48results about "Audible meter reading indication" patented technology

The invention relates to device serving as an orientation aid for blind and visually disabled, comprising at least one contactless distance measurement system (1,2) which provides correcting variables depending on the distance between the device and an object detected by the distance measurement system (1,2). At least one indicating device is also provided, which is impinged upon by the correcting variable of the distance measurement system (1,2) and which supplies an indication depending on the correcting variable. The indicating device comprises at least one tactile indicator (3) which is continuously or quasi-continuously displaced along a tactile path as monotone function of the distance measured by the distance measurement system (1,2). The tactile indicator can, for instance, comprise an adjustable element (3). The user can thus feel the distance measured by touching the position of the displaceable element (3).

New techniques are presented for providing proportional activation of model railroad functions with control keys. This permits for example a compact throttle device connected to a digital layout control system to provide for a "playable" or variable-pitch whistle sound effect where prior art was severely limited in providing this effect realistically. This invention allows multiple proportional keys in a cost-effective manner that is compatible with existing keyboard designs.

A hermetically sealed metal detector includes a plastic housing with an integrally formed diaphragm having a predetermined area and a thickness that enables vibration thereof by an internal acoustic transducer. An alert signal audibly drives the transducer in response to a metal detector circuit. The acoustic transducer is positioned to align the transducer output port adjacent to the interior surface of the diaphragm, which enables coupling of the acoustic signal through an air gap to vibrate the diaphragm. A cover is disposed about the diaphragm on the exterior of the housing. The cover has a vent formed therethrough for enabling passage of the acoustic energy to the exterior of the housing. Light and battery hermetic sealing are also presented.

The present invention provides a vehicle display device which allows a driver to instantaneously grasp driving force information. A meter_ECU displays a driving force display image which displays driving force information of a vehicle on an MID, displays an acceleration-torque line (driving force characteristic line) L corresponding to the currently selected mode M and, at the same time, changes a power level which is indicated in a power display region P set within the acceleration-torque line L interlockingly with an accelerator operation of a driver. Due to such a constitution, the vehicle display device allows the driver to instantaneously grasp the driving force information.

A micro-computer based aircraft system that creates aural messages based upon system-detected threats (e.g., low oil pressure). The messages are unique to the make and model of aircraft. Speech recognition allows the pilot to request aircraft-specific, customized aurally-delivered checklists and to respond via a challenge and response protocol. This permits a hands-free, timely, complete and prudent response to the threat or hazardous situation, while allowing the pilot the relative freedom to do what is paramount: first, fly the airplane (with minimum distraction).

A measuring system according to the present invention includes a biosensor 2, and a measuring device 1 capable of assaying a specified component in a biological sample applied to the sensor 2. An announcement device 22 indicates a measuring procedure or a measurement result in the measuring device 1 by voice or the like by being combined with the measuring device 1.

The present invention relates to a hothouse environment information speech sensing system and method. Said system includes the following components: front panel, Chinese LCD liquid crystal display screen, touch input key, power supply switch, horn, lithium cell charging indicator, speech output indicator, main circuit board, control module composed of MSP430F149 single chip computer and peripheral circuit, speech module composed of AT89C2051 single chip computer and peripheral circuit, RS485 network communication interface, sensor signal input interface, DC power supply interface, lithium cell, plastic box, temperature and humidity integrated sensor, soil temperature sensor and illumination sensor. It can be used for automatic measurement and speech output of air temperature, air humidity, dew-point temperature, soil temperature and illumination intensity of hothouse and farmland, etc.

The invention discloses an automobile instrument with a navigation function. The automobile instrument comprises a master controller, an auxiliary controller, a navigation module, input equipment, a display device, a FLASH memory, a CAN (controller area network) transmit-receive module, a sensor detecting circuit and a voice prompting module, the navigation module, the input equipment, the display device, the FLASH memory and the voice prompting module are connected with the master controller, the CAN transmit-receive module, a backlight regulating module and the sensor detecting circuit are connected with the auxiliary controller, and the auxiliary controller is connected with the master controller. The master controller, the navigation module, the input equipment and the display device are arranged on the automobile instrument with the navigation function, navigation signals are acquired by the navigation module, a map is displayed or a driving direction is indicated by the display device in real time, accordingly, running parameters of an automobile, the navigation map and the navigation direction can be seen when a user looks at the instrument, and centralization of information inside the automobile is facilitated.

Embodiments are described for a voice output device having a first memory unit configured to store a plurality of audio files, a computation unit configured to associate one or more of the audio files stored in the first memory unit with one or more outputtable data records in the correct order, and an output unit having an audio data output interface for reproducing the audio files in the order prescribed by the computation unit, where the audio files comprise fixed audio files, which contain predetermined sentence components, and variable audio files, which are used to selectively supplement the fixed audio files in order to produce modularly complete sentences.

A device comprising an illumination means and a light sensing means, that can examine and memorize a discrete color of an object based on the magnitude of the reflected light bouncing off of the colored surface in at least three areas of the electromagnetic spectrum. The device also provides output as a visually and/or audibly perceptible signal for deciphering the color. The color range identified by the device is not limited to the visible spectrum and may include infra-red and ultra-violet light. A storage means for memorizing colors may also be included in the device. Applications of ColorStick technology may include children's toys, aids for the visually handicapped (e.g. blind or color blind individuals), designers, internet shoppers, gardeners, etc.

The invention discloses an intelligent power supply which at least comprises a power switching circuit, at least one sensor, a sound processor, a power supply running state processor, a storage unit and a loudspeaker. The power switching circuit is used for converting input voltage into direct current voltage; the sensor is used for sensing the running state of the power switching circuit and generating a corresponding sensing signal; the sound processor is used for processing sound data; the power supply running state processor is connected to the sensor and the sound processor, is used for receiving the sensing signal generated by the sensor and controls the sound processor to generate a corresponding output sound signal according to the sensing signal; the storage unit is connected with the sound processor and/or the power supply running state processor and used for storing sound data and/or program; and the loudspeaker is connected with the sound processor and used for receiving the output sound signal and generating corresponding sound. By adopting the intelligent power supply, the running condition of the power supply can be known, and a sound signal can be sent out when the power supply is unstable or abnormal, therefore, the unstable condition of the power supply can be easily known.

The invention provides a temperature and humidity online monitoring system which comprises a monitoring terminal, a data transmission module, a data acquisition module, a device control module and a power supply. The monitoring terminal is connected to the data transmission module and the power supply. The monitoring terminal includes an industrial control microcomputer. The data transmission module includes an RS485/RS232 adapter and a data transmitter. The data acquisition module is connected to the data transmitter of the data transmission module and the device control module. The data acquisition module includes a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor and a running status detector. The device control module includes an infrared transmitter, a serial control board, a sound and light alarm, air conditioning equipment and a dehumidifier. According to the temperature and humidity online monitoring system, the automatic adjustment of the temperature and humidity of a monitored place canbe achieved, and the equipment such as an air conditioner and the dehumidifier can be automatically controlled according to pre-set temperature and humidity requirements. At the same time, the remotemanual control of the operation of the equipment such as the air conditioner and the dehumidifier can be achieved, and the temperature and humidity of a monitored environment are adjusted manually.

The invention provides an environment detection host and a method for broadcasting environment data, wherein the environment detection host comprises a data transmission interface which is configured to obtain at least one item of environment data; at least one human body induction module configured to sense the moving state of a human body relative to the environment detection host; a voice broadcasting module configured to generate and broadcast voices including the environment data when the moving state meets a preset broadcasting trigger condition. By using the scheme, the moving state of a user is used as a trigger signal, the environment data is broadcasted by human voices, the starting process is intelligent, and the user does not need to carry out any operation, so that the scientific feel is high, the usage experience is improved, and a user is enabled to visually understand the condition of the environment; in addition, the broadcasted data is collected by distributed environment detection terminals and is corrected and processed by equipment high in data processing capability, and the accuracy is higher.

A method of realizing a preferred in-vehicle chime includes the steps of selecting the preferred in-vehicle chime from an Internet-enabled program or a call center, transmitting the preferred in-vehicle chime from the Internet-enabled program to a telematics unit operatively disposed within the vehicle, and transmitting the preferred in-vehicle chime from the telematics unit to a vehicle chime module disposed within the vehicle.

The invention discloses a sauna room voice prompt safety detection system. The system comprises a central controller, a voice module, a horn, an oxygen detection sensor, an oxygenator, a room temperature sensor, a timer and a vital sign detector. The voice module is connected to the horn. The horn, the oxygen detection sensor, the oxygenator, the room temperature sensor, the timer and the vital sign detector are connected to the central controller. The system has the following advantages that when a person is doing a sauna, the system can carry out voice prompt on aspects of a current temperature index, a humidity and duration time; the system can detect a state after the person is in a sauna room for 15 minutes, can detect a state after the person is in the sauna room for 20 minutes, candetect a state after the person is in the sauna room for 30 minutes and can detect how is the state now; and if an oxygen deficit state is detected, the oxygenator is automatically opened and oxygen is conveyed so that the person can take a sauna at home safely.

An Audio Feedback Impedance Comparison Device to audibly express Impedance differences between/amongst components, circuits, materials, substances etc., to make use of the aural sense, while relieving eye, neck and mental strain, as well as reduce probe time. This is achieved by allowing simultaneous yet focused attention to be paid to all aspects of an impedance probe, i.e. hand-eye coordination of probe positioning, while aurally monitoring the feedback, instead of the common practices/methods where eyes have to be re-focused on visual feedback devices. The use of an alternating signal allows "through" comparison, where multiple components some of which are impervious to static signal, contribute to overall impedance. The device can be used to inject and/or detect/trace the presence of an audio signal in an active circuit. With the aid of transducers, this Device may be used with other forms of energy.

A process variable indicator is provided. The process variable indicator includes a process variable sensor having an electrical characteristic that varies with the process variable. Measurement circuitry is coupled to the process variable sensor and is configured to provide an indication relative to the electrical characteristic. A processor is coupled to the measurement circuitry and is configured to compute a process variable based on the indication and determine, among a plurality of ranges, which range the process variable is within. The processor generates a local visual output based on the process variable and the determined range. A method of visually indicating a process variable is also provided.

The present invention provides an intelligent type electric bicycle which runs with sound. A speed sensor is connected with a first signal processing circuit. A uniform speed awaking sound signal output by the first signal processing circuit is sent into a sound signal selection circuit; a digital speed signal and an acceleration signal which are output by the first signal processing circuit are sent into a second signal processing circuit. An acceleration awaking signal and a logic quantity signal showing whether the acceleration is provided which are output by the second signal processing circuit are sent into the sound selection circuit. The digital speed signal output by the first signal processing circuit is also sent into a third signal processing circuit. The signal of a changeover switch is input to the third signal processing circuit. A steering awaking signal and a the logic quantity signal showing whether steering or not which are output by the third signal processing circuit are sent into the sound signal selection circuit. The output end of the sound signal selection circuit is connected with a loudhailer, therefore, the electric bicycle running state is used as an input control quantity to be transferred into the sound by a processing unit to be expressed, and attention sound is sent out, which improves the safety of the electric bicycle.

The invention relates to a multifunctional instrument with an alarm function. The multifunctional instrument with the alarm function comprises an upper cover, a rear cover, a liquid crystal display, a USB port, a buzzer and a sound outlet, wherein the liquid crystal display is embedded in the upper cover and is connected to a circuit board through a connector, the circuit board is fixed to the inner side of the upper cover through a screw, the rear cover is fixed to a fixing hole of the circuit board through a claw hook, the USB port is welded to the circuit board, the buzzer is arranged in the rear cover in an attached mode, the sound outlet is formed in the rear cover, and the sound outlet and the rear cover are formed in an integrated mode. According to the multifunctional instrument with the alarm function, mistaken alarms can be dealt with rapidly, the liquid crystal display can be designed to be in different sizes according to different customer groups, the multifunctional instrument is suitable for different fields, both installation and using are convenient, and monitoring and testing data can be called and checked at any time.