СПОСОБ (ВАРИАНТЫ) ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ ДАТЧИКА СОДЕРЖАНИЯ САЖИ И ВЫПУСКНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДВИГАТЕЛЯ

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УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДИНАМИЧЕСКОГО ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ПОКАЗАТЕЛЯ КАЧЕСТВА СРЕДЫ

Изобретение относится к системе бытового мониторинга качества среды посредством совместной детекции различных параметров среды. Аппарат для локального измерения и контроля среды содержит множество локальных устройств для измерения и мониторинга бытовой среды, причем каждое устройство содержит множество датчиков для измерения локальных параметров среды, относящихся к значению показателя качества среды бытовой среды, подвергаемой мониторингу; средства получения для получения от удаленного источника данных, которые могут быть связаны с локальным показателем качества среды; средства контроля для контроля текущих условий бытовой среды, подвергаемой мониторингу, которые влияют на измеряемые локальные параметры среды; и первый программируемый электронный блок обработки, функционально соединенный с указанными датчиками, с указанными средствами получения и указанными средствами контроля для повторяемого во времени получения данных измерения локальных параметров, удаленных данных, связанных с показателем ...

Способ формирования результатов измерений на основании сигналов датчиков

Изобретение относится к области железнодорожной автоматики и телемеханики. Система выполнена с возможностью формирования результатов измерений на основании сигналов, генерируемых одним или более отдельными датчиками, каждый из которых расположен на рельсе, датчики выполнены с возможностью измерения физической характеристики рельса, каждый из датчиков содержит передатчик для передачи сигналов в устройство управления данными, физически удаленное от датчиков и содержащее приемник сигналов датчиков, процессор оценки сигналов датчиков, запоминающее устройство. Причем устройство управления данными выполнено с возможностью сохранения принятых сигналов в запоминающем устройстве и оценки сохраненных сигналов путем объединения и/или сравнения друг с другом по меньшей мере двух элементов данных одного или более сохраненных сигналов датчиков, при этом по меньшей мере один датчик выполнен с возможностью измерения изменения магнитных свойств рельса, обусловленного воздействием рельсового транспортного ...

СЕНСОРНЫЙ ИНТЕРФЕЙС

Изобретение относится к техническим элементам, предназначенным для мониторинга и поддержания эффективного функционирования машин или установок, более конкретно к упругим подложкам, помещенным между относительно жесткими объектами. Сенсорный интерфейс включает в себя гибкую подложку, в которую встроены сенсоры, предназначенные для измерения физических параметров, таких как температура, перемещение, скорость, ускорение, механическое напряжение, деформация, давление и сила, присутствующих между объектами, такими как опора железнодорожного вагона и боковая рама тележки. Подложку помещают между объектами, представляющими интерес. В подложку также могут быть встроены электронные компоненты, такие как устройство обработки данных, устройство связи и источник питания. Электронные устройства взаимодействуют друг с другом и с сенсорами, чтобы обрабатывать сигналы, сгенерированные с помощью сенсоров, указывающие измеряемые параметры. Технический результат - возможность обеспечивать устойчивое сопряжение ...

Универсальный модуль расширения

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ОТСЛЕЖИВАНИЕ ВОЗДЕЙСТВИЯ ЗАГРЯЗНЕНИЯ ВОЗДУХА

Группа изобретений относится к способу и устройству для отслеживания воздействия на пользователя загрязняющих веществ в воздухе. Способ включает прием информации о загрязнении от множества источников данных о качестве воздуха в одном или более местоположениях пользователя; определение весового коэффициента каждого из множества источников данных на основе информации о типе источника данных, причем весовой коэффициент представляет качество информации о загрязнении от соответствующего источника данных, содержащего указанный датчик; выбор источников данных с заданным весовым коэффициентом из множества источников данных; и сбор информации о загрязнении от выбранных источников данных, чтобы определять воздействие на пользователя в течение предварительно определенного периода времени. Группа изобретений обеспечивает повышение эффективности отслеживания воздействия на пользователя загрязняющих веществ в воздухе. 2 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 1 табл., 4 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ИЗМЕРЕННЫХ ВЕЛИЧИН

... 1. Устройство для передачи измеренных величин, содержащее модуль датчиков, который содержит миниатюризированные компоненты, и блок оценки, причем модуль датчиков имеет соединения для различных датчиков, к модулю датчиков подключен один или большее количество датчиков, и датчики регистрируют режимы работы агрегата, представляющего собой центробежный насос, который содержит насос и приводной электродвигатель, в качестве измеренных величин, а модуль датчиков соединен с источником питания и выполняет обработку измеренных величин, отличающееся тем, что датчики (7, 8), подключенные к модулю датчиков, определяют при помощи средства идентификации, тем, что модуль датчиков выполнен в виде передатчика (1) сигналов со стандартизованным выходным сигналом (10), со встроенным блоком (2) оценки, содержащим микрокомпьютер (3), и с дисплеем (4), и тем, что блок (2) оценки выполняет обработку измеренных величин, полученных из датчиков (7, 8), и отображает измеренные величины и/или вычисленные параметры на ...

Способ и устройство для мониторинга состояния здоровья растений

Группа изобретений относится к области интеллектуального сельского хозяйства. Техническим результатом является увеличение контролируемой области посадок и повышение скорости обследования растений. Группа изобретений представляет собой способ контроля состояния здоровья растений, включающий в себя: выполнение первого определения в соответствии с информацией о состоянии здоровья растений; когда результатом определения является то, что существует риск плохого состояния здоровья растений, выполнение второго определения в соответствии со второй информацией о состоянии здоровья растений в ориентации, где находится по меньшей мере одно растение с риском плохого состояния здоровья растений, чтобы точно получить информацию о состоянии здоровья растений, и устройство, реализующее этот способ для мониторинга состояния здоровья растений. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

ОТСЛЕЖИВАНИЕ ВОЗДЕЙСТВИЯ ЗАГРЯЗНЕНИЯ ВОЗДУХА

ИЗМЕРИТЕЛЬНАЯ СИСТЕМА С ФУНКЦИЕЙ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ МОНИТОРИНГА РАБОТОСПОСОБНОСТИ ДАТЧИКОВ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Vorrichtung zur Positions- und Lagebestimmung beim Bewegen von Transportobjekten auf Förderern

Integrierter Druck- und Temperatursensor

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Erfassung von Druck und Temperatur in einer Fluidumgebung, die eine Abdeckung umfasst, die einen Innenraum definiert. Eine Thermistorröhre ist zumindest teilweise in dem Innenraum angeordnet, wobei sich die Thermistorröhre im Wesentlichen entlang einer Längsachse erstreckt. Ein Anschlusskörper ist außerdem wenigstens teilweise in dem Innenraum angeordnet, wobei der Anschlusskörper einen Kanal bildet, der sich entlang der Längsachse erstreckt, um Fluid aus einer Fluidumgebung aufzunehmen. Eine Membran ist in dem Anschlusskörper befestigt. Die Membran weist eine erste Oberfläche auf, die dem Fluid in dem Kanal ausgesetzt ist und eine zweite Oberfläche, die gegenüber dem Kanal abgedichtet ist.

Beförderungsmittel mit Umweltsensoren

Beförderungsmittel (10), das eingerichtet ist, innerhalb einer definierten Umgebung (18) automatisch Gegenstände und Material zu fördern, sowie eine Sensoranordnung für ein solches fahrerloses Beförderungsmittel. Die Sensoranordnung (24) ist an dem Transportfahrzeug angeordnet und eingerichtet, einen Parameter der Umwelt- oder Gewerbehygiene der definierten Umgebung (18) zu bestimmen. Der erfasste Parameter wird an eine zentrale Auswerteeinheit (22) übertragen.

Messgeräteanordnung

Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Sensoranordnung und hierzu geeignete Sensoranordnung

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Sensoranordnung sowie eine hierzu geeignete Sensoranordnung, die insbesondere zur Bestimmung der relativen Feuchte in Radiosonden geeignet ist. Die Sensoranordnung umfasst einen Feuchtesensor, einen Temperatursensor sowie ein Heizelement, wobei der Feuchtesensor zumindest zeitweise beheizt wird. Im Temperaturbereich unterhalb von 0°C wird ab einem vorgegebenen Feuchte-Grenzwert der Feuchtesensor über das Heizelement zumindest zeitweise beheizt, wobei der Feuchte-Grenzwert als Grenzfeuchte bezüglich Sättigung über Eis gewählt ist (Fig. 4a).

Kühlelement, Kontrollsystem, Einfrierhalterung und Verfahren zur Kontrolle eines Kreislaufatemschutzgerätes

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kühlelement zur Verwendung innerhalb einer Kühlvorrichtung eines Kreislaufatemschutzgeräts, mit einem Elementengehäuse, welches einen flüssigkeitsdichten Verschluss aufweist und mit einem Kühlmittel gefüllt ist, das einen Schmelzpunkt unter 50°C, insbesondere unter 45°C, vorzugsweise unter 40°C, aufweist, und einem Sensorelement, das innerhalb des Elementengehäuses in Kontakt mit dem Kühlmittel derart angeordnet ist, dass es im flüssigen Zustand des Kühlmittels während eines Tragens des Kreislaufatemschutzgeräts durch einen Nutzer des Kreislaufatemschutzgeräts in Richtung der auf das Sensorelement wirkenden Schwerkraft beweglich ist ...

Zierleiste und Stoßfänger mit Kollisions-Sensor-Anordnung für Kraftfahrzeuge

Zierleiste mit einer Kollisions-Sensor-Anordnung für Kraftfahrzeuge zur Erfassung von Unfällen und zur Steuerung von Sicherheitskomponenten, wobei die Kollisions-Sensor-Anordnung Kollisions-Sensoren aufweist, welche flächig in der Zierleiste angeordnet sind und mit denen ein zu einer Deformation der Zierleiste abhängiges Ausgangssignal erzeugbar ist, und wobei die Kollisions-Sensoren als piezoelektrische Folien (1) ausgebildet sind.

DETEKTIEREN VON FAHRZEUGBETRIEBSBEDINGUNGEN

Diese Offenbarung stellt ein Detektieren von Fahrzeugbetriebsbedingungen bereit. Ein System beinhaltet einen Computer, der einen Prozessor beinhaltet, der dazu programmiert ist, auf Grundlage von Daten von ersten Sensoren, die in einem ersten Fahrzeug enthalten sind, zu identifizieren, dass ein zweites Fahrzeug nahe einer Route des ersten Fahrzeugs steht. Der Prozessor kann ferner für Folgendes programmiert sein: Empfangen transienter Geschwindigkeitsdaten von dem zweiten Fahrzeug von zweiten Sensoren, die in dem ersten Fahrzeug enthalten sind; und Bestimmen einer Betriebsbedingung des zweiten Fahrzeugs auf Grundlage der transienten Geschwindigkeitsdaten.

Sensormessungssynchronizität

Ein System für eine synchrone Steuerung von mehreren Sensoren, um zumindest eine Eigenschaft, wie beispielsweise Temperatur, Schwingung oder Bewegung, von zumindest einem Lager zu erfassen, wird bereitgestellt. Das System weist die mehreren Sensoren auf, die in Verbindung mit zumindest einer Maschine sind. Das System weist auch eine Verwaltungsvorrichtung auf, die kommunikativ mit den mehreren Sensoren gekoppelt ist. Das System stellt an die mehreren Sensoren einen Messbefehl bereit, um die mehreren Sensoren anzuweisen, synchrone Messungen der zumindest einen Maschine durchzuführen. Das System empfängt von den mehreren Sensoren mehrere Messwerte, die den synchronen Messungen entsprechen.

Endgerät, Datenübertragungssystem und Verfahren zum Aktivieren eines Endgeräts

Endgerät, umfassend:eine Vielzahl von Messsensoren, die physikalische Größen von Messzielen messen;eine Speichereinheit, die Informationen zur Festlegung von Aktivierungsarten der mehrfachen Messsensoren speichert;eine Steuereinheit, die bei Aktivierung alle oder einen Teil der mehrfachenMesssensoren basierend auf den Informationen aus einem nicht aktiviertenZustand in einen aktivierten Zustand schaltet; und eine Aktivierungseinheit mit einem Aktivierungssensor, der basierend auf einer Veränderung der Umgebung angesteuert wird und die Steuereinheit aktiviert, wenn eine physikalische Größe mit Korrelation zur physikalischen Größe des Messziels als eine vorgegebene Aktivierungsbedingung basierend auf einem Erfassungsergebnis durch den Aktivierungssensor erfüllt ist.

DETEKTION UND MESSUNG DER DIMENSIONEN ASYMMETRISCHER STRUKTUREN

Verfahren und Systeme für spektroskopische Messungen von asymmetrischen Merkmalen von Halbleiterstrukturen werden hier vorgestellt. In einem Aspekt werden Messungen bei zwei oder mehr Azimutwinkeln durchgeführt, um Empfindlichkeit für ein beliebig orientiertes asymmetrisches Merkmal sicherzustellen. Spektren, die mit einem oder mehreren nicht-diagonalen Müller-Matrixelementen assoziiert sind, die auf Asymmetrie empfindlich sind, werden über die Wellenlänge integriert, um eine oder mehrere Spektralantwort-Metriken zu bestimmen. In einigen Ausführungsformen wird die Integration über einen oder mehrere Wellenlängen-Teilbereiche ausgeführt, die ausgewählt werden, um das Signal-Rausch-Verhältnis zu erhöhen. Parameterwerte, die ein asymmetrisches Merkmal charakterisieren, werden basierend auf den Spektralantwort-Metriken und den kritischen Dimensionsparametern bestimmt, die durch herkömmliche Spektralanpassungs-Techniken gemessen werden.

Heating system measuring method for use with e.g. dynamic sensor, involves moving mobile sensor to point within circulation passage, and detecting condition of circulating medium at point after circulation

The method involves bringing a mobile sensor (3) to a point within a circulation passage (2). A condition of circulating medium e.g. chilled water, at the point is detected. The mobile sensor is moved to another point within the circulation passage. The condition of the circulating medium at the latter point or at the former point is detected after circulation. A detected condition is stored in the mobile sensor. The condition stored in the mobile sensor is communicated to a communication device (10). Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a regulating method for regulating a heating system with a medium circulating along a circulation passage (2) a heating method for heating a heating system (3) a measuring device for measurement a condition of a medium circulating in a system (4) a regulating device for the regulation of a heating system with a circulating medium.

Field bus unit is used to provide input from a range of sensors and has a built in digital signal processing capacity with a facility for being programmable

The unit has a pick up (MA) that is coupled to a sensor (SE) and this provides input to a logic module (LB that incorporates a digital signal processor and a system processor. The module connects with the communication unit (CE) coupled into the field bus system and also controls an analogue module (AE).

Sensormodul

Störungserfassungsvorrichtung und maschinelle Lernvorrichtung

Eine Störungserfassungsvorrichtung umfasst eine maschinelle Lernvorrichtung zum Lernen von Wellenformdaten betreffend eine physikalische Größe, die erfasst wird, wenn die Werkzeugmaschine normal funktioniert. Die maschinelle Lernvorrichtung beobachtet die Wellenformdaten betreffend die physikalische Größe, die erfasst wird, wenn die Werkzeugmaschine normal funktioniert, als eine Zustandsvariable zur Angabe eines aktuellen Umweltzustands, und lernt ein Merkmal der Wellenformdaten betreffend die physikalische Größe, die erfasst wird, wenn die Werkzeugmaschine normal funktioniert, unter Verwendung des beobachteten Zustands.

VORHERSAGE EINES WEGES EINES FLÜSSIGKEITSTROPFENS

Die Offenbarung stellt die Vorhersage eines Weges eines Flüssigkeitstropfens bereit. Ein System beinhaltet einen Prozessor und einen Speicher, der Anweisungen speichert, die durch den Prozessor ausführbar sind, um einen Weg eines Flüssigkeitstropfens auf einer Oberfläche vorherzusagen und dann eine oder mehrere Fahrzeugkomponenten basierend auf dem Weg zu betätigen.

Bewegungssensor

Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Bewegungssensor mit einem Substrat (2) wenigstens mit einem mikromechanischen Beschleunigungssensor (3) und einer magnetoresistiven Schaltung (6). Der Kern der Erfindung besteht darin, dass der mikromechanische Beschleunigungssensor (3) und die magnetoresistive Schaltung (6) auf demselben Substrat (2) aufgebaut sind.

Vehicle sensor mount

Medical airway temperature sensor

Measuring temperature and pressure of a fluid across a valve

An instrument 10 designed to be coupled to a Schraeder valve 1 (e.g. in a refrigeration system) to measure the pressure of fluid within the system and having a contact part 12 to depress the stem 4 of the Schraeder valve when the coupling is effected, thus allowing the system fluid to reach a pressure transducer 14, is additionally provided with means to measure the temperature of the Schraeder valve stem 4, which equates to the temperature of the system fluid. As shown a temperature transducer is provided on the contact part 12 but an alternative arrangement is described in which a thermocouple (41, Fig. 3) is fitted at the inner end of the Schraeder valve stem 4. The instrument can include a calculator to calculate the superheat or sub-cooling of the fluid from the measured temperature and pressure values.

Temperature, Pressure and Neutron Fluence Measurment

A sensor is provided for combined measurement of temperature and neutron fluence. The sensor uses first optical body having at opposing, spaced sides an incident surface and a reflecting surface. It also has a second optical body with a higher finesse mirrored surface. The sensor further comprises an optical pathway for carrying incident light to the incident surface. The first optical body, nearest the pathway, acts as a Fabry Perot etalon and the second, including the cavity between the first and second, as a Fabry-Perot interferometer. Varying the temperature of the first optical body leads to changes in the spacing between the incident and reflecting surfaces of the first optical body. Varying the pressure deforms the second optical body. Each is made of a material, e.g. sapphire, whose optical absorbance increases depending on the neutron fluence. A characteristic attenuation is produced in the reflected light.

Combined pyrometer-multimeter

A combined pyrometer-multimeter instrument 1 comprises a multimeter with apparatus for determining the temperature of a surface by non-contact measurement of radiation received at a distance. The instrument may have an apparatus for determining temperature of that surface by direct contact eg a thermocouple 6. The non-contact apparatus may have optical viewing sighting means and projected laser beam sighting means, and means for determining emissivity of the surface. Provision may be made for recording data, eg a data logger. Audio output may be provided eg by speech synthesis in accordance with temperature determinations. Conveniently, the instrument is adapted for holding in the hand eg by a pistol-grip handle, and/or for mounting on a tripod. Temperatures derived respectively from infrared radiation and from direct contact may have separate displays. The instrument may have means for control by vocal command. Separate multimeter, pyrometer and thermocouple devices may communicate by ...

Utility meter

Monitoring probe

Multi-core sensor system, and isolation and recovery method therefor

A multi-core sensor system, and an isolation and recovery method therefor. When sensor data suddenly changes greatly, whether the change is caused by sensor failure or sudden pollution can be intelligently determined, thereby improving data reliability. When a fault occurs in a device, the online rate of the data can be improved by means of automatic determination and repair, thereby providing a great value for continuous monitoring required for haze control. In addition, manpower and material resources in device maintenance can be saved, thereby reducing social wastes.

Material detection

Method for rotating rest of multi-core sensor system in taxi roof light

Detectors

A sensor, for detecting an event wherein the sensor is one of a number of sensors, comprises: an input interface for receiving a signal output by a transducer responsive to a stimulus 302; circuitry responsive to the signal to produce output data, indicative of the occurrence of the event and at least one of a corresponding degree of confidence in the output data 306 or a respective degree of accuracy of the sensor in responding to the stimulus 304; an input interface for receiving respective output data from at least one further sensor, indicative of the occurrence of the event and at least one of a corresponding degree of confidence in the output data or a respective degree of accuracy of the sensor in responding to the stimulus; circuitry to produce updated output data in response to the output data of the sensor and the at least one further sensor and outputting said data 314. Circuitry may be provided to determine whether or not the updated output data is correct and/or the probability ...

High-low frequency multi-core sensor system

Multi-core sensor system within taxi roof light

Systems, Devices and methods relating to motion data

SENSOR DEVICE AND SYSTEM

Multi-core sensor system, and isolation and recovery method therefor

System and method for measuring torque and angle

SYSTEM FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE PRESSURE IN A VEHICLE TIRE AND/OR THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE

SONDE ZUR MESSUNG VON DRUCK- UND TEMPERATURPROFILEN

Verfahren und Messvorrichtung zum Ermitteln einer Latenzzeit

Offenbart ist ein Verfahren zum Ermitteln einer Latenzzeit zwischen einem Messzeitpunkt und einem Zeitpunkt einer Messwertausgabe durch eine Messvorrichtung (30), wobei mindestens ein Messimpuls eines Prüflings (20) empfangen und ein erster Zeitstempel (35) eines Zeitgebers (34) dem Messimpuls zugeordnet wird, mindestens ein Datensatz des Prüflings (20) empfangen und ein zweiter Zeitstempel (36) des Zeitgebers (34) dem empfangenen Datensatz zugeordnet wird, und wobei eine Zeitdifferenz zwischen dem ersten Zeitstempel (35) und dem zweiten Zeitstempel (36) ermittelt wird. Des Weiteren sind eine Messvorrichtung (30) sowie ein Steuerprogramm (40) offenbart.

Method and measuring device for determining a latency time

Offenbart ist ein Verfahren zum Ermitteln einer Latenzzeit zwischen einem Messzeitpunkt und einem Zeitpunkt einer Messwertausgabe durch eine Messvorrichtung (30), wobei mindestens ein Messimpuls eines Prüflings (20) empfangen und ein erster Zeitstempel (35) eines Zeitgebers (34) dem Messimpuls zugeordnet wird, mindestens ein Datensatz des Prüflings (20) empfangen und ein zweiter Zeitstempel (36) des Zeitgebers (34) dem empfangenen Datensatz zugeordnet wird, und wobei eine Zeitdifferenz zwischen dem ersten Zeitstempel (35) und dem zweiten Zeitstempel (36) ermittelt wird. Des Weiteren sind eine Messvorrichtung (30) sowie ein Steuerprogramm (40) offenbart.

SCHNELLES MESSVERFAHREN ZUR ERFASSUNG VON OFW-SENSORDATEN

The invention relates to a method for measuring physical properties of endless pressed goods, wherein sensor elements and coupling elements connected thereto are embedded in the pressed goods and wherein a scanning device is further provided, said scanning device having an electrical operative connection to the coupling elements and wherein the sensor elements are excited and a statement is made about the physical properties of the endless pressed goods from the reply signal (TX). Said method is characterized in that the reply signal (TX) in the scanning device is applied to the first input (A) of a multiplier element (M) and to a second input (A) of the multiplier element (M) via a frequency-dependent phase shifter (P), that the output signal (C) of the multiplier element (M) is conducted via a low pass (TP) and that the output signal (C) of the low pass (TP) is utilized to determine the statement about the physical properties of the endless pressed goods.

SENSOR MODULE

Multi-core sensor system within taxi roof light

A high/low-frequency multi-core sensor system, wherein it can be intelligently determined whether the reason for an abrupt dramatic change in sensor data is a sensor fault or sudden pollution, so as to increase data reliability. A data online rate is increased if a repair can be performed via automatic determination when a device fault occurs, which has significant value for continuous monitoring required for a haze treatment operation. In addition, human and material resources for device maintenance may be saved, thereby reducing waste.

High-low frequency multi-core sensor system

A high-low frequency multi-core sensor system. When sensor data is changed significantly, whether the reason for change is the sensor failure or the sudden pollution can be intelligently determined, thereby improving the data reliability. When the failure occurs to a device, the device can be restored by means of an automatic determination, which can increase the data online rate, has important values on the continuous monitoring required for haze governance, saves labor and material resources required for the device maintenance and repair, and reduces social waste.

Method for isolating and repairing multi-core sensor within taxi

A method for isolating and repairing a sub-sensor within a multi-core sensor system, wherein it can be intelligently determined whether the reason for an abrupt dramatic change in sensor data is a sensor fault or sudden pollution, so as to increase data reliability. A data online rate is increased if a repair can be performed via automatic determination when a device fault occurs, which has significant value for continuous monitoring required for a haze treatment operation. In addition, human and material resources for device maintenance may be saved, thereby reducing waste.

Wireless monitoring and profiling of reactor conditions using plurality of sensor-enabled RFID tags and multiple transceivers

Disclosed is a system and method for wirelessly monitoring 5 process conditions within a reactor vessel. A plurality of sensor-enabled radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are disposed at unspecified or random locations throughout a catalyst bed of a vessel and are used to measure various conditions within the vessel. The sensor-enabled RFID tags are encoded with individual identification codes and are wirelessly linked to multiple 10 transceivers. The use of multiple transceivers allows for the application of triangulation methods to identify the location of each of the sensor-enabled RFID tags in threedimensional space and for the interrogation of each sensor-enabled RFID tag to receive responsive transponder signals that carry information representative of the sensed condition within the reactor.

AUTOMATIC TENNIS BALL TESTER

Apparatus for disease detection

Among others, the present invention provides apparatus for detecting a disease, comprising a system delivery biological subject and a probing and detecting device, wherein the probing and detecting device includes a first micro-device and a first substrate supporting the first micro-device, the first micro-device contacts a biologic material to be detected and is capable of measuring at the microscopic level an electric, magnetic, electromagnetic, thermal, optical, acoustical, biological, chemical, physical, or mechanical property of the biologic material.

TIRE ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY HAVING A MULTI-FREQUENCY ANTENNA

Bearing monitoring method and system

A method for predicting the residual life of a rolling-element bearing (12) comprising the step of: measuring the magnitude and/or the frequency of occurrence of high frequency stress wave events emitted by rolling contact of said rolling-element bearing (12), recording said measurement data as recorded data, and predicting the residual life of said rolling-element bearing (12) using said recorded data and an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) rolling-element bearing life model. The accumulated fatigue damage is determined from the measurements of the magnitude and/or the number of high frequency stress wave events emitted by rolling contact of said bearing (12) rather than using said International Organization for Standardization (ISO) rolling-element bearing life model's values for the accumulated fatigue damage.

Bearing monitoring method and system

A method for predicting the residual life of a rolling-element bearing (12) comprising the step of: measuring the magnitude and/or the frequency of occurrence of vibrations or high frequency stress waves emitted by rolling contact of said rolling-element bearing (12), recording said measurement data as recorded data, and predicting the residual life of said rolling-element bearing (12) using said recorded data and an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 281 rolling-element bearing life model. A life modification factor is determined from in service measurements of at least one parameter indicative of lubrication cleanliness and/or film thickness rather than using said International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 281 rolling-element bearing life model's assumed or predicted lubrication cleanliness values.

Apparatus For Disease Detection

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Bearing monitoring method and system

A method for predicting the residual life of a bearing (12) comprising the step of: obtaining data concerning one or more of the factors that influence the residual life of said bearing (12) using at least one sensor (14), obtaining identification data (16) uniquely identifying said bearing (12), transmitting data to and/or from the at least one sensor (14) using an industrial wireless protocol, and recording said data concerning one or more of the factors that influence the residual life of said bearing (12) and said identification data (16) as recorded data in a database (20).

Method for generating measurement results from sensor signals

The invention relates to a method for generating measurement results from sensor signals generated by one or more separate sensors (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6), the signals comprising two or more data points from the same event, the sensors each being arranged at a rail (3) adapted to carry a rail vehicle. The sensors (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6) are adapted to measure a physical property of the rail (3). The sensors (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6) each comprise a transmitter (2) adapted to transmit sensor signals to a physically distanced data management arrangement (4). The physically distanced data management arrangement (4) comprises a receiver (11) adapted to receive sensor signals, a processor (13) adapted to evaluate sensor signals, and a memory (12). The method comprises the steps of receiving sensor signals and evaluating sensor signals. The data management arrangement (4) stores the received sensor signals in the memory (12) and the evaluation comprises a step of combining and/or comparing at ...

MULTIPLEXED RADIO FREQUENCY LINEAR POSITION SENSOR SYSTEM

INTEGRATED REMOTE POLLUTION MONITORING AND INDEXING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

The invention relates to a system for integrated remote monitoring and measuring of real time pollution levels together with real time weather details and a method of aggregating, analyzing and indexing the disparate data into a single measurable and accessible real time data for the user. The invention further relates to a method and means of displaying the pollution index of different types of pollution levels of air, water, sewage, noise, radiation, light and soil and weather details in real time through various displaying methods.

SMART GRID DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER

A system for distribution transformer monitoring may comprise a distribution transformer that includes a transformer fluid tank, a monitoring unit that includes a plurality of sensors, wherein the monitoring unit is coupled to the distribution transformer, and wherein the plurality of sensors comprises a fluid sensor that includes a sensor probe that extends out of the monitoring unit into the transformer fluid tank of the distribution transformer, and a communication unit coupled to the distribution transformer and communicatively coupled to the monitoring unit. The monitoring unit may further comprises a sensor module to receive sensor data from the plurality of sensors, a storage module to store the sensor data in an internal data storage device of the monitoring unit, an analysis module to analyze the sensor data to determine generated data, and a communication module to communicate the sensor data or the generated data to a remote computing device.

DETERMINATION OF A MOTORCYCLE RIDER'S STATE

Force-detecting sensors are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to detect the rider's grip, weight and weight distribution. A control unit interprets the signals from the sensors to determine an attribute of the rider or an intention of the rider to make a manoeuvre. Signals from environmental sensors are used by the control unit to determine whether the intended manoeuvre would endanger the rider, and, if so, the rider is alerted before the manoeuvre is undertaken. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, of as little as a fraction of a second, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The control unit also controls settings of the motorcycle during a hazardous state of the motorcycle.

VEHICLES INCLUDING ELECTRONIC STOWAGE BIN CONTROL SYSTEMS

A vehicle includes an interior cabin, and a stowage bin control system. The stowage bin control system includes a plurality of stowage bin assemblies within the interior cabin. The plurality of stowage bin assemblies are configured to be selectively moved between an open position and a closed position. A master control device is separate and distinct from the plurality of stowage bin assemblies. The master control device is communicatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of stowage bin assemblies through wireless connections and is configured to operate the at least one of the plurality of stowage bin assemblies.

METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING WATER QUALITY AND FLOW

A water quality and flow monitoring and control apparatus, method and system installed at an end user location and being capable of monitoring one or more of the following water quality parameters: microoragnisms (including E.coli), mineral or other ion concentration, pH, temperature, and turbidity. The system also has a water meter that detects the flow of water and has a valve to shut the flow of water off upon detecting a fault condition such as a leak.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING TORQUE AND ANGLE

The present invention relates to torque application tools, such as an electronic torque screwdriver, with a multiple axis gyroscope (such as a 3-axis gyroscope or other type of gyroscope) and torque sensor that allows for simultaneous or sequential measurement of torque and angle around the axis of the tool. Targets for torque and angle measurements may be used to create algorithms to detect breakaway torque, residual torque, or to perform error proofing to ensure unique fasteners are tightened.

OPERATIONAL FLIGHT ENVELOPE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A method, apparatus, and system for adjusting an operational flight envelope for an aircraft. An airspeed of the aircraft is received from a sensor system in the aircraft. An amount of change in the airspeed of the aircraft is determined. A current ceiling of the operational flight envelope for the aircraft is adjusted based on the amount of change in the airspeed of the aircraft.

MERGING DISCRETE TIME SIGNALS

A method of monitoring a condition of a system is provided, comprising receiving a first sampled signal and a second sampled signal that originate from sensing over a dimension in the same sensing process, determining a first shift over the dimension between the first sampled signal and the second sampled signal, determining a second shift over the dimension between the first sampled signal and the second sampled signal, determining a calculated shift that is a function of the first shift and the second shift, generating a merged signal based on the calculated shift, determining whether there is at least a threshold indication of failure based on analysis of the merged signal, and disabling or recommending for removal the component in response to determining that there is at least a threshold indication of failure.

DISPLACEMENT SENSOR ASSEMBLY

Disclosed is a sensor assembly comprising: a first mounting device for mounting the sensor assembly to a first fixation part; a second mounting device for mounting the sensor assembly to a second fixation part, the second fixation part being displaceable relative to the first fixation part; and a sensor device arranged in a sensor cavity for provision of a sensor signal, the sensor device comprising a first attachment part attached to the first mounting device, a second attachment part attached to the second mounting device, and a sensing part, the sensing part being arranged between the first attachment part and the second attachment part.

DETERMINATION OF A MOTORCYCLE RIDER'S STATE

Force-detecting sensors are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to detect the rider's grip, weight and weight distribution. A control unit interprets the signals from the sensors to determine an attribute of the rider or an intention of the rider to make a manoeuvre. Signals from environmental sensors are used by the control unit to determine whether the intended manoeuvre would endanger the rider, and, if so, the rider is alerted before the manoeuvre is undertaken. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, of as little as a fraction of a second, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The control unit also controls settings of the motorcycle during a hazardous state of the motorcycle.

AIR DATA PROBE WITH OPTICAL PRESSURE INTEGRATION

An air data probe includes a probe head, a port within the probe head in fluid communication with external airflow, and a pneumatic pressure sensor mounted within the port.

SENSOR INTERFACE

A sensor interface (10) is disclosed including a flexible substrate (12) within which are embedded sensors (22, 24, 26) for measuring physical parameters such as temperature, displacement, velocity, acceleration, stress, strain, pressure and force present between objects (18, 20) such as a railcar bearing (44) and a truck side frame (48) The substrate (12) is positioned between the objects ( 18, 20) of interest Electronic components such as a data processing unit (28), a data storage device (32), a communication device (34), and a power source (38) may also be embedded within the substrate The electronic devices (28, 32, 34, 38) communicate with one another and the sensors (22, 24, 26) to process signals generated by the sensors (22, 24, 26) indicative of the parameters being measured.

LIQUID LEVEL DETECTION IN AN EMANATION DEVICE

An emanation device comprises an emanation material container (10), an em anation section (20) and emanation material level indication means (14,16); wherein, the emanation material level indication means (14, 16) comprises a light source (14), a light detector (16) and control means (not shown), wher ein the light detector (16) is adapted to receive light from the light sourc e (14) when a level of emanation material in the emanation material containe r (10) is at a first level and wherein the light detector (16) is adapted to receive substantially no light from the light source (14) when a level of e manation material in the emanation material container (10) is at a second le vel.

MICRO-DEVICES FOR DISEASE DETECTION

Among others, the present invention provides micro-devices for detecting or treating a disease, each comprising a first micro sensor for detecting a property of the biological sample at the microscopic level, and an interior wall defining a channel, wherein the micro sensor is located in the interior wall of the micro-device and detects the property of the biological sample in the microscopic level, and the biological sample is transported within the channel.

BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY RECORDER "BEER", CABLING, SOFTWARE, GRAPHICS,METER (MEGAJOULE PER DEGREE DAY AND SIMILAR OR EQUIVALENT, RECORDING AND REPORTING)

Circuit pour indiquer une erreur de position nulle et une vitesse nulle d'un élément de machine entraîné par un servo-moteur

To a mechanical press connectable portable monitoring device and procedure for the collection of press conditions including vibration weight zones.

Procedure and equipment for testing and classifying Spielflächen.

Diese Erfindung betrifft Verfahren und ein Gerät zum Spielflächenklassifizieren und -testen, und stellt insbesondere ein Verfahren zum Testen einer Grasspielfläche bereit, wobei das Verfahren die folgenden Schritte umfasst i) Testen einer Vielzahl von Eigenschaften, einschliesslich a) mindestens ein Mass der Spielqualität der Spielfläche, und b) mindestens ein Mass der Bewuchsqualität der Spielfläche, wobei die Testschritte an einer Vielzahl von Steilen der Spielfläche durchgeführt werden, ii) Zuweisen eines Werts zu jeder gemessenen Eigenschaft, und iii) Vereinigen der Werte, um ein Gesamtmass der Qualität der Spielfläche bereitzustellen.

Method and device of measurement for the measurement of the moisture content, the length and/or at least a dynamometric fiber characteristic you weave them, in particular cotton fibers.

La presente invenzione si riferisce a un metodo per la misurazione del contenuto di umidità, della lunghezza e di almeno una caratteristica dinamometrica di fibre tessili, in particolare fibre di cotone, comprendente le fasi di: pressare uno strato di fibre tessili fra una coppia di piastre fra loro parallele, prelevare dallo strato così pressato una fila di fibre tessili e rendere le fibre tessili di tale fila fra loro sostanzialmente complanari e parallele, portare la fila di fibre tessili in una zona di misurazione in corrispondenza della quale eseguire almeno una fase di misurazione scelta fra il misurare la lunghezza e almeno una caratteristica dinamometrica delle fibre tessili formanti la fila, allontanare le fibre tessili della fila di fibre tessili dalla zona di misurazione dopo l’esecuzione dell’almeno una fase di misurazione e misurare il contenuto di umidità delle fibre tessili formanti lo strato e/o formanti la fila di fibre tessili, per il tramite di sensori a microonde per ...

Method for starting up a inline sensor arrangement, in-line sensor assembly and method for their preparation.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Inline-Sensoranordnung und ein Verfahren zur Inbetriebnahme einer Inline-Sensoranordnung zur Erfassung von Messwerten einer einen Analytgehalt eines Messmediums repräsentierenden Messgrösse, wobei die Inline-Sensoranordnung (7) einen Sensor umfasst, der dazu ausgestaltet ist, ein mit der Messgrösse korreliertes Messsignal zu erzeugen und auszugeben, wobei der Sensor mindestens ein zum Kontakt mit dem Messmedium vorgesehenes steriles Sensorelement (5) und mindestens ein Gehäuse (2) aufweist, das das Sensorelement (5) umgibt und das Sensorelement (5) in einer gegenüber einer Umgebung des Gehäuses (2) dicht verschlossenen Kammer (14) einschliesst, wobei das Verfahren die Schritte umfasst: Durchführen einer Hitzesterilisierung mindestens eines eine Gehäuseaussenseite des Gehäuses (2) umfassenden Teils der Inline-Sensoranordnung (7); Öffnen des Gehäuses (2) nach Beendigung der Hitzesterilisierung; und In-Kontakt-Bringen des Sensorelements (3) mit dem Messmedium. Ebenfalls ...

Method of starting an inline sensor arrangement, in-line sensor arrangement and method for its manufacture.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Inline-Sensoranordnung und ein Verfahren zur Inbetriebnahme einer Inline-Sensoranordnung zur Erfassung von Messwerten einer einen Analytgehalt eines Messmediums repräsentierenden Messgröße, wobei die Inline-Sensoranordnung (7) einen Sensor umfasst, der dazu ausgestaltet ist, ein mit der Messgröße korreliertes Messsignal zu erzeugen und auszugeben, wobei der Sensor mindestens ein zum Kontakt mit dem Messmedium vorgesehenes steriles Sensorelement (5) und mindestens ein Gehausse (2) aufweist, das das Sensorelement (5) umgibt und das Sensorelement (5) in einer gegenüber einer Umgebung des Gehäuses (2) dicht verschlossenen Kammer (14) einchließt, wobei das Verfahren die Schritte umfasst: - Durchführen einer Hitzesterilisierung mindestens eines eine Gehäuseaußenseite des Gehäuses (2) umfassenden Teils der Inline-Sensoranordnung (7), - Öffnen des Gehäuses (2) nach Beendigung der Hitzesterilisierung; und In Kontakt bringen des Sensorelements (5) mit dem Messmedium. Ebenfalls ...

Multi-sensor head.

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Multisensorkopf (1) zum Einbau in eine Einbauöffnung (2) eines einem Prozess aussetzbaren Werkstücks (3), wobei der Multisensorkopf einen ersten Sensorplatz (4) zur Aufnahme eines ersten Sensors (41), und mindestens einen zweiten Sensorplatz (5) zur Aufnahme eines zweiten Sensors (51, 52) umfasst, so dass mit dem ersten Sensor (41) erste Messdaten und mit dem zweiten Sensor (51, 52) zweite Messdaten erfassbar sind. Erfindungsgemäss ist der zweite Sensorplatz (5) derart ausgestaltet und im Multisensorkopf (1) angeordnet, dass er zur Durchführung einer Messung austauschbar mit Sensoren (51, 52) unterschiedlichen Typs bestückbar ist. Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein Messsystem mit einem Multisensorkopf (1) sowie die Verwendung zweier austauschbarer Sensoren (51, 52) verschiedenen Typs in einem Multisensorkopf (1).

Method and measuring device for determining a latency time

Offenbart ist ein Verfahren zum Ermitteln einer Latenzzeit zwischen einem Messzeitpunkt und einem Zeitpunkt einer Messwertausgabe durch eine Messvorrichtung (30), wobei mindestens ein Messimpuls eines Prüflings (20) empfangen und ein erster Zeitstempel (35) eines Zeitgebers (34) dem Messimpuls zugeordnet wird, mindestens ein Datensatz des Prüflings (20) empfangen und ein zweiter Zeitstempel (36) des Zeitgebers (34) dem empfangenen Datensatz zugeordnet wird, und wobei eine Zeitdifferenz zwischen dem ersten Zeitstempel (35) und dem zweiten Zeitstempel (36) ermittelt wird. Des Weiteren sind eine Messvorrichtung (30) sowie ein Steuerprogramm (40) offenbart.

Überwachungsanordnung, Spannsystem mit Überwachungsanordnung und Verfahren zur Überwachung einer Spannvorrichtung mittels Überwachungsanordnung.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Überwachungsanordnung (12) zum Überwachen der Spanngüte eines in einer Spannvorrichtung (3) eingespannten Werkstückträgers sowie ein Spannsystem mit einer Spannvorrichtung (3) und einer solchen Überwachungsanordnung (12). Die Überwachungsanordnung umfasst zumindest zwei Sensoren (A1-A4) zum unabhängigen Erfassen der Spanngüte eines eingespannten Werkstückträgers oder Werkstücks. Zudem weist die Überwachungsanordnung eine Sendeeinrichtung (14) und eine Empfangseinrichtung (21) auf, wobei die Sendeeinrichtung (14) derart ausgebildet ist, dass sie den oder die ermittelten oder berechneten Parameter redundant an die Empfangseinrichtung (21) übermittelt.

Intelligentes Detektionssystem für ein Pumpwerk.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein intelligentes Detektionssystem für ein Pumpwerk, umfassend ein Pumpenaggregat, Sensoren, eine Datenerfassungskarte und einen Hostcomputer, wobei das Pumpenaggregat mit den Sensoren, der Datenerfassungskarte und dem Hostcomputer verbunden ist, und wobei der Hostcomputer mit den Sensoren und der Datenerfassungskarte verbunden ist. Der Hostcomputer umfasst ein Benutzerschnittstellen-Sicherheitsanmeldemodul, ein Modul für ein Parallelauswahl-Uberwachungspumpenaggregat, ein Modul für eine Zeit-/Frequenzbereichsanalyse von Betriebszustandsparametern des Pumpenaggregats, ein Modul zum Aufzeichnen von gesammelten Echtzeitdaten in eine Datenbank, ein Modul zum Senden der Betriebszustandsparameter des Pumpenaggregats und ein Modul zur Frühwarnung bei Störungen, die nacheinander angeschlossen sind, wobei das Modul für das Parallelauswahl-Überwachungspumpenaggregat mit dem Pumpenaggregat verbunden ist, und wobei das Modul für die Zeit-/Frequenzbereichsanalyse der Betriebszustandsparameter ...

СЕНСОРНЫЙ ИНТЕРФЕЙС

Сенсорный интерфейс включает гибкий субстрат, в который встроены сенсоры для измерения физических параметров, таких как температура, смещение, скорость, ускорение, напряжение, деформация, давление и сила, присутствующие между объектами, такими, как подшипник железнодорожного вагона и боковина тележки. Субстрат расположен между нужными объектами. В субстрат могут быть встроены такие электронные элементы как блок обработки данных, устройство хранения данных, коммуникационное устройство и источник энергии. Электронные устройства поддерживают между собой и сенсорами связь для обработки сигналов, которые генерируются сенсорами, которые являются указателями измеряемых параметров.

Motor vehicle organic solution monitoring system based on internet of things

Pedal, riding device and data generation method

Detection device, physical quantity measuring device, detection system, and electronic device

Power line hidden danger prevention and information warning system and method

Automatic monitoring system for special cable joint

Subsidence monitoring device for underground space roof

Range hood capable of identifying harmful substances in oil smoke

Environment monitoring device

Method and system for processing plantar pressure based on periodic modal information

Система дистанционного беспроводного контроля физических параметров в сосудах высокого давления

Полезная модель относится к беспроводным системам безопасности и контроля физических параметров, работоспособности и безопасной эксплуатации сосудов высокого давления. Система дистанционного беспроводного контроля (СДБК) состоит из модуля, включающего в себя универсальный (защищенный) датчик контроля Р - давления, Н - влажности, Т - температуры, размещенный внутри корпуса сосуда под высоким давлением, передатчик радиосигнала, элемент питания и приемник сигнала. Приемник может быть реализован как на базе персонального компьютера, мобильного телефона, так и отдельного блок-модуля отображения информации с графическим и текстовым интерфейсом. Технический результата - повышение безопасности, надежности и оперативности контроля параметров, повышение взрывопожаробезопасности при проведении работ в различных технологических процессах. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 181 099 U1 (51) МПК G01D 21/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01D 21/02 (2018.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017131962, 12.09.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 04.07.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 04.07.2018 Бюл. № 19 1520431 A1, 07.11.1989. RU 2470274 C1, 20.12.2012. (54) СИСТЕМА ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО БЕСПРОВОДНОГО КОНТРОЛЯ ФИЗИЧЕСКИХ ПАРАМЕТРОВ В СОСУДАХ ВЫСОКОГО ДАВЛЕНИЯ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к беспроводным приемник сигнала. Приемник может быть системам безопасности и контроля физических реализован как на базе персонального параметров, работоспособности и безопасной компьютера, мобильного телефона, так и эксплуатации сосудов высокого давления. отдельного блок-модуля отображения Система дистанционного беспроводного информации с графическим и текстовым контроля (СДБК) состоит из модуля, интерфейсом. Технический результата включающего в себя универсальный повышение безопасности, надежности и (защищенный) датчик контроля Р - давления, Н оперативности контроля параметров, повышение - ...

Установка для количественной оценки распределения концентраций аэрозоля примесей вредных веществ в воздухе

Заявляемая полезная модель относится к устройствам, обеспечивающим возможность взятия проб из нескольких объемов, и может быть использована для оценки распределения концентраций аэрозоля вредных примесей в воздухе между двумя камерами, соединенными между собой вентиляционной трубой, при отсутствии или при функционировании вытяжной вентиляции.Установка состоит из герметичной камеры с источником аэрозоля, выполненной в форме параллелепипеда со смотровым окном, и устройствами для отбора проб воздуха, к которой с помощью гибкой гофрированной трубы подсоединена вторая герметичная камера с пробоотборными трубками для отбора проб воздуха с помощью аспираторов, соединенная полым воздуховодом круглого сечения с источником принудительной циркуляции воздушного потока внутри.Технический результат: возможность проводить исследования по перетеканию аэрозолей различных вредных веществ между замкнутыми объемами, связанными между собой за счет принудительного воздушного потока или без него, в лабораторных условиях. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 190 444 U1 (51) МПК G01D 21/02 (2006.01) G01N 35/08 (2006.01) G01N 15/06 (2006.01) G01N 1/22 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01D 21/02 (2019.02); G01N 35/08 (2019.02); G01N 15/06 (2019.02); G01N 1/22 (2019.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018144560, 14.12.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 01.07.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 01.07.2019 Бюл. № 19 U 1 1 9 0 4 4 4 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 123938 U1, 10.01.2013. RU 134327 U1, 10.11.2013. US 3518815 A, 07.07.1970. US 2012174650 A1, 12.07.2012. WO 02059574 A1, 01.08.2002. (54) Установка для количественной оценки распределения концентраций аэрозоля примесей вредных веществ в воздухе (57) Реферат: Заявляемая полезная модель относится к с помощью гибкой гофрированной трубы устройствам, обеспечивающим возможность подсоединена вторая герметичная камера с ...

Coaxial cable connector, system and method of use thereof

Disclosed herein is a coaxial cable connector that includes a backscattering arrangement configured to receive an RF signal in a coaxial transmission line and produce a modulated backscattered response. The modulated backscattered response corresponds to a sensed condition in the coaxial cable connector.

Combined hydrogen and pressure sensor assembly

A housing sensor having a semiconductor element for measuring hydrogen concentration in an insulating fluid in equipment having a mounting flange on the equipment providing access to the interior of the equipment provided with a plurality of bolt receiving openings arranged on the mounting flange in a first pattern which includes a first flange having at least one or more openings and an outer periphery. The sensor also includes a tubular housing support member having one end received in one of the openings, a plurality of bolt receiving apertures arranged in a pattern corresponding to the first pattern within the outer periphery of the first flange. The sensor further includes at least one wire receiving opening extending through the housing body, a cover closing an end of the housing body distal from the one end, a first seal disposed between the first flange and the tubular housing support member, a second seal disposed on the first flange for engaging the mounting flange.

COMBINED MEASUREMENT OF NEUTRON FLUENCE WITH TEMPERATURE AND/OR PRESSURE

A sensor is provided that includes a first optical body having at opposing, spaced sides an incident surface and a reflecting surface. The sensor includes an optical pathway for carrying incident light to the incident surface. The first optical body acts as a Fabry-Pérot etalon, such that a portion of the incident light passes through the incident surface, reflects from the reflecting surface, and then returns along the optical pathway. The first optical body is formed of a material whose optical absorbance increases depending on the neutron fluence experienced by the material, such that a corresponding characteristic attenuation is produced in the reflected light returned along the optical pathway depending on the neutron fluence experienced by the first optical body. The sensor may measure pressure in combination with the measurement of temperature and neutron fluence, and a further sensor is provided for combined measurement of pressure and neutron fluence. 112-. (canceled)13. A sensor for combined measurement of temperature , pressure and neutron fluence , the sensor comprising:a first optical body having at opposing, spaced sides an incident surface and a reflecting surface, and an optical pathway for carrying incident light to the incident surface, the first optical body acting as a Fabry-Pérot etalon, such that a portion of the incident light passes through the incident surface, reflects from the reflecting surface, and then returns along the optical pathway, wherein the first optical body is formed of a material whose optical absorbance increases depending on the neutron fluence experienced by the material, such that a corresponding characteristic attenuation is produced in the reflected light returned along the optical pathway depending on the neutron fluence experienced by the first optical body;a Fabry-Pérot interferometer having a cavity bounded on opposing sides by the reflected surface of the first optical body and a higher finesse mirrored surface of ...

Device for measuring the torque, the direction of rotation and the speed of rotation of a shaft of a transmission, in particular an output shaft of an azimuth transmission of a wind power plant

A device for measuring the torque, the direction of rotation, and the speed of rotation of a shaft of a transmission, in particular an output shaft of an azimuth transmission, includes bands configured to be mounted in a fixed position on an outer circumference of the shaft. The bands are configured to be detected by measuring sensors and allow torsion of the shaft to be measured. Each of the measuring sensors has a Hall effect sensor, and the bands are respectively arranged at two different positions on the outer circumference of the shaft. Each of the bands includes polygonal apertures and/or depressions having webs located between the apertures and/or depressions. The webs are configured to be detected by the measuring sensors. A method includes operating the device to measure the torque, the direction of rotation, and the speed of rotation of the shaft.

Sensor event assessor input/output controller

A sensor event assessor input/output controller is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-channel sensor input configuration provides two-way communication with a plurality of sensors, each of the plurality of sensors having its own channel. An electronic signal receiver receives electronic signals from one or more of the plurality of sensors at a pre-defined sample rate. A signal combiner bundles the electronic signals from one or more of the plurality of sensors into a single electronic signal. A single channel output is used to provide the single electronic signal to the sensor event assessor.

Hybrid Capacitive Force Sensors

Hybrid force sensitive input devices are formed as a membrane assembly that is capable of detecting capacitive presence near the sensor surface as well as pressure inputs and varying applications of pressure to the sensor surface. As a capacitive sensor, the electrical charge of a user's hand, finger or other extremity is sensed by the conductive layers of the sensor as a function of the input extremity's location and proximity to the sensor surface. As a force sensor, a user's input contact with the sensor surface is detectable when conductive elements on apposing substrates are forced into contact when input force is applied. Increasing the applied force increases the number of conductive particles making contact allowing the electrons to travel from one conductive trace on a first substrate through the contacting conductive patches to a perpendicular conductive trace on a second substrate. 1. A force sensing assembly comprising:a generally planar first substrate having a conductor surface and an opposing touch surface;a plurality of parallel conductive traces on the conductive surface of the first substrate;an array of conductive patches oriented between adjacent parallel conductive traces and electrically connected to the conductive traces on the conductive surface of the first substrate;a generally planar second substrate having a conductor surface and an opposing touch surface;a plurality of parallel conductive traces on the conductive surface of the second substrate;an array of conductive patches oriented between adjacent parallel conductive traces and electrically connected to the conductive traces on the conductive surface of the second substrate;wherein the first substrate and the second substrate are oriented parallel to each other with the conductive surfaces of each substrate in apposition and the plurality of parallel conductive traces on the first substrate oriented perpendicular to the plurality of conductive traces on the second substrate; anda ...

DATA-CAPABLE STRAPBAND

Embodiments relate to a band including sensors to detect motion and a motion matcher configured to capture data representative of the motion. The motion matcher can also identify an activity associated with the motion. The band transitions from one mode of operation to another as a function of the activity. Further, the band can include a controller and a memory storing data representing motion patterns. The controller is configured to select a mode of operation as a function of a motion pattern. 1. A method , comprising:receiving activity-related data including at least a subset of data representative of a motion originating from a wearable device;determining an activity by matching the activity-related data to at least one set of other activity-related data; andtransitioning the wearable device from a first mode to a second mode, the second mode being determined by the activity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the activity-related data includes a subset of data representative of at least one physiological attribute.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the activity-related data includes a subset of data representative of at least one environmental attribute.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the activity-related data includes a first subset of data representative of at least one physiological attribute and a second subset of data representative of at least one environmental attribute.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a motion pattern based on the activity-related data; anddetermining the activity by comparing the motion pattern with motion profiles.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the motion profile is stored on a remote device.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a user-initiated input; andtransitioning the wearable device from the first mode to the second mode, the second mode being determined by the user-initiated input.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the user-initiated input is a multi-directional button.9. The ...

Method For Monitoring The Condition Of A Fluid

A method for filtering condition measurements made of a fluid used in transportation and industrial equipment that operates in varying state to meet performance requirements. Equipment operating state is monitored by fluid temperature without need for further input. 1. A method of filtering condition measurements of a fluid utilized in a piece of equipment comprising the steps of:I. measuring the temperature of the fluid over time during the operation of the piece of equipment;II. measuring at least one fluid condition over time during the operation of the piece of equipment; a. the fluid temperature is increasing; or', 'b. the fluid temperature is not decreasing;, 'III. filtering the fluid condition measurements by selecting only fluid condition measurements taken during time periods whenIV. using the filtered fluid condition measurements in the determination of the condition of the fluid.2. The method of wherein the measured fluid conditions are selected from one or more of the following: a physical property claim 1 , a chemical property claim 1 , an electrical property claim 1 , an optical property claim 1 , an acoustic property claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The method of wherein the determination of whether the fluid temperature is increasing or not decreasing claim 1 , is made by comparing the fluid temperature measurement corresponding to the fluid condition measurement in question claim 1 , to the fluid temperature measurement of the previous corresponding fluid condition measurement claim 1 , wherein the corresponding fluid temperature measurement is that read during the same equipment operating period that the fluid condition measurement is read.4. The method of wherein the fluid condition measurements are for the determination of one fluid condition.5. The method of wherein the fluid condition measurements are for the determination of multiple fluid conditions.6. The method of wherein fluid condition and temperature are measured by a single sensor.7 ...

Combined environmental parameter sensor

A combination sensor and corresponding method of measuring a plurality of environmental parameters uses a pressure sensor disposed on an integrated circuit die; a humidity sensor disposed on the integrated circuit die; and a circuit coupled to and shared by the pressure sensor and the humidity sensor to facilitate pressure and humidity sensing

Sensor device for detecting a flow property of a fluid medium

A sensor device for detecting at least one flow property of a fluid medium. The sensor device includes at least one sensor housing, in which at least one electronic module having at least one flow sensor for detecting the flow property is accommodated. The electronic module is at least partially accommodated in at least one electronic space. Furthermore, at least one pressure sensor and at least one humidity sensor are accommodated inside the sensor housing. The pressure sensor and also the humidity sensor are at least partially accommodated in at least one sensor space, which is designed separately from the electronic space.

MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SENSOR MODULE AND CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION METHOD

A microelectromechanical sensor module includes a sensing mechanism for measuring an acceleration, pressure, air humidity or the like, a control mechanism for controlling the sensing mechanism, an energy supply mechanism for supplying the sensor module with energy, and a transmission mechanism for transmitting signals of the sensing mechanism. At least three of the mechanisms are integrated at the chip level in at least one chip in each case. A corresponding method is implemented to produce the microelectromechanical sensor module. 1. A microelectromechanical sensor module comprising:a sensing mechanism configured to measure one or more of an acceleration, a pressure and an air humidity;a control mechanism configured to control the sensor module;a power supply mechanism configured to supply power to the sensor module; anda transmission mechanism configured to transmit signals from the sensing mechanism,wherein at least three of the mechanisms are integrated at the chip level, with each mechanism in a respective chip.2. The sensor module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein all of the mechanisms are integrated at the chip level with each mechanism in a respective chip.3. The sensor module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the power supply mechanism includes one or more of a battery and an environment energy converter.4. The sensor module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the transmission mechanism includes one or more of a radio frequency interface and/or an antenna.5. The sensor module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least two of the mechanisms are arranged on a common chip.6. The sensor module as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising vias configured to make contact between the chips and/or between the chips and a printed circuit board.7. The sensor module as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the vias are arranged at the edge of the respective chip and at least some of the vias are designed as an antenna.8. The sensor module as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the solar cell ...

Micro-devices for disease detection

Among others, the present invention provides micro-devices for detecting or treating a disease, each comprising a first micro sensor for detecting a property of the biological sample at the microscopic level, and an interior wall defining a channel, wherein the micro sensor is located in the interior wall of the micro-device and detects the property of the biological sample in the microscopic level, and the biological sample is transported within the channel.

Methods, Systems and Devices for Activity Tracking Device Data Synchronization With Computing Devices

Methods, systems and devices are provided for capturing activity data associated with activity of a user via a device and transferring the data to a client device at a selected defined transfer rate, based on an update condition. The activity data is captured over time. The activity data is stored in storage of the device. The method sets a data transfer rate between the device and the computing device based upon the detected update condition. The update condition is used to select one of a first transfer rate for transferring activity data captured and stored over a period of time or a second transfer rate for transferring activity data that is displayable in substantial-real time on the computing device. The first transfer rate is set in response to scaling-up a connection interval and the second transfer rate is set in response to scaling-down the connection interval. 1. A method , comprising ,capturing activity data associated with activity of a user via a device, the activity data being captured over time, the activity data quantified by a plurality of metrics;storing the activity data in storage of the device;connecting the device with a computing device over a wireless communication link;detecting an update condition when the device is connected with the computing device; andsetting a packet transfer rate between the device and the computing device based upon the detected update condition, the update condition used to select one of a first transfer rate for transferring activity data captured and stored over a period of time or a second transfer rate for transferring activity data that is displayable in substantial-real time on the computing device;wherein the update condition is used to select the first transfer rate when detecting a starting of an activity tracking application on the computing device;wherein the update condition is used to select the second transfer rate while the device is connected with the computing device and the activity tracking ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REMOTELY SENSING AND MONITORING PHYSICAL QUANTITIES WITH LOW POWER AD HOC NETWORK

A device for remotely sensing and monitoring physical quantities with a low power ad hoc network is used for monitoring and remotely transmitting environment parameters of a locale where the device is located. The device includes a physical quantity acquisition and processing unit, a Z-Wave core unit, an audible and visual alarm unit, a direct-current (DC) power supply, a memory unit, a programmer port, and a radio frequency (RF) antenna and matching circuit. The Z-Wave core unit is bidirectionally connected to the physical quantity acquisition and processing unit, the RF antenna and matching circuit, the memory unit, and the programmer port through general input output (I/O) ports. An output terminal of the Z-Wave core unit is connected to an input terminal of the audible and visual alarm unit. The DC power supply provides stability power with suitable voltage to the Z-Wave core unit. 1. A method for remotely sensing and monitoring physical quantities with low power ad hoc network applicable to remotely monitor environment parameters and related physical quantities in a target locale , and convert the physical quantities sensed by various types of sensors set in the target locale to electrical signals and transmit the converted electrical signals to a remote controller through wireless network for processing and operation , the method comprising:A. setting at least one intelligent sensor in the target locale, for collection of the physical quantities, data conversion and data correction, compensation, and data storage, and converting the physical quantities sensed by each sensor to quantized data in a fixed format;B. adopting an embedded CPU of a Z-Wave module as a main microprocessor, ensuring read/write command address and timing of the intelligent sensors in software, and adopting general input output (I/O) of the Z-Wave module connected to special I/O ports of the intelligent sensors in hardware, to obtain two-way communication control function;C. a Z-Wave ...

TRACKING EXPOSURE TO AIR POLLUTION

The present application relates to a method for tracking a user's exposure to air pollutants, comprising receiving pollutant information from a plurality of air quality data sources at one or more user locations, determining a weighting for at least one of the plurality of data sources, the weighting representing quality of the pollutant information from the respective data source, selecting data sources from the plurality of data sources based on the weighting and aggregating pollutant information from the selected data sources to determine the user's exposure over a predetermined period of time. 1. A method for tracking a user's exposure to air pollutants , comprising:receiving pollutant information from a plurality of air quality data sources at one or more user locations;determining a weighting for each of the plurality of data sources, the weighting representing quality of the pollutant information from the respective data source;selecting data sources from the plurality of data sources based on the weighting; andaggregating pollutant information from the selected data sources to determine the user's exposure over a predetermined period of time.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising selecting the data source having the highest weighting as representing the most accurate data.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising calculating an average value for a pollutant level from pollutant information from data sources having equal weighting.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the weighting for at least one of the plurality of data sources comprises receiving predetermined weighting information.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:receiving identification information for the at least one data source;transmitting the identification information to a remote server; andreceiving the predetermined weighting information for the at least one data source corresponding to the identification information.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the ...

SENSOR-BASED MONITORING SYSTEM

The disclosed system may be used measure human workplace activity using a combination of sensor data and input from the worker himself or herself. A device carried by the worker is configured to guide the worker through a particular task or job, and to track the worker's progress as the job is completed. The data collected by the device can be analyzed to assess and enhance the efficiency at which the particular work can be done. The disclosed system can also be used to determine a level of risk associated with various human activities and calculate the cost of workers' compensation insurance and other types of insurance based on the measured activities. The risk and cost of various activities can be measured and adjusted to make people safer and less costly to insure. 1. A device comprising:an enclosure case;a sensor comprising at least one input device, at least one output device, and a communication module;the sensor configured to sense at least one variable selected from the group consisting of sound, movement, speed, acceleration, proximity, light, location, orientation, magnetic fields, temperature, barometric pressure, and the absence or presence of power;the sensor configured to sense the at least one variable based on commands received through the at least one input device or the communication module;the sensor further configured to provide output data corresponding to the at least one variable through the output device or through the communication module.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor further comprises one or more of the following components for sensing the at least one variable: an accelerometer claim 1 , a magnetometer claim 1 , a global positioning system (GPS) sensor claim 1 , a light meter claim 1 , a microphone claim 1 , a camera claim 1 , a barometer claim 1 , a thermometer claim 1 , and a power sensor.3. The device of claim 1 , configured to receive commands for sensing the at least on variable from a central command device claim 1 , ...

PROCESS MONITOR DEVICE HAVING A PLURALITY OF SENSORS ARRANGED IN CONCENTRIC CIRCLES

Embodiments include process monitoring devices and methods of using such process monitoring devices. In one embodiment, the process monitoring device includes a substrate. The process monitoring device may also include a plurality of sensors formed on a support surface of the substrate. According to an embodiment, each sensor is capable of producing an output signal that corresponds to a processing condition. Furthermore, embodiments include a process monitoring device that includes a network interface device that is formed on the substrate. According to an embodiment each of the plurality of sensors is communicatively coupled to the network interface device. The network interface device allows for the output signals obtained from the sensors to be wirelessly transmitted to an external computer during processing operations. 1. A process monitoring device , comprising:a substrate;a plurality of sensors on a support surface of the substrate, wherein each sensor is capable of producing an output signal that corresponds to a processing condition;a plurality of patterned features over or into the support surface of the substrate, wherein corresponding ones of the plurality of patterned features are proximate to corresponding ones of the plurality of sensors; anda network interface device on the substrate, wherein each of the plurality of sensors is communicatively coupled to the network interface device.2. The process monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the network interface device is not on the support surface of the substrate.3. The process monitoring device of claim 2 , wherein the network interface device is in a cavity in the substrate.4. The process monitoring device of claim 3 , wherein each of the sensors are communicatively coupled to the network interface device by a via structure.5. The process monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensors are distributed across one or more zones on the support surface.6. The process monitoring device of ...

FIELD DEVICE WITH PROCESS-SPECIFIC CONDITION MONITORING CAPABILITY

The present invention relates to an apparatus for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable of a medium, comprising a sensor unit for registering a value for the process variable, a time registration unit for registering at least one duration of operation and a calculating unit, which is embodied at least based on the duration of operation registered by the time registration unit and based on at least one influencing variable influencing the duration of operation to make at least one statement with reference to condition of at least one component of the apparatus. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for operating an apparatus of the invention. 115-. (canceled)16. An apparatus for determining and monitoring at least one process variable of a medium , comprisinga sensor unit for registering a value for the process variable;a time registration unit for registering a duration of operation; anda calculating unit embodied at least based on the duration of operation registered by the time registration unit and based on at least one influencing variable influencing the duration of operation to make at least one statement with reference to condition of at least one component of the apparatus.17. The apparatus as claimed in claim 16 ,wherein the influencing variable is a process parameter, a process variable or an environmental parameter, including a temperature of the process or of a component of the apparatus; a pressure, including a pressure in a container in which the medium is located; a moisture content, including a humidity of the surroundings; vibrations which occur in the region of the apparatus; flow of the medium; a pH value of the medium; or a conductivity of the medium.18. The apparatus as claimed in claim 16 , further comprising:a measuring unit for registering a value for the influencing variable, wherein the measuring unit is an apparatus for determining a temperature, a pressure, a moisture content, an apparatus for ...

Method and system for facility management based on user-defined rules

The present disclosure provides a system for facility management based on user-defined rules. The system receives a first set of data. In addition, the system obtains one or more pre-defined set of rules. Further, the one or more pre-defined set of rules is obtained from a rules engine. Furthermore, the system analyses the first set of data based on the one or more pre-defined set of rules. Moreover, the system detects one or more faults in a plurality of sensors and a plurality of equipment. Also, the system executes a set of actions based on the detection of the one or more faults and analyzed first set of data. Also, the set of actions includes changing state of at least one of the plurality of equipment or prioritizing a maintenance task for fixing the one or more faults.

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.

Integrated vehicle monitoring system

Methods and apparatus for monitoring conditions associated with a vehicle or an occupant of the vehicle are disclosed. The methods may include receiving, via a receiver, data relating to an internal condition of the vehicle. The methods may also include displaying, on a display panel, information related to the internal condition based on the received data. The display panel is physically integrated with the receiver and detachable from the vehicle.

Control system, control method and control program

A control system which can accurately differentiate a person from another object while protecting privacy is provided. A control system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first acquisition unit configured to acquire radar detection information with a detection range being set within a predetermined environment; a second acquisition unit configured to acquire temperature detection information with the detection range being set within the environment; a differentiation unit configured to differentiate whether an object in the environment is a person or another object based on the radar detection information and the temperature detection information; and a control unit configured to control an electric device disposed in the environment based on differentiation result information of whether the object is the person or the other object.

Connection adapter as a test port, including shutoff device

A connection adapter for connecting a process chamber to a measuring system, in particular to a pressure, density or temperature measuring system, which includes at least three ports, having a process port, the process port being connected or connectable to the process chamber, a measuring port, the measuring system being connected or connectable to the measuring port, and an access port, which includes a self-sealing coupling. The connection adapter, furthermore includes a line system, having lines and at least one closable shutoff device. The line system connecting the process port to the measuring port and the access port, the connection between the process port and the measuring port being blockable gas-tight with the aid of the shutoff device, and the access port being connected or connectable to the measuring port via the line system. A measuring apparatus having a connection adapter is also provided.

METHANE PEAK DETECTION

A method for monitoring air quality is described. The method includes measuring ethane and methane using a mobile sensor platform to provide sensor data. The sensor data includes methane data and ethane data captured at a nonzero mobile sensor platform speed. Methane and ethane peak(s) are identified in the sensor data. Correlation(s) between the methane and ethane peak(s) and/or between the methane peak(s) and at least one amount of C are determined. A source for the methane is determined based on the correlation.

ACTUATING AND SENSING MODULE

An actuating and sensing module includes a substrate, at least one sensor and at least one actuating device. The at least one sensor is disposed on the substrate. The at least one actuating device is disposed on the substrate, and has at least one guiding channel between the actuating device and the substrate. The at least one guiding channel is disposed on one side of the at least one sensor. When the at least one actuating device is enabled, a fluid is transferred to the at least one sensor through the at least one guiding channel, so that the fluid is sensed by the at least one sensor. 1. An actuating and sensing module , comprising:a substrate;at least one sensor disposed on the substrate; andat least one actuating device disposed on the substrate and having at least one guiding channel between the actuating device and the substrate, wherein the guiding channel is disposed on one side of the sensor, and when the actuating device is enabled, a fluid is compressed and transferred to the sensor through the guiding channel, so that the fluid is sensed by the sensor.2. The actuating and sensing module according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid is a gas.3. The actuating and sensing module according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid is a liquid.4. The actuating and sensing module according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a printed circuit board claim 1 , and an array of the at least one sensor and the at least one actuating device is installed on the substrate.5. The actuating and sensing module according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of an oxygen sensor claim 1 , a carbon monoxide sensor and a carbon dioxide sensor.6. The actuating and sensing module according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises a liquid sensor.7. The actuating and sensing module according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of a temperature sensor claim 1 , a liquid sensor and a ...

NON-INVASIVE DENTAL EQUPMENT MONITORING SYSTEM

A non-invasive dental or surgical monitoring system is disclosed. The monitoring system is comprised generally of dental or surgical equipment to be monitored, a main sensor unit, a set of sensors. The main sensor unit is in communication with various sensors removably attached to the equipment. The sensors monitor environment conditions related to the equipment rather than directly monitoring the equipment. The collected data is sent to the main sensor unit and can be accessed, or wirelessly transmitted by signal to a device or devices at another location. As collected data aggregates, a data profile can be created, machine learning can be used to discover patterns, and predictive analysis can be incorporated to help software make predictions of, or spot in real time, equipment problems based on deviations from the profile. 1. A non-invasive monitoring system for dental or surgical practice comprised ofa main sensing unit,at least one set of sensors, comprised of at least one sensor, capable of indirectly monitoring at least one piece of dental or surgical related equipment by collecting at least one kind of indirect data regarding the at least one piece of equipment indicating the condition of the at least one piece of equipment, removably attached to each respective at least one piece of equipment,', 'does not have direct control or interaction over the operation of each respective at least one piece of equipment,', 'and is not un-removably attached to or combined with each respective at least one piece of equipment, 'wherein each sensor of the sensor set is in wired communication with the main sensing unit and is capable of sending the indirect data to the main sensing unit,', 'or the system is further comprised of sensor data transmission equipment capable of transmitting the indirect data wirelessly from each sensor to the main sensing unit,', 'or a combination thereof,, 'wherein each sensor of each sensor set is either'} at least one local electronic device ...

SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TIME LIMITED COMMUNICATION FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLED VEHICLES

The present invention is for a system, device and method for remotely controlled vehicles for controlling the course of such a vehicle in a crowded space by utilizing a time limited control signal communication including route maneuvers during an emergency situation so as to avoid the emergency situation. 1) An aerial vehicle safety device the device including: a controller module , communication module , Radio Frequency (RF) module , and an aerial vehicle interface module provided for seamlessly associating and communicating with an aerial vehicle wherein said device has seamless access to sensor data of aerial vehicle; and wherein said device is configured to monitor the flight path for an emergency situation; such that when an emergency situation is identified said device abstracts a control signal including maneuvering instructions configured to circumvent and/or avoid the emergency situation by altering the flight path of said aerial vehicle.2) The device of further comprising power supply.3) The device of further comprising at least one or more selected from: user interface (UI) module claim 1 , GPS module claim 1 , a sensor module claim 1 , digital compass claim 1 , gyro sensor claim 1 , and a three-axis accelerometer claim 1 , barometric pressure sensor.4) The device of wherein said control signal is abstracted with said controller module and wherein said control signal comprises virtual sensory data relating to the at least one selected from: position claim 1 , direction and speed claim 1 , acceleration angular acceleration claim 1 , velocity of said aerial vehicle and wherein said control signal mobilizes aerial vehicle to a safer flightpath that avoids the emergency situation until such a time that the emergency situation is alleviated.5) The device of wherein said virtual sensory data comprises a virtual GPS data set that is communicated to said aerial vehicle causing vehicle to “move aside” and/or alter its flightpath at least for a period of time ...

Long-term in-situ sampling and analysis device for sediment pore water and method thereof

The present application discloses a long-term, in-situ sampling and analysis device for sediment pore water and a method thereof. The long-term in-situ sampling and analysis device for sediment pore water includes a bracket, a probe, an elevator, a diverting device, a first water storage device, and a second water storage device, a peristaltic pump, a dissolved gas of sediment pore water analysis device and an in-situ environment measurement device. The present application can collect and store the sediment pore water in an in-situ, long-term and time-phased manner, and in low measuring error level.

Systems and methods for dynamically calculating net worth using real-time sensor data

A method for evaluating an entity's net worth via a plurality of smart sensors is provided. The method may include determining a range of base-line values for each characteristic associated with a plurality of physical assets. Each physical asset may be coupled to one of the smart sensors. The method may include monitoring periodically to determine a measurable characteristic value for each characteristic and comparing each measured characteristic value to a stored range of base-line values for the characteristic. When a change is detected and is outside the range of base-line values, the method may include transmitting the change from to an edge computing device and modifying a stored monetary base value of each physical asset based on the change. The method may further include generating a total net value of the plurality of physical assets by combining the modified monetary base value of each physical asset.

Environmental compensation method in proximity sensor and proximity sensor having improved environmental compensation performance

A proximity sensor having improved environmental compensation performance and an environmental compensation method in the proximity sensor are disclosed. The environmental compensation method and the proximity sensor advantageously reduce processing time, algorithm operation time, and power consumption by previously setting sensing values before sensing of sensors unlike a typical method in which compensation is carried out by multiplying factors obtained through software. Further, the environmental compensation method and the proximity sensor have an advantage of accurate compensation not only for linearly varying environmental factors but also non-linearly varying environmental factors.

WIRELESS, BATTERY-POWERED SENSOR

A sensor that that can be, but do not have to be, communicatively coupled with luminaires, includes a sensor module having an electronics board and a battery enclosure. The electronics board includes a sensing component, a controller, and a flex antenna. The battery enclosure is couple with the electronics board and includes a base and a side wall having an outer wall surface. The flex antenna is supported on the outer wall surface such that the flex antenna forms a radially outermost portion of the sensor module, and the flex antenna is conformable to a profile of the outer wall surface. In certain aspects, the sensor module is configured to support a power source on the sensor module. In some cases, the sensor is an indoor sensor. 1. A sensor comprising: an electronics board comprising a sensing component, a controller, and a flex antenna; and', 'a battery enclosure coupled with the electronics board and comprising a base and a side wall having an outer wall surface,, 'a sensor module comprisingwherein the flex antenna is supported on the outer wall surface such that the flex antenna forms a radially outermost portion of the sensor module,wherein the flex antenna is conformable to a profile of the outer wall surface,wherein the sensor module is configured to support a power source on the sensor module, andwherein the sensor is an indoor sensor.2. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the battery enclosure comprises at least one retention arm and at least one engagement arm on opposing portions of the base claim 1 , and wherein the at least one retention arm and the at least one engagement arm snap-fit the electronics board such that the electronics board is engaged with the battery enclosure.3. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the sensing component comprises at least one of a motion sensing component claim 1 , an occupancy sensing component claim 1 , a light sensing component claim 1 , a sound sensing component claim 1 , a humidity sensing component claim 1 , an air ...

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.

COMPOSITE MATERIAL PACKAGED FIBER GRATING SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

A composite material packaged fiber grating sensor and a manufacturing method thereof. The sensor includes a fiber grating sensor component, a composite material coverage layer, a resin package layer and a composite material substrate layer. In the sensor, a temperature fiber grating and a strain fiber grating are packaged in a composite material structure, so that the structure is light and simple, its computability with the composite material is good, the measurement accuracy is high, and the survival rate and the service life of the installed sensor can be greatly improved, the sensor component can be externally pasted on to or inter-implanted in a composite material structural part, and can be applied to the distributed online health monitoring on the structural part. The manufacturing method of the composite material packaged fiber grating sensor is simple, efficient and stable, and is suitable for rapid mass production by enterprises. 1. A composite material packaged fiber grating sensor , comprising a fiber grating sensor component , a composite material coverage layer , a resin package layer and a composite material substrate layer , wherein the composite material coverage layer and the composite material substrate layer form a shell wrapping the resin package layer;the fiber grating sensor component comprises an optical fiber, one end of the optical fiber is connected with an optical fiber connector, a temperature fiber grating is arranged at the outermost of the other end of the optical fiber, a plurality of strain grating grid are engraved in the optical fiber on one end close to the temperature fiber grating, the temperature fiber grating and a strain fiber grating are arranged in series, and the optical fiber is smooth and is not bent; andwherein a part of fiber grating sensor component is arranged on the composite material substrate layer, and the part of fiber grating sensor component at least comprises the temperature fiber grating and the strain ...

INTELLIGENT SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING SENSOR DRIFT

A method for identifying sensor drift can include: setting an autocorrelation threshold for a sensor in a long-short term memory (LSTM) model developed based on historical process measurements from an analogous sensor to a sensor; collecting measured data from the sensor; applying the LSTM model to the measured data from the sensor, wherein applying the LSTM model comprises: applying the LSTM model to the measured data from the sensor to yield LSTM predicted data; calculating key performance indicators (KPIs) of the LSTM data based on an accumulated slow drift error (ASDE) model, wherein the KPIs comprise an error, an accumulated prediction error, an accumulated slow-drift error, and an estimated autocorrelation; and identifying sensor drift when the estimated autocorrelation violates the autocorrelation threshold. 1. A method comprising:collecting historical process measurements from an analogous sensor to a sensor; selecting training data from the historical process measurements from the analogous sensor;', 'creating lookback dataset from the training data with an interval of 5 to 100;', 'defining a topology of the LSTM model; and', 'training a LSTM network of the LSTM model with the lookback dataset and the topology; and, 'developing a long-short term memory (LSTM) model, wherein developing comprisessetting an autocorrelation threshold for the sensor in the LSTM model.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein developing the LSTM model further comprises normalizing at least one of: the training data claim 1 , the historical process measurements claim 1 , and the lookback dataset.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein developing the LSTM model further comprises reshaping the training data into a 3-dimensional tensor.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the topology has parameters that comprise a loss function and a number of layers.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the loss function is selected from the group consisting of a mean-square root claim 4 , a mean absolute error ...

Sensor device, and sensor system configured to determine abnormalities in a signal processing circuit and in a pressure-temperature detection unit by changing a supply voltage

A sensor device changes a supply voltage, and examines whether output signals of a signal processing circuit including a pressure signal and a temperature signal change in a manner that follows the supply voltage change caused by a voltage variation control unit, for a determination of whether a signal processing circuit is normal or abnormal.

Monitoring an immunoassay

A method of monitoring an immunoassay comprises determining the shape of the flow edge of fluid across an immunoassay region. This allows, for example, early detection of possible errors in the test. The above methods may also be used to provide methods to improve the run conditions of a test during its development. The method may be applied to a competitive assay.

FLEXIBLE SENSOR DEVICE

A wireless sensor device for use in a refrigerated container includes a flexible sensor body including at least one sensing element to sense at least one parameter of the refrigerated container, a battery to provide power to the at least one of sensing elements, and a battery housing coupled to an end of the flexible sensor body. 1. A wireless sensor device for use in a refrigerated container , comprising:a flexible sensor body including at least one sensing element to sense at least one parameter of the refrigerated container;a battery to provide power to the at least one of sensing elements; anda battery housing coupled to an end of the flexible sensor body.2. The wireless sensor device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible sensor body is formed from plastic.3. The wireless sensor device of claim 1 , further comprising a wireless radio to transmit at least one sensing element value from the at least one sensing element.4. The wireless sensor device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensing element is vertically arranged.5. The wireless sensor device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensing element is arranged in a grid.6. The wireless sensor device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensing element includes at least one of a light sensor claim 1 , an accelerometer claim 1 , a hygrometer claim 1 , a thermometer claim 1 , a proximity sensor claim 1 , a gas sensor claim 1 , a CO2 sensor claim 1 , and an ethylene sensor.7. A wireless sensor system for use in a refrigerated container claim 1 , comprising: a flexible sensor body including at least one of sensing elements to sense at least one parameter of the refrigerated container;', 'a battery to provide power to the at least one of sensing elements; and', 'a battery housing coupled to an end of the flexible sensor body; and, 'at least one wireless sensor device, includingat least one sensor mounting rail coupled to the refrigerated container, the at least one sensor mounting rail to receive the battery ...

INTEGRATED MULTI-SENSOR MODULE

A semiconductor-based multi-sensor module integrates miniature temperature, pressure, and humidity sensors onto a single substrate. Pressure and humidity sensors can be implemented as capacitive thin film sensors, while the temperature sensor is implemented as a precision miniature Wheatstone bridge. Such multi-sensor modules can be used as building blocks in application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). Furthermore, the multi-sensor module can be built on top of existing circuitry that can be used to process signals from the sensors. An integrated multi-sensor module that uses differential sensors can measure a variety of localized ambient environmental conditions substantially simultaneously, and with a high level of precision. The multi-sensor module also features an integrated heater that can be used to calibrate or to adjust the sensors, either automatically or as needed. Such a miniature integrated multi-sensor module that features low power consumption can be used in medical monitoring and mobile computing, including smart phone applications. 1. A method , comprising:forming a first sensor on a substrate, the first sensor including a first conductive layer and a first dielectric film;forming a second sensor on the substrate, the second sensor including a second conductive layer and a second dielectric film;forming a third sensor on the substrate, the third sensor including a third conductive layer and a cavity; andforming a fourth conductive layer on the substrate, the first conductive layer, the second conductive layer, and the third conductive layer being spaced from the fourth conductive layer by the first dielectric film, the second dielectric film, and the cavity, respectively.2. The method of wherein the first sensor is a first pressure sensor claim 1 , the second sensor is a humidity sensor claim 1 , and the third sensor is a second pressure sensor.3. The method of wherein the third sensor is positioned between the first sensor and the second ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF VAPORIZED AEROSOLS

A vaporized aerosol detection system is presented herein. The system can include a motion sensor that is configured to detect movement in a predetermined or desired area. Further, the motion sensor can be configured to generate a detection signal in response to one or more detected objects in the area. The system can also include a particle sensor electronically coupled to the motion sensor. The particle sensor can be configured to detect a particle count of the area when the objects are detected by the motion sensor. Further, the system can include a housing configured to enclose at least a portion of the motion sensor and particle sensor. 1. An air quality detection system , comprising:a motion sensor configured to detect a movement in an environment;a sensor suite including a particle sensor configured to detect a particle count of the environment;a power controller configured to control power to the sensor suite; anda housing configured to enclose at least a portion of the motion sensor, the sensor suite, and the power controller;wherein, in response to the movement indicating an object has entered the environment, the power controller is further configured to change the particle sensor from a powered-off state to a powered-on state.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an electronics stack configured to:compare the movement in the environment to a movement threshold; anddetermine the object has entered the environment based on the comparison.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an electronics stack configured to:transmit a signal representing the movement in the environment to a server; andreceiving, from the server, a detection signal indicating the object has entered the environment.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor suite further includes a chemical sensor configured to detect a presence of a substance in the environment.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the power controller is further configured to:in response to the chemical ...

Intelligent Vehicle Registration Plate

An intelligent vehicle registration plate mounted on a first vehicle comprises sensors, a non-transitory computer readable storage medium (NCRSM), and a processor. The sensors generate and transmit sensor data variables (SDV) based on detected parameters of a first vehicle. The data communications module (DCM) receives a request to locate a vehicle of interest. The analyzing module dynamically analyzes the SDV to identify a match between the first vehicle and the vehicle of interest and notifies the server based on the SDV exceeding a threshold. The DCM notifies the server of the location of the vehicle of interest. The system adds smart and secure functions for identification of registered vehicles, for example, early detection of severe accidents, detecting dangerous drifting on the streets, call and track feature, securing plate numbers from dismantling, applying basic analytics like number, type, and location of incidents within a certain period, etc. 1. An intelligent vehicle registration plate made by retrofitting a conventional metallic registration plate over an enclosure body , where the enclosure body is comprising:A first enclosure compartment or cavity within the enclosure body enclosing a smart electronic system of the intelligent vehicle registration plate;A second enclosure compartment or cavity within the enclosure body enclosing a battery unit made of a plurality of smaller battery modules;A top cover to secure the conventional metallic registration plate over the enclosure body after retrofitting;A first grommet button and a second grommet button both coupled with the smart electronic system and configured to respectively detect displacement of conventional metallic registration plate with respect to the enclosure body as well as displacement of enclosure body with respect to a first vehicle on which the intelligent vehicle registration plate is mounted; a control unit made of a processor and a memory unit;', 'a plurality of various sensors ...

SMOG ANALYSIS VIA DIGITAL COMPUTING PLATFORMS

Disclosed is a system, computer program product and computer-implemented method for smog analysis which provides sending a data collection signal to one or more vehicles including one or more sensors via a base station, receiving data from the one or more vehicles, including sensor data, analyzing the received data for determining a smog status, and sending traffic information to a plurality of vehicles. The traffic information may include the determined smog status and the plurality of vehicles may include the one or more vehicles. 1. A computer-implemented method for smog analysis , the computer-implemented method comprising:sending, by one or more computer processors, a data collection signal to one or more vehicles via a base station, wherein each vehicle includes one or more sensors;receiving, by one or more computer processors, data from the one or more vehicles, the data including sensor data collected by the one or more sensors of the one or more vehicles;analyzing, by one or more computer processors, the received data for determining a smog status; andsending, by one or more computer processors, traffic information to a plurality of vehicles, the traffic information including the determined smog status, the plurality of vehicles including the one or more vehicles.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:defining, by one or more computer processors, a bounded area of land, wherein a coverage area of the base station includes at least a portion of the bounded area of land, wherein the data collection signal includes geographic data defining boundaries of the bounded area of land, and whereinreceiving, by one or more computer processors, the data from the one or more vehicles comprises receiving, by one or more computer processors, data only from a subset of the one or more vehicles located within the bounded area of land.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , further comprising:upon receiving the data collection signal, each ...

Determining an open/close status of a barrier

In some examples, a sensor device is to mount to a barrier pivotable between an open position and a closed position, the barrier being on a moveable platform. The sensor device includes an accelerometer to measure acceleration data and a rotation sensor to measure rotation about an axis. The sensor device includes at least one processor configured to determine an open/close status of the barrier based on the acceleration data and the rotation data, and an orientation of the moveable platform.

CORRELATION AND PREDICTION ANALYSIS OF COLLECTED DATA

Embodiments are directed towards a collection computer that automatically detects and monitors each of a plurality of sensors that are currently providing real-time data regarding characteristics of a first machine. A pattern in the provided real-time data may be determined based on a comparison to another pattern from previously provided real-time data from other sensors associated with a second machine. The comparison is employed to identify an event that previously occurred at the second machine, where a positive comparison may be employed as a prediction that the event corresponding to the second machine is about to happen to the first machine. Based on this prediction, an alert may be provided to at least one user of the first machine. The alert may include information, such as a component has failed, is currently failing, or is about to fail. 1. A method for managing sensor data , comprising:employing a collection computer to automatically detect and monitor each of a plurality of sensors that is currently providing real-time data regarding at least one characteristic of a first machine, wherein the collection computer is coupled to the first machine and in communication with a remotely located server computer, and wherein the collection computer provides the real-time data for each of the plurality of detected sensors to the server computer;automatically generating a template for the first machine based on one or more types of the plurality of sensors detected by the collection computer, wherein the template includes a plurality of predetermined visualizations for one or more of the detected sensors;employing the server computer to determine a pattern in the provided real-time data that equates to another pattern identified in real-time data for another plurality of sensors that was previously provided to the server computer, wherein the other plurality of sensors provide real-time data regarding at least one characteristic of a second machine that equates to ...

STRAIN GAUGE

A strain gauge includes a strain detecting unit and a temperature detecting unit that are formed on or above a flexible substrate. The strain detecting unit includes a resistor formed of material including at least one from among chromium and nickel, on or above the substrate. The resistor includes a plurality of resistive patterns that are juxtaposed; and a folded portion connected to end portions of given resistive patterns that are next to each other. A first metallic layer formed of a material of which a gauge factor is less than that of the resistor is laminated on the folded portion, and a resistance value of the first metallic layer on the folded portion is less than a resistance value of the folded portion. The temperature detecting unit is a thermocouple including a second metallic layer formed of a same material as the resistor, on or above the substrate; and a third metallic layer formed of a same material as the first metallic layer, on the second metallic layer. 1. A strain gauge comprising:a strain detecting unit and a temperature detecting unit that are formed on or above a flexible resin substrate, a functional laver formed of a metal, an alloy, or a metal compound, on one surface of the substrate; and', {'sub': '2', 'a resistor formed as a film containing Cr, CrN, and CrN, on one surface of the functional laver,'}], 'wherein the strain detecting unit includeswherein the resistor includes a plurality of resistive patterns that are juxtaposed; and a folded portion that connects end portions of given resistive patterns that are next to each other,wherein a first metallic layer formed of a material of which a gauge factor is less than that of the resistor is laminated on the folded portion, and a resistance value of the first metallic layer on the folded portion is less than a resistance value of the folded portion, and a second metallic layer formed of a same material as the resistor, on or above the substrate; and', 'a third metallic layer formed of a ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

In an information processing device according to the present invention, an estimation unit is configured to estimate each of a plurality of estimation values related to a target state quantity by using a plurality of models for explaining a target device. A probability specification unit is configured to specify each of a plurality of probabilities corresponding to the plurality of estimation values on the basis of a probability distribution of values of state quantities related to the target state quantity. A management value specification unit is configured to specify a value to be used for management of the target device on the basis of the plurality of estimation values and the plurality of probabilities. 19-. (canceled)10. An information processing device comprising:an estimation unit which is configured to estimate each of a plurality of estimation values related to a target state quantity by using a plurality of models for explaining a target device;a probability specification unit which is configured to specify each of a plurality of probabilities corresponding to the plurality of estimation values on the basis of a probability distribution of values of state quantities related to the target state quantity; anda management value specification unit which is configured to specify a value to be used for management of the target device on the basis of the plurality of estimation values and the plurality of probabilities.11. The information processing device according to claim 10 , further comprising:an omission detection unit which is configured to detect a state quantity of which the value is omission among state quantities to be processed as the target state quantity, on the basis of the plurality of measurement values.12. The information processing device according to claim 10 , further comprising:an evaluation value calculation unit which is configured to calculate each of a plurality of evaluation values which are values of evaluation items of management of ...

Measurement apparatus

A measurement apparatus comprising at least one device interface adapted to connect an auxiliary measurement device and/or a device under test, DUT, to said measurement apparatus; a user interface adapted to input by a user settings for performing a measurement by said measurement apparatus and an artificial intelligence, AI, module adapted to provide current settings of said measurement apparatus, wherein said artificial intelligence, AI, module is machine learned on the basis of connected devices and/or settings during historic measurements performed by said measurement apparatus. 1. A measurement apparatus comprisingat least one device interface adapted to connect an auxiliary measurement device and/or a device under test, DUT, to said measurement apparatus;a user interface adapted to input by a user settings for performing a measurement by said measurement apparatus andan artificial intelligence, AI, module adapted to provide current settings of said measurement apparatus, wherein said artificial intelligence, AI, module is machine learned on the basis of connected devices and/or settings during historic measurements performed by said measurement apparatus.2. The measurement apparatus according to wherein a measurement usage history including connected devices and settings of measurements performed by said measurement apparatus is recorded over time in a memory.3. The measurement apparatus according to wherein the measurement usage history of said measurement apparatus is recorded in a local memory of said measurement apparatus and/or in a remote database.4. The measurement apparatus according to wherein the settings input by the user via said user interface comprise measurement parameter settings and/or measurement mode settings.5. The measurement apparatus according to wherein the machine learned artificial intelligence claim 1 , AI claim 1 , module comprises an artificial neural network.6. The measurement apparatus according to wherein the auxiliary ...

SENSOR DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD

Embodiments of a sensor device, method and system employ a multiplicity of environmental sensors as a single monitoring and alerting mechanism, operable to provide a profile of any contaminant in terms of various gases and particles in the atmosphere, quantified in terms of relative concentrations. In various embodiments, the sensor device can comprise hardware and firmware elements, including an electronic control system, a case, a shield and a cover. The environmental sensors can be secured as part of the electronic control system and the shield can be formed so as to facilitate proper channeling of air and sound for effective operation. 1. A system , comprising:a particle detection sensor;a gas detection sensor; and receive monitoring data from the particle detection sensor and the gas detection sensor; and', 'upon determining that at least a portion of the received monitoring data is indicative of a threshold for particulates from a vaping profile for human e-cigarette activity being exceeded and not indicative of a threshold for gas from the vaping profile being exceeded, generate a detected event communication., 'a processor, and a memory storing instructions, that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the received monitoring data that is not indicative of the threshold for gas being exceeded comprises measurements of carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions claim 1 , when executed by the processor claim 1 , further cause the processor to:upon determining that at least a portion of the received monitoring data indicates that a threshold measurement of at least one gas and a threshold measurement of particles from a smoking profile have been exceeded, generate a detected smoking event communication.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor to determine a level of THC.5. A computer-implemented method ...

SENSOR DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD

Embodiments of a sensor device, method and system employ a multiplicity of environmental sensors as a single monitoring and alerting mechanism, operable to provide a profile of any contaminant in terms of various gases and particles in the atmosphere, quantified in terms of relative concentrations. In various embodiments, the sensor device can comprise hardware and firmware elements, including an electronic control system, a case, a shield and a cover. The environmental sensors can be secured as part of the electronic control system and the shield can be formed so as to facilitate proper channeling of air and sound for effective operation. 1. A system , comprising:a group of sensors comprising a particle detection sensor and a gas detection sensor, wherein the gas detection sensor comprises at least one of a carbon dioxide sensor and a total volatile organic compound sensor; anda processor, and a memory storing instructions, that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:receive monitoring data from the group of sensors; andupon at least a portion of the received monitoring data indicating that a vaping profile specifying relative concentrations of particles and at least one gas for human e-cigarette activity is matched, generate a detected vaping event communication.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions claim 1 , when executed by the processor claim 1 , further cause the processor to:upon determining that at least a portion of the received monitoring data indicates that a threshold measurement of at least one gas and a threshold measurement of particles from a smoking profile have been exceeded, generate a detected smoking event communication.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor to determine a level of THC.4. A computer-implemented method claim 1 , comprising:receiving, by a computing device, monitoring data from at least one sensor from a group of sensors comprising a particle detection sensor ...

ASSEMBLY KIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MEASUREMENT DEVICE

A measuring apparatus () that is able to be put together from an assembly kit, wherein the assembly kit has at least two sensor units (), which are each fashioned for measuring different variables, and at least two communication units (), which each have different interfaces for data transmission, and each of the sensor units () is detachably connectable to each of the communication units () of the assembly kit by a mechanical coupling (). 113. An assembly kit for constructing a measuring apparatus () , comprising:{'b': '1', 'at least two sensor units (), each configured for measuring a different variable;'}{'b': '6', 'at least two communication units (), each including a different interface for data transmission; and'}{'b': 7', '1', '6, 'a mechanical coupling () by which each of the sensor units () is detachably connectable to each of the communication units () of the assembly kit.'}21. The assembly kit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the assembly kit comprises at least one of the sensor units () fashioned for measuring at least two different variables.36. The assembly kit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the interfaces of the communication units () are configured for making at least one of a wireless or wired connection.43211216. The assembly kit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein sensor electronics () are arranged in at least one of a housing () of the sensor unit () or a housing () of the communication unit ().57. The assembly kit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mechanical coupling () comprises at least one of a plug-in coupling claim 1 , a screw coupling claim 1 , a latching connection claim 1 , a clamping connection claim 1 , or friction joint.61311211216. The assembly kit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each said measuring apparatus () assembleable by the assembly kit has a handle () arranged on at least one of a housing () of one of the sensor units () or a housing () of one of the communication units ().7106110. The assembly kit as claimed in claim 1 , ...

APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING OPTIMAL PEST CONTROL RECIPE DEPENDING ON PROGRESSION OF DISEASE AND PEST DAMAGE, AND METHOD THEREOF

An apparatus for providing an optimal pest control recipe depending on a progress of disease and pest damages and a method thereof are provided. The apparatus for providing an optimal pest control recipe depending on a progress of disease and pest damages, in which the apparatus is connected with an photographing device and a user terminal, may include: an input module configured to receive image data of crops from the photographing device; a diagnosis module configured to analyze the image data to determine a type and progress of the disease and pest damages; a prescription module configured to generate a pest control recipe according to the determined progress of the disease and pest damages; and a communication module configured to transmit the pest control recipe to the user terminal.

Safety inference engine for autonomous systems

Various systems and methods for monitoring integrate circuits for failure are described herein. A system to monitor for potential component failure includes a sensor array interface to obtain a first safety level from a first sensor and a second safety level from a second sensor, the first and second sensors installed in a machine, the first and second safety levels indicating how safe the machine is to operate; and a processor to: obtain configuration parameters from a rule data store; combine the first and second safety levels using the configuration parameters to produce a composite safety level; and initiate a responsive action based on the composite safety level.

Monitoring system and synchronization method

A monitoring system includes: sensor nodes installed on a structure and configured to measure physical quantities of the structure; and a gateway apparatus connected to the sensor nodes. The gateway apparatus includes: a synchronization packet transmission unit transmitting a synchronization packet specifying synchronization time and measurement start time, to the sensor nodes by broadcast communication; and a correction unit correcting each of measured values of the sensor nodes. The sensor node includes: a synchronization unit synchronizing time in the sensor node with the synchronization time indicated in the synchronization packet; a difference calculation unit calculating a time synchronization difference which is a difference between the time in the sensor node before the synchronization and the synchronization time; a measurement unit starting measurement of the physical quantities at the measurement start time; and a correction information transmission unit transmitting the time synchronization difference and a measured value to the correction unit.

CROP DISEASE RECOGNITION AND YIELD ESTIMATION

In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method is disclosed. The method comprises causing a camera to continuously capture surroundings to generate multiple images and causing a display device to continuously display the multiple images as the multiple images are generated. In addition, the method comprises processing each of one or more of the multiple images. The processing comprises identifying at least one of a plurality of diseases and calculating at least one disease score associated with the at least one disease for a particular image; causing the display device to display information regarding the at least one disease and the at least one disease score in association with a currently displayed image; receiving input specifying one or more of the at least one disease; and causing the display device to show additional data regarding the one or more diseases, including a remedial measure for the one or more diseases. 1. A computer-implemented method of determining a number of kernels from an image of a corn , comprising:receiving, by a processor, a digital image that is in encoded in color or gray scale;segmenting the image into foreground data associated with a corn comprising a group of kernels grown on an ear of the corn and background data, to create an updated image;identifying, by the processor, clusters of one or more connected pixels in the foreground data; each of the one or more single-kernel areas corresponding to a single kernel,', 'each of the one or more multi-kernel areas corresponding to multiple kernels;, 'performing thresholding on a size of each of the clusters, thereby classifying the foreground data into one or more single-kernel areas and separate one or more multi-kernel areas based on a size of each of the clusters without further segmenting any of the clusters,'}determining a total number of kernels based on one or more sizes of the one or more single-kernel areas and one or more sizes of the one or more multi-kernel areas;causing a ...

Driver's physical condition detection device and method

A driver's physical condition detection device for detecting a physical condition of a driver driving a vehicle includes a vehicle detector configured to detect a change in motion of the vehicle during driving, a driver detector configured to detect a change in motion of a head of the driver, and a physical condition determination portion configured to perform a determination process of determining whether or not the physical condition of the driver is deteriorated, based on the change in motion of the head of the driver with respect to the change in motion of the vehicle during driving.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNDERGROUND WIRELESS SENSOR COMMUNICATION

A sensor system for collecting data regarding sub-surface material characteristics may include a multitude of sensor nodes, a data gateway, and a controller. Each sensor node may include a power supply and a communication device and the multitude of sensor nodes may include sensors distributed between underground sensor nodes and/or partially-exposed sensor nodes to collect data regarding sub-surface material characteristics. The data gateway may be coupled with any combination of the sensor nodes through wireless transmission data pathways and may receive and store at least some of the data collected by the one or more sensors. The controller may receive the data generated by the one or more sensors from the data gateway and display at least a portion of the data. 1. A system , comprising:{'claim-text': ['a power supply; and', 'a communication device,', 'wherein the plurality of sensor nodes includes one or more underground sensor nodes positioned below the surface of a material,', 'wherein the plurality of sensor nodes includes one or more partially-exposed sensor node positioned partially below the surface of the material and partially above the surface of the material,', 'wherein the plurality of sensor nodes further include one or more sensors positioned below the surface of a material to collect data regarding one or more sub-surface material characteristics, wherein the one or more sensors are located in at least some of the one or more underground sensor nodes or the one or more partially-exposed sensor nodes;'], '#text': 'a plurality of sensor nodes, each sensor node of the plurality of sensor nodes comprising:'}{'claim-text': ['receive the data collected by the one or more sensors; and', 'store the data collected by the one or more sensors; and'], '#text': 'a data gateway communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensor nodes via one or more wireless transmission pathways, wherein the data gateway is configured to:'}{'claim-text': ['receive the data from ...

Electronic device and method of processing exercise information by electronic device

An electronic device and a method of processing exercise information by an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes at least one communication module, a display, at least one sensor, and a processor. The processor may perform control to make a connection with at least one external electronic device through the communication module, identify first exercise-related information measured during a first time interval, based on information received from the at least one external electronic device, identify second exercise-related information measured during a second time interval after the first time interval, based on information received from the at least one external electronic device, and when it is determined that the identified first exercise-related information and the identified second exercise-related information are information on a correlated exercise, based on a configured reference, display the first exercise-related information and the second exercise-related information as one continuous exercise through the display.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME MONITORING OF GROUNDWATER LEVEL AND SOIL MOISTURE OF GULLY HEAD LANDFILL AREA

An apparatus for real-time monitoring of groundwater level and soil moisture of a gully head landfill area includes: a groundwater observation well set up in a monitoring area; a drop-in liquid level transmitter placed in the groundwater observation well and configured to sense a change of groundwater level and transmit data to an environmental supervision cloud platform (ESCP) through a data collection module; a plurality of soil moisture transmitters arranged in layers on a wall of the groundwater observation well and configured to sense soil moisture; a data collection module configured to receive data from the drop-in liquid level transmitter and transmit the collected signal to an ESCP; and an environmental monitoring host configured to receive data from the soil moisture transmitters and transmit the data to an environmental monitoring cloud platform (EMCP). A user can view real-time data by remotely logging in to the ESCP and EMCP. 1. An apparatus for real-time monitoring of groundwater level and soil moisture of a gully head landfill area for Gully Consolidation and Highland Protection (GCHP) , comprising:{'b': '6', '#text': 'a groundwater observation well (), set up in a monitoring area in a middle of the gully head landfill area for GCHP;'}{'b': ['4', '6'], '#text': 'a drop-in liquid level transmitter (), placed in the groundwater observation well () and configured to sense a water level change of groundwater;'}{'b': ['7', '6'], '#text': 'a plurality of soil moisture transmitters (), arranged on a wall of the underground water observation well () in layers and configured to sense soil moisture;'}{'b': ['5', '4'], '#text': 'a data collection module (), configured to receive data from the drop-in liquid level transmitter () and transmit the data to an environmental supervision cloud platform; and'}{'b': ['9', '7'], '#text': 'an environmental monitoring host (), configured to receive data from the soil moisture transmitters () and transmit the data to an ...

System for monitoring or controlling impact load resulting from fluid under internal/external force in specific environment

A system that controls an impact load resulting from a fluid under an internal/external force is provided. The system senses an impact load, of a fluid under an internal/external force and attenuates the impact load. The present invention includes a floating means arranged horizontally inside an amount of fluid in an open space or in a sealed interior, a position adjustment means is vertically connected to the floating means and positioned inside the fluid, a sensing means disposed inside the fluid, on the floating means, the position adjustment means, or a structure in the periphery senses a measurement object. A controller predicts/monitors and predicts/controls fluid dynamics-related forces, hull stress, six-degree-of-freedom movements, and positions in connection with a transportation means or maritime structure. The floating means, the position adjustment means, and the sensing means are installed thereon, and use the value from the measurement object transmitted from the sensing means.

MULTIFIBER INTERROGATION WITH REFLECTOMETRY TECHNIQUES

A system and method for simultaneously addressing multiple parallel distributed fiber optic sensors using a single interrogation instrument is disclosed. One or more of the fiber optic sensors are provided with a non-reflective delay element to prevent an overlap in time between backscatter returns from the distributed fiber optic sensors, thereby allowing the backscatter returns from each sensor to be distinguished based on round-trip transit time. 1. A distributed measurement system , comprising:a first distributed fiber optic sensor deployed along a first measurement path;a second distributed fiber optic sensor deployed along a second measurement path;a distributed sensing interrogation instrument to simultaneously address the first and second distributed fiber optic sensor with a probe signal; anda non-reflective delay element coupled between the distributed sensing interrogation instrument and the second distributed fiber optic sensor to introduce a delay sufficient to prevent interference between backscatter returned from the first distributed fiber optic sensor and backscatter returned from the second distributed fiber optic sensor in response to the probe signal.2. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the delay prevents an overlap in time between backscatter returned from the second distributed fiber optic sensor and only backscatter returned from a first section of the first distributed fiber optic sensor that is deployed along the first measurement path.3. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the non-reflective delay element comprises a first optical path to direct the probe signal to the second distributed fiber optic sensor and a second optical path to direct the backscatter returned in response to the probe signal to the distributed sensing interrogation instrument.4. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first optical path includes a first delay fiber claim 1 , and the second optical path includes a second delay fiber claim 1 , ...

Device and Method for Spatially Resolved Measurement of Temperature and/or Strain by Brillouin Scattering

Device for spatially resolved measurement of temperature and/or strain by Brillouin scattering, with a laser light source ( 1 ) for generating a laser radiation, an optical fiber ( 5 ) used for the measurement, into which the laser radiation can be coupled in and from which Brillouin signals generated by Brillouin scattering can be coupled out, sensors for detecting the coupled-out Brillouin signals, evaluators for determining spatially resolved from the detected Brillouin signals the temperature and/or strain of sections of the optical fiber ( 5 ), a polarization beam splitter ( 10, 11 ) capable of splitting the coupled-out Brillouin-signals into two components ( 12, 13 ) having mutually different polarizations, and an optical coupler ( 16, 17 ) for admixing a laser radiation to the Brillouin signal.

Activity Monitoring Systems And Methods

Systems and methods configured to perform monitoring of one or more user activities are described. In one embodiment, a plurality of sensors is configured for contact-free monitoring of at least one bodily function. A signal processing module communicatively coupled to the sensors is configured to receive data from the sensors. A first sensor is configured to generate a first set of quantitative data associated with a user speed and a user position. A second sensor is configured to generate a second set of quantitative data associated with a user action. A third sensor is configured to generate a third set of quantitative data associated with a user movement. The signal processing module is configured to process the three sets of quantitative data using a machine learning module, and identify a user activity and detect a condition associated with the user. 1. An apparatus configured to perform contact-free monitoring of one or more user activities , the apparatus comprising:a plurality of sensors configured for contact-free monitoring of at least one bodily function; anda signal processing module communicatively coupled with the plurality of sensors;wherein the signal processing module is configured to receive data from the plurality of sensors;wherein a first sensor of the plurality of sensors is configured to generate a first set of quantitative data associated with a user speed and a user position;wherein a second sensor of the plurality of sensors is configured to generate a second set of quantitative data associated with a user action;wherein a third sensor of the plurality of sensors is configured to generate a third set of quantitative data associated with a user movement;wherein the signal processing module is configured to process the first set of quantitative data, the second set of quantitative data, and the third set of quantitative data using a machine learning module; andwherein the signal processing module is configured to one of identify a user ...

Management method and management device

A management method for managing a working environment of a worker who moves in a workplace includes: a receiving process of receiving, from a mobile device worn by the worker, (i) a measurement value that has been obtained in a measuring process of carrying out environment measurement and (ii) positional information indicative of a location at which the measuring process has been carried out; and a making process of making, with reference to the measurement value and the positional information, a map that shows spatial distribution of measurement values in the workplace.

Fiber optic sensor, manufacturing method thereof and motion sensing device

A fiber optic sensor, a manufacturing method thereof and a motion sensing device relating to the field of sensors are provided. The fiber optic sensor includes a bushing, a magnetic mass block and a sensing optical fiber. The magnetic mass block is located in the bushing, and a magnetic fluid is adsorbed onto an outer surface, opposite to an inner wall of the bushing, of the magnetic mass block, such that the magnetic mass block is capable of being suspended in the bushing and moving along an axis of the bushing. One end of the sensing optical fiber is in a first end opening of the bushing. A surface, opposite to the sensing optical fiber, of the magnetic mass block is a reflecting surface. The sensing optical fiber is configured to provide incident light for the reflecting surface and to receive measuring light from the reflecting surface.

Apparatus and Method for Identifying Differences Between a Real Installation and a Digital Twin of the Installation

A method and apparatus for determining differences between an automated installation and a digital twin of the automated installation and to an automated installation that includes the apparatus, wherein a sensor unit is fastened to a process material and passes through an automated installation together with the process material where, during this process, the sensor unit continuously records at least one measurement variable, a temporal profile of the recorded measurement variable is compared with a temporal profile of a corresponding simulated measurement variable and if there is a difference between the temporal profiles, then the location in the automated installation at which the difference is present is identified.

CURRENT SENSOR

A current sensor including a sensitive portion with a first detection line and a second detection line; the sensitive portion is suitable for detecting the passage of a moving target, a connection device suitable for delivering a detection signal arising from the sensitive portion. The current sensor further includes a duplication device suitable for duplicating the first detection line to make a duplicate first detection line and for duplicating the second detection line to make a duplicate second detection line. 1. A sensor delivering detection information in the form of a variation in current comprising:a sensitive portion with a first detection line and a second detection line; the sensitive portion is suitable for detecting the passage of a moving target,a connection device suitable for delivering a detection signal arising from the sensitive portion, anda duplication device suitable for duplicating the first detection line to make a duplicate first detection line and for duplicating the second detection line to make a duplicate second detection line.2. The sensor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the connection device is coupled to the duplication device.3. The sensor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the connection device includes a first terminal coupled to the first detection line claim 1 , a second terminal coupled to the duplicate first detection line; a third terminal coupled to the second detection line and a fourth terminal coupled to the duplicate second detection line.4. The sensor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the duplication device is incorporated within the current sensor.5. The sensor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the duplication device is incorporated within the connection device.6. An assembly of at least two sensors with a sensor and a second sensor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the two current sensors are electrically coupled in parallel using the connection devices.7. The assembly of at least two sensors as claimed in claim 6 , wherein a ...

Method of making a magnetostrictive oscillator ice rate sensor probe

A method of improving the measurement accuracy of a digital ice rate sensor by providing an enhanced surface finish on a magnetostrictive oscillator detector probe by measuring the surface roughness of the detector probe, comparing the measured value to a critical value, and authorizing the probe for use in the digital ice rate sensor if surface roughness is within the critical value. Surface roughness may be measured optically or with a surface profilometer. Remedial steps taken if surface roughness is not within the critical value include reworking the probe surface finish and investigating the manufacturing process.

Sensing arrangements for medical devices

A sensing arrangement for a medical device includes a housing having a rigid portion and a flexible portion, a collar of the flexible portion attached to an exterior of the rigid portion such that a stem of the rigid portion extends into an interior of the flexible portion. A sensing element is positioned at least partially within a passageway of the rigid portion, with at least one wire extending from the sensing element through the passageway and into the interior of the flexible portion. Front and rear flanges protrude from the flexible portion and are adapted to allow the sensing arrangement to be attached into an aperture in a wall of the medical device. The stem of the rigid portion may be positioned between the collar and front flanges of the flexible portion, such that the stem does not extend through the aperture of the wall of the medical device. There are also provided a seal, a removable component, a medical device and a system.

Combined indoor and outdoor tracking using machine learning

A computer-implemented method for combined indoor and outdoor tracking using a tracking device is disclosed. In at least one embodiment of the method, a fingerprint of radio signals is generated by the device at a location to be determined. The location of the device is determined by applying trained functions to the fingerprint wherein the trained functions have been end-to-end trained using a plurality of fingerprints generated at known locations. Environmental sensor data may be used to predict a lifetime of a component tracked by the tracking device.

SYSTEM FOR BEVERAGE ANALYSIS

Consumption of safe beverages improves health, physical performance, and prevents disease. A system includes a device that monitors a beverage within a vessel to determine if the beverage is safe to drink. The device may include a pH sensor to determine a pH value of the beverage. This pH value is compared to a pH range that is deemed safe. A comparison between the pH value and the pH range may be made, and the results presented to a user. The system may include a mixing device to automatically mix the beverage, or the system may prompt a user to manually mix the beverage. Data from other sensors may also be used to assess the beverage. The device may be implemented in various form factors such as a cup, lid, straw, stirrer, and so forth. The device may communicate with other devices, such as a phone, tablet, or server. 1. A system comprising:a vessel body to hold a beverage; and one or more first sensors to measure one or more first characteristics of the beverage, wherein the one or more first sensors comprise one or more pH sensors;', 'one or more output devices;', 'a battery;', 'a first communication interface;', 'a first memory storing first computer-executable instructions; and', determine first data indicative of a type of beverage in the vessel body;', 'determine second data indicative of a pH range associated with the type of beverage;', 'acquire sensor data using the one or more pH sensors, wherein the sensor data comprises a first pH value of the beverage at a first time;', 'determine status data based on comparison of the first pH value and at least a portion of the second data; and', 'determine output data based at least in part on one or more of: the first data, the second data, the sensor data, or the status data., 'one or more first hardware processors to execute the first computer-executable instructions to], 'electronics coupled to the vessel body, the electronics comprising2. The system of claim 1 , the one or more first hardware processors to ...

Temperature and humidity sensing device

A temperature and humidity sensing device including a body and a temperature and humidity sensor is provided. The body has an inlet hole, an outlet hole, and a flow channel. The inlet hole and the outlet hole are opposite to each other, and the flow channel is configured to communicate the inlet hole and the outlet hole. The temperature and humidity sensor is disposed in the flow channel. The temperature and humidity sensor is configured to sense the relative humidity of air in the surrounding environment of the body during the air in the surrounding environment of the body flows into the flow channel from the inlet hole and flows through the flow channel to flow out from the outlet hole.

CROP DISEASE RECOGNITION AND YIELD ESTIMATION

In an embodiment, a method of real-time disease recognition in a crop field is disclosed. The method comprises causing a camera to continuously capture surroundings to generate multiple images. The method further comprises causing a display device to continuously display the multiple images as the multiple images are generated. In addition, the method comprises processing each of one or more of the multiple images. The processing comprises identifying at least one of a plurality of diseases and calculating at least one disease score associated with the at least one disease for a particular image; causing the display device to display information regarding the at least one disease and the at least one disease score in association with a currently displayed image; receiving input specifying one or more of the at least one disease; and causing the display device to show additional data regarding the one or more diseases, including a remedial measure for the one or more diseases. 1. A non-transitory storage medium storing instructions which , when executed by one or more computing devices , cause performance of a method of real-time disease recognition in a crop field comprising the steps of:causing a camera to continuously capture surroundings to generate multiple images;causing a display device to continuously display the multiple images as the multiple images are generated; identifying at least one of a plurality of diseases and calculating at least one disease score associated with the at least one disease for a particular image;', 'causing the display device to display information regarding the at least one disease and the at least one disease score in association with a currently displayed image;', 'receiving input specifying one or more of the at least one disease;', 'causing the display device to show additional data regarding the one or more diseases, including a remedial measure for the one or more diseases., 'processing each of one or more of the multiple ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING MEASUREMENT FORCE THRESHOLDS IN A FORCE SENSING CALIPER

An electrically powered caliper is provided which includes a scale member, a slider, a displacement sensor, a force sensing arrangement and a signal processing portion. The signal processing portion is configured to receive a force signal and indicate a respective force corresponding to the respective position of the slider. Force data is acquired comprising a plurality of respective forces corresponding to respective positions of the slider. The signal processing portion defines an acceptable measurement force range defined by at least a minimum force threshold that is determined such that it exceeds a compensation force corresponding to at least one force component included in the force signal that is independent of user variations of the measurement force. It may analyze acquired force data to identify pre-contact data, and set the minimum force threshold for a current measurement procedure based on that pre-contact data. 1. An electrically powered caliper , comprising:a scale member including a first measuring surface to be located against a workpiece during a measurement;a slider including a second measuring surface to be located against a workpiece during a measurementa displacement sensor configured to provide a position signal responsive to changes in a position of the slider along the scale member;a force sensing arrangement located on the slider and configured to provide a force signal responsive to changes in a measurement force exerted on a workpiece by a user through at least one of the first and second measuring surfaces during a measurement procedure; receive a force signal and determine a respective force corresponding to the respective position of the slider;', 'acquire force data comprising a plurality of respective forces and corresponding respective positions of the slider; and', 'define an acceptable measurement force range defined by at least a minimum force threshold that is determined such that it exceeds a compensation force corresponding to ...

SELECTIVELY ACTIVATING ON-DEVICE SPEECH RECOGNITION, AND USING RECOGNIZED TEXT IN SELECTIVELY ACTIVATING ON-DEVICE NLU AND/OR ON-DEVICE FULFILLMENT

Implementations can reduce the time required to obtain responses from an automated assistant by, for example, obviating the need to provide an explicit invocation to the automated assistant, such as by saying a hot-word/phrase or performing a specific user input, prior to speaking a command or query. In addition, the automated assistant can optionally receive, understand, and/or respond to the command or query without communicating with a server, thereby further reducing the time in which a response can be provided. Implementations only selectively initiate on-device speech recognition responsive to determining one or more condition(s) are satisfied. Further, in some implementations, on-device NLU, on-device fulfillment, and/or resulting execution occur only responsive to determining, based on recognized text form the on-device speech recognition, that such further processing should occur. Thus, through selective activation of on-device speech processing, and/or selective activation of on-device NLU and/or on-device fulfillment, various client device resources are conserved. 1. A method performed by an automated assistant application of a client device , the method performed using one or more processors of the client device , and the method comprising: hot-word free audio data detected by one or more microphones of the client device, and', 'additional sensor data that is based on output from at least one non-microphone sensor of the client device;, 'determining to activate on-device speech recognition, wherein determining to activate the on-device speech recognition is in response to determining satisfaction of one or more conditions, determining the satisfaction of the one or more conditions comprising determining the satisfaction based on processing of bothgenerating, using the on-device speech recognition, recognized text from a spoken utterance captured by the audio data and/or captured by additional hot-word free audio data detected by one or more of the ...

Display of images from an imaging tool embedded or attached to a test and measurement tool

Systems include a test and measurement tool configured to acquire measurement data representative of at least one parameter of a device under test, an imaging tool configured to acquire image data representative of a target scene, and a display device. The display device can include a display and can be in communication with the test and measurement tool and the imaging tool. The display device can receive measurement data from the test and measurement tool and image data from the imaging tool, and present a display representative of at least one of the measurement data and the image data on the display.

Method of inspecting gas supply system, method of calibrating flow controller, and method of calibrating secondary reference device

A method according to an aspect includes a first step of connecting a reference device to the other end of a connecting pipe, a second step of supplying a gas from one flow controller into piping, a third step of acquiring measured values of a first pressure gauge and a first thermometer, a fourth step of supplying a portion of the gas in piping into a tank, a fifth step of acquiring measured values of the first pressure gauge and the first thermometer or measured values of a second pressure gauge and a second thermometer, and a sixth step of using a Boyle-Charles' law to calculate a volume of the piping on the basis of the measured values acquired in the third step, the measured values acquired in the fifth step, and a volume of a closed space including a space in the tank when the third valve is closed.

CONTROL METHOD OF MOVABLE PLATFORM, MOVABLE PLATFORM, CONTROL TERMINAL, CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL SYSTEM AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A control method for a movable platform, a movable platform, a control terminal, a control device, a control system and a computer-readable storage medium including the control method. The control method may include obtaining a planned path of the movable platform; controlling the movable platform to move according to the planned path; obtaining a remaining amount of a consumable of the movable platform; determining a required replenishment position of the movable platform on the planned path where the remaining amount of the consumable decreases to a remaining amount threshold based on the remaining amount of the consumable; and acquiring a target replenishment position for replenishing the consumable to the movable platform based on the required replenishment position. 1. A control method for a movable platform , comprising:acquiring a planned path of the movable platform, wherein the planned path is a route guiding movement of the movable platform;controlling the movable platform to move according to the planned path;obtaining a remaining amount of a consumable of the movable platform;determining a required replenishment position of the movable platform on the planned path where the remaining amount of the consumable decreases to a remaining amount threshold based on the remaining amount of the consumable; andacquiring a target replenishment position for replenishing the consumable to the movable platform based on the required replenishment position.2. The control method according to claim 1 , wherein the determining the required replenishment position of the movable platform on the planned path where the remaining amount of the consumable decreases to the remaining amount threshold based on the remaining amount of the consumable comprises:determining the required replenishment position based on at least a current remaining amount of the consumable and the remaining amount threshold.3. The control method according to claim 2 , wherein the required replenishment ...

Parameter sensing and computer modeling for gas delivery health monitoring

A method includes receiving measurement data from multiple sensors positioned along a delivery line that delivers a liquid as a gas to one of a gas panel or a processing chamber; simulating, using a computer-generated model, one or more process parameters associated with the delivery line and a plurality of heater jackets positioned around the delivery line; comparing the measurement data with values of the one or more process parameters; and determining, based on at least a threshold deviation between the measurement data and the values of the one or more process parameters, that a fault exists that is associated with maintaining temperature within the delivery line consistent with a gaseous state of the liquid.

Augmented reality detection for locating autonomous vehicles

Disclosed embodiments include methods, systems, and non-transitory computer readable medium for augmented reality detection for locating a particular autonomous vehicle. In a non-limiting embodiment, an illustrative method includes providing, by an electronic device to a remote server, a request for an autonomous vehicle. A first signal indicating that the autonomous vehicle is within an accessible range to an intended passenger is received by an electronic device. The passenger is prompted by the electronic device to orient an image sensor of the electronic device towards a designated area of the accessible range. The designated area is imaged by the image sensor for the autonomous vehicle. A visual representation of the imaged designated area is generated on a graphical user interface of the electronic device. The autonomous vehicle is identified within the generated visual representation.

ADJUSTABLE ATMOSPHERIC CORROSION TEST RACK

An apparatus for testing corrosion can comprise a frame and a rack having a generally planar face, a first edge, and a second edge. The rack can be pivotably coupled to the frame. The apparatus can be configured for selectively orienting the rack to position the first edge of the rack with a select vertical offset with respect to the second edge of the rack. 1. An apparatus comprising:a frame; anda rack having a generally planar face, a first edge, and an opposing second edge that is spaced from the first edge along a first axis, wherein the rack is pivotably coupled to the frame about a horizontal pivot axis, wherein the rack is pivotable about and between at least a horizontal orientation and an angled orientation that provides a select vertical offset between the first and second edges of the rack, wherein in the horizontal orientation, the first axis is substantially perpendicular to the horizontal pivot axis.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one arm that is pivotably coupled to the rack claim 1 , wherein the at least one arm comprises at least one catch that is configured to receive a portion of the frame to support the rack so that the first edge of the rack has the select vertical offset with respect to the second edge of the rack.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the frame comprises a cross bar claim 2 , wherein the at least one arm comprises a first arm and a second arm that are positioned on opposing sides of the rack claim 2 , wherein each catch of the first arm is configured to cooperate with a corresponding catch of the second arm to receive the cross bar.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured for selectively orienting the generally planar face at each of a horizontal orientation that is parallel to a horizontal plane claim 1 , a first angled orientation that is at a first acute angle with respect to the horizontal plane claim 1 , and a second angled orientation that is at a second acute angle with ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY TRIGGERING INCIDENT INTERVENTION

A method includes determining, based at least in part on sensor data about a worksite, first and second conditions associated with a location at the worksite. The method also includes determining, based at least in part on the first condition and the second condition, a first risk factor associated with a first portion of the worksite, the first portion including the location and area proximate the location and determining a second risk factor associated with a second portion of the worksite adjacent the first portion. The method may also include generating a graphical user interface comprising a graphical representation of the first portion of the worksite and the second portion of the worksite and visual indications of the risk factors. Further aspects may include controlling machines and/or electronic devices at the worksite when a value associated with the risk factors is greater than a threshold value. 1. A method comprising:receiving first data captured by a first sensor at a worksite, the first data being indicative of a first condition at a location at the worksite at a first time;receiving second data captured by a second sensor at the worksite, the second data being indicative of a second condition proximate the location at the first time;based at least in part on the first data and the second data, determining a risk factor associated with the location;generating a first graphical user interface configured for display on a user device, the first graphical user interface comprising a graphical representation of the worksite, a visual indication of the risk factor at a position on the graphical representation, the position corresponding to the location at the worksite, and a first user interface element associated with at least one of the risk factor or the location;receiving a first user input indicative of a user selection of the first user interface element;based at least in part on the first user input, generating a second graphical user interface ...

Information notification apparatus

An information notification apparatus including a microprocessor and a memory. The microprocessor and the memory are configured to perform acquiring a first data on an image of an appearance of a shared vehicle used in a car sharing service in which a vehicle is rented without human intervention, when the shared vehicle is returned, acquiring a second data on an image of an interior of the shared vehicle when the shared vehicle is returned, determining a degree of dirt of the shared vehicle based on the first data and the second data, determining a presence or absence of an object left in the shared vehicle by a user of the shared vehicle based on the second data; and transmitting an information on the degree of dirt and an information on the presence or absence of the object to a manager terminal of a manager of the shared vehicle.

Wig, information processing device, head measurement method, information processing method, and program

This invention provides a wig capable of obtaining data indicative of a head environment. This invention includes at least one sensor ( 2 ) and a storage section ( 31 ) in which sensed data obtained by the at least one sensor ( 2 ) is stored.

Depth-sensing computer vision system

In various embodiments, systems and methods for acquiring depth images utilize an architecture suited to safety-rated applications, and may include more than sensor (such as time-of-flight sensors) operating along different optical paths and a comparison module for ensuring proper sensor operation. Error metrics may be associated with pixel-level depth values for purposes of allowing safe control based on imperfectly known depths.

ZERO-POWER SENSOR APPARATUS, METHOD, AND APPLICATIONS

A zero power sensor node includes a sensor suite including two or more different types of zero power sensors, particularly including at least two of a zero power PZT-bimorph accelerometer, a zero power PZT-bimorph rotation sensor, a zero power PZT-bimorph magnetic sensor, a zero power PZT-bimorph gyroscope, and a zero power acoustic sensor, which may be a PZT-bimorph acoustic sensor or an resonant cavity, and a near zero power-consuming, multi gate electrostatic switch. The node output can send a wake-up signal to trigger a higher power consuming device. 1. A zero-power sensor suite , comprising:a zero-power PZT-bimorph magnetic sensor;a zero-power PZT-bimorph accelerometer; anda zero-power PZT-bimorph rotation sensor, wherein all of the sensors are disposed on a single plate.2. The zero-power sensor suite of claim 1 , further comprising a zero-power PZT-bimorph acoustic sensor.3. The zero-power sensor suite of claim 1 , further comprising a zero-power PZT-bimorph gyroscope sensor.4. The zero-power sensor suite of claim 1 , wherein the zero-power PZT-bimorph accelerometer comprises a bimorph cantilever and a proof mass attached to an end of the bimorph cantilever.5. The zero-power sensor suite of claim 1 , wherein the zero-power PZT-bimorph accelerometer is characterized by a resonance from 10 Hz to 5 kHz.6. The zero-power sensor suite of claim 1 , wherein the zero-power PZT-bimorph rotation sensor comprises a plurality of the zero-power PZT-bimorph accelerometers arranged in a radial claim 1 , hub/spoke geometry.7. The zero-power sensor suite of claim 1 , wherein the zero-power PZT-bimorph rotation sensor has an output dependent on the square of the angular rotation rate.8. The zero-power sensor suite of claim 1 , wherein the zero-power PZT-bimorph magnetic sensor comprises a magnet attached to a PZT bimorph.9. The zero-power sensor suite of claim 2 , wherein the zero-power PZT-bimorph acoustic sensor comprises a lateral PZT-bimorph and a flap attached to the ...

Physical Quantity Detection Device

To achieve a physical quantity detection device capable of obtaining a desired overall device accuracy without unnecessarily raising the tolerances of detection elements, the present invention is characterized by having a plurality of physical quantity detection units for respectively detecting plurality of physical quantities, a storage unit for storing the error characteristics of individual physical quantity detection units, a physical quantity calculation unit for using at least two physical quantities detected by at least two of the plurality of physical quantity detection units to calculate a separate physical quantity, and an error calculation unit for reading the error characteristics of the plurality of physical quantity detection units from the storage unit and calculating the error of the separate physical quantity. 1. A physical quantity detection device comprising:a plurality of physical quantity detection units configured to detect a plurality of physical quantities;a storage unit configured to store error characteristics of the respective physical quantity detection units;a physical quantity calculation unit configured to calculate another physical quantity by using at least two physical quantities detected by at least two physical quantity detection units of the plurality of physical quantity detection units; anda total error calculation unit configured to calculate a total error of the another physical quantity by reading the error characteristics of the plurality of physical quantity detection units from the storage unit.2. The physical quantity detection device according to claim 1 , whereinthe physical quantity detection unit includes a first physical quantity detection unit for detecting a first physical quantity and a second physical quantity detection unit for detecting a second physical quantity,the physical quantity calculation unit calculates a third physical quantity by using the first and second physical quantities,the storage unit stores ...

DUAL SMART SCALE

A dual-scale has a housing placed between an upper scale try and a lower scale tray. The housing contains electronic components including one or more displays, a microcontroller, a sensor array and functional buttons. At least one scale tray includes LEDs for illumination and sanitizing functions. The sensor array includes a scale transducer and humidity, temperature, and pH sensors. A lockable cap is included to cover the scale trays. A biometric sensor provides locking and unlocking functions. A position sensor determines the orientation of the displays. The functions of the electronics can be controlled by an external devices, like a smartphone, through a software application. 1. A scale , comprising:a housing disposed between an upper scale tray and a lower scale tray, each of the upper scale tray and the lower scale tray comprising a surface configured to weigh an object placed thereon;the housing including a microcontroller, a display, and a sensor array;wherein the sensor array comprises a scale transducer in electrical communication with the microcontroller and each of the upper scale tray and the lower scale tray.2. The scale of claim 1 , wherein the display is in electrical communication with the microcontroller.3. The scale of claim 2 , including a position sensor in electrical communication with the microcontroller claim 2 , the position sensor configured to change the orientation of information shown on the display.4. The scale of claim 2 , including a position sensor in electrical communication with the microcontroller claim 2 , the position sensor configured to activate the display depending on the orientation of the scale.5. The scale of claim 1 , including a biometric sensor in electrical communication with the microcontroller.6. The scale of claim 1 , including one or more buttons in electrical communication with the microcontroller.7. The scale of claim 1 , including a communications device comprising a modem claim 1 , Wifi chip claim 1 , a ...

Measurement apparatus

A measurement apparatus comprising at least one device interface adapted to connect an auxiliary measurement device and/or a device under test, DUT, to said measurement apparatus; a user interface adapted to input by a user settings for performing a measurement by said measurement apparatus and an artificial intelligence, AI, module adapted to provide current settings of said measurement apparatus, wherein said artificial intelligence, AI, module is machine learned on the basis of connected devices and/or settings during historic measurements performed by said measurement apparatus. 1. A measurement apparatus adapted to perform measurements in relation to at least one device under test , DUT , in test sequences using measurement settings , said measurement apparatus comprising:at least one device under test interface to which the device under test, DUT, is connected;a user interface adapted to input by a user settings for performing a measurement by said measurement apparatus in relation to the at least one connected device under test, DUT; andan artificial intelligence, AI, module adapted to provide current settings of said measurement apparatus, wherein said artificial intelligence, AI, module is machine learned on the basis of connected devices and/or settings during historic measurements performed by said measurement apparatus, wherein the trained machine learned artificial intelligence module is adapted to provide an output applied to an internal control unit of said measurement apparatus to provide the current settings to control measurement functions of said measurement apparatus.2. The measurement apparatus according to wherein the machine learned artificial intelligence claim 1 , AI claim 1 , module comprises at least one artificial neural network.3. The measurement apparatus according to wherein the artificial intelligence claim 2 , AI claim 2 , module comprises:a first artificial network trained on the basis of the measurement usage history and a second ...

PROCESS VARIABLE SENSOR TESTING

A process transmitter includes a process variable sensor, a test circuit, a switch and a controller. The process variable sensor includes a sensor output that is indicative of a sensed process variable. The test circuit is configured to detect a condition of the process variable sensor. The switch is configured to selectively connect the test circuit to the process variable sensor and disconnect the test circuit from the process variable sensor. The controller is configured to obtain a measurement of the process variable, control the switch, detect a condition of the process variable sensor by comparing the sensor output when the test circuit is connected to the process variable sensor to the sensor output when the test circuit is disconnected from the process variable sensor, and communicate the condition in the measurement to an external control unit. 1. A process transmitter comprising:a process variable sensor having a sensor output that is indicative of a sensed process variable;a test circuit configured to detect a condition of the process variable sensor;a switch configured to selectively connect the test circuit to the process variable sensor and disconnect the test circuit from the process variable sensor; and obtain a measurement of the process variable;', 'control the switch;', 'detect a condition of the process variable sensor by comparing the sensor output when the test circuit is connected to the process variable sensor to the sensor output when the test circuit is disconnected from the process variable sensor; and', 'communicate the condition and the measurement to an external control unit., 'a controller configured to2. The process transmitter of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to:calculate a difference between the sensor output when the test circuit is connected to the process variable sensor and the sensor output when the test circuit is disconnected from the process variable sensor; anddetermine the condition of the process variable ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR DEVICE

A multifunctional environmental sensor device is connectable to a terminal of an electronic device for use. The sensor device includes a substrate, a plurality of different types of components mounted on the substrate and including at least a light emitter and an illuminance sensor, and a wiring pattern located on a surface of the substrate and including a contact to be in contact with the terminal of the electronic device. The light emitter is mounted on a surface of the substrate opposite to a surface of the substrate on which the illuminance sensor is mounted. 1. A multifunctional environmental sensor device connectable to a terminal of an electronic device for use , the sensor device comprising:a substrate;a plurality of different types of components mounted on the substrate; anda wiring pattern located on a surface of the substrate, the wiring pattern comprising a contact to be in contact with the terminal of the electronic device, whereinthe plurality of components comprises an acceleration sensor,the substrate is substantially rectangular,the contact is located at a longitudinal end of the substrate, andthe acceleration sensor is mounted nearer the contact than a middle of the substrate.2. The multifunctional environmental sensor device according to claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of components comprises a light emitter and an illuminance sensor, andthe light emitter is mounted on a surface of the substrate opposite to a surface of the substrate on which the illuminance sensor is mounted.3. The multifunctional environmental sensor device according to claim 2 , further comprising:a cover located over and laterally above the illuminance sensor, the cover having a surface with fine irregularities to scatter light.4. (canceled)5. The multifunctional environmental sensor device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an antenna configured to communicate wirelessly with an external device,wherein the antenna is mounted at an end of the substrate opposite to the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING CHEMICALS, ANALYTES AND OTHER FACTORS IN FOOD

A system and method for measuring chemicals, analytes or other factors in food. The present invention relates to invasive transcutaneous measurement and minimally-invasive or non-invasive transdermal measurement of chemicals and analytes related to spoilage and contamination in a consumable host, primarily seafood and meat as well as other perishable foods. The invention also measures and monitors other factors including temperature, humidity, pH, moisture and location. 1. A device for measuring one or more analytes in an associated food product , the device comprising:at least one detector component operative to generate data in response to detection of one or more analytes;communication circuitry; anda power source operatively coupled to the at least one detector component and the communication circuitry for supplying power thereto;wherein the communication circuitry is configured to transmit data generated by the at least one detector component corresponding to the presence or absence or concentration level of the one or more analytes to an associated receiver;wherein the at least one detector component includes:a detector;a connector assembly having a printed electronic element; and wherein at least one of the at least one detector component, communication circuitry or power source is part of a removable/replaceable unit that attaches to the connector assembly and mount;', 'wherein the detector has one or more conductive surfaces at a first end of the detector and one or more connection surfaces at a second end of the detector;', 'wherein the one or more conductive surfaces are configured to engage a surface of the associated food product or embed in the associated food product;', 'wherein the one or more connection surfaces are configured to operably connect to the connector assembly, establishing electrical contact between the detector and power source and communication circuitry; and', 'wherein the detector is operatively coupled to the power source and ...

Auto posting system

The disclosed technologies include a robotic selling assistant that receives an item from a seller, automatically generates a posting describing the item for sale, stores the item until it is sold, and delivers or sends the item out for delivery. The item is placed in a compartment that uses one or more sensors to identify the item, retrieve supplemental information about the item, and take pictures of the item for inclusion in the posting. A seller-supplied description of the item may be verified based on the retrieved supplemental information, preventing mislabeled items from being sold.

Apparatus for Disease Detection

Among others, the present invention provides apparatus for detecting a disease, comprising a system delivery biological subject and a probing and detecting device, wherein the probing and detecting device includes a first micro-device and a first substrate supporting the first micro-device, the first micro-device contacts a biologic material to be detected and is capable of measuring at the microscopic level an electric, magnetic, electromagnetic, thermal, optical, acoustical, biological, chemical, physical, or mechanical property of the biologic material.

YIELD ESTIMATION

A method and apparatus estimate yield. A first signal is received that an aggregate yield measured by an aggregate yield sensor during a measurement interval. A second signal is received that indicates a plurality of geo-referenced regions across which a harvester has traveled prior to the measurement interval. The method and apparatus allocate, to each of at least two geo-referenced regions, an aggregate yield portion allocation based upon different travel times for crops to the aggregate yield sensor Visual-Infrared Vegetative Index data derived from sensing of plants in selected portions of the electromagnetic spectrum at a time other than harvest. The aggregate yield portion allocations are output. 1. A method comprising:receiving a first signal indicating an aggregate yield measured by an aggregate yield sensor during a measurement interval;receiving a second signal indicating a plurality of geo-referenced regions across which a harvester has traveled prior to the measurement interval;allocating, to each of at least two geo-referenced regions, an aggregate yield portion allocation based upon different conveyance imes for crops to the aggregate yield sensor and Visual-Infrared Vegetative Index data derived from sensing of plants in selected portions of the electromagnetic spectrum at a time other than harvest; andoutputting the aggregate yield portion allocations.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the allocating is based on differences in the Visual-Infrared Vegetative Index data for growth stages V8-V12 under the Iowa State University staging criteria claim 1 , amongst the at least two geo-referenced regions.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the Visual-Infrared Vegetative Index data comprises Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the Visual-Infrared Vegetative Index data comprises Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data and wherein the method further comprises estimating a yield for each of the at ...

Sealant testing for aircraft fuel tanks

Embodiments described herein provide apparatus and a method for simulating a mechanical stress applied to a sealant from a lightning strike upon an aircraft. One embodiment comprises a specimen, a test fixture, and a capacitor. The specimen comprises an electrically non-conductive sealant for an aircraft fuel tank having a cylindrical shape, and an electrically conductive wire centered axially within the sealant. The test fixture secures the specimen during testing. The capacitor is electrically coupled to the test fixture, and simulates a lightning strike upon the aircraft by vaporizing the wire with a current to generate a mechanical shock to the sealant.

MIXED MOTION CAPTURE SYSTEM AND METHOD

A mixed system for capturing motions of an object and its use method is disclosed. The mixed system includes at least one inertial sensor module and at least one optical marker mounted on the object, and at least two optical cameras. Each inertial sensor module measures inertial information and spatial attitude information, and each optical camera captures image information of the at least one optical marker. Based on the collected information, a receiving processor respectively generates inertia-based position information and optics-based position information, and further integrates the above information to obtain position information of the object. Integration may involve assignments of different weights to the inertia-based position information and the optics-based position information based on respective measurement errors of the at least one optical marker and the at least one inertial sensor module. The inertia-based position information may be corrected based on biomechanical constraints and/or external constraints. 1. A mixed motion capture system for capturing motions of an object , comprising:a receiving processor;at least one inertial sensor module mounted on the object, each wirelessly coupled to the receiving processor and configured to obtain, and to send to the receiving processor, inertial information and spatial attitude information thereof;at least one optical marker mounted on the object; andat least two optical cameras arranged in a surrounding region of the object, each coupled to the receiving processor and configured to photograph, and to send to the receiving processor, image information of each of the at least one optical marker; 'the receiving processor is configured to generate inertia-based position information based on the inertial information and the spatial attitude information from each of the at least one inertial sensor module, and optics-based position information based on the image information from each of the at least one optical ...

Inertial and Pressure Sensors on Single Chip

In accordance with one embodiment, a single chip combination inertial and pressure sensor device includes a substrate, an inertial sensor including a movable sensing structure movably supported above the substrate, and a first fixed electrode positioned adjacent to the movable sensing structure, and a pressure sensor including a gap formed in the sensor at a location directly above the movable sensing structure, and a flexible membrane formed in a cap layer of the device, the flexible membrane defining a boundary of the gap and configured to flex toward and away from the gap in response to a variation in pressure above the flexible membrane. 1. A single chip combination inertial and pressure sensor device , comprising:a substrate;an inertial sensor including a movable sensing structure movably supported above the substrate, and a first fixed electrode positioned adjacent to the movable sensing structure; anda pressure sensor including a gap formed in the sensor at a location directly above the movable sensing structure, and a flexible membrane formed in a cap layer of the device, the flexible membrane defining a boundary of the gap and configured to flex toward and away from the gap in response to a variation in pressure above the flexible membrane.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein:the first fixed electrode is located in the substrate directly beneath the movable sensing structure; andthe movable sensing structure is configured as an electrode in the pressure sensor.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the movable sensing structure is formed in a device layer claim 2 , the device further comprising:a second fixed electrode formed in the device layer at a first location adjacent to the movable sensing structure; anda third fixed electrode formed in the device layer at a second location adjacent to the movable sensing structure.4. The device of claim 3 , further comprising:a support post extending from the substrate to the cap layer through a hole in the movable ...

Nuisance Trip Decision Management Using Data Analytics in Electrical Protection System

A system and method for nuisance-trip decision management in an electric power system using data analytics comprising, a protection system, PS, and at least one electrical protection circuit, EPC. The PS comprising, a plurality of sensors configured to measure data; a memory configured to store an updated data of nuisance-trip events and a plurality of nuisance-trip parameters detected or generated on the electric power system over a period; a processor configured to perform hybrid machine learning (HML) based on the measured data from the plurality of sensors for a nuisance-trip condition and communicate with a neighboring PS; a protection microcontroller configured to allow or avoid tripping at least one electronic tripping circuit provided in the at least one EPC by communicating with the processor and the neighboring PS.

PROCESS VESSEL INSULATION MONITORING

An industrial process vessel insulation monitoring system for monitoring an insulated section of a process vessel containing a process material includes one or more condition sensors and a controller. The condition sensors are configured to sense at least one environmental condition, such as temperature, humidity, moisture level, and/or chemical composition, and generate condition outputs that are indicative of the corresponding sensed condition. The controller is configured to detect at least one section condition relating to the insulated section based on the condition output, and generate condition information relating to the at least one detected section condition. Examples of the section conditions include a thermal resistance of an insulation of the insulated section, damage or degradation to an insulation of the insulated section, corrosion of the process vessel at the insulated section, conditions that promote corrosion of the process vessel, and moisture intrusion to the insulation. 1. An industrial process vessel insulation monitoring system for monitoring an insulated section of a process vessel containing a process material , the system comprising:one or more condition sensors configured to sense at least one environmental condition at or within the insulated section consisting of temperature, humidity, moisture level and chemical composition, wherein each of the one or more condition sensors is configured to generate a condition output that is indicative of the corresponding sensed condition; anda controller configured to detect at least one section condition relating to the insulated section selected from the group consisting of a thermal resistance of an insulation of the insulated section, damage or degradation to an insulation of the insulated section, corrosion of the process vessel at the insulated section, conditions that promote corrosion of the process vessel, and moisture intrusion to the insulation, based on the condition output, and generate ...