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公开(公告)号：WO2018129263A1
公开(公告)日：2018-07-12
申请号：PCT/US2018/012497
申请日：2018-01-05
Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Inventor： MAHMOUD, Yousef
Abstract: A power point tracking apparatus employs irradiance detection for performing Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) of a PV panel. The apparatus controls an operating voltage of a PV panel inverter by regulating the operating voltage of the inverter at a computed optimal voltage based on a detected irradiance of light on the solar panel providing power to the inverter to result in a maximum power generation from the solar panel. The inverter receives the DC (direct current) from the solar panel and generates an AC (alternating current) signal at a fixed voltage (typically 110-120v) usable by grid based power consumers.
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公开(公告)号：WO2017214259A1
公开(公告)日：2017-12-14
申请号：PCT/US2017/036328
申请日：2017-06-07
Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Inventor： POPOVIC, Marko B. , BOWERS, Matthew Paul , HUNT, Thane Robert , KOESTERMAN, Lynn Robert , PICKETT, Michael , RAFFERTY, Richard Matthew , SAIVIMAL, Sridar , UEDA, Seiichiro , VERLENCAR, Varun Visnudas , ZIA, Amaid , JONNAVITTULA, Ananth
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a biologically-inspired robotic device comprising: a first member; a second member pivotably connected to the first member; one or more actuators; and a coupler/decoupler mechanism (CDC) selectively coupling or decoupling of the one or more actuators to the second member, such that, when the one or more actuators are coupled to the second member, the one or more actuators act to pivot the second member relative to the first member.
Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种生物启发式机器人装置，其包括：第一构件; 可枢转地连接到第一构件的第二构件; 一个或多个致动器; 和耦合器/分离器机构（CDC），其选择性地将所述一个或多个致动器耦合到所述第二构件或将所述一个或多个致动器解耦合到所述第二构件，使得当所述一个或多个致动器耦合到所述第二构件时，所述一个或多个致动器用于使所述第二 成员相对于第一个成员。
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公开(公告)号：WO2017192829A1
公开(公告)日：2017-11-09
申请号：PCT/US2017/031024
申请日：2017-05-04
Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Inventor： PIRASMEPULKUL, Saraj , CARACAPPA, Alexander , LUXSUWONG, Peerapat , ONAL, Cagdas D. , MICHALSON, William , KHUU, Tri , LUO, Ming
IPC: B25J13/08
Abstract: A toroidal actuator is responsive to a teleoperator for providing haptic feedback responsive to a curvature or articulated movement applied to a gripped object. The toroidal actuator surrounds an operator member such as a finger, and is responsive to pneumatic pressure for increasing telepresence force defined by resistance encounter against a teleoperated robotic claw. As the teleoperated claw grips an object, increased pneumatic pressure in the toroidal actuator tends to elongate the toroidal shape in a linear manner and oppose a curvature force applied by an inserted operator finger. Resistive force is based on soft sensing of the gripped object, thus the toroidal actuator applies an increasing resistive force to curvature as the robotic claw closes around a gripped object by solenoid regulated air pressure. A typical assembly includes at least 3 toroidal actuators for two digits and a thumb of an operator.
Abstract translation: 响应于远程操作器的环形致动器用于响应于施加到抓握物体的曲率或关节运动来提供触觉反馈。 环形致动器围绕诸如手指的操作员部件，并且响应于气动压力以增加由抵抗远程操作的机器人爪的阻力所限定的临场感力。 当远程操作的爪抓住物体时，环形致动器中的增加的气压倾向于以线性方式延长环形形状并且抵抗由插入的操作者手指施加的弯曲力。 抵抗力是基于对被夹物体的软感测，因此当螺线管调节的气压使机器人爪围绕被夹物体闭合时，环形致动器对曲率施加增大的阻力。 一个典型的组装包括至少3个两位数的环形致动器和一个操作员的拇指。
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公开(公告)号：WO2017062567A1
公开(公告)日：2017-04-13
申请号：PCT/US2016/055674
申请日：2016-10-06
Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Inventor： CHAMBERLAIN, Sarah M. , EBERHEIM, Richard T.
IPC: B29C67/04 , B29C64/40 , B29C64/118 , B29C64/209 , B29C47/06 , B33Y40/00
CPC classification number: B33Y10/00 , B28B1/001 , B29C64/106 , B29C64/20 , B29C64/386 , B29K2105/12 , B33Y30/00 , B33Y50/02
Abstract: A parallel robotic manipulator for generating 3 dimensional structures includes a set of redeployable towers adapted to transport one or more cables, and at least one drive source operable to draw or traverse the cables across a rendering area. An end- effector suspended from the cables is operable to deposit extrudate onto the rendering area, and a nozzle in the end-effector is configured to selectively deposit the extrudate at predefined locations based on the position of the cable. A control unit has control logic for directing the drive source, in which the cables are responsive to the drive source for disposing the end-effector either along the cables or drawn and extended from the towers. An extrudate reservoir and a pump in fluidic communication with the reservoir allows the pump to force the extrudate for deposition at the predefined location responsive to the control logic.
Abstract translation: 用于产生三维结构的平行机器人操纵器包括适于传送一个或多个电缆的一组可重新调配的塔架，以及至少一个驱动源，其可操作以在所述再现区域上拉伸或横越所述电缆。 从电缆悬挂的末端执行器可操作以将挤出物沉积到再现区域上，并且末端执行器中的喷嘴构造成基于电缆的位置将挤出物选择性地沉积在预定位置处。 控制单元具有用于引导驱动源的控制逻辑，其中电缆响应于驱动源，用于沿着电缆布置端部执行器或者从塔拉出并延伸。 挤出物储存器和与储存器流体连通的泵允许泵根据控制逻辑迫使挤出物在预定位置沉积。
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公开(公告)号：WO2017044717A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-16
申请号：PCT/US2016/050910
申请日：2016-09-09
Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Inventor： ARSAVA, Kemal S. , RANGWALA, Ali S. , MAHNKEN, Glenn
CPC classification number: E02B15/042 , B01D17/0202 , B09C1/062 , B09C2101/00 , C02F1/02 , C02F2101/32 , F23D3/40 , F23G5/00 , F23G7/008 , F23G7/04 , F23G7/05 , F23G7/14
Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices and methods for cleaning up or burning spills of burnable materials in situ. In some embodiments, a system for burning a burnable material comprises a base having a first side configured for placement on a surface with a burnable material and a second side; and a plurality heat conducting members extending from the second side of the base.
Abstract translation: 本公开提供用于清理或燃烧原位可燃材料的装置和方法。 在一些实施例中，用于燃烧可燃材料的系统包括具有第一侧面的基座，该第一侧面被配置用于放置在具有可燃材料和第二侧面的表面上; 以及从所述基座的第二侧延伸的多个导热构件。
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公开(公告)号：WO2015191122A1
公开(公告)日：2015-12-17
申请号：PCT/US2015/017114
申请日：2015-02-23
Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Inventor： POPOVIC, Marko , ONAL, Cagdas , EFFRAIMIDIS, Daniil , JENNINGS, Brian , MCCARTHY, Gregory, D. , CORSO, Nicholas
IPC: A61F2/74
CPC classification number: A61H3/00 , A61F2/68 , A61F2002/5066 , A61F2002/704 , A61F2002/74 , A61F2002/745 , A61F2002/748 , A61F2002/762 , A61F2002/7635 , A61H1/024 , A61H1/0277 , A61H1/0281 , A61H2201/1238 , A61H2201/1614 , A61H2201/1635 , A61H2201/164 , A61H2201/165 , A61H2201/5007 , A61H2201/5058 , A61H2201/5071 , A61H2201/5087 , F15B15/103
Abstract: Actuators and methods of use are provided. An actuator may comprise an inner member made from an elastic material and defining a compartment for receiving an actuating fluid, the inner member being moveable in a longitudinal direction from a relaxed state to an expanded state by introducing an actuating fluid into the inner member; and an outer member made from an inelastic material and being disposed around the elastic inner member to control expansion of the elastic inner member in a radial direction, the outer member being moveable from a folded relaxed configuration to an unfolded extended configuration as the inner member moves from the relaxed state to the expanded state, wherein the movement of the actuator between the relaxed state and the expanded state causes a movement of a structure to which the actuator is attached.
Abstract translation: 提供执行器和使用方法。 致动器可以包括由弹性材料制成并限定用于接收致动流体的隔室的内部构件，所述内部构件可以通过将致动流体引入到内部构件中而在纵向方向上从松弛状态向膨胀状态移动; 以及由非弹性材料制成并且设置在弹性内部构件周围的外部构件，以控制弹性内部构件沿径向的膨胀，外部构件可随着内部构件移动而从折叠的松弛构型移动到展开的延伸构型 从松弛状态到膨胀状态，其中致动器在松弛状态和膨胀状态之间的运动引起致动器附接到的结构的移动。
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公开(公告)号：WO2015138971A1
公开(公告)日：2015-09-17
申请号：PCT/US2015/020555
申请日：2015-03-13
Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Inventor： SHUE, Craig
CPC classification number: G01S5/0263 , G01S5/02 , G01S5/0252 , G01S5/06 , H04W4/02 , H04W64/00
Abstract: The techniques herein describe an approach that can quickly geolocate Internet users that are connected through a wireless (e.g., WiFi) network. To do so, one or more embodiments herein send specially-crafted signals to the user's IP address. When these signals are broadcast by the user's wireless router to the user's wireless device, they have a discernible signature. Other geolocation efforts may then be used to scope the Internet user's location (e.g., to the appropriate city or section of a city). A user or automated device may then physically traverse (e.g., drive through) the search area listening on wireless channels for the discernible wireless signature. Once it is located, directional antennas and triangulation may be used to exactly locate the user.
Abstract translation: 这里的技术描述了一种可以快速地定位通过无线（例如，WiFi）网络连接的互联网用户的方法。 为此，本文中的一个或多个实施例将特制信号发送到用户的IP地址。 当这些信号被用户的无线路由器广播到用户的无线设备时，它们具有可识别的签名。 然后可以使用其他地理位置工作来限制因特网用户的位置（例如，到城市的适当的城市或部分）。 用户或自动化设备然后可以物理地遍历（例如，驱动）在无线信道上侦听无线签名的搜索区域。 一旦定位，可以使用定向天线和三角测量来精确定位用户。
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公开(公告)号：WO2015134581A1
公开(公告)日：2015-09-11
申请号：PCT/US2015/018694
申请日：2015-03-04
Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Inventor： ELIAS, Brian E. , ZALOSH, Robert G. , RANGWALA, Ali S.
Abstract: A volatile liquid storage container has combustion resistance properties from a flexible sock or tube constructed of fire resistant fibers coupled to a neck of the storage container to prevent flame flash-back into the storage container. The storage container defines an enclosed volume having an orifice in the container material leading to a neck for pouring and filling the enclosed volume for exchanging the contents therein. The tube is elongated and surrounds a circumference of the orifice for engaging any ignition source entering through the orifice. The flexible nature of the tube or sock allows it to extend to an opposed interior surface of the enclosed volume, and ensures that the tube or sock is immersed in the fluid for encircling any ignition path to the volatile liquid without interfering with an ability to pour or refill the container.
Abstract translation: 挥发性液体储存容器具有来自与由储存容器的颈部连接的防火纤维构成的柔性袜子或管子的耐燃性，以防止火焰闪回到储存容器中。 储存容器限定了在容器材料中具有孔口的封闭容积，其通过颈部倾倒并填充封闭的容积以便在其中更换内容物。 管是细长的并且围绕孔的圆周，用于接合通过孔进入的任何点火源。 管子或袜子的灵活性使其能够延伸到封闭容积的相对的内表面，并且确保管子或袜子浸入流体中，以便环绕到挥发性液体的任何点火路径，而不会妨碍倾倒的能力 或者重新装满容器。
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29.发明申请APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND REMOVING ARTIFACTS IN OPTICALLY ACQUIRED BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS 审中-公开在光学获取的生物信号中检测和去除人造物的装置和方法
公开(公告)号：WO2015130929A2
公开(公告)日：2015-09-03
申请号：PCT/US2015/017746
申请日：2015-02-26
Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE , CHON, Ki, H. , CHONG, Jowoon , MENDELSON, Yitzhak , SALEHIZADEH, Sma , DAO, Duy
Inventor： CHON, Ki, H. , CHONG, Jowoon , MENDELSON, Yitzhak , SALEHIZADEH, Sma , DAO, Duy
IPC: A61B5/024
CPC classification number: A61B5/7267 , A61B5/02416 , A61B5/7207 , A61B5/7221
Abstract: Systems and methods that can distinguish clean from corrupted PPG signals under various types of motions and reconstruct the MNA contaminated data segments, such that biological parameters, e.g., heart rates and SpO2 values, can be accurately estimated, are disclosed.
Abstract translation: 公开了可以精确地估计生物学参数，例如心率和SpO2值的系统和方法，其可以区分各种运动下的干扰和损坏的PPG信号并重构MNA污染的数据段。
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公开(公告)号：WO2015006612A1
公开(公告)日：2015-01-15
申请号：PCT/US2014/046232
申请日：2014-07-10
Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Inventor： POPOVIC, Marko B. , BERTHELETTE, Christopher J. , DIPINTO, Matthew , SAREAULT, James D. , HUNT, Thane R.
Abstract: Actuation systems and methods are disclosed. Such systems may comprise a motor having a drive shaft, one or more modules coupled to the drive shaft, each module comprising one or more energy storage elements and one or more actuating members connecting the one or more energy storage elements to one or more degrees of freedom, which are configured to actuate in response to a discharge of energy from the one or more energy storage element, and a plurality of clutches associated with each module to couple the energy storage element of the module to the drive shaft of the motor and to control an energy state of the energy storage element independent of energy storage elements of other modules.
Abstract translation: 公开了激励系统和方法。 这样的系统可以包括具有驱动轴的电动机，耦合到驱动轴的一个或多个模块，每个模块包括一个或多个能量存储元件和将一个或多个能量存储元件连接到一个或多个能量存储元件的一个或多个致动元件 自由度，其被配置为响应于来自一个或多个能量存储元件的能量的释放而致动，以及与每个模块相关联的多个离合器，以将模块的能量存储元件耦合到电动机的驱动轴，并且 控制与其他模块的能量存储元件无关的能量存储元件的能量状态。
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