G05D23/20

DIGITALLY CONTROLLED NITROGEN OXIDE (NOx) SENSOR

A nitrogen-oxide (NOx) sensor control system includes a NOx sensor analog front-end, a temperature sensor analog front-end, and a processing system. The NOx sensor analog front-end is adapted to receive analog NOx sensor signals from a NOx sensor and is configured to convert the analog NOx sensor signals to digital NOx sensor signals. The temperature sensor analog front-end is adapted to receive analog temperature sensor signals from a temperature sensor and is configured to convert the analog temperature sensor signals to digital temperature sensor signals. The processing system is coupled to receive the digital NOx sensor signals and the digital temperature sensor signals and is configured, in response thereto, to: supply the digital NOx sensor signals to an external system, and control a flow of current to a heater element in the NOx sensor.

DIGITALLY CONTROLLED NITROGEN OXIDE (NOx) SENSOR

A nitrogen-oxide (NOx) sensor control system includes a NOx sensor analog front-end, a temperature sensor analog front-end, and a processing system. The NOx sensor analog front-end is adapted to receive analog NOx sensor signals from a NOx sensor and is configured to convert the analog NOx sensor signals to digital NOx sensor signals. The temperature sensor analog front-end is adapted to receive analog temperature sensor signals from a temperature sensor and is configured to convert the analog temperature sensor signals to digital temperature sensor signals. The processing system is coupled to receive the digital NOx sensor signals and the digital temperature sensor signals and is configured, in response thereto, to: supply the digital NOx sensor signals to an external system, and control a flow of current to a heater element in the NOx sensor.

SMART FAN AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME
20190048882 · 2019-02-14 ·

A method for controlling rotational speed applied to a smart fan includes acquiring environmental temperature from a temperature sensor and radiation intensity of human body from an infrared sensor. A result of analysis is generated by determining whether the acquired environmental temperature is within a predetermined temperature range and the acquired radiation intensity is greater than a predetermined value. A working status of the smart fan can be changed according to the result when the smart fan is in automatic mode.

System and method for ovenized device temperature control
10185335 · 2019-01-22 ·

The present invention generally relates to a system and method for high accuracy temperature control of an oven used to operate an electronic device, sensor or resonator (device) at a fixed temperature. The fixed temperature operation may result in high stability and operation accuracy of the devices across varying environment temperature conditions. Specifically, the present invention relates to systems and methods that enable realizing, sensing, and controlling the temperature of an ovenized device with high temperature control, accuracy, relaxed temperature sense, and control electronics requirements.

Cooling Electronic Devices Within A Data Center

In an example, a server system is provided. The server system includes a frame including a support structure and a server supported by the support structure. The server system includes an actuator configured to cause the server to transition from a first position to a second position to increase exposure of the server to airflow to transfer heat away from the server via convection. The actuator is also configured to cause the server to transition from the second position to the first position to decrease exposure of the server to the airflow.

Multiple heatsink cooling system for a line voltage thermostat

A line voltage thermostat having a multiple heatsink switch. A total switch may have a semiconductor switch mounted on each heatsink of the multiple heatsink switch. The semiconductor switches of the respective heatsinks may be connected in parallel to represent the total switch. Each of the two or more heatsinks, having a semiconductor switch for switching, and in total conveying the same power as one equivalent switch with one total heatsink, may have higher maximum operating temperatures and higher thermal resistances than twice the thermal resistance of the one total heatsink. The two or more heatsinks may be situated within a housing of the line voltage thermostat, and be easier to distribute in the housing to achieve an efficient layout of a display and control buttons for the thermostat.

Multiple heatsink cooling system for a line voltage thermostat

A line voltage thermostat having a multiple heatsink switch. A total switch may have a semiconductor switch mounted on each heatsink of the multiple heatsink switch. The semiconductor switches of the respective heatsinks may be connected in parallel to represent the total switch. Each of the two or more heatsinks, having a semiconductor switch for switching, and in total conveying the same power as one equivalent switch with one total heatsink, may have higher maximum operating temperatures and higher thermal resistances than twice the thermal resistance of the one total heatsink. The two or more heatsinks may be situated within a housing of the line voltage thermostat, and be easier to distribute in the housing to achieve an efficient layout of a display and control buttons for the thermostat.

Feedback device and method for providing thermal feedback using the same
12102452 · 2024-10-01 · ·

A method for providing a thermal feedback, performed by a feedback device. The feedback device outputs the thermal feedback, by transmitting a heat generated by a thermoelectric element, to a user via a contact surface contacting with a body part of the user. The method may include obtaining a feedback start message including a type of the thermal feedback, and when the type of the thermal feedback is a thermal grill feedback, outputting the thermal grill feedback by performing a thermal grill operation in which a heat generating operation and a heat absorbing operation is combined. The outputting of the thermal grill feedback may include applying a forward power to the thermoelectric element to perform the heat generating operation, applying a reverse power of which a current direction is opposite to the forward power to the thermoelectric element to perform the heat absorbing operation, and repeating the applying the forward power and the applying the reverse power alternatively.

Feedback device and method for providing thermal feedback using the same
12102452 · 2024-10-01 · ·

A method for providing a thermal feedback, performed by a feedback device. The feedback device outputs the thermal feedback, by transmitting a heat generated by a thermoelectric element, to a user via a contact surface contacting with a body part of the user. The method may include obtaining a feedback start message including a type of the thermal feedback, and when the type of the thermal feedback is a thermal grill feedback, outputting the thermal grill feedback by performing a thermal grill operation in which a heat generating operation and a heat absorbing operation is combined. The outputting of the thermal grill feedback may include applying a forward power to the thermoelectric element to perform the heat generating operation, applying a reverse power of which a current direction is opposite to the forward power to the thermoelectric element to perform the heat absorbing operation, and repeating the applying the forward power and the applying the reverse power alternatively.

Semiconductor device
12111214 · 2024-10-08 · ·

The present invention provides a semiconductor device comprising a storage chip and a temperature detection module for detecting a temperature of the storage chip. When the temperature detected by the temperature detection module reaches a set threshold, the storage chip is activated. The present invention utilizes the temperature detection module to detect the temperature of the storage chip so as to provide a reference for the activation and operation of the storage chip, avoiding the activation and operation of the storage chip under low temperatures, shortening write time, and improving the stability of the storage chip write; the temperature detection module has a simple circuit structure and is easy for implementation, with a small occupied area, exerting no influence on the active area of the storage chip.