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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Wireless sensor synchronization methods

Номер: US20120020445A1
Автор: Christopher P. Townsend, Jacob H. Galbreath, Stephen J. DiStasi, Steven W. Arms
Принадлежит: Individual

A method of sampling data includes providing a plurality of wireless nodes, wherein each of the wireless nodes includes a receiver, a real time clock and a counter. Ticks of the real time clock are counted by the counter. The method also includes broadcasting a common beacon for receipt by receivers of each of the wireless nodes, and upon receipt of the common beacon setting each of the counters to a first preset value.

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Номер записи: 1
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Systems And Methods For Detecting Small Pattern Changes In Sensed Data

Номер: US20120303312A1
Автор: Hae-Bum Yun
Принадлежит: University of Central Florida Research Foundation Inc UCFRF

In one embodiment, a system and a method involve receiving a raw signal collected by a sensor that pertains to a temporal trend, creating a reference signal of a known amplitude and frequency, adding the reference signal to the raw signal to form a modulated signal, decomposing the modulated signal to obtain a decomposed signal, and conducting time-frequency analysis on the decomposed signal to detect abnormal patterns.

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Номер записи: 2
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Low Energy Sensor Interface

Номер: US20130218524A1
Автор: Færevaag Erik Fossum
Принадлежит: Energy Micro AS

A low energy sensor interface for a microcontroller unit (MCU) is provided. The sensor interface may include a sequencer in operative communication with one or more on-chip peripherals, a count and compare block in communication with one or more sensors and the sequencer, and a highly configurable decoder. The sequencer, the count and compare block and the decoder may be configured to autonomously analyze and collect sensor results using the on-chip peripherals in a low energy mode of operation without intervention from an associated central processing unit (CPU). 1. A low energy sensor interface for a control system , comprising:a sequencer in operative communication with one or more on-chip peripherals;a count and compare block in communication with one or more sensors and the sequencer; anda highly configurable decoder;wherein the sequencer, the count and compare block and the decoder are configured to autonomously collect and analyze sensor results using the on-chip peripherals in a low energy mode of operation without intervention from an associated central processing unit (CPU).2. The sensor interface of claim 1 , wherein the highly configurable decoder is capable of communicating directly with an analog comparator.3. The sensor interface of claim 1 , wherein the on-chip peripherals include at least one or more of an analog comparator claim 1 , a digital to analog converter claim 1 , an analog to digital converter claim 1 , a pulse counter and an oscillator.4. The sensor interface of claim 1 , wherein the sequencer is further configured to manage timing of sensor measurements.5. The sensor interface of further comprising random access memory (RAM) configured as a circular results buffer for storing operational configurations and measured sensor results.6. The sensor interface of claim 1 , wherein the highly configurable decoder defines a programmable state machine claim 1 , the state machine enabling one of a plurality of different states based on the measured ...

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Номер записи: 3
10-10-2013 дата публикации

ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION

Номер: US20130268240A1
Автор: Aronsson Pär-Anders, Bengtsson Henrik, Jonsson Håkan, MÅRTENSSON Linus, Thorn Ola Karl
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a method and device for classifying an activity of an object, the method comprising: receiving a sound signal from a sensor, determining type of sound based on said sound signal, and determining said activity based on said type of sound. 1. A method for classifying an activity of a person , the method comprising:analysing a sound signal from a sensor,determining type of sound with respect to result of said analyse of said sound signal, anddetermining said activity based on said type of sound.2. The method of claim 1 , said sensor is a microphone facing body of the person.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said sound signal corresponds to vibrations transported through body of the person.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said sensor further comprises a motion detector.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comparing:comparing said sound signal with a number of sound signals stored in a memory, which includes a plurality of sound types and a plurality of attributes associated with each sound type.6. The method according to claim 5 , further comprising using Bayesian rules or a neural network.7. The method according to claim 5 , wherein each attribute comprises a predefined value and each sound type is associated with each attribute.8. The method according to claim 6 , wherein each sound type is associated with each attribute in accordance with Bayesian's rule claim 6 , such that a conditional probability of each sound type is defined for an occurrence of each attribute.9. The method according to claim 5 , wherein said attributes comprise one or several of:histogram features,linear predictive coding,cepstral coefficients,short-time Fourier transform,timbre, zero-crossing rate,short-time energy,root-mean-square energy,high/low feature value ratio,spectrum centroid,spectrum spread, orspectral roll-off frequency.11. The device of claim 10 , wherein said sound signal is received from one or several microphones attached to ...

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Номер записи: 4
07-11-2013 дата публикации

ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND ANALYSIS SERVER

Номер: US20130297260A1
Автор: MORIWAKI Norihiko, OHKUBO Norio, SATO Nobuo, TSUJI Satomi, WAKISAKA Yoshihiro, YANO Kazuo
Принадлежит:

An analysis sever capable of performing analysis among a large amount of sensor data in order to obtain an analysis result that a reader desires and outputting the result instantaneously. The analysis server rearranges the sensor data acquired from a sensor node into time series data. The analysis is performed separately for time trigger analysis (D) and for event trigger analysis (F) depending on analysis contents. In the time trigger analysis (D), analysis processing that is basically needed when visualizing a state of an organization is performed. In the event trigger analysis (F), an analysis result obtained by the time trigger analysis (D) is processed using the reader's desired information and is outputted. 1. An analysis result server , comprising:a memory unit storing data sent from a network;a time trigger type analysis unit analyzing the data during at least one predetermined time; andan event trigger type analysis unit analyzing the data in response to an event input using the event input as a trigger,wherein the time trigger type analysis unit performs a first process to rearrange the data in time order and a second process to rearrange a result of the first process in an order different from the time order, andwherein the event trigger type analysis unit performs at least one of an integration process and a visualization process to an output of the time trigger type analysis unit.2. The analysis server according to claim 1 , wherein the data is sensor data from a sensor node connected via a network.3. The analysis server according to claim 1 , wherein the event trigger type analysis unit makes a table with the data rearranged in the different order during the second process.4. The analysis server according to claim 1 , wherein the different order is an order based on user IDs.5. The analysis server according to claim 1 , wherein the event trigger type analysis unit further performs a binarization process to the output of the time trigger type analysis ...

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Номер записи: 5
05-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ASCERTAINING A PHYSICAL VARIABLE IN A POSITION TRANSDUCER SYSTEM

Номер: US20130325384A1
Автор: Buehrle Ralf, WAGNER Alexandre
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A method for ascertaining a value of a physical variable in a position transducer system includes the steps of providing a computation model, which maps a response of the position transducer system, wherein the computation model includes a model function and one or multiple parameter(s); ascertaining a value of at least one system variable at one or multiple points in time; determining the parameters of the computation model from one or multiple value(s) of the at least one system variable determined at different points in time; and determining the value of the physical variable as a function of the one or the multiple determined parameters. 1. A method for ascertaining a value of a physical variable in a position transducer system , comprising:providing a computation model, which maps a response of the position transducer system, the computation model including a model function and one or multiple parameters;ascertaining a value of at least one system variable at one or multiple points in time;determining the parameters of the computation model from one or multiple values of the at least one system variable determined at different points in time; anddetermining the value of the physical variable as a function of the one or the multiple determined parameters.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a position of the actuator and/or an electric trigger variable that is a trigger voltage of a position transducer drive of the position transducer system claim 1 , is/are used as the at least one system variable.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a temperature or a current in a position transducer drive of the position transducer system is determined as the physical variable.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the parameters are determined anew at regular intervals in real time.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the physical variable is determined with the aid of an allocation function from the determined parameters.6. The method according ...

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Номер записи: 6
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Automated Stent Inspection System

Номер: US20130329036A1
Автор: Burnett John B., Freifeld Daniel, Linscott George, Roberts John
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A method for the rapid optical inspection of stents is described wherein a stent is mounted on a mandrel with optical properties suitable for machine vision inspection of the stent is conveyed to a first inspection station containing a camera and illumination light source. A driving member securely contacts the mandrel and the stent is rotated in view of the inspection camera. The stent is then transferred to a second location for further operations. A unique identification tag is associated with each mandrel and tracks the location of the stent through the inspection process. 1. A fixture effective to receive a cylindrical part under test , said cylindrical part having an interior bore extending therethrough , comprising:a mandrel having a rod with a diameter effective to be inserted through an interior bore of the cylindrical part and to impart rotational motion to that cylindrical part; anda non-transitory, machine-readable, identification code affixed to a portion of said fixture.2. The fixture of wherein said rod has a base attached to a first end thereof and said identification code is affixed to at least one of said base and said rod.3. The fixture of wherein the base is rotationally asymmetric and the identification code is affixed to the base.4. The fixture of wherein a v-block maintains alignment of said rod.5. The fixture of wherein a flexible coupling is disposed between the rod and the base.6. The fixture of wherein a flexible coupling is disposed between the base and a rotational motor.7. The fixture of wherein a sensor is disposed at a location effective to detect the mandrel and a camera is disposed at a location effective to read the identification code and transmit identification data to a database.8. The fixture of wherein an inspection system receives the fixture and the cylindrical part under test and transmits inspection data to the database.9. The fixture of wherein a computer associates said identification data and said inspection data to ...

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Номер записи: 7
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Commissioning a Sensor

Номер: US20130332114A1
Автор: Chang Ran, Cupal Matt, Dasu Aravind Raghavendra
Принадлежит:

A computer implement method for commissioning a sensor is described. The method includes monitoring for a commissioning event. Upon detection of the commissioning event, a switch is paired with a sensor. A doorway that is in a field of view of the sensor is identified. A boundary that separates a doorway area from a neighboring area that is in the field of view of the sensor is also identified. 1. A computer implemented method for commissioning a sensor , comprising:monitoring for a commissioning event;upon detection of the commissioning event, pairing a switch with a sensor;identifying a doorway that is in a field of view of the sensor; andidentifying a boundary that separates a doorway area from a neighboring area that is in the field of view of the sensor.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:identifying a neighboring sensor that is associated with the neighboring area.3. A computer implemented method for pairing a switch with a sensor claim 1 , comprising:monitoring for a synchronization event;upon detection of the synchronization event, determining a commissioning order;monitoring for a commissioning turn based on the commissioning order; andupon detection of the commissioning turn, pairing a switch with a sensor.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein pairing a switch with a sensor comprises:broadcasting a request to a plurality of switches for each switch to respond with a switch identifier; andreceiving at least one switch identifier from at least one of the plurality of switches.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein pairing a switch with a sensor comprises:generating a list of switch identifiers, wherein each switch identifier identifies a switch;selecting a switch identifier from the list to obtain a selected switch;sending a command to the selected switch to turn on a light on;determining, by a sensor, a brightness change associated with the selected switch;sending a command to the selected switch to turn the light off;determining a switch with the ...

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Номер записи: 8
02-01-2014 дата публикации

System And Method For Quality Management Utilizing Barcode Indicators

Номер: US20140001256A1
Автор: Brand Ephraim, Nemet Yaron
Принадлежит: VARCODE LTD.

A quality management system for products including a multiplicity of barcode indicators, each operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality determining parameter, the at least one threshold being at least one of a time duration threshold and a combined temperature and time threshold, a barcode indicator reader operative to read the barcode indicators and to provide output indications and an indication interpreter operative to receive the output indications and to provide human sensible, product unit specific, product quality status outputs. 1. A quality management system for products comprising:a multiplicity of barcode indicators, each operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality determining parameter, said at least one threshold being at least one of a time duration threshold and a combined temperature and time threshold;a barcode indicator reader operative to read said barcode indicators and to provide output indications; andan indication interpreter operative to receive said output indications and to provide human sensible, product unit specific, product quality status outputs.2. A quality management system according to and wherein said multiplicity of barcode indicators is operative to provide said machine-readable indication only following actuation thereof.3. A quality management system according to and wherein said multiplicity of barcode indicators is operative to provide said machine-readable indication only upon activation thereof which occurs automatically a predetermined time following actuation thereof.4. A quality management system according to and wherein said indication interpreter comprises a server communicating with said barcode indicator reader and providing at least one of a price indication claim 1 , a shelf-life indication and a salability output indication.5. A quality management system ...

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Номер записи: 9
16-01-2014 дата публикации

CAM-LOCKING DISSIMILAR MATERIAL SLEEVE

Номер: US20140013873A1
Автор: JEONG Kyung Min, SEO Yong Chil, SHIN Ho Cheol
Принадлежит: KOREA ATOMIC ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Disclosed is a cam-locking dissimilar material sleeve installed on an outer surface of an expansion shaft of an inspection robot inserted into a heat transfer tube of a steam generator for generating nuclear power to inspect the heat transfer tube, the cam-locking dissimilar material sleeve including: a tension part formed of steel and including a plurality of upwardly opened slits and a plurality of downwardly opened slits alternately formed in zigzags and legs formed between the upwardly opened slits and the downwardly opened slits; a plurality of upper contact parts formed of a synthetic resin through injection-molding to surround an upper end of the tension part and surround parts located between the upwardly opened slits; and a plurality of lower contact parts formed of a synthetic resin through injection-molding to surround a lower end of the tension part and surround parts located between the downwardly opened slits. 1. A cam-locking dissimilar material sleeve installed on an outer surface of an expansion shaft of an inspection robot inserted into a heat transfer tube of a vapor generator for generating nuclear power to inspect the heat transfer tube , the dissimilar material sleeve comprising:a tension part formed of steel and including a plurality of upwardly opened slits and a plurality of downwardly opened slits alternately formed in zigzags to form legs between the upwardly opened slits and the downwardly opened slits;a plurality of upper contact parts formed of a synthetic resin through injection-molding to surround an upper end of the tension part and surround parts located between the upwardly opened slits; anda plurality of lower contact parts formed of a synthetic resin through injection-molding to surround a lower end of the tension part and surround parts located between the downwardly opened slits.2. The cam-locking dissimilar material sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the tension part has a plurality of through-holes at upper and lower ends thereof so ...

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Номер записи: 10
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Three-dimensional circuit component, method of making the same, and physical-quantity measuring instrument

Номер: US20140022735A1
Автор: Atsushi Imai, Naoki Yamashita, Nobutaka Yamagishi
Принадлежит: Nagano Keiki Co Ltd

For producing a three-dimensional circuit component, an electronic component is mounted on a synthetic resin block. A plurality of electrically-conductive patterns used to establish an electrical connection to the electronic component are formed on the block along a three-dimensional shape of the block. An end of each electrically-conductive patterns is provided with a solder-disposed section. A solder is provided between the solder-disposed section and an opposed surface of the electronic component. The section of each electrically-conductive patterns other than the solder-disposed section and a section on which the electronic component is mounted is internally formed in the block. Since the section of each electrically-conductive patterns other than the section on which the electronic component is mounted is internally formed in the block, the electrically-conductive patterns are not unnecessarily exposed.

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Номер записи: 11
13-02-2014 дата публикации

SENSOR HAVING AN EMBEDDED ELECTRODE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20140041464A1
Автор: JUNG Hyun-Hak, KIM Jung-Suk, KIM SUN-KI, KIM Sung-Youl
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a sensor having an embedded electrode, which can be manufactured at a reduced cost and applied to many different fields. The sensor comprises: a sensing stack in which a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer are stacked and layered with a separation layer interposed therebetween; and an electrode terminal arranged at a side surface of the sensing stack and electrically connected to the first and second conductive layers. The first and second conductive layers are exposed on at least one side surface of the sensing stack except for the side surface on which the electrode terminal is arranged, to thereby form a sensing surface. 1. A sensor having an embedded electrode , the sensor comprising:a sensing stack in which first and second conductive layers are stacked and embedded with a separation layer therebetween; andan electrode terminal electrically connected to the first and second conductive layers, the electrode terminal being disposed on a side surface of the sensing stack,wherein the first and second conductive layers are exposed to at least one side surface except for the side surface on which the electrode terminal is disposed to form a sensing surface.2. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein at least one slot or groove is formed in the sensing surface over an overall region in the stacked direction.3. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the side surface on which the electrode terminal is disposed and the sensing surface are vertically cut or polished to provide a flat plane.4. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the first and second conductive layers overlap each other claim 1 , or embedded ends of the first and second conductive layers are spaced apart from each other and do not overlap each other.5. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the first and second conductive layers have lengths different from each other so that portions of the first and second conductive layers overlap each other claim 1 , and remaining portions do not overlap each other.6. ...

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Номер записи: 12
20-03-2014 дата публикации

System for Dynamic Diagnosis of Apparatus Operating Conditions

Номер: US20140081510A1
Автор: Rother Paul J.
Принадлежит: Snap-on Incorporated

A diagnostic platform includes a processor, storage media and user interfaces, including a display screen, the processor being coupled to engine analyzer hardware and adapted to be coupled to a scanner for downloading data from vehicle on-board computers. The system stores libraries of information regarding vehicle identifications, drivability symptoms exhibited by vehicles, vehicle system and component tests and service codes which can be registered by the vehicle on-board computer. System software permits the user to input an identification of the vehicle under test and, in one mode of operation, displays a library of faults, such as symptoms or service codes, from which the user can select those exhibited by the vehicle, whereupon the system selects from the test library those tests pertinent to diagnosis of the causes of the selected faults and displays them in a hierarchically ranked order based on likelihood of successful diagnosis of the faults. The user can then select and initiate any displayed test. In other modes, the system initially displays one of the libraries of system or component tests, from which the user selects those deemed appropriate, whereupon the system highlights icons which can be selected for initiating pertinent test procedures. Selected test procedures may include links to the engine analyzer or scanner hardware or other appropriate test modules. 1. A diagnostic system comprising:a processor operating under stored program control,a storage mechanism coupled to the processor and storing a knowledge database including a library of information items relating to faults which can be experienced by an apparatus under diagnosis and a library of tests which can be performed on the apparatus for the purpose of diagnosing the causes of the faults,a user interface including a display screen and a data input device both coupled to the processor for interactive control thereby, (a) a first portion operative to display a collection of information ...

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Номер записи: 13
10-04-2014 дата публикации

SENSOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR CREATING AN OUTPUT SIGNAL

Номер: US20140096627A1
Автор: Lysen Heinrich
Принадлежит: PRUFTECHNIK DIETER BUSCH AG

A sensor arrangement () includes a sensor () for a mechanical quantity or a thermal quantity, a processing circuit (), which is connected at the input end to the sensor () and provides an output signal (SRF), which is processed for wireless transmission, and a cable (), which is coupled to the processing circuit (), to which the output signal (SRF) or a signal derived from the output signal (SRF) is supplied and which delivers a power supply to the processing circuit. 1. A sensor arrangement , comprising:{'b': '11', 'a sensor () for a mechanical quantity or a thermal quantity; the sensor having an input end;'}{'b': 12', '11, 'a processing circuit (), which is connected at the input end to the sensor () and provides an output signal (SRF), which is processed for a wireless transmission; and'}{'b': 13', '12', '12, 'a cable (), which is coupled to the processing circuit (), and which feeds a power supply to the processing circuit () and to which the output signal (SRF) or a signal (SB, SF) derived from the output signal (SRF) is supplied.'}2. The sensor arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the output signal (SRF) is modulated according to at least one modulation process from a group comprising amplitude modulation claim 1 , frequency modulation claim 1 , and phase modulation.3. The sensor arrangement according to claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': 48', '13', '50, 'a transmitter () coupled to the cable () and including a modulator () for providing the output signal (SRF).'}4. The sensor arrangement according to claim 3 , further comprising:{'b': 49', '13', '51, 'a receiver () coupled to the cable () and including a demodulator ().'}5. The sensor arrangement according to claim 4 , further comprising:{'b': 77', '48', '49', '13, 'a switch (), which is arranged between the transmitter (), the receiver (), and the cable ().'}612. The sensor arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the processing circuit () includes:{'b': 29', '11, 'an analog/digital converter (), ...

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Номер записи: 14
10-04-2014 дата публикации

DYNAMIC CLUSTERING OF TRANSIENT SIGNALS

Номер: US20140100821A1
Автор: LÉONARD François
Принадлежит: HYDRO-QUEBEC

A method for clustering of transient signals is provided. The method comprises the steps of acquiring the transient signals as they come, dynamically building up clusters of similar transient signals in a hyperspace based on comparison and clustering rules so that each new one of the transient signal acquired ends up in a cluster with similar transient signals formerly acquired, analyzing the clusters to determine respective signatures defined by the transient signals gathered in the clusters, and processing the signatures to detect a phenomenon connectable to an intrinsic attribute of the transient signals. 1. A method for clustering of transient signals , comprising the steps of:acquiring the transient signals;dynamically building up clusters of similar transient signals in a hyperspace based on comparison and clustering rules so that each new one of the transient signal acquired ends up in a cluster with similar transient signals formerly acquired;analyzing the clusters to determine respective signatures defined by the transient signals gathered in the clusters; andprocessing the signatures to detect a phenomenon connectable to an intrinsic attribute of the transient signals.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the building up of the clusters comprises realigning the acquired transient signals and carrying out at least one of a transient-to-transient claim 1 , transient-to-signature claim 1 , and signature-to-signature distance comparison.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the building up of the clusters begins with clusters formed of a number of initial transient signals acquired.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the building up of the clusters comprises merging similar transient signals and similar clusters and computing new parameters of the comparison and clustering rules applicable to the clustering of new transient signals acquired.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the parameters comprise distance calculation metrics. ...

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Номер записи: 15
01-01-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCIDENT DETECTION WITH SPATIOTEMPORAL THRESHOLDS ESTIMATED VIA NONPARAMETRIC QUANTILE REGRESSION

Номер: US20150006110A1
Автор: Kamarianakis Ioannis, Wynter Laura
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Systems and methods for incident detection are provided. A system for incident detection comprises a network including at least one detector for detecting events in the network, a detection module capable of processing data from the at least one detector, and a calibration module capable of calibrating a plurality of bands for the incident detection based on a plurality of decision variables, wherein the plurality of bands define thresholds that are time-varying for all measurement locations in the network, and the thresholds are estimated using nonparametric quantile regression. 17-. (canceled)8. A method for incident detection , the method comprising:designating a plurality of decision variables for incident detection; and the plurality of bands define thresholds that are time-varying for all measurement locations in a network; and', 'the thresholds are estimated using nonparametric quantile regression., 'calibrating a plurality of bands for the incident detection based on the decision variables, wherein9. The method according to claim 8 , further comprising:detecting occurrence of an event at a time; andquerying whether the event falls outside a band of the plurality of bands to determine whether an incident has occurred.10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein a determination of an occurrence of a downstream incident and an occurrence of an upstream incident in the network is performed using a same band of the plurality of bands.11. The method according to claim 8 , wherein at least two thresholds respectively comprise upper and lower limits of a band of the plurality of bands and a width of the band is variable over time.12. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the decision variables represent a shock in occupancy and an occupancy level at a time.13. The method according to claim 12 , wherein calibration is performed using a plurality of parameters claim 12 , wherein first and second parameters are quantiles for shocks in occupancies claim 12 , and ...

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Номер записи: 16
01-01-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCIDENT DETECTION WITH SPATIOTEMPORAL THRESHOLDS ESTIMATED VIA NONPARAMETRIC QUANTILE REGRESSION

Номер: US20150006111A1
Автор: Kamarianakis Ioannis, Wynter Laura
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Systems and methods for incident detection are provided. A system for incident detection comprises a network including at least one detector for detecting events in the network, a detection module capable of processing data from the at least one detector, and a calibration module capable of calibrating a plurality of bands for the incident detection based on a plurality of decision variables, wherein the plurality of bands define thresholds that are time-varying for all measurement locations in the network, and the thresholds are estimated using nonparametric quantile regression. 1. A system for incident detection , comprising:a network including at least one detector for detecting events in the network;a detection module capable of processing data from the at least one detector; and the plurality of bands define thresholds that are time-varying for all measurement locations in the network; and', 'the thresholds are estimated using nonparametric quantile regression., 'a calibration module capable of calibrating a plurality of bands for the incident detection based on a plurality of decision variables, wherein2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein:the detection module processes the data from the at least one detector to detect occurrence of an event at a time; andthe system further comprises a determination module capable of querying whether the event falls outside a band of the plurality of bands to determine whether an incident has occurred.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the determination module using a same band of the plurality of bands to make a determination of an occurrence of a downstream incident and an occurrence of an upstream incident in the network.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein at least two thresholds respectively comprise upper and lower limits of a band of the plurality of bands and a width of the band is variable over time.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the decision variables represent a shock in ...

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Номер записи: 17
02-01-2020 дата публикации

BUILDING BLACK BOX

Номер: US20200005043A1
Автор: Anders Kelley L., Fox Jeremy R., Miller Grant D.
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A system and computer-implemented method include a wireless network hub configured to forward received sensor readings to a sensor analysis system. One or more sensor units coupled to the wireless network hub and affixed to a structure are configured to wirelessly transmit data to the wireless network hub at a first time frequency, and, in response to a detected danger to the structure, wirelessly transmit sensor readings to the wireless network hub at a second time frequency greater than the first time frequency. 1. A computer-implemented method for aiding search-and-rescue , comprising:storing location data regarding a structure;receiving, from one or more sensor units affixed to the structure, transmission of data at a first time frequency;in response to a detected danger to the structure, receiving, from the one or more sensor units, sensor readings at a second time frequency greater than the first time frequency; andgenerating a model of the structure to determine damage caused by the detected danger, based on the received sensor readings.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the danger is detected by a sensor unit determining that a sensed condition is no longer within a predetermined threshold or baseline range.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the detected danger is a potential collapse of the structure.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the danger is detected by determining that an earthquake is occurring.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the danger is detected by determining that a tornado or other meteorological phenomenon is occurring.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting the generated model to a computing device of a first responder or other search-and-rescue team.7. The computer-implemented method of claim 6 , further comprising:generating and transmitting a subsequent model of the structure to the computing device of the first ...

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Номер записи: 18
07-01-2016 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT, FIELD DEVICE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SUCH ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT AND METHOD

Номер: US20160006261A1
Автор: Pilz Stefan
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An electronic circuit for demodulating a carrier signal, for modulating a wanted signal and for supplying a consumer with power. The carrier signal is an alternating signal having a positive half-wave and a negative half-wave, comprising: a galvanically isolating, especially an inductive, interface with a first contact and a second contact, wherein the carrier signal is applied to the interface; a bridge rectifier having a first diode, second diode, third diode and fourth diode connected to the interface. The first diode and the second diode are conducting in the case of a positive half-wave, wherein the first contact of the interface is connected with the anode of the first diode, wherein the third diode and the fourth diode are conducting in the case of a negative half-wave, and wherein the second contact of the interface is connected with the anode of the third diode; a supply circuit, which is connected to the cathode of the first diode. A demodulation circuit is provided, which is connected to the cathode of the third diode; a modulation circuit, which is connected with the first contact; and the consumer, wherein the output of the demodulation circuit and the output of the supply circuit are connected with the consumer. The invention relates further to a field device comprising at least one such circuit as well as to a method. 110-. (canceled)11. An electronic circuit for demodulating a carrier signal , for modulating a wanted signal and for supplying a consumer with power , wherein the carrier signal is an alternating signal having a positive half-wave and a negative half-wave , comprising:a galvanically isolating, especially an inductive, interface with a first contact and a second contact, said carrier signal is applied to the interface;a bridge rectifier having a first diode, a second diode, a third diode and fourth diode connected to said interface, said first diode and said second diode are conducting in the case of a positive half-wave, said first ...

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Номер записи: 19
08-01-2015 дата публикации

DETECTION DEVICE FOR METAL STRIPS OR PLATES

Номер: US20150007663A1
Автор: GROSSE LORDEMANN Frederik
Принадлежит: SMS SIEMAG AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

A device for detecting the presence of rolling or cast stock, more particularly a metal strip or plate, in a casting, rolling or other strip processing facility, wherein the device includes a detection device for detecting a fluid jet which indicates the presence of the rolling or cast stock. The detection device in turn has an air-filled cavity, which has a tubular opening, and a pressure sensor for detecting an air pressure change in the cavity when the fluid jet hits the tubular opening. A corresponding method for determining the position of rolling or cast stock, more particularly a metal strip or plate, which moves through a casting, rolling or other strip processing facility. 115-. (canceled)16. A device for detecting the presence of rolled or cast stock in a casting , rolling , or other type of strip-processing facility , wherein the device comprises:a detection device for detecting a fluid jet indicative of the presence of the rolled or cast stock, wherein the detection device comprises the following:an air-filled cavity, which comprises a tubular opening; anda pressure sensor for detecting a change in air pressure in the cavity as a function of arrival of a fluid jet at the tubular opening.17. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the detection device comprises a funnel-shaped component claim 16 , located outside the cavity at the opening claim 16 , to conduct the fluid jet into the opening.18. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the cavity comprises at least one tubular section that extends at least 1 m.19. The device according to claim 18 , wherein the tubular section extends at least 2 m.20. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the cavity is substantially formed by a tube.21. The device according to claim 20 , wherein the pressure sensor is arranged at an end of the tube opposite the opening.22. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the pressure sensor is a pressure switch.23. The device according to claim 16 , further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 20
17-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MAGNETOSTRICTIVE POSITION MEASURING DEVICE

Номер: US20190017851A1
Автор: PÁLI Sándor, RUPP Tobias, Zern Achim
Принадлежит: Balluff GmbH

A method for operating a magnetostrictive displacement measuring device, having a wave guide for guiding at least one mechanical wave, at least one damping zone, a magnetic position encoder which is displaceably arranged along a measuring range of the position measuring device and a detection unit, generates the at least one mechanical wave by an excitation signal (IP) having a clock frequency (f, f), at least two mechanical waves having respectively different clock frequencies (f, f, f) being generated. The clock frequencies can be predetermined such that interfering reflections (R, R) occur at different positions (x, x, x) of the measuring range of the displacement measurement device, and during the method of the position encoder, switching between the different clock frequencies (f, f, f) takes place, such that the interfering reflections (R, R) on the respective different positions (x, x, x) of the measuring range are masked out. 11254111311141111. A method for operating a magnetostrictive displacement measuring device () having a waveguide () for guiding at least one mechanical wave (W , W) , having at least one damping zone () , having a magnetic position encoder () which is displaceably arranged along a measuring range () of the position measuring device () and having a detection unit () , wherein the at least one mechanical wave (W , W) is generated by means of an excitation signal (IP) having a clock frequency (f) , wherein at least two mechanical waves (W , W) having respectively different clock frequencies (f , f , f) are generated , wherein the clock frequencies (f , f , f) can be predetermined such that interfering reflections (R , R) occur at different positions (x) of the measuring range () of the displacement measurement device () , and , during the procedure of the position encoder () , switching takes place between the different clock frequencies (f , f , f) along the measuring range () , such that the interfering reflections (R , R) at the ...

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Номер записи: 21
17-04-2014 дата публикации

PLATFORM FOR PROVIDING WELLNESS ASSESSMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS USING SENSOR DATA

Номер: US20140107932A1
Автор: Luna Michael Edward Smith
Принадлежит: AliphCom

Techniques associated with a platform for providing wellness assessments and recommendations using sensor data are described, including collecting local sensor data using a wearable device having a communication facility configured to connect to a network, accessing environmental data from third party databases, generating a wellness assessment using a rules based engine configured to process the local sensor data, the environmental data and historical user data, and generating a wellness recommendation using the wellness assessment. 1. A method , comprising:collecting local sensor data using a wearable device comprising a communication facility configured to connect to a network;accessing environmental data from a plurality of third party databases;generating a wellness assessment using a rules based engine configured to process the local sensor data, the environmental data and historical user data; andgenerating a wellness recommendation using the wellness assessment.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating a wellness assessment using a rules based engine comprises detecting a precondition associated with a rule.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating a wellness assessment using a rules based engine comprises initiating a set of rules associated with a detected precondition.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating a wellness assessment using a rules based engine comprises determining an order in which to apply a set of rules.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating a wellness assessment using a rules based engine comprises determining whether a constraint is associated with a rule prior to applying the rule.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating a wellness assessment using a rules based engine comprises applying a set of rules in an order of priority.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the local sensor data comprises location data.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the local sensor data indicates a user's movement from one area to ...

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Номер записи: 22
23-01-2020 дата публикации

MAGNETOSTRICTIVE SENSOR APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MAGNETOSTRICTIVE SENSOR APPARATUS

Номер: US20200025594A1
Автор: Kántor Zoltán, Pólik Zoltán, Szabó Attila, Wimmer Zoltán
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A magnetostrictive sensor apparatus is provided, comprising at least one magnetic position marker, at least one sensing member with a waveguide to which the at least one magnetic position marker is contactlessly coupled, a detector coil device which is associated with the at least one sensing member, a data processing device which determines a time profile with a shape over time of signals of the detector coil device, wherein a recording of the time profile is provided, and an analysis device which analyzes the time profile. 1. Magnetostrictive sensor apparatus , comprising:at least one magnetic position marker;at least one sensing member with a waveguide to which the at least one magnetic position marker is contactlessly coupled;a detector coil device which is associated with the at least one sensing member;a data processing device which determines a time profile with a shape over time of signals of the detector coil device, wherein a recording of the time profile is provided; andan analysis device which analyzes the time profile.2. Magnetostrictive sensor apparatus in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the time-varying signals of the detector coil device are voltage signals.3. Magnetostrictive sensor apparatus in accordance with claim 1 , wherein a digitization device for signals of the detector coil device is provided.4. Magnetostrictive sensor apparatus in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the digitization device has a digitization rate of at least 2 million analog-to-digital conversions.5. Magnetostrictive sensor apparatus in accordance with claim 4 , wherein at least one of a control of the sensor apparatus and an analysis of the signals is carried out with data having a lower resolution than according to the digitization rate.6. Magnetostrictive sensor apparatus in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the digitization device comprises an analog-to-digital converter.7. Magnetostrictive sensor apparatus in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a storage ...

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Номер записи: 23
04-02-2016 дата публикации

LIQUID-FILLED ACOUSTIC PROBE SYSTEM WITH PRESERVOIR AND LOSS DETECTION MEANS

Номер: US20160033310A1
Автор: Barthe Peter G.
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An acoustic system can include a liquid-filled coupling component comprising an acoustic coupling fluid and a housing encasing the coupling fluid; a fluid reservoir comprising an amount of the coupling fluid; a path in fluid communication between the coupling component and the fluid reservoir; and a bubble detector coupled to the path and configured to monitor the coupling fluid in the path. 1. An acoustic system comprising:a liquid-filled coupling module comprising an acoustic coupling fluid and a housing encasing the coupling fluid;a fluid reservoir comprising an amount of the acoustic coupling fluid;a path in fluid communication between the liquid-filled coupling module component and the fluid reservoir; anda bubble detector coupled to the path and configured to monitor the coupling fluid in the path.2. The acoustic system according to claim 1 , further comprising a controller in communication with the bubble detector and configured to receive a signal from the bubble detector.3. The acoustic system according to claim 2 , wherein the signal comprises a measurement of an amount of air in the path.4. The acoustic system according to claim 3 , wherein the controller determines whether to shut off the acoustic system based on the amount of air in the path.5. The acoustic system according to claim 2 , wherein the bubble detector or the controller comprises an algorithm configured to determine an amount of air in the path based on the monitoring the coupling fluid in the path and to provide a shut-off signal to the controller if the amount of air in the path is above a threshold level.6. The acoustic system according to claim 2 , wherein the signal comprises a measurement of an amount of time that air is detected in the path.76. The acoustic system according to claim 2 , wherein the controller determines whether to shut off the acoustic system based on the amount of time that air is detected in the path.8. The acoustic system according to claim 2 , wherein the bubble ...

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Номер записи: 24
05-02-2015 дата публикации

SENSOR DEVICE

Номер: US20150036782A1
Автор: JEONG Heewon
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In order to provide a suitable sensor device for a sensor system in which a plurality of request sources request the acquisition of information for the same sensor, the sensor device is provided with a physical mass sensing unit () for measuring an external physical mass, an input-output unit () for receiving physical mass acquisition requests from the external plurality of request sources, and a first counter () for counting and storing the total number of times the input/output unit receives an acquisition request from the plurality of request sources. The input-output unit transmits the physical mass and a value stored by the first counter to the request source of the acquisition request. 1. A sensor device , characterized by comprising:a physical quantity sensing unit to measure a physical quantity in the outside;an input-output unit to receive an acquisition request for the physical quantity from a plurality of request sources in the outside, and a first counter which counts and stores the total of the number of operations conducted by the input-output unit to receive the acquisition request from the plurality of request sources, wherein the input-output unit transmits to the request source of the acquisition request, the physical quantity and the value stored in the first counter.2. A sensor device according to claim 1 , characterized by further comprising a second counter which counts and stores claim 1 , for each of the plurality of request sources claim 1 , the total of the number of operations conducted to receive the acquisition request.3. A sensor device according to claim 2 , characterized by further comprising a non-volatile memory to store therein ID information of each of the plurality of request sources.4. A sensor device according to claim 3 , characterized in that the sensor device adds ID information to the non-volatile memory or deletes the ID information stored in the non-volatile memory based on a command input from the outside.5. A sensor ...

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Номер записи: 25
04-02-2021 дата публикации

POSITION SENSOR AND POSITION MEASUREMENTS USING MILLIMETER-WAVE METAMATERIAL

Номер: US20210033703A1
Автор: HAMMERSCHMIDT Dirk
Принадлежит: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG

A rotation sensor system includes a rotatable target object configured to rotate about a rotational axis in a rotation direction; a first millimeter-wave (mm-wave) metamaterial track coupled to the rotatable target object, where the first mm-wave metamaterial track is arranged around the rotational axis, and where the first mm-wave metamaterial track includes a first array of elementary structures having at least one first characteristic that changes around a perimeter of the first mm-wave metamaterial track; at least one transmitter configured to transmit a first electro-magnetic transmit signal towards the first mm-wave metamaterial track, where the first mm-wave metamaterial track converts the first electro-magnetic transmit signal into a first electro-magnetic receive signal; at least one receiver configured to receive the first electro-magnetic receive signal; and at least one processor configured to determine a rotational position of the rotatable target object based on the received first electro-magnetic receive signal. 1. A rotation sensor system , comprising:a rotatable target object configured to rotate about a rotational axis in a rotation direction;a first millimeter-wave (mm-wave) metamaterial track coupled to the rotatable target object, wherein the first mm-wave metamaterial track is arranged around the rotational axis, and wherein the first mm-wave metamaterial track comprises a first array of elementary structures having at least one first characteristic that changes around a perimeter of the first mm-wave metamaterial track;at least one transmitter configured to transmit a first electro-magnetic transmit signal towards the first mm-wave metamaterial track, wherein the first mm-wave metamaterial track converts the first electro-magnetic transmit signal into a first electro-magnetic receive signal;at least one receiver configured to receive the first electro-magnetic receive signal; andat least one processor configured to determine a rotational ...

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Номер записи: 26
12-02-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM OF MONITORING A POTENTIOMETRIC MEASURING PROBE

Номер: US20150040691A1
Автор: EHRISMANN Philippe
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Method and system of monitoring a measuring probe which is in contact with a measurement medium and registers a measurement value of the measurement medium, wherein the method comprises determining and evaluating time-dependent values of a first and a second parameter, wherein the first parameter responds faster than the second parameter to changes in a process to which the measurement medium is subjected, and wherein both of the parameters are probe-specific parameters. 1. A method of monitoring , in a process system , the operational quality of a measuring probe used to acquire measurement values of a first and a second parameter of a measurement medium of the process system , the measurement values being used in a controller associated with the process system , the first and second parameters being probe-specific , the first and second parameter being selected such that the first parameter responds more quickly than the second parameter to changes in the measurement medium , the method comprising the steps of:acquiring, with the measuring probe, time-dependent values of the first parameter and the second parameter;receiving, at the controller, the acquired time-dependent values of the respective parameters; determining a first absolute value, defined as the absolute value of a time derivative of the acquired time dependent values of the first parameter;', 'comparing the first absolute value to a first threshold value; and', 'when the first absolute value exceeds the first threshold value, registering the time as the first time point;, 'establishing, in a computer unit of the controller, a first time point by the substeps of determining the first absolute value;', 'comparing the first absolute value to the first threshold value; and', 'when the first absolute value falls below the first threshold value, registering the time as the second point in time;, 'establishing, also in the computer unit, a second time point, after the first time point, by the substeps of ...

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Номер записи: 27
11-02-2016 дата публикации

SENSOR DEVICE, MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, AND MEASUREMENT METHOD

Номер: US20160041014A1
Автор: Akai Ryota, Hasegawa Teruki, KAWABATA Yasuhiro, Ozaki Tomohiro, Sameshima Hiroshi
Принадлежит: Omron Corporation

A controller switches a measurement unit from a non-measurement state to a measurement state to start measurement processing of the measurement target physical amount when a trigger condition having a lowest variation level for a steady state is satisfied in plural trigger conditions set according to a trigger physical amount detected by a trigger detector, and the controller interrupts currently-performed measurement processing to start measurement processing corresponding to a trigger condition having a higher variation level when the trigger condition having the variation level for the steady state higher than that of the trigger condition corresponding to the currently-performed measurement processing is satisfied during performance of the measurement processing. 1. A sensor device configured to measure a measurement target physical amount associated with a structure , the sensor device comprising:a measurement unit configured to measure the measurement target physical amount;a trigger detector configured to detect a trigger physical amount; anda controller configured to control operation of the measurement unit according to a result of the trigger physical amount detected by the trigger detector,wherein the controller switches the measurement unit from a non-measurement state to a measurement state to start measurement processing when a predetermined trigger condition is satisfied in a plurality of trigger conditions set according to the trigger physical amount detected by the trigger detector,the controller sets a priority of each of the trigger conditions, andthe controller interrupts currently-performed measurement processing to start measurement processing corresponding to a trigger condition having a higher priority when the trigger condition having the priority higher than that of the trigger condition corresponding to the currently-performed measurement processing is satisfied during the performance of the measurement processing.2. The sensor device ...

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Номер записи: 28
19-02-2015 дата публикации

ANALYSIS

Номер: US20150047413A1
Автор: Hopwood Andrew, Koumi Pieris, Lenigk Ralf, Zenhausern Frederic
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A method of verifying the performance of a size standard, formed of a plurality of size standard elements, used in a nucleic acid analysis method is provided. The verification is achieved by introducing the size standard to an analysis stage and performing a size based separation on the size standard. The size based separation defines an experimental position for each size standard element. A comparison is made as to whether or not the experimental position for the size standard element corresponds with expected position. The comparison allows a decision to be made on whether or not to use the size standard, which is dependent upon whether or not the experimental position of the size standard element corresponds with the expected position. 1. A method of verifying the performance of a size standard for potential use in a nucleic acid analysis method , the method of verifying comprising:a) introducing a size standard to an analysis stage, the size standard including one or more size standard elements;b) performing a size based separation on the size standard, the size based separation defining an experimental position for the size standard element for one or more size standard elements;c) defining one or more characteristics for one or more size standard elements;d) considering whether the experimental position for the size standard element corresponds with respect to one or more of the characteristics;e) making a use of the size standard dependent upon whether or not the experimental position of the size standard element corresponds with respect to one or more characteristics.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:in respect of step c), determining a theoretical position for a size standard element of the same size as a size standard element for which an experimental position has been defined;in respect of step d) considering whether the experimental position and theoretical position for a given size standard element fit to one ...

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Номер записи: 29
22-02-2018 дата публикации

MAGNETOSTRICTIVE PATH MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MEASURING PROBE OF A MAGNETOSTRICTIVE PATH MEASURING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180052016A1
Автор: Beutler Torsten, Holder Roland
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A magnetostrictive displacement measuring apparatus is proposed, comprising at least one measuring probe which is of flexurally flexible configuration and comprises a waveguide, and comprising a magnetic position marker which couples to the at least one measuring probe in a non-contact manner, wherein the waveguide is supported in an elastic, flexible support tube and the flexible support tube is positioned in a carrier tube, wherein the flexible support tube is, on an outer side thereof, provided with indentations facing the carrier tube and wherein material of the carrier tube is arranged in the indentations. 1. Magnetostrictive path measuring apparatus , comprising:at least one measuring probe which is of flexurally flexible configuration and comprises a waveguide; anda magnetic position marker which couples to the at least one measuring probe in a non-contact manner, wherein the waveguide is supported in an elastic, flexible support tube and the flexible support tube is positioned in a carrier tube;wherein the flexible support tube is, on an outer side thereof, provided with indentations facing the carrier tube and wherein material of the carrier tube is arranged in the indentations.2. Path measuring apparatus in accordance with claim 1 , wherein material of the carrier tube fills the indentations completely.3. Path measuring apparatus in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the carrier tube is connected to the flexible support tube by form-locking via material of the carrier tube in the indentations of the flexible support tube.4. Path measuring apparatus in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the carrier tube is made of a fibre composite material.5. Path measuring apparatus in accordance with claim 4 , wherein fibres of the fibre-reinforced composite material are oriented in a longitudinal axis of the carrier tube.6. Path measuring apparatus in accordance with claim 4 , wherein fibres in the fibre composite material are arranged in strands of fibre.7. Path ...

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Номер записи: 30
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Detection of Anomalies in Multivariate Data

Номер: US20180060703A1
Автор: Fineis Frank, Herzog James, Horrell Michael, Li Tuo
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Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods for detecting anomalies in multivariate data received from an asset-related data source, such as signal data and/or other data from an asset. According to an example, a platform may receive multivariate data from an asset in an original coordinate space and transform the data in the original coordinate space to a transformed coordinate space having a relatively fewer number of dimensions. Additionally, the platform may standardize the data in the transformed coordinate space and modify the standardized data based on a comparison between the standardized data and a set of threshold values previously defined via training data reflective of normal asset operation. Thereafter, the platform may inversely transform the modified data back to the original coordinate space and perform an analysis to detect anomalies. 1. A computing device comprising:a network interface;at least one processor;a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and receive, via the network interface from an asset, multivariate data in an original coordinate space having a number of dimensions equal to the number of variables included in the data;', 'transform the received multivariate data from the original coordinate space to a transformed coordinate space having fewer dimensions than the original coordinate space;', 'standardize the data in the transformed coordinate space;', 'modify the standardized data in the transformed coordinate space based on a set of threshold values, wherein the set of threshold values are defined based on training data reflective of normal asset operation;', 'inversely transform the modified data from the transformed coordinate space to the original coordinate space; and', 'analyze the inversely-transformed data in the original coordinate space to identify anomalies., 'program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause a computing device to2. ...

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Номер записи: 31
05-03-2015 дата публикации

GRAPHIC PRODUCT GENERATOR

Номер: US20150066437A1
Автор: ONKEN Moritz, STICH Jochen
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A method, a checking system, a computer program product and a control computer are disclosed for checking a configuration for a multi-component computed tomography device. After a change of a configuration setting, a targeted check of device components can be carried out through created rules and index data. 1. A method for checking a configuration of a medical device with a plurality of device components , individual ones of the plurality of device components being configurable independent of one another , and dependencies of individual ones of the plurality of device components being taken into account for the configuration of the medical device , the method comprising:reading in a graphical representation of a sequential flow diagram which represents a configuration process for all of the device components;transforming the read in graphical representation into a directed acyclic graph;compiling the directed acyclic graph into a set of rules and creating index data for the rules;creating a rule-based configuration process logic for interactive configuration of the device with a sequential sequence for configuration of the individual device components and representation of the configuration process logic at a graphical user interface; and detecting at least one following device component which is affected by the change on the basis of the created index data, and', 'checking the configuration of the device through dedicated checking of the at least one following device component involved., 'if a configuration of at least one of the device components changes'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the configuration process logic is represented at the graphical user interface by a linear sequence for presentation of check boxes claim 1 , wherein the check boxes are intended for detecting user signals and wherein the detected user signals are used for controlling the further sequence of the configuration process logic.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the created rule- ...

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Номер записи: 32
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Hybrid Collimation to Limit the Field of View for Gamma Detection Probes at High and Low Energies

Номер: US20220082708A1
Автор: Chapman Gregg J.
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A hybrid collimated probe incorporates two detectors consisting of a scintillating crystal or semiconductor material, such as Cadmium-Zinc-Telluride (CZT). The count rate measured on the rear detector is corrected for the shielding effect of the front detector before the count rate ratio is calculated. This is done by multiplying the rear detector count rate by a factor pre-determined from the thickness and density of the front detector for a specific radionuclide energy. The count rate ratio also must be corrected for the presence of background radiation at the target site. This is done by taking a 3 second average of the count rate over tissue that does not contain a radiotracer sequestered at the site of pathology, but in adjacent tissue that is uniformly perfused by a lower level concentration of the radiotracer circulating in the blood pool background. 2. The hand-held probe of claim 1 , wherein the software algorithm corrects count rates for both co-axial radiation detecting elements by subtracting background radiation count claim 1 , N claim 1 , from both NE and Nbefore determining the distance d.4. The hand-held probe of claim 3 , wherein lower end of the energy range for the software algorithm is limited to the value to prevent Kfrom exceeding 2.00.7. The hand-held probe of claim 6 , which is calibrated for each specific source of radiation at or above about 511 KeV to provide a correction factor for the shielding effect of the forward co-axial radiation detecting element on the rear co-axial radiation detecting element.8. The hand-held probe of claim 1 , wherein the pair of co-axial radiation detecting elements comprise one or more of a semiconductor claim 1 , a diode claim 1 , or a scintillation element.9. The hand-held probe of claim 1 , wherein the diameter of the elongate annular housing is less than about 12 millimeters.10. The hand-held probe of claim 1 , wherein the communication of the console with the pair of co-axial radiation detecting elements ...

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Номер записи: 33
29-03-2018 дата публикации

POSITION SENSOR

Номер: US20180087934A1
Автор: ISLAM AHMAD SAIFUL
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A position sensor comprises a waveguide of magnetostrictive material which extends along a measurement path and which is configured for conducting mechanical pulses triggered by magnetostriction. A transducer at a first end of the waveguide serves for coupling a current pulse into the waveguide and for detecting a mechanical pulse conducted by the waveguide in the direction of the transducer. A damping element of an elastomer material is provided at a second end of the waveguide for damping a mechanical pulse propagating in the direction of the second end, wherein the hardness of the elastomer material increases as the distance from the transducer increases. The invention furthermore relates to a method of manufacturing a damping element of such a position sensor. 1. A position sensor comprisinga waveguide of magnetostrictive material which extends along a measurement path and which is configured for conducting mechanical pulses triggered by magnetostriction;a transducer arranged at a first end of the waveguide, the transducer being configured to couple a current pulse into the waveguide and to detect a mechanical pulse conducted by the waveguide in the direction of the transducer; anda damping element of an elastomer material arranged at a second end of the waveguide, the damping element being configured to damp a mechanical pulse propagating in the direction of the second end,wherein the hardness of the elastomer material increases as the distance from the transducer increases,wherein the elastomer material is formed directly at the waveguide with the aid of a casting process; and wherein the elastomer material is a material comprising at least two components whose mixing ratio determines the hardness of the elastomer material.2. The position sensor in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the hardness of the elastomer material in the damping element continuously increases as the distance from the transducer increases.3. The position sensor in accordance with claims 1 ...

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Номер записи: 34
29-03-2018 дата публикации

Position Sensor

Номер: US20180087935A1
Автор: ISLAM AHMAD SAIFUL
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A position sensor comprises a waveguide of a magnetostrictive material, which extends along a measurement path and which is configured for conducting mechanical pulses triggered by magnetostriction, and a housing for the waveguide. A positioning element is provided which is elastic at least regionally; which is held in the housing while being deformed; and which has a recess which extends along the measurement path and forms a receiver for the waveguide. In the position sensor in accordance with the invention, the recess has a slit which extends along the measurement path; which, viewed in a cross-sectional plane, reaches from a reception section up to a boundary of the positioning element; and which enables a lateral insertion of the waveguide into the reception section. The invention furthermore comprises a method of manufacturing a position sensor in accordance with the invention. 1. A position sensor comprisinga waveguide of magnetostrictive material, with the waveguide extending along a measurement path and being configured to conduct mechanical pulses triggered by magnetostriction;a housing for the waveguide; anda positioning element, the positioning element being elastic at least regionally; the positioning element being held in the housing while being deformed; and the positioning element having a recess, with the recess extending along the measurement path and forming a receiver for the waveguide,wherein the recess has a slit, with the slit extending along the measurement path; with the slit, viewed in a cross-sectional plane, reaching from a reception section up to a boundary of the positioning element; and with the slit enabling a lateral insertion of the waveguide into the reception section.2. The position sensor in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein the waveguide is received with clearance in the recess at least sectionally along the measurement path.3. The position sensor in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein the positioning element completely surrounds ...

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Номер записи: 35
02-04-2015 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC LOG SENSOR TUNING

Номер: US20150094990A1
Автор: Beisiegel Michael, Joseph Dinakaran, Nadgir Devaprasad K.
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A process for automatic tuning a set of collectors and/or sensors includes: collecting first machine data by a first sensor in a collection framework, processing the first machine data by a first collector in the collection framework to yield first collected machine data, performing analytics on the first collected machine data to generate analytics output, and tuning, based, at least in part, on the analytics output, at least one of the following: the first sensor and the first collector. 1. A method comprising:collecting first machine data by a first sensor in a collection framework;processing the first machine data by a first collector in the collection framework to yield first collected machine data;performing analytics on the first collected machine data to generate analytics output; andtuning, based, at least in part, on the analytics output, at least one of the following: the first sensor and the first collector.2. The method of wherein:the tuning tunes the first sensor;the method further comprising:collecting advanced information by the first sensor in its tuned state.3. The method of wherein:the tuning tunes the first collector;the method further comprising:processing advanced information by the first collector in its tuned state.4. The method of wherein:the performance of analytics occurs in real time; andthe tuning occurs in real time.5. The method of wherein the performance of analytics is performed by pipe analytics using a single thread request/response paradigm.6. The method of further comprising:determining an alert condition;wherein:the performance of analytics is performed in response to the alert condition. The present invention relates to how the data from different resources are tuned and collected for search clusters for further analytics.In computer log management and intelligence, log analysis (or system and network log analysis) is a set of techniques for providing insight into computer-generated records (also called log or audit trail ...

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Номер записи: 36
14-04-2016 дата публикации

GAS CYLINDER COUNTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160104103A1
Автор: Ratermann George W.
Принадлежит: RATERMANN MANUFACTURING, INC.

A gas cylinder counting apparatus that has bins with aligned parallel rows of industrial gas cylinders stored in a cage having upright posts with gas cylinder movement detectors. Gas cylinders in each bin are separated from each other to form a cylinder array. Proximity sensors attached to posts count cylinder removals by changes of state of the cylinder array and report removal of a cylinder from the bin to a local server. When gas cylinders are removed from other cages, local servers report to a remote server and to the management software for gas cylinder ordering and delivery. 1. A gas cylinder counting system comprising:a cage having a plurality of parallel gas cylinder bins having a width accommodating only one gas cylinder and a depth accommodating several gas cylinders;a gas cylinder sensor associated with each bin detecting removal of a cylinder from a bin;a logic device communicating with all sensors having a first logic state signaling a cage state prior to removal of cylinders and other logic states signaling removal of cylinders from bins of the cage.2. The apparatus of comprising a local server in communication with the gas cylinder sensor for receiving logic state signals of the sensors associated with counted removal of the gas cylinders from the cage.3. The apparatus of comprising a remote server in communication with the local server having gas cylinder management software whereby gas cylinder removal counts reported by local servers are aggregated in management software for gas cylinder ordering and delivery.4. The apparatus of wherein the cage has a floor with upwardly extending posts and horizontal rails forming said bins.5. The apparatus of wherein said proximity sensor is an RFID sensor.6. The apparatus of wherein said proximity sensor is an ultrasonic sensor.7. The apparatus of wherein said proximity sensor is a light beam sensor.8. The apparatus of wherein cables separate gas cylinders in each bin.9. The apparatus of wherein a cable closes ...

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Номер записи: 37
19-04-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MEASURING DISPLACEMENTS OF OBJECT

Номер: US20180106647A1
Автор: MEDVEDEVA Marina Vladimirovna, UTKIN Konstantin Borisovich
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The invention relates to measurement technology and is used to determine the absolute displacements of objects in metallurgy, automotive industry, warehouse and production logistics, and in the automation of production. The technical result is achieved when the following steps are performed: the displacement transducer is mounted on the object; signal sources are mounted along the trajectory of the object displacement; on each section of the trajectory, an arrangement of the signal sources is provided which is determined by changing the number of signal sources and/or the distance between any two signal sources; a signal is sent to the moving object with transducer; an output signal is received from the transducer regarding the location of the signal sources located within the measurement range; the object location is determined; furthermore, the displacement is measured at a distance exceeding the length of the active zone of the transducer. 1. A displacement measuring method , comprising the following steps: installing a transducer on an object , installing signal sources along a path trajectory of movement of the object , at each path section a special arrangement of the signal sources is provided , that determines a change in a number of the signal sources and/or a change of a distance between any two signal sources; a signal is sent to the moving object with the installed transducer , then an output signal from the transducer is received with a report about a position of the signal sources that are in its measurement range; then the position of the object is determined.2. A displacement measuring method , comprising the following steps: installing a magnetostrictive transducer on an object , installing magnets and/or electromagnets along a path trajectory of the object , at each path section a special arrangement of the magnets and/or electromagnets is provided , that determines a change in a number of the magnets and/or electromagnets and/or a change of a ...

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Номер записи: 38
20-04-2017 дата публикации

Sensor For Detecting A Position Of An Actuator

Номер: US20170108352A1
Автор: Wallrafen Werner
Принадлежит: Continental Automotive GmbH

The present disclosure relates to sensors in general, and more specifically a sensor for detecting the position of an actuator. In some embodiments, a position sensor for detecting a position of an actuator with an electric motor may include: an evaluation circuit; a rectifier circuit; and additional filter components. The evaluation circuit, the rectifier circuit, and the additional filter components may be combined into an integrated circuit disposed in an IC housing. Electrical energy for operation of the position sensor may be drawn via control lines for the electric motor, rectified by the rectifier circuit, and filtered by the additional filter components. 1. A position sensor for detecting a position of an actuator with an electric motor , the position sensor comprising:an evaluation circuit;a rectifier circuit; andadditional filter components;wherein the evaluation circuit, the rectifier circuit, and the additional filter components are combined into an integrated circuit disposed in an IC housing; andwherein electrical energy for operation of the position sensor is drawn via control lines for the electric motor, rectified by the rectifier circuit, and filtered by the additional filter components.2. The position sensor as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a storage capacitor combined with the evaluation circuit in the integrated circuit.3. The position sensor as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a voltage regulator combined with the evaluation circuit into an integrated circuit.4. The position sensor as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the voltage regulator is integrated into the IC housing.5. The position sensor as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a storage capacitor connected outside the integrated circuit.6. The position sensor as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a ground shared with a bridge circuit of the control lines for the motor and the signal evaluation.7. The position sensor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the output signals ...

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Номер записи: 39
30-04-2015 дата публикации

Method for Function Setting of a Measuring Point and Measuring Point

Номер: US20150120231A1
Автор: Manfred Jagiella
Принадлежит: Endress and Hauser Conducta Gesellschaft fuer Mess und Regeltechnik mbH and Co KG

A measuring point and method for function setting of a measuring point of process automation technology, wherein the measuring point comprises at least one sensor and a transmitter circuit. The sensor is connected via the transmitter circuit with a superordinated data processing system. The method comprises steps as follows: disconnecting the sensor from the transmitter circuit; connecting a mobile unit with the transmitter circuit and transferring parameters from the mobile unit into the transmitter circuit; disconnecting the mobile unit; connecting a, or the, sensor with the transmitter circuit; and transferring at least one parameter from the transmitter circuit into the sensor.

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Номер записи: 40
09-04-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE ANGLE OF A ROTATING COMPONENT

Номер: US20200109936A1
Автор: Dietrich Markus
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG

A device for determining the angle of a rotating component is provided. The device includes a magnetostrictive sensor structure which is coupled to a transmitter and at least one receiver, and along which a magnet is secured to the moving component moves. The transmitter and the receiver(s) are connected to an electronic analysis unit for determining the position of the moving component based on a transit time between the transmitter and a saturation zone and back from the saturation zone to the receiver(s). The transmitted signal is reflected on the saturation zone produced in the magnetostrictive sensor structure by the magnet. 1. A device for determining an angle of a rotating component , comprising a magnetostrictive sensor structure , which is coupled to a transmitting element and a receiving element and along which a magnet secured to the rotating component moves , wherein the transmitting element and the receiving element are connected to evaluation electronics for determining a position of the rotating component from a transit time between the transmitting element and a saturation zone and back from the saturation zone to the receiving element , wherein a transmitted signal is reflected at the saturation zone produced by the magnet in the magnetostrictive sensor structure , wherein the magnetostrictive sensor structure comprises two sensor loops located at a mutual spacing and the shape of each sensor loop is adapted to a movement direction of the rotating component , wherein the transmitting element is provided for simultaneously coupling a pulse into each of the two sensor loops , in a vicinity of which the receiving element for each sensor loop is positioned to receive the pulse reflected by the saturation zone of the respective sensor loop , wherein the receiving element is connected to the evaluation electronics to determine an angular position of the rotating component from a ratio of two transit times in the two sensor loops.2. The device as claimed ...

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Номер записи: 41
17-07-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DEVICE-FREE MOTION DETECTION AND PRESENCE SENSING

Номер: US20140200856A1
Автор: Patwari Neal K., Wilson Anthony Joseph
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Systems and methods are provided for device-free motion detection and presence detection within an area of interest. A plurality of nodes, configured to be arranged around the area of interest, form a wireless network. The plurality of nodes transmit wireless signals as radio waves and receive transmitted wireless signals. The received signal strength (RSS) of the transmitted wireless signals between the plurality of nodes are measured and a value is reported. A computing device receives the reported values for the measured RSS and tracks the reported values over time. The computing device processes the reported values using an aggregate disturbance calculation to detect motion and presence within the area of interest. The computing device may notify notification device of a detected disturbance within the area of interest. 1. A method of monitoring an area of interest , the method comprising:positioning a plurality of nodes around the area of interest;forming a wireless network between the plurality of nodes by each node of the plurality of nodes transmitting wireless signals as radio waves and each node of the plurality of nodes receiving transmitted wireless signals from one or more other nodes of the plurality of nodes;measuring at each node of the plurality of nodes a measurable characteristic of the transmitted wireless signals between the plurality of nodes;reporting, from each node of the plurality of nodes, values for the measurable characteristic of the transmitted wireless signals received from other nodes of the plurality of nodes; andprocessing reported values, tracked over time, using an aggregate disturbance calculation to detect presence of an object within the area of interest, wherein detecting presence includes detecting presence of an object in an area of interest that is different than presence of objects in the area of interest when in a base state, and wherein the aggregate disturbance calculation is based on a plurality of reported values ...

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Номер записи: 42
03-05-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MEASURING UNIT AND MEASURING UNIT

Номер: US20180120134A1
Автор: Deilmann Michael, Trapp Thilo
Принадлежит: KROHNE MESSTECHNIK GMBH

A method for operating a measuring unit having at least one parameter sensor, at least a position sensor and/or an acceleration sensor, and at least a control and evaluation unit, the position sensor and/or the acceleration sensor being connected to the control and evaluation unit, the position sensor emitting a position signal and/or the acceleration sensor emitting an acceleration signal to the control and evaluation unit. At least one process relevant to the operation of the measuring unit is triggered when at least one part of the measuring unit is moved in a first movement pattern, wherein the first movement pattern comprises a sequence of at least two movements and/or at least a partial process of the process or a process is triggered when at least one part of the measuring unit is moved according to a second movement pattern, wherein the second movement pattern comprises at least one movement. 1. A method for operating a measuring unit having at least one parameter sensor unit for measuring at least one parameter , at least one of at least one position sensor and an acceleration sensor , and at least a control and evaluation unit , wherein the at least one of the at least one position sensor and the acceleration sensor is connected to the control and evaluation unit , and wherein said at least one of the position sensor and the acceleration sensor emits , respectively , a position signal or an acceleration signal to the control and evaluation unit , the method comprising at least one of the steps of:triggering at least one process relevant to the operation of the measuring unit when at least one part of the measuring unit is moved according to a first movement pattern, wherein the first movement pattern comprises a sequence of at least two movements, andtriggering at least a partial process of the process or another process when at least one part of the measuring unit is moved according to a second movement pattern, wherein the second movement pattern ...

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Номер записи: 43
13-05-2021 дата публикации

SYNCHRONIZATION MECHANISM FOR HIGH SPEED SENSOR INTERFACE

Номер: US20210143928A1
Автор: AICHRIEDLER Leo
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A sensor may determine a sampling pattern based on a group of synchronization signals received by the sensor. The sampling pattern may identify an expected time for receiving an upcoming synchronization signal. The sensor may trigger, based on the sampling pattern, a performance of a sensor operation associated with the upcoming synchronization signal. The performance of the sensor operation may be triggered before the upcoming synchronization signal is received. 120-. (canceled)21. A sensor , comprising: start a counter based on sensor data, associated with a synchronization signal, being ready for transmission;', 'stop the counter based on the synchronization signal being received;', 'determine whether a value of the counter matches a target time buffer; and', 'trigger a sensor operation, associated with another synchronization signal, based on whether the value of the counter matches the target time buffer., 'one or more components to22. The sensor of claim 21 , wherein the value of the counter represents an actual time buffer between a time at which a determination of sensor data is complete and a time at which the sensor data is to be transmitted.23. The sensor of claim 21 , wherein the one or more components claim 21 , when determining whether the value of the counter matches the target time buffer claim 21 , are to:determine that the value of the counter does not match the target time buffer when the value of the counter differs from the target time buffer by an amount of time that is more than a threshold amount, anddetermine that the value of the counter matches the target time buffer when the value of the counter differs from the target time buffer by an amount of time that is less than or equal to the threshold amount.24. The sensor of claim 23 , wherein the threshold amount is less than or equal to 2 μs.25. The sensor of claim 21 , wherein the one or more components claim 21 , when triggering the sensor operation claim 21 , are to:set a delay time based ...

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Номер записи: 44
31-07-2014 дата публикации

AMPLITUDE AND FREQUENCY-BASED DETERMINATION

Номер: US20140210632A1
Автор: Boominathan Vivek, LAKSHMINARAYAN Choudur, PURNIMA D. Shyama
Принадлежит: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

A method includes computing, by an amplitude feature computation engine, an amplitude feature of a frame of time-series data. The method further includes computing, by a frequency feature computation engine, a frequency feature of the frame of time-series data. 1. A method , comprising:computing, by an amplitude feature computation engine, an amplitude feature of a frame of time-series data;computing, by a frequency feature computation engine, a frequency feature of the frame of time-series data; andbased on the computed amplitude and frequency features, determining, by a classification engine, whether the time-series data is characteristic of one of a plurality of oscillation regimes.2. The method of wherein computing the amplitude feature comprises computing a max−min difference between a maximum data amplitude in the frame and a minimum data amplitude in the frame.3. The method of wherein computing the frequency feature comprises:converting the time-series data to a frequency domain to produce a plurality of spectral coefficients;computing a square of each spectral coefficient to compute a plurality of squared spectral coefficients;identifying the largest squared spectral coefficient.4. The method of wherein determining whether the time-series data is characteristic of one of the plurality of oscillation regimes comprises comparing the amplitude and frequency features to thresholds corresponding to each regime.5. The method of wherein:computing the amplitude feature comprises computing a max−min difference between a maximum data amplitude in the frame and a minimum data amplitude in the frame;computing the frequency feature comprises identifying a largest squared spectral coefficient; and determining the time series data to be indicative of a higher amplitude oscillation regime when the max−min difference is greater than a higher amplitude oscillation (HAO) amplitude threshold and the largest squared spectral coefficient is closer to an HAO frequency threshold ...

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Номер записи: 45
10-05-2018 дата публикации

MAGNETOSTRICTIVE PATH-MEASURING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MAGNETOSTRICTIVE PATH-MEASURING DEVICE

Номер: US20180128655A1
Автор: Beutler Torsten
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A magnetostrictive path-measuring device is provided, comprising a plurality of measuring sections, each having an extent in a longitudinal direction and being arranged parallel to one another at least in a measuring region, at least one magnetic position indicator which is coupled contactlessly to the measuring sections, a start signal application device by means of which start signals are providable to the measuring sections for the generation of excitation current pulses, and an evaluating device by means of which the position of the position indicator on the measuring sections is determinable by a transit time measurement of mechanical waves, wherein the start signal application device comprises a time control device which directs that in a measuring cycle, start signals are provided to different measuring sections at defined different time points. 1. Magnetostrictive path-measuring device , comprisinga plurality of measuring sections, each having an extent in a longitudinal direction and being arranged parallel to one another at least in a measuring region,at least one magnetic position indicator which is coupled contactlessly to the measuring sections,a start signal application device by means of which start signals are providable to the measuring sections for the generation of excitation current pulses, andan evaluating device by means of which the position of the position indicator on the measuring sections is determinable by a transit time measurement of mechanical waves,wherein the start signal application device comprises a time control device which directs that in a measuring cycle, start signals are provided to different measuring sections at defined different time points.2. Magnetostrictive path-measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein the time control device directs that in a measuring cycle claim 1 , a start signal is provided to a first measuring section at a first time point and at a second time point which lies at a first time interval from ...

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Номер записи: 46
02-05-2019 дата публикации

Methods of Calculating Potential Energy in Substances and Light, Method of Creating Timeless Condition, and Methods of Creating Reverse Time

Номер: US20190128709A1
Автор: Motoko Hazama
Принадлежит: Individual

The method of calculating potential energy in substances as can be seen in the formula below in [Math.1]. E as is defined here is the potential energy in a substance, T is time the substance passes under no gravity, m 1 is mass (at its initial value), c 1 is velocity of light (at its initial value), and Tk is time the substance has passed under no gravity. E = ∑ K = 1 T   m 1  c 1  ( 1 - T K / T ) 2  ( 1 ≦ K ≦ T ) [ Math .  1 ] Further, the method of calculating potential energy in light as can be seen in the formula below in [Math.2]. E as is defined here is the potential energy in a substance, T is time the light passes under no gravity, m 1 is mass (at its initial value), c 1 is velocity of light (at its initial value), and Tk is time the light has passed under no gravity. E = ∑ K = 1 T   c 1  ( 1 - T K / T )  ( 1 ≦ K ≦ T ) [ Math .  2 ] In addition, the formula below in [Math.3 ] sets up as derived from [Math.1] and [Math.2]. E as is defined here is the potential energy in a substance or light, m 1 is mass (at its initial value), c 1 is velocity of light (at its initial value), Tk is time the substance or light has passed under no gravity, and T is time the substance or light passes under no gravity, namely, the existence of time itself. When   E = ∑ K = 1 T  m 1  c 1   ( 1 - T K / T ) 2   ( 1 ≦ K ≦ T )   and   E = ∑ K = 1 T  c 1   ( 1 - T K / T )   ( 1 ≦ K ≦ T ) ,  and   when   m 1 = c 1 = 0 , then   E = 0   and   T = Tk = ∞ . [ Math  .3 ] Moreover, the method of creating reverse time for substances as can be seen in the formula below in [Math.4]. E as is defined here is the potential energy in a substance, T is time the light passes under no gravity, m 1 is mass (at its initial value), c 1 is velocity of light (at its initial value), and Tk is time the light has passed under no gravity. When √{square root over ( E/Σ K=1 T m 1 c 1 )}−1>0(1 ≤K≤T ), T K <0   [Math.4] And lastly, the method of creating reverse time for ...

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Номер записи: 47
02-05-2019 дата публикации

Sensor signal detection apparatus

Номер: US20190128710A1
Автор: Mitsutoshi Sugawara
Принадлежит: Individual

In a conventional sensor signal detection device, an amplifier and an anti-alias analogue filter are essential for AD conversion of a small sensor output signal. The present application provides a sensor signal detection device that inputs an electric signal output from a sensor to a commercially available AD converter directly or via a means for converting the electric signal into voltage, outputs the electric signal via a digital filter, and realizes sufficient resolution and noise characteristics without using an amplifier and an analogue filter which have conventionally been considered to be essential, by devising conditions, etc., of an AD conversion clock and digital filter.

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Номер записи: 48
19-05-2016 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR MEASURING A ROTATIONAL ANGLE BY MODIFYING AND MEASURING THE POLARIZATION OF RADIO WAVES AND USE OF SAID DEVICE

Номер: US20160138946A1
Автор: Grau Günter
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to devices for changing and measuring the polarisation of radio waves, Embodiments of the devices for different applications as well as uses of the devices as sensors for measuring angles and shifts. 1. A device for measuring an angle of rotation or a rotary speed comprising:at least one transmitter of radio waves,at least two receivers for radio waves, anda transducer which is anisotropic for the radio waves coming from the transmitter,wherein the anisotropic transducer can be rotated in relation to the receivers about a rotary axis,wherein the receivers are polarisation-sensitive,wherein the radio waves coming from the transmitter are changed by the anisotropic transducer and the changed radio waves are received by the polarisation-sensitive receivers, andwherein means are provided, which are configured to give an indication, on the basis of the signals of the polarisation-sensitive receivers, as to the polarisation of the received radio waves.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the transmitter is configured such that the radio waves coming from the transmitter are linearly polarised.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the transmitter is configured such that the radio waves coming from the transmitter are unpolarised or circularly polarised averaged over time.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the anisotropic transducer is permeable to varying degrees for the radio waves transmitted by the transmitter for different polarisations claim 1 , and wherein the polarisation-sensitive receivers are configured such that they can receive the radio waves let through by the anisotropic transducer.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the anisotropic transducer is configured such that it reflects the radio waves transmitted by the transmitter for different polarisations to varying degrees claim 1 , and the polarisation-sensitive receivers are configured such that they can receive the radio waves reflected from ...

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Номер записи: 49
26-05-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Signal Synchronization

Номер: US20160146646A1
Автор: HAYZEN Anthony J., Horn Deane M., Medley Michael D., Willis John W.
Принадлежит: COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS, INC.

A system is described for time synchronizing digitized measurement signals, such as vibration signals. The digitized signals, which are acquired asynchronously by multiple distributed measurement units, indicate the operational condition of a machine or a process. To measure the phase of the digitized signals relative to a pulse tachometer input, the time between the leading edge of the tachometer pulse and the digitized samples is measured. To achieve phase-coherent synchronization across the distributed measurement units, a local synchronization signal is embedded into the data produced by the measurement units. The systems uses the synchronization signal to align the data in post processing, which phase aligns the data and aligns the data in absolute time. The synchronization signal may be encoded with a timestamp to provide additional timing information. 1. A method for time synchronizing measurement signals that are indicative of an operational condition of a machine or process , which measurement signals are asynchronously acquired , the method comprising:(a) generating an analog measurement signal using a sensor attached to the machine or process;(b) generating an ADC clock signal and providing the ADC clock signal to an analog-to-digital converter;(c) converting the analog measurement signal to a digital measurement signal based on the ADC clock signal;(d) processing the digital measurement signal in a signal processor to generate processed time waveform data, wherein the processing introduces a processing delay time;(e) generating a tachometer signal using a tachometer sensor attached to the machine or process, the tachometer signal comprising tachometer pulses;(f) generating a synchronization signal comprising synchronization pulses;(g) measuring a first delay time from an edge of one of the synchronization pulses to a subsequent edge of the ADC clock signal;(h) calculating a second delay time from the edge of the synchronization pulse to a subsequent ...

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Номер записи: 50
31-05-2018 дата публикации

WHEEL POSITION IDENTIFICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20180147899A1
Автор: TSUJITA Yasuhisa
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When receiving a transmission signal, a reception controller obtains a pulse count value of each of rotation sensor units. Next, the reception controller compares, with a threshold, the difference between the obtained pulse count value and a previously obtained pulse count value. The reception controller identifies, based on the result of comparison between the difference between pulse count values and the threshold, the positions of wheel assemblies, in each of which a transmitter is provided. 1. A wheel assembly position identifying apparatus , which is mounted in a vehicle having rotational position detecting sections that detect , as detection values , rotational positions of respective wheel assemblies , wherein a transmitter is provided in each of the wheel assemblies , and the apparatus identifies in which of the wheel assemblies each transmitter is provided , the apparatus comprising:a receiver, which receives transmission signals that are each transmitted from one of the transmitters when the rotational position of the corresponding wheel assembly is a specific position;an obtaining section, which obtains the rotational position of each wheel assembly from the corresponding rotational position detecting section each time the receiver receives the transmission signal;a calculating section, which calculates a difference between the rotational position obtained by the obtaining section and a previously obtained rotational position; andan identifying section, which identifies the positions of the wheel assemblies, which are provided with the transmitters, by comparing the difference with a threshold, whereinan accumulation threshold is employed as the threshold, the accumulation threshold being used to determine whether the received transmission signal has been transmitted at the specific position, and determines whether an absolute value of the difference is greater than or equal to the accumulation threshold,', 'accumulates the number of times the absolute ...

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Номер записи: 51
28-08-2014 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Activity Recognition Training

Номер: US20140244209A1
Автор: Katingari Karthik, LEE Jonathan E.
Принадлежит: InvenSense, Incorporated

Systems and methods are disclosed for classifying an activity. A sensor tracks motion by a user and a classifier recognizes data output sensor as corresponding to an activity. The classifier may be trained or otherwise modified using received information, which may include data from the sensor or information from an external source, such as a remotely maintained database. The device may update a local or remote database using sensor data when in a training mode. The training mode may be implemented automatically when there is sufficient confidence in the activity identification or manually in response to a user input. 2. The activity recognition system of claim 1 , wherein the classifier comprises a database configured to correlate sensor data with the first activity.3. The activity recognition system of claim 1 , wherein the classifier comprises an algorithm configured to identify the first activity based claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , on the first pattern of data.4. The activity recognition system of claim 1 , wherein the received information comprises data output by the at least one sensor.5. The activity recognition system of claim 1 , wherein the received information comprises information from an external source.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first activity comprises an existing activity.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first activity comprises a new activity.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the classifier is configured to he modified by data output by the at least one sensor based claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , on a comparison of sensor data to a confidence threshold.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the classifier is configured to be modified by data output by the at least one sensor based claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , on a user input.10. The system of claim 2 , wherein the database is maintained remotely.11. The system of claim 10 , wherein the database comprises an aggregation of data from multiple users.12. The system of ...

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Номер записи: 52
14-05-2020 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Sensing an Environment with Wireless Communication Signals

Номер: US20200153518A1
Автор: ALLEGUE MARTINEZ Michel, Chen Xi
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A system and method are provided, for sensing an environment. The system and method analyze wireless signals in the environment to determine effects on the wireless signal by the environment during propagation thereof, the effects being indicative of at least one characteristic of the environment. 1. A method for sensing an environment , the method comprising analyzing at least one wireless signal in the environment to determine effects on the wireless signal by the environment during propagation thereof , the effects being indicative of either or both: at least one characteristic of the environment , and a way in which the environment is configured.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the analyzing comprises determining a transformation of an input signal to an output signal claim 1 , the output signal being a received wireless signal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the effects on the wireless signal are determined using static profiles that model stable behavior in the environment.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the static profiles are determined by:obtaining one or more wireless channel measurements;pre-processing the one or more wireless channel measurements and performing a feature computation operation to identify one or more static segments;performing a static profile evaluation using the one or more static segments;performing a static profile extraction based on the evaluation; andoutputting one or more static profiles.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising applying an index scramble to the static segments and preparing an assembly of a static mesh prior to performing the static profile evaluation.6. The method of claim 4 , further comprising compressing the one or more static profiles.7. The method of claim 3 , further comprising using static profiles for at least one of:a baseline for activity recognition; anda comparison of static profiles at different points of time.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the static profiles are used to determine ...

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Номер записи: 53
11-09-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR MONITORING PRODUCT QUALITY IN REAL TIME

Номер: US20140252085A1
Автор: Cha Hwan Soo, Kim Byeong Sam, Kim Ji Young, KIM Jong Hoon, Kim Ouiwoung, Kim Yoon Sook, KWON Ki Hyun
Принадлежит: KOREA FOOD RESEARCH INSTITUTE

A product quality monitoring system includes: an RFID tag which is attached to a first packing container in which a product is packed, and transmits atmospheric history information and an identifier for a product distribution history; a QR code which is attached to a second packing container and stores the identifier and address information of a product quality predicting server; a product distribution history DB which stores the atmospheric history information and the identifier which are received from the RFID tag; a user terminal which connects with the product quality predicting server corresponding to the address information stored in the captured QR code, and requests a quality index of the product; and the product quality predicting server which calculates the quality index of the product or a time when the product has a specific quality index, from the atmospheric history information.

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Номер записи: 54
30-05-2019 дата публикации

System, Method and Apparatus for Enabling Environment Tracking at a Monitored Location

Номер: US20190166648A1
Автор: Stamatakis Julien G.
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A system, method and apparatus for enabling environment tracking at a monitored location. A wireless sensor network can support a beacon that can be configured to broadcast information to devices at the monitored location. The broadcasted information can be recorded by devices to generate an environment log that can enable identification of conditions of an environment as reflected by sensor measurements at the monitored location. 120-. (canceled)21. A system , comprising:a plurality of sensor nodes installed in a transportable container, each of the plurality of sensor nodes including a sensor for monitoring a temperature condition in one of a plurality of zones in the transportable container; anda beacon node having a beacon wireless transmitter, the beacon wireless transmitter configured to broadcast a set of one or more sensor event information values for receipt by a tag device resident in the transportable container that is in proximity to the beacon wireless transmitter, wherein the set of one or more sensor event information values are based on measurements by the plurality of sensor nodes installed in the transportable container, the set of one or more sensor event information values added to previous sets of one or more sensor event information values to enable generation of a log of environmental conditions experienced by the tag device while resident in the transportable container.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the set of one or more sensor event information values includes a temperature reading by one of the plurality of sensor nodes.23. The system of claim 21 , wherein the set of one or more sensor event information values includes an alert indication.24. The system of claim 21 , wherein the set of one or more sensor event information values includes an environmental impact indication.25. The system of claim 21 , wherein the set of one or more sensor event information values includes an event indication.26. The system of claim 21 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 55
23-06-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF IDENTIFYING POSITIONS OF OBJECTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20160178408A1
Автор: DE RIVAZ Sébastien
Принадлежит: COMMISSARIAT À L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES

This method includes the steps of a) providing a tool configured to cooperated with each object in a cooperation position, the tool being equipped with a transmitter of a signal of Ultra-Wide Band type, b) arranging at least one receiver configured to provide data (X, X, X, X) representative of the corresponding cooperation position, and forming a random variable, noted X, c) acquiring at least M times the data (X, X, X, X) for each of the cooperation positions, where M is a natural number greater than a predetermined value, d) calculating the expectation of X, noted E[X], e) arranging the tool () in a current position, f) acquiring at least one current piece of data, provided by the at least one receiver for the current position, g) applying an identification criterion including E[X] to identify the current position from among the K cooperation positions. 1. A method of identifying the position of a set of K assembly points in an environment , K being a natural number greater than or equal to 2 , the method comprising the steps of:a) providing a tool configured to cooperate with each assembly point in a so-called cooperation position, the tool being equipped with a transmitter of a signal of Ultra Wide Band type;b) arranging at least one receiver in the environment to receive said signal for each of the K cooperation positions, the at least one receiver being configured to deliver data representative of the corresponding cooperation position, said data forming a random variable, noted X;c) acquiring at least M times the data delivered by the at least one receiver for each of the K cooperation positions, where M is a natural number greater than a predetermined value;d) calculating the expectation of X, noted E[X], for each of the K cooperation positions based on the M pieces of data acquired at step c);e) arranging the tool in a cooperation position, called current position;f) acquiring at least one piece of data, called current data, delivered by the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 56
23-06-2016 дата публикации

HIGH SPEED SPECTROSCOPIC SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20160178434A1
Автор: BUCKLEY Steven G., Farmer Kenneth R., NICCUM Darrick L.
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A laser-based spectroscopy system that combines a distance/proximity standoff sensor, a high-repetition rate laser spectroscopy system, and software with a decision-making algorithm embedded in a processing unit which in combination performs selective firing of the laser when the target object is within an interrogation zone. In a related embodiment, the system provides selective sorting of spectroscopic signals based on information from the standoff signal and from information contained in the spectral signals themselves. The laser emission can be actively controlled while keeping the laser firing, thereby preserving the thermal stability and hence the power of the laser; and the standoff sensor information and the spectral information can be combined to determine the proper relative weighting or importance of each piece of spectral information. 1. A system for performing laser-based spectroscopic measurements on one or more moving objects within an interrogation zone , comprising:a laser-based sensor assembly configured to direct a laser light to at least one moving object within the interrogation zone, the laser-based sensor assembly adapted to receive a portion of a set of spectroscopic signals from the at least one moving object;a position sensor assembly for detecting a position of the at least one moving object within the interrogation zone and for generating position data from the at least one moving object located within the interrogation zone; anda processing unit adapted to receive the set of spectroscopic signals from the laser-based sensor assembly and adapted to receive position data from the position sensor assembly, the processing unit including decision logic therein configured to use the position data to perform selective sorting of the spectroscopic signals received from the at least one moving object.2. The system of wherein the processing unit is configured to use the position data to trigger the laser light when the object is within the ...

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Номер записи: 57
21-06-2018 дата публикации

METHODS OF SELECTING MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS AND DESIGNING MATERIALS HAVING A TARGET PROPERTY

Номер: US20180172611A1
Автор: Cheney Justin Lee, Vecchio Kenneth
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The disclosed technology relates to a method of selecting a material composition and/or designing an alloy. In one aspect, a method of selecting a composition of a material having a target property comprises receiving an input comprising thermodynamic phase data for a plurality of materials. The method additionally includes extracting from the thermodynamic phase data a plurality of thermodynamic quantities corresponding to each of the materials by a computing device. The extracted thermodynamic quantities are predetermined to have correlations to microstructures associated with physical properties of the material. The method additionally includes storing the extracted thermodynamic quantities in a computer-readable medium. The method further includes electronically mining the stored thermodynamic quantities using the computing device to rank at least a subset of the materials based on a comparison of at least a subset of the thermodynamic quantities that are correlated to the target property. 1receiving an input comprising thermodynamic phase data for a plurality of materials;extracting from the thermodynamic phase data a plurality of thermodynamic quantities corresponding to each of the materials programmatically by a computing device, wherein the extracted thermodynamic quantities are predetermined to be correlated to microstructures associated with physical properties of the material;storing the extracted thermodynamic quantities in a computer-readable medium; andelectronically mining the stored thermodynamic quantities programmatically by the computing device using a microprocessor to rank at least a subset of the materials based on a comparison of at least a subset of the thermodynamic quantities that are correlated to the target property.. A method of selecting a composition of a material having a target property, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/512,115, filed Oct. 10, 2014, which claims the benefit of U.S. ...

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Номер записи: 58
13-06-2019 дата публикации

Surface Marking Device and Method of Use Thereof

Номер: US20190174937A1
Автор: Han Andrew, LEE Yoojin
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A device for marking a picture hanging spot on a mounting surface has a general U-shape encompassed by a support base, a front arm and a rear arm. The device is further provided with at least one bore, at least one pressing rod adjustably engaging within the bore, a plurality of padding means inward the U-shape, and a marking means on the rear arm facing the mounting surface. Therein, the pressing rod and the marking means are coaxially aligned, and the axis thereof is substantially perpendicular to the picture hanging spot on the mounting surface. Thereby, the pressure exerted on the pressing rod transfers through the axis thereof to the marking means that leaves a mark on the mounting surface. 1. A device for marking a desired location of a hanging object on a mounting surface comprising:(a) a support base provided with front and rear ends that are spaced apart;(b) a front arm angularly extending from said front end;(c) a rear arm angularly extending from said rear end and in parallel with said front arm;(d) wherein said support base, said front arm, and said rear arm integrally form a general U-shape therebetween for receiving said hanging object inside said U-shape;(e) at least one bore disposed away from said support base;(f) at least one pressing rod adjustably engaging within said bore such that said pressing rod is movable toward or away from said hanging object;(g) a plurality of padding means disposed inside said U-shape; and(h) a marking means disposed on said rear arm facing said mounting surface;(i) wherein said pressing rod coaxially aligns with said marking means corresponding to said desired location, whereby said marking means exert pressure at said desired location to mark said mounting surface in response that said device is pushed against said mounting surface.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said device further comprises:(a) said bore provided with an internal thread; and(b) said pressing rod provided with an external thread to be screwably ...

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Номер записи: 59
18-09-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES USING DIFFERENT METROLOGY TOOLS

Номер: US20140273299A1
Автор: Hartig Carsten, Vaid Alok
Принадлежит: GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Inc.

Methods and systems are provided for fabricating and measuring physical features of a semiconductor device structure. An exemplary method of fabricating a semiconductor device structure involves obtaining a first measurement of a first attribute of the semiconductor device structure from a first metrology tool, obtaining process information pertaining to fabrication of one or more features of the semiconductor device structure by a first processing tool, and determining an adjusted measurement for the first attribute based at least in part on the first measurement in a manner that is influenced by the process information. 1. A system for fabricating a semiconductor device structure , the system comprising:a first processing tool configured to fabricate a feature of the semiconductor device structure;a first metrology tool configured to obtain a first measurement of an attribute of the semiconductor device structure; anda computing device coupled to the first metrology tool and configured to obtain process information pertaining to the fabrication of the feature of the semiconductor device structure by the first processing tool and determine a second measurement of the attribute based at least in part on the first measurement in a manner that is influenced by the process information.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the process information comprises data quantifying a condition of the first processing tool during the fabrication of the feature.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the condition of the first processing tool comprises a measured value for an environmental condition inside a chamber of the first processing tool while a wafer having the semiconductor device structure fabricated thereon is disposed therein.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the environmental condition comprises a temperature claim 3 , a pressure claim 3 , a flow rate claim 3 , or an electrical potential.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the process information comprises qualification data ...

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Номер записи: 60
22-07-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PROVIDING SENSOR DATA OF A SENSOR, AND SENSOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20210223072A1
Автор: Cvejanovic Dorde, Hayek Jan
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A method for providing sensor data, including providing a maximum measuring range for the sensor, providing a first measuring range which is within the maximum measuring range, providing the sensor data in a data structure having a size that corresponds to the first measuring range, providing a second measuring range which is different from the first measuring range and is within the maximum measuring range, adapting the provided sensor data of the first measuring range for the second measuring range so that the adapted sensor data are provided in an expanded data structure having a size that corresponds to the maximum measuring range, and the provided sensor data being arranged as a function of the difference of the size between the maximum and the second measuring range and the size of the second measuring range within the expanded data structure, and the sensor-data-free sections being filled with values. 111-. (canceled)12. A method for providing sensor data of a sensor , comprising the following steps:providing a maximum measuring range for the sensor;providing a first measuring range for the sensor, which is within the maximum measuring range;providing the sensor data of the first measuring range in a data structure, the data structure having a size that corresponds to the first measuring range;providing a second measuring range for the sensor, which is different from the first measuring range and is within the maximum measuring range; andadapting the provided sensor data of the first measuring range for the second measuring range in such a way that the adapted sensor data are provided in an expanded data structure, the expanded data structure having a size that corresponds to the maximum measuring range, and the provided sensor data being arranged as a function of a difference of a size between the maximum measuring range and the second measuring range and a size of the second measuring range within the expanded data structure, and sensor-data-free sections ...

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Номер записи: 61
23-07-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BACKLASH AND SLIP

Номер: US20150204804A1
Автор: KIM Man-Ho
Принадлежит: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

The detecting apparatus comprises: a monochromator, for Bragg-diffracting the incident beam; an analyzer, on which the beam diffracted by the monochromator is incident, an analyzer Bragg-diffracting the incident beam; a controller, for controlling the driver connected to the monochromator and the analyzer, so as to rotate the analyzer or the monochromator in a first direction and in a second direction opposite to the first direction; and a detector, for detecting the beam diffracted by the analyzer or transmitted through the analyzer while the analyzer or the monochromator is rotating and measuring a backlash and/or a slip of the driver by using the detected beam. The backlash detecting apparatus can measure a backlash and/or a slip in the unit of sub-arcsecond or sub-nanometer by using the radiation beam such as a neutron beam, an X-ray beam or the like. 1. A detecting apparatus , comprising:a monochromator for Bragg-diffracting an incident beam;an analyzer on which the beam diffracted by the monochromator is incident, the analyzer Bragg-diffracting the incident beam;a controller for controlling a driver connected to the analyzer or the monochromator so as to rotate the analyzer or the monochromator in a first direction and in a second direction opposite to the first direction; anda detector for detecting the beam diffracted by the analyzer or transmitted through the analyzer while the analyzer or the monochromator is rotating and measuring a backlash and/or a slip of the driver by using the detected beam.2. The detecting apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein, when a rotation angle of the analyzer or the monochromator is a first angle, the monochromator and the analyzer are aligned and symmetrically disposed,wherein the controller rotates the analyzer or the monochromator from a second angle to a third angle in the first direction and from the third angle to the second angle in the second direction, andwherein the first angle is between the second angle and the ...

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Номер записи: 62
12-07-2018 дата публикации

FLUID PRESSURE CYLINDER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20180195536A1
Автор: Takahashi Yusuke
Принадлежит: KYB Corporation

A manufacturing method of a fluid pressure cylinder includes inserting the sensor rod into a hole extending in the piston rod, holding the sensor body with respect to the piston rod by using a holding member mounted on the piston rod, inserting the piston rod into the cylinder tube, and fixing the sensor body to the cylinder tube by fixing the holding member to the cylinder tube. 1. A manufacturing method of a fluid pressure cylinder including a position sensor configured to detect a relative position of a piston rod with respect to a cylinder tube , the position sensor having a sensor body and a sensor rod extending from the sensor body , comprising:inserting the sensor rod into a hole extending in the piston rod along an axial direction of the piston rod;holding the sensor body with respect to the piston rod by using a holding member mounted on the piston rod;inserting the piston rod with the sensor body into the cylinder tube; andfixing the sensor body to the cylinder tube by fixing the holding member to the cylinder tube.2. The manufacturing method of a fluid pressure cylinder according to claim 1 , comprisingremoving the piston rod from the holding member after fixing the holding member to the cylinder tube.3. The manufacturing method of a fluid pressure cylinder according to claim 1 , comprisingremoving the holding member from the piston rod by moving the holding member with respect to the piston rod in an insertion direction of the piston rod into the cylinder tube and then, fixing the holding member to the cylinder tube.4. The manufacturing method of a fluid pressure cylinder according to claim 3 , comprisingmoving the holding member in the insertion direction with respect to the piston rod by making a fluid pressure to act on the holding member through a supply-discharge passage provided in the cylinder tube.5. The manufacturing method of a fluid pressure cylinder according to claim 1 , comprisingholding the sensor body with respect to the piston rod with ...

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Номер записи: 63
29-07-2021 дата публикации

Target detection in magnetostrictive sensors using the signal envelope

Номер: US20210231468A1
Автор: Aleksey Minin, Arnold F. Sprecher, Frank Kraehe
Принадлежит: Individual

A magnetostrictive position measuring method determines a time of flight of a magnetostrictive response transmitted through a waveguide. The magnetostrictive response is generated using a target magnet in response to a magnetostrictive excitation. In the method, an electrical response signal containing an indicator of the magnetostrictive response is digitally sampled at a sampling rate to obtain a plurality of samples. An amplitude of each of the plurality of samples within a target frequency range is determined through an analysis of the plurality of samples in a frequency domain. A peak sample from the plurality of samples in the frequency domain corresponding to the magnetostrictive response is identified. The time of flight and a position of the target magnet along the waveguide is determined based on the peak sample.

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Номер записи: 64
09-10-2014 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL INTERNET OF THINGS CLOUD APPARATUS AND METHODS

Номер: US20140303935A1
Автор: Donahue Paul W., Kamel Michel Roger
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A system to analyze data and control devices that receives at a cloud-based server sensor data associated with a sensor. The sensor data conforms to a data protocol compatible with the cloud-based server. The system also receives dynamic data from a cloud-based source(s), accesses attributes of an asset related to the sensor, analyzes by the cloud-based server the sensor data, the dynamic data, and the attributes of the asset, generates a control signal based at least in part on an analysis of the sensor data, the dynamic data and the attributes of the asset, and transmits the control signal over a network to control the asset. 1. A method to analyze data and control devices , the method comprising:receiving at a cloud-based server sensor data associated with a sensor, the sensor data conforming to a data protocol compatible with the cloud-based server;receiving dynamic data from a cloud-based source;accessing attributes of an asset related to the sensor;analyzing by the cloud-based server the sensor data, the dynamic data, and the attributes of the asset;generating a control signal based at least in part on an analysis of the sensor data, the dynamic data, and the attributes of the asset; andtransmitting the control signal over a network to control the asset.2. The method of wherein the sensor is associated with at least one of the sensor claim 1 , a system claim 1 , and an on-site server.3. The method of wherein the sensor data comprises an output signal from the sensor that has been converted to the data protocol compatible with the cloud-based server.4. The method of wherein the sensor comprises at least one of a current sensor claim 1 , a voltage sensor claim 1 , an EMF sensor claim 1 , a touch sensor claim 1 , a contact closure claim 1 , a capacitive sensor claim 1 , an overload trip sensor claim 1 , a mechanical switch claim 1 , a torque sensor claim 1 , a temperature sensor claim 1 , an air flow sensor claim 1 , a gas flow sensor claim 1 , a water flow ...

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Номер записи: 65
02-08-2018 дата публикации

MONITORING A SENSOR ARRAY

Номер: US20180216960A1
Автор: DOSHI Parag, KAUR Satwant, MAKKINEJAD Babak
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In example implementations, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes an interface, an inheritance engine, an anomaly detection module and a processor. The interface communicates with a sensor array. The inheritance engine is used to create a model of the sensor array based on information collected from the each one of a plurality of nodes in the sensor array over the interface. The anomaly detection engine is used to monitor the sensor array in accordance with the model to detect an anomaly and initiate a corrective action to correct the anomaly in two or more of the plurality of nodes within the sensor array simultaneously. The processor is in communication with the inheritance engine and the anomaly detection engine is used to execute instructions associated with the inheritance engine and the anomaly detection engine. 1. An apparatus comprising:an interface to communicate with a sensor array;an inheritance engine to create a model of the sensor array based on information collected from the each one of a plurality of nodes in the sensor array over the interface;an anomaly detection module to monitor the sensor array in accordance with the model to detect an anomaly and initiate a corrective action to correct the anomaly in two or more of the plurality of nodes within the sensor array simultaneously; anda processor in communication with the inheritance engine and the anomaly detection module to execute instructions associated with the inheritance engine and the anomaly detection module.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inheritance engine comprises;an automated inheritance rules database for storing how each one of the plurality of nodes behave based on a capability of the node;an inheritance database for storing calibration settings of each node in the sensor array; andan inheritance and dependency modeling tool that creates the model based on information in the automated inheritance rules database and the inheritance database.3. The apparatus of ...

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Номер записи: 66
03-08-2017 дата публикации

EVALUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170220972A1
Автор: CONWAY Ashley
Принадлежит: BUGWOLF PTY LTD

The present disclosure relates to a system and method for identifying faults in a product or service. A processor receives a request comprising characterising data for identifying faults. The processor then selects multiple tester identifiers based on performance data associated with each of the multiple tester identifiers and based on the characterising data to generate a team record. After that, the processor generates a user interface associated with each of the multiple tester identifiers of the team record. The user interface comprises a user control element allowing a tester to provide a fault description. Through this user interface the processor receives multiple fault records that each comprises the fault description and are associated with one of the multiple tester identifiers of the team record. Finally, the processor stores each of the multiple fault records associated with the product or service and the associated tester identifier on a data store. 1. A computer implemented method for identifying faults in a product or service , the method comprising:receiving a request for identifying faults in the product or service, the request comprising characterising data that characterises the request;selecting multiple tester identifiers based on performance data associated with each of the multiple tester identifiers and based on the characterising data to generate a team record, each tester identifier being associated with a tester;generating a user interface associated with each of the multiple tester identifiers of the team record, the user interface comprising a user control element allowing a tester to provide a fault description;receiving through the user interface multiple fault records, each of the multiple fault records comprising the fault description and being associated with one of the multiple tester identifiers of the team record; andstoring each of the multiple fault records associated with the product or service and the associated tester ...

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Номер записи: 67
03-08-2017 дата публикации

GAS CYLINDER INVENTORY SIGNALING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20170221136A1
Автор: Ratermann George W.
Принадлежит: RATERMANN MANUFACTURING, INC.

A gas cylinder counting apparatus that has a cage or rack with aligned parallel rows or bins of industrial gas cylinders stored in the cage or cage having upright posts with gas cylinder movement detectors. Gas cylinders in each bin are separated from each other to form an x-y cylinder array. Sensors attached to posts count cylinder removals by changes of state of the cylinder array and report removal of a cylinder from the bin to a local server. When gas cylinders are removed from cages, local servers report to a remote server that may be in a cloud having management software for gas cylinder delivery using orders from each local server. 1. A gas cylinder counting and ordering system comprising:a cage storing a plurality of gas cylinders in parallel bins having defined storage locations for the gas cylinders therein geometrically forming a grid of x-y cells, each grid cell of the cage having dimensions accommodating only one gas cylinder and each bin holding cylinders of one particular gas;at least one gas cylinder sensor associated with each grid cell communicating with a logic device having a state map of gas cylinders in cells of the cage at a particular time, the state map indicating the presence or absence of a gas cylinder in each grid cell;wherein the logic device has a user defined threshold for a count of selected gas cylinders in the cage that generates an electronic order when the threshold for one of the particular gases stored in the cage is detected by the sensors; anda remote server in communication with the logic device that receives the electronic order from the logic device, the remote server having supply and delivery software for order fulfillment.2. The apparatus of wherein the grid cells of the cage are defined by fixed horizontal parallel rails in one direction and removable cables spanning the distance between rails in an orthogonal direction.3. The apparatus of wherein the cage has a floor approximating the size of a shipping pallet ...

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Номер записи: 68
09-08-2018 дата публикации

Power on restoration of sensor hysteresis

Номер: US20180224516A1
Автор: Dominik Geisler
Принадлежит: Allegro Microsystems LLC

Described embodiments provide circuits, systems and methods for generating a sensing signal in response to the ambient condition, comparing the sensing signal to a threshold hysteresis range to generate a digital signal, and upon powering on the sensor, determining whether the sensing signal is within the threshold hysteresis range and, if the sensing signal is within the threshold hysteresis range, setting the digital signal to a predetermined level based on a hysteresis restoration state associated with sensor before the sensor is powered off.

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Номер записи: 69
30-10-2014 дата публикации

Circuit Assembly and Method for Plausibility Checking of Sensor Signals

Номер: US20140318209A1
Автор: Mathias Reimann
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A circuit assembly for plausibility checking of sensor signals, which can be generated by at least two separate sensor elements, includes at least one evaluation and control unit which receives the sensor signals via at least one interface unit and evaluates the received sensor signals for generating sensor data. A first evaluation and control unit is configured to receive the sensor signals of a first sensor element and to generate first sensor data from the first sensor signals. The first evaluation and control unit is configured to provide the generated first sensor data via at least one interface unit to a second evaluation and control unit, which receives and evaluates the sensor signals of a second sensor element to generate second sensor data. The second evaluation and control unit compares the generated second sensor data and the generated first sensor data to each other and inspects them for plausibility.

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Номер записи: 70
27-08-2015 дата публикации

Vehicle guidance system and corresponding method

Номер: US20150239473A1
Автор: Philippe Gosset
Принадлежит: Thales SA

The guidance system ( 16 ) is suitable for guiding a follower vehicle ( 14 ) such that it follows a leader ( 12 ). It includes a system ( 20 ) for localizing the leader ( 12 ) relative to the follower vehicle ( 14 ). The localization system ( 20 ) includes: at least two distance measuring devices ( 23 ) designed to be carried by the follower vehicle ( 14 ), each being suitable for measuring a distance (D 1 , D 2 , D 3 ) from a reference point ( 25, 26, 27 ) of the follower vehicle ( 14 ), associated with the distance measuring device ( 23 ), to the leader ( 12 ), said reference points ( 25, 26, 27 ) being spaced apart from one another, and a computer ( 28 ), programmed to deduce the position of the leader ( 12 ) relative to the follower vehicle ( 14 ) from the distances (D 1 , D 2 , D 3 ) measured by the measuring devices ( 23 ). A corresponding guidance method is also provided.

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Номер записи: 71
27-08-2015 дата публикации

WORKSITE MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND PLATFORMS

Номер: US20150242769A1
Автор: Kezeu Severin
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A platform comprising sensing devices, servers and mobile devices for monitoring conditions of objects on worksites. Potential violations of operation rules are alarmed to avoid damage, collision, and disaster. Emergency is detected and responded to operating staff members in charge. 1. A computing platform for worksite monitoring comprising: i. one or more sensors; and', 'ii. a signal acquisition module configured to read sensing signals from the one or more sensors;, '(a) one or more sensing devices installed on one or more objects on a worksite, wherein each of the one or more sensing devices comprises'}(b) a server with a server processor configured to provide a server user with a server application, wherein the server application comprises a contextual data engine, an anti-collision module, a risk management module, and an operation resources planning module; and(c) a mobile device with a mobile processor configured to provide a mobile user with a mobile application.2. The platform of claim 1 , wherein the each of the one or more sensing devices further comprises:an embedded processor and an embedded operating system comprising an embedded multi-application platform.3. The platform of claim 1 , wherein the each of the one or more sensing devices further comprises one or more of the following: a data storage storing the sensing signals; a command and control module configured to control the one or more objects; an embedded human-machine-interface; an embedded actionable data server; a communication module configured to transmit the sensing signals to the server and receive instruction signals from the server.4. The platform of claim 3 , wherein each of the instruction signals comprises a control on an object.5. The platform of claim 1 , wherein each of the sensing signals comprises information of an object on the worksite claim 1 , the information comprising one or more of: a location claim 1 , a direction claim 1 , a rotation angle claim 1 , a rotation speed ...

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Номер записи: 72
18-08-2016 дата публикации

MAGNETOSTRICTIVE WIRE CONTROL ROD POSITION INDICATOR

Номер: US20160240272A1
Автор: Kim Jong-Wook, Kim Keung Koo, LEE JAE SEON
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A magnetostrictive wire control rod position indicator for determining a real-time position of a control rod using a mutual interference effect between a magnetic field formed by supplying a pulse current to a magnetostrictive wire provided inside a protecting tube and a magnetic field formed by a permanent magnet of a drive shaft includes magnet members installed at an upper limit position and a lower limit position of the magnetostrictive wire control rod position indicator to cause magnetic field interference with the permanent magnet of the drive shaft. 1. A magnetostrictive wire control rod position indicator for determining a real-time position of a control rod using a mutual interference effect between a magnetic field formed by supplying a pulse current to a magnetostrictive wire provided inside a protecting tube and a magnetic field formed by a permanent magnet of a control rod drive shaft ,wherein the magnetostrictive wire control rod position indicator comprises:a first magnet member and a second magnet member installed at an upper limit position and a lower limit position of the magnetostrictive wire control rod position indicator to cause magnetic field interference with the permanent magnet of the drive shaft.2. The magnetostrictive wire control rod position indicator of claim 1 , wherein three position signals corresponding to the upper limit position claim 1 , the lower limit position claim 1 , and a position of the permanent magnet of the control rod drive shaft are generated in the control rod position indicator when the permanent magnet does not cause magnetic field interference between the first magnet member and the second magnet member.3. The magnetostrictive wire control rod position indicator of claim 1 , wherein a position signal corresponding to the upper limit position and a reduced lower limit position signal are generated in the control rod position indicator when the permanent magnet causes destructive magnetic field interference with ...

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Номер записи: 73
26-08-2021 дата публикации

ULTRASONIC SENSOR, DRIVING METHOD THEREOF AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210260620A1
Автор: Guo Yuzhen, JI Yaqian, LI Peixiao, LI Xiufeng, Liu Yingming, Wang Haisheng, ZHANG Chenyang, ZHAO Lijun
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The present disclosure provides an ultrasonic sensor, a method for driving the same, and a method for manufacturing the same. The ultrasonic sensor includes a back plate, a sounding structure on the back plate and a backing layer on a side of the sounding structure distal to the back plate; the sounding structure includes a plurality of emitting electrodes, an opposite electrode, a piezoelectric layer and a plurality of signal leads, and the plurality of emitting electrodes and the opposite electrode are respectively arranged on two sides of the piezoelectric layer; and the plurality of emitting electrodes are arranged in an array, and each of the emitting electrodes is individually coupled to one of the signal leads. The ultrasonic sensor may achieve an independent control for each patterned electrode such that the ultrasonic sensor may be used as a point sound source. 1. An ultrasonic sensor , comprising a back plate , a sounding structure on the back plate , and a backing layer on a side of the sounding structure distal to the back plate; whereinthe sounding structure comprises a plurality of emitting electrodes, an opposite electrode, a piezoelectric layer and a plurality of signal leads, and the plurality of emitting electrodes and the opposite electrode are respectively on two sides of the piezoelectric layer; andthe plurality of emitting electrodes are in an array, and each emitting electrode of the plurality of emitting electrodes is individually coupled to one signal lead of the plurality of signal leads.2. The ultrasonic sensor of claim 1 , wherein the opposite electrode comprises a plurality of receiving electrodes in an array and a plurality of receiving detection circuits electrically coupled to the plurality of receiving electrodes claim 1 , and the plurality of receiving electrodes are on a side of the piezoelectric layer proximal to the back plate claim 1 , and the receiving detection circuits are on a side of the sounding structure proximal to the ...

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Номер записи: 74
25-08-2016 дата публикации

Distance Measuring Apparatus and Method for Calculating a Distance in a Conducting Structure

Номер: US20160245910A1
Автор: Gehring Ralf, Trummer Guenther
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A distance measuring apparatus and method for calculating a distance in a conducting structure are provided. One distance measuring apparatus provides for calculating a distance between a reflection body in a conducting structure and an injection point provided on an end section of the conducting structure for electromagnetic waves is provided. The distance measuring apparatus includes a transmitting and receiving device with a conduction cross-over provided at the injection point for the coaxially-inductive coupling of the transmitting and receiving device to the conducting structure in order to inject an electromagnetic wave into the conducting structure and to decouple the electromagnetic wave reflected on the reflection body from the conducting structure. The distance measuring apparatus also includes an analysis device for calculating a distance between the injection point and the reflection body from the phase difference between the injected electromagnetic wave and the decoupled electromagnetic wave. 1. (canceled)2. A distance measuring apparatus for determining a distance between a body in an conducting structure and an injection location at which electromagnetic waves are injected into the conducting structure , the distance measuring apparatus comprising: a conduction cross-over at the injection location for coaxially-inductive coupling the transmitting and receiving device to the conducting structure in order to inject an electromagnetic wave into the conducting structure and to decouple the electromagnetic wave reflected from the body; and', 'a receiver for receiving orthogonally polarized electromagnetic waves simultaneously; and, 'a transmitting and receiving device comprisinga device configured to calculate a distance between the injection point and the reflection body from the phase difference between the injected electromagnetic wave and the decoupled electromagnetic wave.3. The distance measuring apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the conducting ...

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Номер записи: 75
09-09-2021 дата публикации

System, Method and Apparatus for Enabling Environment Tracking at a Monitored Location

Номер: US20210282225A1
Автор: Stamatakis Julien G.
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A system, method and apparatus for enabling environment tracking at a monitored location. A wireless sensor network can support a beacon that can be configured to broadcast information to devices at the monitored location. The broadcasted information can be recorded by devices to generate an environment log that can enable identification of conditions of an environment as reflected by sensor measurements at the monitored location. 1. (canceled)2. A device , comprising:a transceiver configured to receive one or more sensor event information values, the one or more sensor event information values determined based on processing of sensor data generated by one or more sensors in a separate sensor device in a building in which the device is installed; anda beacon wireless transmitter configured to broadcast the one or more sensor event information values for receipt by a tag device in proximity to the device.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the set of one or more sensor event information values includes a temperature reading by the one or more sensors.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the set of one or more sensor event information values includes an alert indication.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the set of one or more sensor event information values includes an environmental impact indication.6. The device of claim 2 , wherein the set of one or more sensor event information values includes an event indication.7. The device of claim 2 , wherein the set of one or more sensor event information values includes a time data value.8. The device of claim 2 , wherein the set of one or more sensor event information values includes a log reference number that enables access to additional data stored at an operations center remote from the building.9. The device of claim 2 , wherein the set of one or more sensor event information values is updated periodically based on additional measurements by the one or more sensors.10. The device of claim 2 , wherein a frequency of the ...

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Номер записи: 76
23-09-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR COMPENSATING FOR AN ERROR FUNCTION OF A FIELD DEVICE IN AN AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM

Номер: US20210293588A1
Автор: Birgel Eric, Buchner Reinhard, Kilian Markus, Schmidt Ralf
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A method for compensating for an error function is disclosed, wherein a field device has a sensor unit. The method includes transferring properties of the sensor unit to the field device. The properties contain information regarding process variables collected by the sensor unit. The method includes transferring the device status of the field device or the sensor unit to a plurality of field devices, and establishing a substitution system, wherein the properties of the sensor unit and the device status are known to the plurality of field devices, and the field devices independently determine which process variable of a sensor unit can substitute a process variable of another sensor unit with a predetermined degree of accuracy. The method also includes transferring the substitute variable to the higher-level unit in the event that at least one predetermined device status of a field device or a sensor unit arises. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for compensating for an error function of a field device in an automation technology system , wherein a plurality of field devices is provided in the system , wherein each of the field devices has at least one sensor unit which is designed for collecting at least one process variable , wherein the field devices are integrated in a first communication network and communicate with a higher-level unit and with one another , and wherein the field devices transfer the collected process values , diagnostic data , and status information to the higher-level unit via the communication network , comprising:transferring properties of the sensor unit of a field device to each of the other field devices, wherein the properties contain information relating to which type of process variables can be collected by the sensor unit;transferring the device status of the field devices or of the sensor units to each of the other field devices;establishing a substitution system, wherein the properties of each of the sensor units and the device status of ...

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Номер записи: 77
24-09-2015 дата публикации

SENSOR ASSIGNMENT APPARATUS AND SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20150268072A1
Автор: Aisu Hideyuki, FUJIWARA Kenichi, Hatano Hisaaki
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

In one embodiment, a sensor assignment apparatus includes a measured value storage, a generator, a calculator, and a selector. The measured value storage stores measured values of a plurality of sensors. The generator generates combinations of sensors and arguments of a function to diagnose sensors by assigning sensors to its arguments. The calculator calculates evaluation values which are based on the function values. The function values are obtained by applying diagnostic functions to measured values for all combinations generated by the generator. The selector selects at least one combination from the resulting set of the generator by considering the evaluation values of combinations calculated by the calculator. 1. A sensor assignment apparatus comprising:a measured value storage to store measured values of a plurality of sensors;a generator to generate combinations of sensors and arguments of a function to diagnose sensors by assigning sensors to its arguments;a calculator to calculate evaluation values which are based on the function values obtained by applying diagnostic functions to measured values for all combinations generated by the generator; anda selector to select at least one combination from the resulting set of the generator by considering the evaluation values of combinations calculated by the calculator.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the calculator calculates claim 1 , as an evaluation value claim 1 , the correlation coefficient between diagnostic function values and measured values.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the generator assigns sensors to the arguments of a diagnostic function by comparing the attribute information of each sensor with that of each argument.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the generator assigns sensors to the arguments of a diagnostic function when the attribute information of each sensor matches that of each argument.5. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 78
15-09-2016 дата публикации

MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SENSOR BY THE MOBILE DEVICE

Номер: US20160265952A1
Автор: HWANG Sungjae
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A method for controlling a sensor by a mobile device, the method comprising: executing an application performing a task; obtaining first sensor data using a first sensor to perform the task; receiving second sensor data obtained using a second sensor of at least one communicably connected external device; comparing the first sensor data with the second sensor data; and when the first sensor data is replaceable with the second sensor data, controlling an operation of the first sensor and the second sensor according to a battery state of the mobile device and the external device. 1. A method for controlling a sensor by a mobile device , the method comprising:executing an application performing a task;obtaining first sensor data using a first sensor to perform the task;receiving second sensor data obtained using a second sensor of at least one communicably connected external device;comparing the first sensor data with the second sensor data; andwhen the first sensor data is replaceable with the second sensor data, controlling an operation of the first sensor and the second sensor according to a battery state of the mobile device and the external device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the controlling the operation of the first sensor and the second sensor includes disabling the first sensor and using the second sensor data of the second sensor.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:periodically enabling the disabled first sensor to periodically compare the first sensor data with the second sensor data; andperiodically controlling driving of the first sensor and the second sensor according to a result of periodically comparing the first sensor data with the second sensor data.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:when receiving, from the external device, a first state change signal indicating occurrence of a state change affecting the second sensor data, enabling the first sensor to use the first sensor data.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 79
27-11-2014 дата публикации

USER QUERY AND GAUGE-READING RELATIONSHIPS

Номер: US20140350893A1
Автор: de Antoni Ferdinand E.K.
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Domain agnostic systems and methods for the capture, storage, and analysis of sensor readings are provided herein. 1. A method comprising:collecting gauge readings from a plurality of gauges;storing the gauge readings in a database;normalizing select gauge readings from the database in response to a user query; andgenerating a relationship among the select gauge readings in response to the user query.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each gauge of the plurality of gauges is selected from an event-based gauge and a state-based gauge.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gauge readings are collected from a system-based gauge or a gauge using a system-compatible communication API.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of gauges comprises one or more sensors claim 1 , and wherein the gauge readings comprise one or more sensor readings.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein storing the gauge readings in the database comprises organizing the gauge readings in a hierarchy associated with the plurality of gauges.6. The method of further comprising:aggregating the select gauge readings from one or more levels of the hierarchy.7. The method of further comprising:generating an alert in response to the select gauge readings satisfying a certain condition.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the condition is a user-defined condition.9. A method comprising:storing gauge readings from a plurality of gauges in a database;normalizing select gauge readings from the database in response to a user query; andgenerating a relationship among the select gauge readings in response to the user query.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein each gauge of the plurality of gauges is selected from an event-based gauge and a state-based gauge.11. The method of further comprising:collecting gauge readings from a plurality of system-based gauges or gauges using a system-compatible communication API.12. The method of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of gauges comprises one or more sensors claim 9 , ...

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Номер записи: 80
04-12-2014 дата публикации

DRIVE DEVICE, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT CARRYING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT INSPECTION DEVICE, ROBOT HAND, AND ROBOT

Номер: US20140352459A1
Автор: MATSUZAWA Akira, MIYAZAWA Osamu, NISHIMURA Yoshiteru, SHIOZAWA Masakuni, URANO Osamu
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A drive device includes plural moving portions, piezoelectric motors that move the moving portions, at least one drive circuit that drives the piezoelectric motors, and a connection/disconnection portion that connects and disconnects the piezoelectric motors and the drive circuit. The number of drive circuits is fewer than the number of piezoelectric motors. 1. A drive device comprising:a plurality of movable members;motors operatively associated with the movable members and so as to selectively move the moving members;at least one drive circuit that drives the motors; anda connection/disconnection portion that connects and disconnects the motors to/from the drive circuit;wherein fewer of the drive circuits are provided in the device than the motors.2. The drive device according to claim 1 , wherein the motors are piezoelectric motors.3. The drive device according to claim 1 , further comprising a braking unit operatively associated with the movable members so as to selectively brake movement of the movable members.4. The drive device according to claim 1 , wherein two or more of the drive circuits are provided.5. The drive device according to claim 1 , wherein the movable members have different moving directions from one another.6. The drive device according to claim 1 , wherein the movable members include:a first movable member that is movable in a first moving direction,a second movable member that is movable in a second moving direction orthogonal to the first moving direction, anda third movable member having a rotation axis in a direction orthogonal to each of the first and second moving directions.7. The drive device according to claim 6 , further comprising:a base movably supporting the first movable member, andwherein the third movable member is arranged between the first movable members and the second movable members.8. The drive device according to claim 1 , wherein the connection/disconnection portion is operatively provided between each of the motors ...

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Номер записи: 81
14-09-2017 дата публикации

SENSING SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20170261355A1
Автор: BESSONOV Alexander Alexanadrovich, GARTSEEV Ilya Borisovich, KIRIKOVA Marina Nikolaevna
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In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, a system is disclosed. The system comprises a first sensing unit () adapted to detect change in a parameter and produce an electrical signal () based on the detection; and a memristive unit () electrically coupled to the first sensing unit (), wherein the memristive unit () is adapted to switch between a first and a second states based on the electrical signal () produced by the first sensing unit (), wherein the resistance value of the memristive unit () in the first state is lower than the resistance value of the memristive unit () in the second state. The system further comprises at least one additional sensing unit () electrically coupled to the memristive unit (), wherein the at least one additional sensing unit () is adapted to stand by when the memristive unit () is in the second state, and perform measurement of a parameter when the memristive unit () is in the first state. A method (-) and apparatus for sensing parameters are also disclosed. 117-. (canceled)18. A system , comprising:a first sensing unit adapted to detect change in a parameter and produce an electrical signal based on the detection;a memristive unit electrically coupled to the first sensing unit, wherein the memristive unit is adapted to switch between a first and a second state based on the electrical signal produced by the first sensing unit, wherein the resistance value of the memristive unit in the first state is lower than the resistance value of the memristive unit in the second state; andat least one additional sensing unit electrically coupled to the memristive unit, wherein the at least one additional sensing unit is adapted to stand by when the memristive unit is in the second state, and perform measurement of a parameter when the memristive unit is in the first state .19. The system of claim 18 , wherein the measured parameter is selected from the group of: mechanical deformations claim 18 , temperature claim 18 , ...

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Номер записи: 82
04-12-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ARRANGING SENSORS AND METERS BASED ON BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING

Номер: US20140358468A1
Автор: JEONG Youn Kwae, KIM Jong Won, LEE Il Woo
Принадлежит: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

A apparatus includes a function of automatically arranging various sensors, such as temperature, humidity, illumination, presence, and CO, and various meters, such a power and gas, in the rooms, floors, and buildings of a building model based on BIM by arranging the various sensors according to an optimum arrangement, an installation cost-based arrangement, or a user-based arrangement and arranging the various meters based on an optimum arrangement and of displaying the arranging sensors and meters in a 3-D space, a function of displaying the arrangement coordinates of various sensors and various meters, and a function of calculating and displaying the number of arranged sensors and meters and a cost for the arranged sensors and meters. 1. An apparatus for automatically arranging sensors and meters based on Building Information Modeling (BIM) , comprising:a user interface block for transferring option information and input information for simulations related to an arrangement of various sensors and various meters to a sensor/meter automatic-arrangement block and for displaying information about a simulation progress state and arrangement-related information, received from the sensor/meter automatic-arrangement block, on a screen;the sensor/meter automatic-arrangement block for generating the information about the simulation progress state by generating optimum arrangement coordinates, installation cost-based arrangement coordinates, and user-based arrangement coordinates for the various sensors and optimum arrangement coordinates for the various meters, generating arrangement coordinates of respective arrangement places of the various sensors, arrangement coordinates of respective arrangement places of the various meters, and a 3-D screen view signal, transferring the arrangement coordinates of the arrangement places of the various sensors and the various meters and the 3-D screen view signal to a BIM-based building model block, calculating a number of arranged ...

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Номер записи: 83
04-12-2014 дата публикации

Automatic wavelength or angle pruning for optical metrology

Номер: US20140358485A1
Автор: Leonid Poslavsky, Lie-Quan Lee
Принадлежит: KLA Tencor Corp, Tokyo Electron Ltd

Automatic wavelength or angle pruning for optical metrology is described. An embodiment of a method for automatic wavelength or angle pruning for optical metrology includes determining a model of a structure including a plurality of parameters; designing and computing a dataset of wavelength-dependent or angle-dependent data for the model; storing the dataset in a computer memory; performing with a processor an analysis of the dataset for the model including applying an outlier detection technology on the dataset, and identifying any data outliers, each data outlier being a wavelength or angle; and, if any data outliers are identified in the analysis of the dataset of the model, removing the wavelengths or angles corresponding to the data outliers from the dataset to generate a modified dataset, and storing the modified dataset in the computer memory.

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Номер записи: 84
28-10-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DETERMINING THE MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY OF A MEASURING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210333134A1
Автор: Angliker Marco, Ehrensperger Viola, Schaad Marc, SCHADING GEORG
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A method for determining the measurement uncertainty of a measuring system that detects a physical measurement variable includes a plurality of transmission links forming a measuring chain for detecting a physical measurement quantity. Directly adjacent transmission links are in a cause-and-effect relationship in the measuring chain. The method includes using a computer program to read in information for identifying the transmission links; reading in legible labels of influencing variables of the transmission links identified by the computer program product; determining a relevance of the influencing variables of the identified transmission links for the computer program's measurement uncertainty; and using influencing variables determined as being relevant for calculating the computer program's measurement uncertainty. 1. A method for determining the measurement uncertainty of a measuring system that uses a plurality of transmission links having directly adjacent transmission links in a cause-and-effect relationship to one another to form a measuring chain for detecting a physical measurement variable , the method comprising the steps of:a) transmitting information identifying the transmission links of the measuring chain to a computer program product;b) transmitting influencing variables of the identified transmission links to the computer program product, and using the computer program product for determining a relevance of the influencing variables of the identified transmission links for the measurement uncertainty of the measuring system; andc) using the relevance of the influencing variables for calculating the measurement uncertainty of the measuring system by the computer program product.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of determining at least one identified transmission link with an important measurement uncertainty contribution claim 1 , which important measurement uncertainty contribution is smaller or higher than at least ...

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Номер записи: 85
22-08-2019 дата публикации

Sensor System Interconnect For Automatic Configuration

Номер: US20190257676A1
Автор: Chiayu LIN, Chih-Ming Hung
Принадлежит: MediaTek Inc

Various examples pertaining to a sensor system interconnect for automatic configuration of sensors of the sensor system are described. A sensor senses at least one parameter. The sensor also determines its respective position among a series of sensors. Based on a result of the determining, the sensor performing either a first procedure, responsive to the sensor being a first sensor in the series of sensors, or a second procedure, responsive to the sensor not being the first sensor in the series of sensors. The first procedure involves the sensor transmitting first data of the sensed at least one parameter via a second input/output (I/O) pin of the sensor. The second procedure involves the sensor receiving second data from a preceding sensor in the series of sensors via a first I/O pin of the sensor and transmitting the first data and the second data via the second I/O pin.

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Номер записи: 86
11-12-2014 дата публикации

METER DATA MANAGEMENT TESTING

Номер: US20140365174A1
Автор: Arlitt Martin, Marwah Manish, Shah Amip J.
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Examples of meter data management testing are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computing device may include one or more processors, a memory for storing machine readable instructions, and a data store. The computing device may further include a meter data management testing module stored in the memory and executing on at least one of the one or more processors to test a meter data management system using a data set of representative metering data and a user-generated test scenario specifying a plurality of metering parameters. 1. A computing device comprising:one or more processors;a memory for storing machine readable instructions;a data store; anda meter data management testing module stored in the memory and executing on at least one of the one or more processors to test a meter data management system using a data set of representative metering data and a user-generated test scenario specifying a plurality of metering parameters.2. The computing device of claim 1 , further comprising:a synthetic data generator module stored in the memory and executing on at least one of the one or more processors to generate a synthetic data set of representative metering data to be used by the meter data management testing module.3. The computing device of claim 2 , wherein the synthetic data generator module generates the synthetic data set based in part on an empirical data set.4. The computing device of claim 1 , further comprising:a user interface module stored in the memory and executing on at least one of the one or more processors to receive a test scenario from a user.5. The computing device of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of metering parameters in the user-generated test scenario comprises at least one of a type of metering data claim 4 , a number of meters claim 4 , utility metrics claim 4 , a recording frequency claim 4 , a load type claim 4 , a VEE claim 4 , and a type of analysis.6. The computing device of ...

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Номер записи: 87
11-12-2014 дата публикации

Rescue Performance Metrics for CPR and Traumatic Brain Injury

Номер: US20140365175A1
Автор: FREEMAN Gary A., Packer Richard A., Silver Annemarie
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A computer-implemented method for providing summary information for lifesaving activities is disclosed. 1. A computer-implemented method for providing summary information for CPR performance , the method comprisingsensing one or more parameters associated with performance of CPR performed on a victim by a rescuer;identifying a timing interval over which performance is to be analyzed and gathering data from the sensing of the one or more parameters during the time interval;generating, from analysis of the parameters, a CPR performance metric that condenses data sensed for the one or more parameters into a single metric indicative of overall performance of the CPR over the identified interval;generating, from analysis of the parameters, a weighted CPR performance metric that condenses data sensed for the one or more parameters into a single metric indicative of overall performance of the CPR over the identified interval with the metric being weighted based on one or more event specific factors associated with the particular rescue attempt; andproviding, for display to a user, a visual summary including the CPR performance metric and the weighted CPR performance metric.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the event specific factors comprise one or more of a duration of CPR administration by the rescuer and a number of defibrillation shocks administered during the duration of CPR administration by the rescuer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the visual summary further comprises providing a graphical display of CPR compression rate claim 1 , CPR compression depth and CPR fraction during the identified interval.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the visual summary further comprises providing per-parameter metrics with each per-parameter metric condensing data for the parameter to provide a single metric indicative of the CPR quality for that parameter and providing per-parameter weighted metrics with each per-parameter weighted metric condensing data ...

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Номер записи: 88
20-08-2020 дата публикации

Bent sensor for position transducer

Номер: US20200263710A1
Автор: Ingo Walter, Thomas Grahl
Принадлежит: Mts Sensor Technologie Gmbh&cokg

A sensor assembly includes a body having a guide surface. A sensor head is mounted to the body. An elongated sensing element has a first end connected to the sensor head and a second end extending away from the first end along the body along a path of measurement. A first portion of the elongated sensing element extends from a sensor head bends by the guide surface so as to align a second portion of the sensing element with the path of measurement. A member is positionable along the path of measurement adjacent the second portion of the sensing element.

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Номер записи: 89
20-08-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MONITORING

Номер: US20200264226A1
Автор: Bixenman Michael L., Lober David T., McMeen Mark Taylor, Tynes Jason Edward
Принадлежит: Kyzen Corporation

Disclosed is a system and method for monitoring a characteristic of an environment of an electronic device. The electronic device may include a printed circuit board and a component. A sensor is placed on the printed circuit board, and may be between the component and the board, and connects to a monitor, or detector. An end user device may be used to store, assess, display and understand the data received from the sensor through the monitor. 1. A system for monitoring a characteristic of an environment of an electronic device comprising a printed circuit board and at least one component , said system comprising:a sensor coupled to one of said component and said printed circuit board, wherein said sensor provides a response to at least one element in said environment;a detector connected to said sensor, wherein said detector comprises a device enabled to monitor data from said sensor.2. The system of claim 1 , said system further comprising an end user device claim 1 , wherein said detector communicates with said end user device to send monitored data to said end user device and said user device is enabled to accumulate and display said data.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein said user device date stamps said data.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein said sensor comprises a metal film deposited on said printed circuit board claim 1 , wherein said metal film is connected to non-connected pads on said board and said detector is connected to said non-connected pads on said board.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein said detector is an ammeter.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein said sensor comprises a chemical sensor.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein said chemical sensor is a graphene field effect transistor (GFET).8. The system of claim 7 , wherein said system further comprises a reference electrode that couples to the GFET and connected intermediately between said GFET and said detector claim 7 , and wherein said GFET comprises a source claim 7 , a drain and a graphene ...

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Номер записи: 90
27-08-2020 дата публикации

METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING SENSOR DATA COLLECTION AND SENSOR CONFIGURATION

Номер: US20200271488A1
Автор: Shahriar Muneem, Tanutama Mikhael
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A method, apparatus and computer program product provide data collection via a plurality of sensors, user authentication, data storage, and sensor replacement and configuration. The sensors may be integrated in or on various types of devices and/or household objects and may provide a wide range of data regarding users, use of the respective items, and/or their environments. Sensor data may be processed by the disclosed apparatus to generate application output data. Replacement sensors may be manually or automatically detected and configured. Multiple users may use a sensor and/or associated device, and may be authenticated with biometric data or/and other forms of authentication. The data may therefore be associated with the intended user. Authentication, data storage, application computer program code hosting, analytical processing, and/or the like may be performed on computing devices that are remote from the disclosed apparatus. Cost effective updates and replacements of sensors and/or devices may be provided. 1. A sensor apparatus comprising one or more sensors attachable to an object , at least one processor , at least one memory including computer program code , the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to , with the processor , cause the apparatus to at least:receive sensor data detected from the one or more sensors, the sensor data relating to at least one of the object or an environment of the object;cause transmission of a request to a server device, the request comprising the sensor data and requesting sensor configuration information for at least one of the one or more sensors based on a context of the object determined based on the sensor data;receive the sensor configuration information from the server device, wherein the sensor configuration information is based on the context of the object; andimplement the sensor configuration information.2. The sensor apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor configuration information ...

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Номер записи: 91
03-09-2020 дата публикации

MULTI-DEVICE CONNECTIONS FOR INPUT/OUTPUT (I/O) TERMINALS

Номер: US20200278652A1
Автор: Anugu Ram Mohan, Aradhyula Vamsee Krishna, Pande Shripad Kumar, Sundaresh Nagaraja
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An apparatus includes multiple circuit paths configured to generate multiple electrical signals to be used to communicate with multiple devices. Each of the circuit paths is configured to use electrical energy from a different one of multiple independent power supplies. The apparatus also includes an I/O terminal configured to be coupled to a common electrical conductor that is coupled to the multiple devices. The I/O terminal is configured to pass the electrical signals to the common electrical conductor. The apparatus is configured to use each of the electrical signals to one of: receive input data from one of the multiple devices or provide output data to one of the multiple devices. 1. A method comprising:generating multiple electrical signals to be used to communicate with multiple devices, wherein each of the multiple electrical signals is generated using electrical energy from a different one of multiple independent power supplies;transmitting the multiple electrical signals through an input/output (I/O) terminal coupled to a common electrical conductor, the common electrical conductor also coupled to the multiple devices; andfor each of the electrical signals, using the electrical signal to one of: receive input data from one of the multiple devices or provide output data to one of the multiple devices.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:coupling the multiple devices to the common electrical conductor; andcoupling the common electrical conductor to the I/O terminal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the I/O terminal forms part of an I/O module; andthe method further comprises coupling the power supplies to multiple power terminals of the I/O module.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the I/O terminal forms part of an I/O module;the I/O module comprises multiple I/O terminals; andeach of the I/O terminals is configured to be coupled to a different electrical conductor.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:for each electrical signal associated ...

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Номер записи: 92
19-09-2019 дата публикации

SENSOR

Номер: US20190285436A1
Автор: Fuji Yoshihiko, Hara Michiko, Higashi Yoshihiro, KAJI Shiori, MASUNISHI KEI, Okamoto Kazuaki, Yamada Keiju
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According to one embodiment, a sensor includes a sensing element portion and a first magnetic portion. The sensing element portion includes a supporter, a deformable film portion supported by the supporter, and a first element including a magnetic layer and being provided at the film portion. The first magnetic portion is separated from the sensing element portion. The first magnetic portion includes a plurality of first holes. A width of one of the plurality of first holes along a second direction is narrower than a length of the sensing element portion along the second direction and wider than a length of the first element along the second direction. The second direction crosses a first direction from the film portion toward the first element. 1. A sensor , comprising: a supporter,', 'a film portion supported by the supporter, the film portion being deformable, and', 'a first element including a magnetic layer and being provided at the film portion; and, 'a sensing element portion, including'}a first magnetic portion separated from the sensing element portion,the first magnetic portion including a plurality of first holes,a width of one of the plurality of first holes along a second direction being narrower than a length of the sensing element portion along the second direction and wider than a length of the first element along the second direction, the second direction crossing a first direction from the film portion toward the first element.2. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the width is narrower than a length of the film portion along the second direction.3. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the plurality of first holes overlaps the sensing element portion in the first direction.4. The sensor according to claim 1 , whereinthe first magnetic portion includes a region between the plurality of first holes, andthe region overlaps the sensing element portion in the first direction.5. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 93
26-09-2019 дата публикации

DETERMINING DEVICE, DETERMINING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING DETERMINING PROGRAM RECORDED THEREON

Номер: US20190294156A1
Автор: MIKAMI Tomoko
Принадлежит: NEC Platforms, Ltd.

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a determining device that can improve the precision of determination as to the presence or absence of an abnormality as indicated by an output value. In order to solve this problem, a determining device according to the present invention includes a deriving means, a determining means, and an output means. The deriving means derives a degree value from an output value output from a sensor, the degree value indicating a degree of temporal variation in the output value. The determining means derives a third determination result relating to a first output value, which is the abovementioned output value, from a first determination result and a second determination result. Here, the first determination result is a determination result about the magnitude of the first output value relating to a first time, associated with the time when the sensor outputted the first output value. 1. A determining device comprising:a deriving circuit that derives, from a predetermined output value, a degree value representing a degree of a time change of the output value;a determining circuit that derives a third determination result regarding a first output value being the output value from a first determination result regarding a magnitude of the first output value relating to a first time associated with a time when the first output value is output, and a second determination result regarding a magnitude of a first degree value being the degree value which the deriving circuit derives from the output value relating to each of a plurality of times including the first time; andan output circuit that outputs the third determination result.2. The determining device according to claim 1 , wherein the first determination result is a determination result for a magnitude of the first output value with respect to a first threshold value.3. The determining device according to claim 2 , wherein the second determination result is a ...

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Номер записи: 94
26-10-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRICALLY IDENTIFYING AND COMPENSATING INDIVIDUAL PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS

Номер: US20170307458A1
Автор: LANDMANN WOLF
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Certain implementations of the disclosed technology may include systems, methods, and apparatus for assigning a distinct identifier (ID) to a pressure transducer based on resistor values. Embodiments include electrically identifying the distinct ID, and compensating the pressure transducer based on the distinct ID. According to an example implementation, a method is provided that can include coupling a transducer ID measurement assembly with a transducer assembly; measuring, by the transducer ID measurement assembly, a plurality of divided voltages between a plurality of configurable ID switches and a reference resistor; determining, with a processor, a distinct ID associated with the transducer assembly based on the plurality of measured divided voltages; retrieving one or more compensation parameters based on the distinct ID; and compensating, with the one or more compensation parameters, a measurement signal of the transducer assembly. 1. A method , comprising: at least one sensing resistor characterized by a nominal resistance value and one or more temperature coefficients; and', 'a variable topology circuit;, 'providing a transducer assembly, the transducer assembly includingselectively configuring the variable topology circuit to couple with the least one sensing resistor;coupling a transducer measurement assembly with the variable topology circuit;measuring, by the transducer measurement assembly, an operating resistance of the at least one sensing resistor;determining, with a processor associated with the transducer measurement assembly, a temperature of the transducer assembly based on one or more of the measured operating resistance, the nominal resistance value, and the one or more temperature coefficients of the at least one sensing resistor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more temperature coefficients are retrieved from a memory associated with the transducer measurement assembly responsive to determining a distinct ID associated with the ...

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Номер записи: 95
24-09-2020 дата публикации

ULTRASONIC TELEMETRY FOR ROTATING SENSORS

Номер: US20200300674A1
Автор: Disko Mark M., Song Limin, Zhang Yibing
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Embodiments described herein include an acoustic telemetry system for use with an apparatus configured to rotate. The acoustic telemetry system includes one or more sensor nodes and at least one receiver node. In at least one embodiment, the telemetry system also includes at least one hub node positioned on the apparatus. Each sensor node is attached to or embedded in the apparatus. Each sensor node obtains data related to one or more operating conditions of the apparatus and the environment surrounding the apparatus. The one or more sensor nodes encode and transmit the data to the hub node or the receiver node using ultrasonic acoustic waves. In at least one embodiment, the hub node transmits the data to the receiver node. The receiver node decodes the data and monitors the one or more operating conditions of the apparatus. 1. An ultrasonic telemetry system , comprising:one or more ultrasonic sensor nodes embedded in and spaced along an apparatus that is configured to rotate, each of the one or more ultrasonic sensor nodes configured to sense one or more operating conditions of the apparatus; andan ultrasonic receiver disposed proximate to the apparatus, the ultrasonic receiver configured to receive one or more ultrasonic acoustic waves associated with the one or more operating conditions from the one or more ultrasonic acoustic waves.2. The ultrasonic telemetry system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more ultrasonic sensor nodes are embedded in the apparatus at a depth of from about 1 cm to about 5 cm.3. The ultrasonic telemetry system of claim 1 , wherein a distance between at least one ultrasonic sensor node of the one or more ultrasonic sensor nodes and a feature of the apparatus being monitored is from about 1 cm to about 8 cm.4. The ultrasonic telemetry system of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more ultrasonic sensor nodes comprises:a power source;a controller;one or more sensors; andone or more ultrasonic transducers configured to identify and monitor at ...

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Номер записи: 96
24-09-2020 дата публикации

ANGULAR SENSOR FOR DETECTING POSITION OF ROTATION USING RADAR TECHNOLOGY

Номер: US20200300999A1
Автор: MEYER Martin, Zettner Jürgen
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

An angular sensor includes a base body in which a rotating element is mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation. At least one transmitting antennae is arranged on the base body and each emits a transmission signal. A reflector element extends over part of the periphery, observed tangentially in relation to the axis of rotation, reflects each transmission signal, and is arranged on the rotating element, at a radial reflector distance from the axis of rotation. A plurality of receiving antennae are arranged on the base body, the receiving antennae receiving the reflected signals as a receiving signal and supplying the receiving signal to an evaluation device. The evaluation device determines the position of rotation of the rotating element by evaluating only the receiving signals or by evaluating the receiving signals and base signals determined on the basis of the transmission signals. 110.-. (canceled)11. An angular sensor comprising:a base body;a rotating element mounted in the base body for rotation about an axis of rotation;a plurality of antennae, at least one of the plurality of antennae being a transmitting antenna arranged on the base body for emitting a first transmission signal, and at least two of the plurality of antennae being each a receiving antenna arranged on the base body;a reflector element arranged on the rotating element at a radial reflector distance from the axis of rotation, said reflector element configured to extend over part of a periphery, as observed tangentially in relation to the axis of rotation, for reflecting the first transmission signal onto the receiving antennae as a first receiving signal; andan evaluation device receiving the first receiving signal from each of the receiving antennae and determining a position of rotation of the rotating element by evaluating only the first receiving signals or by evaluating the first receiving signals and first base signals determined on the basis of the first transmission signals.12. The ...

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Номер записи: 97
24-09-2020 дата публикации

COMPLETE SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING SENSORS TO SMART DEVICES

Номер: US20200301869A1
Автор: SONNENSCHEIN Lazar
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Disclosed is a system that enables connection of a wide variety of sensors to a smart device and, with the aid of a suitable software application or application processor, allows the sensor acquired information to be displayed on the smart device. Two basic embodiments of the system of the invention are described—an external unit that is connected to the smart device via one of the existing ports and an internal unit that in some cases utilizes some of the existing components of the device. 1. A system for connecting sensors to smart devices , the system comprising a smart device , and a separate configurable analog front end (AFE) connectable to said smart device;wherein components of the configurable AFE are configurable to digitize the signals from several different types of external sensors.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the configurable AFE comprises a collection of many components and the application on the smart device is programmed to select the appropriate components and to arrange connections between them to form an AFE circuit suitable for a specific sensor claim 1 , wherein initiate of execution of the application occurs when the specific sensor is connected to the configurable AFE.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein one or more of the components of the configurable AFE are implemented as an ASIC.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the configurable AFE is an external component that is connected through one of the existing ports of the smart device or to a new port that is dedicated to the external sensor application.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the configurable AFE is an internal component of the smart device and the sensor is connected to the AFE through any of the standard ports on the smart device or via a new port dedicated for sensors.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein a dedicated port and a general-purpose protocol that describes ranges of at least one of voltage claim 5 , current claim 5 , duty cycle claim 5 , and synchronization are ...

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Номер записи: 98
09-11-2017 дата публикации

Signal processing device and signal processing method

Номер: US20170322057A1
Автор: Shigemi Maeda, Tetsuya Hayashi, Tetsuya Okumura, Yoshihisa Adachi
Принадлежит: Sharp Corp

A signal processing device ( 100 ) includes a prediction circuit ( 20 ) configured to generate V b _ T2 corresponding to an output signal to be obtained at T2 after T1, in accordance with V a _ T1 obtained at the time T1, in a transition response period before Tr or Td elapses, where Tr denotes a time period during which an output signal V a(T) of a sensor ( 80 ) changes from a converged value V c 1 corresponding to a parameter P1 representing a certain property of an object to be measured to a converged value V c 2 corresponding to P2, and Td denotes a time period during which V a(T) changes from V c 2 to V c 1. The prediction circuit generates the predicted value so that TrE<Tr, TdE<Td, |1−Td/Tr|>|1−TdE/TrE| are satisfied, where TrE denotes a time period during which the predicted value becomes a value corresponding to V c 2, and TdE denotes a time period during which the predicted value becomes a value corresponding to V c 1.

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Номер записи: 99
10-10-2019 дата публикации

Sensor System

Номер: US20190310161A1
Автор: HASEGAWA Hiroaki, MATSUMOTO Hisanori, RYUZAKI Daisuke, WATANABE Keiji
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A sensor system that detects a vibration of a rotating part with a high accuracy even in a case in which a sensor is additionally attached is provided. The invention is directed to a sensor system includes a board that is installed in a rotating part of a cut processing machine; a plurality of acceleration sensors mounted on the board, and a signal processing unit (arithmetic operation). The signal processing unit detects a translational acceleration accompanying moving of the rotating part and a centrifugal acceleration accompanying rotation of the rotating part on the basis of acceleration data detected by each of the acceleration sensors. 1. A sensor system comprising:a board that is installed in a rotating part of a cut processing machine;a plurality of acceleration sensors mounted on the board; andan arithmetic operation unit, whereinthe arithmetic operation unit detects a translational acceleration accompanying moving of the rotating part and a centrifugal acceleration accompanying rotation of the rotating part on the basis of acceleration data detected by each of the acceleration sensors.2. The sensor system according to claim 1 , whereintwo or more acceleration sensors are mounted on the board, andeach of the acceleration sensors has a plurality of detection axes.3. The sensor system according to claim 2 , whereintwo acceleration sensors are mounted on the board, andthe acceleration sensors are symmetrically arranged with a rotation axis of the rotating part interposed therebetween.4. The sensor system according to claim 3 , whereinthe acceleration sensors are arranged at the same distance from the rotation axis.5. The sensor system according to claim 1 , whereinthree acceleration sensors are mounted on the board, andeach of the acceleration sensors has one detection axis.6. The sensor system according to claim 1 , whereinthe rotating part includes a rotation major axis of the cut processing machine.7. A sensor system comprising:a board that is installed in ...

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Номер записи: 100