G01P3/36

Eye-Tracking System and Method Therefor
20170276934 · 2017-09-28 ·

A system for tracking eye location is disclosed. Systems in accordance with the present invention include a scanner for sweeping a first optical signal across the surface of an eye, a detector for detecting a second optical signal reflected from the eye, and a detection circuit for determining a maximum intensity in the second optical signal. In operation, the scanner sweeps the first optical signal over the surface of the eye while the detection circuitry determines a plurality of intensity maxima in the second optical signal. The time between the intensity maxima during the sweep is indicative of the location of the cornea within the eye surface.

Collinear system to determine its own displacement from its own motion
09753049 · 2017-09-05 · ·

A light beam or other electromagnetic medium is emitted, guided, and received, all within a unitary system frame. The beam retains its characteristics regardless of position or motion of the frame in which it propagates. The beam retains its position in space relative to the detection of motion of the frame. Because the frame and the beam emitted within it are in the same frame of reference, characteristics of their motion are compared to determine parameters including system velocity and planetary velocity which is useful in navigation. Position, orientation, displacement, velocity of an object in motion, and changes in these parameters relative to previous values thereof, are derived from information provided within and directly by the motion of the unitary system itself.

Collinear system to determine its own displacement from its own motion
09753049 · 2017-09-05 · ·

A light beam or other electromagnetic medium is emitted, guided, and received, all within a unitary system frame. The beam retains its characteristics regardless of position or motion of the frame in which it propagates. The beam retains its position in space relative to the detection of motion of the frame. Because the frame and the beam emitted within it are in the same frame of reference, characteristics of their motion are compared to determine parameters including system velocity and planetary velocity which is useful in navigation. Position, orientation, displacement, velocity of an object in motion, and changes in these parameters relative to previous values thereof, are derived from information provided within and directly by the motion of the unitary system itself.

WELDING SPEED SENSOR
20170249857 · 2017-08-31 ·

A system (10) and method for determining welding speed employing a series of optical sensors (28) positioned along a weld joint (12) that collects light source location data during an actual weld.

WELDING SPEED SENSOR
20170249857 · 2017-08-31 ·

A system (10) and method for determining welding speed employing a series of optical sensors (28) positioned along a weld joint (12) that collects light source location data during an actual weld.

EVALUATION OF MULTI-PEAK EVENTS USING A FLOW CYTOMETER

Multi-peak events are evaluated by a flow cytometer to distinguish events associated with a single particle from events associated with multiple particles for proper characterization of the particles.

EVALUATION OF MULTI-PEAK EVENTS USING A FLOW CYTOMETER

Multi-peak events are evaluated by a flow cytometer to distinguish events associated with a single particle from events associated with multiple particles for proper characterization of the particles.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIGITAL INLINE HOLOGRAPHY

A method of extracting particles from a two-dimensional (2D) hologram recorded as part of a digital inline holography system includes reconstructing a three-dimensional (3D) optical field from the recorded 2D hologram. In addition, particles are extracted/segmented from the 3D optical field, wherein segmented particles are identified by particle location in three-dimensional space and a cross-sectional area of the segmented particle. Based on the identified particle location and cross-sectional area, extracted particles are removed from the 2D hologram to generate an updated 2D hologram. These steps are repeated iteratively until a threshold is met.

Aircraft landing gear
09718539 · 2017-08-01 · ·

An aircraft landing gear comprising an axle (3) intended to receive a wheel (4) comprising a rim (6) mounted to rotate on the axle (3) by means of at least one rolling bearing (8). The rolling bearing (8) comprises an inner ring (11) mounted around the axle (3) and an outer ring (12) rotationally secured to the rim (6) of the wheel (4). The landing gear further comprising a measurement device (21) intended to perform measurements of at least one operating parameter of the landing gear. The measurement device (21) is incorporated in the rolling bearing (8) by being secured to one of the inner or outer rings of the rolling bearing (8).

Aircraft landing gear
09718539 · 2017-08-01 · ·

An aircraft landing gear comprising an axle (3) intended to receive a wheel (4) comprising a rim (6) mounted to rotate on the axle (3) by means of at least one rolling bearing (8). The rolling bearing (8) comprises an inner ring (11) mounted around the axle (3) and an outer ring (12) rotationally secured to the rim (6) of the wheel (4). The landing gear further comprising a measurement device (21) intended to perform measurements of at least one operating parameter of the landing gear. The measurement device (21) is incorporated in the rolling bearing (8) by being secured to one of the inner or outer rings of the rolling bearing (8).