32 results about "Monitors physical parameters" patented technology

Current health parameters for a user are monitored at a personal health monitoring system. Current health parameters include multiple monitored physical parameters and multiple monitored environmental parameters. The current health parameters are compared with health allowances for the user. A control signal for transmission to a health control device that controls at least one parameter from among the multiple physical parameters and multiple environmental parameters is determined in response to determining that at least one of the current health parameters exceeds at least one of the health allowances, such that the at least one current health parameter that exceeds the at least one of the health allowances is adjusted by the health control device according to the control signal in order to balance the comprehensive health of the user.

Fiber-optic-based systems and methods for monitoring physical parameters using a remotely deployed circulator are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment the circulator is remotely deployed with respect to an optical source / detector and coupled thereto by two dedicated fiber optical cables: a forward line for passing light from the source through the circulator to fiber-optic-based sensors, and a return line for passing light reflected from the sensors through the circulator back to the detector. By using separate forward and return lines in conjunction with the circulator, backscattering phenomenon experienced on the forward line will not interfere with the reflected light signals coming from the sensors. The circulator, and hence the sensors, may therefore be remotely deployed from the source / detector present at a monitoring station, greatly expanding distances which optical sensing systems can span.

Fiber-optic-based systems and methods for monitoring physical parameters using a remotely deployed circulator are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment the circulator is remotely deployed with respect to an optical source / detector and coupled thereto by two dedicated fiber optical cables: a forward line for passing light from the source through the circulator to fiber-optic-based sensors, and a return line for passing light reflected from the sensors through the circulator back to the detector. By using separate forward and return lines in conjunction with the circulator, backscattering phenomenon experienced on the forward line will not interfere with the reflected light signals coming from the sensors. The circulator, and hence the sensors, may therefore be remotely deployed from the source / detector present at a monitoring station, greatly expanding distances which optical sensing systems can span.

An improved system and method for producing replacement sensor signals for failed sensors, and inferred sensor signals for non-instrumented physical parameters, in processes and equipment having one or more sensors in place for monitoring physical parameters. A data history from a fully-instrumented prototype provides a representative data set of anticipated operating parameters for forming an empirical model in a computer module for generating “virtual” signals for a process or machine in real-time. Replacement or inferential sensor signals can be advantageously used in downstream control processing or analysis. A memory for storing the representative training set, or a transformation thereof, is coupled to a processor. The processor receives from an input data signals embodying real values from sensors actually on the process or machine, and may receive these in real-time. The processor is disposed to take a set of readings of the actual sensors from the input, mid generate an estimate of one or more desired inferred sensors, using a linear combination of the representative training set sensor data, as weighted by the result of a measure of similarity of the input sensor data to the representative training set sensor data.

A wireless network having an architecture that resembles a peer-to-peer network has two types of nodes, a first sender type node and a second receiver / relay type node. The network may be used in a medical instrumentation environment whereby the first type node may be wireless devices that could monitor physical parameters of a patient such as for example wireless oximeters. The second type node are mobile wireless communicators that are adapted to receive the data from the wireless devices if they are within the transmission range of the wireless devices. After an aggregation process involving the received data, each of the node communicators broadcasts or disseminates its most up to date data onto the network. Any other relay communicator node in the network that is within the broadcast range of a broadcasting communicator node would receive the up to date data. This makes it possible for communicators that are out of the transmitting range of a wireless device to be apprized of the condition of the patient being monitored by the wireless device. Each communicator in the network is capable of receiving and displaying data from a plurality of wireless devices.

A wireless network having an architecture that resembles a peer-to-peer network has two types of nodes, a first sender type node and a second receiver / relay type node. The network may be used in a medical instrumentation environment whereby the first type node may be wireless devices that could monitor physical parameters of a patient such as for example wireless oximeters. The second type node are mobile wireless communicators that are adapted to receive the data from the wireless devices if they are within the transmission range of the wireless devices. After an aggregation process involving the received data, each of the node communicators broadcasts or disseminates its most up to date data onto the network. Any other relay communicator node in the network that is within the broadcast range of a broadcasting communicator node would receive the up to date data. This makes it possible for communicators that are out of the transmitting range of a wireless device to be apprized of the condition of the patient being monitored by the wireless device. Each communicator in the network is capable of receiving and displaying data from a plurality of wireless devices.

A wireless network having an architecture that resembles a peer-to-peer network has two types of nodes, a first sender type node and a second receiver / relay type node. The network may be used in a medical instrumentation environment whereby the first type node may be wireless devices that could monitor physical parameters of a patient such as for example wireless oximeters. The second type node are mobile wireless communicators that are adapted to receive the data from the wireless devices if they are within the transmission range of the wireless devices. After an aggregation process involving the received data, each of the node communicators broadcasts or disseminates its most up to date data onto the network. Any other relay communicator node in the network that is within the broadcast range of a broadcasting communicator node would receive the up to date data. This makes it possible for communicators that are out of the transmitting range of a wireless device to be apprized of the condition of the patient being monitored by the wireless device. Each communicator in the network is capable of receiving and displaying data from a plurality of wireless devices.

A sensor assembly for monitoring physical parameters in a given environment, such as in a tire or wheel assembly, includes an improved interface between sensor components. The sensor assembly includes a piezoelectric substrate on which resonator elements, such as surface acoustic wave (SAW) resonators are provided. The resonators are configured to produce electrical output at predetermined resonator frequency ranges that can be monitored to determined such information as pressure and temperature to which such devices are subjected. A projection is formed on a surface of the piezoelectric substrate, which selectively interfaces with a recessed surface area in a flexible lid casing component. The lid casing component and a rigid base casing component combine to form an enclosed package for the sensor assembly. An antenna may be coupled to the sensor assembly to facilitate receipt and / or transmission of communicated signals.

A system for monitoring parameters of load equipment is provided. A power connector is provided with intelligence, at least one sensor, and a wireless communication component. The power connector is capable of monitoring physical parameters measured by the at least one sensor, such as voltage, current, temperature, and moisture. The system can further provide an alarm if the sensed parameter falls out of a predetermined range.

The invention discloses a foundation ditch monitoring method in construction engineering. The foundation ditch monitoring method comprises the following steps that relative information of site surveyand collection is processed and input in the construction engineering foundation ditch monitoring system, and a foundation ditch monitoring scheme is developed based on monitoring requirements, specifications and regulations; measuring points are arranged, a soil and water pressure monitoring element, a sensor, an inclinometer pipe and a layered settlement pipe are embedded to monitor physical parameters of exterior-protected construction deformation and internal force, terrain movement and ground surface subsidence; early warning value degree is preset, the early warning value degree comprises deformation or internal force magnitude and change rate thereof; project data automatically collected and monitored by an on-site terminal are collected and uploaded automatically, analysis and processing are carried out by a central processing unit based on the uploaded data, and curve diagrams and monitoring reports are formed; the curve diagrams and monitoring reports are stored in a storagemodule and history memory is formed; and the curve diagrams and monitoring reports are printed by a printing module. Real time monitoring is achieved, and the state of the foundation ditch in the construction engineering can be reflected accurately and timely.

A wireless network having an architecture that resembles a peer-to-peer network has two types of nodes, a first sender type node and a second receiver / relay type node. The network may be used in a medical instrumentation environment whereby the first type node may be wireless devices that could monitor physical parameters of a patient such as for example wireless oximeters. The second type node are mobile wireless communicators that are adapted to receive the data from the wireless devices if they are within the transmission range of the wireless devices. After an aggregation process involving the received data, each of the node communicators broadcasts or disseminates its most up to date data onto the network. Any other relay communicator node in the network that is within the broadcast range of a broadcasting communicator node would receive the up to date data. This makes it possible for communicators that are out of the transmitting range of a wireless device to be apprized of the condition of the patient being monitored by the wireless device. Each communicator in the network is capable of receiving and displaying data from a plurality of wireless devices.

The invention provides a liquid monitoring method and system. The method comprises the following steps: irradiating a microfluidics device filled with liquid through light with constant strength untilat least one of light sensitive sensors arranged in a plurality of preset detection area of the microfluidics device receives the light transmitting the liquid; acquiring a plurality of photoelectriccurrent output by the plurality of light sensitive sensors while the liquid flows; and monitoring physical parameters of the liquid in real time on the basis of the plurality of photoelectric currentvalues. According to the scheme, the physical parameters of the liquid can be accurately monitored in real time.

The invention relates to a monitoring system, in particular to a wireless monitoring system for large-span building structures. The large-span structure wireless monitoring system of the present invention includes an acquisition module, a transmission module, and a data processing module, and the acquisition module and the data processing module communicate wirelessly through the transmission module. The beneficial effect of the present invention is: in terms of function, it can realize zero line arrangement in the true sense, and can work all-weather for a long time. According to the response characteristics of steel structure buildings, various physical parameters can be monitored. According to the characteristics of large span and wide distribution of steel structure buildings, the transmission relay and flexible networking of sensor monitoring points are realized.

A method for installing an apparatus for monitoring physical parameters in an annulus of an oil and / or gas well having a well head. The apparatus comprises a sensor plug including a sensor and a flange assembly arranged with a bore holding a signal processing unit for communication with the sensor. The method comprisesinstalling the sensor plug in a passage in the well head,connecting a cable connector to the sensor plug,positioning the bore of the flange assembly essentially coinciding with the passage of the well head.The invention also comprises a method for retrieving an apparatus for monitoring physical parameters in an annulus of an oil and / or gas well having a well head.

A method of monitoring deformation and other characteristics of a casing or other tubular or cylindrical well equipment in a well traversing an underground formation. The method includes providing a carrier rod having at least one recess extending along at least part of the length of the rod, in which recess an optical fiber assembly for monitoring strain, temperature and / or other physical parameters is arranged, which assembly is along at least part of the assembly's length bonded within the recess; lowering the carrier rod and well equipment simultaneously into the well such that the rod is arranged in an annular space between the well equipment and the wellbore; securing the rod at a plurality of locations distributed along the rod's length to the well equipment; and connecting the optical fiber assembly to an optical signal transmission and reception assembly for monitoring physical parameters of the well equipment.

A wireless network having an architecture that resembles a peer-to-peer network has two types of nodes, a first sender type node and a second receiver / relay type node. The network may be used in a medical instrumentation environment whereby the first type node may be wireless devices that could monitor physical parameters of a patient such as for example wireless oximeters. The second type node are mobile wireless communicators that are adapted to receive the data from the wireless devices if they are within the transmission range of the wireless devices. After an aggregation process involving the received data, each of the node communicators broadcasts or disseminates its most up to date data onto the network. Any other relay communicator node in the network that is within the broadcast range of a broadcasting communicator node would receive the up to date data. This makes it possible for communicators that are out of the transmitting range of a wireless device to be apprized of the condition of the patient being monitored by the wireless device. Each communicator in the network is capable of receiving and displaying data from a plurality of wireless devices.

A method and apparatus for online condition monitoring of a spent nuclear fuel dry cask storage system. The method comprises monitoring physical parameters of air flowing through inlet vents and outlet vents of a system and observing successive measurements of the parameter for deviations from the baseline to determine if the condition of the system has changed. The parameters may include temperature, pressure, density, mass and volumetric flow rate, nuclear radiation, impurities, humidity, salt content, acidity, chemistry, and fission product gases. The information may then be used directly or to develop an accumulation profile. The data may also be used in modeling or other simulations and to establish condition change signatures. The apparatus includes sensors placed over inlet and outlet vents, sensor interfacing hardware connected to the sensors, and a computer connected to the hardware to acquire, display, and analyze the sensor data and to display the status of the system.

A device for detecting a change in position between two parts movable relative to each other, comprising: at least one electromechanical recording device, wherein said recording device has: a. monitoring of operations that are shielded from outside chamber, b. a plurality of monitoring bodies arranged in said monitoring chamber, wherein said plurality of monitoring bodies consists of at least two parts and these parts differ in physical parameters, c. transmission elements, said transmission elements will The change in positioning causes the monitoring body to switch from the first monitoring arrangement to the second monitoring arrangement when resetting to the initial state; a sensor device having a sensor that generates a sensor signal that is associated with the One corresponds to a physical parameter of the monitoring body of each sensor in the second monitoring arrangement and each sensor signal is supplied to the evaluation unit.

A monitoring system for a spinning line (1), comprising: a detection device (20), associated with a textile machine; and a main storage device (60), located in a remote control space relative to the spinning line (1); and A remote processing device (80) is operatively connected to the primary storage device (60) for processing large amounts of data (big data) for predictive maintenance.