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11-12-2020 дата публикации

Установка для испытания пружины на растяжение, сжатие и кручение

Номер: RU0000201387U1
Автор: Александр Иванович Усатый, Денис Александрович Власов
Принадлежит: Публичное акционерное общество завод "Красное знамя"

Установка для испытания пружины на растяжение, сжатие и кручение относится к измерительной технике и может быть использована в машиностроении для определения параметров жесткости пружин при растяжении, сжатии и кручении.Установка для испытания пружины на растяжение, сжатие и кручение содержит основание с закрепленными на нем ходовым винтом с маховиком, направляющие со штангенциркулем, кронштейном и тензодатчиком, плиту, съемную траверсу с крючком для фиксации испытываемой пружины при проверке параметров на растяжение, съемный упор для фиксации испытываемой пружины при проверке параметров на сжатие, съемный узел для проверки параметров испытываемой пружины на кручение.Технический результат предлагаемой полезной модели - расширение функциональных возможностей устройства, а именно обеспечение проверки параметров пружины на кручение. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 201 387 U1 (51) МПК G01B 11/00 (2006.01) G01M 5/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01B 11/00 (2020.05); G01M 5/00 (2020.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020119438, 29.05.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Публичное Акционерное Общество завод "Красное знамя" (RU) Дата регистрации: 11.12.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 11.12.2020 Бюл. № 35 2 0 1 3 8 7 R U (54) УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ ИСПЫТАНИЯ ПРУЖИНЫ НА РАСТЯЖЕНИЕ, СЖАТИЕ И КРУЧЕНИЕ (57) Реферат: Установка для испытания пружины на тензодатчиком, плиту, съемную траверсу с растяжение, сжатие и кручение относится к крючком для фиксации испытываемой пружины измерительной технике и может быть при проверке параметров на растяжение, съемный использована в машиностроении для определения упор для фиксации испытываемой пружины при параметров жесткости пружин при растяжении, проверке параметров на сжатие, съемный узел сжатии и кручении. для проверки параметров испытываемой Установка для испытания пружины на пружины на кручение. растяжение, сжатие и кручение содержит ...

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Номер записи: 1
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Sensory output apparatus, system and method

Номер: US20120161950A1
Автор: Courtney HERON, David GRADL, Robert Campbell
Принадлежит: TouchSensor Technologies LLC

An output device provides sensory feedback when a user actuates a sensor associated with the output device corresponding to a particular input quantity, for example, touch or proximity by an object to a corresponding input device.

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Номер записи: 2
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Field Productivity Gauge

Номер: US20120240421A1
Автор: Stanley R. Clark
Принадлежит: AGCO Corp

A field productivity gauge includes an indicator for a present value and an indicator for a comparison value of an operating characteristic, such as field productivity.

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Номер записи: 3
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Real-Time Determination of Machine Performance for Fleet Management

Номер: US20120253743A1
Автор: Lee A. Schmidt
Принадлежит: AGCO Corp

A real-time performance determination system is configured to determine machine performance over a predetermined time interval. An automatic data unit onboard a machine can provide apparatus data to a Fleet Operations System (FOS) of a Fleet Management System. Apparatus data can be used to determine a machine status such as Parked, Idle, Working, Travel or Turning. A performance determination module of the FOS can determine the amount of time a machine spent in a particular status. A performance report can include a graphical indicator in a visual display that can convey the percentage of time spent in each status. A report can include performance determinations for a plurality of machines, each represented by performance indicator that allows easy comparison of machines. A performance report can be provided to a fleet manager for fleet management purposes such as scheduling and allocation of resources, as well as performing machine maintenance and adjustments.

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Номер записи: 4
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Real-Time Evaluation of Machine Performance For Fleet Management

Номер: US20120253744A1
Автор: Lee A. Schmidt
Принадлежит: AGCO Corp

A real-time performance evaluation system can compare machine performance to a performance standard. A Fleet Operations Subsystem (FOS) can determine a machine status such as Parked, Idle, Working, Travel or Turning. The FOS can be configured to determine machine performance by determining the amount of time spent in each status. The performance can be compared to predetermined performance standards, for example a minimum number of hours spent working, or a maximum number of hours spent idle. A performance score can be generated based on the comparison. A report of the performance evaluation can be provided. A report can be in the form of a performance marker graphic on a visual display. The performance marker can represent the performance score. The performance marker can be in the form of an alarm symbol for a poorly performing machine. The system provides an operator or manager the opportunity to improve machine performance.

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Номер записи: 5
28-03-2013 дата публикации

CRITICAL DIMENSION UNIFORMITY CORRECTION BY SCANNER SIGNATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20130077101A1
Автор: Ben-Zvi Guy, Chason Eran, Dmitriev Vladimir, Sharoni Ofir, Varvaruk Igor
Принадлежит:

A contribution to a wafer level critical dimension distribution from a scanner of a lithography system can be determined based on measured wafer level critical dimension uniformity distribution and a contribution to the wafer level critical dimension distribution from a photo mask. Light transmission () across the photo mask () can be measured, a transmittance variation distribution of the photo mask can be determined, and the contribution to the wafer level critical dimension distribution from the photo mask () can be determined () based on the transmittance variation distribution of the photo mask. 1. A method comprising:determining a contribution to a wafer level critical dimension distribution from a scanner of a lithography system based on measured wafer level critical dimension uniformity distribution and a contribution to the wafer level critical dimension distribution from a photo mask.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising determining the contribution to the wafer level critical dimension distribution from the photo mask by measuring light transmission across the photo mask.3. The method of in which determining the contribution to the wafer level critical dimension distribution from the photo mask comprises determining a transmittance variation distribution of the photo mask claim 2 , and determining the contribution to the wafer level critical dimension distribution from the photo mask based on the transmittance variation distribution of the photo mask.4. The method of in which determining the contribution to the wafer level critical dimension distribution from the photo mask based on the transmittance variation distribution of the photo mask comprises applying a correction factor to the transmittance variation distribution of the photo mask claim 3 , the correction factor being based on a linear ratio between wafer level critical dimension variations and transmission variations.5. The method of in which determining the transmittance variation distribution ...

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Номер записи: 6
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Transmission for electric bicycles for detecting a torque and related method for electric bicycles for detecting a torque

Номер: US20130112038A1
Автор: Aydogan Serdar, Braun Sigmund, Zlindra Martin
Принадлежит:

A transmission for electric bicycles to detect a torque applied to a pedal crank shaft, includes a pedal crank shaft upon which the torque acts, a hollow shaft configured to connect to an output, through which the pedal crank shaft extends coaxially, and which is supported rotatably with respect to the pedal crank shaft, a sensor shaft offset in parallel with respect to the pedal crank shaft and a force sensor connected to the sensor shaft. The transmission includes a drive-side sensor transmission and an output side sensor transmission. The drive-side sensor transmission connects the pedal crank shaft to the sensor shaft and the output-side sensor transmission connects the sensor shaft to the hollow shaft, which is configured to be connected to an output, and the drive-side sensor transmission has a gear ratio which differs from the gear ratio of the output-side sensor transmission. A corresponding method is also described. 115-. (canceled)16. A transmission for an electric bicycle for detecting a torque that acts upon a pedal crank shaft arrangement , comprising:a pedal crank shaft, upon which the torque acts;an output shaft configured for connection to an output;a sensor shaft offset in parallel with the pedal crank shaft; anda force sensor connected to the sensor shaft, which detects a force exerted by the sensor shaft which corresponds to the torque to be detected;a drive-side sensor transmission; andan output-side sensor transmission;wherein the drive-side sensor transmission connects the pedal crank shaft to the sensor shaft and the output-side sensor transmission connecting the sensor shaft to the output shaft, wherein the output shaft is configured to be connected to an output, and wherein the drive-side sensor transmission has a gear ratio which differs from the gear ratio of the output-side sensor transmission.17. The transmission of claim 16 , wherein the output shaft is configured as a hollow shaft claim 16 , through which the pedal crank shaft extends ...

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Номер записи: 7
16-05-2013 дата публикации

INDICATOR DEVICE OF AN INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH A COMPLEX PLANAR MOVEMENT

Номер: US20130118398A1
Автор: Prudham Daniel
Принадлежит: MOVING MAGNET TECHNOLOGIES (MMT)

The disclosure relates to an indicator device that can be used on an instrument panel comprising two electric motors, two concentric shafts, a visual information member moved in translation by one of the shafts in a transverse direction relative to the axis of rotation of the shaft, and a guide member that is rotatably linked to the other shaft, rotates the visual information member with itself, and guides the visual information member in translation in the transverse direction. According to the disclosure, the two shafts are concentric, the visual information member is self-supporting, and the visual information member is longer than the guide member in the transverse direction. 1. An indicator device for use on an instrument panel of a vehicle , the indicator device comprising at least a first and a second motor , a first and a second shaft , a guide member , a visual information member and a kinematic link , with the first and second shafts being selectively driven in rotation by the respective first and second motors about respective first and second axes of rotation , with the guide member being rotatably linked to the first shaft about the first axis of rotation and extending in a transverse direction relative to this first axis of rotation , with the visual information member being guided in translation , in the transverse direction , by the guide member , and the kinematic link connecting the second shaft to the visual information member and selectively transforming a rotation of the second shaft about the second axis of rotation into a translation of the visual information member in the transverse direction wherein the first and second shafts are concentric , with the first and second axes of rotation being mixed into the same common axis of rotation , and in that the visual information member is self-supporting and extends in the transverse direction and at a distance from the common axis of rotation on a greater length than the guide member.2. An ...

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Номер записи: 8
06-06-2013 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL ROCKER FOR INDICATING AN OCCUPANCY STATE IN AN OVERHEAD-CONVEYOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20130139747A1
Автор: Winkler Max
Принадлежит: SSI SCHAEFER PEEM GMBH

A rocker comprising: an inquiry sword having a long body, wherein a longitudinal extension of the long body comprises a first end and an opposite second end, wherein a continuous opening is provided in the body, the opening preferably being arranged closer to the second end than to the first free end, wherein the sword is arranged within a region which is crossed by the conveying goods when the conveying goods pass the rocker; and a bearing comprising a socket, that reaches through the opening of the sword. 1. A rocker for indicating an occupancy state of an accumulation line in an overhead-conveyor system configured for transporting hanging conveying goods , wherein the accumulation line is to be arranged downstream adjacent to the rocker , wherein a plurality of the conveying goods is transported downstream actively or passively in a hanging manner , wherein each of the conveying goods hangs on a hanger , the rocker comprising:an inquiry sword having a long body, wherein a longitudinal extension of the long body comprises a first end and an opposite second end, wherein a continuous opening is provided in the body, wherein the sword is to be arranged within a region which is crossed by the conveying goods when the conveying goods pass the rocker;a bearing comprising a socket, the socket reaching through the opening of the sword, wherein the sword, in a normal state when the sword is not in contact with one of the hangers, is supported in a downwardly hanging manner, and wherein the sword is pivotally supported about the socket for being long-term lifted by means of an accumulated conveying good into the occupied state; anda lug which is connected to the second end of the sword and which continues the sword in the longitudinal direction,wherein the lug has a slotted hole extending along the longitudinal direction of the sword.2. A rocker for indicating an occupancy state of an accumulation line in an overhead-conveyor system configured for transporting hanging ...

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Номер записи: 9
13-06-2013 дата публикации

SENSOR HEAD HOLDER

Номер: US20130148132A1
Автор: Wagner Jean-Jacques
Принадлежит: ELESTA RELAYS GMBH

A position measuring device comprises 17-. (canceled)8. A position measuring device , comprising:a housing;a transparent substrate:a sensor head on the transparent substrate having an opening and a light receiver element arranged in the housing, an edge of the transparent substrate having a first keyed connection with the opening;a rotatable material measure having a plurality of optical elements at a distance from the sensor head, the material measure configured to be arranged on a rotary encoder mounted on a shaft of a device, the light receiver element arranged in a defined position relative to the plurality of optical elements to interact with the plurality of optical elements to produce a signal;a sensor head holder comprising a second keyed connection with the housing and the sensor head, the housing, the sensor head holder and the sensor head configured so that the second keyed connection establishes the defined position of the light receiver element relative to the plurality of optical elements, and for this purpose.9. The position measuring device of claim 8 , wherein the deviation from the defined position is less than 0.2 mm.10. The position measuring device of claim 8 , wherein the deviation from the defined position is less than 0.1 mm.11. The position measuring device of claim 8 , wherein the deviation from the defined position is less than 0.05 mm.12. The position measuring device of claim 8 , wherein the transparent substrate is formed from a larger substrate plate by dividing up the substrate plate and wherein the defined position of the light receiver element relative to the edge of the transparent substrate is determined by the dividing-up of the larger substrate plate claim 8 , wherein the deviation from the defined position is less than 0.05 mm13. The position measuring device of claim 8 , wherein the transparent substrate is formed on a larger substrate plate by dividing up the substrate plate and wherein the defined position of the light ...

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Номер записи: 10
20-06-2013 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20130158947A1
Автор: Suzuki Masahiro
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An information processing apparatus comprises a first sensor unit configured to obtain, as first information, two-dimensional information or three-dimensional information about a target object; a first measurement unit configured to measure a position and orientation of the target object by analyzing the first information; a second sensor unit mounted on a robot for executing an operation for the target object, and configured to obtain, as second information, two-dimensional information or three-dimensional information about the target object in a position and orientation determined based on a measurement result by the first measurement unit; and a second measurement unit configured to measure the position and orientation of the target object by analyzing the second information. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a first sensor unit configured to obtain, as first information, two-dimensional information or three-dimensional information about a target object;a first measurement unit configured to measure a position and orientation of the target object by analyzing the first information;a second sensor unit mounted on a robot for executing an operation for the target object, and configured to obtain, as second information, two-dimensional information or three-dimensional information about the target object in a position and orientation determined based on a measurement result by said first measurement unit; anda second measurement unit configured to measure the position and orientation of the target object by analyzing the second information.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga determination unit configured to determine, as a position and orientation of said second sensor unit, a position and orientation in which reflected light of projection light projected on the target object when said second sensor unit captures the target object does not enter a capturing range of said second sensor unit, based on the measurement result by ...

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Номер записи: 11
27-06-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING PIPE

Номер: US20130160309A1
Автор: Aguirre Claudio, Lam Clive C., Logan Kevin D., Rodriguez Andres C.
Принадлежит: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.

A system and method for measuring a pipe is provided. The system includes a frame rotatably receiving the pipe, a carriage movably positionable along the frame, a guide floatingly positionable about the carriage, at least one sensor for measuring a position of the pipe, and a measurement unit operatively linked to the sensor for collecting measurements therefrom. The guide has a mouth that receivingly engages the pipe and axially aligns therewith. The pipe is measured with the sensor(s) while moving at least one of the pipe, the carriage and the guide. 1. A system for measuring pipe , the system comprising:a frame rotatably receiving the pipe;a carriage movably positionable along the frame;a guide floatingly positionable about the carriage, the guide having a mouth that receivingly engages the pipe and axially aligns therewith;at least one sensor for measuring a position of the pipe; anda measurement unit operatively linked to the at least one sensor for collecting measurements therefrom.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the frame has an upper and a lower portion claim 1 , the lower portion having rollers rotatably receiving the pipe.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the guide is floatingly suspended from the carriage.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises at least one carriage sensor detecting a position of the carriage claim 1 , a plurality of guide sensors measuring displacement of the pipe claim 1 , and a rotary sensor measuring a rotational position of a marker on the pipe.5. A system for measuring pipe claim 1 , the system comprising:a frame having an upper and lower portion, the lower portion rotatably receiving the pipe, the upper portion having rails positioned a distance above the lower portion;a carriage movably positionable along rails of the frame, the carriage having a carriage sensor that detects a position of the carriage along the rails;a guide floatingly suspended from the carriage, the guide having a mouth that ...

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Номер записи: 12
04-07-2013 дата публикации

CONTROL METHOD FOR PRODUCING GROUND MARKINGS, AND REFERENCE BEAM GENERATOR

Номер: US20130167385A1
Автор: Schneider Klaus
Принадлежит: LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG

The invention relates to a control method for producing ground markings, with a reference beam generator for determining a reference plane, a reception of the reference beams by means of an optical detector, wherein the position of an application unit for the marking substance can be derived relative to the reference plane by using the received reference beams, a derivation of the orientation relative to the reference plane, and a control of an application of the marking substance to produce ground markings according to the orientation. According to the method, the intensity in the solid angle covered by the reference beam is varied in time during the production of the marking. 1. A reference beam generator for producing an electromagnetic reference beam , comprising:a radiation source for producing electromagnetic radiation;a housing which is contactable on the surface with respect to a distinguished point; andan optical system for the emission of the electromagnetic radiation as a reference beam, the optical system being configured to vary the intensity in the solid angle covered by the reference beam as a function of time, wherein the optical system varies at least one first opening angle of the electromagnetic reference beam as a function of time.2. A reference beam generator according to claim 1 , wherein the optical system has a lens which is longitudinally displaceable in the direction of the optical axis or a mirror which is longitudinally displaceable.3. A reference beam generator according to claim 1 , wherein the optical system has a mechanically moveable mirror surface.4. A reference beam generator according to claim 3 , wherein the mirror surface has a curvature with a radius of curvature which is variable in the direction of movement.5. A reference beam generator according to claim 3 , wherein the mirror surface has a curvature with a radius of curvature which is variable in the direction of movement with a radius of curvature varying cyclically in the ...

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Номер записи: 13
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Method for determinig stress in flexible joints by use of leveling means

Номер: US20130192511A1
Автор: Farooq Nasser AL-JWESM
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Co

The invention relates to a method for determining if a flexible joint means is out of alignment, i.e., if excess torque or pressure has caused malformation or malpositioning of the joint means. This is accomplished by incorporating a flexible leveling means onto a visible surface of the joint means. The leveling means has horizontal and vertical markings which permit simple visible inspection of the joint and a simple determination of the position and condition of the joint.

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Номер записи: 14
08-08-2013 дата публикации

COATING DIMENSION MEASURING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130201493A1
Автор: ICHIZAWA Yasushi
Принадлежит: YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION

A coating dimension measuring apparatus may include: a camera that is positioned at a prescribed position distanced from a sheet to capture an image of a coating dimension of the sheet; a roller configured to transport the sheet; a scale that is disposed along a lengthwise direction of the roller to perform numerical calibration of the coating dimension; a scale holding unit configured to hold the scale over the roller, the scale holding unit being disposed so as to enable free insertion and removal of the scale. 1. A coating dimension measuring apparatus comprising:a camera that is positioned at a prescribed position distanced from a sheet to capture an image of a coating dimension of the sheet;a roller configured to transport the sheet;a scale that is disposed along a lengthwise direction of the roller to perform numerical calibration of the coating dimension;a scale holding unit configured to hold the scale over the roller, the scale holding unit being disposed so as to enable free insertion and removal of the scale.2. The coating dimension measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe scale is disposed outside an image capturing range when the camera captures an image of the sheet, and is disposed on the roller only when the camera captures an image of the scale.3. The coating dimension measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe scale is disposed on an outer periphery of the roller and in contact with the roller along a roller axis.4. The coating dimension measurement apparatus according to wherein claim 1 ,when bringing the scale into contact with the roller, by rotation or compound restricted movement combining rotation and translational movement of the scale holding unit holding the scale, a roller contact position and a retracted position are established,when the sheet is being produced, the scale is retracted from the roller, and when calibration is being performed, the scale is moved onto the roller.5. The coating dimension ...

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Номер записи: 15
29-08-2013 дата публикации

LENSLESS IMAGING WITH REDUCED APERTURE

Номер: US20130222814A1
Автор: Farah John
Принадлежит:

An image of an object can be synthesized either from the Fourier components of the electric field or from the Fourier components of the intensity distribution. Imaging with a lens is equivalent to assembling the Fourier components of the electric field in the image plane. This invention provides a method and a means for lensless imaging by assembling the Fourier components of the intensity distribution and combining them to form the image with the use of amplitude splitting interferometer. The angular spectrum of the electromagnetic radiation consists of wavefronts propagating at different angles. The amplitude of each wavefront is split and interfered with itself to create sinusoidal fringe patterns having different spatial frequencies. The sinusoidal fringe patterns are combined to form an image of the object. This method applies to coherent and incoherent light. 1. A method of imaging an object comprising:Receiving electromagnetic radiation comprising wavefronts propagating at different angles,Splitting the amplitudes of the wavefronts,Interfering each wavefront with itself to create sinusoidal fringe patterns having different spatial frequencies, which represent the Fourier components of the irradiance of the object,Synthesizing an image of the object from the Fourier components of its irradiance.2. An interferometer for imaging an object comprising:A means for splitting the amplitudes of incoming wavefronts propagating at different angles,A means for interfering each wavefront with itself to create sinusoidal fringe patterns having different spatial frequencies, which represent the Fourier components of the irradiance of the object,A means for synthesizing an image of the object from the Fourier components of its irradiance. This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/380,586 filed on Mar. 2, 2009 which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/331,400 filed on Jan. 12, 2006 which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. ...

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Номер записи: 16
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Cable Circuit with Digital Signal Conditioning

Номер: US20130231896A1
Автор: Buschnakowski Stephen, Mieth Tobias, Pechstein Torsten, Robl Stefan, Scheibe Sven-Matthias
Принадлежит: Endress + Hauser Conducta Gesellschaft für Mess- und Regeltechnik mbH + Co. KG

A cable circuit includes a contactless interface for signal transmission between the cable circuit and the sensor module, wherein the sensor module is galvanically isolated from the cable circuit, and wherein signal transmission between the cable circuit and the sensor module occurs on an optical, inductive or capacitive path. Additionally, the cable circuit includes a signal processing unit, as well as a cable interface for connecting a cable, which connects the cable circuit with the measurement transmitter. The signal processing unit is integrated into the signal path. The signal processing unit is embodied to receive, via the cable interface, signals from the measurement transmitter, to condition them and to transmit them via the contactless interface to the sensor module, and to receive, via the contactless interface, signals from the sensor module, to condition them and to transmit them via the cable interface to the measurement transmitter. 132-. (canceled)33. A method for measurement signal transmission in a measuring system , wherein the measuring system includes a measurement transmitter , a cable circuit having a signal processing unit , as well as a sensor module , wherein signal transmission between the cable circuit and the sensor module occurs via a contactless interface , comprising the steps of:transmitting a signal from the measurement transmitter to the cable circuit;receiving the signal by the cable circuit;conditioning of the received signal by the signal processing unit;modulating a carrier signal in accordance with the signal received from the measurement transmitter; andtransmitting the modulated carrier signal via the contactless interface to the sensor module.34. A method for measurement signal transmission in a measuring system , wherein the measuring system includes a measurement transmitter , a cable circuit having a signal processing unit , as well as a sensor module , wherein signal transmission between the cable circuit and the sensor ...

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Номер записи: 17
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Handheld HVAC/R Test and Measurement Instrument

Номер: US20130245965A1
Автор: Kane Michael John, Tierney Sean Patrick, Wheaton David Lauren
Принадлежит:

A method of HVAC/R test and measurement using a plurality of test and measurement sensor heads, at least one power source and transmitter unit adapted to physically connect with any of the sensor heads and wirelessly transmit data to an external handheld-sized field use display and analysis instrument, including the steps of connecting the power source and transmitter unit a sensor head; performing a test and measurement by positioning the sensor head to sense and measure the desired parameter; transmitting data to the display and analysis instrument; and receiving the transmitted data on the display and analysis instrument. The display and analysis instrument may be connected to a sensor head, and preferably may receive wired or wirelessly transmitted test and measurement data from any number of communicably connected sensor heads. Wirelessly transmitted data may be received by another external display device such as a smartphone or similar computing device. 1. A method of HVAC/R test and measurement using a plurality of test and measurement sensor heads , at least one power source and transmitter unit adapted to physically connect with any of said plurality of sensor heads , provide power thereto , and wirelessly transmit data to an external handheld-sized display and analysis instrument adapted for field use , the method comprising a field technician:(a) connecting said power source and transmitter unit to one of a plurality of test and measurement sensor heads;(b) performing a test and measurement using said connected sensor head by positioning said sensor head so as to sense and measure a desired parameter;(c) transmitting data from said power source and transmitter unit to said external display and analysis instrument; and(d) receiving said transmitted data on said external display and analysis instrument.2. The method of further comprising said technician performing a second test and measurement and receiving test and measurement data from a second one of ...

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Номер записи: 18
19-12-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT UTILIZING BARCODE INDICATORS

Номер: US20130334301A1
Автор: Brand Ephraim, Nemet Yaron
Принадлежит: VARCODE LTD

A quality management system for products including a multiplicity of bar coded quality indicators each operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter, a barcode indicator reader operative to read the barcoded quality indicators and to provide output indications, the barcoded quality indicators being readable by the barcode indicator reader at all times after first becoming readable, including times prior to, during and immediately following exceedance of the at least one threshold by the at least one product quality affecting parameter, and a product type responsive indication interpreter operative to receive the output indications and to provide human sensible, product quality status outputs. 1. A quality management system for products comprising:a multiplicity of barcoded quality indicators each operative to provide a machine-readable indication of exceedance of at least one threshold by at least one product quality affecting parameter;a barcode indicator reader operative to read said barcoded quality indicators and to provide output indications, said barcoded quality indicators being readable by said barcode indicator reader at all times, after first becoming readable, including times prior to, during and immediately following exceedance of said at least one threshold by said at least one product quality affecting parameter; anda product type responsive indication interpreter operative to receive said output indications and to provide human sensible, product quality status outputs.2. A quality management system according to and wherein said barcoded quality indicators comprise linear barcodes.3. A quality management system according to and wherein each of said multiplicity of barcoded quality indicators provides a first machine-readable indication prior to said exceedance of said at least one threshold and a second machine-readable indication claim 1 , different from ...

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Номер записи: 19
19-12-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING AND REPORTING A SCORE

Номер: US20130338967A1
Автор: SANDRIN Laurent
Принадлежит: Li-San

A system for calculating and reporting a drift score, includes a first recording device adapted to record a target value a second recording device adapted to record at least two measured values, each of the measured values being measured at a different time, a calculator adapted to calculate a drift score from a function of the difference between the target value and the at least two measured values as a function of time, a drift indicator adapted to report the drift score calculated from the function. 1. System for calculating and reporting a drift score , said system comprising:a first recording device adapted to record a target value,a second recording device adapted to record at least two measured values, each of the measured values being measured at a different time,a calculator adapted to calculate a drift score from a function of the difference between said target value and said at least two measured values as a function of time,a drift indicator adapted to report said drift score calculated from said function.2. System according to claim 1 , wherein the function is an integral type function.3. System according to claim 1 , wherein the time period of the calculation of the function is comprised between 1 second and 10 years.4. System according to claim 1 , wherein the target value and the measured values are representative:of a weight,of a speed,of currency, orof fuel.5. System according to claim 1 , comprising an adjustment device adapted to define the target value.6. System according to claim 1 , comprising a transmitter adapted to transmit an alert message when the drift score reaches a predetermined triggering threshold.7. System according to claim 1 , wherein the reporting is made in graphic form.8. System according to claim 1 , wherein the reporting is made in figure form.9. System according to claim 1 , wherein the reporting is made in sound form.10. System according to claim 1 , wherein the reporting is made in the form of a traffic light:a first ...

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Номер записи: 20
09-01-2014 дата публикации

Remote Location Monitoring

Номер: US20140009306A1
Автор: Haupt Rolf, MCCORMICK Allan
Принадлежит: LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY LTD.

A remote location monitoring system, for example, a home monitoring or weather monitoring system may include one or more sensors and/or receivers at a remote location such as a residence or business to be monitored. The sensors and receivers may communicate with a central server via a gateway device, and may be controlled by users locally or remotely via the server. Users may register to receive remote notifications of weather events and other home monitoring events. Users may also access remotely sensors and receivers to configure alerts, notifications, and automatic responses for the devices and integrated appliances at the remote location. 1. A computing device , comprising:a processor controlling at least some operations of the computing device; and receive detection data via a computer network, the received detection data corresponding to a detection reading from a detector device at a remote location;', 'retrieve one or more detection parameters associated with one or more users registered to receive notifications based on detection readings at the remote location;', 'compare the detection data to the retrieved detection parameters;', 'identify, based on the comparison, one or more of the associated users to receive notifications;', 'determine one or more notification addresses of the one or more users identified to receive notifications; and', 'transmit a notification to each of the one or more notification addresses, said notifications indicating the detection reading from the detector device at the remote location., 'memory storing computer executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computing device to2. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the notification addresses comprises a source web page stored at the computing device and said transmitting comprises updating the source web page to reflect the detection reading from the detector device at the remote location.3. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 21
06-02-2014 дата публикации

POINTING DEVICE AND METER APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH THE SAME

Номер: US20140033965A1
Автор: OOKURA Kenji
Принадлежит: Yazaki Corporation

A pointing device includes a pointer having light guiding properties, a cap that is attached to the pointer and has light blocking properties, a pointing shaft that is vertically formed on a proximal end portion of the pointer, and a light blocking member. The light blocking member includes a cylindrical main body having both end portions for inserting the pointing shaft and a rotary shaft of a motor having light guiding properties respectively thereinto to prevent illuminating light propagating through the rotary shaft from a light source and entering the pointing shaft from leaking from an outer peripheral surface of the pointing shaft. 1. A pointing device , comprising:a pointer having light guiding properties;a cap that is attached to the pointer and has light blocking properties;a pointing shaft that is vertically formed on a proximal end portion of the pointer; anda light blocking member that includes a cylindrical main body having both end portions for inserting the pointing shaft and a rotary shaft of a motor having light guiding properties respectively thereinto to prevent illuminating light propagating through the rotary shaft from a light source and entering the pointing shaft from leaking from an outer peripheral surface of the pointing shaft,wherein the light blocking member covers an outer peripheral surface of the pointing shaft over the whole length of the pointing shaft.2. The pointing device according to claim 1 , wherein the light blocking member includes a flange portion which is extended from the main body and covers a bottom surface of the proximal end portion of the pointer claim 1 , the bottom surface of the proximal end portion being positioned inside the cap.3. The pointing device according to claim 2 , wherein the proximal end portion of the pointer has as an outer peripheral surface claim 2 , the bottom surface claim 2 , a roof surface claim 2 , a deflection surface positioned in a rear surface of the pointer claim 2 , a side wall surface ...

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Номер записи: 22
20-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF MEASURING SURFACE STRUCTURE OF DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20140049785A1
Автор: Chen Yung-Cheng, Lin Chih-Wei, Liu Hung-Min, Wang Min-Cheng
Принадлежит: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, LTD.

A method of measuring a surface structure of a display device is provided. The display device includes first and second substrates, first and second patterned light-shielding layers, and first and second pixel units. The first patterned light-shielding layer disposed on a surface of the first substrate includes first openings. The second patterned light-shielding layer disposed on the surface of the first substrate includes second openings. The first pixel unit includes first and second protrusions. The first protrusion correspondingly covers the first openings and a portion of the first patterned light-shielding layer. The second protrusion is disposed on and directly contacted with the first and second patterned light-shielding layers. The second pixel unit includes a third protrusion correspondingly covering the second openings and a portion of the second patterned light-shielding layer, wherein sizes of the second openings are smaller than sizes of the first openings. 1. A method of measuring a surface structure of a display device , comprising: a first substrate, having a first surface;', 'a first patterned light-shielding layer, having a plurality of first openings and disposed on the first surface of the first substrate;', 'at least one second patterned light-shielding layer, having a plurality of second openings and disposed on the first surface of the first substrate;', at least one first protrusion, correspondingly covering the first openings of the first patterned light-shielding layer; and', 'at least one second protrusion, disposed on and directly contacted with the first patterned light-shielding layer and the second patterned light-shielding layer;, 'at least one first pixel unit, comprising, 'at least one third protrusion, correspondingly covering the second openings of the second patterned light-shielding layer, wherein sizes of the second openings of the second patterned light-shielding layer are smaller than sizes of the first openings of the ...

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Номер записи: 23
06-03-2014 дата публикации

MOBILE DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR USE IN COMMUNICATION WITH AN ALCOHOL DETECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20140062722A1
Автор: BIRON Ben, Navon Noam, Ofir Jonathan, Yichie Eldad
Принадлежит: Alcohoot, LLC

According to various embodiments a mobile device is provided having resident thereon a mobile application for use in conjunction with an alcohol detection device. The mobile device comprises a memory and one or more processors configured to execute the mobile application. The mobile application is configured to: determine whether at least one communication pathway exists between the mobile application and the alcohol detection device; responsive to at least one communication pathway existing, generate an indication that the alcohol detection device is ready for conducting at least one blood alcohol content (BAC) level test therewith; receive formatted test data from the alcohol detection device; and provide, based at least in part upon the formatted test data and via an interface of the mobile device, one or more test results for consideration by a user of the mobile device. Associated computer-implemented methods and non-transitory computer program products are also provided. 1. A mobile device having resident thereon a mobile application for use in conjunction with an alcohol detection device , said mobile device comprising:a memory; and determine whether at least one communication pathway exists between said mobile application and said alcohol detection device;', 'responsive to at least one communication pathway existing, generate an indication that said alcohol detection device is ready for conducting at least one blood alcohol content (BAC) level test therewith;', 'receive, via said at least one communication pathway, formatted test data from said alcohol detection device; and', 'provide, based at least in part upon said formatted test data and via an interface of said mobile device, one or more test results for consideration by a user of said mobile device., 'one or more processors configured to execute said mobile application to2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein said at least one communication pathway is an audio jack of said alcohol detection device.3 ...

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Номер записи: 24
27-03-2014 дата публикации

NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING INSTRUMENT WITH DISPLAY FEATURES INDICATING SIGNAL SATURATION

Номер: US20140088921A1
Автор: Dulac Marc, Hayot Hanan
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS NDT, INC.

Disclosed is a non-destructive testing instrument configured, when the digital signal is saturated during one data acquisition session, to display an indicator flag to warn the operator in order to help the operator to clearly see that a measurement is invalid. It's also configured to abandon and not to display the measurement results to stop any further analysis on them. 1. A non-destructive testing instrument configured for performing measurement on a test object and providing measurement results , comprising ,a probe sending a testing energy into the test object and receiving an echo signal from the test object during a data acquisition session;a data acquisition unit receiving and converting said echo signal to digital signal, for the data acquisition session;a display viewing unit;a digital logic and processing unit detecting said digital signal to be either saturated or non-saturated for the data acquisition session, and processing said digital signal and for displaying the measurement results on the viewing unit when the digital signal is non-saturated; whereas providing and causing to display an alert flag on the viewing unit, and further causing an abandonment of the digital signal so that the measurement results for the acquisition session are not displayed on the viewing unit.2. The instrument of claim 1 , wherein the viewing unit comprises a waveform display area for display of waveform claim 1 , and a measurement value display area.3. The instrument of claim 1 , wherein the digital logic and processing unit further comprises a saturation detector configured for detecting the digital signal to be either saturated or non-saturated.4. The instrument of claim 1 , wherein the digital logic and processing unit further comprises a disabling measurement module configured to cause the abandonment of the digital signal for the data acquisition session when the signal is saturated.5. The instrument of claim 1 , wherein the digital logic and processing unit further ...

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Номер записи: 25
03-04-2014 дата публикации

MARKER FOR APPLICATION TO SURFACES AT HIGH AND SUSTAINED OPERATING TEMPERATURES

Номер: US20140092233A1
Автор: Cleary Michael
Принадлежит: SMARTWATER LIMITED

There is provided a marker system for applying to surfaces operating at high temperatures, the marker system comprising a marker and a temperature resilient medium capable of securing the marker system onto a high temperature surface; wherein the medium contains an inorganic matrix to secure the marker to a surface; wherein the marker comprises a fingerprint to render the marker unique; and wherein the marker system further comprises indicator material to indicate the presence of the marker. Further provided is a composition comprising the marker system. Further provided are engines, exhaust systems and/or catalytic converters or other surfaces operating at high temperatures comprising a surface impregnated with the marker system. 1. A marker system for applying to surfaces operating at high temperatures , the marker system comprising a marker and a temperature resilient medium capable of securing the marker system onto a high temperature surface;wherein the medium contains an inorganic matrix to secure the marker to a surface;wherein the marker comprises a fingerprint to render the marker unique; andwherein the marker system further comprises indicator material to indicate the presence of the marker.2. The marker system of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic matrix serves as an adhesive layer to substantially preserve the integrity of the marker.3. The marker system of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic matrix comprises a silica based material.4. The marker system of claim 3 , wherein the inorganic matrix is a silicate.5. The marker system of claim 4 , wherein the inorganic matrix is a soluble silicate.6. The marker system of claim 4 , wherein the inorganic matrix is a potassium silicate.7. The marker system of claim 6 , wherein the concentration of the potassium silicate is in a range between 30% wt/wt and 70% wt/wt.8. The marker system of claim 6 , wherein the concentration of potassium silicate is 60% or 70% wt/wt.9. The marker system of claim 1 , wherein the medium ...

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Номер записи: 26
03-04-2014 дата публикации

MEASURING DEVICE AND A MEASURING METHOD WITH COUPLED DISPLAY

Номер: US20140095116A1
Автор: Keller Matthias
Принадлежит:

A measuring device according to the invention comprises at least a first detector and a second detector for detecting a signal. It further comprises a control device and a display device. In this context, the control device is set up to cause the first detector and/or the second detector to be supplied with the first signal. The control device is further set up to selectively display the signal detected by the first detector by means of the display device in a first display region and in a second display region when a user entry determines a display in one of the display regions, and/or to display the signal detected by the second detector by means of the display device in the first display region and in the second display region when a user entry determines a display in one of the display regions. 1. A measuring device , comprising:at least a first detector and a second detector for detecting a signal;a control device; anda display device,wherein the control device is set up to cause at least one of the first detector and the second detector to be supplied with a first signal or to read out a signal from at least one of the first detector and the second detector in a targeted manner, andwherein the control device is set up to display the signal detected by at least one of the first detector and the second detector via the display device in a first display region and in a second display region when a user entry determines a display of the signal detected by at least one of the first detector and the second detector in one of the display regions.2. The measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein the control device is set up to display the signal detected by at least one of the first detector and the second detector via the display device in the first display region in a first display mode and in the second display region in a second display mode when a user entry determines a display of the signal detected by at least one of the first detector and the second ...

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Номер записи: 27
02-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND VEHICLE

Номер: US20200001718A1
Автор: HISADA Seiji, KITAMURA Yo, MOROKAWA Hado
Принадлежит:

Present application discloses display apparatus including: display panel having display surface to display image; and overlaid member overlaid on display surface. Overlaid member partitions display surface into inner region at least partially surrounded by overlaid member, and outer region situated outside overlaid member. Image contains inner and outer images displayed in inner and outer regions. Display panel includes signal generator for generating first image signal for changing content of the inner image displayed in inner region in response to first switching signal outputted from first switch. Signal generator generates second image signal for changing content of the outer image displayed in outer region in response to second switching signal outputted from second switch which is more distant from steering wheel than first switch. 1. A vehicle display apparatus comprising:a display panel having a display surface on which an image is displayed; andan overlaid member overlaid on the display surface,wherein the overlaid member partitions the display surface into an inner region which is at least partially surrounded by the overlaid member, and an outer region which is situated outside the overlaid member,wherein the image contains an inner image displayed in the inner region and an outer image displayed in the outer region,wherein the display panel includes a signal generator configured to generate a first image signal for changing a content of the inner image displayed in the inner region in response to a first switching signal outputted from a first switch, andwherein the signal generator generates a second image signal for changing a content of the outer image displayed in the outer region in response to a second switching signal outputted from a second switch situated which is more distant from a steering wheel than the first switch.2. The vehicle display apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the inner image displayed in the inner region is different in ...

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Номер записи: 28
07-01-2016 дата публикации

INSPECTING ONE OR MORE APERTURES OF A COMPONENT USING MOLDABLE MATERIAL

Номер: US20160003607A1
Автор: Beattie Jeffrey S., Fritch Markus W., Hollman Kenneth J., Klinefelter Kevin J., Koonankeil James M., Reed Gordon M., Romanelli James
Принадлежит:

A method is provided for inspecting at least one aperture of a component with curable material and an inspection system. At least a portion of the curable material is injected into the aperture. The curable material conforms to at least a portion the aperture and subsequently cures and forms a mold of at least a portion of the aperture. The mold is removed from the aperture. At least a portion of a geometry of the mold is compared to at least a portion of a geometry of a reference model for the aperture using the inspection system. 1. A method for inspecting at least one aperture of a component with curable material and an inspection system , the method comprising:injecting at least a portion of the curable material into the aperture, the curable material conforming to at least a portion of the aperture and subsequently curing and forming a mold of at least a portion of the aperture;removing the mold from the aperture; andcomparing at least a portion of a geometry of the mold to at least a portion of a geometry of a reference model for the aperture using the inspection system.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining whether a meter portion of the aperture is aligned with a diffuser portion of the aperture based on the comparison.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining whether there is a ridge at a junction between a meter portion of the aperture and a diffuser portion of the aperture based on the comparison.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming a base with a first portion of the curable material on a surface of the component, the aperture extending into the component from the surface;wherein the injecting comprises injecting a second portion of the curable material into the aperture, andwherein the removing removes the mold from the aperture using the base.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:injecting a third portion of the curable material into a second aperture of the component, the curable material ...

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Номер записи: 29
05-01-2017 дата публикации

DISPLAY DEVICE INTENDED NOTABLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20170003787A1
Автор: Beraud Henry
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES

Display device intended notably for a motor vehicle and comprising: —a display screen (2), —a touch-sensitive pad (5) positioned in front of the display screen, —a lateral surround (3) positioned over part of the front surface of the display screen, —a first opaque mask (4) positioned between the touch-sensitive pad and the lateral surround (3) and extending toward the centre of the front surface of the display screen beyond the lateral surround so as to conceal said lateral surround, —a second opaque mask (6) positioned in front of the touch-sensitive pad and concealing a lateral part of the front surface of the touch-sensitive pad which part is positioned in front of the first mask, in which device the first mask extends toward the centre of the front surface of the screen beyond the second mask. 1. A display device especially intended for an automotive vehicle , comprising:a display screen;a touch panel placed in front of the display screen;a lateral frame placed on a portion of the front surface of the display screen;a first opaque mask placed between the touch panel and the lateral frame and extending in the direction of the center of the front surface of the display screen beyond the lateral frame so as to mask said lateral frame; anda second opaque mask placed in front of the touch panel and masking a lateral portion of the front surface of the touch panel placed in front of the first mask,wherein the first mask extends in the direction of the center of the front surface of the screen beyond the second mask.2. The display device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the front surface of the display screen claim 1 , the front surface of the touch panel and the first and second masks are substantially plane and parallel to one another.3. The display device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in at least one section of the display device claim 1 , the straight line connecting the point of the first mask closest the center of the front surface of the display ...

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Номер записи: 30
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Apparatus And Method To Provide Situational Awareness Using Positional Sensors And Virtual Acoustic Modeling

Номер: US20220014865A1
Автор: Dalton, Jr. Robert J. E., Otto Peter G., Patros Elliot M., Romblom David E., Teevens Perry
Принадлежит:

A situation awareness system is provided and includes sensors configured to sense an object and generate signals of the sensed object. An identification and classification module is in communication with the sensors. The identification and classification module is configured to identify the sensed object and determine the position, speed and direction of each sensed object. A sound synthesis module is in communication with the identification and classification module. The sound synthesis module is configured to create sounds for the sensed object and further configured to create a binaural virtual acoustic model for the sensed object. The binaural virtual acoustic model is used to position the sensed object in virtual space at a location corresponding to its location in real space. One or more beam forming arrays is in communication with the sound synthesis module and configured to delivery sound. The delivered sound increases the situational awareness of a vehicle operator. 1. A situation awareness system configured to create a binaural virtual acoustic model of a sensed object , the situation awareness system comprising:one or more sensors configured to sense an object and generate signals of the sensed object;an identification and classification module in communication with the one or more sensors, the identification and classification module configured to identify the sensed object and further configured to determine the position, speed and direction of each sensed object;a sound synthesis module in communication with the identification and classification module, the sound synthesis module configured to create sounds for the sensed object and further configured to create a binaural virtual acoustic model for the sensed object, the binaural virtual acoustic model being used to position the sensed object in virtual space at a location corresponding to its location in real space; andone or more beam forming arrays in communication with the sound synthesis module ...

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Номер записи: 31
12-01-2017 дата публикации

3D MEASURING MACHINE

Номер: US20170010356A1
Автор: DEMIREL Mehmet, JORDIL Pascal, STIGWALL Johan
Принадлежит: HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY CENTER GMBH

Measuring machine and method for acquisition of small scale 3D information using a camera and a laser distance measuring unit with a laser source emitting a laser light beam having an oval or line-like cross-section onto a surface of an object to be gauged so that it is reflected to a detecting portion of a laser light sensor, and provide distance information based on the reflected laser light of said oval or line-like laser beam detected by the detecting portion. 1. A measuring machine for acquisition of small scale 3D information of an object to be gauged , the measuring machine havinga triangulation laser distance measuring unit provided with a laser light source for emitting a laser light beam and a laser light sensor with photosensitive pixels of a detecting portion for detecting reflected laser light and with a triangulation baseline between the laser light source and the laser light sensor;a camera having photosensitive pixels arranged in a photosensitive area, wherein the camera serves as an imager for capture 2D images of at least interesting parts of the object to be gauged; anda controller configured to control the relative motion of the camera and of the object to be gauged, and configured to determine the distance between the camera and the surface of the object impinged by the laser beam, wherein:the laser source is configured to generate a laser beam showing an oval or line-like cross-section having a length and a width, wherein its length is larger than its width, andthe controller is configured to provide distance information based on information of at least active pixels of the detecting portion of the laser light sensor, wherein active pixels are pixels detecting reflected laser light of said oval or line-like laser beam with an intensity that is above a predetermined threshold of laser light intensity.2. The measuring machine according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine one average distance based on one average height ...

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Номер записи: 32
14-01-2016 дата публикации

MOTION SENSOR

Номер: US20160010972A1
Автор: Micko Eric Scott
Принадлежит:

A motion sensor includes an infrared detector with a first set of detector elements and a second set of detector elements. The motion sensor also includes an optical system to direct electromagnetic energy from a first set of monitored volumes spaced at a pitch in a first direction onto the first set of detector elements and to direct electromagnetic energy from a second set of monitored volumes spaced at the pitch in the first direction onto the second set of detector elements. The second set of monitored volumes have an offset from the first set of monitored volumes in the first direction. 1. A motion sensor comprising:an infrared detector comprising a first set of detector elements and a second set of detector elements; andan optical system to direct electromagnetic energy from a first set of monitored volumes spaced at a pitch in a first direction onto the first set of detector elements and to direct electromagnetic energy from a second set of monitored volumes spaced at the pitch in the first direction onto the second set of detector elements;wherein the second set of monitored volumes have an offset from the first set of monitored volumes in the first direction.2. The motion sensor of claim 1 , wherein the electromagnetic energy comprises infrared light.3. The motion sensor of claim 1 , wherein the optical system comprises at least a Fresnel lens.4. The motion sensor of claim 1 , wherein the optical system comprises at a plurality of reflecting elements.5. The motion sensor of claim 1 , wherein the offset is a non-quadrature offset.6. The motion sensor of claim 1 , wherein the second set of monitored volumes have a second offset from the first set of monitored volumes in a second direction that is orthogonal to the first direction.7. The motion sensor of claim 6 , wherein the first set of monitored volumes comprises two or more tiers of monitored volumes; andthe second set of monitored volumes comprises two or more tiers of monitored volumes interleaved with ...

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Номер записи: 33
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Display device

Номер: US20160011021A1
Автор: Hideki Masuda, Yuji Okada
Принадлежит: Nippon Seiki Co Ltd

Provided is a display device for which the display content is easily viewed. A display device comprises: a cover plate having a gauge section on which an index is represented and a light transmitting portion that transmits light from the back; a needle that rotates on the gauge section and points to the index; and a display that is disposed behind the light transmitting portion and shows an image via the light transmitting portion. When viewing the display device in planar view, the gauge section has an overlapping region that overlaps with a portion of a display section where the display emits light, and the cover plate adheres to the display by a transparent resin that is between the cover plate and the display and spans at least the region of the light transmitting portion.

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Номер записи: 34
15-01-2015 дата публикации

SAFETY PIN SYSTEM

Номер: US20150013587A1
Автор: Rautenbach Helperus Ritzema, Ruegsegger Nick
Принадлежит: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION

A safety pin system for a product is provided and includes a safety pin disposable in a receiving element to disable the product, an obstruction disposable in a blocking position of a product disability indicator and a streamer configured to pass through an opening associated with the product and attached at opposite ends thereof to the safety pin and the obstruction. The opening and the obstruction are sized such that, when the obstruction is disposed in the blocking position with the streamer passed through the opening and the safety pin disposed in the receiving element, the obstruction is irremovable from the blocking position until the safety pin is removed from the receiving element. 1. A safety pin system for a product , the system comprising:a safety pin disposable in a receiving element to disable the product;an obstruction disposable in a blocking position of a product disability indicator; anda streamer configured to pass through an opening associated with the product and attached at opposite ends thereof to the safety pin and the obstruction, the opening and the obstruction being sized such that, when the obstruction is disposed in the blocking position with the streamer passed through the opening and the safety pin disposed in the receiving element, the obstruction is irremovable from the blocking position until the safety pin is removed from the receiving element.2. The safety pin system according to claim 1 , wherein the obstruction comprises a rigid or semi-rigid card.3. The safety pin system according to claim 2 , wherein a dimension of the rigid or semi-rigid card is greater than a corresponding dimension of the opening.4. A safety pin system claim 2 , comprising:a product including an interface by which an operational condition of the product is reviewable, an opening and a receiving element;a safety pin disposable in the receiving element to disable the product;an obstruction disposable in a blocking position at which the obstruction blocks the ...

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Номер записи: 35
09-01-2020 дата публикации

NON-INVASIVE DENTAL EQUPMENT MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200011713A1
Автор: Moore Brandon
Принадлежит:

A non-invasive dental or surgical monitoring system is disclosed. The monitoring system is comprised generally of dental or surgical equipment to be monitored, a main sensor unit, a set of sensors. The main sensor unit is in communication with various sensors removably attached to the equipment. The sensors monitor environment conditions related to the equipment rather than directly monitoring the equipment. The collected data is sent to the main sensor unit and can be accessed, or wirelessly transmitted by signal to a device or devices at another location. As collected data aggregates, a data profile can be created, machine learning can be used to discover patterns, and predictive analysis can be incorporated to help software make predictions of, or spot in real time, equipment problems based on deviations from the profile. 1. A non-invasive monitoring system for dental or surgical practice comprised ofa main sensing unit,at least one set of sensors, comprised of at least one sensor, capable of indirectly monitoring at least one piece of dental or surgical related equipment by collecting at least one kind of indirect data regarding the at least one piece of equipment indicating the condition of the at least one piece of equipment, removably attached to each respective at least one piece of equipment,', 'does not have direct control or interaction over the operation of each respective at least one piece of equipment,', 'and is not un-removably attached to or combined with each respective at least one piece of equipment, 'wherein each sensor of the sensor set is in wired communication with the main sensing unit and is capable of sending the indirect data to the main sensing unit,', 'or the system is further comprised of sensor data transmission equipment capable of transmitting the indirect data wirelessly from each sensor to the main sensing unit,', 'or a combination thereof,, 'wherein each sensor of each sensor set is either'} at least one local electronic device ...

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Номер записи: 36
10-01-2019 дата публикации

OPTICAL INSPECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20190012782A1
Автор: Thayer Tyler Mark
Принадлежит: Integrated Vision Systems LLC

An optical inspection system includes a first optical sensor, a second optical sensor, and a drive system operatively connected to the first and second optical sensors and configured to selectively move the first optical sensor and second optical sensor with respect to one another. The ability to move the first and second optical sensors independently of one another facilitates the inspection of differently configured parts with a single inspection apparatus, thereby providing cost savings compared to purchasing or building multiple custom inspection fixtures. 1. An optical inspection system comprising:a first optical sensor;a second optical sensor; anda drive system operatively connected to the first and second optical sensors and configured to selectively move the first optical sensor and second optical sensor with respect to one another.2. The optical inspection system of claim 1 , further comprising a processor operatively connected to the drive system such that the movement of the first and second optical sensors is controllable by the processor.3. The optical inspection system of claim 2 , further comprising a data storage medium on which data describing a first position claim 2 , a second position claim 2 , a third position claim 2 , and a fourth position is storable;said processor being operatively connected to the data storage medium and configured to obtain the data describing the first position, the second position, the third position, and the fourth position.4. The optical inspection system of claim 3 , further comprising an input device operatively connected to the processor and configured to transmit a signal to the processor that is indicative of whether a user has selected to inspect a first component or a second component having different design geometry from the first component;wherein the processor is configured to cause the first optical sensor to move to the first position and the second optical sensor to move to the second position in response ...

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Номер записи: 37
15-01-2015 дата публикации

DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE COMPONENT MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20150015897A1
Автор: Kumar Hemanth Gudibande Sathya
Принадлежит:

Various embodiments include systems adapted to detect a target within a machine casing. In some embodiments systems include a target attached to a component within a dynamoelectric machine casing, a conduit spanning from an outer surface of the dynamoelectric machine casing to an inner surface of the dynamoelectric machine casing and an optical detection device external to the outer surface of the dynamoelectric machine casing and configured to detect the target attached to the component through the conduit. 1. A system comprising:a target attached to a component within a dynamoelectric machine casing;a conduit spanning from an outer surface of the dynamoelectric machine casing to an inner surface of the dynamoelectric machine casing; andan optical detection device external to the outer surface of the dynamoelectric machine casing and configured to detect the target attached to the component through the conduit.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the conduit includes a substantially transparent window.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the conduit includes:a first end on the outer surface of the dynamoelectric machine casing; anda second end being proximate to or radially inboard of the surface of the dynamoelectric machine casing,wherein the optical detection device is located proximate the first end, and the target is proximate the second end.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the conduit includes at least one drainage hole.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optical detection device includes a laser-based optical detection device.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the component includes a rotor bearing of the dynamoelectric machine.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the conduit includes a substantially radially congruous passageway.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the substantially radially congruous passageway provides an optically unobstructed sightline between the outer surface and the inner surface.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optical detection ...

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Номер записи: 38
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC VALVE READER HAVING ORIENTATION SENSING MECHANISM

Номер: US20180015266A1
Автор: Amery Drew
Принадлежит: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

Magnetic-based electronic valve readers for determining a location and orientation of magnets coupled to implantable medical devices to determine a setting of the device (e.g., setting of a fluid flow control valve of the medical device). The electronic valve readers include an orientation sensing mechanism that is provided and configured to enable the electronic valve reader to: 1) allow for internal offset calculation of an orientation change of the electronic valve reader during a reading process; and/or 2) during the reading process, provide an indication or warning to the clinician that the orientation of the electronic valve reader has changed to an extent at or exceeding a predetermined angular acceptance threshold or window. Systems including the disclosed electronic valve readers and methods of reading a setting of the device are also disclosed. 1. A magnetic-based electronic valve reader for determining a setting of an implantable medical device having a control valve and a magnetic indicator device , the magnetic-based electronic valve reader comprising:a housing having a display;a plurality of magnetic sensor devices for use in determining a spatial location and orientation of the magnetic indicator device;an orientation sensing mechanism that digitally measures changes in the orientation of the housing; anda processing system including at least one processing module that receives magnetic sensor values from the plurality of magnetic sensor devices and determines a setting for the control valve of the implantable medical device.2. The magnetic-based electronic valve reader of claim 1 , wherein the orientation sensing mechanism is selected from the group consisting of a gyroscope and an accelerometer.3. The magnetic-based electronic valve reader of claim 1 , wherein the processing system is configured to generate a signal to provide an indication of the electronic valve reader to a change in orientation of the housing that is either at or outside of a ...

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Номер записи: 39
15-01-2015 дата публикации

ABSOLUTE DISTANCE LASER INTERFEROMETER

Номер: US20150019160A1
Автор: Braun Pierre-Francois, Karrai Khaled, Thurner Klaus
Принадлежит: attocube Systems AG

A device for absolute distance measurement includes a first tunable light source for emitting a first wavelength light of a first tunable frequency modulated by a first modulating frequency and a second light source for emitting a second wavelength light of a second frequency modulated by a second modulating frequency. An optical coupler couples the first wavelength light and the second wavelength light into an interferometer cavity. An interferometer detector provides an interference measurement signal based on a detected interference pattern. A demodulator unit generates a first demodulation signal based on the interference measurement signal by demodulation with the first modulating frequency and a second demodulation signal based on the interference measurement signal by demodulation with the second modulating frequency. A computation unit computes an absolute distance by evaluating the first demodulation signal acquired during a sweep of the first tunable frequency and the second demodulation signal. 1. A device for absolute distance measurement , comprising:a first tunable light source configured to emit a first wavelength light of a first tunable frequency modulated by a first modulating frequency;a second light source configured to emit a second wavelength light of a second frequency modulated by a second modulating frequency;an optical coupler configured to couple the first wavelength light and the second wavelength light into an interferometer cavity;an interferometer detector coupled to the interferometer cavity and configured to provide an interference measurement signal based on interferometric first and second wavelength light;a demodulator unit configured to generate a first demodulation signal based on the interference measurement signal by demodulation with the first modulating frequency and a second demodulation signal based on the interference measurement signal by demodulation with the second modulating frequency; anda computation unit configured ...

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Номер записи: 40
17-04-2014 дата публикации

PORTABLE BRINELL HARDNESS TESTER

Номер: US20140102184A1
Автор: Biddle Ernest L.
Принадлежит: KING TESTER CORPORATION

A portable Brinell metal hardness tester has a test head mounted in a carriage, movable vertically along elevating screws, and includes an adjustable valve for relieving hydraulic pressure within the test head where the valve includes a stem, an interior member, and an intermediate member. 1. A portable Brinell metal hardness tester comprising:(a) a carriage movable vertically along elevating screws; (A) a ring-like portion receivingly gripping a shaft portion of the pressure release valve;', '(B) an intermediate portion connected to the ring-like portion;', '(C) a blade portion connected to the intermediate portion, of upstanding planar configuration., '(1) a handle, extending outward from the test head for opening and closing the release valve, comprising, 'i) a pressure release valve for releasing hydraulic fluid pressure when desired, comprising, '(b) a test head, mounted in the carriage, for applying preselected force to a test piece, the test head comprising2. The tester of wherein the blade portion is oriented in a coplanar relationship with an axis about which the shaft rotates.3. The tester of wherein the blade portion is trapezoidally shaped.4. The tester of wherein the pressure release valve handle has a planar lower surface for facing slidable contact with a planar exterior surface of the test head.5. The tester of wherein the ring-like and intermediate portions have planar upper surfaces that are parallel with the lower surface.6. The tester of wherein the blade portion is narrower than the diameter of the aperture.7. The tester of wherein the blade portion extends upwardly from the lower surface a greater distance than the intermediate and ring-like portions.8. The tester of wherein the intermediate and ring-like portions extend upwardly from the lower surface a common distance.9. The tester of wherein a first part of the blade portion remote from the aperture extends upwardly from the lower surface a greater distance than a second part of the blade ...

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Номер записи: 41
21-01-2016 дата публикации

IMAGE MEASURING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160019687A1
Автор: CHO Gyokubu, HANAMURA Takashi, MAEDA Takuho, TAKADA Akira
Принадлежит: MITUTOYO CORPORATION

An image measuring apparatus is configured such that an image of a measured object placed on a stage is captured by a camera, the captured image is displayed on a captured image display screen, and determination results based on results of a measurement are displayed in an overview list separately from the captured image of the measured object. The image measuring apparatus includes a selector selecting measurement results that include determination results on the list; and an emphasis displayer providing an emphasis display on the captured image display screen for a measurement position corresponding to the selected measurement results.

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Номер записи: 42
22-01-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Номер: US20150020614A1
Автор: GETTINGS Adam Matthew, HOVLAND Bjorn, STEVENS Andrew Gettings
Принадлежит: LEEO, INC.

An environmental monitoring device that includes a sensor mechanism is described. During operation of the environmental monitoring device, heat generated by a processor in the environmental monitoring device may result in a convective fluid flow over the sensor mechanism that facilitates measurements of sensor data associated with an environmental condition in an external environment that includes the environmental monitoring device. Alternatively, a fluid driver (such as a fan) associated with the processor may produce the fluid flow over the sensor mechanism. Note that the fluid flow may include an airflow and/or a liquid flow. Moreover, the environmental monitoring device may include baffles that direct the fluid flow over a selected sensor in a set of sensors in the sensor mechanism. 1. An environmental monitoring device , comprising:a housing having walls that define a cavity within the housing;flow vents in at least one of the walls configured to direct a fluid flow into and out of the cavity during operation of the environmental monitoring device;a sensor mechanism, within the cavity, configured to provide sensor data based on measurements of an environmental condition in an external environment that includes the environmental monitoring device; anda processor, within the cavity and electrically coupled to the sensor mechanism, configured to process the sensor data, wherein the fluid flow is associated with operation of the processor; andwherein the processor is positioned relative to the sensor mechanism so that the fluid flow is directed over the sensor mechanism to facilitate the measurements.2. The environmental monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the fluid flow includes a convective fluid flow associated with heat generated during operation of the processor.3. The environmental monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the environmental monitoring device further comprises a fluid driver; andwherein, during operation of the processor, the fluid driver ...

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Номер записи: 43
22-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING GLOVE FAILURE

Номер: US20150020727A1
Автор: Hull James L.
Принадлежит: SUMMIT GLOVE INC.

A system and method for identifying areas of a processing plant in which a glove is damaged. The system includes utilizing color-coded sets of gloves in different areas or processing steps within the plant. All the gloves used in a particular plant are provided with a unique identifier. If a piece of a glove is located in the product within the plant, the color of that piece indicates the area or process of the plant in which the glove was used. If a piece of a damaged glove is located in the product at a remote destination, the unique identifier in that piece is matched with a registry to determine the plant in which the glove was used. The color of the piece then helps the plant to identify where the damaged glove was used. The system and method are particularly helpful in the food processing industry, especially meat processing. 1. A system for identifying areas of a food processing plant in which a glove is damaged comprising:a first set of gloves of a first color used in a first area or first processing operation of the plant;a second set of gloves of a second color used in a second area or second processing operation of the plant; andutilizing a color of a piece of glove located in a product to identify in which of the first and second areas or processing operations the piece originated.2. The system as identified in claim I , further comprising:a third set of gloves of a third color used in a third area or third processing operation of the plant.3. The system as identified in claim 2 , further comprising:an additional set of gloves of a different color from any of the first, second and third colors, used in an additional area or additional processing operation of the plant.4. The system as defined in claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second colors are colors approved for use in food processing by the FDA.5. The system as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first and second sets of gloves are fabricated from latex or nitrile claim 1 , or any other material ...

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Номер записи: 44
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Erasable Barcode

Номер: US20150021401A1
Автор: Abhimanyu Rajiv Singhal, Ananya Rajagopal, Arjun Kumar, David Runze Feng, Edwin Bettinger Glaubitz, Jacob Karl Hoylman, Lucienne Marie Paradis, Nathan Thomas Sears, Peter Hendrik Glaubitz, Rahul Mal
Принадлежит: Individual

The Erasable Barcode prevents the sale of products by invalidating the barcode. The invalidation can be based on shelf life, or improper temperature maintenance. The invalidation is also visible to humans so that the consumer knows if the exposure occurs after purchase. Activation brings liquid from the first reservoir in contact with the migration medium. The liquid progressively produces a change in color over time in the migration medium. When the liquid has crossed the migration medium, it will come in contact with the absorptive medium. The absorptive medium will then rapidly change color. The absorptive layer is the substrate for a machine readable barcode such that the color change renders the barcode unreadable

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Номер записи: 45
17-04-2014 дата публикации

STRUCTURE MEASURING UNIT FOR TRACKING, MEASURING AND MARKING EDGES AND CORNERS OF ADJACENT SURFACES

Номер: US20140104419A1
Автор: Metzler Bernhard
Принадлежит: HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY CENTER GMBH

A measuring unit having an edge tracking function which runs at least partially automatically. After an at least coarse alignment of a targeting unit having an alignment display function at a first corner known or defined by a user between adjacent surfaces of the structure and a recording of an image of the said first corner with the environment thereof, edge lines are identified as part of the edge tracking function by means of an edge definition by image processing, a query is made as to which of the identified edges lines should be tracked starting from the first corner or in which direction the identified edge line should be tracked starting from the first edge point a user-defined edge line is tracked automatically by the targeting unit at least as far as to a further corner, wherein spatial points situated along the user-defined edge line are measured if necessary. 115-. (canceled)16. A measuring unit for measuring spatial points along edges and/or corners between adjacent surfaces of a structure within the scope of building and/or extending buildings , comprising:a top part, mounted on a base such that it is rotatable about a rotational axis;a sighting unit which is mounted on the top part such that it is pivotable about a pivot axis and equipped with a laser source designed to emit a laser beam, an imaging detector and an alignment-display functionality for specifying an alignment of the sighting unit on a spatial point as sighting point;an evaluation and control unit;a first and a second rotational drive that render it possible to drive and align the top part or the sighting unit;a spatial alignment of the sighting unit in relation to the base can be detected by two goniometers, the evaluation and control unit is connected to the laser source, the distance-determination detector and the goniometers in order to associate a detected distance with a corresponding alignment and hence determine coordinates for spatial points, and it is also connected to the ...

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Номер записи: 46
26-01-2017 дата публикации

LED INDICATING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A VEHICLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Номер: US20170021727A1
Автор: MARALDO Marco, Mouard Sylvain
Принадлежит:

An LED indicating device, in particular for a vehicle instrument cluster, has a plate provided with at least one light permeable portion adapted to be illuminated by a plurality of LED sources arranged in a position spaced apart from such a rear surface of such a light permeable portion; the device has a body which is arranged between the LED sources and the rear surface of the light permeable portion and has a first surface facing the LED sources and a second surface facing the rear surface; the body consists of a matrix made of a light impermeable material and of a plurality of light permeable elements, which are embedded in the matrix in positions spaced apart from one another and continuously extend from the first surface to the second surface. 2. The device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said control unit acts to control the power supply to said LED sources independently of one another.3. The device as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said control acts to control the switching on/off of said LED sources independently of one another.4. The device as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said control unit acts to control a change in the light intensity of said LED sources independently of one another.5. The device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said light permeable elements are defined by respective filaments.6. The device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said light permeable elements are defined by respective optical fibers.7. The device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said matrix and said light permeable elements are elastically flexible.8. The device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said LED sources are defined by respective caseless electronic circuits.9. The device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said second surface directly faces said rear surface.10. The device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said first surface directly faces said LED sources.11. The device as set forth in claim 5 , wherein said filaments are parallel to each other.12. A vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 47
26-01-2017 дата публикации

DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20170023789A1
Автор: Nakamura Go
Принадлежит:

Provided is a display device capable of adequately displaying in accordance with a condition. In a HUD device including a projector projecting an image that is to be a virtual image, a screen to which an image from the projector is projected, a magnifying optic magnifying the image projected on the screen, the screen is moved by an actuator in a direction parallel to an optical axis of the projector. 1. A display device displaying a virtual image ahead of a virtual line of an observer , comprising:a projector projecting an image becoming the virtual image;a projected unit to which an image from the projector is projected;an magnifying unit magnifying the image projected to the projected unit; anda motion unit moving the projected unit in a direction parallel to an optical axis of the projector.2. The display device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a speed obtaining unit obtaining a running speed of a vehicle; anda first controller controlling the motion unit according to the running speed of the vehicle obtained by the speed obtaining unit, the speed obtaining unit and the first controller being mounted in the vehicle.3. The display device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a position obtaining unit obtaining a running position of a vehicle; anda second controller controlling the motion unit according to the running position of the vehicle obtained by the position obtaining unit, the position obtaining unit and the second controller being mounted in the vehicle.4. The display device according to claim 2 , further comprising:a position obtaining unit obtaining a running position of a vehicle; anda second controller controlling the motion unit according to the running position of the vehicle obtained by the position obtaining unit, the position obtaining unit and the second controller being mounted in the vehicle. Field of the InventionThe present invention is related to a display device displaying a virtual image ahead of a visual line of an observer. ...

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Номер записи: 48
25-01-2018 дата публикации

DISPLACEMENT DETECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20180023979A1
Автор: YOSHIYA Takumi
Принадлежит:

Provided is a displacement detection device which can uniquely determine displacement of a detection target from output values based on detection as well as make a displacement range of the detection target wider than a displacement range detectable by a sensor. 1. A displacement detection device , comprising:a magnet which is displaced in one direction, is rod-shaped and has a form in which a longitudinal direction and the one direction form a predetermined angle; anda sensor which detects a magnetic flux density of a magnetic field formed by the magnet in at least a direction orthogonal to the one direction and a magnetization direction of the magnet and outputs a signal proportional to the magnetic field detected.2. The displacement detection device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises: a plurality of magnetic detection elements of which sensitive direction is set to a first direction orthogonal to the one direction; and a magnetic concentrator which converts a magnetic flux in a second direction orthogonal to the one direction and the first direction into a magnetic flux in the first direction.3. The displacement detection device according to claim 2 , wherein the sensor outputs a signal proportional to a magnetic flux density in the first direction by adding outputs of the plurality of the magnetic detection elements and outputs a signal proportional to a magnetic flux density in the second direction by calculating a difference between the outputs of the plurality of the magnetic detection elements.4. The displacement detection device according to claim 1 , wherein the magnet has the magnetization direction in a direction orthogonal to the one direction.5. The displacement detection device according to claim 2 , wherein the magnet has the magnetization direction in a direction orthogonal to the one direction.6. The displacement detection device according to claim 3 , wherein the magnet has the magnetization direction in a direction orthogonal to ...

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Номер записи: 49
10-02-2022 дата публикации

PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITOR GAUGE PANEL

Номер: US20220042833A1
Автор: Al-Ali Ammar, Indorf Keith, Kiani Massi Joe E., Muhsin Bilal
Принадлежит:

A physiological monitor gauge panel defines parameters to display on a physiological monitor via corresponding gauges. Gauge faces depict a range of parameter values for each of the parameters. An indicator designates a position on each gauge face corresponding to the current parameter value within the range of parameter values. The indicated position on each of the gauges is at the mid-point of each of the gauge faces when each of the parameters is at a nominal value. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:receiving, from a physiological sensor, a signal;determining a plurality of measurement values for a first physiological parameter based at least on the signal; and a numerical indicator of the plurality of indicators comprising a numerical readout, the numerical readout being configured to equal one of the plurality of measurement values,', 'a gauge face extending from a first side of the numerical readout to a second side of the numerical readout, a plurality of positions along the gauge face being mapped to different parameter values for the first physiological parameter ranging from a low parameter value to a high parameter value,', 'a gauge indicator of the plurality of indicators being overlaid on the gauge face, the gauge indicator being located at a position of the plurality of positions that maps to the one of the plurality of measurement values, and', 'a graphical histogram indicator disposed along the gauge face and comprising a plurality of bars., 'causing presentation, in a display, of a first gauge comprising22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:receiving a user selection of an area covered by the graphical histogram indicator on the first gauge; andcausing presentation, in the display, of an updated gauge, wherein the graphical histogram indicator is visually replaced on the updated gauge with a slider.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the slider is configured to receive a plurality of user inputs indicating a first input value and a ...

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Номер записи: 50
28-01-2021 дата публикации

MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A DISPLAY ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DISPLAY ARRANGEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20210023948A1
Автор: Beierlein Ulrich, KNITTL Thomas, Merk Imanuel, OLLEFERS Edwin, ROTHFUß Karl-Heinz, TANNEBERGER Soenke, Zeinar Peter
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A first display device with a first display face is arranged in such a way that the first display face can be at least partially seen from a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. A second display device with a second display face is arranged in such a way that the second display face cannot be seen from the passenger compartment. The two display faces are arranged with respect to one another in such way that the second display face is reflected in the first display face, and as a result of this a virtual display plane which can be seen from the passenger compartment is generated behind the first display face. 110-. (canceled)11. A motor vehicle with a passenger compartment , comprisinga first display with a first display face at least partially visible from the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle; anda second display with a second display face invisible from the passenger compartment and reflecting on the first display face, thereby producing a virtual display plane, visible from the passenger compartment, behind the first display face.12. The motor vehicle according to claim 11 , wherein the first display face has a partial region invisible from the passenger compartment and reflecting on the second display face claim 11 , thereby producing a further virtual display plane claim 11 , visible from the passenger compartment claim 11 , behind the virtual display plane.13. The motor vehicle according to claim 12 , wherein the first display face is curved.14. The motor vehicle according to claim 13 ,further comprising a dashboard and a windshield, andwherein the first display face and the second display face are arranged in the dashboard of the motor vehicle, underneath the windshield of the motor vehicle.15. The motor vehicle according to claim 14 ,further comprising a driver seat and a front-seat passenger seat, andwherein the first display face and the second display face extend in a transverse direction of the motor vehicle from in front of the driver ...

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Номер записи: 51
23-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR DISPLAYING SENSOR INFORMATION ON MAP

Номер: US20200025595A1
Автор: SUGAYA Shunji
Принадлежит:

The present invention is to display sensor information on the map that detect a sensor located in an area specified on a map, collect and analyze the sensor information that the sensor acquires, and display the analysis result mapping on to the position of the sensor on the map. The present invention provides a system for displaying sensor information on a map, including: an acquisition unit that acquires the position of a sensor located in a predetermined place; a receiving unit that receives an area specified on a map; a detection unit that detects a sensor located in the specified area; a collection unit that collects sensor information that the detected sensor acquires; an analysis unit that analyzes the collected sensor information; and a display unit that displays the analysis result mapping on to the position on the map. 1. A system for displaying sensor information on a map , comprising:an acquisition unit that acquires the position of a sensor located in a predetermined place;a receiving unit that receives an area specified on a map;a detection unit that detects a sensor located in the specified area;a collection unit that collects sensor information that the detected sensor acquires;an analysis unit that analyzes the collected sensor information; anda display unit that displays the analysis result mapping on to the position on the map,wherein the receiving unit receives the area specified on a map and information on whether or not to include a sensor located on the borderline of the area as a detection target, and the detection unit detects a sensor included as a detection target that is located in the specified area.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the acquisition unit acquires the position of the sensor from GPS installed in the sensor.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the receiving unit receives an area specified by drawing lines freehand on the map.4. (canceled)5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the collection unit ...

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Номер записи: 52
29-01-2015 дата публикации

TOUCH DISPLAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20150029154A1
Автор: Lee Jong Bok
Принадлежит: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

A touch display device for a vehicle and a driving method thereof are provided. The touch display device includes a touch panel that displays an image and an image irradiation unit that provides the image to the touch panel. In addition, a lighting unit radiates infrared rays to the touch panel and an image capturing unit captures an image that corresponds to a touch on the touch panel An emergency button unit that includes at least one emergency button is activated on the touch panel during an emergency mode. A controller is configured to activate the emergency mode by sensing a failure of one of the touch panel, the image irradiation unit, the lighting unit, and the image capturing unit. 1. A touch display device for a vehicle , comprising:a to panel configured to display an image;an image irradiation unit configured to provide the image to the touch panel;a lighting unit configured to radiate infrared rays to the touch panel;an image capturing unit configured to capture the image that corresponds to a touch on the touch panel;an emergency button unit including at least one emergency button which is activated on the touch panel during an emergency mode; anda controller configured to activate the emergency mode by sensing a failure of at least one of the touch panel, the image irradiation unit, the lighting unit, and the image capturing unit.2. The touch display device for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the emergency button is formed in an area other than a display area in which the image of the touch panel is displayed.3. The touch display device for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the emergency button unit includes:a light emitting unit configured to emit light during the emergency mode; anda sensor unit configured to sense a touch on the emergency button.4. The touch display device for a vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the sensor unit includes:a light emitting sensor configured to irradiate infrared light; anda light receiving sensor configured to generate a sensing ...

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Номер записи: 53
04-02-2016 дата публикации

AUTOMATICALLY CAPTURING INFORMATION SUCH AS CAPTURING INFORMATION USING A DOCUMENT-AWARE DEVICE

Номер: US20160035082A1
Автор: King Martin T., Mannby Claes-Fredrik, Peterson Jesse, Sanvitale Mark, Smith Michael J., Stephens Redwood
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A system and method for automatically changing the operation of a mobile device in response to a presence of information is described. In some examples, the system determines an information capture device is proximate to text, automatically changes operation of the capture device to a certain mode, captures the text, and performs an action associated with the captured text. 1. (canceled)2. A method , comprising:capturing, by a capture component of a mobile device that is oriented in a direction of an item, an image of the item;determining a duration over which the capture component is oriented in the direction of the item;determining, based on the duration, an intent of a user to obtain additional information about the item; andperforming, by the mobile device, an action based on the determined intent of the user.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising determining a proximity of the capture component to the item claim 2 , wherein determining and intent of the user to obtain additional information comprises determining the intent of the user based on the proximity and the duration.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising identifying claim 2 , by the mobile device claim 2 , electronic document corresponding to the item claim 2 , wherein performing an action comprises presenting the electronic document at the mobile device.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein identifying an electronic document corresponding to the image comprises:identifying, by the mobile device, text from the image of the item; andidentifying, by the mobile device, the electronic document based on the identified text.6. The method of claim 2 , further comprising determining a proximity of the capture component to the item claim 2 , wherein the determining includes capturing an image of the item using the capture component of the mobile device.7. A mobile device claim 2 , comprising:a capture component that captures an image of an item; determining a duration over which the capture component ...

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Номер записи: 54
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Apparatus for Sensor with Configurable Damping and Associated Methods

Номер: US20150035544A1
Автор: Avenson Bradley, Onaran Abidin Guclu, Thompson Charles D.
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A sensor includes a coil suspended in a magnetic field, an optical detector to detect displacement of the coil in response to a stimulus, and a feedback circuit coupled to the optical detector and to the coil to drive the coil. The sensor also includes a damping circuit coupled in parallel with the coil. 1. A sensor , comprising:a coil suspended in a magnetic field;an optical detector to detect displacement of the coil in response to a stimulus;a feedback circuit coupled to the optical detector and to the coil to drive the coil; anda damping circuit coupled in parallel with the coil.2. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the damping circuit comprises a field effect transistor (FET).3. The sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the FET comprises a depletion-mode FET.4. The sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the FET comprises a junction FET (JFET).5. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the damping circuit comprises a latching relay.6. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the damping circuit comprises a normally closed controllable switch.7. The sensor according to claim 1 , further comprising a controller coupled to control the damping circuit.8. The sensor according to claim 7 , wherein the controller comprises a microcontroller unit (MCU).9. The sensor according to claim 1 , further comprising a power supply circuit coupled to a supply of the sensor claim 1 , the power supply circuit further coupled to provide power to the damping circuit.10. The sensor according to claim 9 , wherein the power supply circuit comprises a charge pump.11. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the damping circuit comprises a transistor operated in a linear region to configure a coil constant of the sensor.12. A system claim 1 , comprising: a coil suspended in a magnetic field;', 'an optical detector to detect displacement of the coil in response to a stimulus;', 'a feedback circuit coupled to the optical detector and to the coil to drive the coil; and', 'a damping ...

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Номер записи: 55
05-02-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING INFORMATION IN AN INDUSTRIAL MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20150035834A1
Автор: Axness Brian Martin, Fuhrmann, JR. Barrett Joseph, Kavanaugh Trevor Shaun
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

A system includes an industrial monitor configured to receive inputs from a plurality of sensors coupled to a mechanical system, wherein the industrial monitor is configured to determine a plurality of measurements of the mechanical system during operation based, at least in part, on the received inputs. The system also includes a display device communicatively coupled to the industrial monitor, wherein the display device is configured to present a graphical depiction associated with a particular measurement of the plurality of measurements. The graphical depiction is configured to simultaneously present a representation of a current value of the particular measurement and a representation of a historical maximum value of the particular measurement. 1. A system , comprising:an industrial monitor configured to receive inputs from a plurality of sensors coupled to a mechanical system, wherein the industrial monitor is configured to determine a plurality of measurements of the mechanical system during operation based, at least in part, on the received inputs; anda display device communicatively coupled to the industrial monitor, wherein the display device is configured to present a graphical depiction associated with a particular measurement of the plurality of measurements, wherein the graphical depiction is configured to simultaneously present a representation of a current value of the particular measurement and a representation of a historical maximum value of the particular measurement.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the graphical depiction is configured to simultaneously present the representation of the current value of the particular measurement claim 1 , the representation of the historical maximum value of the particular measurement claim 1 , and a representation of a maximum threshold value associated with the particular measurement.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the graphical depiction is configured to simultaneously present the representation of the ...

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Номер записи: 56
11-02-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TRACKING A TOOTHBRUSH

Номер: US20160037903A1
Автор: Lal Rakesh M.
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Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some aspects the position of a toothbrush is tracked relative to a user's dentition, while brushing. In some aspects, a toothbrush system includes a handle, a brush head, an illumination system, a camera system operable to acquire a set of light field images, and a set of machine readable instructions operable to receive the set of light field images and determine a relative transformation of the camera system associated with each light field image. In another aspect, a method of tracking the position of a toothbrush as it brushes a dental structure includes illuminating the dental structure, capturing a set of light field images of the dental structure, computing a transformation relative to the dental structure associated with each light field image, and determining a set of positions of the toothbrush relative to the dental structure based on the transformation. 1. A toothbrush system comprising:a handle;a brush head;an illumination system embedded within the brush head;a camera system embedded within the brush head, operable to acquire a set of light field images;a set of machine readable instructions embodied in a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, operable to receive the set of light field images, and further operable to determine a relative transformation of the camera system associated with each light field image in the set.2. The toothbrush system of wherein the illumination system further comprises a set of illumination elements operable to project a pattern.3. The toothbrush system of wherein the camera system further comprises a camera system operable to acquire a set of light field images claim 2 , wherein each light field image in the set captures the pattern projected by the illumination system.4. The toothbrush system of wherein the set of machine readable instructions is further operable to:construct a set of images with varying focal depth associated with each light field ...

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Номер записи: 57
05-02-2015 дата публикации

MULTI-SENSOR INDOOR LOCALIZATION METHOD AND DEVICE BASED ON LIGHT INTENSITY

Номер: US20150039262A1
Автор: MAO Chenghua, TAN Guang, Xie Bo
Принадлежит: SHENZHEN INSTITUTES OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

The present disclosure relates to a multi-sensor indoor localization method and device. The method includes: an optical signal is received from a point light source using an optical sensor group having N optical sensors; the light intensity of the optical signal is obtained, the optical sensor group includes a polyhedron-shaped base where the normal vectors of each three faces are linearly independent, the N optical sensors are located on the faces of the base, and N≧6; the current heading is obtained by a magnetic sensor group; a current unit normal vector is obtained; a system of at least three equations is established; the system of equations is solved to obtain an approximate solution of minimum residual, the approximate solution is regarded as the coordinates of the optical sensor group. 1. A multi-sensor indoor localization method , comprising:receiving an optical signal from a point light source using an optical sensor group comprising N optical sensors;obtaining the light intensity of the optical signal, wherein the optical sensor group comprises a polyhedron-shaped base where the normal vectors of each three faces are linearly independent, the N optical sensors are located on the faces of the base, and N≧6;obtaining the current heading by a magnetic sensor group;obtaining a current unit normal vector according to the current heading angle and an initial unit normal vector of a sensing face of an optical sensor;establishing a system of at least three equations according to current unit normal vectors, the light intensity, the coordinates of the point light source and a light intensity model;solving the system of equations to obtain an approximate solution of minimum residual, the approximate solution is regarded as the coordinates of the optical sensor group,{'sub': i', 'd', 'μ', 'i', 'ω', 'i', '0', '0', '0', 'd', 'μ', 'i', 'ω', 'i', 'i', 'i', '0', 'i', '0', 'i', '0', 'i', 'i', 'i', '0, 'sup': th', 'th, 'wherein the equations are established according to the ...

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Номер записи: 58
11-02-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING MOVING OBJECTS IN SENSING AREA

Номер: US20160040979A1
Автор: Iwasaki Tetsuya, Takiguchi Masahiro
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In a monitoring apparatus, an optical sensor senses objects present in a sensing area, and moving speeds and moving directions of the objects are calculated based on changes with time in positional information of the sensed objects. An object which meets a predetermined moving condition is determined as a moving object. Hence an entrance of the moving object into the sensing area can be monitored. In this apparatus, by a determining section, it is determined whether or not an object is sensed in an area (after-passage sensing area) which is set to include positions adjacent to positions through which the sensed moving object has passed. When the object has been sensed in the area, by the determining section, it is further determined whether or not the object has remained for a predetermined determination period of time or more. This determined result is outputted by an outputting section. 1. An apparatus for monitoring objects , wherein the apparatus comprises:object detecting means for sensing objects in a sensing area by an optical sensor and calculating moving speeds and moving directions of the sensed objects based on changes in positional information with time of the sensed objects;moving object determining means for determining that, of the objects detected by the object detecting means, a moving object which meets a predetermined moving condition, as a moving object;determining means for determining whether or not objects are sensed in an after-passage sensing area and whether or not, when the objects are sensed in the after-passage sensing area, the sensed objects have stayed at a sensed position in the after-passage sensing area for a predetermined determination period of time or more, the after-passage sensing area being set to positionally include positions adjacent to a passage position through which the determined moving object has passed; andoutputting means for outputting results determined by the determining means.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 59
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Apparatus for Sensor with Configurable Coil Constant and Associated Methods

Номер: US20150042359A1
Автор: Onaran Abidin Guclu, Thompson Charles D.
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An apparatus includes a coil suspended in a magnetic field, and an optical detector to detect displacement of the coil in response to a stimulus. The apparatus further includes a feedback circuit coupled to the optical detector and to the coil. A coil constant of the apparatus may be configured to a desired value. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a coil suspended in a magnetic field;an optical detector to detect displacement of the coil in response to a stimulus; anda feedback circuit coupled to the optical detector and to the coil,wherein a coil constant of the apparatus may be configured to a desired value.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a first variable resistor coupled in parallel with the coil claim 1 , wherein the coil constant of the apparatus may be configured by adjusting a resistance of the first variable resistor.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the first variable resistor is adjusted during a manufacture process of the apparatus.4. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the first variable resistor is adjusted after a manufacture process of the apparatus.5. The apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising a second variable resistor coupled in series with the coil claim 2 , wherein the coil constant of the apparatus may be configured by: adjusting a resistance of the first variable resistor claim 2 , adjusting a resistance of the second variable resistor claim 2 , or both.6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a variable resistor coupled in series with the coil claim 1 , wherein the coil constant of the apparatus may be configured by adjusting a resistance of the variable resistor.7. The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the variable resistor is adjusted during a manufacture process of the apparatus.8. The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the variable resistor is adjusted after a manufacture process of the apparatus.9. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 60
30-01-2020 дата публикации

DEPTH QUEUE BY THERMAL SENSING

Номер: US20200037417A1
Автор: BROERS Harry, RAJAGOPALAN RUBEN
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A method () for characterizing a lighting environment using thermal imaging includes the steps of: providing () a lighting unit () comprising a light source (), a thermal imager (), and a controller (); obtaining (), using the thermal imager, one or more thermal images of one or more surfaces () within the lighting environment; extracting (), by the controller using the one or more thermal images, a thermal shadow () on one or more surfaces within the lighting environment; determining (), from the thermal shadow, a depth queue for an object () associated with the thermal shadow; and characterizing (), by the controller using the determined depth queue, the object. 1. A method for determining a depth queue for an object using thermal imaging , the method comprising the steps of:obtaining, using a thermal imager, one or more thermal images of one or more surfaces within an environment;extracting, by a controller using the one or more thermal images, a thermal signature on one or more surfaces within the environment, wherein the thermal signature results from a thermal shadow created by a heat signal reflecting off an object exposed to a heat source;determining, from the thermal signature, a depth queue for an object; andcharacterizing, by the controller using the determined depth queue, the object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of extracting a thermal signature comprises comparing a thermal image at a first time point to a thermal image at a second time point.3. A method for characterizing a lighting environment using thermal imaging claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:providing a lighting unit comprising a light source, a thermal imager, and a controller;obtaining, using the thermal imager, one or more thermal images of one or more surfaces within the lighting environment;extracting, by a controller using the one or more thermal images, a thermal signature on one or more surfaces within the lighting environment, wherein the thermal signature ...

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Номер записи: 61
19-02-2015 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL CONSOLE CHASSIS FOR THE CAR

Номер: US20150048641A1
Автор: Ricci Christopher P.
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Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a universal chassis that may be mounted in the head unit of a vehicle. The chassis may accept one or more modules that each have common dimensions. With a common form factor, the universal chassis is configurable as different modules with different functionality may be inserted into the chassis with ease. 110-. (canceled)11. A chassis that mounts into a head unit of a vehicle , comprising:a back face;two side faces;a top;a bottom;two or more cavities formed into the chassis;a front face, the front face comprising:at least two rails;at least two stiles; andwherein the at least two rails and at least two stiles form an opening to access the two or more cavities in the chassis, wherein each cavity accepts a module.12. The chassis of claim 11 , further comprising: one or more modules inserted into a cavity.13. The chassis of claim 12 , wherein each cavity has common dimensions claim 12 , and wherein each module has common dimensions.14. The chassis of claim 13 , further comprising:a power bus mounted to the back face of the chassis;a power connector mounted on the back face and configured to mate with a module and electrically connected to the power bus;an input/output (I/O) bus mounted to the back face of the chassis; andan I/O connector mounted on the back face , configured to mate with a module, and electrically connected to the I/O bus.15. The chassis of claim 14 , further comprising:at least one connection point on a front face of the chassis; andat least two display devices mounted to the connection point, covering the front face of the chassis, and electrically connected to at least one module.16. A vehicle comprising:a vehicle console comprising:a head unit;a chassis mounted in the head unit, the chassis ...

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Номер записи: 62
25-02-2016 дата публикации

ENERGY BEAM SIZE VERIFICATION

Номер: US20160054121A1
Автор: Snis Anders
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A method for verifying a size of an energy beam spot, said method comprising the steps of providing a first beam spot having a predetermined size and power at a first position on a work piece, varying a focus and/or astigmatism lens setting for said first beam spot until max intensity for the beam spot is detected, comparing the detected settings of said focus lens and/or astigmatism lens for said maximum intensity of the beam spot with stored settings of said focus lens and/or astigmatism lens for the beam spot with said predetermined size and power, repeating step a-c for different predetermined beam powers, repeating step a-d for different positions on said work piece, wherein said beam spot size is verified if each detected settings of said focus lens and/or astigmatism lens are deviating less than a predetermined value from corresponding stored settings of said focus lens and/or astigmatism lens. 1. A method for automatically verifying a size of at least one energy beam spot , said method comprising the steps of:a. generating a first energy beam spot from a first energy beam source having a predetermined size and power at a first position on a work piece,b. varying at least one of a focus lens setting or an astigmatism lens setting for said first energy beam spot until max intensity for the first beam spot is detected,c. comparing at least one setting of said focus lens and/or astigmatism lens for said detected maximum intensity of the first energy beam spot with corresponding stored settings of said focus lens and/or astigmatism lens for the first energy beam spot with said predetermined size and power,d. repeating step a-c for different predetermined beam powers, ande. repeating step a-d for different positions on said work piece, wherein said first energy beam spot size is verified if each detected settings of said focus lens and/or astigmatism lens are deviating less than a predetermined value from corresponding stored settings of said focus lens and/or ...

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Номер записи: 63
25-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE SPATIAL STRUCTURE OF AN OBJECT

Номер: US20160054196A1
Автор: Glasenapp Carsten, Hanssen Adalbert, Hornauer Matthias, Omlor Lars, Schleitzer Yvonne
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The spatial structure of an optical element is determined. The optical element has a first optically active surface and a second optically active surface. The optical element is arranged in a holding device. The position of a point (P) on the first optically active surface and the position of a point (P′) on the second optically active surface are referenced in a coordinate system fixed to the holding device. The topography of the first optically active surface is determined in a coordinate system referenced to the holding device by the position of point (P) and the spatial structure of the optical element is calculated from the topography of the first optically active surface and from a data set as to the topography of the second optically active surface. The data set is referenced to the fixed coordinate system of the holding device by the position of point (P′). 1. A method for determining the spatial structure of an optical element having a first optically effective surface and a second optically effective surface , the method comprising the steps of:arranging the optical element in a holding device;referencing the position of at least one point (P) on the first optically effective surface and the position of at least one point (P′) on the second optically effective surface in a location-fixed coordinate system that is location-fixed with respect to the holding device;determining the topography of the first optically effective surface of the optical element in a referenced coordinate system referenced with respect to the location-fixed coordinate system;calculating the spatial structure of the optical element from the topography of the first optically effective surface and from a data set as to the topography of the second optically effective surface; said data set being referenced to the location-fixed coordinate system; and,determining the topography of the first optically effective surface of the optical element in the referenced coordinate system by ...

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Номер записи: 64
22-02-2018 дата публикации

EXTERNAL DEVICE FOR MEASURING INSTRUMENT

Номер: US20180052017A1
Автор: Fujikawa Yuji, HAYASHI Nobuyuki, HAYASHIDA Shuji, Matsumoto Koji, NIWANO Atsuya
Принадлежит: MITUTOYO CORPORATION

An external device is configured to be detachably attached to a measuring instrument via a connector. The external device includes a connector part, an external device body part and a movable connection part. The connector part has a connection terminal. The external device body part has a display part on a side surface of the external device body part. The movable connection part is configured to connect the connector part with the external device body part. The movable connection part is a biaxial rotation hinge having two pivot axes which are in a twisted position relationship with respect to each other. 1. An external device configured to be detachably attached to a measuring instrument via a connector , comprising:a connector part that has a connection terminal;an external device body part that has a display part on a side surface of the external device body part; anda movable connection part that is configured to connect the connector part with the external device body part;wherein the movable connection part is a biaxial rotation hinge having two pivot axes which are in a twisted position relationship with respect to each other.2. The external device according to claim 1 , wherein the external device body part is configured to perform a wireless communication.3. The external device according to claim 1 , wherein the display part is configured to rotate an orientation of an indication on the display unit by a user instruction or automatically.4. The external device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a light that is configured to illuminate an object to be measured when the external device is connected with the measuring instrument.5. The external device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a rechargeable battery that is configured to supply electric power to the measuring instrument when the external device is connected with the measuring instrument.6. The external device according to claim 1 ,wherein the measuring instrument to be connected with ...

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Номер записи: 65
23-02-2017 дата публикации

MOVEMENT AND ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE

Номер: US20170052509A1
Автор: IHASHI Tomohiro, MUGISHIMA Katsuya, Ogasawara Kenji, Sakai Satoshi
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A movement includes a second light emitting element, a second light receiving element, a second wheel & pinion that drives a second hand and that has a first second wheel transmittable portion and a second second wheel transmittable portion through which light is transmittable. A control unit detects a position of the second wheel & pinion by causing the second light receiving element to receive the transmitted light emitted from the second light emitting element and transmitted through the first second wheel transmittable portion or the second second wheel transmittable portion. A second detection wheel has a second detection wheel transmittable portion through which the transmitted light is transmittable. The control unit detects a transmitting time point that the transmitted light is transmitted through the first second wheel transmittable portion or transmitted concurrently the second second wheel transmittable portion and the second detection wheel transmittable portion. 1. A movement comprising:a light emitting element;a light receiving element that is arranged for receiving light emitted from the light emitting element;a gear that is rotated by a drive source so as to drive an indicating hand, and that has a transmittable portion through which the light is transmittable;a detecting gear that has a transmittable portion for detection through which the light is transmittable, and whose rotational frequency per predetermined time is set to be faster than that of the gear,a control unit that detects a position of the gear by causing the light receiving element to receive the light which is emitted from the light emitting element and which is transmitted through the transmittable portion, and detects a transmitting time point that the light is concurrently transmitted through the transmittable portion and the transmittable portion for detection, and causes the light emitting element to stop light emitting when the transmittable portion for detection is located at ...

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Номер записи: 66
05-03-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SENSOR UNIT AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20150062594A1
Автор: Cho Jeong-Ho, HWANG Sang-Min, Lee Dong-Han
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A method for operating an electronic device including a sensor unit that uses infrared rays is provided. In the method, a light source is illuminated using at least one light emitting device. Whether the illuminated light source is received by a light receiving device including at least one light receiving channel is determined. A relevant function corresponding to an amount of light of the light source received by the at least one light receiving channel is performed. 1. A method in an electronic device , the method comprising:illuminating a light source using at least one light emitting device;determining whether the illuminated light source is received by a light receiving device comprising at least one light receiving channel; andperforming a relevant function corresponding to an amount of light of the light source received by the at least one light receiving channel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein illuminating the light source using the at least one light emitting device is performed by reflection of light of an object.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the relevant function is performed in a gesture mode for detecting movement of an object separated from the electronic device by a predetermined distance.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising claim 3 , when operating in the gesture mode claim 3 , receiving the light source using a portion of or all of the at least one light receiving channel.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the relevant function is performed in a proximity mode for detecting an object approaching the electronic device.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising claim 5 , when operating in the proximity mode claim 5 , receiving the light source using a portion of or all of the at least one light receiving channel.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the relevant function is performed in a simultaneous mode that simultaneously activates a gesture mode for detecting movement of an object separated from the electronic device by a ...

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Номер записи: 67
02-03-2017 дата публикации

LIGHTING DEVICE AND DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20170059771A1
Автор: Ishida Takeshi, Murata Mitsuhiro, YASUNAGA Hirotoshi, Yuki Ryuzo
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A backlight device includes LEDs , an optical member that applies optical effects to light from the LEDs and has a through hole that is through a thickness thereof, and a restricting member having a communication hole that is communicated with the through hole . The restricting member is inserted in the through hole to be in contact with an inner surface of the through hole to restrict movement of the optical member along a plate surface of the optical member 1: A lighting device comprising:a light source;an optical member that is a sheet and applies optical effects to light from the light source and has a through hole being through a thickness thereof; anda restricting member having a communication hole that is communicated with the through hole, the restricting member being inserted in the through hole to be in contact with an inner surface of the through hole to restrict movement of the optical member along a plate surface of the optical member.2: The lighting device according to claim 1 , whereinthe optical member includes an optical member-side recessed portion or an optical member-side projection portion, the optical member-side recessed portion is recessed from a part of an inner peripheral surface of the through hole with respect to a circumferential direction, and the optical member-side projection portion is projected from a part of the inner peripheral surface of the through hole with respect to the circumferential direction, andthe restricting member includes a restricting member-side projection portion or a restricting member-side recessed portion, the restricting member-side projection portion is projected from a part of an outer peripheral surface of the restricting member with respect to a circumferential direction and fit in the optical member-side recessed portion, and the restricting member-side recessed portion is recessed from a part of the outer peripheral surface with respect to the circumferential direction and receives the optical member- ...

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Номер записи: 68
03-03-2016 дата публикации

FIRE DETECTION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR EVALUATING AT LEAST ONE FIRE DETECTION FEATURE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

Номер: US20160063832A1
Автор: Stadler Anton
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A fire detection apparatus including a wind ascertainment device and an evaluation device and connectable to at least one monitoring camera for recording image data of a monitoring region. The evaluation device includes a control unit configured for evaluation of wind parameters provided by the wind ascertainment device The evaluation device includes an image processing unit configured to evaluate at least one fire detection feature from the image data transmitted from the monitoring camera wherein the control unit switches the image processing unit to different fire detection operation modes in dependence on the wind parameters. 11. A fire detection apparatus () ,{'b': 1', '2, 'wherein the fire detection apparatus () is connectable to at least one monitoring camera () for recording image data of a monitoring region,'}{'b': '6', 'having a wind ascertainment device () for capturing one or more wind parameters in the monitoring region,'}{'b': '3', 'having an evaluation device (),'}{'b': 3', '7', '7', '6, 'wherein the evaluation device () comprises a control unit (), wherein the control unit () is configured for evaluation of the wind parameter data on the basis of the wind ascertainment device (),'}{'b': 3', '4, 'wherein the evaluation device () comprises an image processing unit (),'}characterized in that{'b': 4', '2, 'the image processing unit () is configured to evaluate at least one fire detection feature from the image data transmitted from the monitoring camera (),'}{'b': 7', '4, 'wherein the control unit () switches the image processing unit () to different fire detection operation modes in dependence on the wind parameters.'}216667aa. The fire detection apparatus () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the wind ascertainment device () comprises at least one electrical wind measuring device () claim 1 , wherein the at least one electrical wind measuring device () is connected to the control unit () for transmitting the wind parameters.316662bb. The fire ...

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Номер записи: 69
08-03-2018 дата публикации

DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20180066967A1
Автор: Sumiya Minoru
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A display device includes a dial, a substrate, a plurality of light source parts, and a transmittance adjustment part. The transmittance adjustment part has a low transmittance part in which a transmittance of light is lower than a predetermined value and a high transmittance part in which a transmittance of light is higher than that of the low transmittance part, and adjusts a transmittance of light from the plurality of light source parts. Each of the light source parts includes a first light source and a second light source having different light-emission colors to be alternately switched on lighting. The low transmittance part is arranged within an area corresponding to the plurality of light source parts. The high transmittance part is located based on a midpoint position where the distance from the adjacent light source parts is equal in the circumferential direction between the light source parts. 1. A display device comprising:a dial having an information item disposed around an outer periphery side with respect to a predetermined central part in a circumferential direction;a substrate arranged at a side of the dial opposite from a visual confirmation side;a plurality of light source parts arranged on the substrate in the circumferential direction to correspond to the information item, the light source part causing the information item to emit light; anda transmittance adjustment part arranged on the dial to face the substrate, the transmittance adjustment part having a low transmittance part in which a transmittance of light is lower than a predetermined value and a high transmittance part in which a transmittance of light is higher than that of the low transmittance part, the transmittance adjustment part adjusting a transmittance of light from the plurality of light source parts, whereineach of the light source parts includes a first light source and a second light source having different light-emission colors to be alternately switched on lighting,the ...

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Номер записи: 70
12-03-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING TRAFFIC FLOW IN A BUILDING

Номер: US20150073748A1
Автор: KONTTURI Risto, MATTSSON Veikko
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention relates to a method for measuring the traffic flow in a building having a people mover system, in which method the following succession of steps is performed: 1. Method for measuring the traffic flow in a building having a people mover system , in which method the following succession of steps is performed:at least two monitoring units with at least one sensor are temporarily installed in the vicinity of entrance- and/or exit area(s) of at least one people mover,each monitoring unit is provided with a power supply for being operated as an independent unit,events caught by the sensor are associated with the current event time and with the location/position of the corresponding monitoring unit as correlated event/event time/event location data, which correlated event/event time/event location data is used to compute a traffic flow in the building.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the data transfer of each of the monitoring units is performed via a detachable memory.3. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the data transfer of each of the monitoring units is performed via a wireless communication link.4. Method according to claim 1 , wherein events detected by the sensor are stored in a memory of the respective monitoring unit in connection with the current event time as correlated event/event time data.5. Method according to claim 1 , wherein events caught by the sensor are transferred wirelessly to a recording unit having a memory for storing all kinds of event data.6. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the event data and/or correlated event/event time data and/or correlated event/event time/event location data is processed in the recording unit for computing the traffic flow in the building from the event data.7. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the event data is transferred from graphic data into textual data for the further processing.8. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the computed traffic flow is fed to a call allocation unit of ...

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Номер записи: 71
29-05-2014 дата публикации

Calibration apparatus

Номер: US20140149068A1
Автор: Erick Blane Kinas
Принадлежит: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP

A calibration apparatus is disclosed herein. An example includes a printing mechanism, a media control mechanism, a sensor, and a processor. The processor controls the printing mechanism to print a first pattern of first elements on a print medium and a second pattern of second elements on the print medium that are interleaved with the first elements. The processor also actuates the media control mechanism to advance the print medium, determines a centroid of at least one of the first elements based on a first measured reflectance by the sensor, and determines a centroid of at least one of the second elements based on a second measured reflectance by the sensor. The processor also determines a print medium advance error based on the at least one determined centroid of the first elements and the at least one determined centroid of the interleaved second elements.

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Номер записи: 72
16-03-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY AND METHOD

Номер: US20170072799A1
Автор: Bryan Paul Stephen, Hartl Derek, Skaff Ryan J., Watson Angela L., Watson David L.
Принадлежит:

An information display system for a hybrid electric vehicle configured to display one or more reasons an engine is on is provided. The information display system also indicates how close the engine is to turning on due to an engine on reason by displaying a proximity indicator representing a value associated with the engine on reason and a threshold demarcating values which cause the engine to be on. 120.-. (canceled)21. A display comprising:a threshold associated with a plurality of engine-on reasons, anda plurality of indicators, each indicative of a value associated with an engine-on reason,wherein the first threshold indicates the value for each engine-on reason at which an engine is caused to turn on.221. The display of claim , wherein the indicators change color based upon their proximity to the at least one threshold.232. The display of claim , wherein the value associated with each engine-on reason corresponds to one of a plurality of proximity levels indicating a relative proximity to the at least one threshold.241. The display of claim , wherein the display displays at least one of the engine-on reasons when the value corresponding to that engine-on reason reaches the at least one threshold.254. The display of claim , wherein displaying at least one of the engine-on reasons includes displaying an engine-on reason explanation for the engine-on reason.261. The display of claim , wherein the at least one threshold changes color when at least one indicator reaches the at least one threshold.271. The display of claim , wherein the at least one threshold includes an engine-on threshold and an engine-off threshold , the engine-off threshold indicating the value for each engine-on reason at which the engine will turn off.287. The display of claim , wherein the engine-off threshold is spaced apart from the engine-on threshold , the display configured to display the engine-off threshold only when the engine is on for at least the corresponding engine-on reason and ...

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Номер записи: 73
24-03-2022 дата публикации

DISPLAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20220093050A1
Автор: Yamada Yoshihisa
Принадлежит: Yazaki Corporation

A display device for vehicle capable of reducing visual recognition burden on a driver and shortening watching time is provided. The display device for vehicle includes a liquid crystal display including a first area, a second area and a third area as display areas, and a CPU configured to switch the liquid crystal display between a normal display mode and a simple display mode. The CPU is configured to, in the normal display mode, make the first area, the second area and the third area to display vehicle information, and in the simple display mode, put the first area and the second area in a non-displayed state and make only the third area to display in digital indication at least speed information among the vehicle information. 1. A display device for vehicle comprising:a display unit including a first area, a second area and a third area as display areas; anda control unit configured to switch the display unit between a first display mode and a second display mode, whereinthe control unit is configured to,in the first display mode, make the first area, the second area and the third area to display vehicle information, andin the second display mode, put the first area and the second area in a non-displayed state and make the third area to display in digital indication at least speed information among the vehicle information.2. The display device for vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein a part of the vehicle information displayed in the third area in addition to the speed information is claim 1 , in the second display mode claim 1 , displayed in a form of symbol indication which is simpler than that in the first display mode.3. The display device for vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the vehicle information displayed in the third area is displayed in a same position in the first display mode and in the second display mode.4. The display device for vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the control unit is configured to claim 2 , when an operation is ...

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Номер записи: 74
12-06-2014 дата публикации

AIR CELL INDICATOR

Номер: US20140158573A1
Автор: Van Haaren Christopher A.
Принадлежит: AMTROL Licensing Inc.

A fluid tank has a housing that has an upper end wall, a side wall, and a lower end wall that together define a cavity. A flexible diaphragm is connected to the side wall within the cavity and separates the cavity into an upper portion, which is sealed to contain a pressurized gas, and a lower portion, which is sealed to contain a pressurized fluid. An indicator is positioned in the upper wall of the housing and has an indicator arm and a visual indicator. The indicator arm is not visible and the visual indicator is visible with the indicator in a first position and the indicator arm is visible and the visual indicator is not visible with the indicator in a second position. 1. A fluid tank , comprising:a housing comprising an upper end wall, a side wall, and a lower end wall, the upper end wall, side wall, and lower end wall defining a cavity;a flexible diaphragm positioned within the cavity and connected to the side wall, the diaphragm separating the cavity into an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion of the cavity is sealed to contain a pressurized gas and the lower portion is sealed to contain a pressurized fluid;an indicator positioned in an aperture in the upper end wall of the housing; the indicator comprising:an indicator arm that is not visible with the indicator in a first position and visible with indicator in a second position; anda visual indicator that is visible with the indicator in the first position and not visible with the indicator in the second position.2. The fluid tank of claim 1 , wherein the side wall of the housing is generally cylindrical.3. The fluid tank of claim 1 , wherein the housing is made of steel.4. The fluid tank of claim 1 , further comprising a valve positioned in the upper end wall of the housing and in fluid communication with the upper portion of the cavity.5. The fluid tank of claim 1 , further comprising a fitting positioned in the lower end wall of the housing and in fluid communication with the ...

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Номер записи: 75
14-03-2019 дата публикации

CENTRAL CONTROL PANEL FOR VEHICLES AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME

Номер: US20190077261A1
Автор: Choi Eup Jung, CHOI Young Rok
Принадлежит:

A central control panel for vehicles and a method of controlling the same are provided. The central control panel for vehicles includes a touch pad, a PCB disposed under the touch pad and a lighting unit that is mounted on the PCB and includes a plurality of LEDs. An outdoor air temperature sensor senses an outdoor air temperature of a vehicle and a controller adjusts a temperature of the touch pad by changing a temperature of the lighting unit based on the sensed outdoor air temperature. The central control panel for vehicles further includes a top ring that transmits light emitted from the LEDs to the outside and to surround a perimeter of the touch pad. 1. A central control panel for vehicles , comprising:a touch pad;a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed under the touch pad;a lighting unit mounted on the PCB and having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs);an outdoor air temperature sensor configured to sense an outdoor air temperature of a vehicle; anda controller configured to adjust a temperature of the touch pad by changing a temperature of the lighting unit based on the sensed outdoor air temperature.2. The central control panel for vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to adjust the temperature of the touch pad by changing the temperature of the lighting unit by providing a pulse width modulation (PWM) driving signal to the LEDs and adjusting a duty cycle of the PWM driving signal.3. The central control panel for vehicles according to claim 2 , further comprising:a top ring configured to transmit light emitted from the LEDs to the outside and to surround a perimeter of the touch pad.4. The central control panel for vehicles according to claim 3 , wherein the LEDs are spaced apart from each other along an outer circumference of the PCB.5. The central control panel for vehicles according to claim 4 , wherein the controller is configured to operate the LEDs to emit light in different colors based on surface temperatures of ...

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Номер записи: 76
14-03-2019 дата публикации

TRIM ELEMENT COMPRISING A SCREEN WITH TWO CONFIGURATIONS AND ASSOCIATED VEHICLE

Номер: US20190077264A1
Автор: FERNANDEZ Rayar, FLOCH Jeremy, Pegorier Nicolas, VANEL Eric
Принадлежит:

A vehicle trim element including a body defining the shape of an outer surface and an information display system, the trim element being able to be positioned in a first configuration and in a second configuration, wherein the display system is moved along a first direction between the first configuration and the second configuration and in that the shape of the outer surface is modified between the first configuration and the second configuration. 1. A vehicle trim element including a body defining the shape of an outer surface and an information display system , the trim element being able to be positioned in a first configuration and in a second configuration ,wherein, when the display system is moved along a first direction between the first configuration and the second configuration, the shape of the outer surface changes between the first configuration and the second configuration.2. The trim element according to claim 1 , wherein the display system is movable along a second direction claim 1 , different from the first direction claim 1 , between the first configuration and the second configuration claim 1 , such that the surface of the display system visible in the second configuration is larger than the surface of the display system visible in the first configuration.3. The trim element according to claim 1 , wherein the display system moves from a position close to an extreme part of the outer surface to a position substantially at the center of the trim element along the first direction between the first configuration and the second configuration.4. The trim element according to claim 1 , wherein the outer surface has a basin shape claim 1 , the basin moving from a position close to an extreme part of the outer surface to a position substantially at the center of the trim element along the first direction between the first configuration and the second configuration.5. The trim element according to claim 1 , wherein the outer surface has a basin shape ...

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Номер записи: 77
26-03-2015 дата публикации

METHOD OF DISPLAYING A PARAMETER

Номер: US20150084963A1
Автор: Green Donna Louise, Knight Peter Robin, Larder Brian David, Smith Andrew James
Принадлежит: GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LIMITED

A method of displaying a parameter that can be modeled by an algorithm having multiple variables on a display to provide an understanding of an impact of the variables on the parameter, the method includes displaying on a first portion of the display a plot of the parameter for a first period and simultaneously with the display of the plot of the parameter, displaying on a second portion of the display, different from the first portion, a plot related to the parameter. 1. A method of displaying , on a display , a parameter that can be modeled by an algorithm having multiple variables to provide an understanding of an impact of the variables on the parameter , the method comprising:displaying on a first portion of the display a plot of the parameter for a first time period; andsimultaneously with the display of the plot of the parameter, displaying on a second portion of the display, different from the first portion, plots of at least raw data, related to the parameter, for some of the variables for at least a portion of the first time period; andwherein at least some of the displayed plots of the raw data are displayed in separate portions of the second portion.2. The method of wherein at least some of the displayed plots of the raw data identify anomalous data for the variables.3. The method of wherein the displayed plot of the parameter identifies anomalous data for the parameter.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising simultaneously with the display of the plot of the parameter and the raw data claim 1 , displaying on a third portion of the display claim 1 , different from the first and second portions claim 1 , a plot of an influence factor for at least some of the displayed raw data.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising simultaneously with the display of the plot of the parameter claim 4 , raw data claim 4 , and influence factor claim 4 , displaying on a fourth portion of the display claim 4 , different from the first claim 4 , second claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 78
24-03-2016 дата публикации

DAS-BASED DOWNHOLE TOOL ORIENTATION DETERMINATION

Номер: US20160084074A1
Автор: Cooper Daniel Boyd, Duncan Roger Glen, Lee Erik N.
Принадлежит: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

A downhole tool orientation determination system to determine a radial orientation of a tool conveyed downhole into a pipe via a carrier and a method of determining a radial orientation of a tool conveyed downhole into a pipe via a carrier are described. The system includes an orientation tool conveyed downhole by the carrier that conveys the tool, and a distributed acoustic sensor (DAS). The DAS includes an optical fiber disposed axially along an outer surface of the pipe; and a processor to determine an orientation of the orientation tool with respect to the optical fiber based on a measurement by the optical fiber at different rotational positions of the orientation tool. The processor determines the radial orientation of the tool with respect to the optical fiber based on the orientation of the orientation tool with respect to the optical fiber. 1. A downhole tool orientation determination system to determine a radial orientation of a tool conveyed downhole into a pipe via a carrier , the system comprising:an orientation tool conveyed downhole by the carrier that conveys the tool; and an optical fiber disposed axially along an outer surface of the pipe; and', 'a processor configured to determine an orientation of the orientation tool with respect to the optical fiber based on a measurement by the optical fiber at different rotational positions of the orientation tool, wherein the processor determines the radial orientation of the tool with respect to the optical fiber based on the orientation of the orientation tool with respect to the optical fiber., 'a distributed acoustic sensor (DAS) comprising'}2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the orientation tool includes a first transducer in contact with the pipe.3. The system according to claim 2 , further comprising an impedance matched dampening element arranged to prevent a standing wave in the pipe based on excitation by the first transducer.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the processor ...

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Номер записи: 79
24-03-2016 дата публикации

REVERSE FLOW DETECTION AND ANNUNCIATION

Номер: US20160084679A1
Автор: Cullinan Thomas, Zigovszki Szabolcs
Принадлежит:

Technologies are described herein for detecting a reverse flow condition in a meter and providing an associated alert. An amount of reverse flow in the meter is accumulated over a time period. If the accumulated amount of reverse flow over the time period exceeds a threshold value, a reverse flow alert is provided. 1. A method for detecting a reverse flow condition in a meter , the method comprising the steps of:accumulating, by a microcontroller in the meter, an amount of reverse flow in the meter over a time period;determining, by the microcontroller, whether the accumulated amount of reverse flow over the time period exceeds a threshold value; andupon determining that the accumulated amount of reverse flow over the time period exceeds the threshold value, providing, by the microcontroller, a reverse flow alert.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein accumulating the amount of reverse flow in the meter over the time period comprises periodically determining a reverse pulse count indicating a number of reverse flow pulses that occurred since a last measurement and adding an amount of flow represented by the reverse pulse count to a backflow accumulator in the microcontroller.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the number of reverse flow pulses that occurred since the last measurement are maintained by a pulse counting unit of the microcontroller.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein a measurement of forward flow in the meter resets the accumulated amount of reverse flow and the time period.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the microcontroller is implemented in a solid-state register of a water meter assembly.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein providing the reverse flow alert comprises:providing, by the microcontroller, a signal to a display in the solid-state register to display a message indicating the reverse flow condition; anddisplaying, by the display, the message.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein providing the reverse flow alert comprises:providing, by the ...

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Номер записи: 80
24-03-2016 дата публикации

MODE ACTIVATION USING LIGHT DETECTION

Номер: US20160084680A1
Автор: Harvey Ian Phillip, JR. Francis J., Stifter, Zigovszki Szabolcs
Принадлежит:

Technologies are described herein for activating one or more operating modes of a register in a meter. The register is operated in a first mode. Light detections indicating whether the register is exposed to light or isolated from light are read. It is determined whether a condition is met based on the light detections. Upon determining that the condition is met, operating the register in a second mode. 1. A method for activating one or more operating modes of a register in a meter , the method comprising steps of:operating the register in a first mode;reading, by a microcontroller in the register, light detections indicating whether the register is exposed to light or isolated from light;determining, by the microcontroller, whether a condition is met based on the light detections; andupon determining that the condition is met, operating the register in a second mode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first mode comprises a sleep mode and wherein operating the register in the second mode comprises activating claim 1 , by the microcontroller claim 1 , a display of the register.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein operating the register in the first mode comprises displaying claim 1 , by a display connected to the microcontroller claim 1 , normal consumption information and wherein operating the register in a second mode comprises displaying claim 1 , by the display claim 1 , test consumption information.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the condition comprises an indication that the register has experienced claim 1 , within a detection period claim 1 , one or more transitions in lighting conditions.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the condition comprises an indication that the register has experienced claim 4 , within a detection period claim 4 , one transition from being isolated from light to being exposed to light.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the condition comprises an indication that the register has experienced claim 4 , within a detection period ...

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Номер записи: 81
26-03-2015 дата публикации

Agricultural working machine having a display device

Номер: US20150088386A1
Автор: Bernd Holtmann, Joachim Baumgarten, Klaus Schaefer, Markus Brune, Michael Losch, Sebastian Neu, Stefan Teroerde, Waldemar Thiesmann
Принадлежит: CLAAS SELBSTFAHRENDE ERNTEMASCHINEN GMBH

An agricultural working machine has at least one working unit and a display device for displaying or adjusting parameters of the working machine the at least one working unit of both. The display device has a display unit with jointly depictable display elements for visualization of parameter-based values, the display elements preferably arranged concentrically in a form of circular-ring sections. The display device also includes at least one bar display that at least partially encircles the display elements radially on the outer side. Indicator element for displaying a defined value are disposed on the at least one bar display.

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Номер записи: 82
19-06-2014 дата публикации

SENSOR DEVICE

Номер: US20140167781A1
Автор: Asano Satoshi, Hanzawa Keiji, Matsumoto Masahiro, NAKANO Hiroshi
Принадлежит:

An objective of the present invention is to provide a sensor device with an increased accuracy. In order to achieve the objective, provided is a sensor device includes: an external terminal to which an external device is connected; a ground terminal connected to the ground; an internal circuit that generates a sensor output signal; and a protection circuit having a resistive element and a capacitative element between the external terminal and the internal circuit, in which the capacitative element is formed of a pair of electrodes having different conductivities from each other and a lower-conductive electrode of the electrodes which has a smaller conductivity is connected to the external terminal and the internal circuit. 1. A sensor device comprising:an external terminal to which an external device is connected;a ground terminal connected to the ground;an internal circuit that generates a sensor output signal; anda protection circuit having a resistive element and a capacitative element between the external terminal and the internal circuit, whereinthe capacitative element is formed of a pair of electrodes having different conductivities from each other, anda lower-conductive electrode of the electrodes which has a smaller conductivity than the other electrode is connected to the external terminal and the internal circuit.2. The sensor device according to claim 1 , wherein the lower-conductive electrode has a first connection region and a second connection region claim 1 , the first connection region being electrically connected to the external terminal and the second connection region being electrically connected to the internal circuit.3. The sensor device according to claim 1 , wherein the first connection region and the second connection region are provided with a space in between.4. The sensor device according to claim 3 , wherein at least one of the first connection region and the second connection region has an extension part extending toward the other ...

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Номер записи: 83
21-03-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE INCLUDING INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INTERIOR MEMBER

Номер: US20190084422A1
Автор: HAMANAGA Daiki, IWAO Norihito, MARUYAMA Jun, SEKINE Seiji
Принадлежит: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION

A vehicle includes a driver's seat and a passenger's seat, an interior member, and an instrument panel. The instrument panel has a meter cluster portion and an information display portion. The interior member has, on a front side of the vehicle, a extending portion extending around a back side of the information display portion so as to be spaced from the information display portion, and the information display portion has a panel capable of displaying at least either one information of images or characters, and at least when the information is not displayed, enters a light transmission state so as to allow a driver to visually recognize the extending portion. 1. A vehicle comprising:a driver's seat and a passenger's seat disposed on a floor panel so as to be spaced from each other in a vehicle width direction;an interior member disposed to extend from between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat toward a front side of the vehicle; andan instrument panel disposed below a front window shield to extend in the vehicle width direction, and having a meter cluster portion disposed in front of a steering wheel and an information display portion disposed closer to a center in the vehicle width direction than the meter cluster portion,wherein the interior member has, on the front side of the vehicle, a extending portion extending around a back side of the information display portion so as to be spaced from the information display portion, andthe information display portion has a panel capable of displaying at least either one information of images or characters, and at least when the information is not displayed, enters a light transmission state so as to allow a driver to visually recognize the extending portion.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the information display portion is configured with a transparent display.3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe instrument panel further has a trim portion provided to pass below the information display ...

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Номер записи: 84
31-03-2016 дата публикации

Operating device, operating method, and program therefor

Номер: US20160091297A1
Автор: Kaoru Kumagai, Kunihiro Hayashi, Naoto Kasori
Принадлежит: Topcon Corp

A position at which evaluation of a defect was performed is easily identified. Relative positional relationships between three-dimensional coordinates of feature points of a photographed object and positions of a panoramic camera 111 are calculated based on a moving image, which is photographed by the panoramic camera 111 while a vehicle 100 travels. The position of the object photographed by a hyperspectral camera 114 is calculated based on the relative positional relationships and exterior orientation parameters of the hyperspectral camera 114 with respect to the panoramic camera 111.

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Номер записи: 85
21-03-2019 дата публикации

MEASURING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20190086232A1
Автор: Kobayashi Hirokazu, Mugikura Shun
Принадлежит: MITUTOYO CORPORATION

There is provided a measuring device that suppresses flickering of display values displayed on a display and, at the same time, improves response of the measuring device. A measuring device includes a storage that stores information about the measuring device, control circuitry that calculates measurement results, and a display that displays the measurement results calculated by the control circuitry. The control circuitry determines whether or not filtering for suppression of a variation in display values Pdisplayed on the display is to be executed and executes the filtering in response to the determination that the filtering is to be executed. 1. A measuring device comprising:a storage that stores information about the measuring device;control circuitry configured to calculate a measurement result; anda display that displays the measurement result calculated by the control circuitry, whereinthe control circuitry is further configured to:determine whether or not filtering for suppression of a variation in display values displayed on the display is to be executed, andexecute the filtering in response to determining that the filtering is to be executed.2. The measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein the storage comprises:a first storage that stores a display value, anda second storage that stores a past display value displayed on the display, andwherein the control circuitry is further configured tocalculate a deviation between the display value and the past display value, anddetermine, based on the calculated deviation, whether or not the filtering is to be executed.3. The measuring device according to claim 1 , whereinthe control circuitry is further configured to execute stabilization to stabilize the display value, andthe display displays the stabilized display value.5. The measuring device according to claim 4 , wherein{'sub': n', 'n, 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'sub': 'n', 'sup': 'βn', 'α=½\u2003\u2003(3).'}, 'the smoothing coefficient αsatisfies, based ...

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Номер записи: 86
29-03-2018 дата публикации

IMAGE GENERATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20180090007A1
Автор: Hatoh Takeshi, TAKEMORI Daisuke
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An image generation apparatus that generates an image notifying an occupant of a vehicle about a notification target located in a traveling direction of the vehicle, and outputs a virtual image of the image to a head-up display device that displays the virtual image while superimposing the virtual image on a foreground of the vehicle. The image generation apparatus includes: a target information acquisition part that obtains positional information and a moving direction of the notification target; an image generation part that generates a ripple image displayed by the head-up display device while superimposed on a road surface where the notification target is located when the target information acquisition part obtains at least one positional information; and a subject vehicle information acquisition part that obtains a traveling speed. The image generation part stops generation of the ripple image when the traveling speed exceeds a threshold speed specified beforehand. 1. An image generation apparatus that generates an image notifying an occupant of a vehicle about a notification target located in a traveling direction of the vehicle , and outputs a virtual image of the image to a head-up display device that displays the virtual image while superimposing the virtual image on a foreground of the vehicle , the image generation apparatus comprising:a target information acquisition part that obtains positional information and a moving direction of the notification target;an image generation part that generates a ripple image displayed by the head-up display device while superimposed on a road surface where the notification target is located when the target information acquisition part obtains at least one positional information, the ripple image enlarged in the moving direction from the position of the notification target along the road surface; anda subject vehicle information acquisition part that obtains a traveling speed of the vehicle,wherein:the image generation ...

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Номер записи: 87
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Liquid crystal driving device

Номер: US20190088219A1
Автор: Akira Hashimoto, Sukenori Ito
Принадлежит: ROHM CO LTD

A liquid-crystal driving device is formed by integrating: an external output terminal to which a source line of an LCD panel is exteriorly connected; a first driver which generates a first source signal having three or more gradations (for example, 256 gradations) and outputs the first source signal to the external output terminal; an abnormality detection unit (a logic unit and an output monitor unit) which detects an abnormality in the first source signal; and a second driver which, when an abnormality in the first source signal is detected, generates a second source signa) having two gradations and outputs the second source signal to the external output terminal. The LCD panel is driven in a predetermined polarity inversion drive system, and the abnormality detection unit, for example, monitors polarity inversion of the first source signal in a fly-back period and detects an abnormality in the first source signal.

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Номер записи: 88
28-03-2019 дата публикации

Adaptive Auto Meter Detection Method based on Character Segmentation and Cascade Classifier

Номер: US20190095739A1
Автор: GAO Huijun, GUO Fengyu, Yi Ming, YU Jinyong
Принадлежит:

An adaptive automobile meter detection method based on character segmentation cascade classifier which processes threshold segmentation, morphology and connected components analysis on the original image; extracts the pointer based on the contour analysis method, establishes a pointer information list; constructs a character segmentation cascade classifier by combining a HOG/SVM character segmentation classifier, a character filter and a CNN digit classifier. The character segmentation cascade classifiers is used to identify the digit character area of the automobile meter. Region analysis is performed to extract tick marks based on the center of the digit character area. The angular position corresponding to the tick mark is determined. The response value corresponding to the pointer is determined by establishing the Newton interpolation linear description relationship between the pointer angle and the response value and then the meter is classified as pass or fail. The invention is suitable for the field of visual inspection of automobile meter pointers. 1. An adaptive automobile meter detection method based on character segmentation cascade classifier , comprising the steps of:{'sup': 'J', '(a) if the input signal value of testing meter is i, collect a color image of an entire dashboard as an original image, preprocessing a ROI image in the original image to obtain a binary image, extracting precise connected components of pointer in the binary image by contour analysis, processing thinning operation and fitting for the pointer image to obtain a fitting line corresponding to a response value of the pointer at a current position and obtaining a pointer angle Δφaccording to the angle of the fitting line;'}(b) if i is less than equal to a maximum scale value of the testing meter based on i=i+Q, storing the fitting line corresponding to the response value of the pointer at the current position and repeating step (a), if i is not less than equal to a maximum scale ...

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Номер записи: 89
03-07-2014 дата публикации

Mobile Wireless Media Head Unit Player

Номер: US20140187156A1
Автор: Derrick Bane, Virlen Bane
Принадлежит: Individual

A head unit device is disclosed that allows users access to applications on their electronic devices while driving and incorporates the applications, such as a navigational system and music player into a vehicle's sound system. The head unit device comprises a housing component and an electronic device that is removably secured within the housing component. The housing component comprises a wireless networking device that communicates with the electronic device. The electronic device is inserted into the interior cavity such that a user can view and access the face of the electronic device. Furthermore, the housing component comprises a detachable faceplate with near-field communication (NFC) for communicating with the electronic device, and a wireless charging pad for charging the electronic device.

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Номер записи: 90
21-04-2016 дата публикации

OPTICAL POSITION MEASURING DEVICE

Номер: US20160109216A1
Автор: Saendig Karsten
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An optical position-measuring device includes a scanning unit and a material measure that is movable relative thereto in a measuring direction. The scanning unit includes a splitting device and an optoelectronic detector arrangement. The splitting device is configured to separate sub-beams incident thereon as a function of wavelength. The splitting device is configured as an asymmetrical interferometer that includes two interferometer arms having different optical path lengths, within which the sub-beams propagate between splitting and recombination until the recombined sub-beams arrive at the detector arrangement. The optical position-measuring device is configured to generate a plurality of phase-shifted scanning signals indicative of a relative position of the scanning unit and of the material measure, wherein phase relations of the generated phase-shifted scanning signals are wavelength-dependent. 1. An optical position-measuring device , comprising:a scanning unit including a splitting device and an optoelectronic detector arrangement, the splitting device being configured to separate sub-beams incident thereon as a function of wavelength, the splitting device being configured as an asymmetrical interferometer that includes two interferometer arms having different optical path lengths, within which the sub-beams propagate between splitting and recombination until the recombined sub-beams arrive at the detector arrangement; anda material measure that is movable relative to the scanning unit in at least one measuring direction,wherein the optical position-measuring device is configured to generate a plurality of phase-shifted scanning signals indicative of a relative position of the scanning unit and of the material measure, and wherein phase relations of the generated phase-shifted scanning signals are wavelength-dependent.2. The optical position-measuring device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the optical path lengths in the two interferometer arms allow same ...

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Номер записи: 91
02-06-2022 дата публикации

A/D CONVERTER, SENSOR PROCESSING CIRCUIT, AND SENSOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20220173746A1
Автор: "NAKA JUNICHI", NAGAI Masaaki, Nakatsuka Junji, OBATA Koji, YOSHINO Hiroki
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An A/D converter includes an A/D conversion unit and an output unit. The A/D conversion unit includes a second A/D converter (successive approximation register A/D converter) and generates first digital data having a first number of bits and second digital data having a second number of bits, where the second number of bits is smaller than the first number of bits. The output unit provides first output information that is the first digital data and also provides second output information based on the second digital data. The output unit provides the second output information before providing the first output information. 1. An A/D converter comprising:an A/D conversion unit including a successive approximation register A/D converter and configured to generate first digital data having a first number of bits and second digital data having a second number of bits, where the second number of bits is smaller than the first number of bits; andan output unit configured to provide first output information that is the first digital data and second output information based on the second digital data,the output unit being configured to provide the second output information before providing the first output information.2. The A/D converter of claim 1 , whereinthe second digital data is high-order bits of the first digital data.3. The A/D converter of claim 1 , whereinthe second output information includes a result of decision made about whether or not a predetermined condition related to the second digital data is satisfied.4. The A/D converter of claim 3 , whereinthe output unit is configured to, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, provide the second digital data as the second output information.5. The A/D converter of claim 3 , whereinthe predetermined condition is that the second digital data is equal to or greater than a threshold value at least a prescribed number of times.6. The A/D converter of claim 5 , whereinthe predetermined condition is that the second ...

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Номер записи: 92
11-04-2019 дата публикации

METER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190105988A1
Автор: DESHMUKH Amol, KESHAVAMURTHY Rajesh, MISHRA RAMESH
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A meter assembly for a vehicle instrument panel. The meter assembly includes a reflector case having a plurality of light guides extending from an inner surface of the reflector case. Neighboring ones of the plurality of light guides have different lengths and extend different distances from the inner surface of the reflector case. 1. A meter assembly for a vehicle instrument panel , the meter assembly comprising:a reflector case including a plurality of light guides extending from an inner surface of the reflector case, neighboring ones of the plurality of light guides have different lengths and extend different distances from the inner surface of the reflector case;a circuit board including a plurality of light emitting elements, the circuit board is arranged such that the light emitting elements are aligned with different ones of the plurality of light guides; anda main case arranged between the circuit board and the reflector case, the main case defining a plurality of holes aligned with different ones of the light emitting elements, on a side of the main case facing the reflector case the main case includes base members at alternating openings of the plurality of holes;wherein each one of the plurality of light guides includes a reflective wall, at a split point spaced apart from the inner surface the reflective wall splits into a first split portion and a second split portion of different lengths.2. The meter assembly of claim 1 , wherein each light guide includes a first end at the inner surface and a second end distal to the inner surface claim 1 , the first end is wider than the second end.3. (canceled)4. The meter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first split portion defines a first one of the plurality of light guides claim 1 , and the second split portion defines a second one of the plurality of light guides.5. The meter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second split portions are spaced apart from one another to define a gap therebetween.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 93
30-04-2015 дата публикации

SCANNING IN ANGLE-RESOLVED REFLECTOMETRY AND ALGORITHMICALLY ELIMINATING DIFFRACTION FROM OPTICAL METROLOGY

Номер: US20150116717A1
Автор: Bachar Ohad, BRINGOLTZ BARAK, HILL Andrew, Kandel Daniel, Manassen Amnon, Sela Ilan
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Angle-resolved reflectometers and reflectometry methods are provided, which comprise a coherent light source, an optical system arranged to scan a test pattern using a spot of coherent light from the light source to yield realizations of the light distribution in the collected pupil, wherein the spot covers a part of the test pattern and the scanning is carried out optically or mechanically according to a scanning pattern, and a processing unit arranged to generate a composite image of the collected pupil distribution by combining the pupil images. Metrology systems and methods are provided, which reduce diffraction errors by estimating, quantitatively, a functional dependency of measurement parameters on aperture sizes and deriving, from identified diffraction components of the functional dependency which relate to the aperture sizes, correction terms for the measurement parameters with respect to the measurement conditions. 1. An angle-resolved reflectometer comprising:a coherent light source;an optical system arranged to scan a test pattern using a spot of coherent light from the light source to yield a plurality of realizations of a light distribution in a collected pupil, wherein the spot covers a part of the test pattern and the scanning is carried out according to a scanning pattern; and,a processing unit arranged to generate a composite image of the collected pupil distribution by combining the plurality of realizations of the light distribution in the collected pupil.2. The angle-resolved reflectometer of claim 1 , wherein the scanning is carried out mechanically by moving an objective lens of the optical system and the test pattern relative to each other.3. The angle-resolved reflectometer of claim 2 , wherein the scanning is carried out by moving an objective lens of the optical system with respect to the test pattern.4. The angle-resolved reflectometer of claim 2 , wherein the scanning is carried out by moving the test pattern with respect to an ...

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Номер записи: 94
30-04-2015 дата публикации

Pipe Measurement

Номер: US20150116728A1
Автор: Cesar Atin, Lacome Jacques, Wang Jue
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A method is disclosed of measuring a hollow object such as a pipe including temporarily attaching to that object a reference target support such as a stencil that supports a plurality of scannable reference targets. When scanning the object with a movable scanner, most conveniently a hand-held scanner, the reference targets provide a positional reference for the scanner. A reference support that is attachable to or movable along a hollow object has a display face presenting and supporting a plurality of scannable reference targets. The display face can stand up from a surface of the object or can lie against a surface of the object. The reference target support and the scanner can be movable together along a pipe as an internal inspection pig. 132-. (canceled)33. A method of measuring a hollow object such as a pipe or another object fitted to that hollow object , the method comprising:attaching to the object at least one reference target support that supports a plurality of scannable reference targets; andscanning the object with a hand-held movable scanner, wherein the scanner uses the plurality of reference targets of the reference target support to provide a positional reference for the scanner during movement of the scanner.34. The method of claim 33 , comprising scanning an edge of the object between external and internal surfaces of the object during as scanning operation.35. The method of claim 33 , wherein the reference target support is attached to the object inboard of an end of the object and the scanner is used to scan an end portion of the object outboard of that support.36. The method of claim 33 , wherein the object is a pipe and the reference target support extends around the pipe against an internal or external surface of the pipe.37. The method of claim 33 , comprising attaching to the object at least one reference target support that presents a plurality of reference targets on a face upstanding from a surface of the object to which that support ...

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Номер записи: 95
28-04-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus for Sensor with Communication Port for Configuring Sensor Characteristics and Associated Methods

Номер: US20160116499A1
Автор: Thompson Charles D.
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A sensor includes a coil suspended in a magnetic field, an optical detector to detect displacement of the coil in response to a stimulus, and a feedback circuit coupled to the optical detector and to the coil. The sensor further includes a serial communication port used to configure at least one characteristic of the sensor, wherein the at least one characteristic of the sensor comprises an overload point of the sensor, a gain of the sensor, a full-scale range of the sensor, a power consumption of sensor, sleep mode parameters of the sensor, a coil configuration of the sensor, and/or coil damping of the sensor. 1. A sensor , comprising:a coil suspended in a magnetic field;an optical detector to detect displacement of the coil in response to a stimulus;a feedback circuit coupled to the optical detector and to the coil; anda serial communication port used to configure at least one characteristic of the sensor, wherein the at least one characteristic of the sensor comprises an overload point of the sensor, a gain of the sensor, a full-scale range of the sensor, a power consumption of sensor, sleep mode parameters of the sensor, a coil configuration of the sensor, and/or coil damping of the sensor.2. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the serial communication port resides in a microcontroller unit (MCU).3. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the serial communication port resides in controller.4. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the serial communication port is further used to provide output information of the sensor to a host.5. The sensor according to claim 4 , wherein depending on the output information of the sensor claim 4 , the host uses the serial communication port to configure the at least one characteristic of the sensor.6. The sensor according to claim 5 , wherein the host uses the serial communication port to configure the at least one characteristic of the sensor by monitoring peak value of the output information of the sensor.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 96
10-07-2014 дата публикации

DISPLACEMENT DETECTING DEVICE AND SCALE

Номер: US20140195193A1
Автор: TAMIYA Hideaki
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A scale has marks whose pitch interval changes along a measurement direction in a manner that can be approximated to a quadratic or higher-order polynomial. A comparing unit calculates a difference between first relative position information and second relative position information per unit displacement in a position where a first displacement detecting unit is arranged. Then, an absolute position computing unit computes an absolute position in the measurement direction with respect to the scale based on absolute position information and the relative position information of at least one of the first relative position information and the second relative position information, and outputs the absolute position. 1. A displacement detecting device comprising:a scale having marks whose pitch interval can be approximated to a quadratic or higher-order polynomial along a measurement direction, or changes randomly;a first displacement detecting unit arranged facing the scale and configured to detect a displacement in the measurement direction;a second displacement detecting unit arranged facing the scale and with a predetermined distance in the measurement direction from the first displacement detecting unit, and configured to detect a displacement in the measurement direction;a first displacement computing unit configured to output first relative position information based on the displacement in the measurement direction detected by the first displacement detecting unit;a second displacement computing unit configured to output second relative position information based on the displacement in the measurement direction detected by the second displacement detecting unit;a comparing unit configured to calculate a difference between the first relative position information and the second relative position information per unit displacement in a position where the first displacement detecting unit is arranged and also, to calculate absolute position information with respect to the ...

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Номер записи: 97
27-04-2017 дата публикации

Optical Target Orienting System and Method

Номер: US20170115111A1
Автор: Cooke Barry T.
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An optical target orienting system including a mount defining a pan axis, an optical target positioned on the mount, the optical target being rotatable relative to the mount about a tilt axis, a pan assembly operatively connected to the mount to rotate the mount and, thus, the optical target about the pan axis, and a tilt assembly operatively connected to the optical target to rotate the optical target relative to the mount about the tilt axis. 1. An optical target orienting system comprising:a mount defining a pan axis;an optical target positioned on said mount, said optical target being rotatable relative to said mount about a tilt axis;a pan assembly operatively connected to said mount to rotate said mount and, thus, said optical target about said pan axis; anda tilt assembly operatively connected to said optical target to rotate said optical target relative to said mount about said tilt axis.2. The optical target orienting system of wherein said optical target is a spherically mounted retroreflector.3. The optical target orienting system of wherein said mount defines a nest claim 2 , and wherein said spherically mounted retroreflector is positioned in said nest.4. The optical target orienting system of wherein said optical target is magnetically connected to said mount.5. The optical target orienting system of wherein said tilt axis is substantially perpendicular to said pan axis.6. The optical target orienting system of wherein said mount comprises a shaft extending therefrom claim 1 , said shaft being axially aligned with said pan axis.7. The optical target orienting system of wherein said pan assembly comprises a pan actuator operatively connected to said shaft.8. The optical target orienting system of wherein said pan actuator comprises a servo motor.9. The optical target orienting system of further comprising a controller in communication with said pan actuator.10. The optical target orienting system of wherein said pan assembly further comprises a first ...

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Номер записи: 98
03-05-2018 дата публикации

MOVEABLE DISPLAY SCREEN

Номер: US20180118031A1
Автор: Crijns Steve, Scervo Emilio
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A display assembly for a vehicle, the display assembly comprising: a housing; a display unit comprising a first display panel configured to display a first set of instruments and a second display panel configured to display a second set of instruments, the display unit being moveable, relative to the housing, between a first position and a second position; and a display unit controller being configured to, when the display unit is in the first position, cause the first display panel to display the first set of instruments and, when the display unit is in the second position, cause the second display panel to display the second set of instruments. 127-. (canceled)28. A display assembly for a vehicle , the display assembly comprising:a housing;a display unit comprising a first display panel configured to display a first set of instruments and a second display panel configured to display a second set of instruments, the display unit being moveable, relative to the housing, between a first position and a second position; anda display unit controller being configured to, when the display unit is in the first position, cause the first display panel to display the first set of instruments and, when the display unit is in the second position, cause the second display panel to display the second set of instruments.29. A display assembly as claimed in claim 28 , wherein the display unit controller is configured to cause the first display panel to operate as the primary display of the vehicle when the display unit is in the first position and cause the second display panel to operate as the primary display of the vehicle when the display unit is in the second position.30. A display assembly according to claim 28 , wherein the first set of instruments includes the instruments of the second set of instruments.31. A display assembly according to claim 28 , wherein the display unit controller is configured to disable the first display panel when the display unit is in the second ...

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Номер записи: 99
05-05-2016 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING POSITION OF OBJECT

Номер: US20160123721A1
Автор: CHO Baek Hwan, HAN Seung Hoon, JUNG Tae Sung, Kim Jung Woo, Lee Hong-seok, Park Joon Ah, PYUN Kyoung Seok, SHIN Jung Soon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An electronic device for detecting a position of an object is disclosed, The electronic device includes an optical source configured to emit light to a detection area, a light concentrator configured to concentrate light reflected by a target object located in a detection area, a light receiver configured to receive through photodiodes the reflected light concentrated by the light concentrator and to output a light quantity pattern of the reflected light, and a processor configured to determine the position of the target object based on the light quantity pattern of the reflected light. 1. An electronic device , comprising:an optical source configured to emit light to a detection area;a light concentrator configured to concentrate light reflected by a target object located in the detection area;a light receiver configured to receive through photodiodes the reflected light concentrated by the light concentrator and to output a light quantity pattern of the reflected light; anda processor configured to determine a position of the target object based on the light quantity pattern of the reflected light.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to determine a position of a photodiode with respect to the electronic device based on the light quantity pattern which indicates a maximum quantity of light detected among the photodiodes claim 1 , and to determine the position of the target object with respect to the electronic device based on the position of the photodiode.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to determine a distance between the light concentrator and the target object based on an incidence angle of the reflected light on the light concentrator.4. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the processor is further configured to determine the incidence angle of the reflected light on the light concentrator based on mapping information between the photodiodes and the incidence ...

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Номер записи: 100