公开(公告)号：US20080278342A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12182092

申请日：2008-07-29

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08C19/00

CPC classification number: H04W52/0225 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B13/04 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/001 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  H04W84/18 ,  Y02B70/30 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The sensor unit receives instructions to change operating parameters and/or control external devices.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种低成本，强大的无线传感器，可在无需维护的情况下提供长时间的可操作性。 无线传感器被配置为与基本单元或中继器通信。 当传感器单元检测到异常环境条件（例如，烟雾，火灾，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。 传感器单元接收改变操作参数和/或控制外部设备的指令。

公开(公告)号：US07424343B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-09

申请号：US10916223

申请日：2004-08-11

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G05D23/00 ,  G01K13/00

CPC classification number: F25B49/005 ,  F25B2600/07 ,  F25B2700/1351 ,  F25B2700/15

Abstract: A system for load control in an electrical power system is described, wherein one or more data interface devices are provided to a cooling system. The data interface devices are configured to receive commands for controlling the cooling system. A remote monitoring system, such as a monitoring system operated by a power company or a power transmission company sends one or more commands to the data interfaced devices to adjust loading on the electrical power system. In one embedment, the monitoring system sends shutdown commands. In one embedment, the monitoring system sends commands to tell a compressor in the cooling system to operate in a relatively low-speed mode. In one embedment, the monitoring system sends tell the compressor and/or the cooling system to operate in a relatively low-power mode. In one embodiment, the commands are time-limited, thereby allowing the cooling system to resume normal operation after a specified period of time. In one embodiment, the commands include query commands to cause the cooling system to report operating characteristics (e.g., efficiency, time of operation, etc.) back to the monitoring center.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于电力系统中的负载控制的系统，其中向冷却系统提供一个或多个数据接口设备。 数据接口设备被配置为接收用于控制冷却系统的命令。 诸如由电力公司或输电公司操作的监控系统的远程监控系统向数据接口设备发送一个或多个命令以调整电力系统上的负载。 在一个嵌入中，监控系统发送关机命令。 在一个嵌入中，监控系统发送命令来告诉冷却系统中的压缩机以相对低速模式运行。 在一个嵌入中，监控系统发送告知压缩机和/或冷却系统以较低功率模式工作。 在一个实施例中，命令是时间限制的，从而允许冷却系统在指定的时间段之后恢复正常操作。 在一个实施例中，命令包括查询命令以使冷却系统将操作特性（例如，效率，操作时间等）报告回监视中心。

公开(公告)号：US07411494B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-12

申请号：US11562313

申请日：2006-11-21

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: H04W52/0225 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B13/04 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/001 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  H04W84/18 ,  Y02B70/30 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The sensor unit receives instructions to change operating parameters and/or control external devices.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种低成本，强大的无线传感器，可在无需维护的情况下提供长时间的可操作性。 无线传感器被配置为与基本单元或中继器通信。 当传感器单元检测到异常环境条件（例如，烟雾，火灾，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。 传感器单元接收改变操作参数和/或控制外部设备的指令。

公开(公告)号：US07409924B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-12

申请号：US10893549

申请日：2004-07-15

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：US20080094189A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11876369

申请日：2007-10-22

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 is described. In one embodiment, the repeater is configured to be mechanically and electrically coupling to a standard power fixture such as, for example, a screw-in lamp base (two-way, three-way, and the like), a wall outlet, etc. In one embodiment, the repeater unit includes fluorescent lamp ballast for driving one or more fluorescent lamps.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于从环境换能器等接收和重新传送信号的信号中继器，并且用于与现有的电动固定装置机械和电气配合。 在一个实施例中，中继器被配置为机械地和电气上耦合到标准功率器具，例如螺旋灯座（双向，三路等），壁式插座等 在一个实施例中，中继器单元包括用于驱动一个或多个荧光灯的荧光灯镇流器。

公开(公告)号：US07347384B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-25

申请号：US11620587

申请日：2007-01-05

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: B05B12/12 ,  B05B17/04 ,  B05B3/00 ,  B05B3/02 ,  A01G27/00 ,  A01G25/00

CPC classification number: A01G25/167 ,  Y02A40/237 ,  Y10S239/01 ,  Y10S239/15 ,  Y10T137/189

Abstract: An irrigation system comprises sprinkler heads with an electrically configurable spray pattern, moisture sensors, and a controller. Based upon input signals from the moisture sensors, the controller dynamically configures the spray pattern of the sprinkler head to allow more water to fall on areas that need to be watered and less water to fall on areas that do not require additional water. The irrigation system can additionally comprise fire sensors. Based upon input from the fire sensors, the controller activates the sprinklers.

Abstract translation: 灌溉系统包括具有电配置喷雾图案的喷头，湿度传感器和控制器。 基于来自湿度传感器的输入信号，控制器动态地配置喷洒头的喷雾模式，以允许更多的水落在需要浇水的区域上，并且较少的水落在不需要额外水的区域上。 灌溉系统还可以包括火灾传感器。 根据火灾传感器的输入，控制器启动喷头。

公开(公告)号：US20080015797A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11779203

申请日：2007-07-17

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G01F1/00 ,  G01F1/34

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：US20070211076A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-13

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：US20070139208A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11562352

申请日：2006-11-21

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G08B21/20 ,  E04F19/04 ,  E04F2019/0422 ,  G01N27/048 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B25/009

Abstract: A moisture sensor system is described. In one embodiment, the provides an adjustable threshold level for the sensed moisture level. The adjustable threshold allows the moisture sensor to adjust to ambient conditions, aging of components, and other operational variations while still providing a relatively sensitive detection capability. In one embodiment, the adjustable threshold moisture 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 moisture sensor units. When one or more of the moisture sensor units detects a excess moisture the moisture sensor unit communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the moisture 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 moisture 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: 描述了一种湿度传感器系统。 在一个实施例中，为感测到的湿度水平提供可调节的阈值水平。 可调阈值允许湿度传感器调整到环境条件，部件老化和其他操作变化，同时仍然提供相对敏感的检测能力。 在一个实施例中，可调节阈值水分传感器用于包括一个或多个智能传感器单元和可与湿度传感器单元通信的基座单元的智能传感器系统中。 当一个或多个湿度传感器单元检测到多余的湿气时，湿度传感器单元与基座单元通信并提供关于湿度条件的数据。 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 在湿度传感器单元和基座单元之间延伸系统的范围并且允许基座单元与更多数量的传感器通信。

公开(公告)号：US20070139183A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11314807

申请日：2005-12-19

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B19/00 ,  G08B1/08

CPC classification number: G08B25/14 ,  G01N33/0075 ,  G08B25/005 ,  G08B25/009 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/86

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. A portable monitoring unit working in communication with the sensor system provides immediate communication of conditions detected by the sensors. The portable monitoring unit allows building or complex management to be in communication with a sensor system at all times without requiring someone to be physically present at a monitoring site. The portable monitoring unit can be equipped with an auditory device for alerting management or a screen for displaying pertinent information regarding an occurring situation so that management can quickly identify and resolve the problem. In addition, the portable monitoring unit can also be equipped with function keys that allow the portable monitoring unit to send instructions back to the sensor system. In one embodiment, the portable monitoring unit also includes a second transceiver for communications over a short wave radio frequency, or with a cellular phone system.

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。 工作在与传感器系统通信的便携式监视单元提供了由传感器检测到的条件的即时通信。 便携式监视单元允许建筑物或复杂的管理始终与传感器系统通信，而不需要有人物理地存在于监测地点。 便携式监视单元可以配备用于警报管理的听觉装置或用于显示关于发生情况的相关信息的屏幕，使得管理可以快速识别和解决问题。 此外，便携式监视单元还可以配备有使便携式监视单元能够将指令发送回传感器系统的功能键。 在一个实施例中，便携式监视单元还包括用于通过短波无线电频率或与蜂窝电话系统进行通信的第二收发器。