmission of data from the wireless telemetry unit while the access hatch is closed.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lockable access hatch comprises a solid lid formed of a strong composite material that minimally attenuates radio wave transmissions passing therethrough.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the housing is formed at least predominantly of a ...

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Номер записи: 41
21-11-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Номер: US20130307702A1
Автор: Bhaumik Chirabrata, Kolay Subrata, PAL Arpan, Shukla Jasma
Принадлежит: TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

A method and system for effective management of energy consumption by household appliances, using a home energy information gateway. Particularly, the invention provides a method and system for an efficient and economic home energy information gateway which can provide the energy consumption information and communication interface through a set top box like gateway device on the existing display device such as television thereby reducing extra display medium cost. More particularly, the invention provides a method and system for managing energy consumption effectively by monitoring, controlling and displaying energy usage of household appliances by way of collecting smart meter data and generating user friendly reports and graphs. 1. A method for effective management of energy consumption by a plurality of appliances , comprising:identifying, at a set top box, energy consumption information of at least one appliance transmitted at pre-defined intervals by an advanced energy smart meter;communicating, by the set top box, the identified energy consumption information to a remote server for validation, analysis, and billing of energy consumption at pre-scheduled intervals;obtaining analysis results of the energy consumption information from the remote server for display on a television; andoptimizing energy consumption by controlling the at least one appliance using displayed energy consumption information of the at least one appliance.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising: receiving the transmitted energy consumption information via a serial communications protocol.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising: validating the energy consumption information by the set top box.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the set top box is employed as a gateway between: a utility or non-utility provider web portal hosted by a server claim 1 , the smart energy meter claim 1 , and a plurality of appliances.5. The method as claimed in claim 2 ...

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Номер записи: 42
28-11-2013 дата публикации

DRAFT BEER SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20130314244A1
Автор: Hershberger Steve, Kosiarek Mark, Kremer Steve, Mayer Matt
Принадлежит: SteadyServ Technologies, LLC

Supply chain systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring fluid levels in liquid containers, such as kegs. Embodiments include sensors that fit within a keg's false bottom, measure the weight of the keg, and transmit the weight information to a computer database via a wireless network. Other embodiments include an RFID device with information about a characteristic of the liquid within a keg (such as brand and/or type of beer) that may be attached to the keg and paired with the sensor so the sensor can transmit information about the characteristic of the liquid in the keg. In alternate embodiments, the sensor's transmitter is short range and an uplink/gateway is used to receive information from the sensor and relay that sensor's information to a broader wireless network. Multiple containers in close proximity may each be fitted with an RFID device and sensor and communicate their individual information to the database. 1. A method , comprising:attaching a wireless electronic communication device to a keg with liquid, the wireless electronic communication device being encoded with information relating to a characteristic of the liquid within the keg;attaching a sensor/transmitter to the bottom of the keg;transferring information relating to a characteristic of the liquid within the keg from the wireless electronic communication device to the sensor/transmitter;weighing the keg with the sensor/transmitter; andtransmitting information related to the weight of the keg and the type of liquid within the keg from the sensor/transmitter to a computer database via a wireless network.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:positioning the wireless electronic communication device within one (1) foot of the sensor/transmitter, and wherein said transferring information occurs after said positioning;determining the quantity of fluid in the keg using the information related to the weight of the keg;transmitting information related to the quantity of fluid in the keg to a user ...

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Номер записи: 43
28-11-2013 дата публикации

MODULAR METERING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130314245A1
Автор: Clay Paul, Sykes Ian, Szajdzicka Julia
Принадлежит: Northern Design (Electronics) Limited

A modular metering unit, shown generally at comprises a master module slave modules to and a communications module Together the modules and make up a modular metering unit for metering electricity from plural Loads (not shown) such as, in the case of a large food retail premises, chill or freeze display cabinets. Each of the slave modules includes electricity meters for measuring electricity supplied to a load. The loads may be located remotely from the metering unit and each one has a current detector that feeds a low-voltage signal back to the meter via a cable (not shown). The slave modules are connected to one another and to the master module by an internal bus through which data and power are carried between the modules. 1. A modular metering system comprising a master module and at least one slave module arranged to measure a parameter. the master module being arranged to communicate electronically with the at least one slave module.2. A system according to claim 1 , including a plurality of slave modules claim 1 , wherein at least one of the slave modules comprises an energy meter.3. A system according to wherein the at least one slave module comprises an electricity meter.4. A system according to claim 1 , further comprising a communications bus through which the master module is arranged to communicate with the claim 1 , or each claim 1 , slave module.5. A system according to further comprising means for wireless communication between the master module and the claim 1 , or each claim 1 , slave module.6. A system according to claim 1 , further comprising a communications module arranged to facilitate communication between the master module and a remote host.7. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the slave modules are arranged for releasable physical engagement with the master module and/or other slave modules.8. A system according to claim 7 , wherein the physical engagement of modules is arranged to automatically connect a data and/or power bus between ...

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Номер записи: 44
28-11-2013 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING AUDIBLE AND VISUAL INTERFACE

Номер: US20130314246A1
Автор: Kagan Erran
Принадлежит: ELECTRO INDUSTRIES/GAUGE TECH

An intelligent electronic device having an audible and visual interface for providing audible and visual instructions to a user in an event of an alarm or trouble indication in the electrical power system. The intelligent electronic device includes at least one sensor configured for measuring at least one power parameter of an electrical circuit and generating at least one analog signal indicative of the at least one power parameter; at least one analog to digital converter for receiving the at least one analog signal and converting the at least one analog signal to at least one digital signal; a processor configured for receiving the at least one digital signal and detecting at least one event occurring in the electrical circuit; and an interface configured for providing instructions associated to the at least one detected event. The instructions may be in the form of text, audio and/or video. 129-. (canceled)30. An intelligent electronic device for monitoring power usage of an electrical circuit of a power distribution network , the intelligent electronic device comprising:at least one sensor coupled to the electrical circuit, the at least one sensor configured to measure at least one power parameter of the electrical circuit and generate at least one analog signal indicative of the at least one power parameter;at least one analog to digital converter coupled to the at least one sensor, the at least one analog to digital converter configured to receive the at least one analog signal and convert the at least one analog signal to at least one digital signal indicative of the at least one power parameter;a memory configured store at least one digital file, each of the at least one digital file being associated with a respective event that may occur in the electrical circuit and including a graphic indication of the respective event;a processor configured to receive the at least one digital signal indicative of the at least one power parameter and detect, based on the ...

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Номер записи: 45
28-11-2013 дата публикации

UTILITY METER FOR METERING A UTILITY CONSUMPTION AND OPTIMIZING UPSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THESE COMMUNICATIONS

Номер: US20130314249A1
Автор: Conus Joel, Le Buhan Corinne, Nicolas Christophe
Принадлежит: Nagravision S.A.

A utility meter and method for metering consumption of at least one utility including: a metering unit, a communication unit for sending/receiving messages to/from a management center, a memory to store a unique identifier pertaining to the utility meter and a first key, an encryption unit for encrypting the utility consumption as a first cryptogram, a message generator for generating a utility message containing the first cryptogram, a key generator for generating a payload key to be used by the encryption unit for encrypting the utility consumption, a second cryptogram generated by the encryption unit by encrypting the payload key with the first key, the second cryptogram being intended to be included, by the message generator, at least once into the utility message to be sent to the remote management center. 115-. (canceled)16. A utility meter for metering at least one utility consumption comprising:a metering unit for metering at least one utility consumption value;a communication unit for sending messages to, and receiving messages from, at least one remote utility management center assigned to the utility meter for processing said utility consumption value by said remote utility management center;a memory to store a unique identifier pertaining to the utility meter and a first key for encrypting messages to be sent by the communication unit;a key generator for generating a payload key;an encryption unit for encrypting said utility consumption value as a first cryptogram using the payload key, and for generating a second cryptogram by encrypting said payload key with said first key;a message generator for generating a utility message containing said first cryptogram to be sent to the remote utility management center;wherein said second cryptogram is included, by the message generator, at least once into one of said messages to be sent to the remote utility management center.17. The utility meter of claim 16 , wherein said first key is a management center public ...

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Номер записи: 46
12-12-2013 дата публикации

PASSIVE REDIRECTION DEVICE FOR CONSUMPTION METER COMMUNICATION

Номер: US20130328696A1
Автор: Drachmann Jens
Принадлежит:

A method of transmitting and redirecting a radio signal using a data transmission system, the data transmission system including a data collection unit, a radio transmitter being connected to the data collection unit, and a redirection device being arranged at the top of a hollow shaft, the radio transmitter and the data collection unit being arranged in a lower part of the hollow shaft, the method including the steps of the radio transmitter transmitting the radio signal representative of measurement data from the data collection unit, and the redirection device redirecting the radio signal to be received at a communication device. The invention furthermore relates to a data transmission system and a redirection device adapted for operating in accordance with the above mentioned method. 1. A method of transmitting and redirecting a radio signal via a data transmission system , a data collection unit,', 'a radio transmitter connected to said data collection unit, and', 'a redirection device arranged at the top of a hollow shaft,', 'wherein said radio transmitter and said data collection unit are arranged in a lower part of said hollow shaft,, 'wherein said data transmission system comprises'} transmitting, by said radio transmitter, said radio signal representative of measurement data from said data collection unit, and', 'redirecting, by said redirection device, said radio signal to be received at a communication device., 'and wherein said method comprises the steps of'}2. The method of transmitting and redirecting a radio signal via a data transmission system according to claim 1 , wherein said radio transmitter comprises a radio wave emitter adapted for emitting radio waves.3. The method of transmitting and redirecting a radio signal via a data transmission system according to claim 1 , wherein said data collection unit is a utility meter.4. The method of transmitting and redirecting a radio signal via a data transmission system according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 47
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Modular management system for power, water and gas collection, measurement and control

Номер: US20130331998A1
Автор: Joao Machado Magalhaes De Alme, Paulo Ricardo Pereira Ferreira
Принадлежит: Individual

Modular management system for power, water and gas collection, measurement and control includes a MUNC equipment having electrical and electronic circuits, with resident control program, electronic meters and a first module, the first module includes control, processing and power supply circuits, at least one battery to ensure uninterrupted operation, a microprocessor, memory for resident program and through the communication modem and a second module including control and processing circuits, communication modem and ports, with the equipment being able to perform data collection and processing from power, water, gas or liquid fuel meters.

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Номер записи: 48
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Monitoring of Distributed Power Harvesting Systems Using DC Power Sources

Номер: US20130332093A1
Автор: Adest Meir, Fishelov Amir, Galin Yoav, Handelsman Lior, Sella Guy
Принадлежит:

A monitoring system and method for monitoring performance of individual powers sources in a distributed power source system. A monitoring module is coupled to each of the power sources, or to each string of serially connected power sources, to monitor and collect data regarding current, voltage, temperature and other environmental factors at the power source. The collected data is transmitted over a power line to a central analysis station for analysis. Data collected from each source indicates malfunction or degradation at the source. Comparison of data collected from adjacent sources filters for environmental factors impacting neighboring sources such as cloudy days for a solar panel. Comparison of data collected from the same source at different times indicates soiling or degradation of the source with time or periodic events such as a moving shade from an adjacent building. 1. A monitoring system for distributed DC power installation , comprising:a plurality of power sources;a plurality of monitoring modules, each monitoring module associated with one of the power sources and collecting performance data of the associated power source;a plurality of transmitters, each transmitter associated with one of the monitoring modules and transmitting the performance data;a plurality of controllers, each associated with one of the transmitters and controlling transmission events according to elapsed time from timer initialization.2. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein each of the power sources is connected to a power line and wherein each transmitter transmits the performance data over the power line.3. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein each of the monitoring modules comprises:a current measurement module for collecting the current data;a voltage measurement module for collecting the voltage data.4. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein each of the monitoring modules further comprises a temperature sensor module for sensing the temperature data at the ...

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Номер записи: 49
19-12-2013 дата публикации

TELEMETRY MONITORING SYSTEM AND A DATA RECOVERY METHOD FOR A TELEMETRY MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130335235A1
Автор: Barnes Matthew, Carr Conor, Grainger Steve
Принадлежит:

There is disclosed a telemetry monitoring system including a central monitoring unit configured to display data regarding one or more portable devices, each associated with the breathing apparatus of a user. The system further includes removable data storage connected to the central monitoring unit and configured to store system status data of the central monitoring unit as recovery data, the system status data defining an operational status of the central monitoring unit. In the event of a failure of the telemetry monitoring system, the telemetry monitoring system can be recovered by restoring the recovery data to the central monitoring unit or a replacement central monitoring unit from the removable data storage. 1. A method of wirelessly monitoring a plurality of users wearing breathing apparatus comprising the steps of:wirelessly monitoring a plurality of portable devices, each comprising a personal alert safety system and each associated with a breathing apparatus of a user, using a central monitoring unit which wirelessly receives telemetry data containing information regarding the status of the breathing apparatus and/or the user from each of the portable devices;displaying the telemetry data received by the central monitoring unit from each of the plurality of portable devices at the central monitoring unit;storing system status data of the central monitoring unit as recovery data in removable data storage removably connected to the central monitoring unit, wherein the status data comprises the telemetry data received by the central monitoring unit from each of the plurality of portable devices; andrestoring the recovery data from the removable data storage to the original central monitoring unit or a replacement central monitoring unit in the event of a failure of the telemetry monitoring system.2. A telemetry monitoring system comprising:a central monitoring unit configured to display data regarding one or more portable devices each associated with a ...

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Номер записи: 50
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Industrial Vehicle Operator Authentication Using A Removable Storage Device

Номер: US20130338886A1
Автор: Joseph L. Callea, Michael J. Mallery, Ryan A. Magill, Stephen L. Page, Timothy E. Donahue
Принадлежит: Raymond Corp

Operation of the industrial vehicle is managed by devices onboard the vehicle. One such management device includes a portable memory device issued to a person authorized to operate the vehicle. The vehicle control system, by reading data from the portable memory device, determines whether the person is permitted to operate that particular industrial vehicle and if so enables that operation. The portable memory device also can be used to transfer operating data between the control system onboard the vehicle and a remote computer.

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Номер записи: 51
19-12-2013 дата публикации

System and method for integrating devices for servicing a device-under-service

Номер: US20130339556A1
Автор: Anthony J. Cichy, Michel B. Alberry, Robert E. Davis, Timothy G. Ruther
Принадлежит: Snap On Inc

A system comprising multiple devices that are operable when servicing a device-under service is described. A data acquisition (DAQ) device and a scanner device of the system are operable to acquire data from the device-under-service and to transmit the acquired data to a display device of the system. The DAQ device can operate in a local-control mode in which selection of DAQ mode for the DAQ device is carried out at the DAQ device. The DAQ device can operate in a remote-control mode in which selection of a DAQ mode for the DAQ device is carried out at the display device. The multiple devices may communicate with each other via one or more wireless network via one or more air interface protocols. Each device of the system may operate as a stand-alone device or in combination with multiple devices of the system.

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Номер записи: 52
26-12-2013 дата публикации

AIRCRAFT FUEL OPIMIZATION FOR MULTI-STOP ROUTES

Номер: US20130345956A1
Автор: Struzik Anthony
Принадлежит:

Computer-implemented systems, methods, and computer-readable media for reducing operational costs relating to fuel burn of aircraft include receiving trip data specifying an origin, an intermediate destination, and a final destination from a client device; receiving operational data from one or more computing device; performing optimization logic to determine an optimized route having a minimized fuel cost, the optimized route specifying how much fuel to purchase at each of an origin airport, an intermediate destination airport, and a final destination airport; and transmitting the optimized route to the client device. 1. A method , executed by one or more computing devices , for reducing operational costs relating to fuel burn of aircraft for a multi-stop flight , the method comprising:receiving, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, trip data including an origin airport, an intermediate airport, and a destination airport;receiving, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, operational data including a fuel price corresponding to the origin airport, a fuel price corresponding to the intermediate airport, and a fuel price corresponding to the destination airport;performing, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, optimization logic to determine an amount of fuel to upload at each of the origin airport, the intermediate airport, and the destination airport;wherein the optimization logic considers the fuel price corresponding to the origin airport, the fuel price corresponding to the intermediate airport, and the fuel price corresponding to the destination airport; andtransmitting, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, the amount of fuel to upload at each of the origin airport, the intermediate airport, and the destination airport.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving additional operational data including at least one of a second fuel price corresponding to the origin airport, a second fuel ...

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Номер записи: 53
09-01-2014 дата публикации

System And Method To Instrument And Gather Three Dimensional (3-D) Vehicle Tracking And Information

Номер: US20140012459A1
Автор: Christopher Bermel, John Sample, Mark Kramer, Wilfred Tucker
Принадлежит: BlueRadios Inc

A vehicle monitoring system and method of monitoring is described and taught. The monitoring system comprises, in part, a monitoring apparatus which attaches to a vehicle by way of a cigarette adapter, universal serial bus port, or the like. This enables the device to draw power from the vehicle's battery. The monitoring apparatus has a variety of sensing components which take readings based on the vehicle's movements and status. This information is sent via Bluetooth connection to a Bluetooth compatible device. The information can then be sent to a remote web server and uploaded into different interpretive software including three dimensional mapping software. The vehicle can then be maintained or serviced in a manner consistent with the data collected from the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 54
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Image capture method

Номер: US20140016013A1
Автор: Chun-Ming Lin, Qian Huang
Принадлежит: Wistron Corp

The present disclosure provides an image capturing method including: detecting whether a first trigger signal has been received; performing a first facial recognition process on a preview image captured by an image capture device to produce a first facial recognition result, when the first trigger signal has been received; determining whether a number of people indicated by the first facial recognition result is equal to a predetermined number of participants indicated by an input signal; and activating an output device to display a correct signal when the number of people indicated by the first facial recognition result is equal to the predetermined number of participants.

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Номер записи: 55
16-01-2014 дата публикации

MODULAR SYSTEM FOR SERVICEABLE VEHICLE COMPONENTS

Номер: US20140018998A1
Автор: BRYNS Patric, Chahley Chris
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The invention seeks to provide a system of modular component clusters for use with vehicles such as electric utility vehicles, allowing for rapid and straightforward field repair. Vehicle components are arranged within cluster modules, the modules being releasably and operably connectable to the vehicle and adapted to provide for easy diagnosis of component failures. The cluster modules are designed to be independently exchanged in and out of the vehicle should any single component in a cluster fail, without the need for onsite service. Removal and replacement of a cluster module requires only minimal mechanical skill and the faulty module can then be out-shopped for repair. The system provides for more simplified maintenance of vehicles where moving the entire vehicle to a service location might be impractical. 1. A method for repairing a vehicle , the vehicle comprising at least two modular functional clusters , each of the at least two clusters releasably connected to the vehicle and independently detachable from the vehicle , each of the at least two clusters comprising at least one component , wherein upon failure of one component the cluster containing the failed component can be detached from the vehicle for servicing and a replacement cluster subsequently releasably connected to the vehicle at least one of the components having experienced failure , the method comprising:a. detecting failure of the failed component;b. detaching the cluster containing the failed component from the vehicle; andc. attaching a replacement cluster to the vehicle.2. The method of further comprising providing the vehicle with a diagnostic module configured to communicate with the at least two clusters before the failure of the failed component claim 1 , and engaging the diagnostic module to detect the failure of the failed component.3. The method of further comprising providing the vehicle with a diagnostic display in communication with the diagnostic module claim 2 , sending a ...

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Номер записи: 56
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle feedback

Номер: US20140025239A1
Автор: Franklin C. Breslau, Robert J. Torres
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A feedback method and system. The method includes identifying by a computing system, a user. A vehicular feedback software application is enabled for the user. A feedback software application in the computing system monitors a group of vehicle operation functions currently being executed by the user with respect to a vehicle. The feedback software application analyzes the group of vehicle operation functions with respect to a profile associated with the user. An analysis report is generated in response to the analysis. The analysis report is presented to the user. The computing system monitors a response to the first analysis report from the user.

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Номер записи: 57
30-01-2014 дата публикации

RF METER READING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140028465A1
Автор: Cornwall Mark K.
Принадлежит:

The automatic meter reading (AMR) systems and methods of the present invention facilitate meter reading utilizing one-way and two-way communication with utility meter endpoint devices while at the same time providing an operating regime that conserves energy for long battery life and utilizes the available airwaves for AMR communications efficiently. Embodiments of the invention are applicable in AMR systems employing handheld and/or vehicle-based mobile readers, fixed readers, and combinations thereof. Moreover, embodiments of the invention facilitate smooth transition from mobile AMR systems to fixed systems, and provide for automatic AMR system performance monitoring and automatic adaptability to maintain or improve performance. 1157-. (canceled)158. A method in a reader used in an automatic meter reading (AMR) system , the method comprising:receiving a one-way communication from an endpoint;initiating a two-way communication with the endpoint in response to receiving the one-way communication; andduring the two-way communication, sending an instruction to the endpoint, the instruction configured to adjust a bubble-up operation parameter in the endpoint.159. The method of claim 158 , wherein the bubble-up operation parameter includes at least one of:scheduling a period of increased bubble-up activity of the endpoint during the two way communication,putting the endpoint in a sleep mode for a specified time duration, andslowing a default bubble-up rate.160. The method of claim 159 , wherein slowing the default bubble-up rate further includes at least one of:increasing transmission power level, andresponding to a specified reading time by temporarily increasing a bubble-up rate.161. A method in a reader used in an automatic meter reading (AMR) system claim 159 , the method comprising:receiving a message from an endpoint at a particular frequency;determining whether the particular frequency is suitably centered within a predefined communication channel associated ...

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Номер записи: 58
30-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND SERVER FOR MONITORING ENERGY SOURCE

Номер: US20140028466A1
Автор: Tsai Tsung-Che
Принадлежит: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

A method for monitoring energy source by a server receives a service request transmitted by a user terminal, requesting to gather statistics of an energy usage situation of a monitor object corresponding to an energy sensor. The server obtains energy input quantity and energy output quantity of the monitor object detected by the energy sensor according to the service request. The server gathers the statistics of the energy usage situation of the monitor object according to the energy input quantity and the energy output quantity. The server creates an energy monitor report according to the statistics of the energy usage situation of the monitor object, and transmits the energy monitor report to the user terminal 1. A method for monitoring an energy source using a server , the method comprising:receiving a service request transmitted by a user terminal electronically connected with the server, wherein the service request is requested to gather statistics of an energy usage situation of a monitor object corresponding to an energy sensor;obtaining energy input quantity and energy output quantity of the monitor object detected by the energy sensor according to the service request;gathering the statistics of the usage situation of the energy of the monitor object according to the energy input quantity and the energy output quantity; andcreating an energy monitor report according to the statistics of the energy usage situation of the monitor object, and transmitting the energy monitor report to the user terminal2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining the energy input quantity and the energy output quantity of the monitor object detected by the energy sensor from a network terminal3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the energy usage situation of the monitor object comprises energy loss claim 1 , an energy usage rate claim 1 , and carbon dioxide equivalent exhausted from the monitor object.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the server comprises a storage ...

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Номер записи: 59
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Driver measurement and incentive system for improving fuel-efficiency

Номер: US20140032062A1
Автор: Baer Jeffrey C., Geiger Matthew J., Sullivan Daniel J.
Принадлежит:

A vehicle driver is provided with a display interface a smartphone, tablet, PC, or any telematics or in-vehicle device installed in the vehicle. The display interface presents a real-time target for the driver to follow to maximize fuel economy and safety, achieved by modulating the accelerator pedal appropriately. 1. An article comprising a non-transitory machine-readable medium that stores a program , the program being executable by a host computing device having a display to coach an operator of a vehicle to operate the vehicle in a fuel-efficient manner , comprising:program code to generate a display interface identifying two or more target zones, and a display pointer, the target zones defined by a baseline that represents a set of zero acceleration fuel rate versus vehicle speed data points;program code to receive data generated during operation of the vehicle and, in response, to generate, continuously, values representing a current fuel rate; andprogram code to convert the values to control signals that drive the display pointer with respect to the two or more target zones to provide visual feedback of current fuel rate against the baseline.2. The article as described in wherein the data generated during operation of the vehicle is one of: vehicle speed claim 1 , engine load claim 1 , engine speed claim 1 , fuel rate claim 1 , transmission gear value claim 1 , and mass air flow.3. The article as described in wherein the baseline is adjusted based on one of: time of day claim 1 , temperature claim 1 , location claim 1 , a location difficulty claim 1 , a percent grade of a road.4. The article as described in wherein the baseline is adjusted based on one of: driver history claim 1 , a driver identifier claim 1 , vehicle history claim 1 , target location claim 1 , driver handicap claim 1 , and a vehicle identifier.5. The article as described in wherein the two or more target zones comprise a first green zone claim 1 , a second yellow zone claim 1 , and a third ...

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Номер записи: 60
06-02-2014 дата публикации

WATT-HOUR METER AND METHOD OF DETECTION OF ABNORMAL STATUS THEREOF

Номер: US20140035760A1
Автор: Yang Wan Cheol
Принадлежит:

There are provided a watt-hour meter capable of detecting an abnormal status due to the surreptitious use of electricity or electrical current leakage by vector synthesis of a three-phase current and a method of detection of an abnormal status thereof, the watt-hour meter including a sensing unit detecting alternating current (AC) power, an abnormal status detecting unit detecting an abnormal status by vector-synthesizing a current value of the AC power detected by the sensing unit, and a controlling unit controlling displaying of the abnormal status according to a detection result from the abnormal status detecting unit. 1. A watt-hour meter , comprising:a sensing unit detecting alternating current (AC) power;an abnormal status detecting unit detecting an abnormal status by vector-synthesizing a current value of the AC power detected by the sensing unit; anda controlling unit controlling displaying of the abnormal status according to a detection result from the abnormal status detecting unit.2. The watt-hour meter of claim 1 , wherein the AC power is single phase or three-phase four-wire AC power.3. The watt-hour meter of claim 2 , wherein the abnormal status detecting unit detects the abnormal status by comparing the vector-synthesized current of the AC power of each phase of the three-phase four-wire AC power with neutral wire current.4. The watt-hour meter of claim 3 , wherein the abnormal status detecting unit includes:a first root mean square measuring unit measuring a root mean square of the AC power of each phase of the three-phase four-wire AC power,a squaring unit squaring the root mean square of each phase measured by the first root mean square measuring unit;a multiplying unit alternately multiplying the alternating current in respective phases of the three-phase four-wire AC power;an integrating unit integrating each multiplied value from the multiplying unit;a first calculating unit increasing each integrated value of the integrating unit twice;a ...

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Номер записи: 61
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Methods, Systems and Devices for Generating Real-Time Activity Data Updates to Display Devices

Номер: US20140035761A1
Автор: Brumback Christine, Burton Barry, Friedman Eric, Panther Heiko, Park James, Roberts Timothy, Yuen Shelten
Принадлежит: Fitbit, Inc.

Methods, systems and devices are provided for displaying monitored activity data in substantial real-time on a screen of a computing device. One example method includes capturing motion data associated with activity of a user via an activity tracking device. The motion data is quantified into a plurality of metrics associated with the activity of the user. The method storing the motion data in storage of the activity tracking device. The method connects the activity tracking device with a computing device over a wireless data connection, and sending motion data to the computing device for display of a metric, of the plurality of metrics, on a graphical user interface of an activity application of the computing device. The sending of motion data to the computing device is configured to continue while additional motion data is captured and sent to the computing device. The metric displayed on the graphical user interface is shown to change in an increasing numerical or graphical form in substantial real-time. 1. A method , comprising ,capturing motion data associated with activity of a user via an activity tracking device, the motion data quantified into a plurality of metrics associated with the activity of the user;storing the motion data in storage of the activity tracking device;connecting the activity tracking device with a computing device over a wireless data connection; andsending motion data to the computing device for display of a metric, of the plurality of metrics, on a graphical user interface of an activity application of the computing device;wherein the sending of motion data to the computing device is configured to continue while additional motion data is captured and sent to the computing device, the metric displayed on the graphical user interface is shown to change in an increasing numerical or graphical form in substantial real-time, the method being executed by a processor2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metric of the plurality of metrics is ...

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Номер записи: 62
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Utility Node Communication Device Adaptable to a Cellular Device

Номер: US20140045550A1
Автор: Achenbach Gabriel, Rosenberg Andrew Leon
Принадлежит:

Techniques and devices for communicating with a utility node device through a utility node communication device and utilizing resources of a cellular device are described herein. The utility node communication device may connect to and/or release the cellular device (e.g., cellular telephone) providing an enclosure for the cellular device. The utility node communication device may communicate with the utility node device (e.g., a smart utility meter) and utilize a cellular radio of the cellular device to communicate with a head end device of a utility. The utility node communication device may also utilize a processor, memory, display, or operating system of the cellular device. 1. A utility node communication device comprising:a dock to removably receive a cellular device, the dock having retaining members to securely retain the cellular device within the dock, the retaining members defining an opening to provide access to a display screen of the cellular device; and a radio to communicate utility information with a utility node device;', 'a communication component communicatively coupled to the radio, the communication component to communicate with the cellular device; and', 'a keyboard to receive input from an individual and to send keystroke information based on the input to the communication component or the radio., 'a main body attached to the dock, the main body comprising2. The utility node communication device of claim 1 , wherein the cellular device comprises a cellular telephone claim 1 , an electronic reader device claim 1 , a personal digital assistant (PDA) claim 1 , and/or a tablet computer.3. The utility node communication device of claim 1 , wherein the utility information comprises:resource consumption information related to consumption of gas, electricity, and/or water;configuration information related configuring the utility node device;servicing information related to servicing the utility node device; and/orinstallation information related to ...

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Номер записи: 63
20-02-2014 дата публикации

REMOTE INSPECTION SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20140049403A1
Автор: Kim Yong Woo
Принадлежит: LSIS CO., LTD.

A remote inspection system and a communication method thereof are provided. According to exemplary embodiments, the system may be implemented such that desired inspection data can be received from a meter only after unlocking the meter, by setting the meter to a lock state using an inherent obis code at the beginning and receiving a corresponding unlock obis code from a remote inspection server. This may result in further enhancement of security levels of the meter and the system. 1. A remote inspection system , comprising:a meter having a lock function;a remote inspection server to provide an obis code value for locking or unlocking the meter; anda device language message specification (DLMS) communication modem to transmit inspection data received from the meter to the remote inspection server by applying a DLMS communication protocol when the meter is unlocked.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the meter comprises:an obis code storage unit to store an inherent lock obis code and an inherent unlock obis code; andan obis code comparator to compare an obis code value, provided by the remote inspection server through the DLMS communication modem, with the inherent lock or unlock obis code value stored in the obis code storage unit.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the meter further comprises a controller to lock or unlock the meter claim 2 ,wherein the controller locks the meter when the obis code value provided by the remote inspection server matches the inherent lock obis code stored, and unlocks the meter when the obis code value provided by the remote inspection server matches the inherent unlock obis code stored.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the obis code storage unit is implemented as firmware.5. A communication method for a remote inspection system having a remote inspection server for receiving inspection data of a meter using a device language message specification (DLMS) communication protocol claim 2 , the method comprising:setting an inherent lock ...

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Номер записи: 64
20-02-2014 дата публикации

System and method for identifying, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a vehicle

Номер: US20140052329A1
Автор: Guenter Nobis, Ramon Amirpour, Roger Malmsheimer
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A method for diagnosing and maintaining a vehicle at a repair shop includes connecting a first vehicle inspection device to a first work station and selecting a mobile VCI which is provided a detection software component situated on a central repair shop server and a central diagnostic device; connecting the VCI to the vehicle; establishing a communication between the VCI and the diagnostic device; storing vehicle identification data in the VCI via the diagnostic device; performing a first set of vehicle inspections using the first vehicle inspection device and/or the VCI; disconnecting the first vehicle inspection device from the vehicle; connecting a second vehicle inspection device to the vehicle; reading out the identification data from the VCI into the second vehicle inspection device at a second work station via the diagnostic device; and performing a second set of vehicle inspections using the second vehicle inspection device and/or the VCI.

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Номер записи: 65
20-02-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A TRANSPORTING INSTRUCTION USING AN ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR

Номер: US20140052412A1
Автор: KADABA NAGESH
Принадлежит: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

A system including an environmental sensor that can travel with a product within a carrier's logistics network. The environmental sensor being configured to sense an environmental condition capable of affecting the product to generate product environment data. The system includes a scanner configured to read product environment data from the environmental sensor. The system also includes a hub control unit configured to communicate with the scanner and receive the product environment data from the scanner and determine whether the product environment data enters into a pre-defined range of values associated with an exposure of the product to an environmental condition. The hub control unit is also configured to generate alert data if it is determined that the environmental data has entered the range of values. If a limit within the values is further transcended, a transportation instruction is also generated to alter transport of the product. 1. A method comprising the steps of:collecting environmental data using an environmental sensor associated with a container such that the sensor travels with the container within a carrier's logistics network;receiving the environmental data collected by the environmental sensor at a computer system;determining with the computer system whether an environmental condition of the container has entered within a pre-defined range of values based on the collected environment data; andin response to the computer system determining the environmental condition has entered the range of values, generating alert data containing an indication of the environmental condition entering the range of values.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:transmitting the generated alert data to one or more users of the computer system; andin response to an input from the one or more users, generating a transporting instruction to alter the delivery of the container.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the transporting instruction ...

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Номер записи: 66
27-02-2014 дата публикации

SERVER AND METHOD FOR MANAGING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVESTIGATIONS

Номер: US20140055281A1
Автор: WENG Ya-Fen
Принадлежит: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

In a method for managing greenhouse gas emissions investigations, collected data of greenhouse gas emissions is received from one or more computing devices and checked. An amount of COemitted from each of one or more emission sources is calculated according to the collected data, statistical analysis is implemented to the calculation result, a report is created according to the statistical analysis, and the report is transmitted to the one or more computing devices. 1. A computer-implemented method being executed by a processor of an electronic device electrically connected to one or more computing devices , the method comprising:(a) receiving collected data of greenhouse gas emissions from the one or more computing devices;(b) determining whether the collected data passes a standard checking; and{'sub': '2', '(c) calculating an amount of COemitted from each of one or more emission sources according to the collected data, implementing statistical analysis to the calculation result, creating a report according to the statistical analysis, and transmitting the report to the one or more computing devices.'}2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein before step (a) the method further comprises:updating data about providers and calculation parameters of the greenhouse gas emissions, wherein the calculation parameters comprise the one or more emission sources, emission coefficients, global warming potential (GWP) coefficients, and types of greenhouse gases.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein step (a) further comprises:transmitting reminder messages to the one or more computing devices in response that the collected data is not received in a preset time.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the collected data transmitted to the electronic device by the one or more computing devices via an online mode is stored in a first database of the electronic device; andthe collected data transmitted to the electronic device by the one or more computing devices ...

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Номер записи: 67
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Multiple and interchangeable meter reading probes

Номер: US20140055283A1
Автор: Christian Vandendorpe, Fu Kin Fong, Karl Jonsson, Kong Wei Lye, Sonny Windstrup, William Diehl, Yee Fen Ching
Принадлежит: Greenwave Reality Pte Ltd

A characteristic of a first utility meter is detected with a first probe head, and a characteristic of a second utility meter is detected with a second probe head. The characteristic of the first utility meter is dependent on a usage of a first utility metered by the first utility meter, and the characteristic of the second utility meter is dependent on a usage of a second utility metered by the second utility meter. Information related to the characteristic of the first utility meter is communicated from the first probe head to a communication unit, and information related to the characteristic of the second utility meter is communicated from the second probe head to the communication unit. A message is also sent from the communication unit indicating the usage of the first utility or the usage of the second utility.

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Номер записи: 68
06-03-2014 дата публикации

MODULAR WIRELESS FIXED NETWORK FOR WIDE-AREA METERING DATA COLLECTION AND METER MODULE APPARATUS

Номер: US20140062721A1
Автор: Heth Carmel, ZIGDON SHIMON
Принадлежит: Sensus USA Inc

A method of encoding interval consumption values transmitted by a meter module in a metering data collection system includes collecting consumption values at selected intervals, and compressing collected consumption data using a logarithmic table encoder to reduce the number of bits required in a data message for each consumption interval. 1. A method of encoding interval consumption values transmitted by a meter module in a metering data collection system , comprising:collecting consumption values at selected intervals; andcompressing collected consumption data using a logarithmic table encoder to reduce the number of bits required in a data message for each consumption interval.2. The method of claim 1 , further including:assigning a list of consumption encoding/decoding tables, adapted to various consumption patterns to said logarithmic table encoder; andspecifying which set of encoding/decoding tables is assigned to each meter module.3. A method of increasing the redundancy level of interval consumption data transmitted by a meter module in a metering data collection system claim 1 , comprising:transferring interval consumption values from said meter module using multiple messages related to the same time period, and wherein each of said multiple messages has a time base; andshifting the time base of each message compared to the previous message, in a cyclic manner, so that interval consumption data may be reconstructed even if some of the messages are not received thus increasing the redundancy level of the data while simultaneously enabling the transfer of more detailed interval consumption data related to smaller consumption intervals, within the metered time period.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:reducing the number of bits required in an interval consumption data message and increasing the redundancy level of the data, while simultaneously enabling the transfer of more detailed interval consumption data related to smaller consumption intervals ...

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Номер записи: 69
06-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF DETERMINING AN ECO-DRIVING INDICATOR FOR THE TRAVEL OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20140067247A1
Автор: CHASSE ALEXANDRE, DI DOMENICO DOMENICO, DIB Wissam, MOULIN Philippe, SCIARRETTA Antonio
Принадлежит: IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES

The invention relates to a method of determining at least one eco-driving indicator wherein at least a first indicator (IND) is determined as an optimal speed (V) that minimizes the energy consumption. Calculation of optimal speed Vis constrained by measured instant speeds Vat breakpoints of the travel where the driver has to adapt his driving according to conditions external to the travel. Once the eco-driving indicator is determined, it can be displayed (AFF) and/or the vehicle can be controlled (COM) in accordance with the indicator. 118-. (canceled)19. A method of determining at least one eco-driving indicator of travel of a vehicle , the travel corresponding to motion of the vehicle between two successive stops of the vehicle , comprising:a) measuring an instantaneous speed of the vehicle during the travel;b) identifying at least one breakpoint of the travel where the instant speed has been modified according to conditions external to the travel;c) dividing the travel into at least one segment with each segment being defined between two successive breakpoints and determining for each segment a distance and an average speed of the segment by the measured instant speed; andd) determining, as the first eco-driving indicator, an optimal speed of the travel, the optimal speed being calculated for each segment by an optimization algorithm that determines a speed minimizing energy consumption of the vehicle with the algorithm being constrained by the instant speed at the breakpoints, by the distance and by the average speed of the segment.20. A method as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the driving of the vehicle is in accordance with the eco-driving indicator.21. A method as claimed in claim 19 , wherein at least one breakpoint is identified by determining at least one slowing down of the vehicle from at least one of the measured instant speed claim 19 , a reversal point of the instant speed of the vehicle claim 19 , a stopping of the vehicle and seeing a road sign ...

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Номер записи: 70
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Analytics in a Utility Infrastructure

Номер: US20140067325A1
Автор: Angelis Bruce, Behrmann Fred, McKee Darby, Poxleitner James, Sonderegger Robert
Принадлежит: ITRON, INC.

Techniques for analyzing a utility infrastructure are described herein. In one example, data is obtained from a utility system. The data may include consumption measurement information, consumption measurement exceptions and/or system events. Exceptions may include data indicating a possible problem, such as significantly increased or decreased consumption, reduced voltage, etc. Events may include data on power down actions, meter removal, etc. Attributes may be considered, including demographic information, weather information, economic information, etc. The data may be filtered by comparison to known patterns of measurements, exceptions, events and/or attributers that indicate an analytic event. Accordingly, analytic events may include important system information that is inferred from large quantities of data. Analytic events may be reported to an operator through operation of a user interface. 1. One or more computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions that , when executed , cause one or more processors to perform acts comprising: use of at least one attribute, wherein the at least one attribute is associated with a consumer; and', 'use of at least one pattern, wherein the at least one pattern is related to at least one analytic event, respectively;, 'filtering data obtained from a utility network to derive exceptions and events, wherein the deriving is based in part onrecognizing at least one analytic event in the identified exceptions and events, wherein the recognized analytic event is consistent with the at least one attribute and consistent with the at least one pattern; andreporting the at least one analytic event.2. One or more computer-readable media as recited in claim 1 , wherein use of the at least one attribute assists in distinguishing measurement data from exceptions.3. One or more computer-readable media as recited in claim 1 , wherein:use of the at least one attribute comprises use of demographic information that assists in ...

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Номер записи: 71
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for diagnosing a chassis frame state

Номер: US20140074350A1
Автор: Lazhar CHAARI, Olaf SCHAEDLER, Thomas Degenstein
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A method is provided for diagnosing the chassis frame state of a motor vehicle, which includes, but is not limited to ascertaining at least one diagnostic variable and displaying this diagnostic variable. At least one ascertained and displayed diagnostic variable indicates a balance, track width and/or brake disk planarity state for a chassis frame of the motor vehicle; and/or is determined based on an in particular periodic asymmetry in a steering gear.

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Номер записи: 72
20-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PARALLEL METER-READING BETWEEN CONCENTRATOR AND ELECTRICITY METERS

Номер: US20140077970A1
Автор: YU Young Gyu
Принадлежит: LSIS CO., LTD.

A parallel meter-reading method between a concentrator and electricity meters includes determining a phase of electric power supplied from a concentrator to the electricity meters, generating a reference signal synchronized with electric power determined for each phase, generating a request signal synchronized with the 3 phases electric power determined and transmitting the generated request signal to an electricity meter modem, receiving the request signal, determining a phase of electric power supplied to the electricity meter according to the request signal, generating a response signal synchronized with the determined phase and transmitting the generated response signal to the concentrator modem, and receiving the response signal of the electricity meter modem with respect to the request signal, and determining whether or not the response signal is synchronized with the reference signal to determine the phase of electric power supplied to the electricity meter. 1. A parallel meter-reading method between a concentrator and electricity meters , the method comprising:a) determining by a concentrator modem each of three phases of electric power supplied from a concentrator to the electricity meters;b) generating by the concentrator modem a reference signal synchronized with electric power determined for each phase;c) generating by the concentrator modem a request signal synchronized with each of the three phases electric power determined for each phase and transmitting the generated request signal to an electricity meter modem;d) receiving by the electricity meter modem the request signal;e) determining by the electricity meter modem a phase of electric power supplied to the electricity meter according to the request signal;f) generating by the electricity meter modem a response signal synchronized with the determined phase of electric power and transmitting the generated response signal to the concentrator modem; andg) receiving by the concentrator modem the ...

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Номер записи: 73
27-03-2014 дата публикации

ON-LINE WEB ACCESSED ENERGY METER

Номер: US20140085103A1
Автор: Kagan Erran, Wang Wei
Принадлежит: ELECTRO INDUSTRIES/GAUGE TECH

An electrical metering system capable of performing multiple metering functions, collecting data, and wirelessly provides the collected metering data to a utility operator. In the electrical metering system, at least one computing device for initiating a request for data. A first modem connects the computing device to an infrastructure. A wireless embedded modem for wirelessly connects an electric meter to an infrastructure, and the wireless electric modem receives a request from the computing device and wirelessly transmits the metering data to the computing device, thereby initiating the request. 1. A system for collecting data and wirelessly providing the collected data to a remote operator , the system comprising:at least one computing device for initiating a request for data;a first communications device for connecting the computing device to an infrastructure; a digital sampler configured for sampling at least one parameter;', 'at least one processor configured to collect the at least one parameter and generate data from the sampled at least one parameter, wherein the at least one processor is configured to act as a server for the at least one device and is further configured for presenting the collected and generated data in the form of web pages; and, 'at least one device comprisinga wireless communications device coupled to the at least one device and for wirelessly connecting the at least one device to the infrastructure,wherein the wireless communications device receives a request from the computing device and wirelessly transmits the collected and generated metering data to the computing device initiating the request, wherein the computing device accesses the collected and generated data via a software program.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the infrastructure comprises a telephone infrastructure including telephone landlines coupled to the at least one computing device and a cell phone infrastructure including cell phone relay stations coupling the ...

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Номер записи: 74
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Method of manufacturing an inductive proximity switch

Номер: US20140091786A1
Автор: Peter Heimlicher
Принадлежит: Optosys SA

The invention relates to a method of manufacturing an inductive proximity switch, in which an enclosure is formed from a single piece of a non-ferromagnetic metal and electronic components are inserted into the enclosure, and to a corresponding proximity switch. The electronic components comprise a coil configured to be supplied with transmitting current pulses and a processing circuit configured to generate an output signal based on received voltages induced in the coil after the duration of the transmitting current pulses. In order to fabricate a proximity switch with an improved robustness by maintaining its proper functionality, the invention suggests that forming of the enclosure comprises the step of deep drawing a sheet of the non-ferromagnetic metal to a tubular element with a front wall covering its front end and a side wall delimiting an inner space for receiving the electronic components.

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Номер записи: 75
03-04-2014 дата публикации

METER DISPLAY DURING POWER INTERRUPTION

Номер: US20140091946A1
Автор: Ramirez Anibal Diego
Принадлежит: LANDIS+GYR, INC.

A circuit arrangement for use in a utility meter includes a processing circuit, a magnetically-actuated switch, and a first circuit. The processing circuit has a first mode and a second mode. The processing circuit performs a first set of metering operations related to energy metering in the first mode, and a second set of operations in the second mode or sleep mode. The second set of operations has fewer operations than the first set of operation, and requires less energy. The switch has is coupled to provide a first output signal to the processing circuit. The first circuit is configured to generate a pulse signal responsive to the switch transitioning states, and is operably coupled to provide the pulse signal to the processing circuit. The processing circuit causes display of stored values responsive to receiving the pulse and receiving the first output signal. 1. A circuit arrangement for use in a utility meter;a processing circuit having a first mode and a second mode, and a least a first input and a second input, the processing circuit configured to perform a first set of metering operations related to energy metering in the first mode, and a second set of operations in the second mode, the second set of operations having fewer operations than the first set of operations, the processing circuit consuming less power in the second mode than in the first mode;a magnetically-actuated switch having a first state and a second state, the switch operably coupled to provide a first output signal to the second input of the processing circuit;a first circuit operably coupled to the magnetically-actuated switch, the first circuit configured generate a pulse signal responsive to the magnetically-actuated switch transitioning from the first state to the second state, the first circuit further operably coupled to provide the pulse signal to the first input of the processing circuit;wherein the processing circuit is configured to cause display of stored values responsive to ...

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Номер записи: 76
10-04-2014 дата публикации

System and Method for Support of One-Way Endpoints in Two-Way Wireless Networks

Номер: US20140097966A1
Автор: Alexander Roger K.
Принадлежит:

A sensor data collection system includes a plurality of sensors operatively coupled to a corresponding set of endpoints, the endpoints configured to communicate sensor data to a central data collection point via a data communication protocol. A proxy service-enabled endpoint facilitates interoperability with the data collection system for the benefit of endpoints that are otherwise incompatible with the data communication protocol. The endpoint includes a remote endpoint interface module configured to receive communications from at least one of the incompatible endpoints containing incompatible endpoint sensor data. A remote endpoint virtualization module operatively coupled to the remote endpoint interface module and associated with the at least one of the incompatible endpoints. The remote endpoint virtualization module is uniquely addressable according to a corresponding virtual endpoint address, and configured to store the incompatible endpoint sensor data and to communicate that data to the central data collection point via the data communication protocol. 1. An endpoint proxy device for use with a two-way automatic sensor data collection system , the endpoint having endpoint hardware circuitry , including a processor circuit , a data store operatively coupled to the processor circuit , communications circuitry operatively coupled to the processor circuit and configured to transmit and receive data communications in a wireless network , the endpoint proxy device comprising:a remote endpoint interface module implemented with the endpoint hardware circuitry and configured to wirelessly receive, via the hardware circuitry, 1-way transmissions originated from at least one remotely-located 1-way endpoint that is coupled to a corresponding at least one sensor, the 1-way transmissions being transmitted in a 1-way communications protocol representing sensor data from the at least one sensor;a remote endpoint virtualization module operatively coupled with the remote ...

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Номер записи: 77
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Enhanced vehicle onboard diagnostic system and method

Номер: US20140100738A1
Автор: Alessandro Concas, Dante T. Boutell, Francisco J. Lopez, Ryuji Itatsu, Takashi Nakamura
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

The invention includes methods and devices for an improved onboard vehicle diagnostic system. The methods and devices provide for more detailed information and presentation of diagnostic and vehicle performance data for a user. In one example, real time diagnostic and trip system performance data is gathered and displayed relative to time for improved understanding of vehicle performance and operation by a user.

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Номер записи: 78
01-01-2015 дата публикации

SAFE INTERACTION OF A USER WITH A SMART UTILITY METER

Номер: US20150002309A1
Автор: FIELD Anthony
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method for enabling a user to safely interact with a smart utility meter (), comprising the following steps:—Transmission by said user of a command signal from a remote handheld electronic device () through a short range wireless optical communication link () between optical transmitting means () provided on said handheld electronic device () and optical receiving means () provided on said smart utility meter ();—Reception of said command signal on said optical receiving means (). 1. A method for enabling a interaction with a smart utility meter , comprising:transmitting a command signal from a remote handheld electronic device through a short range wireless optical communication link between an optical transmitter provided on the handheld electronic device and an optical receiver provided on the smart utility meter.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein transmitting the command signal is triggered by actuation of a press button provided on the remote handheld electronic device.3. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising settling the optical receiver of the smart utility meter into a listening mode for receiving the command signal.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the command signal is transmitted according to the IEC 62056 series of standards.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the smart utility meter comprises a prepayment meter claim 1 , the signal command comprises encoded information corresponding to a credit amount for authorizing delivery of energy.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the signal command comprises encoded information to instruct the smart utility meter to restore an energy supply.7. A smart utility meter comprising:an optical receiver adapted to receive a command signal transmitted from a remote handheld electronic device through a short range wireless optical communication link to one of restore an energy supply and add a new credit amount for authorizing delivery of ...

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Номер записи: 79
06-01-2022 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATION FEATURE MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS

Номер: US20220005291A1
Автор: Christensen Scott T., Farris Scott, Hayward Gregory, Konrardy Blake
Принадлежит:

Methods and systems for monitoring use and determining risks associated with operation of a vehicle having one or more autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, operating data may be recorded during operation of the vehicle. This may include information regarding the vehicle, the vehicle environment, use of the autonomous operation features, and/or control decisions made by the features. The control decisions may include actions the feature would have taken to control the vehicle, but which were not taken because a vehicle operator was controlling the relevant aspect of vehicle operation at the time. The operating data may be recorded in a log, which may then be used to determine risk levels associated with vehicle operation based upon risk levels associated with the autonomous operation features. The risk levels may further be used to adjust an insurance policy associated with the vehicle. 1. A computer system for monitoring vehicles having one or more autonomous systems or features , comprising:one or more processors; and receive, from an autonomous vehicle-mounted transceiver, information regarding capabilities and features of an autonomous system of an autonomous vehicle;', 'receive, from the autonomous vehicle-mounted transceiver, (i) autonomous system sensor data or vehicle-mounted sensor data collected or generated at a time immediately prior to a vehicle collision, and (ii) control signal data indicating both (a) one or more control decisions generated and implemented to control the autonomous vehicle by the autonomous system immediately prior to the vehicle collision instead of one or more unimplemented control decisions and (b) the one or more unimplemented control decisions generated by the autonomous system for controlling an aspect of operation of the autonomous vehicle immediately prior to the vehicle collision but not implemented to control the autonomous vehicle;', 'determine, by the one or more processors applying a ...

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Номер записи: 80
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Personalized Smart Navigation for Motor Vehicles

Номер: US20180003515A1
Автор: Ivan COUGHLAN, Laura Hunt, Stefan Saru, Swati SEHGAL
Принадлежит: Intel Corp

Embodiments are generally directed to personalized smart navigation for motor vehicles. An embodiment of a smart navigation system for a motor vehicle includes a plurality of sensors of the motor vehicle to detect internal conditions, external conditions, or both for a motor vehicle; a controller to receive sensor data from the plurality of sensors, the sensor data including vehicle condition data, external conditions data, or both; and a navigation system to determine a route for an operator of the motor vehicle. Determination of the route by the navigation system is based at least in part on current conditions data received from a plurality of sources, the current conditions data including the navigation data for the navigation system and sensor data from the plurality of sensors.

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Номер записи: 81
01-01-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND VEHICLE MONITORING METHOD

Номер: US20150006022A1
Автор: HSU CHENG-TA
Принадлежит:

An electronic device determines whether an accident happens to a vehicle according to a change of a speed of the vehicle, or a change of a gradient of the vehicle and location information of the vehicle. The electronic device generates rescue information upon the condition that the accident happens to the vehicle. The electronic device dials a predetermined telephone number and outputs the rescue information when the predetermined telephone number is connected. 1. An electronic device that is positioned on a vehicle , the electronic device comprising:at least one processor; anda storage system that stores one or more programs, which when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to:calculate a speed of the vehicle according to location information of the vehicle, location information of the vehicle being obtained from a Global Positioning System (GPS) device of the electronic device;determine whether the speed exceeds a predetermined threshold;monitor a change of the speed of the vehicle and a change of a gradient of the vehicle under the condition that the speed exceeds the predetermined threshold, the change of the gradient of the vehicle being monitored by a gradient device of the electronic device;determine whether an accident happens to the vehicle according to the change of the speed of the vehicle, the change of the gradient of the vehicle and the location information of the vehicle;generate rescue information upon the condition that the accident happens to the vehicle; anddial a predetermined telephone number and output the rescue information when a phone call to the predetermined telephone number is established.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the accident is determined to happen to the vehicle when the speed of the vehicle is decreased to zero within a predetermined duration.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the accident is determined to happen to the vehicle when the gradient of the vehicle is ...

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Номер записи: 82
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Operating smart utility meters using distributed ledgers

Номер: US20200005264A1
Автор: Patterson Tim, Scheidler Lucas
Принадлежит:

A distributed ledger based utility system architecture may be configured to enable secure payments, data transmission, and meter configuration of smart sensors. The utility system architecture may be a tiered architecture including multiple nodes at different levels of the architecture where each level may contain a different portion of the distributed ledger. As information is added to the distributed ledger, each portion of the distributed ledger may be updated based on whether the information is relevant to that node. The information may include rate contract transactions, meter configuration data transactions, payment transactions, or the like. 1. A method implemented by a broker node , the method comprising:receiving a transmission from a master node;determining that the transmission indicates an update to a distributed ledger associated with the broker node, the update to the distributed ledger including an activity instruction;based at least in part on receiving the transmission, updating the distributed ledger that is local to the broker node;sending, to a smart utility meter, a transmission indicating an update to the distributed ledger that is local to the broker node.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the activity instruction comprises a rate contract having an address representing a location in the distributed ledger claim 1 , at least one payee claim 1 , and at least one payer.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the rate contract specifies a bill rate based on at least one of:a time of day;a forward consumption of a resource;a reverse consumption of a resource;a peak demand;a power factor;a class of customer; ora type of payee.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the activity instruction includes meter configuration data configured to cause the smart utility meter to perform at least one of:updating software on the smart utility meter;setting a channel hopping sequence;setting a data rate used by the smart utility meter;changing metrology channels ...

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Номер записи: 83
05-01-2017 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL RECEIVER

Номер: US20170005690A1
Автор: Gregory Michael Lee, Ratliff Johnathan Scott, Sparks Travis
Принадлежит: RG5 Meter Company, (dba RG-3)

The invention is a universal receiver that addresses the problem of collecting consumption data from multiple types of utility metering wireless devices that use different and often proprietary protocols where such parameters are unknown to the system owner. The universal receiver automatically detects unknown AMR/AMI broadcasts utilizing know parameters for typical AMR/AMI signals and executing a decoding algorithm that includes series of RF parameter detection, signal characterization, signal decoding, and data qualifying techniques with minimal or no involvement needed by a user. 1. A universal receiver configured for detecting and decoding unknown signals , said universal receiver comprising:a processing device electrically associated with at least one memory, a power source, and at least one communication port configured for communicating with at least one external device;at least one programmable receiver electrically associated with said processing device and suitable for detecting radio-frequency (RF) transmissions over a wide spectrum of frequencies;at least one programmable transmitter electrically associated with said processing device and configured to generate and transmit RF signals;at least one antenna electrically associated with at least one of said at least one programmable receiver and said at least one programmable transmitter;wherein said processing device is configured to use said at least one programmable receiver to scan a predefine RF spectrum for a RF signal and to a generate a broadcast-profile for a detected RF signal comprising at least one signal-parameter related to said detected RF signal and store said broadcast-profile in said memory;wherein said processing device is configured to continue to scan said predefined RF Spectrum and update said broadcast-profile for said detected signal when new broadcast events are detected; andwherein said processing device is further configured to execute predefined decoding algorithms that compare ...

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Номер записи: 84
02-01-2020 дата публикации

USING WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION TO MAINTAIN INTRINSIC SAFTEY OF A GAS METER

Номер: US20200008034A1
Автор: Martin Jeff Thomas, Perkins Andrew Logan
Принадлежит:

A gas meter is outfit with near field communication (NFC) devices for in-situ exchange of data. The NFC devices reside in separate compartments. A first compartment houses electronics necessary to generate values for volumetric flow of material in a pipe. The gas meter includes a second compartment with an access point that allows data, including telemetry data, to transmit from the gas meter to a remote device. In operation, the NFC devices exchange data between the first compartment and the second compartment, often through a wall or barrier that prevents flow of fluid between the compartments. 1. An electronics assembly for a gas meter , comprising:an electronics unit with a first housing that encloses electronics in a first compartment, the electronics operative to generate data for volume flow of fluid;a first wireless component disposed in the first compartment;a second wireless component disposed outside of the first compartment;an antenna coupled with the second component and disposed outside of the first compartment; anda wall separating the first wireless component from the second wireless component,wherein the first wireless component and the second wireless component are operative to generate a field that penetrates through the wall.2. The electronics assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first wireless component and the second wireless component are each operative as an initiator that controls data exchange.3. The electronics assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first wireless component and the second wireless component are each operative as a target that responds to requests for data.4. The electronics assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first wireless component and the second wireless component are operative to bi-directionally exchange data with each other through the wall.5. The electronics assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first wireless component and the second wireless component are adapted to exchange data bi-directionally with each other.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 85
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Method for monitoring a drive-by-wire system of a motor vehicle

Номер: US20180009444A1
Автор: Andreas Grimm, Bernd Mueller, Evgeniya Ballmann, Isidro Corral Patino, Markus Reichert, Simon Hufnagel, Thomas Hartgen, Thomas Mauer
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A method for monitoring a drive-by-wire system of a motor vehicle, including: temporally offset reading in of at least two input values of an input quantity of an operating element of the motor vehicle; ascertaining a change over time or rate of change over time of the input quantity from the at least two read-in input values; determination of a monitored quantity for the motor vehicle operation from the change over time or rate of change over time; selection of a monitoring function on the basis of the monitored quantity; monitoring of the monitored quantity for the ascertained motor vehicle operation by the monitoring function.

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Номер записи: 86
08-01-2015 дата публикации

System and Method for Pre-Evaluation Vehicle Diagnostic and Repair Cost Estimation

Номер: US20150012169A1
Автор: Coard Christopher C.
Принадлежит: PRECISION AUTO REPAIR CENTER OF STAMFORD, LLC

Systems and methods are provided for estimating a diagnosis of a vehicle in need of repair in advance of performing any diagnostic tests on the vehicle. The invention further estimates the costs for a repair to a vehicle in need of repair in advance of performing any diagnostic tests to the vehicle. The system is particularly useful at a point-of-sale system in a vehicle repair center or in a off-site customer access tool. 1. A system for use with a plurality of networked point-of-sale (POS) terminals located at respective vehicle service centers (VSC) for providing a pre-diagnostic estimation of repair that is be required to be performed on a particular vehicle which has been reported to have certain reported issues , the system comprising:a) a database of vehicle data including (i) vehicle types, (ii) issue data of issues associated with the vehicle types, and (iii) repair data of repairs performed to correct the issues for each of the respective vehicle types; (i) query the vehicle data in the database to identify a vehicle type that is the same as the particular vehicle,', '(ii) query the vehicle data to identify vehicles of the vehicle type that have previously been reported to have the same reported issue as the particular vehicle,', '(iii) query the vehicle data to identify the one or more repairs that have been performed to repair the reported issue for the identified vehicle type, and', '(iv) determine a confidence level for each of the identified one or more repairs as to whether the identified one or more repairs is the correct repair for the reported issue with the particular vehicle; and, 'b) a logic service configured to,'}c) a bridge operably coupled to the database and logic service to place the database and logic service in network communication with the plurality of POS terminals.2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the repair data in the database is dynamic.3. A system according to claim 2 , wherein the repair data is updated after the ...

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Номер записи: 87
14-01-2016 дата публикации

SMART METER SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

Номер: US20160011005A1
Автор: WANG Karl L.
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A smart meter system architecture comprises of a local server, a coordinator, and a plurality of smart meters in a one-to-many data communication system configuration is disclosed. The invention discloses the architecture for a coordinator-server interface control register, data registers, routing table, non-volatile memory, parameter register, non-interruptible battery backup subsystem, and a low-power energy calculation and calibration method for resistive loads. 1. A data communication system comprises:a local server,a plurality of smart meters; anda coordinator coupled to the local server; wherein the local server sends commands to the coordinator via a control register; wherein the control register is utilized to coordinate activities of the plurality of smart meters; the coordinator includes a data register system; wherein the data register system comprises a pair of registers configured such that performance of data transfer is enhanced by eliminating the chance of collision when both read and write operations are accessing a same register; wherein when the local server places each of the plurality of smart meters in a calibration mode, a calibration voltage is applied across a resistor connected as a load in a power line of each of the plurality of smart meters; a voltage scaling factor is calculated by dividing a calibration voltage root-mean-square value by a measured average voltage root-mean-square of N-samples, a current scaling factor is calculated by dividing calibration current root-mean-square by a measured average current root-mean-square of N-samples and an effective time period is calculated by dividing a calibration energy value measured in a time period by a measured power and a number of samples in the time period.2. The data communication system of claim 1 , wherein the local server is connected by wires to a coordinator.3. The data communication system of claim 1 , wherein the coordinator is connected wirelessly to the plurality of smart ...

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Номер записи: 88
14-01-2016 дата публикации

System for Measuring and Reporting Resource Usage

Номер: US20160011007A1
Автор: Gopinath Sunil
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A system and method for measuring and reporting the renewable and non-renewable resources usage in an automated manner is provided. The system includes an AMI Meter for measuring resources usage and communicates to an AMI Server through multiple inbuilt communication facility. The AMI Server stores and process the data received from the AMI Meter for producing billing and control information. The informational messages are sent to the corresponding consumer AMI Meters and get updated in payment nodes by the AMI Server. The AMI Meter is also facilitated with auto registration (registering with server) and bi-directional metering features 11001111123114511631010711118911. A complete automated system () for measuring and reporting resource usage comprising: a single or a set of bi-directional AMI Meters () , wherein said AMI Meter () includes (i) a resource usage measuring component () , said component calculates the resource usage information , (ii) a resource control unit () , said unit controls the resource usage by either disconnecting or reconnecting the resource to the consumer premise , (iii) an user interface () , said interface enables the consumer to interact with said AMI Meter () , (iv) a communication module () , (v) a data storage module () , said module stores configuration and operational information data pertaining to said AMI Meter () , and (vi) a processor () , said processor processes said resource usage and communicates to the consumer through said user interface (); a single or a set of AMI Servers () , wherein said AMI Server () supporting cross platform interoperability includes (i) a transmitter/receiver () , said transmitter/receiver sends control and informational messages to said AMI Meter () and receives said resource usage information from said AMI Meter () , (ii) a software application () for processing and controlling the received data and (iii) a database () for storing processed consumer related data received from said AMI Meter (); a ...

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Номер записи: 89
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Vehicle identification number (vin)-based telematics device location tracking

Номер: US20220028186A1
Автор: Jason Lee Palmer, Miranda Korin LEADBEATER
Принадлежит: Omnitracs LLC

Aspects of the present disclosure include a recording system that captures vehicle data including a vehicle identification number (VIN) and sensor data, such as odometer readings, positional information of the vehicle, or engine hours of the vehicle, and correlates the VIN to the sensor data. The recording system described herein also compares the VIN to a previously recorded VIN identifying a new VIN to determine whether a change of vehicle has occurred. If no change of vehicle occurred, the recording system may continue to capture data and/or transmit the vehicle data to a management server. If the change of vehicle occurred, the recording system may transmit a notification to one or more devices to alert vehicle tracking personnel (e.g., fleet managers) of the change of vehicle.

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Номер записи: 90
12-01-2017 дата публикации

LOW COST TIRE BUBBLE FAULT DIAGNOSIS

Номер: US20170011563A1
Автор: Blanco Sandoval Alan Mauricio, Guerrero Ruiz Juan Luis, Huidobro Garcia Victor Hugo, Robles Valdivia Javier Iván
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A discloses system and method utilizes sensed oscillatory characteristics of a vehicle to detect a defect within a tire. The system utilizes information from sensors that are not disposed within a vehicle tire to detect tire defects. Information of oscillatory characteristics of the vehicle are analyzed to determine if the vehicle is operating as expected, or if a defect on the tire has changed the expected characteristics. Once a determination is made that a defect is present, an alert signal can be initiated to alert an operator that corrective action is required. 1. A method of detecting defects of a tire mounted on a vehicle comprising:sensing an oscillatory characteristic of a vehicle with a sensor mounted within the vehicle;storing a plurality of predefines oscillatory characteristics indicative of known vehicle operating parameters including a predefined oscillatory characteristics indicative of both normal operating conditions and a range of tire defects;comparing with a controller mounted within the vehicle the sensed oscillatory characteristic of the vehicle with stored predefined oscillatory characteristics indicative of a defect in at least one of the vehicle tires; anddetermining that at least one of the vehicle tires includes a defect responsive to the comparison with the controller matching the predefined oscillatory characteristic indicative of a defect in at least one of the vehicle tires.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises an accelerometer attached to a suspension component of the vehicle for sensing vibration of the suspension component.3. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the accelerometer senses a frequency of vibration within the suspension component.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the tire defect comprises a protrusion on a tread side of the vehicle tire and the sensor measures a vibration induced by the protrusion during rotation of the tire.5. The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 91
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Detection of Hazardous Environmental Conditions and Initiation of Alarm Devices

Номер: US20170011609A1
Автор: Pace Phillip E.
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A method and apparatus for automatically determining a hazardous environmental condition within a container, such as a vehicle, and initiating alarm devices. In one embodiment, temperature, motion, acoustic, and pressure sensors in a vehicle output sensor signals to associated sensor threshold monitors. When a sensor threshold is exceeded, a sensor threshold monitor sends a threshold signal to a sensor collection logic device. The sensor collection logic device determines whether to initiate an alarm process based on whether the threshold signals indicated a hazardous environmental condition within the vehicle. In one embodiment, upon a determination to initiate the alarm process, the sensor collection logic device sends an alarm signal to an alarm processor which automatically initiates output signals to alarm devices, such as an audible alarm. In some embodiments, the output signals can further automatically unlock doors of the vehicle, retract windows of the vehicle, and automatically notify emergency personnel, such as police and emergency responders, of the location of the vehicle. 1. An apparatus to automatically detect hazardous environmental conditions within a container and initiate alarm devices comprising:one or more sensors that detect environmental conditions within a container, each of said one or more sensors configured to output a sensor signal to an associated sensor threshold monitor;one or more sensor threshold monitors, each of said one or more sensor threshold monitors connected to an associated one of said one or more sensors, each of said one or more sensor threshold monitors for determining when an associated environmental condition exceeds an associated sensor threshold value and for sending an associated threshold signal to a sensor collection device;a sensor collection logic device connected to each of said one or more sensor threshold monitors, said sensor collection device configured to receive each said threshold signal, said sensor ...

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Номер записи: 92
09-01-2020 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20200011686A1
Автор: ISHIYAMA Yorichika, MAEKAWA Takuya, Matsuda Masayuki, MIZUNO Yuko, NAKANISHI Kazuhiko, SHIMADA Satoshi
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An information processing apparatus comprises a controller configured to acquire information for identifying a vehicle conducting ride-sharing; and instruct a management apparatus of a toll road to apply preferential treatment when the vehicle conducting the ride-sharing travels along the toll road. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising a controller configured to:acquire information for identifying a vehicle conducting ride-sharing; andinstruct a management apparatus of a toll road to apply preferential treatment when the vehicle conducting the ride-sharing travels along the toll road.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe management apparatus of the toll road is an ETC apparatus on the toll road, andthe controller is further configured to:acquire ETC identification information for identifying the ETC apparatus on the toll road; andbased on the acquired information for identifying the vehicle conducting the ride-sharing and the acquired ETC identification information, perform processing for reducing or exempting a toll on the toll road on which the ETC apparatus is deployed for the vehicle conducting the ride-sharing, as the preferential treatment.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe controller acquires the ETC identification information on the ETC apparatus approached by the vehicle conducting the ride-sharing, via a terminal apparatus in the vehicle conducting the ride-sharing.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller acquires the information for identifying the vehicle conducting the ride-sharing via the management apparatus of the toll road approached by the vehicle conducting the ride-sharing.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to:acquire information on a departure place and a destination of the vehicle conducting the ride-sharing;create a travel route including the toll ...

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Номер записи: 93
14-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR MERGING HEALTH INDICATORS OF A DEVICE

Номер: US20160012651A1
Автор: MOUTERDE Joel
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A method and system for merging health indicators of a device. During the method, health indicators Indare firstly distributed in at least one indicator group G, each health indicator Indbeing associated with a respective detection threshold Sd, it being possible to determine a characteristic operating point of the device by using the health indicators Indof an indicator group G. An alarm threshold Sa is determined using training health indicators. Then, a merged health indicator MHI is determined by taking into account both of the alarm threshold Sa and also of the detection thresholds Sdof the health indicators Indof the group G. Finally, the merged health indicator MHI is compared to the alarm threshold Sa and it is deduced whether or not the device presents a fault or a risk of such a fault appearing. 1. A method of merging health indicators of a device , measurement sensors being positioned on the device and/or close to the device , measurements of at least one of the sensors making it possible to determine at least one health indicator Ind , each health indicator Indbeing associated with a detection threshold Sd; the method comprising the following steps:{'sub': i', 'i, 'during a preliminary step, the health indicators Indof the device are distributed in at least one indicator group G, an algorithm g being applied to the health indicators Indof an indicator group G in order to determine a characteristic operating point Pf of the device for the indicator group G;'}during a training step, there are determined: a healthy-state model Mr for the device; a belonging function f indicating whether a characteristic operating point Pf of the device belongs to the healthy-state model Mr representing the device in a healthy state for the indicator group G; and also an alarm threshold Sa associated with the belonging function f based on the training operating points;{'sub': i', 'i', 'i, 'during a step of taking account of the detection thresholds Sd, a transformation T of ...

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Номер записи: 94
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Method for Operating a Power Consumption Metering System and Power Consumption Metering System

Номер: US20210012434A1
Автор: Dirk Beiner, Tak Yan Lai, Yiu Kwong So
Принадлежит: Energybox Ltd

A method for operating a power consumption metering system and a power consumption metering system are disclosed. In an embodiment a method include measuring, by a sensor deployed at a monitored site, high speed power consumption values over time to obtain a high speed value pattern of power consumption with a resolution of more than 1000 values per second, determining one or more harmonics of the high speed value pattern, measuring, by the sensor, low speed power consumption values over time to obtain a low speed value pattern of the power consumption with a resolution of less than 100 values per second, providing the harmonics and the low speed value pattern to a cloud based data processing system and identifying a status of a power consumer of the monitored site dependent on the measured harmonics and the low speed value pattern.

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Номер записи: 95
14-01-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING VEHICLE

Номер: US20210012588A1
Автор: CHO Youngbin, KWON Taeho, PARK Seongyeol
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According to various embodiments, an electronic device comprises: at least one communication circuit configured to provide communication with a vehicle device or an external electronic device; at least one processor electrically connected to the at least one communication circuit; and a memory electrically connected to the at least one processor, wherein, the memory, when executed, can store instructions configured such that the at least one processor acquires and stores first information related to a vehicle device when connected to the vehicle device, acquires second information related to the vehicle device when the electronic device satisfies specified conditions, determines the state of the vehicle device on the basis of the first information and the second information, and performs a designated operation on the basis of the determination. In addition, other embodiments are possible. 1. An electronic device comprising:at least one communication circuit configured to provide communication with a vehicle device or an external electronic device;at least one processor electrically connected to the at least one communication circuit; anda memory electrically connected to the at least one processor, wherein the memory stores instructions configured to cause the at least one processor, when executed, to:when connected to the vehicle device, acquire and store first information related to the vehicle device;in a case that the electronic device satisfies a designated condition, acquire second information related to the vehicle device from the vehicle device;based on the first information and the second information, determine the state of the vehicle device; andbased on the determination, perform a designated operation.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the electronic device comprises a device based on an on-board diagnostics (OBD) protocol claim 1 , and the vehicle device comprises at least one engine control unit (ECU) embedded in a vehicle.3. The electronic ...

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Номер записи: 96
15-01-2015 дата публикации

MAGNETICALLY-IMPERVIOUS RETROFIT KIT FOR A METERED-COMMODITY CONSUMPTION METER

Номер: US20150015414A1
Автор: Chaumont Remy, Gierczak Marek, Le Moing Christophe, Schweizer Pascal
Принадлежит: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a Metered-Commodity Consumption Meter (MCCM) utilizing a rotationally occluded optical beam to simultaneously measure flow/consumption and verify operational integrity. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an existing MCCM may be retrofit by sealably attaching a module containing an optical system which may generate one or more optical beams. Each optical beam may have a defined optical path originating from an optical source and terminating at an optical sensor within the module. In an exemplary embodiment, a Rotational Retrofit Member (RRM) may be attachable to a rotational metering gear responsive to a flow/consumption of the metered commodity. The RRM may have an occluding blade which may partially occlude the optical beams periodically when the RRM rotates. In various embodiments, the MCCM may be retrofit to make the measurement of the metered commodity impervious to external magnetic fields. 1. A metered-commodity measurement device to measure a consumption of a metered-commodity , the device comprising:a retrofit enclosure housing configured to mechanically couple to an existing commodity meter;one or more optical sources within the retrofit enclosure housing, the one or more optical sources to generate a first optical beam having a first optical path, and a second optical beam having a second optical path;a first optical sensor within the retrofit enclosure housing, the first optical sensor to receive the first optical beam and output a first intensity signal indicative of a measure of an intensity of the first optical beam;a second optical sensor within the retrofit enclosure housing, the second optical sensor to receive the second optical beam and output a second intensity signal indicative of a measure of an intensity of the second optical beam;a rotational retrofit member being attachable to a rotational metering gear responsive to a consumption of a metered-commodity, the rotational retrofit member and ...

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Номер записи: 97
10-01-2019 дата публикации

MEASURING DEVICE, TRANSMITTER HOUSING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MEASURING DEVICE

Номер: US20190014391A1
Автор: Brockhaus Helmut, MATT Achim
Принадлежит: KROHNE MESSTECHNIK GMBH

A measuring device with at least one sensor and at least one transmitter housing, the transmitter housing having at least one terminal space and an electronics space adjacent to the terminal space and connected via a partition wall, wherein at least a first electronic device for connecting supply and/or I/O lines is arranged in the terminal space and at least a second electronic device is arranged in the electronics space with electronics for controlling the sensor. The first and second electronic devices are electrically conductively connected to one another via a contacting unit. The second electronic device has a terminal unit which is connected to the contacting unit via a plug connection hat has a joining direction. The terminal unit is fixedly arranged in the joining direction and to float perpendicular to the joining direction such that it adapts to the position of the contacting unit when connecting to the contacting unit. 1. Measuring device , comprising:at least one sensor,at least one first electronic device for the connection of supply and/or I/O lines,at least one second electronic device, andat least one transmitter housing, the transmitter housing having at least one terminal space and an electronics space adjacent to the terminal space and connected via a partition wall,wherein the at least one first electronic device is arranged in the terminal space,wherein the at least one second electronic device is arranged in the electronics space with electronics for controlling the at least one sensor,wherein the first electronic device and the second electronic device are electrically conductively connected to one another via a contacting unit,wherein the second electronic device has a terminal unit which is connected to the contacting unit via a plug connection that has a joining direction, andwherein the terminal unit is fixedly arranged in the joining direction and is arranged to float perpendicular to the joining direction such that the terminal unit is ...

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Номер записи: 98
15-01-2015 дата публикации

REVERSE EVENT SIGNATURE FOR IDENTIFYING HIT AND RUN VEHICLES

Номер: US20150019069A1
Автор: Baughman Aaron K., Ferre Wilfredo, Malkin Peter K., Yvon Marc P.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident may comprise generating a damage signature associated with a first vehicle that is left behind with collision damage in a hit-and-run accident. A reverse event signature may be generated that indicates a position of impact and severity of damage associated with a second vehicle involved in the hit-and-run accident that fled a scene of the hit-and-run accident. The generating of the reverse event signature may be based on reverse engineering the damage signature associated with the first vehicle. 1. A system for identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident , comprising:a processor;a damage signature generator operable to execute on the processor and further operable to generate a damage signature associated with a first vehicle that is left behind with collision damage in a hit-and-run accident; anda reverse event signature generator operable to execute on the processor and further operable to generate a reverse event signature that indicates a position of impact and severity of damage associated with a second vehicle involved in the hit-and-run accident that fled a scene of the hit-and-run accident, the reverse event signature generator generating the reverse event signature based on reverse engineering the damage signature associated with the first vehicle.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the reverse event signature is transmitted to one or more agencies.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more agencies comprises a law enforcement authority claim 2 , or an automobile body shop claim 2 , or combinations thereof.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the generated reverse event signature is transmitted wirelessly.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the damage signature associated with the first vehicle is generated based on information received from the first vehicle claim 1 , the information comprising at least damage present on the first vehicle claim 1 , location of the damage present on ...

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Номер записи: 99
15-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD OF ANALYSING FLIGHT DATA

Номер: US20150019070A1
Автор: Chrysanthos Nicolas
Принадлежит: SAGEM DEFENSE SECURITE

The invention relates to a method of analysing flight data recorded during N flights of at least one aircraft, by means of a flight data recorder of an aircraft, the data being grouped together by flight i in a signature vector of the flight Xof size d, the components of which correspond to data recorded during said flight i of the aircraft, a flight i being thus defined by the signature vector X, the method comprising the following steps: Gaussian kernel entropy component analysis of the flight signatures Xto obtain a zone of normal flights and classifying the flight signatures Xwith respect to their distance to said zone; determining, for each flight i, an abnormality score zdefined by the distance of a flight signature Xwith respect to the zone of normal flights; detecting, as a function of the abnormality score z, at least one abnormal flight. 1. Method of analysing flight data recorded during N flights of at least one aircraft , by means of a flight data recorder of an aircraft , the data being grouped together (E2) by flight i in a signature vector of the flight Xof size d , the components of which correspond to data recorded during said flight i of the aircraft , a flight i being thus defined by the signature vector X , the method comprising the following steps:{'sub': i', 'i, 'Gaussian kernel entropy component analysis (E4) of the flight signatures Xto obtain a zone of normal flights (E) and classifying the flight signatures Xwith respect to their distance to said zone;'}{'sub': i', 'i, 'determining (E5), for each flight i, an abnormality score zdefined by the distance of a flight signature Xwith respect to the zone of normal flights (E);'}{'sub': 'i', 'detecting (E6), as a function of the abnormality score z, at least one abnormal flight.'}2. Analysis method according to claim 1 , in which claim 1 , for each abnormal flight detected claim 1 , a phantom flight the nearest to the abnormal flight detected is determined while being in the zone of normal flights ...

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Номер записи: 100