16th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 40 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110093155 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING REDUCER FAULT - Disclosed is a method and a system for detecting a reducer fault, which extracts an angle of a steering angle sensor and an angle of a motor position sensor after the initialization of the steering angle sensor and the motor position sensor, and when a difference value between two extracted angles is equal to or larger than a predetermined angle, detects a fault of a reducer for rotation connection between a steering wheel and a motor. The method and the system can accurately detect the fault of the reducer for rotation connection between the steering wheel and the motor included in the motor driven power steering system, thereby effectively preventing occurrence of an accident due to the fault of the reducer. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093156 | UNIT FOR DISPLAYING ACCELERATION FOR TRAVELING APPARATUS - Provided is a unit for displaying acceleration for a traveling apparatus. The unit for displaying acceleration for a traveling apparatus includes a sensor installed on an acceleration pedal operating to control a traveling speed of the traveling apparatus, and sensing operation of the acceleration pedal to transmit electric signal to the outside, and a light emission control module installed in the traveling apparatus, receiving the electric signal from the sensor and controlling light emission of one or a plurality of first lamps installed around taillights of the traveling apparatus. Therefore, when a driver presses an acceleration pedal while driving a traveling apparatus, an acceleration state of the traveling apparatus may be displayed to the outside to inform the state. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093157 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING A MAINTENANCE OPERATION - There is provided a method of selecting a maintenance operation to be performed on a device. An exemplary method comprises determining a health parameter for the device, the health parameter being predictive of a probability of failure of the device based on archival data about a plurality of devices similar to the device. The exemplary method also comprises performing a first maintenance operation on the device if the health parameter indicates that the probability of failure of the device is below a threshold. The exemplary method additionally comprises performing a second maintenance operation on the device if the health parameter indicates that the probability of failure of the device exceeds the threshold. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093158 | SMART VEHICLE MANUALS AND MAINTENANCE TRACKING SYSTEM - An emotive advisory system for use by one or more occupants of an automotive vehicle includes a computer configured to receive input indicative of an operating state of the vehicle. The computer determines at least one of a need to provide owner's manual (or maintenance) information to an occupant based on the operating state of the vehicle and a request to provide owner's manual (or maintenance) information to the occupant. The computer generates (i) data representing an avatar having an appearance and (ii) data representing a spoken statement for the avatar. The spoken statement provides owner's manual (or maintenance) information to the occupant in spoken dialog based on at least one of the need and the request. The data representing the avatar is output for visual display, and the data representing the statement for the avatar is output for audio play. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093159 | SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING DATA ACQUIRED FROM VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC INTERFACE FOR VEHICLE INVENTORY MONITORING - A system for keeping an inventory of vehicles that serve as collateral for loans provided by a lending entity includes a vehicle monitoring device, a database, and a central vehicle data server. The vehicle monitoring device includes a wireless modem, a processor, a GPS receiver, a vehicle diagnostics interface connector, and memory. These components are preferably enclosed in a small housing which may be installed beneath the dashboard of a vehicle. The vehicle diagnostics interface connector connects to the vehicle's OBD interface which is electrically connected to the vehicle's on-board diagnostics processor. The device retrieves vehicle diagnostic data through the vehicle's OBD interface based on the occurrence of certain events during the operation of the vehicle, such as ignition events, voltage change events, and location-based events, such as crossing a geofence boundary or exceeding a mileage or speed threshold. The device transmits the retrieved vehicle diagnostic data to the central vehicle data server via a wireless communication network. Vehicle inventories are managed in the database based on the information transmitted from the vehicle monitoring device. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093160 | VEHICLE CHECK IN METHOD - A method for managing vehicle check in at an automotive service center in which vehicle identification data is downloaded together with odometer data and diagnostic codes, if any, to a handheld device connected to the diagnostic port on the vehicle. The device then wirelessly transmits the data from the device to a programmed computer at the service center. Warranty/maintenance information is then obtained either from a database stored at the service center or from a remote computer. The remote computer then determines the recommended service for the vehicle and prints a work order containing that recommended service. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093161 | INTEGRATED SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE USE WHILE DRIVING - A system and method for controlling use of a mobile computing device in a vehicle are disclosed. The method comprises monitoring a vehicle-key system comprising a vehicle and a vehicle key having a particular code to determine when the vehicle has been activated using the vehicle key. An operational state of the vehicle is identified based on information received from an OBD port in the vehicle. The operational state of the vehicle is communicated to the mobile computing device. Use of selected device features on the mobile computing device are controlled based on the particular code of the vehicle key when the operational state of the vehicle indicates that the vehicle is outside of selected parameters. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093162 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPLEX EVENT PROCESSING OF VEHICLE-RELATED INFORMATION - A vehicle-based complex event processing (CEP) engine executes on at least one hardware computer processor in a first vehicle. The CEP engine receives a first input stream onto which vehicle information related to the first vehicle is published, and applies one or more queries to the first input stream to assess if a vehicle-related event has occurred. If it is determined that the vehicle-related event has occurred, the CEP engine publishes an indication of occurrence of the vehicle-related event on an output stream of the vehicle-based CEP engine, and transmits the indication of occurrence of the vehicle-related event from the first vehicle. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093163 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION FAULT - Disclosed is a method and an apparatus for detecting a steering angle sensor initialization fault, which includes a steering angle sensor initialization detector for detecting a performance of initialization of a steering angle sensor of a vehicle, a straight drive determination unit for determining a straight drive state of the vehicle based on at least one of a steering angle speed, a torque, and a vehicle speed when the performance of the initialization has been detected, and a fault detector for detecting an offset angle of the steering angle sensor, determining if the offset angle is equal to or larger than a predetermined angle, and detecting a fault in the initialization of the steering angle sensor when the vehicle has been determined to be in the straight drive state. The method and the apparatus can detect the offset angle generated in the initialization of the steering angle sensor and detect the fault in the initialization of the steering angle sensor based on the detected offset angle, thereby effectively preventing occurrence of problems due to the fault in the initialization of the steering angle sensor. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093164 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS - [Object]An electric power steering apparatus capable of returning the steering wheel to a steering wheel neutral position even in case of failure of a steering angle sensor. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093165 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE IN A VEHICLE BASED ON DRIVER STATUS AND A PREDETERMINED VEHICLE EVENT - In at least one embodiment, an apparatus and a method for transmitting at least one of an audio signal and a video signal based on driver status and an occurrence of a predetermined vehicle event is provided. The apparatus comprises an entertainment device. The entertainment device is configured to receive a key identification signal from a key indicative of the driver being one of a primary driver and a secondary driver and to receive a vehicle status signal to detect the occurrence of the predetermined vehicle event. The entertainment device is further configured to disable the transmission of the at least one of the audio signal and the video signal in response to the key identification signal indicating that the driver is the secondary driver and to detecting the occurrence of the predetermined vehicle event. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093166 | Temperature Compensation Method for an Air Suspension After Engine Shut-Off - A method for temperature compensating an air spring of an air spring suspension of a motor vehicle after engine shut-off. A desired trim height is obtained. At engine shut-off, the ambient temperature is measured and the temperature of air in the air spring determined. After a wait time (for loading/unloading), a start trim height is measured. A predicted trim height is determined for when the air in the air spring is at the ambient temperature. Finally, the volume of the air in the air spring is selectively adjusted so that when the air in the air spring arrives at the ambient temperature, the trim height will be about the desired trim height. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093167 | Power Steering Systems - A power steering system comprises a hydraulic circuit, a pump arranged to pressurize hydraulic fluid and valve means arranged to control the flow of pressurized fluid in the hydraulic circuit to control the steering force provided by the system. The system further comprises a motor arranged to drive the pump and control means arranged to control operation of the motor, and the control means is arranged to determine the position of the motor from a plurality of parameters by means of a position determining algorithm. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093168 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PARKING ASSISTANCE FOR A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a method and a device for assisting a parking process of a vehicle ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110093169 | Apparatus and Method for Automatically Controlling the Settings of an Adjustable Crop Residue Spreader of an Agricultural Combine - An apparatus and method for automatically controlling the settings of an adjustable crop residue discharge system of an agricultural combine is provided. The apparatus includes a sensor, an actuator, and a controller. The sensor detects a position of a residue deflector and/or a speed of the residue discharge system. The actuator operatively controls the residue deflector to adjustably position the residue deflector. The controller is operatively connected to the sensor and actuator. The controller includes a memory, a speed input device, a position input device, and a mode input device. The controller is configured to store in memory a plurality of positions and speeds of the residue discharge system and automatically adjust the positions and speeds of the residue discharge system upon receiving an input to change to headland mode. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093170 | TETHER TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE MACHINE - A tether tracking system for a mobile machine is disclosed. The tether tracking system may have a spool located on the mobile machine to selectively dispense and reel in a tether extending from the mobile machine to a stationary source as the mobile machine travels about a worksite. The tether tracking system may also have at least one sensor associated with the spool to generate a first signal indicative of a spool parameter, a locating system associated with the mobile machine to generate a second signal indicative of a location of the mobile machine, and a controller in communication with the at least one sensor and the locating system. The controller may be configured to determine a tether avoidance zone based on the first and second signals. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093171 | MACHINE LOSS-OF-CONTROL DETECTOR AND SHUTDOWN SYSTEM - A method and system are described for machine loss of control detection. Intended motion (e.g. from a human operator or automatic control system) of the machine or a part of it is detected. Actual motion of the machine or a part of it is detected. Machine loss of control is determined in response to whether actual motion is materially different from operator intended motion. Actual motion is determined from angular motion signals from a gyroscopic angular sensor and, optionally, linear motion signals (e.g. acceleration via one or more accelerometers). Machine loss of control determination may be used to stop the actual motion (e.g. stopping power or fuel an engine, bypassing hydraulic fluid flow, etc). The method and system are adaptable to machines having one or more driving and actuating systems capable of malfunctioning in such a way as to cause the machine to move uncontrollably. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093172 | GEAR ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSIONS - A control system for a dual clutch transmission (DCT) of a vehicle comprises a difference module, a summer module, and a position control module. The difference module determines a difference between a desired position for a gear actuator and a measurement of a current position of the gear actuator. The summer module determines a sum of a derivative of the difference and a product of the difference and a predetermined gain. The position control module controls the current position of the gear actuator based on the sum. The current position of the gear actuator controls a position of a gear synchronizer that slides along an output shaft of the DCT. The position of the gear synchronizer controls coupling of a gear ratio with the output shaft. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093173 | VEHICLE GEAR SHIFT CONTROL DEVICE AND GEAR SHIFT CONTROL METHOD - In a gear shift control device for a vehicle that shifts a transmission having a plurality of gears based on a shift line set in a shift map, an upshift line for shifting to the highest gear, and a downshift line that is located in a high vehicle speed region on the side of a higher vehicle speed than the upshift line are set in the shift map. The downshift line is used when shifting from the highest gear to a prescribed gear that has a larger gear ratio than the highest gear. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093174 | ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL DOWNSHIFT REQUEST SYSTEMS FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES - An adaptive cruise control system for a vehicle includes a deceleration module, a downshift trigger module, and a shift module. The deceleration module determines a deceleration rate based on a speed of at least one of the vehicle and an engine of the vehicle. The downshift trigger module generates a threshold signal based on the deceleration rate. The shift module generates a downshift signal when the speed is less than the threshold signal and while the vehicle is operating in a manual transmission mode. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093175 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENGAGING A CLUTCH - In a method for engaging a clutch having at least one previously known touch point position, the clutch is engaged according to a speed profile, the course of which depends on at least one of the previously known touch point positions. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093176 | METHOD FOR ACTUATING A HYDRAULIC OPERATED CLUTCH AND CONTROLLER - A method is provided for actuating a hydraulic operated clutch of an automotive gear box for shifting gears, that includes, but is not limited to the steps of collecting data from a CAN-bus system, which includes, but is not limited to data about torque and speed of the gear box particularly of an input shaft and/or of an output shaft, and adjusting the engagement time for engaging the input shaft with the output shaft based on the collected data by adjusting the maximum hydraulic diameter for a working fluid for operating the clutch. By using the information provided by the CAN-bus the exact situation of the transmission system during the shifting of the gears can be estimated. Based on the information provided by the CAN-bus it is possible to allow at mainly every situation a maximum fast coupling without significant impairments with respect to the provided comfort. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093177 | Method and Apparatus for Reducing Motor Vehicle Traffic Flow Instabilities and Increasing Vehicle Throughput - A method and apparatus are disclosed for reducing traffic flow instabilities and increasing vehicle throughput by monitoring the distances and velocities of motor vehicles leading and following a center vehicle and controlling the velocities of the vehicles to maintain a steady relative distance between the center vehicle and the leading and following vehicles. Using distance and speed information derived from both leading and following vehicles reduces the loop gain of feedback needed below one ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110093178 | DIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS - A driving support apparatus which performs driving support regarding a traffic signal includes: a communication device which acquires time-series traffic signal information regarding the lighting state of the traffic signal; a time calculating unit which calculates the time remaining until the lighting state changes on the basis of the traffic signal information; and an output device which notifies a driver of lighting time information regarding the time remaining. When the time remaining is equal to or smaller than a threshold value, the output device does not perform notification of the lighting time information so that it can be difficult for the driver to predict the timing at which a red lighting state of the traffic signal will change. Accordingly, it becomes possible to suppress unsafe action by the driver based on the traffic signal information notification received. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093179 | DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes an imaging device having a field of view forward of a vehicle and an image processor operable to process image data captured by the imaging device. The vehicle includes a control system operable at least in part to control the speed of the vehicle. The control system may reduce the speed of the vehicle responsive at least in part to a detection of a curve in the road ahead of the vehicle via processing by the image processor of image data captured by the imaging device. The control system may control the speed of the vehicle to a reduced speed for traveling around the detected curve in the road, and may increase the speed of the vehicle to above the reduced speed when the vehicle is traveling along a straighter section of road after the curve in the road. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093180 | Low Power Microwave Vehicle Stopper with Feedback - A low power remote vehicle stopper with feedback that can disable a moving vehicle with low power microwave interruption signal. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a system for disrupting an internal combustion engine is provided. The system includes a receiver for wirelessly receiving an emitted signal from the internal combustion engine, the emitted signal corresponding to an operational parameter of the internal combustion engine, a signal generator for generating an interruption signal in accordance with the emitted signal, and a transmitter for transmitting the interruption signal to disrupt an operation of the internal combustion engine. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093181 | METHOD FOR BIODIESEL BLENDING DETECTION BASED ON INTERNAL MEAN EFFECTIVE PRESSURE EVALUATION - A method for biodiesel blending detection in a internal combustion engine includes, but is not limited to a first evaluation of the internal mean effective pressure (IMEP) by means of measurements provided by a first sensor whose output is representative of the actual IMEP value, a second evaluation of the internal mean effective pressure (IMEP) performed measuring fuel conversion efficiency (FCE), injected fuel quantity (Q | 2011-04-21 |
20110093182 | ESTIMATING ENGINE PARAMETERS BASED ON DYNAMIC PRESSURE READINGS - A method and system for estimating engine parameters in a combustion engine gas exchange system based on dynamic pressure readings taken by one or more pressure sensors. According to an exemplary embodiment, the method and system may use an artificial neural network (ANN) to process the dynamic pressure readings and any additional engine conditions that may have been provided. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093183 | Method for determining at least one rail pressure/closing current value pair for a pressure control valve of a common rail injection system - A method for determining at least one rail pressure/closing current value pair for a pressure control valve of a common rail injection system of an internal combustion engine includes the following steps: operating the common rail injection system in an MU control mode; reducing the control current for the pressure control valve; detecting the pressure curve over time in the common rail and determining the rail pressure; determining the closing current based on the detected pressure curve; and associating the determined rail pressure and the determined closing current with a rail pressure/closing current value pair. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093184 | CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL GAS SENSOR AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL GAS SENSOR - An electrochemical gas sensor is provided for a motor vehicle. The gas sensor contains a digital controller and a detection circuit. The digital controller captures, by a feedback input, a value of the voltage applied to the inside of the gas sensor cell. The output of the digital controller provides a control value for the current flowing in the gas sensor cell. The detection circuit is used to detect the properties of the gas sensor cell and to adjust the dynamic control properties of the digital controller corresponding to the properties of the gas sensor cell. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093185 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE SYSTEM - A method for operating an internal combustion engine system includes, but is not limited to a combustion engine having intake manifold and exhaust manifold, a first EGR route for conveying exhaust gas from exhaust manifold to intake manifold, a second EGR route configured for conveying to the intake manifold exhaust gas having lower temperature than that conveyed through the first EGR route, and regulator for regulating the flow rate of exhaust gas through the first and the second EGR route. The method includes, but is not limited to determining a first setpoint value for the total amount of exhaust gas requested into the intake manifold, determining a second setpoint value for a parameter representative of the relationship between the total amount of exhaust gas requested into the intake manifold, the amount of exhaust gas from the first EGR route and from the second EGR route, applying said first and second set-point values to a control routine for adjusting the regulating means accordingly, determining a third setpoint value for the temperature in the intake manifold, determining the actual temperature in the intake manifold, calculating the error between said actual temperature and the third setpoint value, and using said error for generating a correction index to be applied to the second setpoint value, in order to minimize said error. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093186 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Control apparatus for an internal combustion engine including: a second knock detection unit for detecting occurrence of a second knock due to an effective compression ratio when ignition timing is on a retard side of a predetermined value in the case where a first knock is detected; a second knock suppression unit for suppressing the second knock when the second knock is detected; a first abnormal ignition detection means for detecting occurrence of first abnormal ignition due to the pre-ignition or the post-ignition when a knock intensity of the second knock is equal to or larger than a predetermined value; and a first abnormal ignition suppression unit for suppressing the first abnormal ignition by performing fuel control for the internal combustion engine when the first abnormal ignition is detected. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093187 | System And Method For Displaying Vehicle Efficiency - A system and method for determining and displaying an overall efficiency value of a vehicle. The vehicle may include an engine and an electric machine that operates to provide torque to propel the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle may have an electric power source that provides electric power to the electric machine. A controller may determine and transmit the overall efficiency value so that the information display displays the number of efficiency indicators. Also, the number of efficiency indicators displayed may be based on the overall efficiency value. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093188 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VISUALIZING SHARED ROUTE INFORMATION - A method and system for visualizing shared route information are provided. The method includes receiving a route query from a user and retrieving multiple route results for the query for display as an overlay on a map. The method further includes processing the route results for display by dividing each route result into sub-routes, wherein a sub-route is a portion of a route between intersections with other routes and aggregating the sub-routes across the route results. Each sub-route in the route results is scored according to a defined scoring basis and represented in the display according to the relative score to other sub-routes. A user can select a displayed sub-route and the method filters the route results to remove any routes not including the selected sub-route and displays the narrowed results. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093189 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF REPETITIVE DATA SENT BY A SERVER TO A CLIENT FOR VEHICLE NAVIGATION - A system and method for reducing the amount of repetitive data sent by a server to a client for vehicle navigation. The system includes a computer-based vehicle unit located in a vehicle, a gateway configured to wirelessly send and receive trip information to and from the vehicle unit, and a computer-based server in communication with the gateway over a network. The vehicle unit wirelessly receives signals from a computer-based server that includes the desired navigation information in packet form. The vehicle unit includes a user interface component that presents the received navigation information and records user requests. The server processes the requests, generates a trip plan according to the navigation information and sends the generated trip plan back to the vehicle unit via a gateway when a request has been completed. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093190 | HEAD-UP DISPLAY NAVIGATION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING SERVICES - A Head-Up Display (HUD) navigation system, a head-up display navigation device, and a method for implementing an HUD service are provided. The HUD navigation system includes a server, a mobile terminal, and an HUD navigation device. The server generates GPS route data using departure point data, destination data, and previously stored road information data. The mobile terminal requests the server to generate GPS route data and provides GPS route data transmitted from the server. The HUD navigation device compares the GPS route data provided from the mobile terminal with current GPS position data to generate navigation data and projects at least one of a horizontally mirrored image, a horizontally mirrored character, or a horizontally mirrored numeric value corresponding to at least part of the navigation data onto a windshield. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093191 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FAST PRECISE PATH PLANNING | 2011-04-21 |
20110093192 | APPLICATION APPARATUS, SERVER, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRAVEL SERVICE - A system of travel service is provided. The system includes an application apparatus and a server. A traveler sends a request through the application apparatus when a problem occurs during his/her trip. A helper who has communication capability of a specific language used by the traveler is found by the server in real time. The server sends information related to the request to the helper immediately. A live connection between the traveler and the helper is created in real time to provide travel services to satisfy the request, in which the live connection includes real-time voice communication and real-time data communication. The problem which occurred during the traveler's trip can be solved quickly by the present system. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093193 | System And Method For Monitoring The Security Of Participants In A Rideshare Environment - A system and method for monitoring the security of participants in a rideshare environment is provided. A rideshare transaction is monitored between two or more rideshare participants. At least one of the rideshare participants is associated with a rideshare participant device. A predetermined route for the rideshare transaction is identified. A location of the rideshare participant device is monitored. A security check is triggered when the rideshare participant device location is inconsistent with the predetermined route. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093194 | NAVIGATION METHOD OF MOBILE TERMINAL AND APPARATUS THEREOF - A navigation method and apparatus of a mobile terminal capture an image of a road on which a driver is driving a vehicle if the road is a new road which has not been updated on map data, automatically generates guidance information of the captured road, and provide a user preference route in searching a route from a current location to a destination to thereby enhance user satisfaction. The navigation apparatus of a mobile terminal includes a storage unit configured to store map data, a display unit configured to display a route from a current location to a destination on the map data, and a controller configured to store locus information of a vehicle in real time when the vehicle gets off of the route and gives a weight value to a link corresponding to the locus information. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093195 | MAP DISPLAY DEVICE AND MAP DISPLAY METHOD - A map display device that displays a map image around a vehicle position includes a display unit; a first storage unit storing map data including road data of a road and road-related information related to the road; a second storage unit storing adjustment data based on a relationship between display positions of the road data and the road-related information; and a map display control unit for calculating the display position of the road-related information based on the adjustment data for the individual road, and displaying the road-related information on a screen of the display unit. A road width to be displayed o the screen may be determined in accordance with the number of lanes and a road type. The adjustment data may be a distance between the display positions of the road and the road-related information, and may be determined in accordance with the road type and the road width. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093196 | METHOD FOR DISPLAYING ACTIVITY INFORMATION ON A NAVIGATION DEVICE AND RELATED NAVIGATION DEVICE - A navigation method includes receiving a positioning signal, displaying a navigation map corresponding to the positioning signal, receiving a plurality of activity information with latitude and longitude, providing an information preference menu, and displaying an activity icon of corresponding activity information on a corresponding activity location of the navigation map according to the setting of the information preference menu and the latitude and longitude. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093197 | Real-Time Spherical Correction of Map Data - A method of displaying a map on a wireless communications device includes steps of obtaining map data for rendering the map to be displayed on the wireless communications device, generating corrected map data by applying a spherical correction factor to the obtained map data, and rendering the corrected map data to display the map on a display of the wireless communications device. The spherical correction factor corrects for map distortions that occur at northerly (or southerly) latitudes. Since the spherical correction factor is a simple correction to a 3×3 transformation matrix, this spherical correction can be easily applied without taxing the CPU limitations of small handheld devices. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093198 | Method and apparatus for estimating behaviors of vehicle using GPS signals - A method and an apparatus for estimating behaviors of a vehicle are provided. At least two GPS antennas are located along a longitudinal axis of a vehicle so that speed vectors at the positions where the GPS antennas are located can be determined based on GPS signals received by the GPS antennas. The speed vectors are known to be estimated with high accuracy based on the GPS signals. The positions of the GPS antennas on the local coordinate system are estimated based on such highly accurate speed vectors, so that the estimated positions may also have high accuracy. Based on a line connecting these highly accurate positions of the GPS antennas, an inclination of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle is estimated. Use of the high-accuracy speed vectors enables high-accuracy estimation on the positions of the GPS antennas and the vehicle direction on the local coordinate system. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093199 | CHARACTERIZATION OF LOGGING TOOL PERFORMANCE - A method for determining the measurement precision of a formation evaluation tool in a borehole comprises: a) conveying the formation evaluation tool into the borehole, b) using the formation evaluation tool to make measurements, and c) analyzing the measurements using mean squared difference stability statistics to generate an output indicative of measurement precision. Step c) may comprise using an Allan variance to assess the measurements taken in step b). The method may further include deriving an optimum logging speed from the analysis performed in step c), which may occur at the lowest value of the Allan variance. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093200 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE PHASE-CHANGE PRESSURES - Example methods and apparatus to determine phase-change pressures are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes capturing a fluid in a chamber, pressurizing the fluid at a plurality of pressures, measuring a plurality of transmittances of a signal through the fluid at respective ones of the plurality of pressures, computing a first magnitude of a first subset of the plurality of transmittances, computing a second magnitude of a second subset of the plurality of transmittances, comparing the first and second magnitudes to determine a phase-change pressure for the fluid. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093201 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING FLUID PRESSURES AND DETECTING OVERPRESSURES IN AN UNDERGROUND MEDIUM - A method for evaluating fluid pressures and detecting overpressures in an underground medium is disclosed having application to petroleum exploration for detection of overpressure zones while drilling for example. A seismic P wave velocity cube and a seismic S wave velocity cube are constructed by a stratigraphic inversion of seismic data, and a lithology cube identifying argillaceous lithologies and non-argillaceous lithologies is deduced therefrom. A relationship for estimating the fluid pressure from seismic P wave velocities is then determined from well data and for each one of the two lithologies. Finally, the fluid pressures in the underground medium are assessed by constructing a fluid pressure cube by applying the relationship to the seismic P wave velocity cube as a function of the lithology cube. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093202 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND DETECTING AN EVENT - A system for monitoring and detecting an event. A position determining unit configured to receive a position determining signal. A seismic event detector configured to detect a seismic event and generate a seismic event signal. A storage unit configured for storing position information corresponding to the position determining signal, the storage of the position information occurs in a first manner. A storage unit manager configured to alter the first manner of the storing the position information upon a receipt of the seismic event signal. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093203 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLUSTERING ARRIVALS OF SEISMIC ENERGY TO ENHANCE SUBSURFACE IMAGING - Seismic data acquired at or near a geologic volume of interest is processed. This may include forming an image of the geologic volume of interest from the seismic data. The seismic data may be processed by aggregating energy arrivals to reduce the number of imaging processes that must be performed to determine an image of the geologic volume of interest. This aggregation may be based on groupings of energy arrivals referred to herein as clusters. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093204 | Methods and system for the identification and characterization of peptides and their functional relationships by use of measures of correlation - The invention provides methods and a system implementing these methods for identifying and characterizing peptides and their functional relationships by use of measures of correlation. These methods are based on the interaction of a Correlation Associated Network Module with several Application Modules including a Sequence Network Module, a Differential Network Module, a Marker Panel Network Module and a Surrogate Network Module allowing e.g. the provision of a representative overview of the peptide content of biological samples, the prediction of peptide sequences, the identification of peptides suitable to be used as marker panels and the identification of peptides suitable as surrogates for a known peptide. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093205 | PROTEOMICS PREVIEWER - A technique for analyzing proteomics data (such as tandem mass-spectrometry data) corresponding to peptides in a sample is described. In a high-speed, low-sensitivity first pass of this analysis technique, analysis parameters, such as the presence of one or more potential modifications to the one or more peptides, are determined using a representative subset of a database of known proteins. For example, a given potential modification in the one or more potential modifications may be determined by comparing matches between measured mass-spectrometry spectra and generated theoretical mass-spectrometry spectra without the given potential modification to matches between the measured mass-spectrometry spectra and generated theoretical mass-spectrometry spectra with the given potential modification. Then, in a lower-speed, higher-sensitivity second pass of the analysis technique, one or more peptides and/or proteins in the proteomics data are identified using the database of known proteins and the determined analysis parameters. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093206 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND PRODUCTS FOR QUANTITATIVELY MEASURING THE DEGREE OF CONCORDANCE BETWEEN OR AMONG MICROARRAY PROBE LEVEL DATA SETS - Methods, systems and products are provided to quantitatively measure the degree of concordance between or among microarray probe level data sets. These can include the steps of evaluating outlier probe values, determine gene expression scores, evaluating the significant treatment effect for each gene expression score, and determining concordance between replicate data sets | 2011-04-21 |
20110093207 | System for Conducting the Identification of Bacteria in Biological Samples - The present invention relates to a system for conducting the identification and quantification of micro-organisms, e.g., bacteria in biological samples. More particularly, the invention relates to a system comprising a cooling, heating and fan arrangement for maintaining a predetermined optimum temperature of the samples during testing; a visual, circumferential and axial alignment system for aligning the samples within the carousel; a transfer system for transferring the samples from the carousel to the centrifuge; a balancing system of minimizing the rotational vibrations of the centrifuge; a safety system and anti-tipping design for the sample containing system; liquid dispensing arms for dispensing the buffered saline solution; and discharge ports for discharging and disposing of the liquid removed from the samples to a location external of the system. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093208 | LEAST-SQUARE DECONVOLUTION (LSD): A METHOD TO RESOLVE DNA MIXTURES - Least Square Deconvolution (LSD) uses quantitative allele peak data, for example, allele peak area, allele peak height and optical density, derived/obtained from a sample containing the DNA of more than one contributor to resolve the best-fit genotype profile of each contributor. The resolution is based on finding the least square fit of the mass ratio coefficients at each locus to come closest to the quantitative allele peak data. Consistent top-ranked mass ratio combinations from each locus can be pooled to form at least one composite DNA profile at a subset of the available loci. The top-ranked DNA profiles can be used to check against the profile of a suspect or be used to search for a matching profile in a DNA database. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093209 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SIMULTANEOUS ALLELIC CONTRAST AND COPY NUMBER ASSOCIATION IN GENOME-WIDE ASSOCIATION STUDIES - Methods and systems are provided for performing allelic copy number association in genome-wide association studies. Also provided are computer-readable media for storing instructions for performing the genomic marker association studies. The methods include performing genomic marker association studies wherein allelic contrast and copy number are analyzed simultaneously, comprising the steps of receiving measurements of intensity for each of two alleles (A and B) in a biological sample set; computing a sum value (S) and a difference value (D) of the intensities; and employing a statistical model to determine a potential association of the S and/or the D value with an outcome, wherein a statistically significant coefficient of the S intensity indicates an association of the copy number with the outcome and a statistically significant coefficient of the D intensity indicates an association of the allelic contrast with the outcome. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093210 | MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A measurement device includes: a first measurement unit ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110093211 | Method for Processing Protein Data - A method of generating data indicating whether a set of proteins is a protein complex. The method comprises receiving as input experimental data indicating experimentally observed relationships, each experimentally observed relationship being between a first protein and zero or more second proteins and generating data indicating whether the set of proteins is a protein complex. The experimental data is processed to determine a first data value indicating a number of proteins having a relationship with one or more second proteins and a second data value indicating a number of proteins having a relationship with a selected protein. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093212 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING A MOISTURE VALUE OF DIELECTRIC MATERIALS - Method for measuring a moisture value F of dielectric materials using at least one microwave resonator, one shift A of the resonant frequency being respectively evaluated for at least two resonance modes with resonant frequencies which are different from one another and a density-independent moisture value being calculated from the measured shifts in the resonant frequency. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093213 | FLUID PROVIDING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a fluid providing apparatus ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110093214 | DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE DETECTION SYSTEM - A method of quickly detecting a handmade explosive in a bottle with a low erroneous alarm frequency is provided. A sample gas generated from a bottle placed on a bottle placement space is sucked-in, and ions of the sample gas are generated by an ion source and subjected to mass analysis. The presence/absence of a mass spectrum derived from the handmade explosive is determined from an obtained mass spectrum, and the result thereof is displayed on a monitor, thereby quickly detecting the handmade explosive in the bottle or the handmade explosive adhering to the surface of the bottle at a low erroneous alarm frequency. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093215 | Reactive Gas Detection In Complex Backgrounds - A differential absorption spectrum for a reactive gas in a gas mixture can be generated for sample absorption data by subtracting background absorption data set from the sample absorption data. The background absorption data can be characteristic of absorption characteristics of the background composition in a laser light scan range that includes a target wavelength. The differential absorption spectrum can be converted to a measured concentration of the reactive gas using calibration data. A determination can be made whether the background composition has substantially changed relative to the background absorption data, and new background absorption data can be used if the background composition has substantially changed. Related systems, apparatus, methods, and/or articles are also described. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093216 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF AN INSULATING LIQUID FILLED ELECTRIC APPARATUS - A method for determining the relative humidity of an insulating liquid filled electric apparatus including a container containing insulating liquid and gas, a communication unit providing communication between the gas of the container and gas of an external environment, and providing dehydration of gas passing through the communication unit, wherein the method includes: continuously measuring and storing the relative humidity of the gas in the container, calculating an average value of the relative humidity in the gas based on the stored humidity measurements during a certain time period, and determining the relative humidity of the insulating liquid based on the average value of the relative humidity in the gas and a relationship between the relative humidity of the gas and the relative humidity of the insulating liquid at equilibrium. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093217 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING MOISTURE IN BUILDING MATERIALS - A moisture sensor system is described. In one embodiment, the provides an adjustable threshold level for the sensed moisture level. The adjustable threshold allows the moisture sensor to adjust to ambient conditions, aging of components, and other operational variations while still providing a relatively sensitive detection capability. In one embodiment, the adjustable threshold moisture sensor is used in an intelligent sensor system that includes one or more intelligent sensor units and a base unit that can communicate with the moisture sensor units. When one or more of the moisture sensor units detects a excess moisture the moisture sensor unit communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the moisture condition. The base unit can contact a supervisor or other responsible person by a plurality of techniques, such as, telephone, pager, cellular telephone, Internet (and/or local area network), etc. In one embodiment, one or more wireless repeaters are used between the moisture sensor units and the base unit to extend the range of the system and to allow the base unit to communicate with a larger number of sensors. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093218 | CONVEYOR CHAIN MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for monitoring the wear of a moving conveyor chain includes a first detector for detecting a leading end of a first link of the chain and providing a first signal corresponding thereto, a second detector for detecting a trailing end of the first link and providing a second signal corresponding thereto, and a third detector for detecting a leading end of a third link of the chain and providing a third signal corresponding thereto. The system processes the signal so as to determine a first distance D | 2011-04-21 |
20110093219 | Methods for modeling the structural health of a civil structure based on electronic distance measurements - Methods are disclosed wherein the structural health of a civil structure, such as, but not limited to, a bridge or the like is measured by electronic distance measurement (EDM) from a plurality of stable locations to a plurality of cardinal points on the structure in a methodical manner. By measuring the coordinates of the cardinal points, the dynamic and long-term static behavior of the structure provide an indication of the health of the structure. Analysis includes: comparison to a Finite Element Model (FEM); comparison to historical data; and modeling based on linearity, hysteresis, symmetry, creep, damping coefficient, and harmonic analysis. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093220 | INTEGRATED ACOUSTIC LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM USING INTRUSIVE AND NON-INTRUSIVE SENSORS - A system for detecting and locating leaks includes a pipeline, strain sensors positioned on the external surface of the pipeline, acoustic pressure sensors positioned at intervals along the pipeline, local processors connected to the strain sensors and acoustic pressure sensors, and a central processor connected to the local processors. The strain sensors measure a strain on the external surface of the pipeline indicative of changes in the pressure of the fluid within the pipeline. The acoustic pressure sensors sense acoustic signals within the pipline. Sensed acoustic pressure signals and sensed strain measurements are compared to each other and to stored profiles to detect and locate leaks. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093221 | SYSTEM TO MONITOR ENERGY USE - A system to monitor energy use is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving energy consumption data from a gateway, wherein the gateway receives the energy consumption data from an electricity meter. The energy consumption data is stored, and an energy consumption graph is calculated by using the energy consumption data. The energy consumption graph is transmitted to an end device, and the energy consumption graph is displayed on the end device. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093222 | POWER CYCLING TEST APPARATUS - A power cycling test apparatus includes a sampling circuit, a controlling circuit, and a powering circuit. A first terminal of the sampling circuit is connected to an interface of a computer. A first terminal of the controlling circuit is connected to a second terminal of the sampling circuit. A second terminal of the controlling circuit is connected to a third terminal of the sampling circuit. A first terminal of the powering circuit is connected to a third terminal of the controlling circuit. A second terminal of the powering circuit is connected to an alternating current power supply. A third terminal of the powering circuit is connected to a power supply unit of the computer. The power cycling test apparatus directs the alternating current power supply to supply power to the power supply unit. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093223 | BATTERY STATE-OF-CHARGE MANAGEMENT METHOD - Equipment and methods for estimating and regulating the state of charge (SOC) of a battery in a hybrid fuel cell-battery system for use in a moving vehicle. The SOC is continuously estimated and the fuel cell power is regulated to maintain the SOC at a level such that the battery has enough stored energy to operate motors used in the vehicle, and enough spare capacity to accept regenerative energy from these motors during further operations. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093224 | Semiconductor device, semiconductor device testing method, and data processing system - To include one or a plurality of internal signal lines that electrically connects an interface chip to a core chip. The interface chip includes a first circuit that outputs a current to an internal wiring and the core chip includes a second circuit that outputs a current to the first internal signal line. The interface chip includes a determination circuit that has a first input terminal connected to the internal wiring through which the current outputted by the first circuit flows and a second input terminal connected to an end of the first internal signal line in the interface chip, and outputs a voltage according to a potential difference between a voltage of the first input terminal and a voltage of the second input terminal. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093225 | METHOD OF MAKING FREQUENCY DOMAIN MEASUREMENTS ON A TIME DOMAIN INSTRUMENT - A system and method of making frequency domain measurements on a waveform acquired by a time domain instrument, such as an oscilloscope, uses built-in FFT spectral analysis in the time domain instrument so that a user can perform the compliance measurements using the oscilloscope alone. The results of the measurement made by the oscilloscope are made comparable to those made by a spectral analyzer by improving dynamic range, noise floor, and measurement accuracy, by averaging on the time domain oscilloscope. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093226 | FAULT DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION METHOD FOR WAFER ACCEPTANCE TEST PARAMETERS - A fault detection and classification (FDC) method for wafer acceptance test (WAT) parameters includes the following steps. A plurality of fault detection and classification parameters is collected. A plurality of wafer acceptance test parameters that are corresponded by the fault detection and classification parameters is collected. The fault detection and classification parameters are grouped. A contingency table of the wafer acceptance test parameters corresponding to the fault detection and classification parameters is built. A probability model of the contingency table is built. Finally, a safety range of the probability model is determined. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093227 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATION, MOTION, AND CONTACT DETECTION AND TRACKING IN A NETWORKED AUDIOVISUAL DEVICE - Systems and methods for location, motion, and contact detection and tracking in a portable networked device are disclosed. A portable device may include a motion detection unit including an accelerometer for detecting accelerations in one or more axes. Signals associated with the detected motion are processed to generate estimates of device acceleration, velocity, and relative and absolute locations. Additional processing may be performed to detect user gestures or other user input relevant to portable device control. Particular motion or vibrational characteristics may be also be detected and used by other processes in the portable device. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093228 | CALCULATION METHOD AND CALCULATION APPARATUS - The present invention provides a method of calculating a surface shape of a target surface, including the steps of defining, as a measurement target region, each of a plurality of regions on the target surface in which adjacent regions overlap each other, and obtaining data that give the heights at the plurality of positions in each of the plurality of regions, and removing, for each of the plurality of regions, an average data from the data that are obtained in the step of obtaining the data and give the heights at the plurality of positions in each of the plurality of regions, thereby generating correction data for each of the plurality of regions. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093229 | METHOD FOR CALIBRATING SENSORS - A method for calibrating sensors in a system including a plurality of sensors which are arranged so that they can be subjected to the same load includes the steps of detecting the level of an operating parameter for a certain load level individually by at least two of the sensors, calculating a mean value of the operating parameter for the sensors for the load level, determining a deviation from the mean value for each of the sensors, and saving the value of the deviations for use in operation of the system. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093230 | DEVICE, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR CALIBRATION OF A FLOW METER USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE - A blood flow calibration system | 2011-04-21 |
20110093231 | APPARATUS FOR MONITORING A SYSTEM WITH TIME IN SPACE AND METHOD THEREFOR - Apparatus and method for monitoring a system in which a fluid flows and which is characterized by a change in the system with time in space. A preselected place in the system is monitored to collect data at two or more time points correlated to a system event. The data is indicative of a system parameter that varies with time as a function of at least two variables related to system wash-in and wash-out behavior. A calibration map is made on a calculated basis with each pixel or voxel representative of a color hue indicative of wash-out behavior and a color intensity indicative of wash-in behavior. The calibration map serves as a criteria for selecting the time points. Software and a data processing system are provided to develop a color coded output map. The calibration map, the color coded output map and image of the preselected place are also novel implementations. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093232 | Method and arrangement for automatic calibrating of spectrometers - An arrangement as well as a method for calibrating a spectrometer for measuring spectral fractions of a substance in the context of chemometrics or chemometric processes with a spectrometric apparatus for measuring spectral fractions of the substance to be examined as well as with a calibration unit, by means of which a calibrating of the spectrometric apparatus and/or measurement data based on measured spectrometric data is performed, characterized by the following steps: a) measuring a totality of spectral fractions X and/or corresponding substance concentrations of the substance to be examined; b) storing the totality of the measured spectral fractions X in a memory module as spectrometric measurement data in the form of a multidimensional coefficient vector; c) automatic extracting, from the totality of the measured spectral fractions X, of spectral fractions X | 2011-04-21 |
20110093233 | THROUGH-TIME RADIAL GRAPPA CALIBRATION - Example systems and methods control a parallel magnetic resonance imaging (pMRI) apparatus to acquire radial calibration data sets throughout time. Example systems and methods also control the pMRI apparatus to acquire an under-sampled radial data set from the object to be imaged. Example systems and methods then control the pMRI apparatus to reconstruct an image of the object to be imaged from the under-sampled radial data set. The reconstruction depends, at least in part, on a through-time radial GRAPPA calibration where a value for a point missing from k-space in the under-sampled radial data set is computed using a GRAPPA weight set calibrated and applied for the missing point. The GRAPPA weight set is computed from data in the radial calibration data sets. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093234 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING FAILURE OF AN ACTUATOR SWITCHING DEVICE - A circuit breaker includes an actuator, a switching device connected to the actuator, and a test unit configured to test a connection between the actuator and the switching device by detecting a first connection voltage at the connection between the actuator and the switching device. The test unit is further configured to test the operation of the switching device by turning the switching device on without operating the actuator. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093235 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device applies data applied through a bump pad on which a bump is mounted through a test pad to a test apparatus such that the reliability of the test can be improved. The amount of test pads is significantly reduced by allowing data output through bump pads to be selectively applied to a test pad. Data and signals applied from test pads are synchronized with each other and applied to bump pads during a test operation such that the reliability of the test can be improved without the need of an additional test chip. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093236 | PROCESSING POSITION-RELATED INPUT DATA FROM A ROTATIONAL MACHINE WHOSE ANGULAR SPEED IS VARIABLE - A data processor and method for processing position-related input data from a rotational machine whose angular speed is variable and providing output data at an output data rate. The processor comprises a time-based over-sampler for over-sampling the input data at an over-sampling rate greater than the output data rate, and a down-sampler for extracting samples of over-sampled data from the over-sampler at the output data rate so as to provide the output data. The down-sampler is responsive to an angular timing signal related to an angular position of the machine for selecting the samples of over-sampled data to extract based on the angular position. Application to a rotational machine whose angular speed is variable, in particular to an internal combustion engine to control engine operating parameters as a function of cylinder pressure. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093237 | WAFER CENTER FINDING WITH CHARGE-COUPLED DEVICES - A device for handling a substantially circular wafer is provided. The device includes an interior accessible through a plurality of entrances, and a plurality of sensors consisting of two sensors for each one of the plurality of entrances, each sensor capable of detecting a presence of the substantially circular wafer, at a predetermined location within the interior, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged so that at least two of the plurality of sensors detect the wafer for any position of the wafer entirely within the interior, wherein a first one of the two sensors is positioned to detect the wafer when the wafer has passed entirely into the interior through one of the plurality of entrances, and a second one of the two sensors is positioned immediately outside a diameter of the wafer when the wafer has passed entirely into the interior through one of the plurality of entrances. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093238 | ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE INCLINATION OF A SUPPORT PLANE WITH HIGH RESOLUTION, HIGH ACCURACY AND LOW SENSITIVITY TO OUTSIDE DISTURBANCES - An electromechanical device for measuring the inclination of a support plane with high resolution, high accuracy and low sensitivity to outside disturbances, comprising a first electromechanical pendulum system, controlled in a closed loop to measure the static rotations of an inverted pendulum pivoted to a supporting structure which can be associated with the support plane whose inclination is to be measured. The measurement is performed by measuring the mechanical torque required to keep the inverted pendulum in a neutral position, i.e., in a position which is substantially perpendicular to the support plane. This is made possible by a first motor which is associated with the inverted pendulum and turns it as a function of its angular deviation from the neutral position measured by a first position sensor associated with the inverted pendulum. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093239 | VEHICLE WEIGHT SENSING METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Disclosed are vehicle weight sensing methods and systems. According to one aspect of this disclosure, provided is a method of characterizing a vehicle to determine gross axle weights by accessing a computer readable database which correlates a plurality of pressures associated with fluid suspension members incorporated into the vehicle. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093240 | CREATION OF SIMULATED DISJOINT RIGID BODIES IN A FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS - Improved methods and systems for defining and creating simulated rigid bodies in finite element analysis are disclosed. One or more rigid finite elements in a finite element model are designated for forming one or more simulated rigid bodies (RBs). Each simulated RB comprises an arbitrary number of rigid finite elements connecting to one another in an arbitrary shape. Each simulated RB is created by locating all of the elements embedded in the model through shared node or nodes. A procedure of using element definition as a guide to set up an array of node flags, each node flag for one node such that all RBs defined in the model can be located efficiently. Once all RBs have been located, each unique RB is defined as a unique list of connected rigid finite elements. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093241 | Upwind Algorithm for Solving Lubrication Equations - An embodiment of the present invention may be a system or method for simulating a physical process. The physical process being simulated may be in a droplet. The process being simulated may be the drying of a droplet on a substrate. Simulating the physical process may include using a finite difference scheme to approximate a differential of a function. The function may be dependent on a plurality of variables. The location in space at which one or more of the variables is evaluated may depend on the sign of one or more of the variables and upon which portion of the finite difference equation is being evaluated. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093242 | Method and System for Constructing Corner Models for Multiple Performance Targets - A method, system and article of manufacture are disclosed for constructing corner models for multiple performance targets for circuit simulations. The method includes identifying N (N≧2) device and/or circuit performance targets F | 2011-04-21 |
20110093243 | METHOD FOR MULTI-SCALE MESHING OF BRANCHING BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURES - A structural and functional model for a lung or similar organ is virtually defined by encoding aspects of branching passageways. Larger passageways that are visible in medical images are surface mesh fitted to the anatomical surface geometry. Smaller distal passageways, beyond a given number of branch generations, are modeled by inference as linear passages with nominal diameters and branching characteristics, virtually filling the space within the outer envelope of the organ. The model encodes finite volumetric elements for elasticity and compliance in passageway walls, and for local pressure and flow conditions in passageway lumens during respiration. The modeling can assess organ performance, help to plan surgery or therapy, determine likely particle deposition, assess respiratory pharmaceutical dosing, and otherwise represent structural and functional organ parameters. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093244 | Analysis of Transcriptomic Data Using Similarity Based Modeling - An analytic apparatus and method is provided for diagnosis, prognosis and biomarker discovery using transcriptome data such as mRNA expression levels from microarrays, proteomic data, and metabolomic data. The invention provides for model-based analysis, especially using kernel-based models, and more particularly similarity-based models. Model-derived residuals advantageously provide a unique new tool for insights into disease mechanisms. Localization of models provides for improved model efficacy. The invention is capable of extracting useful information heretofore unavailable by other methods, relating to dynamics in cellular gene regulation, regulatory networks, biological pathways and metabolism. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093245 | MODEL GENERATING COMPUTER PRODUCT, APPARATUS, AND METHOD - A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium stores therein a model generating program that causes a computer capable of accessing a memory device storing, among coefficients and input variables making up a model formula expressing an object to be modeled, statistical values associated with the coefficients to execute: inputting a data group as a combination of an input value and an output value with respect to the object; determining, based on a joint probability joining a first probability of occurrence of the model formula as defined by the statistical values and the coefficients and a second probability of occurrence of the model formula as defined by the input variables and output variables, values of the coefficients to maximize the joint probability by giving the data group to the input variables and the output variables of the joint probability; and outputting the values of the coefficients determined in relation to the model formula. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093246 | Modeling Systems for Consumer Goods - The present invention relates to modeling systems for designing consumer products and selected components for use in consumer products, consumer products and components selected by such models and the use of same. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093247 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NON-STEADY STATE MODEL FITTING - A method is presented for modeling a process using non-steady state values of a process variable implemented in a control unit. The method includes steps of dynamically testing the process and accumulating data points. The data points provide a testing data set including measured values of a response process variable and a manipulated variable. The method includes assigning a first data point within the testing set, computing a dead time value for the testing set, modeling the process over the testing set to determine model-predicted values for the measured response variable, and computing an average error value between each model-predicted values and the measured response variable values. The method further includes centering the model-predicted values over the measured values, computing an optimal fit of the centered model-predicted values, and iteratively repeating these steps until the model-predicted values converge to the measured response variable values. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093248 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING AND SAVING INFORMATION OF METADATA REGARDING FILM PRODUCTION - The present invention relates to a device, a system, and a method for simulating and saving information of metadata regarding film production. According to the present invention, it can store and manage a variety of information generated from the production location or the pre-production process and share the information by all staffs participating in the production, thereby making it possible to accurately record the information and smoothly communicate between the staffs. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093249 | INTEGRATED HEALTH DATA CAPTURE AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM - The present invention provides an integrated health care surveillance and monitoring system that provides real-time sampling, modeling, analysis, and recommended interventions. The system can be used to monitor infectious and chronic diseases. When faced with outbreak of an infectious disease agent, e.g., influenza virus, the system can identify active cases through pro-active sampling in high risk locations, such as schools or crowded commercial areas. The system can notify appropriate entities, e.g., local, regional and national governments, when an event is detected, thereby allowing for proactive management of a possible outbreak. The system also predicts the best response for deployment of scarce resources. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093250 | Gyrocompass modeling and simulation system (GMSS) and method thereof - A Modeling, Design, Analysis, Simulation, and Evaluation (MDASE) aspects of gyrocompassing in relation to Far-Target Location (FTL) systems include a Gyrocompass Modeling and Simulation System (GMSS). The GMSS is a modularized software system which has four major components: the 6DOF Motion Simulator, the IMU Sensor Simulator, the Gyrocompass System and Calibration Process Simulator, the Gyrocompass System Evaluation and Analysis Module. Each module has one or two graphic user interfaces (GUIs) as user interfaces for simulation components selection and parameter setting. The modular architecture of GMSS makes it very flexible for programming and testing. And, the component-based software development technology greatly eases system extension and maintenance. The simulators can be used as either an off-line tool or as a real-time simulation tool. The realization of the GMSS can be based on any computer platforms, for it is written in high level language and tools and is portable. The stochastic signal analysis and sensor testing and modeling tools comprise a suite of generic statistical analysis software, including Allan Variance and PSD analysis tools, which are available to every GMSS module and greatly enhanced the system functionality. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093251 | VIRTUALIZING COMPLEX NETWORK TOPOLOGIES - In general, the invention relates to a creating a network model on a host. The invention includes: gathering first component properties associated with a first physical network device on a target network; creating a first container using first component properties; determining that a second physical network device is operatively connected to the first physical network device via a physical network link; gathering second component properties associated with the physical network link; creating a first VNIC associated with the first container; determining that at least one virtual network device is executing on the second physical network device; gathering third component properties associated with the at least one virtual network device; creating a second container, wherein the second container is configured using the third component properties; and creating a second VNIC associated with the second container. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093252 | METHOD OF ACCURATELY SIMULATING A TARGET MACHINE ON A SIMULATOR - A method of accurately simulating a target machine on a simulator, wherein, a mapping table is set up in a main program to record correspondence relations between target machine instructions and host machine instructions, and a signal handler is registered in a host machine for calling said mapping table. When an interrupt occurs while said simulator is performing simulation for a target program on the host machine, signal handler searches the mapping table to obtain or dynamically calculates to obtain host machine instruction corresponding to the next target machine instruction to be executed in target program; and replacing said host machine instruction with a return instruction, thus when executing said return instruction, the simulator will return to main program in checking said interrupt and proceeding with necessary proceedings required. Through the present invention, when said interrupt occurs, said simulator may return to main program in time for handling the interrupt. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093253 | ESTIMATING SERVICE RESOURCE CONSUMPTION BASED ON RESPONSE TIME - Implementations of the present disclosure provide computer-implemented methods including defining a workload comprising a plurality of service requests, each service request corresponding to a class of a plurality of classes, applying the workload to a computer system that receives and processes service requests, measuring a response time of the computer system for each request of the workload, estimating a mean service demand for each class based on the response times and a base queuing model that represents the computer system, and generating the queuing model based on the mean service demands and characteristics of the workload. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093254 | Method and System for Using Alignment Means in Matching Translation - This application is related to a means and a method for facilitating the use of translation memories by aligning words of an input source language sentence with the correspondent translated words in target language sentence. More specifically, this invention relates to such a means and method where there is an enhanced translation memory comprising an alignment function. | 2011-04-21 |