公开(公告)号：US10359340B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-23

申请号：US14642701

申请日：2015-03-09

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Frederic Boutaud ,  Suresh Nair

IPC: G06F11/30 ,  G01M99/00 ,  G01V8/10 ,  G01V13/00 ,  G01B11/00

Abstract: An energy-efficient industrial sensor is provided that optimizes power consumption based on characteristics of the requirements of the sensing application in which the sensor is used. Operating parameters of the sensor, such as sensing range, operating frequency, response time, noise immunity, or other such parameters, can be scaled to suit the sensing and response requirements and environmental conditions of the sensing application. This allows the sensor to consume less energy when used in sensing applications that do not require peak sensor performance. In some embodiments, the sensor can measure the environmental or machine operating conditions in its immediate vicinity and dynamically scale its operating parameters based on the measured information. By down-scaling the sensor's operating parameters from their maximum performance levels where appropriate, the overall energy footprint of a network of sensors can be reduced.

公开(公告)号：US20150115622A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14068316

申请日：2013-10-31

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Burdenko ,  Suresh Nair ,  Derek W. Jones

IPC: E05B47/00 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: E05B47/0001 ,  E05B47/0003 ,  E05B47/026 ,  E05B2047/0057 ,  G07C2009/00634 ,  H02J7/345 ,  Y10T292/1014 ,  Y10T307/50

Abstract: A power management module for a solenoid-driven industrial safety lock minimizes energy consumption, protects the power supply line, and improves reliability of the safety lock. The power management module comprises a capacitor bank that stores energy from the power supply line. The stored energy is discharged to the solenoid of the safety lock as needed to actuate the safety lock mechanism (e.g., armature or plunger). The capacitor bank shields the power supply line from high current fluctuations caused by actuation of the solenoid, and allows the safety lock to be operated even in the event of power loss. A discharge controller can closely control the duration of the discharge based on position sensors or a discharge timer to minimize the amount of energy used to transition the locking mechanism.

Abstract translation: 用于电磁驱动的工业安全锁的电源管理模块最小化能量消耗，保护电源线并提高安全锁的可靠性。 电源管理模块包括存储来自电源线的能量的电容器组。 存储的能量根据需要被排放到安全锁的螺线管上，以启动安全锁定机构（例如电枢或柱塞）。 电容器组屏蔽电源线不受电磁阀启动引起的高电流波动，并且即使在掉电的情况下也可以使安全锁运行。 放电控制器可以基于位置传感器或放电定时器来紧密地控制放电的持续时间，以最小化用于转换锁定机构的能量的量。

公开(公告)号：US20140244003A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US13779535

申请日：2013-02-27

Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Steven J. Scott ,  Thong T. Nguyen ,  Suresh Nair ,  Timothy Roback ,  David D. Brandt

IPC: G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/409

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for performing industrial automation control in an industrial automation system. The method may include detecting, via a sensor system, positions and/or motions of a human. The method may then determine a possible automation command corresponding to the detected positions and/or motions, receive an automation system signal from at least one additional control component, and implement a control and/or notification action based upon the determined possible automation command and the received automation system signal.

Abstract translation: 本公开一般涉及在工业自动化系统中执行工业自动化控制的方法。 该方法可以包括通过传感器系统检测人的位置和/或运动。 该方法然后可以确定对应于检测到的位置和/或运动的可能的自动化命令，从至少一个附加控制组件接收自动化系统信号，以及基于所确定的可能的自动化命令和实施控制和/或通知动作 收到自动化系统信号。

公开(公告)号：US09798302B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US13779535

申请日：2013-02-27

Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Steven J. Scott ,  Thong T. Nguyen ,  Suresh Nair ,  Timothy Roback ,  David D. Brandt

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/409

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for performing industrial automation control in an industrial automation system. The method may include detecting, via a sensor system, positions and/or motions of a human. The method may then determine a possible automation command corresponding to the detected positions and/or motions, receive an automation system signal from at least one additional control component, and implement a control and/or notification action based upon the determined possible automation command and the received automation system signal.

公开(公告)号：US20130335725A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13973692

申请日：2013-08-22

Applicant: Cedes Safety & Automation AG ,  Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Martin Hardegger ,  Reto Berner ,  Richard Galera ,  Suresh Nair ,  Carl Meinherz ,  Craig Martin Brockman ,  Elik I. Fooks ,  Manfred Norbert Stein ,  Robert M. Black

IPC: G01S17/36

CPC classification number: G01S17/36 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/89 ,  H04N5/3696 ,  H04N9/045 ,  H04N17/002 ,  H04N2209/047

Abstract: A system for calibrating a color sensing pixel based upon the distance between the color sensing pixel and an object. The distance is determined by measuring the phase shift of electromagnetic radiation as reflected from the surface of the object compared with the wave profile of the electromagnetic radiation incident on the object surface. The color sensing pixel is associated with a Time-of-Flight (ToF) pixel which is employed to determine the distance of the color sensing pixel. The electromagnetic radiation can be from any part of the electromagnetic spectrum, in particular the infrared and visible light portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The color sensing pixel and the ToF pixel can reside on the same semiconductor or on disparate semiconductors.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于颜色感测像素和对象之间的距离来校准颜色感测像素的系统。 通过测量与物体表面上入射的电磁辐射的波形相比，从物体表面反射的电磁辐射的相移测量距离。 颜色感测像素与用于确定颜色感测像素的距​​离的飞行时间（ToF）像素相关联。 电磁辐射可以来自电磁光谱的任何部分，特别是电磁光谱的红外和可见光部分。 颜色感测像素和ToF像素可以驻留在相同的半导体上或在不同的半导体上。