Patent classifications
G01L19/083
Method and apparatus for characterizing homodyne transmitters and receivers
A system of measuring and correcting for distortions in homodyne systems and a method for operating a data processing system to provide an estimate of distortions in homodyne systems are disclosed. The method for operating a data processing system to provide an estimate of a distortion introduced by a homodyne system when the homodyne system processes a time a multi-tone time domain input signal, x(t), to obtain a time domain output signal, y(t) includes receiving a frequency spectrum, X(f), of the multi-tone time domain input signal, x(t) and measuring an output frequency spectrum, Y(f), when the homodyne system operates on x(t). A plurality of parameters of a model that represents a linear frequency response of the homodyne system when operating on X(f) to arrive at Y(f) by fitting the model to Y(f) and X(f) is determined, and the model is applied to X(f) and Y(f) to estimate the distortions.
Pipe sensors
Methods, systems, and apparatuses are provided for detecting and determining conditions of and conditions within a fluid conduit.
Cargo sensors, cargo-sensing units, cargo-sensing systems, and methods of using the same
A cargo-sensing unit including: an image sensor; at least one processor; and a memory having stored thereon computer program code that, when executed by the processor, controls the at least one processor to: instruct the image sensor to capture an image of a cargo space within a cargo container; compare the captured image to a baseline image of an empty cargo container; and determine, based on the comparison between the captured image and the baseline image, a cargo space utilization estimate.
Pressure sensor assemblies with antenna arrays
A pressure sensor assembly and pressure sensing method include a first receive antenna array configured to receive a first signal at a first frequency, a second receive antenna array configured to receive a second signal at a second frequency that differs from the first frequency, and a diode coupled to the first receive antenna array and the second receive antenna array. The diode is configured to receive the first signal at the first frequency and the second signal at the second frequency and output a third signal at a third frequency that is a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency. A transmit antenna array is coupled to the diode. The transmit antenna array is configured to receive the third signal at the third frequency and output the third signal at the third frequency.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING PLUGGING OF GROUND ENGAGING TOOLS BASED ON LIFTING PRESSURE
A system for identifying plugging within an agricultural implement is provided. The system includes a ground engaging tool configured to be supported by the agricultural implement. A fluidic actuator is coupled to the ground engaging tool. The fluidic actuator is operable to adjust the ground engaging tool between a lifted position and a ground engaging position. A pressure sensor is configured to measure a pressure of fluid supplied to the fluidic actuator. A controller is communicatively coupled to the pressure sensor. The controller is configured to receive, from the pressure sensor, a signal that corresponds to the pressure of fluid supplied to the fluidic actuator. The controller is further configured to determine when the ground engaging tool is plugged based at least in part on the signal from the pressure sensor.
System for adjusting pressure limits based on depth of the diver(s)
A depth selector or current depth provider for use by a variable speed air system. As a depth selector it is preferably in the form of a rotary switch on the user interface for the air system. The rotary switch can have 3 positions for maximum depth selections, such as, without limitation 15, 25, and 65 feet. Other depth values and number of depth selections provided can be used and all are considered within the scope of the disclosure. A microcontroller of the system reads the voltage from the voltage divider created by the rotary switch selection to determine which position the rotary switch is in. The microcontroller uses this information to set the upper and lower pressure limits for the dive.
MULTI-BANDWIDTH COMMUNICATION FOR FLUID DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
A method includes obtaining a set of pressure measurements at an electronic pump and storing the set of pressure measurements in a memory storage, where each measurement time of the set of pressure measurements is within a measurement duration. The method includes determining and sending a measure of central tendency to a second computing device via a first wireless signal. The method also includes determining a subset of pressure measurements based on the set of pressure measurements. The method includes transferring the first subset of pressure measurements to a data collection device via a second wireless signal, wherein an operating frequency of the second wireless signal is greater than one gigahertz and deleting the first subset of measurements from the memory storage.
Device for measuring and system for measuring a pressure comprising a pressure sensor
The invention relates to a pressure measurement device (1) comprising: a pressure sensor (3) for securing to an element having a pressure that is to be measured; and a stationary portion (5) facing a path of the sensor so as to be in resonant high frequency AC electrical relationship with the sensor in order to power the sensor and in order to receive measurements acquired by the sensor. The invention also relates to a measurement system including such a measurement device.
Inflatable device pressure gauge apparatuses and methods
Inflatable device pressure gauge apparatus and methods are described. According to one aspect, an inflatable device pressure gauge apparatus includes a housing, an attachment mechanism configured to attach the pressure gauge apparatus to an inflatable device which comprises an air chamber which is configured to be inflated to an increased pressure above atmospheric pressure during use of the inflatable device, a pressure sensor coupled with the housing and configured to sense pressurized air from the air chamber of the inflatable device and to output a signal corresponding to an air pressure within the air chamber, a processor configured to process the signal from the pressure sensor and to control generation of a user perceptible emission regarding the air pressure of the air chamber as a result of the processing of the signal, and a power source coupled with the housing and configured to provide electrical energy to the processor.
Pressure Sensing Device And Processing Method Thereof
A pressure sensing device includes a pressure signal receiver configured to receive an analog pressure signal from a pressure sensor, a converter configured to convert the analog pressure signal to a digital pressure signal, and a processor configured to convert a pressure value of the digital pressure signal to a bit value corresponding to the pressure value and output the bit value. The processor is configured to convert the pressure value to a first bit value by a first bit resolution in response to the pressure value being included in a first pressure interval, and convert the pressure value to a second bit value by a second bit resolution in response to the pressure value being included in a second pressure interval. The second pressure interval is a pressure interval greater than the first pressure interval, and the first bit resolution is greater than the second bit resolution.