519 results about "Electronic controller" patented technology

An apparatus that includes a catheter and multiple shock wave discharge points positioned within a balloon along the catheter between proximal and distal ends of the catheter, wherein the distal end extends distally beyond the balloon. An electronic controller includes software and is operably coupled to control firing and production of shock waves at each shock wave discharge point of the multiple shock wave discharge points.

A power tool system includes a power tool, a sensor, and an electronic controller of the power tool. The power tool includes a power tool housing, a motor housed within the power tool housing, and a pack interface coupled to the power tool housing. The pack interface receives a power tool battery pack having a corresponding tool interface. The sensor senses an electrical parameter corresponding to a power tool battery pack coupled to the pack interface. The electronic controller of the power tool controls the power tool battery pack to discharge current; receives an output of the sensor when the power tool battery pack is controlled to discharge current; generates a temperature estimate by processing the output of the sensor using a thermal model stored on the memory; and generates a temperature warning signal in response to the temperature estimate exceeding a temperature threshold.

An electronic controller is configured to adjust the duty cycle, between a respective pairs of semiconductor switches of the primary converter of a direct-current-to-direct-current converter based on reducing or minimizing one or more of the first estimated line-to-line DC offset voltage, the second estimated line-to-line DC offset voltage, and the third estimated line-to-line DC offset voltage. Further, the electronic controller is configured determines duty cycle adjustments based on oversampling (e.g., enhanced data processing with interpolation) of smoothed or integrated representation of the first estimated line-to-line DC offset voltage, the second estimated line-to-line DC offset voltage, and the third estimated line-to-line DC offset voltage.

Systems and methods for predicting problem behavior in individuals with developmental and behavior disabilities. A plurality of sensors are configured to collect multimodal data signals of a subject individual including a wearable upper body motion sensing device with a plurality of inertial measurement units (IMUs). An electronic controller is configured to receive output signals from each of IMUs and to model an upper body position of the subject individual based on the output signals from the IMUs. A trained machine-learning model is then applied by providing an input data set that includes multimodal signal data (e.g., including signal data from at least one IMU) and / or features extracted from the multimodal signal data. The machine-learning model is trained to produce as output an indication of whether a precursor to the problem behavior is detected and, in response to detecting the precursor, a notification (or alarm) is generated.

Described are techniques for write protecting a non-volatile memory (NVM) after the contents of the NVM have been set. In some examples, a computing device or system having an NVM also includes a Root of Trust (RoT) configured to generate a write protect command as an input to the NVM. The RoT generates the write protect command in response to detecting a write protect signal from an electronic controller. The write protect command sets one or more areas in the NVM to be read-only. Further, the write protect command can make the one or more areas read-only on a power-on basis so that write protection is maintained until the next power cycle. The electronic controller can be configured to assert the write protect signal each time the computing device or system is powered on, for instance during a reboot, thereby causing the RoT to renew the write protection.

Systems and methods for providing an adaptive nut removal mode in a power tool. The power tool includes a housing and a motor. The motor includes a rotor and a stator. The stator includes a plurality of stator windings. A power switching circuit is configured to provide a supply of power from a power source to the motor. An electronic controller is configured to control the power tool to remove a fastener from a joint. The electronic controller is configured to monitor a torque of the motor, determine whether the torque of the motor is equal to or less than a threshold torque value, operate, when the torque is greater than the threshold torque value, the motor in an loosening mode while the torque of the motor decreases, and increase, when the torque is equal to or less than the threshold torque value, a speed of the motor.

An electrical device for a rotational device of a human-powered vehicle comprises a force sensor, a position detector, and an electronic controller. The force sensor is configured to measure a force applied to the rotational device. The position detector is configured to detect a rotational position of the rotational device. The electronic controller is configured to adjust a measurement value of the force sensor based on the rotational position detected by the position detector.

A detection system comprises a load sensor and electronic controller circuitry. The load sensor is configured to obtain load information relating to a load applied, while a rider rides a human-powered vehicle, to a wheel of the human-powered vehicle. The electronic controller circuitry is configured to obtain, based on the load information, motion information relating to a motion of the human-powered vehicle.

The invention discloses a generation method, device and equipment of an automobile gateway test project and a storage medium, and relates to the technical field of automatic testing of vehicle-mounted electronic controllers, and the generation method of the automobile gateway test project comprises the steps: obtaining a gateway function demand template document; according to the gateway function requirement template document, function calling and test environment configuration in an automobile bus communication matrix file and a gateway function test function library file are generated; integrating the function calls to form an entry file of an automatic test main program; and forming a test project according to the automobile bus communication matrix file, the entry file and the test environment configuration. According to the method and the device, an automatic test project can be generated, the test project can simulate an actual vehicle communication scene and verify whether the gateway can correctly process and forward the message according to a predetermined function requirement, so that test omission is avoided, the test efficiency is improved, and the reliability and the effectiveness of a test result are ensured.

A kiln moisture measurement system is provided for measuring the moisture content of a charge of timber in a timber drying kiln, and comprises first and second electrically conductive elements spaced apart in the kiln on respective mounts, with the charge of timber between the electrically conductive elements. The first and second electrically conductive elements are connected to an electronic controller such that electric charge can be transmitted between the first and / or second electrically conductive element and the electronic controller. The electrically conductive elements are each resiliently movable against respective contact portions of the charge of timber when the charge of timber is adjacent the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive element. The electronic controller is subsequently configured to measure one or more dielectric properties of a portion of the timber between the electrically conductive elements to determine a moisture level of the charge of timber.

Through sourcing net-primary productivity additive algae-based biomass feedstock, the exclusive use of renewable energy in processing, and the appropriate formulation and processing, a novel algae-derived bio-based plastic is both carbon-negative and provides some performance advantages over existing algae-based film plastics especially with regard to optical clarity. A system may be provided that produces a carbon-negative bioplastic. The production of the bioplastic in a process chamber may be controlled by an electronic controller. The electronic controller may be controlled by a host system, such a server. The electronic controller may be configured to direct production of the bioplastic in the process chamber using hydrocolloid, which is derived from algae.

An electrical device of a rotational device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a wireless communicator and an electronic controller. The wireless communicator is configured to wirelessly communicate with an additional electrical device. The electronic controller is electrically connected to the wireless communicator to wirelessly communicate with the additional electrical device via the wireless communicator. The electronic controller is configured to control the wireless communicator to execute pairing in response to a reverse rotation of the rotational device.

A powered saw includes at least one camera, a sensor, a saw blade, a motor configured to drive the saw blade, and an electronic controller including an electronic processor and a memory. The electronic controller receives an indication of an orientation of the saw blade from the sensor and determines a keep-out area based on the orientation of the saw blade, where the keep-out area corresponds to, or is defined relative to, the saw blade. Images captured from the at least one camera are received by the electronic controller, where the captured images include at least a portion of the keep-out area. The electronic controller analyzes, using a machine learning (ML) model, the captured images to determine whether a portion of a hand is present in the keep-out area and, in response to detecting the portion of the hand in the keep-out area, executes a safety action.

A coolant leak detection and mitigation system for a rechargeable energy storage system having multiple battery cells arranged in individual battery modules includes a cooling system having a main coolant loop and multiple parallel coolant branches. Each coolant branch adjusts the temperature of one battery module using a portion of coolant from the main coolant loop. The cooling system also has flow-valve(s) for regulating and distributing the coolant from the main coolant loop across the coolant branches. An electronic controller is configured to monitor the cooling system for coolant loss and, in response to an indication of coolant loss, assess each coolant branch for a coolant leak. The controller is also configured to identify a coolant branch having a coolant leak and shut off, via the flow-valve(s), coolant flow into the coolant branch having the coolant leak.

The present invention provides a method for diagnosing the faults of a board card based on the weighted sum of squares of the sensor signal residual sequence, which relates to the technical field of fault diagnosis of electronic controllers. The method includes: obtaining the original temperature process signals of each temperature sensor from a gas turbine electronic controller system, performing data preprocessing to form an original data set; inputting the original data set into a calculation model for the weighted sum of squares of the residual sequence; selecting the weighted sum of squares of all sensors associated with the IO board card and inputting it into a calculation model for the health degree of the IO board card to obtain the health degree value of the board card; calculating the difference between the health degree value of the board card and the boundary line of the preset normal range, and judging whether the board card has a fault according to the difference. This method can quickly diagnose the fault state of a thermocouple IO board card in an engineering manner, provide an engineering-applicable means for timely identifying the faults of the IO board card of an electronic controller, and provide important support for the fault diagnosis of the control system loop of a gas turbine.

A system for automatically sorting and dispensing packages includes a first conveyor system, a gate assembly with a plurality of chutes, a second conveyor system that receives a plurality of packages selectively dispensed from the gate assembly, a sensor that senses a characteristic of the plurality of packages, an electronic controller, a vibration system that includes a vibrator plate and a vibrator motor, and a sensor system that includes sensor system sensors configured to communicate with the vibrator motor. The plurality of chutes each include a gate moveable between a first position, in which a group of packages are held within the respective chute, and a second position, in which the group of packages are released from the respective chute onto the second conveyor system.

An extinguishing system comprises: —at least one extinguishing agent sprayer (8) that is able to be rotated about a mounting axis (19) and is able to be pivoted about a pivot axis by means of at least one motor and is connected to an extinguishing agent line in order to be supplied with extinguishing agent, —at least one camera (7) that is able to be rotated at least about a mounting axis (17) by means of at least one motor (20), —an electronic controller (10) that comprises at least one storage unit (12) in which at least geometric basic data of the relevant area and / or data of the extinguishing agent sprayer (8) are stored so as to be able to be read, and a computer module (13) for data processing, —an input device, connected to the controller (10), for inputting data and / or for controlling the extinguishing agent sprayer (8) and the camera (7) and—a screen, connected to the controller (10), for displaying images from the camera (7). The mounting axis (17) of the camera (7) and the mounting axis (19) of the extinguishing agent sprayer (8) are oriented parallel to one another, and the optical axis (21) of the camera (7) is oriented at a defined starting angle with respect to the mounting axis (17), wherein the starting angle is stored in the storage unit (12).

A power tool battery charger and method for adaptive charging and data transfer is disclosed. A power tool battery charger may include one or more charging docks, each charging dock including a charging interface for providing charging current, and an electronic controller including a processor and a memory. The electronic controller is configured to identify one or more battery packs received by the charging docks and determine battery information for the one or more battery packs. The battery information indicating tandem use information for the one or more battery packs, end-of-use information for the one or more battery packs, or user preference information. The electronic controller also charges the one or more battery packs based on the battery information.

A battery pack includes: a sensor that generates sensor data indicating an operating parameter of the battery pack; and an electronic controller including a machine learning program. The electronic controller is configured to: receive the sensor data; process the sensor data using the machine learning program, where the machine learning program includes a trained neural network model; and use the machine learning program to generate an output based on the sensor data, where the output indicates at least one of a state of charge (SOC), a state of temperature (SOT), a state of health (SOH), and a state of power (SOP) of a cell. The effective utilization of a battery is improved.

An electronic control lock of a bicycle has an electronic controller, a kickstand lock, and a frame lock. The kickstand lock includes a kickstand and a stand control device. When locking, the stand control device stops the kickstand from being kicked up, causing inconvenience or impossible to ride the bicycle. The frame lock includes an inserting element and a frame control device. When locking, the frame control device makes the inserting element unable to be pulled out. Thus the inserting element can fasten the bicycle with a chain. When unlocking, the stand control device and the frame control device are controlled by the electronic controller, which is controlled by a user, to allow the kickstand being kicked up and the inserting element being pulled out. The kickstand lock and the frame lock can be locked or unlocked without traditional keys.

A bridle system and roll control sheave for quickly and accurately directing the roll of an airborne wing in an airborne wind energy system is disclosed. A pair of medial bridle segments are connected to a sheave which is placed within the fuselage. A roll control motor is preferably connected to the sheave and is controlled by an electronic controller to rotate and change the relative lengths of the medial bridle segments.

A spray device includes: a housing having a discharge opening; an electrode positioned near the discharge opening; an electrostatic generator coupled to the electrode; a compartment for receiving a pressurized canister of a chemical product having a valve movable between a closed position and an open position, the compartment configured to position the valve in fluid communication with the discharge opening; an actuator configured to move the valve between the open and closed positions; and an electronic controller programmed to: power the electrostatic generator; and operate the actuator to open the valve.

A mobile work machine is provided with a prime mover supported by a chassis, a first hydraulic pump driven by the prime mover, a work attachment powered by the prime mover, and a traction system. The traction system can include a ground engagement assembly for propelling the chassis. The mobile work machine can include an electronic controller configured to execute a traction speed control algorithm in which the position of the power reduction device is operated by the electronic controller to reduce available fluid pressure to a traction control device without receiving an actual traction speed feedback signal at the electronic controller. Alternatively, or in addition, a commanded position of the power reduction control device can be calculated by the electronic controller as a function of a requested prime mover operating speed demand reduced by a calculated adjustment factor.

A stump cutter (100) and method of processing a stump with the stump cutter. A set of setup parameters is recorded with an electronic controller of the stump cutter. An automated multi-axis cutting cycle is initiated on the stump upon receiving an input from an operator control panel (112). During the automated multi-axis cutting cycle, the electronic controller instructs movements of a rotatable cutter wheel (102) with respect to a base portion (104) of the stump cutter to perform multiple horizontal sweeps (S) along a first axis and multiple vertical plunges (P) along a second axis, and the electronic controller further instructing at least one creep movement (C) via a ground drive system (110) of the stump cutter base portion.

An imaging system is provided that includes a video endoscope having a handle and an endoscope. The endoscope includes an image sensor fixedly mounted within the endoscope. The capacitive sensing unit is disposed along an outer surface of the handle. The capacitive sensing unit includes a plurality of capacitive sensors disposed on an outer surface of the handle. The handle includes an electronic controller operable to process actuation of the plurality of capacitive sensors in order to control the camera control function and determine the medical procedure and / or the identity of the user.

A control device for a human-powered vehicle has an electronic controller that controls a motor that applies a propulsion force to the human-powered vehicle to assist a human driving force. The human-powered vehicle includes a transmission device. The electronic controller is configured to assist in propulsion of the human-powered vehicle with the motor in a state in which the human-powered vehicle is propelled by the human driving force. In a case where a transmission ratio of the transmission device is changed, the electronic controller decreases an assist level of the motor in accordance with the human driving force input to the human-powered vehicle, and controls the motor so that the assist level is greater for a case where the human driving force is a first human driving force than the assist level for a case where the human driving force is less than the first human driving force.

The disclosure relates to a handheld device (1) and system for optoacoustic imaging of an object (3), the device (1) comprising a housing (2) configured to be grasped by an operator's hand and guided and / or positioned by the operator relative to the object (3) during imaging, wherein the following components are integrated in and / or provided on the housing: a) an illumination unit (4, 6) configured to illuminate the object (3) with time-varying electromagnetic radiation (5), the illumination unit (4, 6) comprising at least one radiation source (4, 6), in particular at least one laser diode (LD), vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) or light-emitting diode (LED), having a front side (4a) and a back side (4b) opposite the front side and configured to emit the electromagnetic radiation (5) at the front side (4a) of the at least one radiation source (4), the illumination unit (4, 6) further comprising a first electronic controller (6) provided at the back side (4b) of and / or close to the at least one radiation source (4) and configured to control the at least one radiation source (4) to emit pulses of electromagnetic radiation (5) exhibiting at least one of a predefined electromagnetic spectrum and / or wavelength(s), pulse amplitude, pulse shape, pulse width (duration) and / or pulse repetition rate, and b) a detection unit (7, 9) configured to detect ultrasonic waves (8) emanating from the object (3) in response to illuminating the object (3) with the time-varying electromagnetic radiation (5), the detection unit (7, 9) comprising at least one ultrasonic transducer (7), in particular at least one micromachined ultrasonic transducer (MUT) and / or at least one piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer (PUT), having a front side (7a) and a back side (7b) opposite the front side and configured to convert ultrasonic waves (8) impinging at the front side (7a) of the at least one ultrasonic transducer (7) into detection signals, the detection unit (7, 9) further comprising a second electronic controller (9) provided at the back side (7b) of the at least one ultrasonic transducer (7) and configured to process the detection signals, in particular to digitize and / or filter the detection signals and to reconstruct an image of the object (3) based on the digitized and / or filtered detection signals.

A medical imaging system (1) includes an electronic controller (10) including a display (24), the electronic controller configured to implement an imaging workflow graphical user interface (GUI) (26) enabling an associated user to set up an imaging workflow, execute the imaging workflow to acquire imaging data of the associated imaging subject using a medical imaging device (2), and display at least one medical image of the associated imaging subject generated by processing of the imaging data acquired by the execution of the imaging workflow; a problem reporting GUI dialog (28) hosted on the electronic controller and integrated with the workflow UI, wherein the problem reporting GUI is configured to receive a problem report indicating a problem with the medical imaging device; and a problem remediation tool (30) configured to perform at least one remedial action in response to receiving the problem report via the problem reporting GUI dialog.

A tool for surveying a multi-level elevator hoistway in preparation for installing hoistway rails, the tool having: a platform supporting a spatial range sensor that has an electronic controller, the controller receives instructions over a wireless network to measure a first distance between the platform and a first proximate wall, and stores transmits first data representing the first distance; the platform extends from a first side to a second side that are opposite each other, the first side has a first bracket that engages a first guide wire and the second end has a second bracket that engages a second guide wire; and the platform defines a first surface and a second surface, and first coupling link is connected to the first surface for connecting with a rope to raise or lower the platform against the first and second guide wires.

The invention relates to the technical field of electronic control devices, in particular to a contact device and a relay. The contact device comprises: a static contact group, wherein the static contact group comprises two static contacts; the movable spring assembly comprises a movable spring, and the two ends of the movable spring can move relative to the static contact group, so that the two ends of the movable spring are in contact with or separated from the static contact group; the elastic piece is arranged on one side, deviating from the static contact group, of the movable spring assembly; and an arc-shaped contact surface is arranged between the elastic piece and the movable spring assembly. The contact device can realize the self-adjustment of the movable spring in the movable spring assembly at any position, so that the movable spring and the static contact reach a contact balance point, the effective use of the relay is ensured, and the performance of the relay is improved.