Method and apparatus for determining and representing continuous resource loading profiles and overload probability functions for complex discrete manufacturing
    1.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for determining and representing continuous resource loading profiles and overload probability functions for complex discrete manufacturing 有权
    用于确定和表示复杂离散制造的连续资源负载曲线和过载概率函数的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07177714B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-13

    申请号:US11083807

    申请日:2005-03-18

    CPC classification number: G05B19/41865 Y02P90/20

    Abstract: A method of analyzing a manufacturing system. The manufacturing system includes a plurality of manufacturing resources. A set of orders is currently appointed for processing by the manufacturing system. Each order of the set of orders requires performance of at least one task. Each task is to be performed by at least a respective one of the manufacturing resources. The method includes determining stochastic parameters for each task of the plurality of tasks. The method also includes calculating a loading profile for at least one of the manufacturing resources that is allocated to at least one of the plurality of tasks. The loading profile function is a function of time and represents a probability that the manufacturing resource is occupied at a given time. The calculation is based at least in part on the stochastic parameters of the tasks.

    Abstract translation: 分析制造系统的方法。 制造系统包括多个制造资源。 目前,一套订单由制造系统进行处理。 订单集中的每个订单都需要执行至少一个任务。 每个任务将由制造资源中的至少一个执行。 该方法包括确定多个任务中的每个任务的随机参数。 该方法还包括计算分配给多个任务中的至少一个任务的至少一个制造资源的加载简档。 加载简档函数是时间的函数,表示给定时间内制造资源被占用的概率。 该计算至少部分地基于任务的随机参数。

    Configurable industrial input devices that use electrically conductive elastomer
    4.
    发明授权
    Configurable industrial input devices that use electrically conductive elastomer 有权
    可配置的工业输入设备,使用导电弹性体

    公开(公告)号:US06888537B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-03

    申请号:US10075075

    申请日:2002-02-13

    CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 G06F3/0481 G06F3/0488

    Abstract: A configurable operator panel that uses a tactile sensor with electrically conductive elastomer and appropriate electronics is disclosed herein. The device relies on a robust and inexpensive tactile sensor that senses the touch position (and may or may not sense touch pressure as well). The physical interface is easily configurable along with the electronics, which execute the desired function based on touch location and pressure. The configurable operator panel is designed to communicate with most industrial automation equipment, including but not limited to, motion control equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLC), personal computers, and can be made to control other types of machines requiring external analog or digital input.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种可配置的操作面板,其使用具有导电弹性体的触觉传感器和适当的电子装置。 该装置依赖于鲁棒且廉价的触觉传感器,其感测触摸位置(并且也可以或可以不感测触摸压力)。 物理接口与电子设备一起易于配置,其基于触摸位置和压力​​执行所需功能。 可配置的操作面板设计用于与大多数工业自动化设备进行通信,包括但不限于运动控制设备,可编程逻辑控制器(PLC),个人计算机,并且可以用于控制需要外部模拟或数字输入的其他类型的机器 。

    Systems for development and/or use of telephone user interface
    5.
    发明申请
    Systems for development and/or use of telephone user interface 有权
    用于开发和/或使用电话用户界面的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20070217580A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-20

    申请号:US11602528

    申请日:2006-11-20

    Abstract: Some embodiments provide a touch-sensitive device to receive a bias and to generate touch location information based on the bias, an element to secure a printed medium in contact with the touch sensitive device, the printed medium to depict a plurality of telephone interface controls, a memory to store a telephone interface layout associating one or more of the telephone interface controls with a respective touch location and a respective action, and a processor to receive touch location information from the touch-sensitive device, to determine a telephone interface control based on the touch location information and on the telephone interface layout, to determine an action based on the telephone interface control and on the telephone interface layout, and to perform the determined action.

    Abstract translation: 一些实施例提供了一种接触偏压的触敏装置,并且基于该偏压产生触摸位置信息,用于固定与触敏装置接触的打印介质的元件,该打印介质描绘多个电话接口控制, 用于存储将一个或多个电话接口控制与相应的触摸位置和相应动作相关联的电话接口布局的存储器,以及处理器,用于从触敏设备接收触摸位置信息,以基于 触摸位置信息和电话接口布局,以基于电话接口控制和电话接口布局确定动作,并执行所确定的动作。

    Method and apparatus for monitoring load imbalance in a washing machine
    7.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for monitoring load imbalance in a washing machine 有权
    监测洗衣机负荷不平衡的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050283918A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-29

    申请号:US10874465

    申请日:2004-06-23

    CPC classification number: D06F37/22 D06F37/203

    Abstract: A method of determining an imbalance condition in a horizontal axis washing machine is disclosed. The method comprises several steps, including establishing a speed profile for the washing machine, having at least three increasing speed steps, operating a motor to rotate the washing machine drum sequentially through the three speed steps, measuring the power output of the motor at each speed step, calculating an average power output by averaging the power output at the first and second speed steps, calculating the difference between the power output at the third step and the average power output, comparing the difference to a predetermined threshold difference value, and sending a signal indicative of an imbalance condition if the difference exceeds the threshold difference value.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种确定卧式洗衣机不平衡状况的方法。 该方法包括几个步骤,包括建立洗衣机的速度曲线,具有至少三个增加速度的步骤,操作电动机以顺序地通过三个速度步骤旋转洗衣机滚筒,在每个速度下测量电动机的功率输出 通过对在第一和第二速度步骤中的功率输出进行平均来计算平均功率输出,计算第三步骤的功率输出与平均功率输出之间的差异,将该差值与预定阈值差值进行比较,并发送 如果差值超过阈值差值,则指示不平衡状态的信号。

    Methods for manufacturing a tactile sensor using an electrically conductive elastomer
    8.
    发明授权
    Methods for manufacturing a tactile sensor using an electrically conductive elastomer 有权
    使用导电弹性体制造触觉传感器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US06871395B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-29

    申请号:US09965160

    申请日:2001-09-26

    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for connecting electrically conductive elastomer to electronics that reduce cost and time for manufacturing a tactile sensor that includes an electrically conductive elastomer such as a conductive foam. The methods provide a good connection between the electrically conductive elastomer and the electrodes connected to the electronics, which provide for repeatable measurements. The methods can be used for all cases of electrically conductive elastomers and elastomers made to be conductive with the addition of conductive particles (such as carbon, silver, nickel, gold, etc.) including thermoplastic and some thermosetting elastomers.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了将导电弹性体连接到电子装置的方法,其减少了制造包括导电弹性体如导电泡沫的触觉传感器的成本和时间。 这些方法提供了导电弹性体和连接到电子器件的电极之间的良好连接,这提供了可重复的测量。 所述方法可用于通过添加包括热塑性塑料和一些热固性弹性体的导电颗粒(例如碳,银,镍,金等)而导致的导电弹性体和弹性体的所有情况。

    Non-aqueous washing apparatus and method
    9.
    发明申请
    Non-aqueous washing apparatus and method 审中-公开
    非水洗涤装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050043196A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-24

    申请号:US10957486

    申请日:2004-10-01

    CPC classification number: D06L1/02 D06F43/00 D06L1/04 D06L1/08

    Abstract: Methods for washing fabric loads without water or using water only as a co-solvent are disclosed. One method of non-aqueous clothes washing includes the steps of disposing clothing in a wash container, delivering a wash liquor to the fabric load, the wash liquor comprising a substantially non-reactive, non-aqueous, non-oleophilic, apolar working fluid and at least one washing additive, applying mechanical energy to the clothing and wash liquor for a sufficient amount of time to provide fabric cleaning and, thereafter, substantially removing the wash liquor from the fabric load. The working fluid may be selected from the group consisting of perfluorocarbons, hydrofluoroethers, fluorinated hydrocarbons and fluoroinerts.

    Abstract translation: 公开了没有水或仅使用水作为共溶剂洗涤织物载体的方法。 一种非水性衣物洗涤方法包括以下步骤:将衣物置于洗涤容器中,将洗涤液输送到织物载体,洗涤液包含基本上非反应性的非水性非亲油性非极性工作流体, 至少一种洗涤添加剂,向衣服施加机械能并洗涤液体足够的时间以提供织物清洁,然后基本上从织物负载中除去洗涤液体。 工作流体可以选自全氟化碳,氢氟醚,氟化烃和氟化物。

    Non-aqueous washing apparatus and method
    10.
    发明申请
    Non-aqueous washing apparatus and method 审中-公开
    非水洗涤装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080189872A9

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-14

    申请号:US10957451

    申请日:2004-10-01

    Abstract: Methods for washing fabric loads without water or using water only as a co-solvent are disclosed. One method of non-aqueous clothes washing includes the steps of disposing clothing in a wash container, delivering a wash liquor to the fabric load, the wash liquor comprising a substantially non-reactive, non-aqueous, non-oleophilic, apolar working fluid and at least one washing additive, applying mechanical energy to the clothing and wash liquor for a sufficient amount of time to provide fabric cleaning and, thereafter, substantially removing the wash liquor from the fabric load. The working fluid may be selected from the group consisting of perfluorocarbons, hydrofluoroethers, fluorinated hydrocarbons and fluoroinerts.

    Abstract translation: 公开了没有水或仅使用水作为共溶剂洗涤织物载体的方法。 一种非水性衣物洗涤方法包括以下步骤:将衣物置于洗涤容器中,将洗涤液输送到织物载体,洗涤液包含基本上非反应性的非水性非亲油性非极性工作流体, 至少一种洗涤添加剂,向衣服施加机械能并洗涤液体足够的时间以提供织物清洁,然后基本上从织物负载中除去洗涤液体。 工作流体可以选自全氟化碳,氢氟醚,氟化烃和氟化物。

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