公开(公告)号：US20060167687A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-27

申请号：US11041166

申请日：2005-01-21

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G10L15/26

CPC classification number: G09B21/009 ,  G09B21/00

Abstract: A computer-aided communication and assistance system that uses a signal processing and other algorithms in a processor in wireless communication with a microphone system to aid a deaf person. An instrumented communication module receives information from one or more microphones and provides textual and, optionally, stimulatory information to the deaf person. In one embodiment, a microphone is provided in a piece of jewelry or clothing. In one embodiment, a wireless (or wired) earpiece is provided to provide microphones and vibration stimulators.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机辅助通信和辅助系统，其使用与麦克风系统无线通信的处理器中的信号处理和其他算法来帮助聋人。 仪器化通信模块从一个或多个麦克风接收信息，并向聋人提供文本和可选的刺激信息。 在一个实施例中，麦克风被提供在一件首饰或衣服中。 在一个实施例中，提供无线（或有线）耳机以提供麦克风和振动刺激器。

公开(公告)号：US20060011145A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-19

申请号：US10994876

申请日：2004-11-22

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: A01K29/00 ,  A01K27/00

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：US20050262923A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：US10856395

申请日：2004-05-27

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G01N7/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F2110/20

Abstract: A system for conditions favorable for the growth of fungus in a building or vehicle is described. One or more humidity sensors are places in areas, such as under sinks, in an attic spaces, etc. to detect excess humidity (due to leaks, condensation, etc.). In one embodiment, a monitoring computer compares humidity measurements taken from different sensor units in order to detect areas that have excess humidity. Thus for example, the monitoring computer can compare the humidity readings from a first sensor unit in a first attic area, to a humidity reading from a second sensor unit in a second area. For example, the monitoring computer can take humidity readings from a number of attic areas to establish a baseline humidity reading and then compare the specific humidity readings from various sensor units to determine if one or more of the units are measuring excess humidity. The monitoring computer flags areas of excess humidity for further investigation by maintenance personnel. In one embodiment, the monitoring computer maintains a history of humidity readings for various sensor units and flags areas that show an unexpected increase in humidity for investigation by maintenance personnel.

Abstract translation: 描述了有利于建筑物或车辆中真菌生长的条件的系统。 一个或多个湿度传感器是在阁楼区域等下方的地方，以检测多余的湿度（由于泄漏，冷凝等）。 在一个实施例中，监视计算机比较从不同传感器单元获取的湿度测量值，以便检测具有过多湿度的区域。 因此，例如，监视计算机可以将第一阁楼区域中的第一传感器单元的湿度读数与第二区域中的第二传感器单元的湿度读数进行比较。 例如，监控计算机可以从多个阁楼区域获取湿度读数，以建立基线湿度读数，然后比较各种传感器单元的特定湿度读数，以确定一个或多个单元是否正在测量过多的湿度。 监控计算机保存过多湿度的区域，供维护人员进一步调查。 在一个实施例中，监视计算机维护各种传感器单元和标志区域的湿度读数的历史，这些区域显示出由维护人员调查的湿度的意外增加。

公开(公告)号：US20050166919A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：US11062175

申请日：2005-02-22

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: A61M15/00 ,  A61M16/10 ,  A61M16/16 ,  B05B17/06 ,  F23D11/00 ,  A61M16/00

CPC classification number: A61M15/0085 ,  A61M15/0016 ,  A61M16/1095 ,  A61M16/16 ,  A61M2205/07 ,  A61M2205/3386 ,  A61M2205/581 ,  B05B17/0615

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for practicing a method of treating viruses in the nasal mucosa. Vapor is generated, heated and delivered to the nasal mucosa in intermittent bursts, timed to coincide with inhalation. Control circuits are provided to maintain the temperature of the vapor at the point of delivery at a level greater than that necessary to kill viruses in the nasal mucosa. Timing circuits can synchronize the vapor delivery with a breathing cycle with heated vapor being supplied during inhalation and blocked during exhalation. Other circuits terminate operation when liquid is insufficient or after a predetermined timed interval.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于实施治疗鼻粘膜中的病毒的方法的装置。 蒸气产生，加热并以间歇性爆发方式递送至鼻粘膜，定时与吸入吻合。 提供了控制电路，以将蒸汽的温度保持在输送点以比在鼻粘膜中杀死病毒所需的水平更高的水平。 定时回路可以使蒸汽输送与呼吸循环同步，吸入期间供应加热的蒸气，并在呼气期间阻塞。 其他电路在液体不足或预定的定时间隔后终止操作。

公开(公告)号：US07623028B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US11494988

申请日：2006-07-28

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B19/00 ,  G08B29/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/0065 ,  F24F7/007 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2110/50 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B17/107 ,  G08B17/11 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/10 ,  G08B27/005 ,  G08B29/26 ,  H04B1/401 ,  H04B1/69

Abstract: A sensor unit includes at least one sensor configured to measure an ambient condition. The controller can be configured to receive instructions, to report a notice level when the controller determines that data measured by the at least one sensor fails a report threshold test corresponding to a report threshold value. The controller can also be configured to obtain a plurality of calibration measurements from the at least one sensor during a calibration period and to adjust the threshold based on the calibration measurements. The controller can be configured to compute a first threshold level corresponding to background noise and a second threshold level corresponding to sensor noise, and to compute the report threshold value from the second threshold. In one embodiment, the sensor unit adjusts one or more of the thresholds based on ambient temperature.

Abstract translation: 传感器单元包括配置成测量环境条件的至少一个传感器。 控制器可以被配置为接收指令，以在控制器确定由至少一个传感器测量的数据失败对应于报告阈值的报告阈值测试时报告通知水平。 控制器还可以被配置为在校准周期期间从至少一个传感器获得多个校准测量值，并且基于校准测量来调整阈值。 控制器可以被配置为计算对应于背景噪声的第一阈值电平和对应于传感器噪声的第二阈值电平，并且从第二阈值计算报告阈值。 在一个实施例中，传感器单元基于环境温度调整一个或多个阈值。

公开(公告)号：US07583198B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-01

申请号：US11748388

申请日：2007-05-14

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G08B21/182 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B21/20 ,  Y10T137/5762 ,  Y10T137/8342

Abstract: A low cost, robust, wireless sensor system that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The system includes one or more intelligent sensor units and a base unit that can communicate with a large number of sensors. When one or more of the sensors detects an anomalous condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor 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, etc. In one embodiment, one or more wireless repeaters are used between the sensors 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: 描述了一种低成本，强大的无线传感器系统，可在不进行维护的情况下提供长时间的可操作性。 该系统包括一个或多个智能传感器单元和可与大量传感器通信的基本单元。 当一个或多个传感器检测到异常状况（例如，烟，火，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。 基本单元可以通过诸如电话，寻呼机，蜂窝电话，因特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，在传感器和基本单元之间使用一个或多个无线中继器 扩展系统的范围，并允许基本单元与更多数量的传感器通信。

公开(公告)号：US20090184926A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-23

申请号：US12274301

申请日：2008-11-19

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H04N5/445 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H04N5/4403 ,  H04N5/44582 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/42207 ,  H04N21/42209 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N21/42222 ,  H04N21/42224 ,  H04N21/42226 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N2005/4407 ,  H04N2005/441 ,  H04N2005/4414 ,  H04N2005/4428 ,  H04N2005/443 ,  H04N2005/4432 ,  H04N2005/4435

Abstract: A multimedia control system presents program schedule information to a user in a visually and intellectually-intuitive manner. The multimedia control system can be used to display programming information, control multimedia devices, control home automation devices, etc. In one embodiment, a control screen used to display programming information is configured as a touch screen to allow the user to select programming, control multimedia devices, or perform other functions by touching the screen. In one embodiment, the system uses a consistent, user-selectable, intuitive user interface. In one embodiment, programming information is dynamically updated to provide the user with current programming information, such as, for example, sports scores, commercial breaks, news stories, documentary contents, etc.

Abstract translation: 多媒体控制系统以视觉和智力直观的方式向用户呈现节目安排信息。 多媒体控制系统可用于显示节目信息，控制多媒体设备，控制家庭自动化设备等。在一个实施例中，用于显示节目信息的控制屏幕被配置为触摸屏，以允许用户选择节目，控制 多媒体设备，或通过触摸屏幕执行其他功能。 在一个实施例中，系统使用一致的，用户可选择的，直观的用户界面。 在一个实施例中，编程信息被动态地更新以向用户提供当前的节目信息，例如运动得分，商业广告，新闻故事，纪录片内容等。

公开(公告)号：US07552730B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-30

申请号：US11062175

申请日：2005-02-22

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: A61M16/00 ,  A61M15/00

CPC classification number: A61M15/0085 ,  A61M15/0016 ,  A61M16/1095 ,  A61M16/16 ,  A61M2205/07 ,  A61M2205/3386 ,  A61M2205/581 ,  B05B17/0615

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for practicing a method of treating viruses in the nasal mucosa. Vapor is generated, heated and delivered to the nasal mucosa in intermittent bursts, timed to coincide with inhalation. Control circuits are provided to maintain the temperature of the vapor at the point of delivery at a level greater than that necessary to kill viruses in the nasal mucosa. Timing circuits can synchronize the vapor delivery with a breathing cycle with heated vapor being supplied during inhalation and blocked during exhalation. Other circuits terminate operation when liquid is insufficient or after a predetermined timed interval.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于实施治疗鼻粘膜中的病毒的方法的装置。 蒸气产生，加热并以间歇性爆发方式递送至鼻粘膜，定时与吸入吻合。 提供了控制电路，以将蒸汽的温度保持在输送点以比在鼻粘膜中杀死病毒所需的水平更高的水平。 定时回路可以使蒸汽输送与呼吸循环同步，吸入期间供应加热的蒸气，并在呼气期间阻塞。 其他电路在液体不足或预定的定时间隔后终止操作。

公开(公告)号：US20090160267A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US12368243

申请日：2009-02-09

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: H01H47/26

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：US20090065595A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：US11854481

申请日：2007-09-12

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: F24F7/06

CPC classification number: F24F3/0442 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/30 ,  F24F2110/40

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 and the opening of an ECRV provided to a supply vent and the opening of an ECRV provided to a return vent.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可由房主或一般杂工轻松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通信，该中央监控系统协调加热和冷却区域的操作以及提供给供气口的ECRV的打开以及提供给返回通风口的ECRV的打开。