Opto-electronically controlled bathing systems
    41.
    发明授权
    Opto-electronically controlled bathing systems 失效
    光电控洗浴系统

    公开(公告)号:US4398789A

    公开(公告)日:1983-08-16

    申请号:US132150

    申请日:1980-03-20

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: Bathing systems with electronic and optionally microcomputer control of optionally multiple functions, user safety being assured by fibre-optic remoting techniques. Systems include electrically safe optical control means to be positioned in or proximate to the bathing location, this location being a swimming pool, bathtub, whirlpool bath, shower, bidet, or similar installation. These systems also include such valves, pumps, pulsation-causing devices, water conditioning devices, and the like, as may be required by any of the multiple functions that may be desired, all of these devices being under the control of a single electronic controller responsive to the optical control means at the bathing location, and also responsive to various water condition sensors.The optical control means includes a light altering mechanism, preferably an optical touch switch such as might be operated by light reflected from the user's finger, this mechanism being connected by fibre optic tube means to a remote light source and detector; it may also include a display means such as optical fibres or fibre bundles carrying light from remote light sources indicating water or other conditions known by the electronic controller. The electronic controller preferably includes a microcomputer because of the ease with which microcomputers can handle many input variables and many possible output functions, for the optimization of both comfort and efficiency of the bathing installations.For simplicity of installation, fibre optic tube means are preferably incorporated into the water-carrying plastic pipe.

    Abstract translation: 具有电子和任选的微电脑控制的洗浴系统可选择多个功能,用户安全性通过光纤远程处理技术得到保证。 系统包括电气安全的光学控制装置,其被定位在沐浴位置中或其附近,该位置是游泳池,浴缸,漩涡浴缸,淋浴,坐浴盆或类似的安装。 这些系统还包括可能需要的多个功能中的任何一个可能需要的这种阀,泵,脉动引起装置,水处理装置等,所有这些装置都在单个电子控制器的控制下 响应于在洗澡位置处的光学控制装置,并且还响应于各种水位传感器。 光学控制装置包括光改变机构,优选地是可以由用户手指反射的光操作的光学触摸开关,该机构通过光纤管装置连接到远程光源和检测器; 它还可以包括显示装置,例如携带指示水的远程光源的光的光纤或光纤束,或者由电子控制器已知的其它条件。 电子控制器优选地包括微计算机,因为微型计算机可以容易地处理许多输入变量和许多可能的输出功能,以优化洗浴设备的舒适性和效率。 为了简单的安装,优选地将纤维管装置并入载水塑料管中。

    Diffractographic and other sensors utilizing diffraction waves
    42.
    发明授权
    Diffractographic and other sensors utilizing diffraction waves 失效
    利用衍射波的衍射和其他传感器

    公开(公告)号:US3994584A

    公开(公告)日:1976-11-30

    申请号:US575137

    申请日:1975-05-07

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    CPC classification number: G01B11/2433 G01B11/0675 G01B11/14 G01B11/16 G01D5/34

    Abstract: A method and devices for sensing changes in separation of a first member relative to a second member, as well as variables causing such changes is disclosed. Electromagnetic waves diffracted by means included in said first member interact with waves from means included in said second member to form a characteristic interference pattern. Measured changes in this pattern allow determination of changes in separation.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于感测第一构件相对于第二构件的分离变化的方法和装置,以及引起这种变化的变量。 通过包括在所述第一构件中的装置衍射的电磁波与包括在所述第二构件中的装置的波相互作用以形成特征干涉图案。 这种模式的测量变化允许确定分离的变化。

    Method and device for measuring strain and other changes in dimension
    43.
    发明授权
    Method and device for measuring strain and other changes in dimension 失效
    用于测量应变和其他尺寸变化的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US3664739A

    公开(公告)日:1972-05-23

    申请号:US3664739D

    申请日:1968-08-09

    Inventor: PRYOR TIMOTHY R

    CPC classification number: G01B11/14 G01B11/16 G01B11/306

    Abstract: THE SEPARATION OF TWO POINTS, EACH LOCATED ON A MEMBER AND BEING SEPARATED BY AN APERATURE, IS MEASURED BY DIRECTING WAVES, SUCH AS LIGHT WAVES, ON THE POINTS TO FORM A DIFFRACTION PATTERN OF THE SINGLE APERATURE TYPE. A CHANGE IN DIMENSION OF THE MEMBER, OR IN THE SPACING BETWEEN TWO ADJACENT MEMBERS, CAUSES THE SEPARATION OF THE EDGES TO CHANGE WHICH, IN TURN, CAUSES A CHANGE IN THE CONFIGURATION OF THE PATTERN. BY COMPARING THE INTENSITY OF A GIVEN PORTION OF THE PATTERN WITH A PORTION OF A PATTERN PRODUCED UNDER KNOWN CONDITIONS, A CHANGE IN THE SEPARATION OF THE POINTS CAN BE DETERMINED FROM WHICH MEASUREMENT OF DIMENSION, STRAIN, ETC., CAN BE DETERMINED.

    HUMAN INTERFACES FOR HOMES, MEDICAL DEVICES AND VEHICLES
    45.
    发明申请
    HUMAN INTERFACES FOR HOMES, MEDICAL DEVICES AND VEHICLES 审中-公开
    人体接口,医疗设备和车辆

    公开(公告)号:US20150070319A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-12

    申请号:US14021446

    申请日:2013-09-09

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: Disclosed are novel method and apparatus for monitoring and aiding persons in vehicles and at home, especially senior citizens and others whose capabilities may be diminished. Electro-optical sensing of both person's body portions and physical controls is utilized, following from both disclosure on my RTD (Reconfigurable Tactile Display) invention as well as other gesture and motion based inventions in regard to sensing of control inputs from physical control (e.g. knobs, switches) positions and persons gestures. Applications to vehicles and the home are disclosed as well as applications to areas such as operating rooms and other locations in the hospital where sterility is paramount. A unique self-sterilizing control panel is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开的是监测和帮助车辆和家庭中的人,特别是老年人和能力可能减弱的其他人的新方法和装置。 利用我的RTD(可重配置触觉显示)发明以及其他基于物理控制的感测控制输入的手势和运动的发明,例如旋钮(例如旋钮) ,开关)位置和人手势。 对车辆和家庭的应用被公开,以及应用于诸如手术室和医院其中不育是至高无上的其他地点的区域。 还公开了独特的自消毒控制面板。

    Reconfigurable tactile controls and displays
    47.
    发明授权
    Reconfigurable tactile controls and displays 有权
    可重构的触觉控制和显示

    公开(公告)号:US08665245B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-04

    申请号:US12715097

    申请日:2010-03-01

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: New methods and apparatus are provided for efficiently and safely providing controls and displays therefore, particularly, but necessarily to be used within the center stack region of a vehicle instrument panel. The apparatus utilizes, in most embodiments, a rear projection display and machine vision sensing of control position and, optionally, finger touch. A very stylistic and easy to use instrument panel results which can be programmed or otherwise provided in many different forms to suit different users or option package designs.

    Abstract translation: 因此,提供了新的方法和装置,用于有效和安全地提供控制和显示,因此,特别地但必须在车辆仪表板的中心堆叠区域内使用。 在大多数实施例中,该装置利用了后投影显示和机器视觉感测控制位置以及任选的手指触摸。 一种非常风格和易于使用的仪表板结果,可以编程或以其他方式提供许多不同的形式,以适应不同的用户或选项包装设计。

    RECONFIGURABLE CONTROL DISPLAYS FOR GAMES, TOYS, AND OTHER APPLICATIONS
    50.
    发明申请
    RECONFIGURABLE CONTROL DISPLAYS FOR GAMES, TOYS, AND OTHER APPLICATIONS 审中-公开
    适用于游戏,玩具和其他应用的可重新配置控制显示

    公开(公告)号:US20130057594A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-07

    申请号:US13613679

    申请日:2012-09-13

    Inventor: Timothy R. PRYOR

    Abstract: Disclosed herein are new forms of computer inputs particularly using TV cameras, and providing affordable methods and apparatus for unique game play, such as rear projection devices for pinball and common board games using machine vision to determine the location of objects and/or features of objects. Particular embodiments employing fast and reliable acquisition and tracking of game related objects and their motion are disclosed, together with numerous applications. Also disclosed are related embodiments for instrumentation and control systems, such as those used in homes and cars.

    Abstract translation: 这里公开的是新的形式的计算机输入,特别是使用电视摄像机,并为独特的游戏提供可承受的方法和装置,例如使用机器视觉的弹球和普通棋盘游戏的背投投影装置来确定物体的位置和/或物体的特征 。 与许多应用一起公开了采用对游戏相关对象的快速可靠的获取和跟踪及其运动的特定实施例。 还公开了用于仪器和控制系统的相关实施例,例如在家庭和汽车中使用的系统。

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