Method for continuous sensor self-test
    1.
    发明授权
    Method for continuous sensor self-test 有权
    连续传感器自检的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07086270B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-08

    申请号:US10785828

    申请日:2004-02-24

    IPC分类号: G01P9/04

    CPC分类号: G01D3/08 G01D18/002 G01D21/00

    摘要: A method and device for self-test of a sensor. The method includes stimulating the sensor with signals that generate sensor outputs at a frequency that differs from the frequency of expected sensed parameter signals. The sensor output is filtered to remove the effects of the stimulation inputs, generating a sensed parameter signal. The unfiltered sensor output is compared to the expected output of the sensor with the stimulus input. A malfunctioning sensor may be detected by the comparison and appropriate action may then be taken.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于传感器自检的方法和装置。 该方法包括以与预期的感测参数信号的频率不同的频率产生传感器输出的信号来刺激传感器。 过滤传感器输出以消除刺激输入的影响,产生感测的参数信号。 未过滤的传感器输出与传感器的预期输出与刺激输入进行比较。 可以通过比较来检测故障传感器,然后可以采取适当的动作。

    HYBRID FLASH LIDAR SYSTEM
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180074196A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-15

    申请号:US15819850

    申请日:2017-11-21

    申请人: Harvey Weinberg

    发明人: Harvey Weinberg

    IPC分类号: G01S17/08 G01S7/481

    摘要: Improved flash light detection and ranging (also referred to herein as “flash LIDAR”) systems and methods for determining the distance to a target object disposed in a field-of-view. A flash LIDAR system can include an array of illuminators, an array of light detectors, and a signal processor/controller, as well as have a field-of-view in which a target object may be disposed. The flash LIDAR system can effectively divide the field-of-view into a plurality of segments, and each illuminator in the illuminator array can be made to correspond to a specific segment of the field-of-view. The flash LIDAR system can also effectively divide the light detector array into a plurality of subsets of light detectors. Like the respective illuminators in the illuminator array, each subset of light detectors in the light detector array can be made to correspond to a specific segment of the field-of-view.

    Five degree of freedom intertial measurement device
    3.
    发明申请
    Five degree of freedom intertial measurement device 审中-公开
    五自由度测量装置

    公开(公告)号:US20060185432A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-24

    申请号:US11331596

    申请日:2006-01-13

    申请人: Harvey Weinberg

    发明人: Harvey Weinberg

    IPC分类号: G01P3/04

    摘要: A five degree of freedom inertial measurement unit capable of measuring: linear acceleration of a body along a first axis, a second axis, and a third axis; angular acceleration of the body about the second axis; and angular acceleration of the body about the third axis. The first axis, the second axis, and third axis are substantially mutually orthogonal and intersect at an origin point. The unit includes first and second accelerometers that are in fixed positions relative to the body. The first accelerometer measures linear acceleration along both the second axis and the third axis. The second accelerometer measures linear acceleration along both the second axis and third axis. The first and second accelerometers are positioned on a plane defined by the first axis and the second axis. A controller is operatively coupled to the first accelerometer and the second accelerometer. The controller determines the angular acceleration of the body about the second axis, and the angular acceleration of the body about the third axis. The controller determines angular acceleration using no other acceleration signals other than the linear acceleration signals from the first and second accelerometers.

    摘要翻译: 5自由度惯性测量单元,其能够测量:主体沿着第一轴线,第二轴线和第三轴线的线性加速度; 身体绕第二轴的角加速度; 和身体围绕第三轴的角加速度。 第一轴线,第二轴线和第三轴线基本上相互正交并且在原点相交。 该单元包括相对于身体处于固定位置的第一和第二加速度计。 第一加速度计测量沿着第二轴线和第三轴线的线性加速度。 第二加速度计测量沿着第二轴和第三轴线的线性加速度。 第一和第二加速度计位于由第一轴和第二轴限定的平面上。 控制器可操作地耦合到第一加速度计和第二加速度计。 控制器确定主体围绕第二轴的角加速度,以及主体围绕第三轴的角加速度。 除了来自第一和第二加速度计的线性加速度信号之外,控制器不使用除其它加速度信号之外的角加速度。

    Camera with acceleration sensor
    4.
    发明授权
    Camera with acceleration sensor 有权
    相机带加速度传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07720376B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-18

    申请号:US12389446

    申请日:2009-02-20

    IPC分类号: G03B7/26 G03B17/00

    摘要: A method and system for determining camera positioning information from an accelerometer mounted on a camera. The accelerometer measures the orientation of the camera with respect to gravity. Orientation measurement allows user interface information to be displayed in a “right side up” orientation on a viewfinder for any camera orientation. Alternatively, an artificial horizon indicator may be displayed in the viewfinder. The accelerometer may also measure camera movement. Camera movement information together with camera orientation can be used to determine camera usage. Additionally, camera movement information can be used to determine a minimum shutter speed for a sharp picture.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于从安装在相机上的加速度计确定相机定位信息的方法和系统。 加速度计测量相机相对于重力的方向。 方向测量可使用户界面信息在取景器上以“右侧向上”方向显示,可用于任何摄像机方向。 或者,可以在取景器中显示人造水平仪指示器。 加速度计也可以测量相机运动。 摄像机运动信息以及相机方向可用于确定摄像机的使用情况。 此外,相机移动信息可用于确定锐利图像的最小快门速度。

    Camera with Acceleration Sensor
    5.
    发明申请
    Camera with Acceleration Sensor 有权
    带加速度传感器的相机

    公开(公告)号:US20090154910A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-18

    申请号:US12389446

    申请日:2009-02-20

    IPC分类号: G03B17/00

    摘要: A method and system for determining camera positioning information from an accelerometer mounted on a camera. The accelerometer measures the orientation of the camera with respect to gravity. Orientation measurement allows user interface information to be displayed in a “right side up” orientation on a viewfinder for any camera orientation. Alternatively, an artificial horizon indicator may be displayed in the viewfinder. The accelerometer may also measure camera movement. Camera movement information together with camera orientation can be used to determine camera usage. Additionally, camera movement information can be used to determine a minimum shutter speed for a sharp picture.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于从安装在相机上的加速度计确定相机定位信息的方法和系统。 加速度计测量相机相对于重力的方向。 方向测量可使用户界面信息在取景器上以“右侧向上”方向显示,可用于任何摄像机方向。 或者,可以在取景器中显示人造水平仪指示器。 加速度计也可以测量相机运动。 摄像机运动信息以及相机方向可用于确定摄像机的使用情况。 此外,相机移动信息可用于确定锐利图像的最小快门速度。

    Sensor calibration method and apparatus
    6.
    发明授权
    Sensor calibration method and apparatus 有权
    传感器校准方法和仪器

    公开(公告)号:US07359816B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-15

    申请号:US11440495

    申请日:2006-05-25

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00

    CPC分类号: G01P21/00 G01C25/005

    摘要: A calibration system for an inertial sensor includes a calibration module for processing an output value produced by the inertial sensor, the output value related to a detected movement of an object, wherein the calibration module calculates an offset value from a plurality of output values, and memory operatively coupled with the calibration module, the memory capable of storing the plurality of output values and/or the offset value, wherein the inertial sensor is calibrated using the calculated offset value.

    摘要翻译: 用于惯性传感器的校准系统包括用于处理由惯性传感器产生的输出值的校准模块,与检测到的物体的移动有关的输出值,其中校准模块从多个输出值计算偏移值,以及 存储器,其与所述校准模块可操作地耦合,所述存储器能够存储所述多个输出值和/或所述偏移值,其中所述惯性传感器使用所计算的偏移值进行校准。

    Method and apparatus for controlling a portable device
    7.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for controlling a portable device 有权
    用于控制便携式设备的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070268108A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-22

    申请号:US11418975

    申请日:2006-05-05

    IPC分类号: G05B11/01

    摘要: An apparatus and method of managing power in a communication device determines if the communication device is moving in one of a plurality of predefined movement modes, which may be one of a first mode and a second mode. The method causes the communication device 1) to consume power at a first rate if in the first mode, and 2) consume power at a second rate, relative to the first rate, if in the second mode. The first rate is different than the second rate.

    摘要翻译: 一种在通信设备中管理电力的设备和方法确定通信设备是否以多个预定移动模式中的一种移动,其可以是第一模式和第二模式之一。 如果在第一模式中,则该方法使得通信设备1)以第一速率消耗功率,以及2)如果在第二模式中,则以相对于第一速率以第二速率消耗功率。 第一个利率与第二个利率不同。

    Sensor calibration method and apparatus
    8.
    发明申请
    Sensor calibration method and apparatus 有权
    传感器校准方法和仪器

    公开(公告)号:US20060271320A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-30

    申请号:US11440495

    申请日:2006-05-25

    IPC分类号: G01R35/00

    CPC分类号: G01P21/00 G01C25/005

    摘要: A calibration system for an inertial sensor includes a calibration module for processing an output value produced by the inertial sensor, the output value related to a detected movement of an object, wherein the calibration module calculates an offset value from a plurality of output values, and memory operatively coupled with the calibration module, the memory capable of storing the plurality of output values and/or the offset value, wherein the inertial sensor is calibrated using the calculated offset value.

    摘要翻译: 用于惯性传感器的校准系统包括用于处理由惯性传感器产生的输出值的校准模块,与检测到的物体的移动有关的输出值,其中校准模块从多个输出值计算偏移值,以及 存储器,其与所述校准模块可操作地耦合,所述存储器能够存储所述多个输出值和/或所述偏移值,其中所述惯性传感器使用所计算的偏移值进行校准。

    Ultrasound air velocity detector for HVAC ducts and method therefor

    公开(公告)号:US5583301A

    公开(公告)日:1996-12-10

    申请号:US336835

    申请日:1994-11-09

    IPC分类号: G01F1/66 G01P5/24

    CPC分类号: G01P5/248 G01F1/662 G01F1/667

    摘要: The air velocity detector is used in combination with an air duct carrying heat, ventilation or air conditioned (HVAC) air therethrough. A rigid support subassembly is mounted in the HVAC air duct. At least a pair of ultrasonic transceivers are mounted in a spaced apart relationship facing each other on opposing end portions of the support subassembly. The acoustic, ultrasonic signal path from one transceiver to the other diagonally extends across a volume of duct covered by the rigid support subassembly. In one embodiment, the subassembly is a rigid sleeve mounted to the inboard, interior portions of the duct. In another embodiment, the subassembly is a rigid, substantially straight member diagonally extending through the duct volume. Electronic circuitry is connected to the transceivers which excites the transceivers, processes the received ultrasonic signal, and determines the phase difference or phase difference between the transmitted ultrasonic signal and the received ultrasonic signal. This phase difference representative signal is then used to calculate the velocity of the air. In one embodiment, additional temperature signals are obtained in order to determine the velocity of the air. In another embodiment, ultrasonic signals are first sent in one direction (from a first ultrasonic transceiver to a second ultrasonic transceiver) and then sent from the opposite end (from the second transceiver to the first transceiver). The resultant phase difference representative signals detected during each uni-directional transmission are subtracted from the other. The resultant signal is utilized to obtain the air velocity. In another embodiment, the system is calibrated when no air is flowing through the HVAC duct. The "still air" time or phase difference signal is utilized as a reference signal to compute air velocity during normal HVAC operations. A method of detecting air velocity in the HVAC duct is also disclosed.

    Method and apparatus for controlling a portable device
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for controlling a portable device 有权
    用于控制便携式设备的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08666460B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-04

    申请号:US11418975

    申请日:2006-05-05

    IPC分类号: H04M1/00

    摘要: An apparatus and method of managing power in a communication device determines if the communication device is moving in one of a plurality of predefined movement modes, which may be one of a first mode and a second mode. The method causes the communication device 1) to consume power at a first rate if in the first mode, and 2) consume power at a second rate, relative to the first rate, if in the second mode. The first rate is different than the second rate.

    摘要翻译: 一种在通信设备中管理电力的设备和方法确定通信设备是否以多个预定移动模式中的一种移动,其可以是第一模式和第二模式之一。 如果在第一模式中,则该方法使得通信设备1)以第一速率消耗功率,以及2)如果在第二模式中,则以相对于第一速率以第二速率消耗功率。 第一个利率与第二个利率不同。