41st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 48 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130268056 | LOW PROFILE STENT GRAFT AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - A tubular prosthetic device for implantation into a body lumen includes a first part including a tubular lumen and a second part including an attachment member. The second part is secured to the first part via various configurations, where the device is capable of being reduced to a diameter less than the diameter of traditional devices, for ease of use during implantation. Methods of using the device are also provided. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268057 | LOW PROFILE STENT GRAFT AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - A tubular prosthetic device for implantation into a body lumen includes a first part including a tubular lumen and a second part including an attachment member. The second part is secured to the first part via various configurations, where the device is capable of being reduced to a diameter less than the diameter of traditional devices, for ease of use during implantation. Methods of using the device are also provided. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268058 | Longitudinally Flexible Expandable Stent - Segmented articulatabte stent of open structure comprised of end-connected struts of first and second lengths making up first and second segments with angular interconnects between adjacent first and second segments. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268059 | BIFURCATED HIGHLY CONFORMABLE MEDICAL DEVICE BRANCH ACCESS - The present invention comprises a highly conformable stent graft with an optional portal for a side branch device. Said stent graft comprises a graft being supported by a stent, wherein said stent comprises undulations each which comprise apices in opposing first and second directions and a tape member attached to said stent and to said graft such that the tape member edge is aligned to the edge of the apices in the first direction of the each of the undulations, thus confining the apices in the first direction of the undulations to the graft and wherein the apices in the second direction of the undulation are not confined relative to the graft; wherein said graft forms unidirectional pleats where longitudinally compressed and wherein said apices in the first direction of said undulation is positioned under an adjacent pleat when compressed. The invention also discloses and claims methods of making and using said highly conformable stent graft and method of making the optional portal. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268060 | METHOD FOR DIFFERENTIATING EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS INTO CELLS EXPRESSING AQP-1 - The present invention relates to methods of differentiating a human embryonic stem (ES) cell into a cell, specifically a renal epithelial cell, expressing AQP-I. The methods disclosed comprise culturing human ES cells in a renal specific medium in the presence of an extracellular matrix molecule. The cells produced according to said method can be used to treat renal related disorders such as renal failure, nephrosis, Bright's disease and glomerulitis. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268061 | Methods Of Treatment With Drug Eluting Stents With Prolonged Local Elution Profiles With High Local Concentrations And Low Systemic Concentrations - A drug eluting stent can include a stent body having a polymeric coating with a lipophilic and/or hydrophilic element. A drug that has a bioactivity that inhibits cell proliferation can be disposed in the polymeric coating. The drug can be present in the polymer at an amount greater than or equal to about 150 μg/cm | 2013-10-10 |
20130268062 | COMPOSITE PROSTHETIC DEVICES - The present disclosure provides composite prosthetic devices comprising two or more layers of electrospun polymers and methods of preparation thereof. In some embodiments, the two or more layers can be porous and in other embodiments, one or more components is nonporous. The composite prosthetic devices can comprise various materials and the properties of the prosthetic devices can be tailored for use in a range of different applications. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268063 | Anti-migration Micropatterned Stent Coating - An endoprosthesis has an expanded state and a contracted state, the endoprosthesis includes a stent having an inner surface defining a lumen and an outer surface; and a polymeric coating adhered to the outer surface of the stent. The polymeric coating includes a base and a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the base. When the endoprosthesis is expanded to the expanded state in a lumen defined by a vessel wall, the protrusions apply a force that creates an interlock between the vessel wall and the endoprosthesis. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268064 | Heart Valve Prosthesis Recapture Devices - Heart valve prosthesis recapture devices and methods for recapture are disclosed, which can be used for recapturing a partially deployed heart valve prosthesis. The recapture device comprises a recapture sleeve, configured to envelop and collapse a partially deployed heart valve prosthesis. The recapture sleeve comprises a distal end, configured to be securely attached to a guide wire, and a proximal end, comprising an opening along a longitudinal axis of the recapture sleeve. The opening can be configured to expand as it engages the heart valve prosthesis, and be biased toward a closed configuration. An attachment element can interface with the distal end of the recapture sleeve and be securely attached to a guide wire, such as by crimping. The recapture sleeve can include a support structure comprising at least one spine and a plurality of ribs. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268065 | Valve Introducers With Adjustable Deployment Mechanism and Implantation Depth Gauge - Valve introducer systems and methods for implanting heart valve prostheses are disclosed, where a valve introducer includes an adjustable deployment mechanism comprising a deployment element and an implantation depth controlling element having a distal end and an adjustable length. The valve introducer also includes a tubular member having a distal end, configured to deliver a heart valve prosthesis, and a length extending from a fixed reference point. The implantation depth controlling element can comprise an inner and an outer cylinder, such as where the outer cylinder has interior threads, and the inner cylinder has exterior threads. The adjustable deployment element can include a depth gauge, wherein the depth gauge indicates the length the tubular member extends beyond a fixed reference point. In certain embodiments, the adjustable deployment element can also be configured to be secured to a cannula. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268066 | TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE WITH MICRO-ANCHORS - Methods and devices for treating defective heart valves are disclosed herein. In one exemplary embodiment, a transcatheter heart valve includes an expandable shape memory stent and a valve member supported by the stent. A plurality of micro-anchors can be disposed along an outer surface of the stent for engaging native tissue. The transcatheter heart valve can be configured to be advanced into a dilated valve annulus via a balloon catheter. The balloon can be inflated to expand the transcatheter heart valve from a collapsed diameter to an over-expanded diameter such that the micro-anchors engage tissue along the surrounding valve annulus. After engaging the tissue, the balloon can be deflated and the shape memory stent can retract or recoil toward its predetermined recoil diameter. As the stent recoils, the surrounding tissue is pulled inward by the stent such that the diameter of the valve annulus is reduced. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268067 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES, SCAFFOLDING STRUCTURES, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING OF SAME - Prosthetic valves and their component parts are described, as are prosthetic valve delivery devices and methods for their use. The prosthetic valves are particularly adapted for use in percutaneous aortic valve replacement procedures. The delivery devices are particularly adapted for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268068 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR HEART VALVE PROSTHESES - A support device for implanting a stentless heart valve prosthesis having three leaflets adapted for coapting and defining three corresponding commissures is disclosed. The support device includes a shaft defining a manipulation axis, the shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion, and three support formations integrally formed and extending from the proximal end of the shaft, the support formations angularly distributed about the manipulation axis of the shaft, such that each of the support formations correspond to locations of each of the commissures of the stentless heart valve prosthesis. The shaft includes a connection portion flexibly connecting the shaft and the support formations to permit a displacement of the manipulation axis with respect to the support formations. The shaft, the plurality of support formations and the connection portion are integrally formed from a single tubular element. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268069 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING MITRAL VALVE REGURGITATION - In one embodiment, the present invention provides a prosthesis that can be implanted within a heart to at least partially block gaps that may be present between the two mitral valve leaflets. In one preferred embodiment, the prosthesis includes an anchoring ring that expands within the left atrium to anchor the prosthesis and a pocket member fixed to the anchoring ring. When the mitral valve is open, blood flows past the pocket member, maintaining the pocket member in a collapsed state. When the mitral valve closes, the backpressure of the blood pushes into the pocket member, expanding the pocket member to an inflated shape. The mitral valve leaflets contact the expanded pocket member, allowing the prosthesis to block at least a portion of the openings between the leaflets, thereby minimizing regurgitated blood flow into the left atrium. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268070 | Accommodating Intraocular Lenses - An accommodating intraocular lens is provided in which a deflectable lens element is anchored to a substrate along its optical axis to define a fluid filled space. Fluid-filled haptics disposed in fluid communication with the space vary the fluid volume in the space responsive to forces applied by the ciliary muscles, thereby causing the periphery of the lens element to deflect relative to the substrate and changing the optical power of the intraocular lens. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268071 | OCULAR MASK HAVING SELECTIVE SPECTRAL TRANSMISSION - A mask is provided that is configured to increase the depth of focus of a patient. The mask can include an aperture configured to transmit along an optical axis substantially all visible incident light. The mask can further include a portion surrounding at least a portion of the aperture. The portion may be configured to be substantially opaque to visible electromagnetic radiation and be substantially transparent to electromagnetic radiation transmitted from an ocular examination device (e.g., substantially transparent to at least some non-visible electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength between about 750 nm and about 1500 nm). | 2013-10-10 |
20130268072 | Optical Hydrogel Material with Photosensitizer and Method for Modifying the Refractive Index - A method for modifying the refractive index of an optical, hydrogel polymeric material. The method comprises irradiating predetermined regions of an optical, polymeric material with a laser to form refractive structures. To facilitate the formation of the refractive structures the optical, hydrogel polymeric material comprises a photosensitizer. The presence of the photosensitizer permits one to set a scan rate to a value that is at least fifty times greater than a scan rate without the photosensitizer in the material, yet provides similar refractive structures in terms of the observed change in refractive index. Alternatively, the photosensitizer in the polymeric material permits one to set an average laser power to a value that is at least two times less than an average laser power without the photosensitizer in the material, yet provide similar refractive structures. The method can be used to form refractive structures in corneal inlays and intraocular lenses following the insertion of such optical devices in an eye of a patient. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268073 | ADJUSTABLE SUTURE BUTTON CONSTRUCT - An adjustable construct for fixation of a tendon or ligament graft in a tunnel. The construct comprises a flexible, adjustable loop connected to tissue (for example, graft, ligament or tendon). The adjustable loop may be integrated with an additional tissue supporting device (for example, a wedge or a plug). The tissue is secured within a bone socket/tunnel by adjusting the length of the flexible adjustable loop. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268074 | PROSTHETIC MENISCI AND METHOD OF IMPLANTING IN THE HUMAN KNEE JOINT - Prosthetic knee menisci to be implanted in place of deteriorated native menisci to prevent damage to the articular cartilage of the femoral and tibial condyles and, thereby, to arrest the progressive development of osteoarthritis; said prosthetic menisci being made as a hollow form and inflated after implantation by injection of a settable polymer to shape them into congruence with the femoral and tibial condyles; being sized for the femoral and tibial condylar surfaces; having internal reinforcement for strength and durability; being made from materials having elastomeric characteristics similar to those of native menisci; having bearing surfaces treated chemically and/or physically to improve the efficiency of lubrication by synovial fluid and to enhance the wear characteristics of the bearing surfaces; and being restricted in translation within the interarticular space by anchorage of their anterior and posterior horns and by the provision of secondary locating elements. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268075 | INTERBODY BONE IMPLANT DEVICE - An expandable implant device for implantation at a surgical site is provided. The implant device is made of cortical bone and includes a top and bottom piece, both pieces configured to couple with each other. The top piece has superior and inferior surfaces, and at least a tapered leading end configured to distract open an intervertebral disc space so that the top piece can be slidably inserted over the bottom piece until a desired overlap is achieved. A composite interbody bone implant device is also provided including a body skeleton having a non-bone composition, such as a polymer, formed into a shape and including one or more cavities which can be filled with other material, for example, allograft material. A method of placing an expandable device into a disc space is also provided. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268076 | INTERBODY SPACER - An intervertebral or spinal implant having a spacer, a cage, and a locking mechanism, where the locking mechanism may be configured to facilitate a connection between the spacer and the cage. In some cases, the spacer may include a distal end wall, a proximal end wall, a first lateral wall, and a second lateral wall, where the locking mechanism may be situated at the proximal end wall adjacent a receiving opening in the proximal end wall. The implant may have one or more spikes extending from a top and/or a bottom of the spacer to facilitate stabilizing the implant between vertebrae after insertion of the implant in the spinal column | 2013-10-10 |
20130268077 | ARTIFICIAL DISK FOR TRANSFORAMINAL LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION (TLIF) AND INSERTION ASSEMBLY THEREOF - An assembly for inserting an artificial disk is provided. The assembly includes an artificial disk, which includes a body which has a predetermined thickness to be inserted between vertebrae, and includes an incision recess incised on one side of the body in a sideways direction and a penetrating hole formed on the side on which the incision recess is formed in a vertical thickness direction, and a connecting unit which is inserted into the penetrating hole and serves as a shaft of a rotational movement of the body, and includes a connecting hole formed on a side surface of the connecting unit, and a guide protrusion, a first insertion tool which includes a connecting rod, and a handle, and a second insertion tool which includes a support rod, an insertion end, a support end, and a handle. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268078 | LOAD SHARING INTERBODY FUSION DEVICE - The present invention is a load sharing intervertebral fusion device that allows for reconstruction of the proper disc space between two vertebral bodies while allowing bone material packed within the fusion device to share loading and stress for enhanced healing. The device includes two sections, an upper and lower section, separated by a bioresorbable spacer. The upper section slides relative to the lower section with the bioresorbable material being placed in load therebetween. The upper section and lower sections are effectively held apart, creating an initial fixed spacer for implantation of the intervertebral disc space. Openings in the implant construct allow for bone graft and bone substitutes to be placed within the implant to allow for fusion through the implant construct. After implantation and over a period of time based on bone resorbtion and remodeling, the spacer resorbs, thereby maintaining load on the bone graft material. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268079 | Stabilizer For Assisting Stabilization Of A Spinal Implant - A stabilizer for receiving an end of a spinal implant. The stabilizer includes a gap that creates a socket for receiving the spinal implant. Bodies of the stabilizer are manufactured in a plurality of shapes. A cover is capable of blocking egress of the spinal implant from the socket. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268080 | INTERBODY SPINAL IMPLANTS WITH EXTRAVERTEBRAL SUPPORT PLATES - An implant assembly for a spinal column includes at least a plate and an interbody implant attached to the plate. The interbody implant is positioned in the spinal disc space and the plate extends extradiscally for attachment to the first and second vertebrae outside the disc space. The assembly may include recesses in the bottom surface of the plate, spacers, and spacing portions extending from the bottom surface of the plate that allow the plate to be secured to the interbody implant when the trailing end of the interbody implant is positioned in a recessed, flush or overhanging position relative to the laterally facing surfaces of the vertebrae. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268081 | SHIELDED PROSTHETIC COMPONENT - A prosthetic component suitable for trialing or long-term implantation is provided. The prosthetic component includes at least one sensor for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system or a biological parameter is disclosed. The prosthetic component comprises a conductive material. Electronic circuitry and sensors are housed within the prosthetic component. Data from the prosthetic component can be transmitted to a remote system. The prosthetic component can comprise steel, titanium, cobalt, an alloy, or other conductive material. At least a portion of the conductive material comprising the prosthetic component is coupled to ground to shield the sensor from parasitic coupling that can affect measurement accuracy. The prosthetic component can have an opening in the shield to allow sensing or transmission of data. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268082 | CANINE ELBOW REPAIR AND INSTRUMENTATION - Instrumentation and assembly for arthroscopic elbow surgery which includes a humeral component. The humeral component is installed in a trough formed in the humeral condyle. The trough may be formed by using a plurality of drill pins and a plurality of corresponding cutters (and optionally a template). The two drill pins are passed through the template and drilled into the humerus, and cutters are advanced over the corresponding drill pins to form the trough. The humeral component may be employed in conjunction with an ulnar implant. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268083 | CUP WITH CROSSLINKED POLYMER LAYER CABLE TIES - This invention related to a method of forming a polymer component and comprises blending polymer particles with antioxidant to form a mixture in which the antioxidant coats the polymer particles, irradiating the polymer particles to cross-link the polymer particles therein and forming the irradiated mixture into a consolidated component. The invention also relates to a method of forming an articular surface for a prosthesis and a prosthesis having a polymer articular bearing surface wherein at least one predetermined portion of the bearing surface is provided with cross-linked polymer bonds. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268084 | CUP WITH CROSSLINKED POLYMER LAYER MODULAR PEGS - This invention related to a method of forming a polymer component and comprises blending polymer particles with antioxidant to form a mixture in which the antioxidant coats the polymer particles, irradiating the polymer particles to cross-link the polymer particles therein and forming the irradiated mixture into a consolidated component. The invention also relates to a method of forming an articular surface for a prosthesis and a prosthesis having a polymer articular bearing surface wherein at least one predetermined portion of the bearing surface is provided with cross-linked polymer bonds. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268085 | SURFACE MODIFIED UNIT CELL LATTICE STRUCTURES FOR OPTIMIZED SECURE FREEFORM FABRICATION - Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to preparing models of three-dimensional structures. In particular, a model of a three-dimensional structure constructed of porous geometries is prepared. A component file including a porous CAD volume having a boundary is prepared. A space including the porous CAD volume is populated with unit cells. The unit cells are populated with porous geometries having a plurality of struts having nodes on each end. The space is populated with at least one elongated fixation element extending beyond the boundary to produce an interlocking feature enabling assembly or engagement with a mating structure. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268086 | Implant Device for Use in Salivary Gland Duct - An implant device for placement within a salivary gland duct having a first end adjacent a parotid gland and a second end adjacent a submandibular gland. The implant device comprises an elongate body having a lumen, and a first and a second plate offset from the proximal end of the elongate body. The first plate is located on one side of the elongate body and the second plate is located on the other side of the elongate body. The first plate includes a first and a second hole operable to suture the first plate to a location adjacent the parotid gland. The second plate includes a first and a second hole operable to suture the second plate to a location adjacent the submandibular gland. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268087 | BONE GRAFT - The present invention relates to a novel bone graft and methods for producing said graft. Said bone graft can be used for surgical, plastic and/or cosmetic bone replacement for a patient in need thereof. The bone graft is made of a scaffold or matrix of sheet material having a 3-dimensional pattern of a continuous network of voids and/or indentations for enhancing new bone growth. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268088 | BONE SUBSTITUTE COMPOSITION - An injectable bone mineral substitute material composition with the capability of being hardened in a body fluid in vivo, which comprises at least one calcium phosphate component and at least one calcium sulfate component as a dry mixture mixed with an aqueous liquid, and at least one accelerator, the at least one calcium sulfate component being particulate hardened calcium sulfate, which has a specified particle size that is in order to confer injectablity to the composition. The invention also concerns the bone mineral substitute material produced from the composition as well as methods and uses thereof. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268089 | ADAPTER FOR STOMACH DEVICES - An inert adapter for supporting gastric devices. The adapter is connected to the inner lining of the stomach to encircle the esophageal sphincter and supports a treatment element. The treatment element is operated only after at least the healing period of the connection has passed. The adapter and the treatment element may be endoscopically inserted in a single action, and the activation of the treatment element may be carried out externally or internally by the dissolution of a dissolvable element. The adapter may support various treatment elements, such as an intake limiting pouch or an anti GERD device, and may additionally deliver drugs. Allowing a late activation of the device without additional intervention or even supervision simplifies gastric device applications and enhances their safety. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268090 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING BIOMECHANICALLY SUITABLE RUNNING GAIT IN POWERED LOWER LIMB DEVICES - Systems and methods for a running controller for a lower limb device including at least a powered knee joint are provided. The method includes collecting real-time sensor information for the lower limb device and configuring the lower limb device to a first state in a finite state model for an activity mode including the running mode. The method further includes, based on the sensor information, transitioning the lower limb device from a current state to a subsequent state in the finite state model for the detected mode when a pre-defined criteria for transitioning to the subsequent state is met, and repeating the transitioning until the activity mode changes. In the system and method, the finite state model includes at least one stance state and at least one swing state, where the at least one stance state includes at least one absorption state and at least one propulsion state. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268091 | ADJUSTMENT-FREE MULTI-STAGE PROSTHESIS AIR CYLINDER AND MULTI-STAGE AIR PRESSURE VALVE THEREOF - An adjustment-free multi-stage prosthesis air cylinder comprises an air cylinder body, a piston, a first check valve and a multi-stage air pressure valve. The inner of the air cylinder body forms an air chamber and a lower air way. One end of the piston is slidably disposed in the air chamber and divides the air chamber into an upper air chamber and a lower air chamber, the other end of the piston extends to the outside; the inner of the piston forms an upper air way which is communicated with the outside and the upper air chamber, while the lower air way is communicated with the lower air chamber. The piston makes a reciprocating movement in the air chamber, and the first check valve is disposed in the piston to optionally connect the upper air way with the lower air way. The multi-stage air pressure valve is disposed in the lower air way. With the arrangement of the multi-stage air pressure valve, the users can easily obtain different walking speeds without changing the air cylinder or setting the operational mode. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268092 | Prosthetic Knee - A prosthetic knee for active users has a locking head generally parallel to a vertical axis of the prosthetic knee, a chassis, and a plurality of links connecting the locking head to the chassis. The knee includes a swing control mechanism having a flexion stop connected to the chassis and arranged to control the flexion angle of the knee. The flexion stop extends outwardly from the chassis and obliquely relative to the vertical axis. The knee has an audible feedback mechanism for providing the user with information about the location of the knee. The knee may also have a block lock forming a manually activated mechanism allowing load bearing in a flexed position. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268093 | ACTUATED LEG PROSTHESES FOR AMPUTEES - A prosthetic or orthotic device can include at least one device portion and a joint portion for providing for the at least one device portion to pivot between flexion and extension movements relative to another adjacent device portion or an adjacent limb segment of a user. In some embodiments, a prosthetic or orthotic device can include a compliant transmission assembly in operational communication with the joint portion. The compliant transmission assembly can include a compliant member and a pivot. The pivot can be interposed between the compliant member and the joint portion. In some embodiments, the compliant member absorbs energy when a torque is applied. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268094 | ADD-ON CAPACITIVE TOUCHSCREEN AID - An apparatus that allows a glove wearer or the wearer of a prosthetic limb to operate a device having a capacitive touchscreen is disclosed. The first embodiment of the disclosed invention is a conductive finger sock that can be applied to the tip or all of a digit of a non-conductive artificial limb. The second embodiment is an adhesive element having a conductive material such as conductive thread or a conductive sponge material. The adhesive element can be attached to a glove or to a prosthetic limb or may be used as an actual bandage. The third embodiment is directed to a factory integrated conductive tip that is part of a digit of a non-conductive artificial limb. The conductive element may be attached to the wearer's skin by a conductive line or may be used without the conductive line and thus may function in isolation. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268095 | ARM PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A prosthetic arm apparatus including a plurality of segments that provide a user of the prosthetic arm apparatus with substantially the same movement capability and function as a human arm. The segments are connectable to one another and connectable to a prosthetic support apparatus that may be adorned by the user. Each segment of the plurality of segments provides a portion of the movement capability, enabling the plurality of connected segments connected to the harness mount to provide substantially the same movement capability as that lacking in the user. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268096 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULARIZED CONTROL OF ROBOTIC ADAPTIVE OPTICS AND LASER SYSTEMS - An automated adaptive optics and laser projection system is described. The automated adaptive optics and laser projection system includes an adaptive optics system and a compact laser projection system with related laser guidance programming used to correct atmospheric distortion induced on light received by a telescope. Control of the automated adaptive optics and laser projection system is designed in a modular manner in order to facilitate replication of the system to be used with a variety of different telescopes. Related methods are also described. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268097 | INDUSTRIAL CONTROLLER AUTOMATION INTERFACE - An automation interface is provided for interacting with industrial controllers. The automation interface provides for programming, editing, monitoring and maintenance of industrial controllers programmatically from a local or remote location. The automation interface component is adapted to communicate with industrial controllers by integrating a computer process interface library into the automation interface component. The computer process interface library exposes the automation interface component to client application processes, so that the client application processes can communicate with the at least one industrial controller programmatically. The automation interface is provided with functionality for downloading, uploading and programming of control programs to the processors of the industrial controllers. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268098 | OPERATOR CONTROL DEVICE FOR A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE, HAVING AN ELECTRONIC DISPLAY PANEL, AND A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE HAVING SUCH AN OPERATOR CONTROL DEVICE - An operator control device for a domestic appliance includes an electronic display panel having a cover, and an operator control element which is movable relative to the display panel to set operating conditions of the domestic appliance. The operator control element is embedded, at least in part, in the cover of the electronic display panel, and includes an annular front part having an upper face which projects, at least in part, above a level of an outer face of the cover. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268099 | CONTROL SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FOR LINKING TO MACHINERY MONITORING SYSTEM - A method for importing data from a first system into a second system includes receiving configuration information about data storage structures in the first and second systems and information about communicating with the first and second systems. Information to be used in creating an import configuration file is entered via a user interface. The import configuration file is for use in preparing the second system to receive data from the first system. Based on the information about data storage structures, the information about communicating with the first and second systems, and the information entered via the user interface, the import configuration file is created to prepare the second system to receive data from the first system. Based on the import configuration file, data is transferred from the first system into the second system. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268100 | MANIPULATION CONTROL APPARATUS, MANIPULATION CONTROL PROGRAM, AND MANIPULATION CONTROL METHOD - A manipulation control apparatus includes a first obtaining unit which obtains manipulation information for indicating user manipulation, and a first control unit which performs control according to the manipulation indicated by the obtained manipulation information. Also, the manipulation control apparatus additionally includes a storage unit which stores condition information for indicating a condition that is valid when a user manipulation is highly likely to be performed again. In addition, the manipulation control apparatus includes a preserve unit which preserves the manipulation information in the storage unit when the manipulation indicated by the obtained manipulation information satisfies a condition indicated by stored condition information. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268101 | Exercise Device Audio Cue System - An exercise device that dynamically provides audio cues based on an exerciser's current exercise route includes an accessing module that accesses one or more audio cues that notify the exerciser of one or more upcoming events, a location determining module that determines the current location and bearing of the exerciser, and an electronic processing module. The electronic processing module determines at least a portion of the exerciser's anticipated route based on the exerciser's current location and bearing and determines which one or more audio cues to play based on the exerciser's determined anticipated route. The exercise device further includes a playback module that plays the determined audio cues. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268102 | AUDIO RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An audio recognition system includes a storage, a display, an audio player, an audio receiving module, an audio converting module, an audio database module, an audio recognition module, and a control chip. The audio receiving module receives audio signal. The audio converting module converts the audio signal to audio receiving data and stores the audio receiving data to the storage. The audio database module stores different character data and audio data. The audio recognition module finds character receiving data, first audio response data, first character response data, and sends the character receiving data and the first character response data to the control chip. The control chip displays the character receiving data and the first character response data via the display, and plays the first audio response data via the audio player. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268103 | AUTOMATED DETECTION AND FILTERING OF AUDIO ADVERTISEMENTS - Methods, apparatuses, and media for filtering a data stream are provided. The data stream is partitioned into a plurality of data stream segments. An acoustic parameter of each of the data stream segments is measured, and it is determined whether the acoustic parameter of each of the data stream segments satisfies a predetermined condition. Extraneous segments of the data stream segments are identified in which the predetermined condition is satisfied, and it is determined whether the extraneous segments have a predetermined relationship in the data stream. The extraneous segments are deleted from the data stream to produce a filtered data stream in response to the extraneous segments having the predetermined relationship. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268104 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING OPERATIONS AMONG A PLURALITY OF INDEPENDENTLY CLOCKED DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING DEVICES - A system is described for maintaining synchrony of operations among a plurality of devices that have independent clocking arrangements. The system includes a task distribution device that distributes tasks to a synchrony group comprising a plurality of devices that are to perform the tasks distributed by the task distribution device in synchrony. The task distribution device distributes each task to the members of the synchrony group over a network. Each task is associated with a time stamp that indicates a time, relative to a clock maintained by the task distribution device, at which the members of the synchrony group are to execute the task. Each member of the synchrony group periodically obtains from the task distribution device an indication of the current time indicated by its clock, determines a time differential between the task distribution device's clock and its respective clock and determines therefrom a time at which, according to its respective clock, the time stamp indicates that it is to execute the task. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268105 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING HEAT ENERGY IN A METAL CASTING PLANT - A method for managing heat energy in a metal casting plant includes executing a local control optimization model to control mass of solid metal charges to each modular melting furnace. The local control optimization model is configured to achieve a commanded total mass of molten material and coincidentally minimize waste heat for each of the modular melting furnaces. The method for managing heat energy in the metal casting plant further includes executing a system control optimization model to manage operation of a heat energy recovery system. The system control optimization model is configured to manage the operation of the heat energy recovery system including transferring the waste heat from the modular melting furnaces to a plurality of heat demand centers while minimizing total loss of the waste heat in the metal casting plant. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268106 | REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR POLISHING END POINT DETECTION UNITS - The present invention relates to a remote monitoring system for polishing end point detection units mounted to polishing apparatuses for polishing wafers, such as substrates. The remote monitoring system includes: polishing end point detection units each configured to detect a polishing end point of a substrate; and a host computer coupled to the polishing end point detection units via a network. The host computer includes a memory configured to store polishing end point detection data sent from the polishing end point detection units and a display screen configured to display the polishing end point detection data. The host computer is configured to send a new polishing end point detection recipe to at least one polishing end point detection unit selected from the polishing end point detection units to rewrite a polishing end point detection recipe of the least one polishing end point detection unit. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268107 | SURFACE ANALYSIS FOR DETECTING CLOSED HOLES AND METHOD FOR REOPENING - By means of laser triangulation measurements of an uncoated and a coated component having holes, the exact positions of the holes can be detected for reopening after coating. A method for the surface analysis of at least partially closed holes which are to be opened is provided. A process for reopening coated holes is also provided. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268108 | MACHINE TOOL - A machine tool includes a controller including a storage unit that stores correction history data including correction amounts of the positions of tools input from a worker and time when the correction amounts are input, in association with the tools; and a display device that can display a time-based graph showing a relationship between the time and the correction amount for each tool. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268109 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING CUTTING TOOL - A computing device is electronically connected with an image measuring machine. A cutting tool is fixed on a rotatable holder of the image measurement machine. The rotatable holder rotates the cutting tool, and an image capturing device captures one or more images of the cutting tool. The image measurement machines transmits image data in relation to the cutting tool, including X, Y coordinate values of pixels in each image measured by X, Y raster rulers, and a Z coordinate value of each image measured by a Z raster ruler, to the computing device. The computing device determines three-dimensional (3D) contour points of the cutting tool by processing the image data, aligns the set of 3D contour points with a reference contour image of the cutting tool, and determines whether a design of the cutting tool is qualified according to the set of 3D contour points and the reference contour image. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268110 | MACHINING ERROR CALCULATION APPARATUS, MACHINING ERROR CALCULATION METHOD, MACHINING CONTROL APPARATUS AND MACHINING CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The present invention discloses a machining error calculation apparatus for calculating the machining error more precisely through analysis. The apparatus comprises: a tool center displacement amount calculation part for calculating a displacement amount of a rotation center of the rotation tool according to the cutting resistance force in the rotation tool, in the case that the cutting resistance force generated in the rotation tool during said interrupted cutting is varied; a relative tool-edge position calculation part for calculating a relative tool-edge position of the cutting-edge portion with respect to the rotation center of the rotation tool; an absolute tool-edge position calculation part for calculating an absolute tool-edge position of the cutting-edge portion with respect to the workpiece, based on the displacement amount of the rotation center of the rotation tool and the relative tool-edge position; a machined shape calculation part for calculating the machined shape of the workpiece through transferring the absolute tool-edge position on the workpiece; and a machining error calculation unit for calculating a machining error of the workpiece based on a difference between the machined shape of the workpiece and an objective shape of the workpiece. | 2013-10-10 |
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. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268112 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ARRANGING ROD-LIKE ELEMENTS - Method and system for arranging rod-like elements, in which an unordered portion of rod-like elements, composed each of at least one part selected from cigarette parts being filter parts and tobacco parts, is delivered to a conveyor enabling arrangement of the elements on the conveyor in a plurality of compartments, longitudinally in each compartment and transversely to the direction of movement of the conveyor. The compartments have a length adapted to receive at least one filter part and at least one tobacco part of a cigarette. The type, number and location of parts of the element received in each compartment is defined by at least a single scanning of each successive compartment of the conveyor. The result of the scanning is transmitted to a control unit and the elements are subsequently sorted based on information received from the control unit. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268113 | MEDICAL PACKAGE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MEDICAL PACKAGE - System for handling medical packages provided with at least one unique identifier ( | 2013-10-10 |
20130268114 | System and Method for Vibration Transport - A transport system and method has a support frame which carries at least a first reciprocating conveyor and a second reciprocating reference mass. The reciprocating conveyor and reference mass are connected by springs. The system has at least one first force generating apparatus and at least one activation spring connected to the force generating apparatus. The activation spring is connected to at least one reciprocating conveyor or the reciprocating reference mass. The system and method for vibration transport of goods determines the mass of goods delivered by the transport system. The support frame is carried by at least one load cell. The load cell is connected to a computer system. The computer system performs a calculation of the mass of transported goods. The computer system delivers a continuous measurement of the mass of the goods which are transported. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268115 | Device for Testing and/or Operating an Effector Unit - A device for testing and/or operating an effector unit for acting on a target includes a positioner unit for moving the effector unit and a control unit for driving the positioner unit. The control unit is configured to simulate and/or to damp the accelerations of a carrier platform, on which the device can be mounted under real conditions, by means of the positioner unit. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268116 | SMART ROBOT APPARATUS AND DYNAMIC SERVICE PROVIDING METHOD USING SAME - A smart robot apparatus and a dynamic service providing method using same for controlling an external device by using a certain code recognizer provided on the robot without needing an additional operation from a user and for providing various services desired by the user and described in various codes. The smart robot apparatus and the dynamic service providing method using same may conveniently control an external device without inconveniencing the user by needing to operate an additional input interface. Further, since the smart robot apparatus includes various wire or wireless network interfaces, not only indoor devices under a ubiquitous environment but also external devices such as smart phones and cell phones for mobile communication can be controlled. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268117 | ROBOT MANIPULATOR SYSTEM - The present disclosure is related to an exemplary robot manipulator system having a robot manipulator with a kinematic chain of stiff robot manipulator segments, which are linked together by hinged joints. A robot controller controls execution of a robot program. At least one temperature sensor provides measured temperature values. At least one heatable cover is attached onto at least one manipulator segment for applying heat energy thereon, with an amount of heat energy being controlled dependent on measured temperature values of the at least one temperature sensor. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268118 | Operating A Mobile Robot - A robot system that includes an operator control unit, mission robot, and a repeater. The operator control unit has a display. The robot includes a robot body, a drive system supporting the robot body and configured to maneuver the robot over a work surface, and a controller in communication with the drive system and the operator control unit. The repeater receives a communication signal between the operator control unit and the robot and retransmits the signal. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268119 | SMARTPHONE AND INTERNET SERVICE ENABLED ROBOT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Robots, robot systems, and methods may interact with users. Data from a sensor may be received by a processor associated with a robot. The processor may determine a user input based on the data from the sensor. The processor may send the user input to a remote service via a communication device. The processor may receive command data from the remote service via the communication device. The processor may cause an expressive element to perform an action corresponding to the command data. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268120 | COLLABORATIVE ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT - The invention relates to collaborative robotic equipment comprising a supporting structure ( | 2013-10-10 |
20130268121 | Apparatus For The Development And Operation Of At Least One Mechatronic Installation, Which Exhibits Mechatronic Units - An apparatus for development and operation of a mechatronic installation that exhibits mechatronic units, with a data memory storing interdisciplinary mechatronic object data relating to mechatronic units, a communications interface for connecting the apparatus to at least one data network, and a control facility embodied to (a) identify at least one additional service relating to at least one of the mechatronic units of the mechatronic installation by an identification of the mechatronic unit stored in the interdisciplinary mechatronic object data, and, (b) in a development and/or maintenance step and/or during the control of the mechatronic installation, to load program code corresponding to a respective service into the data memory and carry it out locally and/or to call up at least one of the identified services by way of a protocol for the inter-process communication, e.g. RPC, and/or by way of an application interface, e.g., a REST and/or SOAP application interface. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268122 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for Driving Servo Actuators - Embodiments can include systems, methods, and apparatus for driving servo actuators. In one embodiment, a system may include a H-bridge circuit coupled to a winding circuit of the servo actuator, the H-bridge circuit including switching devices. The system can include a controller for providing a control pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to one of the switches. The PWM signal drives one of the switches to periodically establish a one-direction electric current path through the winding circuit. The system can include a feedback loop configured to measure a current flowing through the winding circuit and, based at least in part on the detection, generate a pulse frequency modulation (PFM) signal. The feedback loop can include a modulation switch that forces the operated switch of the H-bridge control circuit to periodically open based at least in part on the PFM signal controlling the current flowing through the winding circuit. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268123 | METHOD FOR MANAGING THE DIALOGUE BETWEEN AN ITEM OF EQUIPMENT AND AT LEAST ONE MULTI-APPLICATION OBJECT - The subject comprises processing means configured for communicating with an item of equipment according to a contactless communication protocol containing an anticollision procedure; the processing means (MT) comprise several application modules (MA | 2013-10-10 |
20130268124 | DISTRIBUTION OF CALL-HOME EVENTS OVER TIME TO AMELIORATE HIGH COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTATION PEAKS IN INTELLIGENT CONTROL SYSTEM - The current application is directed to an intelligent control system that includes intelligent thermostats and remote servers that spread call-home events over time to avoid large peak computational and communications loads on intelligent-control-system servers. The spreading of call-home vents over time is effected by use of call-home splay values pseudorandomly generated for intelligent thermostats. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268125 | CONTINUOUS INTELLIGENT-CONTROL-SYSTEM UPDATE USING INFORMATION REQUESTS DIRECTED TO USER DEVICES - The current application is directed to an intelligent control system that includes intelligent thermostats and that controls an environment, such as a residential living space, commercial building, or another environment. The intelligent control system obtains information related to the controlled environment by collecting sensor data, obtaining data from users during interactive information-exchange sessions, and by directing information queries to users on one or more user devices. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268126 | AIR CONDITIONING INFORMATION ESTIMATION DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD OF AIR CONDITIONING INFORMATION ESTIMATION DEVICE, AND CONTROL PROGRAM - The air conditioning information estimation device estimates the amount of power consumed by an air conditioner which adjusts the temperature in a room based on a temperature set-point. The air conditioning information estimation device has a storage unit configured to store a temperature set-point, and a power consumption amount specification unit configured to specify the energy consumption amount of the air conditioner during a prescribed period during which the air conditioner performs air conditioning. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268127 | CONFIGURATION OF A BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM CONTROLLER - An approach for configuration of a controller in a building automation system (BAS) using a code that may be generated by the BAS, but accessed without a network work connection. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268128 | SHARED CONFIGURATION DATA IN A BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM CONTROLLER - An approach for configuration of a second controller in a building automation system (BAS) by sharing a code that may be generated by a first controller in a BAS, but the sharing occurs without a network work connection. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268129 | HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM WITH INTERCHANGEABLE CONTROL UNITS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a temperature control system having multiple programmable, interchangeable docking thermostats that work cooperatively making it easier for a user to achieve desired temperature control in an enclosure with increased energy efficiency. One embodiment provides first and second docking thermostats each having a microprocessor in communication with at least one or more temperature sensors, an electrical connector connected to the microprocessor and a user interface. Also provided is a first HVAC docking device directly wired to the HVAC wire system and a second docking device that connects to a power source other than the HVAC wire system, where each of the docking devices have an electrical connector mateable to the electrical connector of the docking thermostats. The first and second docking thermostats may interchangeably mate to the docking devices, and either may control the HVAC system to achieve a desired comfort level with increased energy efficiency. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268130 | FILLING STATION WITH COMMUNICATION - The invention relates to a filling station for a pressurized gas such as hydrogen or natural gas for refuelling a vehicle tank, wherein
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20130268131 | Method and System for Dynamic Stochastic Optimal Electric Power Flow Control - A dynamic stochastic optimal power flow (DSOPF) control system is described for performing multi-objective optimal control capability in complex electrical power systems. The DSOPF system and method replaces the traditional adaptive critic designs (ACDs) and secondary voltage control, and provides a coordinated AC power flow control solution to the smart grid operation in an environment with high short-term uncertainty and variability. The DSOPF system and method is used to provide nonlinear optimal control, where the control objective is explicitly formulated to incorporate power system economy, stability and security considerations. The system and method dynamically drives a power system to its optimal operating point by continuously adjusting the steady-state set points sent by a traditional optimal power flow algorithm. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268132 | GRID REGULATION SERVICES FOR ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES BASED ON GRID FREQUENCY - Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for charging and discharging an energy storage device connected to an electrical power distribution system. In one exemplary embodiment, a controller monitors electrical characteristics of an electrical power distribution system and provides an output to a bi-directional charger causing the charger to charge or discharge an energy storage device (e.g., a battery in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)). The controller can help stabilize the electrical power distribution system by increasing the charging rate when there is excess power in the electrical power distribution system (e.g., when the frequency of an AC power grid exceeds an average value), or by discharging power from the energy storage device to stabilize the grid when there is a shortage of power in the electrical power distribution system (e.g., when the frequency of an AC power grid is below an average value). | 2013-10-10 |
20130268133 | Transmission/Generator Coupling - A wind turbine, including a transmission, a transmission shaft acting as transmission output, a generator, a generator shaft acting as generator drive and a coupling connecting the transmission shaft and the generator shaft to one another, is characterized in that the generator shaft is designed as a hollow shaft, the coupling is disposed such that the coupling is connected to the generator shaft on the side of the generator facing away from the transmission, and the transmission shaft passes through the generator shaft and is connected to the coupling. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268134 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE ENERGY USAGE OF AN APPLIANCE - A system and method for controlling an appliance with respect to the appliance's energy usage, in which a signal relating to the energy used by the appliance is received, and a determination of whether to continue or interrupt a cycle of operation being conducted by the appliance is made based at least on part upon the receipt of the signal. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268135 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANAGING ELECTRIC ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND/OR PRODUCTION - A method of managing electric energy consumption and/or production dynamics, includes the steps of: sampling an electric energy flow, adapted to be measured by an electricity metering device ( | 2013-10-10 |
20130268136 | DISTRIBUTED ELECTRICITY DEMAND-RESERVE PREDICTION - A load control receiver (LCS) for controlling an electrical load. The LCS includes a power sensing arrangement that monitors power usage of the load; a processor that predicts future power usage based on prior power usage; a transceiver that receives load shedding commands; and a controllable switch that can interrupt power supplied to the attached loads, based on load shedding commands. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268137 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING AN ENERGY CONSUMING LOAD - A method for managing an energy consuming load in a group of energy consuming loads and a method for managing the group of energy consuming loads. The method includes generating sets of load state data from the loads, making enablement state decisions for one or more loads using the sets of load state data, and implementing the enablement state decisions. Each of the enablement state decisions reflects an enablement state of a load, wherein the enablement state is either a load enabled state where the load is capable of operating even when the load is not actually operating or a load disabled state where the load is not capable of operating. A computer readable medium may include computer readable instructions for directing a processor to perform the methods and make the enablement state decision. Further, an apparatus comprised of a processor may be programmed to perform the methods. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268138 | High Availability For Autonomous Machine Control System - A control system for a work site including an autonomous machine includes a central control system that includes a cluster of servers configured to execute an autonomous control server application on exactly one of the cluster of servers. A RAID system is in communication with the cluster of servers. A first switch interconnects a first network with the cluster of servers, and a second switch interconnects a second network with the cluster of servers. A UPS system interconnects a power source with the cluster of servers, the RAID system, and the first and second switches. The machine control system is communicatively coupled with the central control system via a wireless network and one of the first and second networks. The machine control system transmits machine position information to the autonomous control server application and receives a route plan generated by the autonomous control server application. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268139 | VEHICULAR REMOTE START SYSTEM - A terminal is enabled to receive an input manipulation of an engine start request by a user, and communicates with an in-vehicle apparatus mounted in a host vehicle via a wireless communication network. When the input manipulation of the engine start request is made in the terminal, a server functioning as a determination section determines whether the host vehicle exists in an idling prohibition region. The server also functions as a start permission output section. When the host vehicle does not exist in the idling prohibition region, the server outputs a start permission instruction for an engine start apparatus. When the host vehicle exists in the idling prohibition region, any start permission instruction is not outputted. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268140 | Vehicle Intelligent Key Device, Remote Control System, and Method for Driving a Passenger Vehicle - A remote control system for driving a passenger vehicle includes a vehicle intelligent key device, configured to send a starting signal and a control signal; and a passenger vehicle, configured to receive the starting signal and the control signal, to start a remote control mode according to the starting signal and to control an operational state of the passenger vehicle according to the control signal, wherein the passenger vehicle comprises an electric power steering module configured to control a steering wheel of the passenger vehicle to turn according to the control signal when the passenger vehicle is in the remote control mode. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268141 | Vehicle Intelligent Key Device, Remote Control System, and Method for Driving a Passenger Vehicle - A remote control system for remotely driving a passenger vehicle, comprising a key controller configured to receive a signal sent by a vehicle intelligent key device and to generate a remote signal according to the received signal, a body control module configured to control the passenger vehicle to enter into a remote control mode according to the remote signal, and an automatic transmission configured to control a gear of a gearbox of the passenger vehicle to switch according to the remote signal. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268142 | Vehicle Intelligent Key Device and Vehicle Comprising the Same - A passenger vehicle intelligent key device comprises: a starting key; a direction controlling key; a wireless communication module, configured to communicate with a passenger vehicle wirelessly; and a controlling module, connected to the starting key, the direction controlling key and the wireless communication module respectively, and configured to control the wireless communication module to send a starting signal or a direction controlling signal to the passenger vehicle when the starting key or the direction controlling key is activated. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268143 | Vehicle Intelligent Key Device, Remote Control System, and Method for Driving a Passenger Vehicle - A remote control system comprises: a vehicle intelligent key device, configured to send a starting signal and a control signal; a passenger vehicle, configured to receive the starting signal or the control signal, to start a remote control mode according to the starting signal, and to control an operational state of the passenger vehicle according to the control signal and to quit the remote control mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268144 | Vehicle Intelligent Key Device, Remote Control System, and Method for Driving a Passenger Vehicle - A passenger vehicle includes: a vehicle intelligent key device, configured to send a starting signal and a control signal; and a passenger vehicle, configured to receive the starting signal and the control signal, to start a remote control mode according to the starting signal, and to control the passenger vehicle according to the control signal, wherein the passenger vehicle comprises an automatic transmission and an electrical parking brake, the automatic transmission is configured to receive the control signal, and to control the electrical parking brake to disengage a parking cable of the passenger vehicle and to set a gearbox to a “Drive” state or a “Reverse” state when the passenger vehicle is in the remote control mode. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268145 | CONTROL OF A TRANSPORTER BASED ON ATTITUDE - A transporter for transporting a load over a surface. The transporter includes a support platform for supporting the load. The support platform is characterized by a fore-aft axis, a lateral axis, and an orientation with respect to the surface, the orientation referred to as an attitude. At least one ground-contacting element is flexibly coupled to the support platform in such a manner that the attitude of the support platform is capable of variation. One or more ground-contacting elements are driven by a motorized drive arrangement. A sensor module generates a signal characterizing the attitude of the support platform. Based on the attitude, a controller commands the motorized drive arrangement. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268146 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR ADAPTING THE MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE OF AN AIRCRAFT DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL OF THE PILOT'S FUNCTIONAL STATE - A method of adapting a man-machine interface ( | 2013-10-10 |
20130268147 | System and Method for Automated Locomotive Startup and Shutdown Recommendations - Data representative of a train consist (the train consist comprising a plurality of locomotives and a plurality of cars) and data representative of a route for the train consist can be processed by a processor to automatically determine which locomotives in the train consist should be powered on and which locomotives in the train consist should be shut down for each segment of the route. The processor can make these determinations based on an analysis of the train consist data and the route data with respect to a plurality of considerations that affect train efficiency. Recommendations for locomotive startups and shutdowns in accordance with such automated determinations can then be presented to the train crew for the crew to use during train operations. It is believed that when train crews are in compliance with such recommendations, significant improvements in efficiency, particularly with respect to fuel consumption, can be achieved. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268148 | IN-VEHICLE CONGESTION-STATUS DISPLAY SYSTEM AND CONGESTION-STATUS GUIDANCE METHOD - The present invention provides an in-vehicle congestion-status display system that notifies railway users of a congestion status of each vehicle of a train. The in-vehicle congestion-status display system includes a main server that calculates a congestion rate immediately before boarding, which is a predicted value of a congestion rate when alighting of users is complete, of each vehicle of a train, based on a congestion rate during travel and an alighting rate acquired in a past and held as information indicating a difference between a congestion rate during travel immediately before arriving at the station and a congestion rate when alighting of users is complete after arriving at a next stop of the train, and a display device that notifies users of the congestion rate immediately before boarding calculated for each vehicle of the train. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268149 | ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN VEHICLE AND CHARGE CONTROL METHOD FOR ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN VEHICLE - Provided is an electrically driven vehicle ( | 2013-10-10 |
20130268150 | PREDICTIVE POWERTRAIN CONTROL USING POWERTRAIN HISTORY AND GPS DATA - A method and powertrain apparatus that predicts a route of travel for a vehicle and uses historical powertrain loads and speeds for the predicted route of travel to optimize at least one powertrain operation for the vehicle. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268151 | COOLING FAN CONTROL DEVICE - A cooling fan control device for use in a vehicle in which a drive battery and an engine, both serving as drive energy sources, and an air conditioner of the vehicle are mounted, and in which a cooling fan for cooling the drive battery is provided, is disclosed. Cooling fan control means, which includes first drive condition determination means, second drive condition determination means, third drive condition determination means, and fourth drive condition determination means, compares the largest drive amount among drive amounts of a cooling fan which are respectively obtained by the second drive condition determination means, the third drive condition determination means, and the fourth drive condition determination means, with a drive amount of the cooling fan which is obtained by the first drive condition determination means, and drives the cooling fan in correspondence with the smaller drive amount of the cooling fan. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268152 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVING SUPPORT SYSTEM - An electric vehicle driving support system includes an acquisition unit that acquires predictive information of traffic congestion calculated based on acceleration of an electric vehicle and an economical driving mode output unit that outputs a control instruction to prioritize speed maintenance or acceleration when the predictive information of traffic congestion acquired by the acquisition unit indicates a non-congestion tendency, and that outputs a control instruction to prioritize deceleration when the predictive information of traffic congestion indicates a congestion tendency. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268153 | VEHICLE AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD - Provided is a vehicle including an engine, a first MG (motor generator), a second MG, a power split device that couples them, and an ECU. ECU determines whether or not to permit execution of pressing control for suppressing idling vibrations produced by the power split device in an idling state of the engine depending on whether or not the combustion state of the engine is good, and sets a permission flag in accordance with a determination result. ECU determines whether or not the vehicle is stopping and is in the idling state. While the vehicle is stopping and is in the idling state and if the permission flag F is “ON”, ECU executes pressing control to cause the first MG to produce pressing torque Tp. If the permission flag F is “OFF”, ECU does not execute pressing control so that the first MG does not produce pressing torque Tp. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268154 | DETECTION SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF DAMAGES ON ROTATING COMPONENTS OF COMPONENTS OF AIRCRAFT AND METHOD OF OPERATING SUCH A DETECTION SYSTEM - A detection system and method for detection of damages on at least one rotating component ( | 2013-10-10 |
20130268155 | Vehicle Evaluation Using Infrared Data - A solution for evaluating a vehicle using infrared data is provided. In particular, evaluation data for the vehicle is obtained, which includes infrared data for a plurality of sides of the vehicle as well as vehicle identification data for distinguishing the vehicle from another vehicle. The infrared data is processed to enhance a set of signal features. Additional non-infrared based data also can be obtained for evaluating the vehicle. The evaluation data is analyzed to determine whether one or more anomalies are present. The anomaly(ies) can be correlated with a possible problem with a component of the vehicle. Data on the anomaly, problem, and/or vehicle identification can be provided for use on another system, such as a remote inspection station, maintenance system, and/or the like. | 2013-10-10 |