G01D21/00

SENSOR NETWORK ASSEMBLY
20220417327 · 2022-12-29 · ·

A sensor network arrangement includes at least one sensor device and a base station. The at least one sensor device includes a sensor module which detects a physical quantity and which provides a sensor signal corresponding thereto, an evaluation unit which evaluates the sensor signal and which provides sensor data corresponding thereto, a first wireless data interface which provides a wireless transmission of the sensor data, and at least one energy generator which generates electrical energy to operate the at least one sensor device. The base station includes a second wireless data interface which receives the sensor data transmitted by the first wireless data interface at arbitrary times, a first data storage which stores the sensor data received by the second wireless data interface, and at least one readout data interface which transmits the sensor data stored in the first data storage to an external readout device.

DATA MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, SENSOR APPARATUS, DATA MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

A data management apparatus (20) includes a data acquisition unit (210), a municipality information generation unit (220), and a storage processing unit (230). The data acquisition unit (210) acquires data generated by a sensor apparatus installed along a road in association with sensor identification information capable of identifying the sensor apparatus. The municipality information generation unit (220) generates, by using the sensor identification information, municipality information indicating a municipality that manages a location where the sensor apparatus is installed. The storage processing unit (230) stores the data acquired by the data acquisition unit (210) in a data storage unit (232) in association with the municipality information generated by the municipality information generation unit (220).

DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS, DATA PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING RECORDED THEREON DATA PROCESSING PROGRAM
20220416542 · 2022-12-29 ·

A data processing apparatus is provided comprising a data acquisition unit configured to acquire sensor data of a sensor that is capable of measuring physical quantities of a measurement target, an interpretation unit configured to attempt to interpret, in accordance with a definition for each field of the sensor data, sensor data in the respective fields, and an output unit configured to output the sensor data interpreted by the interpretation unit for a field of which a definition is known, and to output the sensor data acquired by the data acquisition unit as is for a field of which a definition is unknown along with an indicator indicating unidentified. The data processing apparatus further comprises a confirming unit configured to later confirm a definition for at least one field among fields of which the definition is unknown.

Sensor for detecting environmental parameters and method of calibrating the sensor
11536596 · 2022-12-27 · ·

The invention relates to a sensor (1) for detecting environmental parameters, comprising a transmission device (3) by means of which an output signal of the sensor (1) can be emitted, and a correction device (4) by means of which the sensor measurement value can be corrected for the emission of a correct output signal, which sensor is to be easy to produce, and wherein only a small output is to be required for a method for calibrating a sensor of this type. According to the invention, the sensor is calibrated by means of the correction device thereof, on the basis of cloud-based data.

Sensor for detecting environmental parameters and method of calibrating the sensor
11536596 · 2022-12-27 · ·

The invention relates to a sensor (1) for detecting environmental parameters, comprising a transmission device (3) by means of which an output signal of the sensor (1) can be emitted, and a correction device (4) by means of which the sensor measurement value can be corrected for the emission of a correct output signal, which sensor is to be easy to produce, and wherein only a small output is to be required for a method for calibrating a sensor of this type. According to the invention, the sensor is calibrated by means of the correction device thereof, on the basis of cloud-based data.

Autonomous device for measuring the characteristics of a fluid circulating in a conduit and system for controlling ventilation, air conditioning and/or heating using such a device

An autonomous device for measuring at least one characteristic of a fluid circulating in a conduit in a flow direction comprises a permanent magnetic field source, a magneto-electric converter and a processing circuit capable of using the electric charges supplied by the converter to supply a measurement of a characteristic of its environment. The source and the converter are placed in a stator and a rotor forming the device. The autonomous device further comprises attachment means allowing the stator to be fixedly placed in the conduit or at one end of the conduit, in a configuration in which the axis of rotation of the rotor is parallel to the flow direction. A control system may employ at least one such autonomous device.

Autonomous device for measuring the characteristics of a fluid circulating in a conduit and system for controlling ventilation, air conditioning and/or heating using such a device

An autonomous device for measuring at least one characteristic of a fluid circulating in a conduit in a flow direction comprises a permanent magnetic field source, a magneto-electric converter and a processing circuit capable of using the electric charges supplied by the converter to supply a measurement of a characteristic of its environment. The source and the converter are placed in a stator and a rotor forming the device. The autonomous device further comprises attachment means allowing the stator to be fixedly placed in the conduit or at one end of the conduit, in a configuration in which the axis of rotation of the rotor is parallel to the flow direction. A control system may employ at least one such autonomous device.

Testing device for a uroflowmeter

The test lab set-up includes a test flow bench for mounting one or more test devices, an adjustable nozzle for simulating urine flow, and a sensor for collecting data associated with the simulated urine flowing through the test device(s). A computing device for measuring and/or calculating various parameters associated with the simulated urine flow may also be included. The test device may have a shape corresponding to a handheld uroflowmeter subject to testing. The angle of the adjustable nozzle may be adjusted to test for various angles of urine flow. Similarly, the angle, pitch, and roll of the test device may be adjusted to test for various angles at which a uroflowmeter is held. As fluid flows through the test device, the sensor collects information such as, for example, flow rate, duration, volume, and the like. The sensor transmits the data collected to a computing device for additional processing.

Testing device for a uroflowmeter

The test lab set-up includes a test flow bench for mounting one or more test devices, an adjustable nozzle for simulating urine flow, and a sensor for collecting data associated with the simulated urine flowing through the test device(s). A computing device for measuring and/or calculating various parameters associated with the simulated urine flow may also be included. The test device may have a shape corresponding to a handheld uroflowmeter subject to testing. The angle of the adjustable nozzle may be adjusted to test for various angles of urine flow. Similarly, the angle, pitch, and roll of the test device may be adjusted to test for various angles at which a uroflowmeter is held. As fluid flows through the test device, the sensor collects information such as, for example, flow rate, duration, volume, and the like. The sensor transmits the data collected to a computing device for additional processing.

Helical piles with sensors and data acquisition unit

A pile for use in a ground pile system has a tubular body and one or more sensor modules attached to the tubular body. Each of the one of more sensor modules includes a sensor guard that has a perimeter and a sensor nested within the sensor guard. The sensor is recessed within the perimeter of the sensor guard to protect the sensor during installation of the pile. A data acquisition unit can be used to receive data from the one or more sensor modules. The data acquisition unit includes a solar panel array, a battery charged by the solar panel array, a modem powered by the battery, and a computer powered by the battery. The computer is configured to receive signals from the sensors and transmit the signals to a remote operation center through the modem.