Abstract: An example system is configured to detect saturation levels of a target, such as a core sample of a reservoir, using magnetic fields generated by hydrophilic magnetic nanoparticles within the target. The target contains both a hydrocarbon, such as oil or gas, and a mixture comprised of water and the hydrophilic magnetic nanoparticles. The system includes magnetic field detectors for spatial distribution across a dimension of the target. The magnetic field detectors are configured to detect a magnetic field associated with the hydrophilic magnetic nanoparticles. A data processing system is configured—for example, programmed—to determine a saturation profile of the target based on the magnetic field.

Abstract: Circuitry for identifying a misaligned wheeled irrigation tower within a plurality of wheeled irrigation towers is described. The circuitry includes a test resistance configured for installation in a center pivot irrigation system. The circuitry also includes a plurality of resistances. Each of the plurality of resistances is configured for installation in a wheeled irrigation tower of the center pivot irrigation system and to be coupled in series with the test resistance. Each of the plurality of resistances is configured to be coupled to a corresponding switch of a respective wheeled irrigation tower and a neutral line. The circuitry further includes detection circuitry coupled to the test resistance. The detection circuitry is configured, when installed in the center pivot irrigation system, to identify a misaligned wheeled irrigation tower of a plurality of wheeled irrigation towers based on a voltage corresponding to the test resistance.

Abstract: A rotation detection device includes a sensor unit including plural magnetic sensors and a housing portion covering the magnetic sensors together. The magnetic sensors each include a plate-shaped detection portion including a magnetic detection element to detect a magnetic field from a detection target member and connection terminals extending out of the detection portion. The magnetic sensors are arranged such that the detection portions are aligned in a plate thickness direction thereof. The magnetic detection element is configured to detect a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to the plate thickness direction. The sensor unit is positioned such that fore-end portions of the detection portions of the magnetic sensors face toward an axial end face of the detection target member, the fore-end portions being end portions located opposite to the side where the connection terminals extend out.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to determine an internal property of a food product. The system includes one or more analyzing devices, a camera and a central unit in communication with the camera and analyzing device. The analyzing device is configured to analyze an interior region of the food product. The camera is configured to analyze an external property of the food product. The central unit is configured to determine the internal property of the food product based on feedback provided by the analyzing device and the camera.

Abstract: A detection circuit includes a switch conversion unit and a collection control unit. The switch conversion unit is configured to: enable a first end of the switch conversion unit to connect to a third end of the switch conversion unit within first duration, and enable a second end of the switch conversion unit to connect to the third end of the switch conversion unit within second duration. The collection control unit is configured to: collect a voltage (V1) between a first end of a relay and a second end of a battery pack within the first duration, collect a voltage (V2) between a second end of the relay and the second end of the battery pack within the second duration, and determine, based on V1 and V2, whether the relay is faulty.

Abstract: The electrical properties of objects are examined, using electric fields. An object is arranged on an apparatus having a first electrode (201) and a second electrode (202). The first electrode is energised during a first strobing operation of a scanning-cycle and the second electrode is monitored during this first strobing operation. Thereafter, during a second strobing operation, the second electrode is energised and the first electrode is monitored.

Abstract: An adapter for a current probe is described, said adapter being configured to be connected with said current probe. Said adapter enables a voltage measurement by using said adapter and said current probe. Said adapter comprises a current loop and at least one transconductance unit. Said transconductance unit transforms the voltage to be measured into a current wherein the current obtained is forwarded by said current loop. Further, a testing system is described.

Abstract: A control unit comprises a processing device with an electrical connection; a diagnostic circuit, which is electrically connected to the connection; and a sheathing, which completely insulates the connection electrically. At the same time, the diagnostic circuit comprises an electrical interface and is configured to sample an electrical signal at the connection and provide the result via the interface.

Abstract: The test socket includes a fifth housing 15 located in a central part of contact terminals 21 in an axial direction and having electrical conductivity, plural through-holes 15c being formed in the fifth housing 15 to pass the respective contact terminals 21 therethrough; a sixth housing 16 stacked in the axial direction on the fifth housing 15, passage holes being formed in the sixth housing 16, the passage holes being configured to position the contact terminals 21 in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction; and an eighth housing 18 having electrical conductivity and stacked in the axial direction by sandwiching the sixth housing 16 between the eighth housing 18 and fifth housing 15, wherein the sixth housing 16 is provided with through-vias configured to form a conductive path in the axial direction.

Abstract: An oscilloscope probe includes: a connector pod; a probe identification module disposed in the connector pod, the probe identification module having a cross-sectional area; and a resistor disposed in the connector pod, and in-line with the probe identification module and having a substantially identical cross-sectional area as the probe identification module.

Abstract: A linear or angular position sensor system comprising a magnetic structure for generating a magnetic field, and a sensor device movable relative to the magnetic structure. The sensor device comprises a plurality of sensor elements for measuring at least two characteristics of said magnetic field, and a processing circuit for determining a linear or angular position of the sensor device relative to the magnetic structure in accordance with a predefined function of these characteristics (e.g. components or gradients). The magnetic structure comprises one or more grooves, having a shape and size which can be described by a limited set of parameters, having values optimized to reduce a maximum error between the actual position of the sensor device, and the calculated position based on said predefined function, by at least a factor of 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a train direction detection device and a method of determining the direction of travel. The train direction detection device analyzes the characteristics, such as impedance, of an electrical circuit implemented on a railroad to determine the direction of approach of a train. The invention is adapted to integrate with occupancy or grade crossing circuits commonly used by railroads at grade crossings.

Abstract: An example test system includes a test head and a probe card assembly connected to the test head. The probe card assembly includes: a probe card having electrical contacts, a stiffener connected to the probe card to impart rigidity to the probe card, and a heater to heat to at least part of the probe card assembly. A prober is configured to move a device under test (DUT) into contact with the electrical contacts of the probe card assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for sensing a rotating body includes a plurality of units to be detected provided on the rotating body; at least two sensing coils disposed to face the units to be detected; an oscillator including at least two capacitors respectively connected to the at least two sensing coils to form at least two oscillation circuits; and a rotation information calculator configured to count frequencies of at least two oscillation signals respectively output from the at least two oscillation circuits to generate a first count value and a second count value, and calculate a rotation direction of the rotating body based on a change in the first count value and a change in the second count value.

Abstract: A battery management apparatus, including: a sensing unit configured to measure a pack voltage value of a battery pack configured to be charged by receiving a charging current from an engine, output a starting current to turn on the engine, and output an operating current to operate electronic components, and a processor configured to: set a first voltage region by using a first current value (CV) of the charging current and an internal resistance value (IRV) of the battery pack, set a second voltage region by using a second CV of the starting current and the IRV, set a third voltage region by using a third CV of the operating current and the IRV, calculate a voltage change amount of the pack voltage value, compare the first, second, and third voltage regions with the voltage change amount, and determine whether the battery pack is charged or discharged.

Abstract: A posture adjusting device includes a support member with a pressure receiving surface to be pressed by a body of a user, multiple posture adjusting members each configured to change an uneven state of the pressure receiving surface, a sensor configured to output, when a given posture adjusting member is pressed by the body via the pressure receiving surface, a resistance value that constantly varies in accordance with a magnitude of a press force that is transferred via the given posture adjusting member, a drive unit configured to independently drive each of the multiple posture adjusting members, and a control unit configured to identify the pressed posture adjusting member based on the output of the sensor, and to control the drive unit to cause the pressed posture adjusting member to be moved or deformed to thereby cause the uneven state of the pressure receiving surface to change.

Abstract: A flat panel display includes a substrate including a display region and a non-display region disposed outside of the display region, a display unit disposed in the display region that displays an image, a plurality of first pads disposed in the non-display region that receive driving signals for driving the display unit, a plurality of second pads disposed in the non-display region that receive inspection signals for inspecting the display unit, a plurality of third pads disposed in the non-display region that receive alignment confirmation signals for confirming alignment, and a resistor coupled between at least two third pads of the plurality of third pads.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a signal processing apparatus, a control method, an image pickup element, and an electronic appliance that achieve the suppression of an increase in electric power consumption. The signal processing apparatus may be configured to control an amount of electric current at a differential stage in a comparison unit that compares signal levels of a plurality of signals and reduce the amount of electric current for a period other than this comparison period. For example, the amount of electric current may be reduced by turning off part of a group of switches each capable of disconnecting a path of an electric current from an electric current source. In addition, for example, the amount of electric current may be reduced by causing a gate potential at the electric current source unit to decrease. The present technology can be applied to, for example, an image pickup element and an electronic appliance.

Abstract: A system 10 and associated method for detecting a material discontinuity in a magnetisable article 12 has a sensor unit 16 which includes a magnet 18 and at least one magnetic field coupling sensor S. The magnet 18 is supported a distance above the rail 12 so that the lines of magnetic flux 22 loop through the rail 12. The magnetic field of the magnet 18 causes the surface 14 of the rail 12 directly below the magnet 18 to become polarised opposite to the facing pole of the magnet 18 and the regions distant from the magnet 18 to become inversely polarised. The coupling sensor S is placed and held at a fixed position relative to and in the active magnetic field of the magnet 18. The coupling sensor S measures the flux coupling between the rail 12 and the magnet 18.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and a device for detecting electricity theft, and a computer readable medium, smart meter data of each user and aggregated electricity consumption data are obtained during the detection period in the target area, a load profile set and non-technical loss data are obtained, and a correlation between each load profile in the load profile set and the non-technical loss data is obtained through a maximum information coefficient method and based on the smart meter data and the aggregated electricity consumption data, so as to obtain a correlation indicator for measuring the correlation.