Patents Issued in April 13, 2017
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Publication number: 20170102216Abstract: A structural sandwich panel including a structural sheet bonded to two adjacent sheets with a plurality of spaced columnar projections extending perpendicularly from a local face from the sheets. The sectional panel may be interposed in a void of a double-wall ballistic sandwich panel. The panel provides an interconnected interstitial space between layers that may serve as a filler space for the placement of force diffusing material such as ball bearings to deflect and defeat any projectile when used as a ballistic panel in light amour vehicles, water craft, personnel protection and building structure or equipment, but also provides maximized structural rigidity in the length and width direction of a product.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Chemposite Inc.Inventor: Samuel Lam
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Publication number: 20170102217Abstract: An early warning projectile penetration system includes a shoot house including a wall constructed of at least one inner layer of a ballistic penetration-resistant material, an outer layer of construction material, and a penetration detection system disposed intermediate the at least one inner layer and the outer layer. The penetration detection system is operative to provide an indication if a projectile has passed through the ballistic penetration-resistant material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventor: Amos Golan
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Publication number: 20170102218Abstract: A projectile, that can be tracked by optical means, is fitted with a special tracer incorporated into the projectile's trailing edge. The rearward facing special tracer is incorporated into a metal disk which is crimped to the projectile's metal jacket. The special tracer includes micro-prismatic features that reflect light at the incidence angle. Alternatively, the disk incorporates a fluorescent dye that is responsive to a laser emission. External emitted radiation is reflected or re-emitted from the trailing edge of the projectile, allowing for an external electro-optic tracking device to identify the position of the projectile in flight.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventor: Kevin Michael Sullivan
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Publication number: 20170102219Abstract: A stun grenade includes a cartridge having an explosive charge in communication with a fuse and a housing including a closed end, an open end, a longitudinal axis and including an internal cavity which accommodates the cartridge. An end cap is attachable to the open end of the housing, the end cap including an end wall and a side wall. A plurality of spaced first vents are defined in the end wall of the end cap. A plurality of spaced second vents is defined in an end wall of the housing. The output from an explosive charge is optimized by vents having a straight flow path. The vents have a first end in fluid communication with the cavity and a second end in fluid communication with an exterior periphery of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Combined Systems Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Grassi, Jacob Kravel, Thomas S. Guyer
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Publication number: 20170102220Abstract: A tool for controlling an offset between two stops, includes: a body which includes an extension with an end configured to abut against one of the stops, a sliding rule that is configured to slide in a longitudinal direction in relation to the body and which has an end configured to bear against the other stop, the sliding rule being shifted in a transversal direction in relation to the extension, and a system configured to control the displacement of the sliding rule in relation to the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Airbus Operations S.A.S.Inventors: Dominique Morille, Maxime Massonnet
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Publication number: 20170102221Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device for detecting a rotation angle of a prism and a method for using the same. The device for detecting a rotation angle of a prism is configured to detect, in the case that a prism film plate of a backlight module rotates relative to a display panel until the display panel displays a predetermined image, a rotation angle of the prism film plate relative to the display panel. The device for detecting a rotation angle of a prism includes: a stationary protractor; a film plate clamping mechanism configured to clamp the prism film plate; and a rotation mechanism which rotates the film plate clamping mechanism around an axis of the protractor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicants: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., HEFEI BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Yue SHI
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Publication number: 20170102222Abstract: An interferometer apparatus which include two or more coupled fiber optic Michelson interferometers using fiber optic stretches which stretch two or more optical fibers wound around the perimeter of the optical fiber stretchers by the same amount is disclosed. Preferably a pair of reference and sample fiber optic stretches are utilized which run in a push-pull mode of operation. When one of the interferometers is a coherent light interferometer it can be used as a reference distance scale for all of the remaining low coherence light interferometer. A method for measuring a physical property of a device under test is also disclosed using the apparatus of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Lumetrics, Inc.Inventors: Donald S. GIBSON, Filipp V. IGNATOVICH, Michael A. MARCUS
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Publication number: 20170102223Abstract: Frequency domain optical coherence imaging systems have an optical source, an optical detector and an optical transmission path between the optical source and the optical detector. The optical transmission path between the optical source and the optical detector reduces an effective linewidth of the imaging system. The optical source may be a broadband source and the optical transmission path may include a periodic optical filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Joseph A. Izatt, Eric L. Buckland, William J. Brown
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Publication number: 20170102224Abstract: A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine includes a noncontact 3D measuring device that has a projector configured to emit a first pattern of light onto an object, a scanner camera arranged to receive the first pattern of light reflected from the surface of the object, an edge-detecting camera arranged to receive light reflected from an edge feature of the object, and a processor configured to determine first 3D coordinates of an edge point of the edge feature based on electrical signals received from the scanner camera and the edge-detecting camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Robert E. Bridges, Paul C. Atwell
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Publication number: 20170102225Abstract: A blow molded container comprising a multi-layer laminate wall, said wall comprising a first layer comprising an extrusion blow-molding-capable grade of polymer, the first layer being an inner surface layer of the wall, a second, interior layer, the second layer, a third layer comprising an extrusion blow-molding-capable grade of polymer, and a detectable optical marker embedded in one of the first layer, the second interior layer, or the third layer, wherein said second layer is disposed between said first and third layers. A method of detecting a layer within a blow molded container, comprising shining an incident electromagnetic radiation on a multilayer laminate container, measuring an exit radiation from the multilayer laminate container, and determining if a particular layer having a detectable optical marker embedded therein exists and/or if a sufficient thickness the particular layer exists from characteristics of the exit radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Joey Arlin Palmer, Panagiotis Giannakakos
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Publication number: 20170102226Abstract: Sensing systems include a tube defining a Fabry-Perot cavity and an optical fiber including a distal end disposed within the Fabry-Perot cavity and a proximal end. A corrodible material caps the Fabry-Perot cavity. Devices for sensing corrosion of downhole equipment include an optical fiber with a corrodible material disposed over a distal end of the optical fiber. Systems for sensing a condition in equipment include an optical fiber with a fiber Bragg grating proximate a distal end thereof and a mass of sensor material coupled to the distal end of the optical fiber. The mass of sensor material is suspended from above the fiber Bragg grating. Other systems for sensing a condition in a wellbore include an optical fiber and a plurality of fiber Bragg gratings along a length thereof. A plurality of sensor materials are coupled to the optical fiber and surround respective fiber Bragg gratings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Anusha Chilukuri, Othon Do Rego Monteiro
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Publication number: 20170102227Abstract: An X-Y table with a position-measuring device includes a table which is disposed on a support and is movable on the support so that altogether the table is positionable in a plane parallel to an underlying stationary base. Two groups of scanning heads are disposed on the support. For position measurement in two directions, a respective one of the scanning heads directs light through a respective transmissive scale attached along an edge of the table such that a respective reflective scale, which is stationary relative to a processing tool disposed above the table, reflects the light through the respective transmissive scale back to the respective scanning head. In a central position of the table, the two groups are in positional correspondence with the transmissive scales, and, in either of two edge positions of the table, only one of the two groups is in positional correspondence with the transmissive scales.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Wolfgang Holzapfel, Joerg Drescher, Markus Meissner, Ralph Joerger, Bernhard Musch, Thomas Kaelberer
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Publication number: 20170102228Abstract: A phase of a specific frequency is found by carrying out a two-dimensional Fourier transformation on an image of a two-dimensional grid image on the surface of an object taken by a camera, and the displacement of the surface of the object is measured from the phase. As a result, measurement that is strong against noise can be carried out without projecting a grid having a brightness distribution of precise cosine waves. In addition, the process is simple and the number of pixels used for the measurement is smaller than that in the sampling moire method. The displacement can be found at a high speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: 4D SENSOR INC.Inventors: Yoshiharu MORIMOTO, Akihiro MASAYA, Akifumi TAKAGI
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Publication number: 20170102229Abstract: Data acquisition devices for analyzing reference objects and systems for monitoring turbine component deformation are provided. A data acquisition device has a longitudinal axis and includes a lens assembly and an image capture device in communication with the lens assembly for receiving and processing light from the lens assembly to generate images. The data acquisition device further includes a light source and a light tube coupled at a rear end to the light source. The light tube extends along the longitudinal axis between a front end and the rear end, and is operable to transport light from the light source therethrough and emit the light from the front end. The data acquisition device further includes an actuator operable to activate the image capture device and the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Jason Lee Burnside, Gregory Lee Hovis, William F. Ranson
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Publication number: 20170102230Abstract: Embodiments generally describe systems, devices, and methods for focusing and calibrating beam profilers. A test object is provided that may include an internal housing rotatable within an external housing. The internal housing may house a light source, a collimator, a filter, and/or a diffuser. A plate may be mounted to the internal housing and may include a plurality of markings. In some embodiments, to focus a beam profiler, the test object may be positioned adjacent the converter plate of a beam profiler. Marker images may be captured and a focus quality may be assessed therefrom. A position of the converter, objective, and/or camera of the beam profiler may be adjusted based on the focus quality. To calibrate, images of the markings in several rotational positions may be captured and used for calibration. The markings may be rotated to several positions by rotating the internal housing relative to the external housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Ihor Berezhnyy, Anthony Tang, Henry Price
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Publication number: 20170102231Abstract: Provided is a high-speed 3D imaging system using continuous-wave THz beam scan, and more particularly, a high-speed 3D imaging system using continuous-wave THz beam scan capable of acquiring a 3D image for a sample at a high speed and high precision by measuring a signal reflected from a sample using the continuous-wave THz beam generated from a wavelength-fixed laser and a wavelength-swept laser and having a frequency varying at a high speed to obtain depth direction information on a sample and performing a 2D scan on the sample using a THz beam scanner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Ji Sang YAHNG, Dae-Su YEE
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Publication number: 20170102232Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for projecting scaled images to a surface is disclosed. The methods and apparatuses include measuring distances to various points of the surface and altering the image based on an approximation of the surface based on the measured distances to the various points such that the altered image is substantially accurately scaled when projected back onto the surface. For a sufficiently flat surface, the image may be altered by scaling based on the measured distances and angles to the various points. For a curved surface, the image may be altered by scaling based on the approximation of the surface. The projected image may include a substantially accurate measurement markers when projected onto the surface for measurement directly on the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventor: Daniel Roman Prochoda
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Publication number: 20170102233Abstract: The invention provides an image-forming optical component, which comprises a concaved reflection surface for reflecting an incident light and a convexed reflection surface arranged opposite to the concaved reflection surface, wherein the concaved reflection surface reflects the incident light so that the incident light is condensed on the convexed reflection surface, and the convexed reflection surface is adapted to focus the incident light.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventor: Taichi Yuasa
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Publication number: 20170102234Abstract: A power transmission tower condition monitoring system includes a plurality of sensors configured to be positioned at a plurality of separate locations on the power transmission tower. The plurality of sensors includes at least one tilt sensor, at least one shock sensor, and at least one vibration sensor. One or more detectors are configured to receive intensity value data from the plurality of sensors. A computing device is coupled to the one or more detectors and includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The processor executes programmed instructions stored in the memory to receive the intensity value data from the one or more detectors. A current operational health for the power transmission tower is determined based on the received intensity value data. A method for monitoring a condition of a power transmission tower using the power transmission tower condition monitoring system is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Michael Oshetski, Atul Pradhan
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Publication number: 20170102235Abstract: Sensors for measuring rotation about an axis are disclosed, along with methods of making and using the same. The sensors can utilize ionic liquids and electrodes that provide a unique electrical signal at each angle of rotation about an axis. The sensors can include a solid structure with a channel that circumnavigates the axis, electrodes disposed within the channel, and an ionic liquid positioned within the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona Stat e UniversityInventors: Hongyu Yu, Mengbing Liang
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Publication number: 20170102236Abstract: A method for providing visual data of a landscape below an aircraft includes capturing visual data of a landscape below an aircraft, using a camera on the aircraft. The visual data is compared to previously captured visual data of the landscape. It is then determined which of the visual data and the previously captured visual data provides a clearer view of the landscape based upon the comparison. The one of the visual data and the previously captured visual data that is determined to provide the clearer view is then displayed to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Kevin S. Callahan, Richard K. Simms
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Publication number: 20170102237Abstract: A laser level assembly includes a base kit and an adjustment unit which is pivotably connected to the base kit. The adjustment unit has a block, a pivotable member, multiple shafts and multiple bearings. The shafts extends through the bearings and the block such that the block is pivotable relative to the connection member of the base kit, and the pivotably member is pivotable to the block. The pivotable member is connected to the laser level. The pivotable member is pivotable about an axis that is perpendicular to the pivotable axis of the connection member. The laser level is always maintained at a position that the laser beam is parallel to a desired plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventor: Chen-Yu Liao
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Publication number: 20170102238Abstract: A laser level including a control mechanism housing which houses a control mechanism, the control mechanism including at least a top surface and a bottom surface. A protective structure extends from the control mechanism housing configured to protect the control mechanism from impact and including an upper structure which extends from a top surface of the control mechanism housing and a lower structure which extends from a bottom surface of the control mechanism housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Dustin M. LEE, Vincent COOK, Michael T. MATTEO, Keith M. LOMBARDI
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Publication number: 20170102239Abstract: An electronic device includes a vibration element having a detection signal electrode and a drive signal electrode, an IC disposed so as to be opposed to the vibration element, a first wiring pattern located between the IC and the vibration element, and electrically connected to the drive signal electrode, and a shield wiring pattern located on the vibration element side of the first wiring pattern, and electrically connected to a constant potential (ground).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Ryuta Nishizawa, Takashi Nomiya, Keiichi Yamaguchi
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Publication number: 20170102240Abstract: A navigation system comprises a processing resource (202) configured to receive destination data representative of a destination, to determine an expected travel time to the destination, and to determine a departure time in dependence upon the expected travel time to the destination, and an output device (206) for providing the departure time to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Rob Schuurbiers, Bob Arnold Soeters
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Publication number: 20170102241Abstract: An autonomous vehicle is improved with a navigational system having both cameras and echolocation sensors, each including overlapping fields of view. The cameras and echolocation sensors may be part of an optical and echolocation system, respectively, that may work in conjunction with a global positioning system to determine a course for the autonomous vehicle to reach an objective while detecting and avoid obstacles along the course.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: James Paduano, Terrence McKenna
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Publication number: 20170102242Abstract: Processing arrangement for managing temporary updates to a map for use by vehicular navigation systems in vehicles in which a communications system at a remote site receives wireless communications from each vehicle including information about presence of an object or condition at a specific location automatically identified at the specific location without requiring manual entry of data about the object or condition at the specific location and that affects movement of vehicles on a roadway. A processor generates a map update for use by vehicular navigation systems based on the identified object or condition at the specific location which is transmitted to any vehicle in a vicinity of the specific location to cause the vehicular navigation system of that vehicle to use a map with the generated map update to display or otherwise indicate the presence of the object or condition at the specific location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Intelligent Technologies International, Inc.Inventor: David S. Breed
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Publication number: 20170102243Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a communication system that can be configured to receive a desired arrival time for a package to arrive at a destination, determine a location of the package, determine a route to the destination, and determine a pickup time to pick up the package. The pickup time can be at least partially based on the desired arrival time and a time to travel along the route. In an example, the package is a passenger and the communication system can involve a transportation or delivery service.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Ofer Samocha, Igor Magazinik, Sunny Marueli
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Publication number: 20170102244Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for suspending voice guidance during route navigation. A processor that executes a navigation system interface application can detect a deviation from a route between an origin and a destination. The processor can obtain contextual data including a geographic location and a vector. The processor can set a first value of a point-of-interest parameter that indicates whether the geographic location and the vector imply a visit to an expected stop, a second value of a road-type parameter that indicates a type of a current road segment associated with the geographic location, and a third value of a route-distance parameter based on a distance between the geographic location and a nearest point along the route. The processor can determine if voice guidance should be suspended based on the first value, the second value, and the third value.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicants: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P., AT&T MOBILITY II LLCInventors: Sheldon Kent Meredith, Jeremy Fix, William Cottrill
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Publication number: 20170102245Abstract: An in-vehicle device according to the present invention includes a notification information acquisition unit that acquires notification information transmitted from an external device, a traveling state evaluation unit that identifies a traveling state of a vehicle in which the in-vehicle device is mounted and evaluates appropriateness of voice output of the notification information, a guidance interference determination unit that determines interference between a voice output of the notification information and another guidance voice when the traveling state evaluation unit evaluates that the notification information is appropriate for voice output, and a voice output control unit that avoids the interference with the guidance voice and performs voice output of the notification information when there is the interference with the guidance voice.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Yumi IWATA, Yuji MINEGISHI
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Publication number: 20170102246Abstract: A method and an apparatus can provide map information to a user or a driver. In the method, a range that is, based upon a current specific location on the map, currently representable on the screen, is determined. A road included in the range that is currently representable on the screen can be shown with a road name. In response to each change of at least one of the specific location or the range, the range is determined and the road with the corresponding road name can be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYInventor: Won Seok YANG
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Publication number: 20170102247Abstract: An activity tracking device, such as a step-counting device includes an interface configured to receive one or more acceleration signals and signal processing circuitry. The signal processing circuitry generates an indication of condition of an accelerometer, such as a body position of the accelerometer, based on one or more accelerometer signals, generates an event signal, such as an event flag, based on one or more accelerometer signals and the indication of the condition of the accelerometer, and generates an activity signal, such as step flag based on the event signal, the indication of the condition of the accelerometer and one or more acceleration signals. The signal processing circuitry may generate a noise signal based on one or more acceleration signals and generate the activity signal based on the noise signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Stefano Paolo Rivolta, Andrea Labombarda, Alberto Zancanato
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Publication number: 20170102248Abstract: The present invention relates to a circuit arrangement and a method for reading a capacitive vibratory gyroscope with an at least primary mass and at least one secondary mass that is connected to the primary mass, wherein the primary mass is excited to a primary vibration during operation, and wherein the secondary mass is deflected out of a resting position in a direction that is transversal to the primary vibration when the vibratory gyroscope rotates around a sensitive axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat FreiburgInventors: Michael Maurer, Yiannos Manoli
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Publication number: 20170102249Abstract: Modules, systems, and methods for monitoring environmental conditions, such as physical, electromagnetic, thermal, and/or chemical parameters within an environment, over extended periods of time with the use of one or more electromechanical sensing devices that include a sensing device and electronic circuitry for processing an output of the sensing device and generating a output of the module. The sensing device includes a microstructure, for example, a cantilevered beam, and at least one set of contacts configured for contact-mode operation with the microstructure in response to the microstructure deflecting toward or away from the contacts when exposed to the parameter of interest. The microstructure has a stack of layers of dissimilar materials, at least one of which has at least one property that changes as a result of curing of or absorption by the first material when exposed to the parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: BelluTech LLCInventor: Navid Yazdi
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Publication number: 20170102250Abstract: A magnetic field measuring device having a semiconductor body with a first surface running in an x-y plane, with a first and second magnetic field sensor disposed on the surface, and an axis of symmetry, which runs perpendicular to the first surface in the z-direction and to which the magnetic field sensors are positioned in a mirrored fashion, first and second magnets, which are spaced apart from one another and in each case have an axis and a polar surface running perpendicular to the axis and facing the semiconductor body. The magnetic polarity changes along the axes on a surface, whereby the axes run in the direction of the axis of symmetry, whereby the axis of symmetry runs between the axes of the magnets, whereby the surfaces of the magnets in each case are spaced apart in the z-direction to the first surface of the semiconductor body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Micronas GmbHInventor: Joerg FRANKE
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Publication number: 20170102251Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described for calibrating a sensor of a distributed sensor system. More specifically, the described features generally relate to calibrating one sensor of such a system using information from one or more other sensors of the system. A calibration model may be determined based at least in part on a difference in geospatial location of the sensors. Further, in the case of one or both sensors being mobile, the difference in geospatial location of the sensors may vary over time such that different calibration models may apply to different portions of the sensed data. Also, the relative quality of the data sensed by the sensors may be taken into account for calibration (e.g., directionality of the calibration).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventor: Nicholas Bantle Masson
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Publication number: 20170102252Abstract: Provided is an electromagnetic flowmeter, including: a coil configured to form a magnetic field as power is applied; an electrode configured to measure an electromotive force generated according to a flow rate passing through the magnetic field; an amplifying circuit unit configured to amplify the electromotive force measured at the electrode; and a relay unit that is provided between the electrode and the amplifying circuit unit and that is turned on or off.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: KYUWON PARK, SEONGTAE KIM, HAIDON LEE, GWANGHO LEE
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Publication number: 20170102253Abstract: An ultrasonic device includes a fluid conduit configured to couple with one or more pipes and an ultrasonic transducer mounted on the conduit. The conduit includes a main body defining a flow channel and a thermal barrier coupled to the main body. The thermal barrier includes an organic polymeric material and is configured to thermally isolate the ultrasonic transducer from the flow channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Jing YE, Christopher Edward WOLFE, Shirley Xiaolei AO, Ran NIU, Weihua SHANG, Yan MEI
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Publication number: 20170102254Abstract: An ultrasonic flow meter includes a meter housing, a first ultrasound transducer, a second ultrasound transducer, an electronic control arrangement for operating the ultrasonic flow meter, and a connection arrangement being arranged between the electronic control arrangement and the ultrasound transducers. The connection arrangement includes an electrically insulating support arrangement, and a set of elastic connectors for electrically connecting the electronic control arrangement with the first and second ultrasound transducers. The insulating support arrangement mechanically fixates the set of elastic connectors and maintains electrical separation between the set of elastic connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventor: Jens Drachmann
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Publication number: 20170102255Abstract: A mass flowmeter includes a flow sensor having a first sensor part and a second sensor part formed on both sides of a heater part. The flow sensor is formed of a thermoplastic resin, and is configured of a multi-layer substrate including a plurality of stacked insulating layers, and a first conductor and a second conductor and formed on these insulating layers and connected to each other. The multi-layer substrate is formed by pressurizing and heating the plurality of insulating layers for integration. When a fluid having heat released from the heater part is moved along the one face of the flow sensor, the first and the second sensor parts and generate electromotive forces in the level corresponding to temperature differences generated between the one face and the other face in the first and the second sensor parts. The flow sensor has a structure manufactured by pressurizing and heating the plurality of insulating layers for integration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Toshikazu HARADA, Atusi SAKAIDA
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Publication number: 20170102256Abstract: A method for determining the volumetric flow rate of a fluid medium through a measuring section in a substantially gas-type-independent manner, includes heating the medium in a pulsed manner by using a heating element, detecting a first point in time at which a temperature maximum occurs at a first temperature sensor, the first temperature sensor being disposed adjacently upstream or downstream of the heating element, detecting a second point in time at which a temperature maximum occurs at a second temperature sensor, the second temperature sensor being disposed downstream of the heating element, the second temperature sensor being further away from the heating element than the first temperature sensor, and ascertaining a time difference between the first and second points in time. The volumetric flow rate is determined in dependence on the time difference. A device for carrying out the method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Christoph Sosna, Ulf Hammerschmidt
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Publication number: 20170102257Abstract: A first magnetic holder is attached to a U-shaped curved tube portion of a synthetic resin made measurement tube, and a magnetomotive body having a magnetic pole surface facing forward is embedded in a distal end of the first magnetic holder. A second magnetic holder is provided on a substrate at a position facing the distal end of the first magnetic holder with a space apart therefrom. The second magnetic holder includes a permanent magnet disposed to face the magnetomotive body in the first magnetic holder with a magnetic pole surface facing toward the first magnetic holder, so that the magnetic pole surface having a magnetic pole opposite to that of the magnetomotive body face each other. The permanent magnet of the second magnetic holder retains the curved tube portion of the measurement tube elastically with a space apart therefrom by attracting the magnetomotive body with a magnetic attraction force.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: EIICHI MURAKAMI, YOSHIAKI SUZUKI
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Publication number: 20170102258Abstract: A device and method to generate digital serial frequency outputs in a Coriolis flow meter is provided. The present invention provides the theoretically lowest jitter for a given input clock, the highest possible pulse count accuracy, the highest possible absolute accuracy, easily implementable other aspects (including Quadrature, pulse width, etc.) and requires no specialized external hardware, and is, therefore, implemented with commonly available serial output hardware found in most microcontrollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2014Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Micro Motion, Inc.Inventor: Paul J. HAYS
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Publication number: 20170102259Abstract: A robust low-cost wireless sensor with an internal battery, which permits operation for extended periods without the necessity of maintenance, for monitoring the flow of particulate solid material such as chemical fertilizers, small seeds, granulated foodstuffs, and others.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventor: Jose Roberto do Amaral Assy
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Publication number: 20170102260Abstract: A method for determining a volume or a mass of a filling material is provided, in which firstly an empty profile detection mode is assumed in the absence of a filling material, and then a volume or mass determination mode is assumed when the filling material is present. In the empty profile detection mode, an interference point profile is created from echo curves obtained by scanning a container surface. The interference point profile is then taken into account when determining the volume or the mass of the filling material in the volume or mass determination mode, such that volumes or masses of the filling material are determined with increased accuracy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: VEGA GRIESHABER KGInventor: Roland WELLE
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Publication number: 20170102261Abstract: A fluid sensor system capable of sensing a fluid level or a volume of fluid held by a reservoir, such as a container or a tank. In one embodiment, the system may include a magnetic element in a flotation device that suspends the magnetic element in the fluid held by the reservoir, so that the magnetic element randomly floats in proximity to a top of the fluid surface. Two or more magnetic field sensors or magnetometers are associated with the reservoir in at least two different locations, spaced apart from one another. The system further includes a processor coupled to the sensors. The magnetic field sensors may sense the strength of the magnetic field around the magnetic element to generate signals that are sent to the processor. The processor may then determine the location of the magnetic element within the reservoir based on the signals. The determined location can be correlated to a volume of fluid within the tank which is output to another device and/or a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Martin Payne, Philip J. VanderWall
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Publication number: 20170102262Abstract: A weighing and labeling system has a scale, label printer, and at least one controller. The controller stores information about incoming food packages and drives the printer to produce labels based on the stored information and the weight of the food packages. The labels are transferred to the food packages.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: BILLY R. JONES, JOHNNY V. JONES, DANNY C. JONES, DARRIN W. BEARDSLEE, KEATON G. DENNIS
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Publication number: 20170102263Abstract: An environmental physical sensor is provided that includes a power input terminal, a sensor output terminal, and a resonant switch. The resonant switch includes a mechanical element that is responsive to an environmental stimulus and is coupled to an electrical switch. The electrical switch is operable between an open position and a closed position and electrically connects the power input terminal to the sensor output terminal when in the closed position. The mechanical element is configured to intermittently actuate the electrical switch into the closed position responsive to the environmental stimulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Jonathan J. Bernstein, Marc S. Weinberg, Amy Duwel, Paul A. Ward, Nicol E. McGruer, Matteo Rinaldi, Eugene H. Cook
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Publication number: 20170102264Abstract: There is provided in a first form, a system including a detector and a reflector disposed about and proximal to the detector, at least of portion of the reflector being disposed in front of the detector. The reflector is configured to reflect at least a portion of the radiation directed to the system at an angle greater than a first predetermined value onto the detector, and the system is configured so that at least a portion of the radiation directed to the system at an angle less than the first predetermined value directly impinges on the detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2014Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA, LLCInventors: James Anton Harder, Michaelene Williams Sprague
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Publication number: 20170102265Abstract: The invention provides a spectroscopic instrument, which comprises a projecting optical system for projecting a projecting light emitted from a light source, a photodetecting optical system for receiving a reflection light from an object to be measured and for guiding to a photodetection member, and a spectroscope for detecting a condition of the object to be measured based on the reflection light as received by the photodetection member, wherein the projecting optical system and the photodetecting optical system have a projecting system chromatic aberration decreasing component and a photodetecting system chromatic aberration decreasing component which eliminate chromatic aberrations, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventor: Taichi Yuasa