Processor controlled energy harvester based on oscillating weight type energy collectors

    公开(公告)号:US10345758B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-09

    申请号:US16153779

    申请日:2018-10-07

    Abstract: Computer processor controlled energy harvester system. The system uses a plurality of oscillating weight type energy collectors, each configured to store the energy from changes in the system's ambient motion as stored mechanical energy, often in a compressed spring. The energy collectors are configured to move between a first position where the energy collector stores energy, to a second position where the energy collectors release stored energy to a geared electrical generator shaft, thus producing electrical energy, often stored in a battery. A plurality of processor controlled electronic actuators, usually one per energy collector, control when each energy collector stores and releases energy. The processor can use accelerometer sensors, battery charge sensors, and suitable software and firmware to optimize system function. The system can use the energy for various useful purposes, including sensor monitoring, data acquisition, wireless communications, and the like, and can also receive supplemental power from other sources.

    X-RAY LASER MICROSCOPY SYSTEM AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20180020996A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-25

    申请号:US15713645

    申请日:2017-09-23

    Abstract: Improved system and method of X-ray laser microscopy that combines information obtained from both X-ray diffraction and X-ray imaging methods. The sample is placed in an ultra-cold, ultra-low pressure vacuum chamber, and exposed to brief bursts of coherent X-ray illumination further concentrated using X-ray mirrors and pinhole collimation methods. Higher resolution data from a sample is obtained using hard X-ray lasers, such as free electron X-ray lasers, and X-ray diffraction methods. Lower resolution data from the same sample can be obtained using any of hard or soft X-ray laser sources, and X-ray imaging methods employing nanoscale etched zone plate technology. In some embodiments both diffraction and imaging data can be obtained simultaneously. Data from both sources are combined to create a more complete representation of the sample. Methods to further improve performance, such as concave or curved detectors, improved temperature control, and alternative X-ray optics are also disclosed.

    X-ray laser microscopy system and method
    3.
    发明授权
    X-ray laser microscopy system and method 有权
    X射线激光显微镜系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09583229B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-28

    申请号:US15218017

    申请日:2016-07-23

    CPC classification number: G21K7/00 G01N23/20083 G01N2223/3103

    Abstract: Improved system and method of X-ray laser microscopy that combines information obtained from both X-ray diffraction and X-ray imaging methods. The sample is placed in an ultra-cold, ultra-low pressure vacuum chamber, and exposed to brief bursts of coherent X-ray illumination further concentrated using X-ray mirrors and pinhole collimation methods. Higher resolution data from a sample is obtained using hard X-ray lasers, such as free electron X-ray lasers, and X-ray diffraction methods. Lower resolution data from the same sample can be obtained using any of hard or soft X-ray laser sources, and X-ray imaging methods employing nanoscale etched zone plate technology. In some embodiments both diffraction and imaging data can be obtained simultaneously. Data from both sources are combined to create a more complete representation of the sample.

    Abstract translation: 改进的X射线激光显微镜系统和方法,结合了从X射线衍射和X射线成像方法获得的信息。 将样品置于超低温,超低压真空室中,暴露于使用X射线镜和针孔准直方法进一步浓缩的相干X射线照射的短暂阵列。 使用诸如自由电子X射线激光器的硬X射线激光器和X射线衍射方法获得来自样品的更高分辨率数据。 使用硬或软X射线激光源的任何一种可以获得来自相同样品的较低分辨率数据,以及使用纳米级蚀刻区域板技术的X射线成像方法。 在一些实施例中,可以同时获得衍射和成像数据。 来自两个来源的数据被组合以创建样本的更完整的表示。

    Processor controlled energy harvester system optimized for mobile platforms

    公开(公告)号:US10579017B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-03

    申请号:US16510971

    申请日:2019-07-14

    Abstract: Computer-processor controlled energy harvester system optimized for use on mobile platforms. The system uses a plurality of oscillating weight type energy collectors, each configured to store the energy from changes in the system's ambient acceleration as stored mechanical energy. The energy collectors are configured to move between a first position where the energy collector stores energy, to a second position where the energy collectors release stored energy to a geared electrical generator shaft, thus producing electrical energy, often stored in a battery. A plurality of processor controlled electronic actuators control when each energy collector stores and releases energy. The processor can use battery charge sensors, and suitable software and firmware to optimize system function. To facilitate use on mobile platforms, the processor also uses input from a 3-axis accelerometer to dynamically reconfigure the energy collectors according to the present major directions of ambient acceleration.

    PROCESSOR CONTROLLED ENERGY HARVESTER BASED ON OSCILLATING WEIGHT TYPE ENERGY COLLECTORS

    公开(公告)号:US20190041798A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-07

    申请号:US16153779

    申请日:2018-10-07

    CPC classification number: G04B5/08 G04B1/12 G04B5/02 G04B5/19 G04C10/00 G04C10/02

    Abstract: Computer processor controlled energy harvester system. The system uses a plurality of oscillating weight type energy collectors, each configured to store the energy from changes in the system's ambient motion as stored mechanical energy, often in a compressed spring. The energy collectors are configured to move between a first position where the energy collector stores energy, to a second position where the energy collectors release stored energy to a geared electrical generator shaft, thus producing electrical energy, often stored in a battery. A plurality of processor controlled electronic actuators, usually one per energy collector, control when each energy collector stores and releases energy. The processor can use accelerometer sensors, battery charge sensors, and suitable software and firmware to optimize system function. The system can use the energy for various useful purposes, including sensor monitoring, data acquisition, wireless communications, and the like, and can also receive supplemental power from other sources.

    X-ray laser microscopy system and method

    公开(公告)号:US09943272B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-17

    申请号:US15713645

    申请日:2017-09-23

    Abstract: Improved system and method of X-ray laser microscopy that combines information obtained from both X-ray diffraction and X-ray imaging methods. The sample is placed in an ultra-cold, ultra-low pressure vacuum chamber, and exposed to brief bursts of coherent X-ray illumination further concentrated using X-ray mirrors and pinhole collimation methods. Higher resolution data from a sample is obtained using hard X-ray lasers, such as free electron X-ray lasers, and X-ray diffraction methods. Lower resolution data from the same sample can be obtained using any of hard or soft X-ray laser sources, and X-ray imaging methods employing nanoscale etched zone plate technology. In some embodiments both diffraction and imaging data can be obtained simultaneously. Data from both sources are combined to create a more complete representation of the sample. Methods to further improve performance, such as concave or curved detectors, improved temperature control, and alternative X-ray optics are also disclosed.

    X-ray laser microscopy sample analysis system and method

    公开(公告)号:US09859029B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-02

    申请号:US15442670

    申请日:2017-02-26

    Abstract: Improved system and method of X-ray laser microscopy that combines information obtained from both X-ray diffraction and X-ray imaging methods. At least one sample is placed in an ultra-cold, ultra-low pressure vacuum chamber, often using a sample administration device configured to present a plurality of samples. The sample is exposed to brief bursts of coherent X-ray illumination, often further concentrated using X-ray mirrors and pinhole collimation methods. Higher resolution data from the samples is obtained using hard X-ray lasers, such as free electron X-ray lasers, and X-ray diffraction methods. Lower resolution data from the same samples can be obtained using any of hard or soft X-ray laser sources, and X-ray imaging methods employing nanoscale etched zone plate technology. In some embodiments both diffraction and imaging data can be obtained simultaneously. Data from both sources are combined to create a more complete representation of the samples.

    X-RAY LASER MICROSCOPY SYSTEM AND METHOD
    8.
    发明申请
    X-RAY LASER MICROSCOPY SYSTEM AND METHOD 有权
    X射线激光显微镜系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160329119A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-10

    申请号:US15218017

    申请日:2016-07-23

    CPC classification number: G21K7/00 G01N23/20083 G01N2223/3103

    Abstract: Improved system and method of X-ray laser microscopy that combines information obtained from both X-ray diffraction and X-ray imaging methods. The sample is placed in an ultra-cold, ultra-low pressure vacuum chamber, and exposed to brief bursts of coherent X-ray illumination further concentrated using X-ray mirrors and pinhole collimation methods. Higher resolution data from a sample is obtained using hard X-ray lasers, such as free electron X-ray lasers, and X-ray diffraction methods. Lower resolution data from the same sample can be obtained using any of hard or soft X-ray laser sources, and X-ray imaging methods employing nanoscale etched zone plate technology. In some embodiments both diffraction and imaging data can be obtained simultaneously. Data from both sources are combined to create a more complete representation of the sample.

    Abstract translation: 改进的X射线激光显微镜系统和方法,结合了从X射线衍射和X射线成像方法获得的信息。 将样品置于超低温,超低压真空室中,暴露于使用X射线镜和针孔准直方法进一步浓缩的相干X射线照射的短暂阵列。 使用诸如自由电子X射线激光器的硬X射线激光器和X射线衍射方法获得来自样品的更高分辨率数据。 使用硬或软X射线激光源的任何一种可以获得来自相同样品的较低分辨率数据,以及使用纳米级蚀刻区域板技术的X射线成像方法。 在一些实施例中,可以同时获得衍射和成像数据。 来自两个来源的数据被组合以创建样本的更完整的表示。

    PROCESSOR CONTROLLED ENERGY HARVESTER SYSTEM OPTIMIZED FOR MOBILE PLATFORMS

    公开(公告)号:US20190339649A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-07

    申请号:US16510971

    申请日:2019-07-14

    Abstract: Computer-processor controlled energy harvester system optimized for use on mobile platforms. The system uses a plurality of oscillating weight type energy collectors, each configured to store the energy from changes in the system's ambient acceleration as stored mechanical energy. The energy collectors are configured to move between a first position where the energy collector stores energy, to a second position where the energy collectors release stored energy to a geared electrical generator shaft, thus producing electrical energy, often stored in a battery. A plurality of processor controlled electronic actuators control when each energy collector stores and releases energy. The processor can use battery charge sensors, and suitable software and firmware to optimize system function. To facilitate use on mobile platforms, the processor also uses input from a 3-axis accelerometer to dynamically reconfigure the energy collectors according to the present major directions of ambient acceleration.

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