公开(公告)号：US09838791B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US15443447

申请日：2017-02-27

Applicant: Kenneth Wargon

Inventor： Kenneth Wargon

IPC: H04R7/04 ,  H04R1/02 ,  G08B3/10 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H04R7/045 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B7/064 ,  H04M11/025 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating alerting sounds and broadcasting the same into the interior of a building so that an occupant can be made aware of an emergency, warning, etc. or of the building for various other purposes such as to greet a visitor or accept a package or sign documents from a transporter drone or robot. The sounds are generated by an exciter feature of a transducer held in a case, the exciter feature being able to be pressed against an exterior surface. The transducer vibrates its exciter feature in correspondence with audio signals transmitted to the transducer to broadcast corresponding sounds into the interior of the building by resonance induced in the door or other building member by the vibrating exciter feature. The sounds may resemble conventional alerting sounds such as a knocking or ringing sounds, and/or can be a spoken message either prerecorded in an audio source or created contemporaneously by being spoken by a user into a microphone. The device may be hand carried door to door as by delivery personnel and emergency workers and used to effectively alert occupants and eliminate the need for hand knocking or yelling a message through the door, or is mounted to a drone, robot, or other transporter device, or to some other portable device. The device may also be used to broadcast sounds in an open area by holding the exciter feature against a sign board or other structure in an open area.

公开(公告)号：US20100169044A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12641927

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: John R. Benefiel ,  Kenneth Wargon

Inventor： John R. Benefiel ,  Kenneth Wargon

IPC: G01G9/00 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G01G9/00 ,  G01G9/005

Abstract: A method of measuring the weight of mass of incremental sections of an item using protraction of radiation through each section and measuring the intensity of radiation after passing through the item. The weight can be summed to determine the weight of any segment of the item.

Abstract translation: 使用通过每个部分的辐射的延伸来测量物品的增量部分的质量的重量并测量通过物品之后的辐射强度的方法。 重量可以相加以确定项目的任何段的重量。

公开(公告)号：US07158915B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-02

申请号：US10744059

申请日：2003-12-23

Applicant: Kenneth Wargon

Inventor： Kenneth Wargon

IPC: G01B5/26

CPC classification number: A22C17/0013 ,  A22C17/002 ,  A22C17/0073 ,  A22C17/0086 ,  A22C17/02 ,  A22C25/18 ,  B23D33/12 ,  B26D5/00 ,  B26D7/30 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01B11/245 ,  G01B17/06 ,  G01B21/00 ,  G01G9/00 ,  G01G19/4144 ,  G01G19/52 ,  G01G23/3728

Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying the weight or cost of segments of an irregularly shaped item involves passing a sensor bar supported above a supporting surface over the item lying on the surface. A compact hand-held embodiment of the sensor bar enables the operator to move the sensor bar in various linear or non-linear motions over the item surface as the sensor bar moves laterally across the item surface while the sensor bar support posts remain in constant contact with the supporting surface. The sensor bar contains one or more sensors which generate signals corresponding to the height of the item as the sensor bar traverses the item. At the same time, a displacement detector arrangement generates signals corresponding to displacement of the sensor bar relative to the support surface. These signals are processed in a signal processor to determine the volume of an uncut segment of the item lying behind the sensor bar at successive positions. Each of these cumulative volume determinations may be continuously converted into numeric weight values based on the density factor for the particular type of item, whereby numeric weight and cost values (based on weight) are continuously displayed as the sensor bar is stroked over the item, thus enabling the operator to accommodate an on-looking consumer's specific requests as per the particular portion desired based on the physical appearance, weight, and cost of an item before the item is cut.

Abstract translation: 用于显示不规则形状部件的重量或成本的装置和方法包括将支撑在支撑表面上方的传感器杆穿过位于表面上的物品。 传感器杆的紧凑的手持实施例使得操作者能够在传感器杆横向移动物品表面时将物品表面上的各种线性或非直线运动的传感器杆移动，同时传感器杆支撑柱保持恒定接触 与支撑面。 传感器条包含一个或多个传感器，当传感器条穿过物品时，产生与物品的高度对应的信号。 同时，位移检测器装置产生对应于传感器杆相对于支撑表面的位移的信号。 这些信号在信号处理器中被处理以确定在连续位置处位于传感器杆后面的物品的未切割部分的体积。 这些累积容量确定中的每一个可以基于特定类型的项目的密度因子而连续地转换为数值重量值，由此当传感器条在项目上被抚摸时，数字权重和成本值（基于权重）被连续显示， 从而使得操作者能够根据项目被切断之前的项目的物理外观，重量和成本，根据期望的特定部分适应观看消费者的具体请求。

公开(公告)号：US20130262030A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13623248

申请日：2012-09-20

Applicant: John R. Benefiel ,  Kenneth Wargon

Inventor： John R. Benefiel ,  Kenneth Wargon

IPC: G01G9/00

CPC classification number: G01G9/00 ,  G01G9/005

Abstract: A method of measuring the weight of mass of incremental sections of an item using protraction of radiation through each section and measuring the intensity of radiation after passing through the item. The weight can be summed to determine the weight of any segment of the item.

Abstract translation: 使用通过每个部分的辐射的延伸来测量物品的增量部分的质量的重量并测量通过物品之后的辐射强度的方法。 重量可以相加以确定项目的任何段的重量。

公开(公告)号：US07460982B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US11369412

申请日：2006-03-07

Applicant: Kenneth Wargon

Inventor： Kenneth Wargon

IPC: G01B11/28

CPC classification number: G01B11/245 ,  A22C17/0013 ,  A22C17/0073 ,  A22C17/008 ,  A22C17/0086 ,  A22C25/18 ,  A22C25/185 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01B17/06 ,  Y10T83/2179 ,  Y10T83/525 ,  Y10T83/7487

Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying the weight or cost of an uncut selected segment of an item involves passing a position indicating member over the item lying on a support surface. The position indicating member carries one or more sensors which generate signals corresponding to succeeding cross sectional contours of the item as the member is traversed along the item from a reference position to a selected other position over this item, defining the selected segment of the item. At the same time, a motion detector arrangement preferably comprised of one or more microelectromechanical (MEMS) accelerometer devices generates signals corresponding to motion of the position indicator support member as it is moved along the item. These signals are processed in a signal processor to determine the volume of the uncut selected segment of the item lying between selected successive positions of the indication member. Each of these cumulative volume determinations are converted into numeric weight or price values based on the density factor for the particular type of item, whereby numeric weight and price values (based on weight) are displayed as the member is traversed along the item, thus enabling the operator to contemporaneously provide an on-looking consumer weight or price information before a particular segment is cut from the item. A visible light band is projected from the sensor bar onto a section of the item to clearly show the selected segment bounds corresponding to the numeric display to the onlooker.

Abstract translation: 用于显示物品的未切割选择段的重量或成本的装置和方法涉及使位置指示构件在位于支撑表面上的物品上方。 所述位置指示构件承载一个或多个传感器，当所述构件沿着所述项目从所述项目从参考位置移动到所述项目上的选定的其他位置时，产生与所述项目的后续横截面轮廓相对应的信号，所述传感器定义所述项目的所选择的段。 同时，优选地由一个或多个微机电（MEMS）加速度计装置组成的运动检测器装置产生对应于位置指示器支撑构件沿物品移动的运动的信号。 这些信号在信号处理器中被处理以确定位于指示构件的选定连续位置之间的项目的未切割选定段的音量。 这些累积体积确定中的每一个都将根据特定类型的项目的密度因子转换为数值或价格值，从而当成员沿着项目遍历时显示数字权重和价格值（基于权重），从而启用 运营商同时提供一个消费者权重或价格信息，在某个细分被从该项目切断之前。 将可见光带从传感器条投影到物品的一部分上，以清楚地显示与旁观者相对应的数字显示的所选分段界限。

公开(公告)号：US20160247365A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15050874

申请日：2016-02-23

Applicant: Kenneth Wargon

Inventor： Kenneth Wargon

IPC: G08B3/10 ,  G08B25/12

CPC classification number: G08B3/10 ,  G08B25/12

Abstract: A method and device for generating alerting sounds and broadcasting the same into the interior of a building so that an occupant can be made aware of the presence of a visitor at a door to the building. The sounds are generated by an exciter feature of a transducer held in a case, able to be gripped in one hand of a user, the exciter feature being able to be pressed against an exterior surface of the door by the user moving the case to a position adjacent to the door. The transducer vibrates its exciter feature in correspondence with audio signals transmitted to the transducer to broadcast corresponding sounds into the interior of the building by resonance induced in the door by the vibrating exciter feature. The sounds can resemble conventional alerting sounds such as a knocking or ringing sounds, and/or can be a spoken message either prerecorded in an audio source or created contemporaneously by being spoken by the user into a microphone. The device may be hand carried door to door as by delivery personnel and emergency workers and used to effectively alert occupants and eliminate the need for hand knocking or yelling a message through the door.

Abstract translation: 一种用于产生报警声音并将其广播到建筑物内部的方法和装置，使得乘客可以意识到在建筑物门口处的访客的存在。 声音由保持在壳体中的能够被用户的一只手抓住的传感器的激励器特征产生，激励器特征能够通过用户将壳体移动到门被压靠在门的外表面上 靠近门的位置。 换能器对应于发送到换能器的音频信号振动其激励器特征，以通过振动激励器特征在门中引起的共振将相应的声音广播到建筑物的内部。 这些声音可以类似于常规的警报声音，例如敲击或振铃声音，和/或可以是预先记录在音频源中或由用户通过麦克风口头同时创建的口头消息。 该装置可以由送货人员和紧急工作人员手动地携带，并用于有效地提醒乘客，并且消除了通过门敲击或大喊大叫的需要。

公开(公告)号：US20090027566A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-29

申请号：US12220797

申请日：2008-07-28

Applicant: Kenneth Wargon

Inventor： Kenneth Wargon

IPC: H04N5/66

CPC classification number: H04N5/64 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G2360/14 ,  G09G2380/02 ,  H04N5/335

Abstract: An audio visual device in which a flexible sheet carries at least partially interspersed arrays of audio and video elements, the video elements able to display or sense images to act as a display and/or a camera and the audio elements able to reproduce or sense sounds to act as a speaker and/or a microphone.

Abstract translation: 一种音频视频设备，其中柔性片材至少部分地散布着音频和视频元件的散布阵列，能够显示或感测图像以用作显示器和/或相机的视频元件以及能够再现或感测声音的音频元件 用作扬声器和/或麦克风。

公开(公告)号：US07010457B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-07

申请号：US11142626

申请日：2005-06-01

Applicant: Kenneth Wargon

Inventor： Kenneth Wargon

IPC: G01B11/28

CPC classification number: G01B11/245 ,  A22C17/0013 ,  A22C17/0073 ,  A22C17/008 ,  A22C17/0086 ,  A22C25/18 ,  A22C25/185 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01B17/06 ,  Y10T83/2179 ,  Y10T83/525 ,  Y10T83/7487

Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying the weight or cost of an uncut selected segment of an item involves passing a position indicating member over the item lying on a support surface. The position indicating member carries one or more sensors which generate signals corresponding to cross sectional contours of the item as the member is traversed along the item from a reference position to a selected other position over this item, defining the selected segment of the item. A motion detector arrangement preferably comprised of one or more microelectromechanical accelerometer devices generates signals corresponding to motion of the position indicator support member as it is moved along the item. These signals are processed in a signal processor to determine the volume of the segment of the item lying between selected successive positions of the indication member. The segment volumes are converted into numeric weight or price values.

Abstract translation: 用于显示物品的未切割选择段的重量或成本的装置和方法涉及使位置指示构件在位于支撑表面上的物品上方。 所述位置指示构件承载一个或多个传感器，所述传感器产生与所述物品的横截面轮廓相对应的信号，因为所述构件沿着所述物品沿着所述物品从所述物品穿过所述物品的所选择的另一位置，从而定义所述物品的所选节段。 优选地由一个或多个微机电加速度计装置组成的运动检测器装置产生对应于位置指示器支撑构件沿着物件移动的运动的信号。 这些信号在信号处理器中被处理以确定位于指示构件的选定连续位置之间的物品的段的体积。 分段卷转换为数字重量或价格值。

公开(公告)号：US20170238097A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15443447

申请日：2017-02-27

Applicant: Kenneth Wargon

Inventor： Kenneth Wargon

IPC: H04R7/04 ,  G08B3/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R7/045 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B7/064 ,  H04M11/025 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: An apparatus for generating alerting sounds and broadcasting the same into the interior of a building so that an occupant can be made aware of an emergency, warning, etc. or of the building for various other purposes such as to greet a visitor or accept a package or sign documents from a transporter drone or robot. The sounds are generated by an exciter feature of a transducer held in a case, the exciter feature being able to be pressed against an exterior surface. The transducer vibrates its exciter feature in correspondence with audio signals transmitted to the transducer to broadcast corresponding sounds into the interior of the building by resonance induced in the door or other building member by the vibrating exciter feature. The sounds may resemble conventional alerting sounds such as a knocking or ringing sounds, and/or can be a spoken message either prerecorded in an audio source or created contemporaneously by being spoken by a user into a microphone. The device may be hand carried door to door as by delivery personnel and emergency workers and used to effectively alert occupants and eliminate the need for hand knocking or yelling a message through the door, or is mounted to a drone, robot, or other transporter device, or to some other portable device. The device may also be used to broadcast sounds in an open area by holding the exciter feature against a sign board or other structure in an open area.

公开(公告)号：US09613504B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US15050874

申请日：2016-02-23

Applicant: Kenneth Wargon

Inventor： Kenneth Wargon

IPC: G08B3/10 ,  G08B25/12

CPC classification number: G08B3/10 ,  G08B25/12

Abstract: A method and device for generating alerting sounds and broadcasting the same into the interior of a building so that an occupant can be made aware of the presence of a visitor at a door to the building. The sounds are generated by an exciter feature of a transducer held in a case, able to be gripped in one hand of a user, the exciter feature being able to be pressed against an exterior surface of the door by the user moving the case to a position adjacent to the door. The transducer vibrates its exciter feature in correspondence with audio signals transmitted to the transducer to broadcast corresponding sounds into the interior of the building by resonance induced in the door by the vibrating exciter feature. The sounds can resemble conventional alerting sounds such as a knocking or ringing sounds, and/or can be a spoken message either prerecorded in an audio source or created contemporaneously by being spoken by the user into a microphone. The device may be hand carried door to door as by delivery personnel and emergency workers and used to effectively alert occupants and eliminate the need for hand knocking or yelling a message through the door.