公开(公告)号：US20060144125A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-06

申请号：US11372848

申请日：2006-03-10

Applicant: Michael Head ,  John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Cynthia Timblin

Inventor： Michael Head ,  John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Cynthia Timblin

IPC: G01N7/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/0034 ,  G01N33/146 ,  G01N33/46

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatedly detecting the presence of one or more chemical contaminants, such as 2,4,6-trichloroanisole, in/on a plurality of cork wine bottle stoppers in rapid succession using electronic nose chips. The apparatus moves the nose chips and the cork stoppers independently to align the cork stopper and a corresponding electronic nose chip with one another for testing. The automated apparatus and method provides a low-cost, reliable process for testing 100% of cork wine bottle stoppers in a fast and cost-effective manner.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用电子鼻片快速连续地在多个软木酒瓶塞中/中自动检测一种或多种化学污染物（例如2,4,6-三氯苯甲醚）的存在的装置和方法。 该装置独立地移动鼻片和软木塞以使软木塞和相应的电子鼻芯彼此对准以进行测试。 自动化设备和方法提供了一种低成本，可靠的方法，以快速和经济有效的方式测试100％软木酒瓶塞。

公开(公告)号：US06930514B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-16

申请号：US10261990

申请日：2002-09-30

Applicant: Justin Randolph McCollum ,  Stephen Scott Piper ,  David Michael Head

Inventor： Justin Randolph McCollum ,  Stephen Scott Piper ,  David Michael Head

IPC: G06F13/42 ,  H03K19/0175

CPC classification number: G06F13/423

Abstract: Systems and methods for transferring data. A circuit transfers information between two buses using different signal voltage levels and multiplexes signals applied to the second bus over multiple devices coupled thereto. The data on a first data bus is transferred at a first voltage level and the data on a second data bus is transferred at a second voltage level. For example, the first data bus may transfer data at 3.3V and the second data bus may transfer data at 5V. A logic device (e.g., a CPLD) is connected between the first and the second data buses for transferring the data between the first and second voltage levels. The logic device is also configured for multiplexing the data with the second voltage level between first and second devices (e.g., one or more LEDs and/or NVSRAMs) connected to the second data bus.

Abstract translation: 用于传输数据的系统和方法。 电路使用不同的信号电压电平在两个总线之间传送信息，并且通过耦合到其上的多个设备复用施加到第二总线的信号。 第一数据总线上的数据以第一电压电平传送，并且第二数据总线上的数据以第二电压电平传送。 例如，第一数据总线可以在3.3V传输数据，第二数据总线可以在5V传输数据。 逻辑器件（例如，CPLD）连接在第一和第二数据总线之间，用于在第一和第二电压电平之间传送数据。 逻辑器件还被配置为将数据与连接到第二数据总线的第一和第二器件（例如，一个或多个LED和/或NVSRAM）之间的第二电压电平进行多路复用。

公开(公告)号：US20060288266A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11290699

申请日：2005-11-30

Applicant: Mari Baker ,  Steven Fram ,  Michael Head ,  Shelley Klop ,  James Scott

Inventor： Mari Baker ,  Steven Fram ,  Michael Head ,  Shelley Klop ,  James Scott

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02

Abstract: A system and method for asynchronously distributing stage-based information in printed format, such as a newsletter, book, or printed magazine. Stages of a process are identified that are independent of a continuum of time. A customized magazine edition is prepared for each of the stages. Based upon registration information provided by a subscriber, a check is performed to presently qualify the subscriber for an edition by determining which stage presently corresponds to the subscriber, and then determining whether the subscriber's stage falls within each edition's applicable range of stages. A single subscriber may receive more or less concurrently multiple editions of a magazine from a single subscription. Additionally, in a single sending period, the publisher of the magazine may simultaneously send several different editions of the magazine, each being targeted to individuals in different stages of the process.

Abstract translation: 用于以印刷格式异步分发基于阶段的信息的系统和方法，例如通讯，书籍或印刷的杂志。 确定过程的阶段与时间的连续性无关。 为每个阶段准备了定制的杂志版。 根据用户提供的注册信息，通过确定目前与订户对应的阶段，然后确定用户的阶段是否落入每个版本的适用的阶段范围内，执行检查以目前对于版本的用户进行限定。 单个订户可以从单个订阅中或多或少地同时接收多个版本的杂志。 此外，在一个发送期间，杂志的出版商可能会同时发送几本不同版本的杂志，每本杂志都针对不同阶段的个人进行。

公开(公告)号：US20050092112A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10701715

申请日：2003-11-05

Applicant: Michael Head ,  John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Cynthia Timblin

Inventor： Michael Head ,  John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Cynthia Timblin

IPC: G01N33/00 ,  G01N33/46 ,  G01M19/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/0034 ,  G01N33/146 ,  G01N33/46

Abstract: An apparatus (100) and method (400) for detecting the presence of one or more chemical contaminants in/on a plurality of items, e.g., cork stoppers (110), using nose chips (310). The apparatus utilizes detection sensor electronics (225) that are separate from the nose chips such that each nose chip can be either reused or discarded after use. The apparatus moves the nose chips and the cork stoppers independently to align the cork stopper and a corresponding nose chip with one another. The testing apparatus uses multiple sensor units (135) to simultaneously test multiple cork stoppers for chemical contaminants (e.g., TCA). The invention provides a low-cost, reliable process for testing 100% of cork stoppers in a fast and cost-effective manner that is scalable to the general consumer product market.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用鼻片（310）检测多个物品（例如软木塞（110））中/上的一种或多种化学污染物的存在的装置（100）和方法（400）。 该装置利用与鼻片分离的检测传感器电子器件（225），使得每个鼻片可以在使用后被重新使用或丢弃。 该装置独立地移动鼻片和软木塞以将软木塞和相应的鼻芯彼此对准。 测试装置使用多个传感器单元（135）同时测试用于化学污染物（例如TCA）的多个软木塞。 本发明提供了一种低成本，可靠的方法，以快速和经济有效的方式测试100％的软木塞，可扩展到一般的消费产品市场。