Custom-shape wireless dog fence system and method
    1.
    发明授权
    Custom-shape wireless dog fence system and method 有权
    定制无线狗栅栏系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08779925B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-15

    申请号:US13067248

    申请日:2011-05-18

    Abstract: A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. A virtual fence is defined around the containment area, as well as around optional exclusion zones within the containment area, during system set up through communication between the base units and a trackable device as the user walks around the desired border. Visualization software enables the user to verify that the location of the fence is as desired and that the system is operating properly using a computing device having a display screen. In use, the system employs improved filtering of consecutive distance measurement values taken between the base units and the collar to discount errant measurement values in terms of their contribution to the current calculation of the dog's location. These filtering techniques, in combination with improved signal strength and antenna diversity in the communication between the base units and the collar, improve the accuracy and consistency with which the dog's location within a containment area is tracked so that unwanted corrections are not administered to the dog.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种定制的无线围栏系统,其中包含一个或多个狗在用户定义的容纳区域,而不需要物理围栏或地下线。 易于设置和使用的系统包括至少三个基本单元和至少一个轴环,并且优选地包括遥控器。 在系统设置期间,通过围绕所需边界行进的基本单元和可跟踪设备之间的通信,在围拢区域周围以及围绕安全壳区域内的可选禁区区域围绕一个虚拟围栏。 可视化软件使得用户能够使用具有显示屏幕的计算设备来验证栅栏的位置是否符合要求,并且系统正在正确地操作。 在使用中,系统采用对基本单元和领之间采用的连续距离测量值的改进过滤,以便根据其对当前狗的位置计算的贡献来折扣错误的测量值。 这些滤波技术结合改进的信号强度和在基座单元和套环之间的通信中的天线分集提高了跟踪包围区域内狗的位置的准确性和一致性,从而不对狗施加不需要的校正 。

    Custom-shape wireless dog fence system and method
    3.
    发明申请
    Custom-shape wireless dog fence system and method 有权
    定制无线狗栅栏系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110298615A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-08

    申请号:US13067248

    申请日:2011-05-18

    Abstract: A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. A virtual fence is defined around the containment area, as well as around optional exclusion zones within the containment area, during system set up through communication between the base units and a trackable device as the user walks around the desired border. Visualization software enables the user to verify that the location of the fence is as desired and that the system is operating properly using a computing device having a display screen. In use, the system employs improved filtering of consecutive distance measurement values taken between the base units and the collar to discount errant measurement values in terms of their contribution to the current calculation of the dog's location. These filtering techniques, in combination with improved signal strength and antenna diversity in the communication between the base units and the collar, improve the accuracy and consistency with which the dog's location within a containment area is tracked so that unwanted corrections are not administered to the dog.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种定制的无线围栏系统,其中包含一个或多个狗在用户定义的容纳区域,而不需要物理围栏或地下线。 易于设置和使用的系统包括至少三个基本单元和至少一个轴环,并且优选地包括遥控器。 在系统设置期间,通过围绕所需边界行进的基本单元和可跟踪设备之间的通信,在围拢区域周围以及围绕安全壳区域内的可选的禁区区域围绕着虚拟围栏。 可视化软件使得用户能够使用具有显示屏幕的计算设备来验证栅栏的位置是否符合要求,并且系统正在正确地操作。 在使用中,系统采用对基本单元和领之间采用的连续距离测量值的改进过滤,以便根据其对当前狗的位置计算的贡献来折扣错误的测量值。 这些滤波技术结合改进的信号强度和在基座单元和套环之间的通信中的天线分集提高了跟踪包围区域内狗的位置的准确性和一致性,从而不对狗施加不需要的校正 。

    Apparatus and method of wireless data transmission
    5.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and method of wireless data transmission 有权
    无线数据传输的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050082503A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-21

    申请号:US10037343

    申请日:2001-10-23

    Abstract: A remotely managed electronically operated dispensing apparatus having a transmitter for transmitting a detection signal and a communication signal is disclosed. When the detection signal is reflected from an object, the dispensing apparatus opens a valve allowing fluid to flow. The communication signal may contain maintenance, status and other information and is received by a communication device.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有用于发送检测信号和通信信号的发送器的远程管理的电动分配装置。 当检测信号从物体反射时,分配装置打开允许流体流动的阀。 通信信号可以包含维护,状态和其他信息,并且由通信设备接收。

    WATER HEATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    9.
    发明申请
    WATER HEATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS 审中-公开
    水加热系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070245980A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-25

    申请号:US11692152

    申请日:2007-03-27

    CPC classification number: F24H9/2021

    Abstract: A water heater controller for a water heating system comprises a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor, a relay, and logic. The relay an controls an activation state of a heating element. The logic is configured to receive temperature data from the first temperature sensor, and the temperature data is indicative of at least one temperature sensed by the first temperature sensor. The logic is further configured to compensate the temperature data for heat from the relay based on at least one temperature sensed by the second temperature sensor.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于加热系统的热水器控制器包括第一温度传感器,第二温度传感器,继电器和逻辑。 继电器a控制加热元件的激活状态。 逻辑被配置为从第一温度传感器接收温度数据,并且温度数据表示由第一温度传感器感测的至少一个温度。 逻辑还被配置为基于由第二温度传感器感测的至少一个温度来补偿来自继电器的热量的温度数据。

    System and method for estimating and indicating temperature characteristics of temperature controlled liquids

    公开(公告)号:US20060257127A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-16

    申请号:US11432103

    申请日:2006-05-11

    CPC classification number: F24H9/2021 F24D19/1051

    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally pertain to systems and methods for estimating and indicating temperature characteristics of temperature controlled liquids. A system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure has a tank filled at least partially with a liquid, such as water, and the system has a plurality of temperature sensors mounted on the tank. During operation, a controller compares temperatures sensed by these temperature sensors to a predefined temperature profile for the liquid within the tank in order to estimate the likely temperature characteristics of such liquid. The controller then reports these estimated temperature characteristics via a user interface. As an example, the controller may estimate and report the amount of liquid above a threshold temperature that can be drawn from the tank. Based on the reported temperature characteristics, a user may make decisions about whether or how to use liquid drawn from the tank.

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