ELEVATOR POSITIONING SYSTEM WITH CASCADING REFLECTOR ARRANGEMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20230133336A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-04

    申请号:US18046570

    申请日:2022-10-14

    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to determining an elevator car position within an elevator shaft using radar-based distance measurements and a plurality of radar reflectors positioned along the elevator shaft. In one aspect, an example method is provided. The method includes associating a height segment of the elevator shaft with each of the plurality of radar reflectors. The method further includes selecting a target reflector from the plurality of radar reflectors based at least in part on an initial height of the elevator car being within a height segment associated with the target reflector. The method further includes determining an inferred position of the elevator car within the elevator shaft based at least in part on determining a radar-based distance measurement to the target reflector. The radar reflectors may be positioned such that at least one radar reflector is optimally detectable by a dynamically-positioned radar transceiver of the elevator car.

    STRUCTURE TO IMPROVE SENSOR ACCURACY

    公开(公告)号:US20250035675A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-30

    申请号:US18771587

    申请日:2024-07-12

    Abstract: A structure for reducing displacement of a magnetic sensor in an open loop magnetic core is provided. The structure can include a body having a first end and a second end. The structure can include a first elasticity component connected to the first end extending in a direction away from the body and a second elasticity component connected to the second end extending in a direction away from the body. The structure can include two clamp components connected to the body between the first and second ends, where the two clamp components are configured to secure the magnetic sensor. The structure can be compressible in response to an application of force to outer surfaces of the elasticity components.

    Method of self-calibration current sensor

    公开(公告)号:US20240369666A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-07

    申请号:US18640788

    申请日:2024-04-19

    Abstract: A self-calibrating current measuring apparatus comprising a low-range current sensor configured to generate first voltage signals, a high-range current sensor configured to generate second voltage signals, and a self-calibration current measuring circuit configured to: receive the first voltage signals and the second voltage signals, convert the first voltage signals and the second voltage signals into respective first digital signals and second digital signals, compare the first digital signals with the second digital signals, determine a difference between the first digital signals and the second digital signals exceed a recalibration threshold based on the comparison, generate calibration data based on the determination, and generate a digital output signal representative of a current reading based on an application of the calibration data to the second digital signals.

    PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY OF MAGNETIC FIELD DETECTION IN A NON-INVASIVE CURRENT SENSOR

    公开(公告)号:US20240264206A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-08

    申请号:US18419055

    申请日:2024-01-22

    CPC classification number: G01R15/207

    Abstract: A non-invasive current sensor and a method for assembling the non-invasive current sensor are provided. An example non-invasive current sensor may include a first housing, the first housing including a magnetic core having a first end and a second end and a protective case. The magnetic core may be formed into a substantially complete perimeter having a center opening, and defining an air gap may between the first end and the second end of the magnetic core. The first housing may further include a protective case disposed in the air gap of the magnetic core. In addition, the non-invasive current sensor may include a second housing having a sensing element. The sensing element may be positioned such that in an instance in which the first housing is attached to the second housing, the protective case receives the sensing element.

    APPARATUS, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION IN A HIGH ACCURACY SENSING DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20240329716A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-03

    申请号:US18606825

    申请日:2024-03-15

    CPC classification number: G06F1/3215 G06F1/3243 G06F1/3287

    Abstract: An example apparatus, method, and computer program product for reducing power consumption while maintaining a high accuracy in a sensing device is provided. The example apparatus may include a microcontroller and a sensing device electrically connected to the microcontroller. In an instance in which the microcontroller is enabled, the microcontroller may enable the sensing device and enter a low-power mode for a pre-determined sensor wait time. The microcontroller may further be configured to, upon expiration of the pre-determined sensor wait time, receive electrical data from the sensing device. Further, upon receipt of the electrical data, the microcontroller may disable power to the sensing device. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a switch electrically connected between the sensing device and a power source, wherein the microcontroller is configured to send an electrical signal to the switch to control an input power to the sensing device.

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SENSING DEFORMATION
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240302156A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-12

    申请号:US18444127

    申请日:2024-02-16

    CPC classification number: G01B7/18 G01B7/22 G01B7/24

    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems for a sensing deformation in a surface are disclosed herein. An example device may include a support unit including a first frame and a second frame. A first end of the first frame and a first end of the second frame are mechanically coupled to the surface. The sensing device includes a pin joint that mechanically couples the first frame to the second frame, such that a first relative movement between the first end of the first frame and the first end of the second frame is amplified to a second relative movement between a second end of the first frame and a second end of the second frame. The sensing device includes a sensor that senses the second relative movement between the second end of the first frame and the second end of the second frame.

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR UTILIZING THE TIME SEQUENCE OF SENSOR EVENTS TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF A THERMAL RUNAWAY EVENT

    公开(公告)号:US20240088463A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-14

    申请号:US18452915

    申请日:2023-08-21

    CPC classification number: H01M10/48 H01M10/4285

    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for determining the cause of a battery condition, such as a thermal runaway event, are provided. An example battery safety evaluation system may include a battery having a housing and an interior battery compartment. The battery safety evaluation system may include internal sensing elements attached to the interior battery compartment and configured to capture data representative of an internal battery condition event. The battery safety evaluation system may further include an external sensing element attached to the battery housing and configured to capture data representative of an external battery condition event. In addition, the battery safety evaluation system may include a controller for determining a cause of the battery condition based at least in part on a time sequence of events generated from the internal data captured by the internal sensing element and the external data captured by the external sensing element.

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