公开(公告)号：US09360547B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US13436029

申请日：2012-03-30

Applicant: Aitan Ameti ,  Keming Chen ,  Robert J. Fontana ,  Edward A. Richley ,  Belinda Turner

Inventor： Aitan Ameti ,  Keming Chen ,  Robert J. Fontana ,  Edward A. Richley ,  Belinda Turner

IPC: G01S5/02 ,  G01S5/06 ,  G01S5/10

CPC classification number: G01S5/06 ,  G01S5/021 ,  G01S5/0221 ,  G01S5/10

Abstract: An ultra wideband (UWB) or short-pulse RF system is disclosed that can be used to precisely locate or track objects (such as personnel, equipment, assets, etc.) in real-time in an arbitrarily large, physically connected or disconnected, multipath and/or noisy environment. A system implementation includes multiple zones or groups of receivers that receives RF signals transmitted by one or more timing reference tags and one or more objects having associated object tags. Each zone or group may share a common receiver. By combining a multiple reference tag system with a virtual group of receivers, i.e., a zoning technique or system, a cost-effective system can be provided that offers scalability and flexibility to monitor a significantly expanded coverage area.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种超宽带（UWB）或短脉冲RF系统，其可用于在任意大的物理连接或断开的情况下实时地精确定位或跟踪物体（例如人员，设备，资产等） 多路径和/或噪声环境。 系统实现包括接收器的多个区域或组，其接收由一个或多个定时参考标签和具有相关联的对象标签的一个或多个对象发送的RF信号。 每个区域或组可以共享公共接收器。 通过将多个参考标签系统与虚拟接收机组即分区技术或系统组合，可以提供具有成本效益的系统，其提供可扩展性和灵活性来监视显着扩展的覆盖区域。

公开(公告)号：US20120086607A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：US13270061

申请日：2011-10-10

Applicant: Aitan Ameti ,  Keming Chen ,  Robert J. Fontana ,  Edward A. Richley ,  Belinda Turner

Inventor： Aitan Ameti ,  Keming Chen ,  Robert J. Fontana ,  Edward A. Richley ,  Belinda Turner

IPC: G01S5/02

CPC classification number: G01S5/021 ,  G01S5/0009 ,  G01S5/14

Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses that utilize a wireless time reference system are provided herein. One example method involves calibrating independent, spatially-located clocks of a geoposition system in order to geolocate an object having an associated object tag. The example method may include transmitting an RF pulse pair, receiving the pulse pair at multiple locations, utilizing respective frequencies of first and second spatially-located clocks to produce count values to effect measurement of an interarrival interval at each of multiple locations, determining a ratio of count values relative to said first and second spatially-located clocks, and utilizing said ratio to calibrate time indications of said clocks. Other related methods and apparatus are also provided.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了利用无线时间基准系统的各种方法和装置。 一个示例性方法包括校准地理位置系统的独立的，位于空间上的时钟，以便对具有相关联的对象标签的对象进行地理定位。 示例性方法可以包括发射RF脉冲对，利用第一和第二空间位置时钟的相应频率在多个位置处接收脉冲对，以产生计数值，以在多个位置的每个位置处测量间隔间隔，确定比率 相对于所述第一和第二空间位置的时钟的计数值，并且利用所述比率来校准所述时钟的时间指示。 还提供了其他相关方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US06798349B1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-28

申请号：US09411268

申请日：1999-10-04

Applicant: Edward A. Richley ,  Beverly L. Harrison

Inventor： Edward A. Richley ,  Beverly L. Harrison

IPC: G08B522

CPC classification number: G06K19/0723 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K2017/0045

Abstract: A system for identification and tracking of microwave responsive tags, the system comprising, a microwave responsive tag having a passive modulating element to uniquely backscatter directed microwave beams, a microwave base station for directing microwave beams in room sized areas, and a tag tracking system receiving input from the microwave base station, the tag tracking system storing state records of position and informational content of the microwave tag.

Abstract translation: 一种用于微波响应标签的识别和跟踪的系统，该系统包括：微波响应标签，具有无源调制元件以唯一地反向散射有向微波波束;微波基站，用于将微波波束引导到室内尺寸的区域;以及标签跟踪系统接收 来自微波基站的输入，标签跟踪系统存储微波标签的位置和信息内容的状态记录。

公开(公告)号：US06485280B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-26

申请号：US09360088

申请日：1999-07-23

Applicant: Edward A. Richley

Inventor： Edward A. Richley

IPC: B29B910

CPC classification number: B05B3/001 ,  B01J2/02 ,  B05B3/1007 ,  B05B3/1057 ,  G02B26/026

Abstract: An apparatus for fabricating bichromal elements comprising a separator member having a central rotating point, the separator member having first and second spaced apart, opposed surfaces with an edge region in contact with both of said opposed surfaces. The spacing between the opposed surfaces varies with the distance outwardly from the central rotating point such that the spacing is the largest at the central rotating point and the spacing decreases outwards from the central rotating point and the spacing is a minimum at the edge region. Further each of the opposed surfaces has a substantially annular cup spaced apart from and substantially surrounding the central rotating point. The apparatus for fabricating bichromal elements also includes apparatus for dispensing first and second differently colored hardenable liquids in the cups of the first and second surfaces, respectively, and an apparatus for substantially uniformly spreading the liquid material in the annular cups located in the first and second surfaces and for substantially uniformly spreading the liquid material from the cups over the first and second surfaces toward said edge region to form a reservoir of liquid material outboard of said edge region, and for forming ligaments from said reservoir.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造双色元件的设备，包括具有中心旋转点的分离器部件，所述分离器部件具有第一和第二间隔开的相对表面，边缘区域与两个所述相对表面接触。 相对表面之间的间隔随中心旋转点向外的距离而变化，使得在中心旋转点处的间距最大，并且间隔从中心旋转点向外减小，并且间距在边缘区域处最小。 此外，每个相对的表面具有与中心旋转点间隔开并且基本上围绕中心旋转点的大致环形杯。 用于制造双色元件的装置还包括用于分别在第一和第二表面的杯中分配第一和第二不同颜色的可硬化液体的装置，以及用于将液体材料基本均匀地分散在位于第一和第二表面中的环形杯中的装置 并且用于将液体材料从第一和第二表面朝向所述边缘区域大体上均匀地分散，以形成在所述边缘区域外侧的液体材料的储存器，并用于从所述储存器形成韧带。

公开(公告)号：US06362915B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09427656

申请日：1999-10-26

Applicant: Nicholas K. Sheridon ,  Edward A. Richley ,  James Mikkelsen

Inventor： Nicholas K. Sheridon ,  Edward A. Richley ,  James Mikkelsen

IPC: G02B2600

CPC classification number: G09F9/372 ,  G02B26/026

Abstract: A display media with an encapsulant medium, and bichromal beads having a crystalline material, wherein the bichromal beads are dispersed or contained in the encapsulant medium is set forth.

Abstract translation: 具有密封剂介质的显示介质和具有结晶材料的双色珠，其中分色或包含在所述密封剂介质中的双重色珠。

公开(公告)号：US06348908B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-19

申请号：US09153327

申请日：1998-09-15

Applicant: Edward A. Richley ,  Alexander E. Silverman ,  Matthew E. Howard ,  Bryan T. Preas

Inventor： Edward A. Richley ,  Alexander E. Silverman ,  Matthew E. Howard ,  Bryan T. Preas

IPC: G09G500

CPC classification number: G09F9/372 ,  G02F2001/13324 ,  G09G3/3453 ,  G09G2330/02

Abstract: A bistable display device that is powered only by ambient energy. Ambient energy is collected by an ambient energy receiver which converts the ambient energy into an operating signal and provides the operating signal to a controller. The controller drives the display device based on the operating signal. A user can create a custom display by fixing customizable patterned electrodes to the display. A display controller uses a self-starting oscillator. The oscillator outputs a clock input signal wave to a ripple counter and a voltage signal to a voltage doubler. The voltage doubler outputs a stored charge signal to a transformer concurrently with a clock pulse that is output by the ripple counter to change a state of the voltage output from the transformer to conductive electrodes within or on the display. The voltage output from the transformers applies an electric field across the display in the portions of the display covered by the conductors to switch the image on the display. As the display is bistable, if the ambient energy receiver and controller are detached from the display or there is an insufficient amount of ambient energy, the image on the display will stop switching, but will not fade.

Abstract translation: 双稳态显示设备，仅由环境能量供电。 环境能量由环境能量接收器收集，环境能量接收器将环境能量转换为操作信号，并将操作信号提供给控制器。 控制器根据操作信号驱动显示设备。 用户可以通过将可定制的图案化电极固定到显示器来创建自定义显示。 显示控制器使用自启动振荡器。 振荡器将时钟输入信号波输出到纹波计数器，并将电压信号输出到倍压器。 倍压器将存储的电荷信号输出到变压器并与由纹波计数器输出的时钟脉冲并行地改变从变压器输出的电压的状态到显示器内部或之上的导电电极。 来自变压器的电压输出在由导体覆盖的显示部分中的显示器上施加电场，以将图像切换到显示器上。 由于显示屏是双稳态的，如果环境能量接收器和控制器与显示器分离或环境能量不足，显示屏上的图像将停止切换，但不会消失。

公开(公告)号：US5815306A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-29

申请号：US773664

申请日：1996-12-24

Applicant: Nicholas K. Sheridon ,  Linda T. Romano ,  James C. Mikkelsen, Jr. ,  Edward A. Richley ,  Joseph M. Crowley

Inventor： Nicholas K. Sheridon ,  Linda T. Romano ,  James C. Mikkelsen, Jr. ,  Edward A. Richley ,  Joseph M. Crowley

IPC: G02B26/02 ,  G09F9/37 ,  G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/026 ,  G09F9/372

Abstract: A gyricon or rotating-particle display having an "eggcrate" substrate. The display includes a substrate having a cavity-containing matrix whose cavities are disposed substantially in a single layer and are arranged within the matrix substantially in a geometrically regular pattern, and a plurality of optically anisotropic particles disposed in the cavities in the substrate, with each cavity containing at most one of the optically anistropic particles. A rotatable disposition of each particle is achievable while the particle is thus disposed in the substrate; the particle, when in its rotatable disposition, is not attached to the substrate. Each particle, for example, can have an anisotropy for providing an electrical dipole moment, the electrical dipole moment rendering the particle electrically responsive such that when the particle is rotatably disposed in an electric field while the electrical dipole moment of the particle is provided, the particle tends to rotate to an orientation in which the electrical dipole moment aligns with the field. The single layer of cavities can be substantially planar, and the geometrical pattern of cavities can be a two-dimensional array pattern in the plane of the layer, such as a hexagonal, rectangular, or rhomboidal array pattern. The substrate can further include first and second members between which members the matrix is disposed; at least one of the members can include an optically transmissive window through which a flux of optical energy can pass so as to be incident on the particles.

Abstract translation: 具有“茄子”底物的陀螺仪或旋转粒子显示器。 显示器包括具有空腔的基体，其空腔基本上设置在单层中并且基本上以几何规则的图案布置在基体内，以及设置在基底中的空腔中的多个光学各向异性颗粒，每个 含有至多一个光学吸收性颗粒的空腔。 可以实现每个颗粒的可旋转布置，同时颗粒因此设置在基板中; 当处于其可旋转的位置时，颗粒不附着到基底上。 例如，每个颗粒可以具有用于提供电偶极矩的各向异性，电偶极矩使得颗粒电响应，使得当颗粒可旋转地设置在电场中同时提供颗粒的电偶极矩时， 颗粒倾向于旋转到电偶极矩与场对准的取向。 单层空腔可以是基本上平面的，空腔的几何图案可以是层的平面中的二维阵列图案，例如六边形，矩形或菱形阵列图案。 衬底还可以包括第一和第二构件，构件之间设置有矩阵; 所述构件中的至少一个可以包括光学透射窗口，光学能量通过该窗口可以通过以便入射到颗粒上。

公开(公告)号：US5025793A

公开(公告)日：1991-06-25

申请号：US250989

申请日：1988-09-29

Applicant: Edward A. Richley ,  Christopher E. Russell

Inventor： Edward A. Richley ,  Christopher E. Russell

IPC: A61B5/022 ,  A61B5/0225

CPC classification number: A61B5/0225 ,  A61B5/02241

Abstract: A system for blood pressure measurement ascertains blood pressure indirectly by the oscillometric method at the user's index finger. Finger measurement allows the system to be smaller and easier to use than systems using conventional upper arm measurement. By using the oscillometric technique, the system according to the invention needs no microphone and so avoids the problems associated with microphone positioning. The system employs a rigid finger cuff with an inflatable inner bladder. The system extracts pulse signals transmitted via air pressure while simultaneously providing accurate pressure control.

Abstract translation: 用于血压测量的系统通过用户食指的示波法间接地确定血压。 手指测量允许系统比使用常规上臂测量的系统更小，更易于使用。 通过使用示波技术，根据本发明的系统不需要麦克风，因此避免与麦克风定位相关的问题。 该系统采用具有可膨胀内囊的刚性指套。 系统提取通过气压传输的脉冲信号，同时提供精确的压力控制。

公开(公告)号：US20120014484A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US13184172

申请日：2011-07-15

Applicant: Aitan Ameti ,  Edward A. Richley

Inventor： Aitan Ameti ,  Edward A. Richley

IPC: H04L27/08

CPC classification number: G01S5/0081 ,  G01S5/0221

Abstract: Various methods for performing amplifier gain compensation to correct for variations in temperature are provided. One example method includes modifying a gain adjustment value based on a current temperature reading, receiving a signal,applying a gain adjustment to the signal based on the gain adjustment value, comparing the gain adjusted signal to a plurality of thresholds to generate respective comparison outputs, and selecting one of the comparison outputs for use in determining content and timing information of the received signal. Related systems and apparatuses are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于执行放大器增益补偿以校正温度变化的各种方法。 一个示例性方法包括基于当前温度读数修改增益调整值，接收信号，基于增益调整值对增益调整应用增益调整值，将增益调整信号与多个阈值进行比较以产生相应的比较输出， 以及选择一个比较输出用于确定接收信号的内容和定时信息。 还提供了相关系统和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20120014278A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US13184191

申请日：2011-07-15

Applicant: Aitan Ameti ,  Edward A. Richley

Inventor： Aitan Ameti ,  Edward A. Richley

IPC: H04L12/56 ,  H04W24/00

CPC classification number: G01S5/0081 ,  G01S5/0221 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L45/02 ,  H04L45/04 ,  H04W40/244 ,  H04W40/246 ,  H04W84/02

Abstract: Various methods for determining a configuration of a communications system are provided, including methods for determining system node positions. One example method includes generating a node attribute information segment, and adding the node attribute information segment to an attribute information message at a position within the attribute information message indicative of a position of a node within a series string of communications connections. Some of the methods may be implemented within the context of an asset locating system that analyzes the timing of wireless signals to determine a location of the source of the signal. Related systems and apparatuses are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于确定通信系统的配置的各种方法，包括用于确定系统节点位置的方法。 一个示例性方法包括生成节点属性信息段，并且将属性信息消息中的节点属性信息段添加到表示节点在一系列通信连接中的位置的属性信息消息内的位置。 一些方法可以在分析无线信号的定时以确定信号源的位置的资产定位系统的上下文中实现。 还提供了相关系统和装置。