G01D5/12

Automatic calibration of contact sensor

A method for calibrating a device is described. The device accesses magnetometer data of a magnetometer sensor in the device, and accelerometer data of an accelerometer sensor in the device. The device determines a first position and a second position of the device based on the magnetometer data and the accelerometer data. The device determines a first magnetic vector based on the magnetometer data at the first position of the device, and a second magnetic vector based on the magnetometer data at the second position of the device. The device then assigns the first magnetic vector to the first position of the device, and the second magnetic vector to the second position of the device.

ARRAY-TYPE SENSOR CHIP AND DATA OUTPUT METHOD THEREFOR

A data processing method and an array-type sensor, which relate to the technical field of semiconductors. The array-type sensor comprises a processing unit (120) and a plurality of sensing units (110), and the plurality of sensing units (110) are separately connected to the processing unit (120); the sensing units (110) are configured to receive external signals, convert the external signals into unit values, and send the unit values to the processing unit (120) according to a preset rule; the processing unit (120) is configured to perform data processing on the unit values by using a preset algorithm; and when the processed data or processing result sent to a receiving unit (210) meets a preset condition, the sensing units (110) are controlled to send the unit values to the receiving unit (210). The array-type sensor is enabled to perform certain processing on the received data and send same to a data receiver, thus reducing the amount of data received by the data receiver so as to reduce the receiving pressure and calculation pressure of the data receiver.

ARRAY-TYPE SENSOR CHIP AND DATA OUTPUT METHOD THEREFOR

A data processing method and an array-type sensor, which relate to the technical field of semiconductors. The array-type sensor comprises a processing unit (120) and a plurality of sensing units (110), and the plurality of sensing units (110) are separately connected to the processing unit (120); the sensing units (110) are configured to receive external signals, convert the external signals into unit values, and send the unit values to the processing unit (120) according to a preset rule; the processing unit (120) is configured to perform data processing on the unit values by using a preset algorithm; and when the processed data or processing result sent to a receiving unit (210) meets a preset condition, the sensing units (110) are controlled to send the unit values to the receiving unit (210). The array-type sensor is enabled to perform certain processing on the received data and send same to a data receiver, thus reducing the amount of data received by the data receiver so as to reduce the receiving pressure and calculation pressure of the data receiver.

Sensing method for wheel rotation, wheel localization method, and wheel localization system

A method of sensing wheel rotation can include: sensing magnetic force information in an environment of a wheel by a magnetometer to obtain measured magnetic force information; generating relative magnetic force information by performing mathematical operation processing in accordance with the measured magnetic force information, where the relative magnetic force information does not change with geomagnetic field and does change with a rotation angle of a wheel; and obtaining angle information related to the rotation angle of the wheel in accordance with the relative magnetic force information.

Sensing method for wheel rotation, wheel localization method, and wheel localization system

A method of sensing wheel rotation can include: sensing magnetic force information in an environment of a wheel by a magnetometer to obtain measured magnetic force information; generating relative magnetic force information by performing mathematical operation processing in accordance with the measured magnetic force information, where the relative magnetic force information does not change with geomagnetic field and does change with a rotation angle of a wheel; and obtaining angle information related to the rotation angle of the wheel in accordance with the relative magnetic force information.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEADBOLT POSITION SENSING

The present disclosure is directed to an electronic deadbolt control system including a deadbolt configured to extend or retract between a locked position and an unlocked position, respectively. An output shaft connected between a final gear and the deadbolt is configured to transmit an actuation force to the deadbolt from an electric motor. A first magnet and a second magnet are associated with the final gear to define a home position for either a left hand deadbolt or a right hand deadbolt. A cam is positioned on the output shaft to engage with a switch such that, in combination with a threshold current motor output, the control system determines whether the deadbolt is in an extended position or a retracted position. A thumb-turn shaft is disengaged from the final gear in the home position to permit manual actuation of a thumb-turn.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEADBOLT POSITION SENSING

The present disclosure is directed to an electronic deadbolt control system including a deadbolt configured to extend or retract between a locked position and an unlocked position, respectively. An output shaft connected between a final gear and the deadbolt is configured to transmit an actuation force to the deadbolt from an electric motor. A first magnet and a second magnet are associated with the final gear to define a home position for either a left hand deadbolt or a right hand deadbolt. A cam is positioned on the output shaft to engage with a switch such that, in combination with a threshold current motor output, the control system determines whether the deadbolt is in an extended position or a retracted position. A thumb-turn shaft is disengaged from the final gear in the home position to permit manual actuation of a thumb-turn.

Emoji commanded action

A system and method for receiving and executing emoji based commands is disclosed. The system and method may include processes such as identifying emojis in a message, determining one or more action based on the emoji, and completing the determined actions.

Emoji commanded action

A system and method for receiving and executing emoji based commands is disclosed. The system and method may include processes such as identifying emojis in a message, determining one or more action based on the emoji, and completing the determined actions.

Sensor and Associated Methods

An example sensor includes a PCB mounted in an internal chamber of housing, wherein the PCB comprises calibration electrical contact points; a sealing grommet mounted in the internal chamber, wherein the sealing grommet comprises an axial hole aligned with the calibration electrical contact points, thereby providing access to the calibration electrical contact points of the PCB; a grommet plug disposed in the axial hole of the sealing grommet; a sensing element disposed in the housing and electrically-coupled to the PCB via an electrical connection; an encapsulant sealing material deposited on the sealing grommet and the grommet plug; and an external cable connected to the PCB and extending through the sealing grommet and through the encapsulant sealing material.