Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring or determining spin characteristics of a moving object such as a golf ball (1) is disclosed. The object includes one or more detectable marks (2) or object features. Event characteristics associated with the entry, passage or exit of the marks (2) or object features are detected or recorded at a reference or boundary. Marks are physically effected by heating a region on the surface of the object to a detectably different temperature.

Abstract: A radon monitor includes a housing defining a housing cavity and having an opening in an exterior wall that is in fluid communication with the housing cavity to allow air to diffuse into and out of the housing cavity. The monitor also includes input and output units and a circuit board that is positioned in the housing cavity and supported by the housing. A passive, non-electrically powered sampling chamber defines a chamber cavity and is coupled to the circuit board. The circuit board defines a plurality of apertures that allow air to diffuse between the housing cavity and the chamber cavity. A detector for detecting radon is supported by the circuit board and positioned in the chamber cavity.

Abstract: Automated control is provided of rotational velocity of an air-moving device cooling an electronics subsystem of an electronics rack. The automated control includes: automatically responding to a failure event associated with the electronics subsystem of the rack by setting rotational velocity of the air-moving device to a first upper limit (RPM1) above a normal operating limit; sensing motor temperature of a motor of the air-moving device; automatically increasing rotational velocity of the air-moving device to a second upper limit (RPM2) if the sensed motor temperature is below a first predefined temperature threshold (T1), wherein RPM2>RPM 1; maintaining rotational velocity of the air-moving device at the second upper limit while the sensed motor temperature is below a second predefined temperature threshold (T2), wherein T2>T1; and returning to normal operating rotational velocity of the air-moving device subsequent to servicing of the electronics rack responsive to the event.

Abstract: A method of determining a subsurface temperature in a body of water is disclosed. The method includes obtaining surface temperature anomaly data and surface height anomaly data of the body of water for a region of interest, and also obtaining subsurface temperature anomaly data for the region of interest at a plurality of depths. The method further includes regressing the obtained surface temperature anomaly data and surface height anomaly data for the region of interest with the obtained subsurface temperature anomaly data for the plurality of depths to generate regression coefficients, estimating a subsurface temperature at one or more other depths for the region of interest based on the generated regression coefficients and outputting the estimated subsurface temperature at the one or more other depths. Using the estimated subsurface temperature, signal propagation times and trajectories of marine life in the body of water are determined.

Abstract: An ion mobility spectrometer (1) or other detection apparatus has an external dopant reservoir (22, 41, 24, 44) connected to it. The reservoir has a stainless steel base (22) with a recess (24), a heater (28) and a temperature sensor (32). The heater (28) and sensor (32) are connected to a feedback temperature control (3) to maintain a constant temperature of liquid dopant (100) in the recess (24). A lid (41) is sealed around the upper surface (23) of the base (22) and supports opposite ends of a length of vapour-permeable tubing (51) that is bent down so that a part of its length is immersed in the dopant. One end of the tubing (51) is connected with the IMS (1) and the other end opens externally so that air can be supplied along the tubing to the IMS and collect dopant vapour passed through the wall of the tubing.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing temperature includes a plurality of thermocouples, a plurality of relays, a ground circuit, a compensation circuit, a power supply circuit, a switch circuit, and an MPU. The thermo-couples samples temperatures at different locations in a CNC machine, each thermo-couple is connected to a corresponding relay and selectively connected to the switch circuit by turning on or off the corresponding relay, the compensation circuit includes a cold junction compensator and a first relay, the ground circuit includes a ground terminal and a second relay, the power circuit includes a power supply and a third relay. The first, second, and third relays selectively turn on or off to connect the cold junction compensator, the ground terminal, or the power supply to the switch circuit.

Abstract: A Built-In-Self-Test (BIST) state machine providing BIST testing operations associated with a thermal sensor device(s) located in proximity to the circuit(s) to which BIST testing operations are applied, and a design structure including the BIST state machine embodied in a machine readable medium are provided. The thermal sensor device compares the current temperature value sensed to a predetermined temperature threshold and determines whether the predetermined threshold is exceeded. A BIST control element suspends the BIST testing operation in response to meeting or exceeding said predetermined temperature threshold, and initiates resumption of BIST testing operations when the current temperature value normalizes or is reduced. A BIST testing methodology implements steps for mitigating the exceeded temperature threshold condition in response to determining that the predetermined temperature threshold is met or exceeded.

Abstract: A probe or sonde (1) comprising a plurality of sensors (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) for sensing different parameters, at least one sensor being mounted on or at one end of the probe or sonde (1), and at least one sensor being mounted on or at the, or one, side of the probe or sonde (1). The probe or sonde further comprises a centrally positioned stirrer (7) and in constructed from plastics discs bonded together or separated by gaskets. Sensors are used for measuring different water quality parameters, flow and temperature.

Abstract: A device to measure a fluid pressure comprises a pressure sensing element 10 and a pressure readout element 20. The pressure sensing element 10 comprises a cavity 11 capped by a flexible membrane 13, the cavity having a length d that varies with the fluid pressure P1 applied on the flexible membrane 13. The pressure readout element 20 comprises a light source 24 for providing an incident beam of a determined wavelength range directed towards the cavity and an optical spectral analyzer 25 for measuring a power spectrum of a return beam reflected by the cavity, and processing means 27 for determining the cavity length d and the fluid pressure P1 based on the power spectrum.

Abstract: A refresh period signal generator with a digital temperature information generation function includes a temperature information generating part configured to generate temperature information by using a first period signal and a second period signal, a refresh period signal generating part configured to output a refresh period signal by selecting one signal having a shorter period between the first period signal and the second period signal, and an operation timing control part operating the temperature information generating part and the refresh period signal generating part at a predetermined timing.

Abstract: A use composition monitor determines the concentration of peracid and/or peroxide in a use composition using a kinetic assay procedure. A sample mixture containing a sample of the use composition, a diluent and at least one reagent is prepared and analyzed using, for example, an optical detector. A temperature stabilized optical cell is disclosed which enhance consistency of response data obtained from the optical detector, especially when the use composition monitor is utilized on site.

Abstract: An electronic pacifier thermometer is provided. The electronic pacifier thermometer is composed of a pacifier device and a measurement device. The pacifier device has a built-in temperature sensing element (e.g., a temperature sensor) and a connector element. The measurement device contains a display, a circuit board mainly which is controlled by an integrated circuit, and a cable element. The circuit board contains an incomplete temperature measurement circuit that would be made complete through connection to the temperature sensing element. The temperature measurement circuit has a reference resistor (could also be installed inside the pacifier device) whose resistance difference is relative to the temperature sensing element in the pacifier device which is linearly corresponds to the temperature difference between the measured temperature and a predetermined temperature value.

Abstract: A mechanism for indicating ambient temperature of an enclosure from temperatures determined within the enclosure. The temperatures may be obtained from two or more sensors at each of two or more locations within the enclosure. The enclosure may include an apparatus inside such as electronics of which power consumption may be determined. Data including temperatures of two locations within the enclosure at various electronics power consumption levels may be entered into a 2-D plot. An approximation of the 2-D plot may be effected with an appropriate equation to be solved for ambient temperature. The data of the dimensional 2-D plot plus temperatures of a third location and air flow levels in the enclosure may be entered into a 3-D plot. An approximation of the 3-D plot may be effected with an appropriate equation to be solved for ambient temperature.

Abstract: The present invention provides an imaging device where the temperature of an imaging area of the imaging device is accurately detected to perform precise temperature compensation and the imaging device can be minimized as a whole. This imaging device is characterized in that the device includes: the imaging element (5) for converting incident light into an electric signal; a signal processing chip (6) mounted by being stacked with the imaging element (5); and a temperature sensor (8) integrated into the signal processing chip (6) close to the imaging element (5) in a state where the imaging element (5) and the signal processing chip (6) are stacked.

Abstract: An intelligent flow/temperature measuring device includes a circuit portion having a microcontroller unit, to which a temperature sensor, a flow sensor, a temperature display unit, and a flow display unit are connected, such that signals output by the temperature and flow sensors are transmitted to and processed by the microcontroller unit, and the processes data are separately displayed on the temperature and flow display units. The flow sensor includes a flow speed and a temperature sensing resistor, which are used to sense flow speed and temperature, respectively, and connected to the microcontroller unit via an A/D converting circuit each and to two inputs of a differential amplifying circuit. The differential amplifying circuit has an output connected via an A/D converting circuit and a filter circuit to the microcontroller unit. With these arrangements, the intelligent flow/temperature measuring device is more convenient for use.

Abstract: A transducer sensor is positioned within a hollow of the body of a housing. The housing has an extending alignment pin, which pin coacts with a corresponding slot or aperture in the wall of a vessel whose pressure or temperature is to be monitored. The transducer body is associated with a connector where the alignment pin is placed and extends from the housing in a fixed relation to the connector. A suitable aperture or slot in the wall of the vessel to be monitored accommodates the extending pin whereby when the transducer is placed in the vessel aperture the connector associated with the transducer is always located in proper position. Positioned on the housing is a sliding nut which can move in a direction parallel to the central axis of the housing and either to the right or left.

Abstract: A sensor part is provided with a printed circuit board that is made of resin and formed with a pair of electrically conductive metal patterns. Each of the pair of electrically conductive metal patterns includes: a first pattern part connected to a pair of electrodes of a temperature sensor; a second pattern part connected to a pair of conductive wires; and a connection part making a connection between the first and second pattern parts. The connection between the pair of electrodes of the temperature sensor and the first pattern part or between the pair of conductive wires and the second pattern part is made with the use of Dotite or solder.

Abstract: A microscope apparatus includes: a microscope unit; a chamber, arranged next to the microscope unit, that houses a specimen to be observed by the microscope unit; a humidifier, connected to the chamber, that humidifies the interior of the chamber; a chamber temperature sensor that measures a temperature within the chamber; a microscope temperature sensor that measures a temperature of the microscope unit; and a determination device that determines whether or not observation by microscope is possible based on outputs of the chamber temperature sensor and the microscope temperature sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates particularly to methods and apparatuses for characterizing water-in-oil or invert emulsion fluids for use in drilling well bores in hydro-carbon bearing subterranean formations. A fluid stability measurement device is disclosed. The device comprises a reference electrode and a second electrode coupled to an insulating body. A guard electrode is placed in the path between the reference electrode and the second electrode on the surface of the insulating body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a converter with a container for receiving molten metal and with a measurement device for the optical temperature determination of the molten metal. The converter has an optical waveguide for guiding electromagnetic radiation emitted by the metal to an optical detector for determining the temperature of the metal from an analysis of the electromagnetic radiation. The converter further has a line arranged between the optical detector and the container through which fluid flows for guiding and transporting the optical waveguide. The optical detector is arranged, spaced apart from the container, in a region in which the surrounding temperature is less than 150 DEG C. The invention further relates to a method for the temperature determination of the molten metal in such a converter.

Abstract: A system and method of measuring the effective temperature inside a sealed container having a headspace is provided. A liquid solvent is added to the container, and a solid compound is added to the liquid solvent to create a saturated solution. Vapor of the saturated solution is allowed to equilibrate in the headspace of the sealed container, and a volume thereof is transferred to a chromatographic column, where chromatographic readings of the equilibrated vapor are taken. A temperature within the sealed container is then calculated based upon the chromatographic readings of the equilibrated vapor, wherein the temperature calculation is based upon the concentrations of the liquid solvent and the solid compound in the equilibrated vapor.

Abstract: A temperature testing apparatus includes a housing, a first fan, a second fan, a heat source device, a module, and a test unit. The housing has an inlet and an outlet. The first fan is placed near the inlet and sucks air into the housing through the inlet. The second fan is placed near the outlet and exhausting the air out of the housing through the outlet. The heat source device provides hot air to the first fan. The module is installed into the housing and the module is placed at a position near the first fan. The module is placed on hot air path formed between the inlet and the outlet. And the test unit performs an evaluation test on the module.

Abstract: The induction thermography test stand has at least two inductors arranged angled relative to one another, at least in sections, and at least one alternating current source for powering the inductors with alternating currents which differ in terms of their frequency and/or phase such that a current with a temporally changing direction can be induced in a test module. With a method for determining flaws in test modules using induction thermography, a current with a temporally changing direction is induced in the test module.

Abstract: A thermal image sensor comprising at least: one pixel matrix, wherein each pixel comprises at least one bolometer and means of applying a voltage to the terminals of the bolometer, and a comparator connecting an output of the pixel matrix to an input of the means of applying the voltage to the terminals of the bolometer of each pixel, wherein said comparator is capable of making a comparison between the output signal of the pixel matrix and a reference value, wherein the value of the voltage at the terminals of the bolometer of each pixel is determined at least partially depending on the result of the comparison.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a heat detector in which thermal responsiveness of a heat detecting unit such as a ceramic element is improved. [Means] A heat detector 1 includes a ceramic element 10 accommodated in a sensing-device main body, and measures a temperature in a monitoring area based on a dielectric constant of the ceramic element 10. The Curie point temperature of the ceramic element 10 is set in a predetermined sensitive temperature range.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to detect the temperature of an inkjet head are provided. A method of detecting the temperature of an inkjet head, comprising detecting an amount of printing data allocated to each of a plurality of unit head chips of the inkjet head, determining a detection frequency of temperature information on each of the plurality of unit head chips according to the detected amount of printing data, and detecting the temperature information on each of the plurality of unit head chips according to the determined detection frequency.

Abstract: A body fluid constituents measurement device, which performs measurement under a setting where light intensity of the light-emitting element is suitably stabilized, is provided.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus comprises a plurality of temperature transmission sections provided in each of first and second semiconductor circuits, and configure to transmit first measured temperature of one of the first and second semiconductor circuits to the other of first and second semiconductor circuits when the first measured temperature is higher than a threshold temperature, and a plurality of operation speed varying sections provided in each of the first and second semiconductor circuits configure to reduce operation speed of the processor circuit possessed by the other of first and second semiconductor circuits, when the received first measured temperature is higher than the second measured temperature of the other of the first and second semiconductor circuits.

Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor for sending and receiving an ultrasonic wave, the ultrasonic sensor includes: an ultrasonic transducer; and a Peltier element having a thermoelectric element, a first electrode, a first substrate and a second substrate. The thermoelectric element is coupled with the first electrode. The thermoelectric element and the first electrode are disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The ultrasonic transducer is disposed on the first substrate. The ultrasonic transducer sends and receives the ultrasonic wave in accordance with a vibration of the ultrasonic transducer.

Abstract: A method for detecting a fault of an oil temperature sensor of an automatic transmission by using a determining means for detecting the fault of the oil temperature sensor. The method includes any one or more of the steps of 1) determining the fault of the oil temperature sensor by comparing minimum and maximum output values of the oil temperature sensor in every driving mode, 2) determining the fault of the oil temperature sensor by detecting abnormal excessive increase and decrease of the oil temperature for a specific duration, 3) determining the fault the oil temperature sensor in the stuck state in the driving mode when transmission oil temperature increases, and 4) determining the fault of the oil temperature sensor by detecting the oil temperature exceeding a predetermined temperature based on the time when the engine is left at a stopped state.

Abstract: Method for the indirect tire pressure monitoring in which an analysis of the natural oscillation behavior of at least one tire is performed and at least one pressure loss analysis variable (fFL, fFR, fRL, fRR), in particular a natural frequency, is determined, in which case a temperature compensation (4) of the pressure loss analysis variable (fFL, fFR, fRL, fRR) is performed, and in which case a tire temperature (Ttire) calculated by means of a temperature model (1) is used to determine a compensation quantity (2), in particular the quotient of variation of the pressure loss analysis variable and change in temperature.

Abstract: A night-light (100) having a light source (104) and control circuitry (110), which is arranged to receive a temperature input comprising a measure of temperature measured by a temperature sensor (208). The light source (104) is arranged to emit light in a first colour when the temperature measured by a temperature sensor (208) is within a predetermined range and to emit light in an alternative colour when the temperature measured by the temperature sensor (208) is outside the predetermined range. The night-light may be of particular use in babies' nurseries.

Abstract: In an auto-handler for use in conjunction with an IC tester including a plurality of sockets in which a plurality of target devices are inserted, the auto-handler includes a plurality of pushers corresponding to the plurality of sockets and a plurality of temperature sensors for detecting temperatures of the plurality of target devices. Each pusher is mounted on a heat sink via a Peltier device. Each Peltier device and each temperature sensor are connected to a current controlling apparatus. The current controlling apparatus controls, on the basis of an output of each temperature sensor, a current supplied to the corresponding Peltier device. Accordingly, it is possible to individually control temperatures of the plurality of target devices with accuracy.

Abstract: A probe for measuring mercury emissions in a flue gas. The probe contains a novel cartridge for holding one or more sorbent traps, which cartridge is easily removed and inserted on-site with reduced danger of sorbent trap damage.

Abstract: There are provided a heater with temperature detecting device capable of accurately detecting the temperature of a laminated sheet heater (the temperature of a heater element) by a temperature detecting device, a battery structure provided with this heater with temperature detecting device, and a heater unit. A first heater with temperature detecting device includes a first laminated sheet heater and a temperature detecting device. In this first heater, a first metal sheet includes a part protruding outward in a lamination direction of a laminated heater to provide at least part of an accommodation space in which the temperature detecting device is accommodated.

Abstract: A measuring device is used to measure the state of a liquid product which is to be measured, in particular oil or fat. Said measuring device comprises a housing, a hollow connecting element which is secured therein and a carrier which is applied to the opposite end of the connecting element (10), said carrier being used to receive a sensor which can be used to measure the electric property of a product which is to be measured. The sensor is in contact with the measuring unit by means of at least one electric line, which is arranged in the region of the housing and/or with the end of the connecting element oriented towards the housing. The measuring device comprises means which can be used to minimize the falsifying effect of the water content in the product, which is to be measured, on the measuring result.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with measuring environmental parameters are described herein. In one embodiment, a transducer comprises a tube, an elongated member, a first reflective surface, a second reflective surface, and an optical fiber. The tube has a first end and a second end, and the elongated member also has a first end and a second end, with the first end of the elongated member secured to the tube. The second reflective surface is secured to the second end of said elongated member, and the first reflective surface is spaced apart from the second reflective surface and secured to the second end of the tube. The optical fiber is positioned to direct light towards the first and second reflective surfaces and to collect the reflected light from these two surfaces.

Abstract: A sensor system, device, and methods for determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample is described. Gated amperometric pulse sequences including multiple duty cycles of sequential excitations and relaxations may provide a shorter analysis time and/or improve the accuracy and/or precision of the analysis. The disclosed gated amperometric pulse sequences may reduce analysis errors arising from the hematocrit effect, variance in cap-gap volumes, non-steady-state conditions, mediator background, under-fill, temperature changes in the sample, and a single set of calibration constants.

Abstract: The MEMS Sensor Suite on a Chip provides the capability, monolithically integrated onto one MEMS chip, to sense temperature, humidity, and two axes of acceleration. The device incorporates a MEMS accelerometer, a MEMS humidity sensor, and a MEMS temperature sensor on one chip. These individual devices incorporate proof masses, suspensions, humidity sensitive capacitors, and temperature sensitive resistors (thermistors) all fabricated in a common fabrication process that allows them to be integrated onto one micromachined chip. The device can be fabricated in a simple micromachining process that allows its size to be miniaturized for embedded and portable applications. During operation, the sensor suite chip monitors temperature levels, humidity levels, and acceleration levels in two axes. External circuitry allows sensor readout, range selection, and signal processing.

Abstract: In a method for determining a state of an apparatus, detected temperatures are received from a plurality of sensors and are compared to at least one preset condition. The state of the apparatus is determined based upon the comparison.

Abstract: A system and method for determining whether a fuel cell stack is overheating. The system measures the temperature of end cells in the stack using end cell temperature sensors, and calculates an average end cell temperature based on the end cell temperature measurements. The system also measures the temperature of a cooling fluid being output from the fuel cell stack. The system determines if any of the measured end cell temperatures are outlying by comparing each end cell temperature measurement to the average. The system determines that the cooling fluid outlet temperature sensor has possibly failed if the cooling fluid outlet temperature is greater than the average end cell temperature and the cooling fluid outlet temperature minus the average end cell temperature is greater than a predetermined temperature value.

Abstract: A heat gun includes an infrared surface thermometer measuring the surface temperature of a target and a surface temperature indicator readable by an operator of the heat gun, and a nozzle directing heated air at the target. The infrared surface thermometer is pivotally mounted on the heat gun adjacent the nozzle, so as to be aimed at targets at varying distances from the nozzle. The surface temperature indicator is mounted on the heat gun at the end of the heat gun nearest the operator. Optionally, a laser mounted on the thermometer is used to aim the thermometer at the target.

Abstract: A patch having an infrared (IR) target is placed proximate to the surface of a mammal. The patch may include an insulator for protecting the target from exterior, ambient IR and may include bar codes or other indicia uniquely associated with either the patch or the mammal. The patch may also include a bio-reactive agent for indicating characteristics such as the pH of the mammal's skin. The patch may also include a thermometer for sensing the level of IR radiation from the IR target and may include a display of the temperature associated with such a level. The patch may also include a transmitter for wirelessly communicating information about such level to a remote location. A method of using the patch is also disclosed.

Abstract: A probe device includes a stage for fixing a semiconductor device having an external connection pad; a heating unit provided in the stage, for heating the semiconductor device to a predetermined temperature; and a probe card having a probe pin and a support substrate for supporting the probe pin, in which a resistance heating element is provided to the support substrate so as to heat a portion of the support substrate corresponding to a disposition portion of the probe pin to a temperature substantially equal to the predetermined temperature.

Abstract: A device for draining off liquid droplets from a temperature sensor, said device comprising a fixture for mounting a temperature sensor, a ledge arranged relative to the edge portion of the temperature sensor mountable in said fixture such that any liquid droplets at the edge portion are drawn into the interspace between the ledge and the edge portion.

Abstract: We describe detecting intaglio print on banknotes such that potentially counterfeit banknotes are identified by the absence of intaglio print or the presence of incorrect intaglio print. Intaglio print comprises ridges and grooves on a substrate where ink is applied only to the ridges. A thermal sensor is used to detect the presence of intaglio print by, for example, presenting a banknote to the thermal sensor and moving the banknote relative to that sensor. The banknote may be swiped past the sensor or vice versa. A comparison is made between the output of the thermal sensor and pre-specified information about intaglio printed regions associated with the printed item. Counterfeit detection may also be carried out for passports, postage stamps and other intaglio printed items.

Abstract: A method for non-intrusive determination of an internal temperature of a given area of an electrical machine stator, comprises obtaining a temperature gradient between an internal wall of the stator and an external wall of the stator, obtaining temperature measurements at locations on the external wall of the stator, and using the temperature gradient and the external temperature measurements to extrapolate corresponding internal temperatures of the stator.

Abstract: A utility meter having a temperature compensation function provides advantages such as improved time keeping accuracy. According to an exemplary embodiment, a utility meter includes at least one sensor for detecting an ambient temperature at a location corresponding to a component such as a crystal oscillator that enables a time keeping function of the meter, and generating an output signal representative of the detected ambient temperature. A device such as a digital signal processor adjusts at least one clock maintained by the time keeping function of the meter in dependence upon the output signal from the at least one sensor.

Abstract: Electromagnetic-wave data acquisition control means 6 determines whether a trigger condition set by electromagnetic-wave data acquisition trigger setting means 7 is met, and when the trigger condition is met, data of electromagnetic waves are acquired. Electromagnetic-wave data relating means 10 relates a position on data of thermal analysis when a trigger is generated, and data of electromagnetic waves to each other and using the results, electromagnetic-wave data specifying means 14 specifies data of electromagnetic waves corresponding to an indicated position on data of thermal analysis to output the data of electromagnetic waves to the vicinity of the data of thermal analysis.