08th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 56 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110046740 | SPINAL IMPLANTS, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SETS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a spinal implant for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae of a patient, comprising (i) two or more cages; and (ii) a support which is returnable from a constrained linear shape to an expanded shape and affixed to each of the two or more cages, said implant having a first configuration to arrange the cages in order when the support is in the constrained linear shape, and a second configuration that gives a transformed arrangement of the cages to define a plane by the cages and the support when the support is in the expanded shape. Also provided are a surgical instrument set and a method for implanting a spinal implant to a disc space of a patient. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046741 | Total disc implant - A total disc implant (TDI) is provided for total replacement of a spinal disc or discs in a human patient or other mammal, wherein the TDI is designed to maintain a substantially full range of natural motion (ROM) following implantation. The TDI generally comprises, in one preferred form, upper and lower end plates for affixation to adjacent vertebral bodies, with an intervening insert disposed therebetween. The end plates each include elongated part-cylindrical surfaces oriented generally perpendicular to each other, with one of said surfaces extending in an anterior-posterior direction and the other extending in a medial-lateral direction. The intervening insert defines concave upper and lower part-cylindrical seats oriented for respectively engaging these part-cylindrical surfaces, wherein these part-cylindrical seats are defined by offset radii to include a somewhat flattened central base region merging smoothly with upwardly curving radiused sides. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046742 | FIBRE-BASED SURGICAL IMPLANT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A fibre-based surgical implant stabilized against fraying, includes a thermally crimped flat-knitted fabric of a biocompatible, optionally biodegradable, polymer material having a glass transition temperature or other thermally induced secondary conformational mobility threshold in the temperature range of from 20° C. to +170° C. Also disclosed is a corresponding fabric and methods of producing the implant and the fabric. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046743 | Minimally Invasive Interbody Device - An interbody device that restores the disc space height between two vertebrae during spinal fusion surgery. The device includes a center plate surrounded by a perimeter portion that combine to have a relatively flat configuration in one dimension and relatively wide configuration in a perpendicular dimension. After the disc space has been cleared, the device is inserted into the disc space in a direction so that the wide dimension of the device is substantially parallel to the body of the vertebrae. The device is then rotated so that the wide dimension of the device becomes perpendicular to the vertebral body so as to cause the disc space height to be restored. Bone graft material is then introduced through a fill tube coupled to the device so that the bone graft material is distributed on both sides of the center plate and into the disc space. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046744 | INTERVERTEBRAL SPACER DEVICE HAVING RECESSED NOTCH PAIRS FOR MANIPULATION USING A SURGICAL TOOL - Instrumentation for implanting an artificial intervertebral disc includes static trials and a dynamic trial for determining the appropriate size of disc to be implanted, static trial holders for manipulating the static trials, inserter/impactors for inserting and removing the static trials and for inserting the artificial intervertebral discs, repositioners/extractors for repositioning and extracting the static trials or the artificial intervertebral discs, and a leveler for setting the proper position of the artificial intervertebral disc. Methods for using the same are also disclosed. Features for artificial intervertebral discs and intervertebral spacer devices useful for manipulation by the instrumentation are also disclosed. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046745 | INSTRUMENT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF TRIALING FOR MODULAR HIP STEMS | 2011-02-24 |
20110046746 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BONE ALIGNMENT, STABILIZATION AND DISTRACTION - An embodiment of a bone stabilization and distraction system of the present disclosure includes a light-sensitive liquid; a light source for providing light energy; a light-conducting fiber for delivering the light energy from the light source to cure the light-sensitive liquid; a delivery catheter having a proximal end in communication with the light-conducting fiber and the light-sensitive liquid, an inner lumen for passage of the light-conducting fiber, and an inner void for passage of the light-sensitive liquid; and an expandable body removably engaging a distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the expandable body has a closed end, a sealable open end, an inner cavity for passage of the light-sensitive liquid, an external surface and an internal surface, and wherein the expandable body has an insertion depth with a fixed dimension, a width with a fixed dimension, and a thickness with a changeable dimension. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046747 | ANTIBACTERIAL SURFACE AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - This invention involves a plasma treated and controllable release antimicrobial peptide coated titanium alloy for surgical implantation, where the alloy with antimicrobial properties is fabricated using surface techniques without adversely compromising its biocompatibility and original mechanical properties. The surface techniques form antimicrobial layers on the alloy capable of resisting microbial adhesion and proliferation, while allowing mammalian cell adhesion and proliferation when the alloy is implanted to human body. In one embodiment, PIII&D is applied to incorporate ions, electrons, free radicals, atoms or molecules on a titanium alloy substrate. A pressurized hydrothermal treatment can be carried out to establish reactive functional groups for antimicrobial purpose or for connecting the substrate and external antimicrobial molecules. An outermost layer of the titanium alloy includes antibacterial peptides possessing a controllable release mechanism, and is fabricated alone or in an assembly of the aforementioned basal surface layers. The controllable release mechanism is able to withstand long-term deep tissue infection after surgery, and in an embodiment comprises APTES as a linker molecule. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046748 | PUMP SYSTEM FOR PROSTHESIS - A vacuum pump system for a prosthesis includes an enhanced suspension mechanism and incorporates a vacuum pump system, an adaptor assembly, circuitry, and a power source. A virtually air-tight seal between a residual limb and a socket of the prosthesis allows a vacuum fit to be generated by the pump system. The pump system may be controlled with various circuits and processors receiving instructions from a software program. The pump system may be located within a pylon, but yet remain vibrationally and acoustically de-coupled from the pylon. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046749 | MONITORING AND CONTROL APPARATUS - A plant monitoring and control apparatus having a function to simulate an object to be monitored and controlled for verifying healthiness of a control processing unit is provided with an input separating operation unit and an output separating operation unit which separate DI data and DO data handled by the control processing unit by transforming the DI data and the DO data into a label format differing from a label format of PDI data and PDO data which are related to input and output between the object to be monitored and controlled and the plant monitoring and control apparatus. In test mode, a switching unit switches an input device of the control processing unit and an output device thereof to a simulator unit provided within the plant monitoring and control apparatus. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046750 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DRIVING OF TEST DEVICE AND ANALYTIC DEVICE FOR PERFORMING THE SAME - A method and apparatus for controlling driving of a test device that analyzes a sample are provided. The method includes identifying a test device, executing a script containing a plurality of operations to be performed to analyze the sample contained in the test device, wherein the script includes a plurality of operation commands, wherein at least one operation command among the plurality of operation commands includes a conditional statement, and wherein at least one operation command among the plurality of operation commands is designated to be executed according to whether the conditional statement is satisfied. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046751 | HOME NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - The home network system includes an input device to send a command set, and a control device to control in order entirely at least two devices to be controlled. With the home network system, devices can be controlled or regulated through transmission/reception between the devices so that the states or conditions of the devices can be remotely accomplished corresponding to the user's desire. Also, without inputting all a series of control instructions, by only one operation, the user can easily simply optimize the devices in the state or condition in that the user desires. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046752 | SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING POWER GENERATING UNIT - A method and apparatus for optimizing the operation of a single or multiple power generating units using advanced optimization, modeling, and control techniques. In one embodiment, a plurality of component optimization systems for optimizing power generating unit components are sequentially coordinated to allow optimized values determined by a first component optimization system to be fed forward for use as an input value to a subsequent component optimization system. A unit optimization system may be provided to determine goals and constraints for the plurality of component optimization systems in accordance with economic data. In one embodiment of the invention, a multi-unit optimization system is provided to determine goals and constraints for component optimization systems of different power generating units. Both steady state and dynamic models are used for optimization. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046753 | METHOD FOR MONITORING A TECHNICAL INSTALLATION AND MONITORING SYSTEM FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - A method for monitoring a technical installation with a plurality of installation components connected to one another for transmitting data in order to perform process steps is provided. Status messages, each status message containing a plurality of individual messages, are displayed on a display unit. Upon initiation of the display of a status message, it is determined which individual messages assigned to the status message are to be displayed. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046754 | INDUSTRIAL HMI AUTOMATICALLY CUSTOMIZED BASED UPON INFERENCE - The present invention generally relates to industrial automation, and in particular to systems and methods that facilitate rendering data in an industrial automation environment. Specifically, the invention facilitates rendering a browser-based Human Machine Interface (HMI) to at least one device. According to an aspect of the present invention, a device can send a session request to an HMI generator. A session request-receiving component can process the request, and the HMI generator can process data related to an industrial automation environment and render such data to a device in browser format. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046755 | CONTENTS REPRODUCING DEVICE AND METHOD - A method for reproducing contents in a device is provided. The method includes identifying whether an event occurs based on a change in distance between a device and another device or a change in power status of the device or the another device, and if the event occurs, performing seamless play of contents between the another device and the device. Accordingly, seamless play may be performed effectively. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046756 | DIAL-MODE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER THAT FACILITATES CHANGING OF TEMPERATURE RANGE - The present invention relates to a dial type temperature controller easily changing a temperature range that is provided with a selector for changing temperature ranges and indication panels for selected corresponding ranges and allows a user to easily change the temperature range without an error, when changing the temperature range and the indication panel, and also stops control output with a dial of the temperature. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046757 | MEDIA PLAYER - A media player has a body, and an operating circuit with speakers. A support is attached to the body for movement between a retracted position, retracted at least partially within the body, and an extended position, extending from the body. The support incorporates a connector for, in the extended position, mechanically connecting and supporting a media playing device adjacent the body and electrically connecting an internal playing circuit of the media playing device to the operating circuit of the media player for operation of the media playing device via the operating circuit of the media player. A holder attached to the body engages the media playing device connected to the support, holding the media playing device in position. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046758 | AUDIO-CONTROLLING SYSTEM - An audio-controlling system has a mixer and an audio playing and controlling device. The mixer mixes an external audio signal and a controlling signal and then outputs a mixed audio signal to the audio playing and controlling device. The audio playing and controlling device is connected to the mixer to receive the mixed audio signal, plays the mixed audio signal and executes action according to controlling signal of the mixed audio signal. Therefore, The audio playing unit plays audio signal and the decoding unit outputs command codes to the actuator in wire or wireless way, so that the actuator automatically operates at the same time. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046759 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING AUDIO OBJECT - Provided is a method of separating an audio object that includes extracting virtual source location information and an audio signal from a bitstream, separating an object included in the audio signal based on a virtual source location, mapping objects of a previous frame and objects of a current frame located at the virtual source location, and extracting the mapped objects between continuous frames. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046760 | Personal Audio Player with Wireless File Sharing and Radio Recording and Timeshifting - A portable MP3 player, which includes radio capability therein. The device includes a radio part which enables receiving radio, either over the airwaves, or via a network. The radio information can be time shared for later use, and sequences within the radio information can be identified for storage within the memory. The memory can store compressed information, such as MP3 information, indicative of songs which are stored. The memory can also store information that is received over the radio. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046761 | Recorded Media Enhancement Method - A media processing method that dramatically improves the perceived audio quality and audio output level and video quality and video display consistency for most commonly used audio and video recording, storage and playback systems. The system synthesizes and boosts harmonics and spectral ranges that have been diminished or are missing in the audio component of media files and also processes the audio component to allow maximum playback level without distortion, while also insuring that the perceived audio playback level between different media files stays consistent. The system also improves the listening experience for users of headphones or ear buds. The system also improves the video image color range and brightness for best display on particular display devices while also insuring that the image brightness and color intensity stays consistent even when viewing media files containing video from a variety of different sources. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046762 | CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM WRITING APPARATUS, CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM WRITING METHOD AND APPARATUS OF PROCESSING DATA FOR CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM WRITING - There is provided a charged particle beam writing apparatus in which data processing is optimized by automatically dividing process regions on which parallel distributed processing is performed. A charged particle beam writing apparatus includes: a data storage unit to which layout data defining a plurality of figure patterns in a chip region is input and which stores the layout data; a dividing unit configured to divide the chip region into a plurality of process regions; a shot data generating unit configured to perform distributed processing on pattern data in the process regions using a plurality of computing processors so as to convert the pattern data to shot data for shooting a charged particle beam onto a target object; a determining and instructing unit configured to compare an amount of output data from each of the computing processors with a predetermined threshold, and when the amount of the output data is larger than the threshold, instruct corresponding one of the computing processors to divide corresponding one of the process regions and continue the data processing; and a writing unit configured to write on the target object using the shot data. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046763 | PLANAR MANUFACTURING DRAWING PRODUCTION SUPPORT DEVICE, PLANAR MANUFACTURING DRAWING PRODUCTION SUPPORT METHOD, PLANAR MANUFACTURING DRAWING PRODUCTION SUPPORT PROGRAM AND BRANCH ANGLE DESIGN SUPPORT DEVICE - The present invention aims to improve accuracy of a planar manufacturing drawing used to instruct manufacture of a three-dimensional structure in a planar form. According to path plan information is acquired by a path plan information acquisition unit | 2011-02-24 |
20110046764 | 3D Mold For Manufacturing Of Sub-Micron 3D Structures Using 2-D Photon Lithography And Nanoimprinting And Process Thereof - A process to manufacture a 3D mold to fabricate a high-throughput and low cost sub-micron 3D structure product is disclosed. The process integrates use of 2-photon laser lithography and 3D write technology to make a 3D mold of each layer of the 3D structure product, and then use nanoimprinting to form a sheet of polymer film of each layer of the 3D structure from the said 3D mold of that layer. Each layer of the sheet of polymer film is then fabricated into the sub-micron 3D structure product. The 3D mold of each layer of a high-throughput and low cost sub-micron 3D structure product, is further used to make master molds which is then used to form a sheet of polymer film of each layer of the 3D structure to fabricate the sub-micron 3D structure product. Applications using this process are also disclosed. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046765 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - An information processing device includes a target value receiving unit receiving one or more types of target values in a predetermined semiconductor manufacturing process; a parameter acquiring unit acquiring values of parameters during the semiconductor manufacturing process; an execution result acquiring unit acquiring one or more types of execution results indicating results of the semiconductor manufacturing process; an accumulation unit associating the execution results, the target values, and the values of parameters with one another and accumulating the same; a correlation acquiring unit acquiring correlation information indicating correlations among the execution results, the target values, and the values of parameters; an assist information acquiring unit acquiring assist information related to parameters with high correlation with respect to the target values received by the target value receiving unit by using the correlation information; and an output unit outputting the assist information acquired by the assist information acquiring unit. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046766 | METHOD FOR CREATING NUMERICAL CONTROL PROGRAMS - A method for creating an NC program for controlling a test run for determining, optimizing and/or validating processing parameters and/or control parameters of a processing operation on a laser processing machine comprises accessing a base NC program that includes at least one contour variable for the at least one test contour to be produced in the test run and at least one decision function for value assignment of a contour parameter to the contour variable, providing a selection function for selection by an operator of a combination of input values that are characteristic of the processing operation, and creating the NC program from the base NC program by automatic execution of the at least one decision function for assigning a contour parameter to the contour variable, the contour parameter being determined based on the combination of input values. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046767 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PREPARING MULTIPLE LAYERS OF SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATES FOR ELECTRONIC DESIGNS - Disclosed is an improved method, system, and computer program product for preparing multiple levels of semiconductor substrates for three-dimensional IC integration. Some embodiments utilize the process and design models to check and fabricate the insulating dielectric layer (IDL) separating the first and the second film stacks on separate substrates and then prepare the surface of the IDL to receive an additional layer of semiconductor substrate for further fabrication of the chips. Yet some other embodiments further employ the design and process models to ensure the IDL and the semiconductor substrate are sufficiently flat, or are otherwise satisfactory, so the three-dimensional integrated circuits meet the reliability, manufacturability, yield, or performance requirements. Yet some other embodiments further employ design and process models to place the vias connecting the multiple film stacks. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046768 | Determining Characteristics of Electric Cables Using Terahertz Radiation - An apparatus, system and method are described for determining a characteristic of an electric cable using THz radiation. The THz radiation may non-destructively penetrate a carbon black semiconductor layer to detect a THz spectrum of a cross-linked polyethylene insulator. The THz spectrum can be analyzed to determine the characteristics of the electric cable, including concentrations of polar chemical by-products in the XLPE insulator and, and to control the production process of the electric cables. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046769 | MANUFACTURING INSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, PROGRAM, MANUFACTURING INSTRUCTION SYSTEM, AND MANUFACTURING INSTRUCTION METHOD - The present teaching is intended to observe the delivery date of a product and decrease the number of workpieces in a merger process. A treatment sequence calculator included in manufacturing instruction equipment identifies an in-process part being worked in each process, and calculates the delivery-date allowance of the in-process part. In-process parts whose delivery-date allowances fall below a predetermined threshold are inputted to each process in ascending order of delivery-date allowances. In-process parts whose delivery-date allowances are equal to or larger than the predetermined threshold are inputted to each process in ascending order by a minimum value of remaining treatment times which the in-process parts take to reach the merger process. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046770 | Apparatus for monitoring pharamceutical manufacturing processes - An apparatus for monitoring data generated by a device adapted for use in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment are described and disclosed herein. The method creates a historic record of the pharmaceutical manufacturing process and provides it to an end user or a plurality of end users. Consequently, the methods provide a means to track the frequency of hazards associated with said device and thereby perform quality control on an integrated level whereby a pharmaceutical manufacturer can ensure data and product integrity and minimize cost. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046771 | Computer Controlled Flow Manipulation For Vacuum Infusion Processes - Methods and apparatus for vacuum infusing resin into a fabric preform within a mold. The methods comprise increasing permeability in a selected region, such as by deploying a VIPR chamber in a location corresponding to the resin injection port corresponding to the resin flow front furthest from the mold vent or a location identified by predictive modeling as best to achieve a desired flow front geometry. Suitable apparatus comprise a VIPR chamber, an image detector for detecting resin flow fronts, a processor programmed to identify a desired location to deploy the VIPR chamber, and an automatic positioner for moving the VIPR chamber to the identified location. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046772 | Flexible Manufacturing Systems and Methods - A converting line comprises a first unit at a first region of the converting line and a second unit at a second region of the converting line. The first unit is positioned in series with the second unit. The converting line further comprises a third unit at a third region of the converting line and a fourth unit at a fourth region of the converting line. The first, second, third, and fourth units are configured to each perform at least one function. The third unit is positioned in parallel with the first unit, the second unit, or the fourth unit. The converting line further comprises a controller configured to activate at least one of the units based a received product order. The converting line is configured to produce a first product different from a second product during a single run of the converting line. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046773 | TOOL VECTOR DISPLAY APPARATUS FOR A MACHINE TOOL WITH ROTATIONAL AXES - Time information t and positional information about each axis are obtained, and the three-dimensional coordinates of tool center point Pe at time t are calculated to display the path of the tool center point Pe at time t. Then, whether a fixed time has elapsed or not is decided. If the fixed time has elapsed, the coordinates of the tool vector start point Ps at time t are calculated to display a line segment connecting between tool vector start point Ps and tool center point Pe, which is the end point of the tool vector. This display enables the orientation of the tool at each tool center point to be grasped at a glance. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046774 | DEVICE FOR PROCESSING BANK NOTES - The present invention relates to an apparatus for processing bank notes. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046775 | Facility Wide Mixed Mail Sorting and/or Sequencing System and Components and Methods Thereof - The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046776 | SEED PLANTER DATA ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present invention provides a system and method for generating a planting profile for seeds planted in a field using a seed planter that includes a seed transfer device. In various embodiments, the planting profile may be generated via a processor that communicates with a timing device and a seed sensor. The timing device is configured to provide timestamps associated with the presence of one or more seeds on a seed carrying feature of the seed transfer device as indicated by the seed sensor. Some embodiments further comprise a speed measuring device that is configured to measure and provide to the processor a speed of the seed planter as it travels through the field. Other embodiments further comprise a second seed sensor that senses seeds after exiting from the drop tube. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046777 | Apparatus for providing coupons in cooperation with operation of a fuel vending device - An apparatus for use in cooperation with operation of a fuel vending device; the fuel vending device delivering at least one fuel product; the delivering being effected by exercising an actuator element; includes: (a) a control unit for controlling the apparatus in dispensing at least one item having value after the exercising; (b) a providing unit for effecting the dispensing; the providing unit being coupled with the control unit and responsive to the control unit; and (c) a link coupling the apparatus and the actuator element for effecting the cooperation. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046778 | METHOD OF CONDUCTING A SALES TRANSACTION USING A RANDOM ACCESS AND RANDOM LOAD DISPENSING UNIT - The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046779 | Remote Contrivance Refurbishment Apparatus & Related Methods - Disclosed is a remote contrivance refurbishment apparatus and related methods. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046780 | DISTRIBUTED ROBOTIC GUIDANCE - The different illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus that includes a computer system, a number of structured light generators, and a number of mobile robotic devices. The computer system is configured to generate a path plan. The number of structured light generators is configured to project the path plan. The number of mobile robotic devices is configured to detect and follow the path plan. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046781 | COORDINATED ACTION ROBOTIC SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A coordinated action robotic system may include a plurality of robotic vehicles, each including a platform and at least one manipulator movable relative thereto. The robotic system may also include a remote operator control station that may include a respective controller for each manipulator. The remote operator control station may also include a mapping module to map movement of each manipulator relative to its platform. Operation of the controllers for manipulator movement in a given direction produces corresponding movement of the respective manipulators in the given direction such that the robotic vehicles may be controlled as if they were one robotic vehicle. The coordinated movement may result in increased operational efficiency, increased operational dexterity, and increased ease of controlling the robotic vehicles. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046782 | A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE RELATION BETWEEN A ROBOT COORDINATE SYSTEM AND A LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE WORKING RANGE OF THE ROBOT - The present invention relates to a method and a system for determining the relation between a local coordinate system located in the working range of an industrial robot ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046783 | METHOD FOR TRAINING A ROBOT OR THE LIKE, AND DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING SAID METHOD - A device for training a robot adapted to carry out automated tasks in order to accomplish various functions, in particular at least one of processing, mounting, packaging or maintaining tasks, using a specific tool on a part. The device includes a way for displaying the part as a 3D virtual model and for controlled movement of the specific tool of the robot. At least one virtual guide is associated with the 3D model of the part, defining a space arranged for delimiting an approach path of the tool to a predetermined operation area of the 3D model of the part. The predetermined operation area is associated with the virtual guide. The device stores, in a computer, spacial coordinates of the tool with respect to a given coordinate system in which the 3D model of the part is positioned when the tool is effectively located in the predetermined operation area. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046784 | ASYMMETRIC STEREO VISION SYSTEM - The different illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus that includes an autonomous vehicle, a modular navigation system, and an asymmetric vision module. The modular navigation system is coupled to the autonomous vehicle. The asymmetric vision module is configured to interact with the modular navigation system. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046785 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE REMOVAL OF A LEAF FROM A CROP - Method and device for the removal of a part of a crop, such as a leaf ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046786 | Blender Base with Food Processor Capabilities - A blender base that may be used with a food processor container, a blender container, and a single use beverage container. The blender container includes a novel blade unit having a food processor-style blade and blender type blades. Programs with preprogrammed motor commands for desired operations are stored in memory and may be selected by a user on a user interface. The user interface may include a liquid crystal display, or function switches and light emitting diodes. Upon selection of a particular pre-defined function, the microcontroller retrieves the appropriate program from the read only memory and specifies the preprogrammed motor commands to accomplish the selected function. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046787 | WATER SEPARATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A system for treating fractionated water from an oil and gas well. The system comprising a filter system, a diffusive membrane system, a plurality of membrane sensors, and at least one membrane controller. The filter system is fluidly connected to the diffusive membrane system, wherein the filter system comprises a plurality of straining filter banks. The diffusive membrane system comprises a plurality of membrane banks each having an inlet and an outlet. The plurality of membrane sensors are positioned at the outlet of each of the plurality of membrane banks, and the plurality of membrane sensors are configured to detect the total dissolved solids level at the outlet of each of the plurality of membrane banks. The at least one membrane controller is programmed to selectively disengage and isolate at least one of the plurality of membrane banks from fluid communication with the system upon detection if the total dissolved solids level at the outlet of one or more of the membrane banks is above about 20,000 ppm. A method is also provided. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046788 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SIGNALS - A method for automatically detecting a control signal configuration of a vehicle component includes making a connection to a channel of the component, performing an electrical measurement on the channel, and identifying a control signal configuration based upon the measurement. A method for sending control signals from one vehicle component to another includes making a connection on a channel of one component, making a connection to a channel of the other component, performing electrical measurements on the channels, identifying control signal configurations based upon the measurements, and configuring a control signal interface. A control signal interface includes an input unit, a signal processing unit, and an output unit. The input and output units each can connect to a channel of a vehicle component and perform an electrical measurement. The signal processing unit can determine control commands based upon control signals. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046789 | BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH ACTIVE BUILDING SKIN, AN ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE COLLECTOR FOR USE IN SUCH A SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF MANAGING RESOURCES USED IN A BUILDING - A building management system ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046790 | ENERGY REDUCING RETROFIT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A CONSTANT VOLUME HVAC SYSTEM - An energy-reducing method and apparatus for retrofitting a constant volume HVAC system, with or without an economizer, that provides heating, cooling, and ventilation to occupants within a building space. The present invention includes the introduction of a programmable logic controller and variable frequency drive (VFD) that takes control of the existing fan, heating, cooling, and optional economizer operation. The controller is programmed for the reduction of fan speed in the heating and cooling modes. The reduction of the fan speed in the ventilation mode when the 100% operation is not needed saves significant energy of the existing constant volume HVAC system where the fan motor is designed to run 100% of the time. The fan speed may be further reduced upon a reduction in sensed occupancy levels of the space, such as with a CO | 2011-02-24 |
20110046791 | AIR CONDITIONER - An indoor unit includes an indoor side transmitting and receiving section, a relay which is put in a closed state in a standby state, and an indoor control section which controls the relay on the basis of an output of the indoor side transmitting and receiving section. An outdoor unit includes an outdoor side transmitting and receiving section, and a power circuit. Then, the indoor control section of the indoor unit does not bring the relay into the closed state upon determining that the connection wiring lines which connect the indoor unit with the outdoor unit are miswired on the basis of a reception output of the indoor side transmitting and receiving section when operation starts from a standby state in which the supply of power of the outdoor unit is stopped. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046792 | Energy Management System And Method - A system and method migrating virtualized environments is disclosed. According to an aspect of the disclosure, a home energy management system and method includes a database configured to store site report data received from a plurality of residential sites using a wireless home energy network at each site. Each residential site includes a thermostat accessible to the wireless home energy network. A processor is operably coupled to the database and configured to access the site report data and detect a current temperature set-point of the thermostat at a first residential site; detect a first seasonal profile of the thermostat; detect a current operating mode of a HVAC system operably coupled to the thermostat; and determine a thermostat schedule of the thermostat using the first seasonal profile and the current operating mode of the HVAC system. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046793 | STABILIZED PLATFORM SYSTEM - A stabilized platform system includes a platform, a chassis subject to external vibration, first and second servomechanisms fixed to the chassis, first support having an end rotatably coupled to the first servomechanism and an other end rotatably coupled to the platform, a second support having an end rotatably coupled to the second servomechanism and an other end rotatably coupled to the platform, a third support having an end fixed relative to one of the chassis and an other end rotatably coupled to the platform, one or more sensors fixed to the platform, and a controller coupled to the one or more sensors and the first and the second servomechanisms. The controller causes the servomechanisms to adjust the inclination angles of the platform to maintain a desired orientation of the platform. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046794 | Multi-Channel Active Control System and Methods for the Reduction of Tonal Noise from an Axial Fan - A method of optimizing placement of a control source relative to a noise source includes establishing a first pool of constructive chromosomes, each constructive chromosome defining a potential spatial position for the control source in an acoustic space and each constructive chromosome including a plurality of constructive genes having a value-based value that represents an ordinate related to the potential spatial position. A second pool of constructive chromosomes is established by manipulating the value-based values of constructive genes from at least a portion of the plurality of constructive chromosomes of the first pool to create a plurality of modified constructive chromosomes, and evaluating a fitness characteristic of at least some of the constructive chromosomes from the first pool and/or at least some of the constructive chromosomes from the second pool. A portion of the constructive chromosomes are eliminated from the first and/or second pools based on the fitness characteristic. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046795 | DRIVE CONTROL METHOD, DRIVE CONTROL APPARATUS, STAGE CONTROL METHOD, STAGE CONTROL APPARATUS, EXPOSURE METHOD, EXPOSURE APPARATUS AND MEASURING APPARATUS - A drive control method of controlling an object which can move at least in a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction is provided. Here, a force applied to the object is controlled on the basis of a driving signal for driving a first actuator moving the object in the first direction and a disturbance correcting signal generated from a disturbance signal in the second direction at an output terminal of the object. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046796 | METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR USE IN CONFIGURING A BATHING UNIT CONTROLLER - A controller for a bathing unit system comprising a memory unit for storing program instructions, an interface for establishing a communication link with an external memory medium and a processing unit. The controller is operative for controlling a set of bathing unit components at least in part on the basis of the program instructions stored in the memory unit. The external memory medium stores update information associated with the program instructions and relevancy information indicative of a characteristic of the update information. The processing unit is operative for detecting the presence of an external memory medium at the interface, accessing the relevancy information stored in the memory medium, processing the relevancy information and causing the program instructions to be updated on the basis of the update information. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046797 | SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING SYSTEM, CONTROLLER, SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD, AND PROCESSING LIQUID COLLECTION METHOD - A semiconductor manufacturing system includes a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, a first controller for controlling the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, an auxiliary machine for the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, a second controller for controlling the auxiliary machine, and a third controller for electrically coupling the first and second controllers. The second controller outputs an auxiliary machine-in-operation signal to the third controller when the auxiliary machine is operating, outputs an auxiliary machine-stopping signal to the third controller when the auxiliary machine is stopping, and operates or stops the auxiliary machine according to an instruction signal received from the third controller. The first controller receives the auxiliary machine-in-operation signal or the auxiliary machine-stopping signal via the third controller, and keeps the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus in operation or on standby when the first controller is receiving the auxiliary machine-in-operation signal. The third controller stops the auxiliary machine when the third controller detects that the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus is on standby, and outputs the auxiliary machine-in-operation signal, instead of the auxiliary machine-stopping signal received from the second controller, to the first controller. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046798 | Energy Management System And Method - According to an aspect of the disclosure, a home energy management system and method includes a network device disposed at a residence and a wireless home energy network capable of establishing communication with the network device. A server is disposed remotely from the residence and capable of generating a control action report to control the network devices. A controller is located at the residence and in communication with the server and configured to establish the wireless home energy network; initiate a plurality of operating status requests of the network device; receive device data in response to at least one of the operating status requests; generate a site report including the device data; initiate a communication of the site report to the remote server; and detect an availability of the control action report at the remote server in conjunction with the communication of the site report. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046799 | Energy Management System And Method - According to an aspect of the disclosure, an energy management apparatus for a home energy management system and method includes a processor operable to manage energy use at a site. The processor is configured to convert an incoming message received from a wireless energy network into XML enabled output data and format an outgoing message to be output to the wireless energy network using XML enabled input data. A communication interface is configured to enable access to a communication device having access to the wireless energy network, wherein the communication interface is further configured to detect the outgoing message formatted by the processor to be output using the wireless energy network; configure the outgoing message to a message bus format, detect the incoming message received from the wireless energy network, and convert the incoming message from the message bus format to access the incoming network device data. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046800 | Energy Management System And Method - According to an aspect of the disclosure, an energy management system and method includes managing energy use of a site comprising the steps of: acquiring a network device data from a network device joined to a wireless energy network; translating the network data into device report data comprised of at least one Java based object; detecting an interval to generate a site report of the wireless energy network; translating the device report data into site report data comprised of XML formatted data; and generating the site report including the site report data at the interval. A wireless energy network communication device is configured to communicate with a wireless energy network and a processor is operably coupled to the wireless energy communication device and configured to perform the steps of managing energy use of the site. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046801 | Energy Management System And Method - According to an aspect of the disclosure, an apparatus for an energy management system includes a controller having an application interface configured to use at least a portion of an incoming message communicated using a home energy network at a residential site. The incoming message includes at least a portion of a first user energy management schedule, and the controller is capable of altering use of a resource in response to the first user energy management schedule. A first communication interface is operably coupled to the application interface and configured to communicate with a first network operably associated with the home energy network; and a second communication interface is operably coupled to the application interface and configured to communicate with a second network operably associated with the home energy network, wherein the second network is different than the first network. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046802 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TURBINE BLADE - A control system for a turbine blade, including: an operational control element for generating and outputting an operational control signal, the operational control signal for non-emergency operation of a motor for controlling pitch of the turbine blade; an emergency control element, separate from and different from the operational control element, for generating and outputting an emergency control signal for emergency operation of the motor; and, an output stage element for receiving the operational and emergency control signals and for selecting one of the operational or emergency control signals, and with a means for receiving power for operation of the motor and with a means for providing the received power to the motor according to the selected operational or emergency control signal. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046803 | Controller and Control Techniques for Windfarm - The disclosed windfarm control system comprising a windfarm and a central controller; the windfarm including plural wind power generators whose rotational speeds are variable, plural aerographs disposed in the vicinity of the wind power generators to measure the directions and powers of the wind at the sites of the generators, and plural local controllers disposed in the vicinity of the wind power generators to control the output of the wind power generators by controlling the rotational speeds of the generators; wherein the central controller calculats the control level which maintains the output of the windfarm constant for a predetermined time period and instructs the local controllers to control the rpm's of the wind power generators in accordance with the control level. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046804 | ENERGY LIMIT IN A SLIDING WINDOW IN POWER AND HEAT MANAGEMENT - A system and method for specifying a temporal window of a fixed size that slides along time; specifying energy consumption as the accumulated power consumption in a temporal window; and applying a threshold that limits the energy consumption in a sliding window, while the power consumption can fluctuate within the window. Power-aware systems apply energy limit as a constraint in performance optimization. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046805 | CONTEXT-AWARE SMART HOME ENERGY MANAGER - A context-aware smart home energy management (CASHEM) system and method is disclosed. CASHEM dynamically schedules household energy use to reduce energy consumption by identifying contextual information within said household, selecting a comfort of service preference, wherein said comfort of service preference is based on different said contextual information, and extracting an appliance use schedule for maximum energy savings based on said contextual information in light of said comfort of service preferences, by executing a program instruction in a data processing apparatus. CASHEM correlates said contextual information with energy consumption levels to dynamically schedule said appliance based on an energy-saving condition and a user's comfort. Comfort of service preferences are gathered by CASHEM by monitoring occupant activity levels and use of said appliance. CASHEM can also recommend potential energy savings for a user to modify comfort of service preferences. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046806 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING THE EFFECTS OF A REQUEST TO CHANGE POWER USAGE - Systems and methods for estimating the effects of a request to change power usage are described. Device data about one or more devices may be received. User behavior data about past and anticipated user behavior may be received. Effects of a request to change power usage on a power grid may be estimated using the device data and the user behavior data. Whether to send the request to change power usage may be determined based on the estimated effects. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046807 | DCS CONTROL MODULE FOR A TRANSFORMER IN NUCLEAR POWER ENGINEERING - A DCS control module for a transformer in nuclear power engineering, comprises: an input command processing logic unit ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046808 | CONTROLLER AND SYSTEM INCLUDING A CONTROLLER FOR DETECTING A FAILURE THEREOF - A controller for a load includes separable contacts, an operating mechanism structured to open and close the separable contacts, a processor circuit cooperating with the operating mechanism to open and close the separable contacts, and an output controlled by the processor circuit. The output is structured to cause a remote circuit interrupter to open a power circuit electrically connected in series with the separable contacts. The processor circuit is structured to detect failure of the controller to control the load and activate the output. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046809 | ADAPTIVE RELAYING CONTROLLED BY AUTONOMOUS EVENT DETECTION - An adaptive relaying control system and method is disclosed for adapting coordination of protective measures provided to an electric-energy distribution system as a function of at least an ambient weather condition. A weather sensor senses the ambient weather condition within a region adjacent to at least a portion of the electric-energy distribution system. A control unit is operatively coupled to the weather sensor to receive a weather signal indicative of the ambient weather condition and determine whether a storm condition exists based at least in part on the weather signal. The control unit establishes a suitable control philosophy for adapting coordination of the protective measures provided to the electric-energy distribution system based at least in part on whether the storm condition exists. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046810 | Variable Transmission Window Constructions - An electrical control system is disclosed for controlling a plurality of variable transmittance windows. The electrical control system of the present invention comprises a master control circuit for supplying control signals representing transmittance levels for the variable transmission windows, and a plurality of window control circuits coupled to each of the master control circuits. Because the window control circuits can sense abnormal load conditions in the variable transmission windows, the system further includes an interface to a security system to inform of a potential intrusion. Each window control circuit controls the transmittance of at least one of the variable transmission windows in response to control signals received from the master control circuit. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046811 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER HAVING PHASE CONTROL AND ZERO-CROSS CYCLE CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY - The present invention relates to a temperature controller having phase control and zero-cross cycle control function that can be achieved at a low cost by controlling power that is supplied to a load, by generating a phase control signal or a zero-cross control signal according to control target temperature of a load, using a microcomputer. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046812 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COOLING FAN CONTROL USING MEASURED AMPERAGE LOAD - A system and method for controlling cooling fans in a computing system using measured temperature and amperage load is disclosed. In one embodiment, a cooling fan control device (CFCD) includes a temperature sensing module for measuring an inside temperature of the computing system using a plurality of temperature sensors disposed within the computing system and for computing a temperature value during operation, a power measurement module for measuring amperage drawn by each of the plurality of cooling fans during operation, and a driving module coupled to the temperature sensing module and the power measurement module to adjust rotational speed of each of the plurality of cooling fans during operation to obtain a desired airflow across the inside of the computing system based on the computed temperature value, a desired temperature value, and a lookup table including temperature and amperage drawn versus airflow values associated with each cooling fan. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046813 | STEER CORRECTION FOR A REMOTELY OPERATED MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE - A materials handling vehicle automatically applies a steer correction maneuver if an object is detected in a steer bumper zone in front of the vehicle. A controller detects whether an object is in front of the materials handling vehicle and automatically determines whether a steer correction maneuver should be to the right or left of the traveling direction of the materials handling vehicle. The materials handling vehicle automatically steer corrects the vehicle, e.g., at a determined steer angle that is opposite the direction to the detected position of the object, and accumulates the distance traveled by vehicle while steer correction is being performed. The vehicle then automatically counter steers the vehicle, e.g., by a determined steer amount, in the opposite direction as the steer correction for a percentage of accumulated steer distance traveled. After performing the counter steer maneuver, the vehicle may, for example, resume a substantially straight heading. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046814 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEGREGATED AND INDEPENDENT COMMAND AND CONTROL OF WIRELESS SERVICE SELECTION, ROUTING, TRANSPORT AND/OR DELIVERY - Systems, methods, and devices are operable to system for communicate with vehicles. An exemplary embodiment employs a vehicle device and a server. The vehicle device is configured to communicate with a control network and at least one carrier. The server is configured to communicate with the control network and the at least one carrier, is configured to communicate command information with the vehicle device using the control network, and is configured to separately communicate information of interest with the vehicle device using the at least one carrier in accordance with the communicated command information communicated over the control network. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046815 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING VEHICLE ENGINE SPEED - An apparatus for remotely controlling the speed of an engine includes a housing and a control knob. A position shaft is fixedly connected to the control knob for rotation therewith and a position gear is fixedly secured to the position shaft for rotation therewith. A rotary encoder has a shaft in operative engagement with the position gear such that rotation of the position gear rotates the encoder shaft. The rotary encoder generates output signals based on a direction of rotation and angular displacement of the control knob. A processor receives the output signals from the rotary encoder and generates output signals proportional to the direction of rotation and angular displacement of the control knob. A primary engine control unit is remotely located with respect to the remote housing for receiving the output signals from the processor and directly controlling the speed of the engine based upon the received signals. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046816 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ACCESSORY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS - An aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing that includes a user-operable switch and a control module. The control module is configured to determine whether the user-operable switch has been operated, generate a data frame corresponding to a control signal for operating a vehicle component, and transmit the data frame to a receiver of a control signal interface. Another aftermarket steering wheel control includes a housing with a user-operable switch and a circuit with an output line. The output line is connected to the switch and further connected to a control signal interface. Operation of the user-operable switch changes a resistance on the at least one output line, and the control signal interface is configured to convert the resistance to a control signal for operating a vehicle component. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046817 | Incremental Position-Based Guidance For A UAV - Disclosed herein is a method and system for flying a ducted-fan aerial vehicle, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The method includes receiving a flight plan comprising a plurality of waypoints and a plurality of path segments connecting the plurality of waypoints in an order of execution. The method further includes determining actual flight instructions for the ducted fan unmanned aerial vehicle based on (i) the received flight plan, (ii) a predetermined set of operating parameters associated with the ducted fan unmanned aerial vehicle, and (iii) an iterative analysis of a plurality of ordered triples. The method further includes sending the actual flight instructions to at least one processor of the ducted fan unmanned aerial vehicle configured to implement one or more portions of the actual flight instructions. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046818 | ONBOARD AIRPLANE COMMUNITY NOISE AND EMISSIONS MONITOR - A method for monitoring airplane noise and emissions may include receiving a predetermined set of engine performance data for an airplane and receiving a predetermined set of airplane flight data for the airplane. The method may also include predicting at least one of a noise level and an emissions level from the airplane at each of a plurality of ground based noise and emissions monitoring stations based on the predetermined set of engine performance data and the predetermined set of airplane flight data. Each of the plurality of ground based noise and emissions monitoring stations is located at a predetermined geographic location along an expected flight path of the airplane. The method may also include presenting at least one of the predicted noise level and the predicted emissions level on a display to a pilot of the airplane to permit operation of the airplane to substantially minimize at least one of an actual noise level and an actual emissions level at each of the plurality of ground based noise and emissions monitoring stations. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046819 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEACTIVATING A STEERING SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFT'S FRONT LANDING GEAR - A method for deactivating a steering system of a front landing gear of an aircraft, including detecting an activated status of the steering system, detecting a pilot control unit in neutral position, detecting towing conditions of the aircraft, detecting a rotational movement of the nose gear, and deactivating the steering system when operations to are verified. The disclosed embodiments also concern a system for implementing this method. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046820 | TEST EQUIPMENT FOR TESTING AN ADDITIONAL CENTER TANK (ACT) SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFT - The present invention provides test equipment for testing an additional center tank (ACT) system of an aircraft. The ACT system comprising control means configured to perform functions of an Auxiliary Fuel Management Computer (AFMC) and an Auxiliary Level Sensing Control Unit (ALSCU). The test equipment comprises at least one test module adapted for coupling to the ACT system in place of at least a portion of the control means, the test module comprising means for generating one or more test signals and outputting the test signals to the ACT system. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046821 | Reconfigurable aircraft - A reconfigurable aircraft having a fuselage and a series of wing segments that form a wing, and an extra wing segment that is interchangeable with a wing segment that is part of the wing. The wing segments are readily attachable and detachable from the fuselage, allowing for the interchanging of the wing segments. At least one of the two interchangeable wing segments is configured with one type of mission-specific equipment, and the other may be configured with a second type of mission-specific equipment, allowing for the quick reconfiguration of the aircraft. Alternatively, the two interchangeable wing segments are each configured with the same mission-specific equipment, allowing for mission-specific equipment is serviced without interfering with the flight schedule. With an additional fuselage and set of wing segments that form a wing a mission may be continuously flown. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046822 | Method for Reducing Outside Air Inflow Required for Aircraft Cabin Air Quality - A method for calculating an aircraft fuselage leakage calculation of an aircraft is provided. The method comprises determining a calculation period for an aircraft fuselage leakage value and inputting the calculation period into a computer to obtain a first input data. The method further comprises obtaining one or more outside air inflow rates and inputting the one or more outside air inflow rates into the computer to obtain a second input data. The method further comprises obtaining one or more air outflow rates and inputting the one or more air outflow rates into the computer to obtain a third input data. The method further comprises accumulating the first input data, the second input data, and the third input data in the computer to obtain an accumulated input data. The method further comprises processing the accumulated input data with a process software to obtain an output data in the form of a calculated aircraft fuselage leakage value. The method further comprises sending the output data to a data file. The method further comprises using the calculated aircraft fuselage leakage value to calculate an aircraft fuel savings potential value. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046823 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR OPTIMISING THE PERFORMANCE OF AN AIRCRAFT IN THE PRESENCE OF A LATERAL DISSYMETRY - A process and device for optimising the performance of an aircraft in the presence of a lateral dissymmetry is disclosed. The device ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046824 | Device for piloting a vehicle and method for the motorised assistance and control of such a piloting device - The invention relates to a piloting device comprising a piloting component ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046825 | ESTIMATION OF A CRITERION OF LOAD TO WHICH A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT OF AN AIRCRAFT IS SUBJECTED, AND ASSISTANCE FOR THE DETECTION OF A SO-CALLED "HARD" LANDING BY VIRTUE OF SUCH A CRITERION - The present invention relates to methods and systems for estimating a loading criterion relating to the load (C) experienced by a structural component ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046826 | Component Vehicle - According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for determining whether first and second components of a vehicle are physically coupled together, the method comprising: transmitting a first signal from the first component of the vehicle; receiving a second signal from the second component of the vehicle; processing the second signal to determine whether the first and second components of the vehicle are coupled. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046827 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SPEED IN AUTOMATIC TRAIN OPERATION - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for controlling speed in an automatic train operation, capable of estimating and controlling a speed at which a train should run at each position where the train will run in order to satisfy a restrictive speed profile and to make passengers comfortable by observing acceleration limit and jerk limit in case of accelerating or decelerating the train. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046828 | System And Method For Controlling Electric Power In A Plug-In Vehicle From An External Power Source - A system and method is provided for controlling electric power in a plug-in vehicle, such as a pure electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle. The electric power is controlled from an external power source to one or more predetermined components in the plug-in vehicle. The power source is external to the vehicle and has a maximum power level. Electric power at a charging level from the external power source is received. Based on the charging level and the maximum power level, an available power level is determined. Based on the available power level, the electric power is controlled from the external power source to the predetermined components in the plug-in vehicle. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046829 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING CREEP TORQUE IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A HYBRID POWERTRAIN SYSTEM - Vehicle creep control includes executing a first control scheme to determine a preferred output torque as a first function of the operator input to the brake pedal when the actual direction of vehicle travel is a first direction and the operator-selected direction of vehicle travel is also the first direction, and executing a second control scheme to determine the preferred output torque as a second function of the operator input to the brake pedal when the actual direction of vehicle travel is a second direction and the operator-selected direction of vehicle travel is the first direction. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046830 | REDUNDANT HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE FOR THE CONTROL SIGNALS STAGE OF SYSTEM FOR BRAKING A VEHICLE ALL OF WHOSE WHEELS ARE EACH LINKED TO AT LEAST ONE ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE - System for electrical braking of a road vehicle of which at least one wheel is linked in rotation to at least one rotary electric machine, at least one wheel drive electronic module | 2011-02-24 |
20110046831 | ELECTRICALLY POWERED MOTORIZED VEHICLE WITH CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION AND COMBINED HYBRID SYSTEM - The present invention describes an electric vehicle with hybrid drive system, which provides optimization of speed, power and maximizing efficiency levels. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes at least one driven wheel, an electric motor connected to the driven wheel through a fixed transmission system or a continuous variable transmission (CVT) unit, an internal combustion engine (ICE) connected to the driven wheel through a fixed transmission system or a CVT unit and a selector switch to select the modes of power supply to the electric vehicle. Further, the electric motor is powered by a battery power pack and the ICE is powered by a hydrocarbon fuels stored in a hydrocarbon fuel tank. Furthermore, the different position of selector switch provides different modes of the power supply to the vehicle. In another embodiment, the electric motor is adapted to be operated as a generator. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046832 | Electronic Assistance System and Method - An electronic assistance system and method for an electrical vehicle is provided that integrates the following functions: display of relevant information on the vehicle on a dashboard using visual or audio cues, as well as dials and/or graphical or alphanumeric displays; communication with people outside the vehicle through a loudspeaker; management of vehicle start-up; management of air conditioning, heating and defrosting; storage in memory of information on problematic states having occurred during operation of the vehicle; storage in memory of daily operating parameters of the vehicle; real time acquisition, ease of reconfiguration; and transmittal of stored operating data in order to generate vehicle operating behavior reports. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046833 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE STARTING TORQUE IN A HYBRID VEHICLE - A method for determining the starting torque in a hybrid vehicle, comprising an internal combustion engine and an electric machine, wherein the internal combustion engine can be decoupled from the drive train by opening a clutch, said method providing for the determination of the starting torque by detecting the holding torque in a holding process of the vehicle with the internal combustion engine decoupled before the operating brake is engaged, wherein the holding torque detected corresponds to the minimum required starting torque. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046834 | Method And System For Determining A Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Expected Drive Range - A vehicle may include an engine and electric machine each configured to generate motive power for the vehicle, a battery configured to store energy for the electric machine, and a tank configured to store fuel for the engine. The vehicle may further include one or more controllers configured to determine a vehicle drive range based on an amount of fuel in the tank and an available charge depletion energy in the battery. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046835 | VEHICLE TRAVEL CONTROL SYSTEM - An ECU that integrally controls a vehicle travel control system includes an initial travel plan producing section which produces an initial travel plan including a decelerating interval in which an engine of a vehicle is stopped to decelerate the vehicle, a travel plan reconfiguring section which reconfigures the initial travel plan produced by the initial travel plan reconfiguring section, and a travel control section which controls travel of the vehicle based on a travel plan. When a non-stop state of the engine occurs while the vehicle is traveling, the travel plan reconfiguring section reconfigures the initial travel plan so that target deceleration in the decelerating interval in the initial travel plan is reset to new target deceleration that is larger deceleration. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046836 | MODULAR AND SCALABLE POSITIONING AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM - The different illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus that includes an autonomous vehicle, a modular navigation system, and a number of modular components. The modular navigation system is coupled to the autonomous vehicle. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046837 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT - To improve the scheduling and tasking of sensors, the present disclosure describes an improved planning system and method for the allocation and management of sensors. In one embodiment, the planning system uses a branch and bound approach of tasking sensors using a heuristic to expedite arrival at a deterministic solution. In another embodiment, a progressive lower bound is applied to the branch and bound approach. Also, in another embodiment, a hybrid branch and bound approach is used where both local and global planning are employed in a tiered fashion. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046838 | AUTOMATIC SEARCH SYSTEM AND METHOD - An automatic search system and a method for assisting a mobile apparatus to search for a matching device are provided. The automatic search method includes the following steps. First, N sets of consecutive images are captured at N time points respectively when the mobile apparatus moves along a first direction. The N is a positive integer greater than 1. Next, the N sets of consecutive images are received, and several image features of the N sets of images are compared, so as to determine accordingly whether the matching device exists in the first direction. If it is determined that the matching device exists, a route signal and an adjustment signal are generated. Next, according to the route signal, the mobile apparatus is controlled to move to an adjacent position of the matching device. Also, according to the adjustment signal, the mobile apparatus is controlled to be combined with the matching device. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046839 | MOVING VEHICLE SYSTEM AND IN-POSITION DETERMINATION METHOD FOR MOVING VEHICLE - A moving vehicle system for making an in-position determination when a moving vehicle enters an in-position range, includes a sensor arranged to determine a position, a velocity, and an acceleration of the moving vehicle, and computation unit arranged to determine whether a stop position of the moving vehicle is within an in-position range or not. | 2011-02-24 |