公开(公告)号：US06714977B1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-30

申请号：US09429504

申请日：1999-10-27

申请人： John J. Fowler ,  Gerard L. Cullen

发明人： John J. Fowler ,  Gerard L. Cullen

IPC分类号： G06F15173

CPC分类号： H04L12/2825 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/44 ,  H04L43/045 ,  H04L43/065 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L43/12 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/025 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2845

摘要： A system and method are disclosed for monitoring a space, and in particular, an enclosure, and its contents over a network. The system can include an microprocessor to provide processing and network connectivity capability, and sensors to detect physical parameters associated with the space. A converter can convert sensor signals to a digital format and provide the signals to the microprocessor. The system includes instructions for processing the signals. An alarm signal can be generated when any of the physical parameters exceeds a corresponding threshold value. The system of the present invention can have at least one port for communicating with the network and memory modules for storing system data. The system of this invention can have a network-based interface such as an HTML interface for providing programming instructions to the microprocessor and for receiving monitoring status and alarm information from the system.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种系统和方法，用于通过网络监视空间，特别是监视外壳及其内容。 该系统可以包括微处理器以提供处理和网络连接能力，以及用于检测与该空间相关联的物理参数的传感器。 A转换器可以将传感器信号转换为数字格式，并将信号提供给微处理器。 该系统包括处理信号的指令。 当任何物理参数超过相应的阈值时，可以产生报警信号。 本发明的系统可以具有用于与网络通信的至少一个端口和用于存储系统数据的存储器模块。 本发明的系统可以具有诸如HTML接口的基于网络的接口，用于向微处理器提供编程指令，并且用于从系统接收监视状态和报警信息。

公开(公告)号：US06415205B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-02

申请号：US09383492

申请日：1999-08-26

申请人： Douglas D. Myron ,  Vadim A. Konradi ,  Bruce G. Williams ,  John J. Fowler ,  Timothy W. Woytek ,  Jonathan D. Williams ,  Gerard L. Cullen

发明人： Douglas D. Myron ,  Vadim A. Konradi ,  Bruce G. Williams ,  John J. Fowler ,  Timothy W. Woytek ,  Jonathan D. Williams ,  Gerard L. Cullen

IPC分类号： G01M138

CPC分类号： G06K9/6293 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06K9/00362 ,  G08B29/183 ,  G11C29/16 ,  G11C29/36 ,  G11C29/38 ,  H04L2209/805 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  Y10T307/766 ,  Y10T307/773 ,  Y10T307/937

摘要： A multiple sensing technology-based occupancy sensor. Ultrasonic and infrared sensors are used to produce first and second occupancy estimator signals that are combined using a fusion based detection algorithm to produce a combined estimator signal. The combined estimator is then used to switch electrical loads when the combined estimator signal is above a predetermined threshold. The result is an occupancy sensor that has a very high probability of occupancy detection and a low probability of false tripping.

摘要翻译： 基于多感测技术的占用传感器。 超声波和红外传感器用于产生第一和第二占用估计器信号，其使用基于融合的检测算法组合以产生组合估计器信号。 然后，当组合估计器信号高于预定阈值时，组合估计器用于切换电负载。 结果是占用传感器具有非常高的占用检测概率和较低的错误跳闸概率。

公开(公告)号：US07960862B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-14

申请号：US12288509

申请日：2008-10-21

申请人： Michael V. Smith ,  Jason Cohen ,  Gerard L. Cullen

发明人： Michael V. Smith ,  Jason Cohen ,  Gerard L. Cullen

IPC分类号： H02J9/00

CPC分类号： H02J3/005 ,  Y10T307/615 ,  Y10T307/729

摘要： A method for high-reliability power switching may comprise: (a) transferring possession of a token to first control logic controlling a first triode for alternating current (TRIAC), the TRIAC operably coupled to a first power source; (b) applying a voltage to a gate of the first TRIAC according to the possession of the token; (c) detecting a violation of a power source parameter; (d) transferring possession of the token to second control logic controlling a second TRIAC, the second TRIAC operably coupled to a second power source; (e) removing the voltage from the gate of the first TRIAC; and (f) applying a voltage to a gate of the second TRIAC.

摘要翻译： 一种用于高可靠性功率切换的方法可以包括：（a）将拥有令牌的权力转移到控制用于交流电的第一三极管（TRIAC）的第一控制逻辑，所述TRIAC可操作地耦合到第一电源; （b）根据令牌的拥有向第一TRIAC的门施加电压; （c）检测违反电源参数; （d）将所述令牌的所有权转移到控制第二TRIAC的第二控制逻辑，所述第二TRIAC可操作地耦合到第二电源; （e）从第一TRIAC的栅极去除电压; 和（f）向第二TRIAC的栅极施加电压。

公开(公告)号：US20100241838A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-23

申请号：US12408470

申请日：2009-03-20

申请人： Jason Cohen ,  Gerard L. Cullen ,  Pedro DeKeratry ,  Ron McCormack

发明人： Jason Cohen ,  Gerard L. Cullen ,  Pedro DeKeratry ,  Ron McCormack

IPC分类号： G06F15/177 ,  G06F15/16 ,  G06K5/04 ,  H04L1/08 ,  H03M13/09 ,  G06F11/10 ,  G06F11/14 ,  G06F11/00

CPC分类号： G06F11/1433 ,  G06F11/1004 ,  G06F11/1417 ,  G06F11/1443 ,  H03M13/09 ,  H04L1/0057

摘要： A method for updating computing device firmware may comprise: (a) receiving a transmission of firmware update data; (b) writing the firmware update data to a firmware update data partition; and (c) writing the firmware update data to an active firmware partition.A system for updating computing device firmware comprising: (a) means for receiving a transmission of firmware update data; (b) means for writing the firmware update data to a firmware update data partition; and (c) means for writing the firmware update data to an active firmware partition.

摘要翻译： 一种用于更新计算设备固件的方法可以包括：（a）接收固件更新数据的传输; （b）将固件更新数据写入固件更新数据分区; 和（c）将固件更新数据写入活动固件分区。 一种用于更新计算设备固件的系统，包括：（a）用于接收固件更新数据的传输的装置; （b）将固件更新数据写入固件更新数据分区的装置; 和（c）用于将固件更新数据写入活动固件分区的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20120013460A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US12987856

申请日：2011-01-10

申请人： Gerard L. Cullen

发明人： Gerard L. Cullen

IPC分类号： G08B1/08 ,  G08B21/00

CPC分类号： G08B25/08 ,  F25D29/008 ,  G08B25/006 ,  G08B25/008 ,  G08B27/005

摘要： One example embodiment includes a system for remotely conveying a deleterious condition of a controlled environment. The system includes a sensor, where the sensor is configured to produce a signal which indicates a measured value of an environmental condition in a controlled environment. The system also includes a monitoring unit. The monitoring unit is configured to receive the signal from the sensor, determine the value of the environmental condition and determine whether the value of the environmental condition exceeds predetermined boundaries. The system further includes an electronic circuit, where the electronic circuit is configured to transmit an alert message if the monitoring unit determines the value of the environmental condition exceeds the predetermined boundaries.

摘要翻译： 一个示例实施例包括用于远程传送受控环境的有害状况的系统。 该系统包括传感器，其中传感器被配置为产生指示受控环境中的环境条件的测量值的信号。 该系统还包括一个监控单元。 监视单元被配置为从传感器接收信号，确定环境条件的值，并确定环境条件的值是否超过预定的边界。 该系统还包括电子电路，其中电子电路被配置为如果监视单元确定环境条件的值超过预定边界则发送报警消息。

公开(公告)号：US08024451B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US10775898

申请日：2004-02-10

申请人： John J. Fowler ,  Gerard L. Cullen

发明人： John J. Fowler ,  Gerard L. Cullen

IPC分类号： G06F15/16 ,  G06F15/173 ,  G05B15/00

CPC分类号： H04L12/2825 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/44 ,  H04L43/045 ,  H04L43/065 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L43/12 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/025 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2845

摘要： The application discloses an apparatus including at least one sensor configured to monitor environmental conditions ambient to rack mounted computer equipment and a housing configured for mounting to an equipment rack. The housing includes a processor responsive to the sensor, at least one network interface responsive to the processor and configured for communication with a distributed computing network, a web server configured to provide a web page associated with information derived from the sensor, an email module configured to send notification of events associated with the sensor, and a simple network management protocol module configured to communicate with computer equipment external to the housing.

摘要翻译： 本申请公开了一种装置，其包括至少一个传感器，其被配置为监测机架安装的计算机设备的环境条件和被配置为安装到设备机架的壳体。 壳体包括响应于传感器的处理器，响应于处理器并被配置为与分布式计算网络通信的至少一个网络接口，被配置为提供与从传感器导出的信息相关联的网页的web服务器，配置 发送与所述传感器相关联的事件的通知;以及简单网络管理协议模块，被配置为与所述外部外部的计算机设备进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US20100096933A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12288509

申请日：2008-10-21

申请人： Michael V. Smith ,  Jason Cohen ,  Gerard L. Cullen

发明人： Michael V. Smith ,  Jason Cohen ,  Gerard L. Cullen

IPC分类号： H02J3/00

CPC分类号： H02J3/005 ,  Y10T307/615 ,  Y10T307/729

摘要： The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for high-reliability power switching.A method for high-reliability power switching may comprise: (a) transferring possession of a token to first control logic controlling a first triode for alternating current (TRIAC), the TRIAC operably coupled to a first power source; (b) applying a voltage to a gate of the first TRIAC according to the possession of the token; (c) detecting a violation of a power source parameter; (d) transferring possession of the token to second control logic controlling a second TRIAC, the second TRIAC operably coupled to a second power source; (e) removing the voltage from the gate of the first TRIAC; and (f) applying a voltage to a gate of the second TRIAC. A system for high-reliability power switching may comprise: (a) means for transferring possession of a token to first control logic controlling a first triode for alternating current (TRIAC), the TRIAC operably coupled to a first power source; (b) means for applying a voltage to a gate of the first TRIAC according to the possession of the token; (c) means for detecting a violation of a power source parameter; (d) means for transferring possession of the token to second control logic controlling a second TRIAC, the second TRIAC operably coupled to a second power source; (e) means for removing the voltage from the gate of the first TRIAC; and (f) means for applying a voltage to a gate of the second TRIAC.

摘要翻译： 本公开涉及用于高可靠性功率切换的系统和方法。 一种用于高可靠性功率切换的方法可以包括：（a）将拥有令牌的权力转移到控制用于交流电的第一三极管（TRIAC）的第一控制逻辑，所述TRIAC可操作地耦合到第一电源; （b）根据令牌的拥有向第一TRIAC的门施加电压; （c）检测违反电源参数; （d）将所述令牌的所有权转移到控制第二TRIAC的第二控制逻辑，所述第二TRIAC可操作地耦合到第二电源; （e）从第一TRIAC的栅极去除电压; 和（f）向第二TRIAC的栅极施加电压。 用于高可靠性功率切换的系统可以包括：（a）用于将拥有令牌的控制转移到控制用于交流电的第一三极管（TRIAC）的第一控制逻辑的装置，所述TRIAC可操作地耦合到第一电源; （b）根据令牌的拥有向第一TRIAC的门施加电压的装置; （c）检测违反电源参数的装置; （d）用于将所述令牌的所有权转移到控制第二TRIAC的第二控制逻辑的装置，所述第二TRIAC可操作地耦合到第二电源; （e）用于从第一TRIAC的栅极去除电压的装置; 和（f）用于向第二TRIAC的栅极施加电压的装置。

公开(公告)号：US08090817B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-03

申请号：US10775899

申请日：2004-02-10

申请人： John J. Fowler ,  Gerard L. Cullen

发明人： John J. Fowler ,  Gerard L. Cullen

IPC分类号： G06F15/173

CPC分类号： H04L12/2825 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/44 ,  H04L43/045 ,  H04L43/065 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L43/12 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/025 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2845

摘要： A system for monitoring a space external to the system is disclosed. The system includes a microprocessor, a memory coupled to the microprocessor, a sensor configured to detect at least one environmental parameter of the space external to the system and configured to generate a sensor signal derived from the at least one detected environmental parameter of the space and at least one port for communicating with a network. The memory includes instructions for processing the sensor signal derived from the at least one environmental parameter of the space external to the system and the memory including a web server application. The at least one port is responsive to the microprocessor. The web server application is configured to provide a webpage associated with the sensor signal via the at least one port.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于监视系统外部空间的系统。 该系统包括微处理器，耦合到微处理器的存储器，配置成检测系统外部空间的至少一个环境参数并被配置为生成从该空间的至少一个检测到的环境参数导出的传感器信号的传感器，以及 用于与网络通信的至少一个端口。 存储器包括用于处理从系统外部的空间的至少一个环境参数导出的传感器信号的指令和包括web服务器应用的存储器。 至少一个端口响应微处理器。 网络服务器应用被配置为经由至少一个端口提供与传感器信号相关联的网页。

公开(公告)号：US08005944B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-23

申请号：US11608639

申请日：2006-12-08

申请人： John J. Fowler ,  Gerard L. Cullen

发明人： John J. Fowler ,  Gerard L. Cullen

IPC分类号： G06F15/173

CPC分类号： H04L12/2825 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/44 ,  H04L43/045 ,  H04L43/065 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L43/12 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/025 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2845

摘要： A system and method are disclosed for monitoring a space and its contents over a network. The system can include an embedded Java microprocessor to provide processing and network connectivity capability, and sensors to detect physical parameters associated with the space. The sensors can generate one or more sensor signals representative of the detected physical parameters. An analog-to-digital converter can convert the sensor signals to a digital format and can provide corresponding digital signals to the microprocessor. The system further includes instructions for processing the sensor signals and corresponding digital signals. An alarm signal can be generated when any of the physical parameters exceeds a corresponding threshold value. The system of the present invention can have at least one input/output port for communicating with the network and one or more memory modules for storing system data. The system of this invention can have a network-based interface for providing programming instructions to the microprocessor and for receiving monitoring status and alarm information from the system. The interface can be an HTML interface. A power source provides power to the system.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于通过网络监视空间及其内容的系统和方法。 该系统可以包括嵌入式Java微处理器以提供处理和网络连接能力，以及用于检测与空间相关联的物理参数的传感器。 传感器可以产生代表检测到的物理参数的一个或多个传感器信号。 模数转换器可将传感器信号转换为数字格式，并可向微处理器提供相应的数字信号。 该系统还包括用于处理传感器信号和对应的数字信号的指令。 当任何物理参数超过相应的阈值时，可以产生报警信号。 本发明的系统可以具有用于与网络通信的至少一个输入/输出端口和用于存储系统数据的一个或多个存储器模块。 本发明的系统可以具有基于网络的接口，用于向微处理器提供编程指令，并且用于从系统接收监视状态和报警信息。 界面可以是HTML界面。 电源为系统提供电源。

公开(公告)号：US07755347B1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-13

申请号：US11811691

申请日：2007-06-12

申请人： Gerard L. Cullen ,  Michael V. Smith

发明人： Gerard L. Cullen ,  Michael V. Smith

IPC分类号： G01R15/20

CPC分类号： G01R15/20 ,  G01R15/148

摘要： The present invention is directed to a current and/or voltage measurement device that allows a user to easily and safely determine current flow by clamping a semi-permanent wrap-around monitor around the power cable without modifying the cable may comprise a plurality of ring-mounted magnetic field sensors which sense magnetic fields produced by the electrical current in the conductors and analysis circuitry for calculating the current in those conductors based on the magnetic field values. In other embodiments, the measurement apparatus may include a plurality of electric field sensors in addition to or in place of the magnetic field sensors, which sense electric fields produced by the electrical current in the conductors which may be used to calculate the voltage in the conductors.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种电流和/或电压测量装置，其允许用户通过在电源电缆周围夹紧半永久环绕监视器来容易且安全地确定电流，而不改变电缆可包括多个环形电缆， 用于感测由导体中的电流产生的磁场的磁场传感器和用于基于磁场值计算那些导体中的电流的分析电路。 在其他实施例中，测量设备可以包括除了或代替磁场传感器之外的或代替磁场传感器的多个电场传感器，其感测由导体中的电流产生的电场，其可以用于计算导体中的电压 。