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VTILE DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
20230143606 · 2023-05-11 ·

Vibration tiles, vibration tile systems, and methods of operating the same include vibration sensors that acquire vibration data from a surface coupled to the vibration tile. The tile includes a housing, a power unit supported by the housing, the power unit configured to supply power to the vibration tile device, a vibration sensor supported by the housing, the vibration sensor configured to acquire vibration data from a surface, a wireless communication configured to wirelessly transmit the vibration data to at least one gateway device, and a controller coupled to the power unit, the vibration sensor, and the wireless communication module, the controller configured to operate the vibration sensor to acquire the vibration data from the surface. The vibration tiles may be used to train a profile to define and recognize known events corresponding to the vibration data acquired by one or more of the tiles.

VTILE DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
20230143606 · 2023-05-11 ·

Vibration tiles, vibration tile systems, and methods of operating the same include vibration sensors that acquire vibration data from a surface coupled to the vibration tile. The tile includes a housing, a power unit supported by the housing, the power unit configured to supply power to the vibration tile device, a vibration sensor supported by the housing, the vibration sensor configured to acquire vibration data from a surface, a wireless communication configured to wirelessly transmit the vibration data to at least one gateway device, and a controller coupled to the power unit, the vibration sensor, and the wireless communication module, the controller configured to operate the vibration sensor to acquire the vibration data from the surface. The vibration tiles may be used to train a profile to define and recognize known events corresponding to the vibration data acquired by one or more of the tiles.

EVALUATION APPARATUS, EVALUATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An image evaluation apparatus comprises an image capturing device configured to include a blur correction function, a vibration control unit configured to vibrate the image capturing device based on an input waveform, a vibration detection unit that detects the vibration of the image capturing unit, a memory storing instructions, and a processor executing the instructions causing the image evaluation apparatus to compare the input waveform with the waveform of the vibration detection result that was detected by the vibration detection unit, and perform a captured image evaluation that is an evaluation of the blur correction function based on a captured image result of a subject by the image capturing device, wherein the processor performs captured image evaluation in a case in which it has been determined that the difference of the waveform of the vibration detection result with respect to the input waveform is within a predetermined range.

EVALUATION APPARATUS, EVALUATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An image evaluation apparatus comprises an image capturing device configured to include a blur correction function, a vibration control unit configured to vibrate the image capturing device based on an input waveform, a vibration detection unit that detects the vibration of the image capturing unit, a memory storing instructions, and a processor executing the instructions causing the image evaluation apparatus to compare the input waveform with the waveform of the vibration detection result that was detected by the vibration detection unit, and perform a captured image evaluation that is an evaluation of the blur correction function based on a captured image result of a subject by the image capturing device, wherein the processor performs captured image evaluation in a case in which it has been determined that the difference of the waveform of the vibration detection result with respect to the input waveform is within a predetermined range.

Apparatus and method for inspecting seat motor noise

An apparatus for inspecting seat motor noise includes: a soundproof booth provided on a transfer path of a seat assembly and installed with an opening/closing door at both sides along a transfer direction of the seat assembly; a power supply portion provided within the soundproof booth and configured to apply power to respective seat motors of the seat assembly; a noise detection unit installed within the soundproof booth and configured to detect an operation noise of the seat motors; and a controller configured to determine whether the seat motors are defective in noise based on comparison of noise data detected by the noise detection unit to predetermined reference data.

Apparatus and method for inspecting seat motor noise

An apparatus for inspecting seat motor noise includes: a soundproof booth provided on a transfer path of a seat assembly and installed with an opening/closing door at both sides along a transfer direction of the seat assembly; a power supply portion provided within the soundproof booth and configured to apply power to respective seat motors of the seat assembly; a noise detection unit installed within the soundproof booth and configured to detect an operation noise of the seat motors; and a controller configured to determine whether the seat motors are defective in noise based on comparison of noise data detected by the noise detection unit to predetermined reference data.

COOKING APPLIANCE WITH AT LEAST ONE CARRYING PLATE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A VIBRATION SENSOR
20230134848 · 2023-05-04 ·

The present invention relates to a cooking appliance with at least one carrying plate (3) adapted to receive cookware placed thereon, in particular a cooking hob (1) with a top plate or with a system comprising a top plate and at least one pan support. At least one sensing means for the detection of vibration is comprised. The vibration is generated when food to be cooked and/or cooking adjuvant inside of the cookware is heated up. The food to be cooked and/or cooking adjuvant may be a cooking liquid. A vibration sensor is attached to the carrying plate (3) by way of fixation means which prevent relative movement between the vibration sensor and the carrying plate (3), in particular in the direction towards and/or away from each other. Further, a method for assembling a vibration sensor to a carrying plate (3) of a cooking appliance, particularly to a top plate of a cooking hob (1), is disclosed. The carrying plate (3) transmits vibration movements from a cookware to the vibration sensor. The assembly comprises the assembling steps: - a first rigid frame part (23) is rigidly connected to the carrying plate (3), preferably in a first assembling step; and - the vibration sensor is connected to the first rigid frame part (23) in a way that prevents relative movement between vibration sensor and carrying plate (3), in particular in the direction towards and/or away from each other, preferably in a second assembling step.

COOKING APPLIANCE WITH AT LEAST ONE CARRYING PLATE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A VIBRATION SENSOR
20230134848 · 2023-05-04 ·

The present invention relates to a cooking appliance with at least one carrying plate (3) adapted to receive cookware placed thereon, in particular a cooking hob (1) with a top plate or with a system comprising a top plate and at least one pan support. At least one sensing means for the detection of vibration is comprised. The vibration is generated when food to be cooked and/or cooking adjuvant inside of the cookware is heated up. The food to be cooked and/or cooking adjuvant may be a cooking liquid. A vibration sensor is attached to the carrying plate (3) by way of fixation means which prevent relative movement between the vibration sensor and the carrying plate (3), in particular in the direction towards and/or away from each other. Further, a method for assembling a vibration sensor to a carrying plate (3) of a cooking appliance, particularly to a top plate of a cooking hob (1), is disclosed. The carrying plate (3) transmits vibration movements from a cookware to the vibration sensor. The assembly comprises the assembling steps: - a first rigid frame part (23) is rigidly connected to the carrying plate (3), preferably in a first assembling step; and - the vibration sensor is connected to the first rigid frame part (23) in a way that prevents relative movement between vibration sensor and carrying plate (3), in particular in the direction towards and/or away from each other, preferably in a second assembling step.

METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING MULTIPLE USER ACTIONS ON BASIS OF SOUND INFORMATION
20170371418 · 2017-12-28 ·

The present invention relates to a method for recognizing multiple user actions and, more particularly, provided is a method capable of recognizing multiple user actions from a collected sound source when multiple actions are performed in a specific space, and accurately determining a user situation from the recognized multiple user actions.

SMART HEARING PROTECTION DEVICE

A smart hearing protection (SHP) device operatively connected to a human ear is disclosed. An internal sensor disposed on an inner side of the SHP device is configured to measure sound pressure level exposure of the human ear. An external sensor disposed on an outer side of the SHP device is configured to measure a sound pressure level external to the SHP device. The SHP includes a wireless transmitter operatively connected to both the internal and external sensors for transmitting data to a smart hearing software application for storing sensor data and monitoring sound pressure levels in connection with occupational safety and health.