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20080208388 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE SPATIAL POSITION OF REPETITIVE UNITS - An apparatus and method for a system for synchronously positioning repetitive units spatially comprising a plurality of repetitive units, each attached on an end of a plurality of arms, each angularly attached on an opposing end to a computer-controlled rotating axle, each having a synchronously computer-controlled position along a path of travel by computer-controlled synchronous rotation of said plurality of axles, forming a moving geometric pattern with said plurality of repetitive units. | 08-28-2008 |
20080221726 | Control Device with Bus for Operating a Machine - A control device for operating a machine has a control unit with at least one actuating unit to which actuators and sensors are connected for operating the machine. The control unit has a bus line for transmitting control commands from an operating part to the actuating device. A plug connection between the operating part and the control unit is provided. A monitoring unit monitors an operating signal of the operating part. The monitoring unit triggers a safety function when the operating signal that is a heartbeat of the operating part is absent. Operating states of the operating part are monitored by the monitoring unit. An output signal of the monitoring unit is evaluated in that, when the operating part is switched on, the heartbeat is processed and, when the operating part is switched off, the absence of the heartbeat is ignored. | 09-11-2008 |
20080243300 | Object relocation guided by data cache miss profile - Data locality optimization through object relocation may be implemented in a virtual machine including a just-in-time compiler. The just-in-time compiler generates load instruction maps for each compiled method. A profile collector is coupled to the just-in-time compiler to receive hardware profiling support. The profile collector takes samples of data cache misses. A garbage collector is coupled to the profile collector. The garbage collector deduces types of objects from the cache miss samples and adjusts garbage collection object copying heuristics to relocate objects for better cache locality based on those types. | 10-02-2008 |
20080249655 | Recycle station layout and system - A receiving, sorting/counting station arrangement for recycling of beverage and food containers, comprises one or more spaced sorting tables for use by sorters, the sorting tables being aligned adjacent and on one side of an elongated customer beverage and food container reception table, the space between the sorting tables providing space for shipping bags for sorted beverage and food containers. | 10-09-2008 |
20080281464 | Combined Feedback and Command Shaping Controller for Mulitistate Control with Application to Improving Positioning and Reducing Cable Sway in Cranes - Disclosed are algorithms for controlling multiple states of a dynamic system, such as controling positioning and cable sway in cranes. Exemplary apparatus and methods may be implemented using first and second serially coupled feedback loops coupled to a plant and payload that are to be controlled. The first feedback loop comprises a first control module. It generates a filtered actuator command from an error signal derived from a signal representing a desired system state and a feedback signal indicative of the actual system state. The generated signal is operative to position the payload. The second feedback loop comprises a second control module that generates a second actuator command that is operative to cause the plant to have an output of zero, to eliminate disturbance-induced oscillations. Input shaping may be employed in the first loop for eliminating motion-induced oscillations. The first control module is used for precise payload positioning, and the second control module is used to reject disturbance-induced oscillations. A model reference loop may be employed that outputs a modeled response that is an estimate of the response of the plant in the absence of external disturbances, and which may be used to generate a second actuator command for causing the plant to follow the modeled response. | 11-13-2008 |
20080319572 | Method and apparatus for operating terminal - An apparatus and method for operating a terminal, are discussed. According to an embodiment, the method includes receiving angle adjustment information of a terminal; and automatically controlling a position of the terminal according to the angle adjustment information. | 12-25-2008 |
20090005900 | Method and System for Gps Augmentation of Mail Carrier Efficiency - Mail carriers are assisted in delivering mail pieces. Each group of mail pieces is received from a sorting system, for delivery to respective final destinations. Also, the sorting system provides delivery data, preferably in electronic form, about delivering the group of mail pieces. Subsequently, GPS is used to determine a location of the mail carrier along a mail route. Information is then provided to the mail carrier regarding delivery of the group of mail pieces, in response to the location of the mail carrier and in response to the delivery data that was received from the sorting system. | 01-01-2009 |
20090030546 | Apparatus and method for positioning control - The present invention discloses a positioning control apparatus which receives a moving command and a feedback signal outputted from a controlled device, and controls the controlled device for moving and positioning. The positioning control apparatus includes a first control loop, a second control loop and an arbitration module with a dead point default value, wherein the first control loop is used to control the controlled device moving in response to the error of the moving command and the feedback signal, on the other hand, the second control loop is used to control the controlled device positioning. Furthermore, the arbitration module compares the default value of dead point with the moving command so as to enable either the first control loop or the second control loop. | 01-29-2009 |
20090055017 | METHOD FOR HANDLING CASSETTES FOR BANK NOTES - A method is provided for handling cassettes for bank notes, for automatic tellers and/or deposit devices. The method for handling cassettes for bank notes, for automatic tellers and/or deposit devices, includes the step of determining the filling level of the cassette or cassettes, comparing the determined filling level of each cassette with at least one threshold value lower than a maximum capacity of the particular cassette, and wherein, if the comparison yields an excess, the step of producing a signal indicating the exceeding of the threshold value, causing replacement of the cassette for which the signal indicating the exceeding of the threshold value was produced. | 02-26-2009 |
20090076645 | Pre And Post-Harvest QC Data Acquisition System For Agricultural Products - A system for monitoring parameters of produce including at least one sensor assembly for sensing at least one parameter of packaged produce at a plurality of times and locations of the packaged produce; a communications network operative to receive information from the at least one sensor assembly at the plurality of times and locations and to transmit the information to at least one information receiving location; and at least one computer at the at least one information receiving location for receiving the information transmitted via the communications network and for providing an information output representing the at least one parameter at the plurality of times. | 03-19-2009 |
20090082901 | CONTROL DEVICE, DEVICE FOR FIXING A STACK OF PAPER SHEETS AND UNSTACKING DEVICE - The invention relates to a control device for the removal of a partial stack from a stack of paper sheets comprising a camera ( | 03-26-2009 |
20090088892 | CONTROL SYSTEM OF ELECTRIC ACTUATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - In an aspect of the present invention, each of plural control units which controls drive of an electric actuator diagnoses existence of abnormality in drive control of the electric actuator, the abnormality differing from control unit to control unit; the control unit transmits diagnostic result thereof to another control unit; the control unit outputs an abnormal determination signal as a signal indicating diagnostic result therefrom when at least one of the diagnostic result thereof and the diagnostic result of another control unit indicates abnormality; and the control unit transfers the drive control of the electric actuator to an abnormal use control state when the abnormal determination signal is output from at least one of the plural control units. | 04-02-2009 |
20090143895 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING SHEET-LIKE PRODUCTS TRANSPORTED BY CLAMPS - The invention relates to a first product ( | 06-04-2009 |
20090143896 | Payload system with center of gravity compensation - The present disclosure is directed to a payload calculation system for use with a work implement having at least two linkage members. The payload calculation system may have at least one state sensor configured to measure a state of the at least two linkage members. The payload calculation system may also have a processing device in communication with the at least one state sensor. The processing device may account for changes in a center of gravity of each of the at least two linkage members. The processing device may also be configured to use the at least one state sensor to determine a mass of a payload moved by the work implement. | 06-04-2009 |
20090177312 | POSTAGE METER SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED IMAGE SENSOR - A digitization device ( | 07-09-2009 |
20090259334 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR THE TRANSPORATION AND SYNCHRONIZED DISTRIBUTION OF PACKING UNITS - The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for the transportation and synchronous distribution of packaging units, wherein the packaging units are continuously supplied on a transportation apparatus and distributed to two further transportation apparatuses ( | 10-15-2009 |
20090299520 | MONITORING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THE STATUS OF A CARGO CONTAINER - A monitoring device ( | 12-03-2009 |
20100017013 | Control System for a Lifting Device - This invention is aimed to provide a control system for a lifting device that can lift a load that enables the operator to have a good judgment for handling the load, so that an operator can simultaneously hold and control the load. | 01-21-2010 |
20100017014 | APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING PLATE-SHAPED OBJECTS - A device for separating battery or accumulator plates has a supply conveyor ( | 01-21-2010 |
20100017015 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - Based on the positions of a first marker and a second marker of a first substrate placed on a placing surface of a substrate placing table ( | 01-21-2010 |
20100023158 | WAFER CASSETTE TRANSPORTATION METHOD AND SYSTEM THEREOF - A wafer cassette transportation method includes the steps: (a) Provide a monitoring system, overhead platforms, a detection system, and a plurality of transportation systems; (b) The detection system detects whether or not any overhead platform has a wafer cassette and generates and transmits first signals to the monitoring system; (c) The monitoring system reads the first signals and instructs one of the transportation systems to move the wafer cassette to an empty overhead platform; (d) The detection system detects whether or not any overhead platform has a wafer cassette and generates and transmits second signals to the monitoring system; and (e) The monitoring system reads the second signals and instructs another transportation system to move the wafer cassette away from the overhead platform, so as to enhance the transportation speed of the wafer cassette and lower the manufacturing cost. The present invention further provides a wafer cassette transportation system. | 01-28-2010 |
20100030369 | System and Apparatus for Improving Truss Fabrication Automation - A truss assembly system may include a truss assembly station. The truss assembly station may be configured to enable assembly of a truss from truss members via an automatic sequential placement of the truss members based at least in part upon a planned location of pre-plated truss members within an assembled truss. The pre-plated truss members may be truss members including at least one connector plate installed thereon prior to placement at the truss assembly station. | 02-04-2010 |
20100049357 | Rotary Machine with Separately Controllable Stations - A rotary machine may have multiple stations that have a linear motion operated by a cam and a rotational motion operated by individual motors mounted on each station. Each station may perform a motion profile that is proportional to the machine's central axis rotation or, in some cases, independent of the central axis rotation. In some embodiments, each station may rotate to orient a part prior to processing. In one embodiment, the cam driven linear motion may enable a station to lower for loading and unloading, then raise for processing. The rotary machine may have various mechanisms at each station for processing a part. One such embodiment is a rotary machine that may be outfitted with compound dispensing mechanisms at each station. | 02-25-2010 |
20100063619 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTION OF CHIPS ON TRAY - A system for inspection of chips on a tray comprises an unloading arm device, a first support platform, and a plurality of first tray-handling apparatuses. The first support platform is disposed adjacent to the unloading arm device, movable along a first direction. The plurality of first tray-handling apparatuses are arrayed along the first direction on the first support platform. Each of the plurality of first tray-handling apparatuses provides a particular size of tray for inspection, different from the size of tray provided by other first tray-handling apparatuses, wherein the first platform is configured to move a desired one of the plurality of first tray handling apparatuses before the unloading arm device. | 03-11-2010 |
20100087951 | MONITOR POSTION ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - A monitor position adjustment device comprises: a backseat monitor which is provided at a backward position of a front seat in a vehicle such that an angle of a screen thereof is electrically adjusted toward a backseat; an angle detection unit configured to detect the angle of the backseat monitor; an operation input unit which is provided at a position where an operation by an operator on the front seat can be performed, and on which the angle of the backseat monitor after screen change can be input; a front seat display which is provided in front of the front seat and includes a screen toward the front seat; and a processing unit configured to perform display control of the front seat display based on a detection result of the angle detection unit, wherein the processing unit controls the front seat display to display current angle information of the backseat monitor. | 04-08-2010 |
20100100225 | INTEGRATED AIRCRAFT CARGO LOADING AND MONITORING SYSTEM - A cargo loading and monitoring system for an aircraft having a plurality of separate cargo compartments includes a processor in communication with a plurality of power drive units located within a first cargo compartment. A cargo monitoring display unit is located in a second cargo compartment that is separate from the first cargo compartment, and is in communication with the processor. The cargo monitoring display unit is configured to selectively display information received from the power drive units. | 04-22-2010 |
20100138032 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MERCHANDISING COMPLEMENTARY MERCHANDISE IN FLOOR SPACE REMNANTS CREATED BY PRIMARY MERCHANDISE - To identify and make productive use of remnant floor space created by primary merchandise, one or more floor space remnants are identified in a floor plan of a retailer that comprises merchandise of a given product category (primary merchandise). A floor space remnant is an unused portion of floor space within a merchandising footprint of the primary merchandise. Once a floor space remnant has been identified, complementary merchandise that is associated with the primary merchandise is identified. A merchandising solution is designed to display the identified complementary merchandise in the identified floor space remnant. The merchandising solution is placed in the previously unused floor space remnant to display the complementary merchandise and make productive use of the floor space remnant. | 06-03-2010 |
20100161109 | BILL ACCEPTOR FOR A GAMING MACHINE - A bill acceptor | 06-24-2010 |
20100174401 | APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING CLOSED SPACES FROM FLOODING OR CONTAMINATIONS - An apparatus for protecting closed spaces from flooding or contaminations comprising: a moveable closing element ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100179680 | APPARATUS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CARDS ON PAPER CARRIERS AND RELATED ENVELOPING APPARATUS - An apparatus ( | 07-15-2010 |
20100191366 | Container Lifting Method and System for Implementation Thereof - The invention relates to a method for lifting containers ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100204820 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUBSTRATE HANDLING - A system for substrate handling proposed, comprising an optical local tilt detector, a plurality of arms each having vertically extended movable along vertical axis fingers to contact the edge of a substrate, wherein at least one of the arms has a linear actuator moveable arm and each of the fingers provided by z-axis miniature linear actuator; and a control unit connected to said tilt detector and said z-axis linear actuators enabling measuring and correcting of local tilt. | 08-12-2010 |
20100211210 | Position correcting apparatus, vacuum processing equipment and position correcting method - A technology to resolve positional deviations without using a transport robot. An object to be transported placed on a holding stand is rotated, so as to make an error angle α to be zero; and thereafter, a temporarily placing portion is made to move obliquely to move for an error distance in a horizontal component, thereby locating the center of the object to be transported on the central axis line of the holding stand; and the object to be transported is placed on holding stand. In a case where an orientation of a notch is definite, the holding stand is further rotated by a desired amount. Without using the transport robot, it is possible to resolve an error angle and an error distance. | 08-19-2010 |
20100217431 | AUTOMATED DRUG PREPARATION APPARATUS INCLUDING AUTOMATED DRUG RECONSTITUTION - An automated medication preparation system for preparing a prescribed dosage of medication in a drug delivery device includes a plurality of stations for receiving, handling and processing the drug delivery device so that the prescribed dosage of medication is delivered to the drug delivery device and a transporting device that receives and holds more than one drug delivery device and moves the drug delivery devices in a controlled manner from one station to another station. The system is configured so that two or more separate drug delivery devices can be acted upon at the same time. | 08-26-2010 |
20100234980 | Multi-level parking lot and method - A multi-level parking lot has a multi-level parking lot comprising a roadway disposed on aground surface. A plurality of parking containers each adapted to receive and store an automotive passenger vehicle. At least two of the parking containers being vertically stacked to form an inner stack of vertically stacked parking containers extending generally parallel to a first side of the roadway. At least two of the parking containers are vertically stacked to form an outer stack of vertically stacked columns of parking containers extending generally parallel to the first side of the roadway, and located between the first side of the roadway and the inner stack of vertically stacked parking containers. Each of the plurality of parking containers having an access aperture generally facing toward the first side of the roadway for passage of the vehicle therethrough. | 09-16-2010 |
20100249984 | METHOD AND MANIPULATOR GRIPPER FOR SPACING BUNDLES OF A BUNDLE LAYER - In a method for spacing bundles of a bundle layer by means of a manipulator gripper with at least one support base that engages bundles and a stop for the placement of bundles, separation between an edge of the support base and the stop is reduced, by a placement motion of the support base in a placement direction that is superimposed on the relative motion of the support base and the stop and is synchronized with this relative motion. | 09-30-2010 |
20100249985 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING THE EDGES OF A WEB OF SHEETING - A device for automatically controlling the edges of a web of sheeting has a first deflecting roller and a second deflecting roller, which are arranged parallel to each other, and also a drive for shifting the deflecting rollers in opposite axial directions. A sensor detects the position of the sheeting. The drive shifts the deflecting rollers in opposite axial directions and the ratio between the friction of the sheeting on the first deflecting roller and the friction of the sheeting on the second deflecting roller is changed on the basis of the position of the sheeting detected by the sensor. | 09-30-2010 |
20100249986 | METHOD FOR APPOINTING ORIENTATION FLAT, APPARATUS FOR DETECTING ORIENTATION FLAT, AND PROGRAM FOR APPOINTING ORIENTATION FLAT - Disclosed is a method for appointing an orientation flat, in which when there are a plurality of orientation flats with the same length, any one from among the orientation flats of the same length can be certainly appointed as a reference orientation flat. In the disclosed method, three orientation flats at three positions are detected, respectively, through the rotation of a semiconductor wafer, the lengths of three circular arcs between the three orientation flats are obtained, respectively, and then an orientation flat at the right side of the longest circular arc from among the three circular arcs is appointed as a reference orientation flat. Accordingly, it is possible to certainly appoint a reference orientation flat even though there exist a plurality of circular arcs with the same length. | 09-30-2010 |
20100262275 | LOAD COMPENSATION FOR ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS - Disclosed is a method and system for compensating for the load a part places on a part positioner system that positions the part for work operations by a robot. The part positioner system rotates a part holding assembly about the axis of rotation of a shoulder drive. The part holding assembly may have a column that extends perpendicular to the shoulder center line. A counter weight system is incorporated into the column that includes a counter weight pack that is moved along the length of the column. The shoulder drive drives the part and part holding assembly load in order to measure a torque applied to the shoulder drive. A load offset may be calculated based on the applied torque. The counter weight pack may then be moved to a position on the column calculated to balance the load of the part and part holding assembly. Alternatively, the counter weight may be moved empirically in a feedback loop in response to repeated torque measurements of the shoulder drive until an optimum torque is achieved at the shoulder drive. | 10-14-2010 |
20100262276 | SUBSTRATE TRANSPORT APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE TRANSPORT METHOD - To provide a substrate transport apparatus and a substrate transport method that enable curtailing of a mounting wait time incidental to movement of support pins. | 10-14-2010 |
20100262277 | SHEET CARRYING DEVICE AND SHEET CARRYING METHOD - A technique is provided that can realize highly accurate skew correction without employing any particularly complicated device configuration. The quantity of skew of a sheet is determined in accordance with a detection result from a first pair of sensors. Driving of each of first rollers and second rollers is separately controlled to carry the sheet in such a manner as to reduce the quantity of skew determined in accordance with the detection result from the first pair of sensors. The quantity of skew of the sheet is determined in accordance with a detection result from a second pair of sensors. Driving of each of the first rollers and the second rollers is separately controlled to carry the sheet in such a manner as to reduce the quantity of skew determined in accordance with the detection result from the second pair of sensors. | 10-14-2010 |
20100292829 | Shift and scan test tube rack apparatus and method - A shift and scan test tube rack apparatus and method comprised of an array of initially aligned racks each comprised of a row of spaced apart receptacles each having a receptacle window through which a barcode on a received barcode labeled test tube is viewable and each rack further comprised of a plurality of line of sight windows each interposed between two adjacent spaced apart receptacles, and a shifting device for individually shifting any one of the racks in the array of initially aligned racks to a shifted position that allows a plurality of the receptacle windows in the shifted rack to be viewed through the plurality of line of sight windows in the remaining aligned racks for reading barcodes on barcode labeled test tubes received in the shifted rack. | 11-18-2010 |
20100292830 | METHOD OF OPERATING A SHIPLIFT - A platform includes main transverse beams (“MTBs”), each supported by at least one hoist. It is determined whether a load on any MTB is different from the load on any other MTB by more than a predetermined amount. An MTB which has a load different from the load on any other MTB by more than a predetermined amount is selected and then vertically moved with respect to the other MTBs within a predetermined safety limit to transfer load between the selected MTB and the other MTBs while monitoring the loads on each MTB and the position of the selected MTB as vertical movement of the selected MTB proceeds. The monitored loads and position are compared with the safety limit; and the movement of the selected MTB stopped when either the desired load transfer is completed or the safety limit has been met. | 11-18-2010 |
20100292831 | METHOD OF OPERATING A SHIPLIFT - A platform includes main transverse beams (“MTBs”), each supported by at least one hoist. It is determined whether a load on any MTB is different from the load on any other MTB by more than a predetermined amount. An MTB which has a load different from the load on any other MTB by more than a predetermined amount is selected and then vertically moved with respect to the other MTBs within a predetermined safety limit to transfer load between the selected MTB and the other MTBs while monitoring the loads on each MTB and the position of the selected MTB as vertical movement of the selected MTB proceeds. The monitored loads and position are compared with the safety limit; and the movement of the selected MTB stopped when either the desired load transfer is completed or the safety limit has been met. | 11-18-2010 |
20100298968 | QUAY CRANE HATCH COVER SAFETY SYSTEM - A safety device and a processor are disclosed for a quay crane, both are configured to avert the hatch cover being lifted from a ship as a container on the hatch is lifted. A computer readable memory and server are disclosed that may provide the processor with a program system and/or installation package. Motion sensors are disclosed for use with the safety device that may contribute to estimating the movement of the hatch cover. | 11-25-2010 |
20100298969 | METHOD OF OPERATING A SHIPLIFT - A platform includes main transverse beams (“MTBs”), each supported by at least one hoist. It is determined whether a load on any MTB is different from the load on any other MTB by more than a predetermined amount. An MTB which has a load different from the load on any other MTB by more than a predetermined amount is selected and then vertically moved with respect to the other MTBs within a predetermined safety limit to transfer load between the selected MTB and the other MTBs while monitoring the loads on each MTB and the position of the selected MTB as vertical movement of the selected MTB proceeds. The monitored loads and position are compared with the safety limit; and the movement of the selected MTB stopped when either the desired load transfer is completed or the safety limit has been met. | 11-25-2010 |
20100298970 | METHOD OF OPERATING A SHIPLIFT - A platform includes main transverse beams (“MTBs”), each supported by at least one hoist. It is determined whether a load on any MTB is different from the load on any other MTB by more than a predetermined amount. An MTB which has a load different from the load on any other MTB by more than a predetermined amount is selected and then vertically moved with respect to the other MTBs within a predetermined safety limit to transfer load between the selected MTB and the other MTBs while monitoring the loads on each MTB and the position of the selected MTB as vertical movement of the selected MTB proceeds. The monitored loads and position are compared with the safety limit; and the movement of the selected MTB stopped when either the desired load transfer is completed or the safety limit has been met. | 11-25-2010 |
20100298971 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FEEDING SHEETS OF MEDIA FROM A MEDIA STACK IN AN IMAGE PRODUCTION DEVICE - A method and apparatus for feeding sheets of media from a media stack in an image production device is disclosed. The method may include fluffing a stack of media with a predetermined amount of air flow, sensing a number of fluffed media sheets in the media stack, determining if the number of fluffed media sheets equals or exceeds a predetermined value, wherein if it is determined that the number of fluffed media sheets equals or exceeds the predetermined value, feeding the fluffed media sheets to an image production section of the image production device. | 11-25-2010 |
20100305747 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SAMPLE EXTRACTION AND HANDLING - An improved method and apparatus for extracting and handling samples for S/TEM analysis. Preferred embodiments of the present invention make use of a micromanipulator and a hollow microprobe probe using vacuum pressure to adhere the microprobe tip to the sample. By applying a small vacuum pressure to the lamella through the microprobe tip, the lamella can be held more securely and its placement controlled more accurately than by using electrostatic force alone. By using a probe having a beveled tip and which can also be rotated around its long axis, the extracted sample can be placed down flat on a sample holder. This allows sample placement and orientation to be precisely controlled, thus greatly increasing predictability of analysis and throughput | 12-02-2010 |
20100312376 | METHOD FOR COMMITTING MATERIAL TO A MODULE OF AN INSERTING SYSTEM - A method for maximizing the overall efficiency of an insertion system by running the system with the optimal balance between system throughput and potential for system stoppages. In other words, the system is capable of running at less than maximum throughput if running at such throughput is causing excessive amounts of system stoppages and thus, negatively impacting overall system efficiency. The foregoing is accomplished by an algorithm that controls the flow of material being processed by a particular section of the machine, or “module”. This algorithm is capable of reducing the flow rate of material to, or within, that module if a problem arises downstream that may lead to a paper jam. | 12-09-2010 |
20100318214 | Baggage transportation security system and method - In a communications network, such as the Internet, the invention comprises a method for arranging for the transportation of baggage for airline passengers, that comprises the steps of checking in bags with a ground delivery operator, obtaining passenger identification information, confirming the identity of the passenger, collecting passenger airline flight information, collecting the baggage from the origin location by the ground delivery operator, marking the baggage with an identifier, transmitting baggage information via a communications network and associating the baggage information with the airline flight information, securely transporting the baggage from the origin location to the origin airport, monitoring the location of the baggage during the transporting step, and providing location information of the baggage via the communications network. | 12-16-2010 |
20100332019 | LevPro safety system - A load monitoring system to provide the user with pertinent information necessary to plan, install and monitor load and tension measurements during over-head lifting practices. The process includes the measurement instrument with a power supply and data converter with a means of broadcasting data packets to a computer readable medium containing software which interprets the computer-implemented information in a presentable format. The process provides a means of planning for an over-head lifting practice and real time monitoring and recording of the over-head lifting practice. The process provides users the information to accurately install the over-head lifting device or the means of attachment to the architectural structure. Thus, saving time and resources in the planning and installation process, while monitoring real time loads being exerted onto the architectural structure creating a safer over-head lifting environment. | 12-30-2010 |
20110054666 | MONEY HANDLING APPARATUS AND MONEY HANDLING METHOD - A money handling apparatus | 03-03-2011 |
20110066278 | DEVICE FOR POSITIONING A PATIENT WITH RESPECT TO A RADIATION - A device is provided for positioning a patient with respect to a radiation, the device being a polyarticulated robot including: —at least one linear horizontal displacement rail, —a connecting part capable of carrying out translations with respect to the linear rail and pivoting about an axis of rotation vertical to that linear rail, and —a robotic arm connected to the connecting part, the robotic arm including a wrist with concurrent axes of rotation connected to a patient support. | 03-17-2011 |
20110071664 | HUMAN GRASP ASSIST DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A grasp assist device includes a glove portion having phalange rings, contact sensors for measuring a grasping force applied by an operator wearing the glove portion, and a tendon drive system (TDS). The device has flexible tendons connected to the phalange rings for moving the rings in response to feedback signals from the sensors. The TDS is connected to each of the tendons, and applies an augmenting tensile force thereto via a microcontroller adapted for determining the augmenting tensile force as a function of the grasping force. A method of augmenting a grasping force of an operator includes measuring the grasping force using the sensors, encoding the grasping force as the feedback signals, and calculating the augmenting tensile force as a function of the feedback signals using the microcontroller. The method includes energizing at least one actuator of a tendon drive system (TDS) to thereby apply the augmenting tensile force. | 03-24-2011 |
20110106293 | BOOK PROCESSING LINE INVERSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Book-turning equipment is detailed. The equipment acts on horizontally-oriented books and rotates them vertically through approximately one hundred eighty degrees without reorienting their backbones (spines). Mechanical assistance is provided only for the first approximately ninety degrees of the book rotation, however, with gravity and centrifugal forces causing the remaining rotation. | 05-05-2011 |
20110125311 | METHOD OF RECEIVING AND PAYING OUT BILLS - A method of receiving and paying out bills including the steps of providing a bill passage in about the central portion of an elongate casing that extends along one side of a bill receiving chamber having a bill payback: outlet; providing a bill conveying apparatus for conveying a bill delivered to said bill passage to a predetermined position for receiving it; utilizing a bill pushing member being capable of moving in a reciprocating motion across said passage to bill receiving chamber when the bill located at said predetermined position in said passage to be received, effects receiving of the bill by pushing it with a surface of said bill pushing member across from said passage; disengaging the rearmost bill from said bill receiving chamber by operating bill extracting apparatus in the reverse direction by a predetermined amount while said bill pushing member is activated causing it to extract away and pull out from a rearmost bill leading edge retainer which holds the remaining bills in position; and, operating the extracting apparatus in the forward direction to transport said extracted rearmost bill through said bill payback outlet to said bill conveying apparatus which is operated in reverse to direct it to the customer. | 05-26-2011 |
20110130862 | SENSOR FOR HANDLING SYSTEM - The cable lift system provides assistance to movement of a flexibly suspended payload actuated by operator input into one or more sensing devices attached to the payload. The sensing device is configured to collect information about the typical push-pull and lift-lower motions of an operator moving the payload horizontally and/or vertically, such that the operator's input to the sensor is intuitive and is provided in a manner which is substantially transparent to the operator. The assist mechanisms included in the system are actuated by a controller processing signals received from the one or more sensing devices on the payload. Movement assistance is provided such that the manual effort required by the operator to overcome the inertia of the payload in a starting or stopping event is substantially relieved, thus minimizing the ergonomic impact of the starting and stopping events on the operator. | 06-02-2011 |
20110130863 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CRANE - A method for controlling a crane includes controlling a rope part connected to a hook of the crane with a friction-operated driving wheel, extra rope being coiled into a plurality of layers onto a storage reel. In the method, two machineries are used, of which the first is intended for the driving wheel and the other for the storage reel, one machinery being controlled with a speed instruction and the other machinery with a torque instruction. | 06-02-2011 |
20110130864 | TRANSPORT APPARATUS, POSITION TEACHING METHOD, AND SENSOR JIG - Disclosed are a transport apparatus that holds and transports an object on a predetermined transport track using a transport portion provided at the leading end of an arm and is capable of acquiring the teaching information of a transport position using a normal transport operation, a position teaching method, and a sensor jig. A transmissive sensor ( | 06-02-2011 |
20110130865 | METHOD OF MANUALLY TRANSPORTING ITEMS - The disclosed technology includes methods for providing a hand truck with a powered lifting feature controlled by an electronic module associated with a scale where such scale is used to determine the weight of an item to be lifted and manually transported. The electronic module is configured for causing a tray rise and lower as desired. The scale is mechanically associated with the tray for measuring the weight of an item placed on the scale. If the item weights more than a stored maximum value, the electronic device will not cause the tray to be lifted. | 06-02-2011 |
20110137451 | Method for Modeling a Control Circuit for a Processing Machine - The invention relates to modeling a control circuit ( | 06-09-2011 |
20110137452 | A UNIVERSAL TOOL MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A MACHINING CENTRE - A universal tool mounting system for a machining centre relates to CNC machine tools, comprising a main drum into which mounts a plurality of tool holder unit stations, these create a platform to attach, mount and interchange tool holder units on each station, where each tool holder unit is chosen from a designed selection which can turn, mill, bore, drill and rapidly machine components with multicut tools or alternately each performs a combination of these operations and each holds a plurality of tools. The main drum is indexed to position the tool holder unit station with the attached tool holder unit to the operative position, then the tool holder unit station is indexed to position a selected tool to the machining position. The tool holder unit stations also provide live tooling functions to any attached live tooling tool holder units. Tool holder unit stations can also be preindexed. | 06-09-2011 |
20110144796 | BILL ACCEPTOR FOR A GAMING MACHINE - A bill acceptor | 06-16-2011 |
20110172807 | Enclosed Operating Area for Storage Device Testing Systems - A storage device testing system includes one or more test racks, and one or more test slots housed by the one or more test racks, each test slot being configured to receive a storage device for testing. The storage device testing system also includes a transfer station for supplying storage devices to be tested. The one or more test racks and the transfer station at least partially define an operating area. The storage device testing system can also include automated machinery that is disposed within the operating area and is configured to transfer storage devices between the transfer station and the one or more test slots, and a cover at least partially enclosing the operating area, thereby at least partially inhibiting air exchange between the operating area and an environment surrounding the test racks. | 07-14-2011 |
20110251716 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR IMPROVING CONTAINER FLOW IN A PORT FACILITY - A system and process for improving container flow within a port facility, including improved equipment and software for controlling operation and flow of the equipment in the part facility. The system may include a port facility geographically arranged to separate land operations and water operations. Land operation's such as over-the-road missions and rail missions may use landside access areas positioned at one end of a yard including rows of container stacks. Water missions such as loading/discharging a vessel may use waterside access areas positioned at the opposite end of the yard. Automated cranes linked with a terminal operating system may pick/drop/shuffle containers and/or refrigerated containers (“reefers”) within the container stacks. Shuttle trucks may be used to pick/drop containers at quayside access points and the waterside access areas. The shuttle trucks may utilize shared wheelpaths. Software systems may be used to implement various principles of the disclosure. | 10-13-2011 |
20110257782 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR A PROCESSING INSTALLATION FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COLLECTIONS OF PRINTED PRODUCTS - A control device controls a processing installation for the production of collections of printed products, wherein the processing installation comprises installation sections ( | 10-20-2011 |
20110270437 | PERFORMANCE VENUE WITH DYNAMIC MECHANICAL LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A performance venue having a dynamic load management system for use in managing loads. The system uses a dead man circuit as a means for determining the actual or anticipated dynamic load produced by moving loads, and then disables the system by opening the dead man circuit when too many loads are moved or selected to be moved. Preferably, the invention is embodied in a dead man circuit is pure hardware, and is free of software components. The invention also provides a method of controlling movement of loads in a performance venue having a plurality machines. In its basic form, the method comprises selecting at least one of the machines for movement, closing a dead man circuit, and opening the dead man circuit if the current in the dead man circuit falls outside a predetermined range. | 11-03-2011 |
20110313562 | DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR VACUUM PROCESSING APPARATUS - A control device of a transfer module and a process module in a vacuum processing apparatus collects state data from the modules. The control device has a state data set including data on the entire module, updates its own state data in the set of its own state data acquired at acquisition timing and transmits it to a data collection device at transmission timing. A plurality of control devices is connected in a loop or in a chain to the data collection device; a data transmission interval is shorter than a data collection interval, and entire transmission synchronization is set to be less than twice an interval of acquisition timing. | 12-22-2011 |
20110320033 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING LOADING OF FOOD PRODUCTS IN A FOOD MIXING UNIT - An embodiment of a system for controlling loading of food products in a food mixing unit by means of a loader unit, the system having: a weighing device, which is mounted on the mixing unit and has a memory for storing at least one recipe of food products to be loaded and, for each food product of the recipe, first geographic coordinates associated with the food product and identifying a stocking area of the food product; a GPS receiver associated to the loader unit to detect second geographic coordinates identifying the place in which the loader unit is located; and processing means configured to check the weight of the food products of the recipe as these are gradually loaded in the mixing unit, to acquire the second geographic coordinates for each food product being loaded when the loader unit takes the food product from a stocking area and to compare the second geographic coordinates with the first geographic coordinates for each food product being loaded in order to verify that the correct food product is being taken. | 12-29-2011 |
20120041589 | NAIL POLISH DISPLAY SYSTEM - A nail polish display system includes a case, which may take the form of a shelving system or platform, sized to hold and display multiple bottles of nail polish. The bottles are attached to coupling devices, such as clamps, sleeves, magnetic couplers, etc. to an agitator, which preferably takes the form of a rotatable rod. A motor operates the agitator to move, rotate or otherwise agitate the bottles and therefore sufficiently and continuously mix the nail polish within the bottles. The system may include one or more sensors configured to detect the presence of a patron, configured to detect a position of the motor or agitator, and/or configured to detect when a door to the case is being opened. Further, the motor may be programmable and receive instructions from either a controller or control logic using input from one or more of the sensors. | 02-16-2012 |
20120072010 | TRANSFER DEVICE, PROCESSING SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD OF TRANSFER DEVICE, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A transfer device for transferring a transfer target object includes a support member, which is movable forward and backward, for supporting the transfer target object, and a sensor for detecting that a tip of the support member comes into contact with an obstacle when the support member moves forward. The sensor includes a first conductive ring having flexibility, which is provided at the tip of the support member in a grounded state, a second conductive ring provided inside the first conductive ring and separated from the first conductive ring, and a detector which detects that the first conductive ring and the second conductive ring are short-circuited when the first conductive ring comes into contact with the second conductive ring by being deformed due to a contact with the obstacle. | 03-22-2012 |
20120089248 | MEDICATION CABINETRY - An exemplary embodiment includes a cabinet having at least one drawer with selectable access for storing items, such as medications. A slidable cover with a first opening allows for closure and/or access to items in an interior of the drawer. The cabinet further includes an actuator coupled to the cover and a controller coupled to the actuator to control movement of the first opening relative to the drawer interior in response to signals generated from a user interface. | 04-12-2012 |
20120101626 | ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR REDUCING WEB FEED RATE VARIATIONS INDUCED BY PARENT ROLL GEOMETRY VARIATIONS - A method is disclosed for reducing feed rate variations when unwinding a web material to transport the web material away from the parent roll at a web takeoff point where the feed rate variations are induced by parent roll geometry variations. The method utilizes both calculated and measured data to make suitable adjustments in the driving speed for an out-of-round parent roll to maintain a relative constant feed rate. By dividing the parent roll into 1, 2, . . . n sectors, the data can be refined to a relatively high degree taking into account high speed data processing capabilities as well as operating system response times to make appropriate driving speed adjustments. | 04-26-2012 |
20120109362 | Programmable Product Picking Apparatus - Techniques for construction and operation of a programmable product picking apparatus are described herein. Such an apparatus picks up product according to a first spacing (e.g., from a conveyor) and releases the product according to a second spacing (e.g., into a carton). In one possible configuration, a fixed matrix plate defines at least first and second rows of slots. Two movable matrix plates, one that moves right-then-left and one that moves left-then-right, move in opposite directions parallel to the fixed matrix plate according to strokes of pneumatic cylinders. Each of a plurality of product pickers is driven by one of the two movable matrix plates. As that plate moves, the product picker is also moved according to a slot defined in the movable matrix plate. Each product picker comes to a stop when it reaches an end of a slot defined in the fixed matrix plate. | 05-03-2012 |
20120136476 | DAMAGED SUBSTRATE HANDLING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the invention generally provide apparatus and methods of handling a damaged substrate in substrate processing systems, such as screen printing systems for solar cell devices. The damaged substrate handling apparatus includes a container mounted centrally on a rotary actuator assembly. A plurality of substrate supports are arranged around the periphery of the rotary actuator assembly. Damaged substrates are transferred to the container from the substrate supports. Both automated and manual apparatus and methods are disclosed. | 05-31-2012 |
20120165972 | Pick And Place - A pick and place system including at least one input conveyor, at least one output conveyor, at least one pick and place robot and control circuitry. Available picking positions on an input conveyor at which a respective item can be picked are determined as well as available placing positions on an output conveyor at which a respective item can be placed. For the available picking positions and the available placing positions, a respective picking time and placing time is calculated, and the at least one robot is instructed to pick items at the picking positions and place the items at the placing positions in an order determined by the respective picking times and placing times. | 06-28-2012 |
20120179289 | Integrated Patient Pull Up System - Systems and a computer-readable medium is provided. In one embodiment, an integrated pull-up system is provided which includes an electric hoist adapted for mounting in one of an upper portion of a medical imaging device, at a base of said medical imaging device, integrated in said medical imaging device, and on a patient handling system (“PHS”). One end of a cable/strap is attached to the hoist. The other end of the cable/strap includes a grab-bar attached thereto. When actuated, the cable/strap retracts and extends to move a patient, holding the grab-bar, towards/from a supine position towards/from a seated position on the PHS. | 07-12-2012 |
20120185078 | PRE-ALIGNER SEARCH - Methods and systems, in one embodiment, for receiving a warped flexible wafer to be transferred between a first mechanism and a second mechanism are described. The method and system senses a first vacuum suction between the warped flexible wafer and the first mechanism. The warped flexible wafer is positioned to define a gap between the warped flexible wafer and the second mechanism. Methods and systems for closing the gap incrementally between the warped flexible wafer and the second mechanism are described. At each increment, the methods and systems detect whether a second vacuum suction is created between the warped flexible wafer and the second mechanism. When a second vacuum suction is detected between the warped flexible wafer and the second mechanism, the first vacuum suction between the warped flexible wafer and the first mechanism is released. | 07-19-2012 |
20120209419 | System and Method for Surgical Planning - A system and method for determining inclination and version of a prosthetic acetabular cup relative to a coronal radiographic plane is provided. The system and method include the identification of a coronal radiographic plane in a three dimensional medical image. The system and method further include the identification of two symmetric landmarks on the pelvis to determine a mediolateral axis. The version and inclination can then be calculated based on the relationship between the axis of the acetabular cup, the coronal radiographic plan, and the mediolateral axis. | 08-16-2012 |
20120239183 | MULTI-STAGE ACTUATION FOR AN ACTIVE MATERIALS-BASED ACTUATOR - A mechanical system for selectively moving a load a motive distance comprises an actuator operable for applying a force to the load. The actuator includes an active material element having a variable property. A controller is connected to the actuator and operable for sending a first stimulus to the actuator to shift the actuator from a first state to a second state. The second state is associated with detecting the onset of actuation for the actuator. The controller is operable to send the priming stimulus level to the actuator to shift it to the primed state. The actuator includes a priming device operable for determining the onset of actuation of the first active material element. | 09-20-2012 |
20120277901 | Platform Perturbation Compensation - A method for compensating for a perturbation external to a platform having a plurality of mechanical arms in accordance with an embodiment of the technology includes detecting a normal positional and/or orientational measurement of the platform using a sensor. A perturbed positional and/or orientational measurement of the platform can also be detected using the sensor. The normal positional and/or orientational measurement and the perturbed positional and/or orientational measurement can be compared to determine a positional and/or orientational difference. A position and/or orientation of a mechanical arm can be adjusted to compensate for the perturbation based on the positional and/or orientational difference. | 11-01-2012 |
20120330457 | Robotic Unscrambler and Method - A robotic unscrambler apparatus is provided that ensures articles that are delivered in an initial orientation are transported in a conveyable orientation for further treatment at one or more stations in a production line. The apparatus includes a conveyance apparatus and at least one picker. An uprighting device is provided with a series of guides. The picker removes articles from the conveyance apparatus, and places the articles onto one of the guides. The uprighting device moves the guides between article placement positions and article conveyance positions. Each guide may include a contoured article support surface that facilitates centering of an article placed thereon. | 12-27-2012 |
20130018502 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF A COMPONENT OR MACHINE ELEMENT INHIBITED BY FRICTIONAANM Silberbauer; MartinAACI WienAACO AUAAGP Silberbauer; Martin Wien AUAANM Zimmermann; GeraldAACI WienAACO ATAAGP Zimmermann; Gerald Wien ATAANM Zimmermann; KlausAACI BangaloreAACO INAAGP Zimmermann; Klaus Bangalore INAANM Neuburger; RobertAACI WienAACO ATAAGP Neuburger; Robert Wien AT - A method for controlling the movement of a component or machine element inhibited by friction, an adaptive pilot control being carried out, in which a variable pilot control value is applied to the manipulated variable to compensate for a friction influence, the change of the pilot control value being determined as a function of an actual value. | 01-17-2013 |
20130041499 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF MONITORING APPARATUSES FOR LIFTING VEHICLES - A monitoring method and device for vehicle lifters of vertical type, said method and said device being particularly adapted to ensure keeping the load levelling in said lifters. Moreover, the device object of the present invention is such as to comprise all functionalities and controls object of the certification pertaining to the standard which regulates the maximum admissible unevenness when lifting. This allows to simplify the certification procedures, indeed limiting them to the device object of the present invention rather than to the whole vehicle lifter. | 02-14-2013 |
20130046406 | System And Method For Tracking Inventory - An RFID enabled paper roll includes a tubular core, a paper stock wound around the core, and a radio frequency integrated circuit electrically coupled to an antenna and positioned on the core. A system for reading a radio frequency integrated circuit positioned on an item of inventory in a warehouse comprises a material handling device and an RFID reader coupled to the material handling device. The material handling device has at least member for use in transporting an item of inventory. The reader is configured to read the radio frequency integrated circuit associated with the item of inventory when the item is in proximity to the material handling device. | 02-21-2013 |
20130066458 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR APPROPRIATELY ALLOWING ORCHIDS TO WEATHER OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS DURING TRANSPORTATION THEREOF - An orchid caring system for properly enabling orchids to weather outdoor environments during transportation thereof is provided. The system comprises a plant holder that is configured to be tilted at different angles in order to receive optimal weathering conditions, a vehicle containing the plant holder, a sun blocker associated with the holder, a rain blocker associated with the holder, a sunlight detector associated with the holder, a rain detector associated with the holder, a location detecting device associated with the plant holder, a timer associated with the holder, a computing server providing location-based weather information to the plant holder, a processor associated with the holder, and a device containing memory associated with the holder. The memory causes the processor to execute a method for adjusting the removing/applying of the sun blocker and rain blocker, as well as the tilt direction & angle of the plant holder. | 03-14-2013 |
20130066459 | TACTILE WAFER LIFTER AND METHODS FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A tactile wafer lifting apparatus includes a pedestal and a vertical drive connected to the pedestal. The vertical drive is defined to provide controlled upward and downward movement of the pedestal. The tactile wafer lifting apparatus also includes a wafer support member disposed over the pedestal. A tactile switch is disposed between the wafer support member and the pedestal such that sufficient downward force on the wafer support member causes activation of the tactile switch. The tactile switch is connected to the vertical drive so as to interrupt upward movement of the pedestal and wafer support member disposed thereover upon activation of the tactile switch. | 03-14-2013 |
20130090756 | SELF-FEEDING DEVICE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL - A self-feeding device for a user and method operating is provided. The self-feeding device includes a base assembly having a housing with an upper wall, a lower wall and a sidewall extending therebetween the upper wall and the lower wall. A plate is disposed on the upper housing wall of the base assembly, and the plate includes a food compartment having a food item located therein. A feed arm assembly located on the base assembly includes an arm moveable with a predetermined degree of freedom, and a feeding utensil is coupled to the feed arm. A controller actuates the feed arm assembly to obtain the food/drink item from the food compartment via the feed utensil, and to transfer the food item to the user. The methodology includes software to control operation of the self-feeding device within a STORAGE mode, a SELECT mode, and a RETRIEVE food and drink mode. | 04-11-2013 |
20130158700 | INTEGRATED CARGO LOADING SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE - A cargo loading system for a cargo compartment of a means of transport, for example a cargo aircraft or a passenger aircraft, is provided. The system includes at least one power drive unit for transporting cargo of the means of transport. The power drive unit and a control module are coupled to a BUS system. The control module generates control signals for the power drive unit and maintenance data of the power drive unit for the control and maintenance of the power drive unit. The BUS system transmits the control signals and maintenance data of the power drive unit between the control module and the power drive unit. In this manner an existing hardware platform of the means of transport can be used, and weight and cabling as well as the number of control boxes of the means of transport can be reduced. | 06-20-2013 |
20130204428 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a method for controlling apparatus, in particular medical apparatus, comprising the following steps:
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20130218325 | Integrated Systems Facilitating Wire And Cable Installations - Pulling eyes are provided with integrated wiring systems suitable for installing conductors or cables. The pulling eyes may include body portions that define interior cavities that are sized to snugly engage outside portions of the conductors or cables. The body portions are sized to be deformably crimped onto the outside portions of the conductors or cables. The pulling eyes may also include head portions joined to the body portions, with the head portions defining apertures for receiving a strength member for installing the conductors or cables. These apertures place the interior cavities in communication with the exteriors of the pulling eyes. | 08-22-2013 |
20130261787 | Optimization of System Control Based on Solving Multi-Point Boundary Value Problems - An operation of a system is controlled according to a control trajectory represented by a solution of a set of differential equations satisfying boundary conditions, wherein the set of differential equations includes ordered piecewise differential equations. The set of differential equations is parameterized to produce a first set of parameters representing values of the solution at switching times and a second set of parameters representing values of the switching times. The first and the second sets of parameters are determined alternately until the boundary conditions are satisfied to produce the solution; and the control trajectory is generated based on the solution to control the operation of the system. | 10-03-2013 |
20130268111 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FOOD TYPE AND POSITION - A method and apparatus for determining the position and type of food located in a food compartment wherein the food compartment may contain or hold solids or liquids. For example, the method includes a sensor to determine the type of the solid or liquids located in the food compartment or container. The sensor may also be used to determine the position or location of the food. The method contemplates having at least one and may include multiple containers or food compartments wherein a container holds liquids and a food compartment holds solids or semi-solids. By determining the type and location of the food in the food compartment an individual may select a certain type of food from a specific food compartment. In addition, transmitting the location or position of the food to the feed arm results in a more efficient delivery system. Further, knowing the type of food located in the food compartment enables transmission of data to a remote location wherein the data includes or is the basis for information or reports relating to the type of food consumed, including the nutritional value thereof. In addition, the sensor may also monitor the food compartment and/or container and send data, including images, in real-time to a remote location. | 10-10-2013 |
20130289761 | MULTISENSORY CONTROL OF A PATIENT-LIFTING-DEVICE - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some multisensory implementations, a patient-lifting-device is controlled by voice recognition, keyboard text input, synaptic control and/or tongue tactile input commands. | 10-31-2013 |
20130304251 | Automated Inspection of Spar Web in Hollow Monolithic Structure - A computer-controlled robotic platform with a collapsible lifting arm that positions a non-destructive inspection (NDI) sensor for scanning inside tunnel regions of a composite structure such as an integrally stiffened wing box. The lifting arm of a modified scissor lift mechanism can be collapsed to a very low height to pass through narrow sections of the integrally stiffened wing box, and also extended by more than a factor of three to reach the maximum height of the wing box tunnels. The system performs a vertical position sensing and control process that uses inverse kinematics to enable position control using data from a standard rotational encoder on the motor to determine vertical position. The system produces simulated encoder pulses that represent unit vertical displacements of a distal portion of a modified scissor lift mechanism using a forward kinematics equation in which the rotation angle of a lead screw is an input variable. | 11-14-2013 |
20130304252 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING ITEMS SUCH AS PIECES OF MEAT - A method of processing items such as pieces of meat, by providing a stream of items by means of a primary conveyor means, allocating at least partly by means of a computer system one or more of said items to one of at least two workstations where said items are processed, e.g. cut and/or trimmed, resulting in one or more processed items, registering in said computer system information about a return of at least one of said one or more processed items to said primary conveyor means, and returning said at least one of said one or more processed items to said primary conveyor means in accordance with said information about a return, wherein the method further comprises keeping track of said items including when they are taken out and put back on the primary conveyor. The invention further relates to a processing system for carrying out the method. | 11-14-2013 |
20130331978 | PRESSURE SENSOR, SENSOR ARRAY, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SENSOR ARRAY, AND GRASPING APPARATUS - A pressure sensor includes: a supporting body which has an opening; a pressure detecting portion which includes a supporting film provided on the supporting body and having a diaphragm portion closing the opening, and a piezoelectric body provided on the diaphragm portion and deflecting to output an electric signal; a frame body which has, on the pressure detecting portion, a cylindrical cavity along a film thickness direction of the supporting film, and is formed, in plan view when viewed from the film thickness direction of the supporting film, at a position where a cylindrical inner peripheral wall of the cavity overlaps with the opening, or outside of the opening; a sealing film which closes the frame body; and a silicone oil which is filled in an inner space formed of the cylindrical inner peripheral wall of the cavity, the sealing film, and the pressure detecting portion. | 12-12-2013 |
20140018954 | TRAIN PROFILE EVALUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for determining how to stack containers/trailers on a vehicle consist at a terminal/yard at least to maintain aerodynamic efficiency. Embodiments of the present invention provide a terminal management software application configured to determine how to stack containers/trailers on vehicles of a vehicle consist, taking into account a resultant aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle consist during transit as well as other factors. | 01-16-2014 |
20140121823 | INTERACTIVE CLAMP FORCE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LOAD HANDLING CLAMPS - Improvements are disclosed for a load-clamping system with variable clamping force control by which a wide variety of different load types in a wide variety of different load geometric configurations can be accurately clamped at respective variable optimal clamping force settings dependent on each load's respective load type and geometric configuration in combination. An operator display and input terminal cooperates with a controller to translate assortments of possible load variables into a form easily discernible visually by a clamp operator and preferably easily comparable by the operator, from his visual observation, to each particular load which he is about to engage, so that the operator can interactively guide the controller in its selection of an optimal clamping force setting for each particular load. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121824 | INTERACTIVE CLAMP FORCE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LOAD HANDLING CLAMPS - Improvements are disclosed for a load-clamping system with variable clamping force control by which a wide variety of dissimilar loads of different types, geometric configurations and/or other parameters can be accurately clamped at respective variable optimal clamping force settings. An operator terminal cooperates with a controller to translate one or more possible load parameters into a form easily discernible visually by a clamp operator and preferably easily comparable by the clamp operator, from his visual observation, to each particular load which he is about to engage, so that the clamp operator can interactively guide the controller in its selection of an optimal clamping force setting for each particular load. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121825 | INTERACTIVE CLAMP FORCE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LOAD HANDLING CLAMPS - Improvements are disclosed for a load-clamping system with variable clamping force control by which a wide variety of dissimilar loads of different types, geometric configurations and/or other parameters can be accurately clamped at respective variable optimal clamping force settings. An operator terminal cooperates with a controller to translate one or more possible load parameters into a form easily discernible visually by a clamp operator and preferably easily comparable by the clamp operator, from his visual observation, to each particular load which he is about to engage, so that the clamp operator can interactively guide the controller in its selection of an optimal clamping force setting for each particular load. | 05-01-2014 |
20140142740 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND/OR A CARRIER RELATIVE TO A DISCHARGING DEVICE - An apparatus and a method for positioning electronic components to be transferred in relation to a discharging device. The discharging device includes a slide for at least one electronic component and a housing surrounding the slide. The electronic components are provided by a first carrier, which comprises a first side facing the discharging device and a second side facing away from the discharging device. An image data acquisition device captures image data of a region in which the slide is set up. A control determines positional data of the electronic component to be transferred and for generating control commands from the positional data. An actuator moves the first carrier and the discharging device in relation to each other of in response to the control commands to change an offset between a longitudinal axis of the slide and a center axis of the electronic component. | 05-22-2014 |
20140207275 | ELECTRIC HAND HAVING FORCE SENSOR - An electric hand for grasping an object by opening and closing fingers includes a force sensor for detecting forces acting on the fingers. The fingers are actuated based on a detected force value detected by the force sensor. When it is judged that the detected force value has reached a predetermined target force value, an electric current supplied to an actuating section is restricted so as not to be greater than a predetermined holding electric current. | 07-24-2014 |
20140214194 | DETERMINATION OF LOG STABILITY - Embodiments of techniques and systems for log stability determination are described. A log position optimizer may be configured to identify one or more rest positions for a log to be conveyed on a sharp chain. The rest positions may be identified based on identification of contact points where the sharp chain may contact the log that have no intervening contact points that prevent stable contact between the log and the sharp chain. A preferred rest position may be selected out of the identified rest positions. The preferred rest position may be selected based on determination of which contact points are stable or unstable. This determination may be made for each contact point in a cross-sectional plane of the log. The log position optimizer may then control a log positioning mechanism to position the log in the selected rest position. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 07-31-2014 |
20140244025 | INTERACTIVE CLAMP FORCE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LOAD HANDLING CLAMPS - Improvements are disclosed for a load-clamping system with variable clamping force control by which a wide variety of dissimilar loads of different types, geometric configurations and/or other parameters can be accurately clamped at respective variable optimal clamping force settings. An operator terminal cooperates with a controller to translate one or more possible load parameters into a form easily discernible visually by a clamp operator and preferably easily comparable by the clamp operator, from his visual observation, to each particular load which he is about to engage, so that the clamp operator can interactively guide the controller in its selection of an optimal clamping force setting for each particular load. | 08-28-2014 |
20140277688 | Light Positioning System and Method of Using the Same - A light positioning system for use in transferring a container to a buffer is disclosed. The system includes a light signal that is disposed adjacent the buffer for guiding an operator to position a chassis into the buffer and a program logic controller. The system also includes a thru beam sensor. The thru beam sensor senses movement of the container into the buffer and outputs data to the program logic controller. The system further includes a distance sensor. The distance sensor determines a distance from the distance sensor to the container and outputs data to the program logic controller. The program logic controller determines a length of the container based on the data received from the thru beam sensor and the distance sensor and provides an output signal to the light signal based on the length of the container and the data received from the distance sensor. | 09-18-2014 |
20140288694 | ACTIVELY STABILIZED PAYLOAD SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHODS - A payload stabilizer suitable for use with video camera payloads. The stabilizer has a feedback system providing supplemental torques to the payload through a gimbal while remaining responsive to direct operator control. | 09-25-2014 |
20140288695 | OPERATING METHOD FOR A POSITIONING SYSTEM - The invention relates to an operating method for a positioning system 1, in particular for the structural assembly of aircraft, wherein the positioning system 1 comprises a plurality of positioners 2 | 09-25-2014 |
20140297023 | CONTAINER UNLOADING SYSTEM WITH AUTO-UNLOAD CAPABILITY - A container unloading system that is adapted to automatically unload containers from carts while the containers and carts reside in an unloading station. The containers may be off-loaded onto a conveyor. The system includes a frame that is movable along the path of ingress/egress of the carts, and a vertically and horizontally movable lifting device that is supported on the frame and adapted to engage and lift the containers. A number of sensors may be present to gather information about the carts and/or containers and to send corresponding signals to a controller that is programmed to automatically operate the system. | 10-02-2014 |
20140309767 | SYCHRONOUS CONTROL INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR BRIDGE LIFTING - A synchronous control integrated system for bridge lifting, comprising a monitor mechanism; an oil pressure control mechanism, connected to the monitor mechanism; a plurality of jacks, each connected to the oil pressure mechanism, respectively; and a sensor mechanism, connected to the monitor mechanism. As such, a shift variance generated by girders of a bridge may form a signal by using a sensor mechanism and jacks together transmitted on line to a monitor mechanism as a control parameter, so that the monitor mechanism may have an accurate adjustment and monitoring on an oil pressure control mechanism and the jacks, whereby completing the synchronous control operation for the bridge lifting course. Furthermore, the bridge lifting construction may have its improved accuracy and safety. | 10-16-2014 |
20140324214 | VEHICLE LIFT SYSTEM WITH SPEED EQUALIZATION AND CENTRALIZED CONTROL STATION - A lift control system and method including a plurality of lift columns with a lift unit having a lift mechanism configured to respond to a motion command, a lift processor configured to determine a lift speed value, and a lift transceiver configured to transmit the lift speed value. The lift control system further includes a central control unit having a central transceiver configured to receive the lift speed value from the lift control unit and a central processor configured to determine a communicated speed value in response to the lift speed value. The lift transceiver is operable to receive the communicated speed value and the lift processor is operable to modify a lift operating speed of the lift mechanism in response to the communicated speed value and the motion command. | 10-30-2014 |
20140336811 | ARTICLE PROCESSING APPARATUS, GENERATION METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - An article processing apparatus having a movable member for processing an article, includes an information processor configured to generate a transition order of states of the movable member. The information processor is configured to respectively set a plurality of clusters each including, as a plurality of nodes, a plurality of states that the movable member may take, with respect to a plurality of regions of the article, respectively set a plurality of costs with respect to a plurality of combinations of two nodes respectively belonging to two clusters different from each other of the plurality of clusters, and generate the transition order by obtaining, based on the plurality of clusters and the plurality of costs, as a solution of a traveling salesman problem, an order of traveling a plurality of nodes obtained by selecting one node from each of the plurality of clusters. | 11-13-2014 |
20140336812 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THE CONDITION OF A CONVEYOR BELT - A system and a method are disclosed for monitoring a condition of a conveyor belt arranged to rotate about at least a motor drive pulley and an idler pulley. A sensor unit can determine at least one sensor signal representing at least one operating variable of the electrical motor. A data processing unit can derive from the sensor signal at least one corresponding time dependent data signal, to detect irregularities in the data signal which indicate that a splice region of the conveyor belt passes the drive pulley and/or the idler pulley, to determine from a change in shape or in frequency of the irregularities, whether the condition of the conveyor belt has changed, and to send a signal which reflects a change in the condition of the conveyor belt to at least one of a display unit, a storage unit and/or a decision making unit. | 11-13-2014 |
20140336813 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING A PICKUP POINT FOR AN OBJECT IN AN INSTALLATION - A method ascertains a tolerance location which differs from a target location for a pickup point for an object which is at rest in an installation and which is intended to be picked up by a means of transport. An identification mark is put onto the object in a known relative position in relation to the pickup point. A computation device uses a locating apparatus arranged in the installation to ascertain a physical location of the identification mark in the installation. The computation device ascertains the tolerance location from the physical location and the relative position. A corresponding apparatus contains a corresponding identification mark and a corresponding computation device. | 11-13-2014 |
20140350710 | Tote Based Item Tracking - This disclosure describes a system for managing inventory as it transitions into a materials handling facility, as it transitions between locations within a materials handling facility and/or as it transitions out of a materials handling facility. In some instances, a user (e.g., picker or picking agent) may retrieve an item from an inventory location and place the item into a tote. The systems described herein detect the item when it is added to or removed from the tote. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350711 | Inventory Tracking - This disclosure describes a system for managing inventory as it transitions into a materials handling facility, as it transitions between locations within a materials handling facility and/or as it transitions out of a materials handling facility. In some instances, a user (e.g., picker or picking agent) may retrieve an item from an inventory location and place the item into a tote. The systems described herein detect the item when it is added to or removed from the tote. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350712 | TRANSPORTING DEVICE FOR SUBSTRATE OF LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY AND USING METHOD THEREOF - A transporting device for transporting substrate of liquid crystal display and using method thereof are provided. The transporting device comprises a fixing arm, at least two forks mounted on the fixing arm, laser emitting devices respectively mounted on the forks that are used to carry two ends of the substrate, laser sensors mounted on the fixing arm and corresponding to the laser emitting devices, a processor mounted on the fixing arm and connected to the laser sensors, and air damping devices mounted below the forks that are used to carry two ends of the substrate. The droop amount and the vibration of the fork can be measured when the transporting device is carrying a substrate, and it can be determined whether the droop amount and the vibration are abnormal. If they are abnormal, the laser emitting device will be started up to alleviate the vibration of the fork. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350713 | SUBSTRATE TRANSFER ROBOT, SUBSTRATE TRANSFER SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ARRANGEMENT STATE OF SUBSTRATE - A substrate transfer robot includes a hand and a controller. The hand includes at least one detector configured to detect an arrangement state of a substrate in a substrate storage. The controller is configured to control the at least one detector to detect the arrangement state of the substrate in the substrate storage with the hand inclined in plan view toward a rotation center of the substrate transfer robot relative to a substrate storage center line. The substrate storage center line is in a direction perpendicular to a front surface of the substrate storage. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350714 | SUBSTRATE TRANSFER ROBOT, SUBSTRATE TRANSFER SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING SUBSTRATE - A substrate transfer robot includes a hand to approach a substrate storage on which a substrate is placed, and to hold the substrate. An arm moves the hand. A controller controls a position and orientation of the hand. When in plan view, a substrate holding center at a time when the hand is holding the substrate is adjacent to the substrate storage and is at an access start position at a predetermined distance from the substrate storage, the substrate holding center reaches a substrate placement position in the substrate storage with a hand center line inclined toward an access straight line and with the hand holding center overlapping the access straight line. The hand center line is oriented from a base to a distal end of the hand. The access straight line is perpendicular to a front surface of the substrate storage and associated with the hand approaching the substrate storage. | 11-27-2014 |
20150066197 | MULTISENSORY CONTROL OF A PATIENT-LIFTING-DEVICE - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some multisensory implementations, a patient-lifting-device is controlled by voice recognition, keyboard text input, synaptic control and/or tongue tactile input commands. | 03-05-2015 |
20150094849 | AUTOMATIC CONTAINER ORIENTATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of automatic container orientation systems. Also disclosed are methods for automatically orienting containers. In an exemplary embodiment, a system for automatically orienting containers generally includes one or more cameras, a controller, and an orientation unit. The one or more cameras are configured to obtain data relating to an orientation of at least one container to be included in a package. The controller is in communication with the one or more cameras for receiving the data and is configured to use the data to determine an amount of rotation needed for the at least one container to orient the at least one container in a desired final orientation. The orientation unit is configured to rotate the at least one container by the determined amount of rotation to thereby orient the at least one container in the desired final orientation. | 04-02-2015 |
20150100151 | REMOTE HANDLING APPARATUS FOR LOAD OBJECT AND AUXILIARY APPARATUS THEREOF - A remote handling apparatus includes a joystick device, a load lifting device and a counterforce controller. The joystick device includes a counterforce generator that generates operation counterforce via a stick that accepts manual operation. The counterforce controller includes a pulsed counterforce controller and/or a deviation counterforce controller. The pulsed counterforce controller calculates a time rate of change of a dynamic load value of the load object, and outputs a counterforce command signal indicating a counterforce command value for generating pulsed counterforce. The deviation counterforce controller calculates a deviation amount of a dynamic load value from a static load value, and outputs a counterforce command signal indicating a counterforce command value for generating a counterforce. Embodiments may be implemented as an auxiliary apparatus, which is attached to an existing remote handling apparatus. | 04-09-2015 |
20150307334 | Lifting System with Central Controller for Lifting a Vehicle with Moveable Lifting Columns, and Method Therefor - Disclosed is a lifting system and method of use thereof for lifting a vehicle. The lifting system includes one or more lifting devices. Each lifting device includes a frame with a carrier configured for carrying the vehicle, a drive for driving the carrier in at least one of the ascent or decent of the carrier, a transmitter/receiver for wireless communication with a central controller that is configured for centrally controlling the one or more lifting devices, and a sensor for measuring at least one of the ascent or descent of the carrier. The central controller includes a transmitter/receiver for communication with individual lifting devices and a processor for determining required control actions for individual lifting devices. The central controller and/or at least one of the lifting devices includes a user input. The central controller controls two or more independent groups of selected lifting devices. | 10-29-2015 |
20150308618 | VEST-MOUNTED GIMBAL SUPPORT, AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - A vest-mounted gimbal support incorporates a vest, an arm supported on the vest, and a gimbal set including a first motor, a second motor mounted on the shaft of the first motor, and a camera support mounted on the shaft of the second motor, an inertial measurement unit, and a computer that receives input from the inertial measurement unit and activates the motors in response. The arm may have a shock absorber. | 10-29-2015 |
20150343589 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING A POSITION OF A PANEL ON A CHUCK - The present disclosure provides a system and method for automatically adjusting a position of a panel on a chuck. The system includes: the chuck having a front end sensor and a rear end sensor arranged respectively on front and rear ends of the chuck in a direction of carrying the panel, and also having an adjustment unit arranged in a central area of the chuck; and a central control apparatus configured to receive a front end trigger signal transmitted by the front end sensor, and judge whether to enable the adjustment unit to adjust the position of the panel on the chuck based on whether a rear end trigger signal transmitted by the rear end sensor is received within a predetermined period of time after the front end trigger signal is received. In this way, the position of the panel with respect to the chuck can be adjusted efficiently, thereby accurately judging a condition of carrying the panel, and thus preventing a machine station from falsely generating an alarm and halt. | 12-03-2015 |
20150360882 | ROBOTIC CARTON UNLOADER - A robotic carton unloader for automatic unloading of cartons from a carton pile. In various embodiments, a robotic carton unloader may include a mobile body, a movable robotic arm attached to the mobile body and comprising an end effector, a conveyor system having a front portion, and a lift attached to the mobile body and the front portion of the conveyor system to move the front portion. In some embodiments, the conveyor system may comprise a front-end shelf conveyor configured to be moved (e.g., raised, lowered, laterally moved, tilted, etc.) relative to the body of the unloader. The front-end shelf conveyor may be moved separately for positioning below the robotic arm in order to receive cartons from a small distance. The front-end shelf conveyor may be moved via various mechanisms (e.g., scissor lifts, pedestal lifts, etc.). | 12-17-2015 |
20160016316 | APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING A ROTOR - Provided is an apparatus capable of transporting a rotor from a first location to a second location, including: a holding device for engaging with a portion of the rotor at the first location so as to hold the rotor relative to the apparatus; a position determination device for determining the position of at least one component part of the rotor relative to another component part of the rotor or another body; a positioning device for positioning or repositioning said at least one component part of the rotor relative to another component part of the rotor or another body; and a movement device for moving the rotor from the first location to the second location. Also described is a method of loading a rotor into a balancing machine. | 01-21-2016 |
20160060082 | Hydraulic Winch Control System and Method - A hydraulic winch assembly uses a control algorithm that separates brake control from drum rotation to permit fine control of load position. Actuation of an operator interface to a first position displacement threshold will release a drum brake but will not activate a hydraulic pump for operating a hydraulic motor coupled to the drum until the operator interface is moved to a second position displacement threshold. During the operating condition when the brake is released but the pump is not operating, the force of a load applied to a cable coupled to the drum may cause the cable to slowly unwind from and rotate the drum, thereby permitting fine control of drum rotation. Additionally, when the pump is activated upon further movement of the operator interface, a speed of the motor may be modulated, such as by a gear ratio command, to permit precise control over lower drum speeds. | 03-03-2016 |
20160068352 | ARTICLE CONVEYOR SYSTEM - An article conveyor system comprising a conveyor device which conveys a conveyance article in accordance with a command to convey the conveyance article to a target position on a workpiece, a visual detection device which has a camera device which is attached to the conveyor device so as to acquire an image which includes both of the conveyance article and the workpiece after conveyance by the conveyor device and analyzes the image acquired by the camera device to detect the respective positions of the conveyance article and the workpiece, and a judgment device which judges if a position of the conveyance article which has been detected by the visual detection device is located within a permission area which is set for the position of the workpiece. | 03-10-2016 |
20160082590 | ROBOT APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING ROBOT APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - A robot apparatus includes: a grasping section configured to grasp an object; a recognition section configured to recognize a graspable part and a handing-over area part of the object; a grasp planning section configured to plan a path of the grasping section for handing over the object to a recipient by the handing-over area part; and a grasp control section configured to control grasp operation of the object by the grasping section in accordance with the planned path. | 03-24-2016 |
20160083227 | Method for regulating the speed of a clamping and lifting apparatus - A method for regulating the speed of a clamping and lifting device ( | 03-24-2016 |
20160090259 | ARTICLE DELIVERY SYSTEM - To make it possible to suitably deliver articles in a system that delivers articles from a supply device to a receiving device. The delivery system includes: a supply device having a supply port for supplying an article; a receiving device having a receiving port that is able to receive the article that is supplied from the supply port; and a detection unit that is capable of detecting: a first state in which the supply device and the receiving device are joined by the supply port engaging with the receiving port; a second state in which the supply device and the receiving device are close together and there is a space between the supply port and the receiving port; and a third state in which the supply device and the receiving device are separated and the space between the device is wider than in the second state. | 03-31-2016 |
20160107062 | AUTOMATED RACKING OF WEIGHT LIFTING EQUIPMENT - Automated gym equipment sorting technology is presented for receiving, measuring, sorting, delivering and inventorying weights (dumbbells) used in a gym facility. Various mechanisms are employed for efficiently replacing weights on a rack accessible to gym members. Weights are randomly dropped off at and dynamically sorted by the technology based on dumbbell characteristics and an optional schema so that members can more efficiently find desired weights. | 04-21-2016 |
20160107861 | CLOUD SERVER BASED CONTROL - Embodiments are directed to receiving, by a cloud server, data that is configured to control at least dispatching operations associated with a conveyance device, and distributing, by the cloud server, the data to a controller associated with the conveyance device. Embodiments are directed to an apparatus comprising: at least one processor, and memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to: receive data that is configured to control at least dispatching operations associated with a conveyance device, and distribute the data to a controller associated with the conveyance device. | 04-21-2016 |
20160110684 | System and Method for Providing Information Regarding a Status of an Item - A system. A system includes a computing system. The computing system includes a processor, a first module, a second module, and a third module. The first module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for receiving chain of custody information associated with an item. The second module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for determining a status of the item based on the received chain of custody information. The third module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for arranging data into a specified format. The data includes the status of the item and the chain of custody information. The third module is also configured for transmitting the data. | 04-21-2016 |
20160111311 | WAFER TRANSFER METHOD AND SYSTEM - A wafer transfer method includes the following steps. An initial position of a first wafer in a wafer cassette is detected. A picking entry position in the wafer cassette is determined based on the initial position of the first wafer, in which the picking entry position is spaced apart from the initial position of the first wafer. A wafer transfer blade is moved to the picking entry position. | 04-21-2016 |
20160152454 | Lifting System for Lifting a Vehicle Comprising One or More Lifting Devices and a Release System, and Method There For | 06-02-2016 |
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