Patent classifications
G01D3/032
MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND MEASUREMENT METHOD AND MEASUREMENT PROGRAM THEREFOR
A measurement device includes N (N≥2) sensors, a selection unit configured to select a predetermined combination of sensors in each measurement and output a detection value to each of M (M<N) sensor terminals based on measurement values provided by the selected sensors, a detection unit configured to acquire the detection value output to each of the M sensors in each measurement, and a correction unit configured to, after the measurement is performed L times, based on an assumption that each of M×L detection values acquired by the acquisition unit includes a time-dependent noise component, correct each of the M×L detection values such that the time-dependent noise component of each of the detection values is replaced by a common noise component obtained by averaging the L time-dependent noise components along a time axis.
MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND MEASUREMENT METHOD AND MEASUREMENT PROGRAM THEREFOR
A measurement device includes N (N≥2) sensors, a selection unit configured to select a predetermined combination of sensors in each measurement and output a detection value to each of M (M<N) sensor terminals based on measurement values provided by the selected sensors, a detection unit configured to acquire the detection value output to each of the M sensors in each measurement, and a correction unit configured to, after the measurement is performed L times, based on an assumption that each of M×L detection values acquired by the acquisition unit includes a time-dependent noise component, correct each of the M×L detection values such that the time-dependent noise component of each of the detection values is replaced by a common noise component obtained by averaging the L time-dependent noise components along a time axis.
FILTRATION THRESHOLDING
A measurement system includes a receiver configured to receive a measurement signal indicative of a parameter of a measured object. The measurement system also includes a processor configured to iteratively filter the measurement signal using a threshold value. The processor is also configured to adjust the threshold value for each iteration of filtration and determine a signal-to-noise ratio for each iteration of filtration. The processor is also configured to set a filter threshold value to the threshold value for the iteration based on the signal-to-noise ratio.
Multi-sensor measuring method and system
The measurement system having multiple sensors for sensing the same physical magnitude comprises at least one set of n redundant sensors or of models representing the same physical magnitude in order to deliver n measurement signals, a fusion unit for performing fusion that is the result of multiplexing the n measurement signals in order to deliver a single multiplexed output signal resulting from the fusion of the n measurement signals, and a reconditioned UKF receiving the multiplexed output signal to output a signal constituting the best estimate of the measurement of the physical magnitude after rejecting signals representative of a sensor failure.
Multi-sensor measuring method and system
The measurement system having multiple sensors for sensing the same physical magnitude comprises at least one set of n redundant sensors or of models representing the same physical magnitude in order to deliver n measurement signals, a fusion unit for performing fusion that is the result of multiplexing the n measurement signals in order to deliver a single multiplexed output signal resulting from the fusion of the n measurement signals, and a reconditioned UKF receiving the multiplexed output signal to output a signal constituting the best estimate of the measurement of the physical magnitude after rejecting signals representative of a sensor failure.
Rotational angle detection apparatus and rotational angle detection method
To reduce the error in a rotational angle detected by a rotational angle detection apparatus, provided is a rotational angle detection apparatus that detects a rotational angle of a magnetic field generation source, including a magnetic field detection apparatus that detects magnetic field components in at least two directions, and outputs resulting detection data; a correction value calculating section that calculates correction values for correcting an angle error of the rotational angle, based on a steady-state error that does not depend on rotation of the magnetic field generation source; and an angle computing section that calculates the rotational angle of the magnetic field generation source based on the detection data and the correction values, and outputs an angle signal indicating the rotational angle.
USING A VARIABLE SWITCHING THRESHOLD FOR PROVIDING AN OUTPUT
A magnetic circuit may include a magnetic sensor. The magnetic sensor may determine an adjustment factor associated with calculating a variable switching threshold. The variable switching threshold may be a configurable switching threshold based on which the magnetic sensor provides outputs associated with a speed signal corresponding to a rotation of a tooth wheel. The magnetic sensor may provide an output, associated with the speed signal, based on the variable switching threshold.
Physical quantity measuring apparatus and physical quantity measuring method
A physical quantity measuring apparatus of the present invention measures a physical quantity from a signal based on a physical quantity output by a physical quantity signal output apparatus. A correction signal output unit outputs a new correction signal based on a signal on the basis of a physical quantity obtained at a given measurement time, a correction signal obtained before that measurement time, and a filter coefficient. A large/small relationship determining unit determines a large/small relationship between the signal on the basis of the physical quantity and the correction signal obtained before that measurement time. A first filter coefficient output unit outputs a first filter coefficient based on the plural large/small relationships.
Physical quantity measuring apparatus and physical quantity measuring method
A physical quantity measuring apparatus of the present invention measures a physical quantity from a signal based on a physical quantity output by a physical quantity signal output apparatus. A correction signal output unit outputs a new correction signal based on a signal on the basis of a physical quantity obtained at a given measurement time, a correction signal obtained before that measurement time, and a filter coefficient. A large/small relationship determining unit determines a large/small relationship between the signal on the basis of the physical quantity and the correction signal obtained before that measurement time. A first filter coefficient output unit outputs a first filter coefficient based on the plural large/small relationships.
COMPENSATION FOR MULTIPLE NON-IDEAL POSITION SENSOR HARMONIC COMPONENTS IN A ROTARY SYSTEM
Examples described herein provide a rotary system that includes a rotor having an axis of rotation, a position sensor to measure an angular position of the rotor with respect to the axis of rotation, and a processing system to perform operations. The operations include receiving an output from the position sensor, the output being a measure of an angular position of the rotor with respect to the axis of rotation. The operations further include generating, based on the output from the position sensor, an error signal, an estimated angular velocity, and an estimated position. The operations further include performing a position sensor harmonic adaptation based at least in part on the error signal, the estimated angular velocity, and the estimated position to generate adaptation coefficients. The operations further include performing a position sensor harmonic compensation based on the adaptation coefficients and the estimated position to generate a difference in position.