11th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 34 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160076885 | Surveying Instrument And Method To Install Surveying Instrument - The invention provides a surveying instrument, which comprises a surveying instrument main unit having a machine reference point already known, a telescope unit installed on the surveying instrument main unit and for sighting a measuring point, a leveling unit for leveling the surveying instrument main unit, a laser pointer projecting unit for projecting a laser pointer beam in a downward direction along a vertical axis of the surveying instrument main unit and for performing distance measurement, a rotation driving unit for rotating the telescope unit in a direction as desired, a horizontal angle detecting unit for detecting a horizontal angle of the surveying instrument, main unit, a vertical angle detecting unit for detecting a vertical angle of the telescope unit, a tilt angle detecting unit for detecting a tilt angle of the surveying instrument main unit, and a control device, wherein the control device calculates relative space coordinates of the machine reference point of the surveying instrument main unit with respect to a projecting point of the laser pointer beam based on a distance measurement value obtained by the laser pointer projecting unit and on a tilt angle at the time of distance measurement. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076886 | DEVICE FOR MEASUREMENT OF DEVIATION FROM A REFERENCE AXIS - A device for measurement of deviation of a surface being assessed from a reference axis includes a device body having a means for determining a pre-selected reference axis, the means including a reference surface of the device body which can be aligned with the reference axis, and an indicator on the device body for indicating alignment of the reference surface with the reference axis. A deviation meter connected to the device body is configured to measure the extent of deviation from the reference axis, wherein the deviation meter includes a reference point and a gauging means indicating the measure of the deviation of the reference point from the reference surface. An adjuster is configured to adjust the relative position of the reference point of the deviation meter to the reference surface of the device. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076887 | SUNDIAL COMPASS - A system and method for determining one of true north and true south is described. One embodiment includes a sundial compass having a mounting base with a true north line, a dial plate, and a gnomon mount indicator. The true north line and dial plate are configured to indicate one of true north and true south based on a time clock calibration. A method of determining direction is also disclosed. The method includes determining calibration information, inserting a gnomon into a gnomon mount indicator, adjusting the gnomon based on the known calibration information and a time clock calibration, placing the sundial compass such that the true north line indicates one of true north and true south, and determining one of true north and true south. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076888 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus includes a detecting unit that detects a magnetic field and outputs a detection value corresponding to the detected magnetic field, a correcting unit that corrects the detection value according to a type of a power source connected to the electronic apparatus, and a determining unit that determines, using the corrected detection value, an azimuth in which a predetermined surface of the electronic apparatus is directed. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076889 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AN AZIMUTH ANGLE - The present invention relates to an apparatus for providing an azimuth angle, i.e., an apparatus for calculating an azimuth angle using an angular rate sensed by a gyro sensor, which has rotated by an arbitrary angle, and an angle of rotation. The apparatus for providing an azimuth angle in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention may comprise a rotating member, an angular rate sensor mounted on the rotating member, and a driving unit configured to rotate the rotating member by a first angle. The angular rate sensor may be configured to sense an angular rate of the rotating member. The apparatus may further comprise an azimuth angle estimation unit configured to estimate an azimuth angle of the apparatus based on the sensed angular rate and the first angle. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076890 | VIBRATION UNIT AND ANGULAR VELOCITY SENSOR MODULE - A vibration unit includes: a first vibration member configured to be extended from a body member and vibrated on a first plane based on a first driving signal; and a second vibration member configured to be extended from the body member, disposed to be non-parallel with respect to the first vibration member, and vibrated on the first plane based on a second driving signal. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076891 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING COHERENT BACKSCATTER IN A STITCHED WAVEGUIDE INTEGRATED OPTIC CIRCUIT - An integrated optical circuit comprises a first waveguide section of a first material having a first index of refraction, a second waveguide section diffused with a second material, different from the first material, the second waveguide section having a second index of refraction; and a third waveguide section of the first material. A portion of the first waveguide section at a first interface is angled at a first angle and a portion of the second waveguide section is angled at the first angle. A portion of the first waveguide section at a second interface is angled at a second angle and a portion of the third waveguide section is angled at the second angle. The first angle and second angle are selected such that the angle of incidence of light at the first and second interfaces is greater than the Brewster's angle. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076892 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING A STATE OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - The present invention provides methods and systems related to determine a state of the UAV by updating a determined state of UAV with a relative proportional relationship. The UAV may be provided with a monocular camera, a proximity sensor and a processor. The processor may determine external state information of the UAV based on image data captured by the monocular camera, and calculate a relative proportional relationship to be applied to the determined external state information. The updated external state information of the UAV may be more precise or even equal to the actual state information of the UAV, thus enabling more accurate control and navigation for the autonomous flight. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076893 | System and Method for Setting an End Location of a Path - A system for setting an end location of a path of operation of a machine at a work site includes a position sensor configured to determine a position of a path at the work site and a controller. The controller is configured to determine a position of a first path and a position of a second path, the first path and the second path defining a pair of paths on opposite sides of the path of operation and determine a physical characteristic of the pair of paths based upon the position of the first path and the position of the second path. The controller is further configured to determine whether the physical characteristic of the pair of paths is less than a threshold characteristic and set the end location of the path of operation if the physical characteristic of the pair of paths is less than the threshold characteristic. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076894 | DRIVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A driving assistance apparatus includes a storage configured to store map information; and a communication device configured to transmit location information to a second driving assistance apparatus at predetermined time periods, wherein the communication device transmits the map information to the second driving assistance apparatus if a target of the map information changes. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076895 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM ACQUISITION AND USE OF CELLULAR COVERAGE MAP DATA - A mobile device can obtain wireless network signal strength map data that indicates, for various nearby geographical regions, the wireless network signal strength in each such region. A mobile device can transmit that data to a vehicular navigation system responsible for automatically selecting a high-quality route of vehicular travel between a specified source and destination. The system can take the wireless network signal map data into account when selecting that route. When selecting from among multiple different routes of vehicular travel between a specified source and destination, the system may employ an algorithm that considers wireless network signal strengths along those routes, in addition to the other factors. Consequently, the system can select a longer route having better signal strength over a shorter route having worse signal strength. The system can present the selected route within a set of suggested routes, potentially along with reasons for each route's suggestion. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076896 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION INDICATIVE OF A RECOMMENDED NAVIGABLE STRETCH | 2016-03-17 |
20160076897 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR COLLABORATIVE PRESENTATION OF TRAVEL ROUTE INFORMATION - Provided herein is a method, apparatus and computer program product for the collaborative presentation of information relating to a travel route. In particular, the method may include providing for display of primary information on a display of a first device, providing for display of ancillary of information on a display of a second device, receiving location information at the first device, and updating the ancillary information provided for display on the display of the second device in response to receiving the location information at the first device. The primary information may include route-guidance information for a route. The ancillary information may include information associated with the route. The ancillary information may include additional information relative to the primary information. The ancillary information may include point-of-interest information along the route. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076898 | Itinerary Planner for Selecting Fuel-Efficient Itineraries and for Displaying Offers from Participating Merchants - This business method includes: displaying one or more itineraries (including the shortest route, fastest route and most fuel-efficient route) for travel to both flexible and invariable appointments, updated in real time based on: user's location, destination changes and other factors, and wherein merchants within a defined proximity to the route can display information and offers to the user, and merchants pay the service which makes the itinerary selection services available and collects revenue from merchants for the right to make offers to the users, and determines the order of the merchant in a display to the user. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076899 | STOCHASTIC RANGE - A system may identify an expected time-of-arrival distribution to a waypoint along a vehicle route, determine energy usage along the route according to a plurality of arrival timing states of a traffic control located at the waypoint given the expected time-of-arrival distribution, and display a map including the vehicle route and range contours indicative of alternative results of arriving at the waypoint at the plurality of arrival states. The system may also determine energy usage along the vehicle route and update an expected available range of the vehicle along the route. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076900 | IDENTIFYING A ROUTE CONFIGURED TO TRAVEL THROUGH MULTIPLE POINTS OF INTEREST - A computer-implemented method for identifying a route that is configured to travel through multiple points of interest includes receiving a query that includes an origin location, a destination location, and at least a first point of interest and a second point of interest. The method also includes identifying a perimeter that surrounds the received origin and destination locations in response to the query. The perimeter is then used to identify a set of locations for each of the first and second points of interest. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076901 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF COMPUTING LOCATION OF SAFE EXIT FOR MOVING RANGE QUERY IN ROAD NETWORK - The present invention relates to a method of computing the result of a moving range query and the locations of safe exits in a road network and, more particularly, to a method and apparatus that receive a range query request from a moving client terminal and that provide a range query result, a safe region in which the range query result is maintained, and the locations of safe exits. The present invention provides a method in which a server provides a first query processing result and information about a safe region that provides a range query result identical to the first query result, thereby minimizing communication between a server and a client terminal when the client terminal is located in the safe region. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076902 | COLLOQUIAL OR USER-FAVORED ROUTE BASED NAVIGATION INSTRUCTIONS - A route between start and destination locations is generated, and a navigation device presents navigation instructions to a user describing the route. The navigation instructions can be colloquial navigation instructions, which are instructions that are more humanized (e.g., more conversational in language and format, or consistent with the manner in which people typically talk to one another in familiar or informal conversation). The route that is generated can be based on one or more user-favored routes. A user-favored route is a route between two locations that is determined to be desired, preferred, or otherwise favored by a user over other routes. The route that is generated can be generated to include at least part of one or more user-favored routes. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076903 | User Geographic Area Familiarity Based Navigation Instructions - A familiarity that a user of a navigation device has with each of multiple geographic areas is determined. A route to a destination is identified and navigation instructions are provided to the user as he or she travels along the route. The instructions provided to the user along the route are generated based on the familiarity of the user with one or more geographic areas along the route. This generation of instructions can include delaying the start of providing instructions to the user, adapting the level of guidance provided to the user, adapting the aggressiveness of route recalculation, combinations thereof, and so forth. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076904 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING ELECTRONIC MAP DISPLAYS WITH POINTS-OF-INTEREST BASED ON DENSITY THRESHOLDS - Methods and systems are provided for generating an electronic map display. In one implementation, a method is provided for determining a route distance based on information for a route, comparing the route distance with a distance threshold, defining a search area when the route distance is less than the distance threshold, the search area including boundaries, calculating, using a processor, a points of interest (POI) density of the search area, comparing the POI density with a first density threshold and a second density threshold, adjusting the boundaries of the search area based on a result of comparing the POI density with the first density threshold and the second density threshold, identifying POIs in the adjusted search area, and providing POI information for an electronic map display, the POI information being associated with one or more POIs identified in the adjusted search area. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076905 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING TRAVEL INFORMATION - A method of providing traffic information is described, together with a device for performing the same. The method comprises determining a location of a mobile device, receiving traffic information, and determining, with respect to a trip database storing information indicative of a personal road network of a user of the mobile device, whether traffic information associated with one or more road segments in the personal network within a predetermined distance of the current location has been received. One or more no-jam events are generated for respective road segments in the personal network for which it is determined that no traffic information has been received. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076906 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH DESTINATION ACTION MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a navigation system includes: calculating a travel route to an expected destination for displaying on a device; determining a destination action for execution at the expected destination; detecting a route deviation from the travel route; determining a deviation type of the route deviation; and generating an action modification based on the route deviation type. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076907 | SYSTEM TO OFFER COUPONS TO FANS ALONG ROUTES TO GAME - The systems and methods are directed towards embodiments for planning a travel route for a user (i.e. fan) who is planning to attend a sports game. The systems and methods will plan/map a route for the user from a start position (e.g., home) to the location of the sports game (e.g., stadium). Alongside the planned/mapped route, the systems and methods will also obtain various related deals (e.g., coupons) for one or more business (i.e. retail stores, fast-food) along the planned/mapped route. The various related deals can then be displayed for the user to view or use. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076908 | METHOD AND SERVER FOR DELIVERING INFORMATION TO USER TERMINAL - A method for delivering information to a user terminal is provided. The method includes obtaining user data. The user data may include a plurality of user activity locations and corresponding user activity time. The method may further include identifying a first position and a second position based on the user activity locations and the user activity time, selecting a travel path based on the first position and the second position, determining a user activity area based on the selected travel path, and sending content to the user terminal based on the user activity area. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076909 | Water Use Monitoring Apparatus - The present invention is a water use and/or a water energy use monitoring apparatus that is affixed to the hot and cold water supply piping for continuously (or on demand) monitoring displaying the water and water energy (hot vs. ambient) use within a residential or commercial building. A first wire or wireless means is incorporated to communicate with a remote display for viewing by the owner of a commercial building or occupier/resident of a home. A second optional wire or wireless means can be incorporated that can be monitored by civil, commercial, governmental or municipal operators or agencies, using a remote display and/or recorder means or by a secure wire or wireless communication network (e.g. cell phone, smart phone or other similar technology communication means). A third wireless means communicates water parameter data utilizing typical cell tower technology and/or mesh network technology. The water use monitor apparatus includes a power generation, a microprocessor, temperature and water flow sensors, optional water quality sensors, timing circuits, wireless circuitry, and a display means. A wired or wireless means is designed to electronically communicate water use, water energy use and/or water quality information to a remotely located display apparatus or typical cell phone, smart phones, or similar apparatus for convenient observation by a commercial, operator or occupier, resident, municipal or government agency. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076910 | MAGNETIC POSITION SENSOR AND SENSING METHOD - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a magnetic position sensor ( | 2016-03-17 |
20160076911 | SYSTEM THAT OBTAINS A SWITCHING POINT WITH THE ENCODER IN A STATIC POSITION - A system including an encoder, multiple sensing elements and control logic. The encoder has a pole pitch and is configured to rotate in a direction of rotation. The multiple sensing elements are situated along the direction of rotation and span at least half the length of the pole pitch. The control logic is configured to receive signals from the multiple sensing elements based on the encoder in a static position and obtain a switching point based on the signals. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076912 | INDUCTIVE DISPLACEMENT MEASURING SENSOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE LATTER - In an inductive displacement measuring sensor for measuring the distance, the spatial orientation, the thickness, the material properties or the like of a target object, which sensor has a transmitter element which emits a pulsed signal and a receiver element for detecting a pulse response caused by the emitted pulsed signal in the target object, provision is made, in particular, for the detected pulse response to be immediately evaluated using an artificial neural network. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076913 | Path Measurement Method for a Magnetic Sensor and Sensor - A method of path measurement uses eddy current principles and a sensor which interacts with a measuring object. The sensor has an electrical connector and a sensor coil. In accordance with the method, an operating voltage is applied to the sensor such that a magnetic field is built up by an oscillator in cooperation with the sensor coil. A measuring object may be moved in the vicinity of the sensor coil through an opening in the sensor coil to produce field strength changes adjacent to the coil and the oscillator. The field strength changes are detected by an evaluation circuit and transmitted to a microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the signals of the evaluation circuit and provides the evaluation circuit with said signals via an output and protection circuit. The sensor coil consists of a plurality of windings constructed in a planar manner. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076914 | Absolute Position Measuring System And Method - In a method for determining the absolute position (φ) of a carrier ( | 2016-03-17 |
20160076915 | LIGHT GUIDE BODY FOR LIGHT EMITTING POINTER - A light guide body includes a light introduction member ( | 2016-03-17 |
20160076916 | AUTOMATIC EXAMINATION DEVICE OF PARTS FOR VEHICLE AND METHOD - An automatic examination device of parts for a vehicle allows examination of smart cruise control (SCC) even though the SCC is mounted on different model vehicles. The automatic examination device includes: a base plate provided to be horizontally movable, a part examining plate automatically examining the part for the vehicle; and an elevating part provided on the base plate and vertically moving the part examining plate. It is possible to improve workability and examination reliability by allowing the parts to be automatically examined according to the position of the smart cruise control mounted in the vehicle by moving the position of the part examining plate according to the vehicle model for the different mounting positions of the smart cruise control for each vehicle model to thereby flexibly deal with several vehicle models. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076917 | Encoder Alignment Structure - An encoder system comprising an encoder assembly and an encoder alignment structure is disclosed. The encoder assembly may include at least a coding member, a hub, and a housing. The encoder alignment structure may comprise a major surface, a plurality of catches, and a recessed region. The major surface may be coupled with the housing to substantially enclose the hub and the coding member. The plurality of catches may be disposed around the periphery of the major surface and may be configured to secure the encoder alignment structure to the housing. The recessed region of the major surface may be converging from the periphery of the major surface between two of the plurality of catches towards the hub so as to provide access for a user to adjust the hub around the axis of rotation. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076918 | OPTICAL LINEAR MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An optical linear measurement system and method are provided that determine movement of a movable device based on the signal strength of an optical signal propagating in a first optical fiber that is attached to the movable device. As the linear position of the movable device changes, the radius of a coil of the first optical fiber changes. As the radius of the coil changes, the strength of the optical signal changes. A second static optical fiber is used for performing temperature compensation. Changes in signal strength of an optical signal carried on the second optical fiber due to temperature are used to adjust the measured strength of the signal carried on the first optical fiber. The movement of the movable device is then made based on the adjusted signal strength measurement. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076919 | GAS SENSOR - The gas sensor | 2016-03-17 |
20160076920 | Sensor for a Fingerboard Latch Assembly - A sensor assembly is provided for a fingerboard latch assembly that comprises: a latch bracket; bolts for mounting the latch bracket to a fingerboard; a latch; and a bracket pin rotatably supporting the latch on the latch bracket to allow rotation of the latch between an open position and a closed position. The sensor assembly has a mounting arrangement that mounts to the bolts, holding a closed-position proximity sensor probe facing downwardly for sensing proximity of a crank portion of the latch and/or the piston head in the closed position, and also holding an open-position proximity sensor probe facing forwardly for sensing proximity of an arm of the latch in the open position. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076921 | CIRCULAR INDICATOR - Embodiments of this invention comprise circular indicators with one circular scale having M markings which align with H markings on another concentric circular scale, for M>H+1. This alignment enables the indicators, such as a clock face, to indicate both major and minor units (e.g., hours and minutes) by rotating the scales relative to each other rather than by utilizing two hands. The minor marker alignment encircles the major unit markers many times over the course of one major unit of rotation. The adjacency sequence of minor unit values is not monotonic around the disk, and the angles between adjacent minor markers are not all equal. The counts of major markings and minor markings need not be relatively prime numbers. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076922 | INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY WITH VARIABLE LENGTH POINTER - An instrument panel assembly for displaying vehicle information includes a pointer and a magnetic device. The pointer is operable to move about an axis to point at indicia defined by the assembly. The pointer is also operable to vary a length of the pointer in response to a magnetic field proximate to the pointer. The magnetic is device configured to cooperate with the pointer to vary the length of the pointer. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076923 | ULTRASONIC FLOW METER USING REFLECTED BEAMS - An ultrasonic transducer for a pipe includes an ultrasonic source configured to emit a sonic beam and a conically shaped reflector configured to reflect the sonic beam towards an inner wall of the pipe. An apex of the reflector opposite its base is mounted to the ultrasonic source. The conically shaped reflector may have concave outer surfaces that enable the reflector to reflect the sonic beam into waves of a collimated shape. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076924 | FIELD CYCLING MAGNETIC RESONANCE BASED METHOD AND APPARATUS TO MEASURE AND ANALYZE FLOW PROPERTIES IN FLOWING COMPLEX FLUIDS - Field cycling magnetic resonance based method and apparatus to measure and analyze flow properties in flowing complex fluids. The method consists on: 1) polarizing NMR active spins in a magnetic field region, 2) relaxing the plurality of individual macroscopic magnetizations in a second magnetic field region of variable intensity, 3) measuring the total macroscopic magnetization in a third magnetic field region on an NMR measurement module, and 4) reading the multidimensional data matrix with a tangible computer readable medium. The apparatus consists on: 1) a first magnet with constant magnetic field intensity, 2) a second magnet with a variable magnetic field intensity and time, 3) a third magnet having radio frequency antennas and field gradient coils (NMR module), and 4) a computing digital processor. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076925 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ONLINE MEASUREMENT OF GAS FLOWRATE AND LIQUID FLOWRATE OF WET GAS IN HORIZONTAL PIPE - The invention relates to a device for online measurement of gas flowrate and liquid flowrate of a wet gas in a horizontal pipe, comprising the following parts: a horizontal Venturi tube, comprising a truncated cone-shaped inlet pipesection with section area reduced gradually, a cylindrical throat pipesection and a truncated cone-shaped outlet pipesection with section area increased gradually; and a gamma ray monitor, comprising a gamma ray emitter and a gamma ray detector arranged in a manner that gamma rays emitted by the gamma ray emitter can radially pass through the cross section of the throat pipesection to reach the gamma ray detector. The invention also relates to a method for online measurement of gas flowrate and liquid flowrate of a wet gas in a horizontal pipe by using above device. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076926 | Method and Apparatus for Monitoring the Flow of Mixtures of Fluid in a Pipe - A monitoring apparatus for monitoring a multiphase flow in a pipe, the apparatus comprising: a first monitoring module coupled to the pipe and adapted to provide first output data representing a respective concentration of one phase of a plurality of phases, or a mixture of at least two of the phases, in the multiphase flow by processing at least one first variable representing electrical permittivity of one phase or a mixture of at least two of the phases of the multiphase flow; a second monitoring module coupled to the pipe and adapted to provide second output data representing a respective concentration of one phase, or a mixture of at least two of the phases, of the plurality of phases in the multiphase flow by processing at least one second variable representing electrical conductivity of one phase or a mixture of at least two of the phases of the multiphase flow; and a third monitoring module coupled to the pipe and adapted to provide third output data representing a respective velocity of at least one phase of the plurality of phases in the multiphase flow by processing at least one third variable representing velocity of at least one of the phases. There is a further provided a monitoring method for monitoring a multiphase flow in a pipe. There is a further provided an oil well system including a plurality of oil wells, and one or more monitoring apparatus for monitoring a multiphase flow in a pipe. There is a further provided a method of operating an oil well system using a multiphase fluid flow model which is calibrated or modified based on measured parameters of the multiphase flow. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076927 | Fluid Meter with Improved Piston Guidance - The invention relates to a fluid meter ( | 2016-03-17 |
20160076928 | LIQUID SENSOR USING TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION - A liquid sensor system can detect whether liquid is present at a location within a tank or other container, such as an aircraft fuel tank. The system can include a sensor that has a heated negative temperature coefficient (NTC) element and a temperature compensator element. The sensor may be located within the tank. The elements can be polarized by voltages from separate voltage sources. The voltages can be compared to detect a presence or level of liquid within the tank. Only two wires may be needed to connect the sensor with components outside the tank. The system may be able to detect liquid using less than twenty five milliamps and a sensor temperature that is less than two hundred degrees Celsius. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076929 | METHOD OF OPERATING A LIQUID-LEVEL TRANSMITTER DEVICE AND IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF - A method that configures a liquid-level transmitter device to generate a measured value for a level of a liquid. The method includes steps to correct for changes in physical properties of one or more components of the device. In one embodiment, the method utilizes a correction value that incorporates data from a temperature sensor disposed inside of the device, for example, inside of the electronics member. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076930 | BALANCE ABILITY MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, BALANCE ABILITY MEASUREMENT METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR RECORDING BALANCE ABILITY MEASUREMENT PROGRAM - A balance ability measurement apparatus acquires load information on weight of a user as measured during a period of a stand-up movement which is a period of time from when the user starts the stand-up movement to when the user stabilizes standing posture. Based on the load information, the balance ability measurement apparatus calculates load change information on change in the weight of the user. Further, based on the load information, the balance ability measurement apparatus calculates left-right displacement information on displacement of the user in left-right direction. Based on the load change information and the left-right displacement information, the balance ability measurement apparatus calculates a balance ability evaluation value on balance ability of the user. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076931 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF COMPONENT MONITORING - A method of component monitoring for machinery having multiple rotating elements, which are rotated at different rotational speeds, the method including sampling data from the vibration sensor at a sampling frequency at least as great as the fastest rotational speed of the multiple rotating elements to form a data set and determining an actual rotational frequency for at least some of the rotating elements during the sampling of the data. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076932 | DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC SENSING TO OPTIMIZE COIL TUBING MILLING PERFORMANCE - A method of utilizing fiber-optic cables either previously installed in adjacent wells or currently installed as part of the drilling or milling process to sense vibrations or acoustic signatures within an adjacent or the currently drilled wellbore. The vibrations or acoustic signatures may then be used to determine the location, including the depth, of a tool run into the well on coil tubing. In addition to determining the location of any tools run into the well on coil tubing, a determination of the operating condition of the tools may also be made based upon the vibrations or acoustic signatures of the tools received via the fiber-optic cables. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076933 | RECEPTION AND TRANSMISSION CIRCUIT FOR A CAPACITIVE MICROMACHINED ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER - Described herein is a transceiver circuit for a capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT), provided with: a transmitter stage, which generates excitation pulses for a first node of the CMUT transducer during a transmitting phase, a second node of the CMUT transducer being coupled to a biasing voltage; a receiver stage that is selectively coupled to the first node during a receiving phase and has an amplification stage; a switching stage that couples the receiver stage to the first node during the receiving phase and decouples the receiver stage from the first node during the transmitting phase. The amplification stage is provided with a charge amplifier that has an input terminal and is biased as a function of a biasing voltage; and the switching stage is coupled to the same biasing voltage thereby minimizing an injection of charge into the input terminal upon switching from the transmitting phase to the receiving phase. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076934 | VEHICLE OPTICAL SENSOR SYSTEM - An optical sensor system adapted to operate through a window of a vehicle includes a lens, a plurality of optoelectronic devices, and an optical device. The lens is configured to direct light from a field-of-view toward a focal plane. The plurality of optoelectronic devices are arranged proximate to the focal plane. The plurality of optoelectronic devices includes a first optoelectronic device operable to detect an image from a first portion of the field-of-view, and a second optoelectronic device operable to detect light from a second portion of the field-of-view distinct from the first portion. The optical device is configured to direct light from outside the field-of-view toward the second portion. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076935 | PULSE PROCESSING CIRCUIT WITH CORRECTION MEANS - The invention relates to a method and a pulse processing circuit ( | 2016-03-17 |
20160076936 | METHOD OF ATTACHING CAMERA OR IMAGING SENSOR TO TEST AND MEASUREMENT TOOLS - Imaging tools can be fixedly or removably attached to various surfaces of test and measurement tools. An imaging tool comprising a sensor array capable of receiving electromagnetic radiation from a target scene can be configured to engage a surface of the test and measurement tool such that the imaging tool is supported by the test and measurement tool. When the imaging tool is engaged with the test and measurement tool, the sensor array can be movable relative to the imaging tool so that a target scene viewed by the sensor array of the imaging tool is adjustable without requiring movement of the test and measurement tool. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076937 | DISPLAY OF IMAGES FROM AN IMAGING TOOL EMBEDDED OR ATTACHED TO A TEST AND MEASUREMENT TOOL - Systems include a test and measurement tool configured to acquire measurement data representative of at least one parameter of a device under test, an imaging tool configured to acquire image data representative of a target scene, and a display device. The display device can include a display and can be in communication with the test and measurement tool and the imaging tool. The display device can receive measurement data from the test and measurement tool and image data from the imaging tool, and present a display representative of at least one of the measurement data and the image data on the display. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076938 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROL OF AVALANCHE PHOTO-DIODE CHARACTERISTICS FOR HIGH SPEED AND HIGH GAIN APPLICATIONS - A device that may include a DC power supply coupled to a fixed current source; an APD; a DC voltage regulator that comprises a regulating transistor, arranged to maintain a regulated voltage at a fixed value over different APD currents; a temperature control module that is arranged to maintain a portion of the temperature control module at a fixed temperature; and compensation circuit that comprises a compensation component that is thermally coupled to the APD. A voltage drop over the compensation component is smaller than a voltage drop over the APD. A sum of (a) a current that pass through the APD and (b) a current that passes through the compensation component is fixed. The portion of the temperature control module is thermally coupled to the compensation component and to the APD | 2016-03-17 |
20160076939 | PHOTODIODE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, PHOTODIODE ARRAY, SPECTROPHOTOMETER AND SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE - Provided is a photodiode having a high-concentration layer on its surface, in which the high-concentration layer is formed so that the thickness of a non-depleted region is larger than the roughness of an interface between silicon and an insulation film layer, and is smaller than a penetration depth of ultraviolet light. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076940 | CARS MICROSCOPE - To measure homodyne interference with a CARS microscope, a supercontinuum beam is used as a light source. A supercontinuum beam is generated using a nonlinear optical fiber that has normal dispersion in which the coherence between pulses is maintained. As the phases of the interference components of detected beams are the same between pulses, it is possible to integrate the interference components and thus improve the signal-noise ratio. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076941 | Automatically Locked Homodyne Detection - Systems and techniques relating to automatically-locked homodyne detection are described. A described system includes a first nonlinear element, a filter, and second nonlinear elements. The first nonlinear element can produce, based on an input signal and a first continuous wave (CW) signal, a first output signal that includes the input signal and a phase conjugate copy of the input signal. The filter can produce a filtered signal based on the first output signal and can be programmable to adjust an induced delay between the input signal and the phase conjugate signal. The second nonlinear elements can produce second output signals based on a second CW signal and differently weighted combinations of signal components within the filtered signal. The second output signals can include an in-phase output signal based on an in-phase version of the filtered signal and a quadrature output signal based on a quadrature version of the filtered signal. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076942 | Imaging spectropolarimeter - An imaging spectropolarimeter for examining targets with polarized light, the spectropolarimeter including a light source adapted to produce polarized light directed at a target. Embodiments also include a three-camera camera system defining a three-camera camera axis with a first camera unit comprising a first analyzer set at 0°, a lens and a first multi-pixel sensor, a second camera unit comprising a second analyzer set at 45°, a lens and a second multi-pixel sensor, and a third camera unit comprising a third analyzer set at 90°, a lens and a third multi-pixel sensor. At least two beam splitters adapted to direct a portion of polarized light reflected from the target to each of the first, second and third camera units. Preferred systems include a processor adapted to produce polarimetric images of the target utilizing intensity information collected by the multi-pixel sensors. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076943 | MOBILE DEVICE USED WITH ISOLATED TEST AND MEASUREMENT INPUT BLOCK - Systems can include a mobile device, an accessory configured to generate data representative of at least one parameter of a device under test, and an isolated test block comprising at least one input for interfacing with the accessory and an output configured to communicate accessory output data. The mobile device can include a display and be configured to receive the accessory output data from the isolated test block and to present a display based at least on received accessory output data. The accessory output data received by the mobile device can be electrically isolated from the accessory to provide protection to a device user and the mobile device. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076944 | LIGHT BEAM MEASUREMENT DEVICE, LASER APPARATUS, AND LIGHT BEAM SEPARATOR - A light beam measurement device includes: a polarization measurement unit including a first measurement beam splitter provided on an optical path of a laser beam and configured to measure a polarization state of the laser beam having been partially reflected by the first measurement beam splitter; a beam profile measurement unit including a second measurement beam splitter provided on the optical path of the laser beam and configured to measure a beam profile of the laser beam having been partially reflected by the second measurement beam splitter; and a laser beam-directional stability measurement unit configured to measure a stability in a traveling direction of the laser beam, while the first measurement beam splitter and the second measurement beam splitter are made of a material containing CaF | 2016-03-17 |
20160076945 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING TEMPERATURE OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR - A system for monitoring temperature of an electrical conductor ( | 2016-03-17 |
20160076946 | MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE ROTOR OF AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE - A method for measuring the temperature of a permanent magnet disposed on a rotor of an electrical machine, a magnetic property of the permanent magnet dependent on the temperature of the permanent magnet being sensed and the temperature of the permanent magnet being ascertained therefrom, and to an electrical machine, a processing unit, and a computer program for carrying it out. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076947 | Co-Topo-Polymeric Compositions, Devices and Systems for Controlling Threshold and Delay Activation Sensitivities - Co-topo-polymeric indicator compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. Indicator compositions of the invention include a polymer and undergo a color change, which may be reversible or irreversible, in response to an applied stimulus, e.g., temperature. Aspects of methods of producing the compositions include setting a fluid co-topo-polymeric precursor composition into a solid product and then subjecting the solid product (either immediately or after a delay period) to polymerizing conditions to produce the desired indicator composition. Also provided are indicator devices that include the indicator compositions of the invention. The compositions of the invention find use in a variety of different applications. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076948 | System and Method of Acquiring and Evaluating a Measurand - The present invention relates to a system and a method for acquiring and evaluating a measurand, in particular a temperature, of at least one component of a vehicle, in particular a wheel bearing, comprising at least one sensor for acquiring a measurand, in particular a temperature of at least one component, in particular of a wheel bearing of the vehicle, and for outputting an output parameter, and least one evaluation device for evaluating the output parameter, and for generating a warning signal in dependence on the evaluation of the output parameter on the basis of at least one defined warning criterion. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076949 | WIRELESS CULINARY PROBE CALIBRATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A system and method to calibrate a temperature probe through immersion in a substance of known change of state temperature. The saturated Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) probe temperature signal is calculated, overcoming oven reference temperature variability. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076950 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INDICATING THE FUEL CONSUMPTION AND/OR EFFICIENCY OF A HEATING UNIT - A method indicates to a user the fuel consumption and/or efficiency of a heating installation having a heat pump with a thermal compressor, a heating fluid distribution circuit and radiators receiving a first quantity of energy Q | 2016-03-17 |
20160076951 | CALIBRATION DEVICE AND SENSOR CALIBRATION SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A calibration device includes a case, a connection unit, a plurality of connectors, and a controlling unit. The connection unit is exposed from the case for communicating with an operating equipment to receive at least one calibration command. The plurality of connectors are exposed from the case to couple to a plurality of sensors, respectively. The controlling unit is accommodated in the case and is coupled between the connection unit and the plurality of connectors. The controlling unit obtains at least one calibration command from the connection unit and transmits the at least one calibration command to the plurality of sensors to synchronously check and calibrate the plurality of sensors. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076952 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND GRIP SENSING METHOD - An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display; a housing including a front surface including the display, a rear surface facing a direction opposite to the front surface, and a side surface enclosing at least a part of a space defined between the front surface and the rear surface; a wireless communication module included in the housing; at least one antenna pattern electrically connected to the wireless communication module and configured to form an electromagnetic field or a magnetic field; a detection circuit electrically connected to the antenna pattern and configured to detect a current and/or a voltage associated with the antenna pattern; and a processor electrically connected to the wireless communication module and the detection circuit, wherein the processor is configured to change at least a part of an operation of the electronic device at least partly based on a change of the current and/or the voltage detected by the detection circuit. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076953 | FLEXIBLE SENSORS AND RELATED SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING FORCES APPLIED TO AN OBJECT, SUCH AS A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Methods of manufacturing a flexible force sensor include forming a first sensor part providing a plurality of spaced first electrode plates in an electrically non-conductive material. A second sensor part is also formed and includes a plurality of second electrode plates in an electrically non-conductive material. The second electrode plates are identical to the first electrode plates at least in terms of spacing. The first part is assembled to the second part such that each of the first electrode plates are aligned with and parallel to, yet spaced from, respective ones of the second electrode plates, establishing a plurality of capacitive sensing components. The first electrode plates are movable relative to the corresponding second electrode plates, establishing a variable gap therebetween. The sensor parts can be ring-shaped. The sensor parts can be formed via MEMS techniques, with the non-conductive material being a polymer. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076954 | SENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING A SENSING MEMBRANE - In one general aspect, an apparatus can include a sensing membrane including a plurality of conductive fillers included in a matrix. The apparatus can include a plurality of electrical leads coupled to an outer portion of the sensing membrane where the conductive fillers have a volumetric percentage of less than 25% of the volume of the sensing membrane. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076955 | Device for Measuring State of Contact of Support Roller of Conveyor Belt - A device for measuring the state of contact of a measuring roller of a conveyor belt includes a pressure sensor provided on a rotating surface of the measuring roller, which rotates in contact with an inner peripheral surface of a conveyor belt stretched between pulleys. The pressure sensor detects resistance force acting when the conveyor belt rides over the measuring roller. A rotational position sensor detects the circumferential position, on the rotating surface, of the pressure sensor. The data detected are sequentially wirelessly transmitted to the outside of the measuring roller by a transmission unit installed on the measuring roller, and the transmitted detection data are received by a receiver. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076956 | Brake Force Sensor Arrangement for a Brake Unit - A brake force sensor arrangement for a brake unit includes a brake unit including a brake force application member; and a strain gage positioned on the brake force application member. The strain gage may be configured to measure the stress, strain, or stress and strain of the brake force application member. The stress, strain, or stress and strain of the brake force application member may be proportional to the brake force applied by the brake unit. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076957 | PRESSURE INDICATOR WITH PRESSURE-RELIEF FUNCTION - A pressure indicator with a pressure-relief function is disclosed, which can release excessive pressure to the environment. The pressure indicator includes a transparent tube defining therein a first bore and a second bore, and a slider which can be forced by the medium supplied from an external pressure source to move along the first and second bores of the transparent tube. In particular, the first bore has a diameter greater than the second bore, and a tapered annular surface is provided between the first bore and the second bore of the transparent tube. When the pressure of the medium exceeds a predetermined pressure, the slider can be forced by the medium to reach the tapered annular surface, at which excessive medium can be released into the environment via an annular gap between the slider and the tapered annular surface. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076958 | DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR - A differential pressure measuring device ( | 2016-03-17 |
20160076959 | PRESSURE SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A pressure sensor and a manufacturing method of the same are provided. The pressure sensor includes a substrate, a dielectric oxide layer, a first electrode, a dielectric connection layer, and a second electrode. The dielectric oxide layer is formed on the substrate. The first electrode is formed on the dielectric oxide layer. The dielectric connection layer is formed on the first electrode. The second electrode is formed on the dielectric connection layer. The second electrode comprises a patterned conductive layer and a dielectric layer. The patterned conductive layer has a plurality of holes, and the dielectric layer is formed on the patterned conductive layer and covers the inner walls of the plurality of holes. The first electrode, the dielectric connection layer, and the second electrode define a first chamber between the first electrode and the second electrode. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076960 | PRESSURE SENSOR DEVICE AND PRESSURE SENSOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - Provided are a pressure sensor device and method for making the same. A base member and a pressure sensor chip are joined so that a pressure receiving portion is aligned with a through hole. A pressure introduction unit and the base member are positioned and joined so that through holes thereof are continuous. The pressure introduction unit has a stepped portion in an end portion on an opened end side, and has a protruding portion protruding from the stepped portion to the base member side in an end portion. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076961 | SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE WITH AIR PRESSURE SENSOR - A semiconductor package having an air pressure sensor and methods to form a semiconductor package having an air pressure sensor are described. For example, a semiconductor package includes a plurality of build-up layers. A cavity is disposed in one or more of the build-up layers. An air pressure sensor is disposed in the plurality of build-up layers and includes the cavity and an electrode disposed above the cavity. Also described are various approaches to fabricating a semiconductor package having a hermetically sealed region. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076962 | INTEGRATED TRANSDUCER PROVIDED WITH A TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR SENSING A TEMPERATURE OF THE TRANSDUCER - A pressure sensor includes a body made of semiconductor material having a first type of conductivity and a pressure-sensitive structure having the first type of conductivity defining a suspended membrane. One or more piezoresistive elements having a second type of conductivity (P) are formed in the suspended membrane. The piezoresistive elements form, with the pressure-sensitive structure, respective junction diodes. A temperature sensing method includes: generating a first current between conduction terminals common to the junction diodes; detecting a first voltage value between the common conduction terminals when the first current is supplied; and correlating the detected first voltage value to a value of temperature of the diodes. The temperature value thus calculated can be used for correcting the voltage signal generated at output by the pressure sensor when the latter is operated for sensing an applied outside pressure which deforms the suspended membrane. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076963 | PRESSURE INDICATOR FOR AIR COMPRESSOR - A pressure indicator, which can be detachably connected to an air compressor for measuring the pressure of compressed air produced in the air compressor, includes a tube and a slider. The slider can be moved along a first bore and a second bore of the tube. The motion of the slider in the tube is similar to the motion of a piston body in a cylinder. The tube is provided with a tapered annular surface, between the first bore and the second bore, and defines an elongated opening. In addition, when the pressure of the compressed air exceeds a predetermined pressure, excessive air can be released into the ambient environment, without using a mechanical safety valve, so that an object can be prevented from over-inflation. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076964 | LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM, VIBRATION DETECTION DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND LEAK DETECTION METHOD - A vibration detection device ( | 2016-03-17 |
20160076965 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CHECKING EMITTER BONDS IN AN IRRIGATION DRIP LINE - Methods and apparatus for checking emitter bonds in an irrigation drip line and for manufacturing drip line in a manner that allows the bond between the in-line emitter and surrounding conduit to be checked. In one form, a downstream in-line vacuum tester is provided for monitoring the amount of air escaping from outlet openings in the drip line to detect excessive air associated with poorly bonded emitters. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076966 | SELECTABLE MULTI-AXIS SHAKER TABLE - The selectable multi-axis shaker table may be adjusted to produce reciprocating linear motion parallel to any one or more of three mutually orthogonal axes, and/or to produce rotary reciprocating motion about its longitudinal axis. The device is driven by a single linear actuator, e.g., a hydraulic or pneumatic ram, linear motor, etc. The device includes a fixed lower base, an intermediate plate adjustably linked to the base, and an upper platform adjustably linked to the intermediate plate. By adjusting one or more of the various linkages between the base, intermediate plate, and upper platform, and/or adjusting the location of the receiver link and linear actuator to the mechanism, the selectable multi-axis shaker table may produce motion of the table platform parallel to its major horizontal axis (X-axis), minor horizontal axis (Y-axis), and/or its vertical axis (Z-axis), and can further produce reciprocating rotary motion of the platform about its X-axis. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076967 | Modular System for Evaluating Helmet and Suspension Materials for Protection of Neural Cells from Simulated Trauma - A modular system is designed to interface cell cultures to a shock tube (simulated blast) and/or drop tower (simulated blunt impact) for testing of helmet and helmet pad materials for mitigating cell injury. It includes a set of layers including helmet material, optionally helmet pad, simulated skin, simulated skull, and simulated bulk brain tissue. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076968 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ICING FLIGHT TESTS - Systems and methods for the manufacture and use of artificial ice shapes for aircraft certification, including methods of manufacturing artificial ice shapes, artificial ice component systems for attachment to aircraft, methods of flight testing aircraft having artificial ice sections attached thereto, and artificial ice testing systems. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076969 | OPTICAL FIBER FAULT LOCATOR - A device includes a processor, a light emitter coupled to the processor, and a memory. The light emitter is configured to generate a first light to be provided to an optical fiber at a first time when a portion of the optical fiber has a first physical configuration and to generate a second light to be provided to the optical fiber at a second time when the portion of the optical fiber has a second physical configuration. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine a first estimated distance associated with a first location of the optical fiber based on the first light, determine a second estimated distance associated with a second location of the optical fiber based on the second light, determine a third estimated distance associated with a third location of the optical fiber based on the first estimated distance and the second estimated distance. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076970 | DETECTING APPARATUS, DETECTION METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Provided is a detecting apparatus for detecting one or more anomalies of an operating body. The detecting apparatus includes a processor communicatively coupled to a dividing unit, a model learning unit, a difference calculating unit, and an anomaly detecting unit. The dividing unit divides a data sequence corresponding to an operation of the operating body into a plurality of divided data sequences in a time direction. The model learning unit learns each of the plurality of divided data sequences according to a regression model in the time direction, and calculates a model component modeling each of the divided data sequences. The difference calculating unit calculates a difference component indicating a difference between each of the plurality of divided data sequences and their corresponding model component. The anomaly detecting unit detects one or more anomalies of the operating body based on the calculated difference components. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076971 | PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor including a rod-shaped member, a tubular housing, a variable member and a pressure measuring element. The variable member is entirely disposed within the housing, is connected to the housing and the rod-shaped member, and deforms when the rod-shaped member is displaced relative to the housing along an axial direction. The variable member includes a first portion connected to the rod-shaped member, a second portion connected to the housing, and a bent portion which connects the first portion and the second portion to each other and has a bent shape. A portion of the second portion is a pressure receiving portion which displaces the rod-shaped member in the axial direction when receiving a pressure. The pressure receiving portion of the second portion has a substantially uniform thickness, and the thickness of the pressure receiving portion of the second portion is larger than that of the first portion. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076972 | METHOD OF ANALYZING BONDED PART DURABILITY TEST RESULT DATA - A method of analyzing bonded part durability test result data provides a guide line for how much the thickness of a steel sheet forming a bonded part may be decreased while maintaining original equivalent durability of the bonded part. The method includes steps of: calculating a reference durability lifespan approximation function capable of estimating a durability lifespan value of a bonded part using a thickness value of at least one of two steel sheets; calculating a target durability lifespan approximation function capable of estimating the durability lifespan value of the bonded part; calculating an inverse function of the target durability lifespan approximation function capable of deriving a thickness value of the at least one steel sheet; and calculating any target steel sheet thickness value by substituting any target lifespan value into the inverse function of the target durability lifespan approximation function. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076973 | WHEEL END SENSOR FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES - A wireless sensor for a wheel end assembly of a heavy-duty vehicle is provided. The wheel end assembly includes a wheel hub and a hub cap mounted on the wheel hub. The sensor includes mounting means disposed in the hub cap. Sensing means are mounted on the mounting means to sense at least one condition of the vehicle. A processor is mounted on the mounting means and is electrically connected to the sensing means to process data from the sensing means. Communication means are mounted on the mounting means and are electrically connected to the processor to communicate the processed data to a user. An electrical energy storage device is mounted on the mounting means and is electrically connected to the sensing means, the processor and the communication means, enabling the sensor to be independent from the vehicle power supply. The sensor also accommodates components of a tire inflation system. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076974 | TIRE MEASURING TOOL AND TIRE MEASURING METHOD - A tire measuring tool ( | 2016-03-17 |
20160076975 | METHOD FOR THE DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF AN OBJECT STATUS AND APPARATUS USING THE METHOD - A method for the detection and diagnosis of an object status and apparatus using the method is disclosed. The method includes the step of using a sensor to capture a physical condition, such as temperature, pressure, frequency, wavelength, electrical message or magnetic field of an object, the step of converting the physical condition into a transmittable and computable target information, the step of transmitting the target information to a controller that is capable of obtaining a basic information, and the step of matching the target information with the basic information to obtain a deviation therebetween. Based on the aforesaid technical features, the invention enables the user to directly match, diagnose and analyze the detected data without memorizing or obtaining the standard physical condition of different objects. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076976 | Automated Prognostics Systems and Methods - An automated prognostics system includes a sensor system configured to obtain measurement data by monitoring one or more parameters at one or more locations on each of one or more movable components of an object when the object is subjected to a first mode of operation. The system also includes a computing device having an input interface and a processor. The input interface receives input information such as spatial coordinates information associated with the one or more locations, the measurement data obtained by the sensor system, operational data associated with the first mode of operation, and structural data associated with the object. The processor processes the input information and generates a prognostics report on at least a first component of the one or more movable components, the prognostics report including at least one of a failure prognostic or a likelihood-of-failure prognostic of the first component. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076977 | METHODS FOR SAMPLING FROM NON-ATMOSPHERIC VESSELS IN A PARALLEL REACTOR SYSTEM - Methods for sampling reactor contents in parallel reactor systems are disclosed. The methods may be used to sample reactor contents in non-atmospheric (e.g., pressurized) reaction vessels. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076978 | DEPOSITION AND IMAGING OF PARTICLES ON PLANAR SUBSTRATES - Among other aspects, the present invention provides for the deposition of biological particles, such as cells, in a liquid, in a desired two-dimensional pattern on a planar surface of a substrate so as to permit rapid, simple, and sensitive detection of cells and/or sub-cellular components (e.g., proteins, biomarkers) disposed on the substrate. In various aspects, the systems and methods can enable reproducible high-throughput screening and/or allow for sensitive and specific detection of rare events in heterogeneous cell populations within a biological sample, with limited or no selective cell loss or sample enrichment. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076979 | APPARATUS FOR SPREADING A FLUID ACROSS A SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - This disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method for spreading a fluid across a substrate. A spreader for spreading a fluid across a substrate includes a wiper and a frame. The wiper and the frame may mate to permit translation of the wiper across, and with respect to, the frame. The wiper spreads the fluid across the substrate and the frame supports the wiper and the substrate. The frame may also include a ramp to cause a portion of the wiper to lift away from the substrate. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076980 | Method of Partial Lysis and Assay - The present disclosure describes a method of treating a sample comprising cells with a process of partial lysing. Cells are exposed to a process such as bead beating that lyses some cells in the mixture. The process generates a resultant sample mixture that is suitable for both cell morphology screening and genetic screening. A first portion of the partially lysed sample can be mounted on a slide and observed for atypical cells and cytologic abnormalities. A second portion of the partially lysed sample can be screened for genetic markers known to correlate with a risk of cervical cancer. Surprisingly the presence of beads in the mixture from the partial lysing process does not interfere with slide processing or cellular analysis. The method is particularly useful for cervical screening, where a combination of cytology and genetic screening present a more complete picture of cervical health. The disclosed method streamlines the diagnostic process for protocols that require both types of assays, without compromising screening accuracy. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076981 | PROCESSING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL FOR FLOW CYTOMETRY EVALUATION FOR VIRUS PARTICLES - In a method for processing biological materials for flow cytometry evaluation for virus particles, a mixture including biological material and purification particles is centrifuged to prepare a centrifuged composition including a supernatant that may be further processed prior to the flow cytometry evaluation. The purification particles include porous cores functionalized to capture smaller-size impurities in a biological material sample and a porous size-exclusion shell surrounding the core to exclude larger-size components of the biological material from entering into the core. Multiple samples may be processed in multi-sample processing units. A product may contain a sealed container with the unit quantity of purification particle in a storage liquid and a kit may include such a sealed container and a centrifugal filter. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076982 | AUTOMATED VITRIFICATION DEVICE - The present application relates to devices for the vitrification of biological samples, including embryos, oocytes and biological tissues. Suitably, the devices are automated devices which require little if any operator intervention or sample handling, thereby reducing contamination, improving success rates and increasing efficiency. Also provided are methods of vitrifying a biological sample, suitably using the disclosed devices. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076983 | ENDOSSEOUS DENTAL IMPLANT LOADING FIXTURE - An apparatus for fatigue testing an article includes a base having a platform for receiving an article to be tested, a shaft extending toward said platform for applying a force to said article, a coupling assembly connected to said shaft, said coupling assembly comprising a joint that pivots about an axis, and flex pivots disposed to be aligned with said axis about which said joint pivots. | 2016-03-17 |
20160076984 | SHEARING DEVICE FOR STRENGTH TESTING A JOINT - A shearing device for strength testing a joint is provided and a method for the preparation of a shearing device for strength testing a joint. The joint may consist of an adhesive joint. The shearing device comprises a first component, a second component, a fastening arrangement and an adjusting device. The first component comprises a first receptacle, and the second component comprises a second receptacle. The fastening arrangement is designed for fastening the first component and the second component on one another in such a way that the first receptacle and the second receptacle face one another and a shear plane S is formed between the first component and the second component. The adjusting device is designed for arranging a joint of a specimen to be tested in the shear plane S. | 2016-03-17 |