288 results about "Self guided" patented technology

The main claim involves a system that ensures a self-guiding, electronic positioning of a secondary coil in a vehicle, without the aid of indicators or kinematic or mechanical aids, in relation to a primary coil that is fixed in a structure, in order to guarantee a transfer of energy with over 90% efficiency without the disadvantages of moving, frictional and elastic components in terms of energy consumption, functional safety and wear. To achieve this aim, the coil housing in the structure fulfills the role of an electronics housing, reflective element and cooling element thanks to the choice of material used, the surface and the inner supports and can thus be retrofitted, as a single installation on the structure in the form of an operation-ready complete package, to any flat base with an electric connection. The vehicle can be used both for transporting passengers and loads and can be steered by a vehicle driver or can be operated without a driver, for example for cleaning areas, for the protection of the countryside or for intralogistics

An expandable prosthetic device and method of delivery that allows the initial placement of multiple guidewires into selected target sites. The prosthesis includes a main body device. This main body device has a separate side branch guidewire lumen that passes through the main body device and through a side opening in the main body device. As the main body device is advanced, the side opening is self guided (by the side branch guidewire) and self-aligns to the side branch vessel ostium. The main body device is then deployed, leaving the side branch guidewire in place. A side branch device is then advanced along the side branch guidewire through the main body device, through the side wall opening and into the native side branch vessel. The side branch device can then be deployed to engage the main body device and the native side branch vessel.

A screw fastener for attachment to an orthopedic component such as an orthopedic plate for use in connection with fracture fixation, joint reconstruction or spinal stabilization or fusion is disclosed as having a shank with at least two different shank diameters, one in a plate engaging portion of the shank and one in the bone or other component engaging portion of the shank. At least two of the different shank diameters on the shank include threads, the threads on the two different diameter portions each having substantially the same thread height and pitch. A plate having a threaded aperture, or an adapter having a threaded aperture, is sized such that the threads of the smaller diameter shank portion engage and cooperate with the internal threads of the aperture to correctly align the screw fastener and the implant as the screw fastener is threaded through the implant. The threads on the larger diameter shank portion and the internal threads of the aperture of the implant are sized so that the threads of the larger diameter shank portion are fully engaged with the internal threads of the orthopedic implant.

Disclosed are a system, method, and program storage device implementing the method, of data fusion, wherein the method comprises determining pre-launch data affecting a flight of a self-sensing air-bursting ballistic projectile, the projectile comprising a plurality of independent data sensors; predicting a trajectory path of the projectile based on a target location of the projectile; calculating trajectory path errors based on the predicted trajectory path; generating in-flight data from each of the data sensors; combining the in-flight data into a single time-series output using a fusion filter; tracking a trajectory position of the projectile based on the single time-series output, pre-launch data, and the trajectory path errors; comparing the tracked trajectory path with the predicted trajectory path; analyzing the in-flight data to gauge successful navigation of the projectile to the target location; and self-guiding the projectile to the target location based on the trajectory position.

A self-guided robot for traveling with a predetermined traveling pattern includes a gyro sensor for detecting an angle indicative of a traveling direction from a reference position, a left rotary encoder and a right rotary encoder for detecting a traveling distance from the reference position, left and right driving wheels for allowing a main body to move, and a left driving wheel motor and a right driving wheel motor for driving the left and right driving wheels for travel. A CPU calculates a deviation amount from a planned route on the basis of detection amounts from gyro sensor, left rotary encoder and right rotary encoder, and controls the driving of left driving wheel motor and right driving wheel motor on the basis of the calculated deviation amount.

A self-guiding wind turbine made of two reinforced parallel girders whose side center of thrust is displaced from the column axis where it is supported and turns. Its dihedral-shaped two-bladed rotor is self-stabilizing since its center of thrust is behind its center of gravity and the guiding axis of the turbine, thus improving self-guiding whilst in motion. The axial thrust is controlled, whilst the head and rotor are tilting, hydraulically by counter-pressure, ensuring they do not surpass the power collected and the moments on the structure, shoe and ground. The self-guiding structure can tilt hydraulically lowering its head and rotor and facilitating its assembly and maintenance, and can remain “asleep” when not in use, thus reducing the visual impact on the environment. This turbine makes use of the force of the wind to control itself, simplifying the manufacture of large turbines connected to the network or in isolated applications.

An aesthetic, partially removable orthodontic appliance is described, including a polymeric body that conforms to the lingual soft tissue and at least one wire member extending from the polymeric body. Each wire member releasably engages with a respective anchor that is, in turn, connected to the lingual surface of a respective tooth when the polymeric body is moved in a generally gingival direction into abutting relationship with the lingual soft tissue. Other features of the appliance include self-guiding magnetic couplings and couplings based on interlocking mechanical structures that provide releasable engagement between the removable section and the anchors, as well as related methods for making and using the same.

An aesthetic, partially removable orthodontic appliance is described, including a polymeric body that conforms to the lingual soft tissue and at least one wire member extending from the polymeric body. Each wire member releasably engages with a respective anchor that is, in turn, connected to the lingual surface of a respective tooth when the polymeric body is moved in a generally gingival direction into abutting relationship with the lingual soft tissue. Other features of the appliance include self-guiding magnetic couplings and couplings based on interlocking mechanical structures that provide releasable engagement between the removable section and the anchors, as well as related methods for making and using the same.

An expandable prosthetic device and method of delivery that allows the initial placement of multiple guidewires into selected target sites. The prosthesis includes a main body device. This main body device has a separate side branch guidewire lumen that passes through the main body device and through a side opening in the main body device. As the main body device is advanced, the side opening is self guided (by the side branch guidewire) and self-aligns to the side branch vessel ostium. The main body device is then deployed, leaving the side branch guidewire in place. A side branch device is then advanced along the side branch guidewire through the main body device, through the side wall opening and into the native side branch vessel. The side branch device can then be deployed to engage the main body device and the native side branch vessel.

The present invention provides a medical diagnostic device with an automatic moving mechanism. The device comprises an input interface for receiving instructions from an operator or from a remote device. A motion controller is coupled to the input interface for controlling movements of the diagnostic device based on the instructions received through the input interface. A moving assembly is coupled to the motion controller for moving the diagnostic device under control of the motion controller. In an embodiment, a method of guiding a portable imaging system through various locations in a hospital is disclosed. Also the invention discloses a self-guided portable imaging system.

Methods and systems are described for operating an interconnected network of autonomous battery powered electric vehicle (BEV) charging stations that maintain fully charged BEVs, for real-time self-guided exchange or rental with little down-time to a user. By locking or otherwise disabling low charge or uncharged vehicles until the vehicle charging is complete, users are assured they are getting a vehicle that has enough charge to get them to their destination. The user can view all available vehicles and their locations using a wireless mobile device on the system network and, with appropriate permissions, reserve and unlock any available vehicle via wireless networking. The locations in a ride share system of docking hubs with electrical power for re-charging BEVs is determined by the commute needs (particularly last mile commute needs) of users of the ride share system as they subscribe to the ride share program which utilizes the system.

First, a self-guided cleaning robot performs map cleaning in which the self-guided cleaning robot refers to cleaning region information (map) and travels. Then, upon performing the map cleaning, it is determined whether or not a traveling state based on results of detection by rotary encoders and a gyro sensor falls within predetermined a permissible range. If it is determined that the traveling state deviates from the permissible range, the map cleaning is finished, and is switched to random cleaning.

A level folding enclosure is provided for the secure containment and transport of a household pet. Self-tensioning, self-guided, frame members allow for the easy and taut assembly of the rigid support frame. Level folding allows for easy storage and transport when not in use. The frame is assembled and used within a machine washable fabric cover. Tent-style stake peg loops on the exterior corners of the cover and zipper locks ensure the pet's safety and well being. The fabric cover includes numerous pockets and retention devices for the storage of pet supplies. Access to the enclosed pet is possible through three sides of the six sided enclosure. For convenience a carrying case is provided.

The present invention relates to a system that ensures a self-guiding, electronic positioning of a secondary coil at a vehicle side, without the aid of indicators or kinematic or mechanical aids, in relation to a primary coil that is fixed at a a ground side, in order to guarantee a transfer of energy with over 90% efficiency without the disadvantages of moving, frictional and elastic components in terms of energy consumption, functional safety and wear. To achieve this aim, the coil housing at the ground side fulfils the role of an electronics housing, reflective element and cooling element thanks to the choice of material used, the surface and the inner supports and can thus be retrofitted, as a single installation at the ground side in the form of an operation-ready complete package, to any flat base with an electric connection. The vehicle can be used both for transporting passengers and loads and can be steered by a vehicle driver or can be operated without a driver, for example for cleaning areas, for natural protection or for intralogistics.

The invention provides a cloud computing-based intelligent travel management system, which comprises three parts, namely a cloud system, extension sets and terminals. The cloud system comprises four parts, namely an infrastructure layer, a data layer, a support layer, and an application layer. The extension sets can be connected with the cloud system via the internet so as to manage all the terminals within the local region. By the extension sets, data stored in the cloud are visited directly and then a notification sent by the cloud is forwarded to all the terminals in the local region. Meanwhile, the information of the terminals is uploaded to the cloud by the extension sets. The terminals can be connected with corresponding extension sets through a wireless local area network, so as to realize self-guided functions, including positioning, navigating, alarming, data sharing and the like. The above system has the characteristics of cloud computing, internet of things, informationization, automation, intellectualization, individuation and the like. The invention also provides a cloud computing-based intelligent travel management method. Based on the cloud computing technology, the navigation information, including personalized and customized tour routes, navigation maps and the like, are provided for each terminal in real time. Therefore, the travel experience is comprehensively improved.

A method and apparatus for supplying a customer with a footbed. A kiosk provides measurements of a consumer's feet with a self-guided display by using both pressure measurements and scanning of the feet. The measurement information is converted to identify which of the preselected and stocked components proximate the kiosk can be combined to provide an appropriate footbed for the consumer.

The invention discloses a self-guided beam type bridge monitoring and overhauling device and relates to a device for performing constructions operations such as bridge detection, maintaining, repairing and the like, aiming to provide a self-guided beam type bridge monitoring and overhauling device which performs construction operations such as high-speed rail bridge detection, maintaining and the like. The self-guided beam type bridge monitoring and maintaining device comprises a main guide beam and a driving guide beam, the main guide beam comprises a truss-type rail, a bridge fixing device and the like, the driving guide beam comprises a guide wheel set, a chain wheel driving device, a side surface overhauling platform, a bottom part overhauling platform, an electric generating set, a pier-passing expansion device, a beam fixing device and the like, when the self-guided beam type bridge monitoring and overhauling device is used, the main guide beam and the driving guide beam are respectively fixed on a bridge, the self-guided beam type bridge monitoring and overhauling device can move longitudinally along the bridge by combination with the guide wheel set and the chain wheel driving device, meanwhile, a detection dolly can perform repeated detection automatically on a detection dolly rail and transmit the detection records, when a problem is detected, a staff can perform overhauling on the side surface overhauling platform and a construction operation passageway platform formed by a steel ladder and the bottom part overhauling platform.

A level folding enclosure is provided for the secure containment and transport of a household pet. Self-tensioning, self-guided, frame members allow for the easy and taut assembly of the rigid support frame. Level folding allows for easy storage and transport when not in use. The frame is assembled and used within a machine washable fabric cover. Tent-style stake peg loops on the exterior corners of the cover and zipper locks ensure the pet's safety and well being. The fabric cover includes numerous pockets and retention devices for the storage of pet supplies. Access to the enclosed pet is possible through three sides of the six sided enclosure. For convenience a carrying case is provided.

A non-spinning projectile that is self-guided to a laser designated target and is configured to be fired from a small caliber smooth bore gun barrel has an optical sensor mounted in the nose of the projectile, a counterbalancing mass portion near the fore end of the projectile and a hollow tapered body mounted aft of the counterbalancing mass. Stabilizing strakes are mounted to and extend outward from the tapered body with control fins located at the aft end of the strakes. Guidance and control electronics and electromagnetic actuators for operating the control fins are located within the tapered body section. Output from the optical sensor is processed by the guidance and control electronics to produce command signals for the electromagnetic actuators. A guidance control algorithm incorporating non-proportional, “bang-bang” control is used to steer the projectile to the target.

The invention provides a travel route intelligent management method. The method comprises the steps that: a first user creates a team route plan, a second user receives the team route plan and sets a personal route plan according to the needs, and the intelligent management of a first user and a second user are carried out according to an overall route plan. At the same time, the invention provides an intelligent travel method and system based on route planning, a route plan is set in advance through tour leader, the whole-route intelligent guide and intelligent reminding of the travel of a tourist are carried out, and the intelligent service of multi-people activity collaboration and tour leader resource sharing are provided. While a tourist obtains the safe, worry-saving and competitive-price excellent service of group tourism, the tourist can enjoy the fun of individual self-guided tour. In addition, under the premise of ensuring tourist privacy, the intelligent access of the third party service is realized, and a basis is provided for intelligent tourism and intelligent travel.

The invention provides a self-guide carrying platform, comprising a position information acquisition device, a controller, a motor driver, a motor, rollers which are sequentially connected and a battery which provides power for the information acquisition device, the controller, the motor driver and the motor. The carrying platform senses the surrounding environment through the position information acquisition device accurately, and the running path of the platform is controlled through the controller. The invention further provides a navigation control method for the carrying platform, thereby being capable of selecting an optimal path for the carrying platform so as to guide the carrying platform to reach the target point successfully.

The invention discloses a self-guided tour method based on mobile cloud computing image recognition. The method includes the steps of obtaining a scenery image; preprocessing the scenery image; computing characteristic values of the scenery image; matching the characteristic values of the scenery image with scenery characteristic values in a database and determining scenery ID corresponding to the scenery image for obtaining guide information of a scenery. The scenery image comprises scenery appearance, characteristic signs, plane labels or three-dimensional labels. The scenery tour guide information comprises audio tour guide information or image tour guide information. The self-guided tour method based on mobile cloud computing image recognition has the advantages of being intelligent, easy to operate, simple in equipment, low in investment, low in energy consumption, and accurate and reliable in scenery positioning.

A punch and die set is provided for use in a stamping press having a punch assembly and a die assembly reciprocated by a driving mechanism. The punch and die assemblies are aligned to a common center and are structured to slidably engage one another for positive guidance of the punch and die tools without the need for other guidance by shafts, bars or the like. One of the punch assembly and die assembly can be non-fixedly carried by the drive mechanism, allowing the guidance of the engaged punch and die assemblies to define the relative positions of the tools. This arrangement eliminates any stack-up of tolerances between the assemblies and substantially reduces misalignment during stamping, including any misalignment that may be introduced by the press driving mechanism.

Audio, video, text and image presentation systems allow visitors to display facilities and other public spaces to proactively select detailed information about the various items located within such facilities and spaces. Exemplary embodiments can be used in a museum exhibition to convey detailed information relating to museum artifacts. Alternatively, embodiments can be used in a convention center or retail environment to deliver information relating to products or services. Advantageously, information content delivered to the user includes high-quality audio, video and static images and, through a combination of selection functionality and bookmarking functionality, exemplary systems provide a link between the public space elements (e.g., artifacts, products, services, etc.) and additional, still more detailed information delivered off-line via another medium such as the World Wide Web (WWW) or a fixed workstation environment within the public space. Consequently, a visitor can self-guide and self-tailor his or her exploration of a display facility or other public space and / or extend his or her experience beyond the physical boundaries of the display facility or other public space.

The invention discloses a sorting system combined with a self-guide transportation vehicle. The sorting system comprises an object registration module, an object sorting module, a self-moving object collecting box and a self-moving object collecting box guide dispatching system; the self-moving object collecting box includes an automatic guide transportation vehicle and an object collecting box; a guide device is arranged between delivery destinations of the automatic guide transportation vehicle and the object collecting box; the self-moving object collecting box guide dispatching system is connected with the automatic guide transportation vehicle; and the automatic guide transportation vehicle is connected with the object collecting box. All parts of the sorting system are matched for use, so that different collecting boxes can be sent to respective appointed places without erecting rails or conveying belts, and the conveying belt erecting cost is saved; and the sorting system also can be combined with an elevator automatic control system to realize transfloor automatic conveying without largely transforming a building structure and an elevator, so that the construction cost is reduced, the workload of workers is reduced, the object sorting efficiency is improved, and the application range is wide.

A method and apparatus for supplying a customer with a footbed. A kiosk provides measurements of a consumer's feet with a self-guided display by using both pressure measurements and scanning of the feet. The measurement information is converted to identify which of the preselected and stocked components proximate the kiosk can be combined to provide an appropriate footbed for the consumer.

Disclosed is a self-guide omnibearing traveling type forepoling hydraulic support. A spiral drum serves as a forepoling hydraulic support traveling portion. By controlling the rotation direction and the rotation speed of a screw pair, the forepoling hydraulic support can autonomously conduct the motions of advancing, retreating, rotation, lateral movement and the like and has an omnibearing traveling function, especially, lateral linear displacement realizes direct displacement of the forepoling support under the close arrangement condition, and traveling of the forepoling support is achieved. In particular use, the last forepoling support in a roadway is moved to the middle of the roadway laterally, then moved forwards to the front of all the forepoling supports, and moved to the side of the roadway laterally, thereby becoming the first forepoling support instead of the last forepoling support. As the last forepoling support is directly moved to the foremost position from the backmost position, a roadway roof is not supported repeatedly in the moving process, and the problem that at present, the roof is damaged due to repeated supporting of forepoling supports is solved.

The invention relates to an electrolytic machining device for a self-guiding bent straight hole and a processing method thereof. The electrolytic machining device structurally and mainly comprises a flexible knife handle and an electrode, wherein the electrode is of a blocky shape and is provided with an upper end plane and a lower end plane, and the sides of the electrodes are circular arc transition surfaces; the middle part of the flexible knife handle is connected with a liquid feeding pipe in a sliding and insertion way, and the liquid feeding pipe is communicated with a through hole in the middle of the electrode; a pair of movable control bars and a pair of steering control bars are connected at the two sides of the flexible handle in the flexible knife handle in a sliding and inserting way, the movable control bars are conductors with electrified electrodes, the respective ends of the two movable control bars are respectively hinged to the centers of the circles of the circular arc transition surfaces, and hinged axes are parallel to each other; the respective certain ends of the steering control bars are connected with arc-shaped steering control blocks, and the circular arc ends of the two steering control blocks are respectively propped against the circular arc transition surfaces at the two sides of the electrode. When a hole is formed, the straight hole or bent hole processing can be realized dependent on the synchronous or asynchronous feeding of the movable control bars and the steering control bars at the two sides of the flexible knife handle; furthermore, the electrolytic machining device is more convenient to process, easy to control the processing precision, and better in hole processing quality.