公开(公告)号：US20250044475A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-06

申请号：US18364976

申请日：2023-08-03

Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Angel ROJAS ,  Armando Menchaca PALACIOS ,  Juan E. APODACA ,  Sean PICHARDO ,  Joel CARDOSO

IPC: G01V3/10

Abstract: A battery presence detector designed to detect the presence of batteries in a device enclosure without the need to open the enclosure is described. The detection process involves the use of an inductive sensor to sample an interaction value triggered by the presence of the battery within the device. The devices to be checked for battery presence may be placed on a conveyor. The detector may be used with a mechanism for separating the devices based on whether or not a battery is present within them. Examples of devices to be tested include remote controls and cell phones.

公开(公告)号：US20250052660A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-13

申请号：US18366910

申请日：2023-08-08

Applicant: Dish Network L.L.C.

Inventor： Angel ROJAS ,  Sean PICHARDO ,  Joel CARDOSO ,  Humberto BOLANOS ,  Gerardo MORENO ,  Javier ACOSTA ,  Hector VALDEZ

IPC: G01N15/06

Abstract: A device inspection apparatus includes an enclosure for holding a device while air is blown through it. The air flow enters through an enclosure intake, passes through the device, and exits past a particulate sensor. The sensor provides a level of particulates in the air flow. This value is used to determine if the device requires cleaning. This can reduce labor costs as only devices that need cleaning are opened. The device cleaning apparatus can be used for various devices with vents, such as set top boxes, desktop computers, and laptops.