Occupancy sensing systems and methods

    公开(公告)号:US12050303B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-30

    申请号:US17474495

    申请日:2021-09-14

    申请人: Steelcase Inc.

    IPC分类号: G01V8/10 G05B15/02

    CPC分类号: G01V8/10 G05B15/02

    摘要: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for improved occupancy sensing. The methods and systems can deploy various signal threshold adjustments and/or signal analysis algorithms in response to sensed signals having a given quality, such as exceeding a threshold. In some cases, signal thresholds are lowered following an initial generated signal exceeding a first, higher threshold. In some cases, time-dependent signals are monitored using algorithms that analyze the signals for variations that are characteristic of human usage. Methods are disclosed for determining if two motion sensors are observing the same or overlapping spaces. Systems and methods for calibrating motion sensing systems are also disclosed.

    PROXIMITY SENSOR FOR ELECTRON BACKSCATTER DIFFRACTION SYSTEMS

    公开(公告)号:US20240241066A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-18

    申请号:US18532965

    申请日:2023-12-07

    申请人: Bruker Nano GmbH

    发明人: Daniel Radu Goran

    摘要: The present invention refers to a proximity sensor for electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) systems, particularly, a proximity sensor for collision avoidance between an EBSD sensor of an EBSD system and a stage of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with the EBSD system, and a corresponding method for proximity monitoring. The proximity sensor comprises emitter(s) to provide a light beam or light curtain which is basically directed parallel to an active area of the EBSD sensor and transmitted across the active area of the EBSD sensor at a distance selected as an alerting distance for the proximity sensor during collision monitoring; and receiver(s) located opposite to the emitter with respect to the active area of the EBSD sensor, configured to detect the light beam or light curtain and to provide a signal corresponding to the intensity of the light beam or light curtain for collision monitoring.

    SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AN ENTITY IN THE VICINITY OF A DRILLING MACHINE, AND CORRESPONDING METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20240151119A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-09

    申请号:US18280602

    申请日:2022-03-04

    IPC分类号: E21B41/00 G01V8/10

    CPC分类号: E21B41/0021 G01V8/10

    摘要: A system and associated method for detecting an entity in a detection area surrounding a drilling machine is provided. The detection area is being divided into a plurality of subzones, with each of said plurality of subzones being associated with a corresponding safety level. The system comprises at least one optical scanner optically covering the detection area and operable to capture the entity within the detection area; a controlling device, operatively connected with the at least one optical scanner, the controlling device is configured to: determine a position of the entity captured by the at least one optical scanner within at least one of the plurality of subzones of the detection area; and trigger at least one action signal based on the safety level of the subzone corresponding to the determined position of the entity.

    Anti-microbial application equipment with controls

    公开(公告)号:US11957131B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-16

    申请号:US18045069

    申请日:2022-10-07

    摘要: A control system for monitoring an antimicrobial application system may include a controller having a monitoring program including an operations unit and an interface unit. The operations unit may include a sensor module operatively coupled to a plurality of sensors positioned to detect operation data associated with the application system in real-time. An adjustment module may adjust the operation of the application system. An analysis module may analyze real-time operation data and initiate a specified response when the analysis indicates that a trigger event has occurred. The response may include issuing a notification to a notification device or initiating the adjustment module to perform a control operation to modify the operation of the antimicrobial application system. A remote monitoring center may control multiple and remote application systems. Mobile devices and a control panel may be operable to interface with operations of the antimicrobial application system via the control system.

    Switch cabinet with a switch cabinet door having a door status sensor

    公开(公告)号:US11953644B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-09

    申请号:US17767100

    申请日:2020-08-13

    IPC分类号: G01V3/08 G01V8/10

    CPC分类号: G01V3/081 G01V8/10

    摘要: The invention relates to a switch cabinet with a switch cabinet door which closes the switch cabinet and has a door lock which can be actuated via a door handle, the switch cabinet door having a door status sensor which has a magnetic field sensor being adapted to distinguish an open state of the switch cabinet door from a closed state of the switch cabinet door by means of a detected magnetic field change, characterized in that at least the magnetic field sensor of the door status sensor is accommodated within the door handle in a region of the door handle which is magnetically permeable to the environment of the switch cabinet.

    APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING COMPONENTS OF A HARD DISK DRIVE

    公开(公告)号:US20240103501A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-28

    申请号:US18529539

    申请日:2023-12-05

    申请人: Jack Harper

    发明人: Jack Harper

    IPC分类号: G05B19/418 G01V8/10 G06K7/14

    摘要: An apparatus for separating components of a hard disk drive includes a separating blade mounted on a blade mount and a sensor to detect a gap or seam between a hard disk drive lid and housing. The separating blade defines a bevel edge that can be aligned with the gap or seam. The alignment of the separating blade to the gap is in response to a signal generated by the sensor. In certain instances, the sensor is a laser. Opposing drive rollers are configured to contact a hard disk drive for movement of the hard disk drive into the separating blade.