Abstract: A life predicting method for a solder joint includes a step of referring to a temperature history of a measurement object having a solder joint, a step of examining at least one physical quantity selected from the group consisting of amplitude, a cycle number, a mean temperature, and a periodic length of a temperature variation with a cycle count method from the temperature history, a step of calculating a strain range by utilizing a previously prepared response surface from the physical quantity examined with the cycle count method, and a step of calculating a strain range increasing rate from a strain range with reference to a previously obtained damage index and a strain variation history of the strain range.

Abstract: A diagnostic test is conducted by operating an engine-generator set at a plurality of reduced speeds. At each of those speeds, operating parameters of the engine are sensed and analyzed to detect an unsatisfactory operating condition. For example, such operating parameters may include speed of the engine-generator set, engine oil pressure and level, engine temperature, coolant level, and battery voltage. When a transition in engine speed occurs, a throttle test also may be conducted to measure how quickly and smoothly the engine reaches the new speed. After the engine reaches the normal operating speed, the generator is activated to produce electricity. One or more characteristic of that electricity, such as voltage, current and frequency, are sensed and evaluated to detect an unsatisfactory operating condition.

Abstract: An acoustic monitoring system includes a portable acoustic detection device, a sound analysis device and a confidence level device. The portable acoustic detection device is capable of receiving sound at one or more locations near a sound-producing device. The sound analysis device receives the sound from the portable sound detection device, determines a diagnosis based on a comparison between the sound and pre-recorded sound data, and outputs the diagnosis to the portable acoustic detection device. The sound analysis device also determines a corrective action for inhibiting the sound, which is also output to the portable sound detection device. The confidence level device determines a confidence level of the diagnosis indicating a likelihood that the diagnosis is successfully diagnosed.

Abstract: Provided is a device of evaluating a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus in which flow rate control units are installed in flow paths through which gas supplied from gas supply sources flows, and an operation of each flow rate control unit is controlled according to time-serially defined process conditions to adjust a supply operation of gas in a semiconductor manufacturing process. The device includes: a storage unit to store layouts of the flow rate control units; an obtaining unit configured to obtain information of the process conditions at an instant of time; a specifying unit configured to specify an operational state of each flow rate control unit based on the information of the process conditions; and a determination unit configured to determine an internal gas state of a flow path arranged over upstream and downstream sides of each flow rate control unit based on the specified operational state and the layouts.

Abstract: A sensor inserting device includes a device main body and a push handle for moving a detector of a sensor and an insertion needle, with the sensor held coupled to the insertion needle, into the body of a patient. A transmitter, for processing a signal from the sensor, is set in the device main body. A cable, allowing transmission of a signal between the sensor and the transmitter, is connected to the sensor (12) and the transmitter.

Abstract: In the invariant relational analysis, it is possible to carry out a fault analysis using an appropriate correlation model even if a system configuration has been changed. An operation management apparatus includes a correlation model generation unit, a configuration change detection unit and a fault analysis unit. The correlation model generation unit generates a correlation model including one or more correlation functions each indicating a correlation between two different metrics among a plurality of metrics of a system. The configuration change detection unit detects whether a configuration change of the system has occurred or not. The fault analysis unit identifies a fault cause of the system using the correlation model which is generated based on measured values of the plurality of metrics after the configuration change of the system when the configuration change of the system is detected by the configuration change detection unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sensor data and end of life detection are provided. In some embodiments, a method for determining the end of life of a continuous analyte sensor includes evaluating a plurality of risk factors using an end of life function to determine an end of life status of the sensor and providing an output related to the end of life status of the sensor. The plurality of risk factors may be selected from the list including the number of days the sensor has been in use, whether there has been a decrease in signal sensitivity, whether there is a predetermined noise pattern, whether there is a predetermined oxygen concentration pattern, and error between reference BG values and EGV sensor values.

Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring devices in a power distribution system are described. In one example, a method for use in a power distribution system including a plurality of devices is described. The method includes receiving a plurality of data signals associated with the power distribution system, determining a measurement error value associated with the power distribution system based on the plurality of data signals, comparing the determined measurement error value to a dynamic threshold, and generating an alert when the determined measurement error value exceeds the dynamic threshold.

Abstract: The invention discloses a measuring device and a measuring method for a continuous physical quantity. The measuring device comprises a timing unit for outputting a time base and a time scale; a sampling unit for sampling the continuous physical quantity under control of the time base and at time intervals that meet the Nyquist sampling theorem, and outputting a sampling value; a decision unit for deciding whether the sampling value turns into a transient state from a steady state or turns into the steady state from the transient state; a calculating unit for calculating a steady state value for the sampling value of the sampling unit in the steady state; and an output unit for outputting the start time of the steady state and the steady state value X, and the start time and the sampling value of the transient state according to the result of decision and the time scale. The invention may not only avoid the aliasing and but also reduce the output data volume.

Abstract: A diagnostic tool for a vehicle, includes a signal translator communicating with the vehicle in at least one protocol, an input device for inputting information, a processor controlling a software according to the input information from the input device and communication with the vehicle from the signal translator, the processor controlling a reception of diagnostic data of the vehicle through the signal translator, the processor receiving a selected information of a user and configuration of the diagnostic tool through the input device and correlating the configuration information with the user information, the processor processing the received diagnostic data according to the selected configuration information corresponding to the selected user by the input unit, a memory storing a software controlled by the processor, the memory storing the configuration information according to the corresponding user information, and a display unit receiving and displaying diagnostic information according to the selected

Abstract: A method and a system for inspecting a defect of a solar cell are provided, and the method includes: receiving inspecting data corresponding to the solar cell from an inspecting device; obtaining a current-voltage (I-V) curve of the solar cell according to the inspecting data; defining a first reference region on the I-V curve, and obtaining a plurality of first curve characteristics of the I-V curve in the first reference region; determining a defect type of the solar cell according to the first curve characteristics.

Abstract: Method of diagnosing the state of signal-forming chains of a detector including an array of detection bolometers, each chain comprising a bolometer, a circuit of stimulation, and a circuit forming a signal according to said stimulation, including forming an image of a substantially uniform scene on the array; applying at least first and second stimulations to the chains; reading the formed signals; and for each chain in a predetermined set, defining a neighborhood of chains; calculating coefficients of a polynomial interpolating the values of signals formed by said chain; calculating, for each chain of the neighborhood, coefficients of a polynomial interpolating the values of signals formed by said neighborhood chain; calculating an average and standard deviation of said coefficients of the neighborhood chains or of the set of neighborhood chains and said chain; and diagnosing if said chain is defective using the coefficients and the calculated average and standard deviation.

Abstract: A diagnostic aid device is configured to aid diagnosis of an operating efficiency of an air conditioner. The diagnostic aid device includes an obtaining section, a specifying section, a screen generating section and a measure information providing section. The obtaining section obtains an operating data of the air conditioner. Using the operating data obtained by the obtaining section, the specifying section specifies a state value of the air conditioner including air conditioning load factor, COP, power consumption or frequency. The screen generating section generates either a first screen or a second screen based on the state value specified by the specifying section. The first screen represents an operating status of the air conditioner. The second screen represents the operating status and single or plural sets of information related to a measure used to improve the state value.

Abstract: A system includes a secure data interface system. The secure data interface system includes a one-way communications interface configured to communicatively couple to a monitoring and protection system to receive data transmitted by the monitoring and protection system, and a processor configured to derive at least one measurement based on the data. The secure data interface system further includes a two-way communications interface configured to communicate the measurement to an external system, wherein the monitoring and protection system is configured to monitor operations of a machinery.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring the status of a steam trap include a device for sensing a process condition of the steam trap and a device for processing the sensed condition. The apparatus can include a processor positioned on a steam trap. The connection of the monitoring device to the steam trap can be to the trap itself or to an adjacent pipe or other apparatus.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining elapsed sensor life in medical systems, and more specifically continuous analyte monitoring systems.

Abstract: A pitot tube diagnostic system including a data acquisition unit to acquire an output signal of a pitot-static system, the output signal having a static component and a dynamic component, and a processing unit to monitor the dynamic component for one or more characteristics that deviate from one or more predetermined reference characteristics to indicate impairment of the pitot-static system.

Abstract: Systems and methods of determining a predicted usable life of components, such as a photoreceptor, associated with an imaging device. The systems and methods include a power source configured to increase an electric field across the photoreceptor. A sensor or array is configured to detect charge deficient spots (CDS) in a charge transport layer (CTL) of the photoreceptor as a result of increasing the electric field. The systems and methods are configured to determine the predicted useable life of the photoreceptor based on the detected CDS. The systems and methods are further configured to output a report of the estimation. The estimation is conducted at fixed or variable intervals throughout the life of the photoreceptor and/or imaging device.

Abstract: The technique relates to a system and method for data-driven anomaly detection. This technique involves identifying region of interest from the data based on dimensionality reduction technique and change point detection algorithm. A reference data can be obtained separately or can be obtained from the test data also, wherein the reference data represent the normal operating condition of a system. The reference data are classified into different groups representing different modes of operation of the system. A control limit is determined for the different groups. The data within the region of interest are mapped with the different groups of the reference data and it is determined if the mapped data fall outside of the control limit of the mapped group. Finally, at least one abnormal event is detected by applying a heuristic algorithm on the data within the region of interest which are outside the control limit.

Abstract: In a method for controlling water quality sensor faults by receiving sensing data reported from one or more water quality sensors in an apparatus for controlling water quality sensor faults, the method includes: detecting an outlier value in sensing data reported from the one or more water quality sensors; and in response to detection of an outlier value in the sensing data, determining whether a water quality sensor corresponding to the detected outlier value is faulty.

Abstract: The detecting means (1) comprise measuring means (2) adapted to measure and provide at least one raw data corresponding to an aircraft parameter, computing means (3) adapted to estimate at least one derivative of said raw data, and detecting means (4) adapted to detect a failure with the aid of said derivative, said computing means (3) being adapted to estimate said derivative by differentiation.

Abstract: A method for analyzing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft, including: generating an analogue electric measurement signal (SEA) dependent on mechanical vibrations emanating from rotation of the shaft; sampling the analogue measurement signal at a sampling frequency (fS) so as to generate a digital measurement data signal (SMD) response to the received analogue measurement, data; performing a decimation of the digital measurement data signal (SMD) so as to achieve a digital signal (SRED) having a reduced sampling frequency (fSR1, fSR2); wherein the decimation includes the step of controlling the reduced sampling frequency (fSR1, fSR2) such that the number of sample values per revolution of the shaft (8) is kept at a substantially constant value; and performing a condition analysis function (F1, F2, Fn) for analyzing the condition of the machine dependent on the digital signal (SRED) having a reduced sampling frequency (fSR1, fSR2).

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods for predicting transient operational characteristics of a power plant. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for predicting transient operational characteristics of a power plant. The method can include receiving operating information associated with the power plant; using a power plant dynamics model for determining a current operating state of the power plant based at least in part on the received operating information; and using the power plant dynamics model and a power plant controls model for predicting one or more future operating parameters associated with power plant based at least in part on the determined current operating state and the received operating information.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for implementing vehicle ECU reprogramming, so the ECU programming, which plays a large role in vehicle performance characteristics, is tailored to current operational requirements, which may be different than the operational characteristics selected by the manufacturer when initially programming the vehicle ECU (or ECUs) with specific instruction sets, such as fuel maps. In one embodiment, a controller monitors the current operational characteristics of the vehicle, determines the current ECU programming, and determines if a different programming set would better suited to the current operating conditions. In the event that the current programming set should be replaced, the controller implements the ECU reprogramming. In a related embodiment, users are enabled to specify the ECU programming to change, such as changing speed limiter settings.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus, method and system for inspecting structures, and more particularly for evaluating the condition of a structure. The disclosed nondestructive inspection testing method and apparatus enables an operator to assess the condition of a structure, such as a composite laminate part and determining the location and depth of anomalies. The method includes generating a subsurface longitudinal ultrasonic wave signal at a high incidence angle into a structure being evaluated and collecting at least one of any front, back or side reflected wave data. The method may include processing the reflected wave data to determine the condition of the structure, including any anomalies that may have been detected and their location, size and shape.

Abstract: A tool abnormality determination system is provided. The tool abnormality determination system includes: a tool that machines a workpiece; a control device that includes a storage portion in which a monitoring range is stored and an arithmetic portion for comparing the monitoring range to a load of the tool during machining; and an interface device that can notify, when the load of the tool exceeds the monitoring range, an operator of a question regarding whether or not the tool is in an abnormal condition other than abrasion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a system, non-transitory computer readable medium and method for managing storage workloads. The performance of a storage unit is adjusted if the storage unit contributes to a nonconformity or violation of a performance policy.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing sales or customer support using a telephone having a camera to capture at least a partial image of a product or service; wherein the at least partial image is used to select a database updated by one or more knowledgeable persons on the product or service.

Abstract: An air conditioning system diagnosis apparatus and an air conditioning system diagnosis result display apparatus capable of representing various kinds of failures with high visibility by generating a system structure diagram that illustrates an air conditioning system in a different form depending on a detected failure and illustrating the failure using this system structure diagram are obtainable. Diagnosis result superimposed diagram generating means for generating a system structure diagram that includes icons, such as an icon of an outdoor unit and an icon of an indoor unit, and a line that links them on the basis of system structure information derived by system structure analyzing means and for superimposing a refrigeration cycle diagnosis result derived by refrigeration cycle analyzing means in the vicinity of an icon of a concerned device in the system structure diagram is included.

Abstract: An alternator and starter tester system capable of generating a warranty claim code. The warranty claim code can contain information regarding a diagnostic test and the tested components. The alternator and starter tester system can also encode and transmit the warranty claim code to a supplier or a manufacturer to verify warranty credit.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to an event-based system configured for self-monitoring. The event-based system includes a complex event processing (CEP) engine for consuming and producing events in accordance with at least one continuous query. The CEP engine in turn includes a first continuous query for producing events of a first event type and for consuming the events of the first event type. The CEP engine also is configured to detect performance issues based on the first continuous query.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to a virtual repair of digital media using a virtual repair service. Digital media stored on a digital media device is read using a media player. A request is received by a virtual repair unit from the media player to perform a virtual repair of a segment of unreadable digital content of the digital media. The virtual repair unit retrieves a readable copy of the digital content corresponding to the segment of unreadable digital content identified in the request from a media repository using the virtual repair unit. The virtual repair unit transmits the readable copy of the digital content to the media player for insertion into a buffer of the media player.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems, methods, and computer program products for diagnosing an operational functionality and/or performance of one or more building controlled systems. Such are generally configured to: correlate one or more control system points with one or more test variables associated with one or more test sequences; execute at least one of said one or more test sequences based at least in part upon said correlation and at least in part upon one or more user-defined parameters, the execution generating test data indicative of one or more results; at least in part analyze the test data to identify whether one or more discrepancies exist therein, the identification being based at least in part upon a comparison of the test data with the one or more control system point properties; and generate at least one of one or more reports, one or more alerts, or one or more instructions.

Abstract: For monitoring diagnostic rules of a power system, an exemplary method is disclosed and includes collecting operational diagnostic data from a first primary device; identifying a change of a diagnostic indicator based on the operational diagnostic data; adapting a diagnostic rule to the identified change, wherein the diagnostic rule is applicable to the diagnostic data for determining a diagnostic warning which indicates a diagnostic state of a primary device; and providing a diagnostic warning of a second primary device by applying the adapted diagnostic rule to operational diagnostic data collected for the second primary device.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program for detecting occurrence of an anomaly. The method can exclude arbitrariness and objectively judge whether a variation of a physical quantity to be detected is abnormal or not even when an external environment is fluctuating. The method includes acquiring multiple primary measurement values from a measurement target. Further, calculating and a reference value for each of the multiple primary measurement values by optimal learning. The method further includes calculating a relationship matrix which indicates mutual relationships between the multiple secondary measurement values. Further the method includes calculating an anomaly score for each of the secondary measurement value which indicates the degree of the measurement target being abnormal. The anomaly score is calculated by comparing the secondary measurement value with a predictive value which is calculated based on the relationship matrix and other secondary measurement values.

Abstract: Performances of components of an industrial system are conditionally monitored as a function of key performance indicator data by defining baseline key performance indicator values for raw data obtained by data sensors from the operation of the components, and diagnostic rules to triggering alarms by comparing baseline key performance indicator values to thresholds. Generated alarms are stored in association with the historic raw diagnostic data, times of acquisition of the historic raw data and times of generation of the alarms. Generated alarms are analyzed as a function of the said stored data and times to identify a correlation between different ones of the key performance indicators that are indicative of a required level of intervention, and the diagnostic rules are revised to initiate reporting of generated alarms pursuant to levels of intervention indicated by said correlations.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed that allow for the monitoring and analysis of production process data for a multi-step asynchronous cyclic production process (e.g. pressure swing adsorption) in a steady state plant (such as a steam methane reforming plant). Data collected from cooperating sensors is processed applying a moving window discrete Fourier transform (DFT). The transformed data can be further analyzed in the broader steady-state plant environment to accurately detect any process anomalies and avoid false alarms.

Abstract: Provided are methodologies to properly assess and manage operational risks at operations sites, e.g., a manufacturing, production or processing facility, such as a refinery, chemical plant, fluid-catalytic-cracking units, or nuclear energy plant, or a biological or waste management facility, airport or even financial institutions, or at any facility in which operations are often accompanied by risk associated with many high-probability, low-consequence events, often resulting in near-misses. In some operations, processes are monitored by alarms, but the invention operates on either process data or alarm data. The methods are based upon measurement of one or more variables, and/or utilization and management of the concept of “hidden process near-miss(es)” to identify a change or escalation, if any, in probability of occurrence of an adverse incident. The methodologies combine a plurality of subsets (also useful independently) of dynamically calculated leading risk indicators for dynamic risk management.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for monitoring rub detection in a machine are provided. An electrical signal may be provided for transmission to and into a component of the machine. A capacitance associated with the electrical signal in the component may be monitored. Based at least in part upon a determined change in the monitored capacitance, a potential rub condition for the component of the machine.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that determines whether a cooling device in a computer system is responsive to control signals. During operation of the computer system, a control signal is sent to the cooling device. Next, a response of the computer system to the control signal is measured, wherein the response includes a temperature profile. The frequency content of the control signal is then compared to the frequency content of the temperature profile to determine whether the cooling device is responsive to the control signal.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described wherein a charged beam in an enclosed conducting cavity in an accelerator is monitored for position, current, and energy. One method uses induced electric signals on non-intercepting conducting electrodes. Another method uses an intercepting and moving electrode than can be moved into the beam to different degrees to monitor the beam current and vertical profile at different radial positions. Non-intercepting electrodes are also used as part of a moving diagnostic probe to monitor properties of the beam at different radial positions. Another method uses the current in the leads to a power supply, a portion of this current being equal to the beam current. Another method uses the magnetic and electric fields from the beam that penetrates a non-conducting portion of the conducting cavity. Yet another method uses the radiation emitted during acceleration of the beam by the deflecting magnets that guide the beam.

Abstract: An event data recorder (EDR) system includes an event identification module, a parameter selection module, and an event recorder module. The event identification module identifies occurrences of a first event and second event of M predetermined events based on operating conditions of an automotive vehicle. The parameter selection module selects a first set of parameters to record from N predetermined parameters when the first event occurs. The parameter selection module selects a second set of parameters to record from the N predetermined parameters when the second event occurs. The event recorder module records data corresponding to the first set of parameters when the first event occurs and records data corresponding to the second set of parameters when the second event occurs. M and N are integers greater than 1 and the first set includes at least one parameter that is different from the parameters included in the second set.

Abstract: A transmission sensing and measurement system. The system provides real-time feedback of various transmission operating characteristics which enables immediate synchronized shift calibration in response to vehicle operating conditions. The system can be applied to various transmission components and positions, such as bearing, shafts, and differentials. The system is arranged in a transmission assembly. By way of a method for measuring operating characteristics of the transmission where data is collected by a sensor and transmitted, optimal operating characteristics of the transmission can be calculated.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting faults of components monitored by a building management system (BMS), including an automatic fault detection (AFD) element that monitors data samples generated by the BMS indicating operative states of the components, and that determines if components are faulty. The AFD element includes a run time modeling element and a fault detection algorithm element. The run time modeling element employs the data samples and synthesized datapoints as inputs to execute fault algorithms retrieved from a system model, and generates outputs that indicate if the components are faulty, where employment of the synthesized datapoints increases fault coverage, resulting in a reduction of false alarms. The fault detection algorithm element employs normalized and standardized datapoints representing the data samples and the synthesized datapoints to automatically select the fault algorithms for storage in the system model, where the fault algorithms are selected from a standard fault algorithm data base.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for monitoring a lifetime of fan bearings, which is applied to a fan, comprising a base, at least one sensing unit, a processing unit, and a control plate. The base has a bearing sleeve receiving bearings. The sensing unit is selectively disposed on the bearing sleeve or on the bearing. The processing unit generates an informing signal based on comparison of a received temperature sensed signal generated by the sensing unit sensing the bearing temperature and an internal predetermined temperature value. By means of the device design of the present invention, the effects of effectively monitoring the bearings and predicting the remaining lifetime can be achieved.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting faults of components monitored by a building management system (BMS), including an automatic fault detection (AFD) element that is coupled to the BMS, that monitors, in real time, data samples generated by the BMS indicating operative states of the components, and employs the data samples to determine if one or more of the components are faulty. The AFD element includes a run time modeling element and a data normalizing element. The run time modeling element employs the data samples as inputs to execute one or more fault algorithms retrieved from a system configuration model, and generates outputs to the one or more fault algorithms that indicate if the one or more of the components are faulty. The data normalizing element generates and stores for use by the run time modeling element, equations used to normalize the data samples, along with corresponding properties of the data samples.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for monitoring temperature of an environment of a sensitive object is disclosed. The device includes a housing configured to be disposed within or affixed to a transport container for the object, a sensor coupled to the housing and configured to obtain a plurality of temperature readings, and monitor logic configured to compare the plurality of temperature readings to a temperature threshold. The device also includes counter logic configured to generate an excursion count indicating a quantity of time periods the temperature readings exceeded the temperature threshold, generate a consecutive count indicating a quantity of consecutive temperature readings exceeding the temperature threshold, and generate a cumulative count indicating a cumulative quantity of temperature readings exceeding the temperature threshold.

Abstract: Removable memory card handling for handheld field maintenance devices is provided. In one aspect, a memory card is attached to an extension tab that is larger than the card to facilitate handling and provide a larger printable surface than the card. In another aspect, a removable memory module includes a memory card permanently affixed therein. The removable module includes a locking mechanism to lock the module into the tool to maintain the environmental rating of the tool.

Abstract: A controller for a building management system includes a first data interface configured to receive data from the building management system and a processing circuit including a processor and a memory device storing a fault detection rule having an initial threshold value. The processing circuit is configured to detect a first fault in the building management system using the stored fault detection rule having the initial threshold value and to use the data from the building management system to determine whether an adjustment to the stored fault detection rule is needed. In response to a determination that an adjustment to the stored fault detection rule is needed, the processing circuit is configured to calculate a new threshold value for the stored fault detection rule and update the stored fault detection rule by replacing the initial threshold value with the new threshold value.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for testing a valve control system in an aircraft fuel supply system having a plurality of control valves, wherein the control system includes a processor adapted to receive feedback signals from each of the plurality of control valves, the method comprising the steps of: connecting a test device to the control system such that the test device is connected for signal transmission to the processor; outputting a signal to the processor simulating a feedback signal from at least one of the control valves; detecting a control signal which is output by the processor to the at least one of the control valves; and identifying the detected control signal which is output by the processor to the control valve.