59results about "Sensor power supply" patented technology

One or more implementations of the present disclosure relate to a wireless, multi-sensor food thermometer that includes a temperature probe having a linear array of temperature sensors that are operative to measure: temperature profiles within a food product during a cooking process, a temperature at a core of the food product, a temperature at the surface of the food product, and a temperature of the ambient cooking environment in which the food is being cooked. The temperature probe includes a wireless interface that transmits temperature information to one or more external devices for use thereby. Rather than transmitting raw temperature data, the temperature probe may transmit coefficients that correspond to a function that describes the temperature profile within the food or parameters necessary to solve a governing heat equation, which reduces data transmission requirements and reduces power consumption. The food thermometer may include a charger case that houses the temperature probe and charges a power source of the temperature probe using a replaceable battery.

Single use and replaceable self-powered aircraft compartment thermal indicators that deliver a localized visually detectable signal that can be perceived by personnel at the exterior of an aircraft component and that can be activated on demand to signal the presence of a temperature within an aircraft compartment that exceeds a threshold temperature and that can be tested in situ, and methods of use are disclosed.

A monitor is provided, which is capable of continuously monitoring a monitoring target in a batteryless and maintenance free manner even with a small storage capacity. The monitor is a device using, as a sensor, a thermal battery including a thermoelectric power generation element which outputs a voltage according to a temperature difference between a temperature of an atmosphere covering the monitoring target and a temperature of a contact part with the monitoring target. The monitor includes a boost circuit outputting a boost voltage obtained by boosting a voltage input from the thermal battery; an energy storage element connected to an output port of the boost circuit, and storing power supplied from the thermal battery as a sensor and boosted by the boost circuit; a voltage detection circuit outputting a control signal which includes signal levels respectively corresponding to whether or not the detected boost voltage exceeds a predetermined voltage; and a switch opening and closing a path connecting a first terminal and a second terminal connected to the output port.

A power module (1) is described, which comprises a substrate (2) and at least one power transistor (3) arranged on the lower side of the substrate (2). The power module comprises at least one power connection (4, 5, 6) connected to the substrate (2). In the prior art, temperature measurement of the power transistor is either not accurate or requires a more complex construction of the power transistor. According to the invention, a conductor loop (8) for temperature measurement is arranged on the upper side opposite the power transistor (3) or on an inner or outer substrate layer (12). Thereby, the temperature can be measured closer to the heat source and thereby more accurately without significantly complicating the construction of the power module.

The present invention relates to a sensor device for attachment to an equipment shell, the device comprising a casing (1) configured for attachment to an equipment shell by means of a fastening system comprising a bushing (4) with a cylindrical part internal to the casing and a flange part (4a) configured to contact the equipment shell when the device is attached to it, the casing (1) housing a plurality of sensors for measuring data related to the operating condition of the equipment, at least one processor configured to receive the data measured by the sensors; and at least one means of wireless communication for communication with a server remote to the device, in which the casing (1) comprises a casing body (2), which receives, at one end, a printed circuit board (11) which receives an acoustic sensor (12) for structural noise measurement, the printed circuit board (11) being in contact with the flange part (4a) of the bushing (4).

A food temperature measuring device comprises a charging box and a food thermometer detachably contained in the charging box, and the charging box is used for charging the food thermometer and comprises a body part and an end cover; one end of the end cover is rotatably pivoted to the upper end of the body part, and the other end of the end cover can rotate back and forth relative to the body part. According to the food temperature measuring device, a rotary uncovering structure is adopted, the thermometer can be charged at any time through the charging box, and the body of the thermometer is easy to take out and place in relative to the storage box; besides, the food temperature measuring device provided by the utility model is a portable product integrating the wireless charging function and the thermometer storage function, the measured temperature data can be transmitted to a terminal device or other display equipment through the wireless communication technology, and the real-time monitoring of the food temperature is realized.

A thermal cycle detector includes a first temperature reservoir, a second first temperature reservoir, first thermal barrier, and a plurality of first electrical conductors spanning the first thermal barrier. The first temperature reservoir includes a first transistor, and the second temperature reservoir includes a second transistor. The first thermal barrier is disposed between the first temperature reservoir and the second temperature reservoir. The plurality of first electrical conductors is configured to provide an electrical power source for the thermal cycle detector in response to a thermal gradient across the plurality of first electrical conductors.

A sensor network system for determining a chimney maintenance schedule comprises a sensor unit (16) arranged for placement in or proximate to a chimney (6). The sensor unit comprises at least one sensor arranged to measure a parameter of the chimney (6) and use the measured parameter to generate chimney health data associated with the chimney (6). The sensor unit includes a transmission module arranged to transmit (20) the chimney health data to a remote analysis unit (18). The remote analysis unit (18) is arranged to receive chimney profile data associated with the chimney (6) and to estimate a chimney health level associated with the chimney (6) from the respective chimney health data and chimney profile data. The remote analysis unit (18) determines the chimney maintenance schedule from the estimated chimney health level.

The present application discloses a Bluetooth temperature probe and temperature measurement device, comprising a handle assembly, a printed circuit board, a probe housing, a battery, an antenna, and a probe tip. It is characterized in that: the Bluetooth temperature probe is provided with a field-configurable thermocouple assembly. The field-configurable thermocouple assembly is formed by spot-welding a constantan spring contact to a copper-clad pad on the printed circuit board, wherein the constantan spring contact abuts against the probe housing. A metal ball formed by the spot welding serves as a temperature sensing junction of the field-configurable thermocouple assembly for temperature measurement.

Devices and methods for dynamic power configuration (e.g., reduction) for thermal management (e.g., mitigation) in a wearable electronic device such as an eyewear device. The wearable electronic device monitors its temperature and, responsive to the temperature, configures the services it provides to operate in different modes for thermal mitigation (e.g., to prevent overheating). For example, based on temperature, the wearable electronic device adjusts sensors (e.g., turns cameras on or off, changes the sampling rate, or a combination thereof) and adjusts display components (e.g., adjusted rate at which a graphical processing unit generates images and a visual display is updated). This enables the wearable electronic device to consume less power when temperatures are too high in order to provide thermal mitigation.

A temperature monitoring system for monitoring bearing temperatures on a machine is provided. The temperature monitoring system includes a temperature sensing device, a cable assembly, and a sensor assembly including a sensor connector and a microcontroller unit (MCU). The sensor connector is electrically coupled to the MCU and is configured to engage the cable assembly. The MCU is configured to determine a temperature based on an electrical parameter of the temperature sensing device and generate temperature data representing the determined temperature. The MCU is further configured to transmit the temperature data to a sensor hub configured to transfer the temperature data to a display of a user interface. Engaging the cable assembly with the sensor connector causes the MCU to be electrically coupled to a battery, and disengaging the cable assembly from the sensor connector causes the MCU to be electrically decoupled from the battery.

Single use and replaceable self-powered aircraft compartment thermal indicators that deliver a localized visually detectable signal that can be perceived by personnel at the exterior of an aircraft component and that can be activated on demand to signal the presence of a temperature within an aircraft compartment that exceeds a threshold temperature and that can be tested in situ, and methods of use are disclosed.

A charge system for wireless temperature probe includes a probe body and a charging relay box detachably connected with the probe body, the probe body is provided with a first wireless charging component and a sealing structure. The charging relay box is internally provided with a power supply module, a control module and a second wireless charging component configured to establish a near field communication path with the first wireless charging component, and the control module is used to control the power supply module to adaptively supply power to the probe body through the near field communication path.

A temperature measurement apparatus includes a base; a thermistor array including a plurality of thermistors in different regions of the base; a power supply circuit configured to supply power to any one of the plurality of thermistors; and a processor connected to the plurality of thermistors and the power supply circuit, and configured to determine a target thermistor among the plurality of thermistors, to control the power supply circuit to supply the power to the target thermistor, to detect a resistance value of the target thermistor, and to calculate a temperature of a region corresponding to the target thermistor on the basis of the resistance value of the target thermistor.

A Bluetooth temperature probe (45), comprising a handle assembly, a circuit board (20), a probe housing (30), a battery (27), an antenna (10), and a probe head (35). The Bluetooth temperature probe (45) is provided with an on-site thermocouple apparatus (25), and the on-site thermocouple apparatus (25) is formed by spot welding a Constantan elastic piece and a copper-clad piece of the circuit board (20). The Constantan elastic piece thereof abuts against the probe housing (30), and a metal ball formed by the spot welding is a temperature sensing head of the on-site thermocouple apparatus (25) for measuring the temperature. A temperature measurement apparatus comprising the Bluetooth temperature probe (45) is further provided. According to the temperature measurement apparatus, a front end of the probe head (35) is configured to have a flat shape having a sharp edge, such that the Bluetooth temperature probe (45) can be easily inserted into food. By providing the on-site thermocouple apparatus (25) in the probe housing (30), not only is faster and more accurate temperature measurement achieved, but also additional on-site thermocouple apparatuses (25) can be provided on the basis of the requirements of temperature measurement points, thereby further ensuring the accuracy of temperature measurements.

To provide an electro-optical device and an electronic apparatus that can prevent a situation where the influence of a scan signal extends to a temperature detection element, which causes a reduction in detection accuracy.SOLUTION: In an electro-optical device, a first substrate 10 is provided with a scan line drive circuit 104 along a first side 10w1 extending in a first direction Y, and provided with a temperature detection element 11 in the first direction Y with respect to the scan line drive circuit 104. The temperature detection element 11 and pieces of wiring L0 (first wiring La, and second wiring Lc) electrically connected with the temperature detection element 11 can thus be separated from scan lines 3a. The temperature detection element 11 has a plurality of diodes D including semiconductor layers arranged in a second direction X, and the dimension L11 in the first direction Y of the temperature detection element 11 is smaller than the dimension L103 in the first direction Y of a wiring area 103 between the scan line drive circuit 104 and a display area 10a.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

The invention relates to a food receiving device, in particular designed for heating or cooling food, comprising an integrated receptacle for inserting at least one thermometer, wherein the receptacle is designed for charging an energy storage device of the at least one thermometer.

A temperature sensor assembly (304) includes a temperature sensor body (106) having a bore defined therein. The bore has a first internal surface feature (324) and a second internal surface feature (326). A cap (306) is disposed within the bore of the temperature sensor body (106) proximate an end of the temperature sensor body. A temperature sensitive element (308) is disposed within the cap (306). A first elastomeric ring (320) is disposed about the cap (306) and configured to interact with the first internal surface feature (324) of the temperature sensor body (106). A second elastomeric ring (322) is disposed about the cap (306) and spaced from the first elastomeric ring (320). The second elastomeric ring (322) is configured to interact with the second internal surface feature (326) of the temperature sensor body (106). A wireless field device (101) including the temperature sensor assembly (304) is also provided.

An electronic diagnostics device can detect and report environmental conditions from manufacture to use. The device can include a reaction chamber configured to receive a biological sample and contain a reaction with the biological sample. A component of the biological sample can be detected based on the reaction. The device can also include one or more environmental sensors, such as a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, to detect the environmental conditions. A processor can read data from the environmental sensors and compare the measured conditions to specified ranges. If an environmental parameter falls outside the specified range, the processor can disable the device or communicate to a user that the device should not be used to perform a diagnostic test.

A method for maximizing a battery life and a temperature monitoring device are provided. The method includes detecting whether a low temperature mode is set in the temperature monitoring device; when the low temperature mode is detected, implementing a plurality of measures to enhance the battery life of the temperature monitoring device. The temperature monitoring device includes a memory, a button coupled with a light emitting diode unit, a battery and a processor. The temperature monitoring device is able to implement the method for maximizing life of the battery.

Some embodiments of this disclosure relate to systems and methods for detecting temperature using a bimetallic thermocouple embedded in a printed circuit board (PCB). In some embodiments, the PCB includes a thermocouple embedded in the PCB. The thermocouple includes a first metal trace and a second metal trace. The thermocouple is configured to generate a voltage that indicates the temperature associated with the PCB. In some embodiments, the thermocouple or thermistor is utilized by a wireless charging pad to detect the temperature.

To provide a temperature sensing structure that can significantly reduce the time it takes for thermal energy of an object under test to be conducted to a temperature sensing element, thereby increasing the overall amount of heat transfer. The temperature sensing structure (100) includes a temperature sensing element (TS) and a thermally conductive component (TC). The thermally conductive component is coupled for thermal conduction between the temperature sensing element and an object under test (102). The thermally conductive component includes a first metal body (104), a second metal body (106), and a metal-insulator-metal structure (108). The first metal body is coupled to the temperature sensing element, the second metal body is coupled to the object under test, and the metal-insulator-metal structure is connected between the first metal body and the second metal body.

A system to measure a physical parameter(s) of a structure with acoustic power and data transmission may have: a base module configured for radiating acoustic waves that couple into said structure, and for measuring acoustic waves propagating into said monitored structure. A harvester device is configured to produce electrical power when exposed to said radiated waves produced by said base module. An energy storage device is connected to the harvester device, and configured for storing the electrical power received from the harvester device. A sensor device is configured for being mounted to the structure and being powered by said energy storage device and / or the harvester device, the at least one sensor configured to measure a parameter of said monitored structure, and to produce signal acoustic waves for propagating into said monitored structure, characteristics of the signal acoustic waves being a function of the measure of the parameter; wherein the base module is configured to output a value that is a function of the measure of the parameter.

Temperature Probe This application relates to a temperature probe comprising a needle tube (2), a handle (1), a printed circuit board, a rechargeable battery, and a wireless charging coil, wherein the handle (1) is fixedly and hermetically sealed to the needle tube (2), a first internal cavity is provided inside the handle (1), a second internal cavity is provided inside the needle tube (2), the first and second internal cavities are interconnected, the rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the printed circuit board, the printed circuit board is disposed in the second internal cavity, and the wireless charging coil is disposed in the first internal cavity and is electrically connected to the printed circuit board to recharge the rechargeable battery. Figure to be published with the abstract: Figure 1

Devices and methods for dynamic power configuration (e.g., reduction) for thermal management (e.g., mitigation) in a wearable electronic device such as an eyewear device. The wearable electronic device monitors its temperature and, responsive to the temperature, configures the services it provides to operate in different modes for thermal mitigation (e.g., to prevent overheating). For example, based on temperature, the wearable electronic device adjusts sensors (e.g., turns cameras on or off, changes the sampling rate, or a combination thereof) and adjusts display components (e.g., adjusted rate at which a graphical processing unit generates images and a visual display is updated). This enables the wearable electronic device to consume less power when temperatures are too high in order to provide thermal mitigation.

The present disclosure describes an instant-read thermometer. The instant-read thermometer comprises a needle and a body configured to house circuitry. The needle may include one or more sensors configured to detect a temperature of food, a cooking liquid, ambient temperature, and the like. The housing may include circuitry, including a printed circuit board comprising one or more processors, memory, and / or a haptic feedback mechanism. The housing may also store one or more batteries. The circuitry may be configured to provide feedback (e.g., haptic, tactile, audible, or visual) to a user based on the temperature detected by the one or more sensors.

A sensor network system for determining a chimney maintenance schedule comprises a sensor unit (16) arranged for placement in or proximate to a chimney (6). The sensor unit comprises at least one sensor arranged to measure a parameter of the chimney (6) and use the measured parameter to generate chimney health data associated with the chimney (6). The sensor unit includes a transmission module arranged to transmit (20) the chimney health data to a remote analysis unit (18). The remote analysis unit (18) is arranged to receive chimney profile data associated with the chimney (6) and to estimate a chimney health level associated with the chimney (6) from the respective chimney health data and chimney profile data. The remote analysis unit (18) determines the chimney maintenance schedule from the estimated chimney health level.

A sensor network system for determining a chimney maintenance plan comprises a sensor unit (16) arranged to be placed in or close to a chimney (6). The sensor unit comprises at least one sensor arranged to measure a parameter of the chimney (6) and to generate chimney health data associated with the chimney (6) using the measured parameter. The sensor unit comprises a transmission module arranged to transmit (20) the chimney health data to a remote analysis unit (18). The remote analysis unit (18) is arranged to receive chimney profile data associated with the chimney (6) and to estimate a chimney health level associated with the chimney (6) from the respective chimney health data and chimney profile data. The remote analysis unit (18) determines the chimney maintenance plan from the estimated chimney health level.

Disclosed is a charge system for wireless temperature probe including a probe body 1 and a charging relay box 2 detachably connected with the probe body, the probe body is provided with a first wirel

A temperature probe assembly and a temperature probe storage base, a probe accommodating chamber of the base is arranged on the side opposite to the screen of the display surface, in a direction perpendicular to the screen, or the probe accommodating chamber and the screen are arranged along the thickness direction of the base body. By utilizing the space on the back side of the display module to configure the probe accommodating chamber, the overall size of the base in the direction parallel to the screen is reduced, resulting in a structure that is easier to hold and enhancing the portability of the base.