21st week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 56 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110125310 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIMITING ENERGY IN AN INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEM - Systems and methods for limiting heating to prevent explosions in a gaseous environment containing an industrial control system are described. A method may include controlling heating in an electrical circuit component in response to a circuit failure so as to avoid reaching a temperature at or above a flash point of a gaseous component of the gaseous environment. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125311 | METHOD OF RECEIVING AND PAYING OUT BILLS - A method of receiving and paying out bills including the steps of providing a bill passage in about the central portion of an elongate casing that extends along one side of a bill receiving chamber having a bill payback: outlet; providing a bill conveying apparatus for conveying a bill delivered to said bill passage to a predetermined position for receiving it; utilizing a bill pushing member being capable of moving in a reciprocating motion across said passage to bill receiving chamber when the bill located at said predetermined position in said passage to be received, effects receiving of the bill by pushing it with a surface of said bill pushing member across from said passage; disengaging the rearmost bill from said bill receiving chamber by operating bill extracting apparatus in the reverse direction by a predetermined amount while said bill pushing member is activated causing it to extract away and pull out from a rearmost bill leading edge retainer which holds the remaining bills in position; and, operating the extracting apparatus in the forward direction to transport said extracted rearmost bill through said bill payback outlet to said bill conveying apparatus which is operated in reverse to direct it to the customer. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125312 | Method and System for Transporting Inventory Items - A system for transporting inventory items includes an inventory holder capable of storing inventory items and a mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is capable of moving to a first point with the inventory holder at least one of coupled to and supported by the mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is additionally capable of determining a location of the inventory holder and calculating a difference between the location of the inventory holder and the first point. The mobile drive unit is then capable of determining whether the difference is greater than a predetermined tolerance. In response to determining that the difference is greater than the predetermined tolerance, the mobile drive unit is also capable of moving to a second point based on the location of the inventory holder, docking with the inventory holder, and moving the mobile drive unit and the inventory holder to the first point. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125313 | Banknote processing apparatus, banknote sorting method, and computer readable recording medium - A banknote processing apparatus includes a banknote transport unit for individually feeding and transporting inserted banknotes, a recognition unit for recognizing banknote denominations and recognizing banknote types according to two fitness categories, a stacker for stacking the banknotes based on the recognition result, banknote bundling units each including bundling stacking units for stacking the banknotes, a bundling unit for bundling 100 banknotes stacked in the bundling stacking units to prepare a banknote bundle, and a bundle dispensing unit for dispensing the bundle to the outside of the apparatus, and a transport control unit for recognizing fit and unfit notes of specific denominations via the recognition unit, and controlling the banknote transport unit to stack fit banknotes of the specific denominations to corresponding bundling stacking units and to stack unfit banknotes of the specific denominations to corresponding bundling stacking units. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125314 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATED UNLOADING OF A MICROBIAL DETECTION APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to a method and automated unloading means for unloading a container from an apparatus. The apparatus of the present invention may include a means for automated loading, a means for automated transfer and/or a means for automated unloading of a container (e.g., a specimen container). In one embodiment, the apparatus can be an automated detection apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample. The detection system also including a heated enclosure, a holding means or rack, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125315 | MEDICAMENTS CONTAINER HAVING ENCRYPTED INFORMATION - A medicaments container having encrypted information is disclosed. The container includes a housing and a dispenser disposed in the housing and configured to dispense a medicament unit in response to a signal from an apparatus. The container further includes a memory disposed in the housing and configured to store encrypted information and control logic disposed within the housing and configured to decrypt at least a portion of the encrypted information. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125316 | UNIVERSAL BILL RECYCLER - A bill recycler accepts bills and payment and dispenses previously accepted bills as change in a vending machine including a vending machine controller and a coin handler. The bill recycler receives from the coin handler information relating to denomination(s) and quantities of coins available for dispensing by the coin handler, alters that information to include information relating to quantities of denomination(s) of bills available for dispensing by the bill recycler, then sends the altered information to the vending machine controller. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125317 | METHODS FOR POINT-OF-USE MEDICATION CONTROL - Methods for controlling the dispensing of medication are provided. The method can include holding at least one medication within a dispenser and alerting a patient that a dose of medication is to be taken or an optional dose of medication is available to be taken. Once the patient is present for receiving a does of medication, the identification of the patient can be confirmed. Upon confirmation of the identification, a dose of medication for the patient can then be dispensed and removal of medication from dispenser can be confirmed. The method can also include providing a location determination device with the dispenser to permit locating the dispenser. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125318 | SYSTEMS FOR POINT-OF-USE MEDICATION CONTROL - Systems for controlling the dispensing of medication are provided. The system can include a dispenser device capable of holding and delivering at least one medication. A controller can be operatively connected to the dispenser. The controller can automatically operate the dispenser for movement to a dispensing position at a predetermined time. An electronic communication device for connecting the system to a remote facility can be provided. An identification verification device for restricting access to the system can be in communication with the controller of the system. A location determination device for determining the location of the system can also be provided. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125319 | Vending machine for dispensing foods and the like - It is provided a vending machine ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110125320 | Method And Apparatus For Planning And/Or Control Of A Robot Application - A method according to the invention for planning and/or controlling a robot application ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110125321 | Method And Device For Controlling Manipulators - According to a method according to the invention for controlling at least one manipulator, in particular a robot, a plurality of control commands (P, B, F) are worked through, in that in a state machine (ZM) the respective command runs through an active state (-A), wherein in a state machine at least one control command runs through a preliminary state (-E) that is placed ahead of its active state and/or a post-operational state (-P) that is placed after its active state, and/or a plurality of control commands are processed at the same time. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125322 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING A COATING MATERIAL USING A PROGRAMMABLE ROBOT - In order to program the sealing membranes to be applied to attachment parts of vehicle bodies, for example to the edge-formed seam of vehicle doors using a robot, an attachment part may be removed from the body and, away from the latter, be mounted on a teach frame where all regions of the attachment part which need to be coated are highly visible to the programmer during programming. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125323 | LOCALIZATION BY LEARNING OF WAVE-SIGNAL DISTRIBUTIONS - A robot having a signal sensor configured to measure a signal, a motion sensor configured to measure a relative change in pose, a local correlation component configured to correlate the signal with the position and/or orientation of the robot in a local region including the robot's current position, and a localization component configured to apply a filter to estimate the position and optionally the orientation of the robot based at least on a location reported by the motion sensor, a signal detected by the signal sensor, and the signal predicted by the local correlation component. The local correlation component and/or the localization component may take into account rotational variability of the signal sensor and other parameters related to time and pose dependent variability in how the signal and motion sensor perform. Each estimated pose may be used to formulate new or updated navigational or operational instructions for the robot. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125324 | ROBOT CLEANER AND CONTROLLING METHOD OF THE SAME - A robot cleaner and a method of controlling a robot cleaner are provided. The robot cleaner is capable of automatically compensating for and adjusting a moving angle and a position using an appropriate sensor and control algorithm while performing a cleaning operation in a relatively large space. This may reduce a position error, allow a cleaning region to be effectively identified as a region to be cleaned or a region having already been cleaned, thus improving cleaning performance and efficiency. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125325 | TEACHING METHOD FOR TRANSFER ROBOT - There is provided a teaching method for a transfer robot which is capable of quickly performing teaching at high reliability. Relative to a transfer robot which, in a state in which a substrate to be processed in a plurality of processing chambers is supported, transfers the substrate to a predetermined position by turning and telescopic action on the same plane, teaching is made of the transfer actions. At this time, by using at least one detection means that is disposed so as to detect the substrate when the substrate is transferred among the processing chambers, the transfer robot is caused to perform transfer action. At least one index part provided in advance on an operating part of the transfer robot is detected by the detection means. From this detection position, a reference position which serves as an origin of at least one of the turning action and the telescopic action is taught. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125326 | USING RAMAN SPECTROSCPPY TO CONTROL CARBONATE/BICARBONATE CONCENTRATIONS - An apparatus and method of controlling carbonate/bicarbonate concentrations and ratio in a chemical process having the steps of flowing a carbonate/bicarbonate solution through a measurement cell ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110125327 | BUILDING MANAGEMENT APPARATUS - A building management apparatus that can provide a comfortable environment based on diligent control is provided. A building management apparatus | 2011-05-26 |
20110125328 | Control System for a Room Air Conditioner and/or Heat Pump - A universal control system is provided for a room air conditioner or heat pump that has a number of sensor inputs. An electronic control system with a microcontroller and microcomputer are used to provide a large number of operations that can be performed by (1) manufacturer, (2) end users and (3) maintenance personnel. The manufacturer can load different versions of a software program to match the unit. The end user can program in a large number of different conditions or schedules the end user finds desirable, plus the end user is advised of maintenance requirements or faults. The maintenance personnel may perform diagnostics, determine fault history, upload improved or replacement software, as well as the numerous maintenance functions normally performed by maintenance personnel. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125329 | UTILIZING CELL PHONE LOCATION FOR OCCUPANCY DETERMINATION AND HOME ENERGY CONTROL - A cell phone location-based system is described that determines the occupancy of a home and controls home energy consumption such that energy is saved when the home is unoccupied. Occupancy is determined according to cell phone locations, occupant behavior patterns, or burglar alarm status. When an occupant is determined to be returning to their unoccupied home, the heating or cooling apparatus is activated to return the temperature in the home to a comfortable level by the time the occupant arrives. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125330 | Interactive Patient System - The present invention provides an interactive patient system comprising: apparatus; sensing means associated with the apparatus, the sensing means adapted to send, receive or identify a location signal; presence identification means associated with a region of a patient, the presence identification means adapted to send, receive or identify a location signal; and altering means adapted to alter a property of the apparatus in proximity to the presence identification means upon identification of an activity signal, thereby effecting an activity in the vicinity of the region of the patient, wherein the activity signal is associated with transmission or identification of at least one location signal as between the sensing means and the presence identification means. Also provided is a method for providing a directed response to a region of a patient. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125331 | OPERATION MONITORING SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING APPARATUS - In a processing apparatus having: moveable parts disposed to form a predetermined processing environment within a processing chamber in which a predetermined processing is performed on an object to be processed; and a control means for controlling the operation of each of the moveable parts, abnormality inclusive of deterioration with time of the moveable parts constituting the processing apparatus is made to be easily judged. There is provided a vibration detection means for detecting the waveforms of vibrations that occur accompanied by the operation of the moveable parts. When control is made from the control means in order to operate any one of the moveable parts, there are obtained event data corresponding to the control and the waveforms of vibrations of all the moveable parts that are operating simultaneously at the time in question. Each time the control corresponding to the event data is selected, or when a waveform of vibration corresponding to another event data of the same kind as that of the above-mentioned event data has been obtained, the change in the waveform is monitored. When the waveform has changed beyond a predetermined range, the processing apparatus is judged to be abnormal. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125332 | Systems and Methods for Specifying an Operational Parameter for a Pumping System - Systems and methods for specifying one or more operational parameters for a pumping system are disclosed. A first suction pressure loss profile for a first pump in a pumping system is determined. A second suction pressure loss profile for a second pump in the pumping system is determined. The first suction pressure loss profile is compared with the second suction pressure loss profile. One or more operational parameters are specified based, at least in part, on the comparison. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125333 | System, Program Products, and Methods For Controlling Drilling Fluid Parameters - Embodiments of systems, program product, and methods for controlling drilling fluid pressures are provided. These embodiments, for example, can provide dynamic density control with highly adaptive, real-time, process-control and are scalable to any rig, large or small, on land or water. Combined static and dynamic stresses and displacements can be determined continuously at strategic locations in and around the wellbore of a well so that insitu and operational induced pressure window limitations at specific weak-points or other locations of interest are controlled. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125334 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING DEVICE - Systems and methods for dispensing beverages are provided. Aspects relate to obtaining measurements regarding dispensing an ingredient (including the dispensing conditions of the ingredient) and determining whether to adjust dispensing conditions of at least one other ingredient. In one embodiment, at least one ingredient of a recipe is not dispensed based upon a dispensing measurement. The adjustment of one or more ingredients may comprise the use of adjustable orifices, which do not require separate measurements of ingredients before dispensing, but rather may measure ingredients' parameters (including dispensing conditions) as they are dispensed. Certain embodiments relate to devices and methods that may determine if an ingredient is a non-Newtonian fluid, and if so, may be configured to conduct measurements on such fluids, including, for example, the strain stress and strain rate as the fluid passes within a conduit. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125335 | POWER RESTORATION MANAGEMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM - A power restoration method and system. The method includes receiving by a computer processor of a computing apparatus, a signal indicating that a power outage has ended and that an input voltage signal used for powering power consumption devices at a first specified location power will be enabled. The computer processor disables input voltage signal connections to the power consumption devices and detects that the input voltage signal is enabled. The computer processor enables a first input voltage signal connection associated with a first power consumption device and monitors a frequency signal associated with the input voltage signal. The computer processor generates frequency level data comprising a frequency level of the frequency signal and compares the frequency level to a predetermined frequency level value. The computer processor generates results data comprising results of comparing the frequency level to a predetermined frequency level value. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125336 | SUPERVISORY SYSTEM CONTROLLER FOR USE WITH A RENEWABLE ENERGY POWERED RADIO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SITE - A supervisory system controller for controlling and monitoring the generation of electrical energy from renewable sources and management methods for the storage of energy so generated and interconnecting the energy-generating elements, storage and load. The supervisory system controller operates to maximum the power transfer from a wind turbine to a battery by automatically varying the threshold levels at which turbine dump loads are switched based on system inputs and measurements. The method conserves generator fuel by delaying a scheduled generator maintenance running period such that it to occurs when renewable energy availability is predicted to be low and battery is in a reduced state of charge. Further modifications and management methods are also provided. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125337 | Household appliance adapted to work with time of use electricity rates - An electrical appliance with reduced operating costs is described. The appliance incorporates electrical storage which is charged from the grid during periods of low electricity pricing and discharged during periods of high pricing. Storage cycles are engineered to minimize energy losses and reduce appliance operating costs. Energy losses are minimized by only charging the storage to a portion of full capacity and only discharging to a specified value. In one embodiment the storage consists of a battery and a capacitor. The capacitor provides additional current during high demand intervals. In another embodiment the external supply provides this. Storage lifetime is improved by maintenance cycles. The appliance computes the cost of an operation for multiple scenarios and either selects the optimal scenario or allows user selection. The appliance can communicate with a home energy server to manage multiple appliances and communicate with ancillary grid services. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125338 | Control apparatus for photovoltaic modules - Control apparatus | 2011-05-26 |
20110125339 | PROTECTION ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - Protection arrangements and methods of operating protection arrangements are important in order to maintain operability with regard to electrical power distribution networks. Such networks generally comprise grids or meshes of electrical distribution pathways from generators and electrical loads. Faults may occur within the network and circuit breakers or other protection elements are utilised to isolate such faults. A number of regimes for protection are known but problems can arise with regard to ensuring an appropriate pan of the distribution network is isolated. By providing circuit breakers which have a time grade margin compared to other circuit breakers which is proportional to an inverse current-time logarithmic relationship between a fault electrical current divided by a major contribution electrical current to the circuit breaker operation can be achieved which is sufficiently quick for high electrical fault currents but incorporates a time delay for low electrical currents which may have a more transient nature. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125340 | POWER PRODUCTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A control system for an energy production facility includes a plant controller for receiving an indication of a measured power output of the energy production facility that includes power generators and produces output signals. The system also includes a processing unit operably coupled to the plant controller and responsive to executable computer instructions when executed on the processing unit cause the plant controller to: create an output signal that causes an energy storage device to discharge in the event power reserves of the power generators can not met the requested ramp down rate; and create an output signal that causes the energy storage device to charge up in the event that the power capability of the power generators can meet the requested ramp down rate. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125341 | PROVIDING POWER TO POWERED DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE POWER SUPPLY INPUTS - A system for providing power to a load, having first and second power supply inputs respectively responsive to first and second input signals from first and second power supply sources to supply power to the load. For example, the first power supply input may be configured for supplying the load with power received from a communication link, such as an Ethernet link, and the second power supply input may be configured for supplying the load with power from an auxiliary power source. A power converter is provided to produce an output signal for supplying power to the load in response to the second input signal. The power converter is controlled to produce the output signal in accordance with a value of the first input signal. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125342 | METHOD FOR CONFIGURATION OF A SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLY - A method parameterizes a switchgear assembly station of an electrical switchgear assembly and further parameterizes field devices, which are associated with the switchgear assembly station. In the method, parameters for parameterizing the switchgear assembly station and parameters for parameterizing the field devices are produced. A combined parameter set is generated, from which it is possible to extract both a station parameter set, which fixes the operation of the switchgear assembly station, and in each case one field device parameter set for each of the field devices. The combined parameter set is made available in a communications network to all field devices connected thereto, and each field device extracts the associated field device parameter set from the combined parameter set via the communications network and parameterizes it in accordance with the extracted field device parameter set. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125343 | Method for Operating a Modular Automation Device - A method for operating an automation system having a CPU unit that is provided for processing a control program for controlling a technical process, wherein a power supply module of the automation system supplies electric energy to units that consume electric energy. During the control of the process, the energy consumption is optimized, such that the necessary automation functions for controlling the technical process are maintained. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125344 | AUTOMATIC VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM - A vehicle controller includes a communications unit for performing data communications with local servers; a local path generation unit for generating, in response to an automatic vehicle guidance service request, a local path based on a driving control command and sensing information received from the local servers via the communications unit; a path-following control unit for generating actuator control signals for controlling actuators of a vehicle to drive the vehicle along the local path; and a vehicle driving unit for driving the actuators according to the actuator control signals. Each local server pre-processes and merges sensor data received from the infra-sensor to generate the sensing information. A global server generates the driving control command based on the sensing information and transmits the driving control command to the local servers. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125345 | AUTOMATED COLLECTIVE TRANSPORT SYSTEM - Automated transport system including at least one automotive vehicle ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110125346 | PROTECTION ENVELOPE SWITCHING - An apparatus defines a protection envelope in an aircraft, including a processor and at least one sensor, each sensor being coupled with the processor, the processor executing at least one neural network based algorithm. The at least one sensor monitors flight parameters of the aircraft thereby generating monitored flight parameters. The processor divides the performance envelope of the aircraft into predefined flight regimes, wherein for each predefined flight regime, the processor defines and stores a suitable protection envelope. The processor determines an estimated flight regime of the aircraft using the neural network based algorithm based on the monitored flight parameters. The processor selects a respective suitable protection envelope for the aircraft based on the estimated flight regime. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125347 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING AUTOFLIGHT INFORMATION - Apparatuses and methods for displaying autoflight information and controlling autoflight systems. In one embodiment, a flight deck for an aircraft having an autoflight system includes at least one pilot seat, at least one window positioned forward of the pilot seat, and a forward instrument panel positioned forward of the pilot seat. In one aspect of this embodiment, the forward window provides a forward field of view out of the aircraft for a pilot seated in the pilot seat. In another aspect of this embodiment, the flight deck further includes a display device configured to provide information related to one or more autoflight modes. The display device can be positioned at least approximately between the forward instrument panel and the forward window to provide the pilot with autoflight information at least proximate to the forward field of view. In a further aspect of this embodiment, the display device can be configured to provide information related to one or more target flight parameters. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125348 | Automatic Emergency Reporting - Technologies are described herein for providing automatic emergency reporting. The technologies are adapted to receive values of aircraft state parameters collected from one or more sensors arranged within an aircraft. The technologies then determine whether the collected values of the aircraft state parameters indicate normal or anomalous operation of the aircraft. Responsive to the determination of whether the aircraft state parameters indicate normal or anomalous operation of the aircraft, the technologies initiate an emergency reporting function. The emergency reporting function may transmit a report containing the collected values of the aircraft state parameters to a ground system via a data-link. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125349 | Integrated Bird-Aircraft Strike Prevention System - IBSPS - An airborne apparatus that employs an advanced computer to analyze bird and aircraft positioning data, programmed to issue a warning about an impending strike, thereby creating the ultimate Bird-Aircraft Strike Prevention System. This system will constantly process the bird positioning data gathered by the Radar/Infrared sensors. In case of a bird-aircraft strike danger the system will immediately alert the pilot as well as Air Traffic Control, and, compute the necessary course correction required to avoid the collision. The advantages of the system include the ability to prevent bird strikes and instantaneously compute an alternative course or action necessary to avoid the bird-aircraft impact. Additionally, because the IBSPS is capable of being airborne, the aircraft will be protected from bird-strikes throughout the entire flight, even in absence of ground systems. Furthermore, the ability to integrate all IBSPS equipped airplanes significantly increases area coverage and enhances the safety of Air Traffic System. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125350 | Method and System for Merge Control in an Automated Vehicle System - Disclosed is a method of controlling merging of a plurality of streams of vehicles in an automated vehicle system. The method comprises: Defining a merge control zone associated with a merge point, the merge control zone defining at least respective sections of the upstream tracks leading to the merge point; detecting a vehicle entering the merge control zone on a first one of the upstream tracks; allocating a passage time to the vehicle, the passage time being indicative of a time at which the vehicle is scheduled to pass the merge point; wherein allocating the passage time is based on a merge priority assigned to the vehicle according to a predetermined set of merge priority rules; controlling a speed of the vehicle responsive to the allocated passage time. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125351 | CONTROL OF REGENERATIVE BRAKING IN A HYBRID VEHCILE - A method is provided for controlling regenerative braking in a hybrid electric vehicle. The vehicle includes an energy-storage device, a motor/generator configured to retard the vehicle via regenerative braking, and a controller arranged to control regenerative braking. The method includes receiving a regenerative braking request, and detecting whether the energy-storage device is between first and second predetermined states of charge. The method additionally includes retarding the vehicle via the motor/generator and directing electrical energy from regenerative braking to an energy dissipating device, if the energy-storage device is at or above the first predetermined state of charge, or at or below the second predetermined state of charge. Furthermore, the method includes retarding the vehicle via the motor/generator and directing electrical energy from regenerative braking to the energy-storage device, if the energy-storage device is between the first and second predetermined states of charge. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125352 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OUTPUT TORQUE IN POWERTRAINS - A method of controlling output torque in a hybrid or electric vehicle transmissions includes calculating a first long-term output torque constraint and a first short-term output torque constraint. A first effective output torque constraint is determined from at least one of the first long-term and short-term output torque constraints. The first effective output torque constraint is bounded by both of the first long-term and short-term output torque constraints. The method may further include calculating a rate limit, such that determining the first effective output torque constraint includes restricting the magnitude of changes in the first long-term output torque constraint to the calculated rate limit. A spread between the first short-term output torque constraint and the first effective output torque constraint may be measured, and the rate limit calculated as a function of that spread. The rate limit may also be calculated with an inversely-proportional relationship to the spread. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125353 | DRIVING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A driving apparatus includes a first transmission mechanism receiving mechanical power from an engine output shaft by a first input shaft, a second transmission mechanism receiving the mechanical power from the engine output shaft and a motor by a second input shaft, and a first clutch capable of engaging the engine output shaft with the first input shaft. When performing cranking of an internal-combustion engine, an ECU selects a gear position of the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism to reduce speed of the mechanical power received by the second input shaft and transmit the power to the first input shaft, and puts the first clutch into an engaging state. The speed of the mechanical power from the motor is reduced by the first and second transmission mechanisms to increase torque, and power is transmitted to the engine output shaft through the first clutch. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125354 | METHOD FOR REGULATING A DRAG TORQUE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVEN BY AN ELECTRIC MOTOR IN CONSIDERATION OF THE COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION PRESENT ON THE ROADWAY SURFACE, AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SUCH A METHOD - A method for regulating a drag torque of a motor vehicle driven by an electric motor, a regulating device influencing the drag torque in response to a corresponding change in the setting of the accelerator, a sensor device sensing a tire on a roadway surface on which the motor vehicle is located, and providing this to a computing device, whereupon the computing device causes the regulating device to adjust the drag torque as a function of the coefficient of friction. The present invention also relates to a device having means suitable for carrying out such a method. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125355 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE CHANGE IN MODE OF AN INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION IN PURELY ELECTRIC MODE - A system for controlling change in mode of an infinitely variable transmission including a first operation mode at high torque at high speed and a second operation mode at high torque at low speed, fitted to a motor vehicle that includes at least two electric machines, with at least one internal combustion engine. The infinitely variable transmission connected mechanically to the electric machines and to the internal combustion engine determines the internal combustion engine rotation speed setpoint; calculates the difference between the internal combustion engine rotation speed setpoint and the internal combustion engine rotation speed measurement; determines torque of the first electric machine to determine a torque setpoint for the first electric machine as a function of the difference between the rotation speed setpoint of the internal combustion engine and the measured rotation speed of the internal combustion engine; determines a torque setpoint for the second electric machine as a function of the torque setpoint of the first electric machine and the driver's demand for torque. The control system can control the second electric machine so that the change in mode can be performed while the vehicle is being propelled, before and after the change in mode, under sole action of at least one electric machine. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125356 | DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A drive control system for a vehicle has a power train including an internal combustion engine, a transmission and wheels. In the power train, a motor-generator is provided as a drive power source between the transmission and the wheels. A clutch is provided between the transmission and the motor-generator. A control unit controls an operation state of the clutch to either a drive power transfer state or a drive power interruption state in correspondence to a location of failure, when a failure arises in the power train, which includes an engine system, a transmission system and a motor-generator system. The control unit further controls the clutch to the drive power interruption state when the failure arises in the engine system or the transmission system. The control unit controls the clutch to the drive power transfer state when the failure arises in the motor-generator system. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125357 | FUEL-SAVING DRIVING DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE, FUEL-SAVING DRIVING DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, CONTROL DEVICE OF ELECTRIC DRIVE DEVICE, FUEL-SAVING DRIVING RATING DEVICE, AND FUEL-SAVING DRIVING DIAGNOSTIC METHOD - A vehicle power indication status quantity display unit displays on an indicator a vehicle power indication status quantity obtained by dividing the torque required for driving a hybrid vehicle by the upper limit value of the torque that does not excessively increase the fuel consumption. A HV eco zone of the vehicle power indication status quantity display unit is the zone that is determined by the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the HV eco zone that indicates the motor is being effectively used to drive the vehicle. A check is made to determine whether the vehicle power indication status quantity is within the HV eco zone, and, if it is determined to be within the HV eco zone, the driving being performed is diagnosed as fuel-saving driving. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125358 | CONTROL METHOD FOR A ROBOT VEHICLE, AND ROBOT VEHICLE - The invention relates to a method for controlling driving means which are designed to steer and move a robot vehicle ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110125359 | VEHICLE ESTIMATE NAVIGATION APPARATUS, VEHICLE ESTIMATE NAVIGATION, AND VEHICLE ESTIMATE NAVIGATION PROGRAM - A vehicle estimate navigation apparatus including: a speed vector calculation means for calculating, based on GPS information by a GPS receiver mounted in a running vehicle, a speed vector of a running speed of the vehicle; a tire rotation information detection means for detecting rotation information of tires attached to the vehicle; a tire rotation speed calculation means for calculating rotation speeds of the tires based on tire rotation information obtained by the tire rotation information detection means; a speed calculation means for calculating a vehicle speed based on the speed vector information; a yaw rate calculation means for calculating a vehicle yaw rate based on the speed vector information; a first parameter calculation means for calculating a first parameter of a first relational expression between the vehicle speed calculated by the speed calculation means and the tire rotation speed, the vehicle speed being obtained based on a formula model for calculating a tire ground speed based on the tire rotation speeds obtained by the tire rotation speed calculation means; and a second parameter calculation means for calculating a second parameter of a second relational expression between the yaw rate calculated by the yaw rate calculation means and the tire rotation rate, the yaw rate being obtained based on a formula model for calculating a tire ground speed based on the tire rotation speeds obtained by the tire rotation speed calculation means. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125360 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - An control apparatus for an automatic transmission includes: a failure shift stage setting section configured to set, to the target shift stage, a shift stage which can be attained in a state in which the one of the solenoids judged that the failure is generated is not energized; and a failure neutral state through section configured to control the solenoids at a predetermined vehicle speed or over so that the automatic transmission is brought to a neutral state, when the target shift stage is a shift stage at which the vehicle speed is suddenly decreased when the solenoids are controlled so that the automatic transmission attains the target shift stage, and to control the solenoids below the predetermined vehicle speed so that the automatic transmission attains the target shift stage. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125361 | DIAGNOSING A COOLING SUBSYSTEM OF AN ENGINE SYSTEM IN RESPONSE TO DYNAMIC PRESSURE SENSED IN THE SUBSYSTEM - A method of diagnosing a cooling subsystem of an engine system in response a parameter extracted from dynamic hydraulic pressure sensed in the cooling subsystem, and products and systems using same. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125362 | OPERATION SUPPORT APPARATUS AND OPERATION SUPPORT METHOD - An operation support apparatus includes: a musculoskeletal status detection unit that detects a musculoskeletal status of an operator; an operating member operated by the operator; an activating mechanism that is operated in response to an operation of the operating member; and a control unit including: a musculoskeletal status information acquisition unit that acquires musculoskeletal status information of the operator by controlling the musculoskeletal status detection unit; an operation prediction unit that predicts whether operation of the operating member is operated by the operator based on the musculoskeletal status information acquired by the musculoskeletal status information acquisition unit; and a mechanism control unit that either executes a preprocessing operation of actual operation of the activating mechanism prior to operation of the operating member, or initiates the actual operation, in a case where operation of the operating member has been predicted to be operated by the operation prediction unit. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125363 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING A CHARGE RELATED TO USE OF A VEHICLE DURING A PERIOD BASED ON OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE DATA - A software method controlling a computer device compares operational performance data collected and stored from a vehicle to a predetermined criterion and determines, based on the comparison, whether to adjust a baseline charge for usage of a vehicle during the period. The software may compare data corresponding to one, or more, different parameters to determine the charge adjustment, the parameters including average MPG, engine revolutions, revolution-minutes, or fuel used during the period. The software method may use average values for MPG for the particular vehicle obtained prepared by a governmental agency. The method may also use criterion derived from governmental information. Or, the criterion may be a predetermined value based on a business consideration, such as number of engine revolutions corresponding to a given number of miles traveled. If the vehicle's engine turns more than the predetermined number during a period, the charge corresponding to use during period is increased. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125364 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSING A MALFUNCTION OF AN AUTOMOBILE - A method for diagnosing a malfunction in an automobile that uses a diagnosis tool and an analysis of data or control instructions provided by a calculation module assembly onboard the vehicle and converting the operation of a set of functional members of the vehicle by dynamically displaying the values of the data or the links to the controls within the display of the diagnosis method. The method includes: developing an enriched display structure of the vehicle operation control; developing a list of control data to be refreshed; recovering the refreshed control data from the respective calculation modules; and developing a final display from the enriched display structure and the refreshed control data; wherein the developing an enriched display structure, the list of data to be refreshed, and the recovering the refreshed data and of developing the final display are carried under control of a supervision module. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125365 | Driver activity and vehicle operation logging and reporting - A method for logging and reporting driver activity and vehicle operation includes identifying a driver of a vehicle, recording operating data with an on-board recorder that is hard-wired to an engine control module, coupled to a mileage sensing system, and linked to a global navigation satellite system, and recording duty status of the driver. An hours of service log and a fuel tax log are created from the operating data. The method includes comparing the driver's hours of service log to an applicable requirement, indicating to the driver whether the driver is in-compliance or out-of-compliance with the applicable requirement, automatically uploading the logs to a receiver external to the vehicle using a wireless telecommunications network, and emitting a compliance signal representative of whether the driver is in-compliance or out-of-compliance with the applicable requirement to a second receiver external to the vehicle and under control of authorities. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125366 | AUTOMOTIVE SCAN TOOL WITH ENHANCED AUDIO, VIDEO AND VOICE RECOGNITION FUNCTIONALITY - A diagnostic tool for a vehicle, includes a signal translator communicating with the vehicle in at least one protocol, an input unit for inputting information, a processor controlling a software according to the input information from the input unit and communication with the vehicle from the signal translator, the processor controlling a reception of diagnostic data of the vehicle through the signal translator, an input and output unit receiving and transmitting audio and video signals controlled by the processor, a memory storing a software controlled by the processor, the memory storing audio and video information, and transferring the audio and video information through the input and output unit; and a display unit displaying information according to the received and processed audio and video signals stored in the memory. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125367 | ACCELERATOR REACTION FOR CONTROL APPARATUS - A control apparatus of a vehicle includes a detector to detect an opening degree of an accelerator, a controller to adjust a reaction force of the accelerator, wherein the controller is configured to increase the reaction force of the accelerator when the accelerator opening degree exceeds a threshold value, a first threshold value corresponding to a first vehicle driving force, and a second threshold value corresponding to a second vehicle driving force that is larger than the first vehicle deriving force, wherein the first threshold value is higher than the second threshold value. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125368 | VEHICLE BEHAVIOR CONTROL APPARATUS - A vehicle behavior control apparatus including a deceleration control mechanism decelerating the vehicle to reduce a deviation between a target turning index value, which is determined based on a steering angle of the vehicle, and an actual turning index value. The deceleration control mechanism reduces the decrease gradient of the deceleration when a roll motion index value of the vehicle exceeds a threshold roll motion index value. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125369 | APPARATUS FOR KEEPING A TRAFFIC LANE AND PREVENTING LANE-DEVIATION FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to an apparatus for keeping a traffic lane and preventing lane-deviation for a vehicle that controls a steering direction and a steering amount so as for the vehicle to keep the traffic lane by using information on a left traffic lane of a vehicle while travelling and information on a curbstone provided at a right side of the vehicle and a method thereof. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125370 | DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR AUTOMATIC LOCKING OF A STEERING COLUMN - The invention relates to a device for locking (D) the steering column of a motorcycle (M), which includes a first module ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110125371 | Auto-Steerable Farming System - A steering system for a towable implement includes a steering sensor, an implement steering controller, a steering control valve, a steering cylinder, and an implement steering mechanism that steers the implement. The steering sensor measures, directly or indirectly, the angular position of the steerable wheels of the implement. The implement steering controller processes feedback from the steering sensor and with a desired steering angle, outputs a steering control signal that is input to the steering control valve. The steering control valve controls the flow of hydraulic fluid to the steering cylinder, which, in turn, powers the implement steering mechanism to turn the wheels of the implement. The steering system may be operated in various control modes, such as, a transportation steering mode, a corner and 180 turn steering mode, a swath tracking steering mode, crab steering mode, and a manual steering mode, which allows manual control of the steering system. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125372 | Method and apparatus for reducing collision injury/damage of vehicles - An on-vehicle apparatus is provided to reduce damage from collisions. In the apparatus, an object located in a field in a travel direction of a vehicle is detected and a time to collision (TTC) is detected. A controller performs automatic intervention braking in the vehicle when it determined that the time to collision is equal to or shorter than a first threshold time. Further, when it determined that the time to collision is equal to or shorter than a second threshold time shorter than the first threshold time and meets a preset actuation condition, a protection controller makes a protection device active for vehicle protection. A collision speed is also estimated based on an deceleration of the vehicle caused by the automatic intervention braking. The preset actuation condition is a condition that the estimated collision speed is equal to or higher than a preset threshold speeds. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125373 | ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING HIGHWAY AND URBAN DISTRICT MODES OF FRONT LIGHTING - An adaptive front lighting system for performing highway and urban district modes of front lights is provided, which includes a leveling actuator rotating a light source of front lights of a vehicle in upward and downward directions, and a control unit judging a driving state of the vehicle as either of a highway driving state and an urban district driving state in accordance with a driving condition of the vehicle and determining a degree of rotation of the light source performed by the leveling actuator in accordance with a result of judgment. The driving condition includes at least one of a vehicle speed, external illumination, and frequency of vehicle stops. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125374 | IMAGE ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT CONTROL - An improved image acquisition and processing system includes an image sensor and one or more processors that are configured to receive at least a portion of at least one image from the image sensor. The dynamic aim of the image sensor is configured as a function of at least one feature extracted from at least a portion of an image. The processors are further configured to generate at least one vehicle equipment control signal as a function of the extracted feature. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125375 | CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - In a control apparatus and a control method for a vehicle automatic transmission in which a plurality of gears with different speed ratios are achieved by selectively engaging a plurality of friction engagement devices and a one-way clutch, if an acceleration request is made in the case where the one-way clutch is in an idling state when a first predetermined gear is to be achieved by engaging the one-way clutch, a pre-synchronization control is executed to transmit torque through a predetermined friction engagement device used to achieve a second predetermined gear at which the one-way clutch is maintained in an idling state, and to continue to change a rotational direction of the one-way clutch toward a rotational direction in which the one-way clutch is brought to a synchronized state, according to the acceleration request. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125376 | AUTOMATIC DOWNHILL SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM - A method for automatically controlling the downhill speed of a machine. The method includes establishing a target machine speed based on a current machine speed and determining whether at least one trigger condition including a grade greater than a predetermined threshold has been satisfied. If satisfied, the method activates a control system to control at least one of a powertrain retarder and a change in a transmission gear to prevent exceeding the target machine speed. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125377 | TRANSMISSION - A dual clutch automated manual transmission includes a first clutch and a second clutch, and a clutch torque capacity command value for a plurality of clutch actuators arranged to drive the first clutch and second clutch based on operation of a by-wire type of clutch lever, wherein the clutch torque capacity of the plurality of clutches is controlled. An operator can adjust a driving force by manually operating the clutch in the transmission in which a clutch operation is controlled automatically, such as an automatic transmission system, automated manual transmission system, or dual clutch automated manual transmission system, thereby improving drivability. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125378 | METHOD FOR ADAPTING THE KISS POINT - A method for setting the engagement point of a friction clutch of a multi-step transmission for a motor vehicle. The friction clutch can be activated, controlled, by means of a clutch actuator. A set point value of the clutch actuator is set for the engagement point of the friction clutch as a function of a time profile of a physical variable which occurs starting from a transition state after activation of the friction clutch to a transition value. An electric machine is connected to the multi-step transmission. Influencing of the multi-step transmission by the electric machine is taken into account in the setting of the engagement point of the friction clutch. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125379 | VEHICLE BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE CONTROL APPARATUS - A vehicle brake fluid pressure control apparatus includes: a control unit including a memory part for storing a valve closing map which shows a relationship between a differential pressure between an upstream side and a downstream side of a pressure regulator valve and an output current value for closing the pressure regulator valve and a valve opening map which shows a relationship between the differential pressure and an output current value for opening the pressure regulator valve, wherein the control unit executes a current value switching control in which the output current value of the valve closing map is changed to that of the valve opening map and thereafter, the output current of the valve opening map is changed to an output current value which lies somewhere between the output current values of the valve closing map and the valve opening map. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125380 | Parameter Estimation Method for Self-Energized Brake Mechanism - A method estimates parameters for a self-energized brake mechanism having a moving part, a brake pad, a brake disc, a caliper, and a wedge profile. The method includes the following acts: applying the same actuator force to the brake mechanism and simultaneously to a dynamical model of the brake mechanism; calculating deviations based on measured state variables of the brake mechanism and simulated state variables of the dynamical model; and producing the estimated parameters by online minimization. A device is provided for executing the method. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125381 | BRAKE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE BRAKE - The brake system for motor vehicles has a brake pedal unit having a sensor, which has an intelligence of its own in the form of an electronic processing unit, which directly calculates actuating signals for brake actuators. Furthermore, the brake system has a central electronic control unit, which ascertains actuating signals for the actuators on the basis of an analog or digital signal of the mentioned sensor or of an additional sensor. The actuators have an intelligence of their own in the form of an electronic processing unit, which verifies whether the actuating signal coming from the central electronic control unit is valid. If this is the case, then the actuators are controlled by this signal, otherwise on the basis of the actuating signal calculated by the sensor. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125382 | Coefficient of Friction Based Limitation of the Torque of a Vehicle Control Loop - A process is provided for limiting a torque or an amount characteristic thereof of a control loop used for stabilizing a vehicle. A coefficient of friction is detected according to the process. The coefficient of friction is estimated by way of vehicle-internal quantities. As a function of the coefficient of friction, a limit value is determined for the torque or the amount characteristic thereof. The torque or the amount characteristic thereof will subsequently be limited to the limit value. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125383 | METHOD FOR BIODIESEL BLENDING DETECTION BASED ON RELATIVE AIR-TO-FUEL RATIO ESTIMATION - A method is provided for biodiesel blending detection in an internal combustion engine that includes, but is not limited to a first evaluation of the relative air-to-fuel ratio (RAFR) by means of a first sensor whose output whose output is representative of the actual RAFR value, in order to use such first evaluation as a reference value, a second evaluation of the relative air-to-fuel ratio (RAFR) performed measuring mass air flow (MAF), injected fuel quantity (Q | 2011-05-26 |
20110125384 | AIR PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TURBOCHARGER SYSTEMS - A system for an engine with a turbocharger system includes a rate determination module, a limiting rate selection module, a throttle inlet absolute pressure (TIAP) calculation module, and a throttle control module. The rate determination module generates a pressure rate value based on a pressure difference between a current TIAP signal from a TIAP sensor and a previous TIAP signal. The limiting rate selection module selects a limiting rate based on the pressure rate value. The TIAP calculation module generates a calculated TIAP signal based on the limiting rate and the current TIAP signal. The throttle control module generates a throttle control signal based on the calculated TIAP signal and actuates an inlet throttle valve of the engine based on the throttle control signal. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125385 | CONTROL DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR EXCHANGING CONTROL AND REGULATING SIGNALS - A control device for carrying out a method of exchanging control and regulating signals in a motor vehicle includes a central control unit which is an integrated semiconductor circuit and which is disposed on at least one circuit board. At least one driver unit is disposed as a further integrated semiconductor circuit in the control device for monitoring and controlling an application. The driver unit interacts with the central control unit. For this purpose, the central control unit includes a first optical transceiver, the driver unit includes a further optical transceiver and the transceivers are optically coupled for data exchange. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125386 | FUEL INJECTOR INTERFACE AND DIAGNOSTICS - A method comprising receiving a fuel injection signal from a first driver circuit via a control line, feeding the fuel injection signal to a second fuel injector driver circuit, sending a control signal output from the second fuel injector driver circuit to a fuel injector, monitoring the fuel injector for degradation based on operation according to the control signal, and in response to degradation of the fuel injector, changing a state of the control line. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125387 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM HAVING PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE - A pressure control valve is provided in a fuel return pipe connected between a high pressure fuel pipe and a fuel pressurizing chamber of a high pressure pump. A pressure relief valve is opened when fuel pressure in a fuel delivery pipe is higher than a first pressure. A first valve body of the pressure relief valve is brought into contact with a stopper so that a movement of the first valve body is limited. A pressure holding valve, which is provided in an inside of the first valve body, is opened when the fuel pressure in the fuel delivery pipe is larger than a second pressure. When the pressure relief valve is opened and the first valve body crashes into the stopper, a lifting amount of a second valve body of the pressure holding valve is increased by inertia of the second valve body, so that extraneous material attached to the second valve body can be removed. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125388 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN INDEX OF THE FUEL COMBUSTION IN AN ENGINE CYLINDER - A method is provided for determining an index representing the crank angle at which a given fuel mass fraction has been burnt in a cylinder of the engine during an engine cycle. The method includes, but is not limited to sampling the pressure within the cylinder during the engine cycle, using the pressure samples for determining the heat release rate curve during the engine cycle, using the heat release rate curve for determining the cumulative heat release curve during the engine cycle, determining a minimum value and a maximum value of thee cumulative heat release curve, using the given fuel mass fraction for calculating a target value of the cumulative heat release between the minimum and maximum values, finding a goal point of the cumulative heat release curve that corresponds to the target value, assuming the crank angle corresponding to the goal point as the index. The method further includes, but is not limited to determining an opening angle within the crank angular range corresponding to compression stroke of the engine cycle, determining a closing angle within the crank angular range corresponding to the expansion stroke of the engine cycle, using the opening and closing angles for delimiting between them a first angular window, and limiting the determination of the minimum and maximum values of the cumulative heat release curve within the first angular window. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125389 | METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE ACTUAL QUANTITY OF FUEL INJECTED IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method is provided for the determination of the actual quantity of fuel injected in an internal combustion engine, in particular a Diesel engine. The engine includes, but is not limited to an inlet line and an exhaust line, at least one cylinder and at least an injector for each of the cylinders. The method includes, but is not limited to, during a fuel cut-off state of the engine, at least an injection into one of the cylinders of a nominal fuel test quantity and, in correlation to the test injection, a determination of the air flow quantity MAF at the inlet of the engine, a determination of the parameter λ in the exhaust line of the engine, and a calculation of the actual quantity of fuel Q | 2011-05-26 |
20110125390 | Driveline system impact reverberation reduction - A method for driveline impact reverberation reduction including operating an engine coupled to a transmission; regulating operation of the engine with a controller to adjust fueling of the engine which includes providing a signal to the controller representative of a requested engine torque; determining a first fueling rate as a function of the signal and a set of preselected operating instructions; adjusting a set of engine operating parameters according to the first fueling rate; determining a second fueling rate as a function of the first fueling rate; and adjusting a set of engine operating conditions according to the second fueling rate. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125391 | PRESSURE ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS - A process for performing energy conversion that converts pressure energy to produce expansive work in one or more devices selected from the group including a reversible fuel cell, expansion motor, and heat releasing combustor. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125392 | TRAFFIC DATA COLLECTION IN A NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM - A server device collects traveling speed data from a first mobile device when the first mobile device is located within an area of potential traffic congestion; and records or updates a congestion factor, associated with the area of potential traffic congestion, based on the collected traveling speed data, where the congestion factor identifies an amount of traffic congestion associated with the area of potential traffic congestion. The server device receives, from a second mobile device, a request for traffic information, where the request includes information identifying a current geographic location of the second mobile device and a destination geographic location to which the second mobile device plans to travel; and provides information regarding the congestion factor, associated with the area of potential traffic congestion, to the second mobile device to permit the second mobile device to generate navigational directions based on the congestion factor. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125393 | Systems and methods for information transformation and exchange - Systems and methods for sellers of goods and services for providing information relating to existence and features of what they provide, to buyers using a system as herein described that enables a buyer to identify and obtain collections of information that comprise a subset of the contents of a database having multiple records provided by a plurality of sellers. A seller may use a conventional home or office computer including without limitation PC's and MACINTOSH™ computers to transmit information to a system as provided, which is accessible to users also via a conventional home or office computer. A user specifies desired criteria and the system provides the user a subset of information upon which further decisions by the user can be made. In some embodiments, systems and methods provided relate to information concerning the inventory of new home construction in a selected region, which region may include a general metropolitan area. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125394 | Advertisement Systems and Methods for Notification Systems - Advertisement systems and methods are provided for use in connection with notification services or systems. One such method, among others that are disclosed, can be practiced by performing at least the following steps: (a) monitoring travel data associated with a mobile thing; (b) contacting a party based upon the travel data; (c) providing an advertisement to the party during the contact; and (d) charging a fee for or otherwise monetarily benefiting from providing the advertisement. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125395 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH VEHICLE RETRIEVAL RESERVATION MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a navigation system includes: receiving a retrieval reservation having an exit time; generating an alert with the exit time for retrieving a vehicle from a parked location; and identifying a pick-up location based on the alert for parking the vehicle at the pick-up location. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125396 | Method and system for enabling an off board navigation solution - The present invention is directed to a method and system for providing off-board navigational information from a network server to a mobile communication device, such as a cellular phone. Specifically, upon receiving from the mobile communication device the real time location of the mobile communication device and a location or identification of a destination, the network server transmits to the mobile communication device routing information as well as audible navigation voice prompts. In accordance with the preferred embodiment, the routing information includes maneuver information for traveling from the real location of the mobile communication device to the destination, and the audible navigation voice prompts provide data for generating audible turn-by-turn instructions for traveling from the real time location of the mobile communication device to the destination. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125397 | Navigation method and apparatus for mobile terminal - A navigation method, apparatus, and a computer readable medium for a mobile terminal support a display mode that provides a good field of view and enhanced readability. An input signal for enabling a route guidance function is received. Map data for route guidance is outputted when the route guidance function is enabled. Whether to activate a heads-up display (HUD) mode is determined. When the HUD mode is activated, only preset guidance information items that are extracted from the map data are displayed. Hence, the driver does not have to look away from the road to view the map on the screen, significantly reducing the risk of traffic accidents. Simplified route guidance information is provided to solve poor map readability due to screen size limitations of a mobile terminal. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125398 | NAVIGATION APPARATUS, SERVER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PROVIDING POINT OF INTEREST DATA - A navigation apparatus includes a communications interface for communicating data via a communications network and a processing resource coupled to the interface and arranged to receive a request for point of interest information, and to communicate via the communications interface a message constituting a point of interest data request for receipt by a remote server. In at least one embodiment, the processing resource is capable of receiving via the communications interface POI data identifying a first POI and a second POI, the POI data being in response to the message and arranged to provide an indication of relative temporal proximity of the first and second POIs. The processing resource is also arranged to respond to the request for POI information by identifying the first POI and the second POI and relative temporal proximity information relating thereto, the relative temporal proximity information being based upon the indication of relative temporal proximity received. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125399 | Filtering of Relevant Traffic for Display, Enhancement, and/or Alerting - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media described herein provide for filtering relevant traffic from sensed or received traffic information for display, enhancement, or alerting, without requiring knowledge of runway, taxiway, or taxi route locations at an airport. Traffic information is sensed or received regarding nearby aircraft or other vehicles and is filtered using one or more filtering strategies to determine a subset of relevant traffic for which to display traffic indicators and/or traffic data on a display unit in the aircraft. The subset of relevant traffic may be further tested for convergence or potential convergence and filtered using one or more additional filtering strategies to determine traffic having critical traffic conditions for which to enhance the display of the traffic indicators on the display unit or to alert the flight crew of the critical traffic conditions. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125400 | Methods of Generating a Connectivity Chart for Elements of an Airport for Assistance in Taxiing and Associated Devices - The method of generating a connectivity chart for elements of an airport that makes use of:
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20110125401 | UPDATE UNIT AND METHOD FOR UPDATING A DIGITAL MAP - An update device for updating a digital map for a vehicle is specified which has a multiplicity of sensors which measure the current traffic situation, the movement of the vehicle or else the road conditions. These measured values are transferred to a control center which evaluates them and then sends appropriate update data for updating the digital map to other vehicles. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125402 | NAVIGATION DEVICE - A navigation device calculates the distance difference between the position of a vehicle which is map-matched onto a road link, and the position acquired by perpendicular-mapping the actual position of the vehicle at a branch point onto the above-mentioned road link from the lane width K of a road lane along which the vehicle had been traveling before making a turn at the branch point, the lane width N of a road lane along which the vehicle has been traveling after making the turn, and the lane number B of the road lane before the branch point, the lane number A of the road lane after branch point, and the turning angle Θ of the vehicle at the branch point, so as to correct the vehicle position in such a way that the vehicle position is the above-mentioned perpendicular-mapped position. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125403 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UTILIZING GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION INFORMATION - Embodiments of the present invention provide navigation devices ( | 2011-05-26 |
20110125404 | SPATIAL ALIGNMENT DETERMINATION FOR AN INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT (IMU) - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a system and method for determining a spatial alignment of an inertial measurement unit (IMU). By way of example, a method is described in which a first vehicle-based direction is identified, and the first vehicle-based direction is associated with a first direction that is transformable to an earth-based coordinate frame. A spatial alignment of the IMU is determined based at least partially on the first direction. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125405 | AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE RAILROAD CROSSING WARNING SYSTEM - An autonomous vehicle collision/crossing warning system provides for simple, inexpensive and decentralized installation, operation and maintenance of a reliable vehicle collision/crossing warning system. The autonomous warning system preferably utilizes a single frequency TDM radio communication network with GPS clock synchronization, time slot arbitration and connectionless UDP protocol to broadcast messages among vehicles and components in the warning system. Adaptive localized mapping of components of interest within the warning system eliminates the need for centralized databases or coordination and control systems and enables new vehicles and warning systems to be easily added to the system in a decentralized manner. Preferably, stationary warning systems are deployed as multiple self-powered units each equipped to receive broadcast messages and to communicate with the other units by a low power RF channel in a redundant Master-Slave configuration. The communication schemes are preferably arranged for low duty cycle operation to decrease power consumption. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125406 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTENUATING MULTIPLES IN SEISMIC DATA THAT ACCOUNTS FOR BEAM AZIMUTH - The present invention incorporates the use of model-driven and data-driven methodologies to attenuate multiples in seismic data utilizing a prediction model which includes multiply-reflected, surface-related seismic waves. The present invention includes beam techniques that account for beam azimuth, and convolving a predicted multiples beam with a segment of a modeled pegleg beam to obtain a convolved multiples beam. The convolved multiples beam can then be deconvolved to attenuate the multiples that are present in the original input beam. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125407 | Apparatus and Method for Integrating Survey Parameters into a Header - A method, apparatus and system for acquiring seismic data is disclosed that in one aspect receives a seismic signal detected by at least one sensor in response to a seismic energy signal generated by a source at a selected location at a data acquisition unit in data that is in data communication with the sensor, receives at least one parameter of the source and/or receiver at the data acquisition unit; and generates a data block at the data acquisition unit having data representative of the received seismic signal and a header that contains data representative of the at least one parameter of the source and/or receiver. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125408 | Thermoelectric biosensor for analytes in a gas - A biosensor for detecting at least one analyte in a gas includes a capture apparatus, a thermoelectrical sensor, and a microprocessor attached to the first ends of a first lead and a second lead, the two leads having second ends attached to the two contact pads of a thermopile whose difference is converted to concentration of the analyte and shown on an electronic display. The thermoelectrical sensor has a layer of at least one interactant, at least one thermopile and an insulator. The interactant with the analyte produces or consumes heat which is transferred to the thermopile which develops a voltage difference that causes the microprocessor to convert the voltage an indication of the analyte. | 2011-05-26 |
20110125409 | MEASURING AND ANALYZING MULTI-DIMENSIONAL SENSORY INFORMATION FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES - Methods and systems are provides for measuring multi-dimensional sensing information for identification purposes. The identity of one or more substances is determined through analysis of multidimensional data that can include, among others, intrinsic information as well as extrinsic information. The method for identification of a substance comprises utilizing pattern recognition to form descriptors to identify characteristics of the substance. A system and computer program for performing analysis of the multidimensional data are also described. | 2011-05-26 |