Patent abstracts

Citation

(2008), "Patent abstracts", Sensor Review, Vol. 28 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2008.08728dad.005

Patent abstracts

Article Type: Patent abstracts From: Sensor Review, Volume 28, Issue 4

Title: Ammonia nanosensors, and environmental control systemApplicant: Briman Mikhail (USA); Bryant Craig (USA); Chang Ying-Lan (USA); Gabriel Jean-Christophe P. (USA); Gandhi Shripal C. (USA); Johnson Bradley N. (USA); Ouborg Willem-Jan (USA); Passmore John L. (USA); Ramakrishnan Kastooriranganath (USA); Skarupo Sergei (USA); Star Alexander (USA); Valcke Christian (USA)Patent number: US2008093226Publication date: April 24, 2008

Abstract

Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes such ammonia. An environmental control system employing nanoelectronic sensors is described. A personnel safety system configured as a disposable badge employing nanoelectronic sensors is described. A method of dynamic sampling and exposure of a sensor providing a number of operational advantages is described.

Title: Wireless irrigation and trespasser deterrent control system (WITDCS)Applicant: Leggett Curtis S. (CA); Beattie Badi D. (CA)Patent number: CA2606464Publication date: April 10, 2008

Abstract

A Wireless Irrigation and Trespasser Deterrent Control System used for controlling a remote irrigation system comprising a plurality of sprinklers connected by water pipes to one or more electric zone valves having wireless valve controllers. Included is a wireless system controller that communicates with the remote wireless valve controllers when a signal is received from a sensor such as a motion detector in order to turn the sprinklers on or off. Other sensors are possible such as soil moisture sensors and rain sensors. A handheld remote controller is also included.

Title: Wearable device, system and method for measuring physiological and/or environmental parametersApplicant: Shklarski Dror (IL)Patent number: US2008027679Publication date: January 31, 2008

Abstract

Systems, devices and methods are provided for monitoring parameters. The system, according to some embodiments, may include a wireless mobile monitoring device with an array of sensors and a safety module to prevent simultaneous sensing selected parameters and charging of the device, and a medical center server enabled to remotely reconfigure the functioning of the monitoring device.

Title: Environmentally controlled frequency response modification for long range hailing systemApplicant: Conquest Innovations LLC (USA)Patent number: US2008013753Publication date: January 17, 2008

Abstract

Systems and methods for altering audio for more effective delivery to long-range targets. An example of the present invention includes a speaker coupled to a processor and one or more sensors suitable for sensing environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. The processor reads the output of the sensors and compensates for frequency dependent attenuation likely to occur at the sensed environmental condition. In one embodiment, the user specifies a range that the sound is to travel and an equalization table compensating for attenuation at the desired range is selected according to the user input.

Title: Environment control system and environment control deviceApplicant: Omron Tateisi Electronics CoPatent number: JP2007327724Publication date: December 20, 2007

Abstract

To simplify the structure of a system by measuring environmental elements of a targeted space by a plurality of measuring devices to allowing the measurement outputs of the respective measuring devices to be easily controlled by relating them to one another.

Particles in first and second local clean rooms 2 and 3 are, respectively, measured by first and second particle sensors 6 and 7 and third and fourth particle sensors 8 and 9; and a control unit 10 relates the respective measurement data of the first and second particle sensors 6 and 7 to one another by a calculation process such as average value calculation or maximum value calculation to control a first fan unit 4 to control supply of clean air based on the result of the calculation process, and similarly relates the respective measurement data of the third and fourth particle sensors 8 and 9 to one another by executing a calculation process to control a second fan unit 5.

Title: Expert system for controlling plant growth in a contained environmentApplicant: May George A. (USA); Lanoue Mark A. (USA); Bethel Matthew (USA); Ryan Robert E. (USA)Patent number: US2007289207Publication date: December 20, 2007

Abstract

In a system for optimizing crop growth, vegetation is cultivated in a contained environment, such as a greenhouse, an underground cavern or other enclosed space. Imaging equipment is positioned within or about the contained environment, to acquire spatially distributed crop growth information, and environmental sensors are provided to acquire data regarding multiple environmental conditions that can affect crop development. Illumination within the contained environment, and the addition of essential nutrients and chemicals are in turn controlled in response to data acquired by the imaging apparatus and environmental sensors, by an “expert system” which is trained to analyze and evaluate crop conditions. The expert system controls the spatial and temporal lighting pattern within the contained area, and the timing and allocation of nutrients and chemicals to achieve optimized crop development. A user can access the “expert system” remotely, to assess activity within the growth chamber, and can override the “expert system.”

Title: Method for mine detection and tension bar for its realizationApplicant: Molokhina Larisa Arkad Evna (RU); Filin Sergej Aleksandrovich (RU)Patent number: RU2313759Publication date: May 10, 2007

Abstract

Defense sphere, methods for self-detection of mines with tension or teat-off target sensors. The mine tension bar with a tension or tear-off target sensor is made of material and a surface profile, covered with a temporary coating providing for development of glares on the surface of the tension bar observed at radiation of the tension bar surface after a preset time. For detection of the mine, the surface section is illuminated by an artificial or natural light source, and the presence of a mine is indicated by appearance of glares from the light source on the tension bar surface in the form of brighter fluctuations of the reflected light as compared with the background reflection of the illuminated surface section. The surface profile of target sensor tension bar is made in the form of a hologram or a hologram reflection grating, or a construction with a sharp or/and rounded off vertex, or a spherical construction, or, at least, part of a lens, or, at least, part of a phase zonal plate, or, at least, part of the Fresnel lens of a material with a retractive index exceeding the retractive index of the tension bar material at least by 3 percent. Enhanced efficiency of mine detection and mine clearance of minefields at an enhanced safety of people.

Title: Air defense systemApplicant: Toshiba CorpPatent number: JP2007078236Publication date: March 29, 2007

Abstract

To provide an air defense system reinforced in a countermeasure to a threat target beyond bounds of affiliation, jurisdiction, a system and the like by integrating a plurality of air defense systems.

The assignment of targets and the instruction of interception are performed to antiaircraft weapons such as a missile-borne UAV, and various SAM systems (including portable SAM system and the like) equipped on the ground on the basis of target information from various sensors floating on air, ground sensors of various air defense systems and the like, thus the air defense system activating a network FCS to cope with an invading FB and CM can be constructed.

Title: Portable air defense ground based launch detection systemApplicant: US Navy (USA)Patent number: US7205520Publication date: April 17, 2007

Abstract

A ground-based launch detection system consisting of a sensor grid of electro-optical sensors for detecting the launch of a threat missile which targets commercial aircraft in proximity to a commercial airport or airfield. The electro-optical sensors are configured in a wireless network which broadcast threat lines to neighboring sensors with overlapping field of views. When a threat missile is verified, threat data is sent to a centrally located processing facility which determines which aircraft in the vicinity are targets and send a dispense countermeasure signal to the aircraft.

Title: High-sensitivity, high-resolution detector devices and arraysApplicant: Shushakov Dimitry A. (RU); Shubin Vitaly E. (RU)Patent number: US2006249747Publication date: November 9, 2006

Abstract

Avalanche amplification structures including electrodes, an avalanche region, a quantifier, an integrator, a governor, and a substrate arranged to detect a weak signal composed of as few as several electrons are presented. Quantifier regulates the avalanche process. Integrator accumulates a signal charge. Governor drains the integrator and controls the quantifier. Avalanche amplifying structures include: normal quantifier, reverse bias designs; normal quantifier, normal bias designs; lateral quantifier, normal bias designs; changeable quantifier, normal bias, adjusting electrode designs; normal quantifier, normal bias, adjusting electrode designs; and lateral quantifier, normal bias, annular integrator designs. Avalanche amplification structures are likewise arranged to provide arrays of multi-channel devices. The described invention is expected to be used within photodetectors, electron amplifiers, chemical and biological sensors, and chemical and biological chips with lab-on-a-chip applications. Structures have immediately applicability to devices critical to homeland defense.