16th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100096989 | NAVIGATION LIGHT DEVICE FOR AN AIRCRAFT, IN PARTICULAR A MILITARY AIRPLANE - The navigation lighting device for an aircraft, in particular a military aircraft and preferably a fighter aircraft is provided with several navigation light units ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100096990 | Modified Marker Light as Multi-Function Vehicle Light - The present invention includes a system, method, and apparatus for configuring one modified marker light to function as one or more of a marker light, a CHMSL, and a brake light. The modified marker light includes a first input coupled to a CHMSL, a second input coupled to one or more marker lights, a third input coupled to a ground, and a circuit associated with the modified marker light to control the function of the marker light, the CHMSL, and the brake light. The modified marker light illuminates (as one or more of the marker light, the CHMSL, and the brake light) upon a driver using a brake of a vehicle when the one or more marker lights are not energized. The modified marker light illuminates as one or more of the marker light, the CHMSL, and the brake light upon a driver using the brake of the vehicle when the one or more marker lights are already energized. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096991 | Light coupled detachable bow navigation lights for boats - An apparatus that improves the usable life and reliability of detachable bow lights for boats. It replaces electrical energy coupling by light energy coupling, thereby eliminating electrical contact corrosion problems. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096992 | LIGHTING DEVICE - The lighting device includes: a heat radiating part provided with a cavity that accommodates a part of a plurality of drive circuit components driving a light source module; and a base part provided with a cavity that accommodates another part (e.g., a transistor) of the drive circuit components. Then, the drive circuit components are accommodated in the cavity of the heat radiating part and the cavity of the base part. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096993 | Integrated Modular Lighting Unit - The present invention provides an integrated self-contained lighting module which can be used on its own, or in conjunction with other modules to produce white light, or light of any other colour within the colour spectrum. Each module comprises one or more light-emitting elements, a drive and control system, a feedback system, thermal management system, optical system, and optionally a communication system enabling communication between modules and/or other control systems. Depending on the configuration, the lighting module can operate autonomously or its functionality can be determined based on either or both internal signals and externally received signals. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096994 | Error Detector in an Operating Device for Lighting Devices - A control circuit for an operating device for lighting devices, wherein a return signal is supplied to an input of the control circuit by the lighting device, and the control circuit has an error detection block that recognizes at least two different types of lighting device errors by means of the return signal applied at said input. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096995 | DIMMING ELECTRONIC BALLAST WITH LAMP END OF LIFE DETECTION - A electronic ballast according includes a DC power source circuit for generating a DC voltage from an AC power source, a pair of switching elements, an LC series resonance circuit, an inverter circuit for converting the DC voltage into a high frequency voltage to supply to a fluorescent lamp FL, and means such as a current transformer for detecting a current flowing into the fluorescent lamp FL, wherein oscillation of the inverter circuit is stopped when a value of a current flowing into the fluorescent lamp exceeds a predetermined value | 2010-04-22 |
20100096996 | LIGHT SOURCE DETECTION AND CONTROL SYSTEM - A light source detection and control system applied to a backlight module is provided. The system includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a plurality of light guide panels, a plurality of anisotropic transmission media, a photo detector (PD), and a controller. The LCD panel is divided into multiple blocks, each including white or RGB light sources. The light guide panels are disposed on the blocks for collecting and guiding the light emitted by the light sources. The anisotropic transmission media are connected to the light guide panels for transmitting the light emitted by the light sources. The PD is connected to the anisotropic transmission media for receiving the light and detecting the luminance of the light emitted by the light sources. The controller is coupled to the PD for adjusting the luminance or color shift of the light sources according to the luminance detected by the PD. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096997 | Light sensing circuit and flat panel display including the same - A light sensing circuit for use in auto brightness control (ABC), and a flat panel display including the light sensing circuit. The light sensing circuit includes a first photodiode; a second photodiode which is electrically connected to the first photodiode and includes a shielding film for shielding externally incident light; a first voltage fixing unit which is connected to the first photodiode and the second photodiode and maintains a voltage applied to the first photodiode at a certain value; and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) which generates a digital value that depends on a current flowing in the first photodiode and the second photodiode. Accordingly, the light sensing circuit can precisely sense the brightness of a surrounding environment and drive a flat panel display with the most suitable brightness. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096998 | ENHANCED COLOR CONTRAST LIGHT SOURCE AT ELEVATED COLOR TEMPERATURES - A lamp having improved color quality scale, especially at elevated color temperatures, is provided. The light generated by the light-emitting elements of the lamp, when the lamp is energized, has delta chroma values for fifteen color samples of the color quality scale within select parameters. The delta chroma values are measured in the CIE LAB color space. | 2010-04-22 |
20100096999 | LIMITED FLICKER LIGHT EMITTING DIODE STRING - A limited flicker decorative light-emitting diode (LED) string includes a power plug adapted to connect to an alternating current (AC) power source and supply AC power to the LED string, a first pair of LEDs and a second pair of LEDs, a plurality of LEDs electrically connected in series to form an LED series, and a plurality of rectifying diodes. The plurality of rectifying diodes provides full-wave rectification of the AC power to the LED series and half-wave rectification of the AC power to the first and second pair of LEDs. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097000 | LOW COST COMPACT SIZE SINGLE STAGE HIGH POWER FACTOR CIRCUIT FOR DISCHARGE LAMPS - The present application claims a compact low cost topology solution of a ballast for a discharge lamp that can provide both high power factor and low total harmonic distortion with fewer components than prior art. The topology provides the feature of a low crest factor and quick start that increase both the lamp life and the number of starts for the product. By using Bipolar Junction Transistor instead of Field Effect Transistor as the main switches and also a lower value electrolytic, the cost and size are considerably reduced. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097001 | AUTO-CONTROLLING POWER SAVING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR ENERGY STREET LAMPS - An auto-controlling power saving system for solar energy street lamps includes at least one street lamp, each street lamp having a light source at an upper end thereof; a battery set; at least one solar plate installed at an upper end of the light source for absorbing solar energy; the absorbed solar energy being converted into electric power which is transferred to the light source for lighting up the light source or is stored in the battery set; a main controller for controlling all electric powers of the elements of the system for power management; the main controller controlling actuation, de-actuation and illumination of all street lamps; the main controller being connected to the battery sets of the street lamps and the related elements used; the main controller having a plurality of power control modes for power management and illumination control of the street lamps. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097002 | Quantum dimming via sequential stepped modulation of led arrays - In one method of and apparatus for varying the luminosity of illumination, each of a plurality of light sources has an on state in which it emits light and an off state in which it does not emit light. Each of the plurality of light sources is switched cyclically between the on state and the off state in a sequence over a cycle period. The switching sequence is selected such that the number of said light sources that are on is uniform over the cycle. The luminosity of the illumination is varied by varying the proportion of each cycle for which each light source is switched on. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097003 | HIGH-VOLTAGE DISCHARGE LAMP LIGHTING APPARATUS - In a high-voltage discharge lamp lighting apparatus for lighting a high-voltage discharge lamp, a digital control circuit synchronizes an ON/OFF state of a semiconductor switching element included in a step-down chopper circuit with an ON/OFF state of semiconductor switching elements included in an inverter circuit, and controls an ON time of the semiconductor switching element included in the step-down chopper circuit at the same or substantially the same time as a polarity reversal time in an alternating current waveform of the inverter circuit. As a result, in the high-voltage discharge lamp lighting apparatus in which rapid polarity reversal is required, the occurrence of overshoot and undershoot in the waveform of an alternating current passing through a high-voltage discharge lamp is reliably prevented. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097004 | System And Apparatus For Cathodoluminescent Lighting - Electron sources for a cathodoluminescent lighting system are disclosed. An electron source is a broad-beam reflecting-type electron gun having a cathode for emitting electrons and a reflector and/or secondary emitter electrode and no grids. An alternative electron gun has a cathode having a heater welded to a disk, the disk having an emissive surface on a side facing a dome-shaped defocusing grid and an anode. A lighting system incorporating the electron sources has an envelope with a transparent face, an anode with a phosphor layer to emit light through the face and a conductor layer. The system also has a power supply for providing from five to thirty thousand volts of power to the light emitting device to draw electrons from cathode to anode and excite a cathodoluminescent phosphor, and the electrons transiting from cathode to anode are essentially unfocused. A power-factor-corrected embodiment is also disclosed. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097005 | Circuit Arrangement and Method for Operating a Discharge Lamp - A circuit arrangement for operating a discharge lamp having a dielectric layer between at least one electrode and one discharge medium, comprising a primary circuit, which comprises a flux converter with at least one electronic switch, the flux converter having a first input terminal and a second input terminal for connecting an input voltage; a secondary circuit, which has a first output terminal and a second output terminal for connecting the discharge lamp; a transformer coupling the primary circuit to the secondary circuit, the transformer having at least a primary winding, a secondary winding and a transformer core, on which the primary winding and the secondary winding are wound; and a discrete inductance with a core, the discrete inductance being coupled electrically in parallel with the secondary winding. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097006 | SWITCHING MODE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL - The present invention relates to a switching mode power supply circuit for a plasma display panel comprising an input unit, a PFC (Power Factor Correction) unit, an output unit and a standby unit, wherein the standby unit includes a standby block for outputting a standby voltage by being connected to an AC filter stage of the input unit, a sequence block for sequentially applying power of the output unit and a control block which is connected between the standby block and the sequence block and inputs the standby voltage outputted from the standby block to the sequence block only in case that a PS_ON signal is applied. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097007 | LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LIGHTING DEVICE - There is provided an LED lighting device having a satisfactory temperature characteristic and a small amount of variation in output current. The step-down chopper is provided with a first circuit including the switching element, the impedance means and a first inductor connected in series and a second circuit including the first inductor and a diode connected in series. A self-excited drive signal generation circuit is provided with a second inductor magnetically coupled with the first inductor and applies a voltage induced in the second inductor to the switching element to keep the switching element on. A turn-off circuit outputs an output voltage when the voltage of the impedance means detected by a comparator exceeds the reference value, and the output voltage allows a switching element to turn on to short-circuit the output terminals of the self-excited drive signal generation circuit, resulting in that the switching element is turned off. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097008 | Power Control Circuit of Photo Coupler - A power control circuit of photo coupler mainly includes a plurality of impedances having one end connected in parallel with a pin of a photo coupler and the other end connected with a relative control pin of an integrated circuit, in which the values of the plural impedances are chosen in a class-by-class pattern on a basis of impedance value to increase or decrease a total impedance value class by class in a range by varying a high impedance or low output via the relative control pin of the IC. As such, the combined circuit is simplified and practical and achieves an effect taking cost and precise adjustment into account to possess digital adjustment of impedance range without spending a lot. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097009 | SWITCHING CONVERTER FOR LIGHTING WITH LIGHT INTENSITY AS FEEDBACK AND LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A light emitting apparatus comprises a light emitting element and a switching converter comprising a conversion circuit for converting an operating electric signal to generate the driving electric signal, a feedback circuit having a light detecting element for detecting a luminous intensity of the light emitting element and generating a feedback signal, and a control circuit for receiving the feedback signal, comparing the received feedback signal with a reference electric signal, and controlling the conversion circuit based on comparison results to adjust the driving electric signal. Alternatively, the light detecting element detects ambient light and the control circuit controls the conversion circuit based on comparison results to stop or enable outputting of the driving electric signal. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097010 | PARALLEL TRANSFORMER WITH OUTPUT SIDE ELECTRICAL DECOUPLING - A higher power package is provided in a smaller package by providing at least first and second magnetics in parallel in first and second transformers. To limit degrading performance associated with circulating current between the two transformers, the transformers are electrically decoupled. In a preferred embodiment, the circuit includes parallel primary and secondary windings of the transformer that are decoupled electrically on an output side. Particularly, diodes are provided in a preheat portion of the circuit so that once the preheat phase is terminated, the diodes prevent current flow in one direction through the preheat portion of the circuit. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097011 | EVALUATION DEVICE FOR THE IGNITION ENERGY OF A DISCHARGE LAMP - An evaluation device for measuring the ignition energy of a discharge lamp that is ignited by means of a superposed ignition unit, with the aid of a measuring signal that is proportional to the voltage across the discharge, and a measuring signal that is proportional to the current flowing through the lamp, is provided. The evaluation device is configured such that the energy injected into a discharge lamp during a high voltage pulse is suitably evaluated by means of a combination of an analog circuit and a digital circuit. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097012 | PURSELIGHT USING ELECTROLUMINESCENT WIRE - The present invention provides a purse illumination assembly including a power source, a light emitting portion, a touch-sensitive switch, and a circuit assembly connecting the light emitting portion to the power source through the touch-sensitive switch. The touch-sensitive switch is located in an indentation to protect against accidental switching on. The light emitting portion includes a light emitting fabric or may include EL wire in combination with LED lights to provide both lighting and a decorative effect. An EL wire may be used alone or in combination with LED lights and light emitting fabric. A driver circuit may be included for driving both the EL wire and the LED lights. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097013 | Countertop decontaminating device - The present invention disinfects countertop surfaces using high intensity ultraviolet energy causing photolysis. The light is directed to the working area of an office countertop or the countertop used in food preparation such as in a residential or commercial kitchen. A motion detector provides a mechanism for disabling the light should a pet or individual enter an area during the disinfection process. The device further includes a fluorescent lamp allowing dual functionality wherein the device can provide conventional countertop lighting or disinfection lighting. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097014 | Control of a linear motor - A linear electric motor has a fixed primary comprising a stator that is divided into a number of sections, a translating secondary that has an operative length that is longer than any two adjacent sections of the stator in the form of a reaction plate, and a connecting means for connecting only those sections of the stator that are covered, either fully or partially, by the reaction plate. The stator sections are categorised in three groups—two groups of representative sections and an ordinary group of sections. The first and second representative sections alternate with ordinary sections between them. The position of the reaction plate relative to the stator is determined by monitoring current in the active representative sections. The length of the reaction plate is equal to the distance from the beginning of the first representative stator section to the end of the ordinary stator section immediately following the next second representative stator section. Power is supplied to each stator section individually with power being supplied in a modulated manner to end active stator sections that are only partially covered by the reaction plate. Current to the first and second representative sections is used to determine the position of the stator as well as measurement of the inductance of the stator sections. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097015 | Distance measurement with capacitive sensor - Circuits and methods to read out capacitive sensors for distance measurement used by a position control system having a high accuracy and low noise have been disclosed. The ratio or difference of the capacitances of two sensor capacitors is used to determine the distance of an object from a target position. A sense amplifier is using auto-zero methods to achieve a long term stability. A sample-and-hold circuit using double correlated sampling methods minimizes noise. Low cost capacitors can be used with the sample-and-hold circuit because not the absolute value of capacitances but only the ratio of capacitances are relevant. A high resolution is ensured also by significant over-sampling of the control loop. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097016 | GENERATOR ASSEMBLY - A generator assembly including generator means and a first converter member ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100097017 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER BALANCE IN AN ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL SYSTEM - An electrically commutated actuator and control system has a stator and a shaft that is movable with respect to the stator. A plurality of magnets movable with the shaft provide a first magnetic flux, and an electric current in at least one coil defined on the stator provides a second magnetic flux. The second magnetic flux is controlled in response to the first input so that the second magnetic flux has a predetermined phase with respect to the first magnetic flux. The second magnetic flux is controlled in response to the second input so that the phase of the second magnetic flux with respect to the first magnetic flux varies from the predetermined phase. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097018 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - In a vehicle control system that includes an engine, a first rotary electric machine, a second rotary electric machine and a transmission, a control unit includes a shift state acquisition module that acquires a shift state of a vehicle; a stepped-up voltage reduction permission module that determines whether reduction of a system voltage is permitted on the basis of the acquired shift state; a stepped-up voltage reduction execution module that reduces the system voltage to a predetermined upper limit voltage when reduction of the system voltage is permitted; and a drive control module that controls operations of a converter and inverter to thereby control the first rotary electric machine and the second rotary electric machine. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097019 | System and Method for Providing Cooling Fan Characteristic Feedback - A device comprising a fan controller, an encoder, a driver, a resistor/capacitor filter, and a baseboard management controller. The fan controller is configured to output a cooling fan status signal, and to output a cooling fan information data signal. The encoder is configured to encode the cooling fan status signal and the cooling fan information data signal together into a combined signal. The driver is configured to invert the combined signal and to output an inverted signal. The resistor/capacitor filter is configured to filter out the cooling fan information data signal from the inverted signal, and to output a filtered signal. The baseboard management controller is configured to determine a status of a cooling fan in response to the filtered signal, and to output a control signal to the fan controller module for the cooling fan based on the cooling fan information data signal within the inverted signal. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097020 | DRIVE APPARATUS - A drive apparatus includes a magnet rotor having a plurality of magnetic poles that are magnetized, a stator having a magnetic pole portion that opposes each pole of the magnet rotor, a coil configured to excite the magnetic pole portion, a position detector configured to detect a position of the magnet rotor, a first driver configured to switch an electrification state of the coil in accordance with a preset time interval, a second driver configured to switch an electrification state of the coil in accordance with an output of the position detector, and a controller configured to select the first driver when the output of the position detector is less than a first threshold, and to select the second driver when the output of the position detector is equal to or larger than the first threshold. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097021 | DRIVE APPARATUS - A drive apparatus includes a magnet rotor, a stator having a coil, a position detector configured to detect a position of the magnet rotor, a lead angle circuit configured to output a signal having a lead angle relative to an output of the position detector, a first driver configured to switch an electrification state of the coil in accordance with a preset time interval, a second driver configured to switch an electrification state of the coil in accordance with an output of the lead angle circuit, and a controller configured to adjust a lead angle amount of the signal output from the lead angle circuit within a range that does not cause step out in the driving by the first driver, prior to changing the driving by the second driver to the driving by the first driver. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097022 | LOCATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A location system is configured for determining a magnetic pole position of a motor. The location system includes a motor driver, a current control module, a current feedback apparatus, a speed feedback apparatus, and a magnetic pole position location module. The current control module is configured for set current of the motor via the motor driver. The current feedback apparatus is configured for sensing an actual current of the motor. The speed feedback apparatus is configured for sensing an actual speed of the motor. The magnetic pole position location module is configured for inputting a magnetic pole position of the motor, receiving the actual current from the current feedback apparatus, receiving the actual speed from the speed feedback apparatus, and processing the actual current and the actual speed to obtain an initial magnetic pole position. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097023 | HIGH FREQUENCY LEAKAGE CURRENT RETURN WIRE-CONTAINED MOTOR DRIVE CABLE, LOW INDUCTANCE RETURN WIRE-CONTAINED UNSHIELDED CABLE, AND MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM THE CABLES - Provided is a high frequency (HF) leakage current return wire-contained motor drive cable configured in a manner that one or multiple drive dielectric core wires ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100097024 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE MOTORS - A drive system for multiple motors includes a first motor, a second motor, a motor drive power supply for supplying power to the first and second motors, a first motor drive amplifier, a second motor drive amplifier, a first overcurrent detection apparatus, and a second overcurrent detection apparatus. The first overcurrent detection apparatus is connected between the motor drive power supply and the first motor drive amplifier for detecting current through the first motor drive amplifier, and comparing the current value to the first overcurrent benchmark value to output an overcurrent detection signal correspondingly. The second overcurrent detection apparatus is connected between the motor drive power supply and the second motor drive amplifier for detecting current through the second motor drive amplifier, and comparing the current value to the second overcurrent benchmark value to output an overcurrent detection signal correspondingly. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097025 | HEAT-DISSIPATING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FAN SPEED - A method for controlling fan speed is disclosed. Firstly, a number of temperature ranges are defined. Each temperature range is associated with a corresponding fan speed. Each two adjacent temperature ranges overlap. The temperature of an electronic system is measured and is compared with the defined temperature ranges to determine whether it enters into a new range. If the measured temperature exceeds any one of the limits of a temperature range associated with the current fan speed, it enters into a new temperature range. The fan speed is adjusted to which is associated with the new entered temperature range. The overlap of each two adjacent temperature ranges covers the fluctuation of the temperature of the electronic system caused solely by the adjustment of fan speed caused by the traversing of the measured temperature between the two adjacent temperature ranges. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097026 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRACKING THE POSITION OF A COMPONENT DRIVEN BY AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - In order to track the position of a component driven by an electric motor, wherein rotational movements of the electric motor are detected and used for a position count, deviations from an anticipated position count are determined and added to the position given by the position count as an uncertainty region. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097027 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE A.C. INDUCTION MACHINES FROM A SINGLE INVERTER - Methods and apparatus are provided that include or provide a first three-phase induction machine including stator windings, a second three-phase induction machine including stator windings, wherein the stator windings of the first machine are coupled in series with the stator windings of the second machine, and an inverter circuit that provides a three-phase output signal coupled to the stator windings of the first machine. Other aspects are also provided. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097028 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING INDUCTION MOTOR - A device for controlling an induction motor includes a voltage/frequency controller, a pulse width modulation controller, and a converter. The voltage/frequency controller receives a controlling frequency, and outputs a controlling voltage corresponding to the controlling frequency. The pulse width modulation controller receives the controlling voltage and the controlling frequency, and generates PWM signals according to the controlling voltage and the controlling frequency. The converter receives the PWM signals, and controls the induction motor according to the PWM signals. There is a predetermined relationship between the controlling voltage and the controlling frequency stored in the voltage/frequency controller. The controlling voltage is greater than zero in response to the controlling frequency being zero, and increasing the controlling frequency increases the controlling voltage as in the predetermined relationship. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097029 | Energy Storage Module For Load Leveling In Lift Truck Or Other Electrical Vehicle - An energy storage module for use in an electric vehicle, such as a lift truck, is disclosed. The energy storage module includes a bank of super capacitors or ultra-capacitors which are connected between the battery and the load. In operation, the energy storage module charges the capacitors, and uses the charged capacitors to level the load on the battery, limiting spikes in current draw, and assuring a substantially smooth discharge profile, wherein the battery discharge is substantially steady state. The energy storage module further includes sensors for determining when the battery and load are connected. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097030 | IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING FUNCTION OF CHARGING EXTERNAL DEVICE AND CHARGING METHOD THEREOF - An image display apparatus having a function of charging an external device and a charging method thereof are provide. The image display apparatus includes a universal serial bus (USB) interface which is connected to an external device through a power supply line and a data transmission line, and a main controller which, if the external device is connected, activates one of the power supply line and the data transmission line according to a type of the external device. Accordingly, the image display apparatus controls a USB terminal to selectively perform a charging operation or a data transmission operation. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097031 | APPARATUS FOR ENERGY TRANSFER USING CONVERTER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - According to an aspect of the invention, a motor drive circuit includes a first energy storage device configured to supply electrical energy, a bi-directional DC-to-DC voltage converter coupled to the first energy storage device, a voltage inverter coupled to the bi-directional DC-to-DC voltage converter, and an input device configured to receive electrical energy from an external energy source. The motor drive circuit further includes a coupling system coupled to the input device, to the first energy storage device, and to the bi-directional DC-to-DC voltage converter. The coupling system has a first configuration configured to transfer electrical energy to the first energy storage device via the bi-directional DC-to-DC voltage converter, and has a second configuration configured to transfer electrical energy from the first energy storage device to the voltage inverter via the bi-directional DC-to-DC voltage converter. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097032 | CHARGING DEVICE AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE EMPLOYING THE SAME - A charging device includes an electric energy generating unit, and a voltage regulating unit electrically connected to the electric energy generating unit and a battery. The electric energy generating unit is configured for converting kinetic energy into electric energy and outputs a voltage. The voltage regulating unit receives the electric energy and regulates the voltage output by the electric energy generating unit into a stable operating voltage, then the electric energy is output to be stored or charge the battery. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097033 | BATTERY STATE MONITORING CIRCUIT AND BATTERY DEVICE - Provided is a battery state monitoring circuit including a control circuit that applies, to a gate of a signal output transistor provided at a terminal for transmitting an overcharge detection signal, a potential at which the signal output transistor is turned off at a voltage lower than a minimum circuit operating voltage. Accordingly, in a battery device that uses the cascade-connected battery state monitoring circuits, charge is inhibited securely even at a power supply voltage lower than the minimum circuit operating voltage. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097034 | HIERARCHICAL BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A hierarchical battery-management system mainly comprises a monitoring and equalizing module, an intermediary module and a communication and decision module. The monitoring and equalizing module electrically couples with the battery. The intermediary module electrically couples with the monitoring and equalizing module and the communication and decision module; besides, the communication and decision module electrically couples with a power system or an electronic/electrical apparatus. The present invention uses a digital transmission interface constructed from an uplink/downlink circuit with a DC isolation component for common battery management, and a hierarchical management structure constructed by the intermediary module to screen data and to transmit meaningful cell data to meet real time managing requirements of the large battery set. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097035 | Life safety device with extended shelf life - A life safety device includes a battery assembly with a rechargeable battery. Extended shelf life is achieved by annually initiating an over-discharge protection mode in which a battery protection circuit prevents current flow from the battery. The life safety device remains in the over-discharge protection mode until the device is connected to a charging power source at the time of installation. The battery assembly then exits the protection mode and enters its normal mode of operation. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097036 | CHARGE METHOD AND DEVICE OF BATTERY FOR ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE - The present invention is a charge method of a battery for an electric motor vehicle, in which a battery is charged by an outside electric source. A residual charge quantity of the battery is detected before charging. A maximum-quantity charge time Ttotal which is required for the residual charge quantity of the battery becoming the maximum quantity is calculated based on detection result. A driving-start time tds of the electric motor vehicle is estimated. A first charge is executed so as to be started from a driving stop of the electric motor vehicle, continued for a period of time which is shorter than the maximum-quantity charge time Ttotal, and completed before the driving-start time tds. A second charge is executed so as to be started after the first charge is completed and completed at the driving-start time tds. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097037 | POWER GENERATION CONTROL METHOD OF HYBRID CONSTRUCTION MACHINE AND HYBRID CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A power generation control method of a hybrid construction machine capable of maintaining voltage of a capacitor in an appropriate range while minimizing capacitance of the capacitor and of surely preventing a system from being rendered inoperative, and the hybrid construction machine are provided. For this purpose, swing power corresponding to electric power consumed by a swing motor for swinging a part of a body relative to other parts is sequentially calculated, a value of the calculated swing power is converted to a smaller value, a power generation command of a generator motor is sequentially generated using the converted value, and the generated power generation command is output to an inverter for driving the generator motor. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097038 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL FOR A HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN GENERATOR - Electronic control for a hydraulic system to drive an auxiliary power source is provided, with an application as a system for controlling the operation of a hydraulically driven AC generator. The system includes a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic motor drivably connected to the generator, and a fluid circuit for circulating fluid from the pump to the motor and back. The feedback circuit contains a feedback conduit to feedback the motor. The system also includes a proportional servo control valve assembly for controlling the fluid conduits and a control circuit for controlling the control valve assembly to thereby control the flow of fluid to the motor. Sensors for measuring the operating parameters of the system and an operator interface module are both able to influence the operation of the system. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097039 | REGULATOR ADAPTED TO VARIOUS VEHICLE ALTERNATORS - Provided is a regulator adapted to the various vehicle alternators of the present invention. The regulator particularly includes a coding circuit and a control circuit. The coding circuit is used to provide the different selectable codes. A laser trimming technology is introduced to form an open circuit over the coding circuit, in order to set a code. The control circuit is used to predetermine the various function selections in accordance with the various codes. The coding circuit includes an amplifier, a first input resistor, and a second resistor. The first input resistor is interconnected to a high-voltage end and an input end of the amplifier in series. The second input resistor is further interconnected to the input end and a low-voltage end in series. The open circuit is particularly formed on the first input resistor or the second input resistor for regulating the output voltage and setting a code. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097040 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL FOR A HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN AUXILIARY POWER SOURCE - A hydraulic system includes a variable displacement hydraulic pump connectable to a power source, a hydraulic motor, a fluid circuit, a pump displacement control, and a controller. The pump has an inlet for receiving fluid, an outlet for discharging pressurized fluid, and a pump displacement input. The motor has an inlet for receiving pressurized fluid and an outlet for discharging spent fluid. The fluid circuit includes a supply conduit for conducting fluid discharged by the pump to the motor and a return conduit for returning fluid discharged by the motor to the pump. The pump displacement control cooperates with the pump displacement input to vary pump displacement. The controller communicates with the pump displacement control to control the pump output such that the motor is driven at a constant speed to thereby drive a generator connected to the motor at a constant speed despite speed fluctuations of the power source. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097041 | PFC CONTROLLER, SWITCHING REGULATOR AND POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT - A PFC counter which controls a switching element of voltage step-up chopper circuits arranged in parallel has a circuit (SLOG) generating a switch signal (GD_S) whose phase is shifted from that of a switch signal of one of the switching elements. This circuit has a first counter (COUNTM) which counts clock signals by a cycle unit of one of the switch signals; a second counter (COUNTS) which counts clock signals by a cycle unit having a predetermined phase difference with respect to one of the switch signals; and a first register (REG | 2010-04-22 |
20100097042 | LOW DROPOUT REGULATOR HAVING A CURRENT-LIMITING MECHANISM - A low dropout regulator having a current-limiting mechanism is disclosed. The regulator includes a sensing resistor, an error amplifier, and first through fourth transistors. The first transistor generates an output voltage according to an input voltage and a current control signal. The sensing resistor is employed to generate a sense voltage based on the current flowing through the fourth transistor so as to control the second transistor for generating an internal voltage. The third transistor controls the current control signal based on a voltage divided from the internal voltage. The channel width/length ratio of the first transistor is greater than that of the fourth transistor. When the third transistor is turned off, the error amplifier adjusts the voltage of the current control signal according to a voltage divided from the output voltage; when the third transistor is turned on, the voltage of the current control signal is not adjusted. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097043 | INDUCTOR DRIVING CIRCUIT - In an inductor driving circuit, a DC voltage is applied between a positive terminal and a negative terminal. A series connection of an inductor and a transistor is provided between the positive terminal and the negative terminal. A gate control circuit is configured to turn on the transistor in response to the application of the DC voltage and turn off the transistor in response to the stop of the application of the DC voltage. A diode is connected between a source and a drain of the transistor to have a cathode connected to the positive terminal and an anode connected to the negative terminal. A feedback diode has a cathode connected to the positive terminal and an anode connected to the negative terminal. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097044 | Power optimization of operating multiple power supplies - Apparatus and a method of optimizing operating efficiency of multiple power supplies that are provided to power a system, the power supplies being selectively operable in an active or standby mode, said method comprising the steps of interconnecting at least some of the multiple power supplies in a load sharing configuration monitoring the output current of at least one of the interconnected power supplies selectively placing the interconnected power supplies in standby mode so that the active power supplies are operating at a relatively high efficiency. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097045 | Single inductor multiple output power supply - Single inductor based switching regulators are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a switching regulator can include: (i) output switches coupled to a common inductor node and to a corresponding output supply node, where each output supply node has a voltage converted from an input voltage received at an input supply node; (ii) an inductor coupled to the common inductor node and to first and second input switches, where the first input switch is coupled to ground, and the second input switch is coupled to the input supply node, the first and second switches controlling charge through the inductor; and (iii) a control circuit receiving feedback signals indicating output voltages on the output supply nodes, the control circuit controlling the output switches for regulation of the output voltages in response to the feedback signals. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097046 | POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT - A power supply circuit for a motherboard includes a VRM, a first NMOS transistor, a second NMOS transistor, a first capacitor, a first induction coil, and a delay circuit. A gate of the first NMOS transistor is connected to a UGATE pin of the VRM. A source of the first NMOS transistor is connected to a BOOT pin of the VRM via the first capacitor and a PHASE pin of the VRM, and connected to an MCH on the motherboard via the first induction coil. A drain of the first NMOS transistor is connected to a system power. A gate of the second NMOS transistor is connected to an LGATE pin of the VRM. A source of the second NMOS transistor is grounded. A drain of the second NMOS transistor is connected to the source of the first NMOS transistor and the delay circuit. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097047 | SERIES REGULATOR CIRCUIT - A low drop out series regulator circuit for generating an output voltage that does not rely on voltage feedback or require a capacitor for stable operation includes first and second current sources connected in series between a supply voltage and ground. A resistor is connected between and in series with the first and second current sources, and a reference voltage is generated across the resistor by the current from the first current source. A first transistor is connected between the ground and a first node located between the resistor and the second current source. A current mirror circuit is connected between the supply voltage and the first transistor. A current sense transistor is connected between the current mirror circuit and an output terminal. An output transistor is connected between the supply voltage and the output terminal. The output voltage generated at the output terminal is equal to the reference voltage. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097048 | PASSIVE DETECTION OF ANALYTES - A passive element is provided to facilitate passive detection of analytes, such as analytes, using an electromagnetic probe beam. The probe beam may be provided by a radar and/or lidar system. In one example, a passive element comprises a reference dipole and a detection dipole, the detection dipole having an associated analyte-sensitive element, such as a chemoresistive or bioresistive element. When the analyte-sensitive element is in a modified conducting state due to the presence of an analyte, the detection cross section is modified whereas a reference cross section is substantially unchanged by the presence of the analyte. A passive element may comprise a frequency selective surface, for example including a frequency-selective surface (FSS) embedded in a dielectric layer and using an analyte-sensitive impedance layer to modify the electromagnetic absorption properties, allowing analyte detection. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097049 | High Bandwidth Open-Loop Current Sensor - Open-loop electrical current sensor ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100097050 | Displacement measuring apparatus - A displacement measuring apparatus is provided, which comprises a measuring sensor, a housing, a first board, a second board and a third board, which boards are arranged in the housing and are circuit carriers, wherein the second board and the third board are in each case oriented transversely to the first board, the second board and the third board are connected by means of a first plug-in connection device and the combination of the second board and third board is connected to the first board by means of a second plug-in connection device. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097051 | INCREMENTAL POSITION, SPEED AND DIRECTION DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ROTATING TARGETS UTILIZING MAGNETORESISTIVE SENSOR - An apparatus and method that determines the incremental speed, position and direction of rotating targets using magnetoresistive sensors. A magnet is mounted on a rotating target on the same axis of rotation such that the magnet spins with the target. A magnetoresistive sensor is positioned proximate to the magnet such that the changes in magnetic field are detected by the sensors. An interpolating integrated circuit divides signals into small angular increments and converts data to digital form. These signals can be used to determine the angular speed, position, and direction of the rotating target. This results in a much more accurate determination of angular speed, position and direction of a rotating target regardless of the composition of the target or the environment in which it operates. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097052 | RESOLVER INTERFACE AND SIGNAL CONDITIONER - A resolver interface includes separate anti-aliasing filters for sine and cosine signals. The separately filtered signals are then time share multiplexed to a single analog to digital (A/D) converter. Because all of the inputs are fed through the same A/D converter, any error, difference or shift caused by the A/D converter is shared across al of the inputs. A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) and processor are used to digitally filter, demodulate and compute position. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097053 | ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - There is provided a rotating electric machine including a rotation sensor unit capable of demonstrating a shielding effect over a wide frequency bandwidth and a manufacturing method therefor. In the rotating electric machine, a power unit provided with a switching element that controls an electric current that flows in a stator winding and a magnetic-field current control circuit unit provided with a switching element that controls an electric current that flows in a rotor winding are arranged on a predetermined surface of one of a pair of brackets that pivotably support a rotor shaft, and the rotation sensor unit is disposed in the vicinity of the predetermined surface of the one bracket; The rotating electric machine is characterized in such a way that there is provided a ring-shaped member that is fixed on the outer surface of the rotation sensor unit, and the ring-shaped member is configured with a non-magnetic unit having an electric conductivity and a magnetic unit. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097054 | COUPLING DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR A SENSOR UNIT - The invention relates to a coupling device, particularly for a sensor unit, comprising at least one dog ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100097055 | ANGLE DETECTOR - An angle detector with a shaft angle multiplier of 32× shown in FIG. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097056 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NANO-SCALE SQUID - A nano-SQUID (superconducting quantum interference device) method and system for detecting a magnetic field associated with a nano-sample. A magnetic field of a nano-sample ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100097057 | INSPECTION APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING INSPECTIONS - An inspection apparatus is provided that can include at least one probe receiving unit. The at least one probe receiving unit can be capable of processing data corresponding to one or more of image information of the type that can be generated by a visual inspection probe, eddy current information of the type that can be generated by a eddy current probe, and ultrasound information of the type that can be generated by a ultrasound probe. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097058 | STRAIN-BASED CARBON NANOTUBE MAGNETOMETER - A carbon nanotube magnetometer including a system and method of making the same that includes a single-walled carbon nanotube network formed on a substrate. Electrodes are deposited on opposite ends of the network and a magnetic needle is deposited on the network between the electrodes. A trench is formed under the network in the substrate to facilitate movement of the needle. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097059 | MEMS 2D AND 3D MAGNETIC FIELD SENSORS AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING METHOD - The disclosure provides Hall effect device configurations capable of measuring magnetic fields in two dimensions (2D) and three dimensions (3D) along with associated microelectromechanical system (MEMS) manufacturing methods. The present invention includes various geometric layout configurations for 2D and 3D Hall effect devices with multidimensional magnetic field sensing elements. Advantageously, the present invention can provide, simultaneously and independently, absolute measurement of each of the components (i.e., x-, y-, and z-components) of a magnetic field. Additionally, the geometric layout configurations enable the Hall effect devices to be constructed with MEMS fabrication techniques. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097060 | Apparatus for and method of determining an angle between an element and a magnetic field - An apparatus comprising a magnetic field generator for generating a magnetic field of a predetermined orientation, an element provided in the apparatus at a location that, in use, is within a region of the magnetic field having the predetermined orientation generated by the generator, and a device for determining an angle between the element and the magnetic field, the device comprising a Hall Effect sensor. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097061 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND CLASSIFYING ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUE HEMORRHAGE - A system and method for detecting atherosclerotic plaque hemorrhage includes a controller programmed to apply a non-selective inversion recovery RF pulse to a region of interest, apply a plurality of encoding sequences to the region of interest to cause generation of a plurality of echoes during application of each encoding sequence. The controller is further programmed to acquire three dimensional MR data from the region of interest during generation of each of the plurality of echoes, identify a hemorrhage based on the three dimensional MR data, characterize a type of the hemorrhage, and reconstruct an image based on the three dimensional MR data, the image comprising the characterized hemorrhage. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097062 | Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Apparatus - A method for obtaining the most appropriate amplitude of signal suppression pulse, which suppresses unnecessary signals from the substance not subjected to measurement, highly accurately, swiftly and stably, and an MRI apparatus that enables the optimization are provided. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097063 | METHOD FOR CHANGING SPIN RELAXATION, METHOD FOR DETECTING SPIN CURRENT AND SPINTRONICS DEVICE USING SPIN RELAXATION - The invention relates to a method for changing spin relaxation, a method for detecting a spin current, and a spintronic device using spin relaxation, and spin relaxation is changed through injection of a spin current. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097064 | Flux Plane Locating in an Underground Drilling System - A portable locator and method for establishing the location of the cable line in a region which includes at least one generally straight electrically conductive cable line extending across the region from which cable line a locating signal includes a first arrangement for measuring a local flux intensity of the locating signal at a first above ground point within the region with the portable locator in a particular orientation at the first above ground point. A second arrangement uses the local flux intensity to establish a cable line angular orientation which limits the possible directions to the cable line relative to the particular orientation of the portable locator at the above ground point. A third arrangement uses the measured local flux intensity to establish an actual direction of the cable line that is selected from the possible directions based on certain characteristics of the locating signal. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097065 | Method and apparatus for while-drilling transient resistivity measurements - Structure for deep MWD resistivity measurements suitable for both geo-steering and measurements ahead of the drill bit is disclosed. The structure is capable of extracting information about resistivity of formation in the presence of conductive drill. In one embodiment, ahead-of-bit sensing is achieved via transient electromagnetic measurements when current is switched off in the transmitter loop and the transient signal is measured in the receiver loops placed at some distances from the receiver. To reduce a parasitic effect of the currents in the drill three-coil bucking system with magnetic nonconductive shield in combination with a highly conductive copper shield are applied. Specifically, a short (less than 1 m) copper cover and short (less than 0.2 m) ferrite cover are placed in the vicinity of transmitting and receiving coils. A bucking operation followed by an inversion is performed on received signals to obtain data reflecting parameters of the surrounding subsurface formations. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097066 | Casing Correction in Non-magnetic Casing by the Measurement of the Impedance of a Transmitter or Receiver - Methods and related systems are described for determining the casing attenuation factor for various frequencies from measurements of the impedance of the transmitting or receiving coil of wire of. The compensation is based on two relationships. The first relationship is between one or more measured impedance parameters and the product of casing conductivity, casing thickness and electromagnetic frequency. The second relationship is between the casing correction factor and the product of casing conductivity, casing thickness and electromagnetic frequency. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097067 | Externally Guided and Directed Field Induction Resistivity Tool - In one aspect of the invention, an induction resistivity tool incorporated into a downhole tool string comprises an outer wall of a downhole component comprising an outer diameter and at least one induction transmitter assembly disposed along the outer diameter. The at least one transmitter assembly comprises at least one induction transmitter coil wound about at least one core. The at least one transmitter coil is adapted to project an induction signal outward from the outer wall when the at least one transmitter coil is carrying an electrical current. The transmitter assembly is adapted to create electromagnetic fields that originate the induction signal from outside the outer wall and substantially prevent the signal from entering the outer wall. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097068 | Method and apparatus for borehole wall resisitivity imaging with full circumferential coverage - A logging tool for performing resistivity measurements on the sidewall of a borehole in an earth formation is provided with a circumferential series of evenly-spaced measurement electrodes providing complete circumferential coverage of resistivity measurements. In one embodiment, the measurement electrodes are carried on a conductive pad circumferentially surrounding an elongate mandrel or tubular. The conductive pad is held at a voltage adapted to focus measurement current into the sidewall of the borehole. Preferably, the pad has dimensions relative to the measurement electrodes and a standoff distance between the measurement electrodes and said borehole wall to effectively focus the measurement current into the borehole wall. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the measurement electrodes are spaced apart by a distance that is less than the width of each measurement electrode, thereby ensuring full circumferential resolution. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097069 | EVALUATION SYSTEM, LIGHTING DEVICE, AND IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE - An image display device accurately evaluates the possibility of problems occurring due to the state of impure gas inside a discharge envelope in a high pressure discharge lamp. The image display device includes the high voltage discharge lamp and an evaluation unit ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100097070 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING A SHIELD INTEGRITY TEST AND FOR ISOLATING TROUBLE IN THE SHIELD USING GRAPHICAL ANALYSIS - A method for evaluating the integrity of a cable shield utilizing wideband noise-to-ground measurements is provided. Upon determining that trouble with the cable shield exists, a method s is provided to isolate the location of the trouble with the cable shield. The method utilizes access locations along the cable and therefore does not require opening of the cable shield to isolate the trouble in the shield. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097071 | Integrated Circuit Having Receiver Jitter Tolerance ("JTOL") Measurement - An integrated circuit capable of on-chip jitter tolerance measurement includes a jitter generator circuit to produce a controlled amount of jitter that is injected into at least one clock signal, and a receive circuit to sample an input signal according to the at least one clock signal. The sampled data values output from the receiver are used to evaluate the integrated circuit's jitter tolerance. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097072 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHECKING ANALOG CIRCUIT WITH DIGITAL CHECKER - Aspects of the present invention provide a system and method for checking a portion of an analog circuit using a digital checker. The method includes establishing a target in the analog circuit, creating an analog target dummy for the target, creating a digital target dummy, binding the digital target dummy to the analog target dummy, and checking a value of the digital target dummy with a digital checker. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097073 | Methods And Apparatus For Testing Electronic Circuits - Methods and apparatus are provided for testing to determine the existence of defects and faults in circuits, devices, and systems such as digital integrated circuits, SRAM memory, mixed signal circuits, and the like. In particular, methods and apparatus are provided for detecting faults in circuits, devices, and systems using input control signals to generate controlled-duration, controlled pulse-width, transient power supply currents in a device under test, where said transient power supply currents are of controllable bandwidth and can be used as observables to determine faulty or defective operation. Additionally, methods and apparatus are provided to permit high bandwidth sensing of transient supply currents as need to preserve the narrow widths of these current pulses. These methods may include autozero techniques to remove supply current leakage current and DC offsets associated with practical current sensing currents. The sensed transient supply currents can be compared to single or multiple thresholds to assess normal or faulty or defective operation of the device under test. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097074 | CONTINUOUS SERIES ARC GENERATOR - An arc fault demonstrator device for testing the efficacy of an arc fault interrupter (AFI) circuit breaker. The device includes a motor that moves a movable electrode relative to a stationary electrode under microprocessor control. A relay switches the electrodes connection between an arc voltage measurement circuit and an electrode close circuit. When current is applied to the electrodes, the measurement circuit provides voltage measurements to the microprocessor, which instructs the motor to move the electrodes closer or apart. When the arc voltage is below a low threshold, the electrodes are moved apart until the arc voltage exceeds a medium threshold. When the arc voltage exceeds a high threshold, the electrodes are moved closer until the arc voltage falls below the medium threshold. A switch switches between the AFI circuit breaker or a conventional circuit breaker to confirm that the AFI breaker will trip upon detection of the arc whereas the conventional breaker will not. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097075 | TEST HANDLER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A test handler comprises a package support for holding an electronic device in a certain orientation and for transporting the electronic device to a testing station for testing the electronic device. An orientation correction device is actuable and operative to engage the package support and to rotate the package support so as to change the orientation of the electronic device. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097076 | MONITORING SYSTEM IN REAL TIME OF THE STATE OF CAPACITANCE GRADED BUSHINGS OF POWER TRANSFORMERS, POWER REACTORS, CURRENT TRANSFORMERS, CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND SIMILAR - Monitoring system in real time of the state of capacitance graded bushings of power transformers, powers reactors, current transformers, circuit breakers and similar, it is applied preferentially by power transformers; power reactors; chain transformers, circuit breakers and similar, being the system passible of accomplish the monitoring in real time of capacitance graded bushings ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100097077 | SENSOR AND METHOD OF SENSING - A touch sensor senses the presence of an object at one of a plurality of channels on a surface of the touch sensor, wherein proximity of the object to the touch sensor results in a change in capacitance at the position of the channel. The touch sensor includes a drive circuit and a charge sensing circuit, each coupled to each of the channels. The charge sensing circuit includes at least one charge measurement capacitor. A measurement cycle is applied to the touch sensor having a drive portion and a sense portion. During the drive portion a charge is applied to the channels and therefore the charge measurement capacitors of the touch sensor, and during a sense portion the charge measurement capacitors are discharged by a predetermined amount and the remaining charge on the charge measurement capacitors is measured. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097078 | Noise Handling in Capacitive Touch Sensors - In a capacitive sensor of the type having X electrodes which are driven and Y electrodes that are used as sense channels connected to charge measurement capacitors, signal measurements are made conventionally by driving the X electrodes to transfer successive packets of charge to the charge measurement capacitors. However, an additional noise measurement is made by emulating or mimicking the signal measurement, but without driving the X electrodes. The packets of charge transferred to the charge accumulation capacitor are then indicative of noise induced on the XY sensing nodes. These noise measurements can be used to configure post-processing of the signal measurements. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097079 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING CLEARANCE IN A ROTARY MACHINE - Systems, methods, and apparatus for monitoring clearance in a rotary machine are provided. According to one embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a method for monitoring clearance between a rotatable member and a stationary member in a rotary machine. The method may include providing a flex circuit capacitance sensor. The flex circuit capacitance sensor may include at least one capacitance sensing layer, at least one shielding layer adjacent to the capacitance sensing layer, at least one ground layer adjacent to the shielding layer, and a set of conducting leads connected to the capacitance sensing layer. Further, the method may include mounting the capacitance sensor between a portion of the rotatable member and a portion of the stationary member. Clearance may be determined between the rotatable member and the stationary member based at least in part on a capacitance indication from the capacitance sensor. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097080 | CONTACT SENSOR UNIT, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONTACT SENSOR UNIT - A contact sensor unit includes: a flexible substrate having a conductive pattern; a sensor element having a detecting surface for detecting a fingerprint of a test subject, the sensor element having a terminal electrically connected to the conductive pattern, and the sensor element mounted on the flexible substrate to be covered with the flexible substrate; and a reinforcing member fixed on the flexible substrate and surrounding the sensor element. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097081 | Volumetric Induction Phase Shift Detection System for Determining Tissue Water Content Properties - A method of determining the condition of a bulk tissue sample, by: positioning a bulk tissue sample between a pair of induction coils (or antennae); passing a spectrum of alternating current (or voltage) through a first of the induction coils (or antennae); measuring spectrum of alternating current (or voltage) produced in the second of the induction coils (or antennae); and comparing the phase shift between the spectrum of alternating currents (or voltages) in the first and second induction coils (or antennae), thereby determining the condition of the bulk tissue sample. An apparatus for determining the condition of a bulk tissue sample, having: a first induction coil (or antenna); a second induction coil (or antenna); an alternating current power supply connected to the first induction coil (or antenna), the alternating current power supply configured to generate a spectrum of currents (or voltage) in the first induction coil (or antenna); and a measurement system connected to the second induction coil (or antenna), wherein the measurement system is configured to measure a phase shift difference in the spectrum of currents (or voltages) between the first and second induction coils (or antennae) when the first and second induction coils (or antennae) are positioned on opposite sides of a tissue sample. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097082 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING IN REAL TIME THE SUCCESS OF CONDUCTIVE COATING REMOVAL - An apparatus and method is provided for determining, using real-time data, whether a removal process has been effective in removing a conductive coating from a removal site on a substrate of an electric device. The method includes determination of conductivity between the removal site and the intact conductive coating which relates to the absence or presence of the conductive coating in the removal site. The presence of conductive coating in the removal site indicates incomplete removal and thus enables real time correction thereof. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097083 | TEST HANDLER INCLUDING GRIPPER-TYPE TEST CONTACTOR - A test handler is provided for testing electronic devices having light-emitting elements. Electronic devices are mounted at a loading position, optical measurements are conducted at a test contact position where a testing device is located for optical communication with the light-emitting elements and then tested electronic devices are removed at an unloading position. Multiple test contactors hold the electronic devices and move them to and through the loading position, test contact position and unloading position in sequence. Each test contactor comprises a device contact point including electrical conductors which are connected to electrical contacts of the electronic device when the electronic device is mounted at the device contact point, and a retaining mechanism grips the electronic device at the device contact point such that the retaining mechanism does not obstruct the optical communication between the testing device and the light-emitting element at the test contact position. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097084 | METHOD FOR SELF-MONITORING OF BREAKDOWN IN SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS AND SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT CONSTRUCTED THEREOF - The invention relates to a method for monitoring the breakdown of a pn junction in a semiconductor component and to a semiconductor component adapted to carrying out said method. According to the method, optical radiation which is emitted if a breakdown occurs on a pn junction is detected by a photosensitive electronic component ( | 2010-04-22 |
20100097085 | SOCKET, MODULE BOARD, AND INSPECTION SYSTEM USING THE MODULE BOARD - The socket of the present invention includes a lid having a first protrusion on the reverse side, and a first terminal connected electrically to the first protrusion, and a main body having a second terminal on the upside, and a third terminal connected electrically to the second terminal on the reverse side, in which an electronic component is contained in the main body, and the first terminal and the second terminal are connected electrically in the space enclosed and fixed by the lid. The inspection system of the present invention includes a socket of the present invention, and an evaluation board for connecting a third terminal of the socket electrically to the inspection apparatus of the electronic component, and propagating an inspection signal. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097086 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACTIVE VOLTAGE COMPENSATION - A voltage compensation assembly adapted for apparatus having a prober for contacting the electronic elements on a substrate is described. The voltage compensation assembly includes a controller connected to the prober and adapted for active voltage compensation, and a voltage measuring unit connected to the controller and for measuring a voltage on the substrate. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097087 | EYE MAPPING BUILT-IN SELF TEST (BIST) METHOD AND APPARATUS - A built-in self test for receiver operation is provided through a testing method that evaluates characteristics of a received signal eye diagram. The receiver receives a serial data signal and applies compensation to that received serial data signal to generate a compensated serial data signal. The properties of an eye diagram associated with the compensated serial data signal are measured. In this context, certain desired eye diagram properties are characterized by parameters indicative of pass/fail criteria for receiver testing. The measured eye diagram properties are then compared against the parameters. A receiver testing conclusion signal is then output based on results of the comparison. | 2010-04-22 |
20100097088 | SENSOR APPARATUS - The present invention includes an output circuit section for digitally outputting from an output terminal in a time division system a failure detection signal from a failure diagnosis circuit and a sense signal from a process circuit section, leading to reduction in size of a sensor apparatus. Further, outputting a failure detection signal earlier than a sense signal leads to improvement in reliability at the time of abnormality. | 2010-04-22 |