Abstract: Techniques for data transmission within an industrial automation system include modeling or simulating, in accordance with a model, a plurality of devices performing one or more operations in an industrial automation system, determining, for a first operation of the one or more operations and from a plurality of categories, a category for the first operation, sending a request to the industrial automation system for data associated with the first operation at a time, wherein the data and time are determined based on the category of the first operation, receiving, from the industrial automation system, the requested data, and modifying the model based on the received data.

Abstract: An exemplary heating ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system includes a multi-phase power input, an AC-DC rectifier connected to a DC-AC inverter via a DC power bus, a multi-phase power output connecting the DC-AC inverter to a fan blower motor, and at least one redundancy power system. The redundancy power system is configured to bypass at least one of the AC-DC rectifier and the DC-AC inverter.

Abstract: An air conditioning and ventilating system including: an air conditioning device including a heat exchanger configured to generate conditioned air by heat exchange with a refrigerant; a ventilation device communicatively connected to the air conditioning device and including a supply air fan and/or an exhaust fan; an airflow volume detection unit configured to detect an airflow volume equivalent value of the ventilation device; and a control unit. On determination that the airflow volume equivalent value acquired from the airflow volume detection unit is equal to or less than a first predetermined value, the control unit sets an operation of the air conditioning device to a stop state.

Abstract: A sensor system senses a plurality of environmental phenomena and send a data message with sensed parameters. The computer system determines an indication that the sensed parameter indicated low-quality sleep and sends an instruction to adjust the environment. A control system adjusts the environment without particular input from a user.

Abstract: Computerized system and method of manufacturing an articulated surgical device. Surgical device pathway data (often from medical scans), target and entry point location data, and design parameters in computer memory are used to automatically design, and subsequently manufacture the customized device. The device typically comprises a plurality of units, which may have varying lengths and widths, connected to other units by at least one moveable joint. The device is configured to accommodate multiple pull cables, often running from the distal to the proximal end. These cables enable an operator, often using a proximal control device, to precisely control the orientation of the distal end as the device traverses a patient's body pathways. The distal end of the device may have an effector unit configured to perform a medical task. Design and manufacture are facilitated by use of AI computerized design methods and computer controlled (CNC, laser cutting, 3D printing) methods.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of preventing evaporator coil freeze in a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes determining a reference saturated suction temperate (SST) via a sensor disposed in relation to an evaporator coil in the HVAC system, where the HVAC system is operating in reheat dehumidification mode. The method also includes determining whether the reference SST is below a minimum SST threshold. The method also includes, responsive to a determination that the reference SST is below the minimum SST threshold, determining a decreased compressor speed. The method also includes modulating a variable-speed compressor in the HVAC system in correspondence to the decreased compressor speed.

Abstract: Presented herein are systems and methods for automatically determining liquid coverage on plant surfaces. More particularly, in certain embodiments, presented herein is a system for receiving an image depicting one or more plant surfaces, automatically identifying the plant surfaces in the image and distinguishing portions covered by liquid, and automatically determining a liquid coverage value. In some embodiments, the system determines changes to liquid spraying parameters to achieve desired liquid coverage values. In some embodiments, the system uses two cameras to cooperatively conduct background removal in images and determination of liquid coverage.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus which comprises: a plurality of transistors coupled to an input power supply and to a load; a first comparator with a first node coupled to the load, and a second node coupled to a first reference; a second comparator with a first node coupled to the load, and a second node coupled to a second reference, the second reference being different from the first reference; and a logic unit to receive output of the first comparator and output of the second comparator, the logic unit to turn on or off transistors of the plurality of transistors according to outputs of the first and second comparators.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of predicting conditions of machines as well as a corresponding data processing system, computer program and computer-readable medium are disclosed. A technical specification of a machine is received. A data set including at least one current operational parameter of the machine is continuously received. A current load of the machine is continuously derived based on the provided technical specification and the received data set via a knowledge base. A current condition of the machine is continuously predicted by integrating over the derived current load and all previously derived current loads.

Abstract: A system may determine configuration information associated with a power system for a work site that includes one or more power sources. The system may determine respective operation parameters of the one or more power sources and one or more performance criteria associated with the power system. The system may determine a baseline operation plan for the power system. The system may identify an optimization analysis technique and may process, using the optimization analysis technique, the configuration information associated with the power system, the respective operation parameters of the one or more power sources, and the one or more performance criteria associated with the power system to generate the optimized operation plan for the power system. The system may cause, based on the baseline operation plan for the power system and the optimized operation plan for the power system, one or more actions to be performed.

Abstract: A tracking system for tracking an expanded state of an object is provided. The tracking system comprises at least one processor and a memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the tracking system to execute a probabilistic filter that iteratively tracks a belief on the expanded state of the object, wherein the belief is predicted using a motion model of the object and is further updated using a compound measurement model of the object. The compound measurement model includes multiple probabilistic distributions constrained to lie on a contour of the object with a predetermined relative geometrical mapping to the center of the object. Further, the tracking system tracks the expanded state of the object based on the updated belief on the expanded state.

Abstract: Embodiments provide for the control of a power plant including several generators by setting a reference frame for the generators with a first and a second axis; measuring a grid demand voltage at the shared connection point; determining active and reactive currents required at the shared connection point based on the grid demand voltage and grid codes; transforming the active and reactive currents required at the shared connection point to the reference frame where the first axis defines a first current set point and the second axis defines a second current set point; and dispatching the first and second current set points to generator controllers associated with each generator. Current set points may be generated for positive/negative frames, direct quadrature frames, real/imaginary frames and may be set evenly for all generators or adjusted per generator.

Abstract: A method for identifying a variation factor portion of a springback amount, including: performing press forming analysis under first press forming conditions, and calculating a residual stress distribution in a press formed part; performing springback analysis on the press formed part, and calculating a first springback amount; performing press forming analysis under second press forming conditions, and calculating a residual stress distribution in the press formed part; replacing a value of residual stress in a partial area of the residual stress distribution; performing springback analysis on the press formed part for which the value of the residual stress has been replaced, and calculating a second springback amount; obtaining a difference between the second springback amount and the first springback amount; and identifying a portion in the press formed part that is a factor for variation in springback amount of the press formed part based on the obtained difference.

Abstract: A model learning unit learns a prediction model on the basis of learning data, a target setting unit sets a target output parameter value by interpolating between a goal output parameter value and an output parameter value which is the closest to the goal output parameter value in output parameter values in the learning data, a processing condition search unit estimates input parameter values which corresponds to the goal output parameter value and the target output parameter value, a model learning unit updates the prediction model by using a set of the estimated input parameter value and an output parameter value which is a result of processing that a processing device performs as additional learning data.

Abstract: An apparatus, computer program, storage medium and electrical energy storage system for operating an electrical energy storage unit. The procedure includes ascertaining at least one predefined first condition being checked which represents a use of the electrical energy storage unit and/or an accuracy of a mathematical model of the electrical energy storage unit. If the predefined first condition is satisfied, at least one value of a parameter of the mathematical model is ascertained and subsequently this parameter value is changed in the mathematical model. The electrical energy storage unit is subsequently operated with the changed mathematical model.

Abstract: A method of generating a building assembly that includes spraying a coating material onto a plurality of pieces of substrate disposed on a first assembly face. The spraying includes spraying the coating material onto the plurality of pieces of substrate via a sprayer configured to apply the coating material to a target surface via a nozzle coupled with a mobile storage container storing the coating material, the coating material impregnating voids of the substrate. The method also includes allowing the coating material impregnating the voids to dry and harden and become rigid to generate the building assembly.

Abstract: A fan controller for a ceiling fan is provided. The fan controller includes one or more switching devices configured to selectively couple the ceiling fan to a power source. The fan controller includes a first capacitor having a first capacitance and a second capacitor having a second capacitance that is larger than the first capacitance. The fan controller includes a power meter circuit and one or more control devices. The one or more control devices are configured to obtain, via the power meter circuit, data indicative of electrical power a fan motor of the ceiling fan draws from the power source. The one or more control devices are configured determine a size of the fan motor based on the data. The one or more control devices are configured to select the first capacitor or the second capacitor as a selected capacitor based on the determined size of the fan motor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a signal measurement method for an energy storage and frequency modulation system. An energy management system consisting of a microgrid controller, an energy management server, a workstation, and a network device is provided. The beneficial effects of the present invention are: a high-voltage auxiliary transformer based on an energy storage system connected to a power plant is used as the auxiliary output device of a generator set to satisfy the requirements of auxiliary frequency regulation, improve the response index Kp value of a power plant set to a dispatch AGC instruction, implement the sending and receiving of a signal after the energy storage system is connected, and achieves the goal of frequency modulation operation of an auxiliary energy storage set without greatly transforming an RTU.

Abstract: A device of the invention comprises piping for carrying liquid such as potable water within a piping network of a building, at least two control valves, a pressure transducer to measure water pressure in the piping, a flowmeter to measure water flow and a controller to control opening and closing of the control valves based on sensed pressure and measured waterflow. The controller has a processor with preprogrammed instructions for controlling conditions under which the control valves are opened and closed by command from said controller. Two programmable modes for control are provided for use in a building under construction; a rough-in operation and a normal water-on operation. Both modes have respective leak prevention logic in the controller enabling automatic operation of the control valves for effective leak prevention. The device may be employed within a communications network in which remote computers and mobile communication devices may observe and/or control operation of the device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a feedback control system. The feedback control system comprises a plant, configured to produce an output according to a control signal; a first summing block, configured to produce a first difference between an input signal and a measured output signal; a first controller, configured to generate the control signal, such that the first difference decreases to be less than a first threshold or is less than the first threshold; wherein the first controller comprises a memory configured to store a table, and the table contains information of a plurality of transfer functions corresponding to a plurality of operating conditions; wherein the first controller determines an operating condition under which the plant operates, and chooses to utilize a transfer function corresponding to the operating condition to generate the control signal according to the transfer function and the first difference.