43rd week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 34 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210333128 | INDUCTIVE DETECTION OF A ROTATIONAL ANGLE - A sensor arrangement for detecting a rotational angle of a flux element on a circular path about a rotational axis contains coil groups having flat coils in the same rotational angle region on a plane concentric with the rotational axis in parallel with the circular path, the inductance of the flat coils being dependent on the rotational angle of the flux element. An evaluation device evaluates the inductance and individual rotational angle of the flux element for each flat coil and the rotational angle from at least two matching individual rotational angles. In an electric machine, the flux element is coupled to the rotor and the coil groups are coupled to the stator, or vice versa. A corresponding method is also disclosed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333129 | POSITION SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD, ROBUST AGAINST DISTURBANCE FIELD - A position sensor system comprising: a magnetic field generator movable relative to two sensor devices or vice versa. The system has at least one processor adapted with a special algorithm for determining a position of the magnetic field generator in a manner which is highly robust against a disturbance field. A method for determining the position of the magnetic field generator based on a set of equations, in particular a set of linear equations which allows to completely eliminate the external disturbance field. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333130 | MOTOR ROTATION ANGLE MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - Provided are a motor rotation angle measurement device and method. The device may comprise: a signal conditioning circuit, configured to receive a three-phase output voltage of a motor and separately generate three square-wave signals; and a processor, configured to generate a six-multiplying frequency pulse whenever jumping of any one of the three square-wave signals, is detected in a rotation period of a motor, generate compensation pulses between the current six-multiplying frequency pulse and a next six-multiplying frequency pulse based on a time interval between the current six-multiplying frequency pulse and a previous six-multiplying frequency pulse and a preset compensation subdivision coefficient k, and accumulate the number of the compensation pulses, wherein the number of the compensation pulses is related to the rotation angle of the motor. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333131 | VERY LARGE SCALE INTEGRATION FOR FIBERS (VLSI-Fi) - In some examples, a microstructured fiber comprises a cladding material surrounding at least one core material, wherein the at least one core material comprises an array of discrete devices contacted in parallel. A method of producing a microstructured fiber may include 3D-printing a fiber preform, thermally drawing the fiber preform into a fiber that preserves the cross-sectional geometry of the fiber preform, and axially patterning the fiber into a microstructured fiber comprising an array of discrete devices contacted in parallel. In some embodiments, microstructured fibers may be integrated into a sensory textile that includes at least one of an electrooptic portion, a sonar portion, a magnetic gradiometer portion, and a piezogenerating portion. In some embodiments, microstructured fibers may be formed into an in-fiber integrated quantum device circuit or an in-fiber ion trap. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333132 | System on a Chip with Always-On Processor - In an embodiment, a system on a chip (SOC) includes a component that remains powered when the remainder of the SOC is powered off. The component may include a sensor capture unit to capture data from various device sensors, and may filter the captured sensor data. Responsive to the filtering, the component may wake up the remainder of the SOC to permit the processing. The component may store programmable configuration data, matching the state at the time the SOC was most recently powered down, for the other components of the SOC, in order to reprogram them after wakeup. In some embodiments, the component may be configured to wake up the memory controller within the SOC and the path to the memory controller, in order to write the data to memory. The remainder of the SOC may remain powered down. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333133 | SENSOR UNIT AND STRUCTURE FOR ATTACHING SENSOR UNIT - A sensor unit attachable to a hole of a housing, closed by an overlay on one side in the first direction, from the other side in the first direction. The sensor unit includes a body, a sensor, a vibration generator, a vibration damper, and a fixable part. The body includes a first portion and a second portion on the other side in the first direction relative to the first portion. The sensor provided at the body detects a contact of a detection target with the overlay. The vibration generator can vibrate the body and sensor. The fixable part is provided at the second portion of the body. With the first portion accommodated in the hole, the fixable part is fixed to the housing from the other side in the first direction via the vibration damper, and the vibration damper is at least partly interposed between the fixable part and housing. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333134 | METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DETERMINING THE MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY OF A MEASURING SYSTEM - A method for determining the measurement uncertainty of a measuring system that detects a physical measurement variable includes a plurality of transmission links forming a measuring chain for detecting a physical measurement quantity. Directly adjacent transmission links are in a cause-and-effect relationship in the measuring chain. The method includes using a computer program to read in information for identifying the transmission links; reading in legible labels of influencing variables of the transmission links identified by the computer program product; determining a relevance of the influencing variables of the identified transmission links for the computer program's measurement uncertainty; and using influencing variables determined as being relevant for calculating the computer program's measurement uncertainty. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333135 | IRRIGATION FLOW SENSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DETECTING IRRIGATION FLOW - Some embodiments provide an irrigation flow sensor system, comprising: a housing forming a fluid channel to cooperate with conduits of an irrigation system; a paddle wheel device with at least a first blade of a set of the blades comprises a magnetic element; the paddle wheel device is positioned with at least a portion of the blades extends into the fluid channel as the blades rotate about an axis; a magnetic sensor proximate a pathway of the magnetic element as it rotates configured to provide a sensor output every time the magnetic element passes the magnetic sensor; a switch coupled to the magnetic sensor and a current loop, wherein the switch in an activate state is configured to temporarily change the current in the current loop in response to the sensor output, with a rate of change in current corresponding to a flow rate of the fluid flowing. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333136 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLUID FLOW MEASUREMENT - An example system is configured for determining properties of a fluid in a conduit. The system includes a mass flow meter including a hollow conduit having an inlet, an outlet, and a wall. The conduit is for conducting the fluid. The system includes a driver coupled to the conduit. The driver is configured for inducing an oscillation in the conduit. The system includes two or more accelerometers coupled to the conduit. The two or more accelerometers are configured for measuring displacement of the conduit. The system includes an electrical permittivity sensor coupled to the conduit. The electrical permittivity sensor is configured for measuring electrical permittivity of the fluid. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333137 | ULTRASONIC MEASUREMENT METHOD TAKING ACCOUNT OF THE QUANTITY OF GAS BUBBLES - A method of measuring the speed of a fluid includes: a measurement stage comprising the steps of emitting a measurement ultrasonic signal, of acquiring a main ultrasonic signal resulting from the measurement ultrasonic signal, and of analyzing the main ultrasonic signal in order to produce a present measurement of the travel time; a validation stage for validating the present measurement, the validation stage comprising the steps of acquiring a secondary ultrasonic signal also resulting from the measurement ultrasonic signal but delayed because of the presence of gas bubbles in the fluid, of evaluating one or more first parameters in the secondary ultrasonic signal that are representative of the quantity of gas bubbles in the fluid, and of validating or invalidating the present measurement as a function of the first parameter(s). | 2021-10-28 |
20210333138 | WATER METER ASSEMBLY WITH TAPER FOR MINIMIZING HEAD LOSS - Systems and methods described herein provide a water meter assembly with a transition interface that includes a non-linear taper to minimize head loss. According to one implementation, the transition interface may include a non-linear outlet taper. In another implementation, the transition interface may include a non-linear inlet taper and a non-liner outlet taper. In still other implementations, the water meter assembly may include a transition interface with different outlet and inlet tapers. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333139 | Touch-Free Dosage Adjustment - A fluid dispenser having a pump mechanism that dispenses a dose of fluid when a movable pump member of the pump mechanism is moved between an extended position and a retracted position. A pump engagement body engages with the movable pump member for effecting movement of the movable pump member. A first cam surface and a second cam surface are connected to the pump engagement body, at least one of the first cam surface and the second cam surface comprising an adjustable cam surface whose location relative to the pump engagement body is selectively adjustable. A camming body engages with the first cam surface and the second cam surface to effect movement of the pump engagement body, and a dose adjustment mechanism allows the location of the adjustable cam surface relative to the pump engagement body to be selected. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333140 | A LEVEL SENSOR FOR DETECTING THE LEVEL OF A MEDIUM - A level sensor comprises an electrical-connection structure and a level-detection structure. The level-detection structure comprises a plurality of elongated electrodes, which include at least three measuring electrodes. The elongated electrodes extend at least partially in side-by-sidey positions in a length direction of the level-detection structure and each have a proximal end and a distal end relative to the electrical-connection structure. The level-detection structure is divided, in the length direction, into a succession of detection sections, each of which includes two effective portions of two respective measuring electrodes, the two effective portions extending to a prevalent extent substantially parallel and equidistant, at a first predetermined distance from each other, in the length direction. In the detection sections there also extends, in the length direction, a non-effective portion of one further elongated electrode other than the two measuring electrodes that define the two effective portions of the corresponding detection section, the at least one further elongated electrode being one measuring electrode or else a reference electrode. The elongated electrodes are shaped in such a way that, at one or more of the detection sections, the non-effective portion of the at least one further elongated electrode extends to a prevalent extent at respective second predetermined distances from the corresponding two effective portions, the second predetermined distances being greater than the first predetermined distance. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333141 | METHOD FOR ARRANGING SENSORS AND SENSOR ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE - A method for arranging sensors and a sensor arrangement structure, pair sensors by adding an additional sensor, and sets an operating mode between the sensors in an “OR” mode by a software. When one of the sensors become abnormal, an apparatus operates normally, which lowers a probability of crash of the apparatus, reduces loss of production capacity and raises production rate. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333142 | Hydraulic Mass-Determining Unit and a Method for Determining the Mass of a Load Using the Same - A hydraulic mass-determining unit arranged for determining the mass of a load held by a hydraulic fluid system, the mass-determining unit is adapted to be connected to a hydraulic pump at a first fluid connection and a hydraulic actuator of a lifting device at a second fluid connection, the mass-determining unit comprises a first pipe arranged for connecting the first fluid connection and the second fluid connection, and at least one pressure sensor arranged to measure the pressure in the first pipe, wherein the mass-determining unit further comprises a flow regulator with a pressure compensator, where the flow regulator is serially connected to the first pipe to regulate the flow in the first pipe, and one of a pressure switch arranged for measuring the pressure difference over the flow regulator, and for sending a signal to the pressure sensor to measure the pressure in the first pipe when the pressure difference is above a preset value, or a magnetic field switch that comprises a magnet attached to the pressure compensator and a detecting unit arranged for detecting whether the magnet and the pressure compensator are in an initial position, and for sending a signal to the pressure sensor to measure the pressure in the first pipe when the detecting unit detects that the pressure compensator is not in the initial position, and a processor for based on the measured pressure in the first pipe by the pressure sensor calculating a mass of the load. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333143 | A Weighing System - A weighing system for weighing an item when being conveyed comprising:
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20210333144 | WEIGHING DEVICE TO WEIGH AT LEAST ONE CONTAINER - A weighing device to weigh at least one container suitable to contain one or more substances, including weighing means and a body connected to the weighing means and in which a compartment is defined, configured to temporarily house the container and provided with an aperture defining a passage gap for the introduction of the container inside the compartment along an axis of introduction, in which the body also includes a plurality of holding levers to hold the container inside the compartment. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333145 | Neonatal Care System With Weight Measurement - A neonatal care system includes a platform for supporting an infant, at least one load cell configured to sense a weight of the infant supported on the platform, and an inclinometer configured to measure an angle of the platform. A controller is configured to determine an infant weight based on the sensed weight and the measured angle of the platform. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333146 | REMOTE MONITORING OF VEHICLE SCALE FOR FAILURE PREDICTION - A method for remote monitoring of operating characteristics of a load cell is provided. The method includes receiving from a plurality of sensors, at a main unit, sensed data indicative of a plurality of operating characteristics of a load cell. The method continues by analyzing at a main unit the sensed data for statistical control and sending alerts to a remote computing device when sensed data of an operating characteristic is outside of a preset threshold. A system for carrying out the method is also provided. The system includes a main unit installed near a load cell, a first sub-unit coupled to a scale of the load cell in wired communication with the main unit, and at least one remote computing device in network communication with the main unit. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333147 | Display Device and Inertial Measurement System - A display device includes a display unit displaying a first two-dimensional display showing a frequency and a spectral intensity of a vibration at the frequency. In the first two-dimensional display, at least one measurement value of a first measurement value in a first direction, a second measurement value in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and a third measurement value in a third direction orthogonal to the first direction and the second direction, and a composite value of the first measurement value, the second measurement value, and the third measurement value, are displayed as superimposed on each other. As each of the at least one measurement value and the composite value, an N-th measurement value corresponding to an N-th time, an (N+ | 2021-10-28 |
20210333148 | MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND MEASUREMENT METHOD - A measurement apparatus includes a light source that emits light, a spectroscopic element that is configured to transmit light of a predetermined wavelength out of the light emitted from the light source portion, and capable of changing the predetermined wavelength of the light to be transmitted within a predetermined wavelength range, an interference optical system which separates light emitted from the spectroscopic element into measurement light irradiated on a measurement target and reference light reflected by a reference body, and generates interference light obtained by combining the measurement light reflected by the measurement target and the reference light reflected by the reference body, an image sensor that receives the interference light, and one or more processors configured to calculate a position of the measurement target based on spectrum information indicating a change in a received light quantity at the light receiving portion when the predetermined wavelength of the light transmitted through the spectroscopic element is changed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333149 | COMMON-PATH CUBE CORNER INTERFEROMETER AND INTERFERENCE TECHNIQUE - The present disclosure relates to a common-path cube-corner retroreflector interferometer with a large optical path difference and high stability, and an interference technique thereof. The interferometer adopts an asymmetric common-path beam splitting structure using right-angled cube-corner retroreflectors, comprising a semi-transmissive and semi-reflective beam splitter, a plane mirror, a first right-angled cube-corner retroreflector, a second right-angled cube-corner retroreflector and an optical path difference element. The incident light is divided into a first transmitted beam and a second reflected beam, which are respectively reflected by the plane mirror and the right-angled cube-corner retroreflectors several times and then split again, two beams of which become interference outputs along directions perpendicular to an incident direction of the incident light, and the other two beams become interference outputs along directions parallel to the incident light. The present disclosure also provides an interference technique based on the interferometer described above. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333150 | POLARIMETRIC IMAGING CAMERA - In one example, an apparatus comprises a plurality of sub-pixels arranged sideway, a shared optical element positioned over the plurality of sub-pixels, the shared optical element being configured to direct light originating from a same location in a scene to each sub-pixel in the plurality of sub-pixels; one or more polarizers positioned between the shared optical element and one or more first sub-pixels of the plurality of sub-pixels and configured to selectively pass one or more components of the light having one or more pre-determined polarization states, to enable the photodiodes of each of the one or more first sub-pixels to generate signals based on intensities of the one or more components; and one or more processors configured to generate polarimetric measurements of the received light based on signals obtained from the photodiodes of the one or more first sub-pixels and polarization properties of the one or more polarizers. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333151 | Polarization Imaging System - A polarization imaging image-pickup system includes an image-pickup unit array that includes a plurality of image-pickup units arranged two-dimensionally, wherein the image-pickup units each include: one wavefront control element that includes a plurality of microscopic structures; and a pixel array that is arranged so as to face the wavefront control element, and includes a plurality of pixels that are associated with the wavefront control element and are two-dimensionally arranged, and light from an imaging object is spatially separated by the one wavefront control element into first polarized light, and a second polarized light that is in a direction orthogonal to the first polarized light or has a rotation direction opposite to a rotation direction of the first polarized light, the first polarized light is collected at a first collection position on the pixel array, and the second polarized light is collected at a second collection position on the pixel array. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333152 | Electrically Controlling the Field of View of a Passive Infrared Sensor - A motion sensing device adapts a field of view around a primary sensing axis of the motion sensing device by electrically controlling a detection sensitivity of a passive infrared sensor of the motion sensing device. Responsive to adapting the field of view, the motion sensing device monitors for motion within the field of view using the passive infrared sensor. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333153 | BODY TEMPERATURE MONITORING DEVICE, ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM, AND ACCESS CONTROL METHOD - A body temperature monitoring device includes a strap connector and a temperature measurement module mounted to the strap connector. A strap fitting portion of the strap connector is provided with a snap groove fitted with the mask strap. The temperature measurement module is provided on a skin fitting portion of the strap connector. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333154 | OPTICALLY POWERED CRYOGENIC FOCAL PLANE ARRAY (FPA) WITH AN OPTICAL DATA LINK - An optically powered cryogenic FPA with an optical data link eliminates electrical penetrations of the cryogenic chamber for power delivery thereby reducing heat leaks into the cold volume by copper wires and EMI. An optical splitter receives and separates an optical input signal into an optical carrier signal, an optical Data IN signal and an optical power signal. An optical-to-electrical (0/E) converter converts the optical power signal into an electrical power signal, which is converted into a plurality of DC voltage signals to supply power within the chamber. An optical data link modulates the optical carrier signal with electrical signals from the ROIC to form and output an optical Data OUT signal. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333155 | SHEATHED THERMOCOUPLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SHEATHED THERMOCOUPLE - A sheathed thermocouple includes thermocouple wires; a metal sheath accommodating the thermocouple wires; inorganic insulating material powder filled in an internal space of the metal sheath; a glass seal part tightly sealing an opening of the metal sheath while allowing the thermocouple wires to pass; compensation lead wires connected to the thermocouple wires; a metal sleeve having a cylindrical shape having a leading end part defining a connecting section connected with an outer peripheral surface of the metal sheath, and allowing a portion of the metal sheath closer to a proximal end than the connecting section, the thermocouple wires and the compensation lead wires to be in an internal space, the thermocouple wires and the compensation lead wires lying without contact between themselves; and a glass filler part made of a glass having a lower softening temperature than the glass seal part, and filling an internal space of the metal sleeve. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333156 | THERMAL MONITORING DEVICE FOR CHARGING SYSTEM - A charging device for charging a mobile device using a charging component includes a power connector and a thermal monitoring device. The power connector includes a housing having an end wall between a front and a rear. The housing includes power contact channels with power contacts received therein. The thermal monitoring device is coupled to the end wall of the housing. The thermal monitoring device includes a substrate, a mating connector mounted to the substrate, and a temperature sensor mounted to the substrate. The temperature sensor is electrically connected to the mating connector being positioned in close proximity with at least one of the power contacts such that the temperature sensor is in thermal communication with the power contact for monitoring the temperature of the power contact. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333157 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING JUNCTION TEMPERATURE OF POWER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE OF POWER MODULE - A method for estimating the junction temperature of the power semiconductor device of the power module is provided. The method includes computing a junction temperature prediction value of the first power semiconductor device based on a power loss and a thermal resistance of the first power semiconductor device and computing a junction temperature prediction value of the second power semiconductor device based on a power loss and a thermal resistance of the second power semiconductor device. A temperature prediction value of the heat sink is computed by subtracting the junction temperature prediction value of the first power semiconductor device from a sensing temperature sensed by the temperature sensor. The junction temperature of the second power semiconductor device is then finally determined by adding the temperature prediction value of the heat sink to the junction temperature prediction value of the second power semiconductor device. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333158 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CONTROL DEVICE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM - An electronic apparatus comprises a plurality of antenna modules separated by a distance from each other; a detection unit configured to detect a specific condition of each of the plurality of antenna modules, the specific condition being a factor to degrade that antenna module; and at least one control device, wherein the at least one control device performs activation frequency adjustment in which the at least one control device lowers frequency of activating at least one of the plurality of antenna modules of which the specific condition has been detected by the detection unit to below frequency of activating any of the plurality of antenna modules other than the at least one of the plurality of antenna modules. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333159 | Electronic Quality Indicator - A visually sensible indicator of temperature including electronic temperature sensing circuitry sensing at least when a temperature exceeds at least one predetermined temperature threshold and providing at least one corresponding threshold exceedance output which is sensible as heat and a heat-responsive visually sensible display which is responsive to the at least one threshold exceedance output for providing at least one visually sensible indication indicating that the temperature has exceeded the predetermined temperature threshold. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333160 | VISUAL INDICATORS OF BIOSPECIMEN TIME-TEMPERATURE EXPOSURE - An indicator system comprising permanganate, an organic reducing agent, an acid, and optionally an inorganic salt is provided herein, as well as methods for using the indicator system for monitoring the integrity of a biospecimen are provided herein. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333161 | MEASURING STRAIN THROUGHOUT A DIRECTIONAL WELL - A wellbore environment including a downhole tool coupled with a conveyance and operable to be disposed within a wellbore, at least one strain measurement devices coupled with a surface of the downhole tool; and a control facility communicatively coupled with the at least one strain measurement device. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333162 | STRETCHABLE STRAIN SENSORS AND DEVICES - A stretchable strain sensor may exhibit wavelength selectivity according to a thickness change of a thickness of the stretchable strain sensor, in a thickness direction extending parallel to the thickness of the stretchable strain sensor, due to elongation of the stretchable strain sensor in an elongation direction extending perpendicular to the thickness direction. The stretchable strain sensor may have an emission spectrum that changes according to strain variation of a strain on the stretchable strain sensor. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333163 | Force Measurement System - A force measurement system is disclosed herein. The force measurement system includes a plurality of force measurement assemblies, at least some of the plurality of force measurement assemblies configured to be independently displaceable from other ones of the plurality of force measurement assemblies such that one or more particular ones of the plurality of force measurement assemblies that are disposed underneath a subject varies over time. Each of the plurality of force measurement assemblies includes a top surface for receiving at least one portion of the body of the subject; and at least one force transducer, the at least one force transducer configured to sense one or more measured quantities and output one or more signals that are representative of forces and/or moments being applied to the top surface of the force measurement assembly by the subject. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333164 | DEFORMABLE SENSOR FOR SIMULATING SKIN AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - A sensor unit to be incorporated in a skin-like layer of machines such as robots employs a set of sensor electrodes supported in a first deformable sheet and a base electrode supported in a second deformable sheet, each of the sensor electrodes partially overlapping the base electrode so that application of a shear force causes the overlap of the electrodes to differentially change modifying the capacitance of the electrodes and permitting the detection of the shear force. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333165 | PRESSURE SENSOR - Provided is a pressure sensor capable of curbing the influence of heat and securing prescribed sensor precision. The pressure sensor includes: a tubular housing ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210333166 | PASSIVE PRESSURE SENSOR WITH A PIEZOELECTRIC DIAPHRAGM AND A NON-PIEZOELECTRIC SUBSTRATE - There are disclosed pressure-sensitive acoustic resonators and remote pressure sensing systems and methods. A pressure-sensitive acoustic resonator includes a conductor pattern formed on a planar surface of a non-piezoelectric substrate, the conductor pattern including an interdigital conductor pattern (ICP); and a diaphragm, the diaphragm being a portion of a plate of single-crystal piezoelectric material, the diaphragm having a front surface exposed to an environment and a back surface facing, but not contacting, the ICP. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333167 | BALANCING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR BALANCING VEHICLE WHEELS - A vehicle wheel balancing machine having a rotating shaft which supports a vehicle wheel, a means for supporting the rotating shaft, and force sensor means adapted to detect the imbalance forces generated during the rotation of the rotating shaft; an accelerator means accelerates the shaft and the wheel and an angular sensor means senses an angular position; an electronic means processes information obtained by the force sensor means and determines the value and the position of correction masses adapted to compensate an imbalance present on the wheel; a moving indicator means is moved by a motorized actuator means and is configured to project a light dot on the wheel; a fixed indicator means projects a luminous beam, perpendicular to the axis of rotation, or a luminous dot, having a fixed and known angle of incidence on the inner surface of the wheel; a coincidence of the moving luminous point with the fixed luminous line or dot identifies a desired position of a counterweight on the diameter of the wheel. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333168 | MICRO POWER WATER LEAK DETECTOR - A fluid sensing system and approach having a leak sensor. The leak sensor may output a signal when a fluid is detected. The signal may go to an alarm circuit which can sound a warning or alert. The signal may also go to a control interface of a piece of equipment, such as a water heater, to shut off the piece equipment in an event that it is causing a leak of fluid. Also, the sensing system may have a low battery sensor and indicator in case a battery supplying power for the sensing system is running low. The sensing system may be made of analog circuitry and discrete components. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333169 | OPTICAL INTEGRATED DEVICE AND OPTICAL TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETER - The present disclosure provides an optical integrated device and an optical time domain reflectometer. The optical integrated device includes: a packaging outer shell, a first collimator, an optical splitting device, a circulator assembly and a second collimator. The optical splitting device is provided close to the first collimator, is used to reflect a part of the detecting light from the first pigtail and couple the part of the detecting light to the third pigtail, and allows the other part of the detecting light to pass through the optical splitting device. The circulator assembly is provided close to the optical splitting device, the circulator assembly is used to couple the detecting light passing through the optical splitting device to the second pigtail, and couple the detecting light returned from the second pigtail to the third pigtail. The optical integrated device integrates the optical splitting device and the circulator assembly to be packaged in one packaging outer shell, the number of components of the optical time domain reflectometer may be reduced, the number of optical fiber fusion joints may be reduced, a space may be saved and performance may be promoted. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333170 | MISFIRE DETECTION DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, MISFIRE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, DATA ANALYSIS DEVICE, AND CONTROLLER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A misfire detection device for an internal combustion engine is provided. A mapping takes time series data of instantaneous speed parameters as inputs. Each instantaneous speed parameter corresponds to one of a plurality of successive second intervals in a first interval. The instantaneous speed parameters correspond to the rotational speed of the crankshaft. The first interval is a rotational angular interval of the crankshaft in which compression top dead center occurs. The second interval is smaller than an interval between compression top dead center positions. The mapping outputs a probability that a misfire has occurred in at least one cylinder that reaches compression top dead center in the first interval. The mapping data defining the mapping has been learned by machine learning. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333171 | CLOUD COMPUTING-BASED VEHICLE FLEET BENCHMARKING - Aspects of systems, method, and computer-readable storage media are described herein that are configured to provide operator fleet performance benchmarking and analytics. A fleet analytics system may include user-friendly front end client application with which a non-technical user may interface, and a back end analytics and visualization system that is deployed on the cloud and offered as a service to determine a subset of ‘like operators’ to utilize as a baseline in a benchmark analysis, to benchmark a target operator's performance against the subset of like operators, determine analytics resulting from the benchmark analysis, and to generate visualizations of the analytics for display to the user/operator. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333172 | CONTEXTUAL DATA MODELING AND DYNAMIC PROCESS INTERVENTION FOR INDUSTRIAL PLANTS - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for contextual data analysis and proactive intervention in industrial plant processes. Each of multiple data streams in an industrial plant are mapped to a common hierarchical data structure, wherein the data streams correspond to respective values or states associated with unit operations, assets, and process streams in the plant. The mapped data streams define hierarchical process relationships between subsets of the unit operations, assets, and process streams. Real-time data is collected to populate at least one level of the hierarchical data structure for certain data streams, wherein future outcomes are predicted for downstream operations based on the collected real-time data for at least one data stream, and at least one other data stream having a defined hierarchical process relationship therewith. Upon ascertaining that predicted future outcomes correspond to issues requiring intervention, output signals are generated based thereon for operator alerts and/or automated control. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333173 | HIGH SPEED MODULATION SAMPLE IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD - This disclosure relates to systems and methods for high speed modulation sample imaging. Disclosed herein are systems and methods for performing imaging mass cytometry, including analysis of labelling atoms by elemental (e.g., atomic) mass spectrometry. Aspects include a sampling system having, and method of using, a femtosecond (fs) laser and/or laser scanning. Alternatively or in addition, aspects include systems and methods for co-registering other imaging modalities with imaging mass cytometry. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333174 | Variable Soil Sampling Device - Disclosed herein is a variable soil sampling device which may be customized with respect to sampling rate and sorbent material used. Multiple variable sampling devices may be attached to each other to simultaneously sample different components or contaminants in the same time period. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333175 | EVAPORATION CLOSED CHAMBER FOR DETECTING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE - An evaporation closed chamber for detecting hazardous substance, having a closed chamber, an orifice plate, a pressure plate, a drive device and an elastic film, the orifice plate is mounted on any surface(s) of the closed chamber, the elastic film is arranged on the outer side of the orifice plate, the pressure plate is arranged on the outer side of the elastic film, and the drive device is in transmission connection with the pressure plate to drive the pressure plate to move forwards and backwards to press the elastic film against the orifice plate. The elastic film expands with the increase of internal temperature of the closed chamber and shrinks with the temperature decrease of the closed chamber such that the gas in the closed chamber can be timely compensated; the orifice plate prevents hazardous substance from leaving on the gas compensation device to influence test accuracy. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333176 | Exfoliative Cell Processing Device - The present invention relates to a technology related to an exfoliative cell processing device which obtains exfoliative cells out of a vial which has contained specimen of exfoliative cells (e.g., exfoliative cells and liquid medium) of a human body and then thinly smears the exfoliative cells on a cell smear slide. More specifically, the present invention relates to a technology for vertically entering the upper entrance of a vial which containing a specimen so as to extract a part of the specimen from the vial and then for thinly smearing the part of specimen on a cell smear slide which being disposed adjacent to the vial. The present invention has an advantage in that exfoliative cells may be attached in a thinly spread state on the lower surface of the specimen collector since the process of suctioning specimen from the vial. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333177 | CHARGE-RESISTANT EPOXY RESINS FOR ELECTRON MICROSCOPY APPLICATIONS - An epoxy resin-based embedding media doped with a non-conductive dopant to a predetermined w/w % such that the media is non-charging at 1.8 keV. A preferred dopant is polyethylene glycol at a molecular weight of at least 3350, and having a predetermined w/w % is at least 2% and up to 20%, most preferably from 2% to 10%. Another preferred dopant is polyethylene glycol at a molecular weight of 7000-8000 and a predetermined w/w % of up to ˜40% and more preferably of up to ˜30%. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333178 | SMART CARRIER BASKETS AND BASKET ARRAYS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Compositions and methods for improved histological analysis of organoids are disclosed. The compositions and methods include silk-elastin-like polymers have temperature-induced shape change properties. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333179 | Device and Methods - The present invention relates generally to methods and materials pertaining to assays, for example immunoassays, for biomarkers in body fluids e.g. blood. The invention also relates to diagnostic or screening methods for infections, and methods of differentiating between infectious and non-infectious conditions in mammals, particularly equines, for monitoring response to anti-infective/antibiotic therapy. The invention further relates to a test fluid collection system adapted to permit dilution and analysis of the collected test fluid. The invention further relates to monitoring exertional rhabdomyolysis in equines, and assay devices for all these things. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333180 | AUTOMATIC PROCESSING DEVICE FOR LIQUID SAMPLES - An automatic processing device for liquid samples includes a sample region, a control module, an image identification device and a centrifuge. The sample region is configured to accommodate a plurality of centrifuge tubes. The control module includes a mechanical module. The mechanical module is configured to unscrew or tighten upper caps of the centrifuge tubes, and is configured to draw liquid from the centrifuge tubes or discharge liquid to the centrifuge tubes. The image identification device is coupled to the control module. The centrifuge is coupled to the control module. The centrifuge is configured to accommodate the centrifuge tubes and perform centrifugal treatment. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333181 | METHOD FOR DETECTING MECHANORESPONSE OF MECHANICAL COMPONENT BY ORGANIC MECHANORESPONSIVE LUMINOGEN - The present invention discloses a method for detecting the mechanical response of a mechanical component by an organic mechanoresponsive fluorescent material, comprising the following steps of: selecting an organic mechanoresponsive fluorescent material; preparing an organic mechanoresponsive fluorescent material solution; forming a film on a metal surface; calibrating fluorescence intensity and obtaining the fluorescence intensity and distribution in a crack tip area; observing the fluorescence signal generated at cracks to monitor the occurrence of fatigue cracks, and predict a propagation pathway of fatigue cracks by using the fluorescence intensity distribution in the crack tip area. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333182 | MATERIAL TESTING MACHINE AND DISPLAY METHOD IN MATERIAL TESTING MACHINE - Provided is a material testing machine that deforms a test piece and measures mechanical properties of a material of the test piece. The material testing machine includes: a first detection unit that detects a strain of the test piece by measuring a distance between reference points of the test piece; a second detection unit that detects a strain distribution of the test piece based on an image of a pattern formed on a surface of the test piece; and a display control unit that displays a detection result of the first detection unit and a detection result of the second detection unit on one screen. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333183 | BENDING TEST DEVICE OF FLEXIBLE DISPLAY PANEL - This disclosure relates to flexible display screen testing technology. A bending test device for a flexible display panel is provided. The bending test device includes a first bracket, a second bracket disposed in parallel to a side of the first bracket, and at least two first carriers laminated between the first bracket and the second bracket. Each of the first carriers is configured for bending and carrying a flexible display panel. The bending test for a plurality of flexible display panels can be simultaneously performed by laminating the first carrier. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333184 | METHOD FOR PREDICTING A CREEP FRACTURE BEHAVIOR OF WOVEN CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE MATERIAL CONSIDERING RANDOM LOAD EFFECT - A method for predicting a creep fracture behavior of a woven ceramic matrix composite is provided. A fiber axial stress distribution equation is obtained according to a shear lag model, a random matrix cracking model, a fracture mechanical interface debonding criterion and a fiber failure model; a matrix crack spacing equation is obtained according to the random matrix cracking model; an interface debonding length equation is obtained according to the fracture mechanics interface debonding criterion, and an equation of the load bearing relationship between intact fibers and broken fibers and a fiber fracture probability equation are obtained based on an overall load bearing criterion; and at last a creep strain equation of the woven ceramic matrix composite material is obtained, according to the overall load bearing criterion, to predict the creep fracture behavior of the woven ceramic matrix composite material affected by the random load. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333185 | TESTING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS VOLATILES TO PREDICT QUALITY USING MACHINE LEARNING - This disclosure is directed to systems and methods for assessing quality characteristics of food items based on analyzing volatiles outgassed by them. The quality characteristics can include presence of infection, ripeness stage, flavor, taste, and smell. Determining quality characteristics can be advantageous to make supply chain modifications that optimize on quality and reduce food-based waste. A tube having a sorbent material can be placed in an environment containing the food items. Volatiles outgassed by the food items can collect on the sorbent material. A computing system can receive the volatiles presence and concentration data and can apply a machine learning model to the data to determine quality characteristics of the food items. The model can be trained using human observations of quality characteristics, historic supply chain information, and processed volatiles data associated with other food items, wherein the other food items are a same type as the food items. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333186 | VORTEX FLUID SENSING TO DETERMINE FLUID PROPERTIES - Components and systems are disclosed for determining fluid component concentrations. In some embodiments, a vortex chamber is configured to rotationally direct fluid flow. A first pressure sensor is disposed on an inner radial position within the vortex chamber. A second pressure sensor is disposed on an outer radial position within the vortex chamber. A fluid property detector is configured to determine a fluid property based, at least in part, on pressure values detected by the first and second pressure sensors. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333187 | Grey Water Measurement - Method and system to measure and monitor the grey water content in a rotating concrete mixer drum mixer truck using a sensor attached to the interior of the concrete mixer drum. By measuring the grey water content before a batching process takes place, the batched water (and cement content and admixture type and content) can be modified in order to maintain expected performance of the batched load in terms of both strength and rheology, or more simply, some or all of the grey water can be discharged from the concrete mixer drum before batching. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333188 | METHODS OF DETERMINING CATION EXCHANGE SITES OCCUPED BY CRUDE OIL AND THE WETTABILITY OF CATION EXCHANGE SITES IN ROCK CORE SAMPLES IN A PRESERVED STATE - A method for determining properties of different cation exchange sites in a rock core sample, at a preserved state of the rock core sample may include providing a rock core sample that includes a plurality of indigenous exchangeable cations adsorbed onto the cation exchange sites, a plurality of cation exchange sites occupied by a crude oil, and one or more fluids occupying pore spaces in the rock core sample; subjecting the rock core sample to a plurality of coreflooding steps, the plurality of coreflooding step displacing the plurality of indigenous exchangeable cations, the crude oil, and the one or more fluids in at least three separate coreflooding steps to render the rock core sample clean of native components; determining an amount of indigenous exchangeable cations adsorbed onto the cation exchange sites; subjecting the rock core sample clean of native components to a plurality of coreflooding steps to determine a total amount of exchangeable cations adsorbed onto the cation exchange sites when the rock core sample is clean of native components; and determining at least one property of different cation exchange sites in the rock core sample at the preserved state based on the amount of indigenous exchangeable cations and the total amount of exchangeable cations. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333189 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE CHARACTERISTICS FROM LIGHT SCATTERING - These methods and apparatus improve the determination of particle characteristics from information derived from light scattered by particles. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333190 | Method for measuring light field distribution and device therefor - A method and a device for measuring light field distribution are provided; including steps of utilizing the optical trap to stably levitating particles, moving the optical trap to bring the particles close to the light field to be measured, and utilizing the photodetector to collect the scattered light signals of the particles at different positions in the three-dimensional space of the light field to be measured, and calculating the light field distribution of the light field to be measured according to the scattered light intensity which is proportional to the light intensity at that position. The device for measuring the optical field distribution includes a laser, an optical trapping path, particles, a photodetector, a control system and an upper computer; the laser emits a laser, passes through the optical trapping path, and emits highly focused captured light B to form an V optical trap to capture particles. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333191 | METHODS OF DETERMINING CATION EXCHANGE SITES IN ROCK CORE SAMPLES - A method for determining properties of different cation exchange sites in a rock core sample may include providing a rock core sample that is in either a preserved state or a non-preserved state, wherein a preserved form of the rock core sample includes a plurality of indigenous exchangeable cations adsorbed onto the cation exchange sites, a plurality of cation exchange sites occupied by a crude oil, and one or more fluids occupying pore spaces in the rock core sample; subjecting the rock core sample to a plurality of coreflooding steps, the plurality of coreflooding step displacing the plurality of indigenous exchangeable cations and the one or more fluids in at least two separate coreflooding steps to render the rock core sample clean of indigenous exchangeable cations; and determining an amount of indigenous exchangeable cations adsorbed onto the cation exchange sites. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333192 | METHOD FOR INDEX SORTING UNIQUE PHENOTYPES AND SYSTEMS FOR SAME - Aspects of the present disclosure include methods for flow cytometrically sorting a sample with particles, such as cells, based on order of identification. Methods according to certain embodiments include introducing the sample into a flow cytometer; flowing the introduced sample in a flow stream; irradiating the sample in the flow stream with a light source; detecting light from cells in the sample flowing in the flow stream; identifying phenotypes of cells in the sample flowing in the flow stream based on one or more data signals generated from the detected light; and dynamically sorting into partitions cells of the sample that have a phenotype of a collection of predetermined phenotypes based on order of identification. Systems for practicing the subject methods are also provided. Non-transitory computer readable storage mediums are also described. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333193 | Droplet Sorting Decision Modules, Systems and Methods of Use Thereof - Droplet sorting modules for sorting droplets of a flow stream are described. Droplet sorting modules according to certain embodiments include a plurality of droplet sort decision units and a processor with memory operably coupled to the processor, where the memory includes instructions stored thereon, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to determine an optimal droplet sort decision unit from the plurality of sort decision units for sorting each droplet of the flow stream. Particle (e.g., cells) sorting systems and methods for sorting droplets of a flow stream are also described. Kits having one or more of the subject droplet sorting modules are also provided. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333194 | MICROFLUIDIC CHIP DEVICE FOR OPTICAL FORCE MEASUREMENTS AND CELL IMAGING USING MICROFLUIDIC CHIP CONFIGURATION AND DYNAMICS - A microfluidic chip configuration wherein injection occurs in an upwards vertical direction, and fluid vessels are located below the chip in order to minimize particle settling before and at the analysis portion of the chip's channels. The input and fluid flow up through the bottom of the chip, in one aspect using a manifold, which avoids orthogonal re-orientation of fluid dynamics. The contents of the vial are located below the chip and pumped upwards and vertically directly into the first channel of the chip. A long channel extends from the bottom of the chip to near the top of the chip. Then the channel takes a short horizontal turn that nearly negates any influence of cell settling due to gravity and zero flow velocity at the walls. The fluid is pumped up to a horizontal analysis portion that is the highest channel/fluidic point in the chip and thus close to the top of the chip, which results in clearer imaging. A laser may also suspend cells or particles in this channel during analysis which prevents them from settling. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333195 | MINIATURIZED OPTICAL PARTICLE DETECTOR - A particle detector formed by a body defining a chamber and housing a light source and a photodetector. A reflecting surface is formed by a first reflecting region and a second reflecting region that have a respective curved shape. The curved shapes are chosen from among portions of ellipsoidal, paraboloidal, and spherical surfaces. The first reflecting region faces the light source and the second reflecting region faces the photodetector. The first reflecting region has an own first focus, and the second reflecting region has an own first focus. The first focus of the first reflecting region is arranged in an active volume of the body, designed for detecting particles, and the photodetector is arranged on the first focus of the second reflecting region. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333196 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING TOTAL COUNT OF RED BLOOD CELLS IN PERIPHERAL BLOOD SMEAR - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for determining Total Count (TC) of RBCs in a Peripheral Blood Smear (PBS). The system receives a plurality of images from the monolayer of the PBS. Further, the system extracts, segments and identifies RBCs in each of the plurality of images using deep learning models. The system computes a value of each variable of a set of variables for each of the plurality of images. The set of variables includes foreground non-pallor area, density of RBCs, cell count, cell count ratio, foreground area and foreground hole-filled area. Furthermore, the system computes statistical parameters for each variable, over the plurality of images. The statistical parameters are provided as an input to supervised learning model, to determine TC of RBCs. Thus, the TC estimation system provides an efficient and robust method for estimating TC of RBCs using plurality of images of the PBS. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333197 | System for Microscopic Examination of an Incubated Sample - A system for microscopic examination of a sample has a microscope and an incubation environment conditioning unit connected to the microscope. The microscope has a microscope housing enclosing an illumination optics, a microscope stage and an imaging optics, an integrated sample chamber located within the microscope housing and formed by a separated housing section within the microscope housing. The housing section has a microscope interface for connecting the incubation environment conditioning unit to the sample chamber and/or to a stage top chamber for placing within the sample chamber and for receiving the sample. The system provides a first and a second incubation modes. In the first incubation mode the sample chamber is incubated by supply of a first incubation atmosphere by the incubation environment conditioning unit. In the second incubation mode the stage top chamber is incubated by supply of a second incubation atmosphere by the incubation environment conditioning unit. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333198 | Method Of Analyzing Liquid Samples, Microplate Reader And Computer Program - The method of analyzing absorbance of one or more liquid samples arranged in the wells of a microplate includes the steps of setting a desired wavelength falling within the wavelength range of 380 nm-750 nm for absorbance measurement, illuminating the samples using electromagnetic radiation having a bandwidth of at most 20 nm around the set wavelength, measuring radiant flux transmitted through each sample, on the basis of measured radiant flux values, determining an absorbance value for each sample, and visualizing the absorbance values on a display as a matrix comprising a plurality of cells, each cell corresponding to a well of the microplate. The set wavelength is used as an input for determining the visual properties of the cells. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333199 | CHEMICAL SENSOR FOR DETECTING SULFIDE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE DETECTION KIT INCLUDING SAME, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - The present disclosure relates to a ferrocene-based compound having high selectivity for sulfide ion. The ferrocene-based compound is obtained by reacting a ferrocene starting material with one or more organic compound selected from a nitrile, a methyl ester and an ethyl ester, and a chemical sensor in solution state is prepared by mixing the compound with an organic solvent. The chemical sensor according to the present disclosure has high selectivity and sensitivity for sulfide ion even at low concentration and may be used as a chemical sensor for detecting hydrogen sulfide in solution state by allowing visual inspection of sulfide ion. In addition, the present disclosure provides a hydrogen sulfide detection kit including an airtight container including an opening/closing door and a detection material inlet, a detection unit which is provided inside the airtight container and composed of paper or fabric to which a ferrocene compound is adsorbed, and a basic reagent which is stored inside or outside the airtight container and generates sulfide ion from hydrogen sulfide. According to the present disclosure, hydrogen sulfide can be detected in real time by generating sulfide ion from hydrogen sulfide in gas or liquid state and visually inspecting the color change of the ferrocene compound of the detection kit. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333200 | SENSOR CHARACTERIZATION THROUGH FORWARD VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS - A device for measuring oxygen saturation includes circuitry configured to determine a series resistance for a light emitting diode based on a first diode voltage at the light emitting diode for a first current, a second diode voltage at the light emitting diode for a second current, and a third diode voltage at the light emitting diode for a third current. The circuitry is further configured to determine an intensity of a received photonic signal corresponding to an output photonic signal output using the light emitting diode. The circuitry is further configured to determine an oxygen saturation level based on the intensity of the received photonic signal and the series resistance. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333201 | FABRY-PEROT SPECTROMETER-BASED SMOKE DETECTOR - A smoke detector includes a laser light source to provide incident light. The smoke detector also includes a Fabry-Perot etalon to transmit some incoming light, which is produced from the incident light, as transmitted light. Smoke particles in a cavity of the Fabry-Perot etalon affect an intensity of one or more wavelengths of the transmitted light. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333202 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSING MISALIGNMENT IN GAS DETECTING DEVICES - Methods, apparatuses, and systems for diagnosing misalignment in gas detecting devices are provided. An example method may include causing at least one detector component of a receiver element of the open path gas detecting device to generate a first light intensity indication corresponding to first infrared light; causing the at least one detector component to generate a second light intensity indication corresponding to second infrared light; and generating an alignment indication based at least in part on the first light intensity indication and the second light intensity indication. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333203 | TRANSDUCING AGENTS AND DEVICES FOR REMOTE SENSING - Methods, systems and devices for use in aerial or satellite-based applications to detect elements or magnitudes of interest, or monitor their changes, in a target location are disclosed. A transducing system includes a detector device to sense, transduce or detect optical properties of at least one transducing agent linked to the elements or magnitudes of interest. Based on the optical property of the transducing agent, the system generates information of the element or magnitude of interest. The methods and systems provide tools for detecting magnitudes from remote locations which are usually difficult or costly to measure on-site, thereby providing an efficient detection system for aerial detection systems. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333204 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING GAS DETECTING DEVICES - Methods, apparatuses, and systems for improving gas detecting devices are provided. An example gas detecting device may include a receiver element. In some examples, the receiver element may include a sample filter component and a reference filter component. In some examples, the sample filter component may be positioned coaxially with the reference filter component. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333205 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING SPECTROMETRIC MEASUREMENTS - An apparatus adapted to perform spectrometric measurements, said apparatus comprising a tunable laser light source adapted to generate a laser light with an excitation wavelength supplied to an optical sensor which produces a sample specific response light signal; an optical reference filter adapted to measure laser light with the excitation wavelength fed back as a reference signal to provide wavelength calibration of the tunable laser light source; at least one optical measurement filter adapted to measure the sample specific response light signal produced by the optical sensor, wherein the optical reference filter and the at least one optical measurement filter are thermally coupled to maintain a constant wavelength relationship between the filter characteristics of the optical filters. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333206 | AEROSOL TRANSMISSOMETER WITH AN IN-PROCESS TRANSFER STANDARD - A transmissometer and method for determining a transmissivity of an atmosphere within a chamber. A chamber contains the atmosphere. A light source generates a test beam and a light detector detects the test beam. A periscope is movable between a first position which allows the test beam to pass through the atmosphere in the chamber and into the light detector and a second position in which the test beam is deflected to pass into the light detector without passing through the atmosphere in the chamber. A processor determines the transmissivity of the atmosphere from a transmissivity measurement for the test beam obtained by the light detector when the periscope is in the first position and a transfer standard obtained at the light detector when the periscope is in the second position. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333207 | OPTICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE - An embodiment includes a light source that generates measurement light including a first wavelength, a light source that generates stimulation light including a second wavelength, an optical coupling unit that is a WDM optical coupler including optical fibers branched between an output end and input ends, the input ends being optically coupled to an output of the light sources, and the WDM optical coupler combining the measurement light with the stimulation light and outputting the combination light from the output end, a photodetector that detects an intensity of reflected light from a DUT, a light irradiation and guide system that guides the combination light toward a measurement point on the DUT and guides the reflected light from the measurement point toward the photodetector, and a galvanometer mirror that moves the measurement point, and the optical fibers propagate light in a single mode for the first wavelength. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333208 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DIRECT-SAMPLING ANALOG TIME-RESOLVED DETECTION - Devices and methods for sampling an analog signal to perform data analysis are disclosed. The sampling devices and corresponding methods include a detector module that measures a response generated from a sample, an analog to digital converter that samples the analog signal, received from the detector module, and converting it into a digital signal, a sampling rate of the converter being faster than the response of the sample; and a logic circuit coupled to the converter that processes the digital signal to generate a reduced digital data signal, the logic circuit processing the digital signal acquired from the converter to generate a continuous data transfer to a processing system. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333209 | HIGHLY SPECIFIC TISSUE IMAGING - A method of imaging comprises disposing a population of first targeting ultrasound-switchable fluorophores and a population of second non-targeting ultrasound-switchable fluorophores in an environment; detecting a first photoluminescence signal emitted by the population of first targeting fluorophores, and a second photoluminescence signal emitted by the population of second non-targeting fluorophores; determining a photoluminescence property of the population of second non-targeting fluorophores from the second photoluminescence signal; and using the determined photoluminescence property of the population of second non-targeting fluorophores to deconvolute the first photoluminescence signal into the population of first targeting fluorophores bound and unbound to a first target binding element in the environment. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333210 | HIGH PERFORMANCE FLUORESCENCE IMAGING MODULE FOR GENOMIC TESTING ASSAY - Fluorescence imaging system designs are described that provide larger fields-of-view, increased spatial resolution, improved modulation transfer and image quality, higher spatial sampling frequency, faster transitions between image capture when repositioning the sample plane to capture a series of images (e.g., of different fields-of-view), and improved imaging system duty cycle, and thus enable higher throughput image acquisition and analysis for genomics and other imaging applications. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333211 | HIGH PERFORMANCE FLUORESCENCE IMAGING MODULE FOR GENOMIC TESTING ASSAY - Fluorescence imaging system designs are described that provide larger fields-of-view, increased spatial resolution, improved modulation transfer and image quality, higher spatial sampling frequency, faster transitions between image capture when repositioning the sample plane to capture a series of images (e.g., of different fields-of-view), and improved imaging system duty cycle, and thus enable higher throughput image acquisition and analysis for genomics and other imaging applications. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333212 | SAMPLE INTRODUCTION DEVICE, INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA ANALYZING DEVICE AND ANALYZING METHOD - The sample introduction device includes a nebulizer that atomizes a sample liquid; a spray chamber that has one end into which a spray port part of the nebulizer is inserted and the other end from which at least a part of liquid droplets of the sample liquid sprayed from the spray port part is discharged to an outside; and a heating electromagnetic wave radiation unit that is arranged outside the spray chamber, wherein the heating electromagnetic wave radiation unit performs radiation of heating electromagnetic waves from the outside of the spray chamber toward at least a part of the spray chamber other than a part into which the spray port part of the nebulizer is inserted. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333213 | OPTICAL COMPONENT - The invention is concerned with methods for producing a useful and highly uniform optical component which is useful in the construction of an optical sensor. Also discussed are the optical component itself, an optical sensor comprising the optical component, a process for producing the optical sensor and a process for detecting and/or quantifying the amount of an analyte in a sample using the optical sensor. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333214 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF A TARGET ANALYTE VIA SELF-TESTING, OBJECT SURFACES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT - Systems and indicators for determining the presence or absence of specific environmental, exposure, or biological conditions are provided. Indicators include a plurality of sensors, each sensor independently having a biological or chemical sensing modality to detect one or more analytes of interest. Analytes of interest include nucleic acids (e.g., DNA, RNA, etc.), proteins, peptides, and other amino acid chains and may come from a subject or the microbiome of a subject. The signals from the plurality of sensors may be processed to provide a readily understandable readout concerning a health condition or predisposition of a subject, such as cancer and exposure to coronavirus. The signals from the plurality of sensors may be colorimetric (e.g. a color change in response to the presence or absence of an analyte), and a plurality of colorimetric signals may be combined to provide a readily understandable colorimetric output. Indicators may be wearable. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333215 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF FLUID-SPECIFIC PARAMETERS AND/OR COMPONENTS - An apparatus and a method for determination of fluid-specific parameters and/or components of a sample uses a titration unit, an indicator, a reagent, and a measurement chamber. The apparatus has an RGB camera arranged outside of the measurement chamber, wherein the data recorded by this RGB camera can be transmitted to a computer unit and the image data transmitted to the computer unit in this connection can be compared using this computer unit with a reference database, preferably including an image and color database, and evaluated, so that action instructions can be output automatically, preferably by way of a speech module. In this way, fluid-specific parameters and/or components of a sample can be determined in automated manner, and action instructions can be output or carried out automatically. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333216 | SOLID IMMERSION LENS UNIT AND SEMICONDUCTOR INSPECTION DEVICE - A solid immersion lens unit includes a solid immersion lens having a contact surface for coming into contact with semiconductor device formed of a silicon substrate and a spherical surface to be disposed to face an objective lens; a holder holding the solid immersion lens; and an optical element held by the holder to be positioned between the objective lens and the solid immersion lens. The solid immersion lens transmits light having at least a part of wavelength in a range of 200 nm or greater and 1100 nm or lower. The optical element corrects aberration caused by a difference in refractive indices between the silicon substrate and the solid immersion lens. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333217 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUTONOMOUS DIAGNOSTIC VERIFICATION OF OPTICAL COMPONENTS OF VISION-BASED INSPECTION SYSTEMS - Methods of autonomous diagnostic verification and detection of defects in the optical components of a vision-based inspection system are provided. The method includes illuminating a light panel with a first light intensity pattern, capturing a first image of the first light intensity pattern with a sensor, illuminating the light panel with a second light intensity pattern different than the first light intensity pattern, capturing a second image of the second light intensity pattern with the sensor, comparing the first image and the second image to generate a comparison of images, and identifying defects in the light panel or the sensor based upon the comparison of images. Systems adapted to carry out the methods are provided as are other aspects. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333218 | METROLOGY METHODS AND OPTICAL SCHEMES FOR MEASUREMENT OF MISREGISTRATION BY USING HATCHED TARGET DESIGNS - A metrology system configured to measure overlay errors on a sample is disclosed. The metrology system measures overlay error on the sample in a first direction and/or a second direction simultaneously or sequentially. The metrology system comprises an illumination sub-system configured to illuminate a hatched overlay target on the sample with one or more illumination lobes. The metrology system further comprises an objective lens and a detector at an image plane configured to image the hatched overlay target. A controller is configured to direct illumination source to generate the illumination lobes, receive images of the hatched overlay target, and calculate the overlay errors between a first layer of the sample and a second layer of the sample. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333219 | METHOD OF DETERMINING DISTANCE BETWEEN PROBE AND WAFER HELD BY WAFER PROBE STATION - A method of determining a first distance between a probe and a wafer held by a wafer probe station includes adjusting a microscope at a specific magnification; moving the microscope perpendicularly relative to a chuck to focus on the chuck to obtain a clear image of the chuck; defining a specific position of the microscope after the clear image of the chuck is obtained; maintaining the specific magnification of the microscope and moving the microscope perpendicularly relative to the chuck from the specific position by a travelling distance to focus on the probe to obtain a clear image of the probe; and determining the travelling distance minus a thickness of a wafer to be placed on a side of the chuck facing to the microscope as the first distance between the probe and the wafer. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333220 | BROADBAND WAFER DEFECT DETECTION - In an embodiment, a system includes: a broadband light source; a wafer with a first side facing the broadband light source; a first light sensor configured to detect reflected light from the broadband light source emanating from the first side; a second light sensor configured to detect emergent light emanating from a second side of the wafer opposite the first side, wherein the emergent light originates from the broadband light source; and a detector module configured to analyze the reflected light and the emergent light to identify wafer defects. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333221 | METHOD FOR CHECKING A PRINTING CYLINDER AND A CORRESPONDING ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a method for checking a printing cylinder for defects in an engraved cylinder surface of the printing cylinder, comprising the steps:
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20210333222 | RF RAPID DIAGNOSTICS OF INFECTION AND CONTAMINATION - A rapid virus and pathogen detector using RF and Dielectric Spectroscopy. The targeted virus or pathogen is identified by active illumination by RF energy and analysis of the response RF signal. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333223 | DISTANCE AND DIRECTION-SENSITIVE COSMOGENIC NEUTRON SENSORS - A wide area cosmogenic neutron sensor is used for detecting moisture within a measurement surface. A neutron detector is positioned on a stand structure holding the detector above a measurement surface. A moderator material and neutron shield are positioned around at least a portion of the neutron detector. The neutron shield substantially covers an entirety of a bottom of the neutron detector and is not positioned on a top side of the neutron detector. Wide area cosmogenic neutrons propagating from the measurement surface travel through an air space before arriving at the moderated neutron detector. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333224 | DUAL MODE DETECTION METHOD, CONTROLLER AND SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a dual mode detection method, controller and system, which relates to the technical field of radiation detection. The dual mode detection method of the present disclosure includes: determining a ratio of neutron to X-ray differential cross sections of an inspected object, according to X-ray object detection data, X-ray object-free detection data, neutron object detection data, and neutron object-free detection data; determining a substance type of the inspected object according to a correspondence between the ratio of neutron to X-ray differential cross sections of the inspected object and the substance type. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333225 | INSPECTION APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES USING CHARGED PARTICLES - An inspection apparatus and a method of inspecting a semiconductor device are disclosed. The inspection apparatus includes a stage on which a semiconductor device is positioned, a first light source irradiating a high-frequency light onto an inspection area of the semiconductor device to reduce a potential barrier of a PN junction in the semiconductor device, a beam scanner arranged over the semiconductor device and irradiating a charged particle beam onto the inspection area of the semiconductor device to generate secondary electrons, and a defect detector generating a detection image corresponding to the inspection area and detecting, based on a voltage contrast between a reference image and a plurality of detection images, a defect image indicating a defect in the semiconductor device from among the plurality of detection images. | 2021-10-28 |
20210333226 | METHOD FOR MEASURING DAMAGE OF A SUBSTRATE CAUSED BY AN ELECTRON BEAM - A method for measuring damage (D) of a substrate ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210333227 | SENSOR FOR DETECTING GAS ANALYTE - A sensor and a method of using the sensor are disclosed. The sensor includes a conductive region in electrical communication with two electrodes, the conductive region including a MXene material combined with a mercaptoimidazolyl metal-ligand complex, wherein the MXene has the formula M | 2021-10-28 |