公开(公告)号：US20150233998A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14696236

申请日：2015-04-24

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION

Inventor： Ke-Yu Chen ,  Gabriel A. Cohn ,  Sidhant Gupta ,  Shwetak N. Patel

IPC: G01R31/08 ,  G01R31/00 ,  G01R29/08

CPC classification number: G01R31/086 ,  G01R29/0814 ,  G01R31/001 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/04883

Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing environmental changes using electromagnetic interference (EMI) signals are disclosed herein. An EMI monitoring system may be used to monitor an EMI signal of one or more EMI signal sources provided over a power line, e.g., in a home or building. The received EMI energy at the power line may be analyzed to detect variations in the EMI signature indicative of environmental changes occurring in the proximity of the signal sources. Examples include detection of gestures on or near liquid crystal displays using EMI signals generated by internal operation of the liquid crystal displays.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了使用电磁干扰（EMI）信号来感测环境变化的系统和方法。 可以使用EMI监测系统来监视在电力线上提供的一个或多个EMI信号源的EMI信号，例如在家庭或建筑物中。 可以分析电力线处接收到的EMI能量，以检测指示在信号源附近发生的环境变化的EMI标志中的变化。 示例包括使用由液晶显示器的内部操作产生的EMI信号来检测液晶显示器上或附近的手势。

公开(公告)号：US09151022B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US14371393

申请日：2013-01-11

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION

Inventor： Shwetak N. Patel ,  Timothy B. Campbell ,  Eric C. Larson ,  Gabriel A. Cohn

IPC: F16K37/00 ,  E03B7/07 ,  F16K31/12 ,  F15B20/00 ,  G01M3/16 ,  F16K17/40

CPC classification number: E03B7/071 ,  F15B20/005 ,  F15B2211/21 ,  F15B2211/632 ,  F15B2211/7107 ,  F15B2211/87 ,  F15B2211/8755 ,  F15B2211/8855 ,  F16K17/40 ,  F16K31/02 ,  F16K31/12 ,  F16K37/0075 ,  G01M3/16 ,  Y10T137/0318

Abstract: Examples of automatic valve shutoff systems are described which may include an actuation device including an actuator and a valve attachment portion. The valve attachment portion may be configured for attachment with an existing valve in a fluid or compressible gas supply line. The system may further include a controller coupled to the actuation device, wherein the controller is configured to initiate a valve shutoff process in response to a wireless signal. Wake-up circuitry may be coupled to the controller and configured to monitor the supply line for vibrations and activate the controller in response to the vibrations.

Abstract translation: 描述了自动闭阀系统的示例，其可以包括包括致动器和阀附接部分的致动装置。 阀附接部分可以被配置成与流体或可压缩气体供应管线中的现有阀附接。 系统还可以包括耦合到致动装置的控制器，其中控制器被配置为响应于无线信号启动阀关闭过程。 唤醒电路可以耦合到控制器并且被配置为监测供应线路的振动并且响应于振动而激活控制器。

公开(公告)号：US09702123B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14850421

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION

Inventor： Shwetak N. Patel ,  Timothy B. Campbell ,  Eric C. Larson ,  Gabriel A. Cohn

IPC: F16K37/00 ,  E03B7/07 ,  F16K31/12 ,  F15B20/00 ,  G01M3/16 ,  F16K17/40 ,  F16K31/02

CPC classification number: E03B7/071 ,  F15B20/005 ,  F15B2211/21 ,  F15B2211/632 ,  F15B2211/7107 ,  F15B2211/87 ,  F15B2211/8755 ,  F15B2211/8855 ,  F16K17/40 ,  F16K31/02 ,  F16K31/12 ,  F16K37/0075 ,  G01M3/16 ,  Y10T137/0318

Abstract: Examples of automatic valve shutoff systems are described which may include an actuation device including an actuator and a valve attachment portion. The valve attachment portion may be configured for attachment with an existing valve in a fluid or compressible gas supply line. The system may further include a controller coupled to the actuation device, wherein the controller is configured to initiate a valve shutoff process in response to a wireless signal. Wake-up circuitry may be coupled to the controller and configured to monitor the supply line for vibrations and activate the controller in response to the vibrations.

公开(公告)号：US20150013772A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US14371393

申请日：2013-01-11

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION

Inventor： Shwetak N. Patel ,  Tmothy B. Campbell ,  Eric C. Larson ,  Gabriel A. Cohn

IPC: E03B7/07 ,  F16K17/40

CPC classification number: E03B7/071 ,  F15B20/005 ,  F15B2211/21 ,  F15B2211/632 ,  F15B2211/7107 ,  F15B2211/87 ,  F15B2211/8755 ,  F15B2211/8855 ,  F16K17/40 ,  F16K31/02 ,  F16K31/12 ,  F16K37/0075 ,  G01M3/16 ,  Y10T137/0318

Abstract: Examples of automatic valve shutoff systems are described which may include an actuation device including an actuator and a valve attachment portion. The valve attachment portion may be configured for attachment with an existing valve in a fluid or compressible gas supply line. The system may further include a controller coupled to the actuation device, wherein the controller is configured to initiate a valve shutoff process in response to a wireless signal. Wake-up circuitry may be coupled to the controller and configured to monitor the supply line for vibrations and activate the controller in response to the vibrations.

Abstract translation: 描述了自动闭阀系统的示例，其可以包括包括致动器和阀附接部分的致动装置。 阀附接部分可以被配置成与流体或可压缩气体供应管线中的现有阀附接。 系统还可以包括耦合到致动装置的控制器，其中控制器被配置为响应于无线信号启动阀关闭过程。 唤醒电路可以耦合到控制器并且被配置为监测供应线路的振动并且响应于振动而激活控制器。

公开(公告)号：US09218736B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US14024388

申请日：2013-09-11

Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization

Inventor： Shwetak N. Patel ,  Gabriel A. Cohn ,  Matthew S. Reynolds

IPC: G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/02 ,  H04B3/54 ,  G08B25/06

CPC classification number: H04B3/542 ,  G08B25/06 ,  G08B29/02 ,  H04B2203/5408 ,  H04B2203/5441 ,  H04B2203/5445 ,  H04L27/14 ,  H04W24/08

Abstract: Apparatuses, sensor nodes, systems and methods for modulating and transmitting sensor data wirelessly to an existing power line network are described. An apparatus may include a microcontroller having an oscillator and an input/output buffer. The microcontroller may process an electrical signal and the input/output buffer may drive a digital signal. The apparatus may include a transmitter utilizing the oscillator and the input/output buffer of the microcontroller. The transmitter may include a resonator coupled to the oscillator and modulation circuitry coupled to the oscillator and resonator. The resonator may modulate a frequency of the oscillator responsive to a modulation signal based on the processed electrical signal. The transmitter may further include an antenna coupled to the input/output buffer of the microcontroller for transmission of the data, and a resonant tank coupled to an output of the input/output buffer to provide an analog signal to the antenna.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于将传感器数据无线调制和传输到现有电力线网络的装置，传感器节点，系统和方法。 装置可以包括具有振荡器和输入/输出缓冲器的微控制器。 微控制器可以处理电信号，并且输入/输出缓冲器可以驱动数字信号。 该装置可以包括使用振荡器和微控制器的输入/输出缓冲器的发射器。 发射机可以包括耦合到振荡器的谐振器和耦合到振荡器和谐振器的调制电路。 谐振器可以基于经处理的电信号来调制响应于调制信号的振荡器的频率。 发射机还可以包括耦合到微控制器的输入/输出缓冲器的天线，用于传输数据，以及耦合到输入/输出缓冲器的输出端以向天线提供模拟信号的谐振槽。

公开(公告)号：US20140072060A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US14024401

申请日：2013-09-11

Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization

Inventor： Shwetak N. Patel ,  Gabriel A. Cohn ,  Matthew S. Reynolds

IPC: H04B3/54

CPC classification number: H04B3/542 ,  G08B25/06 ,  G08B29/02 ,  H04B2203/5408 ,  H04B2203/5441 ,  H04B2203/5445 ,  H04L27/14 ,  H04W24/08

Abstract: Apparatuses, receivers, systems and methods for receiving data via a power line infrastructure. An exemplary apparatus includes a base station configured to receive a signal from a power line of a structure by coupling to the power line through an electrical outlet. The base station may include an impedance matching circuit configured to match an impedance of the power line of the structure, and a receiver coupled to the impedance matching circuit. The receiver may be configured to demodulate the signal received from the power line of the structure, convert the demodulated signal into a digital signal, and provide the digital signal to a decoder.

Abstract translation: 用于通过电力线基础设施接收数据的装置，接收器，系统和方法。 示例性装置包括：基站，被配置为通过经由电源插座耦合到电力线路，从结构的电力线接收信号。 基站可以包括配置成匹配结构的电力线的阻抗的阻抗匹配电路和耦合到阻抗匹配电路的接收器。 接收机可以被配置为解调从结构的电力线接收的信号，将解调的信号转换成数字信号，并将数字信号提供给解码器。

公开(公告)号：US20140070940A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US14024388

申请日：2013-09-11

Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization

Inventor： Shwetak N. Patel ,  Gabriel A. Cohn ,  Matthew S. Reynolds

IPC: G08B29/02

CPC classification number: H04B3/542 ,  G08B25/06 ,  G08B29/02 ,  H04B2203/5408 ,  H04B2203/5441 ,  H04B2203/5445 ,  H04L27/14 ,  H04W24/08

Abstract: Apparatuses, sensor nodes, systems and methods for modulating and transmitting sensor data wirelessly to an existing power line network are described. An apparatus may include a microcontroller having an oscillator and an input/output buffer. The microcontroller may process an electrical signal and the input/output buffer may drive a digital signal. The apparatus may include a transmitter utilizing the oscillator and the input/output buffer of the microcontroller. The transmitter may include a resonator coupled to the oscillator and modulation circuitry coupled to the oscillator and resonator. The resonator may modulate a frequency of the oscillator responsive to a modulation signal based on the processed electrical signal. The transmitter may further include an antenna coupled to the input/output buffer of the microcontroller for transmission of the data, and a resonant tank coupled to an output of the input/output buffer to provide an analog signal to the antenna.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于将传感器数据无线调制和传输到现有电力线网络的装置，传感器节点，系统和方法。 装置可以包括具有振荡器和输入/输出缓冲器的微控制器。 微控制器可以处理电信号，并且输入/输出缓冲器可以驱动数字信号。 该装置可以包括使用振荡器和微控制器的输入/输出缓冲器的发射器。 发射机可以包括耦合到振荡器的谐振器和耦合到振荡器和谐振器的调制电路。 谐振器可以基于经处理的电信号来调制响应于调制信号的振荡器的频率。 发射机还可以包括耦合到微控制器的输入/输出缓冲器的天线，用于传输数据，以及耦合到输入/输出缓冲器的输出端以向天线提供模拟信号的谐振槽。

公开(公告)号：US09240823B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US14747963

申请日：2015-06-23

Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization

Inventor： Shwetak N. Patel ,  Gabriel A. Cohn ,  Matthew S. Reynolds

IPC: H04B3/00 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04L27/14

CPC classification number: H04B3/542 ,  G08B25/06 ,  G08B29/02 ,  H04B2203/5408 ,  H04B2203/5441 ,  H04B2203/5445 ,  H04L27/14 ,  H04W24/08

Abstract: Apparatuses, receivers, systems and methods for receiving data via a power line infrastructure. An exemplary apparatus includes a base station configured to receive a signal from a power line of a structure by coupling to the power line through an electrical outlet. The base station may include an impedance matching circuit configured to match an impedance of the power line of the structure, and a receiver coupled to the impedance matching circuit. The receiver may be configured to demodulate the signal received from the power line of the structure, convert the demodulated signal into a digital signal, and provide the digital signal to a decoder.

公开(公告)号：US20150376875A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14850421

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION

Inventor： Shwetak N. Patel ,  Timothy B. Campbell ,  Eric C. Larson ,  Gabriel A. Cohn

IPC: E03B7/07 ,  F15B20/00 ,  F16K17/40 ,  F16K31/12 ,  F16K31/02

CPC classification number: E03B7/071 ,  F15B20/005 ,  F15B2211/21 ,  F15B2211/632 ,  F15B2211/7107 ,  F15B2211/87 ,  F15B2211/8755 ,  F15B2211/8855 ,  F16K17/40 ,  F16K31/02 ,  F16K31/12 ,  F16K37/0075 ,  G01M3/16 ,  Y10T137/0318

Abstract: Examples of automatic valve shutoff systems are described which may include an actuation device including an actuator and a valve attachment portion. The valve attachment portion may be configured for attachment with an existing valve the in a fluid or compressible gas supply line. The system may further include a controller coupled to the actuation device, wherein the controller is configured to initiate a valve shutoff process in response to a wireless signal. Wake-up circuitry may be coupled to the controller and configured to monitor the supply line for vibrations and activate the controller in response to the vibrations.

Abstract translation: 描述了自动闭阀系统的示例，其可以包括包括致动器和阀附接部分的致动装置。 阀附接部分可以被配置为与现有阀连接在流体或可压缩气体供应管线中。 系统还可以包括耦合到致动装置的控制器，其中控制器被配置为响应于无线信号启动阀关闭过程。 唤醒电路可以耦合到控制器并且被配置为监测供应线路的振动并且响应于振动而激活控制器。

公开(公告)号：US09064396B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-23

申请号：US14024401

申请日：2013-09-11

Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization

Inventor： Shwetak N. Patel ,  Gabriel A. Cohn ,  Matthew S. Reynolds

IPC: H04B3/00 ,  G08B29/02 ,  H04B3/54 ,  G08B25/06

CPC classification number: H04B3/542 ,  G08B25/06 ,  G08B29/02 ,  H04B2203/5408 ,  H04B2203/5441 ,  H04B2203/5445 ,  H04L27/14 ,  H04W24/08

Abstract: Apparatuses, receivers, systems and methods for receiving data via a power line infrastructure. An exemplary apparatus includes a base station configured to receive a signal from a power line of a structure by coupling to the power line through an electrical outlet. The base station may include an impedance matching circuit configured to match an impedance of the power line of the structure, and a receiver coupled to the impedance matching circuit. The receiver may be configured to demodulate the signal received from the power line of the structure, convert the demodulated signal into a digital signal, and provide the digital signal to a decoder.

Abstract translation: 用于通过电力线基础设施接收数据的装置，接收器，系统和方法。 示例性装置包括：基站，被配置为通过经由电源插座耦合到电力线路，从结构的电力线接收信号。 基站可以包括配置成匹配结构的电力线的阻抗的阻抗匹配电路和耦合到阻抗匹配电路的接收器。 接收机可以被配置为解调从结构的电力线接收的信号，将解调的信号转换成数字信号，并将数字信号提供给解码器。