IN-WALL MULTI-BOUNCE MATERIAL PROPERTY DETECTION AND ACOUSTIC SIGNAL AMPLIFICATION

    公开(公告)号:WO2022120265A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-09

    申请号:PCT/US2021/061970

    申请日:2021-12-06

    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and related methods for multi-bounce material property detection and signal amplification are provided. The apparatus has a first acoustic transducer positioned on an exterior sidewall of a pipe or container carrying or holding a quantity of fluid therein. An acoustic signal is transmitted by the first acoustic transducer into the sidewall of the pipe from an exterior surface thereof. With material detection, at least a portion of the acoustic signal reflects off an interior surface of the sidewall of the pipe. The reflected acoustic signal is received at the second acoustic transducer on the exterior sidewall of the pipe. The reflected acoustic signal provides an indication of a material property of the pipe or a material within the pipe. With signal amplification, the second acoustic transducer transmits a phase synchronized second acoustic signal to the first acoustic signal to amplify the first acoustic signal.

    TECHNIQUES FOR DETERMINING VALVE STATE AND MATERIAL PRESENCE/ABSENCE UTILIZING NON-CONTACT ACOUSTICS

    公开(公告)号:WO2022120264A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-09

    申请号:PCT/US2021/061962

    申请日:2021-12-06

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and related devices are disclosed for determining a valve state and/or determining the presence of a material within a vessel. A vessel is holding or transporting a quantity of material. At least one valve is positioned within the vessel, the at least one valve controlling at least a portion of a flow of the quantity of material. At least one acoustic sensor is positioned on an exterior of the vessel. At least one computing device is in communication with the at least one acoustic sensor. A processor of the at least one computing device determines a flow rate of the quantity of material based on at least one acoustic signal transmitted from the at least one acoustic sensor. The processor determines a state of the at least one valve based, at least in part, on the determined flow rate of the quantity of material.

    SHORT WAVE INFRARED POLARIMETER
    73.
    发明申请
    SHORT WAVE INFRARED POLARIMETER 审中-公开
    短波红外极谱仪

    公开(公告)号:WO2017180645A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-19

    申请号:PCT/US2017/027039

    申请日:2017-04-11

    Abstract: A short wave infrared polarimeter comprising a pixelated polarizer array and an Indium-Gallium-Arsenide ("InGaAs") focal plane array, such that interlaced images of different polarization states are collected in a single image and are used to compute intensity and polarized images of the scene. The short wave infrared polarimeter optionally includes a micro-lens array and/or an aperture layer.

    Abstract translation: 短波红外偏振计包括像素化偏振器阵列和铟镓砷化物(“InGaAs”)焦平面阵列,使得不同偏振状态的交错图像被收集在单个图像中,并且 用于计算场景的强度和偏振图像。 短波红外偏振计可选地包括微透镜阵列和/或光圈层。

    WIDE-AREA REAL-TIME METHOD FOR DETECTING FOREIGN FLUIDS ON WATER SURFACES
    74.
    发明申请
    WIDE-AREA REAL-TIME METHOD FOR DETECTING FOREIGN FLUIDS ON WATER SURFACES 审中-公开
    用于检测水面上外来流体的实时方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2016036881A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:PCT/US2015/048189

    申请日:2015-09-02

    Abstract: A method using Infrared Imaging Polarimetry for detecting the presence of foreign fluids on water comprises estimating an expected polarization response for a foreign fluid desired to be detected. Oil from an oil spill is one such foreign fluid. An optimal position of a polarimeter to take images of the water's surface is determined from the expected polarization response. The polarimeter is positioned at the optimal position and records raw image data of the water's surface to obtain polarized images of the area. The polarized images are corrected, and IR and polarization data products are computed. The IR and polarization data products are converted to multi-dimensional data set to form multi-dimensional imagery. Contrast algorithms are applied to the multi-dimensional imagery to form enhanced contrast images, from which foreign fluids can be automatically detected.

    Abstract translation: 使用红外成像偏振测定法检测外来流体在水中的存在的方法包括估计期望被检测的外来流体的预期偏振响应。 油溢油是一种这样的外来液体。 根据预期的极化响应确定旋转计获取水表面的最佳位置。 旋光仪位于最佳位置,并记录水面的原始图像数据,以获得该区域的偏振图像。 校正极化图像,并计算IR和极化数据积。 IR和极化数据产品被转换为多维数据集以形成多维图像。 对比算法应用于多维图像以形成增强的对比图像,从而可以自动检测外来流体。

    POLARIZATION IMAGING FOR FACIAL RECOGNITION ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:WO2015152984A3

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-08

    申请号:PCT/US2015/012446

    申请日:2015-01-22

    Abstract: A method for enhancing an image for facial recognition comprises capturing an image of the face with a polarizer and correcting the polarized image for non-uniformity. Stokes Parameters S 0 , S 1 , S 2 are obtained by weighted subtraction of the polarized image to form Stokes images. DoLP is computed from the Stokes images, and facial recognition algorithms are applied to the DoLP image. A system for enhancing images for facial recognition comprises a polarimeter configured to record polarized image data of a subject's face, a signal processing unit and logic configured to receive and store in memory the image data from the polarimeter, calculate Stokes parameters from the image data, and compute a DoLP image from the Stokes parameters.

    FIRE AND SMOKE DETECTION AND CONTROL SYSTEM
    77.
    发明申请
    FIRE AND SMOKE DETECTION AND CONTROL SYSTEM 审中-公开
    消防和烟雾检测与控制系统

    公开(公告)号:WO1998026387A2

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-18

    申请号:PCT/US1997022179

    申请日:1997-11-26

    Abstract: A fire detection system (100) combines a CO2 gas detector (14) with a smoke detector (2). Logic circuitry (400) combines the outputs of both detectors to minimize false alarms and provide a rapid response time. In a preferred embodiment the need for periodic cleaning is reduced. In a further preferred embodiment, two alarms indicative of two different types of fires, for example flaming fires and nonflaming fires are available. A map (810) of flaming fire and smoke may be assembled by the system to guide the firefighters. In a yet another preferred embodiment, a tentative fire alarm indication (222, 233) disables a local air conditioning system thereby helping to isolate and control any existing fire.

    Abstract translation: 火灾检测系统(100)将CO 2气体检测器(14)与烟雾探测器(2)组合。 逻辑电路(400)组合了两个检测器的输出,以最小化误报,并提供快速响应时间。 在优选的实施方案中,减少了定期清洁的需要。 在另一个优选实施例中,可以提供两个指示两种不同类型的火焰的报警器,例如燃烧火焰和非燃烧火灾。 火焰和烟雾的地图(810)可以由系统组装以引导消防员。 在又一个优选实施例中,临时火灾报警指示(222,233)禁用本地空调系统,从而有助于隔离和控制任何现有的火灾。

    METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING AND QUANTIFYING SUBSTANCES IN BODY FLUIDS
    78.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING AND QUANTIFYING SUBSTANCES IN BODY FLUIDS 审中-公开
    用于检测和定量体液中物质的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO1994000602A1

    公开(公告)日:1994-01-06

    申请号:PCT/US1993006131

    申请日:1993-06-28

    Abstract: An in vivo method and apparatus for detecting an analyte in an individual. A sensor that includes a fluorescence reagent is placed in communication with the body fluids of the individual suspected of containing the analyte in such a way that once in place said sensor does not exit the skin of the individual. The sensor is configured to retain the fluorescence reagent while allowing analyte to diffuse into and out of said sensor. The sensor is illuminated transdermally, and the fluorescence from the fluorescence reagent associated with the presence of the analyte is measured.

    Abstract translation: 用于检测个体中的分析物的体内方法和装置。 将包含荧光试剂的传感器放置成与怀疑含有分析物的个体的体液连通,使得一旦就位,所述传感器不会离开个体的皮肤。 传感器被配置为保持荧光试剂,同时允许分析物扩散进入和离开所述传感器。 传感器经皮照射,并测量与分析物存在相关的荧光试剂的荧光。

    ACOUSTIC SIGNAL MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION WITH NANOTUBE COUPLANT

    公开(公告)号:US20250052725A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-13

    申请号:US18616718

    申请日:2024-03-26

    Abstract: A system and method for improved, non-intrusive material identification includes a vessel holding or transporting at least one quantity of a fluid. At least one acoustic transducer is positioned on an exterior surface of a sidewall of the vessel. At least one coupling layer is positioned between the at least one acoustic transducer and the exterior surface of the sidewall of the vessel, wherein the at least one coupling layer is formed, at least in part, from nanotubes, wherein the nanotubes improve a reflection of an acoustic signal emitted from the at least one acoustic transducer. A computerized device is in communication with the at least one acoustic signal. The computerized device has a processor and a memory, and determines a material identification of the quantity of fluid based on, at least in part, the reflection of the ultrasonic signal.

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