H03K17/9517

Vehicle and method of controlling the same

A vehicle includes a lever; a magnetic sensor configured to detect an angle of movement of the lever; an inputter configured to receive setting information regarding a lane change and a drive mode from a user; and a controller configured to determine whether to lock the lever based on at least one of the detected angle, the setting information, and the drive mode, and unlock the lever based on the drive mode and the lane change.

Magnetic Induction Switch
20210358705 · 2021-11-18 ·

A magnetic induction switch has a base; a mounting cavity is arranged in the base; an induction circuit board is arranged in the mounting cavity and a Hall induction element is provided; a rotating cover is rotated on the base and is provided with at least two positioning points on the rotating path; the magnet is provided in the rotating cover, and the position of the magnet relative to the Hall induction element changes during the rotation of the rotating cover so that the induction circuit board generates control signals; the magnetic induction switch of the invention is waterproof, avoids hidden trouble existing in the ignition of the mechanical switch, and has the advantages of simple structure and convenient manufacture.

AUTOMATIC MEASUREMENT LOCATION IDENTIFICATION OF A LOGGER
20230324201 · 2023-10-12 · ·

A sensor kit (11) having a sensor unit (2) and at least one sensor unit retention member (1). A magnetically active region (5) is formed on the sensor unit retention member (1) and the sensor unit (2) has a magnetic field sensor (6). A relative position of the magnetically active region (5) with respect to the sensor unit (2) can be established based in detecting the magnetically active region (5).

Voice coil motor
11619799 · 2023-04-04 · ·

A driving mechanism for moving an optical element is provided, including a first fixed part, a second fixed part, a movable part, and a driving unit. The movable part is movably connected to the first and second fixed parts for holding the optical element, wherein the optical element has an optical axis. The driving unit drives the movable part to move along the optical axis relative to the first and second fixed parts.

Optical system
11809015 · 2023-11-07 · ·

An optical system is provided, including a movable part, a fixed part, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a control unit, wherein an optical element is disposed on the movable part. The first and second sensors detect the movement of the movable part relative to the fixed part in a first dimension and a second dimension, and thus they respectively generate a first sensing value and a second sensing value. The control unit generates an error value according to the first sensing value and an error curve, and then calibrates the second sensing value according to the error value.

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH A SENSING ARRAY

A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a shaft, a sensing array and a fluid detection circuit. The sensing array is positioned within the shaft. The fluid detection circuit is electrically coupled to the sensing array, and is configured to determine when a fluid originating from an environment external to the shaft is present within the shaft.

Control device for a human-machine interface, comprising electroactive elements

A control device for a human-machine interface includes a base and a moveable member in the form of a lever or a push element, which can be moved relative to the base. The control device further includes at least one electroactive element positioned between the moveable member and a fixed element of the base.

OPTICAL SYSTEM
20220066123 · 2022-03-03 ·

An optical system is provided, including a movable part, a fixed part, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a control unit, wherein an optical element is disposed on the movable part. The first and second sensors detect the movement of the movable part relative to the fixed part in a first dimension and a second dimension, and thus they respectively generate a first sensing value and a second sensing value. The control unit generates an error value according to the first sensing value and an error curve, and then calibrates the second sensing value according to the error value.

OPTICAL ELEMENT DRIVE MECHANISM
20220066129 · 2022-03-03 ·

An optical element drive mechanism is provided. The optical element drive mechanism includes an immovable part, a movable part, and a drive assembly. The movable part is connected to an optical element that includes an optical axis. The movable part is movable relative to the immovable part. The drive assembly drives the movable part to move relative to the immovable part.

OPTICAL MODULE
20220066230 · 2022-03-03 ·

An optical module is provided, including a movable portion, a fixed portion, and a circuit assembly. The movable portion is configured to connect an optical member, and is movable relative to the fixed portion. Moreover, the movable portion is movably connected to the fixed portion via the circuit assembly.