Abstract:
A computer controlled system, method, and corresponding computer data product, for utilizing a normalized gray scale pattern find within a machine vision system. The system and method (a) correlates a reference image having a first spatial resolution having no particular degree of rotation within a first search region of interest of an acquired image to find a potential match location, (b) correlates a rotated reference image having the first spatial resolution at a particular degree of rotation within the first search region of interest to find a potential match location, (c) selects the potential match location and the particular degree of rotation corresponding to the highest correlation value, (d) increases the spatial resolution of the reference image at the particular degree of rotation to generate a new reference image and correlating the new reference image within a second search region of interest centered at the selected potential match location, (e) selects an updated potential match location corresponding to a location having the highest correlation value that is completely within the search region of interest, (f) repeats steps (d) and (e) for all available resolutions for the reference image, and (g) selects a match location and orientation of a reference image within the acquired image corresponding to the location having the highest correlation value.
Abstract:
Apparatus and associated methods relate to an electronic device enclosure having a water resistant property capable of withstanding a predetermined minimum displacement force. In an illustrative example, a pressed fit self-aligning device enclosure (PFSADE) may include a housing and a cover. The housing, for example, may include an opening configured to receive electronic components during an assembly processing. After the electronic components are installed, for example, the cover may be coupled to the housing to cover the opening. For example, the cover may include an edge surface around a perimeter of the cover and at least one self-aligning element (SAE) extending orthogonal to the edge surface. For example, the SAE may align the cover in a relative position to the housing, and to withstand a predetermined minimum displacement force threshold. Various embodiments may advantageously prevent leakage due to out of tolerance alignment between the housing and the cover.
Abstract:
1. Offset standoff bracket for data transmission devices 1.1 : Front perspective view in illustrative use-case scenario 1.2 : Right elevation view in the illustrative use-case scenario 1.3 : Bottom perspective view 1.4 : Bottom 1.5 : Top 1.6 : Right 1.7 : Left 1.8 : Back 1.9 : Front The claimed design for a communication hub offset standoff bracket, as set forth in the following specification; fig. 1.1 is a bottom perspective view of a communication hub offset standoff bracket showing the new design in an illustrative use-case scenario coupling a lower communication hub and an upper communication hub in an offset relationship in three substantially orthogonal axes; fig. 1.2 is a right elevation view of the communication hub offset standoff bracket of fig. 1.1 in the illustrative use-case scenario; fig. 1.3 is a bottom perspective view of the communication hub offset standoff bracket of fig. 1.1; fig. 1.4 is a bottom plan view of the communication hub offset standoff bracket of fig. 1.1; fig. 1.5 is a top plan view of the communication hub offset standoff bracket of fig. 1.1; fig. 1.6 is a right elevation view of the communication hub offset standoff bracket of fig. 1.1; fig. 1.7 is a left elevation view of the communication hub offset standoff bracket of fig. 1.1; fig. 1.8 is a rear elevation view of the communication hub offset standoff bracket of fig. 1.1; fig. 1.9 is a front elevation view of the communication hub offset standoff bracket of fig. 1.1; the claimed ornamental design is shown embodied on an assembly that may be used, for example, in an industrial automation system; in an illustrative example, the claimed ornamental design may operate as an offset bracket to couple at least two communication hubs in an automated conveyor system such as shown; the dash-dash lines shown in the drawings illustrate unclaimed portions of the claimed design and form no part of the claimed design; the long-dash-double-short-dash broken lines shown in the drawings illustrate unclaimed portions of illustrative use-case environment(s) and form no part of the claimed design.
Abstract:
Apparatus and associated methods relate to a safety control system having a processor that (1) automatically interrogates a portable data storage device, (2) determines whether a configuration profile of the safety control system matches a stored configuration profile in the portable data storage device, (3) obtains network settings of the safety control system, and (4) stores network settings into the portable data storage device. In an illustrative example, a safety control system may include a processor designed to perform operations to configure the safety control system with a configuration profile stored in the portable data storage device or download network settings of the safety control system to the portable data storage device under some predetermined conditions. By using the above method, the safety control system may be quickly configured, and network settings may be easily obtained and backed up.
Abstract:
Apparatus and associated methods relate to pairing a receiver with an emitter based on a presence of an amplitude of a spectral profile at at least one predetermined frequency. In an illustrative example, a receiver may receive, from the emitter, an emitted optical signal modulated by the at least one predetermined frequency. A receiver may, for example, generate a digital signal corresponding to the optical signal received. A controller may, for example, generate the spectral profile from the digital signal. The controller may, for example, apply a predetermined threshold to the spectral profile. The controller may, for example, generate an output signal based on the presence of the amplitude of the spectral profile above the first predetermined threshold at the at least one predetermined frequency. Various embodiments may advantageously discriminate a corresponding emitter to establish an optical source-to-detector-link, for example, in the presence of other emitters and/or optically noisy environments.
Abstract:
Some embodiments of the technology disclosed herein relate to a sensor device. An elongate sleeve has a first end and a second end and extends along a longitudinal axis. A plurality of sensors are fixed relative to the sleeve. A first endcap is coupled to the first end, where the first endcap has an endcap body. A first axle is coupled to the endcap body, where the first axle extends along the longitudinal axis and the first axle defines a retaining feature. An intermediate component is coupled to the first axle, and the intermediate component is selectively rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The sensor device has an orientation locking structure that is configured to be engaged to selectively fix the orientation of the intermediate component about the longitudinal axis relative to the endcap body.
Abstract:
Apparatus and associated methods relate to enabling a radar system to use different sensing mechanisms to estimate a distance from a target based on different detection zones (e.g., far-field and near-field). In an illustrative example, a curve fitting method may be applied for near-field sensing, and a Fourier transform may be used for far-field sensing. A predetermined set of rules may be applied to select when to use the near-field sensing mechanism and when to use the far-field mechanism. The frequency of a target signal within a beat signal that has less than two sinusoidal cycles may be estimated with improved accuracy. Accordingly, the distance of a target that is within a predetermined distance range (e.g., two meters range for 24 GHz ISM band limitation) may be reliably estimated.
Abstract:
The current technology relates to an in-line modular indicator assembly. Each of a plurality of in-line modular indicators are configured to be coupled in a series with a first electrical cable and a second electrical cable. The plurality of in-line modular indicators is configured to define an electrically conductive path to transmit electricity from the first electrical cable to the second electrical cable. Each of the in-line modular indicators have detection circuits having alternate configurations and notification devices configured to provide alternate notifications.
Abstract:
Apparatus and associated methods relate to an alignment system including an alignment source module (ASM) and an alignment indicator module (AIM) configured to be releasably coupled to a first unit and a second unit, respectively, of a pair of optoelectronic arrays. In an illustrative example, the ASM may be oriented, when coupled, to emit an optical beam in substantial alignment with a first optical axis of the first unit. The AIM may, for example, be configured, when coupled, to provide a visible indication when the optical beam is within a predetermined near-alignment orientation range relative to a second optical axis of the second unit. Each of the AIM and the ASM may, for example, be configured to axially couple along respective longitudinal axes of the first unit and the second. Various embodiments may advantageously facilitate manipulation of the pair of optoelectronic arrays into near alignment with each other.
Abstract:
The current technology relates to an in-line modular indicator assembly. Each of a plurality of in-line modular indicators are configured to be coupled in a series with a first electrical cable and a second electrical cable. The plurality of in-line modular indicators is configured to define an electrically conductive path to transmit electricity from the first electrical cable to the second electrical cable. Each of the in-line modular indicators have detection circuits having alternate configurations and notification devices configured to provide alternate notifications.