公开(公告)号：US20140049392A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US12807922

申请日：2010-09-16

Applicant: Ronald E. Wagner

Inventor： Ronald E. Wagner

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/08355

Abstract: A method is provided for preventing spoilage of perishable goods by utilizing algorithms that predict the probability of spoilage based on sensor inputs, in which containers are provided with one or more spoilage sensors that are output to a prognostic or detection algorithm for providing the probability that spoilage has occurred or the probability that spoilage will occur at some specific time in the future.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种通过利用基于传感器输入来预测腐败概率的算法来防止易腐货物的腐败的方法，其中向容器提供一个或多个腐败传感器，该腐败传感器输出到预测或检测算法，以提供腐败的概率 已经发生或在将来某个特定时间发生腐败的概率。

公开(公告)号：US08653434B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13377084

申请日：2011-04-08

Applicant: Aaron Johnson ,  David Schorr ,  James H. Steenson, Jr.

Inventor： Aaron Johnson ,  David Schorr ,  James H. Steenson, Jr.

IPC: G01J1/44

CPC classification number: H01L31/107 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/4466 ,  G01S7/4868 ,  H03G3/3084

Abstract: An accurate and rapid method for characterizing the performance of an APD and setting its operating voltage Vop to an optimal value uses an on-board LED or other pulsed light source to measure APD responses at different operating voltages Vop. An estimated breakdown voltage Vb is determined by comparing the measured responses, and the Vop is adjusted to a new value at a fixed offset from the estimated Vb. The fixed offset is selected according to ambient light conditions, including the presence or absence of light background noise, and whether the sun is partially or fully in the field of view. The method is iterated until convergence, or until a maximum number of iterations is reached. In embodiments, a plurality of APD's having a common Vop can be adjusted, and the Vop is never set below a minimum value VopBW necessary to meet timing requirements for a missile guidance system.

Abstract translation: 用于表征APD的性能并将其工作电压Vop设置为最佳值的准确和快速的方法使用板上LED或其他脉冲光源来测量在不同工作电压Vop下的APD响应。 通过比较测量的响应来确定估计的击穿电压Vb，并且将Vop调整到与估计的Vb固定偏移的新值。 根据环境光条件选择固定的偏移量，包括是否存在浅色背景噪声，以及太阳是否在视野中部分或全部。 迭代该方法直到收敛，或直到达到最大次数。 在实施例中，可以调整具有公共Vop的多个APD，并且Vop从不被设置为低于满足导弹引导系统的定时要求所必需的最小值VopBW。

公开(公告)号：US20140035695A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13451870

申请日：2012-04-20

Applicant: Yannick C. Morel ,  John E. McGeehan ,  Clint J. Novotny ,  Simon Y. London

Inventor： Yannick C. Morel ,  John E. McGeehan ,  Clint J. Novotny ,  Simon Y. London

IPC: H01S4/00

CPC classification number: H01S4/00 ,  H03K3/64

Abstract: A Multi-Cycle Digital High Power Microwave (MCD-HPM) source includes a microwave transmission line (MTL) to which a plurality electrically charged thin film transmission lines (TFTL's) are connected by switches. The switches are activated in sequence to generate a square wave at a microwave output frequency. The activation signal is controlled by a free space time delay, which can vary the timing and/or routing of the activation signal by modifying at least one free space element, thereby adjusting the switch activation timing and varying the output frequency. In embodiments, the switches are photo-conducting switches, the activation signal is a laser beam, and the switch timing is varied by reorienting and/or repositioning mirrors and/or other elements in the free space time delay. The elements can be manually adjusted, or mounted on motorized stages and automatically controlled. Optical amplifiers can be included to compensate for losses in the time delay elements.

Abstract translation: 多周期数字大功率微波（MCD-HPM）源包括通过开关连接多个带电薄膜传输线（TFTL）的微波传输线（MTL）。 开关按顺序激活，以产生微波输出频率的方波。 激活信号由自由空间时间延迟来控制，这可以通过修改至少一个自由空间元件来改变激活信号的定时和/或路由，由此调整开关激活定时并改变输出频率。 在实施例中，开关是光导开关，激活信号是激光束，并且通过在自由空间时间延迟中重新定向和/或重新定位反射镜和/或其他元件来改变开关定时。 元件可以手动调节，或安装在电动平台上并自动控制。 可以包括光放大器来补偿延时元件中的损耗。

公开(公告)号：US20140021380A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US13947130

申请日：2013-07-22

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC.

Inventor： STEPHEN F. SAGAN

IPC: G01J1/02

CPC classification number: G01J1/029 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G02B17/02 ,  G02B17/08 ,  G02B27/1013 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A single aperture three channel optical system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the optical system includes a front optical group and a back optical group that is disposed in substantially close proximity to the front optical group. Further, the optical system includes a first sensor, a second sensor, and a third sensor. The front optical group and the second optical group receives an object beam and splits into a reflected beam having first wavelengths and a transmitted beam of second wavelengths. Furthermore, the front optical group and the second optical group splits the reflected beam having first wavelengths into a transmitted beam having third wavelengths and a reflected beam having fourth wavelengths. The first sensor, the second sensor and the third sensor receive the transmitted beam of second wavelengths, transmitted beam of third wavelengths, and reflected beam of fourth wavelengths, respectively and produce the coaxial three channel images.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种单孔三通道光学系统。 在一个实施例中，光学系统包括前光学组和背光学组，其设置在基本上靠近前光学组的位置。 此外，光学系统包括第一传感器，第二传感器和第三传感器。 前光学组和第二光学组接收目标光束并分裂成具有第一波长的反射光束和第二波长的透射光束。 此外，前光学组和第二光学组将具有第一波长的反射光束分成具有第三波长的透射光束和具有第四波长的反射光束。 第一传感器，第二传感器和第三传感器分别接收第二波长的透射光束，第三波长的透射光束和第四波长的反射光束，并产生同轴三通道图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140003780A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13780200

申请日：2013-02-28

Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.

Inventor： Robert L. Kamocsai

IPC: G02B5/26

CPC classification number: G02B5/265 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/124 ,  G02B2006/12109

Abstract: A device that filters optical signals using a waveguide having a slotted optical pathway. The shape of the optical pathway passively restricts at least one optical signal from traveling through the waveguide. The device can also be used to reference the phase of an optical signal in an optical circuit.

Abstract translation: 使用具有开槽光路的波导对光信号进行滤波的装置。 光路的形状被动地限制至少一个光信号通过波导传播。 该装置还可用于参考光电路中的光信号的相位。

公开(公告)号：US08584585B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US13854508

申请日：2013-04-01

Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.

Inventor： Michael A. Bohnet ,  Yeshayahu S. Goldstein ,  Mark H. Machina ,  Kristopher P. Mount ,  Kenneth W. Mitchell

IPC: F42C19/06

CPC classification number: F42C1/00 ,  F42C1/10 ,  F42C1/12

Abstract: An inertial delay mechanism for use in an explosive projectile is provided. The delay mechanism consists of an inertial delay fuse that is precise, doesn't require sensitive primary explosives and doesn't utilize electronic circuitry. The inertial delay fuse includes a free sliding charge element that strikes an anvil located opposite to the sliding charge element. A delay gap is provided between the sliding charge element and the anvil. Upon impact, the sliding charge element slides forward and impacts the anvil, thereby inducing a shock wave in an initiator charge that subsequently results in detonation of main charges. The design is mechanically simple and robust enough to withstand severe g-loading forces that occur during firing and penetration of a projectile.

公开(公告)号：US08583585B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-12

申请号：US13177587

申请日：2011-07-07

Applicant: Reza Ghanadan ,  Kyle Guan ,  Sintayehu Dehnie

Inventor： Reza Ghanadan ,  Kyle Guan ,  Sintayehu Dehnie

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  G06N7/02 ,  G06N7/06

CPC classification number: G06N7/005

Abstract: Disclosed is a trust management system for decision fusion in a network. The trust management system includes a detection subsystem having a plurality of sensors, and a plurality of channels. Each sensor of the plurality of sensors detects one of an occurrence and a non-occurrence of an event in the network. The trust management system further includes a fusion subsystem communicably coupled to the detection subsystem through the plurality of channels for receiving a decision of the each sensor and iteratively assigning a pre-determined weightage. The fusion subsystem ascertains a summation of respective decisions of the plurality of sensors and compares the weighted summation with a corresponding decision of the each sensor. The fusion subsystem further updates the assigned pre-determined weightage and determines the presence of the each sensor being one of a compromised sensor and a non-compromised sensor. Further disclosed is a method for decision fusion in a network.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于网络中决策融合的信任管理系统。 信任管理系统包括具有多个传感器和多个信道的检测子系统。 多个传感器的每个传感器检测网络中事件的发生和不发生之一。 信任管理系统还包括通过多个通道可通信地耦合到检测子系统的融合子系统，用于接收每个传感器的决定并迭代地分配预定的权重。 融合子系统确定多个传感器的相应决定的总和，并将加权求和与每个传感器的相应决定进行比较。 融合子系统进一步更新所分配的预定权重并且确定每个传感器的存在是受损传感器和非妥协传感器之一。 进一步公开的是一种用于网络中的决策融合的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08583049B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-12

申请号：US12555376

申请日：2009-09-08

Applicant: Thomas E. Collins, III

Inventor： Thomas E. Collins, III

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04B17/00 ,  H04B1/10

CPC classification number: H03D7/1441 ,  H03D7/1458 ,  H03D7/1491 ,  H03D2200/0019 ,  H03D2200/0043 ,  H03D2200/0045 ,  H03D2200/0047 ,  H03D2200/0084 ,  H03D2200/0088

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for optimization of RF converters. The techniques can be employed, for instance, in RF converters implemented in semiconductor materials (system-on-chip, or chip set) or with discrete components on a printed circuit board. In any such cases, the RF converter system can be configured with one or more actuators to adjust performance, one or more sensor to assess the performance (e.g., linearity of RF converter) and parameters of interest (e.g., ambient temperature, and a control block for controlling the sensors and actuators. The configuration allows the RF converter to autonomously self-optimize for linearity or other parameters of interest such as gain, noise figure, and dynamic range, across a broad range of variables.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于优化RF转换器的技术。 这些技术可以用于例如在半导体材料（片上系统或芯片组）中实施的RF转换器中，或者在印刷电路板上使用分立元件。 在任何这种情况下，RF转换器系统可以配置有一个或多个致动器来调整性能，一个或多个传感器来评估性能（例如，RF转换器的线性度）和感兴趣的参数（例如，环境温度和控制 用于控制传感器和执行器的模块，该配置允许RF转换器在广泛的变量范围内自主地优化线性度或其他感兴趣的参数，例如增益，噪声系数和动态范围。

公开(公告)号：US08576108B1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-05

申请号：US06189274

申请日：1980-09-22

Applicant: Martin R. Richmond

Inventor： Martin R. Richmond

IPC: G01S7/38

CPC classification number: G01S7/38 ,  F41J2/00 ,  H01Q9/16 ,  H01Q15/14

Abstract: In one embodiment, a passive expendable decoy for an aircraft is provided by ejecting passive radiators from the aircraft along a transmission line trailing from the aircraft and excited by a jammer on the aircraft, such that the radiators accelerate under aerodynamic drag forces to the end of the transmission line and couple energy from the transmission line to free space. This provides angular deception to a tracking radar or homing missile since the point of radiation along the transmission line is determined by the instantaneous position of the expendable radiating element.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，飞行器的被动消耗性诱饵是通过沿飞机尾部的传输线从飞行器中弹出被动辐射器并由飞行器上的干扰器激发而提供的，使得散热器在空气动力学阻力下加速到 传输线并将能量从传输线耦合到自由空间。 这为跟踪雷达或归位导弹提供角度欺骗，因为沿传输线的辐射点由消耗性辐射元件的瞬时位置决定。

公开(公告)号：US08570183B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US13082714

申请日：2011-04-08

Applicant: Anthony P. Corrado

Inventor： Anthony P. Corrado

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  B60T8/18

CPC classification number: G01B21/26 ,  G01B2210/16 ,  G01B2210/24 ,  G01G19/08 ,  G01S15/10 ,  G01S15/88

Abstract: A method of detecting gross weight overload of a vehicle comprising the steps of positioning one or more ultrasonic sensors on the vehicle so that said sensors measure the distance to a ground surface, using the sensors to measure height above the ground surface of the vehicle in a non-overloaded condition, adding known weights to the vehicle until maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) is attained, ascertaining height above the ground surface at this gross vehicle weight (GVW), and continuously measuring height of the ground surface and collecting height above the ground surface data to establish when an overload condition occurs.

Abstract translation: 一种检测车辆总重量过载的方法，包括以下步骤：将一个或多个超声波传感器定位在车辆上，使得所述传感器测量到地面的距离，使用传感器来测量车辆地面上方的高度 非过载条件，向车辆添加已知的重量，直到达到最大总车辆重量（GVW），确定在该总车辆重量（GVW）下高于地面的高度，并且连续地测量地面的高度和高于 地面数据，以确定何时发生过载状况。