Abstract: A process, system or method of multiple permanent magnet motor generators chained together through a rotating magnetic field powered primarily by rechargeable battery system. A permanent magnet motor generator prime mover will initiate the rotations of the individual permanent magnet motor generator positioned in parallel with each other in a magnetic field gap to form a rotating magnetic field chain and generate a much higher electricity output wattage. In another embodiment is a series of induction and or synchronous independently generators power plant powered by a combination of wind, solar, alternator and AC outlet battery chargers. Both embodiments use a multisource power system to charge batteries coming from wind, solar, alternators and AC grid outlet. The process produces a safe, cheap and zero carbon emission footprint at reduced cost for power plants and other industrial applications.

Abstract: A method of image-based positioning is provided. The method comprises: (A) providing an image-capturing device integrated with an object; (B) providing a pattern-generating device configured to generate a set of patterns; (C) locating the pattern-generating device in a field of view (FOV) of the image-capturing device and capturing an image of the pattern-generating device; (D) generating at least one set of pattern data by using the captured image of the pattern-generating device; and (E) processing each set of generated pattern data by using in order to generate an altitude and/or angular coordinates of the object.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of displaying a system state of an automatic treatment device, a corresponding display system which is configured for carrying out the method, and a treatment device equipped with the display system. At least one system parameter (121, 122, 123) is determined, the at least one determined (120) system parameter (121, 122, 123) is evaluated on the basis of evaluation criteria, the system state is evaluated on the basis of the at least one evaluated (130) system parameter (121, 122, 123), and the evaluated (140) system state is displayed by a traffic light function (175).

Abstract: Apparatus includes an actuator configured to provide vibrational movement of the apparatus in a first plane or having a component in the first plane, and a traction part configured to support a portion of the apparatus on a surface, a plane of the surface being perpendicular to the first plane, the traction part being configured to transform the vibrational movement of the apparatus into movement of the portion of the apparatus in a direction along the surface, the direction of the movement being predetermined by an orientation of the traction part.

Abstract: An indicator device on a marine vessel is configured to display motion. A controller operates the indicator device according to at least a first mode wherein the indicator device displays motion and a second mode wherein the indicator device does not display motion. The controller operates the indicator device based upon an operational characteristic of the marine vessel to thereby inform a swimmer located proximate to the marine vessel of the operational characteristic.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle which includes a display for presenting a list of entries, wherein an entry has an associated function of the motor vehicle, and wherein the motor vehicle comprises a rotary knob which is associated with the display, which can be rotated about an axis of rotation and which can be rotated through a prescribed angle of rotation in order to move a marker from one entry to an entry which is adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive includes an USB interface, a control unit, a storage unit, a timer, a logic circuit, and a quartz meter that includes a scale dial and a dial pointer. The control unit calculates a storage capacity difference between a current storage capacity and a previous storage capacity, and calculates a runtime of the dial pointer according to a time calculation algorithm. The control unit generates an enabling signal if the storage capacity difference is not equal to zero, and generates an interrupt signal when the runtime equals the time value. The logic circuit outputs a high voltage to the quartz meter to control the dial pointer to run around the scale dial according to the enabling signal, and outputs a low voltage to the quartz meter to control the dial pointer to stop running around the scale dial according to the interrupt signal.

Abstract: The traphouse safety flag is an electromechanical safety device mounted at the roofline of a traphouse intended to replace the traditional safety cone or cloth flag that is commonly used to indicate to the shooters that the traphouse is occupied and shooting cannot commence. A “no flag” detent position energizes the normal trap shooting control mechanism while indicating to the shooters that the traphouse and personnel are secure. The safety flag obscures the entrance to the traphouse in a shooting position and if the flag is moved out of the no flag detent position for any reason, the trap shooting control mechanism is deactivated and will not accept a launch command from the shooter.

Abstract: An indicator for a vehicle instrument cluster includes a number of pointers concentrically mounted with respect to the instrument cluster. The pointers are illuminated via a common light source. The pointers may be configured to indicate a reference value and an actual measured value (e.g., vehicle speed).

Abstract: An analog-style gauge for displaying the value of a parameter measured or sensed by a remote sensor. The gauge comprises an actuator having a selectively rotatable shaft and a pointer fixedly attached to the actuator shaft and capable of being internally illuminated by light directed into the pointer. A light source is disposed to direct light of at least two colors into the pointer. Control circuitry is operably connected to the actuator, the light source and a remote sensor. The control circuitry rotates the actuator shaft within a range of motion in response to signals received from the remote sensor indicative of changes in the value of the sensed parameter. The control circuitry changes the color of light directed into the pointer when the pointer reaches a pre-determined point within the range of motion, whereby the internal illumination of the pointer will change color when the pointer reaches a predetermined point within the range of motion.

Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive includes an USB interface, a control unit, a storage unit, a timer, a logic circuit, and a quartz meter that includes a scale dial and a dial pointer. The control unit calculates a storage capacity difference between a current storage capacity and a previous storage capacity, and calculates a runtime of the dial pointer according to a time calculation algorithm. The control unit generates an enabling signal if the storage capacity difference is not equal to zero, and generates an interrupt signal when the runtime equals the time value. The logic circuit outputs a high voltage to the quartz meter to control the dial pointer to run around the scale dial according to the enabling signal, and outputs a low voltage to the quartz meter to control the dial pointer to stop running around the scale dial according to the interrupt signal.

Abstract: An indicator assembly for a vehicle instrument cluster is provided. The indicator assembly includes a (“floating”) needle configured to rotate with respect to an indicator housing. The needle is selectively illuminable by a light source which may be mounted in various placements with respect the indicator assembly.

Abstract: A method of using a portable communications device includes displaying a first image of a rotary dial in a display of the portable communications device in response to a first contact by a user with a click wheel. The first image of the rotary dial includes a plurality of icons arranged proximate to a periphery of the rotary dial. The plurality of icons include numbers.

Abstract: A scale reading apparatus includes a readhead that is moveable relative to a scale. The readhead includes an incremental channel from which a series of reference mark pulses are produced as the readhead is moved relative to the scale. A reference mark channel is also provided that produce a reference mark gating pulse when the readhead passes a predetermined (absolute) position mark on the scale. An alignment detection unit monitors during use, phase alignment of the reference mark gating pulse and reference mark pulses. The alignment detection unit is arranged to monitor the phase of the leading and trailing edges of said reference mark gating pulse relative to the phase of the reference mark pulses. The apparatus may be used in position encoders and the like.

Abstract: A rotation unit is supported to a device main body unit so as to rotate about a rotation supporting point. The rotation unit is rotated from a closure posture close to the device main body unit until a rotation limit position at 180 degrees. A magnet is fixed to the rotation unit at a position away from the rotation supporting point, and the device main body unit is provided with a detector capable of distinctly detect magnetic fields in two directions. When the rotation unit is rotated from the closure posture at a predetermined angle, a first open detection output is obtained form the detector and a display unit provided to the rotation unit is turned ON. The rotation unit is further rotated and when a second open detection output is obtained from the detector, the display content of the display unit is switched to be turned upside down.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for presenting visual information. The arrangement comprises a direction detector (101) arranged to detect a direction in which an observer is situated in the surroundings of the arrangement and a display unit (104) arranged to present visual information responsive to a direction detection result produced with the direction detector. The arrangement can be used, for example, in an advertising kiosk for drawing attention of passers-by and in a desktop communication device for presenting visual information to a user and other people that may change their positions in the surroundings of the desktop communication device.

Abstract: A rotating flashing warning signal lamp is disclosed to include a housing houses a LED type light source, a reflector, which has an anchoring member for positioning, a flat reflecting panel for reflecting light from the LED type light source, and a friction hinge coupled between the flat reflecting panel and the anchoring member for allowing adjustment of the reflecting angle of the flat reflecting panel, and a power drive, which has a driven member that supports the anchoring member of the reflector, a motor, and a driving member driven by the motor to rotate the driven member, thereby turning the reflector about the LED type light source to produce a flashing warning signal when the LED type light source is turned on.

Abstract: When a polarization axis of a first polarizing plate is parallel to that of a second polarizing plate, a light emitted from a backlight is transmitted, on the other hand, when a polarization axis of the first polarizing plate is orthogonal with that of the second polarizing plate, a light emitted from the backlight is mostly blocked off. A character and scale are constructed by a ½? phase difference plate, so that the emitted light from the backlight, which enters to the character and scale, has a deflection direction reverse to that of the first polarizing plate. When the light emitted from the backlight is blocked, differently from a conventional artificial (pseudo) black color, a color extremely close to black color is seen. The contrast ratio and visibility are improved.

Abstract: A gauge assembly includes a dial face with a plurality of markings for conveying information regarding a vehicle operating parameter, such as vehicle speed, or engine RPM. A plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) are selectively illuminated to track the position of the pointer about the dial face to provide an additional indication of a measurement communicated to an operator.

Abstract: An actuated gauge pointer that includes a shape memory alloy element configured to move the gauge pointer when activated is provided. The actuated gauge pointer includes a first shape memory alloy element disposed within the perimeter of the gauge pointer housing. Additionally, the actuated gauge pointer may include a second shape memory alloy element to provide temperature compensation, and a bias member to return the gauge pointer to an initial condition.

Abstract: A display simultaneously providing two sets of data. The display includes a moveable needle rotated about a pivot point located at the base of the length of the needle. The position of the needle upon a background provides an indication of a first set of data. The needle may also be incrementally illuminated or highlighted to indicate a measured value of a second set of data. The illumination may be a plurality of lights affixed to the length of the needle. Additionally, the lights may optionally be color coded to indicate a specific range value.

Abstract: A setting device includes a rotating actuator, a switch, an illuminated index display on which a value which is manually set at the rotating actuator is assigned to the rotating actuator and, by actuating the switch, the manual setting at the rotating actuator can be overridden. To improve the display of the setting device, a light device is provided in addition to the rotating actuator. The switch, aside from its actual switching function, is constructed for switching over between the illumination of the index display and the operation of the light device. The illumination of the index display is activated when the rotating actuator is a manual mode, and the light device is activated when a different mode is set by the actuation of the switch.

Abstract: A mechanical gauge having a mechanism for setting multiple alarms within tolerance values. When such tolerance values defined by the mechanism are reached, the same mechanism activates an alarm.

Abstract: A gauge having adjustable activating means—for activating, say an alarm—in which multiple alarm points—or tolerance value regions—can be set, comprising: a movement case including a front open portion and a back portion, a gauge movement responsive to a sensed condition located inside the case and driving a rotary gauge shaft and an indicator needle indicating said sensed condition on a scale dial, wherein the adjustable activating means comprising: a plurality of at least two rotating adjusting guides mounted on the rotary gauge shaft; activating means attached to each adjusting guide; bump means for each rotating adjusting guide, said bump mean restricting the rotation of each adjusting guide thus defining a limited rotation arc thereof which is representative of a predetermined range in a scale dial; cam means coupled to the rotary gauge shaft close to the plurality of adjusting guides, said cam means rotating together with the rotary gauge shaft and defining a circular path as the

Abstract: An indicating instrument for a vehicle includes a dial plate, a light modulation member disposed on the dial plate and a controller for controlling the light transmissivity. The light modulation member has variable light transmissivity, and the controller changes the light transmissivity according to a condition of the vehicle when operated.

Abstract: In an indicating instrument for a vehicle, a light modulation member having variable light transmissivity is disposed on a dial plate. The light modulation member includes a plurality of variable light modulation sections respectively connected to a control means that controls light transmissivity of each one of the variable light modulation sections.