公开(公告)号：US20080059109A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11511562

申请日：2006-08-29

Applicant: James Rankin ,  Pietro Buttolo ,  Yifan Chen

Inventor： James Rankin ,  Pietro Buttolo ,  Yifan Chen

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06F17/40

CPC classification number: F16H61/24

Abstract: Generally provided is a system and method that determines a force-travel profile of a shifter in a vehicle having a shifter having an associated shifter shaft for a transmission. The feel of the shifter to a user of the shifter may be improved by using present system. Additionally, accurate measurements for determining shifter forces applied to a shifter and corresponding position of the shifter are performed. In operation, the system correlates the forces applied to the shifter and associated movement of the shifter to determine an associated feel of the shifter. The system operates to equate the forces correlating to the shifter and movement of the shifter to calibrate a feel of the shifter for a user applying the force to the shifter to actuate the shifter.

Abstract translation: 通常提供一种系统和方法，其确定具有换档器的车辆中的换档器的力 - 行驶分布，所述换档器具有用于变速器的相关联的换档轴。 可以通过使用本系统来改善移位器对移位器的用户的感觉。 此外，执行用于确定施加到移位器的移位器力和移位器的相应位置的精确测量。 在操作中，系统将施加到移位器的力和移位器的相关运动相关联，以确定移位器的相关感觉。 该系统用于将与移位器相关联的力与移位器的移动相等，以校准用户向移位器施加力以致动换档器的移动器的感觉。

公开(公告)号：US07257901B1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-21

申请号：US11382372

申请日：2006-05-09

Applicant: Pietro Buttolo ,  James Rankin, II ,  Yifan Chen

Inventor： Pietro Buttolo ,  James Rankin, II ,  Yifan Chen

IPC: G01B7/00

CPC classification number: G01L5/22 ,  G01L5/0042 ,  H01H3/04 ,  H01H11/0062

Abstract: A method may be employed to assure that a switch feel measurement system accurately measures a torque/angular displacement profile for a pivot switch. A procedure may be employed that aligns the pivot axis of the switch with the rotational axis of the measurement unit of the switch measurement system.

Abstract translation: 可以采用一种方法来确保开关感测量系统精确地测量枢转开关的扭矩/角位移曲线。 可以采用使开关的枢转轴线与开关测量系统的测量单元的旋转轴线对准的步骤。

公开(公告)号：US5898438A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-27

申请号：US746595

申请日：1996-11-12

Applicant: Paul Joseph Stewart ,  Yifan Chen

Inventor： Paul Joseph Stewart ,  Yifan Chen

IPC: G06T19/00 ,  G06T11/40

CPC classification number: G06T15/04

Abstract: A method for mapping a two-dimensional image of a physical object onto a computer generated three-dimensional surface defined by a plurality of surface points in a CAD space has the steps of creating a two-dimensional texture image plane of the physical object by taking a photograph of the physical object with a photographic device and converting the photograph into a texture image plane having a plurality of texture image plane points, determining a physical position of the photographic device with respect to the physical object, and transferring the texture image plane onto the three-dimensional surface. The transfer is accomplished by positioning a synthetic camera in the CAD space with respect to the three-dimensional surface according to the physical position of the photographic device, mapping each of the plurality of surface points viewable by the synthetic camera to a corresponding texture image point in the texture image plane, and assigning texture coordinates to each of the plurality of surface points from the corresponding texture image plane point.

Abstract translation: 用于将物理对象的二维图像映射到由CAD空间中的多个表面点限定的计算机生成的三维表面上的方法具有以下步骤：通过采取物理对象来创建二维纹理图像平面 使用摄影装置拍摄物体的照片，并将照片转换为具有多个纹理图像平面点的纹理图像平面，确定摄影装置相对于物体的物理位置，并将纹理图像平面传送到 三维表面。 通过根据摄影装置的物理位置将合成相机相对于三维表面定位在CAD空间中来实现传送，将由合成相机可视的多个表面点中的每一个映射到对应的纹理图像点 在纹理图像平面中，并且从相应的纹理图像平面点将纹理坐标分配给多个表面点中的每一个。

公开(公告)号：US5731816A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-24

申请号：US550151

申请日：1995-10-30

Applicant: Paul Joseph Stewart ,  Yifan Chen

Inventor： Paul Joseph Stewart ,  Yifan Chen

IPC: G06T17/20 ,  G06T17/00

CPC classification number: G06T17/20

Abstract: A system and method for direct modeling of fillets and draft angles include forming a fillet region having a first transition from a surface feature to the fillet region and a second transition from a base surface to the fillet region while maintaining a predetermined continuity at the first and second transitions. The system and method select (75) a general form of a fillet profile with a single basis function to describe the fillet, apply (76) the fillet profile to either side of a constant central region on the surface feature to form a surface feature profile, and sweep (77) the surface feature profile within the feature boundary to form the fillet region. The present invention allows such fillet regions to be subsequently modified while maintaining the predetermined continuity at the first and second transitions by applying a reparametrization (78) to the basis function to modify the fillet region.

Abstract translation: 用于对鱼片和拔模角进行直接建模的系统和方法包括形成具有从表面特征到圆角区域的第一过渡的圆角区域以及从基面到圆角区域的第二过渡，同时保持在第一和第 第二次过渡。 系统和方法选择（75）具有单个基函数的圆角轮廓的一般形式来描述圆角，将圆角轮廓应用于（76）圆角轮廓到表面特征上的恒定中心区域的任一侧以形成表面特征轮廓 ，并扫描（77）特征边界内的表面特征轮廓以形成圆角区域。 本发明允许随后修改这样的圆角区域，同时通过对基函数应用重新参数化（78）来维持第一和第二转变处的预定连续性，以修改圆角区域。

公开(公告)号：US5627646A

公开(公告)日：1997-05-06

申请号：US505426

申请日：1995-07-21

Applicant: Paul J. Stewart ,  Yifan Chen

Inventor： Paul J. Stewart ,  Yifan Chen

IPC: G01B11/30 ,  G01N21/89

CPC classification number: G01N21/8901 ,  G01B11/306

Abstract: A method for locating flaws in a smooth surface using at least one light source includes the steps of setting the light source at a predetermined length above the smooth surface, locating a highlight line, translating the light source across the smooth surface to create a plurality of highlight lines and locating distortions in the smooth surface.

Abstract translation: 使用至少一个光源来定位平滑表面中的瑕疵的方法包括以下步骤：将光源设置在光滑表面上方的预定长度处，定位高亮线，将光源平移平滑表面以产生多个 突出显示线条并在平滑表面定位扭曲。

公开(公告)号：US08111256B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12045881

申请日：2008-03-11

Applicant: Yifan Chen ,  Basavaraj Tonshal

Inventor： Yifan Chen ,  Basavaraj Tonshal

IPC: G06T15/30

CPC classification number: G06T17/205

Abstract: A method of altering a computer generated mesh model of a design feature by a computer user to improve a feature design process is provided including providing a mesh model; forming a plane; defining an alteration area of the plane; forming a 2D mesh on the plane including a plurality of mesh nodes independent of the mesh model nodes within the alteration area; defining a partial differential equation to be numerically solved using the 2D mesh; numerically solving the partial differential equation using said 2D mesh to obtain solved 2D mesh node values; using the solved 2D mesh node values to obtain new values for each mesh model node including the portion of the mesh model to be altered; and, graphically regenerating the design feature using the mesh model nodes including the new values to form an altered portion of the mesh model.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种通过计算机用户改变计算机生成的设计特征的网格模型以改进特征设计过程的方法，包括提供网格模型; 形成一个平面; 定义飞机的改装区域; 在包括多个网格节点的平面上形成2D网格，独立于改变区域内的网格模型节点; 定义使用2D网格数值求解的偏微分方程; 使用所述2D网格数值求解偏微分方程以获得求解的2D网格节点值; 使用求解的2D网格节点值来获得每个网格模型节点的新值，包括要改变的网格模型的部分; 并且使用包括新值的网格模型节点图形地再生设计特征以形成网格模型的改变的部分。

公开(公告)号：US20110187518A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-04

申请号：US12698359

申请日：2010-02-02

Applicant: Gary Steven Strumolo ,  Jeffrey Allen Greenberg ,  Yifan Chen

Inventor： Gary Steven Strumolo ,  Jeffrey Allen Greenberg ,  Yifan Chen

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B62D15/029 ,  B60Q3/283 ,  B60Q9/008 ,  B62D1/046

Abstract: A system and methods for communicating to a motor vehicle driver a desired direction to turn a steering wheel. The desired direction may be determined by, for example, a turn-by-turn navigation system, a lane-keeping aid system, and/or a forward collision warning system. A plurality of lights disposed on the steering wheel in a circumferentially extending array are illuminated in a pattern, the pattern comprises illuminating at least some of the plurality of lights in a repeating sequence beginning at a first position of the array away from the desired direction and progressing toward a second position of the array adjacent the desired direction. The pattern comprises a sequential illumination of the lights to communicate a direction of control action, a frequency of illumination to communicate a desired timing of the control action, and a color of illumination to communicate a positive or negative aspect.

Abstract translation: 一种用于与机动车辆驾驶员通信以转动方向盘的期望方向的系统和方法。 期望的方向可以由例如转弯导航系统，行车保持辅助系统和/或向前碰撞警告系统来确定。 以沿圆周方向延伸的阵列设置在方向盘上的多个灯以图案照亮，该图案包括以从阵列的第一位置开始远离期望方向的重复序列照亮多个光中的至少一些，以及 朝着与期望方向相邻的阵列的第二位置前进。 该图案包括用于传达控制动作的方向的光的顺序照明，用于传达控制动作的期望时间的照明频率，以及传达正面或负面方面的照明颜色。

公开(公告)号：US20090063154A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12265359

申请日：2008-11-05

Applicant: Oleg Yurievitch Gusikhin ,  Perry Robinson MacNeille ,  Erica Klampfl ,  Kacie Alane Theisen ,  Dimitar Petrov Filev ,  Yifan Chen ,  Basavaraj Tonshal

Inventor： Oleg Yurievitch Gusikhin ,  Perry Robinson MacNeille ,  Erica Klampfl ,  Kacie Alane Theisen ,  Dimitar Petrov Filev ,  Yifan Chen ,  Basavaraj Tonshal

IPC: G10L13/08

CPC classification number: G06T13/40 ,  A61B5/165 ,  A61B5/18 ,  A61B5/4803 ,  A61B5/7264 ,  A61B5/744 ,  B60W50/10 ,  B60W2040/089 ,  G01C21/3608 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F2203/011 ,  G06N3/006 ,  G06T13/205 ,  G10L17/26

Abstract: Information about a device may be emotively conveyed to a user of the device. Input indicative of an operating state of the device may be received. The input may be transformed into data representing a simulated emotional state. Data representing an avatar that expresses the simulated emotional state may be generated and displayed. A query from the user regarding the simulated emotional state expressed by the avatar may be received. The query may be responded to.

Abstract translation: 关于设备的信息可以被情感地传达给设备的用户。 可以接收表示设备的操作状态的输入。 输入可以被转换成表示模拟情绪状态的数据。 可以生成并显示表示模拟情绪状态的化身的数据。 可以接收来自用户关于由化身所表达的模拟情绪状态的查询。 查询可能会被响应。

公开(公告)号：US07324103B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-29

申请号：US10020362

申请日：2001-10-30

Applicant: Paul Joseph Stewart ,  Anne Marsan ,  Yifan Chen

Inventor： Paul Joseph Stewart ,  Anne Marsan ,  Yifan Chen

IPC: G06T17/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/5018 ,  G06F17/5095 ,  G06F2217/42 ,  G06T17/20 ,  Y10S715/964

Abstract: A system and method for computer-aided engineering analysis using direct mesh manipulation of a mesh model is provided. The system includes a computer system having a memory, a processor, a user input device and a display device. The method includes the steps of selecting a geometric model in a computer-aided design (CAD) format, converting the CAD model into a mesh model and evaluating the mesh model using a computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis. The method also includes the steps of modifying a surface of the mesh model by varying a predetermined parameter using direct surface manipulation (DSM), updating the mesh model and using the updated mesh model in further CAE analysis. Three techniques are provided for modifying a surface feature, including using a Dirichlet parameter distribution to determine the displacement of the surface feature; modeling the surface feature as an elastic sheet to determine deformation; and enclosing the feature within a lattice structure and using lattice deformation to determine surface deformation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用网格模型的直接网格操作的计算机辅助工程分析的系统和方法。 该系统包括具有存储器，处理器，用户输入设备和显示设备的计算机系统。 该方法包括以计算机辅助设计（CAD）格式选择几何模型，将CAD模型转换为网格模型并使用计算机辅助工程（CAE）分析来评估网格模型的步骤。 该方法还包括以下步骤：通过使用直接表面处理（DSM）改变预定参数，更新网格模型并在进一步的CAE分析中使用更新的网格模型来修改网格模型的表面。 提供三种用于修改表面特征的技术，包括使用Dirichlet参数分布来确定表面特征的位移; 将表面特征建模为弹性片以确定变形; 并将特征包围在晶格结构内，并使用晶格变形来确定表面变形。

公开(公告)号：US07174280B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-06

申请号：US10127174

申请日：2002-04-23

Applicant: Paul Joseph Stewart ,  Yifan Chen

Inventor： Paul Joseph Stewart ,  Yifan Chen

IPC: G06F17/10

CPC classification number: G06T17/30

Abstract: A system and method for replacing a direct surface manipulation (DSM) surface with an independent NURBS surface patch of a geometric model. The method includes the steps of sampling data points of the DSM surface and parameterizing the sampled data points. The method also includes determining knot vectors for a fitted NURBS surface patch and setting-up an equation system. The method further includes the steps of solving the equation system for the geometric model.

Abstract translation: 用几何模型的独立NURBS表面补丁替代直接表面操纵（DSM）表面的系统和方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：对DSM表面的数据点进行采样并对采样的数据点进行参数化。 该方法还包括确定用于拟合的NURBS曲面贴片的结向量和建立方程系统。 该方法还包括解决几何模型方程组的步骤。