Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
324115000 | Plural ranges, scales or registration rates | 41 |
20090045799 | DIGITAL MULTIMETER HAVING IMPROVED RECORDING FUNCTIONALITY - A digital multimeter having improved recording functionality is disclosed. The digital multimeter disclosed incorporates a rotary switch, a series of keys and buttons, and a digital display so as to provide highly integrated, programmable and configurable features. Several of these features, either taken alone or in combination, provide significant improvements in ease of use, speed of user operation, and safety associated with use of the instrument. | 02-19-2009 |
20090045800 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A DISPLAY FOR A DIGITAL MULTIMETER - A digital multimeter with a rotary switch having a plurality of positions, each of the positions corresponding to a primary measurement function to be performed. An LCD displays secondary functions or modes corresponding to the positions of the rotary switch and values determined by performing one of the measurement functions. The multimeter includes default functions for each position of the rotary switch that may be changed to other functions or modes. When the other functions or modes are set in a first position, the rotary switch is moved to a second position, and returned to the first position the multimeter restores the functions and/or modes set when the rotary switch was previously in the first position. | 02-19-2009 |
20090115398 | Device And Method For Measuring A First Voltage And A Second Voltage By Means Of A Differential Voltmeter - The invention relates to a method and a device for measuring a first voltage and a second voltage by means of a differential voltmeter. The differential voltmeter comprises a first inlet and a second inlet and a known voltage potential is applied to the second inlet. The voltage measurement comprises the following; a first voltage is applied to a first inlet of the differential voltmeter, a first differential voltage is measured, the first voltage from the measured first differential voltmeter and the known voltage potential is determined, the second voltage is applied to the second inlet of the differential voltmeter, a second differential voltage is measured, and the second voltage from the measured second differential voltage and the previously determined first voltage is determined. | 05-07-2009 |
20090128124 | INFORMATION DISPLAY FOR DIGITAL MULTIMETER - A digital multimeter provides information regarding measurements shown on a display of the multimeter, and available functions of the multimeter. The information typically relates to a current context of the multimeter. The context may include a current mode or other setting of the multimeter. | 05-21-2009 |
20090128125 | MINI-MEASUREMENT DISPLAY FOR DIGITAL MULTIMETER - A digital multimeter displays a miniature version of a live actual reading of the multimeter. The miniature version typically appears after a larger version of the live actual reading is displaced by other display elements. The miniature version of the live actual reading may be accompanied by a warning icon or other graphical symbol to alert a user of a potentially hazardous electrical condition. | 05-21-2009 |
20090128126 | ROTARY SWITCH MEMORY FOR DIGITAL MULTIMETER - A digital multimeter comprises a rotary switch and a rotary switch memory. The rotary switch can be moved between a plurality of positions to change the function performed by the digital multimeter. When the rotary switch is in a particular position, a user can change the function currently associated with that position from a default function to a non-default function. Thereafter, when the user moves the rotary switch away from the particular and then subsequently moves the position back to the particular position, the multimeter resumes the non-default function without requiring further user-input. | 05-21-2009 |
20090128127 | AUTO-NUMBERING OF MEASUREMENTS IN DIGITAL MULTIMETER - A digital multimeter stores multiple sequential measurements of physical or electrical parameters. Each of the sequential measurements has a name including an automatically generated descriptor. The descriptor for each sequential measurement may indicate a relative position of the measurement within the sequence. For instance, the descriptor may indicate whether the measurement was obtained before or after other measurements in the sequence. | 05-21-2009 |
20090128128 | AUTOMATIC CAPTURE AND STORAGE OF MEASUREMENTS IN DIGITAL MULTIMETER - A digital multimeter includes an auto-save component configured to automatically capture and save a sequence of measurements. The auto-save component detects when a measurement becomes stable and upon determining that the measurement has become stable, captures and saves the measurement in a memory of the digital multimeter. The multimeter may additionally include an auto-naming component for automatically assigning a name to each measurement in the sequence, and an auto-hold component for temporarily freezing the display of the stable measurements in the multimeter. | 05-21-2009 |
20090140721 | DIGITAL MULTIMETER HAVING IMPROVED RECORDING FUNCTIONALITY - A digital multimeter automatically records measurements of electrical or physical parameters. The multimeter may record the measurements based on events such as the passage of time, fluctuations or deviations in the measurements, or user inputs. In some examples, the digital multimeter operates at a reduced power setting during automatic recording operations. | 06-04-2009 |
20090174394 | Electrical test lead with a replaceable inline fuse - An electrical test lead for use with a multi-meter has a fuse assembly adapted to releasably hold a fuse in-line of the electrical wire connecting ends of the electrical test lead. The fuse assembly may be permanently attached to the electrical test leads or may be releasably attached at one or both ends thereof to electrical test lead sections. The fuse assembly includes a fuse holder that is preferably clear to see the replaceable fuse therein in order to determine whether the fuse has blown. The electrical test lead has a fuse assembly holding a replaceable fuse electrically connected to and situated between a first test lead section terminating in a test lead plug that is adapted to be received in a test lead receptacle of a multi-meter and a second test lead section terminating in one of an electrical test probe and a test lead receptor adapted to receive a test lead tool. | 07-09-2009 |
20090251130 | MULTIMETER HAVING COMMUNICATIONS VIA MEASUREMENT TERMINALS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR SAME - A multimeter having measurement terminals and configured to receive measurement signals applied to the measurement terminals and a measurement value and also configured to receive communication signals applied to the measurement terminals and extract encoded information from the communication signals. The multimeter can be included in a multimeter communication system having a device coupled to the measurement terminals of the multimeter. The device is configured to generate communication signals having encoded information and provide the communication signals to the measurement terminals of the multimeter. | 10-08-2009 |
20090273338 | ACTIVE AUTORANGING CURRENT SENSING CIRCUIT - A range-changing circuit for a measurement device having a desirable range includes an array of graduated impedances. And amplifier supplies an electrical voltage to at least one of the impedances of the array. A voltage sensing and limiting switch is provided in a feedback path of the amplifier. The switch limits said electrical voltage supplied to said at least one of the impedances in response to a sensed voltage that is sensed by the switch. An electrical voltage in the desirable range is developed across a different one of the impedances of the array based on an operation of the switch. | 11-05-2009 |
20090295367 | Method to Communicate With Multivalved Sensor on Loop Power - A method and apparatus for detecting at least two process variables in a loop powered circuit. The method includes the steps of (a) powering the loop, detecting a first process variable value during a first time interval, (b) detecting a second process variable value during a second time interval after the expiration of the first time interval, where the detected process variable values are represented by the magnitude of a current passing through the loop circuit. | 12-03-2009 |
20100072981 | VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT AND METHOD HAVING IMPROVED AUTOMATIC MODE OPERATION - An AC/DC voltage measuring instrument is operable in a DC mode, an AC mode, or an automatic mode. In the DC mode, an input terminal is coupled directly to an analog-to-digital converter, which generates a digital output signal indicative of the amplitude of the received signal. In the AC mode, the input terminal is coupled to an RMS circuit through a capacitor. The RMS circuit generates an output signal having an amplitude indicative of the RMS amplitude of the received signal, and this output signal is coupled to the analog-to-digital converter. In the automatic mode, the input terminal is also coupled to the RMS circuit, but it is coupled to the RMS circuit without being coupled through the capacitor. The input terminal is coupled to the RMS circuit through an amplifier, and a calibration procedure is used to compensate for any offset of the amplifier. | 03-25-2010 |
20100079131 | AUDIO FREQUENCY DEVICE FOR AUDIBLE EYES OFF MEASUREMENTS - An electrical to audible signal measurement apparatus comprises an absolute value converter, a voltage to frequency converter, a polarity detector, and a waveform changer. The absolute value converter is capable of converting a bipolar input signal into a unipolar signal. The voltage to frequency converter is connected to the absolute value converter and is capable of generating a frequency signal proportional to the unipolar signal. The polarity detector is capable of identifying a polarity of the bipolar input signal to form an identified polarity. The waveform changer is connected to the voltage to frequency converter and polarity detector and is capable of generating a number of different waveforms in an audio frequency range in response to receiving the frequency signal from the voltage to frequency converter and in response to the identified polarity. | 04-01-2010 |
20100164479 | Portable Electronic Device Having Self-Calibrating Proximity Sensors - A method of a portable electronic device for self-calibration of a proximity sensor. A background measurement is obtained by the proximity sensor and a detection threshold of the proximity sensor is adjusted based on the background measurement. The background measurement is a measure of a received signal when no signal is transmitted by the proximity sensor, and the detection threshold is associated with a sensitivity of the proximity sensor to environmental conditions. A source signal is emitted by the proximity sensor based on the adjusted detection threshold of the proximity sensor, and a return signal is received by the proximity sensor corresponding to the source signal. A function of the portable electronic device may be performed base don the received return signal. | 07-01-2010 |
20100181990 | DIGITAL MULTIMETER HAVING REMOTE DISPLAY WITH AUTOMATIC COMMUNICATION MODE SWITCHING - A multimeter comprising a base unit having at least one test lead terminal. A remote display unit separate from the base unit is also provided. The remote display unit has a display operative to show measured parameters. The multimeter further comprises communication circuitry operative to provide electrical communication between the base unit and the remote display unit. The communication circuitry provides electrical communication in a plurality of alternative communication modes. At least two of the alternative communication modes are preferably wireless communication modes. | 07-22-2010 |
20100231197 | DIGITAL MULTIMETER HAVING VISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATION PORT - A digital multimeter can be monitored from a remote location via an on-board light source such as a backlight LED. The digital multimeter has memory, a processor operatively coupled to the memory, a light operatively coupled to the processor and the memory and a light sensitive sensor operatively coupled to the machinery and positioned proximate the light. The processor is configured to produce a first data signal containing information about the machinery, which is then modulated by the light so that the light blinks between an on state and an off state. The sensor is configured to detect the light on state and the light off state and convert the received light into a second data signal representative of the first data signal. | 09-16-2010 |
20100327850 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ACQUIRING MEASUREMENTS AND PERFORMING AN AUTO-ZERO PROCESS USING A MULTI-RANGE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - In one embodiment, a measurement apparatus has an input stage, an output stage and a multiplexer. The input stage has a signal input, a plurality of measurement range outputs, and a plurality of selectable gain stages, with each of the selectable gain stages being coupled between the signal input and a respective one of the measurement range outputs. The output stage has a measurement acquisition path between an analog measurement input and a digital measurement output. The measurement acquisition path includes an analog-to-digital converter. The multiplexer has i) a plurality of data inputs, at least two of which are coupled to respective ones of the plurality of measurement range outputs, and at least one of which is a reference input configured to receive a signal to which signals appearing at the measurement range outputs are commonly referenced, ii) a data output coupled to the analog measurement input of the output stage, and iii) a control input. | 12-30-2010 |
20110025299 | DUAL-RANGE MEASUREMENT OF ELECTRICAL CURRENT - An electrical current measurement system. A sense impedance and a composite amplifier are in electrical communication and together define a trans-impedance circuit that presents a frequency-compensated impedance lower than the sense impedance to an input electrical current to be measured. A sense amplifier in electrical communication with the sense impedance provides an output indicative of a magnitude of the input electrical current. A current bypass circuit may parallel the trans-impedance circuit and bypass the input electrical current around the trans-impedance circuit when the current reaches a predefined magnitude. The system may be combined with another current sensor to form a dual-range current measurement instrument. | 02-03-2011 |
20110109300 | MULTI-RANGE ELECTRICAL CURRENT MEASUREMENT - An electrical current measurement system. A first low-range current gauge receives a current to be measured and provides a first intermediate value indicative of the amplitude of the current up to a first maximum current. A second low-range current gauge receives any portion of the current having a magnitude that exceeds the first maximum current and provides a second preliminary value indicative of the amplitude of the portion of the current having a magnitude that exceeds the first maximum current up to a second maximum current. An arithmetic unit or a digital processor receives the first intermediate value and the second preliminary value and provides a second intermediate value indicative of the amplitude of the current. A full-range current gauge may also be provided. A selector or the digital processor selects one of the values for display or other output. | 05-12-2011 |
20110121817 | METHOD FOR INCREASING THE AVAILABILITY OF DISPLACEMENT/POSITION MEASURING SYSTEMS ON THE BASIS OF POTENTIOMETERS WITH A SLIDER TAP (III) - A method for increasing the availability of displacement/position measuring systems using a potentiometer with a slider tap in a closed control loop. The controller of the potentiometer is formed by a microcontroller which is supplied with the position of the slider via an analog/digital converter. The operating range is shifted within the sensor range in a direction of one of two limits of the operating range at least by a distance between the other of two limits of the operating range and a defective slider position by temporarily interrupting an operative connection between the displacement pick-off on the actuator and the potentiometer shaft. | 05-26-2011 |
20110156696 | MULTIMETER - A multimeter has a plurality of control panels, a display screen that can change display orientation, and/or a magnetic portion to releasably support the multimeter. | 06-30-2011 |
20110221423 | MULTIMETER HAVING COMMUNICATIONS VIA MEASUREMENT TERMINALS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR SAME - A multimeter having measurement terminals and configured to receive measurement signals applied to the measurement terminals and a measurement value and also configured to receive communication signals applied to the measurement terminals and extract encoded information from the communication signals. The multimeter can be included in a multimeter communication system having a device coupled to the measurement terminals of the multimeter. The device is configured to generate communication signals having encoded information and provide the communication signals to the measurement terminals of the multimeter. | 09-15-2011 |
20110248701 | Method for detecting an electric potential-difference at a piezoelectric actuator unit, and a circuit system for implementing the method - A circuit system for detecting a time-variable amplitude via an electric potential-difference to be detected. A first potential-difference detection device for detecting the at least one electric potential-difference and for outputting a first potential-difference signal, and a second potential-difference detection device for detecting the at least one electric potential-difference and for outputting a second potential-difference signal are provided. The first potential-difference detection device has a higher time resolution than the second potential-difference detection device, while the second potential-difference detection device has a higher amplitude resolution than the first potential-difference detection device. | 10-13-2011 |
20110304319 | MULTIMETER WITH FLEXIBLE CURRENT SENSOR - The multimeter of the invention includes main body, a current sensor and a flexible tube. The main body is provided with a display. The current sensor is electrically connected to the main body via a wire. The flexible tube is connected between the main body and current sensor. And the wire is accommodated in the flexible tube. Therefore, the current sensor can be adjusted to any direction, angle and position. | 12-15-2011 |
20110316523 | AVOMETER - An avometer includes a measurement main body. The measurement main body includes a rotary knob for selecting a measurement item, a display, and a navigator. The rotary knob is used for an operator to select one of a current measurement mode, a voltage measurement mode, a resistance measurement mode, and a diode measurement mode before performing an operation. The display is used for displaying information and measured data of the measurement mode selected by the rotary knob. The navigator is used for switching the information of the measurement mode, and displaying the information on the display. | 12-29-2011 |
20120235667 | THREE-PHASE SELECTABLE ENERGY METER - A three-phase selection energy meter is disclosed. In one embodiment, an energy meter includes a base; a phase A terminal barrel, a phase B terminal barrel and a phase C terminal barrel; and a phase selection member movably engaged with the base, the phase selection member permitting individual selection of each of the phase A terminal barrel, the phase B terminal barrel and the phase C terminal barrel, wherein the individual selection of the one of the phase A terminal barrel, the phase B terminal barrel or the phase C terminal barrel prohibits selection of the other two of the phase A terminal barrel, the phase B terminal barrel and the phase C terminal barrel. | 09-20-2012 |
20120299581 | DIGITAL MULTIMETER - A digital multimeter includes a single chip processor, a sound chip connected to the single chip processor, a signal amplifying circuit, a speaker connected to the signal amplifying circuit, and a power source for providing electrical energy for the digital multimeter. The single chip processor collects high and low level signals, and converts the signals into codes which the sound chip can recognize, and transmits the codes to the sound chip. The sound chip converts the codes into audio signals and transmits the audio signals to the signal amplifying circuit. The signal amplifying circuit amplifies the audio signals and outputs the amplified audio signals to the speaker. The amplified audio signals reports the measurement values of the digital multimeter. | 11-29-2012 |
20130033253 | MULTIMETER HAVING CLAMPING MEANS FOR TEST PROBE - A multi-meter for a test probe includes a main body, two test probes and a clamping means. The test probe includes a test pin, a connecting portion, and a lead electrically connected between the test pin and the connecting portion. The connecting portion is inserted into the main body and electrically thereto. The clamping means comprises a liftable cover and a clamping portion formed on the liftable cover. One end of the liftable cover is pivotally connected to the main body. The clamping portion is configured to clamp the test pin. By this structure, the test pin is clamped by the camping portion to help a user carrying out the measurement. | 02-07-2013 |
20130285643 | METER APPARATUS HAVING THREE-PHASE JUDGMENT FUNCTION - A meter apparatus having three-phase judgment function includes a control unit, a multimeter measurement unit electrically connected to the control unit, a three-phase judgment unit electrically connected to the control unit, a first measurement jack electrically connected to the multimeter measurement unit and the three-phase judgment unit, a second measurement jack electrically connected to the multimeter measurement unit and the three-phase judgment unit, and a third measurement jack electrically connected to the multimeter measurement unit and the three-phase judgment unit. | 10-31-2013 |
20140002059 | MULTIMETER | 01-02-2014 |
20140327430 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR DETERMINING AN ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS AT A REGULATION POINT - A method for determining electrical characteristics at a point of regulation to which plural energy providing/production units are connected via a common node is provided. The electrical characteristics at an output terminal of each of the plural energy providing/production units are measured in order to obtain plural measured electrical characteristics. Circuit configuration information about a configuration of a circuitry connected between the plural energy providing/production units and the point of regulation is obtained. Electrical characteristics at the point of regulation are calculated based on the plural measured electrical characteristics and the circuit configuration information. | 11-06-2014 |
20140368189 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND LOCALIZING NON-TECHNICAL LOSSES IN AN ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION GRID - A system and method for detecting theft of power in an electrical distribution grid. The system may include at least two communicating meters which form a transformer area network, a mechanism for measuring current and voltage at the meters, a mechanism for transmitting the measured current and voltage data to a data center with access to an electric grid database, and a mechanism that analyzes the transmitted data to inter unauthorized taking of electrical power. | 12-18-2014 |
20140375302 | AUTOMATIC SWITCHABLE LOW THRESHOLD CURRENT POWER SUPPLY - A method of operating a device connected to an electric power line conductor includes the steps of attaching a device to a first electric power line conductor, sensing a current in the first electric power line conductor and selecting between a first set of windings and a second set of windings connected in series with the first electric power line conductor. | 12-25-2014 |
20150054492 | ISOLATED PROBE WITH DIGITAL MULTIMETER OR DIGITAL VOLTMETER - The disclosed technology relates to a probe for use with a test and measurement instrument. The probe includes a digital multimeter or voltmeter with an analog-to-digital converter configured to measure a signal from a device under test and determine a digital measurement from the signal, a controller connected to the multimeter or voltmeter configured to receive the digital measurement from the multimeter or voltmeter, a digital communication interface connected to the controller configured to communicate with the controller, and a communication link connected to the digital communication interface and the analog signal interface to communicate with the test and measurement instrument. | 02-26-2015 |
20150346239 | BROAD-RANGE CURRENT MEASUREMENT USING DUTY CYCLING - An apparatus, method and integrated circuit for broad-range current measurement using duty cycling are disclosed. Embodiments of an apparatus for sensing current through a transistor device may include an interface configured to receive a current from the transistor device for sensing. Additionally, embodiments may include a sensor component coupled to the interface and configured to receive the current from the transistor device and to generate a responsive sensor voltage. Embodiments may also include a sense control circuit configured to control a duty cycle of the sensor component. | 12-03-2015 |
20160025777 | CIRCUIT ARCHITECTURE FOR MODE SWITCH - Present disclosure relates to a current detection module capable of differentiating and quantifying contribution to a current signal generated by a sensor in response to stimulation by a certain target source from contributions from sources other than the target source (ambient sources). As long as the contribution from the target source comprises a pulsed signal, the module synchronizes itself to the pulse(s) so that there is a predetermined phase relationship between the pulse(s) and functions carried out by various stages of the module. The module may be re-used to also detect and quantify contributions from ambient sources by presenting these contributions to the module as pulses that trigger synchronization of the module. To that end, a detection system disclosed herein is based on the use of such current detection module and allows mode switching where, depending on the selected mode of operation, the module is configured to perform different measurements. | 01-28-2016 |
20160097817 | VOLTAGE DETECTION UNIT - A first pattern and a second pattern are stacked with each other. In a pattern of a first circuit for high voltage, a GND is formed as a solid pattern. In a pattern of a second circuit for low voltage, a GND is formed as a solid pattern. The solid pattern of the GND of the pattern of the first circuit for high voltage and the solid pattern of the GND of the pattern of the second circuit for low voltage partially face each other, thereby improving noise-resistant performance of the circuit for high voltage. | 04-07-2016 |
20190146007 | SHUNT RESISTOR AND METHOD OF MOUNTING THE SAME | 05-16-2019 |
324116000 | With register (e.g., discount type, demand penalty) | 1 |
20120161750 | ELECTRONIC WATT-HOUR METER AND METHOD OF CALCULATING WATT-HOURS - Disclosed is an electronic watt-hour meter including: a plurality of sigma-delta modulators converting a plurality of analog detection currents, acquired by detecting currents flowing through a plurality of power lines having different phases, and a plurality of analog detection voltages, acquired by detecting voltages applied to the plurality of power lines, into respective bitstreams; a first register storing the bitstreams of the plurality of detection currents; a second register storing the bitstreams of the plurality of detection voltages; a register controller controlling the first register and the second register to sequentially output the bitstreams of the plurality of detection currents and the bitstreams of the plurality of detection voltages while simultaneously outputting bitstreams of detection currents and bitstreams of detection voltages detected in the same power line; a first decimation filter converting the bitstreams of the plurality of detection currents sequentially outputted from the first register into digital values; and a second decimation filter converting the bitstreams of the plurality of detection voltages sequentially outputted from the second register into digital values. | 06-28-2012 |