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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: [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: 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: 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: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for estimating a state of an object to be heated based on sound which is generated when the object to be heated is heated, and providing the estimated information to other devices in an Internet of Things (IoT) environment through a 5G communication network. The heating apparatus may include a housing having a receiving space therein, a heating member disposed within the housing, a power supplier for supplying power to the heating member, a top plate disposed on the top of the housing to support the object to be heated, a sound sensor disposed on the bottom of the top plate, and a controller for predicting the state of the object to be heated by using a deep neural network model that has been trained through machine learning based on a sound signal received from the sound sensor.

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: A waste collection and weighing system for measuring the weight of waste and recycling containers and their contents is provided. The waste collection and weighing system can include a platform having an opening formed therein, a frame body configured to sit atop the platform adjacent to the opening, and a load cell attached to the frame body. The waste collection and weighing system is a load-cell-based weight measurement device and the rigid frame body is configured for both hanging and weighing the waste container.

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.

Abstract: An embodiment provides a system for measuring temperature and deformation fields of at least a portion of a sample, comprising a visible light camera, an infrared camera, and a beam splitter. The visible light camera is at a first location with respect to the sample and can take a visible light image of at least a portion of the sample at a first time. The infrared camera is at a second location with respect to the sample and can take an infrared image of the at least a portion of the sample at the first time. The beam splitter can receive a beam of light, comprising infrared and visible light, traveling in a direction normal to the at least a portion of the sample and direct the infrared light to the infrared camera and the visible light to the visible light camera.

Abstract: A passenger's weight measurement device for a vehicle seat includes an upper rail provided on a lower rail that is fixable to a vehicle floor, the upper rail being movable in at least one of rear and front directions; a load sensor fixed onto the upper rail; and a frame provided on the load sensor and below the vehicle seat. In plan view, the load sensor protrudes from the frame in at least one of left and right directions.

Abstract: A force measurement system is disclosed herein. The force measurement system includes a force measurement assembly including at least one load transducer and a data processing device. The at least one load transducer including a load transducer frame portion, the load transducer frame portion including a first transducer beam section and a second transducer beam section, the first transducer beam section being connected to a middle portion of the second transducer beam section, and one or more deformation sensing elements are disposed on the load transducer frame portion. The data processing device is operatively coupled to the one or more deformation sensing elements of the at least one load transducer, the data processing device is configured to receive the first output signals from the one or more deformation sensing elements of the at least one load transducer, and to determine a first output force from the first output signal.

Abstract: The number of articles in a weighing pan of a multihead weigher is to be determined. A set of weight distributions including a first weight distribution and a second weight distribution are defined. The first weight distribution representing a weight distribution of a first integer number of articles, and the second weight distribution representing a weight distribution of a second integer number of articles. The weight of the articles in the weighing pan is compared to the first weight distribution, and the second weight distribution respectively—the number of articles corresponding to the first integer number when the weight being inside said first weight distribution, and to the second integer number when the weight being inside said second weight distribution.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a battery having a battery monitoring unit (BMU) and an outer casing, and a resistance measuring device coupled to the outer casing. The battery monitoring unit and the resistance measuring device monitoring a change in surface temperature on the casing of the battery during a charging or discharging of the battery, compare the change in surface temperature with an expected change in surface temperature during the charging or discharging of the battery, and determine that a swelling of the battery has occurred when the change in surface temperature is less than the expected change in the surface temperature.