公开(公告)号：US06444986B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-03

申请号：US09560731

申请日：2000-04-28

Applicant: James R. Disser

Inventor： James R. Disser

IPC: G01J100

CPC classification number: G01J5/12 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J5/14

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting for detecting an object within a radiating beam of a radiating source. The method receives reflected and radiated radiation directly from the object to provide a radiation signal. The method then processes the radiation signal to provide a control to the radiating source. A concomitant apparatus comprising a detector and a control circuit is provided. The detector receives reflected and radiated radiation directly from the object and provides a radiation signal indicative of the reflected and radiated radiation received from the object. The control circuit, coupled to the detector, processes the provided radiation signal to provide a control signal to the radiating source.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测辐射源的辐射束内的物体的方法和装置。 该方法直接从物体接收反射和辐射辐射，以提供辐射信号。 该方法然后处理辐射信号以提供对辐射源的控制。 提供了一种包括检测器和控制电路的并发设备。 检测器直接从物体接收反射和辐射的辐射，并提供指示从物体接收的反射和辐射辐射的辐射信号。 耦合到检测器的控制电路处理所提供的辐射信号以向辐射源提供控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US07278624B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-09

申请号：US11113702

申请日：2005-04-25

Applicant: Jeffrey Iott ,  Donald K. Cohen ,  James R. Disser

Inventor： Jeffrey Iott ,  Donald K. Cohen ,  James R. Disser

IPC: F16K31/02

CPC classification number: E03C1/057

Abstract: An automatic faucet system includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor includes an emitter constructed and arranged to emit light having a first polarization toward an object. The sensor further includes a detector configured to detect light reflected from the object having a second polarization that is different from the first polarization. The controller is operatively coupled to the detector. The controller is configured to supply water to a faucet, or other water supply, upon sensing by the detector the light having the second polarization. By sensing in such a manner, the level of false positive readings in the system is reduced. The detector is further configured to determine the location of the object so that the faucet is only activated when the object is in close proximity to the faucet.

Abstract translation: 自动水龙头系统包括传感器和控制器。 传感器包括发射器，其被构造和布置成发射朝向物体的第一极化的光。 传感器还包括检测器，其被配置为检测具有与第一偏振不同的第二偏振的从物体反射的光。 控制器可操作地耦合到检测器。 控制器被配置为在由检测器检测到具有第二极化的光时，向水龙头或其他供水源供水。 通过以这种方式进行感测，系统中的假阳性读数的水平降低。 检测器还被配置成确定物体的位置，使得只有在物体靠近水龙头时才激活水龙头。

公开(公告)号：US06236317B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-22

申请号：US09197072

申请日：1998-11-20

Applicant: Glenn Cohen ,  James R. Disser ,  Mark Hersh ,  Ronald Heagle ,  Dan Richard ,  Kevin Brady

Inventor： Glenn Cohen ,  James R. Disser ,  Mark Hersh ,  Ronald Heagle ,  Dan Richard ,  Kevin Brady

IPC: G08B2300

CPC classification number: G08B21/245 ,  Y10T137/8208

Abstract: An apparatus and a concomitant method for promoting hygienic practices is disclosed. The apparatus is a monitoring unit for monitoring the completion of a desired action, e.g., handwashing, by a user. Upon completion of the desired action, the monitoring unit transmits a satisfactory signal to the user.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于促进卫生习惯的装置和伴随方法。 该装置是用于监视用户所期望的动作（例如洗手）的完成的监视单元。 在完成期望的动作后，监视单元向用户发送令人满意的信号。