32nd week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 39 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220252401 | METHOD FOR OPTIMISING A FLIGHT PLAN - The invention relates to a method for optimising a flight plan consisting of an air route for an aircraft of a fleet of aircraft, each aircraft being designed to record flight data, the method comprising a preliminary step of learning a network of air routes specific to the fleet of aircraft, the method comprising a step of determining a fuel consumption model specific to the aircraft based on the flight data, the method comprising the subsequent steps of: —collecting meteorological data associated with the aircraft environment, and —determining an optimised flight plan for reaching the destination waypoint, based on a current position of the aircraft, the flight conditions of the aircraft, the predefined air route, the consumption model of the aircraft, the meteorological conditions and the previously defined optimal air routes. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252402 | Route Planning Device, Route Planning Method, and Route Planning System - A management server according to the present invention comprises: a position confirmation unit which confirms a via point of a vehicle and the position of the vehicle; an objective function determination unit which determines an objective function; a vehicle assessment unit which assesses for each of a plurality of vehicles whether the vehicle is a moving vehicle that is currently moving or is scheduled to move or a stopped vehicle that is currently stopped, on the basis of information collected from the plurality of vehicles; and a computation allocation determination unit which determines that a computational process for planning a route for a moving vehicle moving by consuming energy supplied to a drive source from an energy storage unit is to be allocated to a stopped vehicle able to compute the objective function, and which, via a server-side communication unit, directs a controller of the stopped vehicle to perform the computation. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252403 | DYNAMIC CONTENT DELIVERY BASED ON VEHICLE NAVIGATIONAL ATTRIBUTES - Systems and methods are disclosed for dynamic content delivery based on vehicle navigational attributes. An example apparatus includes at least one memory, machine readable instructions, and processor circuitry to execute the machine readable instructions to at least obtain navigational attributes from an electronic device of a vehicle via a network, determine a relevancy score for respective ones of first sporting event data items based on the navigational attributes, based on a determination that the navigational attributes correspond to a driving condition, identify a second sporting event data item of the first sporting event data items based on a relevancy score of the second sporting event data item corresponding to the driving condition, and transmit the second sporting event data item to the electronic device of the vehicle to cause the second sporting event data item to be presented. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252404 | SELF-CORRECTING VEHICLE LOCALIZATION - A system includes a computer for a vehicle including a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine a first location of the vehicle, to send the first location to a stationary infrastructure element, to receive, from the stationary infrastructure element, a second location of the vehicle determined from (a) infrastructure sensor data upon identifying the vehicle from a plurality of vehicles, and (b) the first location sent by the vehicle, and to determine a third location of the vehicle based on the infrastructure-determined second location and the first location. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252405 | LOCALIZATION DEVICE - A localization device configured to consecutively estimate a location of an own vehicle based on behavior of the own vehicle and configured to correct the estimated location by making reference to a landmark in a vicinity of the own vehicle includes a calculation unit configured to calculate an index related to a self-location based on a displacement error of the own vehicle and a changing unit configured to change a determination criterion for identifying the landmark based on the index. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252406 | 3D Odometry in 6D Space With Roadmodel 2D Manifold - A method for determining a 6-dimensional ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220252407 | PROACTIVE DELIVERY OF NAVIGATION OPTIONS - Various embodiments pertain to techniques for proactively delivering navigation options to a user via a mobile device. In various embodiments, one or more navigation options can be determined for the user and delivered to the user's mobile device at a relevant time. Navigation options can be selected based on the user's current location, the user's future plans, the time, and other locally relevant information, such as friends nearby or a nearby favorite location of the user. The navigation options can be delivered to the user's mobile device at a time that the navigation options are relevant. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252408 | PUBLIC AND ORDERED TRANSPORTATION TRIP PLANNING - A method carried out by a computer for coordinating a route comprising a public transportation leg using a vehicle operated by a public transportation service and characterized by an estimated arrival time; and a subsequent ordered transportation leg using a vehicle operated by an ordered transportation service, the method comprising: transmitting to the ordered transportation service an order for a vehicle to provide the ordered transportation leg, the order being characterized by an estimated departure time; tracking real-time progress of the user along the public transportation leg; responsive to the tracking detecting a delay in the public transportation leg, determining a later departure time for the ordered transportation leg; transmitting to the ordered transportation service a revised order for the ordered transportation leg comprising the later departure time; and sending to the mobile communication device a rescheduling notification comprising the later departure time. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252409 | UPDATING A PICK-UP OR DROP-OFF LOCATION FOR A PASSENGER OF AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE - An autonomous vehicle (AV) described herein is configured to receive a pull over location specified by a passenger, and is further configured to refine the pull over location based upon one or more factors, where the factors include computer-readable content from a profile of the passenger, sensor data output by sensor systems of the AV, observed or predicted weather conditions, observed or predicted traffic, and/or observations recently generated by other AVs that belong to the same fleet as the AV. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252410 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUSES IMPLEMENTING A SEAMLESS MULTI-FUNCTION IN-VEHICLE PAIRING ALGORITHM USING A QR CODE - In various embodiments, methods, systems, and vehicle apparatuses are provided. A method to selectively pair an in-vehicle display to a mobile device used by a passenger with an in-vehicle display system when seated in the vehicle, including receiving, by a processor of a vehicle, notification via a rideshare app of a request for a ride to a destination; in response, to the passenger entering the vehicle, initiating a pairing operation of a system of the vehicle with a passenger's mobile device based on the capture by the passenger using the passenger's mobile device of a QR code displayed in the vehicle; displaying a QR code for capture by the passenger's mobile device in the vehicle and initiating a wireless connection with the passenger's mobile device wherein the wireless connection is a secure connection based on an identification of the passenger and passenger location in the vehicle based on the QR code. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252411 | SECURITIZED AND ENCRYPTED DATA FOR VEHICLE SERVICE SCHEDULING AND DISPATCH DEVICES (SSDD) AND SYSTEMS THAT PROVIDE IMPROVED OPERATIONS AND OUTCOMES - Computer-based vehicle service scheduling and dispatch devices (SSDD) are operational in connection with access and user devices. The SSDDs communicate with vehicle owners to assess potential vehicle issues and determine, schedule, and individualize details of a vehicle's visit to a dealership. The devices are virtual and/or real and/or physical devices; networked or stand-alone computer terminals, smart- or cell-phones, scanners, printers, etc., capable of transceiving data and data signals and receiving, storing, retrieving, and analyzing data obtained directly from data transmitted to and from the vehicle. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252412 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING UNINTERRUPTED MEDIA CONTENT DURING VEHICLE NAVIGATION - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for selecting alternate routes with fewer directions during vehicle navigation. The disclosed techniques herein determine directions from route data and direction timestamps for each of the directions. For each direction, a corresponding media asset from media assets in a playlist having a media asset duration that matches a direction duration is determined. The direction duration is the time difference between the direction timestamp and a subsequent direction timestamp. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252413 | VALIDATION OF VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROUTE UTILIZATION - A system receives a request for an identified vehicle to complete a task. The system determines at least one route usable to complete the task and access a database of vehicle data snapshots to obtain data snapshots for one or more portions of the at least one route. The system simulates travel over at least the one or more portions, for the identified vehicle, including comparing and evaluating vehicle characteristics of the identified vehicle against route characteristics of the one or more portions identified from the data snapshots to identify any risks that the identified vehicle may encounter over the one or more portions. Additionally, the system, based on the results of the comparing and evaluating, presents any risks identified as likely to occur when using the identified vehicle to complete the task and traveling over at least the identified portions. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252414 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NAVIGATION AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods for navigation and logistics management are disclosed herein. An example method can include determining route data for a route traveled by a vehicle. The route data being defined by any one or more of road condition, traffic, fuel consumption, and trip length. Determining vehicle wear and tear data. The vehicle wear and tear data being adjusted based on the route data. Determining a cost of the route based on the route data, the vehicle wear and tear data, and vehicle depreciation. Selecting a remediating action for the vehicle based on the cost of the route. The remediating action when implemented reduces an ownership cost of the vehicle relative to a baseline or expected cost of ownership. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252415 | Systems And Methods For Assigning Travel Routes Based On Vehicle Travel Range And Overhead Costs - The disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for assigning travel routes to vehicles. An example method may involve evaluating a first vehicle for deploying on a first travel route and a second vehicle for a second travel route. Evaluating the first vehicle may include determining a first probability that the first vehicle will need a first energy replenishment operation during deployment on the first travel route, and also determining a first deployment cost for the first vehicle. The first deployment cost can include a first energy replenishment cost based on the first probability. Evaluating the second vehicle may include determining a second deployment cost for the second vehicle, the second deployment cost including a second energy replenishment cost. The first vehicle is assigned to the first travel route and the second vehicle to the second travel route if the first deployment cost is less than the second deployment cost. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252416 | Driving Planning Method and Apparatus - A driving planning method including: selecting, from at least one driving path of a vehicle from a departure place to a destination with reference to a remaining energy condition of the vehicle, a target driving path on which shortest time is consumed and remaining energy of the vehicle ensures that the vehicle can arrive at the destination and corresponding target driving configuration information; or selecting, from at least one driving path of a vehicle from a departure place to a destination with reference to a remaining energy condition of the vehicle, a driving path on which minimum energy is consumed, remaining energy of the vehicle ensures that the vehicle can arrive at the destination, and the vehicle can arrive at the destination before a user-set arrival time point, and corresponding target driving configuration information. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252417 | INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS - Transportation systems have artificial intelligence including neural networks for recognition and classification of objects and behavior including natural language processing and computer vision systems. The transportation systems involve sets of complex chemical processes, mechanical systems, and interactions with behaviors of operators. System-level interactions and behaviors are classified, predicted and optimized using neural networks and other artificial intelligence systems through selective deployment, as well as hybrids and combinations of the artificial intelligence systems, neural networks, expert systems, cognitive systems, genetic algorithms and deep learning. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252418 | DISPLAY TERMINAL, DISPLAY SYSTEM, DISPLAY METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - A display terminal according to the present disclosure include a memory, and a hardware processor coupled to the memory. The hardware processor is configured to: acquire route information indicating a first traveling route and a second traveling route; and configured to display the first traveling route and the second traveling route. The first traveling route is a route related to an own vehicle among a plurality of traveling routes for suppressing battery deterioration related to a plurality of vehicles calculated based on destination information related to a plurality of destinations and accumulated battery data. The second traveling route is a route related to a second vehicle in a traveling area adjacent to a traveling area of the own vehicle among the plurality of traveling routes. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252419 | PAVEMENT DATA TRACKING AND MAPPING METHOD - A method for storing and providing pavement data related to a paved road area that includes paved roads formed by paved road portions that are each paved by a separate asphalt lot. The method includes providing a computer-based system that receives and presents pavement data related to pavement used in constructing the road. An as-built model provides a digital map of a location where the paved road area is located and is overlaid by a digital road model overlays that replicates the paved roads and includes user-selectable digital road segments for each of the paved roads. Each digital road segment corresponds to and is based on only one of road portions. A pavement data set is associated with each digital road segment and includes pavement data related to the asphalt lot used in forming the road portion. When a digital road segments is selected, corresponding pavement data is displayed. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252420 | INFORMATION FUSION METHOD AND SYSTEM - This application relates to the field of intelligent driving, and discloses an information fusion method. The method is applied to intelligent vehicles, and includes: obtaining a plurality of sensing information sets, where each sensing information set includes information about at least one target, and different sensing information sets come from sensing systems of different devices; and when at least two sensing information sets in the plurality of sensing information sets include information about a first target, fuse the information about the first target in the at least two sensing information sets, to obtain fused information about the first target. In the method, information about a same target in a plurality of sources is fused to make the fused information about the target more accurate and effective. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252421 | VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A vehicle control device includes a recognizer that recognizes a surrounding situation of a vehicle, and a map generator that generates local map information associated with a user on the basis of the surrounding situation recognized by the recognizer and an instruction of the user regarding whether or not a map for each route or road through which the vehicle passes is generated. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252422 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTING A HIGH-RESOLUTION MAP FOR GEOSPATIAL BIG DATA PROCESSING - An approach is disclosed for generating a high-resolution map for geospatial big data processing. The approach involves, e.g., receiving a request to convert a line-based map representation of a geographic area to a point-based map representation of the geographic area at a target resolution, wherein the line-based map representation represents one or more map features in the geographic area as a plurality of links respectively formed by at least two shape locations. The approach also involves generating one or more interpolated shape locations between at least two consecutive shape locations based on the target resolution, wherein the interpolated shape locations respectively specify an interpolated point location between two consecutive shape locations and a link heading associated with the interpolated point location. The approach further involves generating the point-based map representation to include the one or more interpolated shape locations. The approach further providing the point-based map representation as an output. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252423 | POLYGON SEARCH METHOD - A polygon retrieving method includes converting a random polygonal area indicating a shape of each lane of a road within a predetermined unit area on a map into polygonal information indicated using coordinates of vertexes of the polygonal area and storing the polygonal information in the storage in association with a unit area, specifying temporospatial information including positional information corresponding to coordinates within the predetermined unit area on the map, and extracting all temporospatial information including positional information corresponding to coordinates inside a polygonal area indicated by the polygonal information associated with the unit area among the specified temporospatial information, by processing circuitry. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252424 | SYSTEM AND COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR VALIDATING A ROAD OBJECT - A computer-implemented method is disclosed for validating a road object. The computer-implemented method may include: receiving a road object observation comprising road object location data of the road object; and identifying driving direction data associated with the received road object observation. The computer-implemented method may further include obtaining at least one geographic administrative boundary that is in vicinity of the road object; and determining a distance between the road object and the at least one geographic administrative boundary. Furthermore, the computer-implemented method may include determining a relative position of the road object from the at least one geographic administrative boundary; and validating the road object based on at least two of the driving direction data, the distance between the road object and the at least one geographic administrative boundary and the relative position of the road object from the at least one geographic administrative boundary. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252425 | POSITION DETECTION APPARATUS, POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM, AND POSITION DETECTION METHOD - The position detection apparatus is provided comprising: an acquisition section that acquires a magnetic field pattern from a detection target apparatus comprising a detection unit having a plurality of magnetic sensor sections and a moving unit configured to provide the magnetic field pattern corresponding to the position with respect to the detection unit to the plurality of magnetic sensor sections; a reference pattern output section that outputs reference patterns respectively corresponding to each of a plurality of candidate positions of the moving unit with respect to the detection unit; and a detection section that detects which of the plurality of candidate positions is a position of the moving unit with respect to the detection unit based on a result of comparison of the acquired magnetic field pattern and the reference pattern corresponding to each of the plurality of candidate positions. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252426 | ROTATION DETECTION DEVICE AND CABLE WITH SENSOR - A cable with sensor, including a cable, and a sensor section provided at an end of the cable. The sensor section includes a plurality of magnetic sensors each including a detection section that includes a magnetism detection element and a cover covering the magnetism detection element, and a housing portion coating the plurality of magnetic sensors and the cable. The cable is extending out of the housing portion. The respective detection sections are arranged to be aligned with each other in a direction intersecting with an extending direction of the cable from the housing portion of the cable. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252427 | MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR PACKAGE - A magnetic field sensor package is disclosed. The package includes a substrate that has a front side and a back side opposite the front side. The substrate can comprise a lead frame. The package also includes a first magnetic field sensor die that is electrically and mechanically mounted on the front side of the substrate. The package also includes a second magnetic field sensor die that is electrically and mechanically mounted on the front side of the substrate. The package further includes a magnet that is disposed on the back side of the substrate. The magnet can provide a bias field for the first magnetic field sensor die and the second magnetic field sensor die. The package can also include a molding material that is disposed about the lead frame, the first magnetic field sensor die, the second magnetic field sensor die, and the magnet. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252428 | PREDICTIVE SENSOR TRACKING OPTIMIZATION IN MULTI-SENSOR SENSING APPLICATIONS - A system may include a plurality of sensors, a measurement circuit communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors and configured to measure one or more physical quantities associated with the plurality of sensors, and a predictive optimization subsystem configured to detect an event associated with a first sensor of the plurality of sensors and responsive to the event, execute a predictive action with respect to one or more of the other sensors of the plurality of sensors. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252429 | DETECTION DEVICE, ROTARY MACHINE, AND DETECTION METHOD - A detection device is for detecting a passage timing of a turbine blade. This detection device is provided with: a sensor including a magnet and a coil that is disposed at a position subject to magnetic flux generated by the magnet and is configured to detect an induced electromotive force based on a change in the magnetic flux accompanying passage of the turbine blade; and an analyzer configured to detect the passage timing of the turbine blade, on the basis of an integrated signal obtained by integrating a signal based on the induced electromotive force. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252430 | RESOLVER - There is provided a resolver comprising: a main body including an excitation coil to which an excitation signal is input and a detection coil configured to output a detection signal, wherein one of the excitation coil and the detection coil is provided in a fixed part and the other one thereof is provided in a rotating part; and a signal processor configured to detect a rotation angle of the rotating part on the basis of the detection signal that changes in accordance with the rotation angle. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252431 | DETERMINATION OF AXIAL AND ROTARY POSITION OF A BODY - A sensor device for determining an axial position of a body ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220252432 | STEERING DEVICE SENSOR, MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, OPERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM, AND STEERING DEVICE - The invention relates to a steering device sensor comprising an electrically insulating support, which can be integrated in a steering device for a vehicle, and an electric conductor, which is connected to the support, characterised in that the conductor forms multiple measurement zones of different measuring sensitivity on the support. The invention also relates to a measurement system comprising two steering device sensors. The invention also relates to an operator control system using a measurement system comprising two steering device sensors. The measurement system and the operator control system can be used in a steering device such as a steering wheel. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252433 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND CAPACITANCE SENSOR CIRCUIT - A semiconductor device comprises a control unit, a semiconductor memory, a reference capacitance unit, a determination capacitance unit, a calibration circuit configured to supply a selection signal to the reference capacitance unit to selectively connect capacitors to differing potentials, and a determination circuit configured to charge a capacitance of the reference capacitance unit, to charge a capacitance of the determination capacitance unit, and to attain a comparison result by comparing the differing potentials. The control unit is configured to control rewriting of the semiconductor memory on the basis of a determination result of the determination circuit. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252434 | DIAGNOSIS OF ELECTRICAL FAILURES IN CAPACITIVE SENSORS - A capacitive sensor includes a first conductive structure; a second conductive structure movable relative to the first conductive structure in response to an external force acting thereon, wherein the first and the second conductive structures form a first capacitor having a first capacitance that changes with a change in a distance between the first conductive structure and second conductive structure, wherein the first capacitance is representative of the external force; and a diagnostic circuit configured to detect a first leakage current in the capacitive sensor by measuring an first electrical parameter that is affected by the first leakage current and comparing the measured first electrical parameter to a first predetermined error threshold, wherein the diagnostic circuit is further configured to generate a first error signal in response to the measured first electrical parameter being greater than the first predetermined error threshold. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252435 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RECONSTRUCTING A BACKSCATTERED ELECTROMAGNETIC VECTOR WAVE - The invention relates to a method ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220252436 | DISPLACEMENT MEASURING APPARATUS - There is provided a displacement measuring apparatus capable of being used in a vacuum environment. The displacement measuring apparatus includes a scale and a detection head part disposed in such a manner as to be relatively displaceable to the scale and as to face the scale with a predetermined gap. The detection head part detects a displacement or position relative to the scale. The scale is disposed in a vacuum. The detection head part is housed in a housing holder separating an atmospheric environment side from a vacuum environment side. In a gap between the detection head part and the scale, the housing holder includes a relay means for passing a detection signal between the detection head part and the scale, | 2022-08-11 |
20220252437 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SENSOR PROTECTION ASSEMBLY - The present teaching relates to method and system for an assembly for protecting a sensor. The assembly includes a first structure having a rectangular prism and connected with a truncated tube, wherein the rectangular prism and the truncated tube have parallel longitudinal axes and the tube is truncated to yield a cross section having a norm that forms an angle with the longitudinal axis of the truncated tube and a second structure of a trapezoid prism having a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axes and with the first structure embedded therein. The second structure has a slanted surface in the front that meets the cross section of the truncated tube and has the norm of the cross section. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252438 | SYSTEM FOR CHECKING THE CONDITIONS OF USE OF A CARDAN SHAFT FOR A TOOL WHICH IS CONNECTED TO A MOTOR AND CARDAN SHAFT PROVIDED WITH SUCH A SYSTEM - A cardan shaft for a tool connected to a motor and provided with a system for checking conditions of use thereof. The cardan shaft has a rotatable shaft, with one or two end cardan joints. One or more sensor members are mounted on the cardan shaft to transmit signals to a data acquisition and data-processing electronic control unit (ECU) mounted on a fixed protection of the cardan shaft. The sensor members measure data such as torque transmitted by the cardan shaft, rotation speed of the rotatable shaft, vibrations of the cardan shaft, temperature of the cardan joint and articulation angle. A system for checking conditions of use of the cardan shaft has a remote node connected to the ECU and mounted on the fixed protection. The remote node acquires, stores and processes data sent to the ECU by the sensor members. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252439 | ACCELEROMETER APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR NOISE REJECTION - A sensor apparatus includes a resonator, a transducer, a damping resistor, a first switch, a filter stage, a second switch, and a noise rejection stage. The transducer is configured to detect a position of the resonator. The damping resistor is configured to electrostatically actuate the transducer and convert a thermomechanical noise of the resonator to an electromechanical noise. The first switch is configured to receive a first signal from the transducer. The filter stage is configured to receive the first signal and adjust a phase and a gain of the first signal and output a filtered first signal. The second switch is configured to receive a second signal from the transducer. The noise rejection stage is configured to receive the filtered first signal and the second signal and reduce the filtered first signal from an output signal. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252440 | CALIBRATION AND VERIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIRECTIONAL SENSOR - A calibration and verification system for a directional sensor, comprising an industrial control computer and a directional sensor, wherein the industrial control computer is connected to a sensor signal acquisition system, a first triaxial Helmholtz coil and a second triaxial Helmholtz coil, respectively, wherein a heating calibration turntable is disposed in the first triaxial Helmholtz coil and configured to heat and calibrate the directional sensor, and wherein a high-precision inclination and azimuth test turntable is disposed in the second triaxial Helmholtz coil and configured to verify the directional sensor. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252441 | Flow Meter for Sewage Conduit - A flow meter for a sewage conduit according to the present invention includes a first body portion, which is a portion inserted into the sewage conduit, comprising a plurality of sets of fluid induction portions that are formed to face each other at regular intervals from a lowest water depth close to a bottom surface of the sewage conduit to less than a highest water depth and protrude along an inner circumferential surface in parallel in a flow direction, and a pair of ultrasonic transducers that are embedded in protruding sides end of the fluid induction portions, designed in a V method so that ultrasonic waves emitted from one ultrasonic transducer are reflected by the fluid induction portions facing each other and reach the other ultrasonic transducer, and configured to increase a separation distance from a low water depth to a high water depth; a second body portion, which is a portion exposed to the outside of the sewage conduit by extending toward a manhole from the first body portion inserted into the sewage conduit, comprising an opening portion that is cut and formed to have a predetermined angle from an upper end and formed by extending the fluid induction portions formed in the first body portion; and a water level measurement sensor unit which is fixed in the manhole on the outside of the sewage conduit, emits ultrasonic waves toward the opening portion of the second body portion, receives the ultrasonic waves reflected from the water surface, and measures the water level. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252442 | FLOW SENSOR CHIP - A flow sensor chip capable of preventing power from being wasted during the electrification of a heater is provided. The flow sensor chip includes a first lead portion connected to an end of a heater portion, a second lead portion connected to the other end of the heater portion, a first electrode pad connected, directly or through a connection portion formed of a material having an electrical conductivity equal to or greater than the heater conductivity, to an end of the first lead portion on a side which is not connected to the heater portion, and a second electrode pad connected, directly or through a connection portion formed of a material having an electrical conductivity equal to or greater than the heater conductivity, to an end of the second lead portion on a side which is not connected to the heater portion. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252443 | VOLUME MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A volume measurement apparatus comprises: a point group conversion part converting depth information from a depth sensor into point group data; a raw material heap detection part detecting a point group related to a raw material heap from the point group data, using repose angle information; and a raw material heap volume calculation part that calculates a volume of the raw material heap non-occlusion part based on the point group related to the raw material heap; estimates a volume of the raw material heap occlusion part in the raw material heap, using at least the point group related to the raw material heap; and calculates a volume of the raw material heap, which is a sum of the calculated volume of the raw material heap non-occlusion part and the estimated volume of the raw material heap occlusion part. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252444 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MEASURING FLUID LEVEL USING RADIO-FREQUENCY (RF) LOCALIZATION - Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for accurately determining fluid level using Ultra Wideband (UWB) positioning or localization. UWB utilizes a radio-frequency (RF) technology to enable the accurate measurement of the time-of-flight of a radio signal and UWB positioning can operate in Time-Difference-of-Arrival (TDoA) mode, Two-Way-Ranging (TWR) mode, and Phase-Difference-of-Arrival (PDoA) mode. The systems disclosed herein include multiple anchor devices having a UWB antenna(s) and positioned in fixed location(s) over the fluid to be measured. The anchor devices serve as reference points for UWB communication with a remote float device, which emits RF signals and floats on the surface of the fluid to be measured. The anchor devices may include, or be in communication with, a processor which receives and/or measures RF signals, generates timestamps, calculates distance(s) between the remote float device and an anchor device, calculates fluid level, calculates an angle-of-arrival (AoA), or any combination thereof. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252445 | LIQUID SURFACE DETECTION DEVICE, ATOMIZATION DEVICE, AND CULTURE DEVICE - This liquid surface detection device comprises: a liquid retention part in which hydrogen peroxide water is retained, the hydrogen peroxide water to be atomized by a vibrating plate in which a through-hole is provided; a float positioned inside the liquid retention part; and a sensor that detects, via the float, the arrival of the liquid surface of the hydrogen peroxide water retained in the liquid retention device at a prescribed position. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252446 | ISOLATED INDUSTRIAL FLOAT ASSEMBLY - An isolated industrial float assembly is sized to fit interior to an existing gauge pole to signal a fluid level to an observer while preventing or lowering emissions from volatilization of fluids from the gauge pole. The isolated industrial float assembly includes a positively buoyant core manufactured from hydrocarbon resistant foam sealed within a shell. End caps enclose the shell. A vertical member secures the end caps tautly in position by connection with fasteners. Assembly and disassembly of the float assembly is enabled to replace parts as needed. The buoyancy of the core is sufficient to cause the float assembly to maintain position at the fluid-atmosphere interface, even in embodiments where the shell is fabricated of stainless steel. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252447 | STRIP SCALE TECHNOLOGY - A strip scale suitable for use in connection with high speed, in motion weighing applications. The scale has a base, a load cell, a compliant member, and a platform. Also disclosed are load cells for use with the scale, and systems and methods for using the scales. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252448 | WEIGHING SYSTEM AND WEIGHING METHOD WITH OBJECT RECOGNITION - A weighing method comprises the steps of: recognizing one or more objects to be detected on a first scale platform top (A) or within an object recognition area of the first scale platform top (A), and weighing the objects to be detected that are placed on a second scale platform top (B). A weighing system comprises at least two scales having scale platform tops utilizing the weighing method outlined above. The weighing method reduces the difficulty of algorithm recognition by increasing the degree to which the object on the weighting platform fits the algorithm, reduces the complexity of operation flow and the time required, and effectively increases the precision and accuracy of object recognition. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252449 | LIGHT DETECTION ELEMENT, RECEIVING DEVICE, AND LIGHT SENSOR DEVICE - Provided are a light detection element, a receiving device, and a light sensor device. The light detection element includes a magnetic element that includes a first ferromagnetic layer, a second ferromagnetic layer, and a spacer layer interposed between the first ferromagnetic layer and the second ferromagnetic layer, wherein the first ferromagnetic layer is irradiated with light in a direction intersecting a stacking direction of the magnetic element. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252450 | SMART CONTACT LENS WITH RATIOMETRIC LIGHT CHANGE DETECTION - A smart contact lens ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220252451 | OPTICAL SYSTEM CAPABLE OF IMPROVING SPATIAL RESOLUTION OF HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING AND OPTICAL ALIGNMENT METHOD USING THE SAME - Provided are an optical system capable of improving the spatial resolution of hyperspectral imaging and an optical alignment method using the same. The optical system includes a digital micromirror device (DMD) having a rectangular shape, a first cylindrical lens curved to focus and form an image on an axis corresponding to a shorter side of the DMD, and a second cylindrical lens curved in the same axial direction as the axis to collimate light reflected from the DMD. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252452 | Compact Computational Spectrometer Using Solid Wedged Low Finesse Etalon - A two-layer hybrid solid wedged etalon was fabricated and combined with a traditional imager to make a compact computational spectrometer. The hybrid wedge was made of Nb | 2022-08-11 |
20220252453 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING OPTICAL CONSTANT BACKGROUND - A coherent light source outputs coherent light including high-order harmonics obtained by irradiating short-pulse laser light to a nonlinear medium. A spectrometer includes a grating that diffracts the coherent light and an image sensor that measures an image of the diffracted light. In a first state, a first double slit having a pair of apertures spaced apart in a first direction is arranged at a predetermined position between coherent light source and an incident slit of spectrometer. In a second state, a second double slit that is a replica of first double slit is arranged at the predetermined position as a replacement of first double slit with a sample held in one aperture. A calculation processing device calculates optical constants of the sample based on interference images measured in the first and second states. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252454 | Peak Determination in Two-Dimensional Optical Spectra - A method of determining a peak intensity in an optical spectrum is described. The method includes producing a two-dimensional array of spectrum values by imaging the optical spectrum onto a detector array. An offset using an actual location and an expected location of a peak of an interpolated subarray is used to adjust an expected location of another peak that is within another two-dimensional subarray. Interpolated spectrum values are then used to produce a peak intensity value of the second peak. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252455 | NON-CONTACT INFRARED THERMOMETER - A non-contact infrared thermometer is used to measure the temperature of a target area of an object to be measured. The non-contact infrared thermometer comprises an infrared sensor, time-of-flight sensor, a microprocessor, and storage. The time-of-flight sensor is configured for measuring an actual temperature measurement distance from the target area. The microprocessor is electrically connected to the infrared sensor and the time-of-flight sensor. The storage is electrically connected to the microprocessor and configured to store the range of a predetermined distance for temperature measurement. If the actual temperature measurement distance falls within the range of the predetermined distance for temperature measurement, the infrared sensor measures the temperature of the target area of the object to be measured. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252456 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A MICROBOLOMETER COMPRISING A VANADIUM-OXIDE-BASED SENSITIVE MATERIAL - A process for producing a microbolometer including a vanadium-oxide-based sensitive material containing an additional chemical element chosen from arsenic, germanium, silicon and phosphorus, the process including: determining an effective amount of the additional chemical element from which the modified compound, having undergone a step of exposure to a temperature T | 2022-08-11 |
20220252457 | PASSIVE INFRARED SENSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A passive infrared (PIR) sensor system, includes a PIR sensor configured to produce an output signal in response to receiving infrared (IR) radiation, an electronic shutter positionable in a field of view (FOV) of the PIR sensor, wherein the electronic shutter includes a liquid crystal (LC) material, wherein the electronic shutter includes a first state providing a first transmissivity of IR radiation through the electronic shutter and a second state providing a second transmissivity of IR radiation through the electronic shutter that is less than the first transmissivity, and a shutter actuator configured to apply an actuation signal to the electronic shutter to actuate the electronic shutter between the first state and the second state. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252458 | TEMPERATURE SENSING SYSTEM, PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A temperature sensing system senses a temperature in the monitor space. The temperature sensing system includes a first detector, a second detector, and a processing unit. The first detector detects a temperature on a ceiling and outputs first information about the temperature on the ceiling. The second detector detects infrared radiation emitted from a floor and outputs second information about the infrared radiation from the floor. The processing unit calculates, based on at least the first information and the second information, a spatial temperature distribution which includes a component in a height direction with respect to the monitor space between the ceiling and the floor. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252459 | SPECTROSCOPIC POLARIMETER AND DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING OPTICAL PATH DIFFERENCE - A spectropolarimetric apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a light source attachment/detachment unit to which a light source is detachably coupled, a polarization interferometer configured to split light emitted from the light source coupled to the light source attachment/detachment unit into a plurality of polarized light beams using a polarization beam splitter and irradiate at least some of the split polarized light beams to a reflective sample to output the reflected light, and a spectrometer configured to measure physical properties of the reflective sample by analyzing the output light, wherein a wavelength of the light source coupled to the light source attachment/detachment unit varies depending on the reflective sample. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252460 | METHOD FOR SENSING TEMPERATURE IN MEMORY DIE, MEMORY DIE AND MEMORY WITH TEMPERATURE SENSING FUNCTION - A method for sensing temperature in memory die, memory die and memory with temperature sensing function are provides. The memory die includes at least one temperature monitoring for outputting a temperature status in the memory die; a temperature sensor, arranged in the memory die for sensing an operation temperature in the memory die; and a control logic unit, coupled to the temperature sensor for receiving the operation temperature and coupled to the temperature monitoring pin. The control logic unit compares the operation temperature and a threshold value received from outside of the memory die to generate a comparison result, and outputs the temperature status through the temperature monitoring according to the comparison result. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252461 | MONITORING SYSTEM FOR PERISHABLE PRODUCTS - The present invention provides a combine system in the present invention can be used as dual propose temperature monitoring indicator. The system comprises of scanning devise, QR barcode and temperature indicator providing visual characteristic, which changed depending on time and temperature after triggering, had occurred. The device is not susceptible to environmental conditions and can be stored in room temperature. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252462 | STATE ESTIMATION SYSTEM - A state estimation system | 2022-08-11 |
20220252463 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - Provided are a temperature sensor and a temperature measurement system capable of improving processability and assemblability. The temperature sensor ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220252464 | TEMPERATURE INDICATOR WITH ELECTROCHEMICAL SWITCH - A temperature-activatable temperature indicator that includes a substrate and an indicator material supported by the substrate. The indicator material includes a mixture of a side-chain crystalline polymer and conductive particles and provides an electrical indication of exposure to increased temperature. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252465 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING TEMPERATURE DETECTORS USING EXPANSION/CONTRACTION DEVICES - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards various sensing devices. Embodiments may include an external housing and at least one conductor located included within and extending through an opening of the external housing. Embodiments may further include a spring clip included within the external housing and connected to the at least one conductor and a sensing element included within the external housing and connected to the spring clip. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252466 | EAR-POD TYPE THERMOMETER - An ear-pod type thermometer includes a base and an ear part. The ear part is inserted into a user's ear. The ear part includes a temperature sensor which detects the user's temperature. The base includes at least one light emitting member which displays different colors of light responsive to the detected temperature, so that the wearer's temperature can be displayed and easily monitored. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252467 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE USE THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to temperature sensor devices for measuring the internal body temperature of a patient, as well as methods of using the same. A benefit to the temperature sensor devices can be providing for the accurate and continuous measurement and monitoring of the internal body temperature of a patient. Another benefit to the temperature sensor devices can be providing an ability to measure and monitor the internal body temperature of a patient in a hygienic and safe manner. Additional benefits to the temperature sensor devices can be providing power efficient, cost effective, compact, and convenient devices for measuring the internal body temperature of a patient. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252468 | Differential Scanning Micro-Calorimeter Using an Ultra-Sensitive Photonic Sensor - A method for calorimetry includes providing a sample to a test chamber and applying heat to the test chamber with the sample provided therein, the heat being applied at a known heat rate. In a synchronized manner with respect to applying heat to the test chamber, transmission of light through plural Nano Hole Array (NHA) sensors coupled to the test chamber is measured to obtain a series of extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) measurements. A calorimetry measurement is calculated as a function of the heat rate and the series of EOT measurements, the calorimetry measurement being indicative of energy released as a result of the sample undergoing a change during the application of heat to the test chamber. Samples, including fluids and solids, can be transferred into the test chamber by a pump or other suitable means. Example test chambers include a microchannel injection cell and a co-flow reactor microchannel. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252469 | PRESSURE DETECTION MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A pressure detection module and an electronic device are provided. The pressure detection module includes: a first electrode, a second electrode, a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and at least two solder fixing parts. A first surface of the first circuit board is fixed to an inner surface of a force input area of the housing. A second surface of the first circuit board is fixed to a first surface of the first electrode. A first surface of the second circuit board is fixed to a second surface of the second electrode. Two end sides of the second surface of the first circuit board and two end sides of the first surface of the second circuit board are disposed opposed to each other through the at least two solder fixing parts. Thereby, the pressure detection module does not require a bracket and has a small thickness. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252470 | PRESSURE SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD - A pressure sensing device ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220252471 | A CAPACITIVE TOUCH AND PRESSURE SENSOR - A method detects a pressure and a touch and/or presence in a vicinity. A capacitive layered sensor structure includes an electrically permeable and conductive layer, an electrode layer having a first electrode. Between these layers is a first insulating layer. The capacitive layered sensor structure includes a compressible insulating layer between the electrode layer and an electrically conductive layer. The method measures a first capacitance value of the first electrode using the capacitive layered sensor structure, and a second capacitance value of the first electrode using the capacitive layered sensor structure. A determination is made whether the first value is at most equal to a first threshold and at least equal to a second threshold that is greater than the first threshold. An arrangement includes the capacitive layered sensor structure and an electronic arrangement to perform the method. A computer program causes a computer to perform the method. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252472 | STITCHED SENSOR - The invention relates to a sensor ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220252473 | STRESS MONITORING DEVICE, STRESS MONITORING SYSTEM, AND MONITORING SYSTEM - A stress monitoring device includes an information acquisition unit that acquires measured information concerning deformation or strain applied to a structural member constituting a structure; and a storage unit that stores associated stress information configured by associating the measured information with disposition information of the structural member, the disposition information including design information of the structure, as well as disposed-position information of the structural member, the disposed-position information being associated with the design information. The associated stress information can be output to a terminal. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252474 | Optical Fiber System Having Helical Core Structure For Detecting Forces During A Collision Test - An optical fiber system for a body part of an anthropomorphic test device is disclosed that includes at least one body part and at least one optical fiber that has a plurality of cores in a spaced and helical relationship with one another that extend between ends of the optical fiber for sensing positions of the at least one body part. Each of the cores have a plurality of grating sensors disposed along a length thereof capable of determining a position and orientation of the body part. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252475 | A COMPLIANT TRI-AXIAL FORCE SENSOR AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A compliant tri-axial force sensor is disclosed that may be incorporated into soft robots or electronic skin. The sensor comprises a first electrode layer including column electrodes in a first orientation; a second electrode layer including column electrodes in a second orientation that is orthogonal to the first orientation; a force-dependent active layer provided between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer configured to change at least one property—such as quantum tunneling, conductivity, resistivity, or electrical charge—when subjected to a force; at least one three dimensional bump arranged to transmit externally applied force through the active layer; and at least one spacer arranged to maintain a separation between two or more layers in the sensor until an external force is applied. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252476 | WIRELESS PRESSURE SENSOR AND ASSOCIATED SWIMMING-POOL MONITORING DEVICE - A wireless pressure sensor of a swimming pool filtration system includes a pressure switch, a communication unit, an energy storage element, a memory for recording multiple consecutive measurements, and an analysis device. The analysis device is configured to detect a critical situation if one or more current measurements exceed a critical value and/or if the pressure difference between a current measurement and the last measurement recorded in the memory is greater than a predetermined value. The communication unit is configured to send, upon expiration of a transmission period, the measurements stored in said memory. The communication unit also is configured to transmit the measurements stored in the memory before the expiration of the transmission period when the analysis device detects a critical situation. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252477 | DETERMINING AN ACTUAL VALUE AND/OR AN ACTUAL VALUE RANGE OF AT LEAST ONE STATE VARIABLE OF A FLUID IN A FLUID FLOW BY MEANS OF AT LEAST ONE INDICATOR PARTICLE - The invention relates to a method for determining an actual value and/or an actual value range of at least one state variable of a fluid in a fluid flow by means of at least one indicator particle ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220252478 | METHOD AND DRIVETRAIN TEST BENCH FOR DETECTING AN IMBALANCE AND/OR A MISALIGNMENT - The invention relates to a method and a drivetrain test bench for detecting an imbalance and/or a misalignment of at least one shaft assembly of a drivetrain during operation on a test bench, wherein a first piezoelectric force sensor is arranged in a flow of force generated by a transmission of power between a load unit of the test bench and a drive unit of the drivetrain or the test bench, and which is transmitted by means of the shaft assembly, wherein the first force sensor realizes a first force measurement in a first plane and/or perpendicular to the first plane as is intersected by a rotational axis of the shaft assembly and preferably at least substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis, and wherein at least one measured value progression of the first force measurement and a value progression associated with the measured value progression of a rotational angle determination for the shaft assembly are analyzed in order to detect an imbalance, and/or the measured value progression of the first force measurement is analyzed in order to detect a misalignment of the shaft assembly. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252479 | Tracer Gas Leak Detection System And Corresponding Use - The invention relates to a tracer gas leak detection system including at least one sensor delivering a signal, referred to as the sensor signal, which is representative of a concentration of the tracer gas at the sensor. The tracer gas leak detection system includes, for at least one given sensor, a corresponding phase advance correction device delivering a corrected signal from the sensor signal delivered by the given sensor. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252480 | CHART FOR TESTING RESOLUTION OF WIDE-ANGLE LENS AND METHOD FOR TESTING RESOLUTION - A test chart which is used in a method for testing resolution of a wide-angle lens includes a test area, first patterns, and second patterns. The test area has a center point, and first and second diagonal lines intersecting at the center point. The first and second patterns are arranged around the center point and located on the first and second diagonal lines. Each of the second patterns comprises first to fourth points successively connected by curves with curvature positively related to a distortion value in relation to the wide-angle lens under test. By designing the test area, the first patterns, and the second patterns, a deformation of the first and second patterns in a captured image can be eliminated. The method for testing resolution using the test chart is also disclosed. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252481 | ACOUSTIC ANALYSIS OF A STATE OF A MACHINE - In order to provide an acoustic analysis of a condition of a machine ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220252482 | DATA COLLECTION APPARATUS - A data collection apparatus includes an input portion to which a result of detection (heat flux) by a heat flux sensor provided in a beating is provided and a controller configured to collect the result of detection by the sensor provided to the input portion in prescribed sampling cycles for storage. When magnitude of the heat flux is smaller than a switching threshold value, the controller sets the sampling cycle to a first cycle, and when magnitude of the heat flux is larger than the switching threshold value, the controller switches the sampling cycle to a second cycle shorter than the first cycle and determines whether or not there is a sign of abnormality of the bearing based on a rate of change in heat flux collected in the second cycles. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252483 | SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method for manufacturing a sensor for an automotive vehicle, the sensor includes an integrated circuit and a magnetic element. The method includes the steps of arranging the integrated circuit in a housing of a support zone of a leadframe formed in a metal base plate; the leadframe including branches constituting electrical tracks, electrically connecting the integrated circuit to the branches, placing the magnetic element against the support zone in line with the integrated circuit and at a predetermined fixed distance from the integrated circuit so as to form a space between the magnetic element and the integrated circuit, overmolding the assembly formed by the support zone, the integrated circuit and the magnetic element with a polyepoxide material so as to obtain an internal overmolding, overmolding the internal overmolding with a thermoplastic material so as to obtain the sensor. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252484 | METHOD FOR AUTHORISING UPDATING OF A MAGNETIC SENSOR FOR A COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH IMMUNITY TO MAGNETIC DISTURBANCES - A method for authorizing an update of a switching threshold of a magnetic-field sensor for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, in order to ensure an immunity of the sensor to external magnetic disturbances. The sensor detects magnetic-field variations induced by a passage of the teeth of a target in proximity to the sensor, by generating a magnetic signal exhibiting oscillations, certain of which may be due to magnetic disturbances and be not to be taken into account in the update by the sensor of the switching threshold, which is recomputed depending on a detected amplitude of at least two consecutive oscillations of the magnetic field. An update of the switching threshold is suspended when an oscillation frequency computed between the at least two consecutive oscillations is higher than a maximum oscillation frequency computed from a predetermined speed of rotation of the engine and from the number of teeth on the target. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252485 | Sensing System - A sensing system for sensing operational parameters of equipment is described. The sensing system comprises: a plurality of intelligent mounting points, a plurality of sensors, each coupled to a respective mounting point, and a data harvester coupled to the plurality of sensors. Each intelligent mounting point is located at a position on the equipment at which a measurement is to be recorded, and includes at least one equipment identification parameter and at least one sensing point parameter. The data harvester comprises: (i) a wireless transceiver for communicating with the plurality of sensors and a portable device, (ii) a network connection for communicating with a local computer coupled to a distributed control system, (iii) a memory for storing data captured by the sensors, and (iv) a processor operable to control the operation of the data harvester. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252486 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING ODOR - According to one embodiment, provided is a method for collecting odor, comprising: a step for acquiring odor monitoring information sensed by a plurality of odor sensors; a step for starting to collect odor in an odor collection bag on the basis of the odor monitoring information; a step for acquiring a limit message when the remaining capacity of the odor collection bag is less than or equal to a preset value as the odor is collected; and a step for outputting a notification indicating that replacement of the odor collection bag is required on the basis of the limit message. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252487 | CALIBRATION OF A FUNCTIONAL BIOMARKER INSTRUMENT - Methods of calibration are provided. A method comprises introducing a material with cell-like properties and a known mass into a sensor on a measurement instrument to generate a calibration reading and adjusting an output module of the measurement instrument until the measurement instrument calibrates to the known mass for the material. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252488 | METHOD FOR STATISTICAL DISTRIBUTION CHARACTERIZATION OF DENDRITIC STRUCTURES IN ORIGINAL POSITION OF SINGLE CRYSTAL SUPERALLOY - The present application relates to a method for statistical distribution characterization of dendritic structures in original position of single crystal superalloy, and relates to the technical field of analysis of metal material composition and microstructure, comprising the following steps: step 1, processing a to-be-tested sample and determining a calibration coefficient; step 2, obtaining a two-dimensional element content distribution map of the to-be-tested sample; and step 3, determining the number and average spacing of primary dendrites. A composition distribution region analyzed in the present application is larger than the area of a distribution region of the traditional microscopic analysis method, and the sample preparation is simple. The distribution, number and average spacing of the primary dendrites can be obtained without metallographic corrosion sampling. Therefore, the present invention has the advantages of large statistical field of view, high efficiency and complete information, and the statistical data is more accurate and reliable. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252489 | Gas-Liquid Falling Film Equilibration System and Methods of Use - The current disclosure provides a gas-liquid falling film equilibration apparatus, systems incorporating the apparatus, and methods of their use. The apparatus comprises a chamber, an equilibration member within the chamber, liquid and gas inlet and outlets, such that a liquid introduced into the chamber from the liquid inlet contacts the upper portion of the outer surface of the equilibration member. The apparatus finds use in the measurement of dissolved gases in a variety of liquids including the measurement of carbon dioxide in water. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252490 | Evaluation Method for Hydrogen Embrittlement of Rebar - Provided is a method for evaluating a hydrogen embrittlement fracture risk of an iron reinforcing bar that is performed by a hydrogen embrittlement fracture risk evaluation apparatus, the method including: a fracture probability curved surface generation step of obtaining a fracture probability curved surface representing a probability of the iron reinforcing bar fracturing by performing regression analysis on results obtained by repeatedly carrying out a hydrogen embrittlement test while changing an amount of hydrogen absorbed in the iron reinforcing bar provided in a concrete structure and a tensile stress applied to the iron reinforcing bar and using the amount of hydrogen and the tensile stress as variables; a lower limit stress acquisition step of acquiring, from the fracture probability curved surface, a lower limit stress property representing a relationship between a lower limit stress that is a lower limit of the tensile stress at which no fracture occurs in the iron reinforcing bar at a predetermined probability and the amount of hydrogen; and an evaluation step. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252491 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING BRIX OF A LIQUID - The present disclosure relates to a system and to a method for measuring Brix of a liquid such as sap, syrup or taffy. The system for measuring Brix of a liquid comprises: a tank for receiving a volume of the liquid; a temperature reading apparatus for measuring a temperature of the liquid; a weighing apparatus for measuring a weight of the volume of liquid received in the tank; a volume measurement system for measuring the volume of the liquid received in the tank; and a computer operatively connected to the apparatuses and using the data received from the same to determine the Brix of the liquid. The method comprising providing the Brix measuring system; measuring the temperature, weight, volume of the liquid received in the tank, and determining the Brix measurement based on the data received and using the computer. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252492 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING CONTENT OF ADSORBED GAS IN DEEP SHALE, AND SERVER - A method and apparatus for determining content of adsorbed gas in a deep shale, and a server, wherein experimental tests are combined with molecular dynamics models. Firstly, tests are performed on a core sample of a target area at various temperatures in a first-class pressure environment with low pressure to obtain shale gas adsorption data of the core sample; next, a first shale molecule dynamics model of the core sample is established, and a fitting adjustment is performed on the first shale molecule dynamics model using the shale gas adsorption data to obtain a second shale molecule dynamics model. Further, the second shale molecular dynamics model is used to obtain, by analogue simulation, shale gas adsorption data of the core sample corresponding to the various temperatures in a second-class pressure environment with high pressure, so as to obtain an accurate and comprehensive adsorption characteristic curve in a full pressure range. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252493 | HIGH-PRESSURE CONTAINER INSPECTION METHOD AND HIGH-PRESSURE CONTAINER INSPECTION APPARATUS - A high-pressure container inspection method includes a photographing step, an acquiring step, and a determining step. In the photographing step, a carbon fiber is photographed while an outer surface of the carbon fiber wound on a converging portion in an outer peripheral surface of a liner is irradiated with light. In the acquiring step, density information obtained by the reflection of the light with respect to the outer surface of the carbon fiber by the photographing is acquired. In the determining step, the density information obtained by the acquiring step is compared with preset density information to determine whether a shape of a reinforcing layer of the converging portion is good or bad. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252494 | Measurement System for Determining a Physical Parameter of a Pipe-Fluid System - A measurement system for determining a physical parameter of a pipe-fluid system includes a pair of confining elements configured to decrease surface vibration deformations at an outer surface of each end of the pipe-fluid system; wherein each confining element comprise a supporting frame configured to be detachably mounted on a pipe of the pipe-fluid system; and a fixation element configured to be detachably mounted for mechanically coupling the supporting frame with an outer surface of the pipe; an excitation system, configured to generate a mechanical vibration spectrum at a surface of the pipe-fluid system; and a vibration measurement device configured to be mechanically coupled to an outer surface of the pipe-fluid system, and configured to provide a mechanical vibration spectrum of the pipe-fluid system. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252495 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VISCOSITY MEASUREMENTS USING A PORTABLE FIELD VISCOMETER - An apparatus and method are disclosed for accurately determining viscosity of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids in the field or in-service by using a potable field viscometer. The portable field viscometer includes a vertical disposable (or reusable) sample insert tube filled with the liquid which the viscosity is to be determined. Using fins on the needle surface, a needle having a known density is made to fall through the liquid in the disposable (or reusable) sample insert tube coaxially. Using the time that the needle takes to fall between two known distance marks on the extension bar attached the top of the needle or transducers such as light, laser or magnetic, the velocity of the needle falling through the liquid is determined. Thus, the viscosity can be calculated by using the velocity of a needle. In the method, viscosity, shear rate and shear stress can be determined according to the disclosed method. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252496 | METHODS OF TESTING LIQUID SAMPLES - The invention provides for methods and apparatuses for testing liquid samples using small amounts of the liquid sample in a non-destructive fashion. The methods and apparatuses perform optical measurements of liquid samples, the method comprising: (a) obtaining a first container filled with the liquid sample to be analyzed; (b) flowing the liquid sample along a first flow direction through a flow path comprising an optical measuring device; (c) flowing the liquid sample along a second flow direction opposite the first flow direction through the flow path comprising the optical measuring device; (d) performing the optical measurement of the liquid sample in the second flow direction or in both the first and second flow directions; and (e) flowing the liquid sample through the flow path into a second container; wherein the first container and the second container may be the same or different containers; and wherein the liquid sample in the second container is substantially the same as the liquid sample in the first container. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252497 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING REFRACTIVE INDEX OF PARTICLE SAMPLE BY USING POLARIZATION DIFFERENCE OF SCATTERED LIGHT DISTRIBUTION - A method and system for measuring a refractive index of a particle sample by using a polarization difference of scattered light distribution. The method comprises: acquiring a vertically polarized scattered light energy distribution E | 2022-08-11 |
20220252498 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING INJECTION MASS OF ELECTROLYTE FOR BATTERY - A method for determining injection mass of electrolyte for a battery includes: determining a total volume V | 2022-08-11 |
20220252499 | Drift Tube Field Driving System and Method - An apparatus for generating high voltage (HV) driving signals associated with an ion mobility detector comprises a ground-based HV base module and a HV deck module coupled by an interconnect module. The HV base module implements dual power supplies that together drive a drift tube voltage signal to the high-voltage-based deck module. Each of the power supplies is regulated by a combination open loop and closed loop controller. The HV deck module implements one or more grid modules that generate a bipolar voltage that floats on the drift tube voltage signal. Also included may be a pulse generator configured to generate at least one synchronizing timing pulse. Power supplies within the apparatus may be synchronized based on the synchronization timing pulse. | 2022-08-11 |
20220252500 | METHOD FOR STORING PARTICLE ANALYZER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method is provided for storing a particle analyzer capable of suppressing deterioration of a measurement performance with the lapse of time in a particle analyzer for analyzing particles such as exosomes, pollen, viruses, and bacteria. The particle analyzer has a first storage chamber in which a first liquid is stored, a second storage chamber in which a second liquid containing particles to be analyzed is stored, and a flow path connecting the first storage chamber in fluid communication with the second storage chamber. According to the method, at least a portion of the first storage chamber, the second storage chamber, and the flow path are surface-treated, which includes filling an internal space defined by the first storage chamber, the second storage chamber, and the flow path with a liquid to thereby store the particle analyzer in a state that the surface-treated portion is not in contact with air. | 2022-08-11 |