Expanded performance and functions for vacuum tube replacement devices
    1.
    发明授权
    Expanded performance and functions for vacuum tube replacement devices 失效
    真空管更换装置的性能和功能扩展

    公开(公告)号:US07482863B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-27

    申请号:US11836674

    申请日:2007-08-09

    IPC分类号: H03F5/00

    摘要: Methods are provided for solid-state implementation of a vacuum tube replacement device that supplements the functional performance of the target replacement device, i.e., a traditional glass vacuum tube. Example functions may include OEM or user adjustable parameters such as gain and/or frequency response (e.g. transfer function), current and/or voltage saturation thresholds, bias condition, input and/or output impedance, linear-to-non-linear transfer function(s) (e.g. soft clipping parameters), power dissipation, communication protocols, and audio/visual indication parameters such as signal limiting detection, safety, stress, or wear-out conditions, and tube emulation model type to name a few. The methods presented for the vacuum tube replacement device system(s) are equally useful for non-vacuum tube systems such as audio amplifier circuits.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于固态实施真空管更换装置的方法,其补充了目标更换装置即传统的玻璃真空管的功能性能。 示例功能可以包括OEM或用户可调参数,例如增益和/或频率响应(例如传递函数),电流和/或电压饱和阈值,偏置条件,输入和/或输出阻抗,线性到非线性传递函数 (例如软削波参数),功耗,通信协议以及诸如信号限制检测,安全性,应力或磨损条件的音频/视觉指示参数以及管仿真模型类型等等。 提供给真空管更换装置系统的方法对于诸如音频放大器电路的非真空管系统同样有用。

    Circuitry for dynamically controlling capacitor charge based on battery
capacity
    2.
    发明授权
    Circuitry for dynamically controlling capacitor charge based on battery capacity 失效
    基于电池容量动态控制电容器充电的电路

    公开(公告)号:US5889388A

    公开(公告)日:1999-03-30

    申请号:US662

    申请日:1997-12-30

    摘要: A method and apparatus for indicating a low battery condition and for dynamically controlling the load on a battery in order to optimize battery usage. A dynamic load controller for a battery includes detection circuitry for measuring at least one condition related to battery capacity, and power control circuitry for adjusting a power load on the battery based upon the condition. The dynamic load controller may be employed to control the power load on a battery that powers an electrotherapy device, such as a defibrillator. The battery condition may include the slope of a capacity curve, which may be the product of the battery voltage and the power delivered from the battery as a function of the delivered power. Based upon this condition, the power control circuitry adjusts the power load to optimize power delivery from the battery. The controller includes circuitry for indicating a low battery condition if battery voltage falls below a battery voltage threshold and the power load falls below a power threshold, or if the optimum power falls below a power threshold. The controller also includes circuitry for indicating a replace battery condition if battery voltage falls below a battery voltage threshold and the power load falls below a minimum power threshold, or if the optimum power falls below a minimum power threshold.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于指示电池电量不足并用于动态地控制电池负载以便优化电池使用的方法和装置。 用于电池的动态负载控制器包括用于测量与电池容量相关的至少一个条件的检测电路,以及用于基于该条件调整电池上的电力负载的功率控制电路。 可以使用动态负载控制器来控制对诸如除颤器之类的电疗装置供电的电池的功率负载。 电池状态可以包括容量曲线的斜率,其可以是电池电压和从电池输送的功率作为输送功率的函数的乘积。 基于这种情况,功率控制电路调整功率负载以优化来自电池的功率传递。 控制器包括用于在电池电压低于电池电压阈值并且功率负载降至功率阈值以下或者如果最佳功率低于功率阈值时指示电池电量不足的电路。 如果电池电压低于电池电压阈值并且功率负载低于最小功率阈值,或者如果最佳功率降至最低功率阈值以下,则控制器还包括用于指示替换电池状况的电路。

    Dynamic load controller for a battery
    3.
    发明授权
    Dynamic load controller for a battery 失效
    电池的动态负载控制器

    公开(公告)号:US5773961A

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-30

    申请号:US659503

    申请日:1996-06-06

    摘要: A method and apparatus for indicating a low battery condition and for dynamically controlling the load on a battery in order to optimize battery usage. A dynamic load controller for a battery includes detection circuitry for measuring at least one condition related to battery capacity, and power control circuitry for adjusting a power load on the battery based upon the condition. The dynamic load controller may be employed to control the power load on a battery that powers an electrotherapy device, such as a defibrillator. The battery condition may include the slope of a capacity curve, which may be the product of the battery voltage and the power delivered from the battery as a function of the delivered power. Based upon this condition, the power control circuitry adjusts the power load to optimize power delivery from the battery. The controller includes circuitry for indicating a low battery condition if battery voltage falls below a battery voltage threshold and the power load falls below a power threshold, or if the optimum power falls below a power threshold. The controller also includes circuitry for indicating a replace battery condition if battery voltage falls below a battery voltage threshold and the power load falls below a minimum power threshold, or if the optimum power falls below a minimum power threshold.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于指示电池电量不足并用于动态地控制电池负载以便优化电池使用的方法和装置。 用于电池的动态负载控制器包括用于测量与电池容量相关的至少一个条件的检测电路,以及用于基于该条件调整电池上的电力负载的功率控制电路。 可以使用动态负载控制器来控制对诸如除颤器之类的电疗装置供电的电池的功率负载。 电池状态可以包括容量曲线的斜率,其可以是电池电压和从电池输送的功率作为输送功率的函数的乘积。 基于这种情况,功率控制电路调整功率负载以优化来自电池的功率传递。 控制器包括用于在电池电压低于电池电压阈值并且功率负载降至功率阈值以下或者如果最佳功率低于功率阈值时指示电池电量不足的电路。 如果电池电压低于电池电压阈值并且功率负载低于最小功率阈值,或者如果最佳功率降至最低功率阈值以下,则控制器还包括用于指示替换电池状况的电路。

    Interactive portable defibrillator including ECG detection circuit

    公开(公告)号:US4619265A

    公开(公告)日:1986-10-28

    申请号:US776391

    申请日:1985-09-16

    摘要: A portable, interactive medical electronic device exemplified by a defibrillator. The device obtains information about a patient's condition, such as ECG and transthoracic impedance data, directly from the patient, and information pertinent to the treatment of the patient indirectly through an operator of the device, and produces a medically appropriate action such as a defibrillation shock in response. Indirect information is obtained through information processing means that includes means for prompting the operator of the device and means for receiving the operator's responses thereto. Prompts may include both questions and instructions, and in one embodiment the information processing means obtains the assent of the operator before causing the defibrillation shock. Indirect information may include information as to whether the patient is conscious, and as to whether or not cardiopulmonary resuscitation has been performed. The ECG and transthoracic impedance data may be collected through a common pair of electrodes. In one embodiment the device produces an indication that the ECG data is invalid if the transthoracic impedance data indicates excessive motion on the part of the patient. When a defibrillation shock is determined to be medically appropriate, a control signal is produced that causes the charging of an energy storage means and the subsequent discharging of such energy storage means through the patient without further operator intervention. The device also includes a tape recorder for allowing later analysis of the use of the device, and means for holding the tape recorder drive means in a disengaged position until the device is opened for use. The device also includes testing means for enabling a person to test the condition of the device without opening the case in which it is enclosed, means for producing and recording a distinctive sound when and if a defibrillation pulse is delivered, and means for allowing the electrodes to be quickly disconnected so that emergency personnel can conveniently use the electrodes with their own equipment.

    Interactive portable defibrillator

    公开(公告)号:US4610254A

    公开(公告)日:1986-09-09

    申请号:US587439

    申请日:1984-03-08

    摘要: A portable, interactive medical electronic device exemplified by a defibrillator. The device obtains information about a patient's condition, such as ECG and transthoracic impedance data, directly from the patient, and information pertinent to the treatment of the patient indirectly through an operator of the device, and produces a medically appropriate action such as a defibrillation shock in response. Indirect information is obtained through information processing means that includes means for prompting the operator of the device and means for receiving the operator's responses thereto. Prompts may include both questions and instructions, and in one embodiment the information processing means obtains the assent of the operator before causing the defibrillation shock. Indirect information may include information as to whether the patient is conscious, and as to whether or not cardiopulmonary resuscitiation has been performed. The ECG and transthroacic impedance data may be collected through a common pair of electrodes. In one embodiment the device produces an indication that the ECG data is invalid if the transthoracic impedance data indicates excessive motion on the part of the patient. When a difibrillation shock is determined to be medically appropriate, a control signal is produced that causes the charging of an energy storage means and the subsequent discharging of such energy storage means through the patient without further operator intervention. The device also includes a tape recorder for allowing later analysis of the use of the device, and means for holding the tape recorder drive means in a disengaged position until the device is opened for use. The device also includes testing means for enabling a person to test the condition of the device without opening the case in which it is enclosed, means for producing and recording a distinctive sound when and if a defibrillation pulse is delivered, and means for allowing the electrodes to be quickly disconnected so that emergency personnel can conveniently use the electrodes with their own equipment.

    Communication method for vacuum tube replacement devices
    6.
    发明授权
    Communication method for vacuum tube replacement devices 有权
    真空管更换装置的通讯方法

    公开(公告)号:US08335326B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-18

    申请号:US11876720

    申请日:2007-10-22

    IPC分类号: H03F99/00

    摘要: Methods are provided for solid-state implementation of a vacuum tube replacement device (VTRD) that includes a communication interface. The communication interface enables the VTRD to command or retrieve information regarding VTRD performance, function, and status. A VTRD may communicate with other VTRDs in a target amplifier retrofitted with compatible VTRDs and to an external user interface for programming or query/response. The methods presented for the vacuum tube replacement device system(s) are equally useful for non-vacuum tube systems such as audio amplifier circuits.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于固态实施包括通信接口的真空管更换装置(VTRD)的方法。 通信接口使VTRD能够命令或检索有关VTRD性能,功能和状态的信息。 VTRD可以与改装有兼容VTRD的目标放大器中的其他VTRD以及用于编程或查询/响应的外部用户界面进行通信。 提供给真空管更换装置系统的方法对于诸如音频放大器电路的非真空管系统同样有用。

    Communication Method for Vacuum Tube Replacement Devices
    7.
    发明申请
    Communication Method for Vacuum Tube Replacement Devices 有权
    真空管更换装置的通讯方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080260183A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-23

    申请号:US11876720

    申请日:2007-10-22

    IPC分类号: H04B1/00

    摘要: Methods are provided for solid-state implementation of a vacuum tube replacement device (VTRD) that includes a communication interface. The communication interface enables the VTRD to command or retrieve information regarding VTRD performance, function, and status. A VTRD may communicate with other VTRDs in a target amplifier retrofitted with compatible VTRDs and to an external user interface for programming or query/response. The methods presented for the vacuum tube replacement device system(s) are equally useful for non-vacuum tube systems such as audio amplifier circuits.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于固态实施包括通信接口的真空管更换装置(VTRD)的方法。 通信接口使VTRD能够命令或检索有关VTRD性能,功能和状态的信息。 VTRD可以与改装有兼容VTRD的目标放大器中的其他VTRD以及用于编程或查询/响应的外部用户界面进行通信。 提供给真空管更换装置系统的方法对于诸如音频放大器电路的非真空管系统同样有用。

    VACUUM TUBE REPLACEMENT DEVICE, CIRCUIT AND SYSTEM
    8.
    发明申请
    VACUUM TUBE REPLACEMENT DEVICE, CIRCUIT AND SYSTEM 失效
    真空管更换装置,电路和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080204131A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-28

    申请号:US11678562

    申请日:2007-02-23

    IPC分类号: H03F5/00

    摘要: A system is provided for a solid-state implementation of a vacuum tube replacement device. The system may derive power from a target amplifier filament supply. The system may include active or passive functions for noise reduction, voltage isolation, servo biasing, and other functions. The vacuum tube replacement device is pin-for-pin compatible with standard vacuum tube circuit pin configurations. The vacuum tube replacement device system architecture is equally useful for non-vacuum tube systems such as audio amplifier circuits.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于真空管替换装置的固态实现的系统。 该系统可以从目标放大器灯丝供应获得功率。 该系统可以包括用于降噪,电压隔离,伺服偏置和其它功能的主动或被动功能。 真空管更换装置是针对引脚与标准真空管电路引脚配置兼容的。 真空管更换装置系统结构对于诸如音频放大器电路的非真空管系统同样有用。

    Vacuum tube replacement device, circuit and system
    9.
    发明授权
    Vacuum tube replacement device, circuit and system 失效
    真空管更换装置,电路和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07408401B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-05

    申请号:US11678562

    申请日:2007-02-23

    IPC分类号: H03F5/00

    摘要: A system is provided for a solid-state implementation of a vacuum tube replacement device. The system may derive power from a target amplifier filament supply. The system may include active or passive functions for noise reduction, voltage isolation, servo biasing, and other functions. The vacuum tube replacement device is pin-for-pin compatible with standard vacuum tube circuit pin configurations. The vacuum tube replacement device system architecture is equally useful for non-vacuum tube systems such as audio amplifier circuits.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于真空管替换装置的固态实现的系统。 该系统可以从目标放大器灯丝供应获得功率。 该系统可以包括用于降噪,电压隔离,伺服偏置和其它功能的主动或被动功能。 真空管更换装置是针对引脚与标准真空管电路引脚配置兼容的。 真空管更换装置系统结构对于诸如音频放大器电路的非真空管系统同样有用。

    Indicators for vacuum tube replacement devices
    10.
    发明授权
    Indicators for vacuum tube replacement devices 失效
    真空管更换装置指示灯

    公开(公告)号:US07286060B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-23

    申请号:US11203077

    申请日:2005-08-12

    IPC分类号: G08B5/00

    摘要: A vacuum tube replacement device includes an indicator. The indicator can be arranged to provide audible and/or visual indication of system performance, function, status, or any other desired indication. The vacuum tube replacement device is pin-for-pin compatible with standard vacuum tube circuit pin configurations. The replacement device may be a solid-state tube emulator device, a traditional glass envelope vacuum tube device, or some other hybrid device. The visual indicator is equally useful for non-vacuum tube replacement devices such as audio amplifier circuits.

    摘要翻译: 真空管更换装置包括指示器。 指示器可以被布置成提供系统性能,功能,状态或任何其他期望指示的可听和/或可视指示。 真空管更换装置是针对引脚与标准真空管电路引脚配置兼容的。 更换装置可以是固态管仿真器装置,传统的玻璃管真空管装置或其他混合装置。 视觉指示器对于诸如音频放大器电路的非真空管替换装置同样有用。