Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are provided for detecting and determining conditions of and conditions within a fluid conduit.

Abstract: An aerial vehicle includes a liquid chemical tank, at least one spray unit, a plurality of sensors, a processing unit, and an output unit. The processing unit is configured to generate a spray record for an environment within which the aerial vehicle is operating, the spray record comprising: information over a time period of at least one spray condition relating to one or more of the at least one spray unit for the aerial vehicle operating within the environment over the time period, the determined air movement direction relative to the projection of the fore-aft axis onto the ground over the time period, and the determined air movement speed relative to the ground over the time period. The output unit is configured to output the spray record.

Abstract: An optical measurement instrument is an integrated instrument that includes an optical cavity with a light source, a sample cuvette, and an optical sensor. The instrument can be used for taking measurements of organism concentration in one or more samples. Preferably, the instrument holds multiple, individually-loaded, independent fluid samples and determines bacteria concentration via a forward-scattering signal. The instrument can incorporate onboard incubation to promote bacterial growth in the samples such that, once a certain bacterial concentration is achieved, the higher concentration sample can be used with a mass spectrometer to identify the type of bacteria. The instrument and mass spectrometer can be a part of a network for medical diagnostic testing data where data is stored in a manner that is inherently untainted by patient identifiable information.

Abstract: A method of detecting water within a pit of an elevator shaft including: emitting an electromagnetic wave from an electromagnetic wave source towards a bottom of an elevator shaft; detecting a reflected electromagnetic wave of the electromagnetic wave using an electromagnetic wave detector; and determining whether water is present within the pit of the elevator shaft in response to the reflected electromagnetic wave.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for providing a notification of a wet floor are provided. A scrubbing robot for scrubbing a floor and having one or more liquid carrying components has a sensor coupled to it positioned for collecting data about an area of the floor proximate to the scrubbing robot and along a path over which the robot has travelled. An application is stored on the computer for determining that liquid is on the floor by analysing the data for a presence of a second set of parameters corresponding to or crossing (from above to below or from below to above) a set of threshold parameters that is indicative of the presence of liquid on the floor. A notification module coupled to the scrubbing robot issues at least one of a human detectable and a computer detectable notification in response to the application determining that liquid is on the floor.

Abstract: A sensor for measuring multiple properties of a fluid, such as oil, including level, temperature, water contamination, and dielectric where the sensing elements include two or more interdigitated electrodes, a capacitive relative humidity sensor, and a temperature sensing element.

Abstract: Described is a transformer end-of-life thermal transmitting indicator (thermal transmitting indicator) that is configured and well suited for monitoring the health of a transformer and communicating the health of the transformer to an end user by way of a cellular transceiver. The thermal transmitting indicator can be configured to alert nearby people of an impending transformer explosion if the transformer fails. The thermal transmitting indicator is also arranged to transmit any problems or impending danger from the transformer to the end user who can then respond by preemptively dealing with the failing transformer. The thermal transmitting indicator comprises liquid sensors spaced in its housing to sense if water or high humidity has infiltrated the housing.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, disclosed are systems and methods for machine learning-based image detection and the determination of slippery conditions based therefrom. The disclosed systems and method identify a set of images that depict captured imagery in relation to at least one area of a floor at a location. These images are then analyzed via at least one slippery condition detection machine learning algorithm, which results in a determination of a classification of the area of the floor (e.g., does a puddle exist or other type of slippery condition). This information is stored and later used for training of the at least one slippery condition detection machine learning algorithm. Moreover, the information is communicated to beacons in/around the location, to alert users to the condition.

Abstract: A safety system for residential and commercial use includes a plurality of sensor modules that may be distributed about the environment, and that are in communication with a remote server environment and with other devices over a wireless communication network (e.g., cellular, Wi-Fi). Each sensor module includes a plurality of sensors that are capable of measuring or detecting characteristics of the environment such as smoke, small particulate, large particulate, chemicals, gasses, temperature, humidity, pressure, geolocation, and other characteristics. Analysis of sensor data is performed locally on the sensor module, as well as remotely on a server, in order to fuse and consider multiple sensor data points to identify emergency and non-emergency scenarios. By fusing and analyzing sensor data emergencies can be detected more quickly, and false alarms can be filtered out and avoided.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for detecting a dissolved gaseous impurity in an aqueous environment, comprises a tube for isolating liquid surface, or a sampler for obtaining a liquid sample from the aqueous environment, a vacuum pump located to exert a vacuum, leaving the surface to evaporate into the vacuum; and a holding compartment for holding evaporated gas which may then be analyzed using electrochemical or spectroscopic methods. The apparatus is useful for detecting levels of ammonia in fish ponds or indeed any impurity that may be dissolved in the water.

Abstract: A medical wetness sensing device includes a base adapted to be disposed on a wearer of the medical wetness sensing device. The base includes a first electrical conductor and a second electrical conductor electrically insulated from the first electrical conductor. The first electrical conductor includes a hinge portion enabling a first portion of the first electrical conductor to deflect, at the hinge portion, relative to a second portion of the first electrical conductor. The medical wetness sensing device includes a controller electrically connected to the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor. The controller is configured to detect a presence or an absence of a medical fluid electrically connecting the first and second electrical conductors.

Abstract: Method for operating a parking environment with at least one motor vehicle which has a vehicle system which is designed for completely automatic vehicle guidance and is operated autonomously for parking purposes in the parking environment, wherein the parking environment is assigned a motor-vehicle-external control device which is designed to set up a wireless communication link to motor vehicles which are operated autonomously in the parking environment and to coordinate the autonomous operation of the motor vehicles in the parking environment, wherein, when an alarm signal which indicates an alarm state in the parking environment is present, in particular acoustically and/or optically output via display means of the parking environment, alarm information which describes the type of alarm is transmitted, via the or a further wireless communication link, to all the autonomously operated motor vehicles which are located in the parking environment, wherein the vehicle systems of the motor vehicles receiving the

Abstract: A system includes a container housing an aerosol generating substrate and a product identifying compound associated with the container. The system further includes an electronic article configured to receive the container. The electronic article includes a sensor configured to detect the product identifying compound.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a region of a pool, the method may include moving a pool cleaning robot along a cleaning path that covers the region while acquiring, at first different points of time and by a sensing unit of the pool cleaning robot, first images of first scenes, at least one first scene at each first point of time; wherein the acquiring of the first images is executed while illuminating the first scenes by the pool cleaning robot; detecting, in at least one first image, illumination reflected or scattered as a result of the illuminating of the first scenes; removing from the at least one first image information about the illumination reflected or scattered; determining, based at least in part of on the first images, first locations of the pool cleaning robot; and wherein the moving is responsive to the first locations of the pool cleaning robot.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a novel foldable and intrinsically safe plate capacitive sensor to measure liquid depths, solids in liquid depths, and two different liquids depths. This invention is used in onsite wastewater management systems (OWTS) to monitor depths of solids, oil, and effluent in a wastewater tank. The plates are configured to allow for solids, liquids and gases to surround the plates. A number of plates are hung in series from near the OWTS tank lid to at least 18 inches below the output baffle to measure the different materials at different depths in the OWTS tank. The capacitive sensors are capable of use with various materials to measure solids, oil, and effluent depths in an OWTS tank.

Abstract: Visualizing a contaminant is provided. A contaminant of a plurality of different contaminants included in a contaminant knowledgebase is identified based on analysis of contaminant-relevant data received from one or more sensors of a plurality of different sensor arrays regarding an enclosed physical space. A concentration and a type of the contaminant is identified based on the contaminant-relevant data and information included in the contaminant knowledgebase. A location of the contaminant is identified within the enclosed physical space based on location of the one or more sensors that obtained the contaminant-relevant data and a digital twin of the enclosed physical space. A visualization of the contaminant is projected at an area proximate to the location of the contaminant using a holographic image indicating the concentration and the type of the contaminant within the enclosed physical space.

Abstract: A medical wetness sensing device includes a cover, a first and second electrically conductive portions housed in the cover, an electrically insulative portion housed in the cover, and a compressible portion. The cover defines an outer surface. The first and second electrically conductive portions are exposed along an inner surface of the device. The first and second electrically conductive portions are configured to transmit a test signal indicating an absence or presence of a liquid on the inner surface. The electrically insulative portion electrically isolates the first electrically conductive portion from the second electrically conductive portion. The compressible portion is flexible, compressible, and configured such that the inner surface of the device is conformable to skin of a wearer of the device. The compressible portion is formed by at least one of the cover, the first and second electrically conductive portions, and the electrically insulative portion.

Abstract: A debris collection tool includes a mandrel having a longitudinal flowbore therethrough and an inner sleeve disposed around the mandrel. A first array of magnets is arranged on the inner sleeve. A second array of magnets is disposed around the inner sleeve. The first array of magnets is moveable with respect to the second array of magnets. The debris collection tool further includes an adaptor sleeve concentric with the mandrel and a linkage coupling the adaptor sleeve with the inner sleeve.

Abstract: A metal plate corrosion sensing apparatus includes a conduit, and an electrical resistance probe mounted within the conduit, the electrical resistance probe configured to receive an electrical signal indicating a thickness of the metal plate, wherein the conduit comprises a plurality of slots configured to simulate an air/soil interface by permitting fluid access to the electrical resistance probe within the conduit through the slots.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a server, sensed data from a sensor located in a structure, wherein the sensor is part of an evacuation system for the structure. The method also includes determining, based on the sensed data, whether a threshold relative to the sensed data has been exceeded. The method further includes providing a notification if it is determined that the threshold is exceeded.

Abstract: Smoking articles, and methods for forming such smoking articles, such as an electronic smoking article, are provided. An exemplary smoking article comprises a control body portion having a control body engagement end, and having a first control component therein. A cartridge body portion includes a cartridge body engagement end configured to removably engage the control body engagement end of the control body portion. The cartridge body portion further includes a consumable arrangement comprising at least an aerosol precursor composition and at least one heating element operably engaged therewith, and a second control component. At least the consumable arrangement is configured to be in communication with the first control component upon engagement between the cartridge body and control body portions.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring disposal of wastewater in a disposal well includes: an event monitor sensor configured to identify a wastewater disposal event; and a second sensor configured to collect data about one or more characteristics of the wastewater during the wastewater disposal event. The data from the second sensor at the disposal well is analyzed to determine a classification of the wastewater, which is then reported to an operator or another interested party.

Abstract: A biometric air conditioning control system includes a local electronic device, an ambient air parameter sensor, a mobile device, a storage medium, and a processor. The electronic device is located in an area and includes a transceiver and a near field communication device configured to broadcast a beacon signal via the transceiver. The parameter sensor is configured to measure and output measured air parameter information. The mobile device includes a human interface device, a transceiver configured to receive the beacon signal, a biometrics sensor configured to output a measured biometric information of the occupant relative to occupant comfort. The storage medium stores thermal profile matrix data, authentication data associated with the beacon signal, and a software-based application.

Abstract: A hand hygiene monitoring system includes an identity authentication module, a motion acquisition module and a judgment module; where the identity authentication module is for identifying the person being detected; the motion acquisition module includes a sensor device; the judgment module includes a processing chip, which makes calibrated data available for a motion algorithm; the motion algorithm includes movement direction algorithm and motion trajectory algorithm.

Abstract: A gas measurement system for measuring the concentration of gaseous and/or vaporous components of a gas mixture by means of the color change of at least one reaction substance on a reaction support unit in which the at least one reaction substance is arranged on the reaction support unit separately within at least two light permeable channels is provided in such a manner that data can be read out reliably at low technical expense. The data reading device can be designed as a digital camera and/or as a reading apparatus for an electronic data storage device.

Abstract: Embodiments for assessing energy usage efficiency in a fluid transfer pumping system in a cloud computing environment by a processor. A rate of temperature decay may be determined over a selected time period using a temperature signal collected by one or more non-intrusive Internet of Things (IoT) sensors located at one or more selected positions of a piping network in the fluid transfer pumping system so as to determine energy efficiency in the fluid transfer pumping system associated with a heating service, a cooling service, or combination thereof.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a server, sensed data from a sensor located in a structure, wherein the sensor is part of an evacuation system for the structure. The method also includes determining, based on the sensed data, whether a threshold relative to the sensed data has been exceeded. The method further includes providing a notification if it is determined that the threshold is exceeded.

Abstract: In an example, a method includes obtaining an expected biological sample value at a computing device. The expected biological sample value indicates an expected concentration of a material biologically processed by a courier. The computing device determines whether the measured biological sample value is associated with the courier based on a comparison of the expected biological sample value to the measured biological sample value. The method also includes determining a particular set of operations to be performed at the computing device based on a result of the comparison.

Abstract: A system and diagnosis server are provided for collaborating with electronic noses, as well as a related mobile diagnosis unit and related method. The diagnosis server includes a receiver unit for receiving a set of data from one e-nose of a plurality of e-noses. The set of data may include a sensor identifier, a sensor output value, and a relevance flag for a predefined diagnosis. In addition, a determination unit determines a probability factor for the predefined diagnosis based on the set of data, a relevance function and a distribution function.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for management of information, including environmental information, obtained by a variety of sensors associated with one or more distributed mobile sensor platforms. In certain embodiments, the geographically transitory nature of a mobile sensor platform may be leveraged to facilitate collection of environmental information over a larger geographic area than that of a fixed sensor platform. Embodiments disclosed herein provide for information consistency and/or quality checking of information obtained by mobile sensor platforms. Further embodiments may be used to incentivize the collection and/or acquisition of certain data via point and/or credit based compensation.

Abstract: A pollution source detection system, includes an automated vehicle including a position sensor that detects a geographic position of the automated vehicle and at least one pollution detection sensor that measures a concentration of pollution at the automated vehicle. The pollution source detection system includes a back-end system. The back-end system includes a network interface that receives the geographic position and the concentration of the pollution from the automated vehicle. The back-end system includes a database that stores the geographic position and the concentration of the pollution received via the network interface. The back-end system includes a processor that measures a gradient of the concentration of the pollution and controls a movement of the automated vehicle based on the gradient to guide the automated vehicle toward a source of the pollution.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an interactive surgical drape and system including at least one sensor and at least one controller that operates indicating sensing feedback from the at least one sensor to cause display of information on a dynamic display integrated with the interactive surgical drape. The dynamic display assists the surgical team while performing surgery and can operate to improve the efficiency and/or effectiveness of the surgical team.

Abstract: A medical wetness sensing device includes a cover, a first and second electrically conductive portions housed in the cover, an electrically insulative portion housed in the cover, and a compressible portion. The cover defines an outer surface. The first and second electrically conductive portions are exposed along an inner surface of the medical wetness sensing device. The first and second electrically conductive portions are configured to transmit a test signal indicating an absence or presence of a liquid on the inner surface. The electrically insulative portion electrically isolates the first electrically conductive portion from the second electrically conductive portion.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a server, sensed data from a sensor located in a structure, wherein the sensor is part of an evacuation system for the structure. The method also includes determining, based on the sensed data, whether a threshold relative to the sensed data has been exceeded. The method further includes providing a notification if it is determined that the threshold is exceeded.

Abstract: The upper limit value for the axis feeding speed is set to the maximum speed that can secure the safety in a wire electrical discharge machine. In the case where the level of the process liquid is higher than a predetermined height, however, the upper limit value is made smaller. In order to prevent the process liquid from spilling to the outside of the process tank, the acceleration or the jerk may be changed instead of the axis feeding speed. In the case where the process liquid level is high, it is difficult for the process liquid to spill when the speed is adjusted slowly. In addition, the time constant may be increased or the instruction for speed may be changed from the linear type to the S shape type.

Abstract: Systems for treating workpieces are disclosed. A disclosed apparatus for treating workpieces with process fluid in a flooding chamber includes a container to provide process fluid, a process fluid delivery line that fluidly couples the container to the flooding chamber to provide process fluid to the flooding chamber, where the process fluid delivery line includes a container-side inflow region, and means for generating a process fluid jet that is to flow to the flooding chamber and pass through the container-side inflow region of the process fluid delivery line.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic, integrated, nose and tongue device, which can be stationary or portable (movable) and is designed for real-time monitoring and analyzing information about liquid substances of any kind, as well as toxic, flammable, choking, radioactive and/or polluting gases present in the air or water, which is achieved by the use of artificial intelligence algorithms capable of classifying and training the system so as to recognize the different sign patterns sent by the electronic nose and the electronic tongue. Embodiments described herein can be used in outdoor conditions and complicated areas or connected to water treatment systems, such as those used in electro-coagulation, wherein such a device may be connected to the inlet piping of the treatment systems and can determine how much energy must be used by the electro-coagulators according to the contamination degree of the water.

Abstract: Embodiments for assessing energy in a fluid transfer pump system in a cloud computing environment by a processor. A fluid flow rate may be cognitively determined according to a tracer stimulus, injected into the fluid transfer pump system, and adequately detected by one or more Internet of Things (IoT) sensors located at one or more selected positions of a piping network in the fluid transfer pump system.

Abstract: A water sensor for a fuel filtration apparatus includes a main body with at least one electrical contact disposed proximate the first end of the main body. The electrical contact(s) is operatively connectable to an electronic control unit. Multiple sensor contacts are disposed proximate a second end of the main body. The sensor contacts are configured to detect multiple water levels and provide an output on each water level detected. The electrical contact is configured to send the output to an electronic control unit. The water level information provided by the water sensor can be tracked by a control device to determine if the fill rate of water meets an alarm value.

Abstract: A module gathers information about the level of water in a water well and sends the information to a database. A sensor tracks the level of water in the well, how it changes over time, and the pace of recharge including the rate of water replenishment from the groundwater source. The system can be programmed to send alerts to interested parties when certain thresholds are reached.

Abstract: A wind measurement lidar includes: an output unit to output a laser beam; a transmitter-receiver to emit the laser beam produced by the output unit into the air, and to receive a scattered beam of the laser beam; a received signal acquiring unit to obtain a received signal through heterodyne detection of the laser beam and the beam acquired via the transmitter-receiver; a controller to control the transmitter-receiver; a storage to store as a noise signal the received signal obtained when the laser beam is controlled so as to be produced, but not to be emitted into the air; a frequency difference unit to subtract the noise signal from the received signal obtained when the laser beam is controlled so as to be emitted into the air; and a wind speed measurer to measure a wind speed from the subtraction result.

Abstract: Extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus and methods as described herein involve on-line port leak detection.

Abstract: One or more microphones and a controller are used to detected, transmit, and store toilet noise data. One or more speakers are used to provide user feedback based on the detected toilet noise data. Speakers, microphones, and circuitry may be located within a toilet seat of a toilet. A user device or remote device may be connected to the toilet noise detection toilet apparatus for data recording, collection, and health trend reporting.

Abstract: A pressurized flow of breathable gas is delivered to the airway of a subject in accordance with a therapy regimen. One or more fluid parameters of the pressurized flow of breathable gas are adjusted based on the therapy regimen. The therapy regimen dictates that such adjustments be made based on the respiratory state of the subject. Transitions in respiratory state are identified without relying on measurement or estimation of flow at or near the airway of subject. Transitions in respiratory state are identified based on changes in the first time derivative of flow at or near the airway of the subject. In one embodiment, an effort parameter is determined that approximates the second time derivative of flow. Based on comparisons of the effort parameter to a dynamic threshold, transitions in respiratory state are identified.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotorcraft including a plurality of blades, and a control computer configured to obtain a blade bending measurement from a sensor associated with a one of the plurality of blades, process, by a device comprising a processor, the blade bending measurement to obtain moment data for the rotorcraft, obtain data from an inertial measurement unit (IMU), wherein the data obtained from the IMU pertains to at least one of a pitch of the aircraft and an angular rate, and process, by the device, the moment data and the data from the IMU to generate a command configured to stabilize the aircraft, wherein the command is based on a reference input, and wherein the reference input is based on at least one input provided by a pilot of the aircraft.

Abstract: A measurement system for monitoring ambient temperature and airspeed is disclosed. The measurement system uses a single temperature sensor, disposed in the environment under test, in communication with a controller. The controller supplies a first current to the temperature sensor to measure the ambient temperature of the environment. This first current is selected so that it results in little or no self-heating of the temperature sensor. After the ambient temperature is determined, a second, higher current is applied to the temperature sensor. This higher current serves to heat the temperature sensor be a predetermined amount. Based on the expected temperature rise, the ambient temperature and the actual monitored temperature, the airspeed may be determined.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to obtaining at least one measurement of blade bending associated with at least one blade of at least one rotor of an aircraft, processing, by a device comprising a processor, the at least one measurement to obtain moment data, obtaining data from an inertial measurement unit (IMU), and processing, by the device, the moment data and the data from the IMU to generate a command configured to stabilize the aircraft.

Abstract: A method for sequentially monitoring a level of a sanitation agent comprises the step of providing a supply tube having a first portion and a second portion. The method includes the step of linking the supply tube first portion and the supply tube second portion with a pipe. An optical sensor is situated adjacent the pipe, and is used to take a reference reading and a fault check reading. A controller imposes a warning signal when a difference between the reference reading and the fault check reading is greater than a threshold. The reference reading is taken when the sanitation agent is in direct contact with the pipe.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to detecting fluid in medical tubing. In certain aspects, a method is performed by a data processing apparatus. The method includes controlling repetitive activation of the ultrasonic transmitter. The method also includes receiving a signal from the ultrasonic receiver during an activation of the ultrasonic transmitter. The method also includes determining that fluid is absent or present in a portion of the medical fluid tube based on a comparison between the signal and a threshold value.

Abstract: A method and device for determining a fuel portion in a motor oil of a motor vehicle. The motor oil is brought between at least two electrodes forming a capacitor. The capacitance of the capacitor is determined while the motor oil is located between the electrodes, and the fuel portion in the motor oil is determined from the capacitance of the capacitor.