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| 20080218360 | TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, TRANSMISSION METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM WITH RECORDED TRANSMISSION PROGRAM - A transmission apparatus transmitting/receiving data to and from other transmission apparatuses through a network includes a temperature rise detector detecting a temperature rise of the transmission apparatus and a communication controller restricting transmission from the other transmission apparatuses to the transmission apparatus when the temperature rise of the transmission apparatus is detected. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080218361 | Process and system of energy signal detection - A process and system of energy signal detection, which improves sensitivity, performance and reliability thereof and reduces false alarms by distinguishing between noise and real signals, includes the steps of receiving a plurality of data samples and generating a predetermined number of constructed sample windows of constructed samples in time, determining a control range for each of said constructed sample windows, determining whether there is an alarm pre-condition by comparing relationship between successive constructed sample windows, and generating an output signal when the alarm pre-condition is qualified, and detecting white light for preventing false alarm created by the white light. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080246619 | Explosive Device Detection System and Method - In one embodiment of the disclosure, an explosive device detection system includes a thermal imaging camera and at least one radio frequency receiver that is coupled to a signal processing circuit. The thermal imaging camera is operable to produce a first electrical signal indicative of thermal energy radiated by an explosive device. The at least one radio frequency receiver is operable to produce at least one second electrical signal indicative of electro-magnetic energy emitted by the explosive device. The signal processing circuit is configured to combine the first electrical signal and the at least one second electrical signal on a display such that the explosive device is aligned on the display. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080266121 | EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNALING APPARATUS - An emergency notification and directional signaling apparatus includes an alarm remotely mountable from and responsive to an emergency event detector. The remote alarm activates one of supplementary visual, audible and/or voice message alarms which may include a pulsed strobe, and an audible sound, and/or a recorded voice message. A temperature sensor coupled to the remote alarm initiates another notification and signaling event when the ambient temperature proximate the remote alarm reaches a preset threshold. Emergency event detectors and/or mass notification devices may also activate the remote alarms throughout a building or exterior area in the event of an impending storm, tornado, earthquake, hurricane, etc., to provide localized area support and guidance. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080278339 | Over Temperature Alarm Indication Apparatus - An over temperature alarming display apparatus. The apparatus includes a first sealed transparent container which has a constant containment and a second sealed transparent container which has a variable containment. The first and second container is communicated each other by a thin guide pipe in a section of which there is liquid. There is some alarming display material in the first and second container respectively which receives the liquid flowing from the thin guide pipe and then occurs a color changing effect. The air in the first and second container occurs dilation by heating and shrinking by cooling due to the change of the ambient temperature, thus pushes the liquid to move in the thin guide pipe. Then the moving liquid flows to the alarming display material in the first container at the lower limit temperature value and/or flows to the alarming display material in the second container at the upper limit temperature value. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080278340 | Device and method for displaying measuring values as well as shrink tunnel for a packaging machine and packaging machine comprising such a device, respectively - A device for displaying measuring values is provided, comprising a device for displaying measuring values having a control unit ( | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080284609 | RF Integrated circuit having an on-chip thermal sensing circuit - An integrated circuit includes a on-chip thermal sensing circuit that generates a temperature signal based on a temperature of the integrated circuit. An RF transceiver generates an outbound RF signal from outbound data and to generate inbound data from an inbound RF signal, based on the temperature signal. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080291033 | System and method for optimization of and analysis of insulated systems - A method for monitoring environmental conditions within a shipping package includes generating a package shipment route and entering an environmental parameter corresponding to an exposure level beyond which a product, contained in the package, will perish. A wireless data monitor is inserted within the package, configured to monitor the environmental condition within the package along the shipment route, such that during shipment, the environmental data at the wireless data monitor; and during shipment, the collected environmental data is periodically transmitted to one or more wireless access points. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080303676 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR SELECTING DISTRIBUTION OF PREOCESSING TASKS AT A MULTI-PROCESSOR DATA CENTER - Apparatus, and an associated method, for selecting at which processing unit of a plurality of processing units positioned at a data center that a processing task is to be performed. Temperature sensors are positioned throughout the data center and associated with the individual ones of the processing units. Indications of sensed temperature levels are collected and monitored by a collector and monitor. The indications of the sensed temperatures are used both pursuant to cooling operations, controlled by a cooling controller, and pursuant to processing-task placement, determined by a workload placement controller. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080316038 | DETECTION OF AIR FILTER CLOGGING AND PROVISION OF EMERGENCY VENTILATION IN AN OUTDOOR ELECTRONICS CABINET COOLED BY AMBIENT FORCED AIR - A detection mechanism for monitoring airflow in an electronics enclosure that has an interior space cooled with forced ambient air, includes a first thermal sensor positioned proximate the enclosure for measuring an ambient air temperature. A second thermal sensor is positioned proximate an exit air stream of the enclosure for measuring the temperature of air that is heated by the electronics in the enclosure. A control circuit is coupled with the first and second thermal sensors and is configured for receiving output signals from the thermal sensors and determining a temperature differential between the measured temperatures. The control circuit initiates an alarm when the temperature differential exceeds a setpoint thereby indicating restricted airflow in the enclosure. Other remedial steps might also be taken prior to initiating the alarm. The cabinet ventilation system prevents equipment thermal shutdown, even in the event of restricted airflow by allowing cool ambient air to be drawn into the lower screens, located in the rear of the cabinet by natural convection. This air absorbs heat from the electronics and exits the cabinet through the upper screens, thus providing sufficient cabinet ventilation to prevent the electronics from overheating. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090033503 | USE OF HEATING AND/OR VENTILATION DUCTWORK TO BROADCAST ALARM CONDITIONS - The present disclosure provides an audible alarm system that utilizes air-conveying ductwork to transport the audible alarm signal from the point of origination to a distant location. This system is low cost and improves the safety of individuals and reduces the potential loss of property by providing early and better hazard communication. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090033504 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - An illumination system including an image capture unit, a light emitting diode (LED) light source, an alarm unit, and a control platform is provided. The control platform is electrically connected to the image capture unit, the LED light source and the alarm unit. The above-mentioned illumination system integrates the LED light source and other units via the control platform, so as to provide multiple functions, such as illumination, image capture, alarm and precaution to natural disaster. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090033505 | EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - An audio warning monitoring device, system and method including an audio detector, one or more audio screens to determine if monitored sound is an alarm, a processor or logic device to potentially analyze sound data and then instruct a transmitter to send a message with the monitoring device identification and signals representing sound detected by the audio detector to a server. The computer server analyzes the message and authenticates the audio detector, looks up user data associated with the detector, and contacts a user from previously stored user data in order to notify of the alert and then relay the audio signals in an audio file. At the user's option, the server may contact a staffed or automated monitoring center. Here a human operator may listen to the signals in the audio file and take appropriate action, such as calling the location of the alarm for verification or contacting a professional first responder(s) | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090051552 | Fire or Smoke Detector with High False Alarm Rejection Performance - An apparatus for detecting a hazardous condition includes an optical module for measuring scattered light caused by the hazardous condition, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a processing unit coupled to receive signals from the optical module, the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor. The processing unit processes the signals to determine criteria to distinguish deceptive phenomena from a hazardous condition in order to limit false alarm. The processing unit is uses the criteria for adjusting an alarm threshold value that is a function of a reference function, a function based on temperature criteria, a function based on at least one of the temperature criteria and a ratio criterion, and a function based on humidity criteria. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090058662 | Safe dining implement structure with temperature measuring and warning function - A dining implement includes a dining implement body, and a warning device fitted to the dining implement body; the warning device includes a power source, a temperature measuring device to measure temperature of foods, a vibrator, a sound giving-off device, and several power sources, which include blue, yellow, and red ones; the vibrator will start vibrating, the sound giving-off device will give off warning sound, and the light sources will emit warning light accordingly if the temperature of the foods is higher than a predetermined value; thus, even if the user is a person with disabilities, he can be aware of the high temperature of the foods, thus preventing himself from getting hurt. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090058663 | Mininature modular wireless sensor - A miniature modular wireless sensor unit. The unit includes three separate easily assembled and disassembled modules: a processor-communications module, a battery pack module, and a swappable sensor module. Preferred embodiments utilize Bluetooth radio communication technology to communicate sensor data. The total size of preferred embodiments is 1.380 inch×0.940 inch×0.540 inch. Preferred embodiments are easily programmed and calibrated by lay people to automatically communicate sensor information via Bluetooth techniques to a personal computer, laptop or similar equipment. A wide variety of sensors can be utilized with the standard sensor unit. Various battery pack modules are provided to match battery power with needs. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090058664 | POWER CONTROL APPARATUS - Disclosed is an apparatus for controlling power of an electronic device, controlled by a touch input. To this end, a power control apparatus for an electronic device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is disclosed including a touch sensor for sensing a user's touch by a user's finger or the like, and a temperature sensor for sensing a body temperature detected through the touch. Through such a touch sensor and such a temperature sensor, the power control apparatus senses the touch and body temperature of a user, and controls the power of the electronic device. As a result, even without a separate power button installed on the outside of the electronic device, it becomes possible to control the power of the electronic device. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090079577 | Adjusting a Communications Channel Between Control Unit and Remote Sensor - The present invention provides apparatuses and systems for adjusting a communication channel between a control unit and a remote sensor. A system may include a control unit that controls an environmental unit and a remote sensor that provides data about an environmental factor as measured at the remote sensor. The remote sensor transmits a radio frequency (RF) signal that conveys the data to control unit through a directional antenna. The RF signal is received by the control unit through an omnidirectional antenna, and a signal strength parameter is determined from the received RF signal. A signal strength indication unit provides an indication from the signal strength parameter as a user adjusts the position of the directional antenna. With embodiments of the invention, a signal strength module generates an audio signal in accordance with an audio characteristic, which is indicative of the signal strength of the received RF signal. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090085753 | REMOTE MONITORING OF REAL-TIME INFORMATION - A method for remote monitoring of real-time information is provided. In the method, a representation is displayed of each of a plurality of items configured to generate the real-time information. Also displayed is a representation of each of a plurality of destinations configured to receive the real-time information. The real-time information is received from the items. A command is received which selects one of the items and one of the destinations. After receiving the command, at least a portion of the real-time information received from the selected item is transmitted to the selected destination. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090085754 | Alarm Device For a Kitchen Range or Range Hood - The invention relates to an alarm device ( | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090096616 | WARNING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING RISK OF DAMAGE TO PROJECTION DEVICE - An exemplary warning method for reducing the risk of damage to a projection device is disclosed. The warning method includes: establishing a predetermined performance threshold and a warning message; detecting a current performance value from the projection device; judging whether the detected current performance value exceeds the predetermined performance threshold; projecting the warning message. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090096617 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURE IN FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT - A system for monitoring the temperature of food in food serving equipment. The system includes a detection unit incorporating a sensor, a transmitter, and a probe. The system further includes a display unit having a receiver and an operator interface. The probe is at least partially inserted into the food so that the temperature of the food is detected by the sensor and wirelessly transmitted to the receiver to be displayed on the operator interface. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090109039 | REMOTE STARTER SYSTEM WITH TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CRANK TIME - An automated engine starter system is described for a vehicle with an engine and a starter system for starting the engine. A temperature sensor provides an electronic temperature signal indicative of an ambient or engine temperature at the vehicle. A starter controller is responsive to an engine start signal to activate the starter system for a start duration, the starter system being deactivated after expiration of the start duration. The starter controller is responsive to the temperature signal to provide longer start durations for cold temperatures. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090115619 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE THERMAL DISSIPATION OF A COMPUTER PROCESSING UNIT - A method and system are implemented for monitoring the thermal dissipation from a computer processing unit. The system comprises a temperature sensor, and a temperature controller. The temperature controller is configured to set a temperature observation window in a first temperature range, gradually narrow the observation window from the first temperature range after a monitored temperature of the processing unit has entered the observation window, and issue an alert signal when the monitored temperature exits the observation window. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090146823 | Alarm System For Detecting Excess Temperature In Electrical Wiring - The system includes a sensor for each junction box in the building to be guarded, e.g., the residence, and a display panel showing the temperature of any junction box that is heated above the danger point. Another display panel shows the name of the resident and address of the residence, and the location of the heated junction box by room number and junction box number and the shape of the junction box. A plurality of residences are connected with a central station, such as a fire station, by a single telephone line to each residence. A single processing unit is located in each residence, and a single such unit is located in the central display station. A display panel is located in the central station identical with each display in a residence. The central station is provided with a single processing unit responsive to actuating of any and each of the processing units in the residences, the central station having a modem operable for receiving signals from the processing units in the units and processing them according to the respective processing units in the residences. The system also includes rotating extinguisher heads which rotate towards the source of any dangerous heat an extinguish the fire. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090167537 | MINIMIZING ELECTRICAL OUTLET SAFETY FAILURES DUE TO OVER TEMPERATURE CONDITION - A device and system for monitoring the condition of an electrical outlet such as a 110 volt or 220 volt outlet to alert a user to a dangerous situation and to interrupt power to the circuit in the event of the dangerous condition. The device monitors the circuit for degradation to the electrical outlet. The system can include a temperature sensor voltage meter or particle detector (smoke detector) connected with a power outlet. When a parameter of a circuit exceed a predetermined level (indicating the outlet has degraded to an unsafe level) a warning can be reported and if necessary power to the device can be adjusted or interrupted. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090184829 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR - The present disclosure describes an apparatus and method for monitoring a thermal profile proximate a housing, the apparatus comprising at least one temperature sensor supportable by the housing and configured for monitoring a thermal profile proximate the housing, at least one thermoelectric generator in circuit with the at least one temperature sensor and configured to provide electrical energy sufficient to power the at least one temperature sensor, and an indicator device in circuit with the temperature sensor and configured to provide at least an indication where the thermal profile is outside a predetermined thermal profile range. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090195394 | CONSUMER ABUSE DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A technique is provided for detecting whether consumer abuse has occurred in an electronic device. In accordance with this technique, a system is provided for detecting the occurrence of a consumer abuse event and storing a record thereof. In one embodiment, the system provides one or more sensors coupled to an abuse detection circuitry for detecting the occurrence of an abuse event. The system may further provide a memory, wherein upon detecting an abuse event, the abuse detection circuitry may store a record of the abuse event into the memory. The system may further provide an interface by which a diagnostic device may access the memory and analyze the abuse event records to determine if an abuse event occurred in the electronic device. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090251322 | FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM AND AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A SYSTEM - A fire detection system comprises a detection unit ( | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090261980 | FIRE DETECTOR INCORPORATING A GAS SENSOR - A fire detector incorporates a heatable gas sensor. The sensor is cycled through a plurality of different operating temperature ranges, and one or more outputs at each temperature range are acquired. A plurality of acquired outputs, corresponding to the plurality of temperature ranges, can be coupled in parallel to pattern recognition circuitry. The pattern recognition circuitry can process the acquired outputs and make a determination that the processed data samples are indicative of the presence of a fire condition. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090273479 | Hazard Dectection And Mitigation System And Method - Provided is a system and method for providing monitoring of hazardous materials, including collecting environmental data via one or more sensors directed at the hazardous materials source, the environmental data including one or more environmentally detectable reference points; comparing the environmental data to a set of current ambient conditions, the environmental data detectable in a reference frame by the one or more sensors directed at the hazardous materials source, the reference frame including at least one of the one or more environmentally detectable reference points; performing an alert determination according to the comparison of the environmental data to the set of ambient conditions; and transmitting the alert determination to an existing fault detection system for the hazardous material source to enable the existing fault detection system to override a status rating of the hazardous materials source. Also included is a sensing system including modules operating on a processor to perform the method. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090284380 | TEMPERATURE INDICATING DEVICE - A temperature indicating device includes a temperature sensing element, for sensing the temperature of an object and transforming the temperature into a signal; an illuminating unit, for emitting light of predetermined colors; a control unit, for receiving the signal from the temperature sensing element, and driving the illuminating unit to emit light of a predetermined color corresponding to the sensed temperature according to the signal; a power supply, for supplying power to the temperature sensing element, the control unit, and the illuminating unit; and a body, wherein the temperature sensing element, the illuminating unit, the control unit, and the power supply are located inside the body. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090289801 | INTELLIGENT POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - An intelligent power supply apparatus includes a power converting circuit, one or more sensors, an audio processor, an operating status processor, a storage unit and a loudspeaker. The power converting circuit is used for converting an input voltage into a regulated DC output voltage. The sensors detect operating statuses of the intelligent power supply apparatus, thereby generating corresponding sensing signals. The audio data are processed by the audio processor. The operating status processor is electrically connected to the sensors and the audio processor for controlling the audio processor to generate corresponding output audio signals in response to the sensing signals. The storage unit is electrically connected to the audio processor and/or the operating status processor for storing therein audio data. The loudspeaker is electrically connected to the audio processor for generating audio prompts corresponding to the output audio signals. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090289802 | Automated Theater Warning Technique - An automated theater warning technique makes use of a digital cinema projection system to provide a display of a visual message indicative of an emergency condition. Upon receipt of a trigger generated in response to an emergency condition, the digital cinema projection system automatically switches from displaying the feature presentation to displaying the visual message. The digital cinema projection system can advantageously display different messages responsive to different conditions. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090289803 | METHOD FOR PROTECTING DATA IN NON-VOLATILE STORAGE DEVICE AND COMPUTER THEREOF - The invention discloses a method for protecting data in a non-volatile storage device and a computer thereof The computer includes a non-volatile storage device, a temperature sensing unit, and a controller. The temperature sensing unit is disposed at the non-volatile storage device to sense a sensed temperature of the non-volatile storage device and to compare the sensed temperature with a predetermined temperature. The controller is coupled with the temperature sensing unit. When the sensed temperature is higher than the predetermined temperature, the controller makes the computer enter into a hibernation state. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090309741 | THERMAL DETECTION SYSTEM AND DETECTION METHOD THEREOF - A thermal detection method comprises steps of providing a rotation device, disposing a thermal sensor on the rotation device, rotating the rotation device, and using the thermal sensor to detect a temperature of an object without contacting the object. A thermal detection system comprises a rotation device and a thermal sensor disposed on the rotation device for detecting a temperature of an object without contacting the object. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090315724 | PROGRAMMABLE MIT SENSOR USING THE ABRUPT MIT DEVICE, AND ALARM APPARATUS AND SECONDARY BATTERY ANTI-EXPLOSION CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE MIT SENSOR - Provided are an abrupt MIT device with variable MIT temperature or voltage, an MIT sensor using the abrupt MIT device, and an alarm apparatus and a secondary battery anti-explosion circuit including the MIT sensor The MIT device includes an abrupt MIT layer undergoing an abrupt MIT at a transition temperature or a transition voltage and at least two electrode layers contacting the abrupt MIT layer. The transition temperature or the transition voltage varies with at least one of factors including a voltage applied to the electrode layers, a temperature, an electromagnetic wave, a pressure, and a gas concentration that affect the abrupt MIT layer. The MIT sensor is a temperature sensor, an infrared sensor, an image sensor, a pressure sensor, a gas-concentration sensor, or a switch. The alarm apparatus includes the MIT sensor and an alarm-signaling unit connected in series with the MIT sensor. The secondary battery anti-explosion circuit includes a secondary battery, the MIT sensor attached to the secondary battery to sense the temperature of the secondary battery and thus to prevent the possible explosion of the secondary battery, and a protection circuit body powered by the secondary battery. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090315725 | UNIVERSAL WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER - A wireless transceiver includes a microprocessor for processing signals and communication circuitry coupled to the microprocessor. The communication circuitry includes input/output circuitry for receiving signals from a plurality of wireless devices over a wireless communication path, for providing the signals to the microprocessor, and for transmitting processed signals from the microprocessor to the plurality of wireless devices. The input/output circuitry of the transceiver includes a non-wireless connection coupling the wireless transceiver to a test and measurement device. The test and measurement device receives the processed signals from the microprocessor, processes the received signal and data and/or information encoded therein, and performs a predetermined response thereto. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090315726 | FIRE SENSOR, FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM, FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, AND COMBINATIONS THEREOF - A combination fire detection and fire suppression system may include a fire detection system configured to detect an undesirably high temperature associated with an area. The fire detection system may include a temperature sensor including a temperature sensor array and a fire alerting system associated with the temperature sensor. The fire alerting system may be configured to receive information from the temperature sensor and generate a warning signal based on an undesirably high temperature associated with the area. The fire detection system may include a fire control panel configured to receive the warning signal. The system may also include a fire suppression system including a fire suppressant delivery system configured to provide at least one fire suppressant agent to the area associated with the undesirably high temperature. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090322541 | Dental handpiece performance sensor - Operation of a handpiece is sensed, such as by detecting temperature and/or vibration associated with one or more of the bearing rings supporting the turbine in the handpiece. When operation exceeds a threshold, a visual or audible indication is provided, and power to the turbine may be interrupted. The sensor(s) may be built into the handpiece, or be part of a removable girdle placed on the handpiece. Typically, the handpiece is used for dental or medical applications. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100001866 | Power supply device and vehicle including the same - A power supply device includes a power storage unit capable of being charged and a control unit controlling charging of the power storage unit. Control unit includes a battery ECU for setting, at the start of charging of the power storage unit, a target value of state of charge of the power storage unit to a first value based on the condition of power storage unit and setting, when a temperature increase instruction (change instruction) is received after the start of charging, the target value to a predetermined second value higher than the first value, and a converter ECU for executing the charging process so that the state of charge of the power storage unit attains to the target value. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100026502 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SELECTING AND EXECUTING FILES ASSOCIATED WITH ENVIRONMENT - An apparatus for automatically selecting and executing files associated with the environment includes a detecting module, an analysis module, and a system module. The detecting module detects environmental parameters and transmits the environmental parameters to the analysis module. The analysis module detects a present status of the apparatus, compares the environmental parameters detected by the detecting module to a plurality of predetermined parameters stored in the analysis module, and outputs control signals according to the comparison and the present status of the apparatus. The system module receives the control signals and adjusts parameters of the apparatus according to the control signals. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100060465 | Apparatus and Method for Microfabricated Multi-Dimensional Sensors and Sensing Systems - A universal microelectromechanical (MEMS) nano-sensor platform having a substrate and conductive layer deposited in a pattern on the surface to make several devices at the same time, a patterned insulation layer, wherein the insulation layer is configured to expose one or more portions of the conductive layer, and one or more functionalization layers deposited on the exposed portions of the conductive layer to make multiple sensing capability on a single MEMS fabricated device. The functionalization layers are adapted to provide one or more transducer sensor classes selected from the group consisting of: radiant, electrochemical, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, and thermal sensors for chemical and physical variables and producing more than one type of sensor for one or more significant parameters that need to be monitored. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100079296 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING TEMPERATURE AND SLOPE OF A WAFER AND A METHOD THEREOF - A method for monitoring the temperature and slope of a wafer is presented, and the steps of the method comprises: (a) providing a cooling machine, a monitoring system, a sensing module, and a wafer; (b) cooling the wafer by the cooling machine; (c) sensing all regions of the wafer by the sensing module, and detecting the temperature and slope of the wafer relative to the cooling machine; (d) if the wafer's temperature is higher than a set temperature, the monitoring system outputs a first alarm signal, if the wafer's slope is greater than a set slope, the monitoring system outputs a second alarm signal. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100085196 | DATA CENTER THERMAL MONITORING - A measurement indicative of a temperature of a computer is received and a thermal health value for the computer is calculated based on the measurement. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100102973 | ALARM AND DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A DISTRIBUTED-ARCHITECTURE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING NETWORK - The disclosure includes an HVAC data processing and communication network, and a method of manufacturing the same. In one embodiment the HVAC data processing and communication network includes a system device and a user interface. The system device is configured to store alarm data in local memory in response to an alarm event. The user interface is configured to send an alarm request message to the system device, and to receive an alarm reporting message including alarm data from the system device via a data bus. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100109882 | Retractable assembly - A retractable assembly, including an assembly housing and a tubular holder for a sensor guided in the assembly housing via a stroke movement linearly between a first position and a second position, wherein the sensor ascertains a physical and/or chemical process variable in a process, wherein an on-site electronics is provided, which ascertains as an actual value, or values, information concerning at least one other state variable of the retractable assembly, the process and/or the sensor, and wherein associated with the on-site electronics is a memory unit, in which the ascertained actual value, or values, is/are stored and/or predetermined desired values are stored. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100109883 | TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR POWER TRANSFORMERS SUBMERGED IN OIL - Temperature monitoring system for power transformers submerged in oil applied preferentially in transformers submerged in oil and it presents several facilities in the sense of becoming temperature monitoring more reliable and safe, with highlight for the redundant measurement of temperature of the top of the oil; self-calibration of the temperature measurement entrances by means of internal references and specific electronic circuits; timing between successive activation of the groups of forced cooling when the deactivation of monitoring system on screen; internal watches with auxiliary alimentation without battery; safety reinforced in the alarms signalling for elevated temperature and finally automatic adjustment of the alarm values of the temperature differential of the commuter of derivations in load. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100109884 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION - A system and a method for monitoring and inspecting food safety is disclosed. The system adopts insert and use concept that only requires an initial push on a button to begin its function. The system provides visual alert for different conditions if food products are in unsafe status. The system is pre-calibrated during manufacture without complicated or multi-step calibration or recalibration procedures during application. The system relies on modern surface-mount microprocessor technology that enables long-term calibration stability along with very low power consumption for extended battery life. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100127880 | REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM - A temperature monitoring service in which remote monitoring units are distributed to customers who then set up monitoring as desired at their facilities. The devices may be registered through a web site using the Internet. Monitoring information may be communicated using a publicly available, wireless network, such as a cellular telephone network. The service may be provided with a system, including a server, architected to allow each remote monitoring unit to be simple and low cost. Similarly, the system may be architected to allow monitoring and control information to be communicated reliably, but at low cost. The server, however, can deliver high levels of monitoring functionality. The server may support using a variety of analytical methods to process the monitoring information, including analyzing the rate of temperature change at a monitored facility. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100127881 | REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM - A temperature monitoring service in which remote monitoring units are distributed to customers who then set up monitoring as desired at their facilities. The devices may be registered through a web site using the Internet. Monitoring information may be communicated using a publicly available, wireless network, such as a cellular telephone network. The service may be provided with a system, including a server, which can deliver high levels of monitoring functionality. The server may support streaming monitoring information to a customer for analysis or sending a command activating a device connected to a remote unit. Remote units associated with the same location may be in a pool, comprising one active unit and one or more spare units, in which the server automatically identifies the active unit. The server may support analyzing monitoring information according to an expected cycle pattern of a ventilation system at the monitored facility. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100201527 | Peripheral event indication with pir-based motion detector - An apparent motion detector is provided with multiple response levels at differing degrees of sensitivity. The motion detector is based on use of a pyroelectric infrared sensor and conventional circuitry which generates an output signal the strength of which reflects transient temperature changes occurring within a field of view and distinguishable from background heat levels. The detector's response varies with the strength of the signal using a plurality of LED's which emit different colors or are driven at different intensities. The system generally will have a field of view defined by a lens system which is translucent to visible light and transparent to infrared. The lens system doubles as a back screen projection system for display of the indicator light. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100201528 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING QUALITY OF COOKING OIL - A system is provided herein for monitoring quality of cooking oil, the system including: at least one sensor for detecting a percentage of total polar materials in cooking oil; at least one transmitter for transmitting the detected percentage; and, a data acquisition system located remotely from the sensor, the data acquisition system including a receiver configured for receiving the transmitted detected percentage. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a system may be provided which allows for large scale monitoring of cooking oil at multiple locations. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100265076 | OPTICAL TRANSMITTER MODULE AND OPTICAL BI-DIRECTIONAL MODULE WITH FUNCTION TO MONITOR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING TEMPERATURE - An optical module with a function to monitor a temperature within the package without installing any specific temperature sensing device is disclosed. The optical module of the invention includes an LD and a monitor PD in a CAN type housing. When the LD is inactive or driven under a constant bias current, the monitor PD receives a constant current independent of the temperature. The forward voltage of the monitor PD indicates the temperature within the package. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100295688 | Illumination device and control method thereof - An illumination device and a control method of the illumination device are provided. The illumination device includes a thermal sensor and a light emitting diode (LED) module. The control method include steps of: enabling the thermal sensor to detect the environment temperature outside the illumination device, and comparing the environment temperature with a threshold value, wherein if the environment temperature is higher than the threshold value, the driven current of the LED module is reduced and the thermal sensor is shut down within a continued period of time. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100315242 | SENSORS IN COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for communication. In certain aspects, an apparatus for communication includes one or more sensors configured to measure a condition external to the apparatus, a circuit configured to determine when to transmit data based on the measurement to another apparatus, wherein the determination is based on at least one parameter configurable by the another apparatus, and a transmitter configured to transmit the data. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100321190 | TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE UNIT - A temperature sensitive unit comprises a temperature sensor, a recording medium for recording a signal representative of the occurrence of a temperature breaching a predetermined level, a switch for interrogating said recording medium, a signal generator which is configured to produce an audible and/or visual signal dependent upon the recording of an occurrence of a temperature breach, and one or more powering means for driving said sensor and said generator. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100321191 | CERAMIC SENSORS FOR WIRELESS HIGH-TEMPERATURE SENSING - A RF resonator for sensing a physical or an environmental parameter includes a substrate having a substrate surface. A polymer-derived ceramic (PDC) element is positioned on or within the substrate surface. The RF resonator has a resonant frequency that changes as a function of the physical or environmental parameter. A system for wirelessly sensing at least one physical or environmental parameter includes at least one RF resonator and a wireless RF reader located remotely from the RF resonator for transmitting a wide-band RF interrogation signal that excites the RF resonator. The wireless RF reader detects a sensing signal retransmitted by the RF resonator and includes a processor for determining the physical or environmental parameter at the location of the RF resonator from the sensing signal. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100328079 | PROTECTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAMERA - A protecting system is to protect a camera. When the protecting system detects heat which reaches a predetermined value, the protecting system outputs a first signal. The protecting system further magnifies the first signal to output a second signal. A controlling circuit starts a buzzer when the controlling circuit receives the second signal. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100328080 | Method To Sense Ambient Temperatures Around A Computer To Notify End Users - A system, method and program product for temperature warnings, the system comprising: a computer ( | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110018721 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF A SHEET MATERIAL - A method of measuring the temperature of a sheet material in which the sheet material is arranged such that it forms at least one side of a cavity so as to enhance the effective emissivity of the sheet material in the vicinity of the cavity. The method involves a) generating a thermal image of at least part of the inside of the cavity using a thermal imaging device to detect radiation emitted by the cavity, the thermal image comprising a plurality of pixels each having a pixel value representative of radiation emitted by a respective region of the cavity; b) identifying a first subset of the plurality of pixels whose pixel values meet predetermined criteria; c) using the identified first subset of pixels to determine a line on the thermal image representative of optimal emissivity enhancement in the cavity; and d) selecting a second subset of the plurality of pixels based on the determined line and generating a temperature profile along the determined line derived from the pixel values associated with each of the second subset of pixels. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110050430 | Preconditioned Air (PCA) Temperature Monitor - The performance of a PCA unit associated with an airport gate is monitored by a temperature sensor in the stream of output air leaving the PCA unit, to produce a signal indicative of the temperature of the output air that may be compared to an acceptable range of values, or to the temperature of air input to the PCA unit (as measured by a second temperature sensor). An alert is generated to a human operator if the temperature measured does not compare favorably with the desired range. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110057801 | SPACE MONITORING SYSTEM WITH REMOTE REPORTING - An enclosed space monitoring system includes a controller and a plurality of sensors located within the enclosed space. The sensors may include a humidity sensor, a water presence sensor, a water pump operation sensor, a temperature sensor, a radon gas detector, a propane or natural gas detector, a smoke sensor, a carbon monoxide detector and a motion sensor. Environmental parameter data obtained by the sensors is stored within a memory connected to the controller. The controller sends the stored data to a remote facility when the data indicates a potential condition within the space needing attention or remediation. Further, the controller sends the data to the remote facility periodically. The sent data is stored at the remote facility and may be accessed by a technician or an owner of the space. Also, the data at the remote facility may be comparatively studied relative to earlier data from the same space and to data collected in similar spaces to discern a potential condition within the space needing attention or remediation. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110057802 | IMAGE QUALITY MONITOR FOR DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM - A system for monitoring the state of calibration of a digital x-ray detector having a solid state sensor with a plurality of pixels, a scintillating screen and at least one embedded microprocessor, the system having means for capturing a digital image and a computer operable during normal diagnostic use of the detector, in cooperation with at least one embedded microprocessor, for performing pixelwise computations on the image and calculating a misregistration metric indicative of movement of the solid state sensor relative to the scintillating screen. A defect metric indicative of abnormal properties of pixels in the solid state sensor is calculated. It is then determined whether one or both of the misregistration metric and the defect metric exceeds a respective, preselected threshold value. The user of the system is alerted to conduct a calibration of the detector when either one or both of the respective threshold values have been exceeded. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110057803 | TEMPERATURE PREDICTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A temperature predicting apparatus for predicting possible abnormal temperature of air for cooling at least one of electronic devices mounted on a rack, the temperature predicting apparatus includes a storing section for storing temperature information related to at least one temperature measured by a temperature sensor provided on an intake side of the electronic device, and a controller for estimating a change tendency in the temperature on the intake side of the electronic device on the basis of the temperature information stored in the storing section, and predicting the possible abnormal temperature on the basis of the estimated change tendency. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110068936 | SENSOR - A sensor having a detecting part for detecting an environmental value representing change in physical amount of circumference environment by a fluid flowing into externally and a controlling part for discriminating abnormality in circumference environment based on the environmental value detected by the detecting part. A separating plate is provided inside a housing so as to separate two spaces in the height direction. A detection unit is provided in one space and a sounding body is provided in the other space. Apertures are provided in a side wall, thereby opening one space to the outside environment and letting the fluid to be measured flow into the space. Then, a flow path is formed inside the space in the housing, from the side wall forming the housing toward the detection unit, thereby proactively channeling the fluid to the detection unit. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110074587 | SENSOR BASED LOGISTICS SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for tracking one or more items. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for tracking one or more items. The method may include periodically detecting, by a sensor device, sensor information of the one or more items, and periodically transmitting, by the sensor device, the sensor information. The method may also include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information. The method may also include transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties. The method may further include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information and the periodically transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties based on a set of one or more permissions that grants or restricts access of the one or more parties to the sensor information based on the set of one or more permissions. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110090087 | System and Method for Safe Handling of Information Handling Resources - Systems and methods for safe handling of information handling resources are provided. In some embodiments, a method is provided. The method may include detecting occurrence of a power down sequence and in response to detecting of the power down sequence, controlling operation of a cooling fan coupled to information handling resources based at least on a first criteria of a predetermined policy. The method may include receiving a signal from a sensor, the signal indicating a thermal property of a particular information handling resource coupled to the sensor. The method may include determining if the thermal property satisfies a second criteria of the predetermined policy, the second criteria comprising a safe temperature range for handling the particular information handling resource. If the thermal property meets the second criteria, the method may provide an alert via an indicator to a user indicating the particular information handling resource is safe for handling. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110115635 | CONTROL SCHEMES AND FEATURES FOR CLIMATE-CONTROLLED BEDS - A climate-conditioned bed includes an upper portion having at least a first climate zone and at least one fluid module associated with such a first climate zone. The fluid module comprises a fluid transfer device for selectively moving a fluid and a thermoelectric device for selectively heating or cooling a fluid. The bed additionally includes one or more control modules configured to regulate the operation of the fluid module, at least one input device configured to allow an occupant to select a setting or mode associated with the first climate zone and at least a first temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature associated with the first climate zone of the thermally-conditioned bed. In some embodiments, the fluid module is operatively connected to the control module. The control module is configured to adjust at least one operational parameter of the fluid module based on, at least in part, the setting or mode selected by an occupant using the at least one input device, and the temperature detected by the first temperature sensor. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110115636 | WIRELESS TEMPERATURE MEASURING SYSTEM - A wireless temperature measuring system, including multiple wireless temperature sensors, and multiple communication terminals; the wireless temperature sensors communicate with the communication terminals via RF, the wireless temperature sensor operates to obtain temperature signals from a temperature detection point, to perform cyclic-interleave and error-correction coding on the temperature signals whereby obtaining coded temperature signals, and to transmit the coded temperature signals to the communication terminals via RF; the communication terminal operates to receive and decode the coded temperature signals from the wireless temperature sensor, and to obtain decoded temperature signals. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110121977 | PNEUMATIC FIRE DETECTOR - A pneumatic fire detector is disclosed having a switch module comprising a manifold operatively connected to a sensor tube, the switch module incorporating respective forming tubes for applying a sufficient pressure to the outer surface of an installed diaphragm to deform it and thereafter the diaphragm is exposed to a pre-determined pressure through the manifold to deform the diaphragm outwards and into contact with a respective switch. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110133939 | Thermal Stress Indicator - The present invention provides a device for non-invasive monitoring thermal stress of a user. The device is capable of monitoring the internal body temperature and changes in the internal body temperature of a user. Also, the device is capable of alerting a user when the user is in danger of thermal stress. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110133940 | Multi-Sheet Glazing Unit With Internal Sensor - A system and method is provided for a multi-sheet glazing unit including two or more sheets oriented by a spacer in a substantially parallel and spaced apart relationship. The sheets may include a peripheral edge and an air space or gap therebetween. A sensing device may be inside or in air communication with the air space. The sensing device may be used to sense an environmental condition data in the air space or gap. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110140898 | System and Method for Visually Indicating Unsafe Handling Temperature of an Information Handling System Component - Systems and methods for indicating the unsafe service handling temperature of an information handling system component are disclosed. A method may include sensing a surface temperature of the component and comparing the surface temperature to a first and second threshold temperatures. The method may further include displaying various temperature warning by multiple temperature indicators if the surface temperature is above or below the threshold temperatures. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110140899 | Temperature measuring instrument with audio feedback - The combination is that of a temperature measuring device with a built-in variable audio signal output to quickly differentiate between and locate cold or hot spots and zones in applications for temperature measurements. Temperature measurements may be performed by means of solid state temperature measuring devices, thermocouples, infrared sensors, thermistors, RTD's, or any heat sensing or temperature measuring device. The audio signal output in the device will vary in tone or modulation in order to signal a cold or hot spot or zone being detected on the object undergoing temperature measurement. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110175737 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING HEATED LIQUID BATHS - The invention relates to a method for operating a heated liquid bath heated by a heating device, particularly an electric resistance heater, particularly for monitoring overheating and/or a decrease in the liquid level, wherein by means of a temperature sensor an actual temperature is determined and, as a function of the actual temperature measured with the temperature sensor, an alarm and/or control signal is emitted, wherein by means of the temperature sensor the actual temperature of the heating device or in the region of the heating device is determined. The invention further relates to a device for carrying out said method. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110175738 | SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR DETECTING AND/OR TRACKING A SURVEILLANCE OBJECT - The invention relates to a monitoring system ( | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110175739 | ANTI-THEFT ALARM FOR A LIQUID STORAGE TANK - An anti-theft alarm for a liquid storage tank, said alarm comprising a housing having means for securing the housing to the storage tank, said housing containing a motion and/or vibration sensor for detecting tampering with the liquid storage tank, an alarm means and a control means for activating the alarm means in response to a signal from the motion/vibration sensor. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110181424 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH, METHOD FOR USING THE SAME AND ALARM SYSTEM USING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a temperature control switch. The temperature control switch includes a bistable resistance element. The bistable resistance element includes a low-conductivity matrix; and a number of high conductivity particles dispersed in the matrix. The bistable resistance element switches from a low resistance state to a high resistance state by receiving a temperature change applied to the bistable resistance element. The present disclosure also relates to a method for using the temperature control switch and an alarm system. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110187539 | INTERACTION DEVICE - The invention relates to an interaction device ( | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110193709 | MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD OF DETECTING TEMPERATURE - A mobile device includes a temperature sensing module, a determination module, and a warning module. The temperature sensing module detects a body temperature. The determination module determines whether the body temperature is beyond a predetermined temperature. The warning module sends a warning when the body temperature is beyond a predetermined temperature. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110210854 | Building safety detector assembly - A building alarm system detector arrangement, comprising a system detector base, at least one detector, and at least one interface, wherein the interface is adapted to provide a mechanical and electrical connection between the system detector base and the at least one detector a plurality of the detector and between a plurality of the at least one detector. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110215936 | THERMAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LEAK DETECTION - A system includes a controller configured to receive a signal from a thermal radiation sensor indicative of a temperature of a region including at least one fluid passage. The controller is also configured to detect a leak within the at least one fluid passage based on the signal. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110260874 | DEVICE FOR FIRE PROTECTION IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - An apparatus ( | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110267197 | Monitoring Operating Parameters In A Distributed Computing System With Active Messages - In a distributed computing system including a nodes organized for collective operations: initiating, by a root node through an active message to all other nodes, a collective operation, the active message including an instruction to each node to store operating parameter data in each node's send buffer; and, responsive to the active message: storing, by each node, the node's operating parameter data in the node's send buffer and returning, by the node, the operating parameter data as a result of the collective operation. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110279278 | Monitoring and early warning alarm system for high voltage insulator failure - The monitoring and early warning alarm system for high voltage insulator failure provides an early predictor for high voltage insulator failure, allowing repairmen to either already be on site when a high voltage insulator fails in order to expedite repair time, or allowing repair and/or replacement of a faulty insulator before the failure actually occurs. The monitoring and early warning alarm system includes a housing adapted for mounting on a high-voltage power line in proximity to a high voltage insulator associated therewith. A temperature sensor, a contamination sensor, a humidity sensor, or combinations thereof are mounted on the housing and the measured ambient temperature, pollutant contamination and humidity are compared with pre-selected threshold values of temperature, humidity and pollutant contamination. A transceiver transmits an alarm signal when the measured ambient temperature, the measured humidity and/or the measured ambient pollutant contamination are greater than the respective pre-selected threshold values. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110291843 | FIRE ALARM - The present invention concerns an apparatus and a method for detecting a fire, which apparatus includes at least one alarm signalling device and at least one detecting unit, and wherein the apparatus interacts with a switchboard. The invention is designed to achieve early warning when abnormal condition occurs in a switchboard, and where an alarm unit can be detached without access to the switchboard power supply. This can be achieved if the apparatus is located in a recess in the cover where the apparatus is connected to the switchboard with at least one connector, and where the connector at least provides power to the apparatus. Hereby it is achieved that the Fire alarm apparatus can be directly removed from the switchboard front without in any way interfering with the electrical installation. Especially when the apparatus is supplied with low voltage through the connector, it will be easy to remove and possibly replace the fire alarm. Disconnecting the fire alarm, in case this is triggered by an error, can thus be performed by pulling the fire alarm out of the recess in the switchboard cover, thereby interrupting any connection to the fire alarm. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110309938 | Method for providing a uniform and comprehensive programming interface for an electronic device - A method of providing an electronic monitoring or controlling device with a uniform and comprehensive programming interface as a means for accessing, either individually or in subgroups, various parameters, for the purposes of programming device operation, performing system diagnostics, or for activation, deactivation, selection or changing of other device functions. Said monitoring or controlling device includes user input means such as an individual switch or a plurality of switches, user output means such as a single or multi-digit digital readout, a microcontroller, and various electronic devices and sensors necessary for the device to perform its desired function. Said uniform and comprehensive programming interface provides a means for utilization of the aforementioned user input and output means for selecting, changing and displaying parameter choices, while at the same time, because of its architecture, being inherently secure. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110309939 | UNIT FOR MONITORING AND/OR SIGNALING OR VISUALIZING OPERATING PARAMETERS OF A GAS-INSULATED SWITCHGEAR SYSTEM - Exemplary embodiments are directed to a monitoring unit and method for monitoring and/or signaling or visualizing a plurality of operating parameters of a gas-insulated switchgear system, where a current and voltage supply unit are located in the housing of the monitoring unit. At least one measurement cell capturing the density or the pressure of a protective gas present in the gas chamber of the gas-insulated switchgear system is also included in the monitoring unit. A processing unit processing the parameters captured by the measurement cell. The monitoring unit also includes a unit for measuring partial discharge and/or a unit for capturing an arc fault arising in the gas chamber of the switchgear system, and an interface for transferring analog and/or digital values. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110316706 | FILTER FOULING DETECTION USING COMPARATIVE TEMPERATURE RISE ANALYSIS - One embodiment involves detecting the fouling of an air filter used to filter airflow entering a computer system. An expected airflow rate is obtained from a current fan speed. An expected temperature rise between two positions is computed as a function of the expected airflow rate and the power consumption of heat-generating components, such as servers. An actual temperature rise is obtained from temperature sensors. An electronic alert is automatically generated in response to the actual temperature rise exceeding the expected temperature rise by a setpoint. Different setpoints may be used to trigger distinct electronic alerts. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120007742 | CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DEVICE HAVING REPLACEABLE ION WIND FAN - A consumer electronics device can be thermally managed using forced convection. In one embodiment, the present invention includes such a consumer electronics device having a heat sink thermally coupled to a heat source. The device also includes a power supply configured to power an ion wind fan, and an ion wind fan electrically coupled to the power supply. In one embodiment, the electric coupling is temporary using a non-permanent electrical connector, and electrical contact occurs when the ion wind fan is removably retained by a retention mechanism. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120013471 | Busway Joint Parameter Detection System - A system for detecting an improperly secured busway joint in an electrical distribution busway includes a busway joint parameter sensor, a transmission circuit and a remote computer. The busway joint parameter sensor is disposed so as to sense a selected parameter of the busway joint. The transmission circuit is in data communication with the busway joint parameter sensor and is configured to transmit real time busway joint parameter data. The remote computer is in data communication with the transmission circuit and is configured to present an indication upon detection of abnormal real time busway joint parameter data. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120025994 | ENVIRONMENTAL ALARM SENSOR PANEL AND RELATED METHOD FOR A TELECOMMUNICATION CABLE STATION - An environmental alarm sensor panel for a telecommunication cable station (TCS) is provided. The sensor panel can includes a plurality of alert sensors for measuring environmental conditions and other conditions in an equipment room of the TCS. The sensors are hard wired to an equipment interface panel for telecommunication equipment in the equipment room. The equipment interface panel is connected to the telecommunication equipment and is in communication with a network operation center (NOC), which is located remotely from the TCS and monitors the status of the TCS. According to an embodiment, the alarm sensor panel includes one or more dry contact temperature alert sensors, a humidity alert sensor, a smoke alert sensor and a power alert sensor. The sensors are configured to generate respective alert signals when selected conditions exist (e.g., the temperature of the equipment room is outside of one or more selected temperature ranges, the humidity of the equipment room is outside of a selected humidity range, smoke or fire is present, or a power source has come on or gone off). Monitoring equipment in the NOC is configured to detect and record the alert signals, and generates respective alarms in response to detecting the alert signals. Thus, the warrantor(s) of the telecommunication equipment and personnel in the TCS and/or NOC can have records of environmental breaches and data for any recourse on possible warranty claims and equipment failures. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120038482 | TEMPERATURE DISPLAYING DEVICE FOR FAUCET - A temperature displaying device for faucets includes a pipe, a control unit, a temperature sensing unit coupled to the pipe, a display unit, a sound alert unit, and a power supply module. The pipe is connected to a water outlet end of a faucet or disposed inside a tube of the faucet. The temperature sensing unit senses temperature of water running through the pipe and feeds back a sensing signal to the control unit, allowing the control unit to drive the display unit to display water temperature and drive the sound alert unit to give a sound alert. Accordingly, the temperature displaying device for faucets displays water temperature and gives an alert in response to high water temperature. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120056748 | Providing Sensory Feedback Indicating an Operating Mode of a Thermal Process Stream Device - Technologies are described herein for providing sensory feedback to users of microwave oven or other thermal process stream device indicating operation in an interpretive language architecture mode. An indication is received through a device data entry mechanism that the interpretive language architecture mode of the device is to be initiated. Sensory feedback is provided indicating that the device is operating in the interpretive language architecture mode and that input data comprising a predetermined code for interpretation by the interpretive language architecture is expected. The sensory feedback may comprise flashing or illumination of specific keys on a keypad of the device data entry mechanism and may continue through entry of the input data comprising the predetermined code until completion of the resulting thermal process in the device. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120119913 | CONTROL CIRCUIT - A control circuit includes a temperature detection circuit, a comparison circuit, and an alarm circuit. The temperature detection circuit detects the temperature of a first socket and outputs a first temperature signal correspondingly. The comparison circuit compares the temperature signal with a reference temperature signal corresponding to a reference temperature, and outputs a control signal according to the comparison result. The alarm circuit alerts the users according to the control signal. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120119914 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE, WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A power transmission device includes a power supply unit configured to supply power by a resonance frequency for magnetic resonance; a power transmission resonance coil capable of magnetic resonance with a power reception resonance coil in the resonance frequency, the power transmission resonance coil being configured to supply the power from the power supply unit as magnetic field energy caused by the magnetic resonance; a temperature detector provided in the power transmission resonance coil; and a control unit configured to refer to a table stored in a memory expressing an allowable temperature range, determine whether a detected temperature detected by the temperature detector at an elapsed time is within the allowable temperature range at the elapsed time, and stop an operation of the power supply unit when the detected temperature is not within the allowable temperature range. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120126986 | RADIATOR DETECTING DEVICE - A radiator detecting device of the present invention includes a radiator cap, a sensing unit, a circuit device, a warning device, and an adjusting means. One end of the sensing unit connects to the radiator cap, and another end extends toward a direction away from the radiator cap. The circuit device has a circuit board. The circuit board includes a control circuit for detecting a state of the sensing unit, and the sensing unit selectively makes the control circuit generate a suggestion signal. Once receiving the suggestion signal generated by the control circuit, the warning device generates a warning signal. The adjusting means is used for adjusting a length of the sensing unit received in the radiator. Said sensing unit can be moved with respect to the radiator between a first position and a second position. Thereby, the sensing unit can fit different depths of different radiators. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120126987 | METHOD FOR EXAMINING WATER HEATER SAFETY - A method for examining water heater safety includes the steps of: setting a desired temperature and sensing a cold water temperature and a flow rate of water to calculate a theoretical gas consumption, and then supplying a combustor the theoretical gas consumption to heat water; sensing a hot water temperature, and calculating a temperature ratio by the desired temperature, the cold water temperature and the hot water temperature. Examining the temperature ratio may find that the water heater is abnormal or malfunctioning. An efficiency ratio may also be calculated by the theoretical gas consumption and the actual gas consumption. Examining the efficiency ratio may find that the water heater is abnormal or malfunctioning as well. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120154157 | SENSOR TO DETECT AN EMERGENCY EVENT - A device including a sensor to detect information around the device, an audio component to output an audible alert if an emergency event is detected, a display device to render emergency data from the device, and a controller to use the information to identify an emergency event of a user and select the emergency data from the device based on the emergency event, wherein the emergency data is associated with the user. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120154158 | COMPUTING DEVICE AND ALARM METHOD OF THE COMPUTING DEVICE - In an alarm method of a computing device, real-time parameters are obtained from sensors installed in the computing device. If any of the real-time parameters is not within a preset range, an alarm message is generated and tried to send to the remote device via the network interface card. The alarm message is stored in a storage system of the computing device. If the computing device is turned off or powered up during alarm message sending attempts, the alarm message is retrieved from the storage system and retried to send to the remote device via the network interface card. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120161972 | TEMPERATURE MONITORING CIRCUIT - A temperature monitoring circuit includes a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) resistor, a zener diode, an alarm, a silicon controlled rectifier. A first terminal of the NTC resistor is connected to a power supply through a first resistor. A second terminal of the NTC resistor is grounded. A cathode of the zener diode is connected to a node between the NTC resistor and the first resistor. An anode is grounded through a second resistor. A first terminal of the alarm is connected to the cathode of the zener diode, and is grounded through a third and fourth resistors in series. A cathode of the silicon controlled rectifier is connected to the anode of the zener diode. An anode of the silicon controlled rectifier is connected to a second terminal of the alarm. A control terminal of the silicon controlled rectifier is connected to a node between the third and fourth resistors. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120161973 | ELECTRIC RECEPTACLE APPARATUS WITH REPLACEABLE PROTECTION MODULE - An electric receptacle apparatus with a replaceable protection module is disclosed. The electric receptacle apparatus includes a receptacle module and a protection module. The receptacle module has a body, am accommodation portion, a power input interface and a power output interface. The accommodation portion is installed inside the body and has a plurality of conductive jacks, wherein the conductive jacks are electrically connected with power input interface and the power output interface respectively. The protection module has a casing, a switch unit, a protection circuit and a plurality of conductive terminals, wherein the switch unit connects with protection circuit and the conductive terminals. Whereby, when the protection module is recessed in the accommodation portion, the conductive terminals are plugged in the conductive jacks and the switch unit controls the power input interface to be electrically connected with or electrically disconnected from the power output. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120194344 | BUS CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEM - A method and system is disclosed for monitoring switchgear. The current supplied to the main bus is measured. The current flowing through a plurality of feeder circuits is also measured. The temperature of the main bus at one or more nodes is measured, wherein a node is a connection point between the main bus and each feeder circuit. The current flowing through one of the nodes is determined by subtracting the current flow through each the feeder circuit upstream from the node, from the current supplied by the input circuit. An alarm condition is determined if the temperature at a node exceeds a predetermined temperature value for a given current flow through the node. The alarm condition is thereafter displayed to a switchgear operator. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120206266 | Heat Detection System - A heat detection system includes a temperature sensor configured for mounting in a grill interior area for determining a temperature. A transmitter is positioned outside the interior area and electrically connected to the temperature sensor to transmit a signal indicative of the temperature. A receiver is remote from the transmitter and configured to receive the temperature signal. A processor is connected to the receiver for evaluating the temperature signal. A timer and alarm are connected to the processor. The system includes programming that causes the processor to determine if the evaluated temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature, to actuate the timer if the evaluated temperature exceeds the predetermined temperature, and to actuate the alarm if the timer has expired. The system also includes programming to determine if the evaluated temperature has increased over a previously evaluated temperature more than a predetermined amount in less than a predetermined amount of time. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120229283 | Fire Detection - A sensor unit comprising a heat resistant shell, the shell having a plurality of viewing windows spaced around the shell exterior to define a 360° view around the unit, each viewing window being optically coupled to an infrared pyroelectric sensor and an infrared thermopile sensor, the interior of the shell defining a chamber containing at least two different smoke detectors, the shell having ventilation holes communicating with the chamber and temperature sensors mounted on the unit, the shell housing at least one printed circuit board coupled to the sensors and detectors and supporting a computer and radio transmitter, and a rechargeable power source powering the printed circuit board. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120242487 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM FUNCTION - An electronic device includes a power unit, an alarm, a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR), a thermo-sensor, a variable resistor, and a zener diode. The variable resistor is connected to the thermo-sensor in series between the power unit and ground. A first input terminal of the comparator is connected to a node between the thermistor and the variable resistor. A second input terminal of the comparator is connected to a node between the zener diode and the first resistor to receive a reference voltage. An output terminal of the comparator is connected to a control terminal of the SCR. When a temperature of the electronic device is higher than a predetermined temperature, the comparator turns on the SCR to activate the alarm. When the temperature of the electronic device is lower than the predetermined temperature, the comparator turns off the SCR and the alarm turns off. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120262297 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING THE SKIING CONDITION FOR SKIERS - Methods and systems for measuring the skiing condition for skiers. One embodiment of the invention includes using a goggle, a ski jacket, a ski, and a ski pole to set the skiing condition, measure the skiing condition, record the dangerous skiing condition, and share the skiing condition in real-time to other members. Additionally, the embodiment includes preparing for skiing in extreme conditions, such as icy condition, snow storms affecting visibility, and poor field conditions that impair accessibility of skiers. In addition, when these extreme conditions are detected, a mechanism to indicate the possibility has occurred is provided. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120274470 | FOOD SAFETY INDICATOR - A food safety device for placement on a product is disclosed. The food safety device comprises one or more sensors that measure at least one condition of the product and/or its environment, one or more visual indicators that are configured to display a visual indication of freshness and/or safety of the product. An antenna transmits and receives data regarding the at least one measured condition of the product and the freshness and/or safety of the product. A logic module executes programmable logic to determine the freshness and/or safety of the product from the at least one measured condition of the product, to cause the one or more visual indicators to display a visual indication of the freshness and/or safety it determines, and to transmit and receive data regarding the at least one measured condition of the product and the freshness and/or safety of the product via the antenna. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120293332 | TEMPERATURE MONITORING BEVERAGE CONTAINER - Temperature monitoring beverage containers and associated methods are provided. The containers include a temperature sensor operative to sense the temperature of a beverage stored within the container. The temperature of the beverage may be displayed on a display. The containers are also operative to provide one or more alerts to a user indicating that the beverage stored in the container may not be suitable for consumption. When used for beverages that are normally consumed when hot, the alerts may indicate to a user that the beverage is dangerously hot or undesirably cool. When used for beverages that are normally consumed when cold, the alerts may indicate to a user that the beverage is at a temperature known to cause spoilage of the beverage, thus preventing the user from consuming a potentially spoiled beverage. The alerts may be provided by way of an audible or visual indicator, such as an LED. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120299734 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A temperature sensitive probe includes a portion to be inserted into food, and a pop-out portion having a primary indicator. The primary indicator is retained at a retained position by the release mechanism responsive to a temperature of the probe portion being below a predefined temperature, and extends to a position at least 0.7 inches beyond the retained position in response to the release mechanism releasing the indicator. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120319850 | CATENARY SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A safety monitoring system for a catenary system that includes an overhead wire, a support pole and a counterweight attached to the end of the overhead wire and suspended by the support pole. The catenary safety monitoring system includes a temperature sensor for detecting an ambient temperature, a position sensor for detecting a position of the counterweight and an electronic controller. The electronic controller compares a detected position of the counterweight with a predicted position determined by the electronic controller using an ambient temperature from the temperature sensor. A message transmitter provides a warning to a user if the detected position of the counterweight is not within a predetermined percentage of the predicted position. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120326878 | DEVICE CAPABLE OF INDICATING THAT AT LEAST ONE TEMPERATURE THRESHOLD HAS BEEN REACHED AND/OR EXCEEDED - The invention relates to a device capable of indicating that at least one temperature threshold has been reached and/or exceeded, characterized in that the device includes a substrate ( | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130038454 | SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY MONITORING CHANGES IN CONDITION - A system for remotely monitoring change in condition. A condition indication device can include an indication area and an identification area. The indication area can include one or more of a freeze/thaw indicator, heat temperature marker or high temperature indicator. A reader reads information from the indication area and the identification area. Information is forwarded from the reader using a remote network to a remote recognition device. In one embodiment, the reader takes a picture of the indicator device and the picture is forwarded as information to the remote recognition device. A conductivity changes to solutions and/or emulsions together with color changes in the remote indicating device can remotely monitor the change in condition. The information obtained at the remote recognition device can be used to determine a status, location and time for a point in transit or storage of the condition indication device. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130063269 | REAL TIME MONITORING SYSTEM OF SPENT FUEL POOL AND METHOD THEREOF - A real time monitoring system of a spent fuel pool includes a detection unit configured to detect condition information using a sensor installed in the spent fuel pool; an input storage unit configured to receive and store configuration information of a spent fuel, history information related to burnup, and a normal value and a limit value of current condition information; an operation and determination unit configured to calculate the current condition information of the spent fuel by using the condition information detected by the detection unit and the configuration information and the history information stored in the input storage unit and configured to determine a risk level by comparing the current condition information with the limit value corresponding to the risk level; and a display unit configured to display the current condition information calculated by the operation and determination unit and configured to display the determined risk level. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130120149 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAFE HANDLING OF INFORMATION HANDLING RESOURCES - Systems and methods for safe handling of information handling resources are provided. In some embodiments, a method is provided. The method may include detecting occurrence of a power down sequence and in response to detecting of the power down sequence, controlling operation of a cooling fan coupled to information handling resources based at least on a first criteria of a predetermined policy. The method may include receiving a signal from a sensor, the signal indicating a thermal property of a particular information handling resource coupled to the sensor. The method may include determining if the thermal property satisfies a second criteria of the predetermined policy, the second criteria comprising a safe temperature range for handling the particular information handling resource. If the thermal property meets the second criteria, the method may provide an alert via an indicator to a user indicating the particular information handling resource is safe for handling. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130141243 | Server - A server comprises a holding chassis. The holding chassis comprises a front open end and a back open end. A cable interface area is disposed in the back open end. A fan is disposed in the front open end. The fan is configured to force air form the front open end to the back open end. The holding chassis also comprises a computer rack mounting system being configured to hold a plurality of computers. The server also comprises a blade tray being configured to be removably joined to the rack mounting system. The blade tray comprises a computer and a DC to DC power converter. The server also comprises a power supply shelf being configured to hold a power supply for the blade tray and a power supply for the fan. For alternate off-grid operation, the server may also comprises a DC power distribution box being configured to distribute DC power from external sources. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130147627 | FIRE MONITORING SYSTEM - A fire monitoring system having a first fire detector including a first passive sensor and first electronic circuitry, wherein the first passive sensor is arranged in a first fire cell and the first electronic circuitry is arranged outside the first fire cell and coupled to the first passive sensor. A method for monitoring a fire by means of a first fire detector having a first passive sensor and first electronic circuitry, the method including providing first data from the first passive sensor arranged in a first fire cell to the electronic circuitry arranged outside the first fire cell. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130154839 | HVAC CONTROLLER WITH HVAC SYSTEM FAULT DETECTION - An HVAC controller may be programmed to monitor a current delta T of an HVAC system and to determine a performance level of the HVAC system based, at least in part, on one or more delta T limits stored in the memory of the HVAC controller. The HVAC controller may be further programmed to display or provide a user alert if the performance level falls outside of a normal operating range for the HVAC system. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130162435 | ALARM SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FANS - An alarm system for a fan includes a first obtaining unit, a second obtaining unit, a storage unit, a control unit, and an alarm unit. The first obtaining unit is configured to obtain a temperature of a chip at a regular time interval. When the temperature of the chip is greater than a first predetermined value, the control unit obtains a standard speed of the fan corresponding to the temperature through the second obtaining unit, and obtains a standard speed of the fan corresponding to the temperature from the storage unit. When the number of times the speed of the fan is not in synchronization with the temperature of the CPU reaches a third predetermined value, the alarm unit sends alarm information. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130169443 | PRESENTING INFORMATION REGARDING CONDITIONS OF AN ENVIRONMENT WITH A VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT - Configuring a user interface by which a user can view information regarding one or more conditions of an environment collected by an environmental monitoring system. An environmental monitoring system comprises one or more sensor units disposed in an environment and one or more servers. The servers may receive from an operator of the environment a visual representation of the environment and may identify a position in the visual representation corresponding to the location and configure a user interface to present information regarding the environment based at least in part on the positions. The user interface can be configured to display the visual representation and display information related to the first sensor unit so as to indicate a relationship between the information and the position corresponding to the location of the first sensor unit. Information identifying a location of one or more sensor units may be determined through an automated process. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130187781 | RANGE HOOD WITH TEMPERATURE DETECTION AND NOTIFICATION - A range hood with features for monitoring the temperature of a cook top located below it is provided. In one example, the range hood includes one or more temperature sensors positioned over the cook top for measuring temperature of the heating elements below. If the measured temperatures(s) exceeds one or more predetermined temperature levels, either with or without a time delay, a notification and/or other remedial response is provided to a user of the appliance. The notification can be, for example, a visual warning projected onto the cook top and/or an audible alarm. Different warnings can be provided based on different temperature levels as measured by the temperature sensors. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130194100 | Sensor-Activated Transponder - The present invention relates to a transponder comprising an antenna structure ( | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130201022 | OPTICAL SMOKE DETECTOR - An optical smoke detector ( | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130278427 | Method and system for visually reporting a local environmental condition - A method of reporting local environmental conditions in real time is implemented by providing a sensor that takes measurements of an environmental condition; attaching the sensor to a vehicle, a person, an object such as a street lamp or other structure; and displaying visible light to the public at a scale visible from at least 30 feet from the visible light. The visible light is controlled by a microcontroller receiving information from the sensor. The visible light is either variable to depict the measurements, such as in color, frequency of illumination, or is variable in a plurality of lamps lighted in accordance with the magnitude of the measurements or in accordance with a composite index. The sensor is preferably modular so that it can be swapped in and out of a printed circuit board. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130278428 | PASSIVE MICROWAVE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A STRUCTURE FROM FIRE THREATS - An automatic fire suppression system used to provide protection of window glass and other structural elements in aircraft terminals which are exposed to exterior fires caused by natural, accidental, or intentional events comprises a directional passive microwave receiver, a central processor for processing received microwave signals over time and comparing the received signals over time with thermal event signatures stored in memory to selectively actuate a sprinkler system for protecting the window glass in the vicinity of an identified fire event. The memory may further store a model of the aircraft terminal, and the processor utilizes a fire dynamics simulator to simulate a thermal event at the terminal. A related fire suppression process involves the detection of incipient fires through an array of exterior passive microwave heat sensor fire detectors connected to an electronic control processor which identify zones such as 30 to 100 linear foot zones of exterior glass surface and automatically initiates an array of quenching sprinkler heads applying water to the exposed surfaces of glass and other structural elements in response to detection of an identified fire event by its signature. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130285817 | CUSTOMIZABLE ALARM SYTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER - A customizable alarm system includes a graphic user interface (GUI), a central processing unit (CPU) to set a predetermined range of a first electronic element through the GUI, an embedded controller (EC) to store the predetermined range of the first electronic element, and an audio chip. The EC obtains an actual value of the first electronic element, and determines whether the actual value of the first electronic element is within the predetermined range. The EC generates an audio code in response to the actual value not being within the predetermined range. The audio chip receives the audio code, and chooses a corresponding audio file from a plurality of audio files stored in the audio chip. A speaker plays the audio file. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130285818 | Environmental Alarm Sensor Panel And Related Method For A Telecommunication Cable Station - An environmental alarm sensor panel for a telecommunication cable station (TCS) is provided. The sensor panel can includes a plurality of alert sensors for measuring environmental conditions and other conditions in an equipment room of the TCS. The sensors are hard wired to an equipment interface panel for telecommunication equipment in the equipment room. The equipment interface panel is connected to the telecommunication equipment and is in communication with a network operation center (NOC), which is located remotely from the TCS and monitors the status of the TCS. According to an embodiment, the alarm sensor panel includes one or more dry contact temperature alert sensors, a humidity alert sensor, a smoke alert sensor and a power alert sensor. The sensors are configured to generate respective alert signals when selected conditions exist (e.g., the temperature of the equipment room is outside of one or more selected temperature ranges, the humidity of the equipment room is outside of a selected humidity range, smoke or fire is present, or a power source has come on or gone off). Monitoring equipment in the NOC is configured to detect and record the alert signals, and generates respective alarms in response to detecting the alert signals. Thus, the warrantor(s) of the telecommunication equipment and personnel in the TCS and/or NOC can have records of environmental breaches and data for any recourse on possible warranty claims and equipment failures. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130342352 | System and Method for Fire Preventing in Electrical Installations - A system for fire prevention in electrical installations comprises one or more temperature sensors arranged in or close to positions in the electrical installation that are to be monitored, one or more electromagnetic signal transmitters connected to the temperature sensors, one or more electromagnetic signal readers adapted to communicate with and receive signals from the signal transmitters, and a processing unit connected to the signal reader for processing the signals and providing an indication signal. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140043167 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A FIREPLACE INSTALLATION - The present invention relates to a method and a system for monitoring fireplace installation including a built-in/central closed fire-place and/or a steel chimney system. The system includes a first temperature sensor for measuring the surface temperature of the steel chimney system where it passes through the first ceiling strucure, a second temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of heated air return (convection air) to residential rooms, a third temperature sensor for measuring the heat development in flue gas in an area of the steel chimney system, where it is attached to the built-in/central closed fireplace or fireplace insert and a central display unit to inform a user of respective temperature sensors temperature and warn the user if the temperature levels are exceeded. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140091935 | TEMPERATURE MONITORING BEVERAGE CONTAINER - Temperature monitoring beverage containers and associated methods are provided. The containers include a temperature sensor operative to sense the temperature of a beverage stored within the container. The temperature of the beverage may be displayed on a display. The containers are also operative to provide one or more alerts to a user indicating that the beverage stored in the container may not be suitable for consumption. When used for beverages that are normally consumed when hot, the alerts may indicate to a user that the beverage is dangerously hot or undesirably cool. When used for beverages that are normally consumed when cold, the alerts may indicate to a user that the beverage is at a temperature known to cause spoilage of the beverage, thus preventing the user from consuming a potentially spoiled beverage. The alerts may be provided by way of an audible or visual indicator, such as an LED. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140145849 | MONITORING OPERATING CONDITION OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENT - Among other things, one or more techniques and/or systems are provided for monitoring an operating condition of an electrical component, such as electrical switchgear. In one example, temperatures associated with an electrical conductor connection within the electrical component may be evaluated against one or more expected temperatures curves derived from a linear regression model to determine whether the electrical conductor connection has failed or is starting to fail. In another example, temperature readings may be monitored to determine whether a temperature reading at one location is out of sync with temperature readings at other locations. An electrical conductor connection associated with a location of the out of sync temperature may be determined as faulty. In another example, a Euclidean distance model and/or a correlation coefficient model may be used to identify a faulty electrical conductor connection. In this way, failure and/or potential failure of the electrical component may be predicted. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140152445 | WARNING SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A VEHICLE BATTERY - A warning system for detecting a battery fire in a battery of an electric or hybrid vehicle includes a battery management system. The electric or hybrid vehicle is parked at or in a building to carry out a battery charging operation. The battery management system is connected to a building network installed in the building during the charging operation either via a direct connection or via a wireless connection. The battery management system triggers or activates protective measures if a fire is detected. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140167969 | EVACUATION SYSTEM WITH SENSORS - A method includes receiving, at a server, sensed data from a sensor located in a structure, wherein the sensor is part of an evacuation system for the structure. The method also includes determining, based on the sensed data, whether a threshold relative to the sensed data has been exceeded. The method further includes providing a notification if it is determined that the threshold is exceeded. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140197955 | ROAD MARKER OR LIGHT BASED WARNING DEVICE - A road marker and related light based warning device are described. The road marker or device includes a thermal sensor that triggers the illumination of at least one light-emitting diode at a predetermined temperature. The temperature may be associated with ice formation. The light-emitting diode(s) may flash to alert motorists to hazardous road conditions. The road marker or device utilise simple components to increase reliability, particularly when the device is subjected to high heat such as when the device is mounted into hot tar seal. The device further includes a switching element that prevents rapid on/off cycling. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140203938 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BURN PREVENTION - A system comprises a plurality of temperature sensors adapted to measure the temperature at various locations on a firefighter's turnout gear and helmet, and operable to generate temperature measurements, a microcontroller configured to receive the temperature measurements from the plurality of temperature sensors, and to analyze the temperature measurements and determine the temperature status of the firefighter's environment, a visual interface in communication with the microcontroller and configured to provide a visual indication of the firefighter's temperature status, an audible alert device in communication with the microcontroller and configured to provide an audible alert of the firefighter's temperature status, and a command center configured to receive the temperature measurements and the temperature status from the microcontroller, and to display this information. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140203939 | CONTROL AND MONITORING OF LIGHT-EMITTING-DIODE (LED) BULBS - A smart light-emitting-diode (LED) bulb includes apparatus enabling the bulb to be turned ON, OFF, or dimmed without the use of a wall switch. Such apparatus may include circuitry responsive to rotating the LED portion of the bulb, circuitry responsive to touching or tapping on the bulb, or a Bluetooth or WiFi interconnection enabling the bulb to be controlled using a smartphone or other device executing a bulb-control application. Other apparatus may include a microphone enabling the bulb to be controlled with a voice, sound or music. In other embodiments, apparatus enabling the bulb to be turned ON, OFF, or dimmed may include a power line communication (PLC) interface enabling the bulb or bulbs to be controlled via the Internet. A camera or image sensor may be provided enabling the bulb to be gesture-controlled. A system may include a plurality of smart LED light bulbs. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140266741 | TEMPERATURE SENSING GREASE FITTING WITH ALARM - A bearing temperature monitoring system for detecting a temperature of bearing grease within a bearing housing. The bearing temperature monitoring system comprises a housing mountable to the bearing housing, a power source selectively outputting an electrical current, and an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit includes a temperature sensor component electrically coupled to the power source. The temperature sensor component can be responsive to a change in temperature such that the temperature sensor component opens or closes the electrical circuit at a predetermined temperature even in the absence of an applied electrical current. The electrical circuit further includes an alert device electrically coupled to the power source and the temperature sensor component that outputs an alert in response to the temperature sensor component. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140266742 | THERMAL EVENT DETECTION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A thermal event detection and notification system comprising sensing means for detecting a thermal event, a control unit comprising means for receiving information from the sensing means, the information being indicative of the detected thermal event, and means for determining, based on said information received, a location of said thermal event, and further comprising means responsive to information received from said control unit regarding said location, for providing an indication of the location of the detected thermal event, wherein said indication means is configured to provide said indication of the thermal event location at said thermal event location. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140285345 | ELECTRONIC WARNING DEVICE WITH SCENT DISPERSION MECHANISM - An electronic warning device with scent dispersion mechanism is disclosed, which comprises: an electronic element; and at least two scent sources, featured with different vaporization temperatures while being disposed simultaneously on the electronic element. In an embodiment, there are two scent sources, i.e. a first scent source that can be vaporized at a first vaporization temperature, and a second scent source that can be vaporized at a second vaporization temperature, whereas the second vaporization temperature is higher than the first vaporization temperature. Thereby, operationally, when the temperature of the electronic element that is operating normally and reaches the first vaporization temperature, the first scent source is vaporized, but when the electronic element is operating abnormally for causing the temperature of the electronic element to be raised to a temperature higher than the second vaporization temperature, the second scent source is vaporized to be detected by users as a warning signal. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140292522 | PRESENTING INFORMATION REGARDING CONDITIONS OF AN ENVIRONMENT WITH A VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT - Configuring a user interface by which a user can view information regarding one or more conditions of an environment collected by an environmental monitoring system. An environmental monitoring system comprises one or more sensor units disposed in an environment and one or more servers. The servers may receive from an operator of the environment a visual representation of the environment and may identify a position in the visual representation corresponding to the location and configure a user interface to present information regarding the environment based at least in part on the positions. The user interface can be configured to display the visual representation and display information related to the first sensor unit so as to indicate a relationship between the information and the position corresponding to the location of the first sensor unit. Information identifying a location of one or more sensor units may be determined through an automated process. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140313038 | DETECTION DEVICE - A detection device includes a detection circuit and a temperature measuring device. The detection circuit is used to detect an electronic component causing a short circuit in a circuit module and includes a power source, a light emitting diode (LED), a first connecting terminal connected to a cathode of the LED, and a second connecting terminal An anode of the LED is connected to an anode terminal of the power source. The first connecting terminal and the second connecting terminal are connected the first node and the second node, respectively. The temperature measuring device includes a number of test terminals for contacting the electronic components to measure and show temperatures of the electronic components. If a short circuit occurs, the LED is turned on. The short circuited electronic component is identified by reading the temperatures of the test terminals. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140333443 | METHOD FOR EARLY DETECTION OF COOLING-LOSS EVENTS - A method of detecting cooling-loss event early is provided. The method includes defining a relative humidity limit and change threshold for a given space, measuring relative humidity in the given space, determining, with a processing unit, whether the measured relative humidity is within the defined relative humidity limit, generating a warning in an event the measured relative humidity is outside the defined relative humidity limit and determining whether a change in the measured relative humidity is less than the defined change threshold for the given space and generating an alarm in an event the change is greater than the defined change threshold. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150029032 | AMBIENT AND PROCESSOR TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE COMPARISION - Embodiments herein relate to ambient and processor temperature difference comparison. Processor and ambient temperatures are measured. A difference between the processor and ambient temperatures is compared to an initial difference. A warning may be signaled if a difference between the determined difference and the initial difference is greater than a threshold value. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150035680 | FLEXIBLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR INCLUDING CONFORMABLE ELECTRONICS - Systems, methods, apparatus and devices are described for monitoring a property of an object or an individual, using a conformal sensor device that substantially conforms to contours of a portion of a surface of the object or the individual. The measurement includes data indicative of a property of a temperature of the portion of the surface and the degree of the conformal contact. An analysis engine is used to analyze the data and to generate at least one parameter indicative of the property of the temperature. Based on a comparison of the at least one parameter to a preset threshold, at least one alert can be issued and/or a command can be transmitted to regulate an environmental condition. The at least one alert can be indicative of a potential risk of harm to the object or individual. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150097676 | In Situ Real-Time Wafer Breakage Detection - The disclosure provides a real-time wafer breakage detection method. The detection method includes the following operations. A wafer is positioned on a wafer holder of a process chamber in which a thermal process is being performed. Then, the temperature at the wafer holder is measured. And, a notification for corrective action is issued if the temperature is out of a predetermined alarm range. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150137980 | FULLY MECHANICAL PNEUMATIC EXCESSIVE HEAT OR/AND FIRE LINE-TYPE DETECTOR, AND SYSTEM, METHODS, APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A fully mechanical pneumatic line-type excessive heat or/and fire detector, and, system, methods, and applications thereof, for detecting and warning of conditions of excessive heat or/and fire. The detector includes a detector testing switch apparatus for testing operable condition and status of the excessive heat or/and fire detector, and is operatively connectable to an externally located system control device, as an overall detection system. The detector is automatically or manually activated. The system includes the excessive heat or/and fire detector. Detector and system are configured and operable according to rate of temperature rise or/and fixed temperature type detection modes. Applicable in a wide variety of environments, such as of vehicle engines or machine, which may involve generation of excessive heat or/and fire, where there is need to detect and warn of a condition of excessive heat or/and fire, in a practical, reliable, robust, and cost effective manner. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150317896 | SMART LABEL WITH INTEGRATED SENSOR - A smart label includes an antenna and an integrated sensor, and in response to receiving an initiating interrogation signal transmits a response signal that includes a first component that identifies the smart label and second component that provides data generated at the sensor in response to an environmental parameter. The response signal allows the data indicating the status of the environmental parameter, such as temperature or moisture, at the location of the specific smart label to be transmitted along with a time stamp. A method of activating a sensor on the smart label is also provided. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150332571 | FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM - Detecting an extreme temperature event. A method includes collecting raw data from a high resolution sensor. The method further includes identifying in the raw collected data one or more changing data point values. The method further includes identifying, in the raw collected data that the one or more changing data point values have reached a determined threshold that indicates with a high level of probability that an extreme temperature event has occurred. Alternatively, the method may include identifying in the raw collected data a sudden extreme increase in one or more data point values that cross a threshold which indicates with a high level of probability that an extreme temperature event has occurred. As a result, the method includes issuing an alert indicating that an extreme temperature event has occurred. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150356852 | Temperature and Humidity Alerting System - A temperature and humidity alerting system (THAS) that is designed to alert a medical practitioner or a caregiver when a clothed, diapered or bedridden person has inadvertently urinated or defecated. The THAS is comprised of a data transmitting unit and a data receiving unit. The data transmitting unit utilizes a temperature indicating probe and a humidity indicating probe that each produce a signal when their threshold temperature and/or humidity levels are exceeded. The resulting signal is applied to a data receiving unit where the signal is further processed by a microprocessor that produces a data output signal and a humidity output signal that are applied to an alpha-numeric unit where the data is displayed. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150369671 | REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM - A temperature monitoring service in which remote monitoring units are distributed to customers who then set up monitoring as desired at their facilities. The devices may be registered through a web site using the Internet. Monitoring information may be communicated using a publicly available, wireless network, such as a cellular telephone network. The service may be provided with a system, including a server, which can deliver high levels of monitoring functionality. The server may support streaming monitoring information to a customer for analysis or sending a command activating a device connected to a remote unit. Remote units associated with the same location may be in a pool, comprising one active unit and one or more spare units, in which the server automatically identifies the active unit. The server may support analyzing monitoring information according to an expected cycle pattern of a ventilation system at the monitored facility. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160012702 | Appliance Device Integration with Alarm Systems | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160029315 | CONTROLLED POWER-EFFICIENT OPERATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The sensor unit receives instructions to change operating parameters and/or control external devices. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160063844 | Temperature Threshold Monitoring System - A temperature threshold monitoring system for monitoring an ambient temperature within a discrete space, and methods of making and using such a temperature threshold monitoring system, whereby the temperature threshold monitoring system includes a temperature sensor and a microcontroller communicatively coupled to the temperature sensor. The microcontroller can be configured to generate an alert indicium when the temperature sensor senses an ambient temperature within the discrete space which corresponds to a predetermined low-temperature threshold or a predetermined high-temperature threshold. As to particular embodiments, the temperature threshold monitoring system can be configured for coupling to a dependent object within the discrete space. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160071388 | Method and System of Environmental Occupant Monitoring and Hazard Notification and Mitigation - A method and apparatus for environmental occupant monitoring and hazard notification and mitigation monitors occupants in a spatial environment, sending notifications to third parties upon detection of hazardous conditions and executing safety protocols in using environmental control systems to mitigate the hazard. As specifically applied to a vehicle, an occupant sensor is utilized to detect a driver and passengers. If the driver leaves the passengers behind in the vehicle, the system notifies the driver. If a hazardous condition such as elevated temperature is detected in the vehicle, emergency response services are notified and the control systems of the vehicle are used to mitigate the hazard. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160117906 | METHODS FOR MONITORING THE STATE OF A BATTERY IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - An internal temperature of a battery is determined at defined intervals at different moments in time and is transmitted to an evaluation unit, which continuously determines a temperature gradient at least from the temperature values by dividing the temperature change in an interval by the time change in this interval. At least one limit value for the temperature gradient is stored in the evaluation unit, and the evaluation unit generates an alarm signal when the temperature gradient determined by the evaluation unit reaches this limit value. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160133114 | TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A temperature monitoring system includes a detection module, a control module with a predetermined temperature value, and a display module. The detection module is configured to detect and generate an actual temperature value. The control module is configured to compare the actual temperature with the predetermined temperature value. The display module coupled to the detection module via the control module, and is configured to display the actual temperature value. When the control module identifies the actual temperature value is greater than the predetermined temperature value, the display module is controlled by the control module to display an alert indicator. The present disclosure further discloses a temperature monitoring method. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160148484 | WARNING SYSTEM FOR USE IN DAILY LIFE - Provided is a warning system that makes it possible to decrease the possibility of the occurrence of heat shock that is caused by a difference in temperature between a living room and a dressing room when a person who is about to enter a bath removes their clothing. The warning system comprises: a living room temperature sensor ( | 05-26-2016 |
