公开(公告)号：US5406173A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-11

申请号：US165217

申请日：1993-12-10

Applicant: Jerome M. Mix ,  Charles C. Hu ,  James C. Sprout ,  Kenneth A. McCuen

Inventor： Jerome M. Mix ,  Charles C. Hu ,  James C. Sprout ,  Kenneth A. McCuen

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  H05B39/04 ,  H05B41/36

CPC classification number: H05B39/042 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B41/36 ,  Y10S315/07

Abstract: A device for controlling the level of light in an area or room. The device includes a sensor that detects whether the room is occupied, a light meter that detects the level of ambient light entering the room, and circuitry that controls the lights in the room in response to the sensor and light meter. The controlling circuitry increases the light level in the room when the room is occupied and the light meter senses that the ambient light level is not above a particular level. When the room is unoccupied for a brief period of time, the device increases or decreases the light level of the room by controlling lights accordingly, in response to the level of light sensed by the light meter. And finally, when the room is unoccupied for an extended period of time, the device turns power off to all the lights in the room.

Abstract translation: 用于控制区域或房间中的光线的装置。 该装置包括检测房间是否被占用的传感器，检测进入房间的环境光的水平的光度计以及响应于传感器和光度计来控制房间中的灯的电路。 当房间被占用时，控制电路增加房间中的光线水平，并且光度计感测到环境光水平不高于特定水平。 当房间短时间内空闲时，该设备响应于由光度计感测到的光的水平，通过相应地控制灯来增加或减小房间的光线水平。 最后，当房间长时间不占用时，设备将电源关闭到房间中的所有灯。

公开(公告)号：US06713986B1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-30

申请号：US10305933

申请日：2002-11-26

Applicant: Tumkur S. Jayadev ,  James C. Sprout

Inventor： Tumkur S. Jayadev ,  James C. Sprout

IPC: H02P528

CPC classification number: H02P27/18

Abstract: A speed controller for a single phase motor such as a permanent split capacitor motor allows the motor to be operated at a first speed, n1, and a lower speed, n2. High speed motor operation is produced by passing a single phase AC current through both the main and auxiliary windings of the motor. For low speed operation, the controller passes first and second reduced frequency AC waveforms through the motor's auxiliary and main windings, respectively. The first waveform bypasses the motor's auxiliary winding capacitor and is phase shifted 90 degrees from the second AC waveform. A split source capable of generating an AC signal and its inverted signal can be used by the controller to generate the reduced frequency waveforms. Specifically, the controller uses selected half cycles from each split source signal to produce the reduced frequency waveforms.

Abstract translation: 用于诸如永久分离电容器电动机的单相电动机的速度控制器允许电动机以第一速度n1和较低速度n2运行。 通过使单相交流电流通过电机的主绕组和辅助绕组产生高速电动机运行。 对于低速运行，控制器分别通过电机的辅助和主绕组通过第一和第二降频交流波形。 第一个波形绕过电机的辅助绕组电容，并与第二个交流波形相差90度。 控制器可以使用能够产生AC信号的分离源及其反相信号来产生降低的频率波形。 具体地，控制器使用来自每个分离源信号的选定的半周期来产生降低的频率波形。

公开(公告)号：US5402040A

公开(公告)日：1995-03-28

申请号：US156492

申请日：1993-11-23

Applicant: James C. Sprout

Inventor： James C. Sprout

IPC: H05B41/392 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B41/3922 ,  Y10S315/04

Abstract: A control circuit for controlling the light output level of a dimmable fluorescent light ballast such as the Mark VII ballast manufactured by Advance Transformer, Inc. The circuit operates from power supplied by the Mark VII ballast through a 300 to 500 microamp DC current loop. The control circuit includes a photo sensor that detects the level of ambient light in a room, and in response to the detected light level, the circuit sets a voltage level from 2 and 10 volts between the two output leads for the current loop on the ballast. At 2 volts, the light is at its dimmest level, which is 20 percent of its maximum brightness, while at 10 volts, the light is at the 100 percent level. Between 2 and 10 volts, the light's brightness is set on a linear scale between 20 and 100 percent.

Abstract translation: 用于控制可调光荧光灯镇流器的光输出电平的控制电路，例如由Advance Transformer，Inc。制造的Mark VII镇流器。该电路由Mark VII镇流器通过300至500微安直流电流环路供电。 该控制电路包括一个检测室内的环境光的水平的光电传感器，并且响应于检测到的光电平，该电路在两个输出引线之间设置2和10伏特的电压电平，用于镇流器上的电流环路 。 在2伏特时，光线处于其最小亮度的20％，而在10伏时，光线处于100％的水平。 在2到10伏之间，光线的亮度设置在20％到100％的线性范围内。

公开(公告)号：US5007081A

公开(公告)日：1991-04-09

申请号：US294168

申请日：1989-01-05

Applicant: Peter J. Schmuckal ,  Mitchell S. Phillips ,  Francis P. Keiper, III ,  James C. Sprout ,  Ronald H. Fried

Inventor： Peter J. Schmuckal ,  Mitchell S. Phillips ,  Francis P. Keiper, III ,  James C. Sprout ,  Ronald H. Fried

IPC: G10L15/12 ,  H04M1/27

CPC classification number: H04M1/271 ,  G10L15/12

Abstract: In the present invention, a speech activated telephone is disclosed. The speech activated phone stores a plurality of spoken words, the telephone number and the alphanumeric word associated with each spoken word. The telephone automatically dials the telephone number in response to inputted spoken word, matching the stored spoken word. In addition, the telephone number and alphanumeric text for the matched spoken word is displayed.

Abstract translation: 在本发明中，公开了一种语音激活电话机。 语音激活电话存储多个口语单词，电话号码和与每个口语单词相关联的字母数字单词。 电话响应于所输入的口语单词自动拨打电话号码，与存储的口语单词相匹配。 另外，显示匹配口语单词的电话号码和字母数字文本。

公开(公告)号：US4994787A

公开(公告)日：1991-02-19

申请号：US356521

申请日：1989-05-25

Applicant: Robert W. Kratt ,  James C. Sprout

Inventor： Robert W. Kratt ,  James C. Sprout

IPC: G08B25/10 ,  G08B26/00

CPC classification number: G08B25/10 ,  G08B26/007

Abstract: A sensor for monitoring the status of an alarm system is disclosed. The sensor includes a base station at the location of the alarm system and arranged to respond to an alarm condition. When an alarm occurs, the base station latches the alarm condition and retains it until it is manually reset. A remote station includes a transceiver for interrogating the base station to determine whether an alarm condition has occurred. The remote unit may also be used to arm or disarm the alarm system, and to operate other controllable devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于监视报警系统的状态的传感器。 传感器包括位于报警系统位置处的基站，并且被布置成响应于报警状况。 当发生报警时，基站锁定报警条件并保留，直到手动复位。 远程站包括用于询问基站的收发器，以确定是否发生了警报状况。 远程单元还可用于布防或撤防报警系统，并操作其他可控设备。

公开(公告)号：US4372690A

公开(公告)日：1983-02-08

申请号：US241467

申请日：1981-03-06

Applicant: Herbert L. Berman ,  James C. Sprout

Inventor： Herbert L. Berman ,  James C. Sprout

IPC: G01J5/00

CPC classification number: G01K17/00 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/0265 ,  G01J5/0295 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0806 ,  G01J5/16 ,  G01J5/522 ,  G01J2005/068

Abstract: In a thermal radiation measuring arrangement, a thermal radiation detector is located at the focal point of a collecting mirror, upon which incident thermal radiation from a surface, such as a building wall, is directed. The thermal radiation detector may be, for example, a thermopile, and provides an output signal having a magnitude proportional to the amount of thermal radiation which it receives. The temperature detection means detects the temperature of the thermal radiation detector and, for example, may detect the cold junction of the thermopile. In a first operating condition, a signal summing means receives the output signal from the thermal radiation detector and the temperature detection means and provides a third output signal proportional to the sum of these first and second output signals. In a second operating condition, a signal biasing means is connected into the signal summing means. The signal biasing means provides a signal to the signal summing means to cause the third output signal to become zero when radiation is received from a reference surface. When the arrangement is in the second operating condition and directed to receive thermal radiation from a second surface different from the reference surface, the signal biasing means maintains the same level of bias to the signal summing means as it did when detecting the radiation from the reference surface.

Abstract translation: 在热辐射测量装置中，热辐射检测器位于收集反射镜的焦点处，来自诸如建筑物墙壁的表面的入射热辐射被引导到其上。 热辐射检测器可以是例如热电堆，并且提供具有与其接收的热辐射量成比例的大小的输出信号。 温度检测装置检测热辐射检测器的温度，例如可以检测热电堆的冷接点。 在第一操作条件下，信号求和装置接收来自热辐射检测器和温度检测装置的输出信号，并提供与这些第一和第二输出信号的和成比例的第三输出信号。 在第二操作条件下，信号偏置装置连接到信号求和装置中。 当从参考表面接收辐射时，信号偏置装置向信号求和装置提供信号以使第三输出信号变为零。 当该装置处于第二操作状态并且被指导为接收不同于参考表面的第二表面的热辐射时，信号偏置装置保持与信号求和装置相同的偏置水平，就像在检测来自参考的辐射时一样 表面。

公开(公告)号：US5742131A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-21

申请号：US370949

申请日：1995-01-10

Applicant: James C. Sprout ,  Jerome M. Mix

Inventor： James C. Sprout ,  Jerome M. Mix

IPC: H05B41/392 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B41/3922 ,  Y10S315/04

Abstract: A control circuit for controlling the light output level of a dimmable fluorescent light ballast such as the Mark VII ballast manufactured by Advance Transformer, Inc. The circuit operates from power supplied by the Mark VII ballast through a 300 to 500 microamp DC current loop. The control circuit includes a photo sensor that detects the level of ambient light in a room, and in response to the detected light level, the circuit sets a voltage level from 2 and 10 volts between the two output leads for the current loop on the ballast. At 2 volts, the light is at its dimmest level, which is 20 percent of its maximum brightness, while at 10 volts, the light is at the 100 percent level. Between 2 and 10 volts, the light's brightness is set on a linear scale between 20 and 100 percent.

公开(公告)号：US5455487A

公开(公告)日：1995-10-03

申请号：US125989

申请日：1993-09-22

Applicant: Jerome M. Mix ,  Charles C. Hu ,  James C. Sprout

Inventor： Jerome M. Mix ,  Charles C. Hu ,  James C. Sprout

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  H05B39/04 ,  H05B41/392

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B39/042 ,  H05B41/3922 ,  Y02B20/44

Abstract: A device for controlling power to an electrical load. The device has two components: a portable desktop detector unit and a wall-mounted receiver unit. The desktop detector detects the presence of a human in a room and the ambient light level and sends signals to the receiver unit to supply power to or withhold power from an electrical load such as a fluorescent light and to adjust the brightness of the light. Since the detector is portable, it can be positioned and repositioned at different locations in a room to maximize its ability to detect the presence of a human and to sense the level of ambient light in various room locations. Each detector and receiver pair have matching addresses so that a receiver will operate an electrical load only in response to its mated detector, thus allowing multiple devices to be used to control multiple lights without interfering with each other. The device can also operate with a third component that acts as a master key and controls the maximum brightness, at which lights may be operated.

Abstract translation: 用于控制电力负载的装置。 该设备有两个组件：便携式桌面探测器单元和壁挂式接收器单元。 桌面检测器检测房间中存在的人和环境光水平，并且向接收器单元发送信号以向诸如荧光灯的电负载供电或阻止电力并且调节光的亮度。 由于检测器是便携式的，其可以被定位并重新定位在房间中的不同位置，以最大化其检测人的存在并感测各个房间位置中的环境光的水平的能力。 每个检测器和接收器对具有匹配的地址，使得接收器仅响应于其配合的检测器来操作电负载，因此允许使用多个装置来控制多个光而不彼此干扰。 该装置还可以与用作主键的第三组件一起操作，并控制可以操作灯的最大亮度。