34th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 34 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150233697 | Measuring Instrument and Method - A measuring instrument, such as a coating thickness measuring instrument, comprises a reader ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233698 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VERIFICATION OF BONDING ALIGNMENT - Presented herein is a device comprising a common node disposed in a first wafer a test node disposed in a first wafer and having a plurality of test pads exposed at a first surface of the first wafer. The test node also has test node lines connected to the test pads and that are separated by a first spacing and extend to a second surface of the first wafer. A comb is disposed in a second wafer and has a plurality of comb lines having a second spacing different from the first spacing. Each of the comb lines has a first surface exposed at a first side of the second wafer. The comb lines provide an indication of an alignment of the first wafer and second wafer by a number or arrangement of connections made by the plurality of comb lines between the test node lines and the common node. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233699 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEASURMENT DEVICE AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEASURMENT METHOD - A three dimensional measurement device includes a measurement device disposed in a space and rotatably projecting laser beam to the space to measure a plurality of points or surfaces so as to obtain data of the space; at least one processor processing the data of the space; and a display device connected to the processor. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233700 | SWEPT SOURCE INTERFEROMETRIC IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments herein include swept-source interferometric imaging systems employing arbitrary sweep patterns in which a swept-source is swept over a continuous spectral range where the variation of wavelength over time is noncontinuous. Embodiments include sweep patterns that result in reduction of signals from moving scatterers and where the sweep is synchronized with the dead time of the camera. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233701 | Enhanced OCT Measurement and Imaging Apparatus and Method - The invention teaches a method, apparatus and system for enhancing measurement and imaging using optical coherence tomography (OCT) by using a pressure wave, such as ultrasound, in conjunction with OCT to make measurements and generate images of a target. The pressure signal modulates the refractive index of the target at high speed, thereby disrupting the generation of a constant speckle noise pattern and thereby reducing speckle noise. The pressure signal can also be switched between at least two states at high speed which enables acquiring a high speed differential signal related weak scattering sites thereby enabling enhanced measurement and imaging of targets such as tissue. In the particular case of measurement of the concentration of glucose in tissue, differential signals enhance the accuracy with which the glucose concentration can be measured. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233702 | MOTION DETECTION - A motion sensor has at least two tiers of monitored volumes that are offset from each other. Electromagnetic radiation, such as infrared light, is directed from the monitored volumes onto at least two sets of detector elements having separate outputs on a pyroelectric substrate of an infrared detector. As a warm object, such as a human or an animal, moves through the monitored volumes, the warmth from the object causes the voltage on the outputs of the infrared detector to change. The resultant waveforms are compared and if the two waveforms have a phase relationship corresponding to a critical phase angle that is based on the pitch of the monitored volumes and the offset between the tiers of monitored volumes, an animal-immune motion indication is generated. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233703 | SPATIAL MODULATION OF LIGHT TO DETERMINE OBJECT LENGTH - Spatially modulated light emanating from an object moving along a flow path is used to determine various object characteristics including object length along the flow direction. Light emanating from at least one object moving along in a flow path along a flow direction of a spatial filter is sensed. The intensity of the sensed light is time modulated according to features of the spatial filter. A time varying electrical signal is generated which includes a plurality of pulses in response to the sensed light. Pulse widths of at least some of the pulses are measured at a fraction of a local extremum of the pulses. The length of the object along the flow direction is determined based on the measured pulse widths. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233704 | SPATIAL MODULATION OF LIGHT TO DETERMINE DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF OBJECTS IN A FLOW PATH - A device includes a spatial filter arranged in a Cartesian coordinate system having orthogonal x, y, and z axes. The spatial filter has mask features that are more light transmissive and mask features that are less light transmissive. The mask features are arranged along the x-axis in the flow direction of a flow path. A detector is positioned to detect light emanating from at least one object in the flow path, the object having a width along the y-axis, a thickness along the z-axis, and a length along the x-axis. Light emanating from the object is time modulated according to the mask features as the object moves along the flow path. The detector is configured to generate a time-varying electrical signal in response to the detected light that includes information about the width or thickness of the object. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233705 | REDUCING ALGORITHMIC INACCURACY IN SCATTEROMETRY OVERLAY METROLOGY - Methods and systems for minimizing of algorithmic inaccuracy in scatterometry overlay (SCOL) metrology are provided. SCOL targets are designed to limit the number of oscillation frequencies in a functional dependency of a resulting SCOL signal on the offset and to reduce the effect of higher mode oscillation frequencies. The targets are segmented in a way that prevents constructive interference of high modes with significant amplitudes, and thus avoids the inaccuracy introduced by such terms into the SCOL signal. Computational methods remove residual errors in a semi-empirical iterative process of compensating for the residual errors algorithmically or through changes in target design. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233706 | DEFLECTION MEASURING DEVICE AND DEFLECTION MEASURING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a deflection measuring device that irradiates an effective region of a pattern transfer plate on which a pattern is formed, with parallel lights from at least two directions, and detects interference fringes of the parallel lights reflected from the effective region. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233707 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF MEASURING THE SHAPE OF AN OBJECT - A method for determining the shape of an object comprising the steps of: illuminating the object by projecting a structured light pattern generated by a plurality of projector pixels onto the object; forming an image from a plurality of camera pixels of the object; determining the intensity distribution of the image, on a pixel by pixel basis; identifying on a pixel by pixel basis a projector pixel corresponding to a camera pixel; adjusting the intensity of the structured light pattern on a pixel by pixel basis in dependence on the intensity distribution of the image to produce an intensity adjusted structured light pattern; using the intensity-adjusted structured light pattern to determine the shape of the object. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233708 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL NON-CONTACT SCANNING OF SURFACES - In order to be able to test completely transparent surfaces ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233709 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING COMPRESSION PANELS - An alignment apparatus for aligning a test panel with a testing machine may include a laser measuring system and an adjustment mechanism. The laser measuring system may include at least one laser measuring device coupled to a test fixture and/or a testing machine. The laser measuring system may generate laser measurement data representative of an orientation of a test panel relative to a platen and/or a loading axis of the testing machine. The adjustment mechanism may adjust, based on the laser measurement data, a location and/or orientation of the test panel relative to the platen and/or the loading axis in a manner such that the test panel is moved into substantially alignment with the platen and/or the loading axis. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233710 | Methods and Apparatus for Measurement or Monitoring of Wall Thicknesses in the Walls of Pipes or Similar Structures - A method and an apparatus for guided-wave tomographic measurement or monitoring of wall thicknesses of the walls of pipes and similar structures are disclosed. The method is characterized in that use is made of transducers ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233711 | METHOD FOR LOCATING THE POSITION OF WHEELS WHICH ARE FITTED WITH AN ELECTRONIC UNIT INCORPORATING MEANS OF MEASURING AN OPERATING PARAMETER OF SAID WHEEL - The invention relates to a method for locating the position of wheels ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233712 | Method and system for the acquisition of high-accuracy coordinate information without the use of directed electromagnetic radiation - A method for providing highly accurate coordinates and elevation of a remote terrestrial-based location is described. The method also provides for the determination of a number of high-accuracy values including the location and elevation of the point of observation, and the distance and bearing from the point of observation to the remote location. Also described is a method for compensating for unknown effects of the associated atmospheric refractivity, and errors in input data. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233713 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED ACCURACY IN DETERMINING ALTITUDE FROM PRESSURE - Described are methods, systems, means and machine-readable media embodying program instructions for considering water molecules and other mixtures in air when estimating an altitude of a pressure sensor. In at least one implementation, a measurement of humidity is used to compute a gas constant value, and the computed gas constant value is used to estimate an altitude of a pressure sensor. In another embodiment, the measurement of humidity is compared to a threshold condition related to humidity. Depending on the results of the comparison, the measurement of humidity is used to determine the altitude of the pressure sensor. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233714 | MOTION SENSING METHOD AND USER EQUIPMENT THEREOF - A method configured to operate an electronic device is provided. The method includes first sensing information of a geomagnetic sensor and second sensing information of at least one motion sensor. Designated attributes of the first sensing information and the second sensing information are compared. When the geomagnetic sensor is determined as a specific state depending on the comparison result, performance of a designated internal device is controlled. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233715 | INTERACTIVE VENUE ASSISTANT - Methods and systems for assisting a user at an event and venue are described. A user is guided or navigated to different points of interest at a venue. The points of interest include seat locations or surrounding services and facilities, such as restaurants, shops, and restrooms. Advertisements and promotions associated with surrounding services may be displayed to the user. The user may be notified of the presence of friends and family at the same venue, and be provided with real-time information about the event. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233716 | MINING MACHINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MINING MACHINE MANAGEMENT METHOD - A mining machine management system includes: a route information generation unit generating route information based on position information obtained when a mining machine in operation travels along a route departing from a predetermined first position, passing a second position where a load is loaded, and moving to a third position where the load is removed, the route information including nodes of the route and a link connecting the nodes; and a route analysis unit determining a section having the links within the route information to be a specific section where a slope difference between the links falls within a value, an orientation difference between the links falls within a value, and there is no intersection between the links. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233717 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING THREE DIMENSIONAL VIEWS OF POINTS OF INTEREST - The present invention relates to a system and method for displaying 3 dimensional (3D) view of points of interest (POI) on a moving map, said method comprises storing in a first database, information relating to a flight path of an aircraft and storing in a second database, at least one 3D model of the at least one or more POI, said model associated with one or more 3D views of the related POI. The method further comprises mapping the location of the at least one or more POI stored on second database with the location of the aircraft and retrieving the 3D model, associated 3D views and related information of said 3D model based on the mapped location. Further, integrating the retrieved 3D views and related information of said 3D model with the moving map on the mapped location and displaying the 3D views of POI on the moving map. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233718 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING MOVEMENTS OF A VEHICLE USING A MOBILE DEVICE - A method of computing an orientation of a mobile device in a vehicle includes collecting accelerometer data from the mobile device. The accelerometer data are subdivided into frames, each frame being a quantity of time in which a sample data point is taken. Statistics are calculated for each frame, including (i) a mean and (ii) a standard deviation of the magnitude of the acceleration vectors. Device usage delimiters, marking start and end points of a coherent block, are computed, the coherent block being consecutive frames in which the mobile device stays in the same orientation relative to the vehicle. A gravity vector is estimated using the statistics in coherent blocks. A nullspace is computed from the gravity vector, the nullspace being a plane orthogonal to the gravity vector. The accelerometer data is projected onto the nullspace, resulting in an estimated orientation of the mobile device in the vehicle. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233719 | LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE - A method for controlling an autonomous vehicle includes determining whether a primary user is present in an autonomous vehicle, allowing use of a plurality of functions of the autonomous vehicle in response to determining that the primary user is present in the autonomous vehicle, and receiving and storing preferences input by the primary user, wherein the preferences identify a limitation on one or more of the plurality of functions of the autonomous vehicle that should be enforced during use of the autonomous vehicle if the primary user is not present in the autonomous vehicle. The method further includes limiting use of the one or more of the plurality of functions of the autonomous vehicle as specified by the preferences in response to determining that the primary user is not present in the autonomous vehicle. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233720 | GEOGRAPHIC FEATURE-BASED LOCALIZATION WITH FEATURE WEIGHTING - A system, device, and methods for autonomous navigation using geographic feature-based localization. An example method includes identifying one or more geographic features based on information received from one or more sensors disposed on a vehicle as the vehicle traverses a route and associating one of a horizontal space and a vertical space with each of the one or more geographic features. The example method further includes comparing the one or more geographic features to a geographic feature map and generating a localized vehicle position based on the comparison between the one or more geographic features and the geographic feature map. Comparing the one or more geographic features to the geographic feature map can include applying weights to the one or more geographic features based in part on the space association for each of the one or more geographic features. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233721 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An electronic system includes: a display controller that causes display, on a screen of the mobile communication terminal, of an image corresponding to a position of the mobile communication terminal on a virtual wide-area image that is a virtual image wider than a display range of the electronic apparatus; a detector that detects a positional relationship between a displayed image on the electronic apparatus and a displayed image on the mobile communication terminal; and a generator that generates a position indicating image that shows the positional relationship between the displayed image on the electronic apparatus and the displayed image on the mobile communication terminal. The display controller also causes display of the position indicating image on the screen of the mobile communication terminal. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233722 | Intuitive Preview of Upcoming Navigational Instructions - Systems and methods for providing an intuitive preview of upcoming navigational instructions are provided. One example method for providing navigational instruction includes obtaining, by one or more computing devices, navigational information describing a sequence of navigational maneuvers associated with a route. The method includes determining, by the one or more computing devices, a distance between each navigational maneuver and the previous sequential navigational maneuver. The method includes displaying, by the one or more computing devices, a user interface providing a sequence of indicators respectively representing the sequence of navigational maneuvers. A space between each indicator and the previous sequential indicator is proportional to the distance between the navigational maneuver represented by such indicator and the navigational maneuver represented by the previous sequential indicator. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233723 | METHOD OF SETTING VIA-POINT IN NAVIGATION SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a method of setting a via-point in a navigation system. The method includes: inputting a plurality of starting places including a starting place of a driver and a starting place of a fellow passenger; when the starting place of the fellow passenger is selected as a via-point, searching for a route from the starting place of the driver to the destination of the driver and including the via-point; and when the starting place of the fellow passenger is not selected as the via-point, inputting various preferred traffic information about the fellow passenger, and calculating an optimum via-point for the fellow passenger to be included within a travelling route from the starting place of the driver to the destination of the driver. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233724 | METHOD OF ACQUIRING IMAGE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF - An electronic device and method for capturing an image are disclosed. The electronic device includes an image sensor configured to capture images, a location sensor configured to detect a location of the electronic device, and a processor. The processor may execute the method, which includes capturing a first image, and detecting a first location where the first image is captured, detecting, by a processor, a second location at which a second image is to be captured and generating guidance information for travel to the second location, and when a present location is within a predefined range of the second location, automatically capturing the second image. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233725 | Non Real Time Traffic System for a Navigator - A system for improving the operation of a GPS based navigator. Statistical and/or time of day information is used to select the best route between a current location and a desired location. The statistical information may take into account anomalies, and a user can select the amount of risk they which take. The system can be updated with more updated information. In addition, the selection of the desired location can be carried out by downloading information from a PDA. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233726 | VISITING PLAN CREATING SYSTEM, TERMINAL DEVICE, AND VISITING PLAN CREATING METHOD - With a visiting plan creating system, after candidate site data have been stored in a candidate site DB as a result of an operation performed by a user on an operating unit of a terminal, if a destination area is designated by the user, on a display unit, popup icons indicative of the candidate sites and genre-categorized tags are displayed on a map screen of the destination area. If the user operates the operating unit to select some of the popup icons, a visiting spot display item corresponding to each of the selected popup icons is fitted in the order of selection in a schedule display, and a travel path between the candidate sites is displayed on the map screen. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233727 | Vehicle Assistance Device - A vehicle assistance device for a driver includes a control unit for generating data that indicates information with respect to the temporal occurrence of an event along a route of a vehicle. A display unit displays a map of the route of the vehicle between a starting point and a destination point of the route. The control unit controls the display unit with data, wherein the control unit generates the data in such a way that the information characterizing the temporal occurrence of an event is displayed on the display unit along the map of the route as a function of the point-in-time of occurrence of the event. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233728 | Estimation of Roadway Travel Information Based on Historical Travel Data - A system for navigation along a desired route on a desired future date may include a map interface operable to display a traffic condition and a travel time received via a communication network, and an automobile navigation network communicatively coupled to the communication network. The automobile navigation network may estimate the traffic condition and the travel time for travel along the desired route on the desired future date based on historical travel information, current traffic information and current weather information. Information regarding the estimated travel conditions may be automatically communicated to the map interface. The traffic condition may include geographic location information and/or route information. The historical travel information may include historical traffic information. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233729 | MAP DISPLAY DEVICE, NAVIGATION DEVICE AND MAP DISPLAY METHOD - A map display device includes a position information acquiring unit for acquiring the present position of a vehicle; a map data storage unit for storing map data; a remaining energy acquiring unit for acquiring a residual quantity of energy for driving the vehicle and equipment mounted on the vehicle; a range calculating unit for computing a range the vehicle can travel with the remaining energy, using a moving energy consumption rate which is energy consumption per unit time required for moving the vehicle and a driving energy consumption rate Eci which is energy consumption per unit time required for driving the equipment mounted on the vehicle; and an output control unit for displaying the range on a map using the map data. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233730 | METHOD OF SENSOR DATA FUSION - A method for merging measurements of a flight parameter of an aircraft, from measurements (y | 2015-08-20 |
20150233731 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING A CONDITION OF A METER - A method and apparatus for monitoring the condition of a utility meter by obtaining a temperature value associated with the meter, determining whether the temperature value crosses a threshold, triggering an action if the threshold value is crossed. In another form the temperature can be used as a fault parameter to determine the condition of a utility meter. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233732 | HIGH TRAFFIC DATA TRANSMISSION - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for communicating with a radio frequency (RF) device. A hybrid method for collecting data may include a pushing method of collecting data and a pulling method of collecting data. The pushing method of collecting data may be configured such that a first node initiates data collection with a second node during a pushing period. The pulling method of collecting data may be configured such that the first node waits on the second node to initiate data collection during a pulling period. The pushing period and the pulling period may occur at different times. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233733 | DISTRIBUTION INTERCONNECTION INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A distribution interconnection system processes and manages interconnections into the distribution system for utilities. Various embodiments may manage and facilitate the application process. In addition, utilities may track and manage unauthorized operators, for example, via a reverse power flow detection process. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233734 | SENSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR A DRIVEN WHEEL HUB-ROLLING BEARING ARRANGEMENT WITH A SIGNAL GENERATOR, A SENSOR AND A SEALING CAP - An ABS encoder arrangement for a driven wheel bearing unit, with a multi-pole ring, a sensor device with a sensor head, and an annular cap element that has an annular wall portion which shields a cap interior against the exterior. The annular wall section extends through an intermediate region lying between the multi-pole ring and an end face of the sensor head. An extension concentric with the axis of rotation of the multi-pole ring and extending axially over a circumferential area of an articulated shaft head is connected to the annular wall section on a side facing away from the multi-pole ring. In the end portion of the extension facing away from the multi-pole ring and extending over the articulated shaft head, the extension forms a circumferential profile that radially stiffens the extension and forms an annular edge which extends into a circumferential groove of the articulated shaft head and forms a channel cross-section open to the outside. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233735 | SENSOR DEVICE FOR ACQUIRING AT LEAST ONE ROTATIONAL PROPERTY OF A ROTATING ELEMENT - A sensor device for acquiring at least one rotational property of a rotating element, particularly a rotational speed of a compressor wheel of an exhaust-gas turbocharger, includes at least one magnetic field generator for generating a magnetic field at the location of the rotating element, at least one magnetic sensor, e.g., a coil, for acquiring a magnetic field generated by eddy currents of the rotating element, and at least one pole pin. The pole pin is elongated at its end facing the rotating element and includes a section that is not enclosed by the magnetic sensor. The sensor can be installed as a plug sensor in a blind-end bore in the housing of the exhaust-gas turbocharger. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233736 | MEASURING ARRANGEMENT - A measurement assembly, in particular for a transmission, having a rotating assembly and having a sensor system that is stationary in relation to the rotating assembly, for detecting a direction of rotation and/or a rate of rotation and/or a rotational position and/or an axial position of the rotating assembly, wherein the rotating assembly has an encoding comprised of holes and/or projections on an axial end surface and/or on a radial circumferential surface, which moves in relation to the stationary sensor system when the rotating assembly rotates; and wherein the stationary sensor system has at least two sensor, disposed adjacently to one another, in which eddy currents can be induced, dependent on the rotational movement of the encoding thereon, wherein the direction of rotation and rate of rotation and the rotational position and the axial position of the rotating assembly can be determined from impulses of the measurement signals of the sensors, which are dependent on the induced eddy currents. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233737 | ENCODER - An encoder includes a scale including an origin detecting pattern, an origin detector, and a processor. The origin detector includes a plurality of detecting element groups including a first, second, third, and fourth detectors. The first and second detectors and the third and fourth detectors are symmetrically arranged to a center of each detecting element group, respectively. A part of the origin detecting pattern having a physical characteristic different from an origin peripheral part is shorter than each detecting element group. The origin detector outputs a first signal from the first and third detectors, and a second signal from the second and fourth detectors. The processor outputs a fifth signal based on a third signal from the first signal and a first threshold, and a fourth signal from the second signal and a second threshold as an origin signal. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233738 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING RELATIVE POSITIONS - System for determining relative positions comprising an encoder having encoder elements, and a sensor unit having a first sensor and at least one second sensor. The sensor unit and the encoder are movable relative to one another and their position relative to one another is determinable by the system. The first sensor and second sensor have a sensor distance with respect to one another. The sensor furthermore has a component composed of a dimensionally stable and aging-resistant material having a coefficient of thermal expansion which, in terms of absolute value, is in a range of 0 to 5ยท10 | 2015-08-20 |
20150233739 | FIBER OPTIC CANTILEVER ACOUSTIC VECTOR SENSOR - An apparatus includes a rigid support and a first cantilever including a first optical fiber and a first rigid ribbon. The first optical fiber and the first ribbon, together include a first neutral surface. The first optical fiber is connected to the rigid support. The first optical fiber includes at least one first wave-guiding core running parallel to the first neutral surface. Each of the at least one first wave-guiding core includes at least one first reflector. The first rigid ribbon is affixed to the first optical fiber and to said first rigid support. The apparatus further includes a first membrane surrounding the first cantilever. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233740 | ANALYSIS TOOL MEMBER - A detachable member and a processing member for an analysis tool, the detachable member comprising a housing for a probe member, said probe member capable of obtaining one or more characteristics information; and a circuitry component for co-operating with said member, the circuitry component comprising one or more electrical connections for transmitting said one or more characteristics information to a separate processing member such that said one or more characteristics information is capable of being used by the separate processing member for analysis. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233741 | Calibration Mechanism for Proximity Switch - A calibration system having an actuator with a rotatable shaft and a switch box housing a proximity switch and a calibration mechanism. The calibration mechanism is coupled to the shaft and includes a base, a target carrier, a driver, and an actuating button having a cam. The base includes a locating magnet, and the target carrier includes a primary magnet and a bias magnet polarized in the same direction as the locating magnet. The driver is shiftable between a first position in which the driver engages the target carrier and a second position disengaged from the target carrier. The cam engages the driver and shifts the driver between the first and second positions. Upon rotation of the shaft, the bias magnet automatically moves to a position aligned with the locating magnet when the driver is in the second position. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233742 | LINEAR ENCODER HAVING CALIBRATION FUNCTIONALITY - Some embodiments include a linear encoder having a mass embodiment having a position code marking, a read head having a calibration means, and a control and analysis unit, and calibration method for calibrating a position code made of code elements using the read head. The read head has a sensor unit having at least two detection reference points, the detection distance of which establishes at least one standard with high precision. In the scope of the calibration method, calibrated position values are prepared for code elements with the aid of the standard, which is determined with high precision, and are stored in the control and analysis unit. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233743 | Methods and Systems for Acquiring Sensor Data on a Device Using Multiple Acquisition Modes - Methods and systems for acquiring sensor data using multiple acquisition modes are described. An example method involves receiving, by a co-processor and from an application processor, a request for sensor data. The request identifies at least two sensors of a plurality of sensors for which data is requested. The at least two sensors are configured to acquire sensor data in a plurality of acquisition modes, and the request further identifies for the at least two sensors respective acquisition modes for acquiring data that are selected from among the plurality of acquisition modes. In response to receiving the request, the co-processor causes the at least two sensors to acquire data in the respective acquisition modes. The co-processor receives first sensor data from a first sensor and second sensor data from a second sensor, and the co-processor provides the first sensor data and the second sensor data to the application processor. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233744 | Flowmeter - A flow meter for measuring the flow of fluid through a pipe. The flow meter has an elongate member attached to an interior surface of the pipe. The elongate member has a leading end, a trailing end, a longitudinal axis, a first side, and a second side. The first side extends from the leading end to the trailing end and defines a cylindrical cross-sectional shape with a radius of curvature corresponding to the radius of curvature of the pipe and extending along an arc of less than 180 degrees. The second side extends from the leading end to the trailing end and is exposed to the interior of the pipe. The second side forms a constriction in a cross-sectional area of the pipe. Pressure sensors determine a pressure differential caused by the elongate member which is used to determine the volume of fluid flowing through the pipe. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233745 | Method and Apparatus for Metering in Liquid Distribution System - A system for measuring the amount of liquid dispensed from a container includes a satellite or wireless uplink to a billing system. The system measures the liquid dispensed from a container using a pressure transducer. The system may include a display and/or printer capable of outputting liquid usage data or tickets, invoices, or receipts. The system may be included on a flatbed truck used to deliver or retrieve the container. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233746 | DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TYPE FLOWMETER AND FLOW CONTROLLER PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - There is provided a differential pressure type flowmeter that includes an orifice provided in a main flow channel, a first pressure sensor configured to detect pressure of fluid on an upstream side of the orifice, a second pressure sensor configured to detect pressure of fluid on a downstream side of the orifice, a first pressure introduction flow channel configured to guide the fluid on the upstream side of the orifice to the first pressure sensor, and a second pressure introduction flow channel configured to guide the fluid on the downstream side of the orifice to the second pressure sensor, wherein a flow channel length and a flow channel diameter of the first pressure introduction flow channel coincide with those of the second pressure introduction flow channel, respectively, and a ratio of the flow channel length to the flow channel diameter is not less than 20 times and not more than 30 times. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233747 | Apparatus, System and Process For Characterizing Multiphase Fluids In A Fluid Flow Stream - A system for determining characteristics of a multiphase fluid includes pipe and multiple pairs of transducers positioned circumferentially around the pipe. Each pair of transducers includes a transmitting transducer and a receiving transducer. The transmitting transducer of each pair of transducers is oriented to transmit a respective acoustic signal toward the receiving transducer of the pair of transducers. The transmitting transducer of each pair of transducers is operable to transmit the respective acoustic signal sequentially with respect to other transmitting transducers of the multiple pairs of transducers. A reception of a first acoustic signal transmitted by a transmitting transducer of a first pair transducers of the multiple pairs of transducers is completed by a receiving transducer of the first pair transducers before a transmitting transducer of another pair of transducers of the multiple pairs of transducers transmits a second acoustic signal. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233748 | GRANULE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - A granule measurement apparatus is provided. The granule measurement apparatus includes a storage container, a measuring device and a dispenser. The storage container includes a top end and a bottom end. The top end forms a top opening leading into the storage container. The bottom end forms a bottom opening leading out of the storage container. The measuring device includes a top end and a bottom end, and a plurality of measuring chambers. Each of the plurality of measuring chambers includes a top opening leading into the measuring chamber and a bottom opening leading out of the measuring chamber. The dispenser formed to cover and uncover the bottom openings of each of the chambers. At least the bottom end of the storage container and the top end of the measuring device mate and are rotatable relative to one another about a common axis. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233749 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING ABNORMAL STATE OF MEDICAL CONTAINER - A method for detecting abnormal state of medical container contains steps of: enabling a weight detecting unit to detect weight of a medical container which is coupled with a patient to acquire content change data; enabling an inclination detecting unit to detect inclination state of the medical container to acquire inclination data; receiving the content change data and the inclination data by a controlling unit; and comparing the content change data and the inclination data with preset content data and initial inclination data respectively, such that when the content change data is different from the preset content data, a warning unit is started by the controlling unit; or when the inclination data is different from the initial inclination data, the warning unit is started by the controlling unit. In addition, a device for detecting abnormal state of the medical container matches is used to execute above-mentioned steps. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233750 | Efficient Dispersion Correction for FMCW-Radar in a Pipe - A method for determining a distance to a surface of a medium or to another radar target in a pipe by means of a radar measurement apparatus. Transmitting within the pipe a radar transmission signal frequency modulated according to the FMCW principle, receiving a radar received signal reflected on the surface of the medium or on the other radar target in the pipe back to the radar measurement apparatus, mixing the radar received signal with the radar transmission signal or a signal derived therefrom and producing an intermediate signal. Determining a frequency spectrum of the intermediate signal or a signal derived therefrom by means of fast Fourier transformation and detecting the position of the frequency peak in the frequency spectrum. Determining a dispersion correction for removing, respectively lessening, dispersion effects, applying the dispersion correction to the intermediate frequency signal or to a signal derived therefrom and producing a dispersion corrected signal, and determining the position of the frequency peak in the frequency spectrum of the dispersion corrected signal anew by introducing a number of frequency support points in the region of the previously detected frequency peak, determining the respective frequency amplitudes selectively at the newly introduced frequency support points, and ascertaining the position of the frequency peak in the frequency spectrum of the dispersion corrected signal using the frequency amplitudes at the newly introduced frequency support points. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233751 | OPTICAL FILL DETECTION - The present invention relates to the field of home monitoring. In particular the present invention relates to a device for the analysis of sample material, comprising a sample container, wherein said sample container is configured for holding sample material, a light source, wherein said light source is configured for irradiating the sample container a detector, wherein said detector is configured to detect light from the sample container in response to an irradiation of the sample container by the light source and an assessment unit for assessing the fill level of the sample container based on the detected light, as well as the use of such a device for home monitoring parameters of a bodily fluid of a subject. The present invention further relates to a method for assessing the fill level of a sample container configured for holding sample material. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233752 | System for Fossil Fuel Byproduct Management - A system for fossil fuel byproduct management is claimed which includes a computer for receiving and recording volume measurements of one or more fossil fuel liquid byproducts among a plurality of fossil fuel liquid byproducts located within a storage container and a transmitter operable by the computer to transmit the volume measurements to a data collection location. A method of use for the same, which includes monitoring byproduct volumes and recording information relating to releases is also claimed. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233753 | PRODUCT LEVEL MONITORING IN A CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM - A system and method for monitoring the levels of product in a chemical dispensing system. A probe assembly is operatively disposed in a container holding product to be dispensed. A detection circuit including an oscillator sensitive to the impendence coupled to the detector is selectively coupled to the probe assembly and produces a signal in response to the impedance of the probe assembly indicating if the level of product in the container has dropped below the probe assembly. The probe assembly includes conductive probes formed from corrosion resistant material infused with carbon and separated by an angle. The level of the first and second conductive probes is adjustable to provide control over the level of product to be detected. Multiple probe assemblies may be selectively coupled to the detection circuit in a repeating sequence by a multi-probe monitoring unit to allow monitoring of multiple containers by a single remote alarm. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233754 | MULTIPLE ARM BALANCE SCALE - The present invention is directed to a balance scale that includes a base defining a vertical central axis and an upright extending upward from the base along the central axis and defining a top. At least four equally configured arms extend symmetrically from a fulcrum at the top of the upright and a platform is suspended from each of the at least four equally configured arms by a set of equidistant links. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233755 | In-Motion Weighing System - A weighing apparatus and method enable an object to be weighed while the object and/or the weighing apparatus is in motion. The apparatus and method employ a load cell and an accelerometer that are both mounted on a platform upon which the object is situated. A signal from the load cell and a signal from the accelerometer are combined together to derive a mass of the load. Such combining of the signals may occur via signal processing that may include digital processing and/or analog processing. The load cell and the accelerometer each have an operative direction, and they may be oriented with respect to one another on the platform such that the operative directions are opposite one another to enable the two signals to be input to an analog multiplication circuit to derive a weight of the object. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233756 | CART AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING LIQUID COLOR - A moveable scale for weighing containers of liquid color, having a weighing tray that may be moved from a weighing position to a non-weighing position. When in the non-weighing position, the weighing tray is low to the ground, allowing for easy loading and unloading. When in the weighing position, force is sensed by one or more load cells located between the weighing tray and a scale assembly, which allows accurate measurement of the weight container and its contents. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233757 | VIBRATION EXPOSURE MONITORING SYSTEM - A vibration exposure monitoring system, for use in a power tool, includes a controller operable to log an amount of time that the power tool is in use for different users throughout a duration of a predetermined time period and an indicator for providing a signal to one of the users of the power tool when the amount of time for the one of the users exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233758 | Electronic Fence Generator - An electronic fence generator includes a cylindrical body, a ground stake downwardly extended from the bottom of the cylindrical body, and an ultrasonic transmitter, an infrared transmitter and an infrared receiver mounted in the cylindrical body. The ultrasonic transmitter is adapted for transmitting an ultrasonic signal to create a collision avoidance range around the cylindrical body. The infrared transmitter is adapted for transmitting an infrared signal in a signal transmitting direction. The infrared receiver is adapted for receiving an infrared signal from another electronic fence generator in a signal receiving direction different from the signal transmitting direction. Thus, the electronic fence generator can be used for creating a virtual electronic fence for restricting an automatic lawn mower to the range defined by the electronic fence. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233759 | DETECTION CIRCUIT INCLUDING A NOISE REDUCING MODULE - The detection circuit comprises a switch connected between a photodiode and an integrator. It further comprises means for alternately switching bias conditions of the photodiode between a reverse bias and another state. The electronic traps in the photodiode are regularly passivated during the other state. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233760 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS OF SAMPLES - An improved apparatus and method for making optical measurements of a sample is described. In one embodiment, the apparatus is a microvolume sampling mechanism comprised of two opposing optical measurement surfaces. A sample is held by surface tension between the two opposing optical measurement surfaces. Light is transmitted through the sample and received by optical fibers, which measure the absorbance of the sample. This absorbance can be used to determine the concentration of the sample. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233761 | Remote Sensing Based on Optical Fiber Delivery and Collection - Active components in an optical spectroscopy based sensor are moved to a remote site and the light is guided between the remote site and the sensing site through optical fibers. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233762 | SPECTROMETRY SYSTEM WITH ILLUMINATOR - A spectrometer comprises a plurality of isolated optical channels comprising a plurality of isolated optical paths. The isolated optical paths decrease cross-talk among the optical paths and allow the spectrometer to have a decreased length with increased resolution. In many embodiments, the isolated optical paths comprise isolated parallel optical paths that allow the length of the device to be decreased substantially. In many embodiments, each isolated optical path extends from a filter of a filter array, through a lens of a lens array, through a channel of a support array, to a region of a sensor array. Each region of the sensor array comprises a plurality of sensor elements in which a location of the sensor element corresponds to the wavelength of light received based on an angle of light received at the location, the focal length of the lens and the central wavelength of the filter. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233763 | SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING AND CONTROLLING COLOR REPRODUCTION AT MULTIPLE SITES - In the color imaging system, multiple rendering devices are provided at different nodes along a network. Each rendering device has a color measurement instrument for calibrating the color presented by the rendering device. A rendering device may represent a color display in which a member surrounds the outer periphery of the screen of the display and a color measuring instrument is coupled to the first member. The color measuring instrument includes a sensor spaced from the screen at an angle with respect to the screen for receiving light from an area of the screen. A rendering device may be a printer in which the measuring of color samples on a sheet rendered by the printer is provided by a sensor coupled to a transport mechanism which moves the sensor and sheet relative to each other, where the sensor provides light from the sample to a spectrograph. The color measuring instruments provide for non-contact measurements of color samples either displayed on a color display, or printed on a sheet, and are self-calibrating by the use of calibration references in the instrument. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233764 | COLORIMETRIC METHOD, COLORIMETRIC APPARATUS, AND PRINTING APPARATUS - A colorimetric method includes performing colorimetry on color patches to acquire colorimetric values, and determining whether or not color patches subjected to colorimetry are color patches that should undergo colorimetry based on the colorimetric values and reference values. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233765 | MOTION DETECTION - A motion sensor has at least two tiers of monitored volumes that are offset from each other. Electromagnetic radiation, such as infrared light, is directed from the monitored volumes onto at least two sets of detector elements having separate outputs on a pyroelectric substrate of an infrared detector. As a warm object, such as a human or an animal, moves through the monitored volumes, the warmth from the object causes the voltage on the outputs of the infrared detector to change. The resultant waveforms are compared and if the two waveforms have a phase relationship corresponding to a critical phase angle that is based on the pitch of the monitored volumes and the offset between the tiers of monitored volumes, an animal-immune motion indication is generated. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233766 | INFRARED THERMOMETER AND METHOD FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURE OF ENERGY ZONE - An infrared thermometer measures a temperature of an energy zone. The infrared thermometer comprises a beam splitter for splitting an incident light beam from an energy zone into an infrared light beam and a visible light beam; an infrared detector for detecting the infrared light beam and generating a signal indicative of a temperature of the energy zone according to the detected infrared light beam; and a sighting device having an optical module for generating a reflective reticle image and transmitting the visible light beam to generate a target image at a sight window, wherein the sighting device is configured to superimpose the reflective reticle image over the target image at the sight window to align the infrared detector with the energy zone. The infrared thermometer and an associated measurement method facilitate the alignment of the energy zone by the users, thereby improving the accuracy of the measurement. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233767 | Distributed Optical Sensing With Two-Step Evaluation - According to an embodiment there is provided a distributed optical sensing apparatus for determining of a primary quantity along a waveguide, the distributed optical sensing apparatus comprising: an electromagnetic radiation source adapted for coupling electromagnetic radiation into the waveguide to thereby generate in the waveguide (e.g. by interaction with the waveguide) a first response radiation and a different second response radiation; a detector device adapted for providing a first measurement signal indicative of the first response radiation and a second measurement signal indicative of the second response radiation; an evaluation unit adapted for deriving a secondary quantity (e.g. a loss) based on the first measurement signal and the second measurement signal; the evaluation unit being further adapted for deriving the primary quantity based on the secondary quantity and at least one of the first measurement signal and the second measurement signal. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233768 | THERMAL DECOUPLING OF THE FIXATION OF A HIGH TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN A RECEIVING ELEMENT - The invention relates to a high temperature sensor comprising a sensor element provided with a measuring section oriented towards the hot side, and a securing device arranged about the sensor element, said securing device comprising a securing element for securing the high temperature sensor in a receiving element, in particular a screw or a nut, and a securing strip which is arranged relative to the securing element on the hot side of the high temperature sensor and which is thermally decoupled from the securing element. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233769 | THERMISTOR FIXING STRUCTURE, THERMISTOR REMOVING METHOD, AND AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - Provided is a thermistor fixing structure capable of facilitating insertion of a thermistor into a temperature sensitive cylinder, and preventing the thermistor from easily dropping off the temperature sensitive cylinder. In a thermistor fixing structure ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233770 | COOKTOP TEMPERATURE SENSORS AND METHODS OF OPERATION - Cooktop temperature sensors and methods of operation are provided. An example cooktop appliance includes a cooktop element and a cooktop temperature sensor assembly. The cooktop temperature sensor assembly includes three springs providing support for a platform upon which a cooking vessel rests. The cooktop temperature sensor assembly includes a resistance temperature detector electrically connected to at least two of the three springs. The cooktop appliance includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include obtaining from the cooktop temperature sensor assembly a plurality of samples of a temperature. The operations include projecting a future temperature based at least in part on the plurality of samples of the temperature. The operations include controlling the cooktop element based at least in part on the projected future temperature. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233771 | TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND ABNORMALITY DETECTION METHOD - A temperature measurement system includes an optical fiber, a temperature distribution measurement apparatus, and a data processing apparatus. The temperature distribution measurement apparatus is configured to detect backscattered light by causing light to enter the optical fiber, and acquire the temperature distribution of the optical fiber in the length direction thereof based on the result of the detection. The data processing apparatus is configured to store therein the temperature distribution acquired by the temperature distribution measurement apparatus, perform signal processing on a difference temperature distribution obtained by computing the difference between a current temperature distribution and a past temperature distribution, and determine whether or not abnormality is present based on the result of the signal processing. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233772 | TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION - An illustrative method of estimating a temperature for at least one of a plurality of sites based on temperature information from at least one of a plurality of temperature measurement stations includes several steps. The sites are clustered into a plurality of clusters. Respective centroids for the clusters are determined. The centroids are associated with respective measurement stations. One of a preselected plurality of estimating techniques is respectively assigned to the measurement stations. The assigned estimating technique provides a temperature estimate at the measurement station that is more accurate than others of the preselected plurality of estimating techniques. A temperature at the at least one of the plurality of sites is estimated using the estimating technique assigned to the measurement station associated with the centroid of the cluster that includes the site of interest. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233773 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MEASURING THERMAL FLUX AND ESTIMATING RATE OF CHANGE OF REACTIVE MATERIAL WITHIN A SUBSURFACE FORMATION - Devices and methods for measuring subsurface thermal fluxes and for estimating a rate of change in the amount of a reactive material within a subsurface formation using the measured thermal fluxes are described herein. The methods of measuring subsurface thermal fluxes may use at least one array of temperature sensors distributed along a vertical transect projecting from the surface and into the subsurface of a region of interest. Methods of estimating a rate of change in the amount of a reactive material within a portion of the region of interest based on perturbations of the thermal profile within the subsurface due to an endothermic or exothermic degradation of the reactive material within the portion of the region of interest are also described herein. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233774 | ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT UNIT FOR A POLYMORPHOUS DEVICE FOR FORCE MEASUREMENT AND POLYMORPHOUS DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - An electronic measurement unit for a polymorphous device, comprising a number of lateral structures, each lateral structure including: a support structure; at least one sensor constrained to the support structure and generating an electrical signal indicative of a deformation of the support structure; and a coupling structure that constrains a corresponding external covering element to the support structure in a releasable manner, so that when the external covering element is constrained to the support structure and an external force acts on the external covering element, the electrical signal is indicative of the external force. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233775 | Device And Method For Measuring A Change In Length Of A Sample And/Or For Measuring A Deformation Force On A Sample - A system for measuring change in length and/or deformation force on a sample in a longitudinal direction. The system is useful in thermomechanical analysis and/or dynamic-mechanical analysis, and comprises a pushrod extending in the longitudinal direction which exerts force on the sample, and a device measuring movement of the pushrod resulting from the change in length or deformation of the sample in the longitudinal direction. The measuring device includes: a pushrod base mounted on a stationary base with a guide so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction; a controllable drive for moving the pushrod; a detector measuring the force exerted by the pushrod on the sample; and a path sensor for measuring the movement of the pushrod. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233776 | WEARABLE INDUCTIVE-FORCE SENSOR - A wearable inductive-force sensor, which provides high-sensitivity dynamic measurements of both normal force and shear force, utilizes three spiral planar force sensing coils. These spiral planar coils allow the measurement of shear force in the x and y directions and the measurement of a normal force in the z direction. The force sensor is configured to be mounted in various locations, such as an insole of a shoe, so as to provide real-time force sensing of forces that are applied to a patient's feet as they move. In addition, force-measurement electronics used with the force sensor are configured to use resonance-frequency division signal multiplexing to monitor the response of the force sensing coils, which allows the sensor to have minimal complexity, while still being highly sensitive. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233777 | STRAIN TRANSMITTER - A strain transmitter for detecting strain of a structure includes a strain body, which has a strain axis with fastening devices for fastening the strain body on a structure, and a measurement element, which is arranged centrally between the fastening devices on the strain axis. The measurement element includes a metal sheet. The entire surface of a statically measuring, piezo-resistant silicon chip, which is connected to a full bridge and emits a voltage in the strained state proportional to the level of strain, is applied to the metal sheet. The measurement element includes a printed circuit board, and electric contacts are guided from the silicon chip along the printed circuit board. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233778 | Apparel Having Sensor System - A sensor system configured for use with an article of apparel includes one or a plurality of sensors formed of a polymeric material having a conductive particulate material dispersed therein and conductive leads connecting the sensors to a port. The leads may also be formed of a polymeric material having a conductive particulate material dispersed therein. The conductive material is dispersed in the sensor(s) at a first dispersion density and the conductive material is dispersed in the leads at a second dispersion density that is higher than the first dispersion density. Each of the sensors is configured to increase in resistance when deformed under pressure, which is detected by a module connected to the port. The second dispersion density is such that each of the leads has sufficient conductivity that the leads are configured to conduct an electronic signal between each sensor and the port in any state of deformation. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233779 | GLOVES WITH PRESSURE SENSORS - Gloves with pressure sensors are disclosed. The gloves comprise a microprocessor, an accelerometer, a plurality of pressure sensors, a gyro sensor and a power source to detect pressure forces of fingers and postures and motions of palms of a user. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233780 | ENERGY ABSORBING FASTENING SYSTEM - A fastening system includes an energy absorbing or impact indicator and at least one or more of the following: (1) a fastening base for mounting in an emergency vehicle, (2) a patient support engageable with a base, (3) a patient securement mechanism for securing a patient on a patient support, (4) a patient securement mechanism for securing a patient to a vehicle, (5) a patient support securement mechanism operable to secure a patient support in an emergency vehicle, or (6) a patient support securement mechanism operable to secure a patient support to a base, wherein the energy absorbing or impact indicator is located (1) at the patient securement mechanism, or (2) at the patient support securement mechanism, or wherein the energy absorbing or impact indicator is between (1) the base and the vehicle, (2) the patient support and the base, (3) the patient securement mechanism and the patient support, (4) the patient support and the emergency vehicle, (5) the patient and the emergency vehicle, or (6) the patient securement mechanism and the emergency vehicle, wherein the energy absorbing device or impact indicator has at least an energy absorbing state and a rigid state or indicates a level of impact at or between any of the respective component or components. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233781 | MICRODUCT TESTING APPARATUS - An apparatus for testing a microduct includes an outlet configured to connect to a first end of the microduct, an inlet configured to connect to a second end of the microduct, an object sized to flow through the microduct in response to a sufficient air pressure, and a test passage coupled to the outlet and configured to receive the object. The apparatus also includes a testing plate having a hole sized to receive the object, a container coupled to the inlet and configured to receive the object from the microduct via the inlet, a pneumatic device configured to provide the sufficient air pressure, and a controller coupled to the first sensor. The controller is configured to, upon receiving the first signal from the first sensor, provide a first indication. If the first signal is not received within a specified time period, the controller is configured to provide a second indication. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233782 | System to Verify Rod Anode Integrity - A pressurized rod anode having a hollow core that is monitored by a sensor. The hollow core is pressurized at all times, or in the alternative, is of a pressure less than the pressure within a reactor tank. A rod anode that fails to maintain pressure indicates material removal sufficient to breach the integrity of the rod anode. A relay can be used to cause removal of the rod anode power source when a breach of integrity occurs. Indicator lights provide instant monitoring of the rod anode condition, a bypass switch allow temporary operation of a rod anode pending a timed shutdown for repair. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233783 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HOMOGENEOUS BATCH OF PRESSURISED FLUID CYLINDERS - The invention relates to a method for controlling a homogeneous batch ( | 2015-08-20 |
20150233784 | HEADLAMP AIMER BOX - A headlamp aimer box includes a housing defining an opening and a tunnel, a window disposed within the opening, and a whiteboard disposed at one end of the tunnel. The box further includes a mirror disposed within the tunnel. The mirror redirects a beam passing through the window from a headlamp toward the whiteboard. A length of the tunnel is such that light patterns directed by facets of the headlamp sufficiently cross a median line associated with the headlamp to form a developed beam on the whiteboard. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233785 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATING TO EMBEDDED OPTICAL TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETRY - The deep penetration of optical transmission from the very edges of the network with optical access networks to the very core with routing data within data centers before transmission has resulted in competing demands for increased functionality, reduced cost, enhanced manufacturability, and reduced footprint. At the same time monitoring and fault detection with prior art optical time domain reflectometry systems have not kept up to the demands of these networks and systems as they are expensive test equipment based solutions. It would be beneficial to provide embedded OTDR functionality within each transmitter, receiver or transceiver deployed within the network allowing every link to be monitored continuously. It would be further beneficial for such embedded OTDRs to meet the demands for lower cost, high volumes, and smaller footprints with enhanced manufacturability. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233786 | ULTRASONIC MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A wear measurement device for measuring wear of a machine component includes a probe configured to generate and send an ultrasonic wave through the component, generate a first signal upon sending the ultrasonic wave, and generate a second signal upon receiving the reflected wave. The device also includes a display configured to provide a visible output to a user of the device and a controller coupled to the probe and the display and comprising a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive the first and second signals and to, immediately upon receiving the signals, determine a measurement of the component based on the signals, determine a percent worn value for the component based on the measurement and stored component data, and cause the display to provide the percent worn value as a visible output. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233787 | AIR GAP CRAWLER INSTALLATION DEVICE - A device for installing a modular crawler into an air gap of rotating electrical machinery and removing the crawler from the air gap has a reconfigurable handle attached to a curved head made from metallic material. The crawler is magnetically attached to the curved head when it is desired to insert the crawler into the air gap or remove the crawler from the air gap. The head can be rolled in the field into the curvature needed to match the stator's inner surface so that the installation device can easily be inserted in the air gap. The handle has several joints that can be adjusted in the field as needed for the best reachability. A camera is mounted on the curved head so that an operator can see the interface region between the curved head, crawler and air gap. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233788 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING OF SEAL MATERIALS - A method for testing a performance of a plurality of sealing members includes providing a testing fixture including at least two blocks in a contacting relationship with a plurality of fixtures. Each of the plurality of fixtures defines a groove portion for receiving a sealing member. The method further includes connecting each of the plurality of fixtures with a fluid manifold. The method also includes controlling a temperature of each of the at least two blocks and the groove portion using a thermal device. Each of the at least two blocks and the groove portions are at temperatures different from each other. The method also includes passing a fluid through each of the plurality of fixtures so as to flow through a channel provided adjacent to and surrounding the groove portion. The method further includes monitoring a response of the sealing members to determine at least one performance parameter. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233789 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING THE SERVICEABLE LIFE OF A COMPONENT - The remaining serviceable life of a critical rotating component of a gas turbine engine can be predicted using a remote detection component. The remote detection component is inspected to determine whether a crack has formed at a dedicated crack-initiation feature. If a crack has formed, a known correlation between the remote detection component and the critical rotating component is used to estimate the remaining serviceable life of the critical rotating component. Because the detection component is remote from the critical component, there is no risk of failure of the critical component. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233790 | FIELD DEVICE COMMISSIONING SYSTEM AND FIELD DEVICE COMMISSIONING METHOD - A field device commissioning system includes a commissioning tool, which is configured to communicate with a field device and a repository. The commissioning tool is configured to retrieve at least one property from a field device. The commissioning tool is configured to determine, from a registration file in the repository, if the retrieved at least one property is in the registration file. When the retrieved at least one property is determined to be in the registration file, perform a first test. When the retrieved at least one property is determined to be not in the registration file, determine, from a control system loop information file in the repository, if the retrieved at least one property is for a predetermined field device. When the retrieved at least one property is determined to be for the predetermined device, perform a second test different from the first test. When the retrieved property is determined to be not for the predetermined device, perform a third test different from the first and second tests. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233791 | FIELD DEVICE COMMISSIONING SYSTEM AND FIELD DEVICE COMMISSIONING METHOD - A field device commissioning system, may include, a commissioning tool configured to communicate with a field device and a repository. The commissioning tool is configured to: determine, from a control system loop information file in the repository, if the field device is configured as an input or output device; determine, from a protocol device registration file in the repository, if the field device is a pressure transmitter; determine, from a control system loop information file in the repository, if the field device is configured in the control system to measure flow; determine, from the control system loop information file, a linearization type in the control system associated to the field device; retrieve a linearization type of the field device from the field device; and determine, using the retrieved linearization type of the field device and the determined linearization type in the control system associated to the field device, a linearization check result. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233792 | Methods and Apparatuses for Defect Diagnosis in a Mechanical System - Multiple methods and corresponding apparatuses for efficient and reliable defect diagnosis in components of mechanical systems, are described. According to one aspect, multi-scale enveloping-order spectrogram is used to diagnose, or detect, defects in a moving component of a mechanical system. According to another aspect, defect identification and diagnosis in a motor is performed based on spectral characteristics of motor current envelope. According to yet another aspect, a logic rule model, employing classification of features associated with single- or multi-sensor data, is employed for diagnosis of defects in components of mechanical systems. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233793 | ASSEMBLY FOR TESTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A COMPONENT - An assembly for testing performance of a component includes a rotatable turret having component handling heads each of which can hold a component and a rotatable head assembly that includes a rotatable head having one or more nests. Each nest has an electrical contact and can receive a component that electrically connects to the nest's electrical contact. Each nest can hold a component that remains electrically connected to the electrical contact, as the head rotates. The rotatable head is adjacent to the turret to pass a component directly from a component handling head on the turret to a nest on the head. A processor is in electrical communication with the electrical contact(s) of the nests such that the processor can send command signals to a component held in a nest and receive response signals from the component. The processor determines the performance of the component from the response signals. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233794 | MAGNETIC NEEDLE SEPARATION AND OPTICAL MONITORING - Apparatuses and methods for removing magnetic particles from suspensions are described. One embodiment of the apparatus is called a magnetic needle. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233795 | SAMPLING DEVICE - Particle collecting unit for the detection of particles in the particle level of substance without evaporating the collected particles is disclosed. The particle collecting unit, which is preferably disposable, comprises a body, a duct extending through the body and connecting between a rear opening of the body and an air intake orifice of the body, and an aperture or slit in a mid portion of the body adapted for receiving a removable sampling member into a position within the duct, wherein the particles collecting unit is configured to be removably coupled to a vacuum generator with said rear opening of the body coupled to an air intake opening of the vacuum generator. A sampling probe for use with the particle collecting unit is also disclosed. The invention further refers to a system based on the particle collecting unit for the detection of particles in the particle level of substance without evaporating the collected particles is also disclosed, and to a method of detection based on the system. | 2015-08-20 |
20150233796 | ATTACHED MATTER INSPECTION DEVICE - Sample fine particles attached to an inspection object are identified simply and with high accuracy, and an increase in operation rate and a decrease in device size are achieved. The inspection object is transported into a sampling chamber defined by a pair of side walls and an upper wall enclosing a part of a transport route of a transport unit. The inspection object is sprayed with compressed gas from an air nozzle, the peeled sample fine particles are aspirated into a collector, and the sample fine particles are separated from the aspirated gas for analysis. The air nozzle is disposed on one of the side walls defining the sampling chamber. The collector is disposed under the other side wall as a container independent from the sampling chamber. | 2015-08-20 |