LOCATION-SPECIFIC DATA ACQUISITION
    31.
    发明申请
    LOCATION-SPECIFIC DATA ACQUISITION 有权
    位置特定数据采集

    公开(公告)号:US20140171120A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-19

    申请号:US13975326

    申请日:2013-08-24

    申请人: Michael Callahan

    发明人: Michael Callahan

    IPC分类号: H04W4/02 H04W24/00

    摘要: Devices, methods, and systems are provided that allow for acquiring and/or communicating data associated with a location. Embodiments of the present invention allow a mobile communication device to detect a sensor associated with a particular location, and information about that location is provided to the mobile communication device. Other embodiments allow data to be detected and processed in order to characterize a location and objects contained therein.

    摘要翻译: 提供了允许获取和/或传送与位置相关联的数据的设备,方法和系统。 本发明的实施例允许移动通信设备检测与特定位置相关联的传感器,并且关于该位置的信息被提供给移动通信设备。 其他实施例允许检测和处理数据以便表征其中包含的位置和对象。

    Lighting systems
    33.
    发明申请
    Lighting systems 审中-公开
    照明系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050103326A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-19

    申请号:US10993383

    申请日:2004-11-19

    申请人: Michael Callahan

    发明人: Michael Callahan

    IPC分类号: E04F10/02 F24J2/52 F24J2/42

    摘要: A system for assembling a variety of structures is disclosed. The system comprises a number of relatively short members having integral terminator portions suitable for reusable mechanical connection to other said members, at least a plurality of said members preferably incorporating a bend in at least one terminator to permit the assembly of complex, dimensional structures without additional components.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于组装各种结构的系统。 该系统包括多个相对短的构件,其具有适合于可重复使用的与其它所述构件的机械连接的整体式终止器部分,至少多个所述构件优选地在至少一个终止器中结合弯曲部,以允许组装复杂的尺寸结构,而无需附加 组件。

    Process and apparatus for the growth of nitride materials

    公开(公告)号:US06406540B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-06-18

    申请号:US09299928

    申请日:1999-04-27

    IPC分类号: C30B2306

    摘要: This invention provides a process and apparatus for producing products of M-nitride materials wherein M=gallium (GaN), aluminum (AlN), indium (InN), germanium (GeN), zinc (ZnN) and ternary nitrides and alloys such as zinc germanium nitride or indium aluminum gallium nitride. This process and apparatus produce either free-standing single crystals, or deposit layers on a substrate by epitaxial growth or polycrystalline deposition. Also high purity M-nitride powders may be synthesized. The process uses an ammonium halide such as ammonium chloride, ammonium bromide or ammonium iodide and a metal to combine to form the M-nitride which deposits in a cooler region downstream from and/or immediately adjacent to the reaction area. High purity M-nitride can be nucleated from the vapor to form single crystals or deposited on a suitable substrate as a high density material. High purity M-nitride single crystals can be grown by the direct reaction of the halide with the M-metal in a range of sizes from a few micrometers to centimeters, depending on the growth conditions. The small sized crystals are recovered as high purity M-nitride powder while the larger crystals can be prepared as substrates for electronic devices or UV/blue/green emitting diodes and lasers. The deposited layers can be used as M-nitride substrates, or targets for pulsed laser deposition (PLD), or other systems requiring high density targets. The deposition process, and subsequent density of the resulting component, is controlled by the reaction medium and by adjusting the temperature of the ammonium halide in an area near but separate from the reaction zone. Thickness of deposition on the substrates by the same process involves placement of the substrates in a suitable area in the reaction chamber and may be further controlled by the use of nitrogen, nitrogen-hydrogen mixtures or other suitable controlling gas to facilitate uniform distribution of the layer.

    Light dimmer for distributed use employing inductorless controlled
transition phase control power stage
    35.
    发明授权
    Light dimmer for distributed use employing inductorless controlled transition phase control power stage 失效
    采用无电感控制过渡相位控制功率级的分光二极管调光器

    公开(公告)号:US4823069A

    公开(公告)日:1989-04-18

    申请号:US943381

    申请日:1986-12-17

    摘要: An improved dimming apparatus adapted for use in distribution dimming systems, in which dimmer enclosures each containing at least one semiconductor power controlling means are located in a plurality of spaced apart locations, each such enclosure located in proximity to at least one of its associated lamp loads. The disclosed dimming apparatus achieves unique advantages in the application through the use of a semiconductor power controlling means capable of modulating the instantaneous amplitude of the voltage or current supplied to the lamp load under the active control of its control input, a signal being applied to the control input of the power controlling means such that an output waveform is supplied to the lamp load in which at least one transition between a substantially off condition and a substantially on condition occurs during substantially each discrete half-cycle of the AC source and the duration of the transition is increased to suppress electro-magnetic interference.

    摘要翻译: 一种适用于分配调光系统的改进的调光装置,其中每个包含至少一个半导体功率控制装置的调光器壳体位于多个间隔开的位置,每个这样的外壳位于其相关联的灯负载中的至少一个附近 。 所公开的调光装置在应用中通过使用半导体功率控制装置实现了独特的优点,半导体功率控制装置能够在其控制输入的主动控制下调制提供给灯负载的电压或电流的瞬时振幅, 功率控制装置的控制输入,使得输出波形被提供给灯负载,其中在基本上每个离散半周期的AC源期间发生基本上关闭状态和基本上亮起状态之间的至少一个转换,并且持续时间 增加转变以抑制电磁干扰。

    Control system for variable parameter fixtures
    36.
    发明授权
    Control system for variable parameter fixtures 失效
    可变参数固定装置的控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US4697227A

    公开(公告)日:1987-09-29

    申请号:US750873

    申请日:1985-07-01

    申请人: Michael Callahan

    发明人: Michael Callahan

    IPC分类号: F21S8/00 F21V21/00

    CPC分类号: F21S8/00 F21W2131/406

    摘要: The application discloses an improved system for the control of a plurality of light projectors each generating a beam suitable for entertainment lighting and each provided with means to vary a plurality of parameters of the beam and with means to conform capable of cooperating to produce a desired adjustment of the beam when provided with a corresponding desired parameter value. The improved system disclosed employs a plurality of local control systems, each with its own local short-term memory, and means are provided for entering desired parameter values, and for storing said values for each of a plurality of desired lighting effects in the short-term memory of the local control system, such that they are each associated with at least one second value which identifies the desired lighting effect. Each of the local control systems has at least one input, and will output a stored parameter value to the means to conform when the second value with which that stored parameter value is associated is provided at said input. A means for selecting, which is capable of producing a plurality of such second values identifying a desired lighting effect to be reproduced, is coupled to said inputs of a plurality of local control systems, preferably by means of a serial data link. Preferably one such local control system is provided for each controlled fixture or device.

    摘要翻译: 本申请公开了一种用于控制多个投影仪的改进系统,每个投影仪产生适于娱乐照明的光束,并且每个投影仪具有用于改变光束的多个参数的装置,并具有能够配合以产生所需调整的装置 当被提供有相应的期望参数值时。 所公开的改进的系统采用多个本地控制系统,每个本地控制系统各自具有其本地短期存储器,并且提供用于输入期望参数值的装置,并且用于存储短时间内的多个所需照明效果中的每一个的所述值。 本地控制系统的长期存储器,使得它们各自与至少一个识别期望的照明效果的第二值相关联。 每个本地控制系统具有至少一个输入,并且当在所述输入处提供与存储的参数值相关联的第二值时,将输出存储的参数值以符合该装置。 优选地通过串行数据链路将能够产生识别所要再现的所需照明效果的多个这样的第二值的选择装置耦合到多个本地控制系统的所述输入。 优选地,为每个受控夹具或装置提供一个这样的本地控制系统。

    CHAIN MOTOR POWER DISTRIBUTION AND CONTROL

    公开(公告)号:US20220324682A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-13

    申请号:US17750541

    申请日:2022-05-23

    申请人: Michael Callahan

    发明人: Michael Callahan

    IPC分类号: B66D1/12 H02M5/14 B66D1/46

    摘要: Units for distributing three-phase power to a plurality of chain motors are provided, as are used to raise and suspend production elements such as lighting, sound, video, and scenery. Remote switching and phase reversal of such power are also provided. In the prior art, such switching has been performed by large, heavy contactors inserted between the single power input and its distribution to plural outputs for motors, making the unit difficult to handle and ship. Provided herein are power switching and phase reversal performed by a plurality of parallel such means, reducing the current requirements for each, and thereby the size, weight, and cost of the whole. In some embodiments, the single power input is replaced by a by a cable delivering a plurality of two-phase circuits to the unit which derives the three-phase circuits necessary for chain motors therefrom.

    MULTI-PARTY PREPARED BEVERAGE ORDER POLLING AND CONSOLIDATION

    公开(公告)号:US20210215329A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-15

    申请号:US17213425

    申请日:2021-03-26

    申请人: Michael Callahan

    发明人: Michael Callahan

    摘要: Improvements are disclosed in the ordering, preparation, billing, and delivery of food and beverages in contexts including retail establishments. The customer order can be developed at the same or another location, via an application on a smartphone, tablet, or computer, on or offline. Various factors that allow predicting the details of a customer's probable order simplify the process. Automatic allow for polling other parties who might have their own interest in similar products, and the aggregation of such interest in a common order. Orders are transferred to systems in the establishment that streamline ordering, billing, preparation, and customer pickup of completed items.

    LEG CARRIAGE TYPE TRUSSES
    39.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200340249A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-29

    申请号:US16928382

    申请日:2020-07-14

    申请人: Michael Callahan

    发明人: Michael Callahan

    IPC分类号: E04C3/08 B62B3/02 B62B3/16

    摘要: A truss structure is suitable for supporting lighting fixtures or other loads both in use and in transport. The truss has at least four elongated chords defining between said chords a first volume generally rectangular in cross-section. In transport, the truss is supported substantially above a surface by castered carriages bearing upon that surface, the carriages connected to said truss and in a first position producing an additional volume between said first volume and said surface. The carriages are attached to the truss so as to permit their rotation between said first position and at least a second position suitable for use while remaining connected to said truss.

    Leg carriage type trusses
    40.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10745915B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-18

    申请号:US16253620

    申请日:2019-01-22

    申请人: Michael Callahan

    发明人: Michael Callahan

    摘要: A truss structure is suitable for supporting lighting fixtures is provided which employs wheeled leg carriages to support such trusses during transport. Each leg carriage has two legs, one extending vertically from each end of an elongated crossmember. A caster is attached proximate to the bottom of each leg. The top of each leg can be inserted in a tube fixed in a corner of the truss, elevating the truss so as to produce a volume below the truss structure into which lighting fixtures and other loads can safely project during transport. The ground clearance produced is determined by the amount that the leg is inserted in the tube and an improvement allows the retention of a mechanical stop in the tube that determines the amount of insertion allowed. Stiffeners used to brace two leg carriages, one to the other, are provided with features that allow their use in forming a cart for storing leg carriages not in use.