Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for measuring the load of a vehicle using an optimal resonant frequency search wireless power transmission system, wherein a wireless power transmission system, which has maximum power transmission efficiency due to effectively searching for an optimal resonant frequency by varying system frequency, is provided in order to supply wireless power to various sensors mounted on wheels and wheel housings, etc. of the vehicle, and the load can be accurately and effectively measured by using the wireless power transmission system without additional sensors or devices.

Abstract: A method, applied to an electronic device comprising a camera and a temperature sensor, wherein the method comprises displaying a temperature measurement interface, receiving, from a user, a temperature measurement operation, measuring, in response to the temperature measurement operation and using the temperature sensor, a first temperature of a measured object, collecting, using the camera, a picture of the measured object, determining, based on the picture, a type of the measured object, matching, based on the type, a first temperature algorithm for the measured object, and determining, based on the first temperature and first algorithm, a second temperature of the measured object.

Abstract: An automatic weighting calibration method for an excavator includes: firstly, obtaining a reference data set of the excavator under no-load working state; the reference data set includes a plurality of reference data groups, and each reference data group includes geometry data of the excavator, pressure data of an oil cylinder, dynamic data and no-load weighing data; and then, calibrating a coefficient matrix of the weighing model to realize the automatic weighing calibration for the excavator based on the reference data set. The weighing model is configured to automatically weigh the excavator.

Abstract: In an embodiment a sensor arrangement includes a sensor element including a ceramic base body and at least two electrodes, wherein the electrodes are arranged on an outer side of the ceramic base body, at least two contacting elements configured for making electrical contact with the sensor element, the contacting elements being connected to the electrodes in a connection region and a glass sheath, wherein at least the ceramic base body and the connection region are completely enclosed in the glass sheath, wherein the glass sheath is pressure tensioned, and wherein a coefficients of expansion of the glass sheath, the contacting elements and the sensor element are adapted to one another for the pressure tensioning of the glass sheath.

Abstract: A gravimetric measuring device includes a weighing chamber with a vertical weighing chamber wall, which is formed as a support structure (14) with cover modules (28) detachably fixed thereto on the weighing chamber side, each cover module (28) having, on its weighing chamber side, a module front wall (30) covering the support structure (14) at least partially. The cover modules (28) have locking cantilevers (38) directed towards the support structure such that the locking cantilevers (38) are provided with vertically directed through-openings (40) which are aligned with corresponding through-openings (20, 22) of the support structure (14). The cover modules (28) are locked to the support structure (14) with locking rods (42) which pass through the mutually aligned through-openings (40; 20, 22) of the cover modules (28) and the support structure (14).

Abstract: A system for measuring a heat response of a battery cell includes a cell chamber configured to receive the battery cell therein. The cell chamber is configured to trigger a battery cell into a thermal runaway event while in the cell chamber, which causes the battery cell to eject an electrode winding, particles, and gas. The system also includes an ejecta bore muffler configured to receive the electrode winding, the particles, and the gas. The system also includes an ejecta basket configured to be positioned at least partially within the ejecta bore muffler. The ejecta basket is configured to capture the electrode winding while allowing at least a portion of the particles, the gas, or both to pass therethrough. The system also includes a gas collection system configured to receive at least a portion of the gas that passes through the ejecta basket.

Abstract: A portable luggage scale including a housing assembly and a measuring assembly. The housing assembly includes a housing. The housing is removably attached to a suitcase or luggage. The housing has a lid hingedly attached thereto. The measuring assembly includes a weight measuring device and a light emitting diode (LED) display. The weight measuring device measures the weight inside the housing. The LED display is used to visualize the weight measured by the weight measuring device. The LED display and the weight measuring device are powered by a battery.

Abstract: A temperature-sensing circuit is provided, which includes: a search-control circuit, a voltage-reference circuit, a CTAT (complementary to absolute temperature) circuit, a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) circuit, a comparison circuit, and an SAR (successive approximation register) circuit. The search-control circuit generates a reference-voltage selection signal according to a plurality of control signals. The voltage-reference circuit selects a first reference voltage from a plurality of candidate reference voltages according to the reference-voltage selection signal, and provides a second reference voltage. The CTAT circuit converts the second reference voltage into a first comparison voltage. The DAC circuit converts the first reference voltage into a second comparison voltage. The comparison circuit compares the first comparison voltage and the second comparison voltage to generate a comparison-result signal.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a laser heating single-sensor fast scanning calorimeter, which comprises an FSC sample chamber, a chip sensor positioned in the FSC sample chamber and used for loading a sample, a laser heater for heating the sample, an infrared camera for shooting a sample image, a communication terminal and a control electronic element, wherein a perspective window serving as a light path channel is arranged in a center of the FSC sample chamber, and the laser heater and the infrared camera are positioned at the top of the perspective window; the infrared camera is connected with the communication terminal; one end of the control electronic element is connected with the communication terminal, and the other end of the control electronic element is connected with the laser heater and the chip sensor.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to apparatus and methods for automatic fluid flow system connectors. The system generally includes a load cell interface coupled to a console and a ring connector coupled to a fluid collection system. The ring connector can be releasably engaged with the load cell using an engagement structure such as a latch, locking arm, or spring clip mechanism. The ring connector and load cell can include electrical contacts configured to engage along an axis that extends perpendicular to a surface that the electrical contacts are disposed on. Advantageously, reduced wear on the electrical contacts should extend the usable life of the system.

Abstract: A method of calculating crane capacity is disclosed. The method may include the steps of placing a handheld device near a load, prompting the handheld device to send a signal to a receiver, receiving a signal from the receiver, calculating a distance from the handheld device to the receiver based on at least the signal from the receiver, and using the distance to calculate the crane capacity, wherein the receiver is arranged near or on a crane mast.

Abstract: A mass measuring apparatus includes a transferring and gripping device for removing an article from a seat of a movement device, holding the article in a measuring position, and then reinserting the article into the seat. The transferring and gripping device includes a gripping element for holding the article, an actuator for operating with an actuating signal on the gripping element to make the gripping element vibrate at a specific resonance frequency, a sensor for measuring a vibration response signal of the gripping element vibrating and supporting the article in the measuring position, a processing unit for receiving the vibration response signal and controlling the actuator to generate an actuating signal to make the gripping element vibrate at an operating resonance frequency, and then calculating a mass of the article by comparing the operating resonance frequency with the resonance frequency of the gripping element.

Abstract: Systems and methods for estimating a blood volume within a canister. The system may include means for detecting a fluid level of the fluid, such as a float sensor mechanism disposed within the canister. An imaging device captures an image of the fluid within the canister. A processor determines an estimated concentration of a blood component in the fluid based on the image. The processor determines a canister volume of the fluid based on the detected fluid level, and estimates the blood volume within the canister based on the estimated concentration of the blood component and the determined canister volume. The processor may trigger the imaging device to capture the image based on a change in the canister volume. An insert may be arranged within the canister and positioned adjacent to and offset from a transparent region of the canister.

Abstract: In association with a method and a device for sensory measurement of a material sample, a measurement curve is used to detect deviations from the regular measuring characteristics of the device. A corresponding file can be made available to a service technician for evaluation.

Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus for determining and/or monitoring a process variable, especially the temperature, or the flow, of a medium in a containment, including a temperature sensor for registering temperature and a flexible, a heat insulating support element, which is arrangeable on an outer surface of a wall of the containment, wherein the temperature sensor is secured to the support element.

Abstract: [Object] To provide an electronic balance configured to uses a non-contact sensor to perform a predetermined operation, in which a greater number of operations than the number of non-contact sensors can be performed. [Means for solving problem] An electronic balance (1) includes: a non-contact sensor (31; 32) configured to detect an object; a state identifier (306) configured to identify a time pattern of a detection signal of the non-contact sensor (31; 32) as one of a plurality of previously defined time patterns; and an operation controller (30; 303; 304; 305) configured to control an operation of a predetermined section of the electronic balance (1) related to the time pattern identified by the state identifier.

Abstract: A gravimetric measuring system (10) includes a balance (12) with a weighing chamber (22) surrounded by a plurality of weighing chamber walls (23, 24, 26, 28); an electromechanical weighing system (181) enclosed by an adjoining weighing system chamber (18); and an electronic control apparatus (36) for controlling the system operation according to algorithms stored in a memory (363) of the control apparatus. A plurality of functional modules (14, 16) that generate heat during operation are insertable into module receptacles (283) arranged on at least one weighing chamber wall (28). A plurality of interacting measures, such as providing the module receptacles with device-side identification and thermal interface components and the functional modules with module-side identification and thermal interface components that interact, lead to a controllable measuring system that is flexibly equipped and calibratable.

Abstract: Reducing an average give-away rate of a weighing device by determining a weight of a product of a weighing device that includes an article, determining one or more conditions of an environment of the weighing device, determining a state of the environment of the weighing device, wherein the state relates to an average give-away rate of the environment of the weighing device, determining a reward value for the state of the environment of the weighing device, wherein the reward value is based at least in part on the weight of the product, and generating a set of parameters for the weighing device based at least in part on the environment, the state, and the reward.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to calibrate a weight estimation are disclosed herein. An example apparatus comprises memory including stored instructions, and a processor to execute the instructions to determine, via a first sensor, a first load estimation of a vehicle corresponding to when the vehicle under a load condition, determine, via a second sensor, a second load estimation corresponding to when the vehicle is moving and under the load condition, and calibrate, based on a difference between the second load estimation and the first load estimation, an error of the first load estimation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of calibrating the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus may include a scale platform, a warming therapy device comprising a bassinet and at least one electrical device, the warming therapy device being disposed on the scale platform, the scale platform disposed between the warming therapy device and the base; and a conductor assembly adapted to (a) supply electrical power between a power supply and at least some of the at least one electrical device, and (b) enable the transmission of electrical signals from the at least one electrical device to the computer system, the conductor assembly comprising a scale platform cable assembly comprising a plurality of conductors, the scale platform cable assembly having a first connector end and a second connector end, the first connector end being rigidly affixed to the load cell carrier and the second connector end being rigidly affixed to the scale platform cover.