公开(公告)号：US07443348B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-28

申请号：US11755265

申请日：2007-05-30

Applicant: Frederick O. Fortson ,  Richard Hansen ,  Greg Soosik

Inventor： Frederick O. Fortson ,  Richard Hansen ,  Greg Soosik

IPC: H01Q1/38

CPC classification number: H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q9/32

Abstract: An omni-directional antenna includes an electrically conductive ground plane, an electrically conductive parasitic disc spaced upwardly apart from the ground plane and parallel thereto, and an electrically conductive vertical antenna element extending up through the center of the ground plane and parasitic disc, The vertical element terminates in a tip defining a length above the parasitic disc that is matched to a frequency of interest. The parasitic disc and ground plane are preferably both circular. To prevent electrical connection, the vertical element preferably extends through separate insulators in the parasitic disc and ground plane. The length of the vertical element is matched to a microwave frequency; in particular, the length of the vertical element is proportioned to one-quarter wavelength of the frequency of interest. The invention is particularly suited to microwave frequencies.

Abstract translation: 全向天线包括导电接地平面，与接地平面向上间隔开并与之平行的导电寄生盘，以及向上延伸穿过接地平面和寄生盘中心的导电垂直天线元件。垂直 元件终止于限定与感兴趣的频率匹配的寄生盘上方的长度的尖端。 寄生盘和接地平面优选是圆形的。 为了防止电连接，垂直元件优选地延伸通过寄生盘和接地平面中的分离的绝缘体。 垂直元件的长度与微波频率相匹配; 特别地，垂直元件的长度与感兴趣频率的四分之一波长成比例。 本发明特别适用于微波频率。

公开(公告)号：US20090164060A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US12371654

申请日：2009-02-16

Applicant: Frederick O. Fortson ,  Chad Lehner ,  John Svinicki ,  Anu Gupta

Inventor： Frederick O. Fortson ,  Chad Lehner ,  John Svinicki ,  Anu Gupta

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/0132 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/01304 ,  B60R2021/01306 ,  B60R2021/01327

Abstract: An intelligent system and method detects and informs operators of unstable vehicle conditions. An accelerometer and gyro based micro-controller system dynamically computing the center of mass, speeds, positions, angles, stability factors, Velocity-Road Roughness Index, Dynamic Stability Function, and other parameters critical in determining the dynamics of vehicle motion. The apparatus may be integrated into an overall vehicle network and may incorporate a method for detecting and warning vehicle operators of unstable driving conditions which may include rollover, high velocity turns, sideslope conditions, rough roads, slip, and other dynamic events.

Abstract translation: 智能系统和方法检测并告知操作者车辆状况不稳定。 基于加速度计和陀螺仪的微控制器系统动态地计算质量中心，速度，位置，角度，稳定性因素，速度道路粗糙度指数，动态稳定性函数以及确定车辆运动动力学关键的其他参数。 该装置可以集成到整个车辆网络中，并且可以包括用于检测和警告车辆操作者的不稳定驾驶状况的方法，其可以包括翻车，高速转弯，侧坡条件，粗暴道路，滑行和其他动态事件。

公开(公告)号：US20070177362A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US11669504

申请日：2007-01-31

Applicant: Frederick O. Fortson

Inventor： Frederick O. Fortson

IPC: H01L23/28 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: H05K5/064 ,  H01L21/50 ,  H01L23/29 ,  H01L23/552 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A metallic enclosure completely encapsulates an embedded electronic system, which may include sensors, wireless communications devices and other circuits. The enclosure is fabricated in layers of material using a solid-state additive consolidation or lamination process forming a true metallurgical bond between the layers during fabrication without melting the material in bulk. A plurality of enclosures may be provided, each encapsulating an electronic circuit including a wireless transmitter or receiver, with the electronic circuits within the enclosures forming a communications network. As such, a sensor may be used to detect an external characteristic, and a wireless transmitter may be activated to communicate information about the characteristic to a remote receiver. The enclosure may use one or more layers of dissimilar material to form an embedded active or passive electrical component such as an antenna, waveguide, or other device that cooperates with the circuitry.

Abstract translation: 金属外壳完全封装嵌入式电子系统，其中可能包括传感器，无线通信设备和其他电路。 外壳使用固态添加剂固结或层压工艺在材料层中制造，在制造过程中在层之间形成真正的冶金结合，而不会大量熔化材料。 可以提供多个外壳，每个外壳封装包括无线发射器或接收器的电子电路，外壳内的电子电路形成通信网络。 因此，可以使用传感器来检测外部特性，并且可以激活无线发射器以将关于特征的信息传送到远程接收器。 外壳可以使用一层或多层不同的材料来形成嵌入式有源或无源电气部件，例如与电路配合的天线，波导或其他设备。

公开(公告)号：US20080319606A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US12033507

申请日：2008-02-19

Applicant: Frederick O. Fortson ,  Chad Lehner ,  John Svinicki ,  Anu Gupta

Inventor： Frederick O. Fortson ,  Chad Lehner ,  John Svinicki ,  Anu Gupta

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/0132 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R2021/01327

Abstract: An intelligent system and method detects and prevents vehicle rollover conditions. An accelerator determines vehicle speed and lateral G force, a processor computes the center of mass of the vehicle by correlating the lateral G force produced while the vehicle is turning, and an alert that is activated if the speed is exceeded or if the turn radius is reduced beyond safety limits indicative of potential rollover of the vehicle. The preferred embodiment further includes a gyroscope operative to sense lateral yaw rate excursions of the vehicle, enabling the processor to correlate the yaw rate excursions at a given speed with the lateral G forces produced while the vehicle is turning. The accelerator may further be operative to determine vertical acceleration at a given speed along a third axis, and augment rollover alarm conditions on rough road surfaces. The processor may additionally be operative to compute the absolute maximum lateral angle of vehicle stability for a given center of mass, and trigger the alert if this value is approached during vehicle operation or when vehicle speed is zero.

Abstract translation: 智能系统和方法检测和防止车辆翻车状况。 加速器确定车辆速度和侧向G力，处理器通过将在车辆转动时产生的侧向G力相关联的计算机和通过超过速度而被激活的警报或如果转弯半径为 减少了表示车辆潜在翻车的安全限制。 优选实施例还包括陀螺仪，其操作以感测车辆的横向偏航速率偏移，使得处理器能够以给定速度与在车辆转弯时产生的横向G力相关联。 加速器可以进一步操作以确定沿着第三轴线的给定速度的垂直加速度，并且在粗糙的路面上增加翻车报警条件。 处理器还可以用于计算给定质心的车辆稳定性的绝对最大横向角度，并且如果在车辆操作期间或当车辆速度为零时接近该值，则触发警报。

公开(公告)号：US20070285228A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

申请号：US11761053

申请日：2007-06-11

Applicant: Frederick O. Fortson

Inventor： Frederick O. Fortson

IPC: G08B1/08 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G01D11/245

Abstract: A self-enclosed sensing unit may be coupled to an existing mechanism to determine functional characteristics, faults, and other conditions. The unit may contain a wireless communications capability enabling sensed information to be communicated to a remote location for analysis, storage, readout or other purposes, including the control of other devices. The sensed information may be transmitted wirelessly to a receiver interfaced to a vehicle network or other subsystem, thereby facilitating easy integration, including the integration of sensors that move during operation. The unit may be attached in different ways, including magnetism or by way of a threaded interconnect. For example, a bolt-on embodiment may be applied to oil, lubricant or pneumatic ports on vehicles without any mechanical alteration.

Abstract translation: 自封闭感测单元可以耦合到现有机构以确定功能特性，故障和其他条件。 该单元可以包含无线通信能力，使感测到的信息能够传送到远程位置用于分析，存储，读出或其他目的，包括控制其他设备。 所感测的信息可以无线地发送到接口到车辆网络或其他子系统的接收机，从而便于容易的集成，包括在操作期间移动的传感器的集成。 该单元可以以不同的方式附接，包括磁性或通过螺纹互连。 例如，螺栓固定的实施例可以应用于车辆上的油，润滑剂或气动端口，而没有任何机械改变。

公开(公告)号：US20090027229A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-29

申请号：US12218172

申请日：2008-07-11

Applicant: Frederick O. Fortson ,  Kenneth E. Johnson ,  Jeferson D. Jorge, JR. ,  Lee Ann Schwope ,  Anu K. Gupta

Inventor： Frederick O. Fortson ,  Kenneth E. Johnson ,  Jeferson D. Jorge, JR. ,  Lee Ann Schwope ,  Anu K. Gupta

IPC: H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: H04Q9/00

Abstract: A smart armor system for use with body armor or armor on a vehicle and other remotely located devices is disclosed. The smart armor system includes a control hub for managing and analyzing multiple incoming wireless and wired data streams. The system also includes at least one sensor module sensor in the armor wirelessly in communication with the control hub. A sensor control panel interface may be used for reviewing information from the sensor modules and a distributed mesh network may be used for supporting at least two levels therein. The communication system may be wirelessly based and may be built for rugged harsh environments such as those found in military applications and other harsh industrial applications.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆上的身体装甲或装甲和其他远程定位的装置的智能装甲系统。 智能装甲系统包括用于管理和分析多个传入的无线和有线数据流的控制中心。 该系统还包括与控制中心无线通信的装甲中的至少一个传感器模块传感器。 可以使用传感器控制面板接口来检查来自传感器模块的信息，并且可以使用分布式网状网络来支持其中的至少两个级别。 通信系统可以是基于无线的，并且可以被建立用于诸如在军事应用和其他恶劣工业应用中发现的恶劣环境。

公开(公告)号：US20080177436A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US11986354

申请日：2007-11-21

Applicant: Frederick O. Fortson

Inventor： Frederick O. Fortson

IPC: G01M17/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01S5/00 ,  B60Q1/54

CPC classification number: G05B23/0221 ,  G05B2223/06

Abstract: A communication system for use within a vehicle, between vehicles and other remotely located devices is disclosed. The communication system includes a control hub for managing and analyzing multiple incoming wireless and wired data streams. The system also includes at least one sensor module wirelessly in communication with the control hub. A sensor control panel interface may be used for reviewing information from the sensor modules and a distributed mesh network may be used for supporting at least two levels therein. The communication system may be wirelessly based and may be built for rugged harsh environments such as those found in military applications and other harsh industrial applications.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在车辆内，车辆和其他远程设备之间使用的通信系统。 通信系统包括用于管理和分析多个输入的无线和有线数据流的控制中枢。 该系统还包括与控制集线器无线通信的至少一个传感器模块。 可以使用传感器控制面板接口来检查来自传感器模块的信息，并且可以使用分布式网状网络来支持其中的至少两个级别。 通信系统可以是基于无线的，并且可以被建立用于诸如在军事应用和其他恶劣工业应用中发现的恶劣环境。