98 results about "Ambient sensing" patented technology

A method for controlling energy consumption within a building includes providing at least one environment sensing device and at least one energy consumption sensing device associated with the building. Current data is collected from the environment sensing device and the energy consumption sensing device along with associated time-of-day data. A value of a future energy consumption parameter is predicted based upon the collected current data, the associated time-of-day data, and historic data collected from the environment sensing device and the energy consumption sensing device. A profile of future costs per unit of energy consumption as a function of time is determined. Energy consumption is controlled dependent upon the predicted future energy consumption parameter value and the determined profile of energy consumption costs.

A roll stability control system (18) for an automotive vehicle (10) includes an external environment sensing system, such as a camera-based vision system, or a radar, lidar or sonar-based sensing system (43) that generates image, radar, lidar, and / or sonar-based signals. A controller (26) is coupled to the sensing system and generates dynamic vehicle characteristic signals in response to the image, radar, lidar, or sonar-based signals. The controller controls the rollover control system (18) in response to the dynamic vehicle control signal. The dynamic vehicle characteristics may include roll related angles, angular rates, and various vehicle velocities.

A number of luminaires can be communicably coupled and networked. Some or all of the luminaires may be equipped with a number of sensors including motion sensors. Upon detecting motion of an object in the vicinity of a luminaire, the luminaire can increase the luminous output of the lighting subsystem in the luminaire and communicate a targeted or broadcast output signal to some or all of the remaining luminaires in the network. The output signal may variously contain data indicative of one or more parameters related to motion of the object (direction of travel, velocity, etc.) or one or more parameters related to the increased luminous output of the luminaire. Responsive to the receipt of an output signal generated by another luminaire, the luminaire may autonomously adjust the luminous output of the lighting subsystems responsive to an event detected by the other luminaire.

An image forming device whereby stable fixing performance is obtained and whose fixing properties are excellent and that does not produce curling of the paper after fixing, due to performing control for correcting fixing temperature by environmental sensing not only during standby but also over time. A plurality of temperature detecting units are provided in the fixing device and a plurality of detecting units that detect temperature and humidity are provided within the image forming device. Temperature correction is performed whereby the target control temperature of the fixing device is changed to a prescribed value in accordance with the temperature or humidity detected by the plurality of detecting units.

A method is provided to monitor operation of a sensing system for a motor vehicle equipped with inter-vehicle communications capability. The method comprises comparing analogous signals communicated from a plurality of vehicles in close proximity thereto.

A system for multimodal detection of objects in a field of vision located in front of or behind a vehicle, wherein a surroundings-sensing process is carried out by a radar sensor, the radar sensor output signal is fed to a radar signal analysis method, and a visual surroundings-sensing process is carried out by a video sensor, the video output signal being fed to a video analysis method. Object determination takes place such that objects detected by the radar signal analysis method are fed for verification to an object confirmation and situation analysis module by an object detected by the video analysis method.

Printed resistive-based sensors and transducers comprising a thin, electronically “active” sensing layer within a dielectric and / or metallic layered structure are provided. The electronic resistance of the active sensing layer is measured during a change in the sensor environment. By utilizing a multi-layered architecture around the active sensing layer, the electronic signal of the sensing element can be improved. By carefully selecting the architecture and materials that surround the active sensing layer, the sensitivity, stability, and selectivity of the sensor to detect changes in the environment are improved. This design allows for a number of specific application areas for environmental sensing.

The invention claims a DSRC-based (dedicated short-range communications based) intelligent vehicle map fusion system and method; the system comprises a vehicle positioning module, a local map generating module, a DSRC module, an ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) map interface, a target vehicle screening module and a map fusion module; the vehicle positioning module is used for acquiring position and attitude of a main vehicle, the local map generating module is used for generating a local map corresponding to the current position of the main vehicle according to data of a vehicular sensor, the DSRC module is used for receiving position, attitude and local map information issued by a target vehicle within a communication range, and transmitting the position, attitude and local mpa of the main vehicle itself, the ADAS map interface module is used for providing protocols and interfaces to access an ADAS map, the target vehicle screening module is used for screening a target vehicle on the same lane as the main vehicle, and the map fusion module is used for fusing the local map of the main vehicle and that of the screened target vehicle to generate an extended local map of the main vehicle. The DSRC-based intelligent vehicle map fusion system and method can provide multi-vehicle sensing capacity sharing to extend the ambient sensing range, helping improve intelligent vehicle assisted driving / automatic driving performance.

An aerial system and method of operating an aerial system is provided. The aerial system includes a body, a lift mechanism, a processing system, a camera, and a sensor module. The lift mechanism is coupled to the body and configured to controllably provide lift and / or thrust. The processing system is configured to control the lift mechanism to provide flight to the aerial system. The camera is coupled to the body and is configured to obtain images of an environment proximate the aerial system. The sensor module is coupled to the body and includes an emitter and a receiver. The receiver is configured to sense data related to an ambient environment associated with the aerial system. The processing system controls a controllable parameter of the lift mechanism or the emitter as a function of the sensed data.

An autonomous vehicle comprises an environment sensing means for sensing an environment of the autonomous vehicle, and a computing unit configured to perform a mapping function and a localization function. The mapping function is based upon signals supplied from the environment sensing means to build a map. The localization function localizes the autonomous vehicle within the map and generates localization information. The autonomous vehicle further comprises boundary distance sensing means configured to generate a distance signal correlated to a distance between the autonomous vehicle and boundary indication means. The computing unit is configured to receive the distance signal and to perform the mapping function or the localization function based upon a signal from the environment sensing means and the distance signal from the boundary distance sensing means. The system also comprises a boundary wire indicating a border of an area in which autonomous driving of the vehicle can be performed.

A duct mounted environmental sensing unit includes a plurality of sensors for detecting respective parameters of a fluid in a duct. The sensing unit enables at least three sensors to make contact with the fluid through a single insertion point in the duct.

A mobile device moving in a specific area including a driving unit, an environment sensing unit, a control unit and a transmittal unit is disclosed. The driving unit moves according to a first driving signal. The environment sensing unit detects an outline of the specific area to generate detection information. The control unit processes the detection information to generate first map information and position information. The transmittal unit transmits the first map information to an electronic device. The electronic device generates second map information according to the first map information, and the control unit generates the first driving signal according to the first map information, the second map information and the position information.

The invention discloses an all-round environment sensing system and an all-round environment sensing method. A master display unit and a slave display unit are arranged in a vehicle, and a plurality of different sensors are arranged at the periphery of the vehicle. The position of an obstacle around the vehicle relative to the sensor bodies is subsequently detected by the sensors, and the first sensor data is generated and output. A main control module receives the first sensor data, performs data fusion to generate the second sensor data, and generates and transmits master prompt information and slave prompt information to the master display unit and the slave display unit for display, wherein the master prompt information comprises the information of the relative position relationship between the center of the vehicle and the obstacle; and the slave prompt information comprises the position information of the obstacle. Therefore, the position of the obstacle is accurately detected by using the functional complementation among the different sensors, and a person in the vehicle is informed of the position of the obstacle through the master prompt information and the slave prompt information, so the safety in the using process of the vehicle is effectively improved.

The present invention senses a temperature, a humidity, a distance and a height of an on-site environment for precisely setting parameters of a digital video cam corder and for providing better protection to an operator who is taking a picture in the hazardous or special environment.

A wireless sensor includes environment sensing structure, a radio frequency (RF) front-end, and a processing module. When the wireless sensor is positioned proximal to an object, a portion of the environment sensing structure senses an environmental condition in a remote area of the object that effects a characteristic of the RF front-end. The processing module generates a reference value representative of a known environmental condition in the remote area based on the effect on the characteristic of the RF front-end. The processing module generates a sensed value representative of an unknown environmental condition in the remote area based on the effect on the characteristic of the RF front-end when the environment sensing structure is sensing the unknown environmental condition. The processing module transmits, via the RF front-end, at least one of the reference value, the sensed value, or a difference between the reference value and the sensed value.

Systems and method are provided for controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving, by a processor, sensor data sensed from an environment of the vehicle; processing, by the processor, the sensor data to determine a blind spot of the environment of the vehicle; setting, by the processor, an operation mode of the vehicle to a caution mode based on the determined blind spot; and controlling, by the processor, operation of the vehicle based on the operation mode.

An image processing system with ambient sensing capability includes an image sensing device and an ambient sensing device. The image sensing device is used for sensing a scene to generate original image data. The ambient sensing device is coupled to the image sensing device, for analyzing a part of the original image data to generate an ambient sensing result.

An audio playback device may drive an audio reproduction device at a volume level. An audio capture device may convert sound waves into audio input. An environment sensing device may detect, based on the audio input, environmental conditions surrounding a user of the audio playback device, the environmental conditions including a loudness estimation indicative of a level of background noise included in the audio input and an audio content classification indicative of presence of speech in the audio input. The environment sensing device may also determine, according to the environmental conditions, a playback action to alter the volume level being provided by the audio playback device, and provide, to the audio playback device, an adjustment to the volume level in accordance with the playback action.

A sensing type lighting device includes a lighting main body, a sensing element, and an electromagnetic wireless communication module. The lighting main body includes a controlling circuit and a light source set. The sensing element and the electromagnetic wireless communication module are disposed within the lighting main body. A controlling method for a sensing type lighting group includes the following steps. Firstly, a first lighting device with a first sensing element and a first electromagnetic wireless communication module is provided. Then, a second lighting device with a second electromagnetic wireless communication module is provided. According to an environmental sensing result of the first sensing element, a communication channel between the first and second electromagnetic wireless communication modules is established. Consequently, a light intensity of the first lighting device and / or the second lighting device is correspondingly controlled.

An intelligent control ultraviolet light-emitting device comprises an intelligent control module, an ultraviolet light source module, a user interaction module, an environment sensing module, a position or angle adjusting module, a log storage and query module, a communication control module and a power management module. The intelligent control module intelligently executes a light emitting strategy by matching detection data of the environment sensing module with an ultraviolet attenuation prediction model and a control strategy algorithm, and supports semi-intelligent execution of parameters input by a user after operation processing; and the system can automatically evaluate the irradiation distance and time according to environment sensing data, so that the system is scientific and safe, energy is saved, and the service life of equipment is prolonged. The communication module is convenient for coordination and remote control when being integrated with other systems, such as automobiles, dryers, public transport means, handheld equipment, air conditioners, fresh air systems and the like. An execution mechanism is used for adjusting the irradiation angle and position, saving the use amount of equipment and expanding the irradiation range. The power management module supports the functions of working state monitoring and automatic abnormity processing, and is beneficial to safe use.

The invention discloses a sealing device having ambient sensing and data transmission. The sealing device is suitable for bearing and delivering at least one article, and comprises a main unit and an information sensing unit. The main unit comprises a main body that is enclosed to form an accommodation space. The information sensing unit comprises a sensor that is arranged in the accommodation space, and a first information transceiver that is electrically connected to the sensor. The sensor can detect environmental parameters of the accommodation space, the first information transceiver can send the environmental parameters, and thus people will acknowledge the state of the article in the accommodation space.

A radio frequency identification (RFID) display device includes a microprocessor, a first RFID, a second RFID, a sensing module and a passive display unit. The first RFID stores a first RFID data and receives electromagnetic wave emitted from a reader for supply power. The second RFID stores a second RFID data. The first RFID data and the second RFID data are transferred to the microprocessor when the electromagnetic wave is received. The sensing module senses an external environment and generates an environmental sensing signal transferred to the microprocessor. The microprocessor generates a display driving signal to drive the passive display unit based on the received data so as to display the RFID data onto the passive display unit. The microprocessor further adjusts the brightness and the contrast of the passive display unit to achieve better display effect, thereby effectively saving the time of stock take.

The invention provides a method and a device for controlling physical resource behaviors in Internet of Things. The method comprises the following steps: setting a physical resource behavior happening condition collection; setting an executable behavior collection of physical resources; detecting the physical resources; selecting matched behavior happening conditions for the physical resources in the behavior happening condition collection according to the personal preferences of users, and selecting matched executable behaviors in the executable behavior collection; building a corresponding relation list for the physical resources, the behavior happening conditions and the executable behaviors; recognizing sensing information sent by ambient sensing equipment, wherein the sensing information comprises ambient information at least; according to the ambient information, searching the behavior happening conditions in the corresponding relation list, and acquiring list items matching the ambient information; executing corresponding executable behaviors on the corresponding physical resources according to the obtained list items matching the ambient information. The method and the device can control the physical resource behaviors according to the preferences of the users and can customize control conditions.