公开(公告)号：US07141793B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-28

申请号：US09840080

申请日：2001-04-24

Applicant: James H. Johnson ,  John DiDomenico

Inventor： James H. Johnson ,  John DiDomenico

IPC: G01N21/35

CPC classification number: G01N21/3504 ,  G01N21/31

Abstract: A remote sensing device for determining at least one characteristic of a vehicle emission plume includes a radiation source, a detector, and a plurality of filters. Either the filters or the detector are movable relative to the other such that different filters, each of which is capable of filtering out radiation except radiation of a predetermined wavelength band, can be used to filter the radiation directed to the detector. Also disclosed is a method for remotely determining at least one characteristic of a vehicle emission plume using a single detector and a plurality of filters wherein either the detector or the filters are positionable relative to one another.

Abstract translation: 用于确定车辆发射羽流的至少一个特征的遥感装置包括辐射源，检测器和多个滤波器。 滤波器或检测器可以相对于另一个移动，使得每个能够滤除除了预定波长带的辐射之外的辐射的不同滤波器可以用于滤除被引导到检测器的辐射。 还公开了一种用于使用单个检测器和多个过滤器远程确定车辆发射羽流的至少一个特性的方法，其中检测器或过滤器可相对于彼此定位。

公开(公告)号：US20060045743A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US10930201

申请日：2004-08-31

Applicant: Fabio Bertolotti ,  John DiDomenico

Inventor： Fabio Bertolotti ,  John DiDomenico

IPC: B64C27/50

CPC classification number: F03D7/024 ,  F03D1/0633 ,  F03D7/0224 ,  F03D7/0236 ,  F05B2240/202 ,  F05B2240/2022 ,  F05B2240/2023 ,  F05B2240/31 ,  F05B2240/313 ,  F05B2250/70 ,  F05B2260/72 ,  F05B2260/78 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: A turbine blade assembly includes an outboard blade section that folds onto an inboard blade section at a hinge located between the sections. When the outboard blade section is rotating to a folded position a longitudinal axis of the outboard blade section is transverse to a longitudinal axis of the inboard blade section. When the outboard blade section is in a fully folded position, the axes are parallel. The method of folding the outboard blade section includes adjusting the pitch of the turbine blade while it is rotating. Adjusting the pitch changes the pressure on a non-hinge side of the turbine blade and results in the outboard blade section folding with respect to the inboard blade section.

公开(公告)号：US06952641B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-04

申请号：US10164073

申请日：2002-06-07

Applicant: John DiDomenico ,  Brett J. Morien ,  Craig S. Rendahl ,  Raghunandan Agaram

Inventor： John DiDomenico ,  Brett J. Morien ,  Craig S. Rendahl ,  Raghunandan Agaram

IPC: G08G1/01 ,  G06G7/70

CPC classification number: G08G1/01

Abstract: A system for processing sensed vehicle data includes a sensor for sensing data related to at least one characteristic of a passing vehicle and a host unit that receives sensed data from the sensor. The sensor and the host unit are integrated into a single housing. The host stores data and communicates with peripheral devices and/or with a central processing facility.

Abstract translation: 用于处理感测车辆数据的系统包括用于感测与经过的车辆的至少一个特征相关的数据的传感器以及从传感器接收感测数据的主机单元。 传感器和主机单元集成到单个外壳中。 主机存储数据并与外围设备和/或与中央处理设备进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US06900893B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-31

申请号：US10142061

申请日：2002-05-10

Applicant: Theresa A. Foley ,  John DiDomenico ,  Robert A. Gentala ,  Craig S. Rendahl

Inventor： Theresa A. Foley ,  John DiDomenico ,  Robert A. Gentala ,  Craig S. Rendahl

IPC: G01M15/10 ,  G01N1/22 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/33 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/53 ,  G01N21/00 ,  G01J5/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/33 ,  G01M15/108 ,  G01N1/2252 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N21/534 ,  G01N2001/2264 ,  G01N2021/3155 ,  G01N2021/3174 ,  G01N2021/3513 ,  G01N2021/3527

Abstract: A device for measuring particulate matter includes a light source that emits light, a receiver positioned to receive light emitted from the light source, and a detection unit in communication with the receiver. The detection unit detects an amount of particulate matter based upon the light received by the receiver.

Abstract translation: 用于测量颗粒物质的装置包括发射光的光源，被定位成接收从光源发射的光的接收器以及与接收器通信的检测单元。 检测单元基于由接收器接收的光来检测颗粒物质的量。

公开(公告)号：US06744516B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US09934272

申请日：2001-08-21

Applicant: John DiDomenico ,  Robert A. Gentala ,  Craig S. Rendahl

Inventor： John DiDomenico ,  Robert A. Gentala ,  Craig S. Rendahl

IPC: G01N2100

CPC classification number: G01N21/33 ,  G01M15/108 ,  G01N1/2252 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N21/534 ,  G01N2001/2264 ,  G01N2021/3155 ,  G01N2021/3174 ,  G01N2021/3513 ,  G01N2021/3527

Abstract: A gas component analysis system transmits, reflects, and detects light using infrared light source; a reflector unit; and a light detector. The light is transmitted through a gas, such as air containing vehicle emissions, reflected, and detected for analysis and measurement of the amount of absorption that has occurred at known wavelengths. The amount of absorption may be used to determine concentrations of reference gases corresponding to specific wavelengths.

Abstract translation: 气体成分分析系统使用红外光源传输，反射和检测光; 反射器单元; 和光检测器。 光通过气体传输，例如含有车辆排放物的空气，被反射并被检测用于分析和测量在已知波长下发生的吸收量。 可以使用吸收量来确定对应于特定波长的参考气体的浓度。

公开(公告)号：US06561027B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US09846247

申请日：2001-05-02

Applicant: Craig S. Rendahl ,  John DiDomenico ,  Paul F. Kyle ,  George T. Hovancik

Inventor： Craig S. Rendahl ,  John DiDomenico ,  Paul F. Kyle ,  George T. Hovancik

IPC: G01P102

CPC classification number: G08G1/052 ,  G01P3/68

Abstract: A support for supporting two or more units used in a system for measuring a speed and or acceleration of a vehicle, with the support able to rest on a surface, has an elongated bar on which the units are mounted. A first leg and a second leg are both mounted to the bar. A third leg is mounted to a rear portion of the bar. The legs are height-adjustable.

公开(公告)号：US5371367A

公开(公告)日：1994-12-06

申请号：US45211

申请日：1993-04-13

Applicant: John DiDomenico ,  James H. Johnson ,  Kenneth W. Michaels ,  Donald H. Stedman ,  Dennis L. Smith

Inventor： John DiDomenico ,  James H. Johnson ,  Kenneth W. Michaels ,  Donald H. Stedman ,  Dennis L. Smith

IPC: G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/01

CPC classification number: G01N21/3504 ,  G01N2021/1793

Abstract: Apparatus for detecting and measuring relative concentrations of pollutants such as HC, CO and CO.sub.2 in the exhaust emissions from passing vehicles includes an infrared (IR) beam source for directing an IR beam through a vehicle's exhaust plume and a detector disposed on one side of a roadway and a lateral transfer mirror (LTM) disposed on the other side of the roadway for lateral reflecting of the IR beam back through the vehicle's exhaust plume and onto the detector. The LTM allows for close spacing and precise alignment between the emitted and reflected beam paths and permits the IR beam source and detector to be disposed in a single module. Compensation for variation in a range of vehicle operating conditions is provided by adjustable, computer-controlled potentiometers, while audio and/or visible light feedback of the detected IR signal allows a single operator to precisely align the optical components of the apparatus. The IR detector module includes a rotating mirror arrangement for directing the reflected IR beam in a pulsed manner onto a plurality of spaced detector elements, each adapted for detecting a specific pollutant, with the detector elements calibrated with each detected IR pulse to reduce errors arising from circuit drift.

Abstract translation: 用于检测和测量来自过去车辆的废气排放物中的诸如HC，CO和CO 2的污染物的相对浓度的装置包括用于将红外光束引导通过车辆的排气羽流的红外（IR）光束源和设置在车辆的一侧的检测器 道路和设置在道路另一侧的横向转移反射镜（LTM），用于横向反射IR光束通过车辆的排气羽流反射到检测器上。 LTM允许在发射和反射光束路径之间进行紧密间隔和精确对准，并允许IR光束源和检测器设置在单个模块中。 通过可调节的计算机控制的电位器来提供车辆操作条件范围内的变化的补偿，而检测到的IR信号的音频和/或可见光反馈允许单个操作者精确对准装置的光学部件。 IR检测器模块包括旋转镜装置，用于将反射的IR光束以脉冲方式引导到多个间隔开的检测器元件上，每个检测器元件适于检测特定污染物，检测器元件用每个检测到的IR脉冲进行校准，以减少由 电路漂移。

公开(公告)号：US07439510B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US11714517

申请日：2007-03-06

Applicant: Edward James Bevan ,  Max Michael Briggs ,  John Didomenico ,  Robert W. Gedridge

Inventor： Edward James Bevan ,  Max Michael Briggs ,  John Didomenico ,  Robert W. Gedridge

IPC: G01J5/02

CPC classification number: G01J5/602 ,  G01J5/0003 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/026 ,  G01J5/0265 ,  G01J5/522 ,  G01J2005/0048 ,  G01J2005/0077

Abstract: A hand-held, fleet deployable infrared camera with integrated hardware and software providing real time processing of infrared images. The camera senses variable temperature images over a selected object of interest and senses variable emissivities over the object. The camera also measures and corrects for reflected environmental radiation as well as corrections for the atmospheric path through which the object is viewed. A calibrated reference patch having known emissivity and reflectance is attached to an object of interest and viewed through the camera. The calibrated patch is used to provide correction for the environmental radiation reflected off the object. Once the environmental radiation correction is known, it can be used to correct measurements taken from the rest of the object of interest.

Abstract translation: 手持式车队可部署红外摄像机，集成硬件和软件，提供红外图像的实时处理。 摄像机感测所选对象上的可变温度图像，并感测物体上的可变发射率。 摄像机还可以对反射的环境辐射进行测量和校正，以及校正物体的大气路径。 将具有已知发射率和反射率的经校准的参考补片连接到感兴趣的物体并通过相机观察。 校准的贴片用于对从物体反射的环境辐射进行校正。 一旦环境辐射校正是已知的，它可以用于校正从感兴趣对象的其余部分取得的测量值。

公开(公告)号：US07186978B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-06

申请号：US10967010

申请日：2004-10-15

Applicant: Edward James Bevan ,  Max Michael Briggs ,  John DiDomenico ,  Robert W. Gedridge, Jr.

Inventor： Edward James Bevan ,  Max Michael Briggs ,  John DiDomenico ,  Robert W. Gedridge, Jr.

IPC: H04N5/217

CPC classification number: G01J5/602 ,  G01J5/0003 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/026 ,  G01J5/0265 ,  G01J5/522 ,  G01J2005/0048 ,  G01J2005/0077

Abstract: A hand-held, fleet deployable infrared camera with integrated hardware and software providing real time processing of infrared images. The camera senses variable temperature images over a selected object of interest and senses variable emissivities over the object. The camera also measures and corrects for reflected environmental radiation as well as corrections for the atmospheric path through which the object is viewed. A calibrated reference patch having known emissivity and reflectance is attached to an object of interest and viewed through the camera. The calibrated patch is used to provide correction for the environmental radiation reflected off the object. Once the environmental radiation correction is known, it can be used to correct measurements taken from the rest of the object of interest.

Abstract translation: 手持式车队可部署的红外摄像机，集成了硬件和软件，提供红外图像的实时处理。 摄像机感测所选对象上的可变温度图像，并感测物体上的可变发射率。 摄像机还可以对反射的环境辐射进行测量和校正，以及校正物体的大气路径。 将具有已知发射率和反射率的经校准的参考补片连接到感兴趣的物体并通过相机观察。 校准的贴片用于对从物体反射的环境辐射进行校正。 一旦环境辐射校正是已知的，它可以用于校正从感兴趣对象的其余部分取得的测量值。

公开(公告)号：US20060081777A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US10967010

申请日：2004-10-15

Applicant: Edward Bevan ,  Max Briggs ,  John DiDomenico ,  Robert Gedridge

Inventor： Edward Bevan ,  Max Briggs ,  John DiDomenico ,  Robert Gedridge

IPC: G02F1/01

CPC classification number: G01J5/602 ,  G01J5/0003 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/026 ,  G01J5/0265 ,  G01J5/522 ,  G01J2005/0048 ,  G01J2005/0077

Abstract: A hand-held, fleet deployable infrared camera with integrated hardware and software providing real time processing of infrared images. The camera senses variable temperature images over a selected object of interest and senses variable emissivities over the object. The camera also measures and corrects for reflected environmental radiation as well as corrections for the atmospheric path through which the object is viewed. A calibrated reference patch having known emissivity and reflectance is attached to an object of interest and viewed through the camera. The calibrated patch is used to provide correction for the environmental radiation reflected off the object. Once the environmental radiation correction is known, it can be used to correct measurements taken from the rest of the object of interest.

Abstract translation: 手持式车队可部署红外摄像机，集成硬件和软件，提供红外图像的实时处理。 摄像机感测所选对象上的可变温度图像，并感测物体上的可变发射率。 摄像机还可以对反射的环境辐射进行测量和校正，以及校正物体的大气路径。 将具有已知发射率和反射率的经校准的参考补片连接到感兴趣的物体并通过相机观察。 校准的贴片用于对从物体反射的环境辐射进行校正。 一旦环境辐射校正是已知的，它可以用于校正从感兴趣对象的其余部分取得的测量值。