Patents by Inventor Anoop K. Mathur
Anoop K. Mathur has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8941740Abstract: An apparatus includes an image recorder configured to record video images. The apparatus also includes a display screen configured to present the video images to a user and to create notations overlying one or more of the video images based on user input. The apparatus further includes a transceiver configured to stream the video images over a wireless mesh network and to transmit data associated with the notations over the wireless mesh network. The apparatus could also include components for providing cryptographic keys to wireless nodes joining the wireless mesh network, a sensor for detecting or measuring one or more characteristics, and/or an asset tracker for transmitting or receive signals for identifying a location of the apparatus. The apparatus could further include at least one voice unit supporting bidirectional voice communications and/or a site survey unit for identifying signal strengths associated with detected wireless nodes.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2009Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Hai D. Pham, David R. Kaufman, Ramakrishna S. Budampati, Anoop K. Mathur
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Patent number: 8712335Abstract: Monitoring systems and methods for monitoring one or more parameters within process equipment are disclosed. A monitoring system for wirelessly monitoring the process equipment can include a number of wireless sensors disposed within a fluid or gas process stream for monitoring various aspects of the fluid or gas medium such as temperature or pressure. Each of the wireless sensors can include a transmitter that can be used to wirelessly transmit sensor signals to a receiver in communication with a central monitoring unit. The wireless sensors can be placed directly within the fluid or gas medium, allowing accurate measurements to be taken within the process stream.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Anoop K. Mathur, Soumitri N. Kolavennu
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Patent number: 8554377Abstract: Methods for optimizing a thermocline in a thermal energy storage fluid within a thermal energy storage tank are disclosed. The methods comprise identifying a thermocline region in the fluid, adding thermal energy to a fluid stream extracted from the thermocline region, and returning the fluid stream to the tank at a plurality of locations above the thermocline region. The methods further comprise regulating the temperature of the fluid returned to the tank at a set point temperature by modulating the flow rate of the fluid stream and by changing the location from where the fluid is extracted from the tank.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Terrafore, Inc.Inventors: Anoop K Mathur, Rajan B Kasetty
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Patent number: 8494479Abstract: Different components in a wireless transceiver are powered using different power supplies. For example, one or more first tasks in the wireless transceiver can be powered with a Galvanic cell, and one or more second tasks in the wireless transceiver can be powered with a fuel cell. The one or more first tasks could represent higher-current or intermittent tasks, and the one or more second tasks could represent lower-current or continuous tasks. The one or more first tasks could include transmission of a radio frequency (RF) signal, which may involve RF signal modulation or RF signal amplification. The one or more second tasks could include RF signal tuning, RF signal reception, RF signal demodulation, analog-to-digital conversion, digital-to-analog conversion, digital signal processing, operation of a controller, illumination of a display, operation of an audio speaker, operation of a microphone, or operation of a keypad.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2007Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Ramakrishna S. Budampati, Anoop K. Mathur, Hai D. Pham
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Publication number: 20120118554Abstract: Methods for optimizing a thermocline in a thermal energy storage fluid within a thermal energy storage tank are disclosed. The methods comprise identifying a thermocline region in the fluid, adding thermal energy to a fluid stream extracted from the thermocline region, and returning the fluid stream to the tank at a plurality of locations above the thermocline region. The methods further comprise regulating the temperature of the fluid returned to the tank at a set point temperature by modulating the flow rate of the fluid stream and by changing the location from where the fluid is extracted from the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: TERRAFORE, INC.Inventors: Anoop K. Mathur, Rajan B. Kasetty
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Publication number: 20100230075Abstract: An apparatus for storing and retrieving thermal energy from a phase change material including a plurality of heat exchangers. Each one of the plurality of heat exchangers provides the means for transferring energy between the phase change material on a primary side of the heat exchanger and a fluid on a secondary side of the heat exchanger. The phase change material is a mixture of two or more inorganic salts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: TERRAFORE, INC.Inventors: Anoop K. MATHUR, Rajan KASETTY
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Publication number: 20100061703Abstract: An apparatus includes an image recorder configured to record video images. The apparatus also includes a display screen configured to present the video images to a user and to create notations overlying one or more of the video images based on user input. The apparatus further includes a transceiver configured to stream the video images over a wireless mesh network and to transmit data associated with the notations over the wireless mesh network. The apparatus could also include components for providing cryptographic keys to wireless nodes joining the wireless mesh network, a sensor for detecting or measuring one or more characteristics, and/or an asset tracker for transmitting or receive signals for identifying a location of the apparatus. The apparatus could further include at least one voice unit supporting bidirectional voice communications and/or a site survey unit for identifying signal strengths associated with detected wireless nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Hai D. Pham, David R. Kaufman, Ramakrishna S. Budampati, Anoop K. Mathur
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Patent number: 7567859Abstract: A control system and method for achieving economic operation of CHP systems. A plurality of factors, including power source prices and operational needs, are assessed using multiple strategies. The solutions achieved by each strategy are compared, and the best performing strategy is selected. The solution can then be implemented. The assessment of factors and strategies can be updated periodically. A further embodiment includes a method of designing a CHP system using similar methods applied to simulated or estimated future loads and costs.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2004Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Dharmashankar Subramanian, Anoop K. Mathur
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Patent number: 7471242Abstract: The present invention pertains to the installation and positioning of the receivers of a wireless tracking system. In such a system, a wireless beaconing device transmits a signal that can be detected by a plurality of wireless receivers positioned at various known locations. Each wireless receiver records information derived from the signal from which it can make an estimate of the distance or relative position of the beaconing device. A controller correlates the information received from the multiple receivers and uses it to estimate the location of the individual. In such systems, the accuracy of the estimated position of the beaconing device depends on the accuracy to which the positions of the receivers are known. A technique is disclosed in which an installer carries a tracking device that can track the person's position and/or movements. The installer starts at a base location and resets the tracking device to cause the tracking device to record this position as the base position.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Soumitri N. Kolavennu, Anoop K. Mathur, Seshan Srirangarajan
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Publication number: 20080176608Abstract: Different components in a wireless transceiver are powered using different power supplies. For example, one or more first tasks in the wireless transceiver can be powered with a Galvanic cell, and one or more second tasks in the wireless transceiver can be powered with a fuel cell. The one or more first tasks could represent higher-current or intermittent tasks, and the one or more second tasks could represent lower-current or continuous tasks. The one or more first tasks could include transmission of a radio frequency (RF) signal, which may involve RF signal modulation or RF signal amplification. The one or more second tasks could include RF signal tuning, RF signal reception, RF signal demodulation, analog-to-digital conversion, digital-to-analog conversion, digital signal processing, operation of a controller, illumination of a display, operation of an audio speaker, operation of a microphone, or operation of a keypad.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Ramakrishna S. Budampati, Anoop K. Mathur, Hai D. Pham
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Publication number: 20080024007Abstract: A supply-load multiplexer has multiple power inputs for coupling to multiple power supplies and multiple power outputs for coupling to multiple loads. The multiplexer selectively couples the power inputs to the power outputs. A controller is coupled to the supply-load multiplexer and controls the selective coupling of power inputs to power outputs as a function of load power requirements and/or power supply characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2006Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: Ramakrishna S. Budampati, Anoop K. Mathur, Hai D. Pham
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Publication number: 20070288403Abstract: A computer implemented method for risk management in energy services. A plurality of cost components and a set of interrelationships among the plurality of cost components can be compiled. Thereafter, the plurality of cost components and set interrelationships among the plurality of cost components can be provided to a large scale linear module. The cost components and interrelationships among the cost components can be processed utilizing the large scale linear module in order to provide data indicative of one or more optimal decisions for establishing a baseline for contracting dialogues between a consumer and a utility company in favor of the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2006Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Dharmashankar Subramanian, Anoop K. Mathur, Saad J. Bedros
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Patent number: 6856856Abstract: A sensor placement algorithm uses process data to determine the optimal distribution of sensors in a distributed parameter manufacturing system. An automatic classification procedure maps any problems in the process to a predetermined set of process disturbances. A control procedure uses process data to determine the best control action that will ensure good system response. Methods for sensor placement, automatic decision tree classification, corrective action control and the apparatus to effectuate these respective methods are integrated into a design methodology.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2000Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Soumitri N. Kolavennu, Anoop K. Mathur, Sanjay Parthasarathy, Wendy Foslien Graber, Hai D. Pham, Suresh Advani, Karl Steiner, Roderic Don, Simon Bickerton, Ercument Murat Sozer
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Publication number: 20040117236Abstract: In order to determine a lowest utility cost relative to a plurality of utility rate structures and a Contract Base Load, a plurality of utility costs are computed such that each of the utility costs corresponds to a different combination of one of rate structures and the Contract Base Load. These computations are based on an objective function. A rate structure and Contract Base Load combination corresponding to the lowest utility cost is presented to a utility customer who may then negotiate a utility contract based on the present information. If desired, the computations may also be based on various on-site generation options.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Dharmashankar Subramanian, Vipin Gopal, Anoop K. Mathur
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Patent number: 5625552Abstract: A closed loop neural network based autotuner develops optimized proportional, integral and/or derivative parameters based on the outputs of other elements in the loop. Adjustments are initiated by making a step change in the setpoint which may be done by a user or automatically. A Smith predictor may also be employed.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1995Date of Patent: April 29, 1997Inventors: Anoop K. Mathur, Tariq Samad
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Patent number: 5408406Abstract: A control loop for controlling a process or plant which controls the process or plant via an actuator. The control loop receives from the process or plant a signal representative of the process or plant output. The loop includes a nominal controller that generates a control signal for the actuator which is used only in the absence of a predicted disturbance to the process or plant signal from a disturbance mode controller unit having a neural network conditioned for predicting and indicating a disturbance.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1993Date of Patent: April 18, 1995Assignee: Honeywell Inc.Inventors: Anoop K. Mathur, Ravi S. Gopinath
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Patent number: 4802100Abstract: Control sub-systems, modularized on both a hardware and software basis are configurable to supplement an existing cogeneration system package, controlling and/or monitoring only essential control points of such cogeneration system to select thermal or electrical load following modes, or on and off modes, and to optimize the operation of the cogeneration system handling only a few control points. Various inputs of the cogenerator system are sensed and used in generating diagnostic or performance evaluation routines. Personality modules adapt the sub-systems to a particular cogeneration package type, and permit tailoring for economic considerations, such as local rates and schedules, performance characteristics and operating constraints of the associated cogeneration package and the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1986Date of Patent: January 31, 1989Assignee: Gas Research InstituteInventors: Robert K. Aasen, Donald C. Turck, Anoop K. Mathur
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Patent number: 4768346Abstract: The disclosure involves a coefficient-of-performance (COP) diagnostic method involving the use of novel algorithms for determining performance manifested faults of vapor compression type refrigeration systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1987Date of Patent: September 6, 1988Assignee: Honeywell Inc.Inventor: Anoop K. Mathur