公开(公告)号：US20080284590A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-20

申请号：US12182086

申请日：2008-07-29

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: H04Q7/00 ,  G05B23/02

CPC classification number: H04W52/0225 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B13/04 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/001 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  H04W84/18 ,  Y02B70/30 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The sensor unit receives instructions to change operating parameters and/or control external devices.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种低成本，强大的无线传感器，可在无需维护的情况下提供长时间的可操作性。 无线传感器被配置为与基本单元或中继器通信。 当传感器单元检测到异常环境条件（例如，烟雾，火灾，水等）时，传感器与基本单元通信并提供关于异常状况的数据。 传感器单元接收改变操作参数和/或控制外部设备的指令。

公开(公告)号：US20080278315A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12182065

申请日：2008-07-29

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: H04W52/0225 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B13/04 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/001 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  H04W84/18 ,  Y02B70/30 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The sensor unit receives instructions to change operating parameters and/or control external devices.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种低成本，强大的无线传感器，可在无需维护的情况下提供长时间的可操作性。 无线传感器被配置为与基本单元或中继器通信。 当传感器单元检测到异常环境条件（例如，烟雾，火灾，水等）时，传感器与基本单元通信并提供关于异常状况的数据。 传感器单元接收改变操作参数和/或控制外部设备的指令。

公开(公告)号：US20080223950A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US12051375

申请日：2008-03-19

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: B05B12/02 ,  B05B3/02

CPC classification number: A01G25/167 ,  Y02A40/237 ,  Y10S239/01 ,  Y10S239/15 ,  Y10T137/189

Abstract: An irrigation system comprises sprinkler heads with an electrically configurable spray pattern, moisture sensors, and a controller. Based upon input signals from the moisture sensors, the controller dynamically configures the spray pattern of the sprinkler head to allow more water to fall on areas that need to be watered and less water to fall on areas that do not require additional water. The irrigation system can additionally comprise fire sensors. Based upon input from the fire sensors, the controller activates the sprinklers.

Abstract translation: 灌溉系统包括具有电配置喷雾图案的喷头，湿度传感器和控制器。 基于来自湿度传感器的输入信号，控制器动态地配置喷洒头的喷雾模式，以允许更多的水落在需要浇水的区域上，并且较少的水落在不需要额外水的区域上。 灌溉系统还可以包括火灾传感器。 根据火灾传感器的输入，控制器启动喷头。

公开(公告)号：US07424867B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-16

申请号：US10994876

申请日：2004-11-22

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: A01K15/02

CPC classification number: A01K15/02 ,  A01K15/021 ,  Y10S119/908

Abstract: A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机辅助的训练和管理系统，其使用计算机或其他处理器与被检测的狗颈圈和/或可选的一个或多个狗交互设备（例如视频监视器，扬声器，摄像机，训练）进行无线通信 玩具（例如球，骨骼，移动玩具等），动漫电子“培训师”，治疗分配器，食物分配和监测装置，水分配和监测装置，跟踪装置，狗门，狗监视狗屋 描述了狗监护狗厕所。 在一个实施例中，被检测的狗衣领与中央计算机系统进行双向通信。

公开(公告)号：US20080051945A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

申请号：US11927425

申请日：2007-10-29

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: F25B49/005 ,  F25B2600/07 ,  F25B2700/1351 ,  F25B2700/15

Abstract: A system for load control in an electrical power system is described, wherein one or more data interface devices are provided to a cooling system. The data interface devices are configured to receive commands for controlling the cooling system. A remote monitoring system, such as a monitoring system operated by a power company or a power transmission company sends one or more commands to the data interfaced devices to adjust loading on the electrical power system. In one embedment, the monitoring system sends shutdown commands. In one embedment, the monitoring system sends commands to tell a compressor in the cooling system to operate in a relatively low-speed mode. In one embedment, the monitoring system sends tell the compressor and/or the cooling system to operate in a relatively low-power mode. In one embodiment, the commands are time-limited, thereby allowing the cooling system to resume normal operation after a specified period of time. In one embodiment, the commands include query commands to cause the cooling system to report operating characteristics (e.g., efficiency, time of operation, etc.) back to the monitoring center.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于电力系统中的负载控制的系统，其中向冷却系统提供一个或多个数据接口装置。 数据接口设备被配置为接收用于控制冷却系统的命令。 诸如由电力公司或输电公司操作的监控系统的远程监控系统向数据接口设备发送一个或多个命令以调整电力系统上的负载。 在一个嵌入中，监控系统发送关机命令。 在一个嵌入中，监控系统发送命令来告诉冷却系统中的压缩机以相对低速模式运行。 在一个嵌入中，监控系统发送告知压缩机和/或冷却系统以较低功率模式工作。 在一个实施例中，命令是时间限制的，从而允许冷却系统在指定的时间段之后恢复正常操作。 在一个实施例中，命令包括查询命令以使冷却系统将操作特性（例如，效率，操作时间等）报告回监视中心。

公开(公告)号：US07336168B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-26

申请号：US11145880

申请日：2005-06-06

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: G08B25/10 ,  G08B21/0236 ,  G08B21/0484 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/016 ,  G08B29/24 ,  G08B29/26

Abstract: A sensor system that provides an adjustable threshold level for the sensed quantity is described. The adjustable threshold allows the sensor to adjust to ambient conditions, aging of components, and other operational variations while still providing a relatively sensitive detection capability for hazardous conditions. The adjustable threshold sensor can operate for extended periods without maintenance or recalibration. In one embodiment, the sensor is self-calibrating and runs through a calibration sequence at startup or at periodic intervals. In one embodiment, the adjustable threshold sensor is used in an intelligent sensor system that includes one or more intelligent sensor units and a base unit that can communicate with the sensor units. When one or more of the sensor units detects an anomalous condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor unit communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The base unit can contact a supervisor or other responsible person by a plurality of techniques, such as, telephone, pager, cellular telephone, Internet (and/or local area network), etc. In one embodiment, one or more wireless repeaters are used between the sensor units and the base unit to extend the range of the system and to allow the base unit to communicate with a larger number of sensors.

Abstract translation: 描述了为感测量提供可调阈值水平的传感器系统。 可调阈值允许传感器调整到环境条件，组件老化和其他操作变化，同时仍然为危险条件提供相对敏感的检测能力。 可调阈值传感器可以长时间运行，无需维护或重新校准。 在一个实施例中，传感器是自校准的，并且在启动时或以周期性间隔运行校准序列。 在一个实施例中，可调阈值传感器用于包括一个或多个智能传感器单元和可与传感器单元通信的基本单元的智能传感器系统中。 当一个或多个传感器单元检测到异常状况（例如，烟，火，水等）时，传感器单元与基本单元通信并提供关于异常状况的数据。 基本单元可以通过诸如电话，寻呼机，蜂窝电话，因特网（和/或局域网）等的多种技术与主管或其他负责人联系。在一个实施例中，使用一个或多个无线中继器 在传感器单元和基座单元之间以扩展系统的范围并允许基座单元与更多数量的传感器通信。

公开(公告)号：US20080036594A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11836695

申请日：2007-08-09

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: A01K15/04 ,  A01K27/00 ,  A01K29/00 ,  G01S1/02 ,  G01S13/66

CPC classification number: G01S1/70 ,  A01K15/02 ,  A01K15/021 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G01S13/825 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S15/025 ,  Y10S119/908

Abstract: A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机辅助的训练和管理系统，其使用计算机或其他处理器与被检测的狗颈圈和/或可选的一个或多个狗交互设备（例如视频监视器，扬声器，摄像机，训练）进行无线通信 玩具（例如球，骨骼，移动玩具等），动漫电子“培训师”，治疗分配器，食物分配和监测装置，水分配和监测装置，跟踪装置，狗门，狗监测狗屋 描述了狗监护狗厕所。 在一个实施例中，被检测的狗衣领与中央计算机系统进行双向通信。

公开(公告)号：US20070299562A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：US11426548

申请日：2006-06-26

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: H02J13/00 ,  H02J3/14

CPC classification number: H02J3/14 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y02B70/3275 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y04S20/244 ,  Y10T307/773

Abstract: A system for load control in an electrical power system is described, wherein one or more temperature-monitoring devices are provided to control power service to relatively high-load devices such as, for example, pool pumps, electric water heaters, electrics ovens etc. When ambient temperatures are relatively high, and thus, electrical power demands from air conditioning systems are relatively high, the temperature-monitoring devices can remove power from the controlled device during the hottest portions of the day. The temperature-monitoring devices can provide power to the controlled devices during the cooler portions of the day. During heat waves or other periods of relatively continuous high heat, the temperature-monitoring devices can schedule power to the controlled devices to reduce overall power demands and to run the controlled devices during the cooler portions of the day when air conditioning electrical loads are reduced.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于电力系统中的负载控制的系统，其中提供一个或多个温度监控装置来控制对诸如水池泵，电热水器，电炉等的相对高负荷的装置的电力服务。 当环境温度相对较高时，因此，来自空调系统的电力需求相对较高时，温度监测装置可以在一天中最热的部分期间从受控设备中移除电力。 温度监控装置可以在一天的较冷部分期间为受控设备提供电力。 在热浪或相对持续的高热的其他时段期间，温度监测装置可以调节受控设备的电力以减少总体功率需求并且在空调电负载减少的一天的较冷部分期间运行受控设备。

公开(公告)号：US07286056B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-23

申请号：US11086023

申请日：2005-03-22

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B23/00

CPC classification number: A01M1/026 ,  A01M31/002

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting presence and movement of pests. Various embodiments of a pest detection system can be based on, for example, a beam-interrupt detector or a thermal imaging device. The beam-interrupt detection based system can provide functionalities such as counting of pests crossing a given beam. A plurality of such beams at different heights can also allow distinguishing different sized pests. The thermal imaging based detection system can provide functionalities such as tracking movement of pests. A recording can be triggered by detection of pest movement, thereby improving the efficiency of recording and reviewing information indicative of presence and movement of pests in a monitored area. Movement of pests can be monitored on a passive basis, or by providing a stimulus that induces movement.

Abstract translation: 用于检测有害生物的存在和运动的系统和方法。 有害动物检测系统的各种实施例可以基于例如光束中断检测器或热成像装置。 基于射束中断检测的系统可以提供诸如计算穿过给定波束的害虫的功能。 在不同高度的多个这样的梁也可以允许区分不同大小的害虫。 基于热成像的检测系统可以提供跟踪虫害运动等功能。 可以通过检测有害生物运动来触发记录，从而提高记录和检查指示受监测区域中害虫的存在和移动的信息的效率。 有害生物的运动可以被动地监测，或通过提供诱导运动的刺激。

公开(公告)号：US20070234784A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11761760

申请日：2007-06-12

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G01M3/04

CPC classification number: G01M3/2807 ,  G01M3/2815

Abstract: The system and method for detecting water and/or gas leaks by monitoring usage patterns is described. In one embodiment, the existence of a leak is detected by looking for usage patterns wherein water or gas is always being used, at least at a low rate. A leak is indicated if usage does not drop to zero, at least for a period of time, during a given time interval (e.g., during a 24-hour period). The severity of the leak is indicated by the minimum amount of usage during the given time period. In one embodiment, the leak detection system is provided in connection with an Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system.

Abstract translation: 描述了通过监视使用模式来检测水和/或气体泄漏的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，通过寻找至少以低速率始终使用水或气体的使用模式来检测泄漏的存在。 如果使用量在给定的时间间隔（例如，在24小时的时间段内）至少在一段时间内没有下降到零，则会显示泄漏。 泄漏的严重程度由给定时间段内的最小使用量表示。 在一个实施例中，泄漏检测系统结合自动计读取（AMR）系统提供。