Abstract:
An improved case for use with a computing device provides at least one sensor, preferably for use with a processor of the computing device. For many embodiments, the computing device has a storage configuration with the computing device located below an upper surface of the case and a lifted configuration with the computing device supported at an angle alpha with a portion extending above the upper surface of the case.
Abstract:
A pipe elevator handle clamp for securing to pipe elevator handles to hold them in place comprises a top clamp section hingedly connected at one end to a bottom clamp section and releasably secured to each the bottom clamp section at the other end. The top clamp section and bottom clamp section define elongated structures that, when positioned together in the closed position, include two receiving holes for receiving and securing elevator handles. The hinge connection is defined by a hinge aperture that passes through both the top clamp section and bottom clamp section and has a hinge pin for providing the fixed axis of rotation therein. The device is secured around bull horns by hinging the top clamp section and bottom clamp section into the closed position and inserting a clamp fastener into a fastener channel that extends through the top clamp section into the bottom clamp section.
Abstract:
A system provides white light having a selectable spectral characteristic (e.g. a selectable color temperature and intensity) using a combination of sources (e.g. LEDs) emitting light of four, five, or six different characteristics, for example, one or more white LEDs, and one or more LEDs of each of three primary colors plus cyan and royal blue. A microcontroller can maintain a desired spectral characteristic, e.g. for white light at a selected point on or within a desired range of the black body curve. Further, the microcontroller provides tunability of the spectral characteristic and intensity of the white luminaire. One channel driver drives the one or more first color LEDs (white in our example) as well as the one or more second color LEDs which are connected in series to the first channel driver. The other light sources are each driven by separate drivers on separate channels.
Abstract:
A lighting system having at least three light sources receives an input relating to color coordinates of a target point representing a desired color characteristic for a combined output from the light sources. The system defines first-pass endpoints corresponding to color characteristics of the light sources when operated at respective maximum intensities. The system determines first-pass amounts of respective maximum intensity contributions from the light sources to achieve light of the target point. When dimming the light to an intensity proportion, the system determines first-pass driver settings from the first-pass amounts and the intensity proportion. The system defines second-pass endpoints corresponding to color characteristics of the light sources when operated at the determined first-pass driver settings. The system determines, from the second-pass endpoints, second-pass amounts of respective reduced intensity contributions from the light sources; and the system determines second-pass driver settings for the second-pass amounts.
Abstract:
A system of network-connected lighting devices also offers a distributed processing function that utilizes processor and/or memory resources if/when available in some or all of the lighting devices. In the examples, a resource manager receives a job for distributed processing using shared available resources. The resource manager identifies lighting devices having resources of the processors and/or the memories available for the distributed processing function. The resource manager distributes tasks and/or data of the received job through a communications network to identified lighting devices, for distributed processing. The resource manager also receives results of distributed processing for the received job, from the identified lighting devices through the communications network. The received results are processed to produce a composite result for a response to the received job.
Abstract:
A container system includes a container for shipping a parcel and a labeling system for providing information about the shipping of the container, such as to/from information. The container system further includes a closure mechanism for closing the lid of the container, a protection system for protecting the item housed in the container, and a rail system for supporting the container and maintaining its structure.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a sensing apparatus senses rotation of an engine component (e.g., a crank shaft) relative to an engine body. The sensing apparatus includes a sensor, and a bracket configured to position the sensor in a fixed location relative to the engine body. The starter ring has (i) a support portion configured to rotate in tandem with the engine component, (ii) a starter interface mounted to the support portion, the starter interface being configured to receive drive from a starter motor during operation of the starter motor, and (iii) a trigger portion mounted to the support portion. The trigger portion is configured to provide a series of indicators during rotation of the engine component. The series of indicators (e.g., a series of magnetic field perturbations during rotation of the engine component) is readable by the sensor thus enabling identification of component positioning and speed.
Abstract:
A system of network-connected lighting devices also offers a distributed processing function that utilizes processor and/or memory resources if/when available in some or all of the lighting devices. In the examples, a resource manager receives a job for distributed processing using shared available resources. The resource manager identifies lighting devices having resources of the processors and/or the memories available for the distributed processing function. The resource manager distributes tasks and/or data of the received job through a communications network to identified lighting devices, for distributed processing. The resource manager also receives results of distributed processing for the received job, from the identified lighting devices through the communications network. The received results are processed to produce a composite result for a response to the received job.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to a method, system and/or apparatus for processing a broadcast television signal transmitted over a broadcast medium. A method of processing a digital television ‘TV’ signal at a customer premises system comprises the steps of: receiving a digital TV signal over a digital TV broadcast medium; converting packet data comprising said received digital TV signal to internet protocol ‘IP’ data packets; and transmitting said IP data packets to a customer premises; IP device or IP network. A customer premises apparatus for processing a digital television ‘TV’ signal comprises: means for receiving a digital TV signal over a digital TV broadcast medium; processing means for converting packet data comprising said received digital TV signal to internet protocol ‘IP’ data packets; and means for transmitting said IP data packets to a customer IP device or IP network.
Abstract:
A lighting system having at least three light sources receives an input relating to color coordinates of a target point representing a desired color characteristic for a combined output from the light sources. The system defines first-pass endpoints corresponding to color characteristics of the light sources when operated at respective maximum intensities. The system determines first-pass amounts of respective maximum intensity contributions from the light sources to achieve light of the target point. When dimming the light to an intensity proportion, the system determines first-pass driver settings from the first-pass amounts and the intensity proportion. The system defines second-pass endpoints corresponding to color characteristics of the light sources when operated at the determined first-pass driver settings. The system determines, from the second-pass endpoints, second-pass amounts of respective reduced intensity contributions from the light sources; and the system determines second-pass driver settings for the second-pass amounts.