СТЕНД ТАРИРОВКИ ТЕЛЕСИСТЕМ

Изобретение относится к области добывающей нефтяной и газовой промышленности, в частности к бурению наклонно направленных и горизонтальных скважин, и предназначено для проведения метрологической аттестации датчиков телеметрических систем для выявления погрешности угла наклона при бурении в трехмерном пространстве в проекциях к осям X, Y, Z. Стенд тарировки телесистем выполнен из немагнитных материалов с применением надежных приборов ориентации повышенной точности относительно магнитного силового поля Земли и плоскости вращения поворотной платформы 1. Устройство фиксации и центрирования телесистемы в поворотной трубе 10 выполнено из двух цилиндров 18, 19, вставленных один в другой, концентрично выставленных посредством клиновых втулок 20, 21. Телесистема установлена во внутреннем цилиндре 18 поворотной трубы, при этом точность ее установки в поворотной трубе 18 достигается при помощи сменных зажимных цанг 24 и кольцевых клиньев 25, оппозитно установленных с каждого торца трубы. Техническим ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ СВЕТОДИОДНЫХ СВЕТИЛЬНИКОВ

Полезная модель относится к ручному инструменту, в частности к устройству для регулирования светодиодных светильников. Устройство для регулирования светодиодных светильников выполнено в форме буквы «Н» и включает в себя два продольных участка (1), (2) и поперечный участок (3). На концах каждого из продольных участков (1), (2) установлены Г-образные фиксирующие элементы (4), (5), (6), (7), из них два стационарных (4), (6) и два выдвижных (5), (7). Стационарные фиксирующие элементы (4), (6) и выдвижные фиксирующие элементы (5), (7) лежат в разных плоскостях относительно поперечного участка (3) устройства. На устройстве установлен модуль (11) электронных устройств, содержащий электронный гироскоп (110), электронный компас (111) и экран (113), которые подключены к элементу питания (114). При этом электронный гироскоп (110), электронный компас (111), экран (113) и элемент питания (114) находятся в едином корпусе (14) модуля (11). Техническим результатом является удобная и быстрая регулировка ...

Уровень определения угла наклона

Полезная модель относится к приборам для измерения уклонов и может быть использована как в строительстве, так и в других областях индустрии и техники для обнаружения и измерения углов отклонения заданной плоскости от горизонтального положения. Предлагаемый уровень представляет собой объемный полый корпус из прозрачного твердого материала, одна часть которого выполнена в форме пустотелого плоского цилиндра 1 (фиг.2), по внешней стороне которого расположена вторая часть корпуса в форме плоского правильного восьмиугольника 2 (октагона), на котором нанесены шкала градусов (на фиг. не показана) по контуру окружности цилиндра 1 и линии пересечения через центр, при этом восьмиугольник 2 может выполнять функцию крышки над полым цилиндром 1, выполняющим функцию ёмкости с незамерзающей жидкостью 3, находящейся внутри корпуса, поверхность которой определяет линию горизонта и показывает величину отклонения на градусной шкале (фиг. 3). Жидкость 3 заполняет корпус настолько, что при горизонтальном расположении ...

Способ определения угла наклона объекта

Изобретение относится к измерительной технике и предназначено для определения угла наклона объектов. Способ заключается в том, что измеряют промежуток времени от момента подачи постоянного напряжения, приложенного к цилиндрическому стакану и нити, на которой подвешен цилиндрический груз, до касания грузом стенки стакана, установленного на объекте, при этом стакан, нить и груз изготовлены из электропроводящих или полупроводящих материалов, точка подвеса нити электрически изолирована от стакана и лежит на его оси, а груз погружен в диэлектрическую жидкость. После чего вычисляют величину угла наклона объекта по формуле: где d - зазор между грузом и внутренней стенкой стакана, – длина нити с грузом, - измеряемое время движения груза до внутренней стенки стакана, – электрическая постоянная, – диэлектрическая проницаемость жидкости, S - тянущая площадь, – приложенное между грузом и стаканом электрическое напряжение, - масса груза. Технический результат – определение величины угла наклона объекта ...

Способ передачи нормальной высоты на остров и устройство для его реализации

Изобретение относится к измерительной технике и может быть использовано для передачи нормальной высоты на остров, например на остров в Арктическом регионе России. Предложен способ передачи нормальной высоты на остров, в основе которого лежит принцип передачи нормальной высоты на остров на основе измерения превышения квазигеоида по составляющим уклонения отвесной линии, измеренным с помощью перебазируемого астроизмерителя. При известном значении разности нормальных высот между точками измерений дополнительно определяют разность гравитационных потенциалов между этими двумя точками. Техническим результатом, получаемым от внедрения изобретения, является повышение точности передачи нормальной высоты на остров. 2 н. и 3 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

Способ определения тальвега на агроландшафтах склоновых земель в полевых условиях

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности, к способам изучения водной эрозии и может быть использовано в почвоведении, мелиорации и природообустройстве. Способ определения тальвега на агроландшафтах склоновых земель в полевых условиях включает применение технического средства профилирования дневной поверхности, в котором замеряют профиль дневной поверхности почвы по окружности. Причем по профилю сканируемой окружности, ограничивающей верхнюю ячейку на исследуемом склоне в полярной системе координат, определяют направление склона и пониженные участки. Устанавливают расположение тальвега, а нижняя точка профиля будет располагаться на тальвеге и являться точкой соприкосновения со следующей ячейкой в виде окружности, расположенной ниже по исследуемому склону, для которой также замеряют профиль дневной поверхности почвы и устанавливают расположение тальвега и его нижнюю точку. Технический результат - повышение точности определения тальвега на агроландшафтах склоновых земель в ...

Лазерный инклинометр для длительной регистрации угловых наклонов земной поверхности

Изобретение относится к контрольно-измерительной технике. Оно может быть использовано для прецизионного измерения угловых наклонов земной поверхности в условиях внешней температурной нестабильности окружающей среды. Устройство состоит из неподвижной платформы, закрепленной на скальном грунте, на которой установлена на трех одинаковых позиционерах подвижная платформа. Подвижная и неподвижная платформы размещены на равном расстоянии друг от друга. На подвижной платформе (ПП) закреплены лазер, кювета с жидкостью, фокусирующая линза и позиционно-чувствительное фотоприемное устройство (ПЧФУ) с блоком обработки. При наклоне земной поверхности лазерный луч, отраженный от жидкости, изменяет свое угловое положение, что регистрируется и обрабатывается ПЧФУ и блоком обработки. При изменении внешней температуры возникают нежелательные смещения лазерного луча. При использовании терморезистивных элементов: линзы, фокусирующей лазерный луч на ПЧФУ, параллельное смещение лазерного луча не влияет на положение ...

АЛЬТИМЕТРИЧЕСКИЙ СПОСОБ ВЫПОЛНЕНИЯ МОРСКОЙ ВЫСОТОМЕТРИИ С ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЕМ УКЛОНЕНИЯ ОТВЕСНОЙ ЛИНИИ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Группа изобретений относится к области радиотехнических измерений и может быть использована для определения уклонений отвесной линии (УОЛ), уточнения параметров вращения Земли и для решения других геодезических задач на акваториях. В способе, включающим этапы: приема антенной с диаграммой направленности вверх на борту подвижной платформы (самолета, аэростата) над поверхностью Земли прямых сигналов, имеющих по меньшей мере две разные несущие частоты, передаваемых спутниками ГНСС, приема антенной с диаграммой направленности вниз на борту платформы сигналов, отраженных водной поверхностью Земли и имеющих, по меньшей мере, две разные несущие частоты, сравнения несущих фаз принятых прямых сигналов и отраженных сигналов на несущих частотах, и определение от сравнений участка высоту поверхности, при определении высоты поверхности вычисляют геодезические координаты нижней антенны со смещением, обусловленным наклоном отражающей морской поверхности относительно референц-эллипсоида, при этом приемники ...

Способ, устройство, электронное устройство и носитель данных для регулировки яркости экрана

Изобретение относится к средствам для регулировки яркости экрана. Технический результат заключается в предотвращении неправильной регулировки яркости и повышении точности управления яркостью экрана. Обнаруживают, находится ли экран в ландшафтном состоянии. Обнаруживают, осуществляется ли операция касания в первой области и во второй области экрана, причем первая область расположена рядом со светочувствительным датчиком, а вторая область отлична от первой области на экране. Когда экран находится в ландшафтном состоянии, а операция касания осуществляется как в первой области, так и во второй области, определение, что светочувствительный датчик загражден. Обнаруживают частоту отчетов об операции касания в первой области и во второй области. Сравнивают частоту отчетов для первой области с заранее заданным первым порогом отчетов, а также сравнивают частоту отчетов для второй области с заранее заданным вторым порогом отчетов. Определяют, загражден ли светочувствительный датчик, на основе результатов ...

Elektronisches Neigungsmesssystem.

Verfahren zur Ermittlung von Neigungswinkeln von Land- und Unterwasser Strukturen

Ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Neigung von Land- oder Unterwasserstrukturen ist Gegenstand der Erfindung. Nach dem Verfahren wird eine Referenzebene erzeugt. Die Referenzebene hat eine bekannte Orientierung und visuelle Markierungen. Die Markierungen werden mit einer Kamera oder einem Scanner erfasst und die Neigung der die Referenzebene wird mit Markern auf der Struktur und/oder entlang der Trasse einer geplanten Pipeline verglichen, wodurch die absolute Neigung des Bauwerks und/oder der besagten Trasse ermittelt wird.

Neigungsmesser-Messsystem und Verfahren zur Korrektur von bewegungsinduzierten Beschleunigungsfehlern

System zum Erfassen der Neigung von einer Komponente relativ zur Schwerkraft, wobei die Komponente orthogonale Achsen X und Y sowie eine Z-Achse orthogonal sowohl zur X- als auch zur Y-Achse definiert, wobei die Komponente drehbar um eine Drehachse parallel zu der Z-Achse ist, umfassend: einen Neigungsmesser, der auf dieser Komponente an einer Stelle im Abstand r von der Drehachse angebracht ist, zum Bereitstellen von Neigungsmesserausgaben, die Beschleunigung in X- bzw. Y-Richtung, bezeichnet Ix bzw. Iy, angeben, eine Linie von der Drehachse zu dem Neigungsmesser, die einen eingeschlossenen Winkel B mit der X-Achse bildet, einen Sensor, der an der Plattform angebracht ist, zum Erfassen der Drehgeschwindigkeit w der Komponente um die Drehachse und Bereitstellen einer Sensorausgabe, die die Drehgeschwindigkeit w angibt, einen Schaltkreis zum Ableiten der Sensorausgabe, um die Winkelbeschleunigung der Komponente dw/dt zu bestimmen, einen Schaltkreis zum Multiplizieren der Winkelbeschleunigung ...

Vorrichtung zur Messung der Biegungsbewegung eines Antennen-Mastes und Steuerungsanwendung zum Richten einer motorisierten Antenne.

ELEKTRONISCHES NEIGUNGSMESSGERAET.

Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Fahrbahn-Längsneigung während der ungebremsten Fahrt eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Vehicle having an apparatus for headlamp levelling and an anti-theft alarm system

The invention relates to a vehicle having an apparatus 1 for the headlamp levelling of at least one headlamp of a vehicle, wherein the apparatus 1 has at least one inclination sensor 2. In addition, the vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system 3. The at least one inclination sensor 2 is connected to the anti-theft alarm system 3.

INCLINOMETERS

In an inclinometer which comprises a capsule (3) with a conductive liquid, an electrical signal is applied between two connected together electrodes (C, D) and one, and then the other, of two further electrodes (A, B) to derive a signal indicative of the degree of immersion of the electrode A, and then the electrode B within the liquid. The ratio of these signals indicates the inclination of the capsule and relative to the gap between electrodes A, B. By reconfiguring the electrodes A-D, to measure the degree of immersion of electrodes C and D, the sensor is able to sense any angle of inclination about the reference axis. The capsule (i) compensates for thermal effects by expanding to keep the level of liquid constant. ...

Orientation-indicating instrument

The instrument has two half- bodies 5, 6 which are movable relative to each other about a central pivot. The two half-bodies can thus have a cruciform configuration and a more compact parallelepiped configuration. One half-body 5 has four spirit level devices 27, 33, 37 (see Fig. 1), 43. The first two devices 27, 33, which are crossed at 45 DEG relative to each other, and the third device 37 allow the instrument to be used in the manner of a conventional spirit level in the compact configuration. The fourth device 43 is one which orientates a plane defined by lower surfaces of the half-bodies 5, 6 when the body is in its cruciform figuration. The orientation of the fourth spirit level device may be adjustable relative to the instrument body (see Fig. 9), thus facilitating tasks such as the orientation of a paving stone to provide for run-off of rain water. ...

Method and apparatus for positioning an element in a borehole

Roll measuring device

A roll measuring device for missiles comprising an inertia member supported about an axis by a case and provided with means whereby rotation of the case relative to the inertia member about the said axis can be measured, the inertia member being balanced about the axis so as to be rotationally uninfluenced by gravity or movement medial or angular to the axes.

A gravity orientation system

Measuring instrument

An instrument is described for measuring inclination or acceleration. The instrument comprises a mass (38) suspended by three (for inclination) or four (for acceleration) stretched conductive strings (32, 34, 36) within a frame (10). The strings form the frequency determining elements in the outputs of negative resistance amplifiers (50, 52, 54 etc.,) and differential amplifiers (56, 58, 60) together with decoding circuits (62) provide output signals for a computing device (64) which provides data to indicate (66) the means (68) is provided. Where four strings are employed a further display device may be provided to indicate the magnitude of the accelerating force, the first display device (66) indicating the direction in which the accelerating force is acting. ...

ROLL MEASURING DEVICE

Inclinometer.

... 122,930. Richman, P. R. Feb. 19, 1918. Levels.-A flame 7 is produced from the wick 5 contained, together with oil, in the closed chamber 6. An image of the flame is projected by a lens 15 on to a ground glass screen 16, any inclination of the apparatus due to tilt of the aircraft being shown by the angular position of the image relatively to a rod placed vertically against the screen or to marks on the margin of the screen or its carrier.

Measurement path generation

Method and system for downhole object location and orientation determination

An orientation tool 22 with an orientation detector, preferably disposed downhole. The orientation detector may be offset rotatably mounted magnetic masses, where a magnetic detector detects the rotational orientation of the masses; the orientation detector may be a three-axis accelerometer or relative bearing sensor. A vibrational/acoustic source produces signals representing the detected orientation of the orientation tool. The signal is frequency modulated to encode information pertaining to the detected orientation, chosen from a selection of predetermined frequencies that represent predetermined orientations, preferably where no frequency is the harmonic frequency of another. The source may be a solenoid or piezo-electric tapper. The orientation tool is preferably co-located with an optical fibre 14, fixed together with a clamp 12 to a wellbore casing 10. The fibre may form a distributed acoustic sensor system, such that it can send optical backscatter/reflections to a signal processing ...

A DEVICE

ELECTRONIC TILT MEASURING SYSTEM

Improvements in Clinometers.

... 117,161. Gaynor, T. F. Aug. 3, 1917. Clinometers.-A universal clino. meter for use with aircraft, submarine and other ships, railway vehicles, &c., comprises a plummet which keeps a vertical position in a transparent spherical vessel filled with liquid, but has no fixed connexion with the vessel. The piummet consists of a glass tube A<1>, Fig. 4, provided with a weight A, an air space A<7>, and a plug A'. The plummet is either heavier or lighter than the liquid and rests in contact with the bottom or top of the container. The vessel C has an opening closed by two plugs, between which is an air space to allow for expansion of the liquid, and is gripped elastically in a casing G<1>, G<2> formed with observation openings fitted with adjustable indicator cross-bars and a graduated dial. The plummet is illuminated by one or more electric lamps L shining through sheets J<14> of translucent material, or is rendered self. luminous by luminous paint or radioactive material. Fig. 8 shows an arrangement ...

Improved device for the determination of the vertical above a given point

... 1,059,013. Determining verticals. M. P. P. DE FONTEGUYON. March 4, 1965 [March 7, 1964], No.9236/65. Heading G1F. A device for determining the vertical above a given point 31 comprises a line 30 attached to said given point, a vessel 20 containing liquid, means for supporting said vessel, a float 24 immersed in the liquid of said vessel, and means 25 for coupling the float to the line. In the device shown in Fig. 1 the vessel 20 is pierced by an orifice 21 to which is sealed a tube 22. A float 24 in the form of a ring is totally immersed in a liquid bath 23. A grapnel 25 is fixed to the top of the float 24 and its central rod 28 passes freely through the central tube 22 to be connected by a hook 29 to the line 30. The vessel may be held by a handle 32 or a supporting member 34 or may be placed on a support 36. The vessel is initially placed in the vicinity of the vertical above a given point and the float moves until its centre of buoyancy is vertically above the given point. The liquid ...

Stable device of matérialisation of the vertical above a given point.

PROCEDURE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE ANGLE OF INCLINATION OF A TWO-WHEELER AS WELL AS PROCEDURE FOR THE LEVEL CONTROL OF A SPRINGY TWO-WHEELER

Device for measuring and/or testing inclinations

The device is used for measuring and/or testing inclinations. It has a housing 1 having at least one measuring face 2 that can be placed on the object to be measured and/or tested. The measuring sensor provided is a spring 4 which is clamped on one side and has a mass 5 fixed at its free end. The axis of the spring 4 or its plane of oscillation lies in or parallel to a longitudinal mid-plane at right angles to the measuring face 2. Fixed to the spring 4 is a strain gauge 7, which is connected to a voltage source, an amplifier 8 and an indicator device. A leaf spring is provided as a spring 4. ...

Mauterfassungsgerät eines satelittengestützten Mautsystems

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Mauterfassungsgerät (1) eines satellitengestützten Mautsystems, welches als mobiles Gerät ausgebildet und in einem Kraftfahrzeug befestigbar ist und eine Steuerung (4) umfasst. Zudem umfasst das Mauterfassungsgerät (1) einen 3D-Beschleunigungssensor (3), welcher zur Erfassung der Erdbeschleunigung (g) eingerichtet ist, wobei der 3D-Beschleunigungssensor (3) zur Übertragung von Daten mit der Steuerung (4) verbunden ist, wobei die Steuerung (4) eingerichtet ist, um aus den Daten des 3D-Beschleunigungssensors (3) ein Ausgabesignal zu generieren, welches die Lage des Mauterfassungsgeräts (1) in Bezug auf die Richtung der Erdbeschleunigung (g) charakterisiert und wobei die Steuerung (4) mit einer Ausgabeeinheit (5 ) zum Anzeigen einer bevorzugten Lage des Mauterfassungsgeräts (1) verbunden ist und wobei die bevorzugte Lage des Mauterfassungsgeräts (1) durch die Position einer in dem Mauterfassungsgerät (1) eingebauten Antenne (6) bestimmt ist. Die Daten des im Mauterfassungsgerät ...

Mauterfassungsgerät eines satellitengestützten Mautsystems

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Mauterfassungsgerät (1) eines satellitengestützten Mautsystems, welches als mobiles Gerät ausgebildet und in einem Kraftfahrzeug befestigbar ist und eine Steuerung (4) umfasst. Zudem umfasst das Mauterfassungsgerät (1) einen 3D-Beschleunigungssensor (3), welcher zur Erfassung der Erdbeschleunigung (g) eingerichtet ist, wobei der 3D-Beschleunigungssensor (3) zur Übertragung von Daten mit der Steuerung (4) verbunden ist, wobei die Steuerung (4) eingerichtet ist, um aus den Daten des 3D-Beschleunigungssensors (3) ein Ausgabesignal zu generieren, welches die Lage des Mauterfassungsgeräts (1) in Bezug auf die Richtung der Erdbeschleunigung (g) charakterisiert und wobei die Steuerung (4) mit einer Ausgabeeinheit (5) zum Anzeigen einer bevorzugten Lage des Mauterfassungsgeräts (1) verbunden ist und wobei die bevorzugte Lage des Mauterfassungsgeräts (1) durch die Position einer in dem Mauterfassungsgerät (1) eingebauten Antenne (6) bestimmt ist. Die Daten des im Mauterfassungsgerät ...

Verfahren zur ergonomisch korrekten Justierung eines Bildschirmes sowie Set zur Durchführung desselben

The invention relates to a method for an ergonomically correct adjustment of a screen (2). The aim of the invention is to provide a simple adjustment with high precision. According to the invention, this is achieved in that an object (1) with which a user (9) sitting in front of the screen (2) is depicted on an image is removably arranged on a display region of the screen (2). A position of the screen (2) is then varied until a depiction of the user (9) is within specified borders of the image. The invention further relates to a set for such a method.

SCATTERER

A device for determining orientation of an object

A device (100) for determining orientation of an object (101) is disclosed. The device (100) comprises of a housing (1) configured with a plurality of sensors (4), wherein the plurality of sensors (4) are provided on a surface of the housing. At least one light source (2), is fixed within the housing (1), wherein the at least one light source is configured to emit a continuous light beam (3) on at least one of the plurality of sensors (4) at an initial position (IP) of the object (101). The speed of the continuous light beam emitted by the at least one light source is less than a speed of light. The continuous slow light beam (3) is configured to momentarily impinge on one or more of the plurality of sensors (4) in the same incident ray, when the object (101) is displaced to a displaced position (DP).

A drilling rig including a device for connecting a device for measuring verticality

A DRILLING RIG INCLUDING A DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A DEVICE FOR MEASURING VERTICALITY A B S T R A C T The invention relates to a drilling rig for cutting a vertical trench in the ground, the rig comprising: - a frame; and - a verticality measurement device comprising a first cable (22) and at least a first inclinometer (32), one end (22a) of the first cable (22) being connected to the top portion (12a) of the frame (12) and to the first inclinometer (32). According to the invention, the drilling rig has a first connection device (100) comprising: - a support (102) fastened to the frame; and - a body (110) connected to the support (102) via a swivel link (112); the first inclinometer (32) and the first cable (22) are fastened to the body (110) on opposite sides of the swivel link (112). -1,l02 c 162 164 160 110b ,122 22a10 ,111 102 110 -0 106L _ __6 ' 12 r 12 J -- 0 G -- 143 110a17 33 -32 -X ...

METHOD FOR MONITORING EARLY SUBSIDENCE OF ROOF DURING FULLY-MECHANIZED SOLID FILLING MINING

Disclosed is a method for monitoring pre-backfilling roof subsidence for use in solid-backfilling coal mining, suitable for monitoring the amount of pre-backfilling subsidence of a roof on a working surface during a fully mechanized, underground solid-backfilling coal mining process. The method comprises employing Pro/Engineer to create a solid simulation model on the basis of the dimensional parameters of each of the structures of a hydraulic support for backfilling coal mining (7) and the geometrical relationships therebetween, and according to a change in inclination angle of a rear column (3) of the hydraulic support for backfilling coal mining (7) which is obtained by monitoring a backfilling coal mining cycle operation, finally obtaining the amount of pre-backfilling subsidence of the roof on the working surface of fully mechanized solid-backfilling coal mining.

Method of determining variables which describe a vehicle's driving characteristics

Vehicle information and control system

METHOD FOR DETECTING THE INFLUENCE OF THE INCLINATION OF AN AGRICULTURAL SPREADING DEVICE ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE MATERIAL TO BE SPREAD

The invention relates to a method for detecting the influence of the inclination (a1- a4) of an agricultural spreading device (100, 102) on the distribution of the material to be spread, having the steps of: receiving discharge information on spreading processes of agricultural spreading devices (100) using an analysis device (10) and ascertaining a relationship between a dispensing point of material to be spread onto at least one distribution disc (104, 106, 108, 110) of an agricultural spreading device and the distribution of material to be spread, said relationship depending on the inclination of an agricultural spreading device, using the analysis device on the basis of the received discharge information.

STATIONARY STATE DETERMINATION, SPEED MEASUREMENTS

A standalone odometry device includes an accelerometer and/or gyroscope configured to be mounted on a wheel or axle of a vehicle. A controller in communication with the accelerometer and/or gyroscope is configured to receive data from the accelerometer and/or gyroscope. The controller processes the data to determine one or more of the speed, wheel rotation direction, accumulated distance travelled, stationary status, acceleration, deceleration, wheel diameter, and grade of surface on which the wheel is in contact.

MEASURING APPLIANCE COMPRISING AN AUTOMATIC REPRESENTATION-CHANGING FUNCTIONALITY

The invention relates to a measuring appliance (10) in which inputted or measured spatial points (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) that form a quantity of spatial points can be stored, and a horizontal projection representation or spatial representation of at least some spatial points (1, 2, 3, 4) from the quantity of spatial points can be displayed, said points being at least partially connected by lines. According to the invention, the measuring appliance (10) has a representation-changing functionality in the framework of which, according to a line selected on the user side from the lines displayed in a horizontal projection representation (A) or a spatial representation, in an automatically controlled manner by means of the evaluation and control unit: a virtual surface is defined by the selected line and a direction provided as the vertical; a subset of spatial points (1, 2, 5, 6) is selected from the quantity of spatial points, lying inside a buffer zone surrounding the virtual surface in a defined ...

Vorrichtung zur Messung der Neigungsänderungen von Fahrzeugen.

Appareil de mesure.

Ropometer

Dispositif de matérialisation stable au moyen d'un fil, de la verticale au-dessus d'un point donné

UNIVERSAL-LIBELLENPRUEFGERAET.

Appareil servant à mesurer des écarts par rapports à un plan horizontal vrai

DEVICE FOR MEASURING ROLL.

DEVICE FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF ANGLES OF INCLINATION AND ACCELERATIONS.

Collection of the inclination of excavations.

Navigation assistance instrument for solar impulse type airplane, has display device whose center forms longitudinal axis of aircraft, and mobile marker separated from center such that aircraft is wide apart from rectilinear flight path

The instrument a display device (R3) extended horizontally and provided with LEDs (D2) and an LCD cell. Center of the device forms a longitudinal axis of an aircraft. A mobile marker is displaced on both sides of the center of the device to indicate a flight direction of the aircraft such that an angle is formed by the longitudinal axis with a horizontal component of a speed vector of the aircraft, where the angle is positive from a right side of the longitudinal axis. The marker is separated from the center of the device such that the aircraft is wide apart from a rectilinear flight path.

Calibration stencil for adjusting angle of wireless inclination sensor, has openings formed at arm, and measuring device inserted into openings by elements complementary to openings and edge of regions stands vertical to axis

The stencil (10) has a T-shaped long arm (12) whose end region i.e. upper portion (16), is formed with a suspension hole i.e. finger hole (30). A measuring device i.e. wireless inclination sensor, is provided at another end region i.e. lower portion (17), of the arm. Openings (20-22) are formed at the arm, and the measuring device is inserted into the openings by elements e.g. collar (23) and recess (24), complementary to the openings. An upper edge (32) of wing end regions (31) stands vertical to a longitudinal axis (11) of the arm. The wing end regions are designed as T-shaped short arms.

Apparatus and system for weighing a waste amount.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Wiegen einer Müllmenge, umfassend ein Rotationsmittel (100), ein Wiegemittel, ein Antriebsmittel, ein Steuerungsmittel und ein Detektionsmittel (103). Das Rotationsmittel (100) ist um eine Drehachse drehbar gelagert, wobei das Wiegemittel drehfest mit dem Rotationsmittel (100) verbunden ist und zum Wiegen der Müllmenge ausgebildet ist. Das Antriebsmittel ist dazu ausgebildet, das Rotationsmittel (100) um die Drehachse zu drehen und das Steuerungsmittel ist dazu ausgebildet, ein elektrisches Signal vom Detektionsmittel (103) zu empfangen und eine Drehung des Rotationsmittels (100) um die Drehachse auszulösen. Erfindungsgemäss ist das Detektionsmittel (103) dazu ausgebildet, eine Neigung des Wiegemittels relativ zu einer geometrischen Ebene, deren Normalvektor parallel zur Erdanziehungskraft verläuft, zu detektieren, wobei das elektrische Signal einen Hinweis auf die detektierte Neigung umfasst. Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein System, welches eine ...

Vorrichtung zum Wiegen einer Müllmenge und System mit einer solchen Vorrichtung.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Wiegen einer Müllmenge, umfassend ein Rotationsmittel (100), ein Wiegemittel, ein Antriebsmittel, ein Steuerungsmittel und ein Detektionsmittel (103). Das Rotationsmittel (100) ist um eine Drehachse drehbar gelagert, wobei das Wiegemittel drehfest mit dem Rotationsmittel (100) verbunden ist und zum Wiegen der Müllmenge ausgebildet ist. Das Antriebsmittel ist dazu ausgebildet, das Rotationsmittel (100) um die Drehachse zu drehen und das Steuerungsmittel ist dazu ausgebildet, ein elektrisches Signal vom Detektionsmittel (103) zu empfangen und eine Drehung des Rotationsmittels (100) um die Drehachse auszulösen. Erfindungsgemäss ist das Detektionsmittel (103) dazu ausgebildet, eine Neigung des Wiegemittels relativ zu einer geometrischen Ebene, deren Normalvektor parallel zur Erdanziehungskraft verläuft, zu detektieren, wobei das elektrische Signal einen Hinweis auf die detektierte Neigung umfasst. Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein System umfassend eine ...

Inclination detection device and laser surveying device

Disclosed in an inclination detection device (1) provided with a first inclination sensor (2) which detects an inclination with respect to the direction of gravitational force with a high degree of accuracy and a second inclination sensor (3) which detects the inclination with respect to the direction of gravitational force with a lower degree of accuracy than said first inclination sensor over a wider area than said first inclination sensor, wherein said first inclination sensor and said second inclination sensor are fixed relatively to each other and the inclination is detected by said second inclination sensor with reference to a reference position and a detection direction detected by said first inclination sensor.

Wireless dip angle and displacement monitoring device, system and method

Infrared gradienter facilitating assembly and disassembly of battery for building

Levelling and grading device and system

The invention provides a device comprising a level line detector selectively oriented in reference to a surface; a moveable arm; and a processor in communication with the detector and arm to selectively move the arm, to maintain the arm in surface reference. In another embodiment, a system comprising a level line detector selectively oriented in reference to a surface; a moveable arm; a processor in communication with the detector and arm to selectively move the arm, to maintain the arm in surface reference; and a level line to communicate with the detector. In another embodiment, the invention also provides a method comprising: selectively orienting a level line detector in reference to a surface; detecting a level line; communicating detection data to a moveable arm; and moving the arm based on the data, to maintain surface reference.

Portable level gauge for construction

Pay-off tool for slope measurement

RTK (Real-time kinematic) tilt measurement accuracy detection method and system

Device for the measurement of the slope of a mobile body

GONIOMETER HAS STRAIN GAUGE OR INCLINOMETER

Strain gauge inclinometer with hanging mass - has mass in oil filled case and strain gauges on flexible suspending strip to measure angle with vertical

Level with beam

Instrument for the measurement of the angles

Improvements with the devices of suspension for example for measuring device or indication of level

Aeronautical measuring instrument

METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE ATTITUDE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.

DRILLING MACHINE HAVING A CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT FOR A MEASUREMENT DEVICE VERTICALITE

MEASURING DEVICE OF THE ANGLE OF ROLLING FOR FLYING OBJECTS AND PROJECTILES STABILIZE BY THE KINETIC MOMENT

Inclinometer for attachment to bicycle frame - has liq. filled tube containing float movable against scale and clamps ensuring plane of tube coincides with that of incline

Surface declivity estimating method for motor vehicle, involves estimating declivity by error analysis that involves estimating acceleration variation due to parameters and taking noises into account on estimated and input data

Procédé d'estimation de la déclivité d'une surface sur laquelle est engagé un véhicule automobile. On estime la déclivité (αp) par analyse d'erreurs, au moyen d'un filtrage utilisant une modélisation statistique. Ladite analyse d'erreurs comprend le calcul d'une estimation d'une variation d'accélération due à des paramètres, et la prise en compte de bruits sur des données estimées et des données d'entrées comprenant la vitesse du véhicule (Vx), la vitesse de rotation du moteur (ωmoteur), et le couple du moteur (Cmoteur).

DEVICE OF MEASUREMENT OF the MOVEMENTS OF INFLECTION Of a CHECHMATE ANTENNA BASE AND APPLICATION TO the ORDERING OF the POINTING Of an ANTENNA MOTORISEE.

가속도정보와 회전정보를 이용한 구조물 변위이력 측정방법

... 본 발명은 구조물의 동적 변위 이력을 측정하는 장치 및 그 장치를 이용한 측정방법에 관한 것으로서, 구조물의 변위측정 위치에 수직방향에 설치되는 경사센서에 의해 회전각 데이터를 측정하고, 상기 경사센서에 연결되어 상기 경사센서와 일체로 거동하는 한 쌍의 가속도센서에 의해 가속도 데이터를 측정하는 단계와, 상기 경사센서의 회전각 데이터를 이용하여 상기 가속도센서의 가속도 데이터에서 가속도센서의 회전에 의한 중력영향을 보정하여 수직방향의 가속도 값만을 계산하는 가속도보정단계와, 상기 가속도센서와 상기 경사센서의 측정잡음을 주파수대역 필터링에 의해 제거하는 노이즈제거단계와, 상기 가속도보정단계와 상기 노이즈제거단계를 거친 가속도값을 이중적분하여 구조물의 변위를 연산하는 단계와, 상기 가속도센서와 상기 경사센서의 측정오차로 인한 오차의 총합을 연산하고 상기 오차의 총합을 시간에 따른 기울기로 연산한 후 보정하는 오차보정단계와, 상기 오차보정에 의해 보정된 상기 한 쌍의 기울기센서의 변위값에 의해 구조물의 최종변위를 연산하는 단계를 포함하며, 가속도계를 이용하여 구조물의 진동 가속도를 측정하고 경사계를 통해 얻은 회전각정보를 이용하여 해결하여, 계산된 변위가 오차의 누적으로 인한 발산을 방지하고 초기 조건의 불확실성에 영향을 받지 않고 구조물의 변위이력을 측정할 수 있다.

Measuring appliance comprising an automatic representation-changing functionality

A NOODLE MANUFACTURING DEVICE

PRECAST PAVERS CAPABLE OF DETECTING INCLINATION

Various embodiments of the present invention relates to precast pavers which are provided to detect and show inclination such that safety of a pedestrian is able to be improved. In order to accomplish the above mentioned goal, the present invention discloses precast pavers capable of detecting inclination, comprising: a block body including an upper surface, a lower surface opposite the upper surface, and a side surface formed along a circumference of the upper and the lower surface; a horizontal sensor installed in the block body, and sensing a horizontal state of the block body; and a warning unit outputting a warning signal when an inclination angle of the block body corresponding to the horizontal sensor is greater than a preset standard inclination angle. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

DEFENSE GUARDRAIL HAVING ONE TOUCH UNION STRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD

The present invention relates to a defense guardrail having a one touch union structure and a construction method and, more specifically, relates to a defense guardrail having a one touch union structure and a construction method, wherein the defense guardrail provides beautiful design as a bolt is not seen from the outside, and further, can be conveniently installed. Moreover, the defense guardrail comprises: a main support (10); a reinforcing bracket (20); and a one touch union type rail (30). COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR COMPUTING AN INCLINATION ANGLE, CAPABLE OF ACCURATELY DETECTING THE INCLINATION ANGLE OF AN OBJECT WITHIN A SPACE BY DECOMPOSING AN ACCELERATION VECTOR INTO THREE PERPENDICULAR COMPONENTS

PURPOSE: A method and an apparatus for computing an inclination angle are provided to accurately detect and compute the inclination angle of an object where the apparatus is mounted by decomposing acceleration vector of the object into three components parallel to three perpendicular axes and manipulating the components, thereby increasing the memory capacity and computational speed in calculating the inclination angle of the object within a space. CONSTITUTION: An apparatus(100) for computing an inclination angle includes the followings: a sensing part(110) having a three-axis acceleration sensor(111) detecting an acceleration vector by decomposing the vector into components parallel to a first axis, a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a third axis perpendicular to the plane composed of the first axis and the second axis; and a computation part(120) computing a first inclination angle and a second inclination angle, wherein the first inclination angle is calculated based ...

3D ANGLE OF INCLINATION COMPUTING CIRCUIT CAPABLE OF DETECTING THE ANGLE OF INCLINATION OF THE DEVICE BY A VIBRATION SENSOR EXISTING

PURPOSE: A 3D angle of inclination computing circuit is provided to measure 3D angle of inclination by using X, Y, Z vibration sensors, X, Y, Z place value acquisition units and an angle of inclination operation unit. CONSTITUTION: A 3D angle of inclination computing circuit comprises the X, Y, Z vibration sensors(110,120,130) diversifying the electrostatic capacity corresponding to the X, Y, Z according to three dimensional position of a measured plane about the reference surface; X, Y, Z position value acquisition units(210,220,230) obtaining the X, Y, Z position value corresponded to the X, Y, Z electrostatic capacity; and an angle of inclination operation unit(300) computing the angle of inclination of the measured plate about the reference surface. © KIPO 2009 ...

SMART UNDERGROUND INCLINOMETER

The present invention relates to an underground inclinometer having improved carrying properties and a greatly reduced risk of cable disconnection. The underground inclinometer comprises: a sensor probe having a sensor to measure a slope and inserted into an excavated measurement pipe to collect data; a data reception unit connected to the sensor probe through a cable, receiving data measured by the sensor; and an analyzing unit to receive transmitted data from the data reception unit to analyze data and induce a result. Data transmission and reception between the sensor probe and the data reception unit are performed through a power line communications method such that the cable comprises: one core wire to simultaneously perform electrical power supply, data transmission, and reception; and a braid shield functioning as a ground. According to the present invention, a battery is excluded from a sensor probe by applying a power line communications method; thereby reducing a weight of the ...

머신러닝 기반의 울타리 침입 감지 시스템

... 본 발명은 국가 주요 보호시설의 주변환경과 기상 등에 대응하여 오경보를 줄여주는 머신러닝 기반의 울타리 침입 감지 시스템에 관한 것으로써, 더욱 상세하게는 구간별로 나누어진 각각의 울타리의 길이 방향을 따라 미리 정해진 간격으로 다수 설치되며, 울타리에 발생되는 충격과 진동에 의한 가속도 변화를 감지하면, 감지된 가속도 변화 데이터를 미리 저장된 오경보 패턴 모음부의 다양한 오경보 패턴 데이터와 비교하여 경보 신호를 생성하고, 울타리의 기울기 변화를 감지하면 경보 신호를 생성하며, 울타리에 접근하는 대상 물체의 모션을 감지하면 경보 신호를 생성하는 지능형 복합센서; 각 울타리에 설치되어 환경센서로 풍속을 측정하여 수집하는 환경 수집장치; 구간별로 나누어진 각 울타리에 각각 대응하여 배치되고, 각 울타리에 설치된 지능형 복합센서와 환경 수집장치로부터 가속도 및 기울기 변화 데이터 및, 모션 데이터 및, 경보 신호 및, 풍속데이터를 전송받아 메인 서버에 전송하며, 저장되는 가속도 변화 데이터를, 미리 저장된 오경보 패턴 모음부의 다양한 오경보 패턴 데이터와 머신러닝으로 분석하여 오경보로 판단되면, 새로운 오경보 패턴 데이터를 생성하여 지능형 복합센서에 전송하는 주제어기를 포함하되, 지능형 복합센서는 울타리에 발생되는 충격과 진동에 의한 가속도 및, 울타리의 기울기 변화를 감지하는 가속도 및 기울기 센서부; 울타리에 접근하는 대상 물체의 모션을 감지하는 모션 센서부; 이웃한 지능형 복합센서 및 주제어기와 각각 통신을 하는 통신부; 감지된 가속도 변화 데이터를 미리 저장된 오경보 패턴 모음부의 다양한 오경보 패턴 데이터와 비교하여 경보 신호를 생성하고, 기울기 변화 데이터를 통해 경보 신호를 생성하며, 모션 데이터를 통해 경보 신호를 생성하여 통신부를 통해 주제어기에 전송하는 중앙처리부; 가속도 및 기울기 변화 데이터 및, 모션 데이터 및, 다양한 오경보 패턴 데이터가 수집된 오경보 패턴 모음부를 저장하는 메모리부; 중앙처리부에 전원을 공급하는 전원부를 포함하며, 주제어기는 ...

차량 가속도계 전진축을 캘리브레이션하는 방법 및 장치

... 본 출원의 실시예는 차량 가속도계 전진축을 캘리브레이션하는 방법 및 장치를 제공하며, 스마트 교통분야에 관한 것으로서, 구체적으로, 경로의 실제 경사도와 차량 중 가속도계의 세 축의 가속도 데이터, 및 차량이 비탈길에서 주행할 때 가속도가 만족하는 운동학 방정식을 기초로, 세 축의 정방향과 역방향 실시간 경사도와 실제 경사도의 방향의 일치성을 각각 결정하여, 제1 시간 내에 세 축 중 정방향과 역방향 실시간 경사도와 실제 경사도의 방향 일치성이 가장 높은 축을 전진축으로 캘리브레이션하는 것을 포함한다. 본 출원의 실시예는 경로의 실제 경사도 데이터와 차량의 주행 데이터를 기초로 차량 가속도계 전진축을 캘리브레이션할 수 있으며, 차량 공급업체의 표기 데이터에 의존할 필요가 없다.

Thermal-bubble micro inertia sensor

The present invention provides a thermal-bubble micro inertia sensor, which is a micro device formed by a micro-machining technology. A heater is arranged on a substrate and four sets of temperature sensors are symmetrically arranged at the four edges of the heater to detect the temperature change at the periphery of the heater. A sealing lid is arranged on the substrate for covering and encapsulating the heater and temperature sensors, and liquid is filled in the space formed by the sealing lid and substrate. The heater is utilized to heat and vaporize the liquid to form a thermal bubble in the liquid environment. The dimension of the bubble can be controlled by the surface tension and temperature control. Therefore, the temperature sensors at the periphery of the heater can detect the change of temperature distribution for use as an inclination meter to detect the inclined direction and magnitude, or an accelerometer to detect the direction and magnitude of the acceleration. The present ...

An adjusting method of tilt sensor

An adjusting method of a tilt meter is described. The adjusting method of the tilt meter comprises the following steps. First, a plurality of level measuring signals is input to the tilt sensor, and the tilt sensor will output a series of output signal. Then, the output signal is divided into a plurality of holding signals. Then, the holding signals of the same direction are differentiated to obtain at least a tilt signal and a first judging step is then proceeded to limit the tilt signal into a predetermined range. Then, the tilt signal in the predetermined range is amplified, and a second judging step is proceeded to make the tilt signal equal to a predetermined level voltage. After the tilt signal equals to the predetermined level voltage, the tilt meter is set level.

INCLINATION MEASUREMENT APPARATUS

Inclination measurement apparatus (1) including a reference clinometer (2) for enabling uninterrupted accurate bias corrected inclination measurements of the inclination of a surface with respect to a desired measurement axis by virtue of its inclination measurements being employed for calculating bias corrected inclination measurements at least during periodic bias correction procedures depending on the mode of operation of the inclination measurement apparatus, and monitoring their validity.

INCLINOMETER MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING CORRECTION FOR MOVEMENT INDUCED ACCELERATION ERRORS

The present invention includes a system and a method by which the inclination of a machine element, such as a platform, may be sensed, and errors that might otherwise result from tangential and radial acceleration eliminated. The platform defines orthogonal X and Y axes, and a Z axis orthogonal to both the X and Y axes. The platform is rotatable about an axis extending parallel to the Z axis. The system includes an inclinometer, mounted on the platform at a location spaced from the axis of rotation by a distance r, for providing inclinometer outputs indicating acceleration in the X and Y directions, designated as Ix and ly, respectively. A line from the axis of rotation to the inclinometer forms an included angle B with the X axis. A rate gyro is mounted on the platform. The rate gyro senses the rotational speed w of the platform about the axis of rotation and provides a rate gyro output indicating the rotational speed w. A circuit differentiates the rate gyro output to determine the angular ...

Physical quantity sensor device, and inclinometer, inertia measurement device, structure monitoring device, and moving object using physical quantity sensor device

A physical quantity sensor device includes a physical quantity sensor and a storage. The storage stores a first constant used as a constant of each term in an approximate polynomial to obtain a first secondary frequency temperature characteristic approximated to the actual frequency temperature characteristic, in a first temperature region less than the first boundary temperature, and a second constant used as a constant of each term in the approximate polynomial to obtain a second secondary frequency temperature characteristic approximated to the actual frequency temperature characteristic, in a second temperature region equal to or greater than the first boundary temperature.

LEVEL AND COMPASS.

Sensor arrangement having code element

Embodiments of the invention include a sensor arrangement for inclination determination with respect to at least one axis. The sensor arrangement may include a code element having a code pattern and a line sensor, which is sensitive at least with respect to one wavelength range, having a reception direction orthogonal to its extension direction. In some embodiments the code element and the line sensor are arranged such that the extension direction of the line sensor and an extension direction of the code element are oriented in the same direction. The code element and the line sensor may be rigidly connected at a spacing of at least 1 mm and at most 10 mm such that a location, which is angle-dependent with respect to the reception direction, of a projection of the code pattern onto the line sensor can be determined by means of the line sensor.

Vehicle mounted with insulated aerial work platform and automatic radius limiting method for insulated work platform

A vehicle mounted with the insulated aerial work platform includes a work platform radius limiting device which includes the lower boom inclination angle detecting sensor, and further includes the lower boom length detecting sensor, the upper boom derricking detecting sensor and the upper boom length detecting sensor, which each include an distance measuring rope and an insulated distance measuring rope retraction-and-extension measuring mechanism. The extension lengths of all of the insulated distance measuring ropes are detected in real time to calculate the actual working radius of the insulated work platform. When the actual working radius is less than the predetermined maximum working radius, the operator is allowed to perform the operational action of increasing the working radius. When the actual working radius is greater than or equal to the predetermined maximum working radius, the operator is limited from performing any the operational action related to increasing the working ...

Устройство для измерения углов наклона бетонного гидротехнического сооружения и его элементов

Полезная модель относится к области мониторинга безопасности гидротехнических сооружений и предназначена для наблюдения за вертикальными смещениями и наклонами бетонных гидротехнических сооружений и их элементов. Технический результат заключается в повышении точности измерений углов наклона гидротехнического сооружения и его элементов и компенсации температурной деформации. Указанный технический результат достигается тем, что в устройстве для измерения углов наклона бетонного гидротехнического сооружения и его элементов, содержащем балку 4 для установки на ней датчика наклона 5, проушины 3 и 6 с отверстиями, расположенные в торцах балки, для крепления устройства на поверхности сооружения, одно из отверстий в форме правильной окружности, второе в форме паза, размещенного горизонтально, балка 4 выполнена из стали, например двутавра 30, материал и конструкция которой позволяет значительно снизить влияние температурной деформации на проводимые измерения, на равном расстоянии от краев верхней поверхности балки 4 болтами прикреплены специальные крепежные калибровочные узлы 2, конструкция которых позволяет выполнять калибровку датчика наклона 5 и его установку в нулевое положение непосредственно на объекте, что позволяет повысить точность измерения углов наклонов сооружений и их элементов. 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 169 246 U1 (51) МПК G01C 9/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016143689, 08.11.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 08.11.2016 (72) Автор(ы): Загрядский Иван Игоревич (RU), Агабабян Александр Владимирович (RU) 13.03.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 08.11.2016 Адрес для переписки: 117393, Москва, ул. Архитектора Власова, 51, ПАО "РусГидро", Шеиной А.Е. 150207 U1, 10.02.2015. JP 2013060756 A, 04.04.2013. CN 104210510 A, 17.12.2014. 1 6 9 2 4 6 R U (57) Формула полезной модели Устройство для измерения углов ...

Method and apparatus for dynamic 6dof measurement

A method and apparatus is disclosed that modulates the position of one target tracked by a position measuring instrument, measures the path of the target, fits the parameters of a mathematical representation of the time varying path to the path of the target measured as a function of time, and obtains the position, orientation and velocity of the object on which the apparatus is mounted. Key aspects of the modulating nest and the improved method for determining the best fit mathematical representation of the path of the target resulting from the combined effect of the modulation and the motion of the object are disclosed.

Mobile working machine comprising a position control device of a working arm, and method for controlling the position of a working arm of a mobile working machine

A mobile working machine includes a working arm which is mounted in an articulated manner, by a first end, on a revolving superstructure of the working machine, and a tool which is mounted in a displaceable manner on a second end of the working arm. The mobile working machine includes a position control device of a working arm. At least one inclination sensor is arranged on the revolving superstructure and at least one inclination sensor is arranged on the working arm. Also, at least one rotation rate sensor is arranged on the working arm. The working machine further includes a calculation unit for processing the signals of the at least one inclination sensor, of at least one additional inclination sensor, and of at least one rotational rate sensor.

LEVELLING AND GRADING DEVICE AND SYSTEM

A device comprising a level line detector selectively oriented in reference to a surface; a moveable arm; and a processor in communication with the detector and arm to selectively move the arm, to maintain the arm in surface reference. In another embodiment, a system comprising a level line detector selectively oriented in reference to a surface; a moveable arm; a processor in communication with the detector and arm to selectively move the arm, to maintain the arm in surface reference; and a level line to communicate with the detector. In another embodiment, a method comprising: selectively orienting a level line detector in reference to a surface; detecting a level line; communicating detection data to a moveable arm; and moving the arm based on the data, to maintain surface reference. 1. A device comprising a level line detector selectively oriented in reference to a surface; a moveable arm; and a processor in communication with the detector and arm to selectively move the arm , to maintain the arm in surface reference.2. The device in wherein the device is at least any one of a levelling and grading device for at least any one of cement claim 1 , sand claim 1 , soil claim 1 , and concrete.3. The device in wherein the surface is at least any of a point claim 1 , plane claim 1 , multiple plane intersection claim 1 , multiple line intersection claim 1 , and ground level.4. The device in wherein the arm is maintained in any one of pose and positional reference to the surface.5. The device in wherein the arm is moveable in at least any one of six degrees of freedom claim 1 , x-axis direction claim 1 , y-axis direction claim 1 , z-axis direction claim 1 , pitch claim 1 , yaw claim 1 , and roll.6. The device in wherein the line detector is gyroscopically oriented.7. The device in further comprising a transport base connected to any one of the arm and detector claim 1 , to move any one of the arm and detector over ground.8. The device in wherein the transport base is ...

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ORIENTATION CONTROL

A system for control of a device includes at least one sensor module detecting orientation of a user's body part. The at least one sensor module is in communication with a device module configured to command an associated device. The at least one sensor module detects orientation of the body part. The at least one sensor module sends output signals related to orientation of the user's body part to the device module and the device module controls the associated device based on the signals from the at least one sensor module. 1. A sensor module comprising:an IMU having at least one orientation sensor;a sensor CPU in communication with the at least one orientation sensor; andwherein the sensor CPU receives input signals from the at least one orientation sensor of the IMU; andwherein the sensor CPU outputs a pitch, a roll and a yaw of the IMU.2. The sensor module according to claim 1 , wherein the IMU comprising at least three orientation sensors including at least two accelerometers.3. The sensor module according to claim 2 , wherein the third orientation sensor comprising a gyroscope.4. The sensor module according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one orientation sensor comprising an accelerometer.5. The sensor module according to claim 1 , further comprising a power supply for supplying power to the sensor module.6. The sensor module according to claim 5 , wherein the power supply comprising a battery and a power antenna connected to the battery for wirelessly charging the battery.7. The sensor module according to claim 5 , further comprising a support structure comprising the IMU claim 5 , sensor CPU claim 5 , and power supply disposed on the support structure.8. The sensor module according to claim 7 , wherein the support structure comprising at least one circuit board.9. The sensor module according to claim 5 , further comprising a housing claim 5 , wherein the IMU claim 5 , sensor CPU claim 5 , and power supply are each disposed in the housing.10. The sensor ...

LEVEL, PLUMB, AND PERPENDICULARITY INDICATOR FOR POWER TOOL

A power tool includes a housing, an output shaft having a tool axis, and a motion sensor that senses motion of the tool housing. A control circuit receives an input signal from the motion sensor, to make a first determination, based on the input signal, whether the tool is being operated in a horizontal mode or a vertical mode. The control circuit makes a second determination, based on the input signal, whether the tool axis is substantially level when the tool is being operated in the horizontal mode or the tool axis is substantially plumb when the tool is being operated in the vertical mode. An indicator receives an output signal from the control circuit that causes the indicator to indicate whether the tool axis is level when being operated in the horizontal mode or plumb when being operated in the vertical mode. 1. A power tool comprising:a housing;an output shaft extending from the housing in a direction of a tool axis;a motion sensor configured to sense motion of the tool housing;a control circuit configured to receive an input signal from the motion sensor, to make a first determination, based on the input signal, whether the tool is being operated in a horizontal mode or a vertical mode, and to make a second determination, based on the input signal, whether the tool axis is substantially level when the tool is being operated in the horizontal mode or the tool axis is substantially plumb when the tool is being operated in the vertical mode, andan indicator coupled to the control circuit, the indicator configured to receive an output signal from the control circuit that causes the indicator to indicate whether the tool axis is level when being operated in the horizontal mode or plumb when being operated in the vertical mode.2. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the motion sensor comprises at least three accelerometers arranged to detect acceleration of the tool housing along at least three different axes.3. The power tool of claim 2 , wherein the at least ...

ESTIMATION OF ROAD INCLINATION

A method and a system for estimating a road gradient α by using a sensor fusion: Detect whether at least one dynamic process is affecting the vehicle. Estimate gradient α by means of the sensor fusion by joint weighting of at least two input signals to the sensor fusion. The at least two input signals include a signal based on an accelerometer and an input signal based on at least one force equation. At least one of the input signals and/or at least one weighting parameter for the sensor fusion are determined on the basis of detecting whether the at least one dynamic process is affecting the vehicle. 1. A method for estimating a road gradient α in a vehicle by using a sensor fusion comprising:detecting whether at least one dynamic process is affecting said vehicle;estimating said gradient α by conducting joint weighting of at least two input signals to said sensor fusion, such thatsaid at least two input signals comprise an input signal based on an accelerometer and an input signal based on at least one force equation; anddetermining at least one of said at least two input signals and/or at least one weighting parameter for said sensor fusion on the basis of said detection of whether said at least one dynamic process is affecting said vehicle.2. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising conducting said sensor fusion by means of a Kalman filter.3. A method according to claim 2 , further comprising causing said at least two input signals to serve as input signals to said Kalman filter and causing said at least one weighting parameter to serve as at least one covariance matrix for model noise Q of said Kalman filter.4. A method according to claim 3 , further comprising causing said Kalman filter to use a prediction that a road gradient in a next state will be equal to a road gradient in a current state.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one dynamic process affecting said vehicle comprises at least a sharp turn.6. A method according to ...

Method and device for determining the inclined position of a vehicle

A method for determining the inclined position, includes using a sensor, whose measuring axis is inclined by a pitch angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, a rate of rotation having a roll rate component and a yaw rate component is measured. Ultimately, a roll angle for describing the inclined position of the vehicle is ascertained from the rate of rotation. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for determining an inclined position of a vehicle , the method comprising:measuring, with the aid of a sensor, whose measuring axis is inclined by a pitch angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, a rate of rotation, which has a roll rate component and a yaw rate component; andascertaining a roll angle from the rate of rotation.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the yaw rate of the vehicle is calculated claim 13 , using a yaw rate model claim 13 , and the roll rate is ascertained from the measured rate of rotation as a function of the calculated yaw rate.15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the yaw rate model includes a dependence on the longitudinal speed of the vehicle.16. The method of claim 14 , wherein the yaw rate model includes a dependence on the transverse acceleration of the vehicle.17. The method of claim 13 , wherein the rate of rotation about a measuring axis claim 13 , which does not point in a direction of the longitudinal axis or the vertical axis of the vehicle claim 13 , is measured.18. The method of claim 13 , wherein an initial value for the roll angle is selected claim 13 , and the roll angle is ascertained in an iterative process.19. The method of claim 13 , wherein a piece of information regarding the position of the roadway and/or the pitch angle of the vehicle is considered in the determination of the roll angle.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein a piece of information regarding the position of at least one of the roadway and the pitch angle of the vehicle is ascertained from a signal of at least one of at least one ...

A device for determining orientation of an object

The present disclosure relates to a device ( 100 ) for determining orientation of an object ( 3 ). The device ( 100 ) includes a hollow-spherical enclosure ( 2 ) supportable by the object ( 3 ) and a plurality of sensors (S 1 . . . Sn) circumferentially disposed in the hollow-spherical enclosure ( 2 ). A gimbal assembly ( 1 ) is secured in the hollow-spherical enclosure ( 2 ), where at least one gimbal ring of the gimbal assembly ( 1 ) is fixed perpendicular to a gravitational weight a gravitational vector (G) of the gimbal assembly ( 1 ). Further, at least one light source ( 8 ) is secured in the gimbal assembly ( 1 ) and the gimbal assembly ( 1 ) is configured to align the at least one light source ( 8 ) relative to orientation of the object ( 3 ) such that, the light emitted by the at least one light source ( 8 ) is incident on at least one sensor of the plurality of sensors (S 1 . . . Sn), to determine orientation of the object ( 3 ).

LEVEL INDICATOR FOR SKID STEER ATTACHMENT

A level indicator for a skid steer attachment. The level indicator comprises a reference component configured to display a plurality of references, with each of the references being associated with a particular orientation of the skid steer attachment. The level indicator additionally comprises a securement component for supporting the reference component with respect to the skid steer attachment. The level indicator further comprises an indicator mechanism rotatably connected to the reference component or to the securement component. The indicator mechanism is configured to highlight one of the references of the reference component based on an orientation of the skid steer attachment. 1. A level indicator for a skid steer attachment , the level indicator comprising:a reference component configured to display a plurality of references, wherein each of said references is associated with a particular orientation of the skid steer attachment;a securement component for supporting said reference component with respect to the skid steer attachment; andan indicator mechanism rotatably connected to said reference component or to said securement component, wherein said indicator mechanism is configured to highlight one of said references of said reference component based on an orientation of the skid steer attachment.2. The level indicator of claim 1 , wherein said reference component comprises a cylinder having an exterior radial surface claim 1 , and wherein said plurality of references are formed on said exterior radial surface.3. The level indicator of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of references indicate a depth of at least a portion of the skid steer attachment with respect to a ground level.4. The level indicator of claim 3 , wherein said plurality of references includes indications of the attachment being orientated at a full depth and at one or more partial depths with respect to the ground level.5. The level indicator of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of ...

Avalanche Slide Detection System and Method

An impact detection tower is disclosed that can facilitate a reliable method of avalanche detection, related to the maintenance and monitoring a railway system. The avalanche detection system can include a plurality of impact detection towers comprising sensors in operable communication with a gateway configured to utilize data transmitted from the sensors to determine if an avalanche has occurred. The gateway can be in operable connection with a human-machine interface to facilitate monitoring of the system by a railroad engineer.

Wireless condition monitoring sensor with near field communication commissioning hardware

A condition monitoring sensor including an attachment component and a housing is provided. The housing includes a contact surface, at least one sensor, a data collector, and data transmission electronics. The contact surface includes an outward facing portion of the housing that receives a commissioning device. The data collector includes a processor and a memory. The data transmission electronics include a near field communication transponder.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AN ESTIMATION OF AN ANEMOMETRIC PARAMETER IN AN AIRCRAFT

A method and system for determining an estimation of an anemometric parameter of an aircraft. The anemometric parameter including an angle of attack, a sideslip angle and a calibrated airspeed. The method including obtaining an indication of a secondary surface state of the aircraft; obtaining a position indication of a horizontal primary surface; obtaining a load applied estimation on a corresponding actuator using the position indication of the horizontal primary surface and the position of the corresponding actuator; accessing a lookup table with the indication of the secondary surface state of the aircraft, the load estimation applied on the corresponding actuator, and the position of the corresponding actuator; obtaining an estimation of the anemometric parameter associated with the horizontal primary surface; providing the estimation of the anemometric parameter associated with the horizontal primary surface and wherein the lookup table is generated during a learning phase. 1. A method for determining an estimation of an anemometric parameter of an aircraft , the anemometric parameter selected from a group comprising at least one of an angle of attack , a sideslip angle and a calibrated airspeed , the method comprising:obtaining an indication of a state of at least one secondary surface of the aircraft;obtaining an indication of a position of a horizontal primary surface;obtaining an estimation of the load applied on a corresponding actuator used for actuating the horizontal primary surface of the aircraft using at least the indication of the position of the horizontal primary surface and the position of the corresponding actuator;accessing at least one lookup table with the indication of the state of the at least one secondary surface of the aircraft, the estimation of the load applied on the corresponding actuator used for actuating the horizontal primary surface of the aircraft, and the position of the corresponding actuator;obtaining a corresponding ...

Work-Tool Control System and Method

One embodiment includes display device configured to wirelessly receive a first position status from a positioning device; display a first work-tool working-axis leveling status based on the first position status; receive cut parameters; receive a cut-start indication; determine a first work-tool position status difference based on cut parameters and a second position status; present a position status correction indicator; determine that a third position status is within cut parameters; send a cut-start signal to the positioning device operable to actuate the first work-tool; determine a work-tool cut completion; and send a cut-end signal to the positioning device operable to de-actuate the first work-tool.

Concrete sensor device and system

A structure sensor device monitors physical properties within a body of concrete, rock, soil or other structure. The structure sensor device can be embedded inside the body of the structure in use. The structure sensor device includes: a sealed housing; sensors for measuring physical properties within the body of structure, such as a temperature sensor and a moisture sensor; and a wireless transceiver for wirelessly communicating with a gateway device located outside of the body of structure. The wireless transceiver is configured for wirelessly communicating at frequencies of less than 1 GHz. There is a controller configured to obtain sensor data from the sensors, generate monitoring data using at least some of the sensor data, and cause the monitoring data to be transmitted to the gateway device using the wireless transceiver, at predetermined intervals.

LINEAR ACTUATOR AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING THE SAME

A linear actuator and an identification method thereof are characterized in that a memory unit of the embedding device stores the parameter data of the linear actuator, such as the parameters and the axial position of the elongated shaft, and the microprocessor determines whether the sensing device is activated, and through the process of parameter analysis, data transmission, and algorithm calculation, the calculation control device performs an instantaneous calculation to determine the state of the linear actuator, thereby improving the disadvantage of a single function of the conventional technology, avoiding the problem that the unidentified linear actuator causes the abnormality of the sensing device, and effectively finding the problem of abnormal function of the linear actuator. 1. A linear actuator comprising:an elongated shaft having an outer rolling groove;a movable module movably disposed on the elongated shaft and having an inner rolling groove aligned to the outer rolling groove of the elongated shaft, wherein the inner rolling groove and the outer rolling groove define a load path;a rolling unit rollably disposed in the load path;an embedding device disposed in the movable module, and having a memory unit for storing parameter data of the linear actuator and a first transmission unit connected to the memory unit;a sensing device signally connected to the embedding device and having a sensing module and a microprocessor signally connected to the sensing module, the sensing module having a second transmission unit signally connected to the first transmission unit, the microprocessor having a third transmission unit signally connected to the second transmission unit and a first calculation unit connected to the third transmission unit, wherein the first calculation unit determines whether the sensing device is activated according to the parameter data stored in the memory unit; anda calculation control device signally connected to the sensing device, and ...

LOW PROFILE AIR DATA SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

A system and method for an aircraft includes a low profile pneumatic sensing system and an acoustic sensing system. The low profile pneumatic sensing system includes a pneumatic sensor positioned to sense first sensed data of an airflow about an exterior of the aircraft and does not extend beyond a boundary layer of the aircraft. The first sensed data is used to determine first air data parameters. The acoustic sensing system is configured to emit acoustic signals about the exterior of the aircraft and sense the acoustic signals as second sensed data. The second sensed data is used to determine second air data parameters. 1. A system for an aircraft , the system comprising: 'a first pneumatic sensor positioned to sense first sensed data of an airflow about an exterior of the aircraft, wherein the first pneumatic sensor does not extend beyond a boundary layer of the aircraft, and wherein the first sensed data is used to determine first air data parameters; and', 'a low profile pneumatic sensing system comprisingan acoustic sensing system configured to emit acoustic signals about the exterior of the aircraft and sense the acoustic signals as second sensed data, wherein the second sensed data is used to determine second air data parameters.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first pneumatic sensor comprises a low profile bump that protrudes from the aircraft exterior and includes a first port for sensing an impact pressure.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first pneumatic sensor further comprises first and second angle of attack ports for sensing a differential pressure utilized to determine an angle of attack of the aircraft.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the first pneumatic sensor further comprises a static port configured to measure a static pressure external to the aircraft.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:an acoustic processing unit configured to receive the second sensed data from the acoustic sensor system and generate the second air ...

PORTABLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING THE COMPOSITION OF A BEVERAGE

A beverage apparatus, the beverage apparatus being hand-holdable by a user of the beverage apparatus to be portable, can include a beverage chamber housing that includes a chamber for storing a consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus can include a dispensing assembly that includes a receptacle. The receptacle can retain a vessel. The vessel can include an electronic tag and can contain an additive. The dispensing assembly can be operatively controllable by a controller to output the additive from the vessel into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus can include one or more sensors, devices, or assemblies that can be used to detect a volume of liquid in the chamber or a liquid level in the chamber. The beverage apparatus can include an apparatus processing portion (ACP) and an apparatus database portion. The beverage apparatus of the disclosure can include various additional features. 136-. (canceled)37. A beverage apparatus , the beverage apparatus being hand-holdable by a user of the beverage apparatus so as to be portable , the beverage apparatus comprising:a beverage chamber housing that includes a chamber, and the chamber storing a consumable liquid in the chamber; 'the dispensing assembly operatively controllable to perform dispensing of the additive from the vessel into the consumable liquid in the beverage apparatus;', 'a dispensing assembly that includes a receptacle, and the receptacle retaining a vessel, and the vessel containing an additive,'}a first element that includes an accelerometer, the accelerometer outputting acceleration data regarding acceleration that the beverage apparatus experiences;an apparatus computer processor (ACP); inputting the acceleration data from the accelerometer;', 'determining volume data, regarding the consumable liquid, based on the acceleration data; and', 'performing processing based on the volume data., 'an apparatus database portion that includes instructions that are performed by the ACP in operation of the ...

Tape Winch, Drilling Progress Measurement and Hole Depth Measurement

Winch () has a load bearing tape () to advance into a borehole (). Hole depth can be determined by subtracting a sensed height () above ground surface () from total depth () measured. Can include a height above ground sensor () and a tape distance measurer (). Depth of water or watery mud or muddy water () can be sensed, such as by a pressure sensor () on a weight or in a sensor device at or near the tape leading end. A heater () can warm the tape. A cover or housing () can be provided for the winch or spool. The tape can include wires or fibre optics () embedded in or applied to a surface of the tape () and/or apertures or embedded or surface applied markers/indicators () along a length thereof e.g. for reading by an optical or magnetic sensor. 1. A winch apparatus including a load bearing member in the form of a flexible elongate tape , and a spool onto which the load bearing member is wound in and from which the load bearing member is payed out , the load bearing member including a tape.2. The winch apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the tape is flat or curved in cross section.3. The winch apparatus according to claim 1 , the tape having a structure of strands orientated in multi directions.4. The winch apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the multi directions include a combination of two or more of longitudinal strands claim 3 , transverse strands claim 3 , diagonal strands claim 3 , filaments or ribbons of material.5. The winch apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the longitudinal strands claim 4 , transverse strands claim 4 , diagonal strands claim 4 , filaments or ribbons claim 4 , or combinations of two or more thereof claim 4 , are bonded or fused together.6. The winch apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the longitudinal strands claim 5 , transverse strands claim 5 , diagonal strands claim 5 , filaments or ribbons are bonded in a plastics material claim 5 , bonded in an adhesive material or are heat sealed together claim 5 , or combinations of two or more ...

Spirit level having a spirit level body

A spirit level includes a spirit level body. At least one measurement surface is arranged along the spirit level body, and the spirit level body is formed by a hollow profile member—preferably of rectangular cross-section. The at least one measurement surface extends uninterruptedly along the hollow profile member. At at least one first or second side wall which is preferably formed at a right angle to the measurement surface is at least one opening for insertion of at least one magnet or magnetizable body into the cavity in the spirit level body.

Apparatus and method for remote optical caliper measurement

An apparatus and method for performing optical caliper measurements remotely, including an unmanned aerial vehicle, a camera attached to the unmanned aerial vehicle, and an optical caliper measurement tool attached to the unmanned aerial vehicle, where the optical caliper measurement tool includes a mount, a laser source attached to the mount, and a beam splitter attached to the mount, where the laser source is configured to direct a laser beam through the beam splitter to split the laser beam into two parallel laser beams separated by a fixed distance.

VEHICLE DOOR ASSIST SYSTEM BASED ON LOCATION AND CONDITIONS

A system to control an automatic vehicle door is disclosed. The system comprises an actuator, a sensor, and a controller. The actuator is configured to control a position of the door about a hinge assembly. The sensor is operable to measure a characteristic of a location of the vehicle, and the controller is configured to control the actuator to limit motion of the door based on the characteristic. 1. A door assist system for a vehicle comprising:an actuator configured to control a position of the door about a hinge assembly;a wind sensor operable to measure a wind speed of an environment of the vehicle; and detect the wind speed exceeding a speed threshold; and', 'control the actuator to limit motion of the door to a predetermined rate in response to the wind speed exceeding the speed threshold., 'a controller configured to2. (canceled)3. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising an incline sensor configured to measure an angle of an orientation of the vehicle.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the incline sensor corresponds to at least one of an accelerometer or a gyroscope.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the wind sensor corresponds to an anemometer configured to generate a wind speed signal.6. The system according to claim 5 , wherein the controller is configured to control the actuator to prevent an uncontrolled movement of the door in response to the wind speed signal.7. The system according to claim 5 , wherein the anemometer corresponds to at least one of a velocity anemometer or a pressure anemometer.8. The system according to claim 5 , wherein the anemometer is disposed on an exterior portion of the vehicle and configured to detect a direction and speed of wind proximate the vehicle.9. (canceled)10. A door assist system for a vehicle comprising:an actuator configured to control a position of the door about a hinge assembly;an incline sensor operable to measure an angular orientation of the vehicle relative to gravity; anda ...

Method for detecting an inclination of a wheel relative to the horizontal

Disclosed is a method for detecting an inclination, relative to the ground, of a wheel of a motor vehicle which includes: —measuring two accelerations by using two accelerometers mounted on the wheel and suitable for measuring the acceleration of the wheel along a first axis and along a second axis, respectively, the first axis and the second axis being in the plane of the wheel and orthogonal, and —calculating the components of a gravity vector in a reference frame formed by the first axis and the second axis from the measurements of acceleration, —determining a modulus of the gravity vector from the calculated components, and —determining a position of inclination of the wheel relative to the ground by comparing the value of the modulus of the gravity vector with a predetermined value.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOTE OPTICAL CALIPER MEASUREMENT

An apparatus and method for performing optical caliper measurements remotely, including an unmanned aerial vehicle, a camera attached to the unmanned aerial vehicle, and an optical caliper measurement tool attached to the unmanned aerial vehicle, where the optical caliper measurement tool includes a mount, a laser source attached to the mount, and a beam splitter attached to the mount, where the laser source is configured to direct a laser beam through the beam splitter to split the laser beam into two parallel laser beams separated by a fixed distance. 1. An apparatus for performing optical caliper measurements remotely , comprising:an unmanned aerial vehicle;a camera attached to the unmanned aerial vehicle; andan optical caliper measurement tool attached to the unmanned aerial vehicle; a mount;', 'a laser source attached to the mount; and', 'a beam splitter attached to the mount;', 'wherein the laser source is configured to direct a laser beam through the beam splitter to split the laser beam into two parallel laser beams separated by a fixed distance., 'wherein the optical caliper measurement tool comprises2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the camera has photographic or videographic capabilities with a resolution of 4K or greater.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a level attached to the mount.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a laser distance finder attached to the unmanned aerial vehicle or the optical caliper measurement tool.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the beam splitter comprises fused silica or BK7.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a beam splitter housing for housing the beam splitter is disposed between the beam splitter and the mount.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the beam splitter housing comprises a thermoplastic plate.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the beam splitter is rotatable with respect to the mount.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fixed distance between the two parallel laser ...

BLADE CONTROL DEVICE AND BLADE CONTROL METHOD

A blade control method includes: acquiring a design surface indicating a target shape of an excavation object to be excavated by a blade supported by a vehicle body of a work vehicle, the design surface including a first surface present in front of the work vehicle and a second surface having a slope different from a slope of the first surface; acquiring an observed pitch angle indicating an inclination angle of the vehicle body in a longitudinal direction; and calculating a planned pitching angle indicating a deviation between the observed pitch angle and a design surface pitch angle indicating an inclination angle of the second surface in a state in which the vehicle body is positioned on the first surface and the blade is positioned above the second surface. 1. A blade control device comprising:a design surface acquisition unit that acquires a design surface indicating a target shape of an excavation object to be excavated by a blade supported by a vehicle body of a work vehicle, the design surface including a first surface present in front of the work vehicle and a second surface having a slope different from a slope of the first surface;a vehicle body angle acquisition unit that acquires an observed pitch angle indicating an inclination angle of the vehicle body in a longitudinal direction;a planned pitching angle calculation unit that, in a state in which at least a part of the vehicle body is positioned on the first surface and the blade is positioned above the second surface, calculates a planned pitching angle indicating a deviation between the observed pitch angle and a design surface pitch angle indicating an inclination angle of the second surface;a corrected pitch angle calculation unit that corrects the observed pitch angle based on the planned pitching angle and calculates a corrected pitch angle of the vehicle body; anda target cylinder speed calculation unit that, based on the corrected pitch angle, calculates a target cylinder speed of a hydraulic ...

Wearable Police Camera with Remote Activation and Positional Awareness

The present invention relates to wearable, remotely operable security camera equipment. Specifically, the present invention relates to a police camera with remote activation of the record feature. The invention also includes positional awareness for activation. 1. A wearable wireless digital camera comprising:a) a digital camera;b) a microphone;c) a GPS receiver;d) an accelerometer/inclinometer;e) a wireless data transceiver;f) a processor;g) ROM/RAM memory;h) a battery;i) a docking port with data communication and electrical leads;j) where the digital camera, the microphone, the GPS receiver, the accelerometer/inclinometer, the wireless data transceiver, and the data communication leads of the docking port are in bidirectional data communication with the processor and the processor is in bidirectional data communication with the ROM/RAM memory; andk) where the battery supplies electrical power to the electrical devices comprising the wearable wireless digital camera and the battery may be recharged by means of the electrical leads in the docking port; andl) where the wireless data transceiver may command the processor to record video data from the camera and store it in the RAM/ROM memory while simultaneously transmitting it to a remote observer via the wireless data transceiver.2. A wearable wireless digital camera of where the processor may be commanded to record audio data from the microphone and store it in the RAM/ROM memory while simultaneously transmitting it to a remote listener via the wireless data transceiver.3. A wearable wireless digital camera of where the processor may be commanded to simultaneously record audio data from the microphone and record video data from the camera and store them in the RAM/ROM memory while simultaneously transmitting them to a remote listener via the wireless data transceiver4. A wearable wireless digital camera of wherein the contents of the ROM/RAM memory may be accessed and changed by the processor.5. A wearable wireless ...

METHOD, APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR CONTROLLING BRIGHTNESS OF SCREEN

A method for controlling a brightness of a screen, includes: detecting whether a photosensitive sensor is blocked when a change in light intensity is detected; and maintaining a current brightness of the screen when it is detected that the photosensitive sensor is blocked. 1. A method for controlling a brightness of a screen , comprising:detecting whether a photosensitive sensor is blocked when a change in light intensity is detected; andmaintaining a current brightness of the screen when it is detected that the photosensitive sensor is blocked.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the detecting whether the photosensitive sensor is blocked comprises:detecting whether the screen is in a landscape state;detecting whether a touch operation is performed on a first area and a second area of the screen, wherein the first area is adjacent to the photosensitive sensor, and the second area is an area other than the first area on the screen; andwhen the screen is in the landscape state and the touch operation is performed on the first area and the second area, determining that the photosensitive sensor is blocked.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein before determining that the photosensitive sensor is blocked claim 2 , the method further comprises:detecting report rates of the touch operation for the first area and the second area;comparing the report rate of the first area with a preset first report threshold, and comparing the report rate of the second area with a preset second report threshold; anddetermining whether the photosensitive sensor is blocked based on comparison results.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein before determining that the photosensitive sensor is blocked claim 2 , the method further comprises:detecting, by a distance sensor, whether an object exists within a preset distance threshold, wherein the distance sensor is disposed adjacent to the photosensitive sensor; anddetermining whether the photosensitive sensor is blocked ...

POSITION AND AZIMUTH MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND SURVEYING DEVICE

A position and azimuth measurement device capable of measuring geographical coordinates and azimuth angles and a surveying device are provided. The position and azimuth measurement device includes a GNSS device, having a GNSS antenna for obtaining position information thereof; a horizontal rotating section capable of rotating the GNSS antenna horizontally; a leveling section capable of leveling the horizontal rotating section; a horizontal angle detector configured to detect a horizontal angle of the horizontal rotating section; and a control device. The control device causes the GNSS device to continuously obtain the position information while causing the horizontal rotating section leveled by the leveling section to make one full rotation, and computes geographical coordinates and an azimuth angle on the basis of the position information obtained throughout the full rotation. 1. A position and azimuth measurement device comprising:a GNSS device, including a GNSS antenna, configured to obtain position information of the GNSS antenna on the basis of observation values from satellites;a horizontal rotating section capable of rotating the GNSS antenna horizontally;a leveling section capable of leveling the horizontal rotating section;a horizontal angle detector configured to detect a horizontal angle of the horizontal rotating section; anda control device,wherein the GNSS antenna is provided at a known distance from a vertical axial center of the horizontal rotating section; andthe control device causes the GNSS device to continuously obtain the position information while causing the horizontal rotating section leveled by the leveling section to make one full rotation, and is configured to compute geographical coordinates and an azimuth angle on the basis of the position information obtained throughout the full rotation.2. The position and azimuth measurement device according to claim 1 ,wherein of the satellites from which the GNSS device obtains the observation ...

CAMERA IMAGE AND SENSOR FUSION FOR MIRROR REPLACEMENT SYSTEM

A measurement system for a vehicle including a first camera defining a field of view having a corresponding optical axis, and a motion detection sensor mechanically fixed to the first camera such that the motion detection sensor is configured to detect motion of the optical axis. 1. A measurement system for a vehicle comprising:a first camera defining a field of view having a corresponding optical axis; anda motion detection sensor mechanically fixed to the first camera such that the motion detection sensor is configured to detect motion of the optical axis.2. The measurement system of claim 1 , wherein the motion detection sensor includes one of an accelerometer claim 1 , a gyroscope claim 1 , and an inclinometer.3. The measurement system of claim 1 , wherein the motion detection sensor is mechanically connected to an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) of the first camera such that motion of the ASIC corresponds to motion of the optical axis in a one to one fashion.4. The measurement system of claim 3 , wherein the ASIC is configured to output a fused data set comprising a combination of image data generated by the first camera and motion data generated by the motion detection sensor.5. The measurement system of claim 4 , wherein the fused data is time correlated data.6. The measurement system of claim 4 , further comprising a controller configured to receive the fused data set claim 4 , the controller being configured to analyze the fused data set using a machine learning based analysis.7. The measurement system of claim 6 , wherein the machine learning based analysis is configured to determine an orientation of the camera and alert an operator in response to the first camera facing an incorrect direction.8. The measurement system of claim 3 , wherein the ASIC is connected to a controller claim 3 , the controller being configured to receive a motion sensor output and a camera output claim 3 , and wherein the controller is configured to fuse the motion ...

VEHICLE MOUNTED WITH INSULATED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM AND AUTOMATIC RADIUS LIMITING METHOD FOR INSULATED WORK PLATFORM

A vehicle mounted with the insulated aerial work platform includes a work platform radius limiting device which includes the lower boom inclination angle detecting sensor, and further includes the lower boom length detecting sensor, the upper boom derricking detecting sensor and the upper boom length detecting sensor, which each include an distance measuring rope and an insulated distance measuring rope retraction-and-extension measuring mechanism. The extension lengths of all of the insulated distance measuring ropes are detected in real time to calculate the actual working radius of the insulated work platform. When the actual working radius is less than the predetermined maximum working radius, the operator is allowed to perform the operational action of increasing the working radius. When the actual working radius is greater than or equal to the predetermined maximum working radius, the operator is limited from performing any the operational action related to increasing the working radius. 1. A vehicle mounted with an insulated aerial work platform , comprising a vehicle body assembly , a turntable , a boom assembly , an insulated work platform and a work platform radius limiting device , wherein the turntable is mounted on the vehicle body assembly by a stewing bearing and a stewing drive; the boom assembly comprises a lower boom portion and an upper boom portion; the lower boom portion comprises a basic section arm and a basic telescopic arm , and the upper boom portion comprises a two-section arm and a two-section telescopic arm; one end of the basic section arm is hingedly connected to the turntable; the basic section arm is provided with an auxiliary insulation section; the basic telescopic arm is telescopically provided inside the basic section arm; one end of the two-section arm is hingedly connected to an end portion of an end section of the basic telescopic arm; the two-section telescopic arm is telescopically provided inside the two-section arm an end ...

LANDING AID METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AN AIRCRAFT

A landing aid method and device for an aircraft including a unit for calculating automatically in a repetitive manner, during a final approach of the aircraft with a view to landing on a landing runway, using at least a ground speed of the aircraft, a height of the aircraft in relation to the ground, and a target vertical speed representing a vertical speed required on contact with the landing runway, a slope angle of a flight path allowing the aircraft to perform a flare, checking at least the target vertical speed on contact with the landing runway, and a unit for displaying automatically, on at least one screen of the flight deck of the aircraft, a first symbol illustrating the current slope angle of the aircraft and a second symbol illustrating the calculated slope angle. 1. A landing aid method for an aircraft , comprising , in an automatic and repetitive manner , during a final approach of an aircraft with a view to landing on a landing runway:a) receiving current values of a plurality of parameters, including a ground speed of the aircraft and a height of the aircraft in relation to ground;b) calculating a slope angle of a flight path of the aircraft, using at least the current values and at least a target vertical speed, the target vertical speed representing a vertical speed required on contact with the landing runway, this flight path allowing the aircraft to perform a flare, checking at least the target vertical speed on contact with the landing runway; andc) displaying, on at least one screen of the flight deck of the aircraft, a first symbol illustrating the current slope angle of the aircraft and a second symbol illustrating the slope angle of the flight path, calculated in step b).2. The method as claimed in claim 1 ,comprising a step of determining a slope value of the landing runway, and wherein step b) comprises calculating the slope angle of the flight path using the slope value of the landing runway.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , a slope ...

SENSOR DEVICE AND DEVICE FOR CHECKING THE OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF A HARNESS OF A SAFETY SEAT

A device for controlling the correct operating state of a restraining harness, intended for a safety seat, including at least one retaining strap that is under tension when the harness is in the state of restraining the occupant, the device being intended to be disposed in a predefined area of the latter, the device including: at least one sensor device including an elongate flexible element that is suitable for being positioned on the strap, and in particular rigidly connected thereto in the predefined area, and that is provided with a measuring system to measure, in the predefined area, at least a level of bending and/or tilting of the strap, a device to collect values linked to the level of bending and/or tilting, and internal or external device configured to analyse the values and of communicating with a receiver for receiving information on the operating state of the retaining harness. 1. A device for checking that a securing harness , for a safety seat , including at least one retaining strap subjected to tension when the harness is in the state of holding an occupant , is in a correct operational condition , wherein said device is configured to be installed in a determined area of the strap , the device comprising:at least one sensor device including an elongated, flexible element which is positionable on said strap in said determined area, which has measuring means able to measure, in said determined area, at least one level of flexion and/or inclination of said strap,means able to obtain values relating to the level of flexion and/or inclination,internal or external means able to analyse the values and to communicate to receiver means data concerning the operational condition of said securing harness.2. The checking device according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining strap is a shoulder strap.3. The checking device according to claim 2 , wherein said determined area is close to a location where it is intended for the strap to be pressing against the ...

Multi-sports simulation apparatus

A multi-sports simulation apparatus includes a housing which includes camera accommodation spaces for attaching side camera units at both ends thereof in a longitudinal direction and a central portion in which an opening is formed so that a central camera unit fixed to a frame passes through the opening.

Using Sensors To Detect Movement Of Light Fixtures

A light fixture can include a housing and a sensor device having a sensor that measures at least one parameter associated with a position of the housing. The light fixture can also include a controller coupled to the sensor device. The controller can receive multiple measurements of the at least one parameter taken by the sensor device. The controller can also evaluate each measurement against at least one range of acceptable values. The controller can further send a notification when a measurement falls outside the at least one range of acceptable values. The notification can state that the housing is moved out of position and requires attention.

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ORIENTATION CONTROL

A system for control of a device includes at least one sensor module detecting orientation of a user's body part. The at least one sensor module is in communication with a device module configured to command an associated device. The at least one sensor module detects orientation of the body part. The at least one sensor module sends output signals related to orientation of the user's body part to the device module and the device module controls the associated device based on the signals from the at least one sensor module.

Laser demarcation apparatus with angle detection function

The invention provides a laser demarcation apparatus with angle detection function including a main body. The main body is disposed with a pendulum body, and the pendulum body is disposed with a laser module. The main body is further disposed with a motherboard, and the motherboard is disposed with a tilt detection apparatus. The tilt detection apparatus includes an MCU control module, an acceleration sensor, a crystal oscillator module and a power supply module. The MCU control module is used for controlling and analyzing angle tilt information, the acceleration sensor is used for detecting a tilt angle, the crystal oscillator module is used for stabilizing a control frequency of the MCU control module, and the power supply module is used for supplying power. The MCU control module is used for controlling the acceleration sensor and the crystal oscillator module individually.

VEHICLE HAVING NON-AXIAL DRIVE AND STABILIZATION SYSTEM

A two-wheeled vehicle is provided. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis having a height, a length and a width, in a first wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the first wheel having a perimeter, a diameter and a geometric center, and the diameter of the first wheel being at least 75% of the height of the chassis, a motor for providing a drive energy to the first wheel, an axle rotated by the motor, a drive gear connected with the axle such that the drive gear rotates with a rotation of the axle, and a plurality of teeth disposed about the first wheel and mechanically engaged with the drive gear at a location closer to the perimeter of the first wheel than to the geometric center of the first wheel. 1. A two-wheeled carrier vehicle , comprising:a chassis having a height, a length and a width;a cargo volume disposed within the chassis;a first wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the first wheel having a perimeter, a diameter and a geometric center, and the diameter of the first wheel being at least 75% of the height of the chassis;a motor for providing a drive energy to the first wheel;an axle rotated by the motor;a drive gear connected with the axle such that the drive gear rotates with a rotation of the axle; anda plurality of teeth disposed about the first wheel and mechanically engaged with the drive gear at a location closer to the perimeter of the first wheel than to the geometric center of the first wheel.2. The two-wheeled vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of teeth mechanically engage with the drive gear at about the perimeter of the first wheel.3. The two-wheeled vehicle of claim 2 , comprising a ring gear including the plurality of teeth coupled to an inner surface of the first wheel.4. The two-wheeled vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of teeth are disposed on a drive belt affixed to an inner surface of the first wheel.5. The two-wheeled vehicle of claim 1 , including a tensioner gear and an idler gear coupled to the chassis ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A LOADING DOCK

A dock monitoring system includes one or more sensors for monitoring equipment or areas within the dock. The sensors can include a presence sensor, a dock door sensor, and/or a dock leveler sensor. The sensors can communicate with a controller to process sensor data. The controller can determine various information using the sensor data. Such information can be transmitted to a server for storage in a database, or to generate notifications and/or alerts related to the dock or dock equipment. A user may use a user device such as a computer or a mobile device to view the information, notifications, and alerts. 1. A sensor system , comprising: a transmitter configured to transmit a sensing signal; and', 'a receiver configured to receive a return signal reflected off of an object in a predefined area, wherein based on a receipt of the return signal, the presence sensor is configured to transmit a presence signal; and, 'a presence sensor comprisinga controller configured to receive the presence signal from the presence sensor.2. The sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the presence sensor is positioned in a loading dock claim 1 , wherein the object is a truck and the predefined area is within the loading dock.3. The sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to calculate a distance of the object from the presence sensor based on the presence signal.4. The sensor system of claim 3 , wherein the controller is further configured to detect a change in the distance of the object from the presence sensor based on the presence signal.5. The sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine an arrival time of the object based on the presence signal.6. The sensor system of claim 5 , wherein the controller is configured to determine a departure time of the object based on the presence signal.7. The sensor system of claim 6 , further comprising a server claim 6 , wherein the server is configured to:receive, from the controller, ...

Autonomous floor cleaner with moisture warning

An autonomous floor cleaner can include a housing, a drive system for autonomously moving the housing over the surface to be cleaned, a controller for controlling the operation of the autonomous floor cleaner, and warning system for issuing a warning based on the detection of moisture inside the robot. Methods for issuing a warning are disclosed.

Parachute system, safety protection method and device of unmanned aerial vehicle

A parachute system and a safety protection method of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and relates to the technical field of intelligent storage. The parachute system of the UAV includes: a sensor configured to detect the flight state of the UAV, a parachute; and a controller electrically connected with the sensor and the parachute, respectively, and configured to obtain the flight state of the UAV from the sensor, and control the parachute to open when the UAV is in an unstable state.

VEHICLE MOVEMENT ON AN INCLINED SURFACE

Aspects of the present invention relate to the pull away from rest of a motor vehicle on a slope. The vehicle includes an automatic transmission and internal combustion engine with an electronic controller. The engine torque response to the accelerator pedal input is modified accounting for the slope to improve consistency of pull away on different slopes and reduce the dead pedal feeling on steep slopes. 1. A method for accelerating a vehicle from rest on a slope comprising:determining the gradient of the slope on which the vehicle is positioned,generating an offset value for an accelerator pedal position signal taking into account the gradient;combining the offset value with the accelerator pedal position signal to generate a virtual pedal position signal, and;controlling an engine of the vehicle to produce torque using the virtual pedal position signal,wherein the offset is applied when the accelerator pedal is not depressed and when the accelerator pedal is depressed.2. (canceled)3. The method of claim 1 , comprising:calculating a desired acceleration of the vehicle taking into account the accelerator pedal position signal;determining the actual acceleration of the vehicle;adjusting the offset value to the accelerator pedal position based on the difference between the actual and desired vehicle acceleration, and;repeating the above steps in a closed loop manner in order that actual acceleration approaches the desired acceleration.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising:determining vehicle speed, and;reducing the offset value as the vehicle speed increases.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising:determining vehicle speed, and;increasing the offset value as the vehicle speed decreases.6. The method of claim 1 , comprising the removal of the offset value when vehicle brakes are applied.7. The method of wherein the offset value is filtered or blended to achieve a smooth transition.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein determination of the gradient is achieved taking into ...

TILE LAYING DEVICES

A tile laying device that has a flange on which edge portions of two or more adjacent tiles can be positioned and a web that extends from the flange, the web defining an opening. A levelling member defines a proximal surface and a distal surface, the proximal surface being configured to diverge from the distal surface so that, when the levelling member is positioned in the opening of the web and the edge portions are positioned on the flange, displacement of the levelling member relative to the tile laying device results in the distal surface bearing against the edge portions. A spacing block can be interposed between the distal surface of the levelling member and the edge portions of the two or more adjacent tiles, the spacing block and the levelling member are releasably engageable with each other. 1. An accessory for a tile laying device that has a flange on which edge portions of two or more adjacent tiles can be positioned and a web that extends from the flange , the web defining an opening , the accessory comprising:a levelling member that defines a proximal surface and a distal surface, the proximal surface being configured to diverge from the distal surface so that, when the levelling member is positioned in the opening of the web and the edge portions are positioned on the flange, displacement of the levelling member relative to the tile laying device results in the distal surface bearing against the edge portions; anda spacing block that can be interposed between the distal surface of the levelling member and the edge portions of the two or more adjacent tiles, the spacing block and the levelling member being releasably engageable with each other.2. The accessory as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the spacing block is configured so that it can be releasably engageable with a further spacing block.3. The accessory as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the levelling member defines one or more recesses that open in the distal surface and the spacing block has a body ...

NON-EXPOSURE SUPPLIED FUEL QUANTITY TESTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF VEHICLE-MOUNTED TYPE

Provided are non-exposure supplied fuel quantity testing device and method of a vehicle-mounted type, and more particularly, a device formed in a trunk of a vehicle without being exposed to test whether or not the ordered fuel quantity is supplied at the time of supplying fuel. Since the device is formed so as not to be exposed, it is disable to perform an artificial tampering of a lubricator, and since the device is mounted in the trunk, it is enable to measure whether or not the ordered fuel is supplied accurately at the same time as supplying fuel. The present invention relates to a testing method using the testing device. 1100110120200. A supplied fuel quantity testing device formed between an oil-hole through which fuel is supplied and a fuel tank in which the fuel is stored , and mounted in a trunk of a vehicle , comprising:{'b': 140', '200, 'a base frame fixed to both ends within the trunk ;'}{'b': 150', '140, 'a load cell fixed to the base frame ;'}{'b': 130', '110', '180', '200', '150, 'a measurement tank connected to the oil-hole through a first fuel transfer line and spaced apart from a lower end of the trunk and positioned below the load cell ;'}{'b': 145', '130', '150', '130, 'a connecting frame positioned on a top of the measurement tank and fixing the load cell and the measurement tank by connecting with each other to minimize influence by vibration and horizontality of the vehicle while measuring weight;'}{'b': 151', '150', '150, 'a strain gauge formed to be buried in the load cell to measure an amount of deformation of the load cell ;'}{'b': 216', '130, 'a density meter measuring density of the fuel extracted from the measurement tank ; and'}{'b': 170', '151', '216, 'an indicator calculating data using values measured by the strain gauge and the density meter , and displaying the calculated data.'}2100170170150. The supplied fuel quantity testing device of claim 1 , wherein the indicator further comprises a tilt sensor in the indicator to confirm ...

AIRCRAFT PROBE WITH REMOVABLE AND REPLACEABLE EMBEDDED ELECTRONICS

An aircraft probe includes a base, a strut that extends from the base, at least one port, and an electronics assembly insertable into the strut and removable from the strut. The electronics assembly includes at least one pressure sensor that is pneumatically connected to the at least one port to sense a first pressure when in the inserted position. 1. An aircraft probe comprising:a base;a strut that extends from the base; 'an electronics assembly insertable into the strut and removable from the strut, wherein the electronics assembly includes at least one pressure sensor, and wherein the at least one pressure sensor is pneumatically connected to the at least one port to sense a first pressure when in an inserted position.', 'at least one port; and'}2. The aircraft probe of claim 1 , wherein the electronics assembly is insertable into the strut through the base.3. The aircraft probe of claim 1 , wherein the electronics assembly includes an input/output interface configured to interface with an aircraft data bus claim 1 , and wherein the electronics assembly is configured to provide the first pressure on the aircraft data bus.4. The aircraft probe of claim 1 , further comprising a barrel portion that extends from the strut claim 1 , wherein the at least one port comprises a first port claim 1 , a second port claim 1 , and a third port positioned on the barrel portion.5. The aircraft probe of claim 4 , wherein the at least one pressure sensor comprises a first pressure sensor claim 4 , a second pressure sensor claim 4 , and a third pressure sensor claim 4 , and wherein claim 4 , while in the inserted position claim 4 , the first pressure sensor is pneumatically connected to the first port to sense the first pressure claim 4 , the second pressure sensor is pneumatically connected to the second port to sense a second pressure claim 4 , and the third pressure sensor is pneumatically connected to the third port to sense a third pressure.6. The aircraft probe of claim 5 , ...

OLD WORK BOX DEVICE

An old work box device may be provided. The old work box device may include an adjustable device ring. Furthermore, the old work box device may have a measuring device affixed to the device ring, which may be capable of measuring a horizontal or vertical distance in relation to the device ring. A level may be provided on the device ring, which may be capable of leveling the device ring vertically or horizontally. A magnet or stud finder may be provided on the device ring, which may be capable of locating a stud for the installation of an old work box. The old work box may include a measurement scale along its perimeter and a marking device capable of marking desired locations a mounting surface. 1. An old work box device comprising:a device ring;at least one measurement marking disposed on a perimeter of the device ring;at least one level mounted on the device ring;at least one stud-finder mounted on the device ring; andat least one of a measuring tape or measuring laser.2. The old work box device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one mount for a marking utensil.3. The old work box device of claim 1 , wherein the device ring is an offset device ring having a raised wall.4. The old work box device of claim 3 , wherein the measuring tape is secured to an interior surface of the raised wall of the offset device ring and a tape of the measuring tape is configured to pass through a slit in the raised wall of the device ring.5. The old work box device of claim 1 , further comprising a vertical level and a horizontal level mounted on the device ring.6. The old work box device of claim 1 , further comprising a measuring laser disposed in a vertical orientation and a measuring laser disposed in a horizontal orientation.7. The old work box device of claim 4 , further comprising two slits in the raised wall of the device ring claim 4 , wherein a first slit is configured to allow the measuring tape to extend in a vertical direction and a second slit is configured to ...

VEHICLE LEVELING ASSEMBLY WITH DIGITAL SENSOR

Aspects herein relate to using a 6-axis digital sensor for feedback for controlling the extension or retraction of jacks for control of the angular orientation of a structure, or other means for accomplishing the same. 1. An assembly for correcting an attitude of at least a selected portion of a structure , the assembly comprising:a controller operatively coupled with one or more jacks operable to change the attitude of a structure; anda multi-axis digital sensor operatively coupled with the controller, the multi-axis digital sensor providing readings from three or more axes,the multi-axis digital sensor provides digital signals to the controller describing an angular orientation of at least the selected portion of the structure,the controller moves a selected portion of the structure into a desired attitude by transmitting jack control signals to extend and retract the one or more jacks, the control signals based on the digital signals.2. The assembly of claim 1 , the multi-axis digital sensor describes the angular orientation with respect to at least a longitudinal pitch axis and a lateral roll axis claim 1 , the jack control signals cause extension of one of the one or more jacks parallel to a longitudinal pitch axis and a lateral roll axis.3. The assembly of claim 1 , the multi-axis digital sensor describes the angular orientation with respect to at least a longitudinal pitch axis and a lateral roll axis claim 1 , the jack control signals cause extension of two of the one or more jacks as a pair claim 1 , the extension of the two of the one or more jacks is parallel to a longitudinal pitch axis and a lateral roll axis.4. The assembly of claim 3 , the controller compares the digital signals describing the angular orientation to determine a greatest out-of-level condition associated with one axis.5. The assembly of claim 1 , the jack control signals cause stopping extension of at least one of the one or more jacks after the one or more jacks encounters grounding.6 ...

SURVEY APPARATUS AND SURVEY PROGRAM

A survey apparatus includes: a measurement unit; an imaging unit; an attitude detecting unit being integrally provided with the imaging unit; and a calculation processing unit. The attitude detecting unit has an inclination sensor which detects horizontality and a relative inclination angle detecting portion which inclines the inclination sensor so that the inclination sensor detects horizontality and which detects an inclination angle of the measurement unit relative to the horizontality in a state where the inclination sensor detects horizontality, and the calculation processing unit executes control to ascertain a rough shape of the measurement object on the basis of the image including the measurement object having been imaged by the imaging unit and generate, on the basis of the rough shape, a scan pattern of the ranging light emitted by the measurement unit. 1. A survey apparatus comprising:a measurement unit which performs ranging by emitting ranging light toward a measurement object and receiving reflected ranging light from the measurement object;an imaging unit which has an imaging optical axis that is parallel to an emission optical axis of the ranging light, and which images an image including the measurement object;an attitude detecting unit which is integrally provided with the imaging unit; anda calculation processing unit, whereinthe attitude detecting unit has an inclination sensor which detects horizontality and a relative inclination angle detecting portion which inclines the inclination sensor so that the inclination sensor detects horizontality and which detects an inclination angle of the measurement unit relative to the horizontality in a state where the inclination sensor detects horizontality, andthe calculation processing unit executes control to ascertain a rough shape of the measurement object on the basis of the image including the measurement object having been imaged by the imaging unit and generate, on the basis of the rough shape, a ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ROAD SLOPE ESTIMATING BY USING GRAVITATIONAL ACCELERATION SENSOR

A method of road slope estimating by using a gravitational acceleration sensor includes determining whether a condition of estimating the road slope by using the gravitational acceleration sensor is satisfied; estimating the road slope by using the gravitational acceleration sensor and updating the road slope when a condition of estimating the road slope by the gravitational acceleration sensor is satisfied; comparing a change rate of the estimated road slope with a first predetermined value; comparing a difference between the estimated road slope and a filtered road slope with a second predetermined value when the change rate of the estimated road slope is greater than or equal to the first predetermined value; and filtering the estimated road slope by changing a coefficient of the filter when the difference between the estimated road slope and the filtered road slope is greater than or equal to the second predetermined value. 1. A method of road slope estimating by using a gravitational acceleration sensor , comprising:determining whether a condition of estimating the road slope by using the gravitational acceleration sensor is satisfied;estimating the road slope by using the gravitational acceleration sensor and updating the road slope when a condition of estimating the road slope by the gravitational acceleration sensor is satisfied;filtering the estimated road slope;comparing a change rate of the estimated road slope with a first predetermined value;comparing a difference between the estimated road slope and the filtered road slope with a second predetermined value when the change rate of the estimated road slope is greater than or equal to the first predetermined value; andfiltering the estimated road slope by changing a coefficient of a filter when the difference between the estimated road slope and the filtered road slope is greater than or equal to the second predetermined value.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determination of whether the condition ...

CURB INSPECTION TOOL

Techniques for measuring a monument, including obtaining a set of two or more images of a monument environment, detecting a set of markers in the set of images, wherein the set of markers are positioned on a plane level with respect to gravity by a leveling device, and wherein the leveling device is configured to automatically level the markers, generating a virtual representation of the monument environment with respect to gravity, mapping the monument to a virtual representation, determining one or more slopes and dimensions of the monument based on the mapped monument and the gravity plane, and outputting the one or more slopes and dimensions of the monument. 1. A method for measuring a monument , comprising:obtaining a set of two or more images of a monument environment;determining a plane level with respect to gravity based on a leveling device;determining one or more slopes and dimensions of the monument based on the determined plane level; andoutputting the determined one or more slopes and dimensions.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising mapping the monument based on the obtained two or more images to generate a virtual representation of the monument.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting the leveling device in the set of two or more imagesdetecting a set of calibrated markers on the leveling device, anddetermining a scale of the monument based on the detected set of calibrated markers.4. A method for measuring a monument claim 1 , comprising:obtaining a set of two or more images of a monument environment;detecting a set of markers in the set of images, wherein the set of markers are positioned on a plane level with respect to gravity by a leveling device, and wherein the leveling device is configured to automatically level the set of markers;generating a virtual representation of the monument environment with respect to gravity;mapping the monument to a virtual representation;determining one or more slopes and dimensions of the ...

Hearing aid device comprising a sensor member

A hearing aid device is disclosed. The hearing aid device comprises means to improve, augment and/or protect the hearing capability of a user by receiving acoustic signals from the surroundings of the user, generating corresponding audio signals, possibly modifying the audio signals and providing the possibly modified audio signals as audible signals to at least one of the user's ears. The hearing aid device comprises a sensor member for detecting the movement and/or acceleration and/or orientation (or spatial position) of the hearing aid device. The hearing aid device comprises at least two hearing aid microphones and a control unit for determining the position or a deviation from an intended position of the hearing aid device or hearing aid microphones. The hearing aid device is configured to compensate for a possible dislocation of the hearing aid microphones.

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ORIENTATION CONTROL

A system for control of a device includes at least one sensor module detecting orientation of a user's body part. The at least one sensor module is in communication with a device module configured to command an associated device. The at least one sensor module detects orientation of the body part. The at least one sensor module sends output signals related to orientation of the user's body part to the device module and the device module controls the associated device based on the signals from the at least one sensor module. 1. A sensor module comprising:an IMU having at least one orientation sensor;a sensor CPU in communication with the at least one orientation sensor; andwherein the sensor CPU receives input signals from the at least one orientation sensor of the IMU; andwherein the sensor CPU outputs a pitch, a roll and a yaw of the IMU.2. The sensor module according to claim 1 , wherein the IMU comprising at least three orientation sensors including at least two accelerometers.3. The sensor module according to claim 2 , wherein the third orientation sensor comprising a gyroscope.4. The sensor module according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one orientation sensor comprising an accelerometer.5. The sensor module according to claim 1 , further comprising a power supply for supplying power to the sensor module.6. The sensor module according to claim 5 , wherein the power supply comprising a battery and a power antenna connected to the battery for wirelessly charging the battery.7. The sensor module according to claim 5 , further comprising a support structure comprising the IMU claim 5 , sensor CPU claim 5 , and power supply disposed on the support structure.8. The sensor module according to claim 7 , wherein the support structure comprising at least one circuit board.9. The sensor module according to claim 5 , further comprising a housing claim 5 ,wherein the IMU, sensor CPU, and power supply are each disposed in the housing.10. The sensor module according to ...

LOAD OBJECT DETERMINATION APPARATUS

A load exerted on one of supporting parts supporting a seat of a vehicle is detected and is corrected according to an inclination of the vehicle. A load object on the seat is determined a plurality of times of turning on and turning off an ignition of the vehicle using the load thus corrected or the load detected. The load object is determined as an adult at least when the load is greater than or equal to a first threshold and determined as other than an adult at least when the load is less than a second threshold that is less than the first threshold. A function is further provided of determining the load object from a combination of a magnitude relation between the load and a third threshold less than or equal to the first threshold and greater than the second threshold and the inclination of the vehicle. 1. A load object determination apparatus comprising:a load detection part installed at a supporting part at either one of two opposite sides among a plurality of the supporting parts that support a seat of a vehicle, the load detection part detecting a load exerted on the supporting part;a load correction part that corrects the load detected by the load detection part according to each of inclinations of the vehicle in the two opposite sides;an inclination detection part that detects a physical quantity corresponding to each of the inclinations of the vehicle in the two opposite sides;a determination part that at least determines whether a load object on the seat is an adult or other than an adult including a lashed child seat a plurality of times of a predetermined timing during a period of time from turning on an ignition of the vehicle to turning off the ignition using a corrected load as a load for determination when the load corrected by the load correction part is available and using the load detected by the load detection part as the load for determination when the load corrected by the load correction part is not available, and determines that the load ...

Electronic Condition Detection System and Method for Railcars

A railcar has an on-board system for weighing a load of the railcar. A center plate load cell is attached to the bottom of the railcar body and supports the first end of the railcar body on a truck assembly via the center bowl of the truck assembly. A pair of side bearing load cells are mounted to the bottom of the railcar body so as to flank the center plate load cell. A pair of side bearings are positioned on the top surface of the truck assembly bolster in alignment with the pair of side bearing load cells. Circuitry sums signals from the center plate load cell and the pair of side bearing load cells to provide a summed output corresponding to a weight of the railcar load. The summed output is conditioned and transmitted via a satellite and/or cable system to a remote receiving station.

SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING STICK-UP HEIGHT, POSITION AND ORIENTATION OF A DRILL PIPE

A processor is operably coupled to a time of flight (TOF) camera, a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor, and an optical camera. The processor can receive a TOF signal representative of a first coordinate associated with a stick-up height of a tool joint of a pipe of a drill string during a tripping operation on a rig drill floor, and a pitch and a roll of the tool joint. The processor can receive a LIDAR signal representative of a second coordinate associated with the stick-up height, and the pitch of the tool joint. The processor can receive an optical camera signal representative of a third coordinate associated with the stick-up height of the tool joint and the roll of the tool joint. The processor can generate a pose estimate and an orientation estimate based on the signals. 1. An apparatus , comprisinga processor operably coupled to a time of flight (TOF) camera, a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor, and an optical camera,the processor configured to receive, from the TOF camera, (1) a TOF signal representative of a first coordinate associated with a stick-up height of a tool joint of a pipe of a drill string during a tripping operation on a rig drill floor, (2) a TOF signal representative of a pitch of the tool joint, and (3) a TOF signal representative of a roll of the tool joint, the processor configured to receive, from the LIDAR sensor, (1) a LIDAR signal representative of a second coordinate associated with the stick-up height of the tool joint, and (2) a LIDAR signal representative of the pitch of the tool joint,the processor configured to receive, from the optical camera, (1) an optical camera signal representative of a third coordinate associated with the stick-up height of the tool joint, and (2) an optical camera signal representative of the roll of the tool joint,the processor configured to generate a pose estimate of the stick-up height of the tool joint based on the first coordinate, the second coordinate, and the third coordinate, ...

UNIVERSAL CENTER PUNCH

A universal center punch has a body with a passage therein, a punch rod extending along the passage, a first leg pivotally mounted adjacent one side of the body so as to extend outwardly of the body, and a second leg pivotally mounted adjacent an opposite side of the body so as to extend outwardly of the body. The first and second legs are linked together so such that a movement of one of the legs causes a corresponding movement of the other leg. Each of the legs has a magnet thereon. An inclinometer can be removably affixed to the body so as to measure an inclination of the punch rod. 1. A universal center punch comprising:a body having a passage extending therein;a punch rod extending along said passage of said body;a first leg pivotally mounted adjacent one side of said body so as to extend outwardly of said body; anda second leg pivotally mounted adjacent an opposite side of said body so as to extend outwardly of said body.2. The universal center punch of claim 1 , said first and second legs being linked together such that a movement of one leg of said first and second legs causes a corresponding movement of the other leg of said first and second legs.3. The universal center punch of claim 2 , said first leg having at least one tooth thereon claim 2 , said second leg having at least one tooth that meshes with the tooth of said first leg.4. The universal center punch of claim 3 , said body having a channel formed at an end thereof claim 3 , said first and second legs having a portion positioned in said channel claim 3 , the teeth of said first and second legs meshing together within said channel.5. The universal center punch of claim 1 , said first leg having a first magnet thereon or therein claim 1 , said second leg having a second magnet thereon or therein.6. The universal center punch of claim 5 , said first leg having an orifice formed therein claim 5 , said first magnet received in said orifice claim 5 , said second leg having another orifice formed therein ...

STATIONARY STATE DETERMINATION, SPEED MEASUREMENTS

A standalone odometry device includes an accelerometer and/or gyroscope configured to be mounted on a wheel or axle of a vehicle. A controller in communication with the accelerometer and/or gyroscope is configured to receive data from the accelerometer and/or gyroscope. The controller processes the data to determine one or more of the speed, wheel rotation direction, accumulated distance travelled, stationary status, acceleration, deceleration, wheel diameter, and grade of surface on which the wheel is in contact. 1. A standalone odometry device comprising:an accelerometer configured to be mounted on a wheel or axle of a vehicle; anda controller in communication with the accelerometer and configured to receive data from the accelerometer, the controller processes the data to determine one or more of the speed, wheel rotation direction, accumulated distance travelled, stationary status, acceleration, deceleration, wheel diameter, and grade of surface on which the wheel is in contact with.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second accelerometer.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising a third accelerometer.4. The device of claim 3 , further comprising a fourth accelerometer.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the accelerometer is dual axis.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the four accelerometers are in 90° out of phase arrangement.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controller processes the data using one or more equations.8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the one or more equations comprise:{'br': None, 'i': a', 'r+g', 'a', 'a, 'sub': c', 'Grade', 'M/B', 'V, 'sup': '2', '=ωcos θcos θ−sin θ−cos θ.\u2003\u2003Equation (1)'}9. The device of claim 7 , wherein the one or more equations comprise:{'br': None, 'i': V=r', 'ω=r', 'a', '+a', 'a', 'g', 'r, 'sub': Wheel', 'Wheel', 'c', 'M/B', 'V', 'Grade, 'sup': '1/2', '((sin θ+cos θ−cos θcos θ)/).\u2003\u2003Equation (2)'}10. The device of claim 7 , wherein the one or more equations comprise:{'br': None, ' ...

Using unmanned aerial vehicles (uavs or drones) in forestry machine-connectivity applications

A method includes controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to collect and forward information pertaining to a forestry worksite area. The UAV is controlled to fly to a first location and capture image information at the first location. The UAV is also controlled to fly to a second location, establish a communication connection between the UAV and a communication system at the second location, and send the captured image information to the communication system via the established connection. In another example, the UAV uploads (e.g., sends) the data to a communication system (e.g., computing device operated by an operator), and the uploaded data is further sent to a remote computing system (e.g., a forestry analysis system).

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ISOLATING ATTITUDE FAILURES IN AIRCRAFT

Systems and methods for isolating attitude failures are provided. In one embodiment, an attitude integrity and display system comprises a display system comprising a primary system displaying a first attitude solution and a standby system displaying a second attitude solution; an attitude integrity system generating an attitude integrity (AI) solution calculated from measurements from an attitude solution data source, the AI solution comprising an aircraft roll and pitch, the data source providing data independent from any data generated by inertial sensor flight instruments and not displayed on either the primary or the standby systems; and an attitude monitor that compares the first solution against the second solution. When the first solution deviates from the second solution by more than a threshold, the monitor identifies on the display system which of either the first or the second solution is failed based on which has a greater deviation from the AI solution. 1. An attitude integrity and display system , the system comprising:a primary inertial reference unit generating a primary attitude solution calculated at least in part as a function of inertial data from a first navigation-grade inertial sensor;a primary aircraft display system coupled to the primary inertial reference unit, wherein the primary aircraft display system displays the primary attitude solution;a hybrid reference unit generating a secondary attitude solution calculated at least in part as a function of inertial data from a second navigation-grade inertial sensor;a standby aircraft display system coupled to the hybrid reference unit, wherein the standby aircraft display system displays the secondary attitude solution;an attitude integrity system generating an attitude integrity (AI) solution calculated by one or more measurements provided by an attitude solution data source, wherein the attitude solution data source provides data independent from the first navigation-grade inertial sensor and ...

METHOD OF DETECTING ATTITUDE FAULTS BASED ON MAGNETOMETER MEASUREMENTS

An avionics system comprises one or more attitude sources, each configured to produce a respective calculated attitude solution; at least one magnetometer configured to measure magnetic field; and at least one attitude monitor configured to use the respective calculated attitude solution from one of the attitude sources to project the measured magnetic field estimate or an Earth Magnetic Field Model (EMFM) estimate such that the measured magnetic field estimate and the EMFM estimate are in a common shared frame. The at least one attitude monitor is further configured to determine a difference between the measured magnetic field estimate and the EMFM estimate in the common shared frame. The at least one attitude monitor is further configured to output an alert, which indicates that the respective calculated attitude solution used to project the measured magnetic field estimate or the EMFM estimate is in error, if the difference exceeds a predetermined threshold. 1. An avionics system comprising:one or more attitude sources, each configured to produce a respective calculated attitude solution;at least one magnetometer configured to measure magnetic field in a frame of the avionics system; andat least one attitude monitor configured to use the respective calculated attitude solution from at least one of the one or more attitude sources to project at least one of the measured magnetic field estimate or an Earth Magnetic Field Model estimate such that the measured magnetic field estimate and the Earth Magnetic Field Model estimate are in a common shared frame;wherein the at least one attitude monitor is further configured to determine a respective difference between the measured magnetic field estimate and the Earth Magnetic Field Model estimate in the common shared frame;wherein the at least one attitude monitor is further configured to output an alert, which indicates that the respective calculated attitude solution used to project at least one of the measured magnetic ...

USING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVS OR DRONES) IN FORESTRY IMAGING AND ASSESSMENT APPLICATIONS

A method includes controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle to fly over a forestry worksite and capture imagery information with an image capture component. The imagery information is used to generate a set of ground disturbance metrics, each having a value indicative of a measure of ground disturbance at a different geographic location in the forestry worksite. Alternatively, the imagery information is used to generate a set of slope metrics or a firefighting metric. According to the ground disturbance, slope, and firefighting metrics, the method is used to generate an action signal, such as an action signal that controls movement of a mobile machine operating at the forestry worksite, among others. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle to fly over a forestry worksite and capture imagery information with an image capture component;generating a set of ground disturbance metrics, each having a value indicative of a measure of ground disturbance at a different geographic location in the forestry worksite, based on the imagery information; andgenerating an action signal based on the values of the ground disturbance metrics in the set.2. The computer-implemented method of wherein generating a set of ground disturbance metrics comprises:identifying, from the imagery information, a given geographic location that has a ground disturbance indicator indicative of likely ground disturbance; andidentifying, as the value of the ground disturbance metric, a level of disturbance of the ground at the given geographic location, the disturbance of the ground being measured as a difference in a smoothness of the ground at the geographic location relative to a smoothness of the ground at other proximate geographic locations.3. The computer-implemented method of wherein generating an action signal comprises:comparing the value of the ground disturbance metric at the given geographic location to a threshold ground disturbance value.4. The ...

ARM TYPE THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEASURING MACHINE AND INCLINATION CORRECTION METHOD OF BASE PART FOR SUPPORTING ARM TYPE THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEASURING MACHINE

An arm type three-dimensional measuring machine includes: a multi-jointed arm mechanism comprising a probe in a distal end; a processing part for computing a position of said probe; and an inclinometer configured to detect an inclination amount of a base part from a vertical direction in the base part for supporting the multi-jointed arm mechanism, wherein the processing part computes a position of the probe using the base part as a criterion and corrects the position of the probe using the base part as the criterion in a time-series manner based on an output from the inclinometer. 1. An arm type three-dimensional measuring machine comprising:a multi-jointed arm mechanism comprising a probe in a distal end;a processing part for computing a position of said probe; andan inclinometer configured to detect an inclination amount of a base part from a vertical direction in the base part for supporting the multi-jointed arm mechanism, whereinthe processing part computes a position of the probe using the base part as a criterion and corrects the position of the probe using the base part as the criterion in a time-series manner based on an output from the inclinometer.2. An arm type three-dimensional measuring machine according to claim 1 , whereina time-series correction of a position of the probe using the base part as a criterion is made by a coordinate transformation matrix, obtained from the inclination amount, between a gravity coordinate system using the vertical direction as a criterion and a base part coordinate system using the base part as the criterion.3. An arm type three-dimensional measuring machine according to claim 1 , whereinthe base part is supported by a tripod table.4. An inclination correction method of a base part for supporting an arm type three-dimensional measuring machine having a multi-jointed arm mechanism comprising a probe in a distal end claim 1 , and a processing part for computing a position of said probe claim 1 , comprising:computing a ...

ANTI-SLIP TRACING INSTRUMENT

The tracing instrument, such as a ruler, set square or protractor, includes a main body with one or more lateral tracing elements. The tracing instrument includes sliding systems and gripping systems. The sliding systems include displacement devices chosen from among translation, rotation, deformation with respect to the main body and devices to facilitate movement/displacement of the tracing instrument. The tracing instrument can be made in several blocks. The main body associated with the gripping systems and the lateral tracing elements associated with the sliding systems are separated blocks. The main body is operable by pressing to perform a gripping. The tracing instrument can be for the school environment, in particular for children suffering from dyspraxia, however it can be extended to other uses. 1. A tracing instrument , comprising:a main body with one or more lateral tracing elements,the tracing instrument being provided on the lower part, of one or more sliding systems, andone or more gripping systems,wherein the sliding systems comprise displacement means chosen from among translation, rotation, deformation with respect to the main body and means intended to facilitate movement/displacement of the tracing instrument,wherein the tracing instrument is made in several blocks,wherein the main body associated with the gripping systems and the lateral tracing elements associated with the sliding systems are separated blocks, andwherein the main body is operable by pressing to perform a gripping.2. The tracing instrument claim 1 , according to the claim 1 , wherein the lateral tracing elements act as a sliding system or comprise the sliding system.3. The tracing instrument claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the main body is joined together with the lateral tracing elements by the fixing system which claim 1 , by pressure exerted above the main body claim 1 , allows to operate a translational movement from top to bottom claim 1 , and when the pressure is ...

METHOD FOR DETECTING A BLOCKAGE OF AT LEAST ONE WIND VANE OF AN AIRCRAFT AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM

A method is for detecting a blockage of a wind vane () of an aircraft, with the wind vane () including a support (), a paddle () mounted rotating relative to the support () along an axis (A), a motor () able to exert a rotational torque on the paddle () along the axis (A), the motor () being connected to a processing unit (). The method includes applying a predetermined blockage detection torque on the paddle () by the motor (); measuring at least one piece of information representative of a resistance of the paddle () to the predetermined detection torque; and generating, via the processing unit (), a blocking information signal, if a predetermined condition based on the representative information is verified. 1. A method for detecting a blockage of at least one wind vane of an aircraft , the wind vane comprising a support , a paddle mounted rotating relative to the support along a rotation axis , a motor configured to exert a rotational torque on the paddle along the rotation axis , the motor being connected to a processing unit , the method comprising:applying a predetermined blockage detection torque on the paddle by the motor;measuring at least one piece of information representative of a resistance of the paddle to the predetermined blockage detection torque;generating, via the processing unit, a blocking information signal of the wind vane, if a predetermined condition based on the information representative of the resistance is verified.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the wind vane comprises an angular sensor configured for measuring an angular position of the paddle around the rotation axis; the method further comprising claim 1 , before the applying the predetermined blockage detection torque claim 1 , measuring claim 1 , by the angular sensor claim 1 , an initial angular equilibrium position of the paddle;wherein a verifying of the predetermined condition comprises:measuring, by the angular sensor, an imposed actual angular equilibrium ...

Sensor for a Motor Grader

A motor grader may include a moldboard assembly movably connected to a main frame of the motor grader to move with respect to a plurality of dimensions. The moldboard assembly may include a blade having a lower cutting edge, an upper free edge, and first blade side, and a second blade side. The moldboard assembly may be adapted to pivot the blade by moving the upper free edge with respect to the lower cutting edge. The moldboard assembly may be adapted to change the cross-slope of the blade by moving the first blade side with respect to the second blade side. To determine the pitch and/or cross-slope, a blade sensor may be mounted to the moldboard assembly. The location of the blade sensor on the moldboard assembly may protect the blade sensor and allow the blade sensor to directly measure the pitch and/or cross-slope of the blade.

GENERATING ELECTRIC POWER WITHIN VICINITY OF POWERLINES USING ELECTRIC FIELD AND ELECTRICAL PATHWAY TO GROUND

Apparatus for generating electric power within vicinity of powerlines using varying electric fields and an electrical pathway to ground are disclosed. Such apparatus preferably include, for example, UAVs, charging stations, and power strips mountable to a powerline transmission tower. Methods and systems utilizing such apparatus further are disclosed. The electrical pathway to ground may include an interface that is tethered to a UAV and that is dragged along a shield wire behind the UAV as the UAV travels along the powerlines. The electrical pathway to ground alternatively may include an electrical connection to a ground of a support structure of the powerlines when the apparatus is a power strip mounted to the support structure. 1. A charging station for charging of a UAV within a vicinity of powerlines , comprising:(a) an interface for electric coupling with the UAV for charging of a rechargeable battery of the UAV, the interface comprising two terminals;(b) a power supply comprising a set of one or more electrodes; and(c) electrical components electrically connected with the set and configured to establish an electrical pathway from one or more of the electrodes of the set and one of the two terminals of the interface, wherein the other of the terminals of the interface is connected to an electrical pathway to ground, whereby a differential in voltage between the set and ground causes an electric current to flow for charging the battery of the UAV when a UAV is electrically coupled with the interface.2. The charging station of claim 1 , wherein the charging station is mounted to a support structure of the powerlines and the electrical pathway to ground comprises an electrical connection to a ground of the support structure.3. A power strip for powering a device within a vicinity of powerlines claim 1 , comprising:(a) a housing having an outlet for receiving a plug of a device for powering of the device, the outlet comprising two terminals;(b) a set of one or ...

CHARGING UAV USING ELECTRIC-FIELD ACTUATED GENERATOR WITHIN VICINITY OF POWERLINES

In accordance with a preferred embodiment, a charging station for charging of a UAV within a vicinity of powerlines includes an interface for electric coupling with the UAV for charging of a rechargeable battery of the UAV; a power supply having first and second electrodes separated and electrically insulated from each other for enabling a differential in voltage at the first and second electrodes resulting from a differential in electric field strength experienced at the first and second electrodes when within the vicinity of the powerlines; and electrical components electrically connected with the first and second electrodes and configured to establish a circuit with the rechargeable battery of the UAV when electronically coupled with the interface. The differential in voltage between the first and second electrodes causes electric current to flow through the electric circuit for charging the battery of the UAV. 1. A charging station for charging , within a vicinity of powerlines , UAVs having rechargeable batteries with different voltage and current specifications , comprising:(a) a plurality of different interfaces each for electric coupling with a UAV for charging of a rechargeable battery of the UAV, each different interface corresponding to different voltage and current specifications;(b) a power supply comprising a plurality of electrodes and electrical components electrically connected with the plurality of electrodes and configurable to establish each of a plurality of electric circuits, each of the electric circuits comprising one of the plurality of the interfaces and a set of two or more mutually exclusive subsets of the plurality of electrodes, the electrodes in each subset that have more than one electrode being electrically connected with each other for avoiding any voltage differential therebetween, and the one or more electrodes of each subset being electrically insulated from each electrode of any other subset of the set for enabling one or more ...

SYSTEM FOR CONTROL OF A PROSTHETIC DEVICE

A system for control of a prosthetic device includes at least one Inertial Measurement Unit detecting orientation of a user's foot. The at least one Inertial Measurement Unit is in communication with a device module configured to command at least one actuator of a prosthetic device. The at least one Inertial Measurement unit sends output signals related to orientation of the user's foot to the device module and the device module controls the at least one actuator of the prosthetic device based on the signals from the at least one Inertial Measurement Unit. 1. A control system for a prosthetic device comprising:at least one sensor module adapted to receive at least one body input signal;at least one device module having at least one prosthetic control mode, the device module being in communication with the at least one sensor module; andat least one actuator of the prosthetic device configured to receive commands from the device module,wherein the device module receives at least one body input signal from the at least one sensor module and commands the at least one actuator in accordance with the at least one body input signal.2. The control system according to further comprising wherein the at least one device module further comprising at least one prosthetic control mode and wherein the device module commands the at least one actuator in accordance with the at least one body input signal and a current control mode of the at least one prosthetic control mode.3. The control system according to further comprising wherein the at least one sensor module comprising at least one inertial measurement unit.4. The control system according to further comprising wherein the at least one inertial measurement unit comprising at least one accelerometer.5. The control system according to further comprising wherein the inertial measurement unit comprising at least one accelerometer configured to detect accelerations in three perpendicular axes.6. The control system according to ...

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

An unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) includes an aircraft body and a rotor assembly mounted on the aircraft body. The UAV also includes a barometer disposed external to the aircraft body and separated from the rotor assembly at a predetermined distance. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) , comprising:an aircraft body;a rotor assembly mounted on the aircraft body; anda barometer disposed external to the aircraft body and separated from the rotor assembly at a predetermined distance.2. The UAV of claim 1 , further comprising:an extension member connected to the aircraft body and extending in a direction facing against the aircraft body,wherein the barometer is disposed at the extension member.3. The UAV of claim 2 , wherein the extension member is provided with a receiving member configured to receive the barometer therein.4. The UAV of claim 3 , wherein the receiving member is provided with an air port configured to connect an internal chamber of the receiving member with an external environment.5. The UAV of claim 4 , further comprising an air filter disposed inside the receiving member and configured to reduce an impact of an air flow on the barometer when the UAV is in a flight.6. The UAV of claim 5 , wherein the air filter is disposed between the air port and the barometer.7. The UAV of claim 5 , wherein the air filter is disposed to surround the barometer.8. The UAV of claim 5 , wherein the air filter wraps around an exterior of the barometer.9. The UAV of claim 5 , wherein the air filter is made of a flannel.10. The UAV of claim 5 , wherein the air filter is made of a polyethylene material that is air permeable.11. The UAV of claim 10 , wherein the air filter is made of a sponge.12. The UAV of claim 2 ,wherein the extension member is provided at a side of the aircraft body facing against the rotor assembly,wherein an end of the extension member is connected with the aircraft body, the other end of the extension member extends in a direction away from the rotor ...

UAV HAVING ELECTRIC-FIELD ACTUATED GENERATOR FOR POWERING ELECTRICAL LOAD WITHIN VICINITY OF POWERLINES

A UAV in which electric power is generated for an electric load from differentials in electric field strengths within a vicinity of powerlines includes: a plurality of electrodes separated and electrically insulated from one another for enabling differentials in voltage resulting from differentials in electric field strength experienced thereat; and electrical components electrically connected therewith and configurable to establish one or more electric circuits whereby voltage differentials causes a current to flow through the established electric circuit for powering an electric load. Preferably, the UAV includes a control assembly having one or more voltage-detector components configured to detect relative voltages of the electrodes; and a processor enabled to configure—based on the detected voltages and based on voltage and electric current specifications for powering the electric load—one or more of the electrical components to establish an electric circuit for powering the electric load. 1. A method for generating electric power for an electrical load of a UAV from one or more differentials in electric field strength within a vicinity of powerlines , the UAV having a plurality of separated electrodes within the vicinity of powerlines , the method comprising the steps of:(a) positioning the UAV within the vicinity of powerlines such that the plurality of separated electrodes experience differentials in electric field strength with resulting differentials in voltage at the electrodes; and(b) establishing a particular one of a plurality of different electric circuits, each of the different electric circuits comprising a set of two or more mutually exclusive subsets of the plurality of electrodes, the electrodes in each subset that have more than one electrode being electrically connected with each other for avoiding any voltage differential therebetween, and the one or more electrodes of each subset being electrically insulated from each electrode of any other ...

Clinocompass for measuring strike and dip on irregular geological outcrop, and method of measuring strike and dip by using the same

Disclosed is a clinocompass for measuring a strike and a dip on an irregular geological outcrop and a method of measuring the strike and the dip by using the same. Since the level meter of the clinometer is supported by providing a support force and a fixing force on an irregular geological outcrop having no exposed flat plane, the clinocompass serves as a supporting member or a fixing member for the measurement of the strike and the dip on an irregular geological outcrop having no exposed flat plane. Accordingly, the clinocompass has a structure to measure the strike and the dip suitable for the geological structure and the orientation of the outcrop having no exposed flat plane, so that the strike and the dip are usefully measured.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, AND UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND SYSTEM CONTROLLED THEREBY

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device according to one embodiment comprises: a housing; a sensor for sensing a movement of the electronic device; a visible light communication (VLC) output module, disposed on one side of the housing, for outputting a VLC signal; and a processor disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the sensor and the VLC output module, wherein the processor may be configured to generate control information for controlling a movement of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on the basis of the detected movement of the electronic device, and to output the VLC signal including the control information to the UAV by using the VLC output module. Other various embodiments as understood from the specification are also possible. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing;a sensor configured to sense a movement of the electronic device;a visible light communication (VLC) output module disposed on one side of the housing and configured to output a VLC signal; anda processor disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the sensor and the VLC output module,wherein the processor is configured to:generate control information for controlling a movement of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) based on the sensed movement of the electronic device; andoutput the VLC signal including the control information to the UAV by using the VLC output module.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes at least one of a geomagnetic sensor configured to sense an azimuth of the electronic device claim 1 , a gyro sensor configured to sense an inclination of the electronic device claim 1 , or an acceleration sensor configured to sense an acceleration of the electronic device.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:generate the control information based on the movement of the electronic device sensed from a point in time when a user input is obtained.4. The electronic device of ...

WORK EQUIPMENT

Work equipment configured to unload a collected article from the storage container and resistant to tipping over when unloading the collected article. The work equipment includes a vehicle body; a storage container provided on the vehicle body so as to be moveable between a horizontal position for storing a collected article and an inclined position for unloading the collected article; a drive unit provided between the vehicle body and the storage container and configured to change a container inclination angle defined as an angle of the storage container with respect to the vehicle body; an inclination angle sensor detecting a vehicle body inclination angle defined as an inclination angle of the vehicle body with respect to a horizontal plane; and a control unit configured to control a driving operation of the drive unit according to the vehicle body inclination angle. 1. Work equipment , comprising:a vehicle body;a storage container provided on the vehicle body so as to be moveable between a horizontal position for storing a collected article and an inclined position for unloading the collected article;a drive unit provided between the vehicle body and the storage container and configured to change a container inclination angle defined as an angle of the storage container with respect to the vehicle body;an inclination angle sensor detecting a vehicle body inclination angle defined as an inclination angle of the vehicle body with respect to a horizontal plane; anda control unit configured to control a driving operation of the drive unit, the control unit controlling the drive unit according to the vehicle body inclination angle.2. The work equipment according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit prohibits the driving operation of the drive unit when the vehicle body inclination angle is equal to or greater than a first inclination angle determination value.3. The work equipment according to claim 2 , wherein the control unit changes a driving speed of the drive ...

Apparatus and method for auto-leveling steering wheel

An apparatus and a method for auto-leveling a steering wheel include an angle sensor configured to sense an inclination of the steering wheel; and a communication unit configured to wirelessly transmit an angle measured by the angle sensor to a controller controlling a driving of a motor driven power steering (MDPS).

SYSTEM FOR CONTROL OF A PROSTHETIC DEVICE

A system for control of a prosthetic device includes at least one Inertial Measurement Unit detecting orientation of a user's foot. The at least one Inertial Measurement Unit is in communication with a device module configured to command at least one actuator of a prosthetic device. The at least one Inertial Measurement unit sends output signals related to orientation of the user's foot to the device module and the device module controls the at least one actuator of the prosthetic device based on the signals from the at least one Inertial Measurement Unit. 1. A control system for a prosthetic device comprising:at least one sensor module adapted to receive at least one body input signal;at least one device module having at least one prosthetic control mode, the device module being in communication with the at least one sensor module; andat least one actuator of the prosthetic device configured to receive commands from the device module,wherein the device module receives at least one body input signal from the at least one sensor module and commands the at least one actuator in accordance with the at least one body input signal.2. The control system according to further comprising wherein the at least one device module further comprising at least one prosthetic control mode and wherein the device module commands the at least one actuator in accordance with the at least one body input signal and a current control mode of the at least one prosthetic control mode.3. The control system according to further comprising wherein the at least one sensor module comprising at least one inertial measurement unit.4. The control system according to further comprising wherein the at least one inertial measurement unit comprising at least one accelerometer.5. The control system according to further comprising wherein the inertial measurement unit comprising at least one accelerometer configured to detect accelerations in three perpendicular axes.6. The control system according to ...

Smart pool skimmer with cloud-based pool monitoring system

A smart pool skimmer is disclosed. In one embodiment, the pool skimmer includes a body housing having electronics and sensors extending from the body housing to monitor pool conditions. The sensors detect a plurality of pool condition, including but not limited to pH, ORP, temperature, water level, water movement, chlorine levels, and salt concentration. The smart pool skimmer receives data from the sensors and sends the information to a user computing device or a cloud-based analytics server, which tracks conditions of the pool water. A solar panel may be provided on the housing to enable the smart skimmer to run on renewable energy. Additionally, visual light indicators can be mounted on top of the cover plate to provide visual indications of pool conditions.

UNDERGROUND LOCALIZATION METHOD AND SYSTEM THEREFOR

An underground localization method and a system therefor are provided. The underground localization method includes computing location information of a dead reckoning using a gyro sensor and a distance movement sensor of moving equipment, measuring physical information according to the computed location information of the dead reckoning and searching for the physical information which is determined as being matched with the location information of the dead reckoning, and optimizing a location by reflecting location information of the physical information which is determined as being matched with the location information of the dead reckoning. 1. An underground localization method comprising:computing location information of a dead reckoning using a gyro sensor and a distance movement sensor of moving equipment;measuring physical information according to the computed location information of the dead reckoning and searching for the physical information which is determined as being matched with the location information of the dead reckoning; andoptimizing a location by reflecting location information of the physical information which is determined as being matched with the location information of the dead reckoning.2. The underground localization method of claim 1 , wherein the measurement of the physical information and the searching for of the physical information which is determined as being matched with the location information of the dead reckoning comprises:measuring and mapping the physical information using a sensor according to the computed location information of the dead reckoning;comparing and analyzing the physical information and the location information of the dead reckoning and searching for the physical information which is determined as being matched with the location information of the dead reckoning; andstoring location information of the found physical information which is determined as being matched with the location information of the dead ...

MULTI-DIRECTIONAL LASER LEVEL

A system for indicating points equidistant from a line is provided, as well as devices and methods of doing the same. The system may include a housing; and a laser supported by the housing, the laser being configured to emit laser light from the housing in both a first direction and an opposing second direction; wherein the emitted light in the first direction is configured to include an indicator and the emitted light in the second direction is configured to include a corresponding indicator, and wherein the indicator and the corresponding indicator are configured to be projected onto the surface at about the same distances from the point on the surface. 1. A system for indicating points equidistant from a point on a surface , the system comprising:a housing; anda laser supported by said housing, said laser being configured to emit laser light from said housing in both a first direction and an opposing second direction;wherein said emitted light in said first direction is configured to include an indicator and said emitted light in said second direction is configured to include a corresponding indicator, andwherein said indicator and said corresponding indicator are configured to be projected onto said surface at about the same distances from said point on said surface.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said emitted light in said first direction includes a line and said indicator includes a break in said line claim 1 , and wherein said emitted light in said second direction includes a corresponding line and said corresponding indicator includes a break in said corresponding line.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said emitted light in said first direction includes a line and said indicator includes a bar that extends in a direction that is perpendicular to said line claim 1 , and wherein said emitted light in said second direction includes a corresponding line and said corresponding indicator includes a corresponding bar that extends in a direction that is ...

VERSINE TROLLEY-TYPE EQUIPMENT FOR INSPECTING TRACK IRREGULARITY

Provided is versine trolley-type equipment for inspecting a track irregularity, having sensors respectively provided to a trolley so as to measure a height difference, direction misalignment, gauge irregularity, rail longitudinal slope, cant and the like of railroad rails, and simultaneously measuring the height difference and direction misalignment of a left rail and a right rail so as to reduce a measurement time by half and, also, allowing left and right measurement frames to freely move in a vertical direction within a predetermined range, thereby bringing front and rear trolley wheels of the left and right measurement frames into close contact with the rails all the time even if the rails are warped. 1. A versine trolley-type equipment for inspecting track irregularity , which is capable of simultaneously measuring a height difference and direction misalignment of left and right rails , comprising:{'b': 110', '110', '120', '120, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'd, 'versine left and right measurement frames (and ) on which front and rear trolley wheels (to ) are mounted, and hung on the left and right rails to move along the left and right rails for a versine inspection;'}{'b': 130', '130', '110', '110, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'first and second vertical measurement wheels (and ) installed at outer side surfaces of the versine left and right measurement frames (and ) so as to be able to detect a height difference of each of the left and right rails;'}{'b': 140', '140', '130', '130, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'first and second height difference sensors (and ) respectively engaged with the first and second vertical measurement wheels (and ) to detect the height difference of each of the left and right rails;'}{'b': 150', '150', '110', '110, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'first and second direction misalignment sensors (and ) respectively installed at inner side surfaces of the versine left and right measurement frames (and ) to detect a direction misalignment of each of the left and right ...

DIGITAL PITCH GAUGE

A measurement device for measuring and adjusting at least one control element of a model helicopter includes an electronic measurement unit (), and a fastening unit () which is or can be connected rigidly to the electronic measurement unit () and which is to be mounted on the control element to be measured. To make available a measurement device with which other control elements of a model helicopter can be measured and adjusted, the measurement device () is provided for measuring and adjusting the tilt of a swash plate of the model helicopter. The fastening unit () can be placed flat at least in some areas on the top and/or the bottom of the swash plate. 1. A measuring device for measuring and adjusting at least one control element of a model helicopter , comprising:an electronic measurement unit; and 'wherein the measuring device is configured for measuring and adjusting the inclination of a swash plate of the model helicopter, wherein the attachment device is configured for being placed flat, at least sectionally, on the upper and/or lower side of the swash plate.', 'an attachment device which is connected to, or rigidly fixed to, the electronic measurement unit, for being attached to the control element being measured;'}2. A measuring device according to claim 1 ,wherein the attachment device has two contact elements with a variable spacing from each other.3. A measuring device according to claim 2 ,wherein the contact elements are arranged parallel to each other.4. A measuring device according to claim 2 ,wherein the contact elements are configured for being pressed against the swash plate by a nut which is arranged on a threaded spindle.5. A measuring device according to claim 2 ,wherein at least one contact element has a lateral recess for being placed on a primary rotor shaft.6. A measuring device according to claim 1 ,wherein the attachment device has a holding region with a contact surface for arranging the measurement unit, wherein the contact surface of ...

SPRING-MASS SYSTEM WITH A SMALL TRANSVERSE DISPLACEMENT

A spring-mass system including a support, a mass mobile with respect to the support, at least one first and one second spring connecting the mass to the support allowing a displacement of the mass relative to the support along a first direction, the first spring being the symmetrical of the second spring with respect to an axis, each first and second spring comprising at least first and second series-connected beams arranged in zigzag, and a first closed frame surrounding the mass, at a distance from the mass and the support, each first beam having a first end connected to the support and a second end attached to the first frame and each second beam having a third end attached to the first frame and a fourth end connected to the mass. 130. A spring-mass system () comprising:{'b': '34', 'a support ();'}{'b': '32', 'a mass () mobile with respect to the support;'}{'b': 36', '36', '38', '38', '39', '39, 'at least one first and one second spring (A, B) connecting the mass to the support and allowing a displacement of the mass relative to the support along a first direction (Ox), the first spring being the symmetrical of the second spring with respect to an axis (C), each first and second spring comprising at least first and second series-connected beams (A, B, A, B) arranged in zigzag; and'}{'b': 40', '38', '38', '39', '39, 'a first closed frame () surrounding the mass, at a distance from the mass and the support, each first beam (A, B) having a first end connected to the support and a second end attached to the first frame, and each second beam (A, B) having a third end attached to the first frame and a fourth end connected to the mass.'}2383839396060. The spring-mass system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second beams (A claim 1 , B claim 1 , A claim 1 , B) comprises a bulge (A claim 1 , B) in its median portion.338383939. The spring-mass system of claim 1 , wherein the length (L) of each first and second beam (A claim 1 , B claim 1 , A claim 1 , B) ...

Tilt compensated torque-angle wrench

A method of determining an actual amount of torque and/or angle applied to a work piece by a tool. In an embodiment, the method includes determining a rotational angle, a tilt of the tool, and a measured torque of the tool. The actual amount of torque or angle applied to the work piece is then determined based on the rotational angle, the tilt, and the measured torque.

Device to monitor state of balance of robot, method of operation for such device, and computer readable medium

A method for determining state of balance of a robot and applying corrections as necessary includes: acquiring an image set of initial images taken by a photographing device when a robot is balanced, and acquiring coordinates of each initial image in the image set. An image model is generated by arranging and stitching the initial images according to the coordinates and setting a balance threshold of the image model. A determination image is acquired in real time and the determination image is compared with the image model to obtain a difference value which is measured against the balance threshold, to determine a balance state of the robot. A device for determining robot balance is further provided.

VISUAL TOOL FOR PILOTS

Disclosed is a visual tool for determining the spatial orientation of an aircraft relative to a level plane, including a closed container constructed of a material that permits the passage of light therethrough. An indicator body is fixed within the container and viewable through the container. An indicator fluid is provided including a liquid that fills the container a selected amount. The indicator fluid presents a fluid surface that is viewable through the container and free to move within the container. When the visual tool is affixed to an aircraft the indicator body and the fluid surface are parallel to the level plane when the aircraft is level. The indicator body is moved out of the level plane and the fluid surface remains parallel to the level plane when the aircraft deviates from the level plane to generate a visual signal representative of the orientation of the aircraft. 1. A visual tool for determining the spatial orientation of an aircraft relative to a level plane , comprising:a closed container constructed of a material that permits the passage of light therethrough;an indicator body fixed within the container and viewable through the container; andan indicator fluid, the indicator fluid comprising a liquid that fills the container to a selected level, the indicator fluid presenting a fluid surface that is viewable through the container and free to move within the container,wherein when the visual tool is affixed to an aircraft, the indicator body and the fluid surface are parallel to level plane when the aircraft is level, andwherein the indicator body is moved out of the level plane and the fluid surface remains parallel to level plane when the aircraft deviates from level plane to generate a visual signal representative of the orientation of the aircraft.2. The visual tool of claim 1 , wherein the container is translucent or transparent.3. The visual tool of claim 2 , wherein the container is made out of glass or plastic.4. The visual tool of ...

CLIMBING FORMWORK AND METHOD FOR ERECTION OF A CONCRETE STRUCTURE

A climbing formwork and a method for erection of a concrete structure by successively casting a plurality of casting segments, the climbing formwork comprising a first form element for delimiting a cavity to receive concrete for forming an uppermost casting segment, the first form element having upper and lower ends, a support structure to support the first form element, a tilt sensor for measuring a tilt of the first form element, a measuring unit for measuring a horizontal distance between the lower end of the outer surface of the first form element and the upper end of the outer surface of the previous casting segment, a processing unit communicating with the tilt sensor and the measuring unit for calculating a target tilt of the first form element, the processing unit further for determining a deviation between the actual tilt and the target tilt of the first form element. 1. A climbing formwork for erection of a concrete structure by successively casting a plurality of casting segments , the climbing formwork comprising:at least a first form element with an outer surface for delimiting a cavity to receive concrete for forming an uppermost casting segment, the first form element having an upper end and a lower end,a first support structure to support the first form element,a first tilt sensor for measuring a tilt of the first form element,a first measuring unit for measuring a horizontal distance between the outer surface at the lower end of the first form element and an outer surface at an upper end of a previous casting segment, the outer surface at the upper end of the previous casting segment facing the outer surface of the first form element anda processing unit communicating with the first tilt sensor and the first measuring unit, the processing unit being arranged for calculating a target tilt of the first form element using the measurement of the horizontal distance between the lower end of the outer surface of the first form element and the upper end of ...

CURB INSPECTION TOOL

Techniques for measuring a monument, including obtaining a set of two or more images of a monument environment, detecting a set of markers in the set of images, wherein the set of markers are positioned on a plane level with respect to gravity by a leveling device, and wherein the leveling device is configured to automatically level the markers, generating a virtual representation of the monument environment with respect to gravity, mapping the monument to a virtual representation, determining one or more slopes and dimensions of the monument based on the mapped monument and the gravity plane, and outputting the one or more slopes and dimensions of the monument. 123-. (canceled)24. A method for measuring a monument , comprising:obtaining a set of two or more images of a monument environment;determining a gravity plane based on a leveling device;determining one or more dimensions of the monument based on the determined gravity plane and the set of two or more images; andoutputting the determined one or more dimensions.25. The method of claim 24 , further comprising mapping the monument based on the set of two or more images to generate a virtual representation of the monument aligned to the gravity plane.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the virtual representation comprises a three-dimensional model of the monument environment.27. The method of claim 24 , wherein the leveling device comprises an inclinometer device.28. The method of claim 24 , further comprising:generating a virtual representation of the monument environment with respect to gravity; andmapping the monument to the virtual representation.29. The method of claim 24 , further comprising:determining, based on the set of two or more images, a scale for the monument;detecting, in the set of two or more images, one or more features of the monument;generating a set of measurements based on the detected one or more features; andoutputting the set of measurements.30. The method of claim 29 , further ...

APPARATUS FOR DETECTING TILT, LEAN, MOVEMENT, ROTATION, OF A USER, RIDER, PAYLOAD

An apparatus that detects a tilt, lean, movement and/or rotation and/or change in tilt, lean, position and/or rotation of a user, rider, and/or payload which may use sensors configured to accomplish this detection, where sensors may be on, embedded in and/or attached to a structural device, strap, and/or surface of a vehicle, structure or system, where an apparatus of the present invention may be on, part of, in, attached to or connected to a vehicle, structure or system where detecting, measuring and/or determining a lean, tilt, movement and/or rotation or change thereof, of a user, rider, and/or payload, may be desirable; position or movement and/or center of mass or change thereof may be calculated, or detected; calculations, measurements, metrics or detections from the present invention may be an output or the only output of an apparatus that is an embodiment of the present invention. 1. An apparatus comprising:a platform configured to hold at least one object;at least one sensor attached to the platform, the sensor configured to detect a change or perturbation of a distance from the at least one sensor to the at least one object; anda computational device configured to determine at least one of a tilt, a lean, a shift, a rotation, a slide, a position, a movement, and a rotation of the at least one object or to determine a change in at least one of a tilt, a lean, a shift, a rotation, a slide, a position, a movement, and a rotation of the at least one object based on the change or perturbation detected by the at least one sensor.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one object comprises at least one of a user claim 1 , a rider claim 1 , or a payload.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the computational device is configured to further determine at least one of a magnitude and a direction in which the at least one object shifts claim 1 , slides claim 1 , or rotates in order to determine the tilt claim 1 , lean or rotation of a user claim 1 , rider ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MOVABLE OBJECT DISTANCE DETECTION, AND AERIAL VEHICLE

A method for distance detection includes detecting a first distance value between a movable object and a target object in a target direction of the movable object, obtaining an inclination angle of the movable object at the target direction, and calculating a second distance value from the movable object to the target object based upon the inclination angle and the first distance value. 1. A method for distance detection comprising:detecting a first distance value between a movable object and a target object in a target direction of the movable object;obtaining an inclination angle of the movable object at the target direction; andcalculating a second distance value from the movable object to the target object based upon the inclination angle and the first distance value.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the first distance value between the movable object and the target object comprises obtaining the first distance value between the movable object and the target object based upon at least one of distance sensing data of a distance sensing or visual sensing data of a visual sensing.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein obtaining the first distance value between the movable object and the target object based upon the visual sensing data of the visual sensing comprises:obtaining at least two images in the target direction;determining feature points in each of the at least two images;performing feature point comparison and determining correlated feature points between the at least two images; andcalculating the first distance value between the movable object and the target object based upon the correlated feature points.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein determining the feature points in each of the at least two images comprises:determining an effective area in each of the at least two images based upon the inclination angle; anddetermining the feature points in the effective area of each of the at least two images.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein:the ...

TWO WHEEL AUTOMATIC GUIDED VEHICLES

An automatic guided vehicles (AGV) can include: motors, wheels, motor controllers, and batteries coupled to an elongated frame. The two wheels can be mounted on opposite sides of the elongated frame. The wheels can be coupled to motors which can be controlled by motor controllers. The motors and motor controllers can be attached to the frame. The center of gravity can be lower than the axis of rotation of the wheels so that the AGV will passively rotated into an upright position. A connector flange can be mounted on top of a payload holder column mounted to a center portion of the AGV frame. Objects can be mounted on or towed by the connector flange. 1. An automated guided vehicle (AGV) comprising:a frame;a left wheel coupled to a left motor mounted on the frame;a right wheel coupled to a right motor mounted on the frame;a motor controller that controls the left motor and the right motor;a radio frequency transceiver coupled to the motor controller;a rechargeable battery coupled to the frame for powering the motor controller, the left motor and the right motor; anda connector mounted on a center surface on the frame of the AGV;wherein only the left wheel and the right wheel of the AGV contact the ground.2. The AGV of wherein the left wheel and the right wheel have an axis of rotation and a center of gravity of the AGV is below the axis of rotation.3. The AGV of wherein the rechargeable battery mounted to a lower surface of the frame.4. The AGV of further comprising an accelerometer coupled to the motor controller for detecting a pitch angle of the AGV wherein the motor controller adjusts rotational velocities of the left motor and the right motor to prevent the pitch angle of the AGV from exceeding a predetermined maximum pitch angle.5. The AGV of further comprising:a covering having a cylindrical surface which covers a left side, a right side, a front side, a rear side and a top side of the AGV.6. The AGV of further comprising:a gyroscope coupled to the frame for ...

Alignment tool for outside corners

An alignment tool for a corner post includes a body portion including first and second arms. Each of the first and second arms include an inner member and an outer member. The inner member has an engagement face. The outer member has an inner surface. A pivot is coupled between the first and second arms. The pivot is configured to position the first and second arms of the body portion between a closed position and an open position. The engagement faces of the inner members and the inner surfaces of the outer members together define a mounting area while the body portion is disposed in the open position. The mounting area receives the corner post therein. One or more aliment devices are secured to the body portion. 1. An alignment tool for a corner post comprising:a body portion including first and second arms, each of the first and second arms including an inner member and an outer member, the inner member having an engagement face, the outer member having an inner surface;a pivot coupled between the first and second arms, the pivot configured to position the first and second arms of the body portion between a closed position and an open position,wherein the engagement faces of the inner members of the first and second arms, and the inner surfaces of the outer members of the first and second arms, together define a mounting area while the body portion is disposed in the open position, the mounting area configured to receive the corner post therein; andat least one alignment device secured to the body portion and configured to align the corner post.2. The alignment tool of claim 1 , wherein the at least one alignment device includes a leveling device claim 1 , a plumbing device claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The alignment tool of claim 1 , wherein a first one of the inner members is slidably coupled to a first one of the outer members.4. The alignment tool of claim 1 , further including a pin that couples a first one of the inner members to a first one of the ...

method for determining a filling level of a fluid tank in a motor vehicle

A method for determining a filling level of a fluid tank in a motor vehicle, enables both a detection of an ascent or a descent of the motor vehicle with the aid of multiple pieces of position data ascertained in succession via a position determination system, and a plausibility check of the measuring value of the filling level sensor, in that a grade of an associated route section is ascertained for the ascertained position data, a selection of at least two route sections having different grades is carried out, and a measuring value of the filling level sensor to be expected is ascertained for each of them, and a comparison of the measuring values to be expected with the measured measuring values is carried out. 1. A method for determining a filling level of a fluid tank in a motor vehicle , the method comprising:performing a first calculation of a fluid volume of the fluid tank with a first process using a measuring value of a filling level sensor situated in the fluid tank and information about the inclination of the motor vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and the transverse direction of the vehicle;detecting an ascent or a descent of the motor vehicle with multiple pieces of position data ascertained in succession via a position determination system;ascertaining a grade of an associated route section in each case for the ascertained position data;selecting at least two route sections having different grades, and ascertaining a measuring value of the filling level sensor to be expected for each of them; andperforming a plausibility check of the measuring value of the filling level sensor via a comparison of the measuring values to be expected with the measured measuring values.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a second calculation of the fluid volume of the fluid tank is performed with a second process using data about an instantaneous consumption of the fluid of the fluid tank claim 1 , a comparison of the calculated fluid volume of the two ...

Device, System, and Method of Detecting Vishing Attacks

Devices, systems, and methods of detecting a vishing attack, in which an attacker provides to a victim step-by-step over-the-phone instructions that command the victim to log-in to his bank account and to perform a dictated banking transaction. The system monitors transactions, online operations, user interactions, gestures performed via input units, speed and timing of data entry, and user engagement with User Interface elements. The system detects that the operations performed by the victim, follow a pre-defined playbook of a vishing attack. The system detects that the victim operates under duress or under dictated instructions, as exhibited in irregular doodling activity, data entry rhythm, typographical error introduction rhythm, unique posture of the user, alternating pattern of listening to phone instructions and performing online operations via a computer, and device orientation changes or spatial changes that characterize a device being used to perform an online transaction while also talking on the phone. 1. A process comprising:(a) monitoring information that includes at least one of: (i) user interactions of a user that utilizes an electronic device to interact with a computerized service, (ii) operational characteristics of said electronic device;(b) analyzing said information, and determining that a set of operations were performed by said user as part of a vishing attack in which an attacker dictated to said user which operations to perform in said computerized service.2. The process of claim 1 , comprising:monitoring an average typing speed of said user; and based on monitored average typing speed of said user, determining that said set of operations were performed as part of a vishing attack.3. The process of claim 1 , comprising:monitoring an average mouse-click speed of said user; and based on monitored average mouse-clock speed of said user, determining that said set of operations were performed as part of a vishing attack.4. The process of claim ...

Method And System For Estimating The Flaps Position Of An Aircraft

An estimation system includes a module for measuring a current angle of attack and current flight parameters of the aircraft, a module for estimating a current lift coefficient of the aircraft from the current flight parameters and from a mass of the aircraft, a module for estimating an angle of attack for a zero lift from the current angle of attack, from the current lift coefficient and from a slope of an affine part of at least one theoretical curve describing a lift coefficient of the aircraft as a function of an angle of attack, a module for estimating the current position of the flaps of the aircraft from the angle of attack for a zero lift and a module for sending the current position of the flaps to a user device. 1. A method for estimating the position of flaps of an aircraft , comprising:a measurement step, implemented by a measuring module, including measuring a current angle of attack of the aircraft and current flight parameters of the aircraft;a first estimation step, implemented by a first estimating module, including estimating a current lift coefficient of the aircraft from the current flight parameters and from a mass of the aircraft;{'sub': 0', 'zα, 'a second estimation step, implemented by a second estimating module, including estimating an angle of attack (α) for a zero lift from the current angle of attack, from the current lift coefficient estimated in the first estimation step and from a slope (C) of an affine part of at least one theoretical curve describing a lift coefficient of the aircraft as a function of an angle of attack;'}a third estimation step, implemented by a third estimating module, including estimating the current position of the flaps of the aircraft from the angle of attack for a zero lift, estimated in the second estimation step; anda sending step, implemented by a sending module, including sending the current position of the flaps to a user device.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement step comprises:a ...

Method For Assisting A Maneuvering Procedure Of A Motor Vehicle, And System For Assisting A Maneuvering Procedure Of A Motor Vehicle

A method for assisting a maneuvering procedure of a motor vehicle in a parking garage is disclosed, wherein the motor vehicle moves within the parking garage during the maneuvering procedure from a drop-off site in the parking garage to a predetermined position in the parking garage, wherein the maneuvering procedure of the motor vehicle is monitored by at least one sensor of the motor vehicle, comprising the steps: establishing a communication link between a controller of the motor vehicle and a vehicle-external unit of the parking garage; transmitting climate-specific measured data that are acquired by at least one measuring point in the parking garage from the at least one measuring point to the vehicle-external unit, and calibrating the at least one sensor of the motor vehicle depending on the climate-specific measured data. 1. A motor vehicle for improved parking maneuvering in a parking garage , comprising at least:one or more climate-dependent sensors for determining at least one distance from the motor vehicle to one or more objects in an environment of the motor vehicle; anda controller, connected with the one or more climate-dependent sensors and adapted for communication with a vehicle-external parking processing circuit of the parking garage over a communication link; whereinthe controller is configured to receive climate-specific measured data of the parking garage from the vehicle-external parking processing circuit and to calibrate the one or more climate-dependent sensors based on the received climate-specific measured data.2. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the motor vehicle is further configured to claim 1 , during the parking maneuvering in the parking garage claim 1 , operate in an autonomous driving mode claim 1 , in which autonomous driving mode the motor vehicle moves autonomously.3. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a position acquisition circuit claim 1 , configured to determine a current position of the motor vehicle ...

SEISMIC DATA ACQUISITION UNIT

A wireless seismic data acquisition unit with a wireless receiver providing access to a common remote time reference shared by wireless seismic data acquisition units in a seismic system. The receiver can replicate local version of remote time epoch to which a seismic sensor analog-to-digital converter is synchronized. The receiver can replicate local version of remote common time reference to time stamp local node events. The receiver can be placed in a low power, non-operational state over periods of time during which the unit continues to record seismic data, thus conserving unit battery power. The system corrects the local time clock based on intermittent access to the common remote time reference. The system corrects the local time clock via a voltage controlled oscillator to account for environmentally induced timing errors. The system provides a more stable method of correcting drift in the local time clock. 1. A system to provide a stable timing signal for a seismic data acquisition unit , comprising: receive an external time reference;', 'determine a frequency error of the local oscillator based on a difference in time stamps of the external time reference over a frequency measurement time interval;', 'measure an inclination for the seismic data acquisition unit;', 'store, in the memory element, a data structure comprising (i) the frequency error, (ii) the time stamps from the external time reference, and (iii) the inclination encountered over the frequency measurement time interval; and', 'adjust, in a time interval in which the wireless receiver is in a disabled state, a frequency of the local oscillator to correct for at least one timing error using the inclination stored in the data structure., 'the seismic data acquisition unit comprising a wireless receiver, a local oscillator, an environmental sensor comprising a tilt sensor, a memory element, and at least one processor, the seismic data acquisition unit to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

GLITCH-FREE DATA FUSION METHOD FOR COMBINING MULTIPLE ATTITUDE SOLUTIONS

A glitch-free data fusion method for combining multiple attitude solutions is disclosed, wherein a star camera is set as the master star camera. After acquiring attitude solutions from the star cameras, a rotation difference is calculated between a master attitude solution acquired from the master star camera and a slave attitude solution acquired from other star cameras. Then, a steady difference is acquired from the rotation difference via a low pass filter for correcting the slave attitude solution. When combining the corrected slave attitude solutions with the master attitude solution, the attitude glitches or attitude jumps, which occur while transitioning between data fusion configurations with different number of available attitude solutions, can be eliminated. 1. A glitch-free data fusion method for combining multiple attitude solutions , comprising:acquiring a plurality of attitude data from a plurality of corresponding star cameras or other attitude sensors;setting one of said attitude data as a master attitude data, and setting the rest of said attitude data as a slave attitude data respectively;correcting a misalignment between said slave attitude data and said master attitude data; andcombining the corrected said slave attitude data with said master attitude data.2. The glitch-free data fusion method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , correcting said misalignment between said slave attitude data and said master attitude data further comprises:choosing one slave attitude data from said multiple slave attitude data.3. The glitch-free data fusion method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , correcting said misalignment between said slave attitude data and said master attitude data further comprises:calculating a rotation difference ΔQ between said slave attitude data and said master attitude data;obtaining a steady difference ΔQf from said rotation difference ΔQ via a filter; and{'sub': 'f', 'correcting said slave attitude data with said steady ...

ELEVATION DETECTION DEVICE

A device for measuring a position of a panel of an overhead garage door is described. The device has an accelerometer, an atmospheric pressure sensor, and a processor. The accelerometer is attached to the panel and detects a motion or vibration of the panel. The atmospheric pressure sensor triggers a measurement of an ambient atmospheric pressure in response to the detected motion of the panel. A state of the panel is determined based on a combination of the measured ambient atmospheric pressure and the detected motion of the panel. 1. A device comprising:an accelerometer configured to be attached to a panel of an overhead garage door and to detect a motion of the panel;an atmospheric pressure sensor coupled to the accelerometer, the atmospheric pressure sensor configured to measure an ambient atmospheric pressure in response to the detected motion of the panel; and 'determining a state of the panel based on a combination of the measured ambient atmospheric pressure and the detected motion of the panel.', 'a processor configured to perform operations comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the state of the panel identifies an open position or a closed position.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:determining an elevation of the panel based on the combination of the measured ambient atmospheric pressure and the detected motion of the panel.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the operations further comprise:detecting a first vibration of the panel using the accelerometer;determining that the first vibration exceeds a vibration threshold;measuring a first ambient atmospheric pressure in response to the first vibration exceeding the vibration threshold;detecting a second vibration of the panel using the accelerometer;determining that the second vibration is lower than the vibration threshold after determining that the first vibration exceeds the vibration threshold;measuring a second ambient atmospheric pressure in response to the ...

Electronic Weighing System and Method for Railcars

A railcar has an on-board system for weighing a load of the railcar. A center plate load cell is attached to the bottom of the railcar body and supports the first end of the railcar body on a truck assembly via the center bowl of the truck assembly. A pair of side bearing load cells are mounted to the bottom of the railcar body so as to flank the center plate load cell. A pair of side bearings are positioned on the top surface of the truck assembly bolster in alignment with the pair of side bearing load cells. Circuitry sums signals from the center plate load cell and the pair of side bearing load cells to provide a summed output corresponding to a weight of the railcar load. The summed output is conditioned and transmitted via a satellite and/or cable system to a remote receiving station.

Multi-functional lighting device integrated with bicycle

The present invention relates to a multifunctional lighting apparatus for a bicycle, which includes: a lighting apparatus ascending/descending support unit detachably mounted on a steering unit of a bicycle; an ascending/descending movement body part vertically movably located in the lighting apparatus ascending/descending support unit; and a main lighting lamp unit located in the ascending/descending movement body part and irradiating light, and as a result, a lighting lamp unit can be located at a position desired by a driver by adjusting a height of the lighting lamp unit, thereby enhancing both satisfaction and safety in use.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS ASSOCIATED WITH SMART DEVICES

A system which in some embodiments comprises a wireless smart device assembly that includes a smart device, wherein the smart device assembly is attachable or mountable against an unopened surface of a wall or other structure. In some embodiments, a system comprises a smart device assembly that includes a smart device; and a fastener that includes adhesive and is coupled to the smart device assembly and releasably attachable to a wall or other structure. Some embodiments include a level indicator configured to indicate the angular position or orientation of one or more other portion of the smart device assembly relative to parallel and/or plumb to the force of gravity. In some embodiments, a mount and/or a cover define a catch to releasably attach the cover to the mount. 1. A system comprising: a smart device; and', 'at least one fastener adapted to attach or mount the smart device against an unopened surface of a wall or other structure without penetrating said surface., 'a wireless smart device assembly comprising2. A system as defined in claim 1 , wherein the at least one fastener defines an at least partly adhesive fastener coupled to the smart device assembly and coupleable to a surface of an unopened surface of a wall or other structure to attach or mount the smart device thereto.3. A system as defined in claim 2 , wherein the at least partly adhesive fastener is configured to releasably attach or mount the smart device assembly to an unopened surface of a wall or other structure without a need for any other fasteners.4. A system as defined in claim 2 , wherein the at least partly adhesive fastener comprises pressure sensitive adhesive.5. A system as defined in claim 4 , wherein the at least partly adhesive fastener comprises:a substrate having a front surface and a back surface, the front surface coupled to the smart device assembly, the back surface facing away from the smart device assembly; andpressure sensitive adhesive disposed on at least a portion of ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING POSITION OF TERMINAL

A method and apparatus for estimating a position of a terminal is provided. The method and apparatus include a technique for a sensor network, a machine to machine (M2M), a machine type communication (MTC), and Internet of things (IoT), and may be used for intelligent services based on the technique (smart homes, smart buildings, smart cities, smart cars or connected cars, healthcare, digital education, retail industry, and security and safety related services). The method includes identifying direction information of a received signal if setting up connection between a terminal and an access point (AP), receiving information about a barometric pressure sensor from the terminal, and calculating the position of the terminal based on the direction information and the information about the barometric pressure sensor of the terminal. 1. A method for estimating a position of a terminal by an access point (AP) , the method comprising:identifying direction information of a received signal if setting up connection between the terminal and the AP;receiving information about a barometric pressure sensor of the terminal from the terminal; andcalculating the position of the terminal based on the direction information and the information about the barometric pressure sensor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the information about the barometric pressure sensor comprises height information of the terminal.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the direction information of the terminal comprises at least one of height information of the AP or angle information between the terminal and the AP.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the direction information of the terminal is determined using phase information based on a received signal strength.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the height information of the AP is generated based on at least one of map information or a distance sensor.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the position of the terminal is determined based on a result of ...