Patents Assigned to Cognitive Vision Inc.
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Publication number: 20140266363Abstract: The present specification provides a method, apparatus and system for sensing a signal with automatic adjustments for changing signal levels. A novel fractional peak discriminator circuit is provided which can be incorporated into a system for measuring periodic signals from moving elements. The circuit can be used regardless of whether the periodic signals are detected using optics, magnetic detector or other methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Cognitive Vision Inc.Inventors: Derek H. Geer, Timothy John Smelter, John Gordon Thomas
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Patent number: 8786343Abstract: The present specification provides a method, apparatus and system for sensing a signal with automatic adjustments for changing signal levels. A novel fractional peak discriminator circuit is provided which can be incorporated into a system for measuring periodic signals from moving elements. The circuit can be used regardless of whether the periodic signals are detected using optics, magnetic detector or other methods.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2010Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Cognitive Vision Inc.Inventors: Derek H. Geer, Timothy John Smelter, John Gordon Thomas
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Publication number: 20130127511Abstract: The present specification provides a method, apparatus and system for sensing a signal with automatic adjustments for changing signal levels. A novel fractional peak discriminator circuit is provided which can be incorporated into a system for measuring periodic signals from moving elements. The circuit can be used regardless of whether the periodic signals are detected using optics, magnetic detector or other methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2010Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: COGNITIVE VISION INC.Inventors: Derek H. Geer, Timothy John Smelter, John Gordon Thomas
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Publication number: 20120072152Abstract: This present specification provides, amongst other things, an electro-optical monitoring system for obtaining a once-per-revolution signal based on the surface reflection of a rotating device that mandates non-contacting sensor input in potentially hostile environments. The system can use optical and electronic sections to illuminate and detect surface reflections from the rotating surface using existing mounting locations on the periphery of the machine to be measured. The electronic portion is configured to determine a unique mark as the once-per-revolution marker or allow an attending operator to assign a specific marker based on the observed reflected pattern. The optical portion consists of a light source, receiver, and optics that allow for focused and directed light paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: COGNITIVE VISION INC.Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher
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Patent number: 8095328Abstract: This present specification provides, amongst other things, an electro-optical monitoring system for obtaining a once-per-revolution signal based on the surface reflection of a rotating device that mandates non-contacting sensor input in potentially hostile environments. The system can use optical and electronic sections to illuminate and detect surface reflections from the rotating surface using existing mounting locations on the periphery of the machine to be measured. The electronic portion is configured to determine a unique mark as the once-per-revolution marker or allow an attending operator to assign a specific marker based on the observed reflected pattern. The optical portion consists of a light source, receiver, and optics that allow for focused and directed light paths.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Cognitive Vision Inc.Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher
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Publication number: 20100211343Abstract: This present specification provides, amongst other things, an electro-optical monitoring system for obtaining a once-per-revolution signal based on the surface reflection of a rotating device that mandates non-contacting sensor input in potentially hostile environments. The system can use optical and electronic sections to illuminate and detect surface reflections from the rotating surface using existing mounting locations on the periphery of the machine to be measured. The electronic portion is configured to determine a unique mark as the once-per-revolution marker or allow an attending operator to assign a specific marker based on the observed reflected pattern. The optical portion consists of a light source, receiver, and optics will allow for focused and directed light paths to properly position relevant to key reflective surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: Cognitive Vision Inc.Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher
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Patent number: 7734435Abstract: This present specification provides, amongst other things, an electro-optical monitoring system for obtaining a once-per revolution signal based on the surface reflection of a rotating device that mandates non-contacting sensor input in potentially hostile environments. The system can use optical and electronic sections to illuminate and detect surface reflections from the rotating surface using existing mounting locations on the periphery of the machine to be measured. The electronic portion is configured to determine a unique mark as the once-per-revolution marker or allow an attending operator to assign a specific marker based on the observed reflected pattern. The optical portion consists of a light source, receiver, and optics that allow for focused and directed light paths.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Cognitive Vision Inc.Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher
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Publication number: 20080215270Abstract: This present specification provides, amongst other things, an electro-optical monitoring system for obtaining a once-per-revolution signal based on the surface reflection of a rotating device that mandates non-contacting sensor input in potentially hostile environments. The system can use optical and electronic sections to illuminate and detect surface reflections from the rotating surface using existing mounting locations on the periphery of the machine to be measured. The electronic portion is configured to determine a unique mark as the once-per-revolution marker or allow an attending operator to assign a specific marker based on the observed reflected pattern. The optical portion consists of a light source, receiver, and optics will allow for focused and directed light paths to properly position relevant to key reflective surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: Cognitive Vision Inc.Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher