公开(公告)号：US5942981A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-24

申请号：US599087

申请日：1996-02-09

Applicant: Gerald M. Kackman

Inventor： Gerald M. Kackman

IPC: G01R31/36 ,  G08B29/18 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G08B29/181

Abstract: Measuring the critical value of a parameter of a sensor in a security system (e.g., battery voltage) is performed at a time when the critical value is most likely to be reached, and the critical value information is sent from the sensor to a system controller at a time when the information is most likely to be successfully received.

Abstract translation: 在最可能达到临界值的时候，执行安全系统中传感器参数的临界值（例如电池电压）的测量，临界值信息从传感器发送到系统控制器 在信息最有可能获得成功的时候。

公开(公告)号：US5872512A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-16

申请号：US599628

申请日：1996-02-09

Applicant: Gerald M. Kackman ,  Robert E. Brunius

Inventor： Gerald M. Kackman ,  Robert E. Brunius

IPC: G08B29/18 ,  G08B29/00

CPC classification number: G08B29/181

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing errors in a battery powered sensing circuit uses two pull-up resistors. The first resistor has a value selected to minimize battery drain and the second resistor has a value selected to reduce dendrite or other parasitic parallel resistance. The resistors are selectively connected to the circuit based on a predetermined sequence and/or time interval.

Abstract translation: 用于减少电池供电的感测电路中的误差的装置和方法使用两个上拉电阻器。 第一个电阻器具有选择的值以最小化电池漏极，并且第二电阻器具有被选择用于减少枝晶或其它寄生并联电阻的值。 电阻器基于预定的顺序和/或时间间隔选择性地连接到电路。

公开(公告)号：US5809013A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-15

申请号：US599061

申请日：1996-02-09

Applicant: Gerald M. Kackman

Inventor： Gerald M. Kackman

IPC: H04L1/08

CPC classification number: H04L1/08

Abstract: Information in the form of redundant message packets is sent between a remote device and a host device, e.g., a wireless security system. In order to conserve energy, the frequency of trigger events in the remote device is determined, and the number of redundant message packets sent is based on the determined frequency.

Abstract translation: 在远程设备和主机设备（例如，无线安全系统）之间发送冗余消息分组形式的信息。 为了节省能量，确定远程设备中的触发事件的频率，并且发送的冗余消息分组的数量基于所确定的频率。

公开(公告)号：US5805063A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-08

申请号：US599620

申请日：1996-02-09

Applicant: Gerald M. Kackman

Inventor： Gerald M. Kackman

IPC: G08B25/10 ,  G08B1/08

CPC classification number: G08B25/003 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/10

Abstract: An apparatus and method for sending messages from a sensor to a system controller in a wireless security or monitoring system, including processing signals from the sensor and generating message packets which include information derived from the sensor signals.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在无线安全或监控系统中从传感器向系统控制器发送消息的装置和方法，包括处理来自传感器的信号并生成包括从传感器信号导出的信息的消息分组。

公开(公告)号：US4728950A

公开(公告)日：1988-03-01

申请号：US697000

申请日：1985-01-31

Applicant: Max S. Hendrickson ,  Gerald M. Kackman ,  Lawrence R. Konicek

Inventor： Max S. Hendrickson ,  Gerald M. Kackman ,  Lawrence R. Konicek

IPC: G01D4/00 ,  G01D5/14 ,  G08C19/06

CPC classification number: G01D4/004 ,  G01D4/008 ,  G01D5/145 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/247 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/50

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic sensor apparatus (21) for use in a remote meter monitoring system (20) for remotely monitoring the dials (54a-e) of a utility meter (56) by use of Hall Effect devices (40-49). The Hall Effect devices (40-49) are concentrically positioned about the axis of rotation of a pointer member (64) having a permanent magnetic member (66) attached to a free end thereof. The Hall Effect devices (40-49) are axially displaced from the permanent magnetic member (66) and are in alignment with the circumferential path of travel of the permanent magnetic member (66). A microprocessor (68) electrically interconnected to the Hall Effect devices (40-49) selectively drives each of the Hall Effect devices (40-49). The microprocessor (68) further monitors the Hall Effect devices (40-49) and obtains output signals therefrom representative of the angular position of the pointer member (64).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于远程监控系统（20）的磁传感器装置（21），用于通过使用霍尔效应装置（40-49）远程监测公用事业仪表（56）的表盘（54a-e） ）。 霍尔效应装置（40-49）围绕具有附接到其自由端的永磁体（66）的指针构件（64）的旋转轴线同心地定位。 霍尔效应装置（40-49）从永久磁性件（66）轴向移位，并与永久磁性件（66）的周向运行路径对准。 与霍尔效应装置（40-49）电互连的微处理器（68）选择性地驱动霍尔效应装置（40-49）。 微处理器（68）进一步监视霍尔效应装置（40-49），并获得代表指针构件（64）的角位置的输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US5761206A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-02

申请号：US599627

申请日：1996-02-09

Applicant: Gerald M. Kackman

Inventor： Gerald M. Kackman

IPC: G08B25/10 ,  G08C25/00 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B25/00

CPC classification number: G08B25/10 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08C25/00

Abstract: In a security or monitoring system having a system roller and one or more sensor/transmitters, information is sent from the transmitter to the system controller in message packets. As improved message packet protocol provides a front porch pulse, a set of synchronization bits, a start bit, a set of information bits, a first stop bit, a set of error detection bits, and a second stop bit.

Abstract translation: 在具有系统辊和一个或多个传感器/发射器的安全或监视系统中，在消息分组中将信息从发射机发送到系统控制器。 随着改进的消息分组协议提供前沿脉冲，一组同步位，起始位，一组信息位，第一停止位，一组错误检测位和第二停止位。

公开(公告)号：US4680704A

公开(公告)日：1987-07-14

申请号：US687089

申请日：1984-12-28

Applicant: Lawrence R. Konicek ,  Steven K. Case ,  Gerald M. Kackman

Inventor： Lawrence R. Konicek ,  Steven K. Case ,  Gerald M. Kackman

IPC: G01D4/00 ,  G01R1/08 ,  G01K9/00 ,  G01R11/00

CPC classification number: G01D4/004 ,  G01D4/008 ,  G01R1/08 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/247 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/50

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical sensor apparatus (21) for remotely monitoring a utility meter or the like. The optical sensor apparatus (21) includes optically sensitive detector, in this case, a dynamic RAM device (40) which consists of an array (42, 44) of light sensitive elements. Light from a light source (56) is reflected off the faceplate (52) of the meter. Microprocessor control system (100) operatively interconnected to the optically sensitive dynamic RAM device (40) controls the exposure of the RAM device (40) to the light. The microprocessor control system (100) further determines the angular position of the individual pointer members (50) of the meter by correlating a binary image stored in memory to a predetermined geometic shape. The microprocessor control system (100) further includes logic for converting the angular positions of the pointer members (50) of the meter stages to a decimal value representative of the meter reading. A transmitter device is operatively interconnected to the microprocessor control system (100) for transmitting the decimal values to a remote site.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种远程监控公用事业仪表等的光学传感器装置（21）。 光传感器装置（21）包括光敏检测器，在这种情况下，是由光敏元件阵列（42,44）组成的动态RAM器件（40）。 来自光源（56）的光从仪表的面板（52）反射。 可操作地互连到光敏动态RAM装置（40）的微处理器控制系统（100）控制RAM装置（40）对光的曝光。 微处理器控制系统（100）通过将存储在存储器中的二进制图像与预定的几何体形状相关联来进一步确定仪表的各个指针构件（50）的角位置。 微处理器控制系统（100）还包括用于将仪表级的指针构件（50）的角度位置转换为代表仪表读数的十进制值的逻辑。 发射机设备可操作地互连到微处理器控制系统（100），用于将十进制值发送到远程站点。

公开(公告)号：US4389622A

公开(公告)日：1983-06-21

申请号：US306272

申请日：1981-09-28

Applicant: Gerald M. Kackman

Inventor： Gerald M. Kackman

IPC: H03L7/08 ,  H03L7/191 ,  H04L27/12

CPC classification number: H03L7/0807 ,  H03L7/191 ,  H04L27/12 ,  Y10S331/02

Abstract: A system for minimizing synchronization errors in a phase-locked loop having a sequential phase detector for determining the phase difference between the output of the VCO of the phase-locked loop and a periodic control signal. Control circuitry is provided so that the control signal is enabled as an input to said sequential phase detector for a relatively short time window which comprises a small fraction of the control signal cycle period beginning just before a control signal is anticipated and the signal is disabled for the remainder of said control signal cycle period. Provision is made for the phase detector to process only the first control signal in any given enable time window. Additional circuitry is provided to disable the control circuitry when the phase locked loop is detected to be out of lock.

Abstract translation: 一种用于最小化具有用于确定锁相环的VCO的输出与周期性控制信号之间的相位差的顺序相位检测器的锁相环中的同步误差的系统。 提供控制电路，使得控制信号能够作为相对短时间窗口的所述顺序相位检测器的输入，其包括在预期控制信号之前开始的控制信号周期周期的一小部分，并且该信号被禁用 所述控制信号周期的剩余部分。 为相位检测器提供了在任何给定使能时间窗口中仅处理第一控制信号的规定。 当检测到锁相环被锁定时，提供附加电路来禁止控制电路。