公开(公告)号：US07617799B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-17

申请号：US12027166

申请日：2008-02-06

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: A01K15/02

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：US07460006B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US11431812

申请日：2006-05-10

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: H04B3/36

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B7/06 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/10 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  H01R33/942 ,  H01R33/945

Abstract: A signal repeater for receiving and re-transmitting signals from environmental transducers and the like, and for mechanically and electrically cooperating with existing electrically powered fixtures. More particularly, the present invention includes a housing unit for mechanically and electrically coupling to the powered fixture, a transceiver unit, and a first power supply electrically connected to the transceiver circuit and housed by the housing unit. The repeater is adapted to maintain the functionality of the fixture.

公开(公告)号：US20080278308A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12182035

申请日：2008-07-29

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B19/00

CPC classification number: G08B13/184 ,  G08B13/183 ,  G08B13/19697 ,  G08B13/2454 ,  G08B25/008

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting presence and movement of intruders. Various embodiments of an intruder 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 intruders crossing a given beam. A plurality of such beams at different heights can also allow distinguishing different-sized intruders. The thermal imaging based detection system can provide functionalities such as tracking movement of intruders. A recording can be triggered by detection of intruder movement, thereby improving the efficiency of recording and reviewing information indicative of presence and movement of intruders in a monitored area. In one embodiment, non-intruders can be distinguished from intruders by querying an RFID tag carried by non-intruders. In one embodiment, non-intruders can be distinguished from intruders by facial recognition.

Abstract translation: 用于检测入侵者的存在和移动的系统和方法。 入侵者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入侵者的功能。 在不同高度的多个这样的梁也可以允许区分不同大小的入侵者。 基于热成像的检测系统可以提供跟踪入侵者的运动等功能。 可以通过检测入侵者运动来触发记录，从而提高记录和查看指示入侵者在监视区域中的存在和移动的信息的效率。 在一个实施例中，非入侵者可以通过查询非入侵者携带的RFID标签来区分入侵者。 在一个实施例中，非入侵者可以通过面部识别来区分入侵者。

公开(公告)号：US20080223300A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US12131767

申请日：2008-06-02

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: A01K39/02

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：US20080223051A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US12033765

申请日：2008-02-19

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G01K13/00 ,  F25B49/02 ,  G05B13/00

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：US20080179052A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US11668429

申请日：2007-01-29

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: B60H1/00

CPC classification number: F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/62

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 to 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 and provides heating and cooling to the various zones according to a cost budget.

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，区域恒温器与中央监控系统进行通信，该中央监控系统协调加热和冷却区域的操作，并根据成本预算向各个区域提供加热和冷却。

公开(公告)号：US07403097B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-22

申请号：US11415767

申请日：2006-05-02

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: H04B3/36

CPC classification number: G08B25/10 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  H05B37/0272

Abstract: A signal repeater for receiving and re-transmitting signals from environmental transducers and the like, and for mechanically and electrically cooperating with existing electrically powered fixtures. More particularly, the present invention includes a housing unit for mechanically and electrically coupling to the powered fixture, a transceiver unit, and a first power supply electrically connected to the transceiver circuit and housed by the housing unit. The repeater is adapted to maintain the functionality of the fixture.

Abstract translation: 一种信号中继器，用于从环境换能器等接收和再传输信号，并用于与现有的电动固定装置机械和电气配合。 更具体地，本发明包括用于机械地和电耦合到动力固定装置的壳体单元，收发器单元和电连接到收发器电路并由壳体单元容纳的第一电源。 中继器适于维持灯具的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20080141754A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US12036915

申请日：2008-02-25

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G01D18/00

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：US07372003B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-13

申请号：US11086602

申请日：2005-03-22

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: H05B1/02 ,  G08B13/14

CPC classification number: B65D79/02 ,  B65D2203/10 ,  G01K3/04

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring conditions that affect the quality of food being served. Conditions such as temperature and elapsed time affect the quality of food and the safety of food consumers. Various embodiments of monitoring systems can be incorporated with different types of food containers. Sensors such as temperature probes can provide temperature information about the container and/or the food being served. The monitoring system can use such information in conjunction with elapsed time information in various ways. The monitored information can be displayed generally “real-time,” or it can be stored for subsequent analysis. The monitored information can also be used to trigger an alarm or similar indicator when a condition detrimental to food-serving is present. Various embodiments of the monitoring system having such features can be packaged in various embodiments, including a self-contained unit and an assembly of modular components linked by wire and/or wireless connections.

Abstract translation: 监测影响食物质量的条件的系统和方法。 温度和时间等条件影响食品质量和食品消费者的安全。 监测系统的各种实施例可以结合不同类型的食物容器。 诸如温度探针的传感器可以提供关于容器和/或正在服务的食物的温度信息。 监控系统可以以各种方式结合经过的时间信息使用这些信息。 所监视的信息可以通常“实时显示”显示，也可以存储以供后续分析。 当存在对食物不利的状况时，所监视的信息也可用于触发警报或类似的指示。 具有这种特征的监视系统的各种实施例可以被包装在各种实施例中，包括独立单元和通过有线和/或无线连接链接的模块化组件的组件。

公开(公告)号：US20080069401A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11876523

申请日：2007-10-22

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G06K9/00

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。