Abstract: An artificially intelligent irrigation system on a property may include an irrigation management server with the information for the irrigation system. An artificial intelligence feature may retrieve and access inputs from a plurality of resources or data sources. These sources may include current weather data, historical weather data, current moisture levels, historical moisture levels, sensor information from sensors on or near the property, water utility usage data, and other data. Other inputs may be events on the property as well the frequently or consistently occur and may also be considered historical data. The artificial intelligence feature may manage the schedule and predict the upcoming water schedule based on this information and appropriately water, or not water, or change duration of watering or output of watering based on the information gathered without human intervention.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to compare the size of a target from the first sensor information with the size of the target from the second sensor information to determine whether an anomaly exists based upon the size comparison. In one embodiment, the size of the target from the first sensor information is affected by dielectric constants for at least one material of interest associated with the target.

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling display of three-dimensional data in a three-dimensional processor that processes three-dimensional data indicating three-dimensional position coordinates of each point on a surface of an object to be measured, the three-dimensional data being obtained by projecting measurement light onto the object and receiving measurement light reflected from the object. The method includes obtaining reliability data that are an index of reliability of three-dimensional data of said each point, enabling a user to adjust a threshold for defining a range of the reliability, and displaying, on a screen of a display, three-dimensional data corresponding to reliability falling within a range defined by the threshold adjusted by the user with the three-dimensional data displayed distinguishably from different three-dimensional data.

Abstract: Alerting a user of a material inspection device to a change in thickness of a material being inspected is disclosed. A thickness offset is determined from calibration information. The calibration information identifies a time of flight of a pulse through a reference sample similar in composition to a material to be inspected. The thickness offset indicates when a thickness of a material being inspected differs from a thickness of the reference sample. A calibration thickness alarm is set, the calibration thickness alarm corresponding to the thickness offset. A change in thickness of the material being inspected is detected. The calibration thickness alarm is engaged to alert the user of the inspection device of a detected change in thickness of the material being inspected.

Abstract: The invention proposes that a camera (18) takes a technical picture of an air outlet valve (10) of an aircraft, and the picture taken of the outlet valve (10) is displayed on a picture display unit (20), for example in the cockpit of the aircraft. By shining light onto the outlet valve from a light source (22), a clear picture with a high level of contrast is produced. The valve setting of the outlet valve (10) can thus be monitored visually, in a reliable manner, by the pilot.

Abstract: A system for identifying a laser machining nozzle on insertion of the laser machining nozzle into a laser machining head is provided. On its region insertable into the laser machining head, the laser machining nozzle has a shaping. Means for detecting or sensing the shaping are provided in the receiving region of the laser machining head provided for the laser machining nozzle.

Abstract: A method of producing idiosyncratic electronic emissions fingerprints from an electronic device is disclosed wherein emissions produced by the electronic device are collected and converted into one or more digital electronic fingerprints. The method contemplates a variety of emissions, such as electromagnetic emissions (including radio frequency emissions) and vibrational emissions (including audio emissions). The emissions fingerprints of various types extracted from an electronic device can be combined into more complex emissions signatures, and/or they can be combined with conventional electronic fingerprints or other idiosyncratic identifying data. A drift-test method for compensation and correction of emissions fingerprint drift is also disclosed.

Abstract: A geoposition is determined at a point using a geoposition determining mobile communication device. A crop management zone is identified based on one or more predetermined crop management boundaries and the geoposition of the point. Information about the field is wirelessly communicated between the geoposition determining mobile communications device and a remote site. Analysis may be performed at the remote site with the results of the analysis communicated to the mobile communication device at the growing point. Information may be collected at the point which is stored or analyzed at the remote site. Information may include digital images of plant conditions which may be analyzed to determine conditions such as disease or pest infestation. Contextual information from a number of different types of sources may be used to provide meaningful analysis and feedback to the producer. The producer may define crop management zones using the geoposition determining mobile communication device.

Abstract: A system and method for advanced warning of severe weather for general aviation aircraft is presented. An aircraft includes an onboard weather tracker which monitors atmospheric condition changes. The weather tracker uses data from an onboard barometric altimeter and a GPS device to calculate air pressure changes in order to identify when the aircraft is flying into a low-pressure zone. The weather tracker uses the air pressure's rate of change and the aircraft's speed to determine the criticality of a situation and appropriately notifies a pilot. The weather tracker provides the pilot with local airport information and alternative flight pattern information per the pilot's request.

Abstract: A mechanical gauge having a mechanism for setting multiple alarms within tolerance values. When such tolerance values defined by the mechanism are reached, the same mechanism activates an alarm.

Abstract: An oil pressure damper device for an architectural structure and a monitor and control system of the damper device without requiring an exclusive network for connecting between the damper devices and the monitor and control system, and is able to monitor operations without regard to the distance between the damper devices and the monitor system. The oil pressure damper device includes a detection unit for detecting conditions of the damper device, a communication unit for transmitting information detected by the detection unit through a public communication network and/or a local area network, and a monitor for receiving the information from the communication unit and monitoring the conditions of the damper devices of the architectural structure.

Abstract: A damper device for an architectural structure and a monitor and control system of the damper device without requiring an exclusive network for connecting between the damper devices and the monitor and control system, and is able to monitor operations without regard to the distance between the damper devices and the monitor means. The damper device includes detection means 25A for detecting conditions of the damper device, communication means 30 for transmitting information detected by the detection means 25A through a public communication network and/or a local area network, and monitor means 36 for receiving the information from the communication means 30 and monitoring the conditions of the damper devices of the architectural structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to measuring devices, namely calipers. The invention is a measuring device for measuring the height or depth of a conductive element comprising a stabilizing body comprising a beam; at least one leg extending from said beam; a contact affixed to at least one leg, an electrical energy source connected in series with said contact; an indicator connected in series with said electrical energy source and said contact; a caliper comprising a measuring scale; a probe, said probe connected in series with said contact, said electrical energy source, said indicator; and means for affixing the caliper to the beam.

Abstract: An angularity gauging apparatus for determining if an angle formed between two longitudinally joined cylindrical surfaces is within expected straightness tolerances without requiring a direct measurement. The apparatus includes a fixed locating member and pivotable locating member which respectively interface with the two surfaces being examined. The members are pivotally connected so that angular displacement of their longitudinal axes about the connecting point is possible. A signaling device activates to inform a user when the two surfaces under examination form an angle to each other which equals or exceeds a maximum allowable angle preset into the apparatus. A device is also incorporated for adjusting the apparatus to allow a user to change the angle at which the signaling device activates.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in determining the location of a surface of a solid object such as that being machined by a machine tool includes a stylus having an electrically conductive end that is supported by two support members, which are disposed in pressure contact with each other by means of a spring or other bias, one of the two support members being formed to have a spherical contact surface that is a portion of an imaginary sphere concentric with the contact electrode, the other of the two support members being formed so that upon contacting the spherical surface the area of contact is substantially line contact.

Abstract: A three dimensional graphics tablet for determining the three dimensional coordinates of points on an object placed on a supporting plane. The apparatus includes an articulated arm having at least two link elements connecting a contacting tip element to the support for rotational movement about a plurality of mutually angulated axes. By means of the arm articulation, the contacting tip element can be moved to arbitrary locations within a defined volume. Potentiometers are provided for measuring each of the angles of rotation about the mutually angulated axes. These potentiometers generate signals which collectively determine the coordinates of the location of the tip element. Embodiments are disclosed having three and four degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A centering device for locating and aligning the center of a workpiece with the center axis of the spindle of a manufacturing machine such as a drill press and the like, comprising a centering pointer and a centering block; the centering pointer having a needle slidably disposed therein and an indicator lamp and being adapted to be detachably mounted to the spindle of the manufacturing machine, the centering block having a cylindrical surface and an L-shaped cut away to be mounted onto an edge of the workpiece, the L-shaped cut away having one surface passing through the center axis of the centering block.

Abstract: An acoustic micrometer for measuring the exact distance between two electrically interconnected metallic objects is disclosed. The micrometer comprises a micrometer head having an electrical contact at one end adapted to engage one of the metallic objects when taking a measurement, a housing secured to the other end of the micrometer head and adapted to physically engage the other metallic object, a battery located in the housing, electrical contact means connected to one terminal of the battery and mounted at the end of the housing so as to engage the other metallic object when taking a measurement, and a sound generator and speaker assembly adapted for connection of the micrometer head to emit an audible signal when the electrical circuit is completed between the metallic objects.