Patent classifications
G05D23/19
Remote monitoring for fluid applicator system
In one embodiment, a remote monitoring system for a fluid applicator system is disclosed. The fluid applicator system is disposed to heat and pump spray fluid, and to transmit reports including sensed temperatures, pressures, and other operational parameters of the fluid applicator system via a wireless network. The remote monitoring system comprises a data storage server, and an end user interface. The data storage server is configured to receive and archive the reports. The end user interface is configured to provide a graphical user interface based on the reports. The graphical user interface illustrates a status of the fluid handling system, sensed and commanded temperatures of the fluid handling system, sensed and commanded pressures of the fluid handling system, and usage statistics of the fluid handling system.
Location based temperature limit control for a water heater
A method of controlling a temperature of water delivered by a water heating system, includes providing communication device which is adapted to receive a communication from at least one mobile device, the communication device being located so as to determine when the at least one mobile device is within a predefined zone in which is located a pre-selected water access point. In response to a determination that the at least one mobile device is within the predefined zone, enabling a user selecting a temperature setting of the where the water heating system. The selection is wirelessly communicated to a receiver which is in communication with the water heating system.
Heater temperature control circuit and sensor device using the same
The present invention provides a heater temperature control circuit including a heater and a control circuit that controls a temperature of the heater, wherein the control circuit includes a bridge circuit in which a first circuit and a second circuit are connected in parallel, and an operational amplifier connected to the bridge circuit, wherein in the first circuit, the heater and a resistor are connected in series, and a midpoint of the first circuit is connected to one input portion of the operational amplifier, and an output value V.sub.out from the second circuit is input to the other input portion of the operational amplifier, the output value V.sub.out being obtained by multiplying a division ratio of a target resistance value R.sub.h of the heater and a resistance value R.sub.1 of the resistor with a reference voltage V.sub.ref of the bridge circuit.
Heater temperature control circuit and sensor device using the same
The present invention provides a heater temperature control circuit including a heater and a control circuit that controls a temperature of the heater, wherein the control circuit includes a bridge circuit in which a first circuit and a second circuit are connected in parallel, and an operational amplifier connected to the bridge circuit, wherein in the first circuit, the heater and a resistor are connected in series, and a midpoint of the first circuit is connected to one input portion of the operational amplifier, and an output value V.sub.out from the second circuit is input to the other input portion of the operational amplifier, the output value V.sub.out being obtained by multiplying a division ratio of a target resistance value R.sub.h of the heater and a resistance value R.sub.1 of the resistor with a reference voltage V.sub.ref of the bridge circuit.
Sleep phase dependent temperature control and learning methods to optimize sleep quality
A bed includes components to control temperature of a sleep surface, for example based on time and historical usage patterns by a user. In some embodiments the temperature of the sleep surface is controlled based on information indicating a sleep state of the user. In some embodiments the temperature is dynamically adjusted so to achieve particular sleep states and/or sleep patterns for the user. In some embodiments the temperature and timing of temperature adjustments is iteratively adjusted over multiple sleep sessions so to achieve improvements in sleep states and/or sleep quality for the user.
Merchant or third party controlled environmental adjustment devices
Methods and systems are provided to allow for merchant or third party controlled adjustment of a physical environment around a user. Such adjustments may be in response to user actions and may create a more immersive experience for the user. Such adjustments may be determined from interaction data received from a user device, with may identify a service provider, a product, or an activity that the user is currently engaging in or is interested in. One or more secondary devices may be identified to be within an area around the user device and one or more environmental rules associated with the service provider, product, or activity may be determined and communicated to the one or more secondary devices to cause the one or more secondary devices to adjust a physical environment of the area proximate the user device.
Computing device expansion modules and control of their operation based on temperature
Computing device expansion modules and control of their operation based on temperature are disclosed. According to an aspect, an expansion module includes an interface configured to operably connect to a computing device including a service manager. Further, the expansion module includes a controller configured to determine whether communication with the service manager of the computing device is enabled or not enabled. The controller is also configured to set a first temperature level at which operation of the expansion module is reduced in response to determining that communication with the service manager is enabled. Further, the controller is configured to set a second temperature level at which operation of the expansion module is reduced in response to determining that communication with the service manager is not enabled. The second temperature level is lower than the first temperature level.
Thermostat and system and method for use of same
A thermostat and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, multiple wireless transceivers are located within a housing, which also interconnectively includes a processor, memory, and a camera. To improve convenience, the thermostat may establish a pairing with a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device having a display. Virtual remote control functionality for various amenities may then be provided. To improve safety, the thermostat may be incorporated into a geolocation and safety network and, under certain conditions, the thermostat may provide a video feed.
BED DEVICE SYSTEM AND METHODS
Introduced are a bed device system and methods for: gathering human biological signals, such as heart rate, breathing rate, or temperature; analyzing the gathered human biological signals; and controlling the bed device system, e.g., a temperature of the bed device, based on the analysis.
COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DECOATERS
A cooling system for the decoating system includes a sensor, a control device, and a controller communicatively coupled with the sensor and the control device. The sensor is configured to measure a characteristic of the cooling system in the decoating system, the control device controls the characteristic of the cooling system, and the controller is configured to adjust the control device to adjust the characteristic of the cooling system based on at least one of a measured temperature within the decoating system or the measured characteristic. A method of controlling a temperature of the decoating system includes measuring a temperature within a piece of equipment of the decoating system and measuring a characteristic the cooling system in the piece of equipment of the decoating system. The method includes controlling the cooling system to adjust the characteristic based on at least one of the measured temperature or the measured characteristic.