Abstract: A thin, flexible computerized sensing platform which can be affixed to a structure to be sensed, which has excellent mechanical coupling between the sensors and the object to be sensed, which can be self-powered and rechargeable, and which can be environmentally sealed, and a method for assembling and utilizing the same.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 15, 2019
Date of Patent:
July 25, 2023
Assignee:
Velvetwire LLC
Inventors:
Eric Oleg Bodnar, Jacob Van Reenen Pretorius
Abstract: A system for reporting one or more events of interest in a structure, including an apparatus configured to be securely adhered to a surface of the structure, the apparatus having a flexible portion which conforms to a shape of the surface of the structure. The flexible portion containing a sensor to measure mechanical strain in the surface of the structure, and conductive traces to connect the sensor to electronics. The electronics to capture and buffer a signal output by the sensor, and a computational element to analyze the captured signal into a polynomial representing an event of interest. The system further including a wireless communication element to transmit the event of interest.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 6, 2020
Date of Patent:
July 11, 2023
Assignee:
Velvetwire, LLC
Inventors:
Eric Oleg Bodnar, Jacob Van Reenen Pretorius
Abstract: A method of controlling a power supply using software comprises setting a nominal output level through a waveform controlled by a micro-controller. The method identifies when a device is fully charged, and moves to a keep-alive mode, in which the output level is decreased below the nominal output level when the device is fully charged. The method further provides a failsafe to move the system to the keep-alive mode when the micro-controller is halted, crashed, in an error state.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 29, 2014
Date of Patent:
December 24, 2019
Assignee:
VELVETWIRE LLC
Inventors:
Eric O. Bodnar, Christopher R. Kilgus, Jennifer J. Lee
Abstract: A method and apparatus for a computer-implemented adaptive automation module comprising an event recorder to store one or more events for a predetermined period, and a timeline pattern generator logic to create a timeline for the predetermined period. The module further comprising marker creator logic to generate a marker to abstract the timeline data from the event data for controlling a device.
Abstract: A structure of a plug-in device with a foldable plug for connecting a power supply to a power-receiving device is provided. The plug-in device includes an upper housing, a blade element, and a lower housing.
Abstract: A method and apparatus for a computer-implemented adaptive automation module comprising an event recorder to store one or more events for a predetermined period, and a timeline pattern generator logic to create a timeline for the predetermined period. The module further comprising marker creator logic to generate a marker to abstract the timeline data from the event data for controlling a device.
Abstract: A signal variance sensing power controller is described. The power controller functions by measuring the power consumption of a first device, and detecting fluctuations in the power consumption. The power controller then determines a level of variability, based on measured changes in the first device. Based on the level of variability, the power controller then determines a state of the first device, and influences a second device based on that state.