公开(公告)号：US06498563B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-24

申请号：US09421385

申请日：1999-10-20

Applicant: Lee D. Tice ,  Robert J. Clow ,  Manley S. Keeler

Inventor： Lee D. Tice ,  Robert J. Clow ,  Manley S. Keeler

IPC: G08B2600

CPC classification number: H04L7/0008 ,  H04L7/06

Abstract: A communication protocol facilitates transmission at maximum rates for various types of cables. Signal to noise characteristics are improved by using voltage waveforms. The protocol can be used to transmit information between a common control unit and a plurality of spaced apart devices coupled thereto. Alternately, the protocol can be used for transmission of information between devices. The common control unit transmits clock pulses, while in a low impedance state. The devices respond to the clock pulses and transmit data on the communications link, in a low impedance state, when the common control unit has assumed a high impedance state. Clock signals and data signals are separated to improve signal to noise characteristics by transmitting same with opposite polarities. A clock detection circuit responds to the polarity of the clock pulses. A data detection circuit responds to the polarity of the data pulses. One or more features of transmitted signals can be used to implement one or more synchronized functions.

Abstract translation: 通信协议便于以各种类型的电缆以最大速率进行传输。 通过使用电压波形来提高信噪比特性。 该协议可以用于在公共控制单元和与其耦合的多个间隔开的设备之间传送信息。 或者，协议可以用于设备之间的信息传输。 公共控制单元在处于低阻抗状态时发送时钟脉冲。 当公共控制单元承担高阻抗状态时，器件以低阻抗状态响应时钟脉冲并在通信链路上发送数据。 时钟信号和数据信号被分离以通过以相反的极性传输来提高信噪比特性。 时钟检测电路响应时钟脉冲的极性。 数据检测电路响应数据脉冲的极性。 传输信号的一个或多个特征可用于实现一个或多个同步功能。

公开(公告)号：US06384723B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-07

申请号：US09184409

申请日：1998-11-02

Applicant: Manley S. Keeler ,  Lee D. Tice ,  Robert J. Clow

Inventor： Manley S. Keeler ,  Lee D. Tice ,  Robert J. Clow

IPC: G08B2900

CPC classification number: H04L7/0008 ,  H04L7/06

Abstract: A communication protocol facilitates transmission at maximum rates for various types of cables. Signal to noise characteristics are improved by using voltage waveforms. The protocol can be used to transmit information between a common control unit and a plurality of spaced apart devices coupled thereto. Alternately, the protocol can be used for transmission of information between devices. The common control unit transmits clock pulses, while in a low impedance state. The devices respond to the clock pulses and transmit data on the communications link, in a low impedance state, when the common control unit has assumed a high impedance state. Clock signals and data signals are separated to improve signal to noise characteristics by transmitting same with opposite polarities. A clock detection circuit responds to the polarity of the clock pulses. A data detection circuit responds to the polarity of the data pulses.

Abstract translation: 通信协议便于以各种类型的电缆以最大速率进行传输。 通过使用电压波形来提高信噪比特性。 该协议可以用于在公共控制单元和与其耦合的多个间隔开的设备之间传送信息。 或者，协议可以用于设备之间的信息传输。 公共控制单元在处于低阻抗状态时发送时钟脉冲。 当公共控制单元承担高阻抗状态时，器件以低阻抗状态响应时钟脉冲并在通信链路上发送数据。 时钟信号和数据信号被分离以通过以相反的极性传输来提高信噪比特性。 时钟检测电路响应时钟脉冲的极性。 数据检测电路响应数据脉冲的极性。

公开(公告)号：US06326880B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09163792

申请日：1998-09-30

Applicant: Lee D. Tice

Inventor： Lee D. Tice

IPC: G08B1302

CPC classification number: G08B29/24 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B29/145

Abstract: An ambient condition detector incorporates a control switch which can be actuatable by one of a plurality of circumstances. In a response to an actuated switch, control circuitry of the detector selects at least one predetermined function or process to carry out. The control circuitry can include a programmed processor and a storage unit. A plurality of processes or functions can be stored in the storage unit. One or more of the processes can be selected for execution in response to signals received from the control switch. The switch can be closed in response to manual actuation, a magnetic field, or incident electromagnetic radiation such as RF signals or a beam of light.

Abstract translation: 环境条件检测器包括可以通过多种情况之一致动的控制开关。 在对致动开关的响应中，检测器的控制电路选择至少一个预定功能或过程进行。 控制电路可以包括编程处理器和存储单元。 多个处理或功能可以存储在存储单元中。 响应于从控制开关接收到的信号，可以选择一个或多个处理以执行。 响应于手动致动，磁场或诸如RF信号或光束的入射电磁辐射，开关可以闭合。

公开(公告)号：US06222456B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-24

申请号：US09164498

申请日：1998-10-01

Applicant: Lee D. Tice

Inventor： Lee D. Tice

IPC: G08B1710

CPC classification number: G08B29/26 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G08B17/107

Abstract: A detector includes a sensor of an ambient condition. Outputs from the sensor are sampled at a predetermined rate when the outputs do not represent an alarm condition. The outputs are analyzed using pattern recognition techniques to determine if a predetermined profile, which precedes the presence of an alarm condition, is present. In the event that the profile is detected, the sample rate is increased along with associated sample value processing. The detector includes a programmable processor coupled to the sensor. The processor includes pattern recognition instructions for detecting the presence of the predetermined profile. The processor also includes instructions for altering the sampling rate in response to the detected presence of the profile. A second sensor can be incorporated to provide sample rate altering signals.

Abstract translation: 检测器包括环境条件的传感器。 当输出不表示报警条件时，来自传感器的输出以预定的速率进行采样。 使用模式识别技术来分析输出，以确定在存在警报状况之前是否存在预定的配置文件。 在检测到轮廓的情况下，采样率随相关样品值处理而增加。 检测器包括耦合到传感器的可编程处理器。 处理器包括用于检测预定轮廓的存在的模式识别指令。 处理器还包括响应于检测到的轮廓的存在而改变采样率的指令。 可以并入第二传感器以提供采样率改变信号。

公开(公告)号：US6167447A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-26

申请号：US906277

申请日：1997-08-05

Applicant: Lee D. Tice

Inventor： Lee D. Tice

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F15/177 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B25/08 ,  G08B27/00 ,  G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G08B27/00

Abstract: A multi-processor system makes it possible to enhance information transmitted between processors. Any one of the processors can inject information into a data transmission between other processors. The injected information can identify or indicate the location of one processor with respect to another processor. Alternately, it can define which processor or processors should respond or specify an action to be taken. Where one processor is transmitting to another processor, a third processor, upon detecting the transmission, can insert additional information into the transmission sequence at an appropriate location. A fourth processor, also monitoring the communications sequence could insert additional information into the same sequence as well.

Abstract translation: 多处理器系统可以增强处理器之间传输的信息。 任何一个处理器都可以将信息注入到其他处理器之间的数据传输中。 注入的信息可以识别或指示一个处理器相对于另一个处理器的位置。 或者，它可以定义哪些处理器或处理器应该响应或指定要采取的操作。 在一个处理器正在向另一个处理器发送的情况下，第三处理器在检测到传输时可以在适当的位置将附加信息插入传输序列。 也监视通信序列的第四处理器也可以将附加信息插入到相同的序列中。

公开(公告)号：US6005890A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-21

申请号：US916465

申请日：1997-08-07

Applicant: Robert J. Clow ,  Lee D. Tice

Inventor： Robert J. Clow ,  Lee D. Tice

IPC: H04L25/03 ,  H04B3/32 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04L25/12 ,  G01R31/08

CPC classification number: H04L1/0002 ,  H04L1/0001 ,  Y02B60/31

Abstract: A dynamically adjustable communication system and method automatically adjust transmission rates of discontinuous waveforms from one signal level to another for the purpose of optimizing a quality parameter of a transmitted signal. Circuitry coupled to the transmission medium provides feedback to transmitter circuitry for the purpose of adjusting at least one of a rise time and a fall time parameter of a transmitted signal for the purpose of enhancing transmission quality. Transmission rate can also be automatically adjusted to maximize data rate and minimize errors.

Abstract translation: 为了优化传输信号的质量参数，动态可调节的通信系统和方法自动地将不连续波形的传输速率从一个信号电平调整到另一信号电平。 耦合到传输介质的电路为了提高传输质​​量的目的，为了调整发射信号的上升时间和下降时间参数中的至少一个，向发射机电路提供反馈。 传输速率也可以自动调整，以最大限度地提高数据速率并最大限度地减少错误。

公开(公告)号：US5736928A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-07

申请号：US522599

申请日：1995-09-01

Applicant: Lee D. Tice ,  Frank Kuzhiyil

Inventor： Lee D. Tice ,  Frank Kuzhiyil

IPC: G01D1/12 ,  G01D3/032 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01N21/53 ,  G01R19/00 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B17/107 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B29/18 ,  G08B29/00

CPC classification number: G08B29/26 ,  G01D3/032 ,  G01N21/53 ,  G08B17/107

Abstract: An apparatus and a method can be used to pre-process an output signal from an ambient condition sensor. The preprocessing removes noise pulses which are not correlated with an ambient condition being sensed. Preprocessing can be carried out by comparing the present output value to a prior output value and selecting a minimum value there between. The apparatus and method can incorporate storage for two prior values and the present output value can be compared to two prior values and a minimum or a maximum of the three values selected. Additional processing can be carried out by comparing the present output value to a nominal expected clear air output value. If the present value exceeds the nominal expected output value, a minimum is selected among the present output value and one or more prior values. If the present output value is less than the nominally expected value, a maximum is selected from among the present output value and one or more prior output values.

Abstract translation: 可以使用装置和方法来预处理来自环境条件传感器的输出信号。 预处理消除了与感测到的环境条件不相关的噪声脉冲。 可以通过将当前输出值与先前的输出值进行比较并在其间选择最小值来进行预处理。 该装置和方法可以包含用于两个先前值的存储，并且可以将当前输出值与两个先前值进行比较，并且选择三个值的最小值或最大值。 可以通过将当前的输出值与标称的预期空气输出值进行比较来进行附加处理。 如果当前值超过标称预期输出值，则在当前输出值和一个或多个先前值之间选择最小值。 如果当前输出值小于名义上的期望值，则从当前输出值和一个或多个先前输出值中选择最大值。

公开(公告)号：USD356050S

公开(公告)日：1995-03-07

申请号：US23193

申请日：1994-05-18

Applicant: Lee D. Tice ,  Eric W. Anderson

Designer： Lee D. Tice ,  Eric W. Anderson

公开(公告)号：US5172096A

公开(公告)日：1992-12-15

申请号：US741553

申请日：1991-08-07

Applicant: Lee D. Tice ,  Robert J. Clow

Inventor： Lee D. Tice ,  Robert J. Clow

IPC: G08B17/00 ,  G08B29/18 ,  G08B29/24

CPC classification number: G08B29/26 ,  G08B17/00

Abstract: A system and method for establishing an alarm threshold for each member of a plurality of detectors or sensors includes storing a value returned from each detector indicative of a clear air condition. A second value returned from each detector indicative of a test condition is stored. The stored values are combined with a common detector characteristic value to produce a unique alarm theshold for each detector. The determined alarm thresholds can be stored for subsequent use. Subsequently, a value returned from a detector indicating a current ambient condition can be compared to that detector's previously determined alarm threshold. If the currently returned value from the detector exceeds the predetermined alarm threshold, an alarm condition can be indicated.

公开(公告)号：US08346964B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US11497500

申请日：2006-08-01

Applicant: Robert J. Clow ,  Lee D. Tice ,  Jerry L. Howard ,  Manley S. Keeler ,  John F. Meggesin

Inventor： Robert J. Clow ,  Lee D. Tice ,  Jerry L. Howard ,  Manley S. Keeler ,  John F. Meggesin

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G06F9/5027 ,  G06F9/546 ,  G06F2209/5021 ,  H04L69/22

Abstract: A flexible multi-processor communications system supports variable message lengths and variable groups and application designations at respective processors. The receiving processors determine what action, if any, needs to be taken in response to the combination of group and application information in the messages. The receiving processors can include pluralities of pre-stored groups and applications along with associated priorities and the functions to perform.

Abstract translation: 灵活的多处理器通信系统支持各个处理器的可变消息长度和可变组以及应用程序指定。 接收处理器确定响应于消息中的组和应用信息的组合而需要采取什么动作（如果有的话）。 接收处理器可以包括多个预先存储的组和应用以及相关联的优先级和要执行的功能。