公开(公告)号：US20140303854A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：US13858681

申请日：2013-04-08

Applicant: AG LEADER TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： Roger R. Zielke

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  G01B5/18 ,  G01K1/02 ,  A01C21/00 ,  G01N19/10

CPC classification number: A01C7/10 ,  A01B27/00 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B63/008 ,  A01B63/1115 ,  A01C5/062 ,  A01C5/068 ,  A01C7/105 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/203 ,  A01C21/00 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G01B11/22 ,  G01B21/18 ,  G01K1/14 ,  G01N19/10 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N27/223 ,  G01N33/24 ,  Y10S111/903

Abstract: An on-the-go monitor and control means and method for an agriculture machines includes on-the-go soil sensors that can be used to control tillage and seeding depth. On seeder implements, the sensors provide information that affects uniform plant emergence.

Abstract translation: 一种用于农业机器的即时监测和控制装置和方法包括可用于控制耕作和播种深度的土壤传感器。 在播种机上，传感器提供影响均匀植物出现的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20140210488A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14151407

申请日：2014-01-09

Applicant: SICK AG

Inventor： Thomas WEBER ,  Stefan SCHWEIGER

IPC: G01B7/26 ,  G01R27/28

CPC classification number: G01B7/26 ,  G01F23/284 ,  G01R27/28

Abstract: A method of filling level measurement in a container (12) having a first medium (14) and at least one second medium (16) arranged thereabove, in particular a foam layer, wherein an electromagnetic signal is transmitted, in particular along a probe (28) arranged in the container (12), and a signal curve (S) of the signal reflected in the container (12) is recorded, wherein a signal time of flight (t) up to a border transition (18, 20) to the first medium (14) and/or up to the second medium (16) is determined with reference to the signal curve (S) and a filling level of the first medium (14) and/or a filling level of the second medium (16) is determined from the signal time of flight (t). In this respect, the border transition (18, 20) is recognized from the integral over the signal curve (S), the integral starting from a reference position (t0).

Abstract translation: 一种在具有布置在其上的第一介质（14）和至少一个第二介质（16）的容器（12）中填充液位测量的方法，特别是泡沫层，其中电磁信号特别是沿探针（ 28），并且记录反映在容器（12）中的信号的信号曲线（S），其中，信号飞行时间（t）直到边界转变（18,20）至 第一介质（14）和/或直到第二介质（16）是参考信号曲线（S）和第一介质（14）的填充水平和/或第二介质的填充水平（ 16）由信号飞行时间（t）确定。 在这方面，通过信号曲线（S）的积分，从参考位置（t0）开始的积分来识别边界转变（18,20）。

公开(公告)号：US20140118165A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14063959

申请日：2013-10-25

Applicant: AvaTech, Inc.

Inventor： James Loren CHRISTIAN ,  Samuel Tileston WHITTEMORE ,  Brinton J.W. MARKLE

IPC: G08C17/02 ,  G01B7/26

CPC classification number: G01N33/18 ,  G01B5/30 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01B21/18 ,  G01N3/00 ,  G01N3/08 ,  G01N3/42 ,  G01N3/60 ,  G01N9/00 ,  G01N11/10 ,  G01N17/00 ,  G01N2033/1873 ,  G01N2203/0082 ,  G01W1/14 ,  G08C17/02

Abstract: The present inventions relate generally to methods, apparatus and systems for sharing measurements related to snow stability and structure which may be used to assess avalanche risk among multiple users. Such measurements may include a profile of snow layer hardness according to depth, a profile of snow temperature according to depth, a profile of snow grain size according to depth, ambient temperature, slope aspect and inclination, and humidity. The disclosed apparatus includes a mobile device configured to send and receive said measurements, and to display such measurements on an area map. The disclosed apparatus also includes a server configured to receive said measurements from a plurality of mobile devices, analyze the measurements to evaluate the avalanche risk at a geographic area, and transmit said measurements and evaluated avalanche risk to the mobile devices.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于共享与雪稳定性和结构相关的测量的方法，装置和系统，其可用于评估多个用户之间的雪崩风险。 这样的测量可以包括根据深度的雪层硬度的轮廓，根据深度的雪温度的轮廓，根据深度的雪粒径的轮廓，环境温度，坡度方面和倾斜度以及湿度。 所公开的设备包括被配置为发送和接收所述测量的移动设备，并且在区域图上显示这样的测量。 所公开的设备还包括被配置为从多个移动设备接收所述测量的服务器，分析测量值以评估地理区域的雪崩风险，并将所述测量值和评估的雪崩风险发送给移动设备。

公开(公告)号：US20140116162A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14063557

申请日：2013-10-25

Applicant: AvaTech, Inc.

Inventor： James Loren CHRISTIAN ,  Samuel Tileston WHITTEMORE ,  Brinton Johnston Wadsworth MARKLE

IPC: G01N17/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/18 ,  G01B5/30 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01B21/18 ,  G01N3/00 ,  G01N3/08 ,  G01N3/42 ,  G01N3/60 ,  G01N9/00 ,  G01N11/10 ,  G01N17/00 ,  G01N2033/1873 ,  G01N2203/0082 ,  G01W1/14 ,  G08C17/02

Abstract: The present inventions relate generally to methods, apparatus and systems for measuring snow stability and structure which may be used to assess avalanche risk. The disclosed apparatus includes a sensing unit configured to sense a temperature of a layer of snow as the sensing unit is being driven into the layer of snow. The disclosed apparatus may also be configured to take other environmental measurements, including resistance to penetration, humidity, grain size, slope aspect and inclination. Methods and apparatus are also disclosed for generating a profile of snow layer temperature according to depth based on the sensed temperature. Systems and apparatus are also disclosed for sharing the generated profiles among a plurality of users via a central server, and for evaluating an avalanche risk at a geographic location.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于测量雪稳定性和结构的方法，装置和系统，其可用于评估雪崩风险。 所公开的设备包括感测单元，其被配置为当感测单元被驱动到雪层中时感测一层雪的温度。 所公开的装置还可以被配置为采取其他环境测量，包括对穿透，湿度，晶粒尺寸，斜率方面和倾斜度的抵抗力。 还公开了用于基于感测温度根据深度生成雪层温度分布的方法和装置。 还公开了系统和装置，用于经由中央服务器在多个用户之间共享生成的简档，并且用于评估地理位置处的雪崩风险。

公开(公告)号：US20140116157A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14063973

申请日：2013-10-25

Applicant: AvaTech, Inc.

Inventor： James Loren CHRISTIAN ,  Samuel Tileston WHITTEMORE ,  Brinton J.W. MARKLE

IPC: G01B21/18 ,  G01N3/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/18 ,  G01B5/30 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01B21/18 ,  G01N3/00 ,  G01N3/08 ,  G01N3/42 ,  G01N3/60 ,  G01N9/00 ,  G01N11/10 ,  G01N17/00 ,  G01N2033/1873 ,  G01N2203/0082 ,  G01W1/14 ,  G08C17/02

Abstract: The present inventions relate generally to methods, apparatus and systems for measuring snow stability and structure which may be used to assess avalanche risk. The disclosed apparatus includes a sensing unit configured to sense a resistance to penetration as the sensing unit is being driven into a layer of snow. The disclosed apparatus may also be configured to take other environmental measurements, including temperature, humidity, grain size, slope aspect and inclination. Methods and apparatus are also disclosed for generating a profile of snow layer hardness according to depth based on the sensed resistance to penetration and identifying areas of concern which may indicate an avalanche risk. Systems and apparatus are also disclosed for sharing the generated profiles among a plurality of users via a central server, and for evaluating an avalanche risk at a geographic location.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于测量雪稳定性和结构的方法，装置和系统，其可用于评估雪崩风险。 所公开的装置包括感测单元，其构造成当感测单元被驱动到雪层中时感测到穿透阻力。 所公开的装置还可以被配置为采取其他环境测量，包括温度，湿度，晶粒尺寸，斜率方面和倾斜度。 还公开了用于基于感测到的穿透阻力产生根据深度的雪层硬度的轮廓的方法和装置，并且识别可能指示雪崩风险的关注领域。 还公开了系统和装置，用于经由中央服务器在多个用户之间共享生成的简档，并且用于评估地理位置处的雪崩风险。

公开(公告)号：US20110144525A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：US12999191

申请日：2008-06-18

Applicant: Alexander Megej ,  Andreas Caduff ,  Mark Talary

Inventor： Alexander Megej ,  Andreas Caduff ,  Mark Talary

IPC: A61B5/053

CPC classification number: H01P11/003 ,  A61B5/0507 ,  A61B5/0531 ,  A61B5/442 ,  G01B7/26

Abstract: In a method for characterizing skin treatment agent, a device having several sets of electrodes is applied to the skin. The electrode sets have differing electrode distances, such that fields having different reach can be generated. Inverse profiling is used to calculate the dielectric permittivities of individual skin layers, which in turn allows to observe the water transport mechanism in the skin. These transport mechanisms can be used to assess the effect of the agent on the skin. An advantageous device for implementing this method comprises coplanar waveguides for generating the fields.

Abstract translation: 在表征皮肤处理剂的方法中，将具有多组电极的装置施加到皮肤上。 电极组具有不同的电极距离，使得可以产生具有不同范围的场。 反向轮廓用于计算各皮肤层的介电常数，从而可以观察皮肤中的水分输送机制。 这些运输机制可用于评估药剂对皮肤的影响。 用于实现该方法的有利装置包括用于产生场的共面波导。

公开(公告)号：US20100276044A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12670745

申请日：2008-07-23

Applicant: Andreas Heise ,  Stefan Kammann ,  Kai Schade

Inventor： Andreas Heise ,  Stefan Kammann ,  Kai Schade

IPC: G01M17/02 ,  G01N27/72 ,  B60C11/24

CPC classification number: G01B7/26 ,  B60C2019/005 ,  Y10T152/10027

Abstract: A method used for determining a profile depth or wear on a tread of a tire of a vehicle, and/or a tire characteristic, a magnetic field being detected by a magnetic field sensor disposed in the interior of the tire, particularly in the area of the tread on the tire interior, or at a distance from the tire, particularly in the area of a wheel housing or a wheel well of the vehicle, the magnetic field being transmitted or changed by at least one indicator element disposed in the tread on the tire exterior. The current wear state of the tread and/or the tire characteristic, particularly a tire type and/or permissible top speed, is determined based on output signals of the magnetic field sensor. The invention further relates to tires.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定车辆轮胎的胎面上的轮廓深度或磨损的方法和/或轮胎特性，由设置在轮胎内部的磁场传感器检测的磁场，特别是在 轮胎内部的胎面，或与轮胎相距一定距离，特别是在车辆车轮或车轮的车轮区域的区域中，磁场被设置在胎面上的至少一个指示元件传递或改变 轮胎外观。 基于磁场传感器的输出信号确定胎面和/或轮胎特性的当前磨损状态，特别是轮胎类型和/或允许的最高速度。 本发明还涉及轮胎。

公开(公告)号：US6145378A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-14

申请号：US120652

申请日：1998-07-22

Applicant: David P. McRobbie ,  John L. Weston

Inventor： David P. McRobbie ,  John L. Weston

IPC: E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/04 ,  G01B7/02 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G01C21/16 ,  G01C9/06 ,  E21B47/02 ,  G01B7/28

CPC classification number: G01B7/026 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/04 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G01C21/165

Abstract: The invention relates particularly to sensing devices and techniques which may be used to provide measurement data to aid an inertial navigation system, or attitude and heading reference system, and so bound the growth of errors which increase with time in such systems when operating autonomously. In one aspect, the invention relates to a method of determining the path length along a borehole from a known reference point to a probe or tool which progresses through a drillpipe or tubular string, to provide data to aid an inertial navigation system. A sensing device 15 is used to detect joints 11 between sections of drillpipe or tubular string within the borehole and the path length is determined from the number of joints detected and a known length of each section of drillpipe or tubular string. In another aspect, a flow measuring device, such as an impeller, is used to measure the velocity of the probe or tool through the drillpipe or tubular string. In another aspect the invention relates to a method of determining the velocity of a probe or a tool moving through a drillpipe or tubular string to provide data to aid an inertial navigation system. Two sensing devices, which are spaced apart by a known distance on the probe or tool, are used to detect one or more positions within a drillpipe or tubular string, and the velocity of the probe or tool is determined from the elapsed time between each sensor detection of the or each position and the distance between the sensors.

Abstract translation: 本发明特别涉及可用于提供测量数据以辅助惯性导航系统或姿态和航向参考系统的感测装置和技术，并且因此限制了自主运行时在这些系统中随时间增加的误差的增长。 一方面，本发明涉及一种确定沿着钻孔从已知参考点到探头或工具的路径长度的方法，其通过钻杆或管状柱进行，以提供数据来辅助惯性导航系统。 感测装置15用于检测井眼内的钻杆或管状柱的部分之间的接头11，并且根据检测到的关节的数量和钻杆或管状柱的每个部分的已知长度来确定路径长度。 在另一方面，诸如叶轮的流量测量装置用于测量穿过钻杆或管状柱的探针或工具的速度。 在另一方面，本发明涉及一种确定探头或工具移动穿过钻杆或管状柱以提供数据以辅助惯性导航系统的速度的方法。 在探头或工具上间隔开已知距离的两个感测装置用于检测钻杆或管柱内的一个或多个位置，并且探测器或工具的速度由每个传感器之间的经过时间确定 每个位置的检测和传感器之间的距离。

公开(公告)号：US6012328A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-11

申请号：US306204

申请日：1999-05-06

Applicant: Reink Pohlmann

Inventor： Reink Pohlmann

IPC: E02D13/06 ,  G01B7/26 ,  E02D1/00

CPC classification number: E02D13/06 ,  G01B7/26

Abstract: In a method for determining depth when putting in place supporting elements into a waterbed, a pressure sensor fastenable to a supporting element or a device connected to the supporting element measures a water pressure, the reading is supplied by the pressure sensor and transmitted via signal lead to an evaluating unit which determines the penetration depth of the supporting element from the reading differences which occur during the sinking of the pressure sensor on penetration of the supporting element into the waterbed.

Abstract translation: 在将支撑元件放置在水床中时确定深度的方法中，可以连接到支撑元件的压力传感器或连接到支撑元件的装置测量水压力，该读数由压力传感器提供并通过信号引线 涉及一种评估单元，该评估单元根据在压力传感器在支撑元件穿入水床时的下沉期间发生的读数差异来确定支撑元件的穿透深度。

公开(公告)号：US5673839A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-07

申请号：US564717

申请日：1995-11-29

Applicant: Bruce S. Howard ,  James C. Van Avery

Inventor： Bruce S. Howard ,  James C. Van Avery

IPC: B21J15/28 ,  G01B7/26

CPC classification number: G01B7/26 ,  B21J15/28 ,  Y10T29/49956 ,  Y10T29/5377

Abstract: A real-time fastener measurement system includes an anvil (10) having a striking surface (16) that engages a fastener as it is upset. Three proximity sensors (20) are disposed at 120.degree. intervals around a striking surface of the anvil. A computer system (110) reads the electronic signals produced by the proximity sensors just after the fastener has been upset and converts the signals to digital values. The computer stores a piecewise linear function that has been predetermined for each sensor and uses the function to convert the digital values of the proximity sensor to fastener head height.

Abstract translation: 一种实时紧固件测量系统包括具有撞击表面（16）的砧座（10），该砧座在打嗝时接合紧固件。 三个接近传感器（20）围绕砧座的击打表面以120度的间隔设置。 计算机系统（110）刚刚紧固在紧固件之后，读取由接近传感器产生的电子信号，并将该信号转换为数字值。 计算机存储已经为每个传感器预定的分段线性函数，并且使用该功能将接近传感器的数字值转换为紧固件头部高度。