公开(公告)号：US20060129308A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11009949

申请日：2004-12-10

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G01C21/36

CPC classification number: A61H3/066 ,  A61H3/061 ,  A61H3/068 ,  A61H2003/063

Abstract: A computer-aided communication and navigation system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags to aid a blind person. A communication module worn by the user receives information from one or more RFID tags readers and provides audio and, optionally, stimulatory information to the blind person. In one embodiment, a tag reader is provided in a walking cane. In one embodiment, tag readers are provided in one or more ankle bracelets or shoes. In one embodiment, a wireless (or wired) earpiece is provided to provide audio information to one or both ears. In one embodiment, audio information is provided through one or more transducers that couple sound through bones. The use of bone coupling allows the blind person to hear the sound information from the communication module in concert with normal hearing. The tag readers provided to the ankles or shoes communicate with the communication module to allow the blind user to navigate by following a “trail” of RFID tags.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机辅助通信和导航系统，其使用计算机或其他处理器与射频识别（RFID）标签进行无线通信，以帮助盲人。 由用户佩戴的通信模块从一个或多个RFID标签读取器接收信息，并向盲人提供音频和可选的刺激信息。 在一个实施例中，标签读取器设置在步行手杖中。 在一个实施例中，标签读取器被提供在一个或多个脚踝手镯或鞋子中。 在一个实施例中，提供无线（或有线）耳机以向一个或两个耳朵提供音频信息。 在一个实施例中，通过将声音耦合通过骨头的一个或多个换能器来提供音频信息。 骨骼联合的使用允许盲人与正常听力一致地听到来自通信模块的声音信息。 提供给脚踝或鞋子的标签读取器与通信模块通信，以允许盲人通过跟踪RFID标签的“轨迹”来导航。

公开(公告)号：US07042352B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-09

申请号：US10856170

申请日：2004-05-27

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: G08B25/009 ,  G08B1/08

Abstract: A low cost, robust, repeater for a wireless ambient sensor system that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The repeater includes a controller and first and second transceivers. The controller is configured to control operation of said first transceiver and said second transceiver. The wireless repeater includes a repeater identification. The controller is configured to manage a sensor unit identification table that contains a list of sensor unit identification codes, where entries for the sensor unit identification table are received by the second transceiver from the base unit and identified by the repeater identification. The controller controls the first transceiver and the second transceiver to forward data from sensor units listed in said sensor unit identification table and to ignore data from sensor units not listed in said sensor unit identification table. The controller also controls the first transceiver and the second transceiver to forward data from the base unit that is addressed to sensor units listed in said sensor unit identification table and to ignore data from the base unit that is addressed to sensor units not listed in said sensor unit identification table. The controller places the first transceiver and the second transceiver in a low-power mode when no transmissions are expected from the base unit or from the sensor units listed in the sensor identification table.

Abstract translation: 描述了无需环境传感器系统的低成本，稳健的中继器，其提供了延长的可操作性而不进行维护。 中继器包括控制器和第一和第二收发器。 控制器被配置为控制所述第一收发器和所述第二收发器的操作。 无线中继器包括中继器标识。 控制器被配置为管理传感器单元识别表，其包含传感器单元识别代码的列表，其中传感器单元识别表的条目由第二收发器从基本单元接收并由中继器标识识别。 控制器控制第一收发器和第二收发器以从所述传感器单元识别表中列出的传感器单元转发数据，并忽略未在所述传感器单元识别表中列出的传感器单元的数据。 控制器还控制第一收发器和第二收发器将来自寻址的基本单元的数据转发到所述传感器单元识别表中列出的传感器单元，并且忽略来自基本单元的数据，该基本单元寻址到未列在所述传感器中的传感器单元 单位识别表。 当基本单元或传感器识别表中列出的传感器单元不需要传输时，控制器将第一收发器和第二收发器放置在低功率模式。

公开(公告)号：US20060071087A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US10959362

申请日：2004-10-06

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: F24D19/10 ,  G05D23/00 ,  F24F3/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1905 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/76 ,  G05D23/1934

Abstract: An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

Abstract translation: 公开了可由房主或一般杂工容易安装的电子控制寄存器通风口（ECRV）。 ECRV可用于将未划分的HVAC系统转换为分区系统。 ECRV还可以与传统的分区式暖通空调系统结合使用，以提供额外的控制和传统分区式暖通空调系统不提供的附加区域。 在一个实施例中，ECRV被配置为具有符合标准手动控制的排放口的尺寸和形状因数。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器被配置为向ECRV提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器与协调加热和冷却区域的操作的中央监控系统通信。

公开(公告)号：US20060059977A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US10948628

申请日：2004-09-23

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。

公开(公告)号：US20060052906A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：US10934309

申请日：2004-09-03

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: H02J13/00 ,  H02H7/00

CPC classification number: H04L47/10

Abstract: A system for load control in an electrical power system is described, wherein one or more load-monitoring devices are provided to control power service delivered to a home or building. A remote power authority, such as a power company, government agency, or power transmission company sends one or more commands to the load-monitoring device to adjust loading on the electrical power system. In one embodiment, the power authority sends shutdown commands. In one embodiment, the power authority sends commands to tell the load-monitoring device to provide reduced power service. In one embodiment, the commands are time-limited, thereby allowing the electric power device system to resume normal operation after a specified period of time. In one embodiment, the commands include query commands to cause the control device to report operating characteristics (e.g., efficiency, time of operation, etc.) back to the power authority.

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负载监控装置以控制传送到家庭或建筑物的电力服务。 电力公司，政府机构或输电公司等远程电力部门向负载监控装置发送一个或多个命令，以调整电力系统的负荷。 在一个实施例中，电力机构发送关闭命令。 在一个实施例中，电力机构发送命令以告诉负载监控设备提供减少功率的服务。 在一个实施例中，命令是时间限制的，从而允许电力设备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得控制设备向操作权限报告操作特性（例如，效率，操作时间等）。

公开(公告)号：US20060036349A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US10916223

申请日：2004-08-11

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G05B15/00

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：US20060032248A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US11130871

申请日：2005-05-17

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G01K13/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1932 ,  F24F3/1603 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/39 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F25B49/00 ,  F25B49/005 ,  F25B2500/19 ,  F25B2600/07 ,  F25B2700/02 ,  F25B2700/133 ,  F25B2700/1351 ,  F25B2700/15 ,  F25B2700/151 ,  F25B2700/172 ,  F25B2700/1931 ,  F25B2700/1933 ,  F25B2700/195 ,  F25B2700/2106 ,  F25B2700/21151 ,  F25B2700/21152 ,  F25B2700/21161 ,  F25B2700/21163 ,  F25B2700/21172 ,  F25B2700/21173 ,  F25B2700/21174 ,  F25B2700/21175 ,  F25D2400/36 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01K2201/00 ,  G01N15/0826 ,  G01N2015/084 ,  G01N2015/0846 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G05D23/1928 ,  Y10S55/34 ,  Y10S116/25 ,  Y10S116/42

Abstract: A real-time monitoring system that monitors various aspects of the operation of a refrigerant-cycle system is described. In one embodiment, the system includes a processor that measures power provided to the refrigerant-cycle system and that gathers data from one or more sensors and uses the sensor data to calculate a figure of merit related to the efficiency of the system. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of the following sensors: a suction line temperature sensor, a suction line pressure sensor, a suction line flow sensor, a hot gas line temperature sensor, a hot gas line pressure sensor, a hot gas line flow sensor, a liquid line temperature sensor, a liquid line pressure sensor, a liquid line flow sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of an evaporator air temperature input sensor, an evaporator air temperature output sensor, an evaporator air flow sensor, an evaporator air humidity sensor, and a differential pressure sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of a condenser air temperature input sensor, a condenser air temperature output sensor, and a condenser air flow sensor, an evaporator air humidity sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of an ambient air sensor and an ambient humidity sensor.

Abstract translation: 描述了监测制冷剂循环系统的操作的各个方面的实时监控系统。 在一个实施例中，系统包括处理器，其测量提供给制冷剂循环系统的功率，并从一个或多个传感器收集数据，并使用传感器数据来计算与系统效率相关的品质因数。 在一个实施例中，传感器包括以下传感器中的一个或多个：吸入管线温度传感器，吸入管线压力传感器，吸入管线流量传感器，热气体管线温度传感器，热气体管线压力传感器，热气体 线路流量传感器，液体线路温度传感器，液体线路压力传感器，液体线路流量传感器。 在一个实施例中，传感器包括蒸发器空气温度输入传感器，蒸发器空气温度输出传感器，蒸发器空气流量传感器，蒸发器空气湿度传感器和差压传感器中的一个或多个。 在一个实施例中，传感器包括冷凝器空气温度输入传感器，冷凝器空气温度输出传感器和冷凝器空气流量传感器，蒸发器空气湿度传感器中的一个或多个。 在一个实施例中，传感器包括一个或多个环境空气传感器和环境湿度传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20060032246A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US11130562

申请日：2005-05-17

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G01K13/00 ,  F25B41/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1932 ,  F24F3/1603 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/39 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F25B49/00 ,  F25B49/005 ,  F25B2500/19 ,  F25B2600/07 ,  F25B2700/02 ,  F25B2700/133 ,  F25B2700/1351 ,  F25B2700/15 ,  F25B2700/151 ,  F25B2700/172 ,  F25B2700/1931 ,  F25B2700/1933 ,  F25B2700/195 ,  F25B2700/2106 ,  F25B2700/21151 ,  F25B2700/21152 ,  F25B2700/21161 ,  F25B2700/21163 ,  F25B2700/21172 ,  F25B2700/21173 ,  F25B2700/21174 ,  F25B2700/21175 ,  F25D2400/36 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01K2201/00 ,  G01N15/0826 ,  G01N2015/084 ,  G01N2015/0846 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G05D23/1928 ,  Y10S55/34 ,  Y10S116/25 ,  Y10S116/42

Abstract: A real-time monitoring system that monitors various aspects of the operation of a refrigerant-cycle system is described. In one embodiment, the system includes a processor that measures power provided to the refrigerant-cycle system and that gathers data from one or more sensors and uses the sensor data to calculate a figure of merit related to the efficiency of the system. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of the following sensors: a suction line temperature sensor, a suction line pressure sensor, a suction line flow sensor, a hot gas line temperature sensor, a hot gas line pressure sensor, a hot gas line flow sensor, a liquid line temperature sensor, a liquid line pressure sensor, a liquid line flow sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of an evaporator air temperature input sensor, an evaporator air temperature output sensor, an evaporator air flow sensor, an evaporator air humidity sensor, and a differential pressure sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of a condenser air temperature input sensor, a condenser air temperature output sensor, and a condenser air flow sensor, an evaporator air humidity sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of an ambient air sensor and an ambient humidity sensor.

Abstract translation: 描述了监测制冷剂循环系统的操作的各个方面的实时监控系统。 在一个实施例中，系统包括处理器，其测量提供给制冷剂循环系统的功率，并从一个或多个传感器收集数据，并使用传感器数据来计算与系统效率相关的品质因数。 在一个实施例中，传感器包括以下传感器中的一个或多个：吸入管线温度传感器，吸入管线压力传感器，吸入管线流量传感器，热气体管线温度传感器，热气体管线压力传感器，热气体 线路流量传感器，液体线路温度传感器，液体线路压力传感器，液体线路流量传感器。 在一个实施例中，传感器包括蒸发器空气温度输入传感器，蒸发器空气温度输出传感器，蒸发器空气流量传感器，蒸发器空气湿度传感器和差压传感器中的一个或多个。 在一个实施例中，传感器包括冷凝器空气温度输入传感器，冷凝器空气温度输出传感器和冷凝器空气流量传感器，蒸发器空气湿度传感器中的一个或多个。 在一个实施例中，传感器包括一个或多个环境空气传感器和环境湿度传感器。