Abstract: A system for validating workflow task completion, includes a computer in communication with a user device that provides instructions related to a workflow and obtains an indicator input associated with a state of a monitored device, the computer having a deep learning module that receives the indicator input. The system includes a reference database storing reference data associated with different states of the monitored device, and a task database storing a plurality of workflow task steps. The deep learning module identifies an object of the monitored device within the indicator input, detects a state of the object by comparing the indicator input to at least one reference datum, and validates whether a current task step is completed based on the detected state of the object. The computer obtains another task step of the workflow based on a result of the validation and adjusts the instructions provided by the user device.

Abstract: A system for protecting a climbing device from contacting a wall includes a barrier device defining an eyelet, an anchor anchored to the wall, and a cord. The barrier device is configured to wrap around the climbing device such that the barrier device extends between climbing device and the wall and forms a sleeve that encircles the climbing device. The barrier device protects the climbing device from the wall. The cord extends through the eyelet and is coupled to the barrier device and the anchor such that the barrier device is anchored to the wall and in a desired position relative to the wall. The barrier device is configured to move relative to the climbing device, and the cord limits movement of the barrier device relative to the climbing device.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for utilizing metal cored welding wire electrodes with forced movement of the electrode and arc. The electrode may be moved by a motion control assembly in a welding torch. The arc is established only between the sheath of the metal cored welding wire and the workpiece (or weld puddle), providing a unique transfer mode for enhanced deposition, travel speeds, and other weld and process characteristics.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring energy usage. The apparatus can include an amplifier having a plurality of gain stages and the amplifier can be for receiving an input signal. The apparatus can also include an analog-to-digital converter that is coupled to the amplifier. Furthermore, the apparatus can include a scaling adjustment module that is coupled to the analog-to-digital converter. Additionally, the apparatus can include a gain control module coupled to the analog-to-digital converter.

Abstract: A system and method for dynamically lock the sample rate of an analog to digital (ADC) converter to an input frequency. Specifically, a system for measuring power is disclosed. The system includes an ADC converter, a measuring module, an ADC cycle counter, and a calculation block coupled together. The ADC converter samples an analog input line signal. The measuring module measures a predetermined number of line cycles of the analog input line signal. The ADC cycle counter measures an actual sample count of the analog input line signal by the ADC converter over the predetermined number of line cycles. The calculation block determines an error rate between the actual sample count and an ideal sample count that is based on a predetermined over sample rate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a control that upon detection of an autothread input determines the amount of time in which a motor of a drive assembly should be activated so as to precisely supply an initial segment of wire to a welding gun of a welding system. The control determines the requisite time necessary to precisely thread the welding wire based on a wire feed speed and gun length. The gun length and wire feed speed may be determined from a series of user inputs or read from memory. By limiting user involvement with the actual “feeding” of wire to the welding gun, a more precise segment of welding wire may be fed to the welding gun such that trimming of wire extending past the tip of the welding gun is not needed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a control that upon detection of an autothread input determines the amount of time which a motor of a drive assembly should be activated so as to precisely supply an initial segment of wire to a welding gun of a welding system. The control determines the requisite time necessary to precisely thread the welding wire based on a wire feed speed and gun length. The gun length and wire feed speed may be determined from a series of user inputs or read from memory. By limiting user involvement with the actual “feeding” of wire to the welding gun, a more precise segment of welding wire may be fed to the welding gun such that trimming of wire extending past the tip of the welding gun is not needed.