155 results about "Parameter dependent" patented technology

An apparatus and method for monitoring a system or patient to provide information regarding the status of the system. The apparatus comprises a means of transforming measured values of more than one parameter of the system using a function dependent on at least baseline and critical values of the parameters. The apparatus further includes mapping means for mapping the function to a sequence of reference values and generating a deviation indicator for each parameter. The deviation indicators are analyzed by an analyzer to generate information concerning the status of the system or patient.

A method and system for data modeling that incorporates the advantages of both traditional response surface methodology (RSM) and neural networks is disclosed. The invention partitions the parameters into a first set of s simple parameters, where observable data are expressible as low order polynomials, and c complex parameters that reflect more complicated variation of the observed data. Variation of the data with the simple parameters is modeled using polynomials; and variation of the data with the complex parameters at each vertex is analyzed using a neural network. Variations with the simple parameters and with the complex parameters are expressed using a first sequence of shape functions and a second sequence of neural network functions. The first and second sequences are multiplicatively combined to form a composite response surface, dependent upon the parameter values, that can be used to identify an accurate model.

A wagering method is provided that allows players or gaming establishments to specify conditions which when satisfied, reconfigure the gaming device to change game play from a first game to a second game. The condition may depend upon the value of a parameter—generally related to game play—to determine if the condition is valid and triggers the reconfiguration. The second game may be selected from a game on the same gaming device, from a game on a different gaming device, or a game played by a specific player.

A method of automatically controlling a respiration system for proportional assist ventilation with a control device and with a ventilator. An electrical signal is recorded by electromyography with electrodes on the chest in order to obtain a signal u_emg(t) representing the breathing activity. The respiratory muscle pressure p_mus(t) is determined by calculating it in the control unit from measured values for the airway pressure and the volume flow Flow(t) as well as the patient's lung mechanical parameters. The breathing activity signal u_emg(t) is transformed by means of a preset transformation rule into a pressure signal p_emg(u_emg)(t)) such that the mean deviation of the resulting transformed pressure signal p_emg(t) from the respiratory muscle pressure p_mus(t) is minimized. The respiratory effort pressure p_pat(t) is determined as a weighted mean according to p_pat(t)=a·p_mus(t)+(1−a)·p_emg(t), where a is a parameter selected under the boundary condition 0≦a≦1. The airway pressure p_aw(t) to be delivered is calculated as a function of preselected degrees of assist VA (Volume Assist) and FA (Flow Assist) by sliding adaptation as

wherein t_i is a current point in time and t_i−j, wherein j=1, . . . , n, are previous points in time of a periodical time-discrete sampling, and k_j and h_j, wherein j=1, . . . , n are parameters dependent on resistance (R), elastance (E), positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), intrinsic PEEP (iPEEP), Volume Assist (VA) and Flow Assist (FA) and the sampling time Δt, and the ventilator is set by the control unit so as to provide this airway pressure p_aw(t_i)

There is disclosed an apparatus and method for configuring a set of network elements, comprising: selecting the set of network elements; determining a configuration parameter for each network element in the set; measuring a performance parameter dependent upon said configuration parameter for each selected network element; and selectively adjusting the configuration parameter of at least one network element in dependence on the measured performance parameter for said network elements in the set.

Method and apparatus are provided for automatically testing automotive components for one or more operating parameters. At least one operating parameter dependent variable is sensed and the data collected regarding the values of the operating parameter are transmitted to a data processing system. The data processing system compares the measured data to pre-programmed operating data that will determine a pass/fail decision for the machine element. The dependent variable data are compared to a predetermined set of values as determined by a pass envelope defined between a set of maximum values and a set of minimum values which can be illustrated as curves for an operating cycle of the machine element. The data processing system can determine, as correlated to an independent variable, whether or not the values are acceptable for the dependent variable.

A computing device including a touch sensitive screen to display a graphical representation of a user interface and a processor module configured to control the graphical representation in response to signals representing user interaction. The user interface includes an orbital touch control to move in angular and radial directions relative to a reference point in response to signals representing user interaction with the orbital touch control. The processor module further can generate, in response to the signals representing the user interaction with the orbital touch control, control signals controlling parameters associated with data received at the computing device. The control signals include an indication of a value of a first parameter dependent on an angular position of the orbital touch control relative to the reference point and a value of a second parameter dependent on a radial position of the orbital touch control relative to the reference point.

A phone (12) identifies the nature of a desired communication by receiving data related to a purpose of the communication from parsers (26) and comparing the data to predetermined criteria specified by filters (24). A ring tone is selected from a set of ring tone responsive to the comparison. The ring tone could provide either audio or tactile stimulation, or both. Tactile stimulation could be provided, for example through different vibration patterns. Alternatively, a graphic may be shown responsive to the comparison.

A communication system has a first and a second communicating device operable to send and receive data units through a communication channel. Some of the data are encrypted using a security key. The first device comprises a first key generator generating a first embodiment of the key independently of a second embodiment of the key generated by a second generator of the second device, the second embodiment being generated independently of the first, which depends on parameter(s) characterizing a first transmission quality of the channel when receiving a first set of unencrypted data sent by the second device. The second embodiment depends on parameter(s) characterizing a second transmission quality of the channel when receiving a second set of unencrypted data sent by the first device, the first set being different from the second set.

Provided is a battery state estimation apparatus and method that determine a validity of a battery model, which is dependent on a parameter, based on state information of a battery that is estimated from battery information of the battery, transmit an update request for the battery model to an external battery model provider in response to a result of the determining indicating that the battery model is invalid, receive another parameter in response to the update request, and update the battery model based on the other parameter.

Ultrasonic signals obtained at a range of angles are fit to a material independent model to derive both axial and lateral strain and thus parameters dependent on lateral strain including Poisson's ratio and shear strain.

A method is disclosed for evaluating the physical properties of a sample, for example, the grain size in a polycrystalline material. An ultrasound field is generated in a local region of the sample with a non-contact source, such as a pulsed laser, such that the generated ultrasound diffuses away from said local region. After waiting until the generated ultrasound field has reached a diffusion regime, the resulting ultrasound field is measured with a non-contact detector. Parameters are adjusted in a mathematical model describing the predicted behaviour of the ultrasound field in the diffusion regime to fit the detected ultrasound field to the mathematical model. In this way, parameters dependent on the physical properties of the sample, such as the diffusion coefficient and absorption coefficient, can be derived. The grain size, for example, can be estimated from these parameters preferably by calibrating the diffusion coefficient to grain size.

In a method for designing a technical system, a technical system is modeled by a predetermined quantity of target functions depending on parameters, each individual target function being weighted with a weighting factor. The method solves a system of equations comprising the parameters and the weighting factors as variables in a variable space, solutions of the system of equations forming working points of a solution space in the variable space. The working points are determined by a predictor-corrector method, according to which a predictor produced by a stochastic variable is determined in the variable space, from a first working point, and a second working point is then determined in a correcting step. The determined working points are used to design the technical system. The method can be used to redesign, modify or adapt an already existing technical system.

Pool alarm system for detecting the introduction and/or presence of a body in a liquid pool. The system includes: a first sensor for sensing audio signals generated by the body in the pool; a second sensor for sensing water pressure signals generated by the body in the pool; an analog signal processor for pre-processing the audio signals and water pressure signals and for converting them to digital data; an alarm device activated when the body was detected in the pool; a processor and control unit. The audio signals are detected and processed faster than the detection of the water pressure signal. According to the intensity of an acoustic signature originating from the audible signals an aquatic signature originating from the water pressure sensor is analyzed using an adaptable sensitivity parameter dependent on the intensity of the acoustic signature for improving alarm triggering decision.

A controller for a power converter, and method of operating the same. The controller improves power converter operating efficiency by regulating an internal power converter operating characteristic depending on a value of a power converter parameter measured after a manufacturing step, or an environmental parameter, preferably employing a table with entries dependent on the parameter value. The internal operating characteristic may be an internal bus voltage, a voltage level of a drive signal for a power switch, a number of paralleled power switches selectively enabled to conduct, or a basic switching frequency of the power converter. The controller may regulate an internal operating characteristic of the power converter using a functional relationship dependent on the parameter value. The environmental parameter may be received as a signal from an external source. The parameter measured after a manufacturing step may be a parameter measured from representative power converter(s).

A seeding machine having at least one tool bar, a plurality of row units and a processing circuit. Each of the plurality of row units are connected to the toolbar. Each of the row units have a seed metering device, a seed placement device and a seed sensor. The seed metering device includes a seed disk providing a metering action to a plurality of seeds. The seed placement device receives the seeds from the seed metering device. The seed sensor is positioned to detect the passage of seeds through either the metering device or the seed placement device. The seed sensor producing a signal indicative of the passage of the seeds. The processing circuit is receptive of the signal from each of the seed sensors of each of the plurality of row units. The processing circuit determines a seed placement parameter dependent upon the signal, the processing circuit alters the metering action of the seeds dependent on the seed placement parameter.

A method for monitoring operation of an electric submersible pump. The method includes receiving data signals indicating values for a plurality of parameters regarding operation of the electric submersible pumping system; establishing, for at least some of the plurality of parameters, an associated reference signal; and detecting a deviation of one of the parameters from the reference signal associated with that parameter. As a result of the deviation having a rate of change below a predetermined threshold, the method includes updating the value of the reference signal to reflect the deviation. As a result of the deviation having a rate of change above the predetermined threshold, the method includes detecting an event and generating an indication of the event. The indication of the event further depends on a type of the parameter and a direction of the deviation from the reference signal.

A system and method for achieving constant magnification of a scanned three-dimensional item without the use of special optics or other specialized hardware. The system includes the dynamic computation of a camera parameter-dependent factor and applying that factor in real-time to the sampled signal resulting from the scan of the item.

A method is provided of transmitting a control message on a Forward Access Channel (FACH) from a base station in a network for mobile telecommunications in response to a Random Access Channel (RACH) message received from a mobile user terminal. The RACH message indicates to the base station a value of a parameter dependent upon signal attenuation between base station and mobile user terminal. The control message is transmitted repeatedly, the number of times transmission of the FACH control message is repeated being selected dependent upon the value of the parameter.

Disclosed is a communication network management system for converting action parameters contained in abstract requirements (abstract policy information) regarding a network to parameters conforming to the network technology (ATM, SDH, WDM, etc.) and type of network element to be set, and setting these parameters in the element. Specifically, a policy administration portion converts action parameters contained in abstract policy information to parameters dependent upon network technology and a policy enforcement portion converts the parameters obtained by this conversion to parameters dependent upon type of network element to be set and sets these parameters in the element.

Based on a surface shape appearing at a predetermined point moment by moment during rotation of a golf ball having numerous dimples on its surface, a data constellation regarding a parameter dependent on a surface shape of the golf ball is calculated. Preferably, the parameter is a distance between an axis of the rotation and the surface of the golf ball. Another preferable parameter is a volume of space between a surface of a phantom sphere and the surface of the golf ball. Based on a maximum value and a minimum value of the data constellation, a fluctuation range is calculated. By dividing the fluctuation range by a total volume of the dimples, an evaluation value is calculated. This value is calculated for each of PH rotation and POP rotation.