公开(公告)号：US07561057B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-14

申请号：US11216225

申请日：2005-08-31

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B21/20 ,  G01F23/26

CPC classification number: G01M3/186 ,  G01M3/002 ,  G01M3/3245 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B21/20

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 reports 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时和/或当温度读数超过温度阈值时，处理器报告漏水。

公开(公告)号：US20090031966A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US12250390

申请日：2008-10-13

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: A01K29/00 ,  A01K27/00

CPC classification number: A01K15/02 ,  A01K15/021 ,  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：US20080318521A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US12173610

申请日：2008-07-15

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: H04B7/15

CPC classification number: G08B25/10 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  H05B37/0272

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. More particularly, the present invention includes a housing unit for mechanically and electrically coupling to the powered fixture, a transceiver unit, and a first power supply electrically connected to the transceiver circuit and housed by the housing unit. The repeater is adapted to maintain the functionality of the fixture.

Abstract translation: 一种信号中继器，用于从环境换能器等接收和再传输信号，并用于与现有的电动固定装置机械和电气配合。 更具体地，本发明包括用于机械和电耦合到动力固定装置的收容单元，收发器单元和电连接到收发器电路并由壳体单元容纳的第一电源。 中继器适于维持灯具的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20080314335A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US12204528

申请日：2008-09-04

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: A01K15/00

CPC classification number: A01K15/02 ,  A01K15/021 ,  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：US20080278316A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12182079

申请日：2008-07-29

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: H04Q7/00

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：US20080216495A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

申请号：US12050821

申请日：2008-03-18

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G01K13/00 ,  G05D23/00

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：US20080204246A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：US12119043

申请日：2008-05-12

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B13/22

CPC classification number: B65D79/02 ,  B65D2203/10 ,  G01K3/04

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring conditions that affect the quality of food being served. Conditions such as temperature and elapsed time affect the quality of food and the safety of food consumers. Various embodiments of monitoring systems can be incorporated with different types of food containers. Sensors such as temperature probes can provide temperature information about the container and/or the food being served. The monitoring system can use such information in conjunction with elapsed time information in various ways. The monitored information can be displayed generally “real-time,” or it can be stored for subsequent analysis. The monitored information can also be used to trigger an alarm or similar indicator when a condition detrimental to food-serving is present. Various embodiments of the monitoring system having such features can be packaged in various embodiments, including a self-contained unit and an assembly of modular components linked by wire and/or wireless connections.

Abstract translation: 监测影响食物质量的条件的系统和方法。 温度和时间等条件影响食品质量和食品消费者的安全。 监测系统的各种实施例可以结合不同类型的食物容器。 诸如温度探针的传感器可以提供关于容器和/或正在服务的食物的温度信息。 监控系统可以以各种方式结合经过的时间信息使用这些信息。 所监视的信息可以通常“实时显示”显示，也可以存储以供后续分析。 当存在对食物不利的状况时，所监视的信息也可用于触发警报或类似的指示。 具有这种特征的监视系统的各种实施例可以被包装在各种实施例中，包括独立单元和通过有线和/或无线连接链接的模块化组件的组件。

公开(公告)号：US07412876B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-19

申请号：US11761760

申请日：2007-06-12

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G01M3/02

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小时的时间段内）至少在一段时间内没有下降到零，则会显示泄漏。 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。

公开(公告)号：US20080179053A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US11669102

申请日：2007-01-30

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: F24F3/00

CPC classification number: F24F3/044 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F2110/10

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. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones and provides heating and cooling to the various zones according to a cost budget.

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。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器与中央监控系统进行通信，该中央监控系统协调加热和冷却区域的操作，并根据成本预算向各个区域提供加热和冷却。

公开(公告)号：US07389806B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-24

申请号：US11065487

申请日：2005-02-24

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: E05F15/20

CPC classification number: E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/68 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2110/10

Abstract: An electronically-controlled roll-up window shade that can easily be installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The motorized shade includes an internal power source, a motor, and a communication system to allow for remote control of the motorized shade. One or more motorized shades can be controlled singly or as a group. In one embodiment, the motorized shades are used in connection with a zoned or non-zoned HVAC system to reduce energy usage. In one embodiment, the motorized shade is configured to have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled motorized shade. In one embodiment, a group controller is configured to provide thermostat information to the motorized shade. In one embodiment, the group controller communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of one or more motorized shades. In one embodiment, the internal power source of the motorized shade is recharged by a solar cell.

Abstract translation: 公开了可以容易地由房主或一般杂工安装的电子控制的卷帘窗帘。 电动遮阳罩包括内部电源，电机和通信系统，以允许遥控电动遮阳帘。 一个或多个电动遮光罩可以单独或组合控制。 在一个实施例中，电动阴影与分区或未划分的HVAC系统结合使用以减少能量消耗。 在一个实施例中，电动遮光罩被配置成具有符合标准手动控制的电动遮光罩的尺寸和形状。 在一个实施例中，组控制器被配置为向机动灯罩提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中，组控制器与协调一个或多个电动遮光器的操作的中央监控系统进行通信。 在一个实施例中，电动遮光罩的内部电源由太阳能电池再充电。