公开(公告)号：US08843397B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US13434314

申请日：2012-03-29

Applicant: Kaj Svante Nybom ,  David Newton Scott

Inventor： Kaj Svante Nybom ,  David Newton Scott

IPC: G06Q20/00

CPC classification number: G01G19/40 ,  G01G23/017

Abstract: Techniques for self-learning an item's weight range are provided. Weights for items during transactions with an enterprise are recorded and plotted in a data store. A graph is used to plot weights for the items over time. During a particular transaction, when an item is identified and its weight is captured, the graph is consulted to detect any deviance in the captured weight to the graph. When a deviance falls beyond a threshold real-time alerts are raised within the enterprise to manually inspect the item and recorded weight before a transaction with a customer concludes.

Abstract translation: 提供了自学习物品重量范围的技术。 在与企业交易期间的物品的权重被记录并绘制在数据存储中。 图表用于绘制项目随时间的权重。 在特定事务期间，当识别物品并捕获其重量时，请参考图表以检测图中捕获的重量中的任何偏差。 当偏差超过阈值时，企业内部提出实时警报，以便在与客户交易之前完成手动检查项目和记录的重量。

公开(公告)号：US08460284B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US12257562

申请日：2008-10-24

Applicant: Kurt Albert Aronow ,  David Newton ,  Don R. Boyle

Inventor： Kurt Albert Aronow ,  David Newton ,  Don R. Boyle

IPC: A61B18/12

CPC classification number: A61B18/1233 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/16 ,  A61B2018/00648 ,  A61B2018/00672 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00708 ,  A61B2018/00779 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00892

Abstract: A system and method for detecting faults within an electrosurgical instrument having a shield and an active electrode uses multiple possible fault conditions. In one embodiment the monitoring system comprises an electrosurgical generator coupled to the electrosurgical instrument and adapted to deliver power to the active electrode of the electrosurgical instrument, monitoring circuitry coupled to the electrosurgical generator and the electrosurgical instrument, wherein the monitoring circuitry comprises an active electrode voltage sensor an active electrode current sensor and a shield current sensor. The monitoring circuitry measures at least two of the active voltage, the active or return electrode current, and the shield current.

Abstract translation: 用于检测具有屏蔽和有源电极的电外科器械中的故障的系统和方法使用多个可能的故障条件。 在一个实施例中，监测系统包括耦合到电外科器械的电外科发生器，其适于向电外科器械的有源电极输送功率，耦合到电外科发生器和电外科器械的监测电路，其中监测电路包括有源电极电压 传感器有源电极电流传感器和屏蔽电流传感器。 监控电路测量有源电压，有源或返回电极电流和屏蔽电流中的至少两个。

公开(公告)号：US08251989B1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US11762568

申请日：2007-06-13

Applicant: David Newton ,  Jerry Keane ,  Warren Taylor

Inventor： David Newton ,  Jerry Keane ,  Warren Taylor

IPC: A61B18/12

CPC classification number: A61B18/1233 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2018/00607 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/126

Abstract: An electrical switching system for use in various types of electrosurgical instruments and related tools comprises a system adapted to automatically determine which of at least two electrical current modes to deliver through an electrosurgical instrument based on a condition sensed by the electrosurgical instrument. In another embodiment, the electrical switching system comprises a generator, the generator including a first electrical distribution systems for delivering monopolar electrical energy, and a second electrical distribution system for delivering bipolar electrical energy, a controller coupled to the generator for selecting based on an input which of the first and second electrical distribution systems to activate.

Abstract translation: 用于各种类型的电外科器械和相关工具的电气开关系统包括适于根据电外科仪器感测到的状况自动确定至少两种电流模式中的哪一种通过电外科仪器输送的系统。 在另一个实施例中，电气开关系统包括发电机，发电机包括用于传递单极电能的第一配电系统和用于输送双极电能的第二配电系统，耦合到发电机的控制器，用于基于输入 第一和第二配电系统中的哪一个被激活。

公开(公告)号：US20110205189A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US13121868

申请日：2009-09-29

Applicant: John David Newton

Inventor： John David Newton

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0428 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: An optical touch detection system including at least two stereo pairs of optical sensors, which are identify a set of potential points, and methods for determining which of the potential points are true touch points. The first pair of optical sensors is used to identify a first set of potential points and the second set of optical sensors is used to identify a second set of potential points. Potential point pairs are then compared as between the first and second sets of potential points, i.e., each potential point pair includes a potential point from the first set and a potential point from the second set. Each potential point pair is evaluated to determine the distance between its constituent potential points. The true touch points are identified by selecting the potential point pairs having the shortest distances between their constituent potential points. Using at least two pairs of optical sensors reduces the total number of potential point pairs that must be evaluated to determine the true touch points necessary computational analysis.

Abstract translation: 包括识别一组潜在点的至少两个立体声光学传感器对的光学触摸检测系统以及用于确定哪个潜在点是真实接触点的方法。 第一对光学传感器用于识别第一组潜在点，并且第二组光学传感器用于识别第二组潜在点。 然后将电位点对在第一组和第二组潜在点之间进行比较，即每个潜在点对包括来自第一组的潜在点和来自第二组的潜在点。 评估每个潜在点对以确定其组成潜在点之间的距离。 通过选择具有最小距离的潜在点对来构成真实的触摸点。 使用至少两对光学传感器可以减少必须评估的潜在点对的总数，以确定真实的触摸点所需的计算分析。

公开(公告)号：US20110190762A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-04

申请号：US13016273

申请日：2011-01-28

Applicant: Christopher Charles Benn ,  Robert C. Humble ,  David W. Morris ,  Michael David Newton ,  Andrew John Ford

Inventor： Christopher Charles Benn ,  Robert C. Humble ,  David W. Morris ,  Michael David Newton ,  Andrew John Ford

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/14 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/124 ,  A61B2018/1467

Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument is provided for the treatment of tissue, the instrument comprising an instrument shaft (10) having a longitudinal axis, and an electrode assembly at one end of the shaft. The electrode assembly comprises first and second active electrodes (11), (14) and at least one return electrode (25), the electrodes being electrically insulated one from another by means of one or more insulation members (12). The first and second active electrodes (11, 14) each have an exposed surface for treating tissue, the exposed surface (19) of the first active electrode being such as to treat tissue disposed laterally of the longitudinal axis at a first radial position with respect to the instrument shaft, The exposed surface (15) of the second active electrode is such as to treat tissue disposed laterally of the longitudinal axis at a second radial position with respect to the instrument shaft. The instrument has a first set of connections by which the first active electrode (11) can be placed in circuit with the return electrode (25), and a second set of connections by which the second active electrode (14) can be placed in circuit with the return electrode (25).

Abstract translation: 提供用于治疗组织的电外科器械，该仪器包括具有纵向轴线的器械轴（10）和在轴的一端的电极组件。 电极组件包括第一和第二有源电极（11），（14）和至少一个返回电极（25），电极通过一个或多个绝缘构件（12）彼此电绝缘。 第一和第二有源电极（11,14）各自具有用于处理组织的暴露表面，第一有效电极的暴露表面（19）用于处理在第一径向位置处相对于纵向轴线侧向设置的组织 第二活性电极的暴露表面（15）可以在相对于仪器轴的第二径向位置处理放置在纵向轴线侧面的组织。 仪器具有第一组连接，通过该第一组连接，第一有源电极（11）可以与返回电极（25）放置在电路中，以及第二组连接，第二有源电极（14）可以被放置在电路 与返回电极（25）。

公开(公告)号：US20110050649A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：US12873466

申请日：2010-09-01

Applicant: John David Newton ,  Keith John Colson

Inventor： John David Newton ,  Keith John Colson

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/0428

Abstract: A position detection system includes at least two optical units configured to image a space, a memory, and a processing device interfaced to the memory and the optical units. The processing device is configured to access image data from the first and second optical units and use this data to determine at least one of a current first position and a current second position representing touch points on a display. The processing device can define a polygon having at least four sides based the current first and current second positions and can access the memory to store and retrieve the polygon. If the processing device can determine only one of the current first position or the current second position based on the accessed image data, the processing device can use the previously defined polygon to estimate the other position that was not determined using the accessed image data.

Abstract translation: 位置检测系统包括至少两个配置成对空间进行成像的光学单元，存储器和与存储器和光学单元接口的处理设备。 处理装置被配置为从第一和第二光学单元访问图像数据，并且使用该数据来确定表示显示器上的触摸点的当前第一位置和当前第二位置中的至少一个。 处理装置可以基于当前第一和当前第二位置来定义具有至少四边的多边形，并且可以访问存储器以存储和检索多边形。 如果处理设备可以基于所访问的图像数据仅确定当前第一位置或当前第二位置中的一个，则处理设备可以使用先前定义的多边形来估计未使用所访问的图像数据确定的另一位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100229090A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-09

申请号：US12717232

申请日：2010-03-04

Applicant: John David Newton ,  Keith John Colson

Inventor： John David Newton ,  Keith John Colson

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/0428 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: Embodiments include position detection systems that can identify two touch locations mapped to positions proximate a GUI object, such as a boundary. In response to movement of one or both of the two touch locations, the GUI object can be affected, such as moving the boundary to resize a corresponding object and/or to relocate the boundary, or the GUI object can be selected without movement of the touch locations. Embodiments include single touch gestures, such as identifying a rolling, bending, or other movement occurring while a touch location remains substantially the same and interpreting the movement as an input command. Embodiments may utilize one or more optical sensors having sufficient sensitivity to recognize changes in detected light due to variations in object orientation, makeup or posture caused by the rolling, bending, and/or other movement(s).

Abstract translation: 实施例包括位置检测系统，其可以识别映射到诸如边界的GUI对象附近的位置的两个触摸位置。 响应于两个触摸位置中的一个或两个的移动，GUI对象可能受到影响，例如移动边界以调整相应对象的大小和/或重新定位边界，或者可以选择GUI对象而不移动 触摸位置。 实施例包括单触手势，例如识别在触摸位置保持基本相同并且将移动解释为输入命令时发生的滚动，弯曲或其它移动。 实施例可以使用具有足够灵敏度的一个或多个光学传感器来识别由于由滚动，弯曲和/或其它移动引起的对象取向，构成或姿势的变化所检测到的光的变化。

公开(公告)号：US20100225588A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-09

申请号：US12691088

申请日：2010-01-21

Applicant: John David Newton ,  Nigel Devine

Inventor： John David Newton ,  Nigel Devine

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0325 ,  G06F3/0425

Abstract: A position detection system can comprise a display device, an input device, and an optical assembly positioned adjacent to the display device. The optical assembly can comprise an image sensor configured to detect light in a space between the display device and the input device. One or both of the imaging assembly and the input device can be configured to direct energy into the space between the display device and the input device, with directing energy comprising reflecting energy and/or emitting energy. A processing device can be configured to use the imaging sensor to determine when an object is in the space and/or to determine motion of the object.

Abstract translation: 位置检测系统可以包括显示装置，输入装置和邻近显示装置定位的光学组件。 光学组件可以包括被配置为检测显示装置和输入装置之间的空间中的光的图像传感器。 成像组件和输入装置中的一个或两个可以被配置为将能量引导到显示装置和输入装置之间的空间中，其中引导能量包括反射能量和/或发射能量。 处理装置可以被配置为使用成像传感器来确定对象何时在空间中和/或确定对象的运动。

公开(公告)号：US07751671B1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US12643234

申请日：2009-12-21

Applicant: John David Newton ,  Simon James Bridger

Inventor： John David Newton ,  Simon James Bridger

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0428 ,  G02B6/0091 ,  G06F3/041 ,  Y10S385/901

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting an optical member to a panel can comprise a mounting portion configured to contact a top surface of the panel when mounted to the panel and a receiving portion to receive optical hardware such as an optical detector so that a field of view of the optical detector substantially encompasses the top surface of the panel when the mounting assembly is mounted thereto. The assembly can include an attachment member to attach the mounting portion to the panel and to limit axial movement along or about an axis parallel to an edge of the panel when the mounting assembly is mounted to the panel. The body of the mounting portion may also be shaped to limit axial movement, such as by including a lip in contact with edges of the panel and/or a base portion that contacts the top surface of the panel when mounted.

Abstract translation: 用于将光学构件安装到面板的安装组件可以包括安装部分，其构造成当安装到面板时接触面板的顶表面，以及接收部分以接收诸如光学检测器的光学硬件，使得视场 当安装组件安装到其上时，光学检测器基本上包围面板的顶表面。 组件可以包括附接构件，以将安装部分附接到面板，并且当安装组件安装到面板时，限制沿着或围绕平行于面板的边缘的轴线的轴向运动。 安装部分的主体还可以被成形为限制轴向移动，例如通过包括与安装的面板的边缘接触的唇缘和/或接触面板的顶表面的基部。

公开(公告)号：US07750653B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US12465089

申请日：2009-05-13

Applicant: David Newton ,  Jon Paulsen ,  Barry Klinger ,  Shi Li ,  Spencer Barrett ,  Jasmine Lu ,  Kent Robinson

Inventor： David Newton ,  Jon Paulsen ,  Barry Klinger ,  Shi Li ,  Spencer Barrett ,  Jasmine Lu ,  Kent Robinson

IPC: G01R31/02

CPC classification number: B07C5/344 ,  G01R1/06794 ,  G01R31/2891

Abstract: An electronic testing machine that tests electronic components using test contacts is disclosed. A contact takes a plurality of electrical readings for a component retained in a test plate as the test plate is moved in microsteps. These electrical readings can be used to determine alignment and/or to correct alignment as necessary using an adjustment mechanism.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用测试触点测试电子元件的电子测试机。 当测试板以微步进移动时，接触件将保留在测试板中的部件的多个电读数。 这些电气读数可用于确定校准和/或使用调整机构根据需要校正对准。