21st week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 68 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150142109 | OPHTHALMIC LENSES WITH ENHANCED SURFACE AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF - An ophthalmic lens for providing enhanced vision includes a finished optic comprising a base optic and a membrane. The base optic has an anterior surface and an opposing posterior surface, at least one of the surfaces having a first value of a surface quality parameter. The base optic also includes a membrane including an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface covering one or more of the surfaces of the base optic. The outer surface has a second value of the surface quality parameter, wherein the second value is greater than the first value. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142110 | ACL IMPLANTS, INSTRUMENTS, AND METHODS - Systems for single tunnel, double bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction include implant constructs and instruments. The implant constructs provide a combination of cortical fixation and bone tunnel aperture fixation. The implant constructs separate a graft into distinct bundles. The instruments are used to prepare shaped bone tunnels to receive the implant constructs and graft bundles. The instruments are also used to exercise and insert the ligament graft constructs. Methods for reconstructing the antero-medial and postero-lateral bundles of the anterior cruciate ligament may rely on a single femoral tunnel, single or double tibial tunnels, and one or more ligament grafts. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142111 | Controlling a Size of a Pylorus - Systems and methods are provided for reversibly controlling a size and/or restricting the movement of a body orifice, such as a pyloric opening, using an implantable device configured to allow a distance between opposed ends thereof to be adjusted. A device is provided having attachment members and a connector portion extending therebetween and configured such that a size of the pyloric opening is decreased upon the implantation of the device. The connector can be adjustable to allow a size of the pyloric opening to be adjusted after it has been restricted. The connector can include two or more bridge portions having different lengths such that cutting a first bridge portion can increase the distance between the attachment members so as to increase the size of the pyloric opening. To revert to a natural size of the body orifice, the entire connector can be cut or otherwise broken and/or removed. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142112 | Bone Cements Containing Magnetic Calcium Phosphate Nanoparticles - A bone cement formulation comprising: (a) magnetic calcium phosphate nanoparticles present in an amount of 5.0-95 wt. % and having a largest linear dimension of 150 nm to 50 microns; (b) polymerizable acrylate monomer present in an amount of 5.0-95 wt. %; and (c) polyacrylate polymer present in an amount of 0-80 wt. % and having a largest linear dimension from 5.0 to 500 microns. Upon exposure to an alternating magnetic field the formulation is heated which results in polymerization of the acrylate monomer component. The formulation may also be polymerized via the use of chain polymerization initiators. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142113 | Intervertebral Implant - An intervertebral implant comprises first and second parts having outer surfaces engaging adjacent vertebral surfaces. An insert between these parts provides relative movement therebetween. The first and/or second parts may have engagement means in the form of apertures for engagement with insertion instruments. The first and second parts may nest together, in the absence of the insert, for insertion into the intervertebral space. The boundaries of the implant may form a working space which would include insertion instruments therein. A detent and detent recess may be provided for engagement of the insert and one of said first and second parts. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142114 | Intervertebral Disk Cage and Stabilizer - A middle-expanded, removable intervertebral disk cage and stabilizer for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae and a method for intervertebral disk stabilization in which adjacent vertebrae are spread and a portion of the intervertebral disk is removed from between the adjacent vertebrae. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142115 | VERTEBRAL IMPLANT PROVIDED WITH A SELF-LOCKING AND UNLOCKING MEANS - The invention relates to a vertebral implant ( | 2015-05-21 |
20150142116 | Minimally Invasive Lateral Intervertebral Fixation System, Device and Method - An intervertebral fixation device is disclosed, which includes a weight-bearing shell, a first anchor, a second anchor, and a key. The shell includes a first and second opposing sidewalls at a distance from one another, a keyway that extends along at least a portion of the distance, and a first axis of rotation and a different second axis of rotation that extend along at least a portion of the distance and are outside the keyway. The first anchor is rotatably coupled to the weight-bearing shell about the first axis of rotation, and the second anchor is rotatably coupled to the weight-bearing shell about the second axis of rotation. The key is insertable into the keyway such that the first anchor and the second anchor are securable in divergent orientations with respect to the weight-bearing shell. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142117 | SPINAL IMPLANT APPARATUS AND METHODS - A method of inserting and positioning an intervertebral spacer is provided. The spacer includes a longitudinal axis, an on-axis interface coincident with or parallel to the longitudinal axis, and an off-axis interface angled to the longitudinal axis. The spacer's front end may be curved. The method may include inserting the spacer into the disc space utilizing a tool to engage an on-axis interface and then to engage one or more of the off-axis interfaces, which may be used for further modification of the spacer. The tool is moved substantially along a single insertion direction, which may be substantially parallel to a posterior-anterior axis of the disc space. The method may result in the longitudinal axis of the spacer being perpendicular to the insertion direction, or substantially parallel to a medial-lateral axis of the disc space. The spacer may also be positioned in an anterior aspect of the disc space. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142118 | SURGICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING DEFLECTABLE IMPLANTS - Deflectable implants, systems and methods for implanting deflectable implants are disclosed. The deflectable implant includes at least one sequence of segments, the sequence includes at least two segments, the segments being interconnected at effective hinges, the sequence assuming a straightened or low curvature insertion state for insertion into the body, the sequence being deflectable to a fully deflected state defined by abutment of abutment features of adjacent of the segments. The deflectable implant includes further a linkage mechanically linked to at least part of at least one of the sequences of segments for deflecting the at least one sequence of segments from the insertion state towards the fully deflected state wherein the at least one sequence is at least part of a loop structure assuming a low profile folded state with the at least one sequence in the insertion state, and wherein deflection of the at least one sequence towards the fully deflected state generates an open state of the loop structure and wherein the loop defines an enclosed volume. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142119 | STAND ALONE ANTERIOR CAGE - The present invention teaches an improved spinal fusion implant and method of implanting same. The implant includes a shell and an insert, the insert capable of situating first and second plates of the shell with respect to each other and of preventing unwanted loosening of fasteners placed through the shell and into the adjacent vertebral bodies. The method includes implanting a shell, selecting an insert from a plurality of inserts, and placing an insert between first and second plates of the shell. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142120 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for treating obstructive sleep apnea in a subject. The system can include a power source and a neuromuscular stimulator in electrical communications with the power source. The neuromuscular stimulator can include a controller and at least one electrode. The controller can be configured to receive certain power and stimulation parameters associated with a therapy signal from the power source. The at least one electrode can be configured to deliver the therapy signal to a target tissue associated with control of a posterior base of the tongue of the subject. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142121 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AMELIORATING JOINT CONDITIONS AND DISEASES - A device for ameliorating joint conditions and diseases comprising a) a first section comprising a joint-ward end, an opposing mating end, and a lateral wall, a peripheral column partially forming the lateral wall of the first section, a central column, and three or more than three struts extending between and connecting the peripheral column and the central column, and each strut thereby supporting the central column, the joint-ward end further comprising a plurality of fenestrations formed by a confluence of the peripheral column, the central column and two adjacent struts of the three or more than three struts, and first section further comprising a central aperture within and formed by the central column, and configured to mate with a driver, b) a second section comprising a mating end, an opposing leading end, and a lateral wall, the lateral wall of the second section comprising threads. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142122 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESTORING A SHOULDER JOINT AND/OR ANOTHER JOINT - Apparatus for repairing a shoulder joint, said apparatus comprising: a baseplate for mounting to a glenoid, said baseplate comprising: a base portion comprising a medially-facing surface and a laterally-facing surface, and at least one opening passing through said medially-facing surface and said laterally-facing surface for receiving at least one base portion screw; and an anterior flange carried by said base portion, said anterior flange comprising an anteriorly-facing surface and a posteriorly-facing surface, said anterior flange extending away from, and perpendicular to, said medially-facing surface of said base portion, said anterior flange further comprising at least one opening passing through said anteriorly-facing surface and said posteriorly-facing surface for accepting at least one flange screw; an articulating surface component for mounting to said laterally-facing surface of said base portion so as to substantially cover said laterally-facing surface of said base portion; and an anterior cover for mounting to said anteriorly-facing surface of said anterior flange; wherein said anterior cover is configured to lock said articulating surface component to said base portion, such that when said anterior cover is mounted to said anterior flange, said articulating surface component is locked to said base portion. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142123 | Knee Component Having Orbital Interface Boss - A knee prosthesis including a knee component and an indexing boss. The knee component includes a first engagement portion. The indexing boss includes a first terminal end surface, a second terminal end surface, and a second engagement portion at the second terminal end surface. The first terminal end surface and the second terminal end surface are arranged along non-parallel planes. The first and the second engagement portions are configured to selectively couple together at a plurality of rotational orientations to attain a corresponding plurality of angular orientations of the indexing boss relative to the knee component due to the first and the second terminal end surfaces being arranged along non-parallel planes. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142124 | REINFORCING IMPLANT FOR AN ELONGATED BONE, IN PARTICULAR FEMUR - A reinforcing implant anchors shafts of two prostheses which are arranged opposite each other on an elongated bone, in particular a femur. The implant has a generally elongated shaft-like shape and a receiving sleeve at both ends for a respective anchoring shaft and a disconnectable coupling piece lying between the receiving sleeves for a rigid connection. In this manner, a force bridge is formed between the two anchoring shafts so that the bone is no longer subjected to the force transmission in particular in the sensitive intermediate region between the two anchoring shafts. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142125 | ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT WITH DYNAMIC TRANS-FIXATION SLOT - An orthopaedic implant for use with a fastener having at least one of threads and grooves includes a body defining a long axis. The body includes an inner wall defining an elongated slot. The inner wall includes a pair of opposing walls and a single projection disposed on the inner wall. When the fastener is inserted into the slot, the single projection slidably fits within a groove of the fastener to limit sliding of the implant over the fastener along an axis substantially transverse to the long axis and to permit sliding of the implant over the fastener along the long axis. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142126 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING SOFT TISSUE TO AN IMPLANT - One embodiment of the present invention is directed to compositions and methods for enhancing attachment of soft tissues to a metal prosthetic device. In one embodiment a construct is provided comprising a metal implant having a porous metal region, wherein the porous region exhibits a nano-textured surface, and a biocompatible polymer matrix coating the nano-textured surface. The polymer matrix coating comprises a naturally occurring extracellular matrix with biocompatible inorganic materials distributed within the matrix, or a biocompatible polymer and an osteo-inductive agent. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142127 | URETERAL STENT FOR PLACEMENT IN A KIDNEY AND BLADDER - Provided is a ureteral stent (= | 2015-05-21 |
20150142128 | TISSUE REGENERATION CONSTRUCT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING TISSUE REGENERATION CONSTRUCT - Provided is a tissue regeneration construct having a good engraftment property and capable of promoting a stable and favorable regeneration to a target site, the tissue regeneration construct being a member to be applied to a target site for transplantation and regeneration to regenerate tissue, including a transplant body, and an engraftment layer arranged overlapping at least a part of an outer surface of the transplant body, wherein: the transplant body includes a support, cells for regenerating the tissue that are arranged at least either one of a space between the supports and a space formed by a pore inside the support, and a base material for retaining the cells; the base material of the engraftment layer is gelatinous; and the engraftment layer is a layer in which the support does not exist. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142129 | Adaptive Stimulation Apparatus and Technique - In that stimulating muscle within a socket may create additional pressure within the socket that is disrelated to external forces operative on the socket, corruption of pressure measurements within the socket may occur from stimulation, even though negative pressure differential on the side opposing, or furthest from the stimulation area, is explicitly used so as to avoid this corruption. An embodiment of the invention provides removal from the total pressure measurement that portion which is known to be resultant of muscle contraction. This stabilizes overall system control through improving input signal quality. Other embodiments are described herein. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142130 | MOVEMENT ASSISTANCE DEVICE - Methods for the control of an exoskeleton comprising at least one powered joint associated with lower limbs of a user and control systems therefrom are provided. A method includes estimating a configuration of a body of the user associated with the exoskeleton with respect to a gravity vector and computing a first control torque for the at least one powered joint that at least partially compensates gravitational dynamics of the user based on the configuration. The method further includes calculating a gravitational energy gradient for the at least one powered joint, attenuating the first control torque based at least on the gravitational energy gradient to yield a second control torque, and applying a final control torque at the at least one powered joint, the final control torque based, at least in part, on the second control torque. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142131 | ADJUSTABLE SEAL SYSTEM, SEAL COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - An adjustable seal system, seal component for use in the system, and method are provided for forming a sealing interface between a residual limb and a prosthetic socket. The seal component is selectively placed over the outer surface of a suspension liner including a plurality of seal bands, which the seal component may removably and securely engage. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142132 | ADJUSTABLE SEAL SYSTEM, SEAL COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - An adjustable seal system, seal component for use in the system, and method are provided for forming a sealing interface between a residual limb and a prosthetic socket. The seal component is selectively placed over the outer surface of a suspension liner including a plurality of seal bands, which the seal component may removably and securely engage. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142133 | ADJUSTABLE SEAL SYSTEM, SEAL COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - An adjustable seal system, seal component for use in the system, and method are provided for forming a sealing interface between a residual limb and a prosthetic socket. The seal component is selectively placed over the outer surface of a suspension liner including a plurality of seal bands, which the seal component may removably and securely engage. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142134 | FOOT FOR MOBILITY DEVICE - A flexible foot for a mobility device may have one or more layers of a resilient material that provides a smoother, more natural walking motion for a user and that is more stable and requires less user energy than a mobility device with a rigid foot. Furthermore, a flexible foot may have a shortened forward toe and extended rear heel, which may provide safety benefits by reducing the risk of falling and incurring further injury. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142135 | DOOR/WINDOW SENSOR - A control system for use with a control device in a network. The control system includes a sensing device to monitor a distance of the sensing device from the control device, and to communicate a first indication in response to the distance exceeding a predefined value through the network. The control system also includes a binary device coupled to the sensing device, and, in response to receiving a number of inputs, to generate a number of signals, and to communicate the number of signals through the network via the sensing device. The control system also includes a network manager that is remote from the binary device and the sensing device, to receive at least one of the first indication and the number of signals, and, in response to having received the at least one of the first indication and the number of signals, to activate one of a plurality of corresponding predefined actions. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142136 | CALCULATION DEVICE - A calculation device includes a plurality of calculation processing units configured to perform different processes with each other, a plurality of calculators configured to perform a same calculation, and a control unit configured to control a number of the calculators to be operated during each of a plurality of divided periods based on a length of a predetermined processing period and a number of calculations to be performed, such that a number of data which is equal to a number of calculations is processed within a predetermined processing period, and that the number of the calculators to be operated during each of the plurality of divided periods is averaged, the divided periods being obtained by dividing up the predetermined processing period. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142137 | WIRELESS NETWORK OF LOW POWER SENSING AND ACTUATING MOTES - Embodiments include a wireless mote network having a plurality of motes, wherein each of the plurality of motes includes a processing unit in communication with a communications device. Each of the motes includes at least a sensor configured to monitor an environmental condition in an area around the mote or an actuator configured to control one or more external systems. The wireless mote network also includes a central communications device configured to communicate with one or more of the motes within a range of the central communications device and a controller configured to communicate with the central communications device, to receive one or more signals indicative of the environmental condition of one or more of the plurality of motes, and to transmit one or more control signals indicating an operation of the actuator to one or more of the plurality of motes. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142138 | PHYSICAL PRESENCE VERIFICATION BY AN INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROLLER - Physical presence verification by an industrial control system controller is described herein. One industrial control system controller includes a mechanism configured to verify that a user of the industrial control system controller is physically present at a location of the controller, a memory, and a processor configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to permit the user to perform industrial control operations using the controller only if the user is physically present at the location of the controller. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142139 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TUNING CIRCUIT COMPONENTS OF A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a process that assigns a respective priority level to each of a number of tuning algorithms controlling different tunable elements of a communication device. A first tuning algorithm is executed according to a first priority level assigned to the first tuning algorithm. A remaining number of the tuning algorithms are executed to determine whether the first tuning algorithm has affected a tuning state of any of the remainder of tuning algorithms. A second of the number of tuning algorithms is executed in response to a stability condition of the first tuning algorithm and according to a second priority level assigned to the second tuning algorithm. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142140 | IN-HOME-PRESENCE PROBABILITY CALCULATION METHOD, SERVER APPARATUS, AND IN-HOME-PRESENCE PROBABILITY CALCULATION SYSTEM - Specification of a time is received from a device that uses an in-home-presence probability calculation system, a probability that a person is at home at the specified time is calculated on the basis of a specified operation time and a specified correlation when the specified operation time is a time within a period of a certain time ending at the time at which the specification has been received, and information as to whether or not a person is at home is output to the device on the basis of the calculated probability. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142141 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND REMOTE CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a first detector, a memory and circuitry. The first detector detects either attachment of the electronic device to a human body or removal of the electronic device from a human body. The memory is configured to store control data. The circuitry executes a process foe transmitting a command for performing a process specified by the control data to at least one external device specified by the control data either when the attachment of the electronic device is detected or when the removal of the electronic device is detected. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142142 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO ASSIST IN PLAYER DEVELOPMENT - A system for assisting in player development is disclosed. The system includes a server maintaining a database including a plurality of player development records, each player development record including at least training data, competition data, and biographic data. The system also includes an application hosted by the server, the application including a user interface and an automated player performance application, the automated player performance application being configured to generate a player development profile for display in the user interface, the player development profile being based at least in part on performance trends in the player development record and also including one or more recommendations or comparisons. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142143 | Wearable Device Assembly Having Athletic Functionality - A wearable device assembly has a housing supporting a controller, display and indicator system thereon. The controller has at least one sensor wherein activity of a user wearing the device is detected. The controller selectively illuminates the indicator system to indicate a level of activity of the user. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142144 | LABEL AND SYSTEM FOR INFANT CARE HAVING PROVISION FOR AUTOMATIC UPDATING - A method and system for providing suitably audio programmatic material for enhancing a baby's experience in distinct contexts employs a connected device having communicative access to a WAN and further includes a camera capable or reading a QR code and responding to instructions contained thereon. The system includes a media player device. The media player device has a central processor connected to a bus and a memory for storing instructions and audio information in a nonvolatile form for the central processor to read through the bus. An audio signal processor to produces sounds based upon audio information stored in memory. A radio transceiver facilitates wireless communication with the connected device. A label bears a QR code including a URL such that upon scanning that QR code with the camera, the connected device connects to the resources located at the URL. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142145 | DETERMINING QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE FOR COMMUNICATION SESSIONS - A computer-implemented method, computer program product, and computing system is provided for determining quality of experience for communication sessions. In an implementation, a method may include determining a plurality of intrusive quality of experience scores associated with a plurality of intrusive audio transmission samples. The method may also include determining a plurality of non-intrusive quality of experience scores associated with a plurality of non-intrusive audio transmission samples. The method may further include deriving a quality of experience coefficient based upon a relationship between the plurality of intrusive quality of experience scores and the plurality of non-intrusive quality of experience scores. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142146 | DETERMINING QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE FOR COMMUNICATION SESSIONS - A computer-implemented method, computer program product, and computing system is provided for determining quality of experience for communication sessions. In an implementation, a method may include determining a plurality of intrusive quality of experience scores associated with a plurality of intrusive audio transmission samples. The method may also include determining a plurality of non-intrusive quality of experience scores associated with a plurality of non-intrusive audio transmission samples. The method may further include deriving a quality of experience coefficient based upon a relationship between the plurality of intrusive quality of experience scores and the plurality of non-intrusive quality of experience scores. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142147 | AUDIO SYSTEM FOR RHYTHM-BASED ACTIVITY - Methods, systems, and apparatus for generating an audio experience are described. A tempo value of an activity is obtained and one or more songs characterized by a tempo that matches the obtained tempo value are identified. A playlist of songs that match the obtained tempo value is generated. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142148 | INTERACTIVE SOUND REPRODUCING - An audio system attachable to a computer includes a sound reproduction device for producing audible sound from audio signals. The sound reproduction device includes a radio tuner and a powered speaker. The audio system further includes a connector for connecting the sound reproduction device with a computer. The computer provides audio signals from a plurality of sources, the sources including a computer CD player, digitally encoded computer files stored on the computer, and a computer network connected to the computer. The sound reproduction device further includes control buttons for controlling at least one of the computer CD player, the digitally encoded computer files and the computer network. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142149 | Method and computer-based tool for composite-structure fabrication design - A computer system and method are provided for generating a composite-structure fabrication design. During execution of the method on the computer system, a plurality of user interfaces prompt a user to enter generic design criteria as well as specific fabrication rules. Both generic design criteria and specified fabrication rules are considered simultaneously when determining candidates for fabrication designs. An optimization routine applied to the candidates yields an optimum fabrication design. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142150 | METHOD OF DIGITALLY CONSTRUCTING A PROSTHESIS - A prosthetic limb and process to digitally construct a prosthetic limb which includes first, digitally producing a modified mold of a residual limb via 3d scanners and software known to the industry; constructing a test socket from the digitally modified mold and be equipped with an alignable system; for example, a pylon, along with the desired prosthetic foot; accurately scanning the test socket, preferably with a 3D scanner, along with finalized alignment that has been recorded and adjusted by a certified practitioner to provide a 3-D Image of the finalized prosthetic alignment; transferring the finalized digital alignment of the test socket to the finalized digitally modified mold; once the modified model has received the transferred alignment, fabricating the type of hookup in the socket; i.e., plug fit, four hole, support drop lock, or any other type of industry standard connection or accommodation via basic 3D software; and once the desired prosthetic attachment is finalized, the next step is to send the finished file to a 3-D printer to produce the definitive prosthetic device. The 3-D printed socket would then be placed in a vibratory finishing system to smooth out the interior and exterior surfaces of the printed socket; and the walls of the 3-D printed socket would be sealed by applying a mixture of epoxy sealant, for example, TC-1614, to the inside and outside walls of the socket, and placing the socket into an oven for a sufficient amount of time to seal the walls of the socket. Preferably, the prosthesis would be printed out of Nylon 12 material or of a strong plastic, such as ULTEM®, or carbon fiber, or other material of equivalent or greater strength that may be known or developed in the future. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142151 | METHOD FOR TRANSFORMING A THREE DIMENSIONAL DIGITAL MODEL IN A SPACE OBJECT MADE OF SHEET MATERIAL - The invention relates to a method for transforming a three dimensional digital model in a space object made of sheet material. The method allows the shape forming elements of the sheet matrix to be permanently or temporarily fixed so that it can be used for circulation copies or unique pieces of the space object in material. The method according to the invention included the object is a three dimensional digital model ( | 2015-05-21 |
20150142152 | INTELLIGENT 3D PRINTER AND METHOD - A 3D printer system and related methods. The 3D printer system includes a processor and an accessible memory. The accessible memory includes a CAD kernel and a product file that defines a CAD solid model. The 3D printer system is particularly configured to execute the CAD kernel using the processor, process the product file using the CAD kernel to produce the CAD solid model, and produce a solid physical object corresponding to the CAD solid model. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142153 | Three-dimensional Object Development - A computer implemented method and an object development system (ODS) for developing a three-dimensional (3D) object are provided. The ODS receives a 3D image in one or more image formats from one or more sources. The ODS determines object development requirements and a display type of the received 3D image. The ODS creates a support structure based on the object development requirements and the display type. The support structure includes one or more branching elements movably attached to each other and/or a support element for facilitating movement in the 3D object. The ODS fits the received 3D image on the support structure and constructs a multi-layered volumetric 3D image therefrom. The ODS segments the multi-layered volumetric 3D image into multiple 3D printable units. The ODS transmits the 3D printable units to one or more 3D printing devices for printing each 3D printable unit for assembling and developing the 3D object. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142154 | MODULAR SYSTEM FOR REAL-TIME EVALUATION AND MONITORING OF A MACHINING PRODUCTION-LINE OVERALL PERFORMANCES CALCULATED FROM EACH GIVEN WORKPIECE, TOOL AND MACHINE - The present invention provides a modular system and method for real-time evaluation and monitoring of a machining production line overall performances, calculated from each given metal workpiece, consumable tool and machine. The present invention is configured for an iterative and incremental calculation and evaluation of the machining production-line overall performances, by incrementally evaluating individual workpiece's performances, consumable tools' performances and machine's performances, extracted from the data of a plurality of workpieces and machines. The present invention is further configured for comparing the workpiece's performances to a similar workpiece's best performance, extracted from the evaluation of a plurality of the data similar workpieces. The present invention is further configured for the identification of significant process faults and their cause. The present invention is further configured for the analysis of the applied engineering-plan effectiveness, using a defined engineering score. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142155 | Holding and Transporting Device - The invention relates to a holding and transporting device for intermediate products ( | 2015-05-21 |
20150142156 | FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM - There is provided a flexible manufacturing system that can reliably place a workpiece that isn't defective piece in a state where the workpiece will be machined again. After a pallet is conveyed to a standby position and before machining of the workpiece attached to the pallet is started, controllers determines whether machining of the workpiece with a corresponding machining device is possible. When it is determined that machining is possible, the controller starts machining with the machining device. When it is determined that machining is impossible, the controller make a conveyor convey the pallet from the standby position to a pallet storage room, and stores the machining status information on the conveyed pallet as the machining-waiting state. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142157 | AUTOMATED BENDER AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DATA TO OPERATE AN AUTOMATED BENDER - An automated bender and its method of operation according to some embodiments of the disclosure is provided. The automated bender includes a carousel which has all of the necessary components for bending a variety of conduit sizes provided thereon. The carousel can be rotated to a desired bending position to bend a particular type of conduit. A straight workpiece is fed into the automated bender and a bent workpiece, which may have multiple bends therein, is output from the automated bender. This bending process is performed without manual intervention. Software for achieving same is provided. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142158 | Method and Device for Producing a Three-Dimensional Object in Layers - Method for manufacturing a three-dimensional object by a layer-wise solidification of a building material at positions in the respective layer corresponding to the cross-section of the object to be manufactured by introducing energy by means of electromagnetic radiation, wherein a calculation, which stresses will occur inside of the object during the layer-wise manufacturing, is carried out and wherein the object to be manufactured obtains additional structures with respect to the required shape of the object to be manufactured when a critical value is exceeded. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142159 | COLOR OR MULTI-MATERIAL THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) PRINTING - A three-dimensional (3D) continuous color printer includes one or more cartridges each with a building material stored therein, a mixer coupled to each cartridge, and a single printhead coupled to a mixer output, wherein the building material stored in the cartridge is transported to the mixer and the single print head to form a continuous color object. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142160 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING METHOD - A three-dimensional modeling method having a high degree of flexibility in selecting sheet materials, and capable of performing modeling with high accuracy is provided. In each of a plurality of sheets used for the three-dimensional modeling method in one aspect of the disclosure, a body layer | 2015-05-21 |
20150142161 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOBILE CLEANSPACE FABRICATORS - The present invention provides apparatus for a mobile cleanspace fabrication facility. Various methods relating to moving a mobile cleanspace fabrication facility and to the locations that a mobile cleanspace fabrication facility may be moved to are discussed. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142162 | MULTI-PROTOCOL MULTI-CLIENT EQUIPMENT SERVER - A multi-client multi-protocol equipment server includes: a host interface that facilitates communication with a manufacturing execution system (MES); a plurality of client interfaces, wherein each client interface facilitates communication with a client based on a Common Equipment Model (CEM) for a semiconductor manufacturing tool; and a plurality of tool interfaces, wherein each tool interface facilitates communication with a semiconductor manufacturing tool, wherein at least one of the interfaces is a Semi Equipment Communications Standard/Generic Model for Communications and Control of Manufacturing Equipment (SECS/GEM) interface that is configured in a single XML file that defines attributes of the CEM for the semiconductor manufacturing tool which uses the SECS/GEM interface, and wherein a computer executes the multi-client multi-protocol server. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142163 | Utilization of Wall Thickness Measurement in Combination With Thermal Imaging of Containers - A closed loop temperature and wall thickness-based control system for improving process yield and quality while reducing dependence on operator skill utilizes intensity information from a hot end container imaging system and wall thickness information from a hot glass container wall thickness measurement system. By utilizing both the container intensity information and the measured wall thickness information it is possible to provide separate feedback signals responsive to temperature variations and thickness variations. These signals are used to implement automatic closed loop control of the I.S. machine. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142164 | MACHINE TOOL FOR CHAMFERING AND CHAMFERING METHOD - After a Z-axis on which a chamfering tool is mounted is located in a machining position for chamfering, two orthogonal axes (X- and Y-axes) perpendicular to the Z-axis are positioned to be ready for the chamfering. The Z-axis is compensated simultaneously with the X- and Y-axes in accordance with a machining path in a machining program, based on tool data, whereby the entire cutting edge of the chamfering tool can be used for each chamfering cycle. Specifically, the radius of the tool is made variable so that a chamfering area can cover the entire cutting edge of the tool. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142165 | UTILIZATION RATE CALCULATION METHOD AND SYSTEM THEREOF, EMBEDDED SYSTEM AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A utilization rate calculation method is disclosed. The utilization rate calculation method comprises steps as follows: scanning an operation signal of I/O ports via a I/O port capturing module; continuously receiving the operation signal via the I/O port capturing module; determining whether a machine tool is running according to the operation signal and a processing machine operation rule via a utilization rate calculation system; if the machine tool is running, recording a processing time data of the machine tool; generating a utilization rate according to the processing-time data and time data to be processed, wherein the processing-machine operation rule is a record for at least one I/O port stand for running corresponding to the machine tool which is running, and the I/O port stand for running is one of the I/O ports. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142166 | NUMERICAL CONTROL DEVICE HAVING FUNCTION OF SIMULTANEOUSLY EXECUTING PLURALITY OF COMMANDS USING DATA IN TABLE FORMAT - In a numerical control device, a command read out unit sequentially reads out time or a position of an axis or a spindle which is a reference and a position of a different axis or spindle from the axis or the spindle which is the reference or an auxiliary function that are stored in a storage unit. A selection unit selects a processing unit that processes a command which is read out by the command read out unit on the basis of a definition set by a definition unit. The definition unit defines commands executed by each processing unit. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142167 | Method for producing structures or contours on a workpiece, and moulder - In a moulder, at least one rotatably driven tool ( | 2015-05-21 |
20150142168 | Route Builder - Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable graph based routing of containers and adjustments of container routing based on one or more current material handling system state. The various embodiments enable examination and evaluation of the material handling systems using graphs to find an optimal route from a starting node in the material handling system to an ending node in the material handling system. In an embodiment, the graph may be a directed graph of edges and nodes of a material handling system. In an embodiment, the directed graph may include edge weights and the edge weights may be used to determine the optimal route for the container. In an embodiment, the edge weights may be updated as events occur in the material handling system which may result in dynamic routing of containers through the material handling system. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142169 | CLEANING ROBOT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A cleaning robot including a main body, a pad mounted below the main body to implement cleaning, and a drive assembly to apply drive power to the pad. The drive assembly moves the main body to a target position by adjusting the drive power. The cleaning robot may move at a high speed owing to omni-directional movement thereof without rotation of the main body. Further, the cleaning robot may imitate a human wiping pattern, thus achieving enhanced cleaning efficiency. Furthermore, various cleaning patterns including a straight pattern and a curvilinear pattern may be applied to the cleaning robot. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142170 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE WALKING MOTION OF A MOBILE ROBOT, AND ROBOT IMPLEMENTING SAID METHOD - A computer program and a system for controlling walking of a mobile robot, notably a humanoid robot moving on two legs. Conventionally, control was guided by driving a zero moment point. Such driving was performed within a fixed coordinate system connected to a progression surface and assumed knowledge of the characteristics of said surface and the creation of a provisional trajectory. Such driving encountered significant limitations due to the nature of the progression surfaces on which walking can effectively be controlled and an obligation to have a perfect knowledge of their geometry; and also in respect to the necessary computing power, and the appearance of the walk which bore little resemblance to an actual human walk. The invention overcomes such limitations by providing a walk which includes a pseudo-free or ballistic phase, an impulse phase imparted by the heel of the robot, and a landing phase. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142171 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CALIBRATE AN ORIENTATION BETWEEN A ROBOT GRIPPER AND A CAMERA - Disclosed are methods adapted to calibrate a robot gripper to a camera. The method includes providing a robot with a coupled moveable gripper, providing one or more cameras, providing a target scene having one or more fixed target points, moving the gripper and capturing images of the target scene at two or more imaging locations, recording positions in the gripper coordinate system for each of the imaging locations, recording images in a camera coordinate system, and processing the images and positions to determine a gripper-to-camera transformation between the gripper coordinate system and the camera coordinate system. The transformation may be accomplished by nonlinear least-squares minimization, such as the Levenberg-Marquardt method. Robot calibration apparatus for carrying out the method are disclosed, as are other aspects. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142172 | System and Method for Controlling a Teleoperated Robotic Agile Lift System - A method for controlling a tele-operated robot agile lift system is disclosed. The method comprises manipulating a human-machine interface of a master robot located on a mobile platform. The human machine interface is kinematically equivalent to a user's arm with a plurality of support members. A position value and a torque value is measured for each support member. The position value and torque value are communicated to support members of a kinematically equivalent slave arm to position the support members to correspond with a position of the human-machine interface. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142173 | SYSTEM, A METHOD AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CONTROLLING A GROUP OF ACTUATOR ARRAYS FOR PRODUCING A PHYSICAL EFFECT - A system which controls a group of multiple arrays of actuator elements, each of the actuator elements including a moving element which moves between a first and a second extreme positions; the system including: a controller, configured to generate control commands for at least one array of the multiple arrays in each individual cycle out of a series of sampling cycles, based on obtained information; and (b) an interface configured to transfer the control commands to the at least one array, thereby resulting in releasing from the first extreme position during the intended cycle of at least one moving element that is included in the at least one array; wherein release of all moving elements of at least one restrained array out of the multiple arrays is prevented during the intended cycle. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142174 | CRANE AND RELATED METHOD OF OPERATION - The present invention relates to a control system for operating a crane ( | 2015-05-21 |
20150142175 | MACHINE COMPONENT OF A DRIVETRAIN AND A METHOD FOR CONFIGURING AND/OR PUTTING INTO OPERATION AND/OR OPERATING SUCH A DRIVETRAIN - The invention relates to a machine component of a drive train and to a method for configuring and/or putting into operation and/or operating such a drive train ( | 2015-05-21 |
20150142176 | AIR CONDITIONING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An air conditioning management system manages air conditioning units having unique physical addresses using logical addresses. The system includes a local controller collecting driving information for the air conditioning units, and an operating unit for each air conditioning unit. The local controller has a memory section which stores identification information for each of the air conditioning units, an information collecting section which collects the driving information, and an associating section which associates the driving information with the logical addresses. The identification information for each of the air conditioning units has a physical address section, a real address section set from the operating unit, and a temporary address section arbitrarily settable without the operating unit. The associating section uses the real address as the logical address when the real address is set and uses the temporary address as the logical address when the real address is not set. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142177 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RETROFITTING A PEDESTAL CRANE - A method and apparatus are disclosed for retrofitting a pedestal crane, the method comprising removing an existing motor generator controller for a motor in the pedestal crane; and replacing the motor generator controller with a digital controller. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142178 | NORMALIZED CONTROL OF AN IHS COMPONENT - A component control system includes a component. At least one component element is included in the component. A component controller is included in the component, coupled to the at least one component element, and operable to couple to an Information Handling System (IHS) controller. The component controller is operable to receive a normalized component performance (NCP) value from the IHS controller. The NCP value is associated with at least one component output range. The component controller is also operable to provide a control signal that is associated with the NCP value to the at least one component element. In response to receiving the control signal, the at least one component element operates such that the component produces at least one component output, and each component output produced by the component is within a corresponding component output range. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142179 | AIR-CONDITIONING MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AIR-CONDITIONING MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A standard schedule creator creates a standard schedule that makes it possible to achieve a target presented by target data. A seasonal schedule updater, monthly schedule updater, weekly schedule updater, and current day schedule updater update the created standard schedule using the corresponding weather forecast data to create an operation schedule of an air conditioner in which the weather forecast is properly reflected. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142180 | CONTROL UNIT WITH AUTOMATIC SETBACK CAPABILITY - Methods for controlling temperature in a conditioned enclosure such as a dwelling are described that include an “auto-away” and/or “auto-arrival” feature for detecting unexpected absences which provide opportunities for significant energy savings through automatic adjustment of the setpoint temperature. According to some preferred embodiments, when no occupancy has been detected for a minimum time interval, an “auto-away” feature triggers a changes of the state of the enclosure, and the actual operating setpoint temperature is changed to a predetermined energy-saving away-state temperature, regardless of the setpoint temperature indicated by the normal thermostat schedule. The purpose of the “auto away” feature is to avoid unnecessary heating or cooling when there are no occupants present to actually experience or enjoy the comfort settings of the schedule, thereby saving energy. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142181 | STAGGERED START-UP HVAC SYSTEM, A METHOD FOR STARTING AN HVAC UNIT AND AN HVAC CONTROLLER CONFIGURED FOR THE SAME - One aspect of the disclosure describes a controller for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit. In one embodiment, the HVAC controller includes an interface and a processor. In this embodiment, the interface is configured to receive a delay originating signal. In one embodiment, the processor is configured to: (1) automatically generate an offset delay value for the HVAC unit upon receipt of the delay originating signal; (2) apply the offset delay value based on an offset enabled configurable parameter; and (3) delay starting identified components of the HVAC unit based on the offset delay value. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142182 | ACTIVE ANTI-VIBRATION APPARATUS, ANTI-VIBRATION METHOD, PROCESSING DEVICE, INSPECTION DEVICE, EXPOSURE DEVICE, AND WORKPIECE MANUFACTURING METHOD - An active anti-vibration apparatus is provided that supports a wide range of vibration accelerations using only one type of anti-vibration mechanism. Upon occurrence of an excessive acceleration, the active anti-vibration apparatus performs switching such that an acceleration detection gain | 2015-05-21 |
20150142183 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER UNIT WITH AN INDIVIDUAL VALVE CONTROLLER - A control device controls a hydraulic cylinder unit having a piston. The device receives a setpoint variable and an actual variable and determines, based on a difference between the setpoint variable and the actual variable, a preliminary manipulated variable for valves of the hydraulic cylinder unit. The setpoint variable and the actual variable relate to a position of the piston or a force applied by the piston. Linearization factors are determined dynamically as a function of the actual position of the piston and working pressures on both sides of the piston and a hydraulic fluid tank/pump. Definitive manipulated variables to control the valves are determined from the preliminary manipulated variable and the linearization factors. With the linearization factors, a ratio of the piston adjustment speed to the difference between the setpoint variable and the actual variable is independent of the actual position of the piston and the working pressures. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142184 | Pneumatically actuated computer input device - A pneumatically actuated computer input device comprises an input device circuit member having a hollow body, at least one switch member within the hollow body adapted to send electronic signals to a computer terminal, and a pneumatic actuator within the hollow body adapted to be inflated and press against and activate the at least one switch member. A pneumatic hose connected at a distal end to the pneumatic actuator and extending outward from the hollow body at a predetermined length and adapted to supply air thereto, and a foot pedal connected to the pneumatic hose at an opposite end from the distal end and adapted to control the air supply through the pneumatic hose and to the pneumatic actuator, such that when the foot pedal is pressed the pneumatic actuator is filled with air, expands, and presses against the at least one switch member which then sends an electronic signal to the computer terminal. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142185 | PRESSURE CONTROL METHOD FOR PROCESS CHAMBER AND PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE FOR PROCESS CHAMBER - A predicted outflow rate (Qo) at which gas is discharged from a process chamber | 2015-05-21 |
20150142186 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROL OF GENERAL PURPOSE MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - The present invention provides control methods, control systems, and control software for microfluidic devices that operate by moving discrete micro-droplets through a sequence of determined configurations. Such microfluidic devices are preferably constructed in a hierarchical and modular fashion which is reflected in the preferred structure of the provided methods and systems. In particular, the methods are structured into low-level device component control functions, middle-level actuator control functions, and high-level micro-droplet control functions. Advantageously, a microfluidic device may thereby be instructed to perform an intended reaction or analysis by invoking micro-droplet control function that perform intuitive tasks like measuring, mixing, heating, and so forth. The systems are preferably programmable and capable of accommodating microfluidic devices controlled by low voltages and constructed in standardized configurations. Advantageously, a single control system can thereby control numerous different reactions in numerous different microfluidic devices simply by loading different easily understood micro-droplet programs. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142187 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER SYSTEM - To control a power state of a power system properly according to a communication state. A system for controlling a power system includes a plurality of sensor devices configured to output measurement data; a first control apparatus configured to estimate a first power state of the power system by using the measurement data obtained by the plurality of sensor devices, calculate a first controlled variable according to the estimated first power state, and output the calculated first controlled variable; and at least a second control apparatus configured to execute a predetermined control operation according to either the first controlled variable calculated in the first control apparatus, or a second controlled apparatus calculated in the second control apparatus. When it is not able to obtain part of the measurement data, the first control apparatus estimates the first power state by using predetermined measurement data among the obtained measurement data. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142188 | Automated Commissioning of a Gas Turbine Combustion Control System - Systems and methods for automating commissioning of a gas turbine combustion control system are provided. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a system may include a controller and a processor communicatively coupled to the controller. The processor may be configured to run a gas turbine under a plurality of operational conditions while within predetermined combustion operational boundaries. The processor may be further configured to automatically collect operational data associated with the gas turbine while the gas turbine is running and store the operational data. Based at least in part on the operational data, a set of constants for one or more predetermined combustion transfer functions is generated. The set of constants is stored in the gas turbine combustion control system to be used during auto-tune operations of the gas turbine. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142189 | POWER GENERATION CONTROL SYSTEM, METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM OF THE SAME - A power generation control system is provided. The power generation control system includes power generation devices electrically connected to form an array, a MPPT module, a power control module and voltage control modules. Each of the power generation devices includes an energy generation module for generating input supplying power and a MVPT module for performing a MVPT process on the input supplying power. The MPPT module performs a MPPT process on the total output supplying power from the power generation devices to generate a maximum supplying power. The power control module controls the MPPT module to perform the MPPT process. Each of the voltage control modules controls the MVPT modules to perform the MVPT process. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142190 | POWER SYSTEM WITH AN ENERGY GENERATOR AND A HYBRID ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - Systems and methods are disclosed to control a power system with an energy generator and a hybrid energy storage system. The system includes two or more energy storage system, each with different energy storage capacity and energy discharge capacity. The system includes developing data for one or more control variables refined from expert knowledge, trials and tests; providing the control variables to a fuzzy logic controller with a rule base and membership functions; and controlling the energy generator and the hybrid energy storage system using the fuzzy logic controller. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142191 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A WIND TURBINE - A control system for a wind turbine is provided. The control system includes a plurality of controllers distributed in the wind turbine or the wind power plant; and a plurality of data storage units, each data storage unit being arranged at a respective predetermined position in the wind turbine or the wind power plant and being coupled to the controller arranged at the same position; wherein each data storage unit comprises operational information pertaining to the predetermined position in the wind turbine or the wind power plant; and wherein each controller is configured to read the operational information of the corresponding data storage unit and to determine its function from the operational information. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142192 | METHOD OF REGULATING A PLANT COMPRISING COGENERATING INSTALLATIONS AND THERMODYNAMIC SYSTEMS INTENDED FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND/OR HEATING - A method of regulating an installation associating one or several cogeneration machines and one or several thermodynamic systems (e.g., air conditioner (whether or not reversible), water cooler or heat pump (whether or not reversible)) intended for air conditioning and/or heating. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142193 | UTILITY CONSOLE FOR CONTROLLING ENERGY RESOURCES - A system and method for managing power consumption and storage in a power grid. Measurements are received from a plurality of geographically distributed energy management controllers. Each energy management controllers has energy storage units with stored energy. The measurements comprise the energy production and storage capacity of the energy management controllers and their associated energy storage units. The measurements are processed, e.g., aggregated, and displayed on a graphical user interface. Commands are transmitted to a first subset of the energy management controllers to command the units to discharge their stored energy into a power grid through an inverter. Commands are transmitted to a second subset of the plurality of energy management controllers to store energy in each unit's energy storage unit. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142194 | Dynamic Load Curtailment System and Method - A system and method are disclosed for dynamically learning the optimum energy consumption operating condition for a building and monitor/control energy consuming equipment to keep the peak demand interval at a minimum. The dynamic demand limiting algorithm utilized employs two separate control schemes, one for HVAC loads and one for non-HVAC loads. Separate operating parameters can be applied to the two types of loads and multiple non-HVAC (control zones) loads can be configured. The algorithm uses historical peak demand measurements in its real-time limiting strategy. The algorithm continuously attempts to reduce peak demand within the user configured parameters. When a new peak is inevitable, the algorithm strategically removes and/or introduces loads in a fashion that limits the new peak magnitude and places the operating conditions within the user configured parameters. In an embodiment, the algorithm that examines the previous seven days of metering information to identify a peak demand interval. The system then uses real-time load information to predict the demand peak of the upcoming interval, and strategically curtails assigned loads in order to limit the demand peak so as not to set a new peak. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142195 | METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING AN ANALYSIS OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION TO REDUCE COST AND DEVICES THEREOF - A method, energy usage analysis device, and non-transitory computer readable medium that obtain an amount of energy generated from wind resources and thermal resources at a plurality of intervals over a specified time period. An amount of energy consumed by a user at each of the intervals is obtained. An energy source wind number value is generated for each of the intervals based on the respective amount of energy generated from the wind resources and the thermal resources. An energy consumption wind number value is generated for each of the intervals based on the respective energy source wind number value and the respective amount of energy consumed by the user. An overall wind number value is generated for the specified time period based on the energy consumption wind number values and the amount of energy consumed at each of the intervals. The overall wind number value is output. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142196 | METHOD, A SYSTEM, A COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM, AND A POWER CONTROLLING APPARATUS FOR APPLYING AND DISTRIBUTING POWER - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to power management and the like, and more particularly, to an apparatus, a system, a method, and a computer-readable medium for providing power controlling functionality to generate configurable power signals and to deliver power during fault conditions. In at least some embodiments, a power control unit can generate power signals having configurable attributes as a function of a mode of operation, a fault type, and the like. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142197 | AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS CONNECTED IN A POWER GRID - Automated identification of components connected within a power grid is facilitated by: obtaining by one component of the power grid a request to broadcast a power-connected beacon identifying, at least in part, the one component of the power grid; and responsive to the request, automatically broadcasting by the one component the power-connected beacon into the power grid by superimposing the beacon onto an energized power line to identify that the one component is electrically connected to the power grid. In one embodiment, the power grid includes one or more stand-alone sub-grids, and the one component is a load component, or a distribution component, or a power-supply component of one stand-alone sub-grid of the power grid, and the obtaining is subsequent to a reconfiguration of the power grid, wherein one or more stand-alone sub-grids in the power grid are modified. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142198 | PACKETED ENERGY DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHODS - Methods and apparatus for packetized energy distribution are provided. A data and power delivery network, called a digital grid, is provided to facilitate delivery of power upon request. Energy bits (quanta) serve as a means to deliver energy as well as coding. Voltage pulses of varying time scales are used for coding and current levels help to accurately meet customer's demand. Energy is sent as packets (a combination of energy bits), and specific energy packets are addressed to specific customers permitting accurate monitoring and distribution of electrical energy. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142199 | METHODS FOR MANAGING POWER CONSUMPTION FOR A HANDS-FREE DISPENSER - Methods for managing power consumption of a battery-powered device such as a fluid dispenser are disclosed. One method includes setting a duty cycle of a sensor used by the device to a first range and setting a timer upon detection of a triggering event and also setting the duty cycle to a triggering event and also setting the duty cycle to a second range. The method continues by checking for another triggering event during the second range. The checking step is repeated if the timer has not lapsed, but if the timer has lapsed the process returns to the setting step. Related methods may be used to adjust the duty cycle based upon a detected characteristic such as light, sound, motion or time. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142200 | Demand Controller, Charger, and Remote Charging Control System Control Method Using the Same - Provided are a demand controller, a charger, and a remote charging control system and control method. The remote charging control method includes transferring current power usage from a demand controller to a total operation center (TOC); transferring usable electric energy from the TOC to a remote controller according to current power usage transferred to the TOC; determining whether the remote controller controls the current power usage according to the usable electric energy transferred to the demand controller; as the determination result, when the control of the current power usage is required, transferring a control signal controlling a state-of-charge from the demand controller to a charger or an electric vehicle; and stopping the charging of the electric vehicle according to the control signal transferred to the charger or the electric vehicle. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142201 | Method and apparatus for actively managing electric power over an electric power grid - Systems and methods for managing power supplied over an electric power grid by an electric utility and/or other market participants to multiple power consuming devices, each of which having a Power Supply Value (PSV) associated with its energy consumption and/or reduction in consumption. Power flow to the power consuming devices is selectively enabled and disabled, or power-reduced thereto, by one or more controllable devices controlled by the client device. Power control messages from a controlling server indicate amounts of electric power to be reduced and an identification of at least one controllable device to be instructed to disable or reduce a flow of electric power to one or more associated power consuming devices. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142202 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REMOTELY MANAGING WATER HEATING UNITS IN A WATER HEATER AND RELATED WATER HEATERS AND CIRCUITS - A method of managing electrical power storage can include remotely controlling operation of one of a plurality of water heating units included in a single water heater, separately from controlling a remainder of the plurality of the water heating units, at a customer location in response to a remotely transmitted indication. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142203 | VARIABLE PRECISION THERMAL SENSOR - A high accuracy on-chip thermal sensor includes an integrated circuit and sensing elements. The thermal sensor finds application in various mobile and battery powered devices and includes a processor that analyzes a measured temperature signal and decides if the thermal sensor operates in low or high power operational mode, or if the device's CPU is to be reset. A method utilizing the thermal sensor includes making comparisons to two threshold temperatures and operating at low power mode below the first threshold temperature, high power mode between the two threshold temperatures and causing reset if the second threshold temperature is exceeded. Low power operational mode includes a lower clock frequency, lower bias current and lower power consumption. Higher power operational mode is used when the upper threshold temperature is being approached and includes a higher data sampling frequency and more accurate temperature control and uses higher power. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142204 | Temperature Control Equipment and Communication Equipment Cabinet - The present invention is applicable to the communication equipment field, and in particular, relates to temperature control equipment and a communication equipment cabinet. In the embodiments of the present invention, the temperature control equipment uses an inverter to perform regulated filtering for an alternating current and uses a DC/DC boosting module to boost a direct current, thereby supplying power to the compressor of the temperature control equipment. When the temperature control equipment is powered up by the alternating current power supply and the direct current power supply, the power supply changes from an alternating current to a direct current once the alternating current fails, thereby reducing a fault rate and improving reliability. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142205 | Actions Prediction for Hypothetical Driving Conditions - An information system includes a prediction engine for predicting an action based on a set of driving state parameters, and a driving history, and a simulation engine for generating a hypothetical scenario by simulating one or a combination of at least one driving state parameter and at least part of the driving history, such that the prediction engine predicts the action for the hypothetical scenario. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142206 | IMAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING DYNAMIC COMPENSATION FOR COLOR ATTENUATION FOR VEHICLE WINDSCREENS - An imaging system for a vehicle is disclosed having an image sensor positioned in the vehicle for capturing images through a windscreen of the vehicle and for generating image data corresponding to the captured images, and a processor coupled to the image sensor for receiving and analyzing the image data and detecting vehicle light sources in the captured images. The processor: detects a predetermined number of vehicle light sources; averages color values of each detected vehicle light source; determines differences between the averaged color values and target color values; and stores the differences as color compensation values. A vehicle equipment control system is further disclosed having the imaging system above, wherein the processor compensates color values of subsequently detected vehicle light sources and generates a control signal that is used to control the vehicle equipment in response to the detection of color compensated vehicle light sources in the captured images. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142207 | METHOD AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING LANE CHANGES OR PASSING MANEUVERS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - In a method for operating a driver assistance device for supporting lane changes and/or passing maneuvers of a motor vehicle, route information of motor vehicles participating in a traffic situation is acquired; a target trajectory for a possible lane change or a possible passing maneuver, as well as at least one variable of the motor vehicle for reaching the target trajectory, are determined; a cost function is determined for the target trajectory and for the at least one variable; and the cost function is minimized in order to obtain a trajectory that is optimized with respect to costs. | 2015-05-21 |
20150142208 | TARGET RECOGNITION APPARATUS - A target recognition apparatus includes a detecting unit and an estimating unit. The detecting unit detects an object that is present in a traveling direction of a vehicle, and acquires information for estimation that is used to perform an object type estimation to presume whether or not the detected object is an object to be used in control for enabling the vehicle to perform a predetermined operation. The estimating unit performs the object type estimation based on the information for estimation. When a predetermined first condition is met, the control for enabling the vehicle to perform a predetermined operation is prohibited or suppressed. The predetermined first condition indicates that erroneous estimation may occur in the object type estimation. | 2015-05-21 |