Method and apparatus for installing and/or determining the position of a receiver of a tracking system
    1.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for installing and/or determining the position of a receiver of a tracking system 有权
    用于安装和/或确定跟踪系统的接收器的位置的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070132637A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-14

    申请号:US11296882

    申请日:2005-12-08

    CPC classification number: G01S5/0221 G01C21/16

    Abstract: The present invention pertains to the installation and positioning of the receivers of a wireless tracking system. In such a system, a wireless beaconing device transmits a signal that can be detected by a plurality of wireless receivers positioned at various known locations. Each wireless receiver records information derived from the signal from which it can make an estimate of the distance or relative position of the beaconing device. A controller correlates the information received from the multiple receivers and uses it to estimate the location of the individual. In such systems, the accuracy of the estimated position of the beaconing device depends on the accuracy to which the positions of the receivers are known. A technique is disclosed in which an installer carries a tracking device that can track the person's position and/or movements. The installer starts at a base location and resets the tracking device to cause the tracking device to record this position as the base position. The installer then walks to the location where the first receiving device will be installed while the tracking device tracks his or her movement or position. At the first installation location, the installer causes the tracking device to record this position as the position of the first receiver installed. The process is repeated for each receiver to be installed.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及无线跟踪系统的接收机的安装和定位。 在这样的系统中,无线信标装置发送可以被位于各种已知位置的多个无线接收机检测出的信号。 每个无线接收器记录从信号得到的信息,从该信号可以估计信标装置的距离或相对位置。 控制器将从多个接收器接收到的信息相关联,并使用它来估计个体的位置。 在这样的系统中,信标装置的估计位置的精度取决于接收机的位置是已知的准确度。 公开了一种技术,其中安装者携带可跟踪人的位置和/或移动的跟踪装置。 安装程序从基地位置开始,并重置跟踪设备,使跟踪设备将此位置记录为基本位置。 然后,安装者走到第一接收设备将被安装的位置,而跟踪设备跟踪他或她的移动或位置。 在第一安装位置,安装人员使跟踪设备记录该位置作为安装第一接收器的位置。 对于要安装的每个接收器重复该过程。

    WIRELESS ROUTING IMPLEMENTATION
    3.
    发明申请
    WIRELESS ROUTING IMPLEMENTATION 失效
    无线路由实现

    公开(公告)号:US20060171344A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-03

    申请号:US11160779

    申请日:2005-07-08

    Abstract: A wireless communications system comprising a number of node devices and a base station, and having a routing calculator, wherein the system is operating with a first routing map, the routing calculator gathers data relating to communications between node devices and determines whether route improvement is indicated and, if so, the routing calculator generates an improved routing solution, and instructions are related via the first routing map to the node devices for implementing a new routing map generated from the optimized routing solution. The improved routing solution may be optimized in light of one or more factors related to communications reliability and/or efficiency. Also, a method of operating a wireless communication system, the wireless communication system including a base station and a number of node devices, and operating with a current communication configuration using communication links between pairs of devices in the system; the method comprising determining whether system improvement is indicated, if so, generating an improved system configuration, distributing data related to the improved system configuration to the node devices, and replacing the current communication configuration with the improved system configuration. The improved system configuration may be optimized in light of one or more factors related to communications efficiency and/or reliability.

    Abstract translation: 一种包括多个节点设备和基站并且具有路由计算器的无线通信系统,其中所述系统使用第一路由图进行操作,所述路由计算器收集与节点设备之间的通信相关的数据,并且确定是否指示路由改进 并且如果是,则路由计算器生成改进的路由解决方案,并且指令通过第一路由映射关联到节点设备,以实现从优化路由解决方案生成的新路由映射。 可以根据与通信可靠性和/或效率相关的一个或多个因素优化改进的路由解决方案。 此外,一种操作无线通信系统的方法,所述无线通信系统包括基站和多个节点设备,并且使用系统中的设备对之间的通信链路利用当前通信配置进行操作; 所述方法包括确定是否指示系统改进,如果是,则生成改进的系统配置,将与改进的系统配置相关的数据分发到节点设备,以及用改进的系统配置替换当前的通信配置。 可以根据与通信效率和/或可靠性相关的一个或多个因素优化改进的系统配置。

    RF/acoustic person locator system
    4.
    发明申请
    RF/acoustic person locator system 审中-公开
    射频/声学人员定位系统

    公开(公告)号:US20070205886A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-06

    申请号:US11366849

    申请日:2006-03-01

    Abstract: A locator system, including a transmitter device such as a PAS device to be carried by a first individual such as a first responder in a fire fighting event. The transmitter transmits an acoustic sound and a RF pulse. A RF receiver is carried by a second individual, such as someone dispatched to rescue the first individual. The receiver receives the acoustic sound using a pair of acoustic receivers and RF pulse and calculates the distance to and bearing of the transmitter device. Both transmitter and receiver may include temperature data for calculating the ambient speed of sound. A display informs the second individual of the distance and bearing. The acoustic sound receivers are spaced from each other to permit triangulation calculations to determine the distance and bearing. The transmitter is activated by the first individual by choice and when the first individual is motionless for a predetermined time.

    Abstract translation: 一种定位器系统,包括由消防事件中的诸如第一响应者的第一个人承载的诸如PAS设备的发射机设备。 发射机发射声音和RF脉冲。 RF接收机由第二个人携带,例如派遣人员抢救第一个人。 接收机使用一对声接收器和RF脉冲接收声音,并计算发射机设备的距离和距离。 发射机和接收机都可以包括用于计算环境声速的温度数据。 显示器通知第二个人的距离和方位。 声音接收器彼此间隔开以允许三角测量计算来确定距离和方位。 发射机由第一个人通过选择和当第一个体静止一段预定的时间时激活。

    Method and apparatus for tracking persons
    5.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for tracking persons 审中-公开
    跟踪人员的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070132576A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-14

    申请号:US11297089

    申请日:2005-12-08

    CPC classification number: G08B21/0423 G08B21/0247 G08B21/0272

    Abstract: In accordance with the principles of the invention, one or more individuals carry a wireless beaconing device that transmits a signal on a regular basis, such as every five seconds, that can be detected by a plurality of wireless receivers positioned at various locations in a household or other area. The receivers form nodes of a wireless network that further includes a control node. Each wireless receiver records the signal strength at which it receives the signal from the beaconing device and sends that information to the control node. The control node correlates this information and uses it to estimate the location of the individual. In this manner, the controller can track the location and movement of a person and provide that information to a caregiver or further process the data to analyze it for particular traits that might indicate that an individual is injured or otherwise in need of assistance. Such traits might include a lack of movement for an extended period of time, failure to go to a particular place in the household, such as the bathroom, on a reasonably regular basis, etc.

    Abstract translation: 根据本发明的原理,一个或多个个人携带无线信标设备,其可以定期地(例如每五秒)发送可由位于家庭中的各个位置的多个无线接收机检测到的信号 或其他区域。 接收器形成进一步包括控制节点的无线网络的节点。 每个无线接收器记录从信标设备接收信号的信号强度,并将该信息发送到控制节点。 控制节点将该信息相关联并使用它来估计个体的位置。 以这种方式,控制器可以跟踪人的位置和移动,并将该信息提供给照顾者或进一步处理数据以分析其可能表明个人受伤或需要帮助的特定特征。 这种特征可能包括长时间的缺乏运动,没有在合理的定期等途中去家庭中的某个地方,例如浴室。

    WIRELESS MONITORING IN PROCESS APPLICATIONS
    6.
    发明申请
    WIRELESS MONITORING IN PROCESS APPLICATIONS 有权
    无线监控过程应用

    公开(公告)号:US20070152813A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-07-05

    申请号:US11306506

    申请日:2005-12-30

    CPC classification number: G05B19/4183 Y02P90/10 Y02P90/18

    Abstract: Monitoring systems and methods for monitoring one or more parameters within process equipment are disclosed. A monitoring system for wirelessly monitoring the process equipment can include a number of wireless sensors disposed within a fluid or gas process stream for monitoring various aspects of the fluid or gas medium such as temperature or pressure. Each of the wireless sensors can include a transmitter that can be used to wirelessly transmit sensor signals to a receiver in communication with a central monitoring unit. The wireless sensors can be placed directly within the fluid or gas medium, allowing accurate measurements to be taken within the process stream.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于监测过程设备内的一个或多个参数的监控系统和方法。 用于无线监测过程设备的监测系统可以包括设置在流体或气体过程流内的多个无线传感器,用于监测流体或气体介质的各个方面,例如温度或压力。 每个无线传感器可以包括可用于将传感器信号无线传输到与中央监控单元通信的接收机的发射机。 无线传感器可以直接放置在流体或气体介质内,允许在过程流内进行精确的测量。

    Wireless sensor network with superconducting nodes
    7.
    发明申请
    Wireless sensor network with superconducting nodes 审中-公开
    具有超导节点的无线传感器网络

    公开(公告)号:US20070249503A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-25

    申请号:US11409849

    申请日:2006-04-24

    CPC classification number: H04B1/036 H04W88/02

    Abstract: A node in a wireless sensor network has a receiver that is at least partially implemented in high temperature superconductor circuitry. In one embodiment, band pass filters of the receiver are implemented in high temperature superconducting circuitry. In one embodiment, a cryo-cooler is coupled to a passage for providing coolant to the receiver such that the receiver is cooled at or below the superconducting temperature of its circuit elements.

    Abstract translation: 无线传感器网络中的节点具有至少部分地在高温超导体电路中实现的接收器。 在一个实施例中,接收机的带通滤波器在高温超导电路中实现。 在一个实施例中,低温冷却器联接到通道以将冷却剂提供给接收器,使得接收器在其电路元件的超导温度下被冷却或低于其电路元件的超导温度。

    WIRELESS APPLICATION INSTALLATION, CONFIGURATION AND MANAGEMENT TOOL
    8.
    发明申请
    WIRELESS APPLICATION INSTALLATION, CONFIGURATION AND MANAGEMENT TOOL 有权
    无线应用安装,配置和管理工具

    公开(公告)号:US20060287001A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-21

    申请号:US11160314

    申请日:2005-06-17

    CPC classification number: H04B1/406 H04B1/0003

    Abstract: Wireless configuration tools for communicating with and configuring wireless device systems. An illustrative tool makes use of a software defined radio (SDR) to communicate in multiple formats, modes, or frequencies, with multiple wireless device systems that may otherwise be incompatible. In some embodiments, the tool determines what type and how many wireless systems are to be configured prior to configuration of any of the systems. The tool may then adjust how each system is configured to reduce intra-system as well as inter-system interference. Methods for performing such functions are also included.

    Abstract translation: 用于与无线设备系统进行通信和配置的无线配置工具。 一个说明性的工具利用软件定义的无线电(SDR)以多种格式,模式或频率与多个可能不兼容的无线设备系统进行通信。 在一些实施例中,该工具确定在配置任何系统之前要配置哪种类型和多少个无线系统。 然后,该工具可以调整每个系统如何配置以减少系统内部以及系统间干扰。 还包括执行这些功能的方法。

    A CALIBRATION SYSTEM
    10.
    发明申请
    A CALIBRATION SYSTEM 审中-公开
    校准系统

    公开(公告)号:US20070107487A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-17

    申请号:US11163693

    申请日:2005-10-27

    CPC classification number: G01D18/002

    Abstract: A system for self-calibration and self-tuning of sensors. The sensors may be calibrated statically and dynamically. The calibration may be automatic. Static calibration may be performed via a slope seeking loop. Dynamic calibration may be performed with both the slope seeking loop and a variation of the slope seeking set point.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于传感器自校准和自校正的系统。 传感器可以静态和动态校准。 校准可以是自动的。 静态校准可以通过斜坡求循环进行。 动态校准可以用斜坡寻找回路和斜率寻求设定点的变化进行。

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