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公开(公告)号：US07228726B2
公开(公告)日：2007-06-12
申请号：US10948628
申请日：2004-09-23
Applicant: Lawrence Kates
Inventor： Lawrence Kates
IPC: G01M3/04
CPC classification number: G01M3/2807 , G01M3/2815
Abstract: The system and method for detecting water and/or gas leaks by monitoring usage patterns is described. In one embodiment, the existence of a leak is detected by looking for usage patterns wherein water or gas is always being used, at least at a low rate. A leak is indicated if usage does not drop to zero, at least for a period of time, during a given time interval (e.g., during a 24-hour period). The severity of the leak is indicated by the minimum amount of usage during the given time period. In one embodiment, the leak detection system is provided in connection with an Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system.
Abstract translation: 描述了通过监视使用模式来检测水和/或气体泄漏的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，通过寻找至少以低速率始终使用水或气体的使用模式来检测泄漏的存在。 如果使用量在给定的时间间隔（例如，在24小时内）期间至少在一段时间内没有下降到零，则会指示泄漏。 泄漏的严重程度由给定时间段内的最小使用量表示。 在一个实施例中，泄漏检测系统结合自动计读取（AMR）系统提供。
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公开(公告)号：US20070119957A1
公开(公告)日：2007-05-31
申请号：US11613090
申请日：2006-12-19
Applicant: Lawrence Kates
Inventor： Lawrence Kates
CPC classification number: G05D23/1934 , F24F11/30 , F24F11/54 , F24F11/56 , F24F2110/10 , F24F2110/20 , F24F2110/40 , F24F2120/10
Abstract: A zone thermostat for use in connection with 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, the 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.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种与电子控制寄存器通风口（ECRV）结合使用的区域恒温器，可以由房主或一般杂工轻松安装。 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，区域恒温器与协调加热和冷却区域的操作的中央监控系统通信。
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公开(公告)号：US07218237B2
公开(公告)日：2007-05-15
申请号：US10856717
申请日：2004-05-27
Applicant: Lawrence Kates
Inventor： Lawrence Kates
IPC: G08B21/00
CPC classification number: G08B21/182 , G08B19/00 , G08B21/20 , Y10T137/5762 , Y10T137/8342
Abstract: A system for detecting water leaks is described. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of sensors, selected from a moisture sensor, a water level sensor, and/or a water temperature sensor. A processor collects moisture readings from the sensors. In one embodiment, the processor reports a possible water leak when a moisture sensor detects moisture above a moisture threshold value. In one embodiment, the processor report a water leak when the water level reading exceeds a water threshold value and/or when the temperature reading exceeds a temperature threshold value.
Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于检测漏水的系统。 在一个实施例中，系统包括从湿度传感器，水位传感器和/或水温传感器中选出的多个传感器。 处理器从传感器收集水分读数。 在一个实施例中，当湿度传感器检测到水分高于水分阈值时，处理器报告可能的漏水。 在一个实施例中，当水位读数超过水阈值和/或当温度读数超过温度阈值时，处理器报告漏水。
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公开(公告)号：US20070090946A1
公开(公告)日：2007-04-26
申请号：US11562313
申请日：2006-11-21
Applicant: Lawrence Kates
Inventor： Lawrence Kates
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。
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公开(公告)号：US07156316B2
公开(公告)日：2007-01-02
申请号：US10959494
申请日：2004-10-06
Applicant: Lawrence Kates
Inventor： Lawrence Kates
CPC classification number: G05D23/1934 , F24F11/30 , F24F11/54 , F24F11/56 , F24F2110/10 , F24F2110/20 , F24F2110/40 , F24F2120/10
Abstract: A zone thermostat for use in connection with 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, the 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.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种与电子控制寄存器通风口（ECRV）结合使用的区域恒温器，可以由房主或一般杂工轻松安装。 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，区域恒温器被配置成向ECRV提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器与协调加热和冷却区域的操作的中央监控系统通信。
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公开(公告)号：US20060273896A1
公开(公告)日：2006-12-07
申请号：US11145880
申请日：2005-06-06
Applicant: Lawrence Kates
Inventor： Lawrence Kates
IPC: G08B1/08
CPC classification number: G08B25/10 , G08B21/0236 , G08B21/0484 , G08B25/007 , G08B25/009 , G08B25/016 , G08B29/24 , G08B29/26
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. In one embodiment, the sensor is self-calibrating and runs through a calibration sequence at startup or at periodic intervals. In one embodiment, the adjustable threshold 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 sensor units. When one or more of the sensor units detects an anomalous condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor unit 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 (and/or local area network), etc. In one embodiment, one or more wireless repeaters are used between the 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。 在一个实施例中，传感器是自校准的，并且在启动时或以周期性间隔运行校准序列。 在一个实施例中，可调阈值传感器用于包括一个或多个智能传感器单元和可与传感器单元通信的基本单元的智能传感器系统中。 当一个或多个传感器单元检测到异常状况（例如，烟，火，水等）时，传感器单元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（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 在传感器单元和基座单元之间以扩展系统的范围并允许基座单元与更多数量的传感器通信。
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公开(公告)号：US07142123B1
公开(公告)日：2006-11-28
申请号：US11233931
申请日：2005-09-23
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 system 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，系统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气条件的数据。 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。
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公开(公告)号：US07142107B2
公开(公告)日：2006-11-28
申请号：US10856231
申请日：2004-05-27
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。
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公开(公告)号：US20060215885A1
公开(公告)日：2006-09-28
申请号：US11086023
申请日：2005-03-22
Applicant: Lawrence Kates
Inventor： Lawrence Kates
IPC: G06K9/00
CPC classification number: A01M1/026 , A01M31/002
Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting presence and movement of pests. Various embodiments of a pest detection system can be based on, for example, a beam-interrupt detector or a thermal imaging device. The beam-interrupt detection based system can provide functionalities such as counting of pests crossing a given beam. A plurality of such beams at different heights can also allow distinguishing different sized pests. The thermal imaging based detection system can provide functionalities such as tracking movement of pests. A recording can be triggered by detection of pest movement, thereby improving the efficiency of recording and reviewing information indicative of presence and movement of pests in a monitored area. Movement of pests can be monitored on a passive basis, or by providing a stimulus that induces movement.
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公开(公告)号：US20060201433A1
公开(公告)日：2006-09-14
申请号：US11417941
申请日：2006-05-03
Applicant: Lawrence Kates
Inventor： Lawrence Kates
IPC: A01K39/00
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。
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